Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-12
DepopuIntion of Ireland.

The census of the United Kingdom Just
completed shows the total population of
Ireland to be 1, 7O6, 1862, a decrease of 9.05
per cent since 1891. This is a greater
ratio Of decrease than was shown by either
of the two preceding censuses, though the
depopulation of Ireland has been going on
steadily for the past half century, and with
a rapidity unknown in any other part of
the civilized world.
Reports from Hayti show that President
Hippolyte is as barbarous a wretch as
Legitime, whom he overthrow. Eighty or
30 persons were thrown into prison for po-
ltical reasons, but some of the ringleaderS
against Hippolyte organized mob, which
attacked the prison and freed the inmates,
and then proceeded against the arsenal,
where they were frustrated by the troops.
Hippolyte then issued sweeping orders,
causing POO or more of his opponents, some
Of whom were not offenders, to be muir
dered in the streets.
Fearful forest fires are raging in Quebec.
from the st. Lawrence river back as far as
Lake st. John, the region along the Sag
uenay river suffering severely. Serious
fires are also reported in New Brunswick
and northern Maine. The smoke caused a
yellow day" similar to that of eight years
ago, in many parts of Maine on Tuesday,
and it was necessary to use artificial lights
at noon
At least 20 incendiary fires have occurred
in Bradford, Mass, since January list.
Much excitement exists and a liberal re-
ward has been offered for the detection of
the firebug.
Mr.. Chamcey Vibbard of New York, in
his day the foremost railroad man in Amer
lea, and often spoken of as "the father of
railroads. died last Friday at Macon, Ga,
in the SOth year of his age.
Five thousand men and 10000 horses
have been idle in London this week in con-
sequence of a big strike among the omni-
bus drivers.
Princess Helene Sangusko, at one time a
noted Polish beauty, who was vainly sought
in marriage by Napoleon III. prior to his
introduction to the Countess Eugene Mon
tito, died recently.
\ despatch from Gainesville, Texas,
states that the Red river has been on a
rampage. 1t began rising on Saturday,
and on Monday noon had risen 40 feet,
reaching point ten feet higher than was
ever known. Great destruction to crops
and live stock resulted and several persons
were drowned. In many parts of Texas
the rain fell in torrents for Is hours. The
Colorado river near Austin was % feet
above low water mark. Many cotton fields
have been submerged.
\ forest fire near Black Lake, p. O., on
Monday communicated the flames to the
houses and from 30 to 40 were destroyed,
rendering $50 persons homeless.
The grand jury at Philadelphia found Is
bills against John Bardsley, the defaulting
city treasurer, who is III Jail in default of
$4,000 bail.
\ short time ago Fred c. Ward of Alba
ny, n. Y, paymaster of the Delaware and
Hudson road, was injured in an accident.
\ substitute who has been doing his work
has discovered an apparent shortage OF
$4,000 in Wards accounts. The officers
of the company are loath to believe that
Ward was dishonest and have ordered a
rigid examination of his books.
The general store of William Fuller AT
Crown Point, n. Y, was entered on Thurs
day morning of last week by burglars, who
drilled into the lock of the large safe and
blew the door off with dynamite. They
secured S425 in cash and from 5000 to
$500 in government bonds. They left a
part of their tools behind, but there is nc
other clue.
A magnificent monument to the memory
of Gen. Grant was formally unveiled al
Galcna, H., on Wednesday of last week
with impressive services. An immense
throng, the number was variOusly estimated
at $1,000 to 10000 people, participated in
the exercises. The veterans of the Crane
Army who had fought under their late
commander, turned out i'm force. All bus
mess in Galena and the contiguous cities
was suspended. lChauncey NJ. Depew o
New York was the orator of the day Tit
exercises opened with an imposing parade
Amidst scene of inspiring enthusiasm
Miss Pauline Kohlsaat of Chicago, daugh
ter of the giver, pulled the silken cord anC
the black shrOud in which the mOnumen
had been enveloped fell apart, revealing thu
work of art in all its beauty. The statue il
of bronze, and stands on a solid base formed
OF three tiers of Quincy gray granite, Will
pedestal of beautifully carved and pol
ished red granite from the quarries o
Maine. On the front surface is the simple
inscription in plain, large letters, Grant
Our citizen" The statue is heroic in siz
and represents Gen. Grant in citizens dres
standing as if in reflection. The Likeness
Is excellent, and the portrayal Of the indl
ylduality of the man is admirable
The Great Eclipse Stakes run at Morris
Park, near New York. Saturday, resulted
in finish that was both sensational AM
unique. 1t was won by Marcus Days col
Tammany, but for the place Hellgate
Osric and Dagonet finished so close togeth
er that the judges could not separate them
and for the first time in the history of rae
ing in America there was a triple dea'
heat.
A story came by the way of San Francis
co last week Thursday to the effect that 10
men had been killed in naval engagement
IN Valparaiso harbor 1t was stated tina
the insurgent ship Magazines sailed unde
the guns of the government forts and al
most anihilated the government torped