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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-30

GEN. SHERMAN ON TUE RUSSIAN QUARREL
"A correspondent of the Boston Post has
had an interview with Gen. Sherman, and
reports him as saying: think Russia
ought to have ingress and egress from the
Black sea both with her war vessels and
marine You cannot hold such a powerful
nation in duress and compel them to for
ever restrain themselves to avoid the use OF
such highway as the straits of Dardanelles
aud the Black sea. The powers who signed
the treaty of 1856 should concede this, and
thus avoid war. Russia has been too fast,
however she should have asked for and in
sisted upon a congress of the nations on the
subject, and there Is no doubt her demands
would have been acceded to As it is, there
is not yet a crsus bella, and there Is still a
chance for peace. If, however, Russia thinks
her chance is come and Pr 4ssia is out OF the
way, war is inevitable, and it will be doubt
less the most terrible and destructive that
has ever yet occurred.
If Russia insists on Designating the treat
les, and no convention er Congress IS called
England must fight Turkey is her market:
Turkeys trade is hers, and if Russia con-
quers European Turkey, Russian merchants
get all the trade, as a matter of course. Ii
Russit conquers Turkey aud Prussia CON-
quers France, which latter propositions looks
doubtful now, the Austrian Empire will be
in jeopardy. 1t is for this that Austria
must now fight. Hungary appears to be
with Austria in good faith, and thereby
gives her much strength. Ii is just the
time for Italy to go to war. 1t is good
way for Victor Emanuel to settle all dis
putes at home and bring the Italian nation
together. As for Spain, she is a middle to
me- | think, though, that if Aosta is chosen
king the government will 60 to France and
thus bring all the Latin nations together
against the descendants of the Saracens, leu
tons and Vandals.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-30

The Burlington Free Press has the fol
lowing on he subject of divorce question
which is now Justly receiving considerable
attention in our own State, as we'll as else
where
Miss Elgarton, in her interesting lecture
on Marriage and Divorce, mentions the case
Of one iward Preston, who obtained from
the Connecticut Legislature, IN order that he
might marry again, a bill Of divorce from his
wife who became insane at the birth of his
child. She says, and her audiences agree
with her, that the curse of Col would fol-
low such a man, aud why not those who
thus helped him to have two living wives at
once
A case to match this was mentioned by a
Vermont Senator in the debate on the Dit
yorce bill Thursday. Tie said he knew of a
case in which a wife came to him to secure his
services as a lawyer TO obtain divorce.
She was asked if she could allege adultery,
abandonment or excessive severity, and she
said :. no" She owned that her reason for
asking a divorce was that her husband had
fits. She was informed that she could not
get a divorce for that cause, aud ought not
u have one. She LETT, and at the next term
Of court a lawyer presented her petition Tor
a divorce on the z Ount OF intolerlble Sc
verify, covering the very period concerning
which she NJ 01ntCteI InlE sle nlu no
complaint to bring. Her petition was sup
ported by manufactured testimony IN the
shape of affidavit and her divorce was granted
in less than five minutes Ii was stated in
the same debate that divorces have been pro-
cured on aft lavits signed By witnesses in
blank, and filed up by the lawyer present
ing them; aud that under the existing law
less safeguards are thrown around the mar
rage contract in this State than around
promissary note for ten dDliars. These are
strong statements but can there be any
thing stronger, or more dissraceful to the
State, than the simple fgurs of the number
OF divorces granted every year What
ought to be done to remedy this, in some
degree, we are not prepared to say ; but it
is time that something be done, or Indiana
will become respectable by the side of Yer
mont in the matter of divorces.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-30

IHE FREEMAN SUPPLEMENT.-With this is
sue of the FREEMAN we send to each subscriber
a supplement containing all the public acts
passed by the recent General Assembly that
the Secretary of State deemed of sufficient
Importance to be designated for publication
in the newspapers. This supplement gives
the Laws in a convenient form for preserva-
ton and future reference, and enables us to
furnish a greater amount of miscellaneous
reading and general news than would have
been possible had we not given these acts on
a separate sheet. During the late session we
have felt compelled to print fuller record
of legislative proceedings than was agreeable
to ourselves or entertaining to one class OF
our readers-but the Solons of the State
having now dispersed to their several homes.
and We having this week finished up the rec
ords of their wise enactments, we can now
address ourselves more closely to the duty OF
furnishing a newspaper more agreeable and
acceptable, if not more important and instruc-
tive, to all classes of readers. The labor OF
getting out such volume of laws Thanks
giving week has prevented US from giving
editorial attention to several matters that we
had designed for this paper. But Thanks
giving comes only once year, and the Legis-
lature only once in two years; and we can
lenient in Judgment and forgiving in spirit
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-30

1t has been very commonly believed since
the war, especially in many parts of the
South, that the negro was decreasing consid-
erably. The belief was based upon a consid-
GRAFTON of the destitute circumstances in
which they were placed by the emancipation,
great ravages among them, as well as various
diseases induced by poverty, uncleanliness
and vice. The declarations have frequently
been made that a condition of freedom was
fatal to an increase, and that the race would
speedily become extinct. The census returns
furnish a substantial contradiction to such
views. While the exact figures cannot be
given, it can be stated that no considerable
decrease will be shown, and it now appears
that the census of 1870 will show a slight
increase over 1860 in the negro population,
Notwithstanding all the extraordinary causes
in operation to produce the opposite results
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-30
Report of Gen. Sherman.

The following is the full text of the annual
report Of the General of the Army, to be
submitted to Congress at the aPproachi-s
session. 1t is important, as showing the
present location of officers ard troops, the
strength of the army in officers and men,
the operation of the new law for the reduc-
ton of the army, the present condition of the
investigation on the subject of small arms,
and the opinions and recommendations Of
Gen. Sherman and Major Gen. Hallecl on
the question, always more or less in doubt,
as to the relation lawfully existing between
the military and civil authorities
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-30

In conclusion, l would merely renew
former recommendation, that reasonable an
nual appropriations be asked for barracks,
both to replace the unhealthy case mates OF
our sea coast forts, and to shelter from the
weather the men whom the national necessi-
ties force us to station in the dreary aud
inhospitable regions of the interior of the
continent.
1 am with great respect, your obedient
servant,
W. I. SHERMAN, General.
Gen. W. w. Bclknap, Secretary of War.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-30

The Little Rock Gazette says the election
returns of the State of Arkansas, so far as
received, give the Democrats four senator's
and twenty-five representatives, and the Re-
publicans five senators and twenty-thrce
representatives. In the districts yet to hear
from, giving the Republicans all they claim
the result will be: Republican, five sena-
tors twenty-eight representatives conserv-
ative, six representatives. This will give the
following general result Senate, Republi-
cans t12 hold over %; conservative, 4
House, Republicans. 81; conservatives 81
majority for Republicans on joint ballot, So
Inns Is the Republican report. The Demo
craIs assert that good many of those given
as Republicans will act with the Democrats
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-30
u Null AMI DIV iSlDNS-
HFADOUARTFRs OF THE ARNv

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. 10, 1870
General: Since my annual report of Nov.
20, 1869, several changes have occurred in
the distribution of the army, incident to the
restoration of the States of Virginia, MiSSiS-
s'ppi and Texas, and to the gradual reduction
of the force. The geographical territory of
the United States is now divided into ten
departments, and these are grouped into four
Military Divisions.
The Military Division of the East is COM
manded by Major Gen. George G. Meade
and is composed of the Department of the
East, Brig Gen. |. Mcdowell and the De-
partment of the Lakes, Brig. Gen. p. St.
George Cooke.
The Military Division of the South is
commanded by Major-Gen. Ii. w. Halleck
and is composed of the Department of the
South, Brig Gen. A. II. Terry; and the
Department of Texas, Col. j. j. REYNOLDS.
The Military Division Of the Missouri is
commanded 10y Lieut. Gen. p. H. Sheridan.
and is composed ofthe Department of Dakota,
Major-Gen. w. S. Hancock; Department Of
the Platte, Brighten C.. &. Augur: and
the Department of the Missouri, Brig. Gen.
John Pope.
The Military Division of the Pacific is
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-30

HoRRIBLE.-A correspondent of the al
Uertiser in France says that among the
wounded of Strasbourg there are three or
four hundred women and children in the
hospitals, most frightfully mutilated by the
bombardment. One mother lies on a mat
trsss with leg off, and on a mattress by her
side is her babe with only one arm
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-30

Canada enjoys the institution Of Thanks
giving as well as the states" but as the
government refuses to appoint any day, eaet
church celebrates day of its own Au ap
plication to the Roman Catholics to unit
with Protestants in the selection OF oh a
day has 10 former years been met with the
answer that they always attended to that
matter themselves. This year, the Episeo-
palians held their thanksgiving three weeks
ago, and the Presbyterians and Congregation
alists, Thursday of week before last
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-30

The EUROPEAN WAR.-We have lint it'll.
to add of progress in the war between France
and Prussia, the past week. There have
been several skirmishes in favor of the
French. The Russian question has consid-
erably agitated political circles, but appear
ances now seem to point to peaceful diplo-
matte settlement of the point at issue.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-30
III Il VI y * X b Il >
BOSTON CATTLE MARKET,
Reported autographed expressly fer the Green M0uHtaa
Freeman.
AT cAABRIDGE AND BRIG TON,
For The ,ceek ending Nov. 80, 1870.

AT cANBRIDGE AND BRIGHTON,
For The ,ceek ending Nov. 80, 1870.
Amount of stock at Markell
:et,le. sheep sho;es. swine. ves1
5 a: ; S:;1 Sd s, IS 8 : :SSS
ala IS ID qualify seS 90 to 10 IS; 81 quality 81
eGs per cwt., total weight of hide, arrUw, ans
si409; poorest, SC, IS % co.
Working oIen-si?9 to s'9 per par or aee@FdiHe to
Mich Cows-s35t $50 ztra good, s65to 500, with
orwiihouc alves nay agreed farrow sad ordina-
3r5H..-T sarIinss sos 10 so Two years ola as
Veal Cslves-s4 to SIS per head.
sheep-4to &c extra 90 to o0eis. PeIIb.
Sheep and Lambs 50 10 % cts.
Fat Hogs to ~ &c.
shotesS wholesale, 10 TO lie; retail lite lac.
Taiow-7 TO u. Country lots 6to Ole
PsIts-with wool $50 to SIS sschi country lots
CaIfskins 10 10 Il cts
REMARKs.-The numb er of cattle at market this
week is $50 short of that of last week, but the
supply is fully equal to the demand, except perhaps
for choice beef. Poultry has been unusually plenty
beape T' than last wear iaf II as to great extent
taken the place of beef and mu ton. Fair turkeys
have been sold at Is to 20 cents pound, and chick
ems at proportional prices. Hence the cattle and
sheep trade has been dull. The butchers represent
as on any day thus far this season. At Cambridge
this morning there were 1000 head in all, many of
sold 10 threeyear-old steers 600 lbs dressed,
at &C. per ID. 10 heiters, 800 lbs at Sc stays 900
lbs, nj Ice. oxen, $50 lbs, at l2c, one at
IL he; extra heifers dress 500 lbs at lie. per
lb. Goodrich sold 10 to dress about SO lbs.
each; he; at Zoe, and at Sc per h. l. Z.
smith sold cows, about 1000 lbs, live, at I2c 40
81. Lambert Hastings sold one premium pair OF
oxen, $500 lbs. at home for Is l4c to Mr. Allison
one OK at p l2c one at l2c per 10 oxen at lie
per ID; at lie, and his mate at Sc per Id.
Stays at SC. to sc. per h.
There were 1922 sheep over the Northern road,
many of which were good coarse woods The high
est price paid, far heard, SC. per H.,
bv the lot. slim sheep dull at low figures. C..
DOwner sold $50 at 81 80 per head John Cook us,
at s. 10 per head A p. kennedy sold 1873, $3.50
J. ) Nutter sold H. at S325. B. Long sold AZ
sheep, 81 lbs, F. Myrick sold I33, 65 lbs,
$3.50. A. Z. Eifed sold no. at s., car load at IS,
another at 80 each.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-30

/ The Board OF Officers assembled at St
Louis. Mo (by virtue of General Orders
Nos 80 and - of 1867, has reported that
their labors have been substantially conelud-
Ell, and although not yet in possession Of the
text, desire to express my opinion of the
Importance of their work. This Board, COM
posed of officers Of great experience, was
required to report on the best small arms aud
equipments for the army, and also to prepare
ystcm of tactics for all arms of service.
Their conclusion on the first branch of the
subject has heretofore been laid before the
Secretary of War, who has ordered a supply
Of the arms recommended by the Board to be
distributed to the army for further practical
tests but observe that the Chief of Ord
nance, in his annual report, advises that
another $4,000 of the Springfield muskets
should lie altered according to the ordnance
Iattern, the one now in general use by our
infantry. This would imply selection of
nAns--oTm Of masket, before the practical
tests already in progress are completed. The
recommendation of the Board was strongly
in favor of the Remington system, and
concur with il entirely, and therefore suggest
to the Secretary that he await the result
OF the tests he has already ordered, before
mourning the expense of the alteration of
the second 80 900. All officers agree that
the present musket is an admirable weapon,
but the breech block is not suited to a car
bine and it is entirely out of the question
for the pistol, whereas the Remington system
l. equally suited to all, 50 that we could
have identicaIIy the same caliber and car
fridge for all arms, matter of infinite i'm
portance in action, and especially so for our
troops, who are often detached from their
own baggage for months, and come in for a
resupply of ammunition at posts where they
often find no cartridges suited to their special
weapons. The Remington is already adopt
ed by the navy, and this is an additional
reason for it's adoption in the army, for in
combined operations both arms and ammuni-
ton could be mutually interchanged.
Prior to our civil war we naturally looked
or system of tactics to the experience of
European armies, and, as actually occurred,
We had the infantry tactics of one nation,
cavalry of another, and artillery of a mixed
sort, SO that there was no just harmony be-
tween them. There is no good reason why
the same general rules of command and sig
halls should not be uniform for all arms of the
service, and this Board has proceeded on this
theory. Until the text is received, properly
corrected and ready for the printer, | shall
tOrbear any comments, further than to say
that the time is most opportune for the adop-
ton o an improved system of tactics for all
arms of the service, and, before any steps are
taken for their adoption, L recommend that
sumo compensation be given to Gen. Upton
for the use that has been made of his system
Of infantry tactics, that has been heretofore
adopted and used by the infantry.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-11-30

Amount of Stock at Markell
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-28

The McCOnnellsville (Ohio) Herald has
the following: 'We are informed that some
four years ago an oil well was bored to the
depth of ninety feet, on the Joy farm, on
Federal creek. As there was not any in
dications Of oil II was abandoned and re-
mained SO until this spring, when they
concluded to test it A pump WINS put in
aud started, when TO their surprise abont
five barrels was obtained after the first day /;
and 1t continued to yield about that guam
tity per day for some weeks. 1t now aver
sSes about three barrels per day But the
remarkable feature 10 that it produces q very
light oil, about for,y-nine specific gravity
the lightest oil obtained in any OF the wells
10 this region. The oil men regard this as
sure indication that oil coul d be got IL
deep wells 10 that locality, and we UNDER
stand thst 1t 10 the intention TO put down
some deep wells the present SEASON. We
are advised that number of wells in that
vicinity are now being pumped with good
rpsults'
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-28

1t will be remembered that day or two
since We published on account of the ad.
ventures Of Mr.. John Hart a member Of
Kelly i Icons minstrel troupe. and giving
. history of The part taken by him in the
oil excitement, &c. The Pittsburgh Com
mercial discredits the story aud says.
This viii bs news indeed to Mr.. Hart's
friends in this city, where be was born, and
where be tirst made his reputation % de-
lineator Of negro eccentricities. His oil
land aud splendid mansions were probably
located in No Mans Land.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-28
LIS. Of Urised states Patents.

Issued to citizens of Western Pennsy Ivan.
la, for the week ending May "a, 1870: and
each bearing that date:
No. 03,4ol-Furuace for boiling and
puuddling iron: James wssteyman, SHARON.
No. lo3,4l7-Devics for adjusting cross
heads Of locomotives; James D. Oakley and
Richard English, Oil City. IN
No. lC2,447-Adjustable conuection of
sucker rod 10 walking teams; Adam Good,
Jr., Titusvlile.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-28

Al the Ore meeting last evening about 20
new members Joined the fire company. A
movement was started for the purpose oil
raising funds to procure hooks ahd ladders
for use AT fires. A committee was appoint
I'D to enter into correspondence with out.
aide parties with a view dlsposing Of the
old fire engine. The citizens are taking
hol1 OF this matter in earnest and their Is
no doubt but that an efficient Rse organiza-
zion will be started.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-28
Gold lllss.

We learn that the side bill above the
Boyd Farm has been leased to Mr.. Burtis,
Of Titusville, who intends sinking two wells
at once. Also, that the side hlll Of the
EcCray farm, lease Of which u said to be
iu TIE bonds OF Pittsburgh parties, will
soon become the scene OF active operations
once more. It is reported that the parties
already have the necessary machinery on
the way hera. Several wells were star ted
On this territory dnring the excitement oi
lss4-G5, but were never completed.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-28

Our citizens we're startled this noon by q
ls"d explosion, which appeared to come
ifom the Wood farm. On investigating the
matter 1t was found that the explosion was
caused by the blowing up Of number Of
empty n'tro-glycerine cans belonging to the
Rubsr.s Torpedo Co. The cans had been
aceumulating for some time and they were
blown up for the purpose Of getting rid Of
them.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-28

An inspection Of Kerosene oil in New
York City has failed to disclose quart of
pure quality, incnore than thirty places
visited. The carelessness OF those using the
fluid is frequently rut forward as an excuse
for the nonenforcement Of the penalty
But this inspection goes to show there is
death in the oil, aud it is quite time the
authorities put stop to this murderous
method of illumination.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-28

The primary election Of the Republican
party 10 passing off quietly to-day, not much
interset being manifested in either candI-
date. The vote will probably bs light. 1t
was expected this morning that the voting
would take place at the room formerly oc.
cupied by Justice Donaspy, but for some
reason 1t was changed 10 the School House
On the bill.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-28

Wa are sorry to learn of The intended de-
parIure from our place Of Mr.. Edward Fox,
who has purchased u house in Titusville,
and intends taking up his residence In that
city before long. Mr. F., is one OF the old.
eat pioneers on OH Creek, aud during bis
ioug stay has won golden opinions from al,
with whom be has become acquainted, both
socially and otherwise. lie will carry with
Ain ~ bis new bome the beet wishes OF all.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-28

APPOINTMENT OF jury CoxNrssIoxEa.-
Hon. John Turnkey, Presiden. Judge Of
this Judicial District, has appointed D.
MElphatriok, Esq, of sandycresk town
ship, Jury Commissioner, to fill the unex-
pirsd term of John P M'Kiuley, Esq. re-
moved to Mercer county. Mr.. M'Elphat-
rick will make faithfal and comps.so. Of
ticer.-CSpectator.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-28

HARD TO BrRN.-The aged Pro otessor
Sillimsn took the homely looking specimen
Of New Jersey coal, and said he would
make test and determine its quality
The next day the owners Of the grand dis
coveIy waited on him again, eager TO make
or mar their fortunes. The professor said,
With that impressive solemnity which mark.
ed his manner:
"Gentieuen, I understand you 10 say
that this property is situated upoh bill
top-cousequen.ly the situation is promi-
nent Itis valuable-immensely valuable
though as coal mine l am obliged TO OBJ
serve tbatjt is q failure. Fence it in. gen.
tlemen-fence it in, and hold to 1t through
good and evil fortune till the Last Day; for
am convinced that j, will be the best point
from which to view the snblime spectacle Of
the final confagration. l feel satisfied that
II any part Of the earth shall remain unin-
jursd after that awful fire, it will be this
coal mine Of yours!"-[Mark Twain.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-28

1t is reported that there is t" be n change
Of time table on the o. C. l. A. r. R., on
sad after Monday next; As yet we have
DOT seen the new schednle, but will lay 1t
before our readers 80 soon 40 possible after
the ch ange IL made.
P. S.-since theabovs was pu. 10: type
We have received = copy of the new time
table. It win be found at the head Of tho
frst column. |.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-28

The Little Corpora | Magazine. for June,
Is received. In July this sterling Juvenile is
to be enlarged and improved. Those
subscribing now receive one number free II
they ask for it when they subscribe. Only
enc dollar year. Published BY Sewell Il
Miller, Chicago. III. u