Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-13
Notes aud Comments.

IVY VNtI NcNlVu ialnV'f ~ i"'''N'"
which is handsome gain over his large plu.
ralty of last year. Mayor Castor, although
politically Democrat, was supported by all
citizens in favor Of an economical admins.
tration Of the affairs Of the city, irrespective
Of party. We are pleased to learn Of bis
election.
The Prince Of Wales has been danger.
ously IN during the past fortnight and the
gravest appreheusious have been INDUCED in
by those favoring the present form Of gov
eminent in England as to the effect his death
might have upon it. At last adyces he was
somewhat better, though but slight hopes were
entertained Of his recovery Whether the
Prince lives or dies, we think the time is not
far distant when England will have a Repub-
lican Government and every citizen will have
voice in that Government
President Grants condemnation Of Ameri-
can Shareholders in foreign countries is warm
/ " approved His language expresses the sem
tmcnts of all men who have any regard for
the country and for humanity.
Mrs Gaines, widow of Major-General
Gaines, has lost her case, ia the second district
court Of Louisiana The decision was, that
she is not legitimate child Of Daniel Clark,
and that the will Of 1873, purportiug to be
his, shall be revoked and declared invalid
Mr.. Sumner brought bill before the
Senate, on Monday to authorize an issue OF
compound interest notes, to take the place OF
legal tender notes. The plan he proposes seems
to US to be a good one, and calculated to pro-
mote an early return to specie payments
Victoria Dcmosthenes Woodruff informs
lecture committees that she intends to repeat
her Steinway Hall lecture in every town on
the continent People have one comfort, how
ever, they are not compelled to listen to her
insane and pestiierous rawlings.
The Tribune says that Connolly ha.
offered to give up 100000 to compromise
the charges against him, but Charles O'Conor
refused to accept the proposition He is salts
fed that Connolly will be convicted and forced
to disgorge everything. If he had agreed
Connolly would have sailed in the Havana
steamer on Thursday.
The House Committees appear to be wei
constituted, and the readiness with which
they were announced, as soon as the Ilous,
could hear the annunciation, shows that Mr.
Speaker Blaine did not idle away time duriu.
the recess. Should time be lost by Congress
the fault will not be with him.
"A Washington despatch states that Sec.
rotary Fish has decided to remain in the Cabi-
net. The senatorial letter, asking him not to
resign was first signed by Vice President Col.
fax whose autograph was followed by those Of
Mr. Anthony and Mr. Cameron. Forty.Gvc
Republican Senators signed, and but iouro five
declined
Since Congress has assembled it is be.
coming evident that there is little prospect
Of coalition between the Democrats and
anti Grant Republicans The Democratic lea
ders do not want to give up their present po-
sition, aud there are few-yery fcw-inhuen-
tial Republicans who are ready for such a
movement
Hon c. W. Willard has introduced
bill to regulate the manner of making appoint
ments in the Civil Service of the United States
1t was referred to the following special com
mittee on the reorganization of the Civil
Service, viz Messrs Kelly of Pennsy lvauia
Hooper of Massachusetts, Couger of Michigan
Lynch of Maine, Perry of Ohio, Willard O
Vermont, Wood Of New York, Marshall o
Illinois, Holman of Indiana
1t is proposed at Washington to prohibi
citizens Of the United States from owniu!
slaves in other countries and to punish thos,
who may violate this law by depriying then
of the rights aud privileges Of American cit
izenship This will be in harmony with tn,
views of the President, as given in his recent
message, and viii cut of some of the claims
for loss Of property 10 Cuba
The two branches Of Congress are ex,
pected to interfere promptly to save the Nor.
mon polygamists from punishment Th,
House Committee on Territories, it is hnted
is constituted in manner to meet their wish
es. The Mormons are said to be willing tc
give up their surplus wives to escape further
punishment for indulgence in this patriarchal
custom and a compromise may be advisable
under the circumstances.
The Prohibitionists of New Hampshire
met in convention at Concord, on Wednesday
aud adopted an address to the people of the
state, elected officers, and nominated state
ticket for the coming election. Dr. John
Blackmer, of Sandwich, was nominated foI
Governor. After choosing State Central
Committee, to which other nominations were
referred, the convention adjourned The at.
tendance was small, and the prospects of the
movement are not bright.
The receipts of the internal revenue the
past year have been s7lj0.4402 20, against
s603l ,520.54 in 1870, and 81, SOC 400. 9s
for 1869. The tobacco tax yielded revenue of
s33,57S,9O7 is, and that on spirits and fer
mented liquors j3,44l ,5ss. The value Of
liquors seized for violation Of law is 1915, 240
The commissioner recommends the abolition
Of bonded warehouses and of stamps on can
ned fruits, etc. The accounts of $50 ex.
collectors of the revenue are still open, and
10 are in the hands of attorneys for suits
against bondsmeu Of delinquent collectors.
Our New Hampshire friends are begin.
ming to question who shall head the republ
can party next spring, The democrats will
Of course run Weston. This will be the par
of courtesy aud wisdom both. Tue Nashua
Telegraph has opened the ball against giving