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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

~ IuE WANDERERS, company of four male
singers, gave a very good concert to rather
small audience at Village Hail. on Saturday even
ing last. Poorer performances have drawn bet
ter, sometimes; but the innocent public are not
expected to fill the house on I" first appearance,
unless the occasion is Negro Minstrel exhibit
ton, or wedding in a church. 1t did not rc-
quire a musical critic TO discover that their quar-
tettes We're in good harmony, their songs and
solos melodious, and their programme of high or.
der,-showing excellent taste as well as ability t.
execute. We think if Messrs- Skinner, ODER
Wells and ingalls,, should come this way again
they would be better patronized, for our people
usually show liberal appreciation Of good music
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

u We hope all our people will remember
Miss GRrooeY's Rotations this "wednesday
evening, Mt the Village Hall. They arc spoken
Of in the highest terms Of commentator where
ever she " Let us greet her with an overflow
ing house
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

CABor,-At the sem-annual election of officers
of Scott POST No. II, Department of Vermont,
c. A. r., the following officers were elected for
the ensuing six months
j. F, .. Hammond, p. G, Hiram L. Russell
s. V. @, Edwin A. Hoyt, j V. G. Frank
Ketchum, Adj't. j. Harvey Whitney, Q. NJ.
Calvin r. Hill, Surg. Theodore 4. lamphere,
Chaplain Charles w Cado, o. d.. jonathan
p. lloyt, o. G. n. w. Loveland, Sergt. Maj,
Union meetings are now being held in Cabot,
conducted by Reys. S. +, Drew, j. w. Bemis and
Thompson. They are well attended, and an
increasing religious interest prevails.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04
STATE OF VERMONT,

- WASHINGTON DISTRICT SIS
IN Probate Court, held at Montpelier within and for
ad District the 2llh day OF December, A. ~, ls7n
An instrument purportlng to b the last VIII ana Tes
lament OF samuel Britain, late CfWoodbury, in said Dis
rct deceased being presented to the Court by Hiram
o. Stone, tho Executor therel named for Probate;
1t ordered by said Court that all persons concerned
therein he notified to appear session OF aid Court
he held at the Probate Office in Montpelier tho 18th
day OF jan. A. D. s7 and show cause, any they may
have against the Probate VI said VIII, for which pur-
pose is further ordered that copy Of the record Of this
order be published three weeks su1cessyely in the Yer
mont Waterman and State Journal, printed at Mont
peer previous TO said time appointed for hearing.
By the Cuurt.-Attest,
/ NM HARVEY lIIDEN. Iudre.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

Senator Sumner is reported as saying
that his late effort against San Domingo was
a mere skirmish and that the battle is yet to
come, although he may be compelled to wait
for the return and report Of the Commission
authorized by the Morton resolutions.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

"A. S. Wood, member Of the Missis-
sippi Legislature from Yazoo county, COM
mitted suicide, last week, in his room at the
jackson insane asylum, where he had been a
patient for some months hanging himself by
a towel from the topmost iron bar of the win
dow. He was a native of Vermont, 30
years old, and insanity was hereditary in the
family.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

LlGur Tor-DREssINo, Horace Greeley has
been called upon by the wicked wags for his views
upon almost every subject, in his articles, " What
know about farming, but the last ridiculosity,
(that is Sumner), is from writer in Every Sal
'Tday, who declines to criticise the Artistes in
" Black Crook, and deers to Mr.. Greeley, who
he says, knows more about agriculture than
do, and is consequently competent to speak more
categoricaly as to the virtue and value Of light
top dressing"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

Tho United States Senate, as it will
probably stand on the 4th of March next,
will have Gfty-eight Republicans and sixteen
Democrats, while the admission of Colorado,
which is deemed probable, will add two to the
Republican total.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

70 The hotels in Rutland have re-opened, but
upon what terms we are not informed. We infer
not however, through the granting of their de
mnnds, inasmuch as a large and enthusiastic meet
ing at the Opera House, on Saturday evening,
resolved upon strict enforcement of the liquor
law.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

The meanest man in Philadelphia, the
other day, bought copy of penny paper
from small newsboy, rendered him count,
erfeit twenty-five cens note, and received
twenty-four cents in change. The poor little
victim did not discover the imposition until
too late to remedy it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04
fyatnhman Sc journal,
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1871.
officers Reunion.

RUTLAND, Vt, Dec. %, 1870.
Mr. poLAND Ample Hotel accommodations
at the Bardwel and Bates Houses (at reasonable
rates) will be provided for all who wish to attend
the Reunion Of Vermont officers, January IT,,
1871. j. A. SALISBURY,
Chairman Tx. Com.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

MroRrANT RAILROAD MOVEMENT is reported
about town to-day, upon the authority Of Mr.. l..
MILLS, General Agent at Boston, that the Yer
mont Central Railroad have effected q lease for
twenty years Of the Rutland d Burlington. the
Vernon. Valley, Vermont and Massachusetts,
Pittsburgh and Montreal and Pittsburgh and
Whitehall Railroads, together with the Burlington
Steamboat Company; being in short, all the prop
crty recently controlled and run by the Rutland
Railroad. The terms of Che lease arc not dcG-
nitcly stated
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

- We give this week the first of a series Of
articles from gentleman of tho highest culture
and reliability, connected with the survey of the
Northern Pacific Railroad
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

DsGGAcuuL.-A drunken row in our streets,
Saturday night, resulted in the arrest of John
Grayeliu and Anthony Burke, who were, on Mon
day, brought before Justice Robinson, but refused
to disclose where they procured their liquor.
The present prospect is that they will have a
steady job in Jail until they diyulge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04
CrATE OLE VERMONT.

- WASHINGTON DISTRICT, IS.
In Probate Court held ct Montpelier in said District,
on tho 18th day Of December, A. d. $50.
james A. Burlo Oh. Administrator 5i tho estate OF JON
ahan Lcc lne of waterbury, ia said district deceased,
presents bis administration account for examination and
allowance, and makes application for decree Of dstri-
button and partition OF The estate Of said deceased.
Whgredp0n II is ordered by said Court that said account
and sad application he referred to session thereof to
tie held at the Probate Office in said Montpelier on tho
lith duy o January Nd. 1871 for hearing and decision
thereon Aud 10 Is further ordered that notice hereof DO
given 10 all persons Interested by publication Of the
same three weeks successfully In the Vermont Watch
man q state journal, newspaper published at Mont
peer previous said time appointed Tor hearing that
they may appear at said time and place, and show cause
Il any they may have, why said aceount should not be
allowed, aud such decree made
by tho Court--Attest,
5is53 n. 4. CHASE, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

NOTlCE-Ihe nonresident proprieiofs
~ and resident proprct1rs of tho town of uyhury
In tho County Of Washington, are hereby notified that
the taxes assessed ny said town, within the three years
next preceding this date, rcman iu whole, or in part
unpaid tho following described lands in said town
one undivided half of lot No. G., in tho st Division
of Lots On said town, drawn 10 the original d $40 OF John
wentworth, supposed owner D. s. French
Amount Of Taxes, sl,ll
One undivided half Of lot No. o. Ia the st Division
of Lots In said town. drawn to the original ght Of John
Chapel supposed owner solomon DowneT's Estate.
Amount OF Taxes, si,29
one piece Of land ga Dows Ve at the junction OF tho
roads leading nom Jacob Andrews and H. y. Montgom-
erys the same land decided by george W. Turner 20
Ell hy said Alfred shoneo to Abel Sh0noo and now owned
and occupied By George Freshman estimated at 10 acres.
Amount OF Taxes, sl31
And So much of said land viii DO sold at Public Auc-
ton AZ the dwelling house Of Mrs Ann Eliza Lyman,
In siid DuNhurv. on the 18th day Ut February A. ~
1871 at one O'Clock IN the afternoon, as shall no requisite
To discharge said taxes, with costs unless previously
paid. LUCAS MORSE, Fpd Constable.
nalnl M n1KLnrN. nnnnmAnr ~ I..l--.l.l
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04
STATE MATTERS.

"Vsa'"' W. .ec.,ic,..,, t,. .,.ontly been
49,. 60. ~ ,,i.iis,n county.
urou"' 't NV ~. ..,,,,, hc started on his
anu 'as, '''.,7,'J 'u,' hundred valuable
return i'on.'i WIN III ,,d Wevbridpc AT
sheep purchase III ',o.,tl. encourage cement to
prices winch give NV, ,boir no,ks.
breeders wac n,'o a., np oo,n, ,u Mt Middlebury
Inc rep""S W -, ~ s9ooo The
have peen - o.. Enc i,uot Rrr-
prisoner W'o %''e -, tbo i,ii have beon
ling'on uu'''H '''
orongn' Oa'N rs...,.i.,r, b,sr,isod an annie
IRA pus''ol'' VI ',,', ,lo ycl,y xhoart that
tue pas' su"''''''' al ,,,,s,re. Thirteen
weighs eighteen ou,'
incnes ID -. ,lli.,, tiu,J Grade
o,r'n ii o;r,,@, ,.,. ,,li.b ,,s nine mont hs
De'"'',' ,r-..,,l,
O'r ,r ~ 80 ,..,i,,, l,,,, yerrcnnes last
II ~ 49, ooo ,,,',rl. Butter. .o6i pounds.
WV" -, r,,.,ry.
r,r".ic.,l r,contly gathered ten
a. '''7'op' W. '., h., onc div. Asa rocompcn-e
pounu7 SI', ,., 5 80 ,aurd
"o i,. y,,, tr,posl and killed last
y''N y. ,,5,,,,,,,;o co4t off Bennington.
.l t,.-ior az p,,ypo1. emf "a tcrrille
- at.l.,,on ~, tine tniG.'s Shining A.
80 -. ,,,,,rl. lim
NV =, ~ '''' r., ,i;,.,, ,,.,rc..i,,
~. .';i.,.,,., d. ,,,,,i,. e,i,iol
-. .....,..yy
.,...i ,,.i..i.,
-, igt rr.., r,,t ~, p,. ..,,sie railroad
"',' nv ~. p..,. I.., n. .b,on last
- 49, - ''''' " ~. ,oi,, T., ,r,il and
'' "''0'
''',os o'''s,'' ''''''
49, '...-i iri.,.t ,sll.,y ,.,mnii,. fran,
O-, 'S,S r,'s.c ,rnnsins grew nv tbo .ilo or
Vuo c,,.-oI ,.,i,r,,l,, tl..t ,,,. crl,.-
,ue ~ ~. ~, COMMIT, MI
pileu ~ "'.
;Aast,i,-,,d dnrio, tbc f,ur month. epdipo
-, a.. ,yors .e1 ooo mara n.,p fir .,I,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04
AMERICAN AND FoRGlGN PATENTS.
X. H. EDDY,

r. II. EDDY,
SOLICITOR or PATENTS,
TOR INVENTIONS TRADE MARKS, oa DESIGNS,
No. rs State St., opposite Kilby St., Boston,
ANer an extensive practice NJ upwards or thirty
years continues To patents Iu the United States
also ia Great Britain, France, and other foreign couu
tries. Caveats, specifications Assignments and AM
papers for Patents executed on reasonable term- with
dispatch Researches made 10 determine the validity and
utility of Patents of Inventions and ccl aud other ad
vice rendered in all matters touching the Copies
" the claims Of any patent furnished, ly remttng
dollar. Assignments recorded Ia Washington.
No Igcncg ia me unifrd Stat p4fseisss superior f4e
for obtaining PgisHs or ascrtang fe paienflbpty NJ m
uenrOHs
All necessity 0f Journey ~ Washu ston % procure
patent aud the usual great delay there lore save
Inventors.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

PERsoNAL.--Neson $. Carpenter, son of Horace
Carpenter, Esl., of Cameron, Mo-, has been dis
charged from the employment of The Great Amer
lean lea Company New York on account Of mem
tai inability, and is now in the Lunatic Asylum
at Backwells Island and cared for by public
charity
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

regard Sir Eddy one of the most cptis and sue
cessfi practitioners with whom havo had olel .utor-
course. CHARLES MASON, Com'r OF Patent-n
81 hayo no hesitation Ia assuring inventors that they
cannot employ man fttfHt anil Trustworthy mad
more capable of putting thoir applications IN form ta
secure for them an early and favorable consideration at
the Patent Onec. EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner Of Patents"
'sMr r. H. EDDY has mado for me over THIRTY np-
pllcatlons for Patents having been successful in almost
every case. Such unmistaknhlo proof of great talent
and ability on hls part loads 60 recommend Az u
ventors 20 apply 90 hm to procure their patents n they
may be sure of having the most faithful attention De-
slowed on their cases and 40 very reasonable charges.
/ JOHN TAGGARrn
post.r Ian f-rl
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04
By the Court.-Aitest,
I.51. HARVEY TlLDEN, Judge.

LNAKL WAKD'o Els II 4 7 r. = The
IL subscribers having boon appointed by the Hon
urnhle Probate Court for the DISTRICT Of Washington,
0mm-soucrs 90 receive, examine aud ADJUST all claims
iui demands OF all persons against the estate OF
Earl Ward, late OF Murotown, 10 said district, do
cascd represented usolvent ami the torn Of mouths
nom the Gh day Of December 1870 huing allowed by ssd
Court to the creditor OF said deceased TO exhibit and
prove their respect. claims before Us Give notice. that
we will attend 10 the duties Of appointment at the
dwelling house OF Lydia Ward ia said Moretown,
n said District, the lrst Tuesdays Of February and
juno next at o'clock Ia the afternoon on each Of
said days.
sAMgEL 8SQ3MEER3yIILLE Comm .soners.
ALlroluMn. D.nemlnr l1th. lall.--lI D.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

HoRsEs S1ouEN-TnE THEY ARRESTED. -On
Monday morning last, man giving his name as
j. C. paitcn, and protesting to be q runner for a
Furniture concern in Boston, and Kerosene OIL
House in Springfield, hired a span Of horses OF
George Wheeler. livery stable keeper in this vii
age, saying that he should be back that evening
Some disclosures relative to his having borrowed
am oyercJat, and stolen an undercoat aud pair Of
gloves at Redway's boarding house, coming TO
Whecler's ears, naturally made him suspicious Of
patten; SO be started Monday evening in pur-
suit, and succeeded in oyerhauling Vim at st.
Johnsbury the next morning. On being con-
lrouted by Wheeler, Patten finally acknowledged
that he had stolen the coat and gloves, and re-
funded tie property, with which, together with
bis team Wheeler returned to Montpelier last
evening.
Patten registered bis name at ST. John-bury as
G. W. Wendell, but told Wheeler that his true
name was II. 4. Cook. lie was arrested and is
now ia jail at ST. Johnsbury
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04
Montpelier and Wells River Railroad.

The annual meeting Of this corporation was
holden at The Courthouse, in Montpelier, on
Tuesday January 81, the President, Hon Ron
FmcE RicnAHpsoS, in the chair. The business
Of the meeting being announcod-thc election Of
nine directors for the year onsung,-thc report
Of the Treasurer, Hon. John A. Page, was pre-
scented, and is as follows
RECEpTs.
Received on accounted stock subscrip-
tons, S30,l75 90
Received interest 90 IL
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04
sosa 10y 'D' ''1' HARVEY rmDEN, Judge,
CEWELL nUT0HINSON7s ESTATE.

- The subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon
0rable Probate Court tor the District Of Washington
Commissioners, TO receive, examine, and adjust all
claims and demands OF all persons against tho estate Of
Sewo hutchinson, late Of Roxhury IN said district de-
ceased represented nsoyeu and the term Of six months
ron the I'D day October A. d. 1870 being allowed by
said Court the creditors OF said deceased to exhibit
and prove their respective claims before U.S. Give notice
that will attend to The utcs Of appointment at
the dwelling house OF Widow Nancy hutchinson in ox-
bury In said District, the third Thursdays Of Feb
Iuay and April next at o'clock Ia the ai ernoon, ON
I each Of said days.
WM, G HOLMAN, commissioners
}. f. SUMNER, N''''''''"e4''
Roxhury, Dee 18th, AID ls5u-j05l
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

A DopoNo MNisrm.-Thcrc is a certain clcr-
gyman, living in the vicinity Of Montpelier, who
attempts to blink the collector by claiming that
his residence is located across the town line, and
his bed placed that when he sleeps upon one side
of it be is in Montpelier, and when upon the
other be is in AliddieseT. Pretty iiue-spuu for a
minister He had better take pattern from his
pro!cssed Master who even wrought a miracle
chat be might honor the government ty paying
bis taxes
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

" PETER MuCuELL and j. v BAHcocE, Ush-
ers Of Bethany church, were made happy New
Years morning by the receipt Of valuable and
unexpected gifts from the Ladies' Of the Society,
to whom they wish to express their hearty thanks.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

MIDpLEsEx.-Day Ward has sold his farm
to John Cullen, for $4,000.
Thomas Il. Grandleld has exchanged farms
with c. h. McElroy of Moretown paying 81,
$50 difference, and G. r. McElroy has sold part o
the " GrandGed farm" to Daniel Tehan for 81,
600,
e. D. Williams has sold his farm to w. L
& NJ, Knapp for $1,000.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

DWuNp.--The Montpelier National Bank ha,
declared a semi-annual dividend of five per cent.
The First National Bank Of Montpelier has
also declared a semiannual dividend of five per
cent
Both payable January ., 1871.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

P.6O. RuRoAp.-Portland papers announc-
Cd The opening of this railroad 70 Baldwin, Maine,
Inst week Most Of the grading has been done
10 Fryeburg, and it is expected the cars win run
70 thst thriving village in the spring Conway
bass voted it- five per cent, and hopes 20 see the
engine another summer. Between 81. Johns
bury and Lake Cmmplain the work steadily pro-
crosses. Nearly all the sections are under con-
tract, and on many Of them the grading is sub
4autially completed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

Harvey Taylor, of Cayendish, has sued JeptIia
Page for $4,000 damage, because he brought
the small pox in its most malignant form into his
family, last " inter.
Every clergyman in Woodstock had Christ
mas gift Of turkey from Frederick Billings.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04
CTATE OF VERMONT,

y WASHINGTON DISTRICT, So.
In Probate Court held Mt Montpelier in said District,
on the 2ai day OF Doc, A. d. 1870, Achsah W. Dutton
Administrative OF the estate OF Geo L. Duton, late of
Calais In said district deceased, presents hor admins
traton account for examination aud allowance, nui
makes application for docroo Of distribution and par
ton Of the estate Of said deceased Whereupon, It Is
ordered by said Court that said account aud said nppt-
cation be referred to session thereof to be held at the
Probate Office Ia said Montpelicr on the 18th day OF
January, A. D. ISL for hearing and decision thereon
And 10 Is further ordered that notice hereof DO given to
weeks uctesivay In the Vermont Watchman and Sta o
Journal a newspaper published al Montpelier previous
To- said time appointed for hearing that they may appear
at said time and place and show cause, u any they may
have why ad account should not bo allowed ami such
decree made.
By the Coult.-Attest
152 HARVEY TILDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04


Remaining in The Mompelir Past OGce
January 3d. 1871
LADGs.-Airs Mary J.. Flint Mis- Martha Chase
Miss Ella GIN Miss Mary uuntcon Miss soqhl, Hoop,
Mss Abb3 T.. Pratt.
GESrLEgEV.-E iward Burns, Daniel Bates, George
q nmin-,, A. W. Carlton Walter G.. D.mm'gk r. j
Ginn, John Gouthor Horny Hammond, ulsuo Moran
Frank w. sowerhy
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-01-04

y WASHINGTON DISTRICT, IS.
u pr1i ats Court hold 20 Moltps within and tor
4ad District. on thc 18th day OF Dec. a. d. $50.
U1tscy H. Carter Administrative Of the estate Of
Horny Carter atcof Waterbury n snd district deceased
proOnta her administration account TOR examination and
allowance and makes application for dec zee Of oistr
tuition and partition ct the estate Of said decuasof
Whotoupon ordered hy said Court that said account
ni said DUPLICATION Dc referred 70 session thereof To- be
Uf January A. d. 1874 for hearing and decision thereon
AUDI 10 u further ordered thar notice hereof be given to
al persons Interested By publication of tho three
acos suceossiycly In tho Vermont Waterman state
Journal ucwspi published at Montpelier, previous
Co said time appontcd hearing, that they may appear
At said time and place, and show any they may
have why said acaount should not be allowed, and such
decree made,
By the Court Attest
st59s HARVEY TiLDEN, Judge.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-10-21

The message of Gov. Palmer transmitted to the
legislature of this state convened in ira session
at Springfield on Friday of last week, will be
found on our second page. The object of the
session is, to provide relief for Chicago under
her recent terrible calamity. The Governor cor
rectly judges that the relief which Chicago needs
is not a stay law to embarrass settlements
among her commercial men, nor donations from
the public treasury; but she needs release from
burdensome taxation upon property which no
longer exists, and immediate means to re-erect
her public buildings and institutions which have
been destroyed. A loan from the state treasury
might answer the purpose were it practicable !;
but fortunately, while there is no constitutional
warrant for this, it is not necessary. The state
justly owes the city of Chicago some $3,OO0OOO
which she expended in the enlargement of the
canal, and the payment of this sum now by the
state will give Chicago ali the relief she needs
as municipality. The only objection the gov.
ernor to the immediate extension of this re.
lief lies in the constitutional inhibition upon the
legislature to contract a loan, if the Inhibition
really applies ia the present case.
The Governor argues this queetion at some
length, doubling, in the first place, whether the
debt the state owes Chicago was not contracted
before the new constitution went into effect, and
therefore outside of the inhibition or, second.
ly, whether the emergency Of invasion, &C.,
named in the new constitution in which the in.
hibition is not to apply, has not actually arisen
in the present case The Govern Or ia decidedlv
of the opinion such emergency has arisen, and
therefore sees no constitutional difficulty in the
way Of borrowing the money at once to pay Chi.
cago; though he seems to regard the immediate
levy Of tax as preferable to the issue of bonds.
The message is very ably written, and while
some of its reasoning Oh the constitutional ques.
ton Is pretty finely drawn, 1t is suoh as must
command respect at least for it's ingenuity aad
great plausibility.