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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12
The Use Of Polar Expeditions.

Tho MA, Of Cartain Hall If the steamer
polari. 10 90 in search Of the North Pole. ex.
citcs General curiosity Int This curiosity seems
in msnv cases 10 he directed rather to the
nrobabie f,to of the exnedition than To its OK.
pected results What is TO be gained. some
men ask by extending so much capital and
riskinc so many lives. in an effort to reach
nlace where no man can possibly STAY. and
whore nothing worth bringing hack can nos.
s;lly ho G,pp1q And ,bero are NOT wanting
voices 10 declare that the whole scheme is
c.alL,-1,. al,or,,,r, -, 90 ;1lo o,,ri.
dds .r-s ~ o vo;r cmylation
IL, ,be fac, ;s that the exnedition in oues.
,,, i s,r,,l, scio,,;6o noyemcnt in The
s,-,.;ao 81 trm;h os any sor;cs oC cvnerirnen,s
400. MnSor,aren in tbe lobaratorv IF Runsen
-. IS EaraJay The oc,;ve research Of The
las, coa roarS into Tho facts IF oeogranbv and
ra 'a, hoe brought face 10 sce With
~t'sSl'a'ss, r. i,osor,an, rrob,oros ,viich
da,nand co. ,ho;r solution be,tor knowledge
~ H. -o,,;on ,,;th;n tho nolar c;rcIo Tho 90
,iorot;oI 81 INV nntnown land or sea il Of
i,nn,aasa roi,,o % ho,anv and ,n;rorolocv II
.,;so, -, Ill h. as,afSl;sho5
80 e.. e',, r,or,bs a. tho no,e i youId
e,on ~, -" 1890 an dbsorva,ory for
ra r, nsrnoses over sny other on the globe II
- -,n,,i,s co,,Id ho d;scoyorod II
s s5 -, 1T -. II ,bo aksonco of tbor,
~. - 49, ho.oooIJ
IL e.. Ill A., ~ 49,, Li,,hos, ;r,,,or,or,l
~, - a.. ,os, e7Lan,os 81 ,a,,
3 - - la ~ 'aN f'7
: p'iS'u, vi MI tu 80 Gill. H.. ov,oo,o1 4;
Dap.1'I go, KY - :, -, III 80 =,
sI.,.Iia ;,cstss,a,;ar ~ 81, tho ox,on
~ -. IS 49,, la "a ,bo ocoon ,y;tbi,
,Lo 80 o;roie Pnt ono or tho most ;nteres,
D ;n, fnrobloms now befora nbvsicaI geoorsnb
+ r7 dononJ. uron nrociselv his inlor3atio
d e. i,s soln,ion DR. Carnenter has inst mn
i c,.,t =. 49,, ,rhiob S;r I'm UorscbeI h.
o fo.e b;s dsat5 odonted IN evnlain The Genera
b ,;no,,Ia,;on or ~. in Tho oroon
e II hoe lorc been tnown that the rani,
1 o,.anora,ion oF water in ,be Med;,erranea,
e o,ntton,In lowors tbe leveI of that 600 an,
, nrodncos n strong eastward current tbroucl
4 ,ho s,ra;,s or CihroI,ar Rut avonoratio,
10 az ,rro ,vo,er and leaves ali the sol;
Y naattor ,hat il srsnonded in tho 500 90 tba
tbe ra,er ~ Tho Mediterranean il leCt dense
=, ana heavier than tbat of The Atlantic
= has tborofore beon susnected that This beax
;sr water sinking bv its WEIGHT wonld cans
. bv lis nressure a return current to the west
word at The bottom Of the straits and mi
: susnicion has recently been made a certaint,
Now Dr. Cornenter hold. that the sea
= the neiobhorhood of the equator sustains II
~ same relation to the northern and souther
=, oceans as the Mediterranean does to II
Atlantic. but in much higher degree Thu
eyaporation under the sun produces a rener,
Ie surface movement of waters from the pol,
sr seas to the equator; that the condensatic
Of of the warmer waters there produces SUI
current toward the poles. and that these tv
IS general movements, as modified by the for
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12
81. John Bapust Society.

The following officers were chosen July 9Th,
1871
Preadsnf-Alexander Campbell, reelected.
Vice President-D. d. Neyeux reelected
Secretary Michael Sweet reelected
Assistant Secrefary--Y T. Neyeux
TreasUro-Peter Dewey, reelected
Assistant Treawrp-T Allard, reelected.
Isl Marshai-U. layiolette, reelected
Assistant Morsidi-H Allard.
Committee for Visiting Sex Membtrs---John
Rock, reelected James Campbell, reelected
Lewis Greenwood reelected
Committee Of Rmpiion-.lI Greenwood, re-
elected $. Nevcux, reelected j Cayhue, re.
elected. MICHAEL SWEET,
Secretary Of the
81. John Baptist Sooiey Of Montpelier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

trust for 800 900 dollars of first mortgage Joint
bonds to be issued by the Lamolle Valley, Mont
peier st. Johnsbury and Essex County Rail
road companies, constituting the Vermont Diyis-
ion Of the Portland & Ogdensburg r. r. line, has
been recorded in the several counties on the
line.
Hon. Luke p, Poland of st. Johnsbury and DR..
Abraham I, Lowe, President of the LIST National
BaEk of Boston, are the trustees.
This gives the companies, it is claimed, all the
funds necessary to complete and fully equip the
line 10 the western terminus.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12
rwENrY-EIGnr YEARS PRACTICE

In tho treatment Of diseases Incident 20 Females has
placed DR.. DOW at tho head Of Oh physicians making
such practice speciality and enables him 10 guarantee
speedy and permanent cure 10 the worst cases Of Srp-
prefuon and ell other MsHihuA Demgcnfnfs, from
eAafstsr earse All letter. Tor advice must contain ~.
Onioc. No. Q ESDicorr STREET, Bosrov
y. B.-Board furnished 10 those desiring 20 remain
under treatment Boston, July, i.ii.-1ily
We copy the following from an exchange which De- m
poranti II true Chronic Dlorrhrn Of long standing
also dyscntcry aud all similar complaints common 10
this season Of The year, be cured by the ua Inter
nalyl Of JoAnson's Aaofyae LIaimenf Wcknow whereof
We affirm
The cathartics used and approved by Che physoian'
comprising the various medical associations o hs state
are compounded and sold under tho uamc OF Pg
sons Parglnro Pih.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12
The GrotOn Murder.


John q. Adams, the alleged murderer Of b. F.
randall, at Groton, June 2slh, was arraigned at
St. Johnsbury, on Monday. before Justices Dan
lei Roberts of Groton, and A. G. Chadwick and
N. NJ. johnson of st. Johnsbury. States Attor-
ney g. II. Davis, and II. c. Belden appeared for
the prosecution F; and b. N. Davis and A. NJ.
Dickey for the respondent. The trial lasted two
days, and the evidence was Of the most contra
dietory and conflicting character. After argu-
ments by the counsel, the jury returned verdict
of acquittal on ,hs ground Of Justi6able homicide.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12
marriages

-0-0-0-~~--~~7>~~>
In Marshhed, July 81, by Rev. Joseph Hamilton,
both Of Cabot
In Cabot June 2lst by Rev. J. W Bemis, Mr.. PErER
c. sEAvEY of Hardwck, and Miss MARIA KENT OF Comp
ton, P. Y.
In Cabot, June 26, by Rev. J. W, Bemis, Mr. WEsLEi
T. MILES Of Cabot and Mrs. anna Mills Of Hayerhll
~ H.
In Danvlle, July q, by Rev. Q. W. Thompson, Mr.
Cabot,
In Barton, Mr.. JoHS L. SKINNER and Miss MARY A
ROBINSON, both Of Barton.
In Eden Mills June 18TH 4. NJ sANn0hS OF lowell
and SARAH NJ Soorf daughter Of Sabin scott, Esq, o
Eden Mills.
| n Norwich, June p, Mr. ISRAEL A. CAM, Of Tun
bridge and Miss MARY A. swAsEY Of Norwich.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

The authority of the national govern
ment was maintained in Utah on the 4th the
contemplated military parade of the Mormons
being put down by Colonel De Trobriand
commander of the national forces. A conflict
was avoided only by the backing down of
" the Saints"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12
THE CONFESSIONS OF AN INVALID.

PUBLISHED rs warning and for the benefit Of young
and Others, who suffer from Nervousness, General De
bility, &e., supplying rHE MANS % sELr-cURE,
Written by who cured himself and sent free on TO-
celyihg tpaid directed envelope.
Address NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Brooklyn, N Y
1900
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

The month Is remarkable for lis great extremes Of heat
and cold the Grst week was very warm almost with.
out precedent. We have had three fcsts during the
month, via the 10th, 2ld, and 18th but little injury
was done to growing crops corn slightly bitten
the nth 10 fields the low lands, to present
quite whitened appearance. We have had but one
great raln-that the th,-when about inch fell
Thunder showers tho 3D. lith and 18th but small
amount Of rain Tell some other days thunder
heard in the distance. At the close Of tho month the
ground very dry and the streams and springs very
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

II Is OF tho utmost Importance 10 have spectaces
adapted to the eye in scientific manner T. @. Phlnney
has received full instructions In the art Of fitting spsca
eles Accurately and Is Sole Agent In this place for Lana
rus Morris Perfected spsctacles, Give him call.
7A1Q " ~ ~
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

TnaFr Geo. W. Phelps, who it will be re-
membered, was arrested year or more ago for
stealing some $500 from resident of Barre, and
was saved from conviction only by restoring the
money, has it seems of late been following his
hand in various parts Of the county. In More
town, where he went after his release, he stole a
lot of joiner and farming tools from one Martin,
which were found by search. Being brought
to Montpelier on Friday last, he was bound up by
Justice Robinson in 5000 for which he procured
bail, and left A rifle, watch and some other
articles discovered with the tools above mention
ed, have found owners since Phelps left and
would unquestionally have increased his bonds
had they seasonably come into the account
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12
CIIEAP FARMS! FREE TRAVEL !
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAIL.
ROAD COMPANY.
OWW VVW \ III :
c Il o CE LOW A L IN D s

C II o CE low \ LAN DIS
This Company ID now offering for sale about six hun
dred thousand acres Of the finest agricultural lands ln
the West The Company sells only TO actual settlers,
and the prices are exceedingly reasonable ranging from
g. to sij per aoretle average being about s.. The
greater part OF these lands situated along the ne
ell Bluffs and In the most accessible and fertile
gion in the State.
sales made for cash or on credit long enough 10 en-
able any industrious tO pay for the land out Of To-
crops.
eral Government and not mort gagged cucumhorel
In any way. Full warranty deod given TO purchaser
For maps, pamphlets, or any other Information re
specting them address EBENEZER COOK Land Com
missioner, Davenport. Iowa
EXPLORING TICKETS are sold at the Company
ticket offices at Chicago and all other principal station
on its line and If tho purchaser buys land the amour
paid for the ticket q applied the purchase money
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

TEMPERANCE MEErNG.--A writer from Lyndon
Vile, under date Of July It'll, says ! recently
had the pleasure of attending convention at this
place, held under the auspices of the Young
Mems Temperance Society of Caledonia county.
More than 5000 persons were present The con-
yentlon occupied the Methodist camp ground
The Sabbath schools from different towns in the
county were largely represented They came
with badges and banners. On the banner from
Sutton was inscribed No rum sold in sutton. n
| should judge there were four hundred carriages,
from iour-horse teams, down to single carriage
on the ground. Besides what were thus brought
large number came in the cars.
Rev p B. Fiske, Of Lyndonyille, was Presi
dent of the Convention, and Rev. s. q. Otis, Of
Sheffield, was Secretary. The singing was under
the direction of the different Sabbath schools
Addresses were made by Rev f. d. Winslow
and Rev c. w. Gushing, of Auburndale, Mass,
Hon b. N. Davis of Danyile, Rev. W. L. Noyes,
of ST. Johnsbury, and by Mr.. Thompson, of the
Massachusetts, State Alliance. The music of the
st. Johnsbury Brass Band and the poem BY the
President of the day, added much to the interest
OF the occasion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

~ The Portland and Rochester railroad was
opened through to Rochester on Wednesday.
The Portland and Ogdcnsburg road will open to
Center Conway, July 10, and to North Conway
two weeks later. This, we believe, brings the road
within fifteen or twenty miles Of the Crawford
Notch
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

MARsHrlELD.A statement comes 10 us-not
properly authenticated, howeyer-that William
Young, on returning home on Wednesday night
last, when near Woosters store, was set upon by
thrce ruihans and badly beaten, Also, that the
ASSISTANTS have been arrested and held for trial at
the County Court.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12
CTATE OF VERMONT,

I u WASHINGTON IlaTNIUT, s..
DO Prohaiq Court h0ldon az Montpelier u.tn and 10
said District un tho ifih day Of june A. ~ 1874.
An instrument nurpoftug 10 he The lalt VIA and Tes
lament oi Alfred Eddy, late ~ Aitfsaleis IN said
district deceased boiling presented O. thi Nouft ~
John E. Eddy, tho Executor fherelu named, for
Probate Ii . ordered BY slh cpnit mat all parsons
concerned therein DO nailod tl appear AZ session OF
said Court 10 he inc r1latc Olee Va Montpelier
on the 18th day Of july A. p. isii and show cause,
II any thoy may have agtint ttG Probate sAd Will
for which purpose t B urthor ertcrei, that copy OF
the record Of this order DO published three weeks sue
oessvely In tho Nerinont Metehuian q STATS Journal
printed at iontpeier previous 70 said time appointed
Ny tho coggt--Attest,
7eis A. CHASE, Register,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

~ The annual meeting Of the stockholders Of
the Connecticut and Passumpsic Rivers Railroad
will be held at the Memphremagog House, New
port, July Goth.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

FiRE. A house and three barns, unoccupied,
in Danylle belonging to Thomas Ward of st.
Johnsbury, were destroyed by fire on Saturday
last. Loss upwards Of s2j0O Mr. Ward had
visited the barns just before the fire broke out,
and there are several suspicious circumstance.
connected with the burning which await cxplana.
ton
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

GREAT RAILROAD MEETING. - Railroad men,
members of Congress, merchants and business
men on the line of the Portland, Rutland, Oswego
and Chicago Railroad and from other Western
cities, hold meeting at Portland on Wednesday
July 20. ISL. at which time Senator Hamlin Of
Maine will make an exposition Of his great rail
road bill 10 secure cheap transportation of bread
stuis and provisions from the West to the seaboard
at uniform rates throughout the year. An ex-
eursion in the harbor and other festivities, in
GLIDING clambake upon one of the islands, are
in contemplation while measures of business
character are to be carried out TO secure the for
nation Of the proposed line.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

2AAAAAiA ~ W +AAtaliA+ a tft- - 49,. ~ a -.
4 n Tho uhaerihers having been arpnintci BY The
Honorable Probate Court for Che District OF Washington
Commissioners DO rncelve, examine, aud adjust an
cains and demands OF an persons against the estate 0
Asahc ~ Marshall late of raineld, In aic District de-
ceased represented nuYent and the torn oi SIX months
said Court mo creditors of sld deceased, % exhibit
and prove their respective clllh before Give uptce
thni we will attend 10 the dutes of appointment 40
90 dwelling h0uss OF Aonr1 Psalce, iu Calals,
n sid District, tho SECOND Thursday of August and
December next, at Que o'clock, pa the acrnQoni each
Of said days.
ASA GEORGE, lr,.,.f..-
ALONKu rEARCE, ~N''-''' .'ne''
Calais, June l1i A. d. isii.-4diis
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

FouRu At RurrAND.--rhe fremen- tourna-
ment at Rutland called out 1900 fremen and
10000 people, Fourteen companies eontended
for the first prize Of 500, and the Hydropaths Of
BnttlcbJrl won it By stream Of 1859 feet :
inches The second prize Of $500, for which Il
competed was won by the Torrents Of Marlboro
y H., who threw a stream. of 1874 fee: inches
OF the II competitors for the third prize Of sl0C
the Boxers Of Burlington were the victors. with a
stream Of li6 feet inches. 4 high wind pre-
vailed during the whole trial.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

WooL.-A wool-buyer in Windsor county
writes US that he has bought $1,000 pounds, pay
ing on an average lsl cents We suppose this i,
eight or ten cents better than last year
Mr.. n. c. Bacon, of this village informs II,
that the party for whom he buys Bacon, of St.
Johnsburyl has purchased about 100000 pound,
this season, averaging about ~ cents.
The wool in Chitteuden county is mostly sold
Some eratrd buyers have paid as high as S. cents
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

BLowNu Up or THE MAfSE.-Ihe propeller
Maine, of the Northern Transportation Company,
Vermont Central Line, collapsed one Of the main
nues Of her boiler, while on her downward trip
to Ogdensburgh, at eight O'Clock on the even
ing Of the 9TH, by which accident eight lives were
lost and two other persons scalded-all but one
being boat hands The damage to the boat is not
very great, being confined to the boiler For
tunately the steeragc was without occupants.
The force Of the steam passed through this part
Of the boat
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n o l. d b o n D 5

Choice security At low Price. Seven Per Cent soai
annual interest GoLn. New Jersey Midland Railway
First Mortgage Gold Bonds, endorsed by New York li
Oswego Midland hy whom 10 is perpetullly loised-
whose capital S7,0h0pu, becomes liable for principal
and interest 20 miles Ia successful operation. The en-
tire line, IS miles In 90 days, connecting New York
City via New York and Oswego Midland by the shortest
route to the Great Lakes and the West First Issue
$500 900 nearly all sold Price gli and accrued
teres In currency For circulars and Bonds apply Co
H. r. Low, Treasurer. % Nassau St., New York.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

DHGRAcfrrL.-Ihere are several young men in
this town who follow and insult ladies in the
streets, if they happen to be out unattended in
the evening This has happened lately several
times and their fyorite haunts are inthe vicinity
Of the grounds Of the State House and near the
Court House A liberal use Of the horse whip
would be a very meager recompense for such ruff
danism, and these young men may find their de-.
serts before long at the hands Of gentlemen whose
daughters and friends have been insulted, or at
the hand. Of the sheriff
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

RocrE C,ronr On the % inst. at Lancaster,
n IT,, man by the name Of Russell, a transient
guest at the American House, attempted to draw
$1,000 from the st. Johnsbury bank on a note to
which he had forged the names Of three we'll
known business men Of Lancaster and vicinity
Bat recalling from the post office the letter con
tanning the note, for the purpose Of some changes,
and acting strangely about it, led to suspicious,
which, being followed up, frightened him into an
attempt TO escape Appropriating a team in the
street, he tried TO distance his pursuers but
despairiug of success, abandoned the team and
took to the woods lie was subsequently arrested
and committed to Lancaster jail
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

TnE MoRRisvnLE TRor The trotting at Nor
risyie Park on the ith inst afforded very fine
sport for those present. The track was in tolera-
bic condition, though quite dusty. The attend
ance was not large but the race was exciting.
There were no less than four entries for each Of
the purses. Lady Alger" won the purse for
" green horses" times minutes. The gray
horse 80 Bismarck won the second money in the
principal purse, taking one heat in 2.ii Both Of
the last named horses were entered and driven by
; c. Cutting Of Burlington. The purse Of 500
was won by the splendid trotting marc, L" Lady
Farewell owned in Barre.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

For thc month Of JiHe, 1871, taken in Randolph
w., for HE Smithsonian Institute
ny CHARLES s. PAINE
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-07-12

MAPLEWOOD INSTITUTE for Young
ANl Ladies' Pittsned. Mass, long and widely know
for great beauty OF location and superiority of n,truc
tion. Rev. e.. V. SPEAR, Principal iisO
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TNARRANr'S
SELTZER
APERGEN1


dRgAr EQuIYALESr--Ihe world may he safely
aged to produce 30 perfect stimulation of any
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-17
WHOLE NUMBER 1881.

son, IN carrying an overpressure OF steam;
that the company is responsible for the dis
aster, as the defect could have been de-
tected it the Staten Island Ferry Company
had competent superintendent, engineer
and mechanic in their employ, and are
therefore criminally negligent; and the
jury recommends the District Attorney to
take prompt action in the matter.
We also think the government inspection
very imperfect as now conducted. There
was one disentant Mr.. Kert1and, who be-
heved that the flaw could not be discovered
by the ordinary mode of inspection.
Coroner Keenan,, after the verdict was
rendered, retired to prepare warrant for
the arrest of the president, directors and
superintendent of the Staten Island Ferry
Company; also for the arrest of Robinson,
the engineer. Captain Affair, of the first
precinct, to whom has been intrusted the
warrant for the arrest of the president, d..
rectors and officers of the Staten Island
Ferry Company, received instructions from
Coroner Keenan, to make only formal ar
rests, and to accept promise toappeara abe-
lore the coroner tomorrow.
Evenlng.-Money closed unchanged.
Sterling 9ls 09Ac. Gold l12l4 01I23s Gov
ernments rather dull. Janaarys and Julys
advanced ls. State bonds strong and not
very active. Tennessees rs, new 75lb;
Virginias 63la, new 70; Louisiana skies 65,
new OIL; leyee skies SO, eights SO; Alabama
eights 200, fives 81; Georgia skies SO, sew
ems 81; North Carolinas As, new &c: South
Carolinas 20, new 5S.
Skies of 1881 l1Sls. Five-tyenties l145s:
64s Ia; 65s HAS, new 1l3; 67s lll3h: 6Ss
lI4l4; ten-forties l13a4.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-17
City SchanI Directors.

A special meeting of the Board of City
School Directors was held last evening at
the council room in the City Hall.
Judge Dibble, president, occupied the
chair, and the following members were
present: Messrs. Clay, Joubert, jackson,
Longstreet, Lynne, Matlack, Pierce, Toy.
Absent: Messrs. Boothby, Cooper, Hahn,
Pinchback.
The president explained the object for
which the meeting was called, to make such
necessary arrangements as might be re-
quired for the reopening of the schools in
the coming month.
Some important business was transacted
in relation to school buildings, financial ar
rangements, appropriations, and ways and
means,
A resolution was passed, deferring the
opening of schools until the second Monday
(the eleventh. of September.
The following is list of beneficiary
cadets elected to fill vacancies in the State
University
John G. Alexander, Louis j. Loewenstein,
George Cranmer, Joseph It. Mcknight,
Frank G. Henderson, Henry Montamat,
Lewis w. Bartlett, James R. Hanlon,
Charles Schumacher, Marcellus Vallas,
Charles W. Stuart.
A communication WAS received from
Colonel Boyd, superintendent of the uni
versity, to the effect that by rule recently
adopted each beneficiary cadet would be
expected to pay one hundred dollars per an
mum, In addition to what is paid by the
State.
After several resolutions relating to rules,
etc, were disposed of, the board adjourned.