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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30

D-Germany has had splendid triumph
over her European rivals and foes in the re-
cent war, But how great the cost of such a
victory is may be inferred from the following
description of the effect of the war on the
industrial ayocations of the country which
we take from German paper ;
The war has not only interrupted work, but
has destroyed thousands Of places of work The
four million thalers which are to DO spent for the
assistance Of those who have suffered loss are as
drop upon hot stone, which, kissing, drops
on to 1t aud in an instant disappears in smoke.
Thousands OF men Of the landwehr and reserve
return to their homes crowned with victory and
covered with wreaths, but they find their dwell.
ings destitute, their wives in want, their children
neglected, their workshops destroyed, their Gus
toners dispersed, their credit shaken, and the
want of their manufactures essened Their rent
is still due, which has accumulated for year
New tools have to be bought which their wives
in times Of distress have either pawned or sold
Materials have 10 be laid in stock, to enable them
in case Of an order being given, 10 begin work
Repairs and clothes are necessary. The bakers,
butchers, and retailers have got 10 be paid Ii
work is not begun at once the cry Of distress will
soon he as distinctly heard AS the echo Of reioic-
ing
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30
Another Departure.

While certain Democrats of the North
have been laying out new departure which
would bring them very close to Republican
principles-so close that many of them ask
in CONSERVATION, Why not join the Republi.
can party at once ?-some of the active men,
bers OF the party in the South are planning
quite as startling departure in the opposite
direction. This consists in scheme for de.
manding pay, to the extent of $4,000 000,.
600, for the emancipated slaves The Nor.
folk Vrginian, discussing the subject says:
The Richmond Wing makes two suggestions
oil the greatest gravity both Of which, We feel
certain, will be rejected by the people of the
South. We say this in spirit of entire candor
and with the greatest possible respect but the
results of the war, results fully recognized by our
friend the Wing, have made us part Of the ma
ton, and If we were TO take position of armed
neutrality in the political warfare Of the coun-
try, the effect would be TO destroy the only party
which promises TO wrest the Government from
the hands of the Radicals. Beaten beyond hope
in the field of sectional warfare, we cannot com
prohend how we can renew the sectional combat
in the political arena In addition TO this, the
idea of reclamation--an idea measured by the
astounding total OF 50 ,0OO, 000, O00-if seriously
advanced, would unite the entire North against
us, and cut us of from any possible combination
with the Democratic or any other party beyond
the Potomac Would New England, would the
Middle States, would the West, would the Pacific
slope, agree TO entertain proposition which
would look to doubling the nightly debt under
which the country now groans2 Could the South
under any phase of the moon, be united on this
astounding proposition There can be but one
answer to these questions, and, for our part, we
respectfully submit that the less said about call
ing for S., 900 900 900 and Southern Conference
the better. The Wing desires us to exist as a
party of cooperation What party in the North
would cooperate with us on the basis of an armed
neutrality on our part, and a two-iod increase oil
the war debt of the North
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30

The Memphis Aralaache says that Brick
Pomeroy is no exponent of Democracy"
The New York World declares that Alexan.
der II. Stephens is I" no exponent Democra-
Cyl We should like to know, says the
Cincinnati Commercial, whether Brick Pome-
roy regards the AUaiaaehe, or Mr.. Stephens
regards the World, as an exponent Of
Democracy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30

The sudden death of James Renforth,
stroke Of the Tyne crew which defeated the St.
John men at Lachine last summer, and cham.
pion single sculer of England, while rowing
in the great four cared match at st. John, n.
B., was startling event. The St. John crew
were in advance and were steadily gaining,
until at the end of the first mile they we're
three boats length ahead Then Renforth, who
had been wagering in his stroke, was observed
to culver in his seat aud fall back to the bot
tom of the boat The Tyne men pulled ashore
quickly and their disabled companion was car
ried to house near by, but all human aid
proved fruitless. He expired half an hour
afterwards. Renforth was twenty eght years
old, five feet seven and half inches high, and
weighing l57 pounds, though his whole ply
sique above the legs was that of man of six
feet and much heavier weight But his body
being set on pair Of very short though sturdy
and muscular legs, gave him dumpy and I'M
dersized look, which his large, bulldog head,
and naturally rather unintellectual appearance,
enhanced. His life has been mostly that of a
hoatman.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30

General Butler addressed the Republi.
cans of Springfield, Mass, on Thursday even
ing. The meeting was large enough for the
Generals ambition, and his speech was a,
hot as the weather,-a regular rasper. An
attack on one of the editors of the Repl.5li,
can led to personal alteration. The meet.
ing closed in the same lively manner that had
marked its life.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30

-" Nasty" is engaged in writing a lee
ture, in which he narrates the experiences Of
an Apache Indian sent out by his tribe as a
missionary to raise the American people to
their moral standard. The conception is a
bright Que, and will enable Nasty to Ego
through" all the humbugs of our civilization.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30

-General Count Menabrea, who is ap-
pointed Arbitrator by his government in the
case Of the Alabama claims is veteran
Italian statesman and soldier, Of the ripe age
of sixty-two years. He has been head Of
the Italian Ministry, aud has held subordinate
posts in that body,-and he has served well
in war, and written scientific works. He and
the Italian king are great friends
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30

"A "dear' Washington papa" evidently
trained in the way he should Co. lately return
ed home from New York with IL silk dresses,
and four blonde wigs of various shades, for
his two daughters.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30

1t has been thought by some that the
American lecture system was on the decline.
judging from the number of foreigners whose
coming to our rostrum is ioreshadowed, the
system is not merely covering this continent,
but attracting the world. Not a few Fog
fish men have coined money on our platform
and the glitter of the mint is drawing others
We have a general welcome for all, and a
pecuniary welcome for each, according to
their fame and deserts.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30

~ The copious rain OF Saturday night and
Sunday is being finely supplemented to-day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30

The British Parliament was prororued
on Monday, August 2l by commission, the
Queen being sick at Balmoral Satisfaction
is expressed in the speech with the Treaty of
Washington The session was long, but not
particularly fruitful, and Premier Gladstone
finds himself at the close in peculiarly dam.
aged condition. Parliament viii reasonable
on the 9TH of November.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-08-30

How They NJ AXE Somewhcre-.oid
to be near Louisville, but no matter where
lives husband who was soldier Both
man and wife have fiery tempcrs which break
out about once month in war Of words.
Then falling to reduce his wife to subsection
in the unequal strife the soldier shoulders
his tent, takes a frying-pan and provisions,
goes to the woods aad camps out. Not many
days pass before loneliness compels the woman
to go in search Of her lord who, although he
may have been in the doleiu dumps before
he saw her coming, whistles aud sings at her
approach, and pretends that the green wood
is the place for him, and in it he could live
forever. Then the wife bursts into tears and
prays him to return. lie remains obduratC
for while, but finally succumbs the tw,
then rush into each others arms. then Olsen
tangle themselves and rush back home again
he bearing the tent and she the lryingpan
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-02
WHAT GERMAN wARLIKE PREPARATIONS
MEAN

We published yesterday some interest,"
ing facts concerning the proposed increase
in the force and efficiency of the German
navy. In connection with these facts, IL
may be of interest for our readers TO know
that the German Government has very re-
Gently engaged the services of Mr.. Il. j.
Reed, formerly chief naval constructor to
the British Admiralty,to superintend gem
orally the development of the naval power
of the Empire, and more particularly to
build the new ships to which reference
was made in yesterdays CHRONICLE. The
selection of Mr.. Reed for this work has
caused considerable excitement i'm Eng
land, and lends additional significance to
the general feeling of restlessness which
has prevailed there ever since the publica-
ton OF that remarkable literary bOmb-shell,
The Battle of DOrking." The fact that
very recently, in addition to other prepar-
atoms for formidable navy, Germany
has enlarged and strongly fortified the new
harbor of Wilhelmsbaven, has not served
to lessen the public concern on the subject.
lnat the new empire is working as indus
triously and as systematically and thor
ouShly TO build, man and operate an efii-
clent navy as Prussia did to organize
tsincomparable army establishment, seems
very plain. That she is doing this with
oVerbearing power, OF even wage an often
sive war against any European power, we
think doubtful. 1t is not now polite for
Germany to assume such roIe in Euro
pean politics. She has n difficult and del
icate problem in civil government to solve.
There are heterogeneous elements in her
political organization that need to be as
simulated. The theory of the present gov
eminent is a new one in European poll
tics and though almost certain to be final
ly successful, is yet an experiment, EN-
peror William and hissagacious chancellor
are not so ambitious for additional terrific
ry or new laurels, as to risk the final and
complete success of the experiment now
teing made. For these reasons, we regard
these new preparations as part of that
comprehensive policy which from small
beginnings, slowly but methodically but
without reference to any special war; has
reared on German soil, the most complete,
efficient and formidable military establish
ment ever knOwn-a policy which is now
to embrace navy of the rank and power
worthy to cooperate with such an army
rather than preparations foTany aggressive
struggle now imminent oranticipated.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-02
THE JEFF. DAVIS STORY AGAIN.


We do not propose to take lessons in the
ethics of newspaper publications from set
of migratory Bohemians, who join Loyal
Leagues and publish radical newspapers in
one place Where they temporarily squat,
and the vilest kind of Democratic sheet
at this their next temporary location, and
we want them to distinctly understand it..
Men who merely make their political con-
victions matter of merchandise cannot
prescribe for us what is proper or improp-
er for publication. But what paragon of
virtue is this sheet that complains of the
publication of the JEFF. Davis sleeping ear
story? 1t is the same, chat but a few
weeks ago filed its columns with
a vulgar, indecent assault, upon one
of our Revenue Officials 1t is the same,
that few months ago fora few cents aline
gave circulation to II beastly obscene libel
upon prominent and honored citizen of
this community and his highly respected
and unoffending family. 1t is the same
sheet now criminally indicted in our coun-
ty criminal court for libel on good citi-
zen of Blount county. This, is the paper
that presumes to put itself forward in this
city, where its record is well known, as a
standard for decency and propriety.
As to the gentleman who is periodically
announced as assuming it's management,
we have only to say, that personal con-
troversy can only come through direct
provocation on his part. Respect for his
friends forbid us assuming the offensive in
any way, but if such controversy must
come, from his own choice, it will be plain
and to the point as is our custom.
AS to the JEFF DAVIS story, we have only
to say that a careful investigation here and
at Chattanooga satisfies us that our course
in the matter is fully justified. Mr.. Trice,
the conductor, is Virginan by birth, and
is, as he says, "as good a rebel as JEFF.
Davis" so the cry of Radical SANDERS
is hardly justified. He is very outspoken
in his statements, and evidently disposed
to stand square by his written report,
which we are informed he has made and
filed with the officers of the road. We
have, if called upon in a proper way, fur
Their facts and circumstances to justify the
publication as we gave it. Newspapers
that have published the vilest ISLANDERS on
President Grant and other Republican
leaders, can't intimidate or suppress publi-
cations concerning their leaders, by the
course they are pursuing in this matter.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-02
"MoRE LIGHT"

The Press and Herdtd,a medium through
which much extraordinary light reaches
these benighted regions, is disposed to treat
with levity the corruption Of the New
York city government. It treats the ex-
posures that are now being made through
the Times, Tribune and other Republican
journals in that city, as an evidence of
Radical greediness." 1t virtually justifcs
the stealings of Tammanny "by the thous-
and" and the ground as itsays. that ''steal-
ings" have gone into "Radical vaults by
the million" It thinks 1t hardly fair that
the National gluttons should be so eager
to devour the feast of the New York city
guardians" This mode of reasoning must
sound queer to honest men. Revelations
are being made showing state of corrup-
ton and extravaganza in the municipal
government. of New York unparalleled in
this country. A corrupt ring collects heavy
taxes from the people-appropriat large
sums of money 70 their own selfish use in
the most unblushing manner, and refuse
to make any report, showing to what use
the hard earnings of taxpayers is being
put.
\ Republican journal, with q fearlessness
and energy which makes its name house
hold word wherever honesty is respected,
goes about exposing this corruption. Other
Republican journals second it's efforts.
Because the exposure comes from Re
publican source, the Press and Herald
would have the people believe that " Rad
ical greediness ~ is the motive that brings
it about, and because, forsooth, it is that
way, it is just as well to let these New
York thieves keep their hands in the pub
lie treasury of the city. This is a brilliant
and extraordinary light which flashes from
the luminary of the Press and Herald Of
flee. We accord that journal credit for
much originality in this matter.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-02
THE GARRETT PENSION CLAIM.

a number of the Democratic journals of
this State were considerably agitated few
days since, because Hon. a. f. Garrett,
the Democratic Congressman from the Sd
Congressional district, had been dropped
from the pension rolls at Washington 1t
was asserted that his name was thus drop
ped because of his politics. We at the
time suggested that it might throw some
light on the subject, if these Democratic
editors would state upon what grounds he
was entitled to n pension. We have look
ed in vain for such a statement. But the
Tribune of Nashville sheds some light on
the question. 1t seems that Garrett re-
cruited some men for the United States
service in 1861, and that he arrived in
Nashville about the same with a man
named Anderson, who had also obtained
some recruits. Tho two agreed that Gar
rett should give enough of his men to fill
Anderson's company, aud that in
that case he should have a Lieutenancy.
But before their agreement could be
carried out, the claims of another
man were to be compromised,
,S Srnd they Jointly agreed to pay him (his
thine was Swearingen) the difference be-
in cen the pay of a Sergeant and a Lieuten-
,Arrt. and he would only hold the rank of q
arrogant. When pay day came around,
5earingen demanded his money accord
z to the agreement, and Garrett refused
rgil pay him, Thereupon difficulty en-
tEilneed which resulted in CARROTS being Sc
dos rely wounded. Upon this he based his
application tor pension, and succeeded
by hard swearing, no doubt, in pro
curing it, When his certificate came, the
Pension Agent at Nashville, who was
acquainted with the facts, represented
them in their true light at the department
and the name of the dignified (?) talented
| and patriotic % Democratic Congressman
was dropped. And this is all there is of it
Garrett was only attempting to defraud the
government, but was defeated by some o.
the officials about Nashville, who happen
ed to be acquainted with the circumstance
which he expected to make use of in car
rying out his fraudulent designs.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-02

WE have taken occasion before, to ex-
press our sentiments in relation to the
great bugaboo of Capitalization as used
by Democratic leaders to brighten their
dupes into submission to the party lash,
which they are in the habit of plying so
industriOusly. A more transparent sub
terfuge was never resorted to by corrupt
men, for the purpose of diverting public
attention from their deformities, and plac-
ing it upon imaginary evils, than this.
Because the Republican party would, after
the experience of bloody war, make
stronger the bands which hold the States
together, or rather, if they would put mat
tiers into such shape as that the question
of States rights should be forever settled,
it is something terrible. The Republican
party is opposed to the doctrine of States
rights, If that is Capitalization, we are
decidedly for it, and do not expect to
be any other way. The people are for
it. They believe the question settled.
Nine-tenths of them will admit, and
they believe with all their hearts, that the
spirit of the Constitution is, that the
states are subordinate to the General Gov
erment. Democratic politicians, who would
brighten the American people into submits
sion to their views by such stuff as this,
must have very poor opinion of their i'm
telligence.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-02

The Montgomery Adrertiser is amazed
sorrowful and indignant at the manner in
which the mean Radicals" have been
treating the Arlzonian Indians. There
has been an Indian massacre far beyond
the borders Of civilization, which was not
prevented by the commander of United
states troops at fort near by, and Presi-
dent Grant, though he is between two and
three thousand miles away, Is to be held
responsible for it. Judging men in that
light, we would like to know what judg-
nsnt should be pronounced against the
!, iers i'm the Southern Confederacy, Who
pgrMettod starvation in its most horrible
forpS among Federal prisoners, right un-
der tlIeir muses. nj Mbby,o or onlya fp%
luadied miles away at Andersonwlieg i.
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.s..sibe foE The CHRowcLE. -,-.I =.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-02

MUCH of the testimony before the South
ern Outrage Committee at Washington,
has been of the most foolish character, and
a portion Of it has been given by men who
evidently intended To be swift witnesses.
The statement by Col. Chnsty that there
was no more disturbance in Georgia than
in New England, was as a matter of course
statement about matters of which he
knew nothing lie evidently knew very
little Of New England, and not very much
of Georgia. The statement of Hon. Thos.
Hardeman, Of Macon, to the elect that in
stead Of negroes being intimidated al the
pYiis, the negroes had inundated the
Yhite persons and took. possession Of the
pYlls, is such stuff AZ no one will believe,
and we afe snfpA-etth6t an cz-membcr
Of Congro Void make such n statement.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-02

Q TIE Cincinnati Commercial says it IS re-
ported that one million dollars were, "A few
days since offered the propretors Of the
New York Times If they would cease TO
EXPOSE the Ring OF Robbers. This may
not be true, butln any ease the Times has
q better thipg Cham y Mlpian dollars 81 the
virtual monopoly itt has phmaking war
!utoI The Ring. y
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-02
THE AGRICULTURAL FAIRS in Viz
in will commence as follows Wytheyl
4. -. \ -. 49,, NT;roirio A nricultnral :

TIE AGRICULTURAL FAIRS III VI
pi ia will commence as follows; WytheV
"P- Southwestern Virginia Agricultural
De.fa be1,so., '~+.-Il 49, inGd'a ftervzShauaI
of some other candidate than President
Grant, that the disposition to renominate
him constantly grows in the Republican
party. The very fact that his name has
terrors for Democrats, is sufficient evidence
that he is right in the main, and that his
policy is the true one for the country.
They are having a local election for county
officers In st. Louis, and one of the argu-
ments used by the st. Louis Republican is,
that "liberal Republicans" alias disaffect-
ed, should vote the Democratic ticket to
prevent the nomination of Grant. There
upon the Democrat, (Rep.) which has
heretofore rather sympathized with the
opponents of the administration in that
quarter comes out as we have above
stated. 1t is a criterion that will do TO go
by. If Democracy favors any man or
any measure he or it is very apt 10 he
wrong. Upon the other hand if they as
sail any man with their indecent and ridi-
culous abuse, as they have done President
Grant, it is pretty conclusive evidence that
he is on the right track, and will do to
trust.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-02


rilsl are enjoying II selIsaIlon at Ger-
mantown, Ohio in the shape of first
class ghost story. The scene is q farm
house near that place. and the thing man
ifests itself by breaking croclIery, up
turning soap and lard cans, splitting milk,
jerking bed clothes from the beds and
sending pots, skillets and other kitchen
ware in unnatural gyrations around the
room. y correspondent of the Cincinnati
Commercial has visited the spot and fur
nishes voluminous details of the doings of
his ghostship. a number Of witnesses
have Joined in a detailed statement of the
circumstances of this extraordinary vista
ton, reciting them with singular particu-
larity. If ghosts and COLLINS are permit
Ted to pay their visits to this mundane
sphere, we can not understand why they
should be so annoying in their demonstra-
tions, or so unreasonable in their mode of
convincing the skeptical.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-02

TN, sub-KubluN Committee, uoW in
south Caroline, wall have glowing ao-
count u Give OF that state, which they
t1wF GbHlHe with milk aud-rcv0lvers