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

Smallpox continues to rage in Philadel
phia, where 233 persons died from it, last
week-an increase of 50 deaths in one week
"A Philadelphia manufacturing house has
contracted to furnish the Russian government
800 locomotives.
-Secetary Delano says that the number o.
Indians now under the jurisdiction o. tn,
United States is about 32l 900.
There were POI members present in tn,
U. S. House Of Representatives, on Monday
when the roll was called Not New Eng
land member was absent
Governor Campbell has vetoed the bill
repeating the law that established female suf
irage in the Territory Of Wyoming
Three hundred boats are frozen up in tn,
Eric Canal. They have heaps Of grain, anc
lots Of other food, on board.
From the central to the west shaft O
the Hoosac tunnel is now but a mile, ant
from the east shaft TO the center but 5000
feet. But they don't see any light Gimme
through yet.
For the first time 10 sixteen years ther,
Is nota Wasbburn 10 Congress, Mr. Washburn
pVNefhof eiec, Oh mahsacnusetts, having sent
In his resignation us a member.
During the present year twelve Swis,
guides have been lost by climbing the Alps
larger number than has been lost, ii is said
In any one year since 1858. Seven Of then
persisted from ayalanches, and three from fall
ing into crevasses.
An average New York fashionable party
DOW costs about five thousand dollars, small
fortune for good many people.
An Arkansas couple USED up thirty.six
minutes in the tedious routine Of filtration, in.
PRODUCTION, courtship and engagement. aud
then sent for minister.
The Dean Of Chester advocates the estab-
lishmeni Of an order OF deaconesses in the
Episcopal church, in accordance with print
tive apostolic usage,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-13

" Senator Sumner, on Monday, introduc.
ed his bill to abolish the internal revenue bu.
reau The bill provides that after the LIST day
Of June next all taxes, except those upon dis
titled spirits, fermepted liquors and tobacco,
in its various forms, shall be abolished, and
these taxes shall thenceiorth be collected by
stamps, the stamp tax on distilled spirits to
be - cents per gallon The bill permits the
revenue bureau to continue until the LIST Of
September to give time to wind w its affairs.
After that time the business of selling stamps
ana detecting frauds upon the revenue is to
be in charge Of the Secretary Of the Treas
uary.
Mr. Sumner says that if the recon-
nendations Of the President be carried
out for reducing the number Of articles from
which revenue il to be collected to three or
four, he sees no use in keeping the vast,
complicated and costly machinery Of the
Revenue bureau, with its retipuc Of supcryis-
ors, assessors, collectors, deputies and clerks
in every Congressional district All this
amount Of office holders be believed could be
dispensed with, and the revenue collected sole
y by the sale of stamps with a proper sys-
TEN for detecting frauds
Mr. Sumner thinks there would be Il pecu-
liar fitness in closing up finally the affairs Of
the Revenue Bureau on the lst Of September
On that day it will have completed just ten
years ofcxistcncc, aud if then discontinued, Mr.
Boutwell,, who in SG2 put it in operation as
its first commissioner will, as Secretary Of
the Treasury, close up its affairs aud admins
ter upon its assets
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-13

" The outrage committed at Havana, by
which eight young men we're murdered for
mere irolic, aud thirty-six others must wear
out a weary Imprisonment in the chain-gang
for no fault whatever, has seldom it ever
been equaled in community nominally civ
ilized. Cuba seems to need foreign interven.
ton badly,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-13
hicago.

All accounts represent Chicago as spring
ing up from its great calamity with an elias.
ITCHY beyond belief The Tribune Of Tues
day says
Probably there are few people in Chicago who
are aware Of the actual extent to which the work
OF permanent rebuilding has begun casual
trip through the streets Of the burnt district al
together fails Of conveying correct idea of it,
and nothing short OF thorough and patient err
rand OF observation will answer the purpose -
The principal portion Of the restoration Of bust.
ness structures is, OF course confined 10 the South
Division, where the pressing needs OF commerce
and trade have left no choice but to begin at once
and supply the buildings which the ire swept
| away. W 18th the same wonderful energy and
contempt for difficult Obstacles which made Chi.
cugO what she was, her business men have clear
ed away the ruins Of their former greatness and
set vigorously about the work of reconstruction.
The result is that seven weeks after the fire,
Chicago has made beginning almost incredible.
/ 50 lar ~ the progress OF rebuilding has extended
up 10 the present time, the architectural differ
encc from Chicago as il was is strikingly nOticea-
/ Bile. a general condition OF enforced economy,
/ together with determination 10 secure massive
| pormanency at the expense OF elegant ornament
alton, has brought about an almost uniform plain.
ness. With few exceptions the main walls are
OF the uncertain cOlOred brick peculiar to this
locality, the fronts of red or white pressed brick.
or OF the painted and pointed" style, the trim
mings Of stone or iron, and the cornices chiefly of
brick This excessively plain style, however,
only obtains in the buildings now under way
The leading architects are perfectly swamped
with plans and details for more elaborate and pre-.
tentious structures, 10 be commenced early in the
spring; the present is hardly the time 10 specu-
late on the appearance Of Chicago when rebuilt.
recaptulatlon shows that 2l2 permanent brick
aud stone buildings are in course OF erection in
the burnt district in the South Division cover
ing total street portage Of WIS feet, or about
- miles.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-13

" John Quincy Adams, the Sage of Quincy
who wears the mantle of long line of sages
gone before, has written letter which is print.
ed in the st Louis Republican, in favor Of the
passive policy" scheme, which Just now i.
the whole stock in trade of the democracy
One gcam of sense appears in his letter
He says, mourntGlyi 81 believe the demo
cratic party to be powerless alone to relieve
US, aud think it is without hope of carrying
the next election" Then follow an arraign
ment Of the Grant administration as "naton
al calamity sordid in tone, ignorant, corrup
aud arbitrary" A lot Of nonsense is throw
in about the danger of usurpation aud such
which is the stock argument of old grannie,
against the republican party We do moi
think the Sage ever appeared greener thar
now.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-13

~ The New York Heraid Washington
correspondent telegraphs that the bodcst
feature in the new party movement has just
been developed among the opposition in the
House Of Representatives. 1t is nothing
short Of a scheme for the impeachment of the
President on a number Of charges Iucredi-
bic as this story may appear, it is discussed
in the highest political circles, and number
Of the disaifectcd radical Senators have been
approached upon the subject by Democratic
leaders in the House. 1t is understood that
it was under consideration in the Democratic
Congressional Committee Friday, aud will be
further pursued at the meeting which is tc
take place to-day. 1t is thought Montgom.
cry Blair is at the bottom Of the natter
Sumner and FOrusworth are also said to be
prominently mixed up in it.
The principal charge will be for violation.
of international law and usurpations Of wal
powers in connection with the attempted an.
nexation of San Domingo The allegation.
contained in Summers great speech in the
Senate, March 9th, 1871, will be the basi.
for this part Of the articles Of impeachment
and the records of the State Department will
be largely relied upon to sustain the charges.
In word, belliger,nt Intervention in the af.
fairs Of both Dominica and Hayti, contrary
to the law Of nations aud the Constitution
and laws of the United States these form
the body Of the Presidents offence in the
eyes Of those who are about to a-raign him.
" The most pungent paragraph in Presi-
dent Grants message relates to the Momons
into whom he pitches with force and spirit,
giving them plainly to understand that they
do not wish to clear out they must submit to
to be cleaned out The President says they
are living in manner that is " repuguant to
civilization, to decency, and to the laws oil
the United States, strong words, but speak.
ing the truth. lie suggests that Congress,
might pass law making all the children borr
OF Mormon unions legitimate, but he doe,
not recommend such measure 1t is under
stood that the Mormons are willing "to KNOCK
of and call it square, provided that their
Territory shall be admitted into the Union a,
+ State, with poygamy forbidden for the fu
ture, but all present unions to be respected
and all the children born thereof to be regar
ded as sons and daughters of somebody, the
law regarding illegitmate children as no
body sons and daughters. Such is their idea
Of a compromise, and perhaps it would be a,
well to close with it. But what about thos,
charges Of murder that have been brough
against the Mormon chiefs? They would
have to be covered by an act of amnesty, like
the reasonable crimes of the rebels.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-13

u TnE report Of the Commissioner of
Pensions developes some interesting facts
upon the subject in which the country has SO
great and earnest an iutcrest-the payment
Of pensions The occasions out Of which has
grown the present large number Of pensioners
are the revolutionary war, the war Of 1872,
The Mexican aud Indian war, and the rebellion
There are no longer any surviving revolution.
AIRY soldiers on the rolls. Ofthe widows Of
such who were married prior to 1900, there
are 10 pens oners, and Of those married since
thatdate there are $50. Including those, there
are now Of all classes Of pensioners 2O7, 495
The increase during the past year has beer
500 The total number Of claims presented
under the late net granting pensions to all the
soldiers Of the war of 1872, and their widows,
was 81 ,945. The amount paid during the past
official year, to pensioners of all classes, was
$50, 077 1863 So This, however, includes some
considerable sums disbursed on account of first
payments, and the same pensioners will receive,
during the next year, sum less by about
81 100000 The roll will doubtless reach its
maximum extent during the ensuing year, and
theneeiorward will quite rapidly diminish
The average monthly pay to invalid army
pensioners is $500; to widows, mothers and
children sl2 60. OF the iuyalds who lost
| limbs in the service, there are Of such who
lost both arms and both legs, one one arm
5,OO6 both arms, 80 one leg, 1927 both
legs, II one arm and one leg, 81 total 9,727
ORAL the diseases contracted in the seryc,
for which pensions have been granted that o
chronic diarrhpl constitutes more than q
per cent, diseases Of the eye about ] pei
cent, rheumatism about per cent pbthisi
6 per cent, and hernia about 1 per cent Tn,
entire number Of soldiers who served in the
armies Of the United States during its seyera
wars were The Revolutionary war, 27S,02l
war Of lSl2, including sailors, 527 ,654; in tn,
several Indian wars, G0l0l in the Mexcar
war, 70 ,2G0 and in the Rebellion, 2,GsS,
52g
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-13

mon prudence would both compel them to
overthrow all Illegal and unauthorized action.
Communitie. do not wish to be plundercd by
their rulers nor terrorized by irresponsible
organizations And if the Government will
suppress Carpet bagsm, we think twill have
but little more trouble with the Ku Kux.
Dry up fountain, and the stream will not
flow long.
But the mischieyous effects Of this carpet
bag policy will continue for generation 1t
hardly seems possible to repudiatc the bonds
they have issued under the authority given to
them. The innocent holders Of the bonds
ought not to be delraudod Of their money. u
will not be possible to recover it from tn,s4
who have stolen it, any more than the com.
miitce Of seventy can make Tweed aud Con.
molly dsrorgc their ill.gottcn gains. The
fragrant injustice is crystaiizcd into a per-
mancnt and hard fact 1t will fettor the
industry Of the South for years 1t bind.
upon them immense debts that cannot be re.
puliatcd with honor that cannot De paid
without The sense Of wrong aud feeling OF
bitterness So long as they remain unpaid,
a clog upon their prosperity drain upon
their resources, they will feel rcscutiully to.
ward Government that has first beaten them
10 war, and then permitted them to be swim
died in peace
We hope then, for the future Of the coun-
try for the sake Of justice and honor and
love, the administration will make quick work
with all those poltroon, aud robbers who have
fastened upon Southern society, and pillaged
il TO the extent Of their courage and ability.
II General Grant will add this work to that
which he has done, be will deserve the graft
tude Of the South aud secure the respect Of
the North, aud he may be able to accomplish
that first anil last Of all necessities the rec
onciIation and prosperity Of the whole couu-
try. No political exgency, no supposed party
necessity, can now for a moment stand in the
way Of the honest attempt by the govern
mont TO reach this desirable conclusion. The
wounds that war has made, and that peace
has decpeuod and irritated, ought to be
staunchcd, aud the blindest partizan can now
see that the preservation Of the ruling party
depends upon the preservation and pacifca-
ton Of the whole country
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-12-13

William s. Balou has been appointed pos'"".
ter at wallingford, viee Mrs. Amy bnck'D'
signed,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-12

literature other than the accumulation in one
mind of the concentrated thoughts of thous-
ands of minds through successive ages The
interests of labor have now, however, become
intersperscd with science as to demand
equality with literature and the liberal profess
sions in the advantages of apparatus, Libraries,
and thoroughly educated instructors. In all
our colleges to-day there are not more than
400 pupils, one-tourth of whom are to grad
uate yearly. A few of them may enter the
counting room, here and there one follows the
sea, and occasionally graduate will devote
himself to the pursuits of agriculture. How
small then must be the supply of educated
young men for the constantly increasing bust
ness of the State! The old apprentice system
has passed away, nor would it meet present
wants if it was still retained. The age de-
mands the educated intellect to- direct the
immense establishments which are now nee
essary to our growing country.
The State perceiving the need of an educa-
ton suited to such callings, established the
Agricultural College, not to take the place of
the other colleges they are wanted to-day
more than ever, but to give opportunities to
young men to fit themselves for important po-
sitions which are open to educated and skilled
men in active life. If the demand of the pro-
fessions necessitated the graduation of three
or four hundred students annually from the
colleges, how much greater must that demand
be for educating men for the other branches
of industry in this busy, prosperous State:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-12

A proposition to exchange Conservative
for Democratic, as the name of the party in
Virginia, has created no little CONSERVATION
among the old-line Wings and Bourbons of
that State. These former hate the very title
of Democracy and almost prefer Radicalism,
while the latter, since the new departure, are
but little disposed to reverence for the banner
under which the progressive wing Of the party
in the North is marching. The Democracy
secured control of Virginia under false col
ors and assumed garments. When they
throw off the mask and expose their real ma
ture, the political complexion of the State
will improve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-12
AGRICUL TUR1L COLLEGES.

These establishments are drawing attention
to themselves in very favorable manner. At
first they encountered opposition, but that is
dying out The joining Of useful labor with
habits of study is clearly an advantage to the
individual, and practical instruction is GER
tainy the very thing desired to fit young men
for the duties of life. We copy the following
remarks from the address of Governor Olaf
lin of Massachusetts, to the Amherst class,
which present the subject in an able manner.
In State like ours, whose people are now
devoted SO largely to manufacturing, mercan-
tile, and commercial persuits, there is an ever
increasing demand for educated men-educa-
TED not for professional life, but for one of
THESE callings. 1t has been universally adj
United that the so-called liberal professions
require specific culture under the most ex-
perienced teachers, with all the aids of appa-
ratus and libraries, but it has generally been
supposed that the great interest of labor couId
be fully promoted by leaving its various
branches to the guidance of men who have
had no advantages beyond those furnished by
personal experience. But what is science or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-12
GENERAL NEWS.

The hangman's platform is safer than the
New York street-car platform.
Yarmouth has hooked ''fox shark" nine
feet long and every much like a whale"
The Board of Aldermen of Boston refuse
to permit engine companies to leave the city.
Delicate accomplishment girls at the seaside
complain that wells are of no avail.
The cornerstone of the soldiers monu-
ment on Boston Common is to be laid on the
18th of September.
Few men are wise enough to prefer the
blame that is useful to them to the praise that
betrays them.
1t is intended to prove that Asst, the prom
inent Communist leader, was all the time an
Imperalist spy.
Kansas man was the best fencer, and a
kentuckian the greatest beer drinker, at
Heidelberg University, last year.
Miller, the poet, is seeking additional repu-
tation, by tucking his trousers into his boots
as party costume.
Military rule has been abolished in Porto
Rico, and quiet reigns throughout the island
The Captain General has forwarded his resip
nation to Spain.
An effort is being made to supply the Ma
tional Asylum for Disabled Soldiers in Dav
ton, Ohio, with library, to be known as the
Gen. George H. Thomas Library.
The young democrats OF Boston have pub
lished an address, calling upon the democrats
throughout the State who believe in the new
departure to organize clubs in every town.
The apple crop throughout Pennsylvania,
as far as We are able to learn from our ex-
changes, promises even a larger yield than
last year, when they were plentiful.
The Paris Figaro has discovered that France
was victorious in the late war, because the
Spanish throne is not occupied bya prince
of the IIohenzollerns.
The City Council Of Savannah, Georgia,
ordered from Elder, the artist, life-size por-
trait of General K. L. Lee, at a cost of twelve
hundred dollars.
young woman in Connecticut recently.
: when sick, mortgaged her body to her physi-
clan for dissection in case of death, as u COM
pensation for professional attendance upon
her. And then maliciously she got well.
During his Pontiicate of a quarter of a
century, Plus TX, has witnessed the deaths of
nearly hundred Cardinals, and has all but
twice renewed the Sacred College.
Some small boys, while hunting near Oro-
vile, Cal, recently mistook Mexican shep-
herd sleeping in the grass for a hare, and shot
him. He died in few hours.
Mr.. Sullivan, the editor of Dublin Nation,
whe was so severely wounded in the recent riot,
has several relatives in this country residing
at Cambridge, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-12

The democrats of North Carolina concede
the defeat of the Constitutional Convention
by at least 5000 majority. That they are very
unhappy in it may be judged from the words
of the Wilmington Journal, which says 1--WE
make the acknowledgment with regret, and
with dark forebodings for the welfare of the
State. We submit to the decree of the ma
jority as becomes law-abiding citizens, and
shall labor faithfully and zealously to save
the State from ruin"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-12
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

We have received copy Of the first issue
new juvenile published by Z. c. Allen & Co.
of this city. 1t is neat quarto, of fine paper,
handsomely printed, and well filled with nice
engravings, and reading matter well adapted
to the young. On the first page we find a
large engraving representing scene in a city
in the midst of snow storm. The story
which it is designed to Illustrate follows.
But the most attractive feature is a large full
page engraving on the fourth page represent
ing an Italian Mother and Child. On the
sixth page the editor makes his BEST and a
very pretty bow, to his little friends, and then
comes stories, enigmas, puzzles. charades,
picture stories and many other attractive
things. The managing editor is Mr.. L. G..
Allen. The publishers print million copies
of the first number, and expect to beat the
world in the circulation they will have
They have succeeded in producing an admir-
able paper, in matter as well as appearance,
and we don't see why they may not realize
their hopes to make it the most successful
paper for the young in existence. Published
by E. c. Allen & Co., semi monthly, at Au-
gusta, Maine. Terms Sl.00 per year.
The publishing house of James r. Osgood
& Co., has issued "a Terrible Temptation, -
by Charles Read. This is quite a terrible
story, which had better never been printed,
since it can do no possible good in the world
and may do injury. 1t is printed in paper
covers, and sold for 80 cents per copy, by j.
T. Pierce, at his book store.
The August number of Old and New has
the following articles Old and New; Pink
and White Tyranny Concluded; Sorrento
Papers; Art and Nature; Recollections of
Appomattox Court House; Immortalita :;
Devil Puzzlers; The Lessons of Methodism :;
Edward Everett's College life; Reminiscent
ces of DIR. Dollinger; Hexameter; The Bos-
ton Theology; Under the Catalpa; Ups and
Downs; Medical education
The British Quarterly Review for July has
contents as follows: The Roman Empire
Theism; Hugh Miller; Hereditary Legisla-
tors; Nonconformity and the Progress of So
ciety Jowett's Translation of the Dialogues
of Pato Mr.. Malls Motion on De-estab.
lishment: Notices of Contemporary Literature.