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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Twill address my fellow-citizens Of the
Sixth Congressional District, as elector for
Greeley and Brown. The elector for Grant
and Wilson is invited to meet me, or any
other gentleman in their behalf.
Little Lot, Hickman county, Oct. 4.
Williamsport, Maury county, Oct. 5.
CeDtreville, Hickman county, Oct. 7.
y. n. Cox,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
THE GUBERNATORIAL CANVASS.
Appointments for Public Speaking

Appointments for Public Speaking
by the Candidates for Governor.
The following list of speaking appoint
ments has been agreed upon between
Messrs. Freeman, Brown and Colyar, can
didates for Governor;
Chattanooga, Saturday, Oct. ..
Cleveland, Monday, Oct. Z.
MorristOwn, Tuesday, Oct. s.
Greeneyille, Wednesday, Oct 9.
JoResboro, Thursday, Oct. 10.
Bristol, Friday, Oct. IL.
Rogersyille, Saturday, Oct u.
Knoxville, Monday, Oct. Il
Loudon, Tuesday, Oct. Is.
Athens, Wednesday, Oct. 10.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

New and fashionable Silk Poplins, Black
Silks of all grades, Ssteens and Velours,
Roman Scarfs, Shawls, Black Alpacas, and
Kid Gloves, just received and selling very
cheap at NoRTHMAE's,
sep p 1weod Public Square.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

Ladies and Children's Hosiery.-Our new
stock of Hosiery is unusually good and
cheap. One case of Ladies' white cotton,
extra long, at $500 per dozen, we think
especially good and cheap.
THOMPSON Bros. & KELLY,
sep29 ct Summer street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
FATAL OCCURRENCE.
One Brother Kills Another by an
Accidental Shot.

The painful information was last night
received in the city that yesterday By an ac-
cident, Maj. Kirkpatrick living near
Hendersonvi!le, Sumner county, had killed
his brother, Samuel Kirkpatrick. The two
were preparing to kill beef, and after the
animal was got in position, Maj. Kirk
patrick attempted to fire his gun, but at
first Intellectually. Just as he was about TO
make the second attempt, his brother, who
had been STOPPING down, came suddenly in
range by raising up, and received the charge
of shot in his neck, producing instant
daatb
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
Death Of AM Old CitIncn.

Mr.. Aaron Wright, venerable and well
known citizen of Nashville, and until of
late years actively engaged iu business pur-
snits here, died yesterday afternoon at the
residence of w. II. Townsend, on North
Market street. Many of our citizens will
remember him as man of strict integrity
and amiable disposition. BE was in the
I'D year of bis age. 5tfsf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
STATE OF THE WEATHER.
WAR DzPARTMnHF,

WAR DHPARTNzEF,
OyFIOE OF THsOaIzR SIeHAL OYYIcnR.
WASHINGTON, D. O., Sept 30, faa
PrObGbilitieS.-For New England and
Middle States on Tuesday westerly and
northwesterly winds and generally clear
weather, the winds over the Lower Lakes
probably backing to ioutherly. For South
Atlantic States northerly to westerly winds
and generally clear weather. For Gulf
States, east Of Mississippi, northerly winds
Veering probably to easterly and clear
weather. From Tennessee to Lake Erie
and Upper Lakes clear weather and winds
gradually backing to southerly and easter
ly. For the Northwest diminishing pres
sure and easterly to southerly winds.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

a Catholic girl in New York lately es-
poused the Hebrew faith and a German
gentleman the same day. Her parents
thereupon took coffin, with her name and
age inscribed upon it, to the chuch and had
a high mass said over it; carried it to the
cemetery and buried their daughter to all
intents and purposes.-Erchaage.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Congressional Appointments

THE UNDERSIGNED WILL SPEAK AT
i the following times and places:
Yrbrough's, Davidson CO., TUESDAY, Oct l.
Hampton's Mills, Davidson CO., Wednesday,
Oct 2.
CARROTS, Davidson CO., THURSDAY, Oct. 3.
Coopertown, Robertson CO., Friday, Oct. q.
Gross Plains, Robertson co., SATURDAY. oct. a
Springfield, Robertson CO., Monday, oct. Z.
Adams Station, Robertson CO., Tuesday. Octs.
Barren Plains, Robertson CO., Wednesday,
Oct 3. VIM. G.. BRIEN.
10. Q. STARK.
j. B. WHITE
seps d&1lm <. !. GQLLILaE.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

Positively no POstpOnement.-The
drawing of the State Fair will certainly
take place on the day appointed. Most all
of the tickets are sold. Those desiring
tickets should apply for them Immediately
to A. B. FOSTER,
sep29 st 9 North Cherry street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

Gray hair may be made to take on its
youthful color and beauty by the use of
Halls Vegetable Sicllian Hair Remover,
the best preparation for the hair known to
the science of medicine and chemistry.
sep3 eod1p tues, wed&fri
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
EDuEn.

WRIGHT.-In this city yesterday, at the resi-
denee IF W. H. Townsend, AARON WRIsHT,
Esq, in the I'D year of his age-an honest,
piOus, Christian gentleman.
The funeral of Mr.. WRIGE will take place at
the First Baptist Church a. O'Clock tAis after
noon. Services by the Rev. Mr.. Inman and the
Rev. DR.. Jones.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
An AmplibIous Monster.

Hcmpbill, the weltknown oyster man,
has received huge sea island turtle from
Baltimore. Yesterday large number of
persons assembled to examine the monster,
which weighs one hundred and ffty-seVen
pounds. He win be served Thursday, and
we will DO there sure.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

Take Ayers Pills for all the purposes of
purgative, for Constipation, Indigestion,
Headache and Liver Complaint. By uni
versal accord, they are the best Of all pur-
gatives for fam lily use.
octl tues, we d&fri I'm
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
Injured bX the storm.

During the violent storm of last Satur-
day afternoon, the wind unroofed the east
part of the penitentisry and for while it
was thought the damage would be very
great by The terrific blasts which swept
AGAINST the building.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

Reps Biarritz and Satin face Cashmeres.
We have just opened large lots Of the above
Goods, in all the NEW CLOTH SHADES.
Look at your fashion books.
THONPSO SON Bros & KELLY,
sept29 st Summer street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
Legal VIII.

A member Of the Georgia bar has just
written book Of anecdotes, and witty say
ing Of bis legal brethren in that State, and
one Of the book stores in this city has
received several advance copies. The
book is well written and replete with hui
NOR the most fascinating.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
CITY NOTICES.

Fresh Baltimore Oysters Ellis & Co.,
Packers, best in the market and cheap as
the cheapest. Best Fish constantly on
hand. at 10 Pe.ty's, old postofice building,
Church street. oct1 1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
Bank nj AncfInn-

be old bank of Tennessee building,
on Union and Cherry streets, is to
be sold at public auction on Thursday of
this week, together with the ground on
which il stands.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

Trunk ManufaetOry.-Dunstead, at 81
North College street, between UEion aud
Church, is se'f ng Trunks and Satchels at
prices that def I competition. Trunks re-
paired. jy76
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE NORTH
AND SOUTH RAILROAD.

A Passenger Train As wrecked
Three Persons Killed and seven
Others Wounded.
Yesterday morning the north bound
train on the North and South Railroad,
when some distance below Athens, Ala,
met with a serious accident, resulting
in the killing of three persons, the wound
ing of seven others, and the wreckiDg Of
allLhe cars with the engine. The cause OF
the accident is as yet not made known, and
the Superintendent has not yet received
any difnite information relative to the d.
saster. la the absence Of official informa-
ton we refrain from comment.
The train due here at one O'Clock yester-
day afternoon did not arrive until after
eleven last night. The train due at half
past twelve this morning IS five hours late
in consequence Of the accident where trans
fers have TO be made.
Tho Canadians have begun 10 emigrate
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

The use of Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair
Remover brings new hair upon bald heads,
if the hair follicles are not wholly destroy
ed. Try it. oct1 tues, wed&fri I'm
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

New Fall Stocks of Ladies' and Gents
Shoes and Boots arriving daily at the Max
we'll House Shoe Store.
sep2e st 7. E. WINsTEAD & Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

A sure remedy for chills and fever
Ayers Ague Cure never fails.
sep3 eod2m tues, wed&fri
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

Going to Run All Night.-Milsom Il
Walsh, No. 81 Church street, MASONIC
Temple, will keep their Saloon open day
and night during the present week and I'M
til further notice. sep29 st
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

Low fiat-heeled Boots for old men-a
superior article--st T. E. Winstead & Cos
Maxwell House Shoe Store. sep28 3t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
A Serenade,

We raise our Horace Greeley beaver to
the Gilbert Sisters for the delightful sere-
made they were pleased to bestow on the
UNION AND AMERICAN Office last evening.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

Light Goods closing out at cost to make
room for Fall stock. The time for bargains
at the Maxwell House Shoe Store.
sep28 st Il. Z. WINsTRAD & Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
Tennessee and Pacific Railroad
20. Leaves Lebanon at..... $40 A.K'
Arrives at Nashville at..S40 A. n.
Leaves Nashville at. AGO p. NJ
Arrives at Lebanon at. $50 P. N.
Price's Stage leave Lebanon at Z O'Clock p. NJ.
on Tuesdays, Thursdays and SATURDAYS Arrive
at Lebanon At O'Clock A. N. on Mondays, We'd
nesdays and Fridays.
IS, louis, Memphis, Nashville and
Chattanooga Great Central
Through Ldne.
ChsttauooRa train leaves S:15 A. n. and G:15 P. n
" " srrives.l:05 Pm. and 1880 A. n
Memphis tain leaves. 200 A. M and las Pm
Z" 50 arrives. ...4:45 P. NJ. and $40 A. N.
St. Louis t-ain leaves. 200 A. M.
- arrives. 300 P. II.
Tullahoma train leaves. $3.50 P. K.
" strives. 9:k5 JAZZ.
The Sis a. X. train does not run on Sundays.
The 300 A. X. and BIS P. y. and 1:45P.K N. trains
IN daily. e..
T,ouTsvfEEe and Nashville Railroad.
Leave Staten on North College street, at $50
An, Lao P. L. and leo AN.
Arrives st 1850 A. A. and sos P. II.
E1The $40 P. N. train does not stop at any point
between Nashville and Gallatin, except Edge
field Junction, and does not run on Sunday.
GaIIsfin Accommodation, Daily.
Louisville and Nashville and Great
Southern NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and
Decatur Division.
GONG SOUTH.-Nsshville an Decatur trains
, leave stations on South Cherry Tree at 600 A.
K. and 600 L. II. No train Sunday morning.
Accommodation at 400 P. N. (gOes to Colum-
bia.) Trains arrive at AS A. n. and 9;45 P. n.
Accommodation st $3.50 AN.
st. L0Elis. Evansville, Henderson and
Nashville Railway.
St. Louis Mail leaves Nashville. ,..... 6:10 An
Accommodation leaves Nashville. .l3O Pm
St. Louis Nail arrives at Nashville .11:25 p N
Accommodation arrives at Nashville :. .7:4O AK
louisville and Cincinnati Short Lime
Railroad.
Trains leave and arrive st Louisville as follows:
LEAVE. ARRIVE.
Southern Fast Line, except
Sunday. S.35 4. u. 80 ?. II.
Cincinnati Express, daily. Sis p. 4. 1880 p. Il.
Cincinnati Night Express,
except Saturday. .11:10 P. 4. 500 A. Il.
Lexington Mail, except
Gnday................. 600 A. Il. ESQ P. 4.
Lexington Express, except
S1nday................ 2:59 P. 4. HOO A. n.
Frankfort Accommodate,
except Sundsy-........ sos P. 4. sos 4. x.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
POLITICAL.

The Candidates for Congress
WILL SPEAK ON MONDAY NIGHT.
w Sept. Sc, corner Of Market and Broad streets.
Tuesday night, Oct, /, at Court HOusa; in
Edgeheld, corner OF Woodland and Tulip streets
Wednesday night, Oct 2
Speaking to begin half-paSt O'Clock, I'm
sPp2Q If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
ME Candi,IS1es for CoDeress

Spoke TO a large crowd on the corner of
Market and Broad streets last night. They
speak on the Public Square tonight.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

John Gilgan & Co. are selling extra
fine Kid Gloves at Is cents. sep26 IF
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John Gilgan & Co. are selling two but
ton Kid Gloves at one dollar. sep26 If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

John Gilgan & Co. are closing out their
stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods at
cost. sep25 If
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ti0nary; minus q tendency to fall; plus % ton
dency to rise. W. 8. KAUFMAN, observer.
The river has risen an inch or more at
this point. We report II inches on the
Shoals. Weather cool.
Capts. Dix and Egan have gone to
Evansville to look after the Ella Hughes.
Capt. John @. Dodd is seriously i'll.
Vim. Austin, sold Pap" yesterday pur-
chased james Woodfn's one-sixth interest
in the Ella Hughes, paying for the same
5000 cash.
Lord Palmerston is preparing to make
move in the direction Of Memphis.
Alan Wool, Surveyor Of Customs for
this port, has returned to the city after an
absence Of several weeks.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

Ladies' Packing Trunks positively at
cost, and an elegant line of Ladies' and
Gents Travelling Bags, for sale at New
York prices. T. E. Winstead & Co., Max
well House Shoe Store. sep26 St
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

John Gilgan & Co. are selling real Val.
Laces at cost. sep24 If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

The Canadians have begun to emigrate
to Kansas.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

John Gilgan & Co. a-e selling Point
Applique Collars and Point Applique Laees
ct cost. sep24 If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01
FINANCE COMMITTEE.

JnO. ?. White, chairman; WillOughby
Williams, Gen. j. E. Hickman, Hon. E. 81.
East, Hon. j. G. Gaut, George Stubblefeld,
S. E. Hare, Chris. Powers. Jno. Morris,
Pat. Walsh, Herman Buddeke, Jr., Toney
johnson, Hugh McGaVcck, Capt. VIM.
StOckell, j. NJ. Gsut, Sam't d. Morgan, =
White.
The chairman will cali meeting Of this
committee and organize and proceed to
business as soon as possible.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

The third race. was dash of mile and
a quarter, With Wanderer, London, Emma
Pratt and Richland as the contestants.
London was a hot faVorite, selling at S205
to Sl45 on Wand rer and S35 on the field.
The start was made a. the three quarter
pole, and how they got off we could not
see, but when they passed the stand Wan
derer was in the lead, London second, En-
ma Pratt third and Richland in the rear.
There was no change in the positions until
the three-quarter pole was reached, when
London pushed to the front, but coming
into the home-streteh, Wanderer again
turned his competitor down. The struggle
down the stretch was exciting, but Wan
derer maintained his position, and came
home the winner in 2:l2s.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01

John Gilgan 4 Co. are selling Ladies'
and Gents Linen Handkerchiefs at cost.
sep24 If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-01


The programme for TO-DAY will be one of
the best OF the week. The first race is the
Railroad stake for all ages, two mile heats,
with the following entries:
A. Buford enters b. f., Hollywood, by
Lexington, dam Marian, by imp. Glencoe; 4
years old.
Geo. II. Rice enters CHI. c., Wanderar, by
Lexington, dam Coral, by Vandal; 4 year
old.
D. G. Kinney enters b. h., Frogtown, by
imp. Bonnie Scotland, dam Ada Cheat
ham, by Lexington; year old
Holman & Kinney enter Grinstead &
Bissicks' Oh. f., The Dipper, by War Dance,
dam by imp. Glencoe; 4 year old.
The second race is a club purse, mile
heats, with six entries as follows:
Geo. Caldwallader enters B. G.. Thomas
bay FLY, Talaria, by imp. Australian; dam
Lady Taylor, by imp. Glencoe.
Polk Prince enters bay gelding, Bay
Tom. by Reward; dam by Childe Harold,
4 years old.
VIM. Kinney enters ch. c., Graham Nc
Marry, by Jack Malone; dam Velvet, by
Wagner, years old.
j. j. Crowley enters cb. c., Quartermas
ter; by imp. Bonnie Scotland; dam Rosetta,
by imp. Yorkshire, 4 year old.
jackson and Kennedy enters bay colt,
Mephisto, by INVERSION, dam by imp.
Mickie Free, 3 years old.
w. G. Harding enters Oh. f., Euchre, by
Brown Dick, dam Odd Trick, by Licking
ton, years old.
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RIVER NEWS.
Change . Ripsrs d..rt.a past t.aentg-foar Aours

Blank E. } indicates no report; cipher (0) sta
tiOnary minus (-) tendency TO fall; plus III ten
dencY TO rise. W. s. KAuPMAN, ObserTer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-10-23
Mrs. Dnnlel Baldwin.

The death or tlis lady occurred at the forme
residence Of her husband. Hon. Daniel Baldwin
on the evening Of the 10Th inst, in the 18th sea-
Of her age. She was married to Daniel Baldwin
and settled in Montpelier in 1890. She has re
sided here since her marriage. Her only son anc
/ two daughters who were married and settled II
life. have preceded her 10 the Spirit World,
while two of her daughters. residing in this vii
lnge, one, wife OF Hon, Charles Reed, and the
other wife Of Marcus d Gilman, E-q, survived
to minister to the comfort Of her last days. She
was the daughter Of Hon James Wheelock 81
Hanover. New Hampshire, and granddaughter
Of Eleazcr Wheel1ck LID, the founder aud
first President Of Dartmouth College The teh
wives Of President Mnrahol the Vermont Univer'i-
IS we're her sisters, and she was thu Connected n
blood and marriage with the twi most distih-
guishcd Presidents Of two Of our prominent New
England Colleges.
Mrs. Baldwin was woman Of marked quail
ties Of character. Her thoughts and time wore
largely given to the conduct and care Of her
family, and her ideas Of domestic culture and ~
yotion were formed upon the simple and positive
models Of the carly and hest days Of our county.
She Ind very decided views of the general quaS-
tions that concerned the moral and social life Of
the community, and entered heartily into all tse
projects that She conceived to be favorable to To
purity and welfare Of society. Upon tho death
Of her children several years ngo, she was a.
tracted by the notions Of the spirtualists, in 'e-
gard to communication with the departed, and
found much comfort, in her sad bereayements. in
communion with them Mrs Baldwin was a
sincere friend kind neghbor an impulsivc and
thoroughly honest woman, and never hlse to W.
convictions of duty. Tho approach Of the ettr-
nal realities softoned and mcllowed her last dass,
and throwing herself upon the kindness Hnd
I love Of God with true submis-ion, she pAss,
peacefully to those scenes which have been y
SANITY in her Thought, f,r many years. The
realities of the future win undoubtedly dtpcI
many of the Illusions and ideas Of time, hut theJ
will only broaden and deepen those true and M
bic qualities Of faith and submission, Of sincerity
and purity Of purpose, of devotion and homage
to duty, which entered 50 largely into her char
acter, and under the influence Of which her lle
ripeuel To its peaceful close.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-10-23
Attempted Assassination.


Great excitement prevails at Randolph, in con-
sequence Of highhanded crime which was com
mitted Wednesday night last Mr.. Alonzo Reed
residing midway between the West and Centre
villages, was aroused from sleep at dead Of night
by some one entering the window. lie quietly
rose, and, stepping one side, the intruder entered
the room and at once discharged pistol in the
direction of the head Of the bed Mr.. Reed re-
sponded by a shot from his pistol, which he bad
in readiness, and was proceeding to bind his
wounded victim, when confederate entered the
window and dealt him a heavy blow upon
the head, crushing his skull, and leaving
him for dead The assailants then escaped
In the morning neighblr found Mr.. Reed in
the middle of the alor, still inseusible butby med
ical assistance he has been restored to conscious
ness, and the chances are that he may recover
10 the melee Mr., Reed was robbed oisl5 or SEQ
lie was alone at the time of the assault, bis wife
being out Of town.
1t seems that Mr. Reed apprebendei trouble
for the day previous lie gave his watch and som,
silver 10 neghbor, and reloaded his pistol
which he accidentally found had been tempered
with-undoubtedly by these would be assassins
reward has been offered, and the officers
aided b. large possee Of volunieeSs, are scour
! ing the cJunlgy for the miscreants.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-10-23
any town Of each of the several counties, which

These figures show how uneven o thing educa-
ton u.s., even in the same town. and it dues not
hollow hy any means that the highest cost com
mands the best article Tho Secretary recon
mcnds stnie property tax Of 20 per cent, and q
tax oi 81 per poll each town ~ receive dis
Initiative share ON condition that il raise half
ns much hy tnx On town five per rent Of the
whole state tax 10 I've set apart for books and ap
pnratus, one half Of balance To be distributed IN
school population, and one half on total attend
ance balance Of expense to be betrayed by local
tax
With some further remarks relative TO school
books. and hest and most economical way to fur
nish them, with not very complimentary disclo.
surcs ns to the scarcity Of apparatus, dictionaries
and globes in most school houses, the speaker
clu-od q most interesting dissertation IN q subject
Vt such vital Importance TO the State that it has
no peer. Whatever may be thought Of the pres
cnt school system, or Of the State Board Of Elu-
cation, or any other part Of It's machinery, one
thing is certain the present Secretary Of the
Board has studied his subject and devoted his
time ns-iduously n IT,, until he has hcclme mas
ter of the situation II is for the Legislature,
with Tie corporation OF the people. 20 say, how
Ear bis suggestions Of improvement shall be car
ricd ont, and il is as evident as the pancSt axiom
that Vermont has not thus far made that progress
with her district schools that entities her 10 the
front rank in the cnuse of popular education.
Her pu.iti0n heretofore has not hocn a bad one
and it hns been plorlhed To an extent bordering
upon vanity But TINT is not sufficient for the
present day and generation States still in their
infancy have madc greater strides in perlecing
their school SYSTEMS and as the world moves Tor
ward 100 that direction. Vermont must move too.
or She will truly be " leit out In the cold. '