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TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

The Teachers Institute at West Alba
ny commences week from to-day, Mon
day. at 10 o'clock A. NJ, and continues
until Friday at o'clock 1t has only
been dozen years since the state first
became 50 much interested in the educa-
ton of about 81, 900 children and the
disposal of $4,000 that they appoint
ed one man to attend to the matter. J. S.
Adams, Esq, of Burlington, visited the
several counties and many of the towns.
The people at first looked with indiffer-
ence upon the efforts of this man. 1t
was laughable to hear him relate his first
appearance in Irasburgh, where lecture
had been announced. Alone he climbed
the stairs to the old school room; fun
bled at the door knob, and on entering
the room lighted by the CLEAN of fire
around the stove door, he stumbled over
corner of the staging and heard a
laugh from some in the: room. Perhaps
half a dozen heard him speak the first
time but he kept on until the largest
churches in the county were filled with
interesting audiences villages were fill
ed with citizens and teachers from all
parts of the county, who came to attend
his two days sessions. Mr.. Adams was
power for good in Vermont. But he
has gone from the state, followed by the
best wishes of many parents whose hearts
he stirred by his eloquence to a deeper
love for their children. The work still
goes on. Now five days are occupied by
the Institute. Eminent teachers are en-
gagged; instruction is given in a straight
forward, practical way, and no teacher
or thinking person can attend without
benefit. Remember the time, and if you
cannot go yourself send your intelligent
boys and girls to the Institute.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-01-22

AN ATTEMPT TO AssAssINATE Col.
FISK Previous TO THE LATE MURDER
The following statements are given the
N. Y. Standard by one of Col. Fisk's
most ardent friends. who evidently is
convinced of the truth of the charges
made therein:
About two weeks prior to the shooting
of Col. Fisk by Stokes, the Colonels
private residence in Twenty third street
was entered after midnight by three
armed rufians, who succeeded in effect
ing an entrance through the front door
by means of false keys. and got as far
as the bath room connecting with Mr..
Fisk's bed chamber, when they dropped
a key on the floor, which awoke the Col.
onel's valet As soon as they found
themselves discovered they became
alarmed and fed from the premises, pur-
sued by the valet, who fired two shots at
them from revolver, as is supposed
without effect. Detectives set to work
up the case, it is said, arrived at the
conclusion that Stokes instigated the
burglary as part of plan to attack Fisk
while asleep, and failed through the
clumsiness of the assassins and vigilance
of the servant.
From the same source it is reported
that an attempt on the life of Mr.. Jay
Gould was made about two months ago,
by running him down while crossing
over from one side of Fifth avenue to
the other. Mr.. Gould was knocked
down and slightly injured by vehicle
which, it is alleged, was driven by a
person in the employ of Stokes.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-01-22

Gov. CAMPBELL ON WOMAN SUFFRAGE
IN WYoMING.-The message Of Cover
nor Campbell of Wyoming vetoing the
bill repeating woman suffrage. and which
the territorial council sustained on Fri
day, reviews at length the familiar ar
guments of the advocates of woman suf-
frage and some of the practical results
of the experiment, as follows
In this Territory women have mani
tested for its highest interests a devo-
ton strong, ardent and intelligent They
have brought to public affairs clearness
of understanding and a soundness of
Judgment, which, considering their ex-
clusion hitherto from practical partici-
patton in political agitation and move
ments, are worthy of the greatest admi-
ration, and above all praise. The con-
science of women in all things is more
discriminating and sensitive than that of
men their sense of justice not comprom-
ising or time-serving, but pure and ex-
acting; their love of order not spasmod-
ic or sentimental merely, but springing
from the heart. All these the better
conscience, the exalted sense of justice,
and the abiding love of order, have been
made by the enfranchisement of women
to contribute to the good government
and well being of our Territory. To the
plain teachings of these two years | can
not close my eyes.
The message closes with the constitu-
tional objection that the repeal act ex-
ceeds the limits of legislative power,
that legislature has no power to dis
franchise its own constituents.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-01-22
THE RAINY SEASON IN CALIFOR-
MA.

Under date of Dec 81, 1871, a cor
respondent writes from Knights Ferry:
For nearly two weeks the weather has
been very stormy. The stages have fail
ed to bring the mails or carry it, for
nearly two weeks We have not receiv-
ed newspaper in all that time. The
trouble is with the cars that run from
Stockton about half way up here. The
track was laid on an embankment of
earth thrown up for the purpose, and
our big rain has just washed it out and
beaten it down until it is impossible for
cars to pass. In the streets of Stockton
people 60 about in boats, and in San
Jose the inhabitants had to quit their
houses in haste, on account of the flood
ing waters. The river here has not been
dangerously high yet it has been such
cold rain. If it was warmer the snow
would melt on the mountains and its
melting is what fills the rivers so won
derfully full in this part of the state.
Another correspondent from Santa
Cruz, Dec. oath, says: We have had
delightful weather until week ago
Then began down pour of rain that is
likely to foot up" something remark
able. Our brooks and creeks are like
rivers, great trees and acres of soil are
washed away. The like has not been
seen before by 1.-THE Oldest inhabitant. :"
It has been very warm all through the
rainy week.
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Since the death of Jim Fisk. some

Since the death of Jim Fisk, some
quaint sayings have been brought out
credited to him. Here are few
Last summer he was applied to by the
citizens of Brattleboro for aid in putting
new fence around the burying ground
in which he now lies. 'No," said he
mot (profane) cent you don't need
fence there. Those that are in are in
no danger of breaking out, and those
that are out surely have no desire to
break in.
WHERE THE WooDBINE TwINETH, "
-"What do you mean, Colonel, said S.
S. Fox to Fisk, 'by the place where the
woodbine twineth 2" to which interrog-
atory Fisk responded: "You see was
before that learned and dignifed body,
the committee on banking and currency,
and when Garfield asked me where the
money got by Corbin went to, | could
not make a vulgar reply, and say up
spout, but observing, while peddling
through New England, that every spout
of house or cottage had a woodbine twin
ing about it, I said, naturally enough,
where the woodbine twineth. +"
When Jim Fisk, Jr., was driving a
peddler's cart in Vermont he was one day
very suddenly brought into court as
witness in divorce case. On taking
the stand he was closely questioned as
to the character of the lady who figured
in the suit. Jim answers were all to the
effect that he knew nothing against her
character and he believed her to be a
virtuous and good woman. Hewa then
asked as to the character and practice of
her husband, who was the village doctor.
He spoke well of his character and also
remarked that he believed he had good
practice. "How do you know about his
practice?' inquired a lawyer on the 9TH
er side '.How do I know % answered
the cute Jim, ''because the village has
just added two acres to their graveyard" "
While Jim Fisk, Jr, was engaged in
the mercantile business in Boston he was
in the habit of going to Obers, under
the fremont House, to get barbered, pay
ing his bills monthly. He was very
nice about his person, and after being
shaved would always 60 to the wash
stand and use up six or eight clean tow
els wiping his moustache, his ears, hands,
teeth, &C. Mr. Ober did not like this.
He could see no profit in it as he paid
three cents apiece to have his towels
washed and only charged Fisk at the
rate of twenty cents for being shaved
So one day after Jim had used up six or
eight towels, Mr.. Ober spoke to him
about it, and indicated that he made
nothing as his barber. Jim was indig-
nant, and in an answer of only few
words made perfect book of his whole
character. "Why," he remarked, "do
you bother me about such things. Put
your charge in the bill and it will be paid.
That's the way to do business"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-01-22
1 man hv tho noma &c Do,

A man by the name of Parker, of
Newark, N. j lately fixed carbine in
the counting room of his brass foundry,
with a string fastened to the trigger in
such way that if any person should
pull out the money drawer, he would
receive the charge. A notorious burglar
who could not be satisfied with an hon.
est penny, knocked out door pannel
and next morning was found near the
drawer, every dead" Another man in
Providence, R. l., tried to catch thief
in the same way, and forgetting some
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-01-22

The Tammany apple tree is now well
stripped of its thorns; only one apple
Mayor Haul us left, and that is bad
ly frost bitten. In connection with a
Tammany illustration Harper's Weekly
quotes:
"'Tis the last thorn of Tammany,
Left blooming alone
All his lovely companions
Are faded and gone.
Wen not leave thee, thou lone one,
To pine on the stem;
Since the lovely art sleeping,
Go sleep thou with them"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-01-22

THE CHINESE AND JAPANESE
James Brooks of the New York Express,
in a letter from China says the Chinese
impress the traveller deeply by their
great initiative powers powers of endur-
ance, and wonderful industry. No peo-
pie work harder, not even the universal
Yankee nation. Their love of money is
beyond what any other people seem to
have. Very few nations could stand in
competition with them if they had Amer
lean education and American bravery.
Gas mechanics, they are capable of
anything. Then they can live on little
or nothing-on vegetables almost alto
gether-and their clothes cost little or
nothing, Nevertheless, England, Ger
many and America largely find them in
their clothes, for the spinning jenny does
not eat at all, nor need clothes, and the
Chinaman must have something of both.
Luxury seems to be forbidden in China.
Even the rich do not indulge in it, and
it is hard to tell, by any outward signs,
the rich from the poor man, either in his
exterior or in his dwelling.
But the japanese are by far the most
interesting people. They have not the
solidity or stability of the Chinese, but
they are far more interesting people,
and learn faster and more cheerfully
than the Chinese, of all that is new, and
of all the progress the great outside
world is making. Both their agricul-
ture and their manufactures seem to me
quite superior to the Chinese. China
is not near as well cultivated as I ex-
pected to see it, while in Japan, in most
parts, agriculture is carried to a very
high degree of perfection. There must
be more people to the square mile in
Japan than in China, and the farms
must supply more food for the popula-
ton. The population of China must be
oyer-estimated by 100,0O0,OOO, There
cannot be 4O0,00O,000 of people there,
and [ doubt if there are 100000, OOO.-
Pekin has no two millions of people in
it as some say-nay, not one million
while Canton must be much the most
populous place. But in most parts of
China the struggle for life, or to live,
seems greater than in Japan.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-01-22

The Grand Duke Alexis has been
buffalo hunting ON the Western plains.
He killed his first buffalo on the 18th,
and felt so good over it that he telegraph
ed to his father in Russia, informing him
of the calamity that had betallen the poor
animal.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-01-22
AUSTRIA.

Vienna, Jan. 1.-THE draft of an
address from the upper House of the
Reichsrath calls the attention of the
Crown to the manifest increase If discon-
tent among the subjects of various por-
tons of the Empire, arising from recent
disagreement, and particularly opposes
an increase of taxation for military pur-
poses.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-01-22
A CITIZEN.

The Hon. L. P. Polond will please ac-
cept our thanks for copy of the report
of the Department of Agriculture and
other documents received.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-01-22

A bill for national railroad from
New York to Chicago has recently been
introduced in Congress. The project
contemplates direct air line, and the
distance is limited to 75O miles.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-01-22

All articles, communications and let
tiers referring to religious matters for
this paper, should be addressed to Rev.
J. w. Malcolm.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-01-22
FOR SALE

In the pleasant village of Barton house and barn and
other outbuidings with Is of nice meadow land
never falling water at house and barn. VIII sell the
buildings with or all the land as suits the
buyer Am determined to sell.
BENZ. NUTTER.
BARTON Jan Is 1872. "a
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-01-22

WOODS HOUSEHOLD MAGAzINE-The
February number of this magazine ex-
GELS any of its predecessors that has fall
len under our notice Its first article,
"Thy will be done, Amen" is not only
neatly written but contains a most excel
lent lesson. It's author ''blushes IN
seem under the non de plane of ''Teno-
room" Whether male or female, the
reader is left to conjecture, but is at a
loss to conclude that the writer takes
even rank with the best of those who are
less unpresuming. washington and
his Lady Loves contributed by the
Rev. J. B. Wakely, though to many an
old story, is not the less we'll told. Jas.
Parton tells all about Catherine M,
Sedgwick, and 81. L. G." contributes
an interesting sketch of ''Clara Louisa
Kellogg" 1.-The Cost of a Cure" and
Guys Mistake" are stories of more
than the usual merit; while Chas. A.
Dickinson, who gave US the Santa Claus
story in the December number, poetizes
the story of the Kitten" We have not
room to notice all the articles, but may
add that if the knowledge which Rev,
Thos. K. Beecher imparts about elbow
Guns" don't set the boys at work it will
be because their parents have whole
some respect for the cost of window-glass
Altogether, Wood gives us stories for all
ages and sexes; history, biography and
poetry; little humor that might be
fresher; domestic receipts, ETC., etc., all
for one dollar-the cheapest, the best,
and the best looking for the money, of
any magazine on our table. And it is
to be better than it is, for Gail Hamil-
ton will hereafter add her pen to the
management. Address S. S. Wood &
Co., Newburgh, N. Y.
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Also to adopt a rule that French soldiers
unable to read and write at the expira-
ton of their terms of service shall re-
main in the army until they have &C
quired these accomplishments.
Gen. Catheuan, late of the Pontifcal
army arrived recently at Montpelier,
France. His presence there provoked
some hostile demonstrations, and the
timely interference of the authorities
only prevented riot
Paris, Jan. 15.-Tle Assembly to-
day resumed the discussion of taxes.
President Theirs addressed the Assem-
bly,, and abiding to the treaties of 1860,
characterized them as fatal to the true
interests of France, detestable and in
tolerable
The Reds are becoming active in Ly-
ons. and the authorities are exercising
more than usual vigilance to prevent an
outbreak. Mitrailleuses have been seized
in the house of a carpenter at Bordeaux
GERMANY.
Berlin, Jan. lO.-The Provincial
Correspondent says that the diplomatic
relations with France prove that the
German Government wishes to restore
the former friendly relations existing
between the two nations.
Berlin Jan. l5.-At to-day's sitting
of the Prussian Diet Prince Bismarck
delivered speech, insisting upon the
retention of the ENJOYS of monarchy at
the German Courts
London, Jan. l1.-Gen. Sherman
landed at Madeira. After staying there
seventeen days, he sailed thence to Ca
dir, where he remained five days. He
then visited Gibraltar, Malaga, Seville,
Xerez, Granada and Cordova, and went
thence to Madrid, where he was visited
by all the public functionaries and was
received by the King and Queen. He
made long speech in English at ban
quet given by the English and Ameri-
can Legations. He visited the Escurial
and returned to Madrid which place he
left on Tuesday night last, via Bayonnt
and Marseilles, for Nice, to join the Wa
bash.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-01-22
ITALY.

Bone, Jan. lot is announced that
the Pope will shortly send an ultimatum
to the Roman Catholic Bishops who
have not accepted the dogma of infalli-
bility.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-01-22

Small pox is spreading at an alarming
extent in the city of New York, and
throughout good portion of the country.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1872-01-22
NOTICE.

The fifth annual meeting Of the Orleans Fair Ground
comnany will be holden at the south school in
Barton village on Tuesday February ID. 1872, at
O'Clock P. Nj. ,,-,-x. =,
Barton Jan 13, 1872. "a
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THE KIND OF LETTERS WE LIKE
TO GET.
Boston. Ian Ii. 1872.

Boston, Jan. Is, 1872.
How are you, Ellery? Let US have
the Monitor. Please find enclosed 50
for the same. Can't play any $3.50 on
me-
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I'll. w. S.
LoaceH, Jan. 10, 1872.

LOtUett, Utut. TO, TOT 4
| wish you success in your enterprise.
Barton and surrounding towns ought to
sustain you, and l have no doubt they
a0iH. l congratulate you on the fine ap-
pearance of your first number. Enclos-
ed find 50 to pay my subscription one
year in advance. Yours truly,
S. S. d.
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thing, went back to his store, not think
ing how he had left things. and killed
himself.
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East Alboup. Jan. 16, 1872.

My DEAR FRIRND Il am glad to
hear of your prosperity, and good luck
in starting the Monitor, and 1 feel in
duty bound to patronize you as friend
and brother soldier. We have stood
side by side in the great conflict for lib
erty and right; we have made our bed
on the cold damp ground together for a
long time IN traitors land, and have
returned to our kind friends and homes
to enjoy the liberty SO dearly gained
Why should we not feel like brothers
now, and try to help each other? l have
stopped the Express to take the Monitor,
not because I don't like the Express,
Mr.. Camp and Judge Stewart, for l con-
slider them both gentlemen, and compe-
tent men. l wish you the best of sue
cess. hope you will prosper in all
your undertakings will be out there
with my two dollars soon.
NJ. B. S.
Thanks, gentlemen, for your two dol
lars and kind expressions. And. OLD
TENT.MATE, many thanks for yours
Your letter brings to our memory, scenes
of 1.-The Old Camp Ground" which are
not unpleasant to dream over now that
victory is ours. Let us be thankful and
rejoice that we are among the few that
were carried safe over the war bridge
and came back to our homes to bask in
the sunshine of liberty and enjoy the
peace we help to win.
''The neighing troop, the flashing blade,
The bugle's stirring blast,
The charge, the dreadful cannonade,
The din and shout are past.
The hopes, the fears, the blood, the tears,
That marks the bitter strife,
Are now all crowned by victory
That saved the nations life"
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HasbawgA, Jan. II, 1872.

| like the Monitor first rate | 90
in for Grant and the Monitor. Send it
along
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and also any other plumber that you have dispose Of
We want all kinds of barter, and will pay money
goods for it, Respectfully yours,
WARNER BROTHERS.
Barton, January L. 1872.
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Barton, Jan. Is, 1872
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stove findings, sugar tools and hOlowware tin, sheet
iron, "copper" glass and wooden-wares, brass kettles,
lead pipe and many articles too to mention
Give us call. You obtain great bargain any
kind of stove. To all those who indebted to
would say,
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THE MONEY MARKET.
WEDNKspAY. Dee. *.


This being holiday. of course no business has
been transacted in Walst. and it is not probable
that there will be much activity in stocks however
II may be in the line of toys and pretty things for
holiday presents. till after the LIST of January.
Messrs. Kidder, Peabody s. Co.. No. IS WaIl-st.,
offer investors prime investment. the seven per
cent currency bonds of the Chicago. Burlington.
and Quincy Railroad This is one Of the most pros
porous of the Western roads aud pays regular div-
Gends 70 its stockholders
Messrs. Fisk g. Hatch, No. Nassau-st., win pay
the January coupons of the seven per cent Deben-
ture bonds of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Company at maturity.
The Union Trust Company will pay semi-annual
dividend of five per cent on the Cd proximo
The Atlantic Savings Bank has declared an interest
dividend on the business of the past six months at
the rate Of six per cent per annurn payable Jan 20
The Citizens Savings Bank has declared a divi-
dend Of six per cent on all sums Of IS and upward
which have been on deposit one or more months
next previous to Jan. l. payable Jan. %.
Jacob R. Shipherd g. Co., No. "a Pine-st are offer
ina investors the First Mortgage Bonds Of the South
Side Railroad Company, and viii furnish applica-
ton descriptive pamphlets giving full information in
reference to the road and its business.