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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

" Horatio Seymour, 10 being installed as
Sachem Of the Tammany Society, at special
meeting held last week for this purpose, Of
course made a speech on the political situa.
ton" Declaring his acceptance Of the Gin.
cinnati candidates, he said " If these candi-
dates could thus warmly embrace and pledge
themselves to support Democratic principles,
it perhaps would be splitting hairs to cavil
about their antecedents." The Ex-Governor 5
theory is that "these candidates. having
been converted to Democratic principles, -
may be supported by Democrats. 1t is quite
true that their antecedents" are bad, accord
ing to the Democratic standard yet there
can be no doubt that, if elected, they would
answer the main purposes of the Democratic
party. This, while their only recommends
tons to the Democrats, presents very grave
question to Republicans. Horace Greeley
to-day iraternizes with Democracy for selfish
purposes; and, were he elected, would put
the broad stamp of the party upon his admin
Istration. Will Republicans support the po-
Iitica apostate ? Not unless they have be-
come Democrats in point of fact, or belong 10
the race of Adams silly children.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

" Congress, before adjournment, made
provision in the sundry civil apportionment
bill for a considerable extension of the signal
service bureau. A number of new stations
FOR observations are to be established as soon
As arrangements can be made and some of
Them will probably be located at inland
points for the benefit Of planters, farmers,
frut-raisers and other agriculturists. Here
oiore the principal design of the observations
md reports has been the protection Of com.
nerce, aud the stations have been confined
mainly to the soaboard and the lake coasts,
With few prominent inland points. Soon as
he Dominion authorities establish similar
system, whice is now under consideration, the
lrea Of observation will be so greatly inereas-
I'd that the general results will be much more
reliable. Already the proportion of the facts
With the predictions has increased more than
en per cent. With the extension of the
ystem of signals over the two Canadas, the
peninsula of Nova Scotia. Bermuda, and
Cuba, all Of which, it is believed, will before
long be comprised in one grand whole, it may
Ne possible to predict meteorological change.
hree days in advance of their occurrence, and
transfer the present probabilities into almost
absolute certaiuties.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

u The evidence is accumulating that the
Kiowas, Uheyeunes aud other Indian tribes,
are concentrating at various points for hostile
purposes. We have had limitations to that
effect from several different sources; and
there seems to be little doubt that there is
danger of serious trouble along the frontier
Even the Sioux, regardless Of the fact that q
delegation of their chiefs are being gorge
ously entertained in the cities Of the white
man, are evidently preparing for mischief.
The military authorities, however, are fully
awake to the situation, and every attempt at
raiding on the frontier is promptly met by
the United States cavalry. There are three
or four tribes of those Indians in the western
territories, on whom peace measures seem to
have little effect, and should they insist on
bloody work, campaign Of determination
would be the wisest mode of proceeding
against them Ia the case Of those tribes
who are not devoted entirely to a rowing life,
General Grants humane policy has had a
good effect, and they are, it would seem,
mainly disposed to keep the peace. Nothing
but the sevorest military measures can sub.
due some of those Kiowas, Cheyennes aud
Apaches, however.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

" An interesting fact has been developed
by DR. Livingstone's recent explorations 10
Africa. The high table land in the interior
is rich in agricultural resources, its tcmpera-
turc can scarcely be surpassed and it possess
ses inexhaustible stores Of mineral wealth.
Though il is somewhat inaccessible at present,
it has all the characteristics which are deemed
necessary to the development Of the highest
forms of civilization. One thing, however,
renders it all but impenetrable to civilized
man, and efiectually prevents its colonization !
and that is an Insignificant ay-a little brown,
yellow striped insect called the tsetzc scarce
ly larger than our own household pest But
its stiugis absolutely fatal and three or four
Of the pesky tormens will kill the largest
OK 10 a few minutes. Soon after the bite,
which gives little or no pain, staggering aud
blindness come on the body swolls to an
enormous size the coat turns rough and in
few hours follow commissions and death.
And yet this deadly poison, under the effect
Of which the horse and OK, the sheep aud the
dog fall ash panic-strickeu, is perfectly harm
less to man, to wild animals, to the pig, mule,
ass and goat Now if some lucky individual
can discover an antidote to the sting Of this
enemy of civilization, something may be made
Of Africa yet.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

e. The Trustees of the Peabody Educa-
'ional Fund held meeting in Boston on the
9th ult,, at which the annual report of Rev.
Barnas Sears, d. D., the general agent, was
presented. From this we learn that no dona-
ions from the Fund are made to colleges,
academies, or any private, sectariau, or char
ny schools. For well-regulated public FIRE,
schools, continued about ten months of the
year, and having regular attendance of not
ess than 100 pupils, averaging 50 per cent.
$500 are paid; $50 pupils, averaging IS pr
ient., $3.50; 200 pupils, averaging So per
cent, sGOOi $50 pupils, averaging IS per
'ent., $500 land 300 pupils, averaging So per
cent, $1,000, For colored schools two.third,
Of the above named rates are paid at present
10 all oher respects the regulations for colo
red are the same as for white schools. The
to'al amount appropriated since the last meet.
ing, Feb. 18th, 1871, is Sal, $50. TIL,
amount contributed by the people themselves
in connection with these donations, is proba.
bly, not less than 100000.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

" The New York Times few days since
incidentally iutimated the propriety of get
ting up an excursion for the very poor chill.
dreu of that city. The idea was well receiv.
ed, and contributions Immediately began ic
be sent to the Times Office for that purpose
One of the contributors suggested that til,
Times editors should make the arrangement
to carry out their own proposition. The sug
gestion was accepted, and the first excursion
of the series 400 children from the Fiv,
Points House of Industry will take place OF
Thursday. Others will follow. The contri
buttons already amount to sl,4ls so.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10
Soldiers and Sailors Uomestcads.

The Commissioner Of the General Land OF
Gee has issued circular Of instructions to
Registers and Receivers Of the United States
Land Offices under the provision Of the act
of Congress approved June Slb, 1872, to
make all needfnl rules and regulations" for
carrying into effect applications to enter a
tract Of land for homestead, as provided
for in that act.
Immediate entry can be made by original
claimants, but if the party so elects, he may
Gle declaration to the effect that he claims
a specified tract of land as bis homestead, and
at any time within six months from the date
Of said declaration be can make, in the usual
manner, homestead entry of the tract, which
must be followed by continuous occupancy
and improvement for the period required by
the law. This first declaration may be made
by duly authorized agent or attorney.
The claims Of widows and orphan children
follow the same form in the first instance,
but 10 making the 6ual entry, widow must
make affidavit Of her widowhood, aud her
right to enter; and in case Of minor orphan
children, the duly appointed guardian must
Gil certified copies Of the power of guardian
ship when making the declaration, There
are also provisions for recovering entries that
may have been cancelled whilst the party was
absent in the military service, and for acquir-
ing additional land contiguous to an original
homestead, sufficient to make enc hundred and
sixty acres. The necessary forms Of applica-
ton to be used are given 10 the instructions.
From original applicants, certified copies
Of certificate of discharge, shoNi,6r Yhen the
party enlisted and when he wa; 3;ycharged
or, if these cannot be procured / q satisfac.
tory evidence on these points will - requir'
ed. In case of widows, evidence Of military
.er7 &c Of husband and affidavit Of widow
hood Ia case of minor orphan children, IN
addition to evidence Of military service
proof Of death or marriage Of the mother
Evidence of death may be the testimony Of
two witnesses or certificate Of physician
duly attested Evidence Of marriage may
be certified copy of marriage certificate, OIL
the record of the same, or testimony Of two
witnesses to the marriage ceremony
Further information, as well as the re
Iuired forms for applications, under the pro
visions Of this act, can be procured Of Col
L. NJ Brown, of Montpelier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

" The death Of Judge McCunn almost i'm
mediately after his removal from Office by the
New York Senate was tragical ending of a
remarkable life. Judge McCunn came to
this country many years ago penniess lad.
He became a lawyer almost by chance, and
obtained Judicial office by well.known means
which are fortunately almost peculiar to New
York city politics. For many ycara he has
been before the public eye, aud it would be
undue tenderness for his memory to omit to
say that bis position and his conduct have
been a continued scandal The brief episode
Of his army career and his summary dismiss
sal from the command of a New York regi.
ment only furnish additional evidence that hi.
character untitled him to hold position Of
public trust The fact Of his death, notwith.
standing that it was FASTENED by the severe
but merited punishment Of deposition from
the bench, cannot make US forget the evil h,
has done and the scandal he has brought upot
the Judicial Office. The charity that cover,
all faults when the sod has been heaped ovei
the grave Of a dead mau is out of place it
his case If there is no lesson to be Learned
from this life Of wroug.doing, tardily pun
ished, there can be nothing from the history
Of any man.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

The first State election this year is that
of North Carolina, which takes place on tn,
first day of August There are to be chosen
at that election Governor and Lieutenant.
Governor, Attorney-Gencral, Secretary o.
State, State Treasurer, Auditor, Superintend.
ent of Public Instruction. Superintendent Of
Public Works, and eight members Of Con.
gress. Ii is therefore an important election
not only locally but in national point ei
view, from the fact that it is the first election
that will be held after the national conven
tons have made their nominations and the
campaign for the Presidency has been inau.
gurated
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

" We can't help thinking that there i
both good sense as well as great significance
in the fact that several Of the Liberal Repub.
lean managers are now in Washington in ac-
tive communication with persons representing
hem in Baltimore, and speaking for then
with Democrats there, with view Of pre-.
venting the convention from making a regular
nomination. They are very earnest in the
matter, and tell their friends without hesita.
ton that in their judgment, making Greeley
md Brown nominees Of the Democratic Con.
geution through formal vote, will ALLEVIATE
nearly the entire Liberal Republican vote aud
result in the sure dsleat of thu ticket.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

UTCincinnati is in great excitement over
the shooting and killing of boy named
Frank Schkk, aged twelve years BY Rev
Samuel j. Browne, ex Methodist minister,
man of immense wealth, aud now in his
eighty-sixth year. The circumstances Of the
case are as follows Some ten or a dozen
boys were playing ball behind Brownies place,
IN Browne street. The ball was accidentally
knocked over into Brownies orchard by young
Schikk, who climbed over to get it. Browne,
who was lying concealed in some bushes with
double-barrelled shotgun, loadsl with
Jugs, guarding his fruit, fired and shot the
hoy through the heart. An alarm was given,
lud stepbrother of young Schikk climbed
yer the fence, and was proceeding to where
the body Of his brother lay, when Browne
ired at him, the ball passing a few inches
,bove his head Browne then hurried into
lis house. In few minutes large crowd
collected, and we're about to proceed to
Brownies house for the purpose Of hanging
lin, when a squad of police arrived and kept
the crowd at bay, while Browne was slipped
'ut by back way, and lodged in Oliver
street statiou-house, where, after remaining a
short time, he was admitted to bail in the
'um of $4,000 The crowd, hearingof his
1eiug bailed, became fearfully incenstu, and
again started for Brownies house, swearing
vengeance. In the meantime, large force
# police had been sent there and the house
vas surrounded by strong guard who will
remain there to protect the premises. The
whereabouts of Browne are unknown. and it
stated that large party are searching for
rim, and if found will hang him to the near.
st post. Browne is worth some half mil
ion, and, it is stated, was the original found
IT Of the Cincinnati Commercial
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

A Chicago correspondent says that d.
vorce parties are coming into fashion in thai
city, and gives description of Que which was
lately given in the West Division. There
was a large gathering, and the newly-made
widow received the congratulations of friends
and relatives with as much pleasure as would
a newly-wed1ed wife after the ceremony Of
marriage. A handsome "divorce cake" was
one Of the features Of the occasion. 1t was
mounted by handsome monogram, the letter
3D." for divorce, being entwincd with the
lady's name before her marriage. There were
also some highly suggestive presents.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

General Mckenzie, Lieutenant Smith
aud eight men were recently surprised by
sixty Indians between Fort Belknap aud
Jacksboro, Texas, aud all but three were
killed. The recent murders and robberies
along the frontier are beloved to fore.shadow
serious troubles in the sparsoly settled ter.
ritories, where the Kiowas, Arrapahoes, Chey'
ennes, Comanches, Navajoes and Apache,
have he'd frequent councils during he whit r
endeavoring to dissipaio all tribal pre- udicel
and combine for general Indian war.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

The London Saturday Review decides
that "under the transmitting power Of climate
the people of the United States are 10 course
dissemination in body and mind to the aborig.
inal inhabitants" Aborigines then, invent.
ed the electric telegraph, the steamboat, the
sewing machine, wrote Longfelow's and
Hawtborne's works for English piratica pub
fishers, and got up the jubilee. But how hu
initiating for England to reflect that she hai
been twice whipped by these same aborigines
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

between the insistence Of the majority Of
the French Assembly on stringent army bill
that should marshal the whole force Of Franc,
and the concessions necessary to secure NJ
Tbierss support, the measure, as finally per.
iected, is maiciously summed up as contain.
ing tso articles first, every Freuchman /,
obliged to do military service I; second, ever,
Frenchman Of considerable means and friends
who wants to get rid of it, eau.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

Immediately after the DISAPPEARANCE Of the
balloon, all attention conferred upon the trial Of
engines. The order Of playing had been pre-.
viousy decided by lot and WAS ms follows /.
Water Wren, Mortified 9 SEru WARNER,
Waterbury 3 EruAs ALLEN, Burlington a..
WESTERN, Bmttlebiro; 3. MAscou,, Gcbanon
New Hampshire. The playing WIS from a largo
tank in the north end Of the Common near the
Pavilion, through three hundred feet Of horizon.
t hose placed in the form Of n letter U. Each
company was allowed ten minutes in which to lay
It's hose and do its playing, and any engine which
had secured ono prize, was prohibited from play.
ing fir another The Judges wer, Gen. Stephen
rhomns, James T. Thur.t1n and joel Foster, Jr.
Tho first prize WIS Tor $3.50.
The clnwinp il summary of this trial
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

" The commencement season has been uu-
usually warm this year, and reporters have
noted that at the various institutions where
they have attended these exercises and an.
nual bestowments Of collegiate hono-s, the Their,
mometers have taken the " highest degrees
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

" Mr.. Greeley said at Boston that all hi,
ambition wou d be grat6ed if, at the end, il
should be recorded Z" He was a good print
er, respectable publisher and an honest edi.
tor" This is not quite true; for those who
know him best know that for more than thir
" years, he has been very ambitious" foi
oaice--any Office from Postmaster of New
York to Governor of the Commonwealth.
This weakness has married bis whole life.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

" Livingstone the African explorer, is
row iorty-hve years old. His first journey to
Airica was made before he was twenty-five
years old and lasted sixteen years. 1t is now
six years since he left England aud turned bis
'ack on all the comforts Of life and sweets of
utilization to explore the geographical secrets
If Africa. Alone and uufrendei, save by
'uch hired followers as he may have been able
procure, he has during all those years pur-
sued bis journeys i'll that mysterious land
without feeling friendly pressure of the
'and or twice hcari' & the sound o. Lis native
language.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

Col. Nell Hollingsvorth. Of Georgetown
has been appointed superintendent ofihe Mount
Vernon estate, aud is introducing u much
needed reform, having dismissed several Tin ).
cure officials.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

One hundred aud ihiry bas ,e's Of nstu-
raj flowers hang from ba co. y Of one of IL Q
Long Branch hotels.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10


p''4'' s,coyo r.,r
The second trial wns for purse of 5000. and
rc.,,ltod A. c,n,rs
water lsin.
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Mi.coma. ........ Bur.t hor hose and wthdrow
Ace,rdi,gly the Ern,y Attrxs. of Borlinp-
TON rere declared winners If tho SECOND nr,ze
Frtbe
THIRD 1Rnr
for prize OF $50, the following is the score
Seth Warner. ..................... cain.
M,.e5 '.n...........' 49, iWitb5rer
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,.'-., 80. a.. III
an a., ~. r...,.
..,+,,t,. t,t H. r,, h,., H. ,ho ,-.c.-,,,o,o
brcoti,., NJ ,l,e;, hose anal in one instance NJ
,.,., c- ,D ,l..-.. ...-,,.,, M sir ,hoir shown,
LII ,,,. l..,, ,,,,..t, he,,er ,t,,,r ,,o a,,ht
r. ~, .. ,,.-,.,. i...,- ,i,,,,', b,s cyor
t.,, d.,o M, ,,y e-c,.eo.. r,n.tcr Is, wa
i,,., ,,,,- 5000, ,l.. r,...rt
r.or. b. ,o.,.t.r tti,., ~, T., ,,,rt.d and
,lc,.,r, c,,t-,s, ,yi, p,.t ercmc,.' mu.tcrs
,r.,, Mild, a.. t,,.. ,r.,i,,.ly bsl p, A, .od
,,t ,,,s ,l,, milton, ,,ooe ,r even n .,.oi.i,, ,r
,,e,i,oo,s oitte, ~, tb, mr., or t,c h,j.,.s mr.
,ry ,r tbe ,,n,otir, c,mn,nie. Wb,l, the
rener,ps shirt or rivalry. dr. rather emulation
Pm, bi,b aoJ cyer, fireman did ,ybot wa. expeet.
.l or him tb,t d,y. hiedlg To- the utn,st Of
nj. abil,,y. there N,, mot an nntiod thought or
word between either the Gremen themselves or
,,,,,,r,i a., i,5.,.. We command chi. soirit =,
fremeu everywhere, and trust that SIC NAV see it
moro generally paeiccl 90 such occasions here
,fier.
The hea, during greater share Of the trial
Sas very great bat We hear Of only one case u
,un stroke. thu, IF SYLVAN. Fox Of the Battle
hlro Company. aal be- had recovered before the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

evidently understands To the fullest extent tn,
theory as well as the practice Of balloonng. H.
isa thorough gentleman, and has very fine
arge, and substantial balloon We are sure w,
nut re-echo the sentiment ofthe entire community
when we endorse his desire to have the pleasur,
II making another ascension for us. The para.
chute containing the kitten landed in the garden
Of Capt A. A. Mead, in this village in complete
S'iety' and the next morning the kitten was re.
claimed by lts happy young owner, Miss NELLll
fouNo' The adventurous kitten has since bceu
sold, TO go to Cn.cagj.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

The WESTERNS, Of Bntileboro, were therefore
declared winners Of the first prize, and we're sub
scquently presented by the Fire Department Of
Montpelier with a broom OF sufficient capacity to
sweep almost anything out Of their way. With
this trophy firmly and oonspicuously attached to
their engine, after receiving the congratulations
of their brother fremen, and with three hearty
cheers, they withdrew from further competition
in accordance with the rule. Of the muster. We
learn on good authority that this machine was
purchased not long since by the Department of
West Bm,tlcboro for the sum Of s275, and is
brakes were manned for the most part by men
wholly unused t1 " running with a machine" Ii
was perfectly evident however that the butt men
fully understood their business, md closer ex-
animation Of the tub reveal, the fact that she is
so constructed as to aiT,rl the greatest possible
leverage and with her force Of 60 men il is diff
cult to zee why She should not have won the first
prize
SECOND Ipfst.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-10

tor the day was exceptionally g,)l, ami each Of
the excellent bands in Attendance seemed N vie
with the other in producing the most delicious
music, This feature added much to the attrac-
tions Of the day, and great credit should he given
To them for the eloquent music which they dis
our.cd
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-10-14
The Centennial Work.

Philadelphia proposes a building to
cover Fl ty acres OF ground The build
ing used by the London Exposition o.
1862 covered less than hall this space
or 24I acres. To construct this build
ing. 1850 workmen were employed fol
sixtv weeks, and 100000 IN gold were
paid Tor labor directly TO people engaged
in the structures; 1922 tons of cast and
wrought iron and l2i acres OF glass
were n the structure. The building in
Paris used Tor the exhibition in 1867
covered thirty.nine acres. PhlIadeI
phia proposes to erect one 80 per cent
larger even than this.
The United States has placed nc
money at the disposal OF the Comml-.
sioners to take the initiatory steps, and
the Government does not stand behind
the scheme, as in France, ready tc
further and Ioster every successive
movement Of the managers. We mus
do the thing in our own republican way
and we will do it tgrandly and well but
first we must act as united, intelligent
community, in which each member u
tully informed as to all the plans anc
methods OF action.
Philadelphia, where most Of the ma
terials are to be purchased, must furnish
the means necessary 10 take the prellmI
nary steps ps.-PhiLade,phia Press.