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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-12-04
Minority Representation.

From recent interesting article 10 the
Chicago Tribune detailing the results of theil
last election for members Of the popular
branch of the Legislature in that State, We
CLEAN the following items
1t will be remembered that this system pro
vides that the representatives, whether mum
cipal or State, shall be chosen by districts
and gives each eector as many votes as there
are representatives to be chosen in the dis
trict. Surprising the number of votes to b,
three, the elector may distribute them as h,
pleases, cumulatiug them all upon one cand
date, or giving one each to three candidates
or giving two to one, and one to another
The object is to enable the minority party t.
secure lumber Of representatives proper
toned to its political strength.
The Republicans of the States cast abou
$50, 1000 votes and the Opposition about 200,
600. The whole number of Senators is 81
they were elected under the old rule, and the
Republicans elected 33 and the Opposition
IS; whereas the true proportion, according
to the strength of the respective parties, and
the division which would have been secured
under the system Of giving the minority their
proportionate number would be, Republicans
2S, Opposition 49, The whole number Of
Representatives is 1853. These were elected
on the cumulative plan, and the Republicans
have chosen So and the Opposition GS, which
is almost exactly the true representation Of
the two parties according to their proportion
ate strength in the State. Had the members
been elected upon the old system, the Repub
licans would have elected 90 and the Opposi
ton 81 Thus, as the Chicago Tribune re
marks the primary object of the Constitu
tional provision, which was to give fair re
presentation to both parties, has been at
tanned with almost mathematical accuracy.
Not only in its general result but in its de
tails, the system has worked as was antici
pated. Three representatives were chosen i
each representative district, and almost in
variaby the party having the majority in tn
district elected two and the minority part
one Where there is variation from thi
result it grew out of the workings of anothe
object of the system, which is to give the We
ters an opportunity Of discriminating betwee
candidates, of rejecting the unworthy an
cumulating their votes upon tho worthy. Tn
Tribune says this opportunity was used in
number of cases, and that the system was ap
proved by its result in this particular, as i
the more general object. The trial is pro
nouuced marked success.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-12-04

warmed with appreciation is cold when the
eye which frightened with a generous tone
brightons no longer, we can come forward
with our tombstone praise and pay our debt
to our great men. Thank God there is a
Presence in which we may forget our earthly
ends and speak with sincerity.
We have barely limited at the great lead
ing ideas and principles and habits of Mr..
Grccley's nature, which made him eminently
great man, a great journalist, but which
con6icted with his being great statesman.
Il is not as partisan, but as a friend, that
we could wish that he had not had the mis-
taken ambition to be President Of the United
States II was noble aspiration, aud few
better men have had it, We will not con-
denim him for cherishing desire that we hold
every American may have. We will not
condemn him for so worthy an ambition, mis-
taken though it was We have admired the
versatility Of his resources, the audacity aud
franknoss Of his utterances the splendor Of
his imagination the kccnncss of his political
percep,ousi his comprehension Of many
great political questions, as displayed in the
speeches he has made; but it was a sad mis-
take for him to drop the true royal sceprc Of
power. which made him greater than any
President, in order to grasp merely the sem.
bance Of tin that high office. His was not
nature fitted for the bitter acrimonics and
scorns and hatreds Of a political campaign
He did not loresee the unanimous opposition
Of bis old friends, the scant aud meagre sup
port Of his old enemies. The opuS Of tn,
canvass fell on him 1t was too much for hi
sensitive nerves his outworn 6bres, his over
tasked brain. lie was oxposedF Q criticism
hut disarmed for its reply. lie was Achille
without his armor from his very position a
candidate incapable Of attack or resistance
and so was hunted to death by the Parthian
and Cossacks Of political warfare. His dealt
is therefore one Of the sadlest tragedies Q
American politics, and in it, Providence re
Dukes the passion and personality of our poll
tical warfare The dark shadow Of the even
brings into full relief the glory of the lessor
In future times, Mr. Greeley will be rank
ed high on the list Of Americas great mer
lie was truly native product of our soil an
civilization, and one for which our cOuntr
will have greater lustre bye-and-bye. II
has raised his fclowmen in height, and Ia
lowed and made great all his brothers. II
died without finding true appreciation Q
generous praise, but most eminent men di
So lie missed the honor for which he sough
his love for it was his last weakness ;-br
the noble sentence Of Coleridge applies
him for he was good as well as great an
the true end and guerdon Of life were his.
" Greatness and goodness not means, hut ends
+. Hath he not always treasures, always friends
The good great mani Three treasurcs-Lnyc and ligl
= And calm Thoughts regular an infants breath
And three firm friends more sure than day and night
Q Himself his Maker, aud the Angel Death"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-12-04

BJ-The reduction Of the revenue force con
templated by Commissioner Douglass is moi
likely to end with the discharge of all asses
sors and assistant-assessors as provided by the
bill which was lately published. There will
also be a consolidation of districts throughout
the country and consequent important roduc.
tions in the number and expense of revenue
collectors Authority for this action already
exists and is frequently exercised by the com.
missioner whenever the interests Of the SER
vice require it. A careful estimate aud ex.
animation has recently been made by two Of
the most prominent New England revenue Of
hcials with view to the reduction indicated
and the conclusion is that the revenue can be
collected as effectively and much cheaper
than at present by consolidating Massachus.
etts to three or four districts, Maine to two,
New Hampshire and Vermont to one each
and Connecticut and Rhode Island to two.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-12-04

" The story told Of the efforts of passen.
gers to escape from the burning steamer Mis-
souri,, presents a sad picture of mans inhu-
manity to man. The only boat which was
successfully launched from the ship contained
eleven men. Its painter, or rope, was still
fast to the stern Of the steamer and down
this several passengers were sliding in hopes
to get into the boat, when a sailor, named Al.
bert Samuel Cone, drew his knife aud cut the
rope, precipitatiDg all the descending passen.
gers into the sea. They were all drowned 10
sight Of the occupants of the boat, except one,
who was hauled in by his clothing The
twelve men ia this boat comprised all who
were saved from the ship, although it was
large enogh to accommodate twice that mum.
Der.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-12-04

" Father Hyacinthe informs the world
that, Notwithstanding the violent and unjust
attacks upon him on account of his marriage,
he shall go on celebrating mass, just as the
married bishops and priests did in early times,
and as the Eastern priests do to this day
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-12-04

o. San Francisco is greatly excited oven
the final and complete exposure of the great
fraud which has been pcrpetratcd upon the
community by the pretented wonderful dis
coveries Of diamonds in Colorado and Arz-
ona, of which we have heard SO much the
last few weeks. Some of the people inter.
ested in the matter sent out while ago, a
surveying party, headed by Clarence King
the well known geologist, who have just made
their report, from which it appears that the
whole thing is gigantic swindle. Mr.. King
and his associates found number of dia.
monds aud rubes lying around in the region
where the fields of precious stones were 10.
Gated but in every instance there was evil
dence that they had been put there by human
handsome of them being found in what
were evidently artificial hoes--and Mr.. King
has no hesitation in declaring that the reputed
diamond fields have been 4" saltsd," or scat
tered over with stones for the purpose Of de-
ceiging chance or unskilled soarchers. The
company which was organized when the pre-,
tended discoveries were made. upon receiving
this report, has resolved to issue no more
stock, the original corporators assuming the
entire loss, and to wind up as soon as posi-
bic, while it is also reported that efforts
will be made to bring to justice the parties
who have played this gigantic hoax upon the
public.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-12-04
The Servant Girls and FrOudc.


Mr.. Froude has Just passed through a
rather amusing episode in his visit to :his
country. A gentleman Of Boston, DESTROYS
of receiving so distinguished guest in his
house, profTered to the great historian his
urbane hospitality Mr.. Froude was no sooner
installed in the guest chamber, aud in the
enjoyment Of those gracious Inequalities in
which the old citizens of Boston pride them
selves, than there arose an emeute in the
kitchen. The servant girls refused to stay if
Mr.. Froude remained and the host was
threatened with Fenian combination which
would leave him permanently without help.
The unhappy host was compelled to beat a
retreat, when both of his TANKS were turned
in this way, and the honored guest was re-
manded to hotel.
Father Burke in his last lecture, alluded
to this instruction in the warmest terms of
disapproval lie said The reading of this
intelligence caused me very great pain and
anguish of mind, for it recorded an act of dis
courtesy offered to my antagonist by lrishmen
in Boston" 1t is not strange that the elo-
quent and poetic Father Burke should keenly
feel the ridiculous position in which this ac-
ton Of the Irish servant girls puts the Irish
character before the country. He would
naturally have "great pain and anguish of
mind that the representatives, Of his coun-
try and religion should take that way of an-
swering Mr. Froudes lectures An honora.
be priest, as he is, would shrink, with the
fine instincts Of gentleman from having his
cause indicated in such way and his
church compromised by such petty, personal
aiironts He well knows that it is not by
discourtesy, or by any attempt at rudeness or
violence, the Irish people can expect to make
their appeal successfully to this great nation.
Well bred, refined, gentlemanly priest that he
is, he well knows that nothing can wound his
cause deeper than that its representatives and
followers should NEEDLE with the domestic af-
'aHs Vi Hs opPouVh's anu a'e'"Pt W ieP'y !"
their arguments by raising mob in their
Kitchens. We do not wonder, then, that the
cultivated and high bred priest should feel so
great pain and anguish of mind" at the
absurd position in which his friends have
placed his cause. One such fact does more
harm to the Irish cause than all his eloquent
lectures can do it good.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-12-04

~ 1t is intimated at Washington that
the President will recommend universal am-
nesty in the forthcoming message. lie con
demns the arrest Of the Democratic members
Of the Alabama legislature, aud We learn by
telegraph, that the u. 5 Commissioner has
released them on bail
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-12-04
Watchman s. journal.
WEDNESDAY, pECEMBER 1. ls72.
Close OF the Session.

TERus-s2Oo per year strictly in advance OF s2tl
II not paid within three months
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-12-04
CUBAN AFFAIRS

1t is with regret that have agrin 10 announce
a continuance Of the disturbed condition OF the
Island Of Cuba No advance toward the peciGca-
ton Of the discontented part has been made While
the instruction has gained no advantages and ex-
hibits no more Of the elements OF power or Of the
prospects Of ultimate success than were exhibited
year ago. Spain, on the other hand, has not sue
ceeded in It's repression, and the parties stand
apparently in the same relative attitude which
they have occupied Tor long time past. This
contest has lasted now for more than four years
Were it seen at a distance from our ncighb0rhoud
we might be Indifferent 10 It's result, although
humanity could not be unmoyed by many of is
incidents wherever they might occur. IL Is, how
ever. Mt our door,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-12-04

Our treaty relations with Japan remain un.
changed. An important embassy from that 10
teresting and progressive nation visited this coun-
try during the year that is passing, but being I'M
provided with powers for the signing of CON
yention in this country no conclusion in that d.
rection was reached. 1t is hoped, however, that
the Interchange Of opinions, which took place
during their stay in this country, has led to a
mutual appreciation of the inteIs SITS which may
promoted when the revision Of eexisting treaty
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-12-04

1t is with regret, however, | announce that the
Government of Venezuela has made no further
payments on account OF the awards under the
Convention of the 25th OF April, 1865. That
Republic is understood to be now almost. if not
quite, tranquilized. 1t is hoped therefore, thnt
twill lose no time in providing for the payment Of
the unpaid balances ofits debtto the United States
which having originated in injuries to its citizens By
the Venezuelan authorities, and having been ac-
knowledged pursuant to a treaty in the most solemn
form known among nations, would seem to deserve
a preference over debts Of different origin and
contracted in different manner. This subject is
again recommended to the attention of Congress
for such action as muy be deemed proper
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20
ID. Heenan L. Co.

D. Heenan d Co., II La Sale street, having
been busy for the past two weeks receiving new
goods until every nook and corner in their spa.
cious store is crowded. are now prepared to show
a choice selection in every department.
DRESS GOODS.
A complete assortment, comprising many nov.
elites of all grades and prices.
sHAwLs
In shawls we have everything that could be
wished for in new and desirable styles, at prices
within the reach Of everybody.
PRINTS, &C.
Prints, Gingbsms, Lawns, Percales, Chan.
brays, Linen Suitings, Piques, &c., in extensive
variety.
Cloths and Casslmeres, Tweeds, Jeans, Cotton
ades, &c.
Table Linen, Table Cloths, blesched and
brown, all grades, from 81 cents upwards,
bleached and brown Linen Towels from 10 cents
upwards.
HOSIERY, GLOVES, &C.
Hosiery by the hundreds of dozens. from loo
per pair upwards, Gloves, splendid stock, all
prices, including Alexander, plain, and two but.
toned Kids, a nice Kid for 81 %, Handkerchief
plain, hemstitched and embroidered, from DC
upwards.
SKIRTS, &C.
Hoop, Boulevard and Balmoral Skirts, Corsets
Ladies' and Gents Bows and Ties, Sun Umbrel
las, Parasols, white and colored Quilts, &c.
QUILTS, sHEETINGs, &C. or ...
Bleached and brown Sheetings, Tickings
Checks, Stripes, Denims, &c. .-F..........
BOOTS AND SHOES
Something nice in Ladies', Misses and Chill
dren's Shoes and CATERS, also Boys Plow Shoe:
and Boots.
CARPETS AND OIL CLOTHS.
A nice stock of Carpets and Oil Cloths.
GROCERIES.
a full assortment, at low prices, and goods de-
livered promptly in any part of the city. Cal
and examine our new goods and prices. Nc
trouble to show goods.
Highest market price paid for country pre-
duce. respectfully,
ID. HEENAN & Co
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Gazetteer ana Directory.

The canvass for the La Sale county Gazetteer
and Directory, by Il. f. Keyes & Co, is progress
ing rapidly, and we are pleased to learn that the
business men of Ottawa are giving the publish
ers their aid and patronage. 1t is an enterprise
worthy of support. The business men of the
city need have no fear of being swindled, as they
have been heretofore. by getters up Of spurious
works The above panied gentlemen come to our
city highly recommended, and mean business.
The following notice sufficiently explains
itself:
STATE OF ILLINOIS, ss.
Wa County. I,James Goodspeed,
editor and proprietor of the Joliet Republican
Printing Company, do depose on oath aud say
that the above Company have this day entered
into a written agreement with r. +. Keyes &
Co., to print 1000 or more copies of the LA
Sale County Directory"
Subscribed and sworn to the 18th day of April,
1872. THOs. II. HUTCHINs.
Notary Public.
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We Seniority speakingl have been enjoying a
vast amount of solid comfort for the last few
weeks, from having, In lucky moment, bought
Of Mr.. NJ. H. Prescott. on Madison street, west
of the Exchange Bank, pair of his famous ALI.
gator boets They are as water proof as India
rubber, yet, unlike rubber, are not air.tight,
while they neither shriak nor stretch from get.
ting wet, and are as soft and easy to the feet a.
prunella or buckskin. Boots aud shoes Of tho
tanned alligator hide are comparatively new in
this region, where they were first introduced bat
ayesr or two ago by Mr.. Prescott, but a their
real merit is becoming known, be finds the or.
ders for boots aud shoes of this material noreas.
ing 80 rapidly that he is obliged to employ OK.
ira help to keep up.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

PRRsoNAL.-We take pleasure in mentioning
the presence here, on yesterday. Of our former
fellow towHsman, John D. Young. Esq, ROW in
the lumber trade in Michigan.
John c. Campbell, we'll known business man
OF Streator. has q contract for grading thirty.Rve
miles Of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul rail.
road, between Chicago and Waukegan, and is
now up in that region attending to business.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

CATION WATER WORKSHOP account Of the
unusual demand of the Starch Factory FOR the
Cation Water, the supply to private consumers
hAa been somewhat shortened of late. We are
authorized to state, however, that this will be
but temporary, and as soon a. the water in the
canal basin becomes fit for use, enough Of the
Cation water will be released to afford the usual
supply to private consumers; meantime they
will be supplied from to in the morning and
1T II o'clock An.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

A New PAPKR.-Jacob Mooney, the we'll
known clothing merchant here. has connected
with his former line Of trade nsw buainesa.
10 now the publisher Of n new psriod,cal, which
he announces shall appear quarterly. snd will be
known "a the Osaseo Pictorial Adrertiser. 1t 10
brim full Of tun, W. and fact, ~ we'll IN y full
account. OF Jaoob Moonsy's business. 1t is free,
grdtis. for nothiu.. and don't coat tho subscriber
= cont Go 70 Asoasy's and get ono. and while
there do not fail 70 examine his new goods.
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on I'D after Noy. q tralns "
Ottawa Post OMcc.
CLOSING AND ARRIVAL OF MAIL

CoNyALEsEST-We are glad TO learn that
our friend Andrew Lynch, who has been quite
i'll for couple of weeks, is getting we'll.
Also, it gives us pleasure to mention that Mr..
kneussl, the druggist, who has been for six
weeks dangerously sick with lung fever, is now
able TO eat his daily rstions
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

At q recent trial Of Farming Implements by
the Farmers Club at Elmira, New York, the do.
cision was unanimous in favor OF the TLomAs
Smoothing Harrow, az much the best" of about
dozen that were tested. We notice the fact a.
the Harrow 10 advertised b. some Of our local
dealers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

THAT NRw BUTCHRR.-Sam Drytus hss open.
cd coed meat market in Jake Dessns old stand
on Madison street. He hAs nicely renovated his
shop, and is really keeping . good butehery,
where al ssrts Of good fresh and sslt meats can
be obtained Ut = very reasonable figure. The
prudent housekeeper will aud il advantageous
to call on him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

The best trunks In this market to be found at
Alsohulsrs new store; they are the genuine
Wisconsin trunk. the very best in the country
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

BCspt. Ryan has lost memorandum booxeccn.
tanning list of the taxpayers Of Ottawa. III
book should be returned to Capt. Ryan, or left
at the office Of S. W. Raymond, County Treas
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

Spring suits to suit every one, Of tho latest
styles, the lowest prices, and the best material
- bs found anywhere west OF New York. at
the White Corner. n. 6TIRrEL d Go.
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For prompt work in the way Of paper hang
Ing or painting, or anything relative to the busi.
ness Of first.cass painters call at Corner e
Clark's
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THANKS TO THE ODD FRLLows.-To tho
friends. aud especially the Odd Fsllew, who as.
sisted me in my late afliction, and conducted tho
funeral ceremonies At the burial Of my deceased
hu'baod, g. H. Schneider. I hereby express ny
deepest gratitude. CHRISTINE SCHNEIDER.
Ottawa, April II, 1872.
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II you want . Hice, nobby ssit Of clothes
made to order. 70 70 Chri.tmsa's aud leave your
measure. and you will get what you want.
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Ma. &s f. Dewey offer to the public %.
psrior AVN mower. the bsst implement ys. In.
veoted for trimming lnwns.
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J. L. Piergue is coming out next week with
the handsomest bread wagon in this city. It will
be ussd every day in delivering to customers his
superior fresh bread, buns, cakes, pies. 60.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

People VINO want furniture OF any kind, OK.
cept the poor varieties, should cell at Murphyis.
He keeps none but the very best goods
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Corner Il Clark osll attention 20 the fact that
they are always ready to answer all oslls, and to
All every order promptly, for paper hanging.
grsining or painting.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

For the latest styles Of Hats, Neck Ties, and .
fall linesf Gent. Furnishing Goods, 20 to ]
Christmsn'a. ts. ....I.s a
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Stop and look at the mammoth stock of clothing
at the White Corner, they piled up as high
as tho ceiling, and at lower figures than any
house in the West NJ. STIEFEI. 81 Co.
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Go TO CHRIsTMAN' 's.-A full assortment OF
Dayton, Aurora, Beaver Dam and Laporte piece
goods just received. Ill piece goods bought at
]. Chr;stmans cut Tree Of charge
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

Rubbls stone for 81 per psrob.st Louis Gagel''
stone.ya.d at the new swing bridge.
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90 to Alschulers hev store for tho best Of
clothing, comprising all the new fashions and the
huest cloths, n,sde on short notice. F