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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-07
TIE GOrERrORsHEP-ROT.s-
TIO.v' y.S. REFOR.u.

The adoption of the biennial system of
elections, under which the terms of our
present board of State officers are soon TO
expire, has given rise to discussion of the
question whether these officers, and in par
ticular the Governor, should be accorded a
second term, rs was the established rule
under the old system of yearly elections.
What has contributed TO give especial vi
Vacity TO this discussion is the crcum-
stance of the supposed inevitable re-lp-
purtonment of the State under the new law
for Congressional representation, and the
supposed or understood desire of GOV.
Stewart to occupy a seat in the national
council at Washington, which desire Of it
ever had existence) being quenched with
the loss of the opportunity which offered
its qualification, the friends of the Governor
hastened to correct the matter by announce
ing his "willngness" to retain his present
position two years longer.
But the magic word had been spoken.
The possibility Of change in the guberna-
torial Office gavo immediate rise to the
question of successorship, and as by an
cient custom it became the prerogatve OF
the least side" TO choose its man, Mr..
Frederick Billings Of Woodstock was
pointed out as the person most worthy to
succeed to the honors and emoluments OF
the office. And the east side politicians,
having scented the game are 10th to give
up the chase Should the name of neither
candidate be Withdrawn, the convention at
Montpelier promises to be the scene of an
unusually vigorous contest.
Both candidates being worthy men, and
no personal rivalry existing between them,
the question is, or should be, purely one OF
expediency, viz; Shall the Governor, If he
fulfil the duties of his Office in an acceptable
manner, be accorded second term, or
shall he serve only for two years, as was
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-07

SLEEPING FLowERs.--Al most all flowers
sleep during the night. The margold goes
to bed with the sun, and with him rises
weeping. Many plants are so sensitive
that they close their leaves during the pas
sage of cloud. The dandelion opens at
five or six in the morning, and shuts at
nine in the evening. The g beard
wakes at three in the morning, and shuts
at five or six in the evening, The English
daisy shuts mp its blossom in the evening,
and opens its days eye" TO meet the early
beams of the morning sun. The crocus,
tulip, and many others, close their blos-
SONS at different hours towards the eve
ming. The ivy-leafed lettuce opens ut
eight in the morning, and closes forever at
four in the afternoon. The night -nowering
cereus turns night into day. 1t begins to
expand its magnificent swect-scented bios
sons in the twilight; ii is full-bllwn at
midnight, and closes never to open again
with the dawn Of day. In clover-field
not n leaf opens ill after sunrise. Those
plants which seem 10 be awake all night
have been called ''the bats and owls of the
vegetable Kingdom"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-07
Jduidird.

Quick work. c. A. White, Esq, con-
tractor on Lewis Phelps's new store in ia
maica Village, assisted by VIM. Howlet
four and one-half days last week, and by
VIM. IIowlet and Lester White on Mon
day of this week, (making in all only II
days work. took all the timber and lum-
Der rs it camo from the mill, and erected
the building, 20 by 40 feet, two stories,
with 20 foot studding, II inches apart, put
in the joice for 8 floors, laid and nailed the
lining for two floors, and boarded the en-
tire building, including gables and roof
ready for the frame, using seven thousand
feet of boards, besides the shingles and
clapboards, besides erecting his stagings
ready for finishing, and says he could have
done il a HttIc quicker If ii had not rainod
some last week and he had to wait little
for lumber. Next! :.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-07

A Troy On, w. musician reioices in
the name Of c. NJ. Whiskey. His forte is
Comm thro' the Rye"
Tho census returns give the average
yield of hay for the State of Massachusetts
at tribe less than one ton per acre
Franz Abt the noted German musician,
says the Americans have more talent for
music than the English, aud that the
growth of musical taste here is wonderful
and promises great future.
An Irish woman at Greenfield called
at a grocery few days since and called for
some "eonseerated ley." Concentrated ley
was what she wanted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-07

We "a to pres at too early an hour to le-
port the result Of the Republican National
Convention which convened at Philadelphia
on Wednesday. Ofthe nomination Of Gen.
delegates from all the States except Connec-
ticut, Missouri and South Carolina are un-
der instructions 10 support him. The chief
interest pertains to the Vice Presidency,
the chances lying between Coliax and SEN
ator Wilson of Massachusetts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-07
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of wr'pHAt County ANTI
MasoNic SOCIETY will take place at Fayetteville, on
saturday the 9Th OF june 1872, at 10 Ia O'clock A. II
The business before the meeting will be:
Ist To hear a report OF the proceedings Of the So
ciety during the past year
ind To elect officers for the ansuing year.
Sd 10 sec il the Society will petition the Legisla
re at it's next session to pass law rendering nein
crghip of secret associations chalengeable disqai
nclon for sitting on juries.
As considerable discussion ia expected promp
and general attendance Of members Of the Society
j. W. PHELPS, President
r. o. WOOD, StcretarU
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-07

lne Democrats Of the several towns in Vermont are
ecsied to send one Delegate for each town and one
r each 80 votes, the larger fraction thereof for
tne Democratic candidate for Governor atithe last
election to Democratic State Convention to be held
1t Montpelier on Wednesday, the 18th day of June,
s72 OF II O'Clock a. n, to appoint Delegates and Al
rnacs to attend the National Convention to be held
(. Baltimore on the 9th day of July, 1872.
II. b. SMITH,
GEO. W. AIKEN, Democratic
HIRAM ATKINS, state
J. NJ. WEEKS, Comminef.
Is. b. SMALLEY,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-07

DOR Clough has Il COW of the Jarvis
breed, from which he has made during the
last week 10! lbs. of butter, besides supply
ing a family of four persons with all the
milk for family use.
The cheese factory here has commence
ed operation, and the prospect is haltering
for thriving business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-07

The Tax and Tariff bill has, after much
discussion and many amendments, passed
both branches Of Congress, and now awaits
The Presidents signature TO become Il law.
II reduces the revenue over S53,000,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-07

Miner Knight of this town was found
dead in his barn on Sunday afternoon, the
II inst. lie was lying upon the floor. and
ii is supposed that he fell from the scalfold
where he had gone for the purpose of get
ting some hay for the cattle. He was 6s
years of age and very lame and infrm
from rheumatism. He left the house about
l o'clock and was found about 5, p. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-07

The spring term Of the Powers insl-
tute closed on Tuesday. The engagement
with $. c. Smith, principal, terminates on
account of his falling health, and he, and
his assistants, retire with many regrets on
the part of the trustees. The new princi-
pal is \. j. Sanborn of Middlebury, VT,
a teacher of many years experience.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-07

Harvey G. Whitaker has received let
ters patent for Il faucet which is claimed to
he proof against the effects of cold weather.
West Brattleboro boasts rare curl
osity in the shape of a rocking stone, loca-
ted on land of Lafayette Clark.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-07

Secretary Fish admits the virtual aban-
doument % The Washington Treaty, owing,
as he thinks, TO the political complications
of the Gladstone ministry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-06-07
COUNTY, CO.vs.E.vTIO.v.

4 Republican County Convention for the County of
Wipdham will be held at Fayetteville on Tuesday, the
18th of june 1872 at II O'Clock A. NJ for the purpose
Of nominating candidates for county officers and
Judges of Probate be supported at the next biennial
election.
All Republicans are invited to be present and to be
represented in the convention by their delegates.
Delegates are requested to hand in their credentials
to the county committee before the hour named for
for the opening of the convention.
j. L. Butterfold,
j. NJ Tyler
John Robertson County
j. L. Pierce Committee.
n. L. Stetson
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

No political leader, no party can
ofiord to have recourse to an impure
aaiiot oox or a corrupt canvass. The
potential voice OF the people can be
heard in no way except through the
ballot. For an elector to sell his vote,
therefore, is for him insomuch one in
dlvlduai can, to murder his country.
There Is not a voter in the land 50 poor
that the sale Of his vote does not make
him poorer. There is no elector 40
great, so strong. that he can really
afford to purchase a vote. 1t is in
politics the objectionable sin. The
punishment would not he too severe
If the electOr who sold his vote once.
were forever DISTINGUISHED from tine
exercise of the priceless right. What
gives cheap government. low taxation.
schools. property, political equality?
What makes life safe. marriage secUre?
what protects property? The ballot.
honestly cast-honestly counted. 1t
Is u royal f.'nily-our all.-TSan
Joaquin Republican.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30
BEHIND THE CURTAIN.

Any One who has read the Grant
organs during this presidential cam
paign, has certainly noticed the fact
that their entire stock in trade consists
of bombas. and b~ragadocia. They
have never yet advanced one argu-
ment against our platform, nor one
argument against our candidate for
President. No arguments in favor of
the Liberal platform and candidate
have ever been met, and no direct at
tempt has been made TO meet them;
for the simple reason that they have
no material with which to meet them.
No criticism upon their platform or
candidate has ever been answered or
disproved. for the very good reason
that they cannot be. The only charge
made against the Liberal movement is
that our platform does not contain our
principles; that our candidate does not
stand on u platform; that we do not
mean what we say. They saw that
Mr.. Greeley is running for the presi-
dency only in the interest of the rebels
the South. instead of on our plat
form of eq"al riyhtsto all men. They !
that the only element of rebel |
lion now existing in the hearts of the I
Southern people. is wrapped III the
of Grants supporters. while
the masses of the Southern people who
are in no way responsible tor the re
b%eliion. are united in the support of
Horace Greeley. 1t i only those who
boldly oppose or bIindlv lose sight of
the future welfare of our free institu
that are lending their support TO
Grants re election.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30
CARSON CITY
The Northern Pacific Railroad will

The Northern Pacific Railroad viii
shortly whistle its locomotives on the
banks of the Missouri river, and from
their depot wharves on that stream
goods can be shipped on board OF
steamers that run a thousand miles
and over into the heart of the rich
mining Territory of Montana. The
valleys and hillsides of that land of
gold and silver have long ago been
reop!ed by a sturdy and thrifty class
Of miners and farmers, and all these
people now get their supplies up the
Missouri and via the Union Pacific
road. But the completion of the North
ern Pacific to the banks of the longest
river ia the world will cause a great
revolution in the means of transport
lug supplies to our friends IN Mon
tana. Instead of having to pay thirty
or forty dollars for each ton of freight,
rs they row do. they will be enabled
get what they want not only a great
deal quicker. but also at a reduction
in freights of three or four hundred
yer cent. on the ten
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

The experiment of growing cotton in
California. is a success. The land SO
lected is at SneliingS. MERGED county
an old and prosperous settlement on
the rich bottom lands of the MERGED
river, about IS miles from the plains
Of the San Joaquin Valley. and within
40 miles from San Francisco. At
Sne'lings and its vicinity about 800
acres of cotton was planted by differ
ent individuals. In every plantation
it is asserted that no plant ever grew
more luNuriouslv, while the amount
of growth made in a single year is re
markable. Many of the stalks are
said to be over An inch in diameter.
and from four to six feet high. with
abundance of branches. The number
of balls upon a branch is large. in fact.
sometimes out of all proportion to the
size of the plant, for branches half an
inch in diameter are frequently seer
the weight of the balls they contain.
After such a success, Il is safe to assert
that numbers of other farmers in the
San Joaquin will take to growing cot
ton next year, as all doubts as to the
uncertainty and unprotitableness OF its
cultivation Must vanish now.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

During the excitement Of regiStra-
ton one of the carriages stopped at a
house on Beech street, Detroit. and
the driver pounded at the door of IA
house tenanied by Il MAJ who had
neglected his duty, and whose vote
might be lost in consequence. \ big,
stout woman opened the door, and
upon a>c]ertaining what had brought
the politician around, she rep!ied:
No, sir, he can't go! He's washing
now, and he's got to iron to morrow.
And if he wasn't doing anything he
couldn't 90. | run this ere house, l
do; and if any one votes i'll be this
same Mary Jane"
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

\ Geographic dispatch. dated at
Austin Yesterday, gives us the infor
NATION that Messrs. Kendall and Good
win. the two rOntending parties for
Congress, will address the citizens OF
Ormsbv county. to morrow evening, al
Moore Il Parker's Theater Hall. The
lall will, no doubt. he we'll filled.
ample notice having been given of the
time the discussion takes place. They
were announced to speak to- night, but,
OF course. will fail to connect.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

the Central and Union Pacific Rail
roads have, recently, reduced their
rates on through freiehf>, but no init
tends is given that the reduction eff
tects way traffic either in Nevada or
California. The Central Company can
well afford to favor their way business
in this State by a reduction on present
rates: and, unless done voluntarily,
they MAJ be forced to do so by legis
lative action.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

General Robert NJ. Clarke returned
from the eastern part OF h State yes
terday morning, where he has, on
three or four occasions, addressed the
people on political topics. General
C:larke's last published appointment
j. nxed for Genoa, on Friday evening
next, November L. Whether he will
speak TO the people on matters po!iti-
cal at any other place. between this
time and election, we are not ADVISED.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

The New Hampshire Gazette cele-
DRAFTED its one hundred and seven
teenth anniversary OH the l2th OF Dc
toher, and with that issue it sends out
q fac simi!e of its first number, which
is a quaint specimen of a newspaper.
it WAS issued October Z, lbs, when
The Colonies were having the French
war, news of which it gives.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

Yesterday. General Page received
an inStalment of rolling stock. con
si>ting of an engine. trucks. etc., and
other machinery. Or the divide we
also noticed that the business of get
ting ties and rails i'm position had com
menred. II the supply of rails from
the East come to hand when expected,
shall soon hear the whistle of the
non the hills of Phoebe.
Phoebe Record. OCT. 26.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30
srRAYED-OUrs.

To show the strength developed by
the Louisville Democracy in a State
where they had a complete organiza-
ton and a full Static ticket in nomina-
ton, we give the following figures by
counties from the official returns of
the recent election in the State of Indi
ana. The following table shows all
the votes cast for Hon.. A. P. Edgerton,
whom they nominated for Governor,
and is an average vote on the entire
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

II Goodwin goes to Congress he will,
like Stewart, represent the Central Pa
clfic Railroad, and not the people of
Nevada. There is one comfort. how
ever; he is not at all likely to repre-
sent any one, for be will not he elect
ed.-lPiocLe Record.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30
Governor Booth and Henry EdCer-

Governor Booth and Henry Edger-
ton are about 10 engage in the cduvass
in Nevada. The Reps. evidently feel
>haky in their boots, and are calling
for help from abroad. What IA ply it
is that Nevada is not IA Kentucky.
so that they can repeat the tactics of
importing a few thousand repeaiers
in the style they rractised i'll Indiana.
Ohio and Pennsylvania. - Phoebe
Record, Oct. %.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

The following complimentary notice
is from ALT. Doteu. editor of the Gold
Hill News, of Mondays issue:
''The Carson Register, run by Uncle
John Booth. is one of the deserving
institutions ofthe country. lis edition
of yesterday is particularly readable.
containing an unusual amount Of use
full and important infnrmation."
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

The Yolo (Cal.) Democrat says that
g large force of workmen is engaged
repairing the railroad between Davis
vile and Sacramento. A breakwater
j. to he constructed on each side of the
cInhankment where the washing &C.
Cured.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

Judges Jas. ii. Hardy and Geo. G..
Berry addressed the citizens of Phoebe
on Friday evening last. The Record
sav that the meeting was very large
and enthusiastic, andthat the W. gem
tlemen named made eloquent and tell
ing speeches.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

The great ria of speed between Dc
ciient and Goldsmith Maid was post
roned on Saturday last on crnun OF
q heavy shower of rain falling about
tue race is not vet announced.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

WELLS, FARGO ( co. Virgini, CITY, Treasurer
d L. BLAN HARD, Manager.
Tickets are now for sale, ana eau he Olt ined
Il q. e t~ENptRGaSr at the uiiirr - W, lis.
Fargo 4 c. and at he Office nf u T.. H.
X Manager. at J. Nad.teiH 4 C,'- Cigar
S'oIe, S''lih { street. Nrrglnlt. r2i:nndtf
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

Mrs. Sarah NJ. Huntington has been
admitted by the Election Board Of
Norwalk, Connecticut, to the rights of
al eierlOr.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

1t is understood that Congress will
early in the session appoint a commits
Sjoaer TO take evidence with REGARD to
ihe distribution of The Geneva award.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

Edwin Forrest proposes retiring
from the stage aud appearing as a
S laksperean reader.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

Henry Wilson has already made
ninety nine speeches during the pres
eut campaign. and yet lie i, called a
know Nothing"
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

An effort is making in Truckee to
get up a company for the diamond
fields Of Arizona.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

Senator Sumner is reported in Lon
don, with his health much improved
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

Smallpox Is prevalent in Boston,
with twenty eve deaths last week.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

Ev- Governor Johnston, of Pennsyl
vania. died in Philadelphia on Salur
day last.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

The St. Louis Republican figures
that the House of Representatives in
the next Congress will stand 15o Lib
erals TO l3I Republicans.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

1t has been raining in Oregon most
of the time during the past three or
four days.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

Snow fell to a considerable depth in
the mountains of the Salt Lake region.
recently, and mining IN some places
retarded thereby.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

In 1860 the Republicans vent
through the country bowling against
the extravaganr of the Buchanan al
mini>tia'ion. In the year 1860, while
Buchanan VAS President, there were
2s. i9S post offices in the country.
There were spent annually on these
s.. 1866. O62. or an average of abou; S2l3
to each office.
In the year 1870. while General
Grant was President, and under Mr..
CrpSswell'S administration of the Post
Office Department., the number of
post offices was 2S.492-six less than
during the year 1860. the annual ex.
penses of these offices under Grant and
Cresswell is S%l2,ll4.l74. after deduct
ing one million for newly granted sub
sides. This makes an average OF S425
to each Office, which the dullest person
NAV easily see lacks one dollar of
being exactly twice as much as was
expended under Buchanan. Com
pare the two, then decide for yourself.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

Alfred f. Lagrave, adry goods mer,
chant who swindled his creditors out
of 500, 900 aud then fled to France, has
been caught and brought back TO New
York.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30
BORN.

In Carson, October %. to the wife of Jo-
Sepn Plat, a daughter.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30
r A GIFT
q NJ . T. r
~ II STATE OF NEVADA, AUTHORIZED
1871, for the founding ola
STATE INSANE ASYLUM.

The drawing will take place at Virginia, New.
da. the time Of whIch due notice will be Vi ,en 80
soon as enough tickets have b-en sold to paw tn.
state proportion fer the Asylum Fund, as well a.
the Prizes in iulI, that being the purp Sc Of the
Trustees.
All uns"ld tickets in the hand. Of Agents will
be called in before the time set for drawing.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

The Reveilie reports Governor Brad
ley in Austin on saturday last.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

kilograms from many of the Allan
tic cities represent the horse disease as
prevailing TO a great extent. The liv-
cry stables and street cars have in
many cases suspended operations in
consequence of the sickness prevailing
among horses.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-30

SS63,OOO in gaid coin will be given 10 hold
er. Of tickets At tie conclusion Of tue Coucerc. az