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The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-15

Tho candidacy OF Governor Jacob
proclaims to the Democracy that as
soon ashley cease to sustain him his
contract with them is at an end. lie
asserts ais belief in the rule Of gud pro
quo, AS in tho days Of disfrauchisc.
ment our esteemed Governor WIS one oil
the few lawyers who demanded fees
from poor men for appearing in their
behalf before Boards of Registration
SO in the days of Democratic success,
be seems determined to give assurance
that his fidelity as a politician can only
be relied on, so long as it brings sub
stantial returns in the shape Of honors
aud emolum:nts,-Courier.
That's SO, too! Democratic lawyer.
from Harrison aud other counties were
sent for to go into Mr.. jacobs own
nOighbOthOod md defend Democrats
who bad been arraignOd before the
Board of Registration, because Mr..
Jacob refused to appear in such case.
without the payment Of Rfee.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-15
WHITE WIRE CLOTHES LINES

shall travel through the county dnrinv
the coming few weeks offering for Sals the ci.
.of9ld WHITE WIRE COLTlES LINES
Me pest article ofihc kind ever offered In this
section o. eoud,ry. | refer to Or. Z. b.
VNmldoh, TT Raliion Il. j. McCandllsh, W.
Il darlington, Edgar Smith, Levi p. Fhh.
e., Howard Nicely, j. =. Parker, r. n
Chaiant ]. W. Wofindin, and many 9th.
efs' JOHN NJ. STANLEY.
Office,
Weston May ?T-4t
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-15
HOME INSURANCE co.
Or
Columbus, Ohio,
CASH CAPITAL, $500. 900 90
CASH ASSERTS 63S,447 81

The gradual intreaSe Of strength OF the
home makes It's Policies better at Expiration
than when first issued. This gradual in
crease Is guaranteed by It's plan Of business;
none but First-Class Risks are written q,
paying rates.
ihe Home PAYS for Live Stock when III
surCd and killed by Lightning, without ref
erencO to the place whore killed. lipays
damage BY Lighiuingto Buildings whether
burned or not.
Farmers find the Company to b' Just the
one they want.
Merchant, get tho best of Security 10 its
Policies,
EO1r.-Thls company hn, fulfilled al lbs
requirements Of the Insurance Law Of tho
Stats
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-28
The Stare Board Meeting.

The meeting OF the State Board of Ag-i-
culture, Mining and Statistics in this village
last week, was a fair demonstration Of the
wisdom that created this auxiliary to leading
interests ofthe State, and gave to it the dig
nifty Of official recognition and patronage
The men engaged in carrying out the work
designed for this organization, are peculiar
" fitted for the position, and the aid which
their cooperation Will give to agriculture in
particular, must be sensibly felt, and Will
come TO be highly appreciated as its benefits
gradually extend into all sections wherever
farming is an interest. 1t is to be regretted
that the attendance upon these meetings if
not more general-that the men of practice
do not come out nearly en- masse and CON-
pare notes with the theories of scientific
men, who are always glad to have their
- book farming tested by the intelligent
experience of the practical farmer.
The gentlemen from other sections Of the
State who met with such of the farmers OF
Washington County as were present at Vii
lage Hall last Wednesday and Thursday are
not men who spend their time to advance
mere theories, and those present must have
been convinced that Professors Collier and
Seeley, Dr.. Hoskns, Mr. Jameson and 9TH
ers who took an active part, were az true
friends to the Agricultural interests as can
be found in the State. The /" Board" are
certainly pushing their part in the matter
with great deal of energy, and one Of It's
members, Hon. Charles II. Heath, OF
Plainfeld, was as much at home on the plat
form, presiding over, or taking part in the
deliberations of this meeting, as in the State
Senate chamber, as a senator or president pro
tenn
A full report Of the proceedings will be
found on the fourth page of this weeks pa
per, and some of the more important papers
for which we could not find room in one is-
sue, will be published hereafter, by install
ments, in the agricultural columns
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-28

damages. The circumstances of the sailing
of the steamers Alabama, Florida, Georgia
and Shenandoah were dissimllar; but Great
Britain maintains that IN respect to none of
them has she failed of her international obi
cations, or rendered herself justly liable.
Part H. gives a history OF the civil war in
the United States, showing that the course
of England and of the maritime powers was
one of vigilant and scrupulOus neutrality.
Part Ill makes statement conformation
al rights and duties, of the laws Of England
bearing thereon, and of the faithful preform-
ance and execution thereof by Great Britain
during the war. II also gives detailed ac-
count of the action Of Minister Adams and
Earl Russell to prevent the departure of the
rebel cruisers.
Part ". shows the limits of the powers
possessed by the British government to pre-
vent such departures.
Parts V, VI, VII. and VIII, respective
", present in detail the facts relating 70 the
steamers Florida, Alabama, Georgia and
Shenandoah.
Part TX. sets forth that the steamer.
Georgia and Shenandoah were never equip
ped for war IN the British dominions.
Her MajestY's government was only in
| formed Of these vessels after their departure
The Alabama and Florida, even, did not re
4
! The peculiar circumstances of the Alabama
escape are recited, and England 5 vi-Jlant en-
deaYors to prevent her sailing, as well "a
America 5 failure in the attempt to capture
her are insisted upon.
| Part Y complains Of the disadvantage
under which Great Britain labJrs in meetn-
an unpresented case.
! The document concludes as follows,
" While England regrets the departure o
rebel cruisers from her ports, she cannot ac
knowledgd the justice Of the claims ogains
her for pecuniary damages for their acts
/ The United States must soIidly establish th
/ fact Of England's negligence. Eu2laud 4
/ ready TO accept the award Of the tribunal O
arbitration, whether favorable or unlayOr
able She desires only that itshail be- Just.
In the House Of Commons ON friday Mr.
/ Disraeli inquired whether any answer t
/ Lord GranvilIes note concerning the Ala
/ bama claims had been received.
Mr.. Gladstone replied that nothing 1tdcia
had been received BY Her Mg.syy's govern
ment, but the United States Minister. Nh
Schenck, thought the reply of his govern
ment would reach London about the LIST ,
/ March
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-28
March Meeting.

The annual March meetings occur next
Tuesday. 1t is the day set apart to make
period in town affairs, to take an inventory,
foot up the debit and credit columns, COM
plete the balance sheet, see how the concern
stands, and make new business arrangements
for the coming year. Where there are so
many partners there viii always be more or
less growing and dissatisfaction, usually
more, and 1t is of the utmost importance that
the active members of the firm, the men
who do the investing and discussing of the
funds, should be not only honest but capa-
bic, that they may be able to show clear
record and a judicious expenditure of the
moneys with which they have been entrusted.
at the end of each year, in presenting long
catalogue of complaints and fault findings,
1t ordinary care and prudence has not been
exercised at the beginning of the year, in not
only selecting officers, but in appropriating
moneys for the various officers to use. 1t is
a virtue of most public men, town officers
not excepted, to yield rather gracefully to
pressure TO invest whatever funds they NAV
have at their disposal to appease the clamors
of the improvident who always have some
pet plans for promoting public Improvements
with " indirect " benefits of a personal
nature annexed thereto. Hence, it is well
to take into the account in making selection
of town officers, the talent for resisting not
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-28
Orange County Convention.

Met at Chelsea, agreeable to call, and was
called to order by Era Walker OF Cheisea'
one of the Vice Presidents. 49,
On motion of 2. Ii, Dustin, committee
of three were appointed by the convention
to report resolu tions, and the following
were appointed at sGch committee
L. G. Hinckley, Esq Hon. james hu'
inson Jr., and Hon. ). VI. Seaver-
On motion, a committee Of one from each
town was appointed by the President to
nominate officers for the Society tor tue en-
suing wear. and also to nominate candidate
for County Commissioner.
Adjourned to , o'clock P NJ
AFTERNOON.
Convention called to order by the Presi'
dent.
mittee on nominations. made the following
report;
For County Commissioner-Hon- James
Hutchinson, Jr, of Randolph.
For Presideut-Ezra Walker, OF Chelsea-
Wee Prcsidents-A E. Kinney, Sylvanus
Carpenter.
Secretary-Piymon Seaver-
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Brookfeld. A. 5. Allis; Bradford, Col
Farnbam. Braintree. J. P. Cleveland
Chelsea. Burnam Martin; Corinth, Isaac
Prescott: Newbury John Bailey, Jr.
Orange, Porter ). Lord Nershire, w m. A
Matoon Fairlee, A. ii. Gilmore STanord'
p Walker; ToTsham, ". L. George Iun,
bridge, Il H. Dustin Randolph, Samuel
Dustin: Thetford, L. Hinkley; Washing
ton Il A White: West Fairlee, d. z.
George Williamstown, Nathan Hall
Which was unanimously adopted by the
Convention.
The committee on resolutions made the
/ following report:
Resolced, That it is OF the utmost i'm
p0rtauce that laws enacted with d view oil
/ aiding in the promotion of the cause OF tenn
! uerancc should be administered by temper
ance men-aud that we cannot expect thal
! opp-sers of the liquor law viii tearlessiy
ana faithfully enforce the same II elected tC
. Office under It.
/ Rcso.red. That We still believe as in time:
past, that no effort should be spared OF with
held to eIucste and bring public opinion al
to high standpoint in regard 10 temperance
knowing that when this object Is attained
/ the enforcement of all laws having the same
/ end IN view can easily be accomplished.
/ Res91red. That we believe To be the duty
of all friends of temperance 70 connect
l themselves with some organization, publicly
/ known as such. fof whica there are many, J
which has Tor It's primary and soul inspiring
/ object, tile universal triumph OF Temperance
/ PRINCIPLES and the complete overthrow Of th'
run power aud its thousand heillsh influence
throughout our whole country and The
world
The resolutions were discussed by l.. u
I uinokley, Esq Judge Hutchinson, hon b
Martin. Judge >caver. Plvmln Seaver and
Others. alter which they were adopted by tn
Convention.
The following resolution was presented b.
L. @ Hmcklcy,
RsS01rcd, That we heartily indorse th'
nomination OF Hon. James Hutchinson, Jr.
is our candidate for County Commissioner
ami we promise to use all honorable mean
TO secure his election.
Adopted
on motion, tie Convention adjourned
PIYN0N SEAvER. Sec.
Feb. n. lo-2
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-28

An INTERESTING :" INTERVIEW. Mr.. Chas
Francis Adams who Is Just home from
abroad, tells a World reporter that be was
C very much taken by surprise at the in
tense feeling displayed in England over the
American " case" lie attributes this feel
ing mainly to the English newspapers, which
he accuses of the " most willful exaggera-
ton" The presentation of the claims for
indirect damages seems to have taken the
whole people by surprise, but he met persons
interested IN Commerce who seemed TO him
g perfectly willing to state how much we
wanted, to draw a check for the amount.
and sponge off the slate lie thinks the
excitement is very visibly subsiding. He
speaks in very complimentary terms Of the
moderation displayed by the opposition, nd
notably by Lord Derby, in the discussion in
Parliament. For his own part, he does not
see why these disputed claims should not be
submitted. He does not think our govern
meDt . at all set upon their acceptance. =
As to the upshot of the present controversy
he quotes Disraeli's saying that it is always
the unexpected that happens. - It is quite
possible, he says, . tor the matter 10 con
tnue under discussion and in its present
aspect fur very considerable length Of time
yet,before any definite settlement Is reached. ="
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-28

PRESIDENTIAL TICKETS NOWINArED.-Iue
National Prohibition Convention at Collra-
bus. Ohio, on the 22d inst, nominated
James Black Of Pennsylvania, for President.
and John Russell Of Michigan, hr Vice
President
The preamble recites that as ali the rol-
itical parties are hopelessIy unwilling t.
adopt an adequate policy % tne qaa-t5l.
Of prohibition, therefore tli. Convention
declares that traffic in intoxicating he,ers-
is a dishonor to Christian clviIizi,i.n iai.n
zeal to the best interest of society, d.. t.as-
wrong of unequaled eIormity, su5rcr-irc .i
the ordinary objects Of governments. ny-
"a cable OF being regulated or restrained a.
ny system of license whatever. and I.-
peratively demanding for its suppression
effective legal prohibition bo-h by STATE and
National legislation.
The resolutions declare there can D., ul
greater peril to the nation than the existing
parry competition for the liza Ior vJ-e tusf
removals from public off G for mere ..-iercn-.
Of opinion Is wrong that fixed aoi moderate
salaries should take the place ui fees ana
vent corruption and encourage economy (.
that the President and Vice President should
be elected directly by the people favor
Of a sound national currency adequate u tile
business, and convertible into g0lIanl silver
at the Will Of the holder that the rates o.
ocean and inland post ~, railroad aud te.-
egraph charges and rates Of transportation
should be made as low as possible hy law .
oppose discrimination IN favor O. capita.
against labor, well az munOp-lies and class
| legislation favor the extension Jt Suffrage
10 all, regardless Of sex fostering and extend
| ing common schools by the government a
liberal policy to encourage emigration.
The first Presid initial ticket formally in
the field is that nominated at the National
| Labor Convention, held at Columbus, Ohio,
on Thursday. The candidates are David
| Davis. of Illinois, and Joel Parker, Of New
Jersy, for President and Vice President
respectively the former of Republican pro
clivities, and the latter Democratic.
The National Labor Convention appears
to have consisted OF about two hundred mem
bers how distributed throughout the cJun-
try does not appear. The resolutions adopted
are substantially those with which-as COM
Ing from Labor Reform meetings ia general.
the public is familiar
Judge David Davis, who has expressed his
willingness to be rotated from the Supreme
Court to the White House, is described as q
large framed, portly, genial gentleman, near
ly fifty seven years Of age. He was born 10
Maryland, graduated in Ohio. studied law in
Massachusetts, and then went to Illinois
where for years he rode the Circuit with Abra-
ham LincolU, who made him his executor
lie is fond OF a good dinner, and he j. q
millionaire.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-28
The Alabama Claims.
THE :. c,sF - OF GrEAr BRITAIN.

THE - CASE " o. EAl Bhl1AlN
Tie case submitted TO the Geneva Board
Of Arbitration by the counsel Of Great Brit
ain. in regard to the Alabama Claims, has
been published, and was laid before Parlia-
ment on Friday.
The document is divided into ten parts.
Part J. says that no definite or complete
statement of the American claims has ever
been furnished. The treaty of Washington
and previous correspondence will supply,
however, general definition of the demand
made by the United States. Rule two of
article SIX Of the Treaty of Washington is
quoted as follows;
g neutral government is bound not to permit or
suffer either belligerent to make use of lie ports or
other or for the purpose of the renewal or augmen
tatiOn of military supplies or arms or the recruit
ment OF men"
This rule is interpreted as prohibiting the
supply Of war-waging vessels from neutral
ports. bat as not prohIbitory Of the sale OF
arms or munitions of war in the ordinary
course Of commerce.
The claims submitted are for damages
growing out of the acts of vessels, respecting
which the United States assert that Great
Britain failed in her international duty.
The tribunal must determine the question OF
failure OF duty II it declines that there has
been such failure, then it must award gross
sum for damages, or define the limit OF liabil
ity for the guidance of the assessors OF said
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-28

only temptation but persuasion, even if
little of the Watchdog characteristic has
to be added to the chronological develop
ment Of the public functionary. When tax
alton becomes burden, so much so that it is
in the mouths of every one, and SO much SO
that the per cent. becomes an item for general
circulation throughout the State,
it is not difficult to see that the general in
terests Of town furnishing the example arc
injured and its prosperity put in jeopardy.
Unusual taxation will not attract investment
or promote business enterprises, and the in
laborer who carries nothing but his
poll to represent him on the tax list, will in
his light marching order be much more likely
to halt where the lower numerals arc used as
multirIers by those who follow after the
assessors. Fer there are limits even to the
enjoyment Of luxuries which the higher rates
of taxes are sometimes claimed 70 furnish.
A majority Of the people fail yet TO see that
the thing which costs the most is tie best
for them in all case, and in the matter Of
taxes, when the compensating benefit is too
often obscure, even to the most astute fnan-
cieTs, the ground for complaint is universally
accessible and generally occupied, especially
about March meeting time.
That Montpelier is oppressed by It's bur
den Of taxes above ali other towns, it is not
our.purpose to say That it Is oppressed to a
degree that bears heavily upon ali and dis
tresses many, it is useless to deny. That
there is any way out Of it, Is the conundrun
at which nearlyall are guessing at this time
We see no other way to get at the solution
than that all turn out TO the meeting next
tuesday, compare notes and strike the ave
rage. 1t will not DO to stly at home and let
a few run the machine, to use a not over
elegant expression. for 50 surely as y0u Do,
you Will again have occasion to grumble mex,
year And you may if you DO not. At Ell
events. the taxes wall be no larger than you
vote them, OF than somebody else votes them
by your neglect, if you would have tncm
smaller. and the disbursements must be o. a
great extent az you direct Unless some an
foreseeu calamity, like a flood, belalls tbs
town and sweeps of expensive bridges. &
would seem that in the present weiI-fxsd-uI
condition Of affairs, the town ship might
float mex: year without drawing quite su
much water.
We claim NJ particular skill i'm these
matters, nor do we allude to the subject Is.
any other purpose than TO call attention q
the Importance Of every one attending the
annual meeting, who feels sufficient interest
n town affairs to complain sometimes 81 tie
manner in which they are managed, and s.
the expense they arc called upon T. helpply
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-28

The Nationtl Agricultural Convention
chilled by Hon. Frederick Watts. Commits
oner of Agriculture, met in Washington
week before last Vermont was represented in
the Convention by Hon Justin 5. Morrill,.
Hon. WOrthington c. Smith, Henry Clark,
Crosby Miller, N. d. Stafford, Peter Collier.
0. s. Bliss. On Thursday evening. the 18th
inst, the Vermont delegation were enter
tanned at dinner by Senator Morrill,, at his
new and commodious residence, at the corner
OF Vermont and Massachusetts, avenues. On
FRIDAY evening the delegation paid their
respects to Hon Worthington c. Smith at
bis residence. They were cordially received
with the accustomed courtesy of that highly
esteemed gentleman.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-02-28

TaE INTERNATIONAL Musical FEsrfr,4
DR.. Tourjee, director Of the New England
Conservatory of Music, who organizsi X.
great chorus for the peace jubilee of 1870
has published a circular to the choral s5.,s
ties of the country, inviting them to plrtis-
pate in the coming international muslc.s
festival. Oae hundred and six s)cietiesa-.
already reported to take part in the Jubilee
and the books have been open but five d.r-
The number Of choral societies which r,.,
mart in the National Peace Jubilee Wa sa.
hundred and three. the whole numter.s
societies thus far reported, seventy -f1ar t--
long to Massachusetts,. thirteen % N,r
Hampshire, five to Maine, four 70 cra nj.
four to Connecticut, and one each t. Ri
Island. New York, Illinois. CaHHrait ID
New Brunswick.
TIE Republican nominations for e.rs
GERS were made in Burlington, ON ca-ar.
evening last.
Five shares Of the old stock IF tile ~
mont Central were sold in the B ~rsn 81 +
ket Saturday, a dollar and hall
Gov. Stewart is stopping az the s. Il
las Hotel in New York.
1t is said that Gov PAGES states.
the Rutland Railroad affairs viii belu
in a few days
Professor Charles 4. Lee. wl9-o t.-
was recently announced in the N.v
Ecening Post was at one time Profess
/ y o KEo,.41.,.I- RF.,l-o,I
FIRE IN CABor.-Thc newly bau, la..
+ ing house Of j. O. Morse Of CABOT la-a.
stage driver between Danvi.lc aui s.. J5aas-
bury was entirely consumed ~ d1e on
Wednesday morning. the Iith mss al-s
wood shed and barn the horses and most
the furniture, the clothing. windows, d.-.
and blinds were saved. Their best ele-...
and Mr. Morse's y3u lble p5Pers wer.
strOved u. Beetle was knocked wa
/ falling chimney, and somewhat inI i---.
Will recover The fire was first js-.
breaking out OF the roof Mrs Hatal -s.
miIliuer. living in the basement, save.
/ of her pro oertv. Loss estimated az =
insured for ) coo
MrLL BURNED.-The saw mill ami
stone factory of A. f. Pike, near E---
erbiu. y H.. was burned FrI5.v
the 10th inst, a about 30 L. \
Of the fire is unknown, but 1t pro ..-
from the stove after tie men hal -a.-
over two hours before. Loss al l-
E. No insurance.
FIRE AT CHARLEST0WN.- ~ nra -.s
in the steam mill ami cab works 4.
* Co. Charest0wn. y. H.. at a5au--
on Tuesday morning, the -.sc la--.
totally destroyed the same. lac -l--
SrEANEs sunk The CanarI
Parthia. which sailed from L.verl
9th. for Boston. came IN c1.-f-i.E
Spanish steamers and sunk ONE
The Parthia was 50 badly damn
necessitate her return 10 Live-r
pairs No loss Of life.
The mercury Friday morning - ----
y. H., was - below zero, III
morning of the season The -le5
IS perfect, and has been during
aud dealers in wood and lumber
proving such season as has az. .
for several years.