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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-07-23

LONDON, July II. Mail odvices from
Alexandria to Friday last give detailed
accounts of the ARRAY between Consul
Butler aud the Khedve's American ofiic-
ers. Butler, his secretary, Wadleigh, aud
an attache Of the Consulate named Slro.
logo were dining at Greek restaurant,
where were also the party Of officers,
Loring. Reynolds sauted Butler, but
Campbell passed on without recognizing
him. Butler shouted after him, Coed
evening, Maj Campbcll.' Campbell
retraced his steps, aud high wo:ds aud
blows ensued. The whole party then
went into the street, where Wadleigh fired
several shots ut t'ampbell, wouudlng him
dangerously. Reynolds than fired at Wad-
leigh. but without effect The difficulty
is reported to have grown out Of Il long
standing eumity between Butler aud
Campbell Persons recently arrived from
Alexandria state tOat they saw Butler,
Wadlelgh, Campbell Lorug aud others
playing cards together within the past
two weeks.
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| 'PiiULSlERING.
q Ezekiel. 9Th Chapter ,
18TH Verse.

by the rivers upon tho banks thereof shall
grow all trees for meat whose leaf shall not fade
anu the iiuit thereof shall be for meat, ana the
leaf thereof Tor medicine" Our great Redeemel
has made provision for the cure Of uan anu
beast, yet thousands upon thousands are uvertaL.
en- WITH sickness, without suspicion that it i, caus
cd by mercury or other subtle poisons that are 5,
rely used IN many medicines and remedies oi
tue ptesent day.
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The new freshman class At Ysls Col.
sSs already numbers $50.
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The confederate, john r. Pickett,
who sold Mr. Boutwell, that lot Of "ar-
chives," the other day, writes to The
Washington Patriot; As to anything IN
the whole mass Initiating against Horace
Greeley's triumphant election, that were
the merest mooushine. All that Niagara
Falls conference is an old story played
out" long ago. 1t were simply absurd to
pretend to inplcate him in an attempt to
burn his own city. | honor him for his
noble endeavor to stop the effusiop OF
blood, and that alone would entitle him
TO my support.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-07-23

TIE NORTH CAROLINA CONTEST grows
hot and bitter, and, in some sections, run.
strongly to personalities. Special cores
pondents just now are rejoicing over the
prospect of duel between Senator Pool
aud Judge Merriam, Democratic candi.
date for Governor Judge Merriam, it
is said, took offence at some criticisms
passed upon him in the course of public
speech By Senator Pool. He therefore
sent him a challenge, which was prompt
Iy accepted. Each Of the parties has
fought several duels before but the
friends Of both are trying to prevent any
such termination of the present quarrel
1t partakes Of the grotesquely ridiculous
that gentlemen should seek to settle disa.
greements BY resort to the worn out bar
barous code Of the duello.
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The CONDITION OF PERSIA. The latest
news from the Persian Gulf is TO the
rff'ct that the hopes of good harvest
nave been realized, aud that corn is now
-clliug at comparatively low rate. FROM
the Interior, however. no Improvement i,
reported. The people Of Trheran aud
lspahau are still severely suffering rom
famine. Tne correspondent Of Bombay
paper, writing from Bushire, says that
the misery OF the poor is most intense,
md that human beings have again been
killed aud eaten. A correspondent of
he Leeant Times makes similar state.
meut.
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A correspondent Of the Boston Ne'cs,
writing from the Baltimore convention,
speaking OF the extensive sale Of liquor
in the basement Of the building, says
THE bars we're continually surround
ed by delegates, drinking to Greeley aud
Brown. heard II tipsy Georgian de-
moustrate that Democracy was heaven
born institution. He said that God made
coru, corn made whiskey aud wbiskey
made Democrats, The latest phrase Of
Mr.. Greeley, let US clasp hands over the
bloody Chasm, has fou1d place in the
language Of the people at the "bar y
When one Democrat wants to invite a
chum to drink he says, "let's fill up the
bloody chasm; what's your poison p
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An ENGLISH VILw OF THE JUBILEE
The London NewS, speaking Of the Bus.
ton jubilee, says: I'VE arc really en-
titled to little pride as to our national
share in the success of the festival, aud
we cannot but feel grateful for the cordial
reception which the people Of Boston gave
to the British uniform. The festival,
ridicued as it was by so many scorniul
anticipatory criticisms, seems to have
been a success The achievement Of so
gigantic musical performance may per
hups be regarded as a peculiarly Anleri.
can phenomenon" The article ends as
follows: For ourselves, we are glad to
learn that the uniform of British regi-
meut was welcomed with applause under
the shadow Of the monument on Bunker's
Hill We do not profess to believe that
eternal friendship is sworn between the
two nations because the Grenadicr Guards
were cheered Oh Boston Common. But
We do profess to believe that such inter.
changes Of kindly service and good feel
ing have their value ia the relationship
between nations and states aud we are
glad to know that the sounds Of English
instruments have awakened the echoes OF
American applause"
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County Republican Nominations.

For Senators.
J. WARREN BARNES, of Forrisburch
MARSHALL SMITH, Of Bridport'
For Assistant Judges:
LEVI l.. PEERS, Of Moukton,
J. W. B0YNT0N, Of Orwell.
For States Attorney.
j. HAYWARD LUCIA, OF vergenncs.
For Shc7f:
ISAAC NJ. TRIP. Of Middlebury
For High Boiiif.
EDWARD G0KIAM, of Addison.
For Judge of Probate. Ne,c Hapen District.
JOHN d. SMITH, Of Vergennes.
For Jui1e Of Probofe hdd,son Distinct.
SAMUEL Il COOKE, of Middlebury
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Perry's improved Comcdone and Pimple Rene
dy.-The skin Medicine Of the Ago Is warrant
cd to cure flesh worms pimples. oruptions and
blotche1 designations Of the face. Sold by all
Druggists Depot - Bond 1t. New York,
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For Morn PArcnrs, FnrcKLrs,

TUX 7HVIH T AIIHfst TNEIkLES,
and Tan, use Perfys Muth and Frockle Lotion
rne well known reliable and harmless remedy fol
drown DisculoratiOns Of the face. Prepared only
by Dr., Il q. Perry, Dcrnatulogist 40 Bond st
New York. sid by Druggist everywhere. . 2 I'm
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CONGRESSMAN DAWES CRITICISED.

GEN. sCHOULER REVIEWS HIS NEW-HAVEN
SPEECH AND MAKES AN EARNEST PLEA FOR
PEACE AND RECONCILIATION.
Gen. William Schouler formerly one of the
most prominent journalists of Massachusetts, and more
recently AdiutanGeneral OF that State, has written
long letter TO Congressman Dawes orcising his New
Haven speech The letter nils nearly two columns of
The Boston Post and mainly review Of the position
OF political parties in Massachusetts, during the war
GEN schouer declares that the preudices and hatreds
engendered by the war after seven years Of
peace to be regarded only as an unmitigated curse
He upbraids Mr.. Dawes for opposing movement
whose object is reconciliation and peace aud
thus speaks OF the old hates and jealousies
1.-THE precepts of Christianity and the maxims OF wise
statesmanship alike plead that they may De forgiven
and IL possible forgotten. This TO the end that we NAV
once more be united nation, and that the blood Oh our
heroes who died the unity OF their country anu o
glory of their flag may have been shed In valn FOR
IL after all their fighting and all their sunerng tne o
beon has not been put down. and tits yet dangerous
liberty and TO the Union to trust the Soutn WIN po1
zeal mower which the Constitution guarantees 10 every
state and to every citizen then we nave no real UNION
and the soldiers ana the sailors VINO IOr -FOUR years On
the land and on the sea- faced death ana
SHIPS to It, and Thought they had saved IT, seroo
in vain and died the fool dieth."
In conclusion Gen. Schouler says: Il nave Wrltten
the foregoing with no partisan feeiing WIN mi,oe .o
ward none with a of the right as God gives me
10 see the right and in firm and honest CONVICTION INA
the election OF Mr. Greeley, whom 1 nave personally
known and respected for moro than thirty years "ou
be hest for the whole country BY so voting oeleVe
sha he carving out the wise and statesmanlke views
OF Gov Andrew enuncated in the last Official uteranoe
OF his ie and who, though Dead yet speaketn that
shall be acting in accordance with the spirit that ac
tuated the l5o 600 Massachusetts who upon the lana
and upon the fought for their country IN tho obs
sad wears of war; upheld with honor ana renOwh to
nag which snazed the cause and the patrioto iano Vi
Aalf
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inc frauds next November The following may FURNISH
an additional reason for thinking that these men cOn
cred disturbance necessary to the perpetuaoh VI V"o
power.
THE ATTEMPT A PRErExr FOR PLUMBER.
Tho Sheriff OF this county, holding his Oihce unoer
Claytons appointment, becomes also State and County
Tax Collector under the Constitution OF the State OF AZ
kansas. The present incumbent, James II. Vance
was sent here in March. 1911 OF his two predecessors
one had committed suicide for fear Of being dsgraeed
and punished for squandering away the peoples
money and the other had absconded with some $4,000
Vance has collected the State and county taxes Tor
1871 and duly settled with the State Treasurer for the
portion belonging TO the State Al least 40 u Is Desfou
here Two months have elapsed beyond inc tpe
allowed by law settle for the county portion OF ING
taxes collected by the Sheriff and IN his possession anu
although demand has frequently been maze upon uip
he has emphatcaly and detantlY refused 70 pay tnel
The Circuit Judge, named MoCOwn at tho OctODer
session of the Circuit Court. which he pte.ucu
issued an order the County Clerk in favor OF vance
for his fees for that session. amounting IN the
To Al 800 This amount duly issued IN scrip Dy tne
Clerk i'm opposition the decision OF the County court
fuses 70 nav over some $4,000 $4,000 OF the county,
funds unless the Treasurer accepts In part payment mo
9, 800 worthless scrip - a., e,,,g -. bo
a mandamus has been served upon the Sheriff, but no
dce rho authorities and continues In his persistent re
fuSal 10 nav over the cOuntys property, OF WhCh ne ~
fine custodian This defiance Is predlcated on the Iacs
that he Vance, controls the militia VINO ODey ms oTuer
In case OF either arrest or attack upon ms peIsO ~
rimOred here that the lately conceived Dut W.
exploded conspiracy was the combined work OF tne WV
officials and II successful the money Deiohgihg 70 ~
county would have found It's way where the WoO1mne
never twneth and the cry OF hu-hiuA .Vuu 10 I'm
counted for Its disappearance iAAA AiN'''
Washington Hampstead Co.. Ark, July a.
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GENERAL POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.
A MODEL TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR.
MORE CIVIL SERVICE REFORM NEEDED.

MORE CIVIL SERVICE REFORM NEEDED
TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: There are in Utah two associations or
ganzed for the purpose of aiding capitalists to deter
mine upon the character value and title OF Utah mines
as an investment. One of these Is wholly local affair,
comprising large number of prominent business men
OF tho Territory with the corporate name OF American
Bureau OF Mining Information for Utah."
few months ago there came Salt Lake City Cal
fornia gentleman subscribing himself Col j. Berton
French at Sacramento" who had been at
work to establish q Mining Bureau OF the Paclnc
with branches the several mining States and
Territories The Governor of Utah, Geo. L. Woods, who
has for about two years been representing Grantlsm
among the Mormons entered into an arrangements Win
the Colonel to the branch In his Territory Circular
letters were dispatched to various European journals
copies Of which, published in The London Times, Mining
Journal and Mining World have come homo to rooss
From the Executive office, and over his Official
signature, this Governor, tho 18th Of May last,
assures European capitalists, and especially all par
ties In England who desire to become interested in
Utah Mines that "as Governor Of Utah., he has &C
cepted the management Of the branch OF the Mining
lately established" by Col Berton that proceed
ings and reports the Investigation OF mining prop
erty shall be approved and certified under the seal OF
certified by the Secretary Of Territory who has been
appointed Secretary Of the Branch Bureau" In crcu-
letter appeared statement from this Col Berton,
ing English investors against "a ring Of notorious
capital at command" which had begun and would prose-
cute series Of legal attacks upon the title OF such
mines the Emma, Flagstaff, and others. sold to En-
glsh capitalists.
1t also appearing that Gov. Woods, while managing
the branch" was employed counsel for plaintiffs
that ring OF notorious Operatorsin attacking In the
Utah Courts the title Of the Flagstaff Mine, when nad
received United States patent. and had been solo m
London the purchasers naturally were not tle cur
Gus understand how the Governor and his Braneh
Bureau protect their interests In Utah Ihe sec
rotary OF the Territory repudates this douDe-acton
alliance and declares that by virtue Of his once be
charged with the custody and OF the territorial seal
and he shall have word to say about axing the same
10 papers in private speculations UTAH
Great Sail Lake Oily, July 20, 1872.
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POLITICAL MISCELLANY.
GEN. BANKS AND THE LIBERALS.

70 che Edttor Of The TrtbUne.
! SIR: Next to the glorious news from North
Carolina the item Of intelligence which, to me- had
most significance in TIE TRIBUNE Of this morning
tho brave manly, and patriotic letter OF Gen. Banks,
giving good and sufficient for bis adherence 10
the Reform movement. Yet, though was greatly 70
joieed 10 and read bis letter. 1t did not surprise me
II only what might have been reasonably expected
from one Of the most oearsighted and inoorrupiibe
statesmen In America; who might himself have been
worbiy and wisely selected the standard bearer Of
the people had there been 40 Cincinnati or at Baltimore
any deaTth OF names representing great and good men
At the present time Massachusetts, has in the Senate OF
the United states wealth Of intellect and probty tbat
other States may well envy and struggle bard 10 sur
pess But in the Of nature II not from other
causes IL will be great while before vacancy VIII
occur in the Senatorial delegation from the old Bay
State and ir that ease, who be lily dcaerV
edy called to MI IL az the dignhed, abc and courteous
Nathaniel Parker Banksi HINTON ROwAS HELPER.
ReC York, Aug. 2, 1872
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IN HEMPSTEAL COUNTY.

THE CLAYTON FOLLOWERS ArrEMPT DISTURB
ANCE-THE CITIZENS PREVENT BLooDshED
THE SHERIFF HOLDING THE COUNTY
TAXES.
To the Editor Of The T'tbune
SIR: An English sailor, flesh from shipboard,
having ingratiated himself win Poweh Clayton sue
ceeded I'm obtaining Appointment from the latter as
County Clerk OF Hampstead, honng likewise the posi-
ton Of Colonel OF the State Guards militia
comnosed OF ignorant negroes addition to these lu
cratiye positions Col Brooker asres to the senatoshp
Of Arkansas which position he insists he will have, by
fair election or otherwise. Il % happened that our
militia Colonel in Little Roc the Ith instant on
business OF the highest political Importance The Fourth
OF July in his absence ignored aud the demonstra
tons TO accommodate him was postponed until his
rteurn to this town. and took paceon the goth Instant
procession OF some 200 negroes was formed In the
outskirts Of tho town OF this number were about co OF
70 Of the militia guards (all black July equipped with
Remington guns and commando by onel-County-
Clerk an John BROKER, and
our Sheriff and Tax Collector James H. Vance, both OF
the latter on horseback together will few more mount
ed horsemen, an apology for cavalry
Speeches were made the political situation, urging
the necessity OF voting for Grant anC tho present State
administration while little said suit the occasion.
After the speeches ended the procession formed
and marched In good order through e main street OF
the town, and when Baldwin's Hotel, and In the
proximity of the store OF Messrs. w Ferguson Co..
orders were given to halt A throlg OF spectators
composed OF persons of both color gathered around
Soon II became evident that consultation was in pro
q ress between the officers and the leading negroes OF TIL
procession; the former observed 20 point TO TIN
hotel and Fergusons store The crowd at this point be
came very much excited, and fight was imminent.
number of citizens insisted learning from the best
of the coored what their intentions were. Brooke
expressed his suspicious that thirty forty armed
citizens were concealed In the aboye-nmed building
intending fire upon the militia as they dispersed, ant
In the melee which would then possoss themselye
OF their much-coyeted Remington guns
Fortunately, better counsel prevailed, ard the 10y
leading colored men, induced by their white friends an
most respected citizens went to those buildings bu
failed to discover a single earned man except "a
eiar inmates OF the houses and the appliances usually
TO be found In houses OF this description.
The coored people became convinced that inc whoh
affair was base fabrication aud designed 10 entap IN
ignorant negroes ao assisting them Ia thor eeetouoer
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feasible OF the two courses but either would Voo Il"
credible ouaysoutlays great that the owners Oh 'o
land might better give IL away than pay for 'no 'l
provement 40
The construction of the park will not be oeEun u"'
September, when it is understood large iolVo VI
laborers will be set to work.
WIDENING OF SEVENTY sECOND-sI.
Commissioner Van Mort, under the date OF
August g. presented to the Common Council petition
signed by 10 propertyowners seventysecond-sI 10
the effect that that street should be widened ana IN
every respect constructed like the Boulevard Inc
ground OF this petition follows TO construct TINS
street I'm the manner asked for preserves the harmony OF
the system OF public drives already laid out ana con
structed and would add To the beauty and CONTINUITY o
the Central Park and Riverside drives and the BOue-
ward with which it connects, and n must as conso
ouence be largely travelled by those driving for pleasure
and desiring TO avoid the hard stone paNements. I'S
sigDers are: O s...hoo
r. "a. Burng, r. " Hazard, BenJamln bstes,
j. r.. Church. T. q. weaver, DdNIs q GLSo''
Gilbert Burng, s. & W. L. Corwin, Gust A. sauhe'
This street has been opened TO the usual WIDTH from
Eighthave to the river bluff Between Ninth and Tenth
aves the street embankment l5 or Oteet
high, which will need to be widened between Eighth
and Hinthaves one OF two rock cuttings OF no great
length will have TO be widened six buildings near the
street. worth from, perhaps, $500 to sOOO VIII nave
10 be removed The improvement will thus not be a
very costly one and urged that il should be carried
out before the street is further built upon
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There was also expended for the same purpose during
the fiscal years 1867 and 1868. the Of s043s0 49,
as follows In 1867 s656S Sc and in 1853, 81 As,
which was not included the expenditure or N6,S6O-
6ol O on account OF Executive for that period but
which appears in the finance report in separate items
nnder the head Of miscellaneous expenditures" AS
these expenditures for loans notes and currency were
no more a part Of the Executive" expenditures Tor
1870 and 1871 than they 1867 and 1863 they should
either be added 1867 and 1868 deducted from 1870
and 1871 in order to arrive at fair comparison between
the two periods Deductng them from the last-named
period the expenditures Oh account OF the EXECUTIVE
are follows: . ,, .,,,.
Last two fiscal years OF President J0hnsons Admlns-
tration, 1867 and 1861 5050i O5. "
First two years OF President Grants Administration
1870 and 1871, SIS, 09,169 81.
Imay add that the increased expenditure during the
lastnamed period account OF loans, notes. and rac-
ona currency was due the reprnng of an entire new
series OF aud currency to take the place OF the Old
issues then in circulation, which had been called 10 Tor
redemption in consequence OF their wornout and mutt
lated condition, and the numerous and wellexecuted
counterfeits In circulation. am. very respectfully,
WM. A. RICHARDSON, Acting Secretary.
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1t will be observed that this states clearly that
is assessment, and not only that but that this
only the first installment- intimatng. Of course,
that it Is 10 be followed by " more OF the same
sort" AS don't intend to respond to any such calls,
incose the original that you may have the evidence
prove the truth Of my statements II questioned. As
1t is dated emanating from OF the Government
Departments and the officer is empoye therein, 1t is
fair to presume that 1t preparedn Government time,
and printed at Government expense. As have eX-
pended thousand dollars where President Grant ever
spent one to build up and sustain the Republican party
think have done my full share. AT least, don't
propose TO contribute TO fund which has other OBJ
ject than simply to secure the reelection Of man who,
in my opinion never had any claim the party, was
untitled for the place. and whose denomination is made
the of party fealty at the expense OF the parys
istence believe in a government OF the people, for
the benefit of the people, and not of any man. family or
ring. AN ORIGINAL 1894 hEfubLloAs.
Washington, d. O., July "a, 1872.
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1t is pleasant to observe that The Philddel-
a Pres thinks well enough OF our brief notice OF the
Richmond worthy who with thunderous rhetoric attrb-
uted extract from the pamphlet on Mscegenaton TO
Mr.. Greeley. to say OF 1t: at Mr. Greeley had not
printed card over his own signature retiring from the
editorial management and STAFF OF THE NETWORK
TRIBUNE. should say he wrote that playful paragraph
in yesterdays concerning James Lyons OF Virginia
Mr. Lyons be 1t known is Democrat who thinks Grant
is less Republican than Greeley, and who will support
him for the Presidency for that and the reason that
the party has In his opinion, been betrayed
THE paragraph In the sinewy Saxon by the
liberal use OF which Mr.. Greeley made THE TRIBUNE
famous The Press will doubtless be glad to learn and
to announce forthwith, that Mr. Lyons is not Demo
crat who will support Grant" Greeley he can't abide,
but in spite OF that he has just informed Virginia Com
mtee that he won't vote for Grant And The Pres Will
doubtless further 6e glad TO learn that OF Mr.
Greeley never the paragraph In question until no
read 10 In his morning TRIBUHE-a habit IN pleasant
10 know. which he stll Keeps uD faithfully.