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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-06-12

c. Gov. Straw's message TO the New
Hampshire Legislature gives very favora.
bic idea of the growth Of tho industrial in.
terests Of the State aud condition of its e.
nances. The State debt is increased some.
what, but this is compensated by the relief
to local taxation afforded by the war REIN
bursements, and the extra burden is thus
really lifted from the shoulders Of the towns
aud cities. The savings banks are in a
more prosperous condition than they ever
we're before, and it is a noteworthy fact
that more than one-iourth Of the popula-
tion are depositors in those institutions.
The educational Interests of the State are in
a thriving condition, and occupy large share
Of attention 10 the message. The Governor
takes occasion TO recommend the substitution
to greater degree of practical for theoretic
instruction, and makes excellent suggestions
concerning the management of reform schools
lie also has something practical to say upon
the labor question. The message, which is a
very thoughtful and carefully prepared utter.
ance, closes with terse and vigorous sum.
mary Of the claims Of the present Presiden.
tia administration upon the support aud graf.
iiude of the people, and call Tor its yindlca.
tion at the next national election.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-06-12

NTAt the close of the first year of Gen.
eral Grants administration Mr. Greeley
speaking of the financial policy the President
wrote as follows;
"a Democratic paper recently took the
trouble to attempt to show that neither Grant
nor his policy deserved any credit for the
frightening fnancial outlook. But Grant
and bis policy deserve the very highest credit
Suppose bis policy had been of different
kind from what it has been. Suppose he had
collected the revenues in the negligent man
ner of which we had so much previous ex.
perience--suppose the debt had been increas.
ed as 1t was in the latter part Of Johnsons
acknowledgements the wastefu erpen-
ditures Of Johnsons time had been continued
suppose we were experimenting with the
greenback theory and the reputation fraud
does anybody suppose that our bonds would
now be at or near par, or that gold would be
quoted at the present price, or that our credit
would stand where it does abroad ? To ask
the question is to answer it, aud to show the
absurdity of the reasoning Of the Democratic
organ.
1t is not by the display Of any immense
genius, or of any gigantic or mysterious
"plan that these great results have been
wrought. 1t is by the carrying out of few
simple principles, the principles of honesty
and economy, which President Grant an.
nounced one year ago. There can be no more
benefcent natural genius than is found in the
power to perceive and enforce those princi.
pies. And having aided in the election Of
Grant, it gives us pride and joy to be able,
at the close of the first year of his Admins.
tration, to point the country to the results
that have already been achieved to speak Of
the growth of the national welfare, as shown
in the financial improvement no less than 10
the consummaton of the peaceful policy OF
reconstruction"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-06-12

GJrThe evidence is daily increasing that
the Revenue Reformers who participated in
the Cincinnati movement do not mean to
sustain the Greeley ticket. The Free Trade
meeting held last week 10 New York city,
over which William Cullen Bryant presided
and which was addressed by Professor Perry,
David A. Wells, Edward Atkinson, and 9th.
ers, adopted two resolutions that very fully
express this fact. We reproduce them as
follows
Resolved, That both the platform and the can
didate Of the Cincinnati convention have caused
deep disappointment in the mind Of the commu-
nifty and have rendered impossible that co-opcra-
ton OF all reforming influences without the union
Of which success is impossible
" Resolved, That the late convention at Clncin.
natl having been held under call which spec-
fed free trade as one Of its leading principles, and
that issue having been Ignored in its platform,
while the most prominent Protectionist in the
country was named as its candidate. no obliga-
ton 10 support him rests upon those Free Traders
who participated in the convention and under
whose auspices the convention was conyoked.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-06-12
Our Delegation.

The Republicans of Vermont were well
aud faithfully represented by their delegates
at Philadelphia. With full ranks, they were
carly on the ground, and secured eligible
apartments for their headquarters at the Con-
tinental Hotel. An organization was effect
ed by choosing Gov. Smith chairman, and
Hon. Geo. Nichols secretary. Subsequently
in organizing the convention, Gen. Grandey
was elected a member of the committee on
Credentials Hon. Geo Wilkins was placed
on the committee on Permanent Organiza.
tion Judge Steele was made member Of
the committee on Resolutions, and rendered
most intelligent and efficient aid in the dis.
charge Of its arduous and delicate duties
Hon. James Hutchinson, jr. served on the
committee on Rules and Business while Hon.
Horace Fairbanks was chosen one of the Vice
Presidents, and Hon. William Harris r. one
Of the Secretaries of the convention. Hon
Geo Nichols was designed as the Vermont
member of the National Republican Commit
tee, aud at once entered upon the discharge
Of his duties.
Agreeaby to the instructions of the State
convention, the delegation cast its first vote
for Vice President for Mr.. Colhx, though the
personal preference Of several of the men,
bers was for Mr. Wilson. All cheerfully &C.
nniascod houoyar In nal; To-. A. ,.,;..,:..
OF Mr.. Wilson unanimous, aud perhaps most
of them concurred in the feeling which seemed
to prevail generally after result was reach
ed, that the ticket was really strengthened by
the change.
Before the work Of the convention was
completed, Gov. Smith was compelled to leave
the city, and Gen. Grandey was made chair.
man, to gil the vacancy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-06-12

The following despatch from Vice Presi-
dent Cofax to John W. Foster, Of Indiana,
was read
Accept for yourself and the delegation my sim
cere gratitude for your gallant contest, support
your ticket cheerfuly men are nothing, princ-
Piles are everything Nothing must arrest the re-
publican triumph until equality under the law,
like liberty from which II springs. is universally
acknowledged and the citizenship Of the humbest
becomes n sure protection against outrage and
wrong, as was Roman citizenship Of old.
ScnvYLtR CoLrAx.
A resolution of thanks to Philadelphia for
its hospitality was adopted, and another
OF thanks to the officers of the convention.
The chair officially announced Grant and
Wilson as the nominees for President and
Vice President.
The chairman thanked the delegates for
their kindness, and the convention adjourned
without day
These proceedings wound up the conven-
ton aud open the campaign-and from now
until November every true Republican will
labor earnestly to complete the good work so
auspiciously begun
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-06-12
EXECUTIVE MANSION.

Monday -
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, ID. q. June 10.
Hon. Thomas Settle, president of the national
convention, Paul Slrabasch and others. vice
presidents -
Gentlemen-Your letter of this date advising
me oil the action OF the convention held in Phila.
delpha, Pa, on the 9Th and 9th of this month.
ana OF my unanimous nomination for the presi-
dency by 1t, is received. accept the nominal
tion ana, through you, return my heartfelt
THANKS W your constituents for this mark of their
confidence and support. Ii elected in November.
ana protected by kind Providence in health and
strength 10 perform the duties of the biRh trust
conferred, promise the same zeal anu devotion
TO the good OF the whole people for the future of
my oihclal lille as has been shown in the past.
Fast experience may guide Inc 10 avoiding mis-
iakes inevitable with noyices In all occupations
men relieved from the responsibilities of my
present trust by the election Of a successor.
whether II be at the end Of this term or the next,
nope to leave to him, as executive, a country at
peace within Its own border, at peace with out
SIDE nations, with a credit at home and abroad
ana without embarrassing questions to threaten its
future prosperity, Win the expression OF de-
SIRE to see speedy healing OF all bitterness of
feeling between sections, parties or races of ct-
Gems, and the time when the title of citizen car
RES with 1t all the protection and privileges to
'he hulnbiest, that IL does 10 the most exalted |
subscribe myself very respectfully, your obedient
'e'"h', U. ). GRANT
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-06-12

Hundreds of the New York eight.hour
strikers, whose demands have not been acced-
cd to, are becoming somewhat violent, and
are especially bitter towards their fellow
workmen who have resumed work under the
old system, They avow their intention to
keep the men from working, and only deter
mined effort on the part of the police prevents
disturbances,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-06-12

's''.s''..''-..s.......32lt 36il
So1n LIZ Lewis received from Virginia p votes.
nessee, a. Total, &c. FP' - ien'
Governor llawley- Missouri, T.
f. +. Noyes-New York,
81 we're necessary to choice. Virginia
at this juncture changed 20 of her votes
from Lewis to Wilson, and the remaining two
to oOliax. This gave Wilson 3s4l votes, and
his nomination was assured. Various States
hurriedly changed to Wilson, until ex.sen.
or Henry s. Lane of Indiana moved that
the nomination of that good man and distip.
gulshed patriot, Henry Wilson, be made unap.
imous' which was carried with great cheer.
ing aud the entire audience rose to its feet
irnn''cally applauding the result, aud ending
with three cheers for the complete ticket, 7
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-06-12
Gen. Grants Letter of Acceptance.

The following is the Presidents letter of ac-
ceptanee in response to the official notification of
his nomination rendered by Judge Settle, on
Monday -
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-06-12
Mr.. Harris said

lie had no intention to do more than acknow-
edge the Kindness of the convention, and pledge
his State to give good account of herself when
the Republican vote comes 10 be counted in No
yember. The political salvation of not only the
negroes, but Of all the wurkingmen of the South
was bound up in the success of the Republican
party. Nominate Grant aud we will make such
a clean sweep that Greeley and the Liberal Re
puhllcans will be nowhere. We are not charmed
by the name of Greeley We are ignorant we
have little education, but we know by instinct
where our interests lie, and the name of no man
can delnde us into trcachery to principle, Great
cheers
The committee on permanent organization
reported the name Of Hon. Thomas II. Srr.
TILE, Of North Carolina, as permanent Presi-
dent. with lists of Vice Presidents and Sec.
retaries, composed Of one delegate from each
State and territory. On assuming the duties
Of the chair, Judge Settle said
thank you for the distinction Of presiding
over the deliberations Of the greatest party in the
greatest power ON earth, and | accept it not 50
much as personal tribute To myself but as the
right hand Of fellowship extended from our mag.
unanimous sisters Of the North 10 their erring
Maynard, punished, regenerated and patriotic
sisters of the South. Immense applause, We
have high duties 10 perlnrm. We have assembled
10 name a man who shall administer the laws of
the great Republic for the next four years But
your duties are plain, and we should be recreant
10 every trust, and fail 10 respond To the yibra-
tons OF every patriotic heart, IL we do not with
one voice name the soldier and patriot, L. 5,
Grant, for the next Presidency. Renewed APP.
plause. We Of the South recognize and demand
him as necessity. We know that il isa neces-
sity for the law and order OF that portion of the
country. lie is necessity to the freedom OF all
men, Fresh applause
The convention then adjourned to Thurs.
day, at 10 o'clock.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-06-12

II you give US a fair election in Alabama, and
if you will allow us to come-l tell you an
speaking authoritatively--l know we can carry
and we will carry all the Republican votes o.
the Germans in this great country. and that th,
great Senator OF Missouri will not have corpo
raj IS guard to 90 to his political funeral. All We
want is Do have fair express0n.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-06-12

In the United States Senate Mr.. Chandler
Of Michigan replied 10 Mr.. summers remarks
concerning the relations between the late Secre-
tary Stanton and the President. The furtihca-
ton appropriation and the river and hnrbor ap-
preparation bills were passed. An evening
session was held. but the business transacted was
not Of general interest.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-06-12

lie stood here with the colleagues of bis race
as an illustration of the accomplishment Of eman-
cipauon, and as being an example of the justice
OF the American people. lie pledged the earnest
cooperation and support OF nine hundred thou
sand colored voters to the work of this conyen-
ton. Applause
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-10-03
HouSe Breakers.

HouSe Breakers. \ worthless
drunken unfortunate attempted To enter
several houses last Friday night in the
neighborhooi Of Mr. Kabhn's residence.
We understand he attempted to enter
Mr. Rabln' house, ana not succeeding,
he staggered over tc Che residence Of
Mr.. Powers, there marking IKE al
tempt, aronsing the inmates &hp gave
an alarm whcreupon Mr. Nye, Mr..
Warner and Sheriff Compton arrested
and handcufed the fellow and placed
him in the Jail. He was quite ugly,
and made sundry threats, IIis excuso
for his conduct was that he was cold
and wanted place to warm himself
and sleep,
Query Who is most to blame, this
poor unfortunate or the men who sold
him the liquor whorewith be became
crazy drunk ? Where is the Temperance
hE, that promised such glorious ben
e6ts?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-10-03
City Government.
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS,
Tuesday, Sept. "A, 1877,

Council met pursuant to adjourn
mcnt. His Honor Mayor Lunt in the
chair.
Present, Md Stevenson, Reeves,
Hasbrook, Purdy, Neeves aud NordeH
Minutes of previous meeting read and
approved.
On motion Or3sfca; That if VIM,
Roche pays into the City Treasury the
sum of S3496 for saloon heeose and
pays the costs OF the suit now pending
against him. that the said action be
withdrawn.
AID Hasbrouck reports that in the
case of F. Bellmcyer, he has male an
investigation and is Of the opinion that
the sum Of SIS should be appropriated
to him, for the support of himself and
family during the coming winter
On motion Or3ered That the said
sum of SIS be and hereby is approprl-
ated to the slil F. Bellmeyer and that
an order be drawn ON the Treasury for
the same. All voting in the aihrma-
tive.
Oraere9 That the owners Of bli)d-
ings now in Water Street, as changed,
be notified by the city Marshal to re.
move their buildings ont OF said Street,
and that if said buildings are not re-
moved or commencement made for
their removal, By the next meeting of
the Council, that the contract for their
removal win then be let to the lowest
bidder,
Report of commissioners in the mat
ter of the proposed extension of Front
Street presented and read and ON mo-
ton report of commissioners accepted
and ordered filled.
Ga motion Ordered That the sum
Of three dollars be and hereby is allow
ed and appropriated to each of said
commissioners,
Ala. Reeves moves that the said re-
port be adopted and approved, Mo-
ton last.
GA motion of Ala. lIa.brouck re-
port laid on the table, to be taken up
when all the members Of the Council
arc present,
Finance Committee ask for time in
which to investigate bills Of account
presented and referred to them at last
meeting Of Council Time granted.
BAl Of John Wagner--cotiin for
pauper-S7.0o presented and referred
to Committee on Finance.
Council aljourns until Tuesday
October lst 1872, at ! Il 0 clock 7.
NJ
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-10-03
The Machine Shop Question.

Our Common Council AZ a special ses-
SION, in considering the request Of the
G. y. & /. p. II. Il. Cos relative
to grounds for tho erection Of Machine
shop, and Round IIouse, voted 70 APP
propriate $4,000, dollars for same pro-
viding the Co. bini themselves to erect
no other general shops within forty
miles, cast or west The council
await Mr.. ketchem acceptance or
rejection Of the proposition
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-10-03
SirFIC1AL DIRECTORY.
CHIRCIg DIRECTORY.

ROMAN CATHOLIC, Rev; /. ToNGrAy.-
Services every Sabbath morning at ~ 0 CLOCK
C.tcr,tis.n +. NJ. Ne,pvrs 7. NJ.
CONGREGArI0NAL.-R r. N. WEBSTER,
Services every sabbath at IL 2 \. NJ, ana Y
p NJ SabLalh School at l. NJ. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evenings.
METHODIST EPTSCOP AL.--Rev. ], y. CoLE.
Services every sabbath at IL Il \. NJ, AMI ~
p, ST. sabbath school at = A. NJ Prayer meet
ing Thursday evenings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-10-03
vi 4 IL * 1 l., ID

H. Grand Rapids. Tucrlay the 2,th inst, a, he
resi- ieucc OF tin hJir'g brnthrr. 10y Kew. &. l..
shopparl, of LuNc,I Il ?. Nj b. q. fowNaAND
Of Lake Co, l'-., aul Miss kAfF IoMrTuN OF
tn lurm4t place.
Iie twain have the best wishe, ofa host Of
htcnds tor pleasant journey )own the river Of
life. and at last safe aud 10 anchorage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-10-03

Pail Factory. = Messrs Rablin and
Robb-a cousin of Mr.. J, A. Robb--
oppose erecting Pail factory at Hur-
Ieyville Immediately. The dimensions
of the building will be % by As feet
The capacity of the factory will be 800
pals day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-10-03

Copies of the Reporter for mailing
may be procured at Dayidson's News
Depot, or at the Office of Publication
FIVE cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-10-03

Thanl S. We are under oblg at,b's
to Mr.. f. B. Rossier for bhnches Of
luscious grapes, the product of his gar
den. They are the finest and sweetest
we have seen this season.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-10-03

Church Blown Down. The ter
rible wind last Wednesday night COM
plctely demolished the Catholic church
at Bucna Vista, Portage Co. No
other buildings were very much damog-
ed. Buena Vista will be remembered
as the place where the terrible tornado
of few years ago made such complete
devastation of life and property.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-10-03
Peanuts =! Peanuts .!-)last'


Coryion Purdy has succeeded IN ra's-
ins about two quarts 81 the incest pea
nuts we ever saw--largc and fat, many
having four kernels. The spot Of
ground planted was not over half a red
square. Wood Go. is just putting her
E If forward Only think Of i'--Pe-
tatoes that weigh three ne AMI only
six.eeu to the bo.heI --Potatpe' grow
in- On stalks ike tomatoes, Corn
Weighing a pound to the ear, Peanuts
better than yoa can bay in Chicago.
and Tobacco that would make old sir
Walter Raleigh sick, all Wood
County products.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1872-10-03
The TribulationS of We Local"

AoA yS pdoAlN w ICA uS1 AZ viz "~NN'l
issue Of country paper, are politely
requested to just step into the harness
for one week and be supremacy happy,
We've been suffering this supreme
happiness for ten years, and Of late the
happiness has been increasing upon US,
We've encountered all classes Of peo-
pie, and under all circumstances. Our
impcrtinence has sometimes made us
successful. aud our success has some
times made Us imaertinent We have
run the gauntlet of djsputltions, angry
women, swapping dogs, and soullcss
men, durin. the past decade, and yet
to-day we rejoice in a scalp intact
though premoaitory symptoms indicate
early badness.
Local items bid fair to soon com
mand premium, for the chap nova
days who can clutch facts and breath
into them the breath of life without
Icing, and supply the Unsuitable de
mand of an ever grasping cof'y hook,
must be more than zee are He must
possess cheek that would shame a Life
Insurance agent be omniscicnt, omri-
present and ubiquitous--as sleepless as
volcano as amable as an angel, with
muscle sufficient to knock Hercules
back into the anteliuyiaa period
We ar'nt any such man, we are deli
cate, consequently we are abused.
Only last week we went "interyiew-
ing" we had got to have just twenty
two feet of Transcript local, and hal
only two days to get the truth in, and
put it in such shape that the dear peo-
pie would believe il. We dug out"
from our ha'e family with a light
heart and heavy bundle of blank pa
per wherein to scribble the truth.
We looked this way, then that, over
| Here down wonder, above, around, be-
meath, aud finally saw lady Of the
Emerald Isle leading by the ear what
we took to be a iuScus aa'rrr 1t was
red aud covered with spot4 4nd if Oar
win had been at hand We have asked
an introduction Madam" said we,
lis this something new,--something
Strlng ? Och the sarpj't, ye
I spalpanc, and who are ycz that wouli
( be after insulting a d,cent boly:--onl
! is Mt this me own dagIint jamie whats
ibin afthcr shouton for Graley and heav.
en- red mad wiz the O'RatT3rties? =.
We didn't enter into an argument,
but mosied After an unsuccessful
hours search we sat down under an old
stairway where a brisk shower would
not dampen either oar person, orr pa
per or our arlor, and very shortly a
lean lank, caday,t5t, looking female
with an appetite, apparently, like a
gang of mill saws, appeared from sonic
where, and in a voice a trlHe above a
tornado, ,aii -LooA at ere nor, I