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The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15

Of the organization of our company, to Gu
able the old receivers to pay off some
pressing liabilities The balance was adj
vanced from time to time as it was called
in from our stockholders, or as required to
meet the necessities of the trust, and during
the late panic. | borrowed for the receiv.
ers. on my endorsement, SG0,000 In adj
dition to the sums advanced by our com.
pany.
Q.-What security does the Central Yer
mont hold for its advances
Ave hold some ofthe receivers bonds
authorized to be issued by the Chancellor,
some notes of the receivers, and for large
portion of the amount we hold no security.
Q.-This executive committee, that you
have mentioned, does all the business, does
it?
A.-No, sir; the business of the trust has
been done as ordered by the board of
directors, and also by the executive com.
mittcc.
We have had many meetings of the d.
rectors and many meetings of the executive
committee in which the business of the
trust has been fully discussed. and we have
all endeavOred to do our best for the inter
ests of the trust confided to us.
Odd not the interest that you paid
bonds you hold as security
At lid not. We have only provided
for the interest on the bonds which had
been negotiated by the old receivers prev-
ou.ly to our appointment The bonds that
we hold are portion of $500. 600 of bonds
that have been authorized by the court to
be issued, but which the old receivers had
been unable TO negotiate.
Q.-Werc not the S.S00,000 hypothe-
Gated
A.-They had been hypothetical by the
old receivers to secure portions of the float
ING debt, and as we paid off the floating
debt. we took up portion of these bonds
and hold them now.
lIere Mr.. Park desired to make an cx-
PLANTATION. lie said in answering as to
what the Central Vermont had for the
money they advanced to the receivers, lac
should have said that all the money was
secured by lien on the trust property &C.
cording to the order of the court appoint.
ing rs receivers.
After arguments by counsel the Chancel
lur announced that he would render his de
cision at > o'clock p. m, Saturday.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15
sssE BANKRUPT LAW

The judiciary committee of the national
House of Representatives, Friday, agreed
10 report bill for the entire repeal of the
bankrupt act. The measure, as agreed to,
Us of the most sweeping character. II not
only provides for the absolute repeal, " it'll
nlt reservation, of the original act and all
amendments thereto, but provides for the
immediate dismissal of all proceedings in
bankruptcy pending at the time of the pass
aye of the act. Wotrust that the bill will
not pass. The constitution confers on
Congress the power to establish uniform
" laws on the subject of bankruptcies
throughout the United States, and it is
power that ought to he exercised and
continued in force The present law is
not what it should be, as every one whohas
been creditor of voluntary or involun-
tary bankrupt is forced to admit, but that
Is no argument against the principle. The
constitutional provision, and the fact that
Congress has been compelled three times, at
least, to enact bankrupt laws, in order to
save the country from financial ruin, shows
the necessity of some such enactment.
These spasmodic laws are not creditable to
the country or conducive to business sta
bility There ought to be intelligence
enough in Congress to enact law upon
this subject, which will, On the one hand.
relieve those who are legitimately entitled
to relief, and, on the other hand, prevent
fraud. Massachusetts, has, for years, had
an insolvent law, which has been beneficial
both to the debtor and creditor. The debt
or's property was equitably divided among
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15

AN ORPHAN Boy LIVING For FIVE
WEEKS IN A HAYMow. -Dennis Kennedy,
OF Cumberland, Albany county, n. y,
took boy thirteen years old from the Al
bany Catholic asylum last spring, and put
him to work on his farm, Kennedy is a
brutal man, whose wife and children have
all left him, and who is, at present, living
with beast of woman Not long ago
Kennedy took the orphan boy to Albany
and told HIM not to como back to the farm
again or he would have his hide taken off.
The lad, finding himself friendess, walked
eleven miles to the farm, crawled into q
haymow and remained there five weeks,
subsisting on corn, wheat, ETC., and the ice
frozen ON the water pals out of which the
horses drank. One morning Kennedy found
the lad with both feet frozen and almost
famished. lie took him into the house,
laid him on the bare floor and sent for a
poormaster to take him away, Adam
Sharon, kind hearted neighbor, took the
lad home and is caring for him. Kennedy
deserves tar and feathers and the whipping
post. Troy Press,
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15

At the close of business hours Friday, the
circulation of United States treasury notes,
known as ''grcenbacks,' was some seven
teen million dollars in excess OF the
amount authorized by law. It the highest
officers of government, thus, openly and
daily violate the law. is it a matter of SUR
footsteps ; One unlawfully initiates the
currency, the other dcplctcs the public
purse. Where is the difference, either in
l,W or morals
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15

Peace is once more to brood over this
country. The Nirginius has been conveyed
out of the harbor of Havana for delivery to
the United States She will be delivered.
The Cuban patriots, who are sacrificing all
of their first wifc's relations in New York
city, will soon have the blessed opportunity
10 ship another load of human beings to
dcstriclion And thcn-why, we can cry
ourselves hoarsc for war.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15

England has promised to defray the cX-
ucnscs of British witnesses, while France
has promised that the investigation into the
causes of the ' lille du Hayrc disaster shall
he most searching and complete. "
What's the use? We have had too many
such promises, ending only in smoke, or
the verdict 'nobody to blame" to allow
anyone to take stock in any good result
ihprcfrom.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15
Che 8utlaad Daily 6lohe'
MONDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1878

Has any one heard Of the repeal OF the
increase of salary act ? Docs any one eX-
pect to hear thereof These members oil
Congress, Including the grave Senator'S
were not brought up in the woods to be
scared at so insignificant an owl ms public
opinion-not they.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15

AS AMustNG SPEECH. One of the most
amusing speeches in Congress on Wednes-
day was by Alvah Crocker of Massachu-
sets, who defended his act as a salary
grabbcr He said that having been taken
very sick last summer he thought of re-
turning the money, but when he got better
he determined to keep it, and now he
meant to hold ON to it until they ceased to
call him a thief and robber. He said
Washington was the most expensive CAPT.
tai in the world, and members salaries
ought to he large. Let the people CONF
here and stay week and they would fine
ont what it costs. Butler shook hands
with him warmly when he got through
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15
STATEMENT OF THE CASE.

The petition was brought in consequence
of the new board Of directors of the Yer
mont and Canada railroad Ga majority of
whom reside without the State of Vermont
having brought suit, claiming to recover
their arrears of rent against j. Gregory
Smith, w. {. Smith and Joseph Clark as
trustees Of the first mortgage bonds of the
Vermont Central railroad, and trusteeing
all the balances held by the Boston and
Lowell railroad company, the Fitchburg
railroad company, Cheshire railroad, North
ern New Hampshire railroad, and Boston
and Maine railroad. These balances were
due from those railroads to the Central Yer
mont railroad company, as receivers of the
Vermont Central and Vermont and Canada
railroads, and included Gas will be seen by
the testimony of Gov. Smith, printed be-
low, the balances also due from the Cen
trail Vermont to the Delaware and Hudson
Canal company, and the Grand Trunk rail
road company. 1t will also be noticed that
the funds were thus locked up on the Sat
urday before the rent of the Odgensburg
and Lake Champlain railroad became due,
which was on the Monday following, and
IA the funds thus trusted, amounting to
about three quarters of million of dollars,
belonged in great part to the Central Yer
mont railroad company as receivers and
managers, and included also the balances
for which they were liable to other con-
Meeting roads west, and as the suits were
brought against the gentlemen above nam
ed, and not against the Central Vermont,
the latter company prayed for an injunc-
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15

WALToS's VERMONT REGISTER, Farmers
Almanac and Business Directory for 1874.
The only Vermont Register published.
Single copies, by mail, 10 cents Address
GLoBE Paper Co., Rutland.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15

a heavy rain prevailed over Bengal on
Friday, giving great relief to the crops.
The fears of famine are now considerably
moderated.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15
SANTA CLAUS.

VNO DRY-GOODSMEN, GROCERY
l. MEN, BUTCHERS &C.-We orer the arg-
est line OF Wrapping Papers, Paper Bags, Flour
Sacks and Twines TO be found In the State
Best quality MANILA, best quality bogus man
lila. Best quality straw paper, all sizes and
weights. Best quality paper bags and flour
scrimping. We handle these goods in large
quantities, and our prices are as low as .otheis
selling same quality OF goods. Send us an
order.
GLOBE PAPER co.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15

WANTED at Allen & Drew's, five good
coat makers. None but first-class workmen
need apply, as we want only those who
can work on fine custom clothing.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15

Chapp"d hands, face, rough skin, pimples,
ring worm, salt-rheum ana other cutaneOus ar
icctlons cured and the skin made soft and
smooth. Y using the Juniper Tar Soap, made
by Caswcll Hazard g Co., New York. Be GER
tain - GET the Juniper Tar Soap, as there are
man limitations made with cOnmOn Tar which
are worthless. nOV24d&w4w
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15

Archbishop Llorcnte has returned to
Santiago. The 10. DE- CVjo fears religious
troubles will be added to our foreign and
internal complications, but the mass of the
people manifest but little interest in these
ecclesiastical disputes.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15
SWITZERLAND AND TUE rorE.

The Swiss Government has decided to
hand the Papal Nuncio his passport on ac-
count of the Pops's last encycical letter.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15

The annual session Of tic National
Council of the Union League of America
will be held at Union League Hail. Wash
ington, on Wednesday. December II, at
noon The National Executive Committee
will meet at Wizards Hotel at I am. OF
the same day.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15
THE DEAD BRAKEMAN.

Joseph Bclman of Troy, the brakeman
who was killed at Eagle Bridge Thursday
night, was buried Saturday forenoon The
body OF the unfortunate young man, when
found on the track, was terribly mangled
All his ribs on the right side were broken,
right arm and leg crushed, skull fractured
and his head nearly scalpcd. No blame
was incurred by the train hands, the coro-
ner's jury rendering the verdict of acciden-
tai death, caused by falling from the cars
while they were in motion.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15
TElE CENTRAL VERMONT ssiEE.-
ROAD HEARING.
VestinOny of Governor smith ana
NIr Park
HON. HOMER E. ROYCE, CHANCELLOR.

HON. HOMER L. ROYCE, CHANCELLOR.
We give, from the st. Albans Daily Id
rcrttser of Saturday, the proceedings Of the
railroad hearing at st. Adams on Friday
including the testimony of ex-Gov. Smith
and Hon. T. w. Park, directors, which is
an important addition to that contain
ed in the telegram to the GLOBE of Satur-
day, The testimony of the two leading di-
rectols seems necessary to n full under
standing of the case
The hearing on behalf Of the Central
Vermont railroad company as receivers and
managers Of the Vermont Central and Yer
mont and Canada railroads, upon petition
for an injunction to restrain the Vermont
and Canada railroad company from prose
cutting suits in the Massachusetts courts
trustccIng funds belonging to the Central
Vermont railroad, held by the lower roads
in the Vermont Central line, was held Fri
day before Chancellor Royce at Chambers
b. +. Fiicld and +. J. Phelps appeared for
the Central Vermont, and f. X. Hard and
\, G. Stafford for the Vermont and Cam
ada.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15
The following call is signed by over a
hundred members of the House

The following call is signed by over a
hundred members of the House
1--WE, the undersigned, members Of the
House of Representatives, representing the
constituencies inhabiting the valley of the
Mississippi who are deeply interested in n
wise and speedy solution Of the question Of
cheap transportation, agree to meet in the
hall of the House of Representatives, sat
urday evening. Dec, ID, at y o'clock, to
compare views and consul, on that sub
jcct."
ATTEMPTED WIFE MURDER IN oorrH ADAMS.
J. A. Wilbur Of South Adams, on Thurs
day, attempted to cut his wifcs throat with
jack-knife, but only succeeded in inllct-
ing slight wound upon her hand. lie
then fled and secreted himself in the attic
of his tin shop and hardware store, and re-
NAMED there until found by officer Street
er. Wilbur is usually an industrious,
peaccablc citizen, but for several years has
been addicted to Incorporate habits, which
at times seriously affect his business OF
late he has been intoxicated most of the
time, and the assault upon his wife is one
of the results.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15

1t is officially denied at the Treasury De-
partment that payment of custom duties
will be required in gold after January t.,
1874.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15
woRKINGMEN's MEETING.

The published report of the workinmens
meeting in Cooper Institute, New York,
Thursday night, are not calculated to i'm
press one with very high estimate of the
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15

General Moriones Friday rc-occupied
Tolosa, the capital Of Guipuzcoa, after an
tnpp
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15

Tuesday morning son OF J. ID. Stewart,
formerly OF Cambridge, n. T., was acct
dcntaly shot and killed at Armenia, Dntchcs5
county. He was one of Il party Of patrol
who were watching for gang Of thieves,
when.an alarm being given. young Stewart
and an associate by the name of Emmerick
started to run to the place together While
on the way Emmerick in pulling his pistol
from his pocket accidentally discharged it,
the bullet passing into the right lung of
Stewart, who died in about twenty minutes,
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15

The Nirginius has gone to the port of
Balvia Honda, sixty miles west of Havana,
where she will lre delivered by Spanish
man-of-war to a vessel of the United States
navy. Capt. Gen, Jovellar has given the
necessary orders for the transportation of
the Nirginius prisoners at Santiago dc Cuba
TO an American man-of-war Friday. The
Captain-General is certain that his orders
will be carried out and the men delivered
at the appointed time.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15
REUTER- AND THE SHAH.

Contrary 10 current reports Baron Reuter-
declares that he fulfilled the strict letter of
thc i'cis.an G, ncession. lie SIMPLY refused
TO agree. to certain notifications which
were demanded by the Persian Government
and the contract was then revoked
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15
TIE WAR IN ACnEEN

The Government has received intelligence
that 5000 troops belonging to the eXpcdi-
ton which lately left Batavia for Achccn
have effected a landing on the coast OF that
country without opposition
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15

At the meeting OF the House judiciary
Committee the subcommittee on the sub
ject reported bill providing for the total
repeal of the bankrupt law, which was
agreed to, and will be reported ut an carly
day for the favorable action of the House
They also agreed 10 report favorably the
supplementary civil rights bill. The vote
on the proposition to repeal the bankrupt
law was to A. as follows In the aflirma-
tive-Messrs. Trcmain, Cessna. Ward, FL
bridge, Potter and Jewett. In the mega
tiye-Messrs Poland, Wilson (Ind.), Frye
and White. General Butler did not vote
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-15
\ COLOEED consul.

1t appears by information received from
there last month was the arrival of young
mulatto, of a gray-brown complexion, II
little over twenty years of age, in the per
son of Egbcrt c. Sammis, of Florida, as
United States consul at Stuttgart, who, on
Thursday last, was confirmed by the senate
in the place of Emil Kiauprechi.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-01
DSED.

In Alexandria, February Is, 1873, JAM Fl
r. McE W En-, in the Nth year of his age Tho
subject Of this notice WAS born in Prince lillian
COUNTY. VA, but removed to this city 20 years
ago, when he became one Of the cnpIn"ccs oi the
CITY Gas Works. He was ever faithful and at
trrtive in the discharge of his duties. In his
last illness his sul;.rlngs were most severe, bu:
he informed the kind Ministers who called u sec
him that be relied upon the merits Of his Re
dccner rs" His funeral will take place t.
morrow Sunday afternoon ut = o'clock, from
he residence Of his brother, }. McEwen, on
Princes street, between Water and Union.
At Arlington, Feb. 18th, MILTON WIND
SOR. infant son Of John Il. and Laura johns,
aged seven months and sixteen days. Jas'~ The
relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral tomorrow m
dcnce Of J. Il. Zimmerman, No. III Duke street.
In Fredericksburg, on Saturday, February
18th. Mr.. w. W. BOWLER, in the sd year OF
his age.
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c. ssnr1CEs TO-.neRR0 ~.

sr csvrcn-Comuunio service 1T II Y, a.
Ca ni service at Il p n, by Rev. Il. d. NC
Kim. service at
~ nv Rev DR.. Norton:
!! !. a., Gu URcH-Communlon service at IL \.
90 az isrvice at I! y. M: by Rev u. +. Sprigg'
m. eM.ry:s CHuRCH-Mass at I and II a. m.
V sIp"sr "PsssBYrERIAS CHUEcH-Servlce In
:, mo-,ing and at night by Rev. .. III. Green.
IN s. n,r, PsEsBYrER1AS CHgRca-Service IN
~ "orning and at night by Rev. Dr. Bullock.
Wv unru EPls CnUgCH-Sermon IN the morn
ND At night By Rev. Mr.. H9menWay:
NS WA VII. EpIs CHUReH SouTH-Servlces IN the
q - and at night, by Rev. DR.. Busey.
mH.rY Prot. CuUReH-Sermon IN the morn
-, ~ ard y, night, by Rev. DR.. killgore.
i't nTrsT CsUgcH-Service in the morning
"a ., night, by Rev. Mr.. Ry and.
az, Er ~ LuruERAS-Service At 3 p M, by
Rev. Mr.. Brandt.
n G.. A.-Prayer meeting in the NJ T..
Church, South, at four o'clock p. M; Aims
t s;,',e services at q p. m; jail services at
i'o" Mission Sabbath School on the Fish
tWh,-fst2p m. Prayer meetingin the room
rar : Gregg store, corner OF hi, s and Payce
'r..:, It st .. H. Daily prayer meeting At Al
IN in the room Of the Association.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-01
The. INDIANS.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. Is. -Alyice, from
Yrcka say Acwkcr jim. Curlcy Headed
Jack aud Shack Nasty Jim came to falrch'i'i
camp yesterday on t,ieni!y visit BY pcrmlsS-
sion of Captain jack They wanted to consult
with the I.aloke indians for the return oi sixty
horses taken trom the ilOdocs since tic ilr>t
fight and it was agreed that the horses should
be returned General Cauby told the party
that he desired peace, but was ready for war.
The peace commissioners declined TO hold a
conference at the place deSi grated BY Captain
Jack, 1t is thought Il counci! will be held to-
morrow. Although peace is anticipated 1t Is
by no means certain. The general OPINION
prevails that the commissioners will demand
the surrender if the murdcrcr= aud the removal
of the Modocs to a reservation. The Indians
believe they vii! he permitted to return to
Lost River
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-01

New YORK. Mar. 1.-The appraisers ycster-
day COMPLETED their inventory OF Horace Gree
cy's property. The total available asset are
ccmruted az Sl27,950, embracing six Tribune
shares of fifty tou. thousand dollars and his in
terest in What know of EARNING, " The
American Conflict" and other Greeley publ
cations, Sl3, 900 In addition there are debts
amounting to $76.G76, including the iD'jowng ::
One pronisory note OF Cornelius Vanderbilt
IT.. dated Dcccmb"r 3lst. 1865. $45.92l. Note
Of Samuel Sinclair, $2.OOO. The worthless
notes aud papers amount to $l4o, 900, and EN-
brace shares 10 numerous gold, silver. produce
homestead and other companies. and on various
nateutS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-01
RITESEEfpS. .i.rTgEE.I.

respectfully inform my customers and the
pubic generally that I will take possession OF
stall No. Ii New Market, tomorrow. March /,
where | shall have for sale beet. mutton and
veal OF the most excellent quality, and wnic!,
can sell ut as cheap rates ~ the same Kind Of
w. s Si," ~ - I"5I ''' '''''
t:.L SD J0ITN n RAGGETT.
SIC SE thk ~ MANN 2!--Oh win the
head: OF tbs finest bu!!ccIs, sheep ana CalVes
the state OF VlrglHle affords! Beef, Mutt2h'
anQ veal cn'tp &s Tue chcaPest, s"ou H. tnc
Wnrch Isl. iS7$ Ifmv friends viii give me n
c.lI will certainly ,ccomrnorutc them.
feb 2s,3t JAMES II. WATKINS.
T1I0TAS zIuuEpuAv TOTO ,ns.os-
sion OF III: Sts!l, 10, y III tnc New A"TNct, 10
nlot!o"' anu VII n'l' - e. ;"a
any market can show. All he asks IS n c:,ll, as
ne feels con.an. he can please the taste Of the
mot f,stidious. Excellent meats always in
brine. feb Is st
:, On, - --1-.,, r----,.. ,-,.m,-,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-01

Police HEADQUARTERS Robert Maniey,
was rc-examincd this morning before Justices
May and Bell upon the charge Of setting fire
to the Marshall House, but as the only evl
dence adduced against him was that he Was
seen coming from the direction Of the fire about
the time it was discovered, he was discharged;
John Gray charged BY colored man named
Henry Fountain with sending complainant 5 son
off to work on railroad was before ) ustlce
Bell, but was discharged as it was proved that
he had nothing to do with the boys leaving
Two young men we're before the Mayor for
creating disturbance on King street by tight
ing, aud were 6ned and discharged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-01
The Markets.

New YORK, March l.-St ckS firm. Gold
firm at l44 Money quiet at lie to l-32 and
interest Flour dull Wheat dull and irregular.
Corn quiet and UNCHANGED.
BALTIMORE, March Iva. skies. old, IS:
do. Consolidated 55!. Cotton quiet at ~.
Flour quiet and steady prices unchanged.
Wheat dull Corn firm and scarce for South,
crn; white Southern CO; yellow do 90 mixed
Western nominal at 5Sa6u. Oats steady: South
ern 46a4S; Western mix-d l.: do. white nonl-
nal Rye firm AZ S0a9O. Hay very dull; West
eru 24a$30; Pennsylvania 26a$3u.