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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1873-11-12

The ELECTIONS Massachusetts, elects
Gov Washburn by vote of Il 900 to about
So, 500 for CASTOR and scattering. The two
houses of the legislature are republican by
about two to one. The Democrats have on
the rum issue, or to put it more mildly on
the beer question, and owing to the dissatis-
faction of the Butler men, greatly reduced
the majority against them. Gen. n. ?.
Banks is elected to the Senate as an indie
pendent candidate by a large majority over
his regular republican opponent,
New York elects the democratic state
ticket by a majority of about 10000; the
only exceptions being couple Of candidates
who were on the democratic ticket but left
off by the liberal republicans, and whose
election is yet in doubt The Senate is re-
publican by two majority aud the house by
half a dozen or more thus securing repub-
licau successor to Gov. Fenton in the .. S.
Senate.
Wisconsin has elected the peoples ticket
by some 5000 over the republican ticket
headed by Gov. Washburn. The successful
candidate for governor is VIM. B. Taylor Of
Dane County, farmer of democratic ante
cedents. Gov. Washburn was personally
very popular but the peoples movement
carried with it many farmers as we'll as an
immense German vote which was carried
for it on an anti-temperance issue. The
legislature is anti-republican in botf
branches.
The republicans have elected c. K Day
Governor of Minnesota, with full stat
ticket by majority of about ten thousand
also carrying the legislature.
In Virginia, Gen. Kempe beats H.
republican, for Governor by
majority and the legislature
like jug handle.
In Arkansas the rer
full and also ele"
in Mississippi
ity on
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1873-11-12

The NV Probationary appeared the
first number of the new St. Adams daily, the
4" ADVERTISER Its editorial head is Mr.
Lucius Bigelow, assisted, we understand, by
Stephen A. Royce, son of Judge Royce of
the Supreme Court. The new paper presents
a handsome appearance, and its looks show
that " new broom sweeps clean" We
do MT, however, exactly % gather the point -
of its inaugural address. {" Provincial imi-
tators and defenders " of the * contagious
Righteousness of the metropolitan press
are bad things to have around probably, at
least we infer so from the tone of the ADDER
tiser. We understand the substance of what
it says to be that country papers should Mt
lie about folks. But the witness it brings
forward to testify that this is done is evident
ly one-sided, end we are not yet prepared to
believe that " the rress is more distrusted
and despised by the people than it was ten
ago. Freedom run into license will be cor
rected by the good sense of the people, and
we have less to fear from it than from that
sycophancy to powers that be which hides
the truth. A fantastic improvisation upon
cornstalk- fiddle is less wearisome to the
ear than the mellifuous but never varying
strains of the hand organ
The theory of journalism there is MT much
dispute about; the trouble is when you
come to the " application" But readers
will soon know whether paper is striving
after g sensational y paragraphs or is per-
sistently stating facts regardless of whether
they create a sensation or not. They soon
know a newspaper as they know their neigh
Dor, and do not mistake abuse Tor independ
ence, nor use subserviency for judica
fairness.
, Or 0st think that our new
IF ertainly wish well IL
b a modest and wei
cepted the gospel o
Ike, and that the,
rotesslOn on &C
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1873-11-12

AN ALLEGED CASE OF BLAcKMAIL.-There
has been considerable excitement In Middle
bury for few days past over the examin-
alton of George Huntington, on complaint
for an attempt to extort money from Col. l..
E Knapp, editor and publisher of the Mid
dlebury Register. Some weeks ago some
scandalous circular letters were printed re-
fiecting seriously upon Col. Knapp. 1t is
alleged that Huntington came to Col. Knapp
and made some sort of proposition to him,
basing it upon the fact that be Huntington
had l 900 of these circulars ready for distri-
button. What was said or proposed is dis
puted, and two versions are given, but it is
certain that the circulars were distributed
Some time afterwards prosecution was entered
against Huntington. The first hearing was
some weeks ago, and the adjourned examin-
alton took place on Friday last at the Court
House in Middlebury before Justice Ferre OF
Bridport. John w. Stewart and E. A. Sur
tevant appeared for the prosecution and
James m. Slade, Jr. and Thomas Mcleod for
the defence The result was that Hunting
ton was bound over in $500 to appear before
the County Court and answer any indictment
that may be found against him.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1873-11-12

CANADIAN PoLITICs.-The course of the
Canadian ministry, in taking into its own
hands the investigation of the Canadian
Credit Mobilier operations, has brought
about the overthrow of the ministry ITSELF
The investigation, of course. was process
of withdrawing, and when Parliament met
at Ottawa, some two weeks since, the oppo-
sitlon made a severe onslaught on the govern
ment. Sir John Mcdonald, the premier
found there was a majority against him, and
the ministry resigned, Mr.. Mackenzie, the
leader of the opposition, was called on to
form a new cabinet, which he proceeded to
do. Friday the names were announced, and
Lord Duferin, the governor general, came
in, and to the surprise of all prorogued Par
lament, saying:
In consequence of the resignation of my
late ministers, during the debate on the ad
dress, | have called fresh administration
to my council. A large number of seats in
the House of Commons having thus become
vacant, have decided, with due regard to
| the circumstances of the case, that it will BE-
iHOSb III TIC luleTeSlS OI pubic
business, to prorogue this Parliament
/ The new ministry organized by Mackenzie
is as follows: Alexander Mackenzie, pre-.
mer and minister of public works Blake
without portfolio Senator Christie, secre
tary OF state Cartwright, minister of f.
nance; d. A. Mcdonald, postmaster gen.
eral; Dorion, minister of justice; Senator
Lelellier de St. just, minister of agriculture
and immigration Fourier, inland revenue
A. j. Smith, marine and fisheries: lsaa,
Burpee, customs Coffin, receiver general
Ross, president of council and minister 0
militia; Laird, minister of the interior
One seat is still vacant. The late ministry
shortly before it's resignation, appointed s
L. Tlley, NJ. P, lieutenant governor of New
Brunswick; John Crawford, NJ P, leuten
ent governor of Ontario; Hugh McDona Id
NJ. P, Judge Of the supreme court of Nova
Scotia.
These appointments by men going out Q
Office, are looked upon as displaying grea
amount of " cheek
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1873-11-12
FOREIGN News.

GREAT BRlrAN.-The Prince OF wales
birthday, which occurred Sunday was ceie-
brated Monday and Mr.. Gladstone took oc-
casion to say he didn't like to have to hight
he Ashantees.
FRANcE.-The Assembly met the 9th and
unanimously reelected NJ. Buffet, president
of that body. Chambord's letter overturn ed
the plot for his restoration aud the right, or
royaiists made offers to the republicans which
will nrohably harmonic matters. Ibey at
first wanted to extend McMahon's power ten
wears and carry things with a high hand but
finding their weakness concluded to strive
for only a five years term for him and to
have his title - President of the Republic.
The excitement at Paris and at Versailles is
subsidinp and it is believed the crisis is over.
M. Theirs received delegation, Sunday
representing the French citizens OF San
Francisco, and. in reply to their address,
said the monarchists had suffered check,
and that the conservative republic was as
sured.
The Bazaine trial slowly progresses.
GERMANY.-A royal decree has been pro
mulgated, relieving Gen Won Room OF the
presidency of the Prussian ministry, and ap
pointing Bismarck to his place, and Herr
Camphauser, minister of finance, to the vlc'
presidency.
IrALY.-A monument to Count CavouI
was dedicated at Turin Saturday with impo
sing ceremonies. The mayor gave bigl
praise to Cavour by whom he said g the star
of Savoy became the sun of Italy"
SPAIN-The Carlists claim great victor,
at Miranda del Arga in Navarro. They re
ported Gen. Rivera killed and Gen. Morton
taken prisoner and that they drove the troop
of the latter. But Morton in an off cial
dispatch says he passed two nights on tn
ground previously held by the Carlists. FL
isn't prisoner and Rivera is alive; at leas
that is his story.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1873-11-12

CIVIL SERVICE IN THO Treasury DEPART
MENT.-The Civil Service rules require that
clerks appointed under them shall be COM
missioned for probationary terms of six
months, during which their conduct and
capacity shall be tested. The Examining
Board of the Treasury Department has recent
ly made inquiry concerning SIS frst-class
clerks thus appointed in that Department in
'e month of May last. The clerks were per-
ally examined as to their knowledge of
duties; their work was examined, and
'gment of the heads of their divisions
concerning them was taken The
satisfactory in every case. The
mony OF their superiors is that
'ent clerks, and much superior
'ty and efficiency to those ap-
old system. Thus far lis
Omitted to the Treasury
Civil Service rules,
been dropped at the
ppolntment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-07

relaton 10 the gold check and the sewing machine
STOCK .-"Ine company made loan OF $50 900 three
OF our years ago to Mr.. +. H. smith. In the course
OF business Mr.. smith received check for $4,000,
this money involved Mr.. Smith SO that he was
t unable .d to oo repay the loan. Our books show
OF. whether this is by actual cash REGENTS
to US or by charging the same amount
to loans on the books of the company the present
officers are unable TO say but the facts, as they
stand now, are. that Mr.. Smith owes the company
$4,000, for which they hold real estate and 1t Is
believed to cover the loan. The sewing machine
stock mentioned Is also part OF the coilaterals of
this loan. and Is counted by the company as WORTH
less. This information have only very recently OBJ
tained and the version give you IS the only one
can arrive at from my inspection or the books up
to the present You will therefore see that the
check Is, as TAR as we know, incorrect
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-07

The police authorities Of this city think that J.
r Tvngs now IN jail in san Francisco, IS man
q that name who had been thief and burglar all ms
IRE; ana whose portrait now ornaments the kogues
Gallery and he has which extends the whole
length OF his nose They also that at the time Of the
Nathan murder Irving was In the state Prison for
OF his accompiices are now in Sing Sing
"That is my description said Irving, when the
reporter mad finished reading. "You see here Is
the scar" as he pointed to scar extending along
he continued. show they can say that l was In
prison at the time. The records Of the supreme
Court Will prove the contrary. They Will show
when Lawyer Howe had me admitted to bail be-
fore Judge Brady. He got me before the Judge on
writ OF habeas corpus"
'what do you suppose can be the idea OF the
New York authorities saying you were In Jail II you
were notY' asked the reporter.
"Well, can't tell, except that they know am
telling the truth, and they want to hush the matter
up on account OF Wash Nathan, as they did before.
tell you what, money can do great many things.
to take an oath that can go to New York, and no
matter II have not the assurance OF the District
Attorney that shall not be prosecuted. Will get
tne documents have spoken OF and produce them
In any Court of Justice. l know one thing, how
ever, and That Is, that, on account of my charac-
money; but then could convict the others who
were with me.n
Irving then paused for o moment, and said -
"Slnce you were here have been reading this
despatch again, and l could not help laughing at
It's Inconsistencies. Now, Donovan takes q great
deal OF credit to himself Why, he did not arrest
me in New York. 1t was Detective Fields. OF the
Filth precinct, who arrested me IN Brooklyn, anu
ne called on Donovan to assist him. because he
thought was desperate man and would light"
irving then stated tnat the time would come
when he could prove that he was right, and the
repOrter retired.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-07
MELANCHOLY DEATH OF A BANKER.

Killed by Falling From q Window.
At an early hour yesterday morning Coroner
Herman received information at his residence
that the dead body OF Mr.. Charles A. Lamont had
been found in the front area Of his mansion, No.
555 Filth avenue. The third story window being
open, IL was believed that Mr.. Lamont, while
sitting on the broad window Sill or slab, or
on chair close to the window, had lost his
balance and fell head foremost into the area, thus
receiving fracture OF toe skull, death ensuing al
most instantly.
Mr.. Lamont, who was special partner with
Vim. A. Tebbas, in the firm OF Plume IL Vanem-
burgh bankers and brokers, at No. 80 New street,
on Friday night, waen he returned, and retired to
his room alone, on the third door, his family being
absent at Vest Point. AT about half-past four on
Saturday morning the body Of Mr.. Lamont
was found lying In the front area life
being quite extinct Mr.. Lamont must have fallen
from the front window, distance OF nearly forty
feet, while asleep, as the bed In his room had not
been disturbed. Coroner Herman yesterday az
ternoon held an inquest over the remains, and
among those present were Mr.. John sparks, Clerk
OF the Courts OF General Sessions and Oyer and
Terminer, brotherinaw OF deceased, Mr.. Il. X.
Garrison, Francis SKddy and other gentlemen well
known In the commercial community.
The evidence adduced before the Coroner showed
concusivey that deceased fell from the window
while asleep. Deputy Coroner Cushman, NJ. d.,
testified that Mr.. Lamont died from compound
fracture OF the skull. From the evidence pre-
sented the jury rendered a verdict OF accidental
death. Mr. Lamont was man Of immense wealth,
was noble-hearteo gentleman, iorty.seven years
OF age, and native OF New York. Deceased has
left widow and three children with fortune,
clear OF encumbrance, or $l,OOO,0OO. HIS invest
ments in Wall street covered another million.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-07
PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENTS.
The New Lyceum Theatre-Opening To-
Morrow Night.

The New Lyceum Theatre-Opening To-
Morrow Night.
Mr.. HallIday's dramatization OF Victor Hugo's
''hunchbacK of Notre Damen will be produced at
the new Lyceum Theatre tomorrow evening. The
HERALD has already published an elaborate de-
scripton of the reconstructed house, and has done
ample justice TO the beauty richness and taste of
the appointments. Mr.. Mansell, the DrOprie-
tor, promises. in addition, that the style In which
the drama Is produced shall correspond to the en-
senlble OF the building. TO soy that we sincerely
hope this will be the case Is only to echo the wishes
of a thousand hearts. 1t is pleasant, too to OBJ
that the lessee Is taking pains to defeat the
ticket SPECTATORS There Is double the pleasure in
attending q theatre the manager OF which has
sensitive appreciation OF the public's rights.
Among those who will appear tomorrow evening
are Mr.. T. q. King Miss Jefrreys Lewis, Mr.. Charles
Wheatleigh and Miss Henderson II will be easier
to explain Mr.. Mansell's policy after the opening
play shall have been Witnessed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-07
Musical and Dramatic Notes.


Herr Wachtel has been engaged by Mr.. Carl Rosa
and Mr.. NeuendOrf for the season OF 1S74-75 in
this country. During last August he sang in Berlin
to very appreciative audiences
Nine. Nilsson will arrive In this city on Tues
day evening by the Cuba. reception will, within
day or two after, be rendered her by the Area
dian Club The subscription books for the Stra-
kOsch opera season viii be open tomorrow morn
ing at the Academy Of Music.
The NeuendOrH dramatic and operate troupe
arrived in this city on Wednesday from Europe.
1t numbers twenty-three members, exclusive OF
chorus singers. The season will begin next Tues
day week at the improved Germania Theatre, with
"Aus der Geseschaft" Performances VIII be
given every evening, beginning October s; also
entertainments Will be given at the Terrace Garden
every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night, and
at the Brooklyn Athengum every other Thursday.
At Wallack's an entire change OF programme is
announced for this week. Mr.. Shel Barry, whose
great success last season as Michael Feeny will be
pleasurably remembered has been engaged,
and will appear as Miles Nacopoeen
during the present week, in the "COleen
Bawn." The management has spared no pains in
the mounting Of this famous drama, we under
stand, and 1t Will be presented with powerful
cast. new local drama, entitled "Dust and Dia
monds," by Mr.. Charles Gayler, ia announced for
''The Wandering Jew" will be produced at the
Grand opera House on Tuesday evening next. The
piece will, it Is presumed, be gorgeOusly set, and
will present Messrs. Fox, Harkins, Hardenberg
ana Lecercq. and Miss Fannie Hayward and MISS
Marie Gordon (her DEBUT. The children who
danced In "A Midsummer Nights Dream" will ap-
pear in demon dance, arranged and taught them
by Nine. Lanner. In the carnival scene the
whole company will be on the stage. The EVAN
dering Jew" is now past It's l2sth performance in
London, and Is there considered one OF the most
exciting sensations Of the year.
Mr.. Days Fifth Avenue Theatre Company is win
ing favorable comment in the West. The company
is now performing in Cincinnati, where 1t CON-
menced last Monday its brief tour previous to
opening the season here at the new theatre in
Twenty-eighth street. 'Divorce" was given to a
damned house, and the reception accorded the
artists was warm and genuine. Miss Davenport
Miss Morris, Miss Jewett and Mrs. Gilbert met with
enthusiastic favor, and Fisher, Clarke, Lewis and
Davidge reached the popular heart at once. The
ladies of the company were serenaded at the Bur-
net House on Sunday, the evening of their arrival,
and on Wednesday received an invitation to make
a private inspection OF the Industrial Exhibition,
which opened formally that night. The company
plays two weeks longer IN Cincinnati and then
goes to Buffalo. where itremains week. 1t opens
In Philadelphia on the 10th and will remain there
fortnight.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-07
IRVING IN CALIFORNIA.

Interview with John II. Irving. .l,..
John Mason, alias John Thomu.ou-
alias John brown, the self-Accused- 4,
San Franciseo-His Sanity ou..-
tfoncd-He Describes Washington N.-
chan and Tells the story or the MUIR
der.
From the San Francisco Morning Call, August 2o.l
That eccentric individual who Ii now exciting
popular admiration by his verbal exploits In self
accusation IL developing an unusual converse
tfonal talent, and possibly may be entitled to
rank with the most celebrated authors OF fiction
before the Dslice have dQls with him. Since the,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-07
THE APPROACHING FAIR IN wEsTCHEsTER.

The twenty-ninth annual Fair, under the au-
spices OF the Society OF Agriculture and Hortlcui-
ture, of westchester county, will commence on the
grounds of that association, near White fiains,
next Tuesday, and will be continued each day unth
the end of the week. The first two days VIII %
chiefly devoted to receiving and classifying articles
tho ram S,nder Of the week will be mainly occupied
Sy tnals OF speed among Me neet.footed horses Of
the county for the announcement o. which mpv, a.
nreminms are offered. on Thursday appropriato
addresses are expected to be delivered Dy Mr..
Elliott G. Cowdn and others. The lar VIII DC lorm-
DIV naupurated tomorrow evening py Iecep-
finn and ball In the floral hall, az wncn, IN
addition to many fair asprants ior Local insn,op-
a. tbe st,rner sex who would fam be considered
the fading political lights IN the country.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-07
ARCTIC EXPLORATION.
The Progress OF Mr.. Leigh Smiths Eng
lish Expedition-Plenty of Ice, Snow,
Seals Re n RI and Enjoyment.

lish SUPPLEMENTARY Of Ice, Snow,
Seals, Bears and Enjoyment.
From the London Times, August 26.l
We have been favored with the following copy
of a letter from Mr.. Richard Potter to his father,
Mr.. T. b. Potter, NJ. Pr
TRENERENBERG BAY, July 4, 1873.
hope you got my letter sent oy Inc e Swe1 Tsa
Polhem came in here last night, ana Is going away
again to-day in about half an hour probably, so
have only just time to write line. She Is gong
home in about three weeks, believe: m
We iell In with the Samson two days ago. we
have been up to the seven siads a,.uu Tue o. ueg
north at present. We are all wen ana ENJOY our
selves immensely We nave gos iour sea. sea.horses
Tne sampson has had more luck among the seals
than we have, as she has got 1866 and we have only
Professor Nordenski0d and other men who tried
TO Get north In boats could not get further than
80 deg, 35 min. latitude, aud then, hnding the zee
too rouuh Tor sedglng, crossed the northeast land
and returned by fllnlopen Straits. They must
nave mad O bad time Of II, as there were snow
storms nifty out Of sixty days.
the Hecla when he went north on sledges. 1t Is
anything but fertile place, as the low ground Is
all one great swamp, and there Is lot OF snow on
we are going to stop here to take in water and
to get the provisions and Goals out OF the Samson,
and we may nave some sport, as there are q lot oil
white whales IN the bay, and there may be salmon
In the rivers.
must nnlsn JnlS letter, aS we are just going OIL
board the Pohem to say g00dby. K 4. POTTER.
p. S.-Please excuse my short letters, but there
Is never any time to write when AMP speaks
us or only stops short time, and have not
missed an opportunity of~cending line. never
enjoyed anything SO mucn as this trip and DOM
feel the cold bit. 1t Is warmer here than 1t has
ever been, the temperature being 40 deg. We
have plenty OF sport with the birds, elder ducks
&C., and flnd them all capital eating, In spite Oh
the fishy flavor.
We have not seen any reindeer yet, and are
probably, too far north Of present
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-07
Mr.. Mckee Rankin.

We have received from this gentleman the fol-
lowing goOd-humored note, which has reference to
the structures made by the HERALD relative to his
recent performance OF Sir Charles Coldstream, IN
the first act OF FUSED Up" and which is in amiabe
contrast to most notes addressed by actors to
newspapers That qualify APPROVAL
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 1873.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
not only do not consider your criticism on my
acting ungracious, but kindly thank you Tor 1t.
The role Is quite q new one to me- and must be re-
hearsed faithfully and perslstenty to attain any
thing like success will try faithfully to do better
IN 1t; nay, to do my best. Thankfully yours
MCKEE RANKIN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-07

THIS amount OF $279 600 Is TO Offset the Overdrafts
made by Mills and Rodman and such loss as may
accrue upon the Willimantic Railroad and Georgia
state bonds.
With regard to the 'Lathrope Sewing Machine
stock" the company had about 800 shares the total
amount Of which is $4,000, instead OF 100000 ~
was falsely stated In morning paper yesterday.
This stock Is In no way counted among the assets
OF the Trust Company. The trustees have signed
p agreement holding themselves responsible for
The trustees are Messrs. Henry L. Plerrepont Ed
ward Harvey, Henry sage, 3. l. Hustled, Alexan.
der w. White J. 8. Rockwell, w. G. Kingsley, J. ID.
Fish, a. Mccue, John Halsey, Daniel Chauncey,
Josiah U. Low.
THE GOLD CHECK sroiy.
Mr. w. Fl. Bunker, Secretary OF the Trust Com
papy, yesterday made the following statement III