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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-22

bnt IL ould he wiser as we'll as more just TO admit and
remove the real causes that have produced such melan
choy results in region young, fresh and vigorous
GRAPE CULTURE AND wNE-MAKISG
The white reople OF louisiana owing TO their French
and spanish origin have hitherto always preferred the
Juice OF the grape to that extracted from the corn or rye
In its palmy days. before the the consumption OF
the light French in Louisiana great and
Il is considerable There is no place In TINS
country where you get these wines good and SO
cheap as at New-Orleans. They were formerly all
brought from abroad, but the native production Is
growing in favor California and Ohio leading che way
which Kentucky and Virginia have followed nave
tasted In this city of the native wines, wmch
would require very practced taste to tell from tne
imported. The Of these efforts has inspired inc
idea of grape culture in this State for which the DUN
formation seems admirably adapted. well as that OF
the upper portion OF Mississippi Tho grapes raised III
this section are wonderfully fine and prolific, and sell In
the New-Orleans market for Is cents per pound. As
much as 5000 pounds of grapes per have been pro-
duced The punches arc OF enormous size Seyenty-hve
dollars per acre is not bad for acre of land
Sugar seldom returns 800 for the same area and
wheat not moro than s25 Georgia, with her usual
alacry has taken up this industry, and the state
ment is made OF the product OF $1,000 worth Of wine and
vinegar in one county OF that State from one acre OF
carefully cultivated land. Even in Louisiana wine has
been made near Biloxi which brought the remarkable
price of s. per gallon and said to be fully equal to
the foreign brands. 1t q champagne wine. From
the attention attracted to this matter and the sue
cess attending the earlier we may confidently
anticipate the development OF this kind OF industry
and that Ohio and California will find contemplate
rival in Louisiana and Mississippi in the culture of the
grape and production of native wines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-22

having courage enough TO disobey. California
has Just risen against the Ring OF Official toois
over her for years. There, IN Massachusetts, and
Minnesota, the whole power OF Federal patronage was
states the people have won victory that should
prevent them from again becoming bondsmen In
stead OF masters Of the oflce-holders.
AN UNPLEASANT FACT.
From TIE Worcester Spy tRPl -
Several Republican newspapers IN other STATES
protesting that II is greyous mistake TO suppose
that National Administration gave Gen. Butler any
aid in his canvass here They should give Massachu-
setts people the credit OF knowing something OF what IL
going before their eyes Whether the President per
sonay cared for Gen. Buffers success or dd anytiS
TO promote IT, cannot say, but there Is no DOUBT III
the mind OF any Intelligent person In the State we be-
eve that the holders Of United states offices with very
that they did in the language OF the resolution adopeu
by the Convention, improperly interfere WIN tne ne
pendence OF the Republicans OF Massachusetts I'D tne
management of their local concerns" That they we're
permitted II not required TO do so by their supeors
who should have at put stop TO such nterIerenoe
as soon as their attention called 10 IT, Is an unpeas
ant fact, doubtless, but II Is TACT mus J O1d an
other States which deny It, do so without knowedee on
the strength doubtless Of their own impression that
such things cannot be because they ought not
AN ADMINISTRATION PARTY NOT WANTED IN HAooA-
CHUSETTs
From The Boston advertiser (Rtpl n,
Without discussing or considering Ine Dues
ton whether not there may have been goVu
in the case Of louisiana or any of the late Rebel States
all fairminded persons must admit that MassaSnseS
methods in the selection of her local rulers .eh
and the administration of Der local AFFAIRS with IN
ont interference either directly or indirectly ny inc
National Administration. The Republican party OF
Massachusetts large and LIBERAL but there Us not room
i'm IN for an Administration party per Sc Win Vows
and claims of its own. especially when they 90 not
monte with the views Of the main o9ay, W3 1I
within wheels produce complication. The National Gov
ernmen il is safe TO say has enough to do 70 manage
the affairs of the nation satiSia tton,y "t ta
The internal and local affairs OF s6e ,r6 Stat tSe
Renublican party Is not needed here. The Repubncan
party Of MASSACHUSETTS, safely be relied upon as an
ADMINISTRATION party as long the Administration Is
1ortbv Of snnort and we wish 1T to be distinctly under
stood that Federal oce-hoders add no strength to IL
as soon as they lead of in opposition TO the honest
wishes and sentiments OF the party whether their claim
To- be acting in accordance with the wishes OF the Admin
istratIon be true or false whether they Dc acung
tbronSh dctation from other sources through self
interest or through fear Massachusetts, Republicans
need no outside dctatOn, and should not ana arc hoe
likely to submit to IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-22
THE PRESIDENTS LAST APPOINTMENT.
TT SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN MADE.
From Ths Indianapolis Journal (Rsp.l

TT SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN MADE
From The Indianapolis Journal CRtp1
Alexander II. Shepherd, the neWly-ap-
pointed Governor Of the District OF Columbia, Is man
OF very decided ability great force or
with the Ring government, or rather vi
ana 1--WE we ARE T TO the better class
citizens 1t should never have been made ana TIE sen
ate ought TO reject It,
DEFIANCE OF PUBLIC SENTIMENT I
From The Baltimore Gdoetk (Dcn'.)
The fruit ripens rapidly. 1t does seem to
us-and near enough to the scene 10 iee deep
recent appointment of A. shepherd, commonly known
the Of the ring" to the Goyerhorshp Oh the
District of Columbia is defiance OF public sentiment
not only without parallel, but which Is strangely SIG
nihcant of the sure tendency of things TO that crisis
when the contest between the popular VIII and that OF
is, perhaps by rude processes TO De decided.
PERSONAL FRIENDSHIP MISPLACED.
From The GermdaOpR tFd) ChrOniek (IRdl .
Even though the President himself believe
that Shepherd Is all that he ought to be- some respect
due 10 public opinion; and the simple fact That public
opinion has not yet indicated Shepherd was sufficient
reason why he should have received this marked In
dcation of approval AS we said when the PRESIDENT
very wen to stand by ones friends but official station
imposes obligations above those OF personal friendship
and IL Is better that man should suffer uusy tnAu
that the moral sense OF the nation should DC huEt'
THE REAL GRUMBLFRs.
From The Washington Star (Rsp.)
The quartet of correspondents who gather
their remarkable degree Of msinfOrmatiOn about Dis
trct affairs upon their hind quarters repeat with parrot
like iteration the story that the poor plundered tax
payers OI MiSuluSluu Slhtt VI CAN'c-
Inent and Indignation over the appointment OF Gov
Shepherd. II these gentlemen would get off their
launches and look about them they would ilnd that
the value Of property in the District has been
doubled quadrupled, and even sextupled in
many instances, in value by the improvements
carried by the Board OF Public Works. And this
hancement of values has not been confined TO any one
part of the city, but is universal IL Is noted IN the
"West End" Northern Liberties" " South Washing
ton" Capitol HILL" and Navy Yard" alike. The con
sequence that the property hoders almost to man
sustain Board OF Public Works has been shown al
every election and as would be illustrated fully were
there an tomorrow. 1t Is notorious that the
prpertyhoders here are not the grumbers, but that
dead beats who carry all the real estate they own Oh
their persons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-22
FEDERAL INTERFERENCE IN STATE POLL.
TICS
A FOUL ExCREsCENCE.

This particular kind of Offce-holding" med
ding with local and State politics the
Republicans, under extreme provocatiOn, condemned
with great and deserved severity They did the
close of the canvass in which concerted raid made
upon the primaries through this very influence pack
ing and other corrupt appliances being freely resored
Ia and the "ofcebOders abOring for days with the
greatest industry and very marked absorption Of all
their energies in this particular task They hit with
cellent aim shameful disgrace and OF the fOulest
that has sprung from our civil service sys
fam
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-22
DEFINITE CHARGES NECESSARY.
ILL.,. IllrLIIa De-.

There is no subject upon which more cant
uttered than upon the interference OF Federal Office
holders in local politics. IL is We suppose, true that
majority Of the Federal oiceh0lders In Massachusetts
favored the nomination OF Gen. Butler Some OF them,
however as we know, we're strongly Ia favor OF Gov
Washburn and took active part III Iurtherlng his
nomination IT, as the resolution passedTat Worcester
insinuates Federal ofcehoders In Massachusetts have
been threatening their subordiuates, they should be
dismissed Investigation has proved their guilt
But ti definite charges brought against indi
yduas the best Gen Grant make OF the res0lu
ftnn xrf hat liyhf h1ac iorarx viii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-22
GENERAL TOPICS.
rrE CAUSE OF BUFFERS DEFEAT.

From m SIHdusky Eeyser
The Christian Union, as Radical in politics
as could wsb says tue defeat Of Batter largely
due TO the efforts Oh TIE NEW YORK TRIBUNE. IL -
honor enough for year To have been Instrumental IN
putting Butler quod, and sorry TO see the
honor granted 10 1E TRIBUNE. IL almost makes up for
lie " midsummer madness"
LIGHT on DARK sCBJUCT.
From 1he BiJial0 C0areT.
THE NEw-lORK TRIBUNE states positively
that the unaceouuta decrease LAST month OF snsON1
the per cent interest bearing DEBT OF the Oneo
states caused by the Seoretarys acceptance roui
tue syndicate, ~ part payment ot thor supsclpl0n ~
Marca for S5O0OOOO OF the new nNe per cent lod VI
sll O0OOO0 in bonds which had not been called Tor re-
dempton This In direct violation OF tue e9HHao.
between the Syndicate and the United states. Tue w
treasury extent that II cannot stand sccIe
richardson by violating the contract with the y
IN order 10 favor tue syndicate added slVoV W ''
enormous demand obligations against MS cOh'
THE FARMERS MOVEMENT
kfOm OrlGAs rHss
THE NEW-YoRK TRIBUNE has sent out
commissioner the great West In order To learn Wis.
consider their special grievances ahu "ns
remedial measures they propose 10 lnauEuLatyi ITO
finds that the anttmOnOpOy crusade was Onsual1 ~
spred by local and personal freight grievances put now
II has become general throughout q wide extent VI
country ana started questions for solution when
will wisdom OF our aOles statesmen anu mos
learned political economists" various measures hase
been suggested TO quiet these Western people, aho
among them to construct dOuDleuaos
Government railway from the West To Ne" hVrA, %
other convenient seaport WiSh VIII coinpe'0 ra,s
and M guiate the charges private railway lines inis
vould be cent with vengeance 0VIeIbons
works are usually constructed ana conuuoteu eitSi
most expensive fashion. Uncle sam mas never uecn
Iorlnances When he builds nouse shp, a railway,
or A breakwater, always costs neary Twice as nut
as N the work were devoted % private interests ANU
constructed Through private eni@rnrse' tf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-22
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES.
From The Syracuse Journal (RepJ

Of the present Republican State officers,
Secretary Scrlbner and AJorney-Genera Barlow have
declared that they do not desire denominations because
they wish to engage in pursuits which Incompatible
with their present offices The disposition OF the Repub
cans is TO take these gentlemen their words and
therefore probable that either COL Wood
tor Thayer will be selected for Secretary of State and
that Joshua NJ. Van Cot one OF the ablest and purest
lawyers in the State, Will be nominated for Attor-
ney-General, If lie will consent 10 become a
candidate. The nomination for Controller Is
virtually settled Nelson X. Hopkins has the on
tire confidence of the people, man who has ever be-
fore held the office has more thoroughly had that
6dence. THE NEwYoRK TRIBUNE even, Is cOnstrai ned
10 conoede the Controllers capabilty and honesty and
10 express the hope that he will be reelected II placed
ON the ticket OF any party" THE TRIBUNE adds we
shall urge the people OF NewYOrk to give him hearty
support" The denomination OF State Engineer Taylor
NAV be reasonably expected. he is acceptable In
ali quarters but in the absence of any superior cand
date he will doubtless be placed on the ticket again
For State Treasurer the name OF Daniel e. Fort of
Oswego Is accepted with general satisfaction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-22
CURRENT DISCUSSION.
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS
AN EXHAUSTIVE STATEMENT.
From The Ostcsy0 TINS.


THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE recently had an
other exhaustive article the subject OF lranspOTa-
appeared in public print which thoroughly showed
tile OF the subject these articles, aud We feel
the writer received his information largely from the
Hon William j. McAlpne No one who takes deep or
practical interest subject will fan 10 read tbem,
aud as the articles long, only attempt " repre-
du0e some OF the conclusions
INTERESTS OF THE MERCHANTS.
Boston Nous
1t is the merchants movement not less than
the farmers which Is going IN relation 20 the rant
roads, as claimed by The NEw-fokk TRIBUNE. Mer,
chants are generally shrewd enough 10 take care Of
themselves, ard did not appear that they cared par
ttcularly about the amount OF the proceeds OF grain
which swallowed up III transportation, 50 long
as they got their share. But wncn the farmers
refused on account of the high prices for trans
portatiOn TO send the gram 10 market, then
the merchants begin to feel IT, ana 1t now Iheir move
ment. In this way are all bound together aud 1t
or railroad corporations 20 be exorbdnt IN their de-
mands. But THE TRIBUNE makes the complaint that
ticulary in the matter OF frelghs ana there are Tears
lest sOue their trade may lost not merely fVr
season two but forever
NETWORKS DANGER
trom,Tae Bit.mors imsrtcln
A communication published in TIE TRIBUNE,
anu some editorial comments thereon, call attention 10
the danger OF NewYOrk losing Its control Of the Trade Of
the Northwest on account Of the enormous freight
charges the Erie and Central Railways. IL l. 10 false
note OF alarm that is sounded, FOR the writer gives
actual facts and figures and proceeds To demonstrate
the irrelIagiOle truth VI his propositions. New-lOrk
has virtually enjoyed monopoly Of the commerce OF
the Northwest by way of Chicago. Last year the latter
city shipped SO,OOOOOO bushels OF grain east
ward and she Is now daily receiving 6OJOo0
bushels. 1t must find outlet 10 the seaOOard. but
where Not New York, Tor the tolls On the two ra
roads amount to average thirty cents per Dushe
and by the Erie Canal the rate i only seven OF eight
cents cheaper figures 10 Is marvel that tine
cost of transportation than aOsOrbs ali the rnt u
the Western farmer, ami lie burns MS corn and wheat
rather than send IL to market The evil works bOtn
ways Ii not only bghts the agricultural interest," Dut
the NewIOrk merchant hnds MS business Faized
His trade dwindles away, and," THE TRIBUNE says,
quite as great that OF the farmers, though II has not
been realized 50 quickly"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-22
THE REAL SITUATION IN MASSACHUSETTS.
Tr0a Tn IOst1n Post lDem.1

Both factions of the Republican party seek
employ the official instrumenalItes for the pro-
motion OF their ends What Gen. Butler does by Super
visor Simmons Hamilton Hall does by Collector din
Thayer. What Gen. Butler does by the Federal office
holders through the State Hamilton Hall and the state
House accomplish through a State C0nstabuary. aud
look with cOmpaceucy while certain Wards OF Boston
are through and certain others scrupuously
left unmoested andwhile the Supervisor Simmons
designs law for the ballobOx 10 give the Admin
istratiOn tighter grip the State. There 10 little for
one wing OF the party u crcse Ia the spirit and con
duet OF the other Both ready 20 avail themselves
OF interference and Official interference Ia the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-22
VERDICT OF TIE PEOPLE.
s,ro,, IN, ~ Ba,fI JJi.p1,eb 4 ~, 4

The defeat of Butler is, happily, not the
only evidence of the peoples growing resentment at
tie mpertinence OF Federal officials IN attempting to
control local politics Minnesota has also uttered
condemnation Of the Federal Ring who have In the
habit of Issuing their mandates concerning every ques
ton OF state politics. aud have detained any person
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-22

THE CANADIAN RAILWAY INVESTIGATION.
SIR HUGH ALLAN on THE sTAND-HIs STORY OF THE
CONTRACTS WITH AMERICAN CAPITALIsTs-EX-
PLANTATION OF HIS LETTERS AND TRLEGRAMs-
THE EXTENT OF his UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
GOVERNMENT
OTTAWA, Sept 10.-The Royal Commission
met at noon to-day. Sir Hugh Allan called and
sworn The Judge asked him did he examine the sarnes
package He did SO, but first stated he did
not make up the package nor give it per-
sonally TO starnes. The package examined
and found to consist OF letters aud kilograms which
passed between Hugh, c. NJ Smith and MoMuen.
covering nearly all the negotiations between the parties;
Sir Hugh admitted writing letters and kilograms they
were private documents not Intended for pub
Lie USE He then read letter which
McNfullen had given to Starnes for his
direction In case copies OF the letters published,
package No. was TO be given to Sir Hugh with $4,000
In gold as forfeit Sir Hugh read statement giving the
history Of his railway enterprises. La 1871 he had
erylew with Sir Francis Hnck respecting the reform
ing OF the code OF the Pacific Railway; he told Sir
Francis would be necessary TO employ American
captal; Sir Francis gave him few names OF leading
Americans; had a negotiation With them which resulted
In an agreement between witness. McMulen, aud
Others which he read; they 10 subscribe sOO0Go
McAullen aud his friends, s5,SOOOOO Sir
Hugh and friends. sl,iOOOOO ten per cent
to be paid up deposited the banking house of Jay
offered to build the road; tho agreement made late
In 1871 witness then produced supplementary contract
nade in view Of the Government offering " lump"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-22

FT0W UsItVO ItNts IHtVI
There seems to be a general disposition
the State TO nominate and reGect the Re-
publican Senators whose records are all right senator
d. p Woods Senatorial record Is all right ana ms CON
stituents will wisely in rewarding his ability ana
faithfuness by unanimous reelection, AT the close OF
the last session it will remembered that he was com
mended generally throughout the State for bis efforts
and success as Chairman OF the Senate Finance Commit
tee in giving the people clean supply DILL
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-07-19
StratfOrd Hollow.

H.W Bishop of the StratfOrd House
has the Improvements upon his hotel
in process ofcompletion. When CON-
pleted he will have 2Oadditional rooms,
large, pleasant and airy.
Two new houses are now going up
here-Mrs. Norcutt's and j. V.
Wrght's-and third projected by
A. j. lexington.
Beedle's Swiss Bell Ringers gave q
veryinteresting entertainment at Bish-
ops Hall here on the 9th inst, and
will perform again at sane place Thurs
day eve., July 18th.
Rev.Mr.Kellogg. pastor in charge
of the M.E.Church here, is young
man of fine promise, and fast becom-
ing popular. He is eloquent and inn
pressive, but more emotional than ar,
gumentative.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-07-19
COOS COUNTY, N. II.
Lancaster,


The new grist mill is fast approach
ing completion. Mr.. Hodge says he
will be prepared to grind corn on and
after next Monday.
The second Sabbath service at the
Methodist Episcopal Church will be
held at 7.30 p. M, for the present,
instead of LIS, as heretofore.
Hon. j. G.. Crawford and II. A. &
K. Fletcher have been retained for
the defence of Elwell, who is in Jail
awaiting trial for the murder of Pea
body, at Gorham, July 4th.
1t is expected there will be a Grand
Jury ordered for the August term at
Colebrook to attend to the criminals,
there being four in Jail awaiting its
action.
Cornelius Regan, OF Northumber-
land, was brought before e. E. Allen
ESQ.,, at Benton's office, Lancaster, on
two complaints for selling liquor un.
lawfully. Respondent waived Elk
animation and gave bail for his ap-
pearance at the Nov, term. Benton
and E. Fletcher appeared for State
b. F. Whidden for Respondent.
Edison Curtis, Phineas G.. Stone
and Alger B. Wheeler, all of STRAIT
ford, were on Thursday last brought
before G. B. Jordan Esq, at the Court
House, Lancaster, for an aggravated
assault alleged by complainant, one
David Holbrook, to have been com
mitted upon him July 4th. After q
full hearing on the matter, two of the
respondents Curtis and Stone) were
discharged. Wheeler was fined 81
and cost, limited to same amount
Ray & Drew appeared for State
Hiram A. Fletcher, and L. Fletcher
appeared for respondent.
Samuel W. Brown, Esq, formerly
Of this town, now engaged in th'
manufacture of furniture at Charles
town, Mass, is in town on visit tC
his friends. AS specimen Of The
business being done by his establish
ment, an order was received on tht
18th for goods amounting to ovel
$4,000 from parties in South America
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-07-19
Local News.
GuilllalI.

Hon Benz Ii. Steele Ga notice of
whose death will bc found in another
coiumn) leaves many warm personal
friends in this section. This county
was in his circuit while he was Judge
OF the Supreme Court; and none are
more ready to testify to his ability and
integrity as a Judge than are the
parties for whom he tried cases in this
county and all officers of the courts
here holden by him.
Notice the advertisement of the
St. Johnsbury Academy in another
column this institution under its pres
ent able board of instructors has
gained an excellent reputation, and
offers the best inducements for the
patronage of the public.
w. H. Hartshorn proprietor of the
Essex Hotel, has the repairs on his
house nearly completed. The changes
made by MIR. IL. greately improve the
appearance and value of his hotel
property, particularly removing the
fence around the yard.
The arbitration between Messrs.
Rhodes of Lancaster, and Douglass OF
Maidstone, which has been in session
before u. g. Jordan Esq, for several
days is now continued to await the
survey of their lumber which is now
in the river.
A tramp pretending to be engaged
in repairing old umbrellas called at
the house OF Chas. E. Burns in this
village early OH Tuesday morning
and protesting to be sick asked Mrs.
Burns to give him a cup Of Tea which
she did. During the time he was drink
ing it MIR. Burns went to the barn to
attend to his chores whereupon the
fellow made insulting proposals to
Mrs. Burns and upon her slipping out
of the door to call her husband he
made off with cup, saucer and spoon
Mr.. Burns followed him up to reclaim
the property, and upon overtaking
him the fellow committed an assault
upon him by first throwing the cup
ard Saucer at his head and then at
tempted TO knock him down; this
however he failed to do but was him.
self knocked down and properly
punished by Mr.. B. A complaint was
made against him and warrant is,
sued for his arrest but before the Of
ficer arrived he had dccampcd and
Could not be found.