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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-03

A beautiful smile lighted up Lizzio's
face, and then she ben, her head forward as
If listening to some sound which was new
to her.
al brought my little Bessie with me, "
said Mrs Winton placing her childs hand
in that Of Lizzie.
4" Bessie looked wonderingly at the closed
eyes then seemed slowly to comprehend
why it was they were not opened. And
into her really Kind heart there crept a
tender pity for the little sightess one. For
q moment her lips quivered then she burst
into tears
o, mamma 80 sobbed she, " take me
home, and III never be ungrateful any
more !"
My little daughter is trying, to-day
to find out her blessirgs,' said Mrs. Win
ton TO Lizzie.
" Yes, Lizzie. She has lately grown
forgetlul Of the many precious gifts her
kind Father has bestowed upon her, and !
think it will do her good to recall some Of
them"
" I'm sure, Miss Bessie, if you could
know what il is to live for years without
seeing even one object, you would never
again forget to thank God for one Of His
best blessings"
And haven't you seen anything in
years 2' asked Bessie, who had somewhat
recovered herself
" Ny poor eyes have always been sight
les and so, though | have lived in this
world fifteen years, | can only imagine how
It looks"
Bessie sbuddercd, but she could hardly
conceive what it must be like to only i'm.
agne how it looked. Then she thought
how sad it must be to grope ones way
about, guided only by the sense Of sound
or feeling, - and silently she sent up
to the Throne e Grace a little prayer Of
thanksgiving. al will never forget again, -
said She " do not believe that have
ever, before, 10 all my life, thanked God
that can see"
&" Oh, Miss Bessie how could you help
III just to think Of actually seeing every.
thing around you Oh, think | should
thank Him every minute :"
Bessie had spoken the truth. She had
never before thanked her Heavenly Father
for this rich gift She was very quiet
during the little shopping expedition, and
she reached home with a heart so filled
with grateful thoughts, she could hardly
stop to take her tea, so anxious was she to
complete the list of her blessings. She sat
over the paper long time; then, all trem.
ulous with happiness, she carried the list to
her mother
" See, mamma, how many have thought
Of"
Little Bessie had written goodly num-
Der, and tears filed the fond mothers eyes
as she read the closing sentence -" |
thank God that have so many kind friends,
pleasant school and loving teacher, q
good mother and father, good health, the
use Of all my senses and thousand other
things to make me happy"
When Bessie read her list at school, she
was not ashamed of it, and her teacher com.
pimented her upon the views she took Of
her personal blessings. Having seen what
she had to be thankful for, little Bessie was
able to pass q Happy Thanksgiving. -
Rural Neto Yorker.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-03

"A dispatch from vt. Louis announces
the sudden death in that city of ex-senator
Richard Yates, of Illinois. Mr.. Yates
was a native. of Kentucky. He was drst
elected to Congress as a member Of the
House of Representatives from Illinois, iu
1851, and retained his seat until 1855. la
1861 he was chosen Governor of Illinois
for four years, and IN 1858 he was elected
to the United States Senate, his term ex.
piring in 1871. Since he left the Senate
be has not figured prominently in public
life. Mr.. Yates was a man Of considerable
ability aud commanding presence but the
later years of his life were marred and bis
influence impaired by his Incorporate
habits
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-03

The report comes from the capital of
South Carolina that an effort will lie made
to impeach Governor Moses for corrupt
practices in cfice 1t has long been topic
OF discussion how a man who was poor
when he first entered the public service, is
able to live like prince on a small salary,
as he has been doing. IN December last
the General Assembly appropriated 1925.
600 to pay the claims of the State Print.
ing Company, aud it was openly said, at the
time, that Governor Moses refused to ap
prove the joint resolution unless he was
paid forty Thousand dollars for the job
The company complained that very little
was left when they had flushed paying the
various politicians who " helped the claim
through" The impeachment proceedings
will be based upon this transaction.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-03

1t appears that Tweed has recently
disposed of at least 81 ,750,000 Of his real
estate to one of his sons. This has been
done to meet the erigencies which may
arise under the civil suits to recover por-
ton OF the plumber, But stolen property
can be recovered wherever found, no mat
ter how many times il may have changed
hands.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-03

The interest apd sympathy of the
community again centre 10 tho residence Of
the late John p. Hale, where Mrs. Hale
lies suffering with fractured limb. She
received the fracture by fall on the stairs
as she was retiring to her room on Monday
night of last week. Hardly had the form
Of the dead been borne away when this
added affection came giving the family its
full share Of earthly misfortune. 1t Is
hoped that Mrs. Hale will rally from the
prostration which ensues, notwithstanding
the severe strain which anxious care has
lately brought upon her system,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-03

-" History repeats itself" and some
times 1t Is well to look back to past peri.
DDS Of trial mud draw therelrom both in.
struction aud Inspiration Sixteen years
ago, in 1857, this country was just emerg.
ing from apauic that was more egitmatey
begotten than the present. just about
this time in the year Of 1857 the banks
resumed, as they row have Within three
months from the time Of resumption stocks
rose in value from twenty-five to forty per
cent, aud mercantile paper was eagerly
taken at five per cent. per annum 10
1897, however, there was general failure
OF the crops in the West, 30 that in 1853
there was general reaction. There Is no
danger of such a calamity in ls74-for
the crops Of the West and South are enor-
nous, and there will lie an abundant and
good market for them. Look opt for Q
turning Of the tide, recovery of value aud
an accumulation Of money at the financial
centres, The upward movement may be
put of for few days, but cannot long be
delayed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-03

lady franklin, whose years now verge
upon three scorce and ten, is still faithful
to her husbands memory, aud in letter to
the London Times, insists upon bis rightful
claim to be known as the discoverer of the
northwest passage. She cites the opinions
Of all the geegraphers of authority aud
knowledge on the point, which has indeed
been generally conceded,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-03

Our trouble with Spain has promised
one good result, it nothing more. We 70,
fer to the restoration OF kindly feelings bo.
tween the Northern and Southern portions
Of the country, even to the obiteration to
some extent of the deeply,drawn lines ere.
ated by our war for the Union. If this
desideratum should be fully accomplished,
the trouble arising out of our complications
with Spain-let them be even greater than
pow seems possible-will be amply repaid.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-03

A good deal of surprise is manifested
at the appointment by Governor Osborn Of
Robert Crozier to gil the vacancy in the
United States Senate caused by the forced
resignation Of Senator Caldwell, of Kansas.
Crorier was Caldwell's counsel ani conf
dant. 1t is thought that Osborn wants to
be elected to the place. and appointed Gro
Iier to eonciliste the Caldwell interest,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-03
Washington Notes.

Congress opened Monday under far
more favorable auspices than had generally
been supposed possible. An organization
Of the House was effected by the election
Of Mr. Blaine as Speaker, by a vote Of one
hundred and ninety to eighty for other can.
ddates. The other officers Of the last
session were reelected.
In the Senate. We notice that Senator
Morrill, has introduced a bill providing for
Free Banking and resumption of specie
payments, January ], 1875.
The President ha, settled the vexcd
matter Of the Chief Jus,iceship by nomi.
mating for this position, Attorney General
George II, Williams, Of Oregon The
nomination is said to give satisfaction
The matter Of bock-pay took an early
and prominent position. At a caucus Of
the Republican members of Congress, held
in the Hall Of the House on Monday even.
ing, committee of i've wac appointed to
prepare and report bill for the repeal Of
the act Of the last Congress increasing the
pay Of members Of Congress
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-03
THE MEXICAN CLAIMS COMMISSION

The distinguished representative of her Brit
tanlc Majesty at Washington has kindly con
sented, with the approval Of his Government.
TO assume the arduous and responsible duties
OF umpire in this Commission and To lend the
weight OF his character and name 30 such de-
eisl0ns as may not receive the acqniescence of
both the arhitrators appointed by the respec-
tive Governments,
The commissioners appointed pursuant to
the authority OF Congress TO examine into the
nature and extent of the forages Of trespassers
from that country upon the herds of Texas,
have made report, which will be submitted
Gr your confederation. The Venezuelan Gov
ernment has been apprised of the sense of
congress IN regard 10 the award of the Joint
uommlssion under the conyentnn of the 'g5tb
OF April, 1865, az expressed in the act of tbe
S5th Of February last, 1t is apprehended TINT
that Government does not realize the cbarorter
OF It's obligations under that convention A.
there y reason 10 believe, however. that its
hesitaney in recognizing them springs In mart
at least from real difficulty in diseharging
them - connection with It's obligations m
other Goyernmtpts, tho expediency of further
loroearanee on our part Is believed to lie
worthy OF your consideration,
The utf0man Government ard that of Fgvnt
nave lalterly shown disposition 10 relieve
,oe'gn oohSuls OF the Judicial powers which
heretofore they have exercised in the TnrLish
dominions, by organizing other tribunals A.
congress, however, has by law provided for ,hs
discharge of judicial functions by coosnls Of ths
United States IN that quarter, under the treaty
OF 1880. have not felt ready formally 10 accen,
the proposed change without theassent az ~
gress, whose decision upon the subject al 40
early period as may be convenient, Is eornss
" requested. WI "''
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-03
lNfrRNAl TRANSFORMATIONS.

"Cheap transportation - is a subject that
has attracted the attention of both producers
and consumers for the past few years, and has
contributed to, II it has not been the direct
cause of, the recent panic and stringeney' az
Congress at it. last session appointed q speelail
committee Ia investigate this whole sui0ee,.
during vacation and report at this session. !
have nothing TO recommend until their report
Is read. There is one work, however, OF ma
tional character, in which the greater portion
OF the East and West, the North and the Sonth,
nre equally interested, to which Will invite
your attention.
The State Of New York has a canal connect
ing Lake Erie with the tide water on the II Qd'
son river, aud the State OF Illinois has Q sIul'
lar work connecting lake Michigan With paNt.
gable waters on the Illinois river. thus maklhg
a water communicv ion inland between lhe
East and the West and South.
These great artificial water courses are the
property OF the States through which they pass
and nav toll 10 chose States. Would u not oe
wise siatesmanship to pledge these States thAs
If they will open these canals Tor the pass''gs
of large vessels the General Government Wln
look alter and keep in nayigsbe condition the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-03

recommend legislation to create special
court to consist OF three judges who shall be-
empowered To hear and determine all claims
Of aliens upon the United States arising from
acts committed against their persons OF prop
eriy during the insurreotion. The recent ref
erence under the Treaty Of Washington was
confined to claims Of British subjects, arising
during the period named in the Treaty but ID
IS also understood that there are other British
claims Of similar nGtdre, arising after the
9th Of April, 1865, and it is known that other
claims Of like nature arc advanced by citi.
zens or subjects OF other powers. 1t is desira-
bic to have these claims also examined and dis.
posed of.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-03
the MEXICAN COMMISSION

The joint commission under the convention
with Mexico Of 1868 has again been legally
prolonged, and has resumed its business
which i is hoped may be brought to an early
conclusion
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-03
NAVAL PREPARATIONS.

tendlng negotiations between the United
o9!os ana the Government of Spain. ON the
SUBJECT OF the capture, have authorized tbe
secretary OF the Navy to put our navy on war
loqllng' to the extent, at least, Of the entire
anuuaI appropriation for that branch of the
s s9rt ,, trusting TO Congress-, and the opinion
VI 'ne American people to justify my action
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-03
THE AcnENEsE WAR.

Official information is being received here
from the Dutch Government of state Of war
tetween the King Of the Netherlands and the
Sultan OF Acheen, The officers of the United
States who were near the seat of the war were
Instructed to observe an impartial neutrality
it is believed they have done so.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-03
RELArinNs WIN cnlNA.

IL l. my pleasant duty to announce 10 Con-
gre~s that the Emperor OF China, on attaining
his majority. received the diplomatic reprcscn
tatycs Of the Western power, in person. An
account nj these ceremonies, and Of the inter
eSling discussions which preceded them will
be pund IN the documents transmitted here
with Tire accompanying papers show that
some advance, although slight, has been made
during the past year toward the suppression of
the infamous Chinese Coohc trade ! recon-
mend Congress 10 inquire whether additional
legislation be not needed on this subject
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-03


The Spanish Government has recoepi.eI the
justice OF the demands, ana has arranged for tho
immediate delivery Of the vessel, and for The
surrender OF the survivors Of the passengers
and crew, and for a salute TO the aag. and far
proceedings looking to the punishment Of those
VINO mny DO proved to have been guilty of
illegal acts OF violence toward citizens If tho
United States, and also toward indemniGyins
those who may be shown to be entitled 10 In,
10 taking leave Of this subject Coz the nres.
pnl wen 60 renew the expression of NV con.
NnoHon that the existence Of African slavery Win in
Ouoa Is a principal cause of the lamontahle
condition Of the island. do not doubt That
congress shares with me tho hone thai il viii
-oop De made to disappear, and that peaee Nnd
prosperity may follow It's abolition, The enc
uargolng OF American estates in Cuba tbc
cruelty To- American citizens detected in mn oct
OF hostility to the Spanish Government tho
pVtuet1hg oil prisoners taken with arms in
lne,r hands, and finally the capture unon the
nlgh seas Of vessel sailing under the Unitcd
states Nag and bearing United States regis'
lry, has eliminated in an outburst of indig.
war, '''N ~ 'ue""h
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-12-03

In previous messages have called attention
to the decline in American sbipbuilding, and
recommended such legislation as would secure
to US our proportion OF the carrying trade,
stimulated by high rates and an abundance oil
freight The progress for the last gear in ship
building has been very satisfactory.
There has been an increase Of about three per
cent. in the amount transported in American
vessels over the amount Of last year,
With the reduced cost Of material which has
takon place, it may reasonably be hoped that
this progress will be maintained, and even IN
creased
However, as We pay about eighty million dol
lars per annum to foreign vessels for the trans
portotion Of our surplus products to market,
to this amount, the subject is one worthy oil
your serious consideration
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-04
PACIFIC COAST TELEGRAMS.
Exclusively 30 the Herald.
SAN FRANCISCO.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8.
Michael Mulcahy, generally known
as Matilda Heron's "poor boy" but
who is full grown hoodlum, was ar
raigncd in the Police Court to-day for
assaulting of officer Bernard with q
knife and threatening to murder him.
He was held to to answer for assault.
1t Is showing at Sacramento, Stock
ton, Modesto, Petaluma and other
points in the interior.
Heavy rain falling, accompanied by
cold northeasterly wind. f
A fire occurred this morning at the
corner of Townsend and Fourth streets
near the Central Pacific railroad depot,
by which the dwelling house of w. P.
Grace, Bode & Co.'S saloon and Peter
sons restaurant were damaged to the
extent of about $1,000. The loss by the
owners will probably reach $4,000.
A dispatch. from Suisun, SOlano
county, says the heaviest snowstorm
ever known set in at seven o'clock and
still continues to fall. It is about
three inches deep. %
Three inches of snow has fallen at
Petaluma, and it is still showing.
Snow also at Vallejo, and as far down
as Point Pablo, on the Bay. The hills
west of the city, at the Mission here,
are white with snow. Also heavy
fall of snow in the San Bruno noun
tains. Raining steadily here and very
cold.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-04

TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 8.
? The Peoria and Warsaw railroad has
failed to take up coupons on 81 $50 900
Of its first mortgage bonds.
A dispatch says Sam Bowles, Of the
Springfield Republican, has been sued
for libel by Willis Phelps, a we'll known
railroad builder whom the Republican
spoke Of as the Boss Tweed Of Spring
field; damages laid at 100000. The
Republican Office has been attached
and was last night In the hands Of
keepers. Egs H .fL
MOBILE, Dec. 3.
At tthe municipal election yesterday
the entire Democratic ticket ia sup
posed to be elected by 200 to 800 ma
jority. Last year the city went Re-
publican by a majority of 1000.
ALTOONA, Pa, Dec. 9.
By a train colliding with the depot,
to-day, newsboy was killed, and sew
eral passengers slightly injured.
NEW YORK, Dec. 3.
A billiard match for 81 900 between
GARNER and c. Dion, last night, was
won by GARNER; score 600 to 43O; win
ner's average 10. ts
The Reformed Episcopal church ten
dered to Rev. DR.. Cheney the position
of Bishop of the West.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-04
New River School.

Last week closed long and success
ful term in this district-Los Nietos.
With the exception of one months
vacation, the school has been con-
stantly in session since the 30th of De-
cember last. Mr.. Robert Furlong
has creditably filled the position OF
/ Il teacher during this time, having been
twice re-engaged, at an increased sala-
ry. The attendance has been regular
and unusually large, seventy-six
names of pupils appearing on the re-
gister M VIZ
1t is to be hoped that the apportion-
ment Of school funds for the coming
year will be sufficiently large to enable
districts containing 80 many scholars
to employ an assistant. As it now is
many teachers in this county are ne
cessitated to perform the labors usual
ly allotted to two or even three teach
sa ers This is to be regretted, as it is the
principal reason why, so many of our
ablest educators abandon the profess
sion of teaching. If assistants were
employed in such schools, the cause of
education would be materially ad-
vanced. Mr.. Furlong is compelled
from failing health, induced by over
work in the school-room, to retire for
5 time from active duty.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-04

WAsHTNdTON, Dec. Sd.
The Secretary of the Treasury in his
report, says the credit of the country
Is In good standing. He recommends
economy and reduction of appropria-
tions; also additional judicious taxa
tiOn rather than resort to borrowing.
He denounces the proposition to in
flate the currency, and says q return
to permanent specie basis should be
kept constantly in view. For the re-
naming three-quarters of the current
fiscal year, 1t is estimated the receipts
will be, from customs, Sill 900, 900;
sales of public lands, $500, 1000; Internal
Revenue, $66, 900, 900; tax on National
Banks, So, 900; Pacific Railroads,
$4,000 Customs, finances, etc., S.
100000; Consular, patent and other
fees, 81 300, 600; sales Of public proper
ty, 81 200, 900; miscellaneous sources,
$2,OOO,OOO. Total, $l87, 100000. For
the same period it is estimated ex-
penditures will be for civil expenses,
$l,525, 900; foreign intercourse, ST, 1OO,-
600; Indians, $6,5OO,0O0; pensions, $2l,-
$4,000; military establis hment, $34,-
100000; naval, establishment, S18,C0O,-
600; miscellaneous, including the pub
lie debt, $7,0OO,0O0. Total, $500, $780,
600. This will leave deficiency In
the revenue of Sl3,52O,OOO. Estimated
receipts for the fiscal year ending June
30, 1875, will be from customs, $780,
100000; sale of public lands, $2,5OO,-
OOO; Internal revenue, $l06, 600; tax on
National Bank, $62,O0O,OOO; Pacific
Railroad, $500, 900; customs, fines, etc.,
$1,5O0, 900; Consular, patent and other
fees, 81 500, 600; sales Of public proper
ty, $l,5OO,OO0; miscellaneous sources,
$1,000, 900. Total, 1905, 100000. Esti-
mated expenditures for the same pc
riod, will be, civil expenses, $lO9, ,50O,-
600; foreign intercourse, $3,350,OOO;
Indian, $1,000, 900; pensions, $50, AGO.
600; military establishment, including
Notifications, river and harbor inn
provements and arsenals, 0,0O0, 600;
naval establishments, including ves-
sells, machinery and Improvements at
navy yards, spa, 600, 900; miscellaneous
civil, including public buildings, light
houses and collecting revenue $5,046,-
IA; interest on public debt, $3.50, 900;
sinking fund, $299,lS5 Total, $3l9,-
lOl, 900. g y ss s@'sa' 'fe
Accompanying the Presidents mes
sage Is letter from President BaeZ
dated August 18th, to President Grant
desiring this Government to assume o
prOtectOrate Of San Domingo to pre-
serve that country from hostile incur
sions from Hayti.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-04
ANAhEIM.
r. Ganahl-..The Ball-..The Rain.
ts .5s Is as l, ANAHEIM, Dec. g.

odd F0IlOWS' elebr0ttOn...SPeech BY
r. Ganahl...The Ball...The Rain.
bs "a ass n ANAHEIM, Dec. 3.
Anaheim Lodge, No. 1899, I. O. o.
F., dedicated their new Hall at this
place to-day. There was large as
semblage of Odd Fellows from all
parts of the county. The ceremonies
were conducted by H. Wartenburg,
G. NJ, assisted by the following men,
bers Of the Grand Lodge: A. A. Will,
son, D. G.; M. NJ. McKenney, =; G.
w. Zeyn, G. S.; T. T. Hayes, G. IT,;
J. Dolland, G. c.; VIM. Pridham, G.
Chaplain; s. Marshal; H. Fleishman,
G. G. Chamberlain; Matthews, Robin
son and s. Julius Meyer, Heralds.
The ceremonies were concluded by as
fine an grafton as ever it was the good
fortune of the people of Anaheim to
hear, by the Hon. F. Ganahl. In the
evening there was grand ball under
the auspices of the Odd Fellows Build
ing Association, given at Enterprise
Hall, at which the beauty and talent
of the county were represented.
Heavy rains have fallen for the last
hour and half.