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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-01-18
Morning Star and Catholic Messenae.

THE MORNING STAR has been starteH
with the approval Of the ecolosiastica'
authority of the Diocese, to supply AN
admitted want in New Orleans, and ID
mainly devoted to the interests OF ths
Catholic Church. It will not interfere IN
politics except wherein they Interfere
with Catholic rights, but will expose
iniquity in high places, without regard 10
persons or parties. Next to the spiritual
rights Of all mon, 1t will especially ohAm-
pion the temporal rights Of the poor.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-01-18

ferms-sinsle Copy Cents; By Nail. sS-in Advance
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Approval " he Moot Rss. AssAetaAeS
(
We appr9ve Of the aforesaid under
taking, and commend IL to tho Cathonss
OF our Diocese.
+J.M. ARCHBISHOP OF NEW ORLRANs.
Dsssusbsr ~. 1867.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-01-18
Morning Star and Catholic Messenger.
-, ~ EnNs snNBAY, JANUARY Is. 1874.

The following beautiful poem was spoken at
the Peabody High School, by the unior ei"''
- +be cradnstea of December 18th, 1873:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09

WHAT A CHANGE.-Of all the places in
the country, South Carolina was the hot-bed
of pro-slavery sentiments-the very darkest
Of all dark spots in the history OF American
slavery. The colored people, prior to the
war, were recognized as mere beasts of bur
then, possessing no rights not extended to
common brutes Times have changed. The
African is a man and voter in South Caro-
lima. lie is the equal Of the white man in
the enjoyment of political privileges. In
the legislature of that state on Wednesday,
ex-Congressman Elliott, black man, was
elected Speaker of the House A colored
man Speaker of the South Carolina House
Of Representatives And that, too, in the
same year in which Massachusetts, elects a
democratic Governor Wonders, like troub-
les, must travel in pairs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09

DIsTRIcr OF CoLUMBIA,-The District
of Columbia is in an unfortunate condition.
1t is almost without government, and is now
undergoing transformation at the hands of a
commission of gentlemen appointed to rule
over that people. 1t is not certain what this
commission will do, yet it is reported that
they have decided 10 recommend the estab-
lishment Of separate schools for whites and
blacks, to adopt compulsory education, and
to eschew partisan politics in managing dis
trict affairs. That looks very much like a
step backward ON the colored school ques-
ton, and by no means indicates favor at
headquarters, for the civil rights bill now
pending before Congress. We are not pre-
pared to say that separate schools in the Dis
trict of Columbia may not be better for both
whites and blacks, but public sentiment at
the North is not favorable to the color dis
tinction,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09

RIDING Oh FREE PAssEs.-The question
whether man who rides ON railroad by
reason of free pass has any rights which
the directors Of the company are bound to
respect, has been tested emphatically in
Portland, Me. One Ansel Stevens being
blessed with free pass, rode on the Grand
Trunk railroad and the train he was ON
meeting with an accident Stevens was Sc
yerely injured. The pass rccted that if the
bearer were injured he could not recover
damages. But Stevens, being the bearer
and being injured, was incredulous ON this
point, and determined to press the question
to an issue. The result showed the railroad
company's liability TO err on questions OF
law, Stevens recovered damages to the
ano ut Of ST., s33.33, and now the railroad
compe lies are going to put final end tc
the pass system.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09

The WAR DRPARTMENT-The animal
report of the Secretary of War shows that the
expenditures Of his department, including
rivers and harbors, for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1873, were si6,325,30s 2l, and that
for the year ending June 80, 1874, they were
si2,326,3n n, showing reduction in round
numbers of sl,0OO0OO larger general re-
duction was made in the army appropriation
bill Of the last session for the fiscal year
ending 30th June next, The bill, however,
pared down the various items for the service
so closely, in the way of retrenchments, that
we apprehend the necessity of some add
tional appropriations to meet deficiencies.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09

NEW HAMPSHIRE PoLITIcs,-The Prohi-
bitionists of New Hampshire met in conven-
ton at Concord on Wednesday last and
nominated Nathaniel White, of Concord, for
Governor. Their action will undoubtedly
result in electing the democratic ticket. In
advance of the meeting of the convention
the Republican journals referred to its prob
able action as follows; 1t seems to be
their determination TO nominate a full ticket
of state officers in the hope Of driving the
Republicans to support it in order TO sue
coed. The state is always very close, and If
the prohibitionists make no nominations the
Republicans will stand good chance Of sue
cess. II, however, the former persist in their
determination, there is no hope that they
will secure enough Republican support to
succeed, although they will draw off enough
to throw the election into the hands of the
democrats again. There is no doubt that
the party will 90 on, without reference TO the
course of the prohibtionists."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09

SCARCITY or LUMBER. - The growing
scarcity of lumber emphasizes the suggestion
Of correspondent of the New England
Farmer recently, that we could not do better
with our worn-out lands than to stock them
with forest trees, especially the pine. The
second growth pine is now used very largely
in the manufacture of the boxes into which
almost everything is packed in these days,
and the lumber made from it already com
mands high price. The tree grows rapidly,
and it is doubtful il as large returns can be
realized from many worn-out fields and bar
rem pastures in any other way as by stocking
them with pine.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09

LOUISIANA AFFAIRs.--In an editorial on
the condition OF affairs in Louisiana, the Chi
cage Tribune remarks that the Republicans
of the north have carried Louisiana about as
long as they can afford to, and as long as
they have any justification for doing. The
confessed inability OF the government of
that state to maintain its authority, without
the protection of national troops, is con
fimaton of the report of the Senate com
mittee that that government owes its exist
ence to Durell's Judicial usurpations and
not to the popular will, and evidence also
that time has not in any way changed the
popular hostility 10 that government"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09

Tug LIBERAL MovEMENr.-Th Rev.
Alexis Caswell, ID. d., Ii. d., ex-president of
Brown University, and one Of the most prom
inent men in the baptist denomination, joins
his voice with others against the action of
the Long Island Baptist Association in ex-
pelling the Lee Avenue church for open
communion practices, IN long letter TO
the Iydtchmdn s. Reflector. Dr. caswell says
III disciple Of another church comes TO our
communion with a sincere desire to celebrate with
us the SaSiours dying love would not turn him
away, would not withhold from hln the eonse-
Grated elemepts n could not in my conscience say
TO him, Christian brother, we love You dearly in
the Lord but we have no room for you here We
want none here but such ~ go Will us Let the
brother stay, let him eat aud drink, discernng abe
Lords body and JET the blessing " our common
Lord be upon him aud upon Us. Secondly, II a
member q baptist church should be away from
his home, aud should find himself on communion
Sabbath worshipping with an evangelical church
Of another name, and should feel tia. spiritual
privilege to partake of the Lords Supper, let him
do so. According 10 my notion Of the thing that
Is privilege which he has Ia Christ Jesus, and |
would not consent that any man or church should
deprive him Of IT, Thirdly, wonld not require
assent 10 close communion us a condition OF menu
bersbip"l
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09

Az EARLY SEssIoS.-The New York
Times declares in favor Of an early meeting
Of the next Congress. " The new Congress-"
it says, should meet as soon after the close
of the forthcoming session as possible, and
provision can easily be made for that. Let
the democrats show US their hands Silence
may be the best policy for them, but it is
very poor policy for the interest of the
people at large 1t is difficult TO see what
decent reason the democrats themselves can
give for opposing such q step,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09

Coon NEws.-The annual reports of the
chiefs Of the various executive departments
Of the government have been submitted to
the President 1t is gratifying to learn, as
we do by Washington dispatch, that the
request Of President Grant that they should
not recommend any increase Of estimates for
current expenses has been strictly obeyed,
except in the instance of the Pension Bureau,
where the greatly increasing business and
exigency Of the service made an increase in
clerical force absolutely necessary. Prob
ably at no no time in the history Of the gov
eminent has the efficiency Of the civil ser
vice been so perfect, or so economically adj
mnistered.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09

THE WnIPpING Delaware adheres
doggedly to the old barbarism Of the whip
ping-post. The castigation is administered
to the prisoners by the sheriff. The luxury
seems TO be enjoyed semiannually, all the
victims being brought into the outer yard of
the Jail. At Wilmington, the other day,
four hundred persons-including some fe-
males--gathered at noon to witness the in
Actions. Well, the time was when there
were whipping-posts in New England.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09
Beecher's Opinion.

In Mr.. Beecher's very excellent lecture
room talk. last Friday evening be seemed
more than usual to have his own case
in mind. lie referred briefly to the hope
which should bc inspired In Christian minds
by the knowledge that every sinner had a
mcrciful high priest near the Heavenly
Throne to plead for him. A question was
asked as to next Sundays sabbath school
lesson "The denial Of Christ by Peter Mr..
Beecher said Peter was one of those oilicious
friends Of Christ who was foremost with his
advice and help before Jesus got into trouble,
but when there was danger keptin the back
ground, afar off His curiosity, and perhaps
the habit still strong upon him, induced
Peter to see how matters would turn out on
the trial, and thus he attracted attention.
But when he found the Lord condemned he
denied all connection with Him. II at any
time more than another friend is required,
it is when one is ia trouble II Christ had
broken the law. then lie needed Peters
friendships and il lie had not, still was that
friendship required. lfiunocent lie needed
friendship; and IL gnilty lie needed it all
the more. Once, twice Peter denied his
knowledge of Christ and then he became
profane, and cursed and sworc as he made
the third denial. Christ. knowing what
Peter had done, merely looked at him, with
gaze ia which sorrow and reproach were com
bined Peter saw the look, aud it was no won-
der that he ntout andwe bitterly. Peters
after life showed that that hour Of trial had
been good for him, Itisgood sometimes for
men when they sin, II their sin comes home
10 them Christ did not, after his resurrec-
ton, turn against Peter and thrust him from
the Apostolic mission as one not to be
trusted lie remembered the weakness Of
human nature, and forgiving Peters want
Of strength, sent him forth to preach the
Gosppl
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09

MICnIGAN's PRosPERIrY.--According to
a census just taken the population of Mch-
igan, some few localities being estimated is
one million three hundred and thirty-six Il ou-
sand eight hundred and eight, which is one
hundred ffty-two thousand five hundred
and twenty-six larger than the population
shown by the census OF 1870, an increase of
Ill per cent. The main growth Of the
state has been in the cities, some Of the old
agricultural and mining counties exhibiting
an actual decrease in population. Nearly
fifty-tmee thousand Of the entire increase is
in the cities Of Detroit, Bay City, Grand
Rapids, the two Saginaws, Port Huron and
Lansing. t-..
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09

LARGE MoRTALITY.-An abnormal NOR
tally seeems to have seized on the survivors
Of the war From generals 20 priyates the
men who fought are dropping Of very much
faster than their contemporaries in civil life.
Old age seems likely to be attained by but
few, comparatively. The effects of wounds
and hardships endured in service are no
doubt responsible for the harvest of our com
mon enemy. The seeds of malaria have
been implanted in their systems, and rheu-
matism, fever, liver complaint and odd
twitchings about old scars are felt where
men of the same age are in the prime of life
The fact is, the soldiers gave from fifteen to
thirty years of their lives to their country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09

DrsrRrclNE FiREs-lt is quite aston
ishing to consider the number Of towns in
the United States that have beou devastated
by fire during the present year To the
list must now bc added two more, both Of
which were nearly entirely destroyed on
Wednesday last Kansas City not that Of
Missouri, but small town Of the Pennsyl-
vania oil district situated in Butler county,
in that State-had seveuty-fye buildings
burned, or about two-thirds Of the town,
with loss estimated at 100000, and little
or no protection by insurance. Early in the
morning of the same day, the business por-
ton Of the town Of Wilton, y. H., was Wis
tied by fire aud entirely consumed, the loss
being represented at rather over that Of
Kansas city. Wilton is a thriving manu-
featuring town, situated in Marlborough
county, n. H., about thirty miles southwest
Of Concord These terrible disasters, com
ing just at the beginning Of winter, should
awaken general sympathy for the unfor-
tunate localities which have sustained them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09

AcQVirrED.- The Jersey city Presbytery
has come to the conclusion that the Rev.
John 5. Glendenning is innocent Of the seri-
Gus crime imputed to him, and have accord
ingly acquitted him OF the charges ON all the
counts We have not had an opportunity to
examine the reasons for this somewhat unex-
pectcd verdict, and it may be that they are
sufficient and entirely convincing. For the
credit of the Jersey city Presbytery we trust
they are so. 1t is 10 he doubted, however
whether the result Of this church trial will
tend to yindicate Mr.. Glondenning in the
minds Of the public 1t would unquestiona-
bly, be much better for him if his Innocence
were established by more competent tribu-
nal than a mere ecclesiastical court, whose
capacity to administer strict justice in such
a case is very much circumscribeil
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09
lima,

Our relations with China continue to be
friendly. Daring the past year the fear Of hostl-
landing OF an armed force upon the Island OF
Formosa by the latter, has occasioned uneasiness
II is earnestly hoped, however, the difficulties
arising from this cause will be adjusted and that
the advance OF civilization In these Empires may
not be retarded by a state Of war In conse-
quence Of the part taken by certain citizens of the
United States In this expedition, our representa-
tives in those countries have been instructed TO
impress the governments of China and Japan with
the firm intention of this country TO maintain
strict neutrality in the event Of hosiities, and 10
carefully prevent any inlnctions Of the law on
the part of our citizens ON this subject call the
attention of Congress TO generally conceded fact,
that the great proportion of the Chinese emigrans
who come to our shores do not come voluntarily
20 make their homes with us, and their labor pro-
contracts with head men who own them almost
absolutely. In a worse form does this apply Ito
Chinese women hardly a perceptble percentage
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09
the CONVENTION Win BELGIUM.

The notice directed by the resolution of Con-
gress Of June H. 1874 To be given To terminate the
convention OF July Is, lass, between the United
will accordingly terminate ON the LIST day Of July,
1878. This convention secured 10 certain Belgian
vessels entering the ports OF the United States
ceptional privileges which are not acoordedto our
own vessels, Other features of the convention
cultivation of mutually beneficial commercial in
tercourse. and friendly relations between the
countries. -t....
| hope that the deputarions that have been in
vited, will result In the celebration of another
treaty which may tend to tile interests OF both
countries ..l ..'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09
FOREIGN POWERS.

n During the past year nothing has occurred TO
disturb the general friendly and ccIoial relations
Of the United States with other powers.
The correspondence submitted herewith between
this government and its diplomatic representatives
ms also with the representatives OF other countries
shows a satisfactory condition Of al questions be-
tween the United States and the most OF those
countries, and with few exceptions, 10 which
reference Is hereafter made, the absence of any
pouts OF difference TO be adiugted
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09
llafrhnan C NonrnaL

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER o. 1874.
Trnus e. m rer wear strictly ln advance ur g. 50 n not
paid within three months
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09
TnE nrhnEN on me wonNiNo clAssrs

It seepis tumcthat nothing is clearer than that the
greater pau Of the burden of existing prostration
for the want Of q sound financial system falls
upon ne working man, who must after all pro-
duce Gle wealth, and the -alared man who super
inter 's aud conducts the business The burden
falls upon them Ia two ways-hy the deprivation
of employment. and by the decreased purchasing
power ni their salaries 1t Is the duty Of Congress
"a devise the method Of correcting the evils which
aTe acknowledged to exist and not mine: but
val ten1uie 10 suggest tNuu three things which
seem 10 me as absolutely necessary to return TO
specie payments.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09

| have stated that three elements OF prosperity
to the nation-capital labor, skilled and unskiled,
and products OF the soil-still remain with us
10 direct the employment Of these Is problem
deserving the most serious attention OF Congress
II employment can be given to all labor offering
itself, prosperity necessarily follows have ex-
pressed the opinion aud repeat it, that the iirst
requisite to the accomplishment of this end is ths
a huctuating value. This secured, there are many
interests that might be fosered To the great pront
Of both labor and capital. How to induce capital
to employ labor is the question. The subject OF
cheap transportation has occupied the attention OF
Congress. Much new light on this question viii,
without doubt, be given by the committee ap,
pointee by the last Congress to investigate ana
report upon this subject A revival OF snip
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09
The Interior.

The customary apnual report Of the Sec
rotary Of the Interior affords some inter
esting statistics The cash receipts for
public lands were nearly two and a half
millions Of dollars add to this over three
and half milicn Of acres entered under
the homestead act, aud nearly million acres
entered under the timber culture law, and it
will be seen there is am amount Of new land
in process Of cultivation which is to tell i'm
mcnsely upon the production Of food. The
entries under these two acts amount 10 more
than half a million Of acres more than in the
preceding year. This is a sufficient reply to
those who have been anxious because Of the
return of immigrants, either for time OF
for good and ALL The destruction Of gov
eminent timber is going ON rapidly. II has
always been the case that the froutersman
has paid little respect TO the rights Of gov
eminent ia timber. As rule he has stolen
it without mercy and without conjunction
Of conscience. Over three and quarter
millions Of acres have been certified TO rail
roads II. in strictness the promicty Of this
dedication Of the peoples land may be
doubted, it is nevertheless true that without
railroads this land would be- worthless for
generations and that eventually the gain in
production. and in the value of other gov,
emmcnt land. win make the country richer
than it would have been to have hcldon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09

In this connection | earnestly call the attention
Of Congress TO the difficulties arising from fIaudu-
lent naturalization. The United States wisely,
freely and Literally oiers lis citzenshipto all who
may come in good laithto reside within It's limits,
on their complying with certain prescribed, reason
able and simple iormaities and conditions Among
the highest duties Of the government is that TO
afford firm, efficient and equal protection to als
citizens, whether native born or naturalized
Care should be taken that a right, carrying with
II such support from the government, should not
be fraudulently obtained, and should be bestowed
only upon full proof of compliance with the law,
and yet there are frequent instances OF illegal aud
fraudulent naturalization, and the unauthorized
use Of certificates are thus Improperly obtained In
some cases the fraudulent characterof the natural
zation has appeared upon the face of the certificate
itself. In others, examination discioses that the
holder had not complied with the law and n others
certificates have been obtained where the persons
holding them were not only not entitled TO be nat
ualized, but had not been within the United
States at the time of thepietended naturalization
Instances of each of these classes OF fraud aie dis
covered at our legations, where the certificates Of
naturalization are presented either for the pur-
pose of obtaining passports or In demanding the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-09

The report of the Attorney General contains
valuable recommendation relating to the admin
istration Of justice in the courts of the United
states, to which invite your attention. re-
specliully suggest 70 Congress the pToprety Of
United states TO eleven, the present number be-
ing nine and the creation oftwo additional Judge
ships. The territory to be tayersed by the Circuit
Judges Is 50 great, and the business OF the courts
Is so steadily increasing, that II is growing more
and more impossible for them 10 keep up With the
business requiring their attention. Whether this
would involve the necessity Of adding two more
Justices OF the supreme Court to the present NUM-
perbl submit .totthe judgment OF Congress. n