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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-06

A LADY Of Washington county, New York,
l. a mother Of a large family Of children, and
they arealI rather diminutve. A few days after
tho birth Of the youngest little niece Of the
lady called 70 see the baby. After looking at
the tiny specimen few minutes, the little cirl
said !" Aunt Maria, don't you think il would
Be better 10 have less Of 'em, and have 'em
bigger. '7 II
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-06

The members Of the New York Butter
and Cheese Exchange are making open war
on the vendors Of the compound properly
known as oleomArgarine, but sold aud de-
signated by certain INSCRIPTIONS dealers as
butter. II is said that the business in this
connection has been extended until it really
has damaging effect on the New York
butter market that threatens to become se-
rious. ------ --..--lL
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-06

Obadiah BOVINE, man sixty years
old, living at Richmond village, Staten
Island, and who had formerly been mem.
Der Of Congress, went to a newspaper Office
in New York, Monday evening. and said
he wanted the best reporter on the paper to
take home with him and prepare sensation
for to-day's reading. The reporter accom-
panied him home, and after BOVINE had
spent two hours detailing the history of
his life from boyhood, he held up a bottle
aud cody remarked. Mr.. Reporter, shall
be a corpse ia a few moments and swal,
lowed a very large dose of laudanum, and
died Immediately. Bovine inherited 49,.
100000 few years ago, aud ran it all
through in dissipation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-06

There was demonstration Of the
workingmen of Indianapolis, on Thursday
night, Of last week, when one thousand five
hundred men marched with torches and
transparencies, the latter bearing carica-
lures Of Presiden, Grant apd such legends
as Hard times, corn twenty-five cents
bushel, Presidents salary $50, 0O0,"" Bonds
the curse Of laboring men, etc.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-06

The news from nearly all quarters
shows that the President has struck the
right chord in his veto message, and the
sober second thought of even those who
have believed that iuAation is the way to
prosperity, seems TO second this opinion.
The press Of the Fast almost without ex.
cepton, and the more Influential journals
OF the West join in commencing the action
of the President, and this without regard
to party. Already the financial world so
far asst is legitimately engaged, brcathes
more freely, 1t does not expect to return to
terra 6rma without trouble, but it is ready
to undergo the trouble to reach the desired
end.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-06

The House promises to reach very
sensible conclusion in the case of the Utah
delegate. Elder Cannon was undoubtedly
elected bya large majority, but Maxwell
contests his seat on the ground that Cannon
is polygamist, That is very excellent
reason for considering whether Cannon shall
be allowed TO retain bis seat, but il is no
reason whatever for putting in man who
was never elected at all The Committee
will report against Maxwell's claim, and
then recommend the House to decide whether
Cannon's open and shameful violation of
law does not require his expulsion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-06

Congressman Hendee will soon deliver
speech in the House, in favor of the
Caughpawaga and ship canal route. Mr..
Hendee holds that the problem of cheap
transportation for the great Northwest can
only be settled by such a water route; that
Chicago must become the great point Of de-
livery to the lakes; and Burlington the
main distributing point for the New Eng
land States; aud that breadstuifs for New
York city, or for transbipment, will find
their safest and best route to the sea by
way of the lakes, the St. Lawrence, the
Caughnnwaga aud Champlain Canals and
the Hudson"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-06

The remains of that noted revival
preacher, Lorenzo Dow, who died in 1884
and was buried by his brother Free Masons,
we're unearthed last week, as their rest
log place is to be sold in building lots.
The skeleton was perfect. aud on the breast
bone lay the long white beard A portion
Of the camlet wrapper in which he was
buried was undecayed The remains were
re-interred ut Oak Hill Cemetery, in
Georgetown, where Dow used to preach
during his lifetime. 1t is rumored, how
ever, that his relatives will eudeavor to
have his remains returned 10 Connecticut,
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-06

Truly this is period Of startling rev.
eladous The investigation into the affairs
Of the American aud National Bank Note
Companies has brought to light copies Of
letters to the Treasury officials Of the South
ern Conlaieracy suggesting as an induce
mention giving them the bank-note printing
Of the Confederate government that it would
open facilities for Knowing what the Fed
eral government was doing When will
the bottom Of the corruption and the dis
graceful irregularities occasioned by the
war be reached ? Let the probing 90 on
until We know the worst-no matter whose
reputation goes down and let it be known
that crime and dishonesty are sure, sooner
or later, to be brought to Judgment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-06

In casting the political horoscope the
Democrats are even more embarrassed than
the Republicans by the new financial de.
velopments Such hard shell, hard money
leaders as Stevenson, Of Kentucky, Thur.
man, Of Ohio, Bayard, of Delaware, aud
Hamilton, of Maryland, find themselves
confronted by men like Hendricks, of In
diana, Merrimou, Of North Carolina, Cor.
don, of Georgia, Bogy, of Missouri and a
very large Democratic force in the House,
all Of whom demand moro money and free
banking. The outlook is not auspicious for
solid Democracy in 1876.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-06

1t is extremely doubtful whether any.
thing is to be DONE this session. towards
solving the financial question. 1t is far
better to leave it where it is than to do
anything wrong. II there is no change,
our condition will be no worse, while a
violent change Of any kind would produce
confusion and embarrassment There seems
to be great need Of enlightenment, of au ed
ucation Of the people on this subject such
as the agitation Of the next few months
would bring about, aud by next winter
there is reason to hope that something
might be done to bring us out of the viii.
derress and within sight, at least, Of the
delectabe mountains Of specie payments,
restored credit and a settled condition OF
things -''
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-06

Waltz, the murderer who was executed
at Hudson, New York, last week was a
criminal Of no common kind lie was a
man WHO killed others simply for the sake
Of killing, and, though he knew he was
standing on the verge Of eternity he re-
pcated the offence for which he was doomed
ouly the day before his death committed
his last crime the attempt to murder his
mother, under the very shadow of the gal.
lows. OF the three murders of which he
was guilty none had an adequate or even a
conceivable motive, II is not astonishing
that under such circumstances the culprit
should die with the sivicism of heather
philosopher lie was a man without any
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to whom killing seemed pleasant pastime.
Though his brain was heavier than Web
ster'S, he could not have been Of sound mind
so completely was be wanting in the moral
SENSE but his execution was iusti6able
upon this ground it upon 20 other, that it
was unsafe that he should be allowed to live.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-06

DIR Isaac l. Hayes, who may almost
be said to be the only surviving American
Arctic explorer, proposes to attend the mil
lennial celebration Of Iceland this summer,
as representative Of the Geographical
Society. He will take advantage of his
visit to explore portions Of the island never
before visited, and important and interest
ing results to geographical science are to be
expected He has signifed his willingness
to accept the company of eight gentlemen,
fellows of the society, or non-resideuts OF
New York, who will bear their proportion
Of the expense Here is an opportunity
for few cultivated young men Of an adj
venturous turn, such as will not be presented
again for a thousand years, Dr.. Hayes
starts for England June ,, and sails from
Dundee for Iceland about June 90.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-06
ayatohman s. Journal.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1874.
Burning or BnryIng.

per year, strictly In advance or $3.50
" not paid within three months.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-06
4 Big Fools Errond.

If the war opened the food gates Of great
vices aud crimes, II also gave birth TO q
few unmitigated boros and nuisances
most among which we may reckon Sergeant
Bates, the travelling flagstaff The latest
freak of,his adde.pate, It's said, is 10 leave
the United States for Europe, on the 10Th
Of May, with two ex-soldicrs Of France aud
Germany, aud after passing through London
will proceed to Calais. Ia london ar.
engagements are 70 be made with an ex.sol.
der Of each Of the other countries of Eu.
rope to join him in the " Grand Intcrna.
tional March Of the Nineteenth Century,"
The sergeant aud the ex soldiers, each bear.
ing the standard Of his own country, are to
march from Calais to 81. Petersburgh
through all the capitals Of the Continent
Negotiations are in progress to persuade an
Irish home ruler to carry the green flag of
Erin \ white silk banner, with the motto
d" Peace on Earth" is also to be carried
if possible by a negro, The progress Of
these standard bearers, it is anticipated,
will be a magnificent spectacle, and will be
watched with the deepest interest by the
civilized world but to render the e Grand
international March Of the Nineteenth
Century really striking success, Ser
gcaut Bates and his oompauious should pay
visit with their flags to some regular
bioodthirsty barbarians Why not land on
the west coast Of Africa aud march straight
to Coomassie, taking Europe on the return
iouruey--king KoiIee bringing up the pro.
ccssion with his umbrella, lent by the South
keusiueton Museum for the occasion?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-06
\ Flattering Prospect.

Ia ibese compsratively dull times there
arc two highly cheering Indications
From present prospects far less money will
be taken out of the country, the present
season by Americans making the tour Of
Europe, ban FOtseveral years past. This
implies economy among the Weather classes
at time when it is greatly needed by all.
Besides this, large sums Of money will
thereby be retained in our midst that have
Of late years been carried across the water
The money that our people have to spare
for recreation, If expended at home instead
of being taken to Europe, will be no small
item 10 helping tide over the dull times
Then, too, the cheering announcement is
made that our exports are largely ia excess
Of 1873, while imports show a material
falling off, The result is seen in the light
shipments Of treasure to Europe, aud it is
most hopeful sign Of returning healthfuness
in our business and commercial affairs. 1t
is estimated that the aggregate reduction
for the present year over the last, on all
articles Of import into this country are not
less than twenty-five per cent Our exports
promise to continue, aod in some items ma
terially Increase as the season advances, and
what progress we now make is likely to be
healthy aud lasting 10 its effects
The present is emphatically an era Of
trades and business associations Almost
every distinctive occupation bss its organ
izaiion designed for protection aud mutual
benefit We observe that the lumber in.
terosts Of the country are about to form ma.
donal association. To this end a meeting
is announced to be held in Wiliamsport,
Pa, 10 june next, at which will be present
a large number Of manufacturers and
dealers who have become convinced Of the
urgent need of such an organization. The
organs Of this interest in the East and 10 the
West favor the idea, and urge its realiza
ton as certain to prove Of incalculablo ben
Ct to lhe trade wherever timber is cut OIL
lumber sold
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-17

A Card.
We respectfully inform all ladies and
gentlemen who contemplate attending our
Masquerade Ball, which takes place on the
2Sth inst, that we have contracted for some
290 costumes, being lot recently brought
from the East, and are new. Parties wishing
first choice of costumes can have their names
entered for such by applying at the store of
II. Fleischman, s. Meyer and L. Lehman.
febl0-td
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-17
ADvERTIs EMRNT.l
Sun.chronlcle Epidemic Reaching Los Angeles

We beg to return thanks to the starr for
its gratuitous advertisement on new arriva
from England. Wewere more than surprised
at its able editorial; it must certainly have
emanated from highly cultivated and edu
Gated mind. We do not wish to insult the in
telligence of this highly respectable commu-
nifty by indulging in personalities. I'VE don't
envy the "Star' nor the SUM- 'i' fs.'ssi F
Wetake this opportunity ofreturning thank
to the public, especially the ladies, for the i'm.
mense patronage we have received during the
time we have opened, although it has been
constantly raining.
We opened on Thursday, at I'm. Money
received until 5 p. NJ, S676 90. On Friday we
received SIPS 60-thanks to the "star." Most
of the sales made on Friday were to ladies
who had purchased on Thursday; having ex-
amined their goods at home, returned with
their friends on Friday. and bought largely.
The balance Of sales were to Star customers.
Ladies', we will open on Monday our New
Summer Dress Goods perfectly elegant).
Gentlemen, we will dispose of the balance
OF the Cloths and Cassimeres by the yard or
by the suit.
Every Lady or Gentleman visiting this store
will be treated with politeness and attention
as we are not graduates of secondhand cloth
ing stores $50 help my gracious), but men OF
many years experience in the best business
houses in the world.
We cordially invite the "Star'' to pay us
visit and look at the shoddy and bogus Dress
Goods-and Swindlers who ought to be in jaIl
n5" 7. D. CREED 4 co.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-17
San Bernardino Items.

4
That excellent local paper, the San
Bernardino Guardian, has entered on
its eighth volume. 1t claims to be
firmly established, and announces
that: ''In the future, the Guardian
will be strictly an independent jour-
nal; reservIng to itself entire liberty
of action. 1t will be the organ of no
party; the servant of no "ring;" the
moutn-piece ofno corporation; the adj
vocate of no clique" We CLEAN from
it the following items: tgA
Two petitions are being circulated,
and each numerously signed, address
ed to the Postmaster General, one, ask
ing the appointment of J. F. Miller,
Postmaster at this place, and the
other praying that DIR. J. c. Peacock
be retired.
We have received beautiful speci-
mems of cotton from Jaeupa, Cabison
Valley, and the north foothills. A
more heightened notice will be given
the subject next week.
The Congregational Sunday School,
at the Courthouse, which has been
closed on account of the scarlatina,
will reopen tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock. ...saH
We saw, a few days ago, box of the
largest and most beautiful oranges
ever grown on this coast. They all
measured from III to III inches in cir
conference. They are merely speci-
men of San Bernardino production, in
tended as present by Mrs. S. p. Waite
to Mrs. KnOwlton, OF the Pico House,
Los Angeles. i
We are informed by Mr.. Brunn that
the erection of new hotel will be
Immediately commenced on the cor
ner of Third and Salt Lake streets.
The dimensions will be 140x75 feet,
and the building will be three stories
high and contain 100 rooms. An arte-
sian we'll will be sunk on the premises
and its water will be conveyed to the
rooms in the third story if possible
but certainly to those of the first and
second. Special gas works will be con-
structed for the supply of the hotel
alone. 1t is estimated that the build
ing when completed will cost $4,000.
The capital will be furnished by a
joint stock company, and the stock
will be put upon the market at 500 q
share. The subscription books will
open next week. The energetic and
indefatigable l. r. Brunn is, we be-
lieve, the leading spirit in the enter
| prise #@.=
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-17
Fees and Salaries.

A petition to the Legislature, asking
the passage of law requiring our
county officials to pay all fees received
by them into the county treasury, and
authorizing the Board of Supervisors
to fix the salaries that shall be paid
them, is now in circulation, and is re-
ceiving the signatures of many of oul
voters. f
The principle is correct one, and the
Legislature cannot apply it too soon.
Such law would save to the State, if
made applicable to all counties alike,
untold sums of money. At the same
time there should be general reduc-
ton of fees. The amount now exact
ed from the people is simply frightful.
The practice Of paying officials for
their services by system of fees has
a tendency to demoralize the officer.
There Is constant inducement to
charge q higher rate than is allowed
by law, and the fact that the amount
SO exacted is small, makes it all the
easier to keep up the practice.
There is no disposition on the part of
our people to charge our officials with
anything of this kind, but that it has
been done in this State, and in all
others where the fee system is in use,
is too we'll known to require any proof.
In nearly every State that has had oc-
easion to revise its constitution during
the past few years, this principle has
been adopted, and its working is found
far preferable to the old plan.
Every officer should be paid fair
salary, which should neither be in
creased or diminished during his term,
and the official fees should go into the
treasury.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-17
Employment Wanted.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED BY A
~ young man who has had experience in
the Grocery and Liquor business and also in
the Shoe Trade. Wages not an obect-wants
work. Address, w. H. b., this Office. fel7-3t
THO LET-A Good Brick House,
Il with six rooms, and two lathed rooms,
stable and carriage house, on Hi street. near
slime Shop" Inquire on the premises.
WANTED - BY A RESPECT
w able young woman, n situation to
cook, wash and iron, or do general house
work. Address, M. NJ, this Office. febl7-lw.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-17

THE Civil Service Reform farce is
again receiving attention in Congress.
AS long as the necessities of politi-
clans require the manipulation of con-
ventions neither of the political par
ties now represented in Congress will
take any step toward removing the
abuses that render our Civil Service q
disgrace, and these periodical move
ments ostensibly for reform will de-
eefvs no one.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-17

Near Silver City, N. M, one Mexi.
can recently murdered another for the
small inducement Of ten dollars.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-17

The Jicarillo Apaches of New Next
co have recently agreed to remove
from New Mexico to the San Juan
country.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-17

Senator Morton finds that Pinch
beck business quite nasty and dis
graceful ito the party" 49, -
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-17
LETTER LIST.

List of letters remaining in the Los Angeles
Postoffice Monday, February l6, 1874. TO OBJ
tain these letters say Advertised" All let
tiers not called for in 30 days will be returned
IN the Dead Letter Office
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-17

Sonora oranges are selling at Yuma
three for twenty-five cents. Califor.
mia apples ditto. H##
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-17
Grange Cooperative Company.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN

hi OIICE 10 HEhED VI EAN
An that meeting of the Stockholders of the
Grange Cooperative Company of Los Angeles
fornia Mutual Aid Association, No. Al Temple
Block, Los Angeles, on FRIDAY, February
9th, 1874, at II O'Clock A. NJ, for the purpose of
adopting Bylaws for the government Of the
company.
EDWARD EVEY,
Acting Chairman.
l.. NJ. HOLT, *Hs. FEs.t
Acting Secretary.
Los Angeles, February 18th, 1874. 1
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-17

4 YOUNG MAN RECENTLY ar
"A rived from London, England, begs to in
form the inhabitants OF this city and sur
rounding country that he purchased before
leaving England large and magnificent
stock of p sPt s- s.Ffift'e" ftH tre5 sr'+~
, 1874-11-19

barley, which. il arriving ,a,,srluely: solor
to month oponed At Rt al and advanced to 4t.Dt,
ssl'ess ss!ali'ss bsosbss bs; "' .oa ssd n No. s l
dosing 4 si.so, ,5@i:si: No. . oiescd I''s' q
Central, North stdo. aud A., ?. = Co.'s.
Gash rnlea wero reported Of LOO BY No. e., a.,
eu do at 9l,29; 4o0 bu do u 1924: 9.a0O hn
do at q q, Loco ba do at s1.2711; O.soo bu do
st $l'H {, 600 bu do at 9l.2b}1i 1000 bn do at
51.2o! Aoo bn No. spring At st.lo' 400 bu DO
e,a0o b1. do a. si.l5, 4Uo bu do At @1.13} 800 bu
releolod At &1.D8; Loco bu do al a1.07; 8.O00bn
by sample, California, ht a1.d6; 1,200 bu do At
$l.40. 400 bn Woeter1, at sl.35i 900 bn DO ns
800 bu do at Bl2l; 400 bu do 1t s1.18 on track.
Total, G0,O00 bu.
Wheat vas qulot II tn The The at!ornoon, ana
nd nna sMo ot Janu Gsfn ~sS quiet xon ard
oastcr ii 491S5o for tho mouth, and 4yt3c
for. the yoar. Barley. sold ut s1.30. Pro-
visions woro acttvo n,Ia firm. Aresa pork nd
Iost. La,d an,l nd meats we're steady. sa'es weso
rotorted OF 6o0 brls Boiler the your at $50;
l,250 br!s aoilcr tho year at $40 40; 1.950 brls
seller Febrnary at $lo;75; QUO bra ae1or lob
rnnry ~ T1oso b0u brlH aoller tobrttary nt
s1o.g6; 1,51o brls ao1or February. at s199o;
ao1ler Feor,arv at Studs a6o bris sesllor Feb
runry a. $4,000; 3.U00 brIa seller March Mt
420.00; 250 tcs lard seller tho ycar, at 1890:
a6n tes seller Fobruary. at s1s.o5 1,25u tea
Rel!cr February At 9l910; $50 tos so'ler March
At el9.25 Sales 20, 200 ita groom Bhouldcrs nt
CMo; 20,0 600 lbs short cloar siios, eight DAYS
old. at 10c. loose 20oo0 lbs short rib sides, six
days old, at 01!o, loose.
EVENING pnov1B1oy BOARD.
On tho Eyonng Board mess pork was nctfyo
md highor. Salos weto as follows: $50 brls,
seller tho year, at $3.50; 250 brls. BOILER Jan-
unry. at $l0.75 760 brls, eollor February. at
slH.95 l,750 brlst seller February, at $4,000;
$50 tcs lard. eollor tho scar, at $12.87111.