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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01

The local affairs of the District Of CO.
lumbia have always been a perplexity to
Congress, and with the lapse Of time and
growth Of the capital, complications and
difficulties multiply BY the constitution
Congress has exclusive power Of legislation
" in all cases whatsoever" but under the
recent regime the local authorities do not
seem to have succeeded so well as under
the former system. No doubt this has been
largely owing to the placing 10 positions Of
trust unworthy men, who have misused
their positions for selfish ends. Some fifty
thousand people, mostly freedmen, have
come Into the district since the war, and
their children need education. Fourteen
thousand government clerks, We are told
pay no taxes, but their children receive the
benefit of free schools, while the teachers,
for months, have received no pay, because
the District had no money to pay them
This is bad, not to say scandalous state OF
things. 1t is said that the District has
never levied personal property tax, thus
thinking to attract wealthy persons as res
idents. Doubtless some of these embar-
easements might be mitgated or avoided il
the relations of the general government
were more distinctly defined, and then rig
idly recognized in legislation. In som'
matters there is joint interest between
the District and the federal authorities, Al
in the maintenance of one or more bridge
connecting Washington with hospitals O.
other public institutions maintained by tn
United States. 1t would seem more in ac
cord with the fitness Of things if Washing
ton and Georgetown were merged in on
municipality and thrown upon their own re
, sources, and the people placed upon som,
b basis at farther remove from the condi
! ton of wards
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01

The Rev. George b. Cow publishes in
the Worcester Spy the result Of a statis-
teal enquiry into the early history Of a
thousand prominent citizens representing
the various trades aud professions in that
city. OF these men, whose influence gives
character to the city, nincty.one per cent
were born in New England, sevebty-one
per cent 10 Massachusetts,, forty-seven per
cent. in Worcester county, but only eleven
per cent. in Worcester, and only four per
cent. in other cities A very large proper
ton Of these leading citizens came from
country towns aud villages to Worcester at
the average age of twenty-six About one
fourth Of the whole number were educated
wholly in district schools. A majority of
the rest were indebted for further instruc-
ton to the academies, which must still
furnish instruction for country boys who
grow up in towns where the high school
does not exist, and whose impulse toward
higher education is at once a proof Of
capacity and cause of their subsequent
success 10 life.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01
Rev w n IL Murray is n man

Rev. W. II. II. Murray is man not
easily squelched. AT recent meeting of
his society to take action on the annual ap.
preparation of his salary and his request
for six months vacation and an associate
pastor, his senior deacon criticised his
pastoral labors and his lectures rather
severely but as " Deacons" was deliy-
cred in fremont Temple last week, it ap-
pears that Mr.. Murray has no intention
Of being suppressed, especially by a deacon
1t was voted at the meeting TO continue his
salary at $1,000 per annum, and the sub,
ect of an associate pastor and six mouths
vacation was referred to a committee.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01

In reply to the question, Is it wicked
to dancer the Christian Union says, at
is wicked when it is wicked, and not wicked
when it is not wicked. In itself il has no
more moral character than walking, wrest-
ling or rowing. Bad company untimely
hours, evil dances may make the exercise
evil good company, wholesome hours, and
home influences may make it very great
benefit"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01

Several months ago Pension Agent H.
c. Bennett, of San Francisco, disappeared
mysteriously. 1t was then stated that his
accounts with the government were all
right, but further investigation discloses a
defalcation to a large amount. The ex-
animation is not yet concluded.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01

The Mississippi courts have just de.
cided cases involving the legality of mar
riages between whites and blacks. The
children of such parents brought suit as
heirs for a large amount Of property left
by their deceased father, and after years
of litigation their right to the property has
been affirmed, and the union thus declared
legal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01
-lreland win mol ret much sympai

Ireland will not get much sympathy
from the present government. Friday an
amendment 10 the address to the Crown,
declaring it to be the duty of Parliament to
consider the means of removing the present
discomfort in ireland, was defeated by an
overwhelming majority. Saturday Disraeli
refused to receive deputation who came to
urge the release Of the Fenian convicts.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01

The death of Mr.. Sumner leaves Mr..
Chandler, of Michigan, the senior Senator
in continuous service, Mr.. Chambers term
began on the 4th of March, 1857, aud he
has completed seventeen years service
Mex, after Mr.. Chandler is Mr.. Anthony,
of Rhode Island, who entered the Senate 10
1859, and next after him are Messrs. Sher.
man, Of Ohio, and Howe, of Wisconsin, who
became Senators 10 1861.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01

Our British cousins seem to be de-
lighted with the Pullman cars which have
been introduced on the Midland Railway,
aud well they may be. The popular i'm
preston that the English railway carriages
are superior to our own ignores the progress
which We have made 10 this direction of
late years. Even the frst-class coaches,
in which only nobemen aud fools are said
to travel, are inferior in elegance aud CON-
fort TO our drawing-room cars; and the
luxurious Pullman naturally opens up vis-
ions Of luxurious enjoyment to the not uu-
susceptible Britishor which even the thought
of collision would hardly disturb,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01

South Carolina seems to be taxed about
as much as is conducive to her welfare
The rate in that State is seventeen mills on
a dollar, and the valuation from one hun.
dred to five hundred per cent. above the
actual value. The whole State, especially
the cotton belt, is nearly bankrupt. 1t
is nearly impossible to collect the taxes,
and the people are selling for what they
can get in sections, and leaving the State.
1t is just the place for Sanborn-that is, if
the government wanted the taxes collected,
and didn't particularly care who got tho
money,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01

Murray has lectured On Deacons two
hundred times. At 500 per night he
can't complain of his Descons being un.
profitable servants.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01

Sir Garnet Wolseley has done his
work 10 Africa. aud returned home to re-
ceive all the houors which the British peo-
pie delight to pay to successful soldiers.
London has given him grand ovation, aud
thousands upon thousands turned out to see
the conqueror as he passed. His reception
by the Lord Mayor was magnificent af-
fair. Sir Garnet is the hero Of the day,
and England seems pleased with the thought
that, after all, she has soldiers who can
eight aud win. The "more vigorous for
eign policy" is likely to receive some en-
couragement from the Ashantee affair.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01

Havana dispatches announce that the
financial crisis continues on its onward
march" As, however, the banks refuse to
discount any kind of commercial paper, it
would be concluded in any community but
Spanish one that the crisis had already
come. One result Of the state of things
in Havana may be commended to the notice
Of the advocates Of unlimited paper money.
The planters have refused to do business
unless on a gold basis and the only remedy
now perceived for the illimitable depreca-
tion Of the currency, and the financial ruin
threatening the community, is, that every
body should follow the planters example.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01

The compliment paid by the Army and
Navy club Of New York in entertaining Sir
hampton Lorraine, late commander Of the
British frigate Niobe, was graceful and de-
served. It was his frmness aud prompt
tude which saved Who'll, sale massacre Of
the Virginus crew when carried into Sauti.
ago. Sir hampton is the eleventh baronet
Of an ancient French family, but has long
been connected with the naval service Of
Great Britain, and has just received the
rank Of post captain. 1t would have been
creditahe to the United States it, at the
time Of the Virginius business, she had had
a Niobe and Sir hampton in Cuban waters.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01


The fire in the Empire niue in Penn
sylvana, which has been raging since Jan
uary, bids fair to prove a terrible blow TO
the Lehigh and Wilkcsbarre Coal and Ire
Companies which is now spending immense
sums in the effort to queuch the flames.
Over FIVE hundred persons, organized in
gangs which relieve each other at short in
tervals, are constantly engaged in fighting
the fire The average rate Of wages paid
these men is two dollars and half a day
Hence it costs the company, in wages alone
about nine thousand dollars week, OF
nearly half million year. But it is es-
timatei that the loss in coal, which would
be mined were there no fire, is fully $685..
600 week, or over one and half million.
year. Inasmuch as from present appear.
ances the fire will not be subdued under tive
or three years, the inroads upon the COM
pany's capital stock may be easily esti
mated. About half million dollars hav,
already been spent in the seemingly end
less contest with the flames, and at th'
present moment the fire is raging with ap
parently undiminished vgor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01


The Chicago Inter. Ocean is delighted
with Senator Logan's last speech in favor
of initiation, and among its many merits dis.
covers that it exhibits " thorough acquain.
lance with the monetary experience of for
eign nations" If Senator Logan or the
Inter Ocean can point to a single nation
whose experience with deprecated paper
money has not been disastrous, and the
more disastrous as the volume has increased,
we should be glad to have them DO it.
Senator Logan's acquaintance with their
experience must have been borrowed from
his own consciousness, and not from any
authentic history. Mr.. Atkinson, who is
much better authority, very truly said at
the New York meeting that irredeemable
paper money had never been followed out
by any nation without ending in bank
ruptcy. This is true, even of Great Brit
ain, which after its suspension during the
Napoleon wars succeeded in getting back to
specie payments better than any other, for
there was general collapse in 1914, and
over two hundred banks failed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01

The training school for nurses, at
Bellevue Hospital, New York, closes its
first year an assured success Applications
for admission have been nearly three times
the number it could receive, and it thus has
been able to secure very choice material,
Its opportunities have been sought by cav
didates as far away as Colorado and Cali.
fornia, aud its facilities are to be immedi.
ately enlarged. 1t will be great boon to
the residents of cities and larger towns
when the time which this movement fore
shadows and hastens shall come--when they
can send out and secure trained nurse for
service in case of sickness as easily as they
can now call in physician.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01

The distant war in Sumatra between
the Dutch and the Sultan of Acheen, is Of
grave Importance to the future of Polynesia
1t is, in fact, the last struggle between the
European and the Mahometan for the pos
session Of those rich islands which furnish
spices to the world 1t is so regarded
throughout the Fast Indian Archipelago.
The Dutch have fought with stolid obsti.
macy, and the Achineso with desperation.
The resistance of the latter reminds one Of
the Moors in Granada. Acheen may be
considered the Granada of Sumatra, and
the Kraton is the ALEXANDRA. The latest ad-
vices from the seat Of war indicated that
the Dutch were making sure progress to-
ward the subjugation Of the country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01
The Temperance Crusade.

While il is true that the Womans' Move
ment is no longer the sensation Of the day
10 the newspapers, yet it is no less true that
il continues to be matter Of the most alb
sorbing Importance to the women engaged
ia it, as well as to those whose business Is
so seriously affected thereby. There is no
evidence that the women are weary in their
wel.doing. The humber Of saloons closed
has increased from day to day until it now
exceeds thousand, and we Look in vain for
an instance 10 which the women, after fairly
beginning battle, have fled the field. Their
faith is Of the kind that is said to remove
mountains. 1t hesitstes not to attack the
enemy, whether he be strongly intrenched
in 5000 grog.shops as III Cincinnati, or
supported by an angry rabblc as 10 Ceve.
land. An array Of superior numbers in
OPT ostion serves only to call for more
thorough organization aud greater per.
severance on the part of the Crusaders.
Persecution arouses the spirit of mar.
tyrdom and cnlists sympathy for the per-
secuted from unexpected quarters. y
single victory encourages praying baud to
weeks Of more earnest and devoted prayer
aud labor. But a speedy victory does not
seem necessary to keep the fire Of faith
aglow Weeks may pass without a suren.
der, yet the women keep on with patience
which enlists the sympathy Of the most
careless spectator, and assures the harassed
liquor.dcaler that, though the day of hi
capitulation may be distant, it must newt
ably come.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01

We think that the action Of that church, il
unmodfed, would justify these churches in
Withdrawing their fellowship. Yet, inasmuch
as the Plymouth church seems to US to admit
in its communication to US the Congregational
principles of discipline and fellowship, we adj
wise the churches converting this Council to
maintain with it the relations of fellowship as
may satisfy these churches Of its acceptance oil
the principles which it has been supposed t.
disavow.
We regard the principles of fellowship which
the pastors and churches converting us have sc
earnestly maintained TO be those which we hay,
received from our fathers and the Word of God
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01

Brigham Young has had another reve-
lation, and informs the faithful that voice
from heaven directs the revving of the
order Of Enoch, which failed in 1856, be-
cause the time was not yet ripe The prin-
ciplcs of this order are commuuislic; every
one who joins makes his individual property
irrcvocably Of the order And to remove it
from Gentle influences, he proposes CEN
teriug at St. George. This is the utmost
southern settlement Of the Mormons, three
hundred aud fifty miles from Salt Lake City,
aud has been the prophets whilom resort 10
periods of persecution. But it is hardly
far enough to be out of the fatal influences
he deprecates.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01

The Connecticut Election.


The Connecticut election occurs next
Monday. The campaign throughout has
been remarkably quiet, the main interest
centcring on the Legislature whose duty it
will be TO choose a Senator for six years
from the fourth Of next March TO succeed
Mr. Buckingham. The present week prom
Uses to be more lively, and If well improved
good deal may yet be done towards getting
out the vote aud that is the objective point
in all political campaigning. On the mere
question Of personal fitness perhaps there
is no very decided preference between the
candidates Little can be said against the
administration Of Governor Ingersoll, it
having been in the main quite satisfactory
to the people. But he is certainly not en-
titled to a single vote that belongs to the
Hon. Henry B. Harrison, who is not only
one Of the truest and soundest Republicans
in Connecticut, but gentleman Of the most
sterling worth and excellence
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-04-01

In regard to the future relations between
these churches and the Plymouth church we
express our hopes that the very extraordinary
proceeding which gave occasion for the cores
pondenee aud Tor this Council will not be q
precedent for the guidance of that church here
after. Could we suppose that such proceedings
will be repeated, We should feel that the disre-
of church membership, and the idea of the fell
lowship Of churches with each other, would re-
qure the strongest possible protest. But the
communication from the Plymouth church u
this Council makes professions and declara
tions which justify the hope that such deyia
ton from the orderly course Of discipline viii
not be repeated.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-08-18

E%M Mr.. Thomas Armstrong died al
his home in St. Clairsyille, on Friday
the thlinstl, in the SD year of his age.
The deceased leaves a wife and three
children to mourn his irreparable loss.
The remains were inferred at the family
cemetery on Captina on Sabbath, in
presence Of a large concourse Of rela-
tives and sympathising friends. : Mr..
Armstrong was born in Ireland, but
was brought to this country when quite
young, by his parents, who settled near
Uniontown in Wheeling itownship He
subsequently settled in Beallsville, Mon
roe county, where he engaged in the
mercantile and produce business, to
which he, added in later years that Of
private banking. These he pursued
with assiduity and uncommon energy:
for period Of near thirty-five years.
His health failed about year since,
when all thought Of business was, aban,
doned forever. Mr.. Armstrong had
many friends in Monroe and the south
ern part of Belmont, where he was ex-
tensiyely known, and much esteemed as
q private citizen, and a correct, safe bu-
siness man.--Bdrnesville Enterprise.
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{ Notice to Teachers. .

"HE Board of Examiners Of Monroe county
Il will hold meeting for the examination o.
Teachers, as follows: t..-.,
Woodsfeld, Saturday, August %, 1874
This examination will commence at
o'clock q. m. and CLOSE at 4 p. m.
A fee Of SO cents is required from eacl
spplican. ss condition Of examination, and
must be paid in advance.
By order of the Board. s..-.
! July28,'74-w4. A. J. PEARSON, Clark.
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probate Court.

y =
The following business has been
transacted since the close of our repor,
last week:
August l0-The petition of William
Brownfield, Admir-, against the estateioi
Enos Brownfield. deceased, for the al
lowance of his claim was heard and the
Court decided that 1t was not valid
claim; dismissed at costs of petitioner
The settlement account of William
Brownfeld, Adm'r OF Enos Brownfeld,
deceased was heard upon the exceptions
thereto, and the Court finds that the
Administrator received from the late
Guardians S444 Is; that he, is charge.
able with one years interest amounting
to $26 67 & Total in Administrator 8
hands SAIL AZ; that he has paid out,
including his per cent $50 80, leaving
in his hands 1882 10 which he is Or
dered to pay out according, to law, =,
Seth L Ward was appointed Admin
istrator of the estate Of Carey Smith,
deceased. Bond S4OO. Cyrus Miller,
N. Steenrod and Charles McGonigal
were appointed appraisers Of the per
sOnal estate. .Ti'EiisJslA'-
August 1.-James Gates was zap.
pointed Guardian Of Seigeli Gates. a
minor. Bond 5000.
Daniel Brock was appointed Guardian
of Emeretta J. Gourley, minor; Bond
$1,000. 5l~. q a-l.i r.,
August 12.-Job Stackhouse, late
Guardian of John Slack, an imbecile.
filed his final settlement; which was set
for hearing September TO-, : ans'
A. c. Armstrong Admir- of the estate
of John Paul., deceased, obtained an
order to sell real estate.
August l4.-H. B. Hill Guardian Of
William Connor's heirs, filed second
settlement account. ea,r
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finger was cut completely off between
the first and second joints, and the
stump was badly lacerated He came
to Caldwell and had it amputated close
to the haud by our surgeons.
8 FFrSIa SIathsRepuBlican,A August 1sJ ss
Work IS progressing vigorously on
the Cumberland road the grading and
bridging is finished and the crossties
and rails are. on the ground ready fol
laying.
+ Dalzell has returned from an exten.
sive tour In the East. He'reports Gallo
we'll and Zanesville not known after
you get twenty-five miles away from
home
Road Fork, and its tributaries, neal
Stafford, was on a high last Friday
washing out fences and entire corntields
and destroying about all the tobacco
planted along the stream? The water
stood on the floor Of Murray & McCon'
nells wooden mill to the depth Of eight
inches. The loss will foot up to sever
al thousand dollars. a.
THE McCuNE CAsE.-In 1920 Ed
ward Shippen made deed of 1880
acres of wild lands in Ttoga County,
Penn, to larry McCune and John Ho.
gsns as tenants in common. The con.
sideration passed was Sl,500. McCunt
was owner of one-fourth and John Ho.
gan of the balance. . -a. r-.s ~
Hogan and McCune continued TO pay
the taxes until 1888, when they discon
tinued, and the lands were sold for. tax
es, The estate is now in possession OF
the MCGEE family;sa town of 1000. in.
habitants is upon the lands, and four
teen feet vein of both hard anil soft
coal c underlies them, Some oflsItht
most extensive mines in Pennsylyanis
are there now, and railroads run to tht
lands from every point to carry of 2ths
coal The MCGEE estate is worth per
haps, 81, ,000, ,000 The descendants o
larry McCune reside near Caldwell, land
are now claiming the recovery Of thef
fathers interest iu said lands, and have
employed counsel to prosecute theil
case in the Courts of Pennsylvania.
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Noble County News.

From the Press, August 1871
Plenty of ripe peaches are brought
to town.and sold at. 81 to 81 so per
bushel. .-~ s., .-..--ss .-s
Nj. C. Julien and Alex. Boggs were
ordained and installed as additional
members to the Presbyterian Church
Eldership, at this place, last Sabbath
week. s......f 49, se, .-5 v,4,
The epizootic is again raging in
Enoch township. Peter Rupel lost a
fine stallion by the disorder, and we
have heard of others who have been
likewise unfortunate. ,1va,
Dalzel has returned from a trip
around by Baltimore, Harrisburg, Bat,
falo, Erie Pittsburg and Wheeling, and
reports that the Reunion is fayorably
spoken of everywhere, and estimates
the attendance at ten thousand. flT '..a
VIM. Lukens had a finger Of bis right
hand taken off by a shinele saw at
south Olive on Saturday last. The