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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-01
The New Bankrupt Law.

The bankrupt bill just passed by Con.
gress makes some important changes A
voluntary bankrupt may be discharged upon
the payment Of thirty per cent. Of his in
debtedness. In cases Of involuntary bank.
ruptcy, the period of four months mentioned
in the tbirty.ffth section of the original
law is changed to two months, but such
provision not to 90 into effect until two
months after the passage Of the act. So,
also, the period Of six months, mentioned in
the same section ofthe original act, is changed
to three, but not to take effect until three
months after the passage Of the act Any
banker, broker, merchant, tradesman, man
ulacturer or miner who has stopped or sus.
pended, and not resumed payment Of bis
commercial paper shall not be deemed
bankrupt until the lapse Of forty days after
such suspension. Allowance for service is
reduced to one-half the rates hitherto al.
lowed, except for actual aud necessary dis
bursemcnts made. Justices Of the Supreme
Court are required to make new rules and
empowered to consolidate the duties Of reg
lister, assignee, marshal and clerk, and tc
reduce the cost Of charges, to the end thai
| prolixity, delay and unnecessary expons.
may be avoided.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-01

The better class of Tie Republican
in South Carolina seem good deal 10
earnest in dealing with Moses and bis official
associates. They declare that the reform
must be thorough, aud that the whole brood
Of dishonest and corrupt officials must be
ousted from power In this resolve TO
make the work thorough and weeping the
honest and upright Republicans Of that
State will have the deepest and warmcst
sympathy of the party throughout the
whole country. The present is rare op-
portuuity for them, ard we earnestly hope
they will rise to its er1a,nc and shake Oh
all their bad rulers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-01

Washington correspondents state two
things greatly to the credit of Congress,
viz, that the lobby was unable to influence
legislation, and that the last hours Of the
session were unusually quiet. The failure
to adopt any comprehensive plan Of finance
is not a subject of especial wonder, consid-
ering the difference Of opinion among OK
perts. It will be found, we think, that the
temporary measure, which received the
sanction Of Congress, and the approval Of
the President, is step backward from the
hard money theory endorsed by the head Of
the nation, and the Republican party in
general convention assembled. 1t may rem.
der some present relief from present fnan-
cial stagnation, but, being based on wrong
principles, cannot ultimately produce bene.
fetal results
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-01

Tho New York Ereniag Post criti-
cises a statement said to have been made by
James T. Fields, that no prominent man
has even been graduated from any college,
Gin this country since 1854 We think
this is not just the way Mr. Fields put it.
But if the Post can quote no greater men
than it mentions as examples in refutatiou
Of the theory to wit Alexander Agassiz
Gen. Barlow, Phillips Brooks, Theodore
Lyman and F. j Sanborn, we fear that
even as quoted the statement would have
to be substantially accepted. We under.
stood Mr.. Fields to refer more particularly
to great poets, and orators, and authors
and we confess that it is difficult to name
such at once Ia the Posts list there ar,
two or three names that come very near tb,
standard, but as for the whole Of them W,
could fill column with those as eminent,
though we would have to beg not to be con
fined to the Harvard Tricnuial, from which
the Post makes its selections.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-01
state Matters.


"A little girl at Bennington, named Tullinc
Blew, was run over by wagon on Thursday,
md killed.
Tho elias, Of 1884 are oxpected to observe
their ertioth anniversary al the nnnrooching
of Middlebury college.
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c.,,,1 Ill. ~ ..,,sl.., l., ,io s,ol,I L..
and - So So, d., c.-ur.
80, -,
p, - ,'','0 ''i,'u VI ,''' VoSuu' evN,"'u, VI
j. o",,'' was u,oWlou On r',u0y l0s' 'y iai,-
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ing ih inc ROOM
The laying Of the corner stone Of Odd
Follows Hall, in st. Johnsbury, took place
juno e3l, with appropriate ceremonies Henry
CLARK, Of Rutland, gave The grafton.
WIN. +. Preston. Of North Bennington.
committed suicide on Friday last by hanging.
lie has heretofore been subject to it, Of tenn.
porary insanity, which was doubtless the cause
Of the suicide
--Judpe John p. INGALLS,. Of Sheffield. died
nm Sunday from the oe.ets or naralytic
stroke two DAVIS previous. Ills aee was about
seventy. Judge Ingalls, was the oldest of
large ia,nily Of children. and was well known
and respected throughout the county
The old parsonage near the lower village
in Waterford. took fine last Saturday nigbt
npd was burned down. The barn. .,ondipr
pear vn. burned first They were old build.
i,,s r,o,s,ri.d and owned by Henry Nor
ri.on Tlore ,snn insurance Of 100 ON tho
Ibuil3ines
.....t e.....u,... 80, ,.a-, ,t;,i..,
g. 49,. c,..o- 80 =, t,in.,,,y ,r,,.
.i-.,,.,l h., ~ ,t,,d,y ooorroon i, a
|i,,,l.,o,.l ,.,..- l,,s..u u,iiett,. boose The
,,o',r ,,,. s,,,o g,, ,,r ii, foot doom nj the
,I,,. ,,l..ro tl,oy ,r,-, c,n,d Tho children
g,t ir,o al, ala ls,kv b,at and either were
,nrol am, ,r i,,ned i,to ,bc ,,o,cr b, pro-
Won't the ho,t from sinking
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T.cr ..t ,rr,,oi .,lo r,b, vorr,o,, Itor.o
s. AZ r,r,,.,,.,, off -rsit.rr limo Or ,es ,,eu
I,re,l,l nh, rcmt,r If animal. s,l1 was
twenty which nr.u.rt mice. r,p,irp from
/ eAj si0j.
-An,.b..ri,,,,,iry -,ruc. a ..bo.l.bou.e
I DO N'a.f.v ] f-fh and fluf .HffIYI
,.,...t ,,,.t..,, .,s r.,,o,li,, N,no If ,bo
children were injured but their fright was
ereat. Tho building was somewhat damaged.
but dil not take fire.
Ana. n Pin, ,r C.,r,;, n,v st,yi,g M
Az " p,v,lr. In Milton ,t,srp,,l IN cam.
mai. .aic,Je ON Sunday morning by cutting
his throat with a butcher knife. lie cut an
.uaIy ra.h upou Tie ri.bt side of his neck. and
then PASSED the knife across his throat. cutting
through the skin nearly tie whole distance.
Pine ns been somewhat dcrungod since last
October DE was in The Bmtleboro Insane
Asylum about five months. lie has terrible
dread OF Bmu.eb1rl. and declares he will not
q back alive.
, $50 .,..,
~.,," ~
"o'' an, ,.,.
-- lue house oi 'uls' n'fn'f'l n ~ A4n"us'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-01

One of the least founded and often re-
poated charges against President Grant
is the alleged disposition to fill the public
offices with his friends and adherents. The
n. Y. Commercial Advertiser, in this con-
necton, asserts that there have been fewer
removals in the New York Custom House
during Grants administration than under
any other administration since the days Of
John Quincy Adams 1t further asserts
that in the eight or nine hundred men in
the employ Of the Custom House Of that
city fifty have held Office over forty years
seventy five for over thirty years one hun.
dred for over twenty five years; twohundred
for over twenty and three hundred forov
fifteen years.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-01

But the Republican party is not solely
entitled to confidence aud support because
it is opposed to corruption. ltgoes farther
than this, and is the friend Of every measure
designed to benefit the people. Its sympa.
thies are heartily in accordance with the
spirit of our government, and it has done
more to elevate the oppressed, and for
human progress, than any otha party in
this or any other country, IL is the party
of the people, aud in all measures, advo-
Gated or adopted by it, the object has been
to extend liberty, insure equal rights, aud
promote general prosperity The people
cannot afford to abandon such a party to
run after the skeleton Of Democracy or the
fanaticism Of weak minded ambition as cx'
hibited in efforts to organize new partie.
upon narrow and inadequate platforms Ii
there are wrongs to correct, correct them
inside the party If there are new issues
deserving Of endorsement, have them en-
dorsed and carried into effect by the Re
publican party. Its defeat can only be tn,
success of Democracy and Democracy
gives no promise of good, but every as
suranco of evil legislation aud government
Stand by the party of the people-the part!
which has given such vitality to the priuci
Piles Of our government and the energies o
the people.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-01

Tho French Canadian celebration at
Montreal, last week, was one of the most
enthusiastic that ever took place there.
1t is estimated that about twenty five thou.
sand American visitors were in the city.
The procession was loudly cheerod all along
the route. In the line were large body
Of police as escort, over one hundred French
societies from the United States, Canadas
and Provinces, lGy-four bands the Montreal
Fire Department, Papal Zouayos, scores Of
allcgorica cars representing the different
industries the Mayor Of Montreal, notaries,
ministers Of the federal and local govern
meut, aud delegates from the schools Of
Montreal. In the evening, grand ban
quot was given.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-01

The Rhode Island legislature has al
journed till the first of January, without
electing a Senator. From the FIRST there
has been no material change in the mouot-
onous ballotng. Burnside led of at the
start, and maintained the lead up to the
last ballot During the adjournment new
questions may arise, or new combinations
be made, so there is no certainty who will
DO the lucky man when the legislature
meets again, aud takes up the subject of
choosing Senator. Indeed, the adjourn.
ment may possibly be Influenced by some
developments made in the United States
Circuit Court at Chicago on Tuesday.
Papers were there produced showing that
while Burnside was president Of the Cairo
& Vincenncs railroad, he made public
contract with the firm of Winslow & Will
son 10 build the road for the company, and
then made a private contract with them to
share the profits. This is the allegation
it may be susceptible Of entirely satisiac-
tory explanation; but it is probably unfor'
tunate for Burnside's candidacy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-01
Bccchcr and Tillon.

The unpleasant matter with which the
names Of these two distinguished gentle
men have been associated on the tongue Of
gossip for some time past is revived by o
long statement on the subject just given to
the public by Mr. Tilton. As necessary
consequence, the matter has now reached q
point where the public journals, however
reluctant hitherto, can no longer ignore it /;
but their comments in the main are still
marked by great tenderness and charity
toward the eminent divine. Mr.. Tilton's
'lettcr is mainly devoted to a statement Of
the successive acts whereby "Mr. Boechcr,
or bis legal or other agents, acting in his
interest, and by his consent have shown
themselves willing to sacrifice my good
name for the maintenance Of his The
only positive evidence adduced against Mr.,
Beecber is contained in the following ex-
tract Of letter, dated
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-01

BRlOKLiN, January !, 1871.
ask Theodore Tilton's forgiveness aud humble
myself before d m ns do before my God lie would
have been better man iu my circumstances than /
have been can ask nothing except that De will re-.
member nl the other breasts that would ache. will
not plead for myself ! even wish that wore dead.
O.
a. W. BEEcuERn
The balance Of the letter is withheld for
future use This publication, Of course,
throws the burden Of defence upon Mr..
Beecher and Plymouth church; and to this
end they are in labor-with what result
we shall see.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-01
WINDSOR COUNTY.


f. Barringer, Of Woodstock, a marble
worker, about twenty-five years old, was
drowned in the Queechee river, on Saturday,
while bathing.
MIR. Lewis w. Hicks, young man from
Conn, who preached in Woodstock some time
since, has been voted call by both the Congre-
gational church and the society there, and has
accepted. lie will probably be ordained in
August.
Notwithstanding the unlavorabe weather,
at the time, the members Of f." Banner Grange"
at Pomfret, report that they set out, at the time
appointed by the grange this spring, one thou
sand eight hundred and ffty.o trees, which
are doing uncommonly we'll,
Seven conyicts have been received at the
Vermont State Prison within the last ten days,
being mostly young men from sixteen to thirty
years old. Four have recently been discharged
by termination of their sentence. The entire
number Of inmates is now eighty seyen-three
females.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-01

IL is ing while since We have listened
to a speech on the comparative merits Of
the two grnt political parties, and it seemed
genuinely refreshing to hear Senator I'd
munds at Burlington, the other day. So
sweeping and INSCRIPTIONS have been the
deuunciatons Of the administration md its
supporters by the Democratic, aud more
especially the so.called Liberal press Of the
country, that far too many Republicans are
ready to acknowledge that there is COM
paratiyoly little to choose between The two
parties Now it is well for those who may
feel disposed to censure the Republican
party on account Of the corruption Of some
Of It's members to stop aud consider before
going too far AL or nearly an, Of thC
corruption on the part Of Republican officials
which has been brought to light was ex
posed by Republicans. The party, as O
party, has steadily, persistently, and quite
efficiently exposed every species Of uuiaith
fuluess, and deserves great credit at TIL,
hands of the people for its zcal in discover
ing and honesty in exposing official delin
quoncies. Such efforts to protect the pco
pie, even at the expense Of party leaders
was never before known Daring thc lon.
years Of Democratic rule which cumiultc.
in rebellion and civil war, no such record o
honest devotion to the Interests OF ihe PEG
pie can be found as that which has charac
terized the Republican party.
The Indiana State Convention, in thci
platform very clearly and coucisely stat
some Of the commondable qualities Of tn
! Republican party, as follows:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-01

Unlike the Democratic party, 20 lays no cln.m o.
political infllihty. But 70 does claim that % has
shown tsei both ready and competent 90 resist every
form Of wrong and Opprossi0u-to restrain Injustice
90 remove The public lls when they nre known Co.,
exist 20 condemn the conduct of fthlcss and dshnn
est public agents. and 10 detect and expose abuses u
practced by It's protested supporters. 10 has never
Jailed In the work Of reform when shown 90 Nc necas
sary No offender detected ln corruption, hns escaped
H. condemnation, no matter what party service Doe
may have rendered. 10 has never cudcavurcl 90 dc-
feat the public will, hut regards the people, and not
political power. BY Credit Mohilor CATION is
repeal Of the salary grab law, the abolition Of Tho
corruptng moioty system and Of the Slnhorn com
tract 10 has shown how readily pays 0hod cnee o.
tho public Judgment. by is searching nvests nton
into abuses the District of Columbia, and ts prompt
condemnation ofadministrntve officers 20 has demon
irated rs undated hostility 10 the dcmorali1ng doc
trino that 20 the yictors belong thc spells OF oec.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-01

An unoccupicd dwelling house, belonging
10 j. Z Allen, in Newport, was consumed by
fire last week Sunday Rumor says that there
was some talk Of using it as pest house, and
the citizens were not in favor of having the
small pox brought into their immediate yioin-
ty, hence the origin Of the FIRE
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-01

james Griffin went over the rapids, at
Bellows Falls, on Saturday, in his boat, heavily
ballasted with rum and was drowned
s NJ. Waite, of Brattleboro, is going into
the poultry business on big scale. On the
island in the Connecticut river, opposite that
place, he has established hennery occupying
about three acres Of land, on which are suita-
bic buildings, comprising a large barn, with
sheds attached for nesting and protection from
the weather, connected with which are yards
divided off for the separation Of the different
breeds-the whole being, or rather to be, ar
ranged in the most approved manner. At
present there are some six or eight hundred
hens on the premises, but by fail Mr.. Waite
exnects 10 |" omnloY ~ three thousand
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Independent Republican Par,y-Ur-
der Of tho Campaign.
HEADQ'Rs INDEPENDENT REP. PARTY,
RooMs STATE Ex. COMMITTEE,
COLUMBIA, S. c., October 81, 1874.
By virtue of the authority vested .in
the Executive Committee of the Inde-
pendent Republican party by the State
Convention, held in the city of
Charleston, 2d OF October, 1874, the
following gentlemen will address the
citizens of the State at the places and
times annexed:
Charleston. Monday, November 9
To be appointed.
Pickens, Monday, November q
Martin r. Delany, e. B. Seabrcok, ".
FL. Thomas.
All meetings will be held ut 12 81, ,
unless otherwise ordered by County
Chairmen.
County Chairmen will please take
notice OF the time and places OF meet
ing, and act accordingly.
THOS. @. DUNN, President.
Attest: J. EVANS BRIrToN. Secretary.
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The Raid OF MAJOR MERRILL IN
LOUISIANA APPROVED course of
Major Lewis Merrill. of the Seventh
Cavalry, now on duty in Louisiana. is
warmly, approved ia Administration
circles, and even applauded. General
Emory does not evince sufficient po-
litical zeal to please the managers of
the Republican party, and the only
hope now reposes in Major Merrill,
who will be protected in his labors to
crush out the White Leaguers and all
who sympathize with them. The Pre-
sident, while he does not personally
grieye that the stable of his brother
in.law. Collector Casey. of New Or
leans, was recently burned by an in
cendiary, takes it as an evidence that
the safety Of the property of Union
men In New Orleans is not very we'll
guaranteed, and the presence OF United
States troops throughout Louisiana at
this time is not amiss.
Ee10 I0Ta; RsraM.
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To the Conservative Voters or Rich
land County.
At a meeting of the Executive Com.
mittee of the Conservative party for
Riohland County, it was
Resoloed, That in view of the cha
racter and surroundings of the two
Republican tickets presented for the
support of the voters of Richland
County, the committee deem it desira-
3le, In the interests of good govern
ment. that the Conservatives of this
County should give their undivided
and unanimous support to the Nash
County ticket.
Resoloed, That we recommend every
Citizen OF the County who desiles an
honest administration Of the State Go.
vernment, to give their earnest sup
port to John T. Greene for Governor,
and NJ. r Delaney for Lieutenant.
Governor.
F. W. McMAsTER. CHAs. F. JANSEY,
r.. O'NEALE, JR, J. ". SMITH.
JOHN MCKENZIE. SAMUEL GARNER.
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SOMETHING NEW and NOVEL.
Just Received.
BY THE
LEADER OF Low PRICES.

EV Err 8 B LIE English Mareeilles
IL QUILTS, in new patterns.
ALSO,
A now stock of Ladies Cnder.vests, and
all the new styles or Balmoral and Boule-
yard SKIRTS, from See. 10 S5 20 eaci,.
ALeO,
New Silk TIES. new Beaded BELTS
Headed POCKETS and Beaded GIMPS
BUTTONS and FR1NGES for Trimming.
- ALSO,
New stock OF American and French
Prints.
large stock OF all styles Of Plain and
Fancy Dress Goods, from 203. to ii so pc.
yard. G. F. JACKSON
oct II Leader of Low Prices
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FEDERAL A1D.-Such are the priva.
tions OF citizens of Nebraska and
other portions OF Western territory re-
Gently invaded by the grass.hoppers.
that the President has determined to
assume the responsibility of ordering
the Oommissary. General to furnish ra-
tions for the impoverished inhabitants
in the country blighted by the summer
curse. The President is confidentthat
this act, though not authorized by law,
will be sufficiently defended on the
ground OF the demands of humanity,
and for this reason ne will assume the
responsibility OF issuing the necessary
orders.
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President Grant Orders

A RE to subordinates what the Indian
~ Girl Cigar Store is to cigar dealers.
The ono the highest authority in the United
States, the other at the head Of the Whole
eale and Retail Cigar Trade OF the State
AS Judge Graham ordered
Gov. Moses to be Arrested
and failed, 30 opposition has Likewise
fZzled in competing with this steadily in
creasing house, and now dealers can as
reasonably look for the Republican ticket
to be Withdrawn
And the Election Postponed
as to expect induoaments offered that will
compare with thoae of their fayorite elm
dian Girl" Smokers also will have to wait
Until the Old Commissioner of Eiec.
tlon are Reinstated.
or any other unreasonable occurrence. be-
fore they will find Cigars that will compare
with the Celebrated Five Centers, or any
other brands OF the INDIAN GIRL CIGAR
STORE. Columbia, 9. q. Oct 50 :
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mrnagers OF Election for Rlohland.

Managers OF Election for Rlchla nd j.
COLUMBIA. S. c.. October 27, 1874.
At meeting of the Commissioners
of Election for Richland Comfy, State
of South Carolina, held this dny-pre-
cent VIM. N. Taylor, John Agnew aud
G. W. Waterman-John Agnew was
elected Chairman, and the following
persons were appointed Managers Of
Election for the precincts Sci opposite
their names, to conduct the General
Election, to be held on Tuesday, the
3D. November. 1874:
CITY OF COLUMBIA Yard L.
Pressly Brown, J. E. Green. Joseph S.
Kennedy. Ward 2-Charles F. Jan
ney, John b. Bryant. John L. Little.
Ward 3.-Edward Hope. 81. 81. Jill
son, Lewis Pryor. Ward 4.-Richard
O'Neale, Jr., Lawrence Ferguson,
Lewis l.. Brown.
TRESuoLM's-J.C c. +. Sims, James
Singleton, Robert Cooper.
DAvIs'-E. D. Gilmore, P. ".
Gibbs, Paul Pickens.
CAMP GRoUND-John D. Frost, Jr., +,
John Cook, J. W. Neill.
KILLIAN's-W. II. Stack. X. NJ. AL
drich, J. H. Pickett.
GADsDES-Thomns 2. Weston, Eli
Marshal, John 81. French.
HOPKINS B. Bush, Wm.
Lowman, Jacob Thompson.
GARSER's-Samuel G. Garner. James
S. Bamptield. James Wells.
ACTON William Weston, John a.
Barr, Walter Stratton.
Managers OF Election are hereby
notified to coll on the Chairman of the
Commissioners, John Agnew, and re-
ceive tie necessary blanks, &c, to
conduct the election; also 10 file their
affidavits with the Clerk of the Court
for Richland County.
JOHN AGNEW. Chairman.
WM. NJ. TAYLOR,
L. J. NOAH.