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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

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mention With tbe S;lsssney5n Teye,arv r'ous !"
stands massiye mnnnwe,t 0;tn Il, wner1
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

The only matter Of interest connected
with Maine politics is the succession in the
United States Senate. Mr.. Hamlin is a
lucky politician, and he is a veteran office
holder. But he is not one of those men
who are constantly reelected as a matter Of
course, but has to 6ght every time. The
present canvass is likely to be no exception,
and there are several aspirants for the posi-.
tion-Hon, Josiah II. Drummond and Hon.
Israel Washburn, of Portland, aud ex-Gov-
ernor Perham being among them, Perhaps
Mr.. Hamlin's success may be achieved by
the division Of his opponents.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

The people of Mississippi are trying a
temperance experiment upon a large scale.
They succeeded, some time ago, 10 inducing
their Legislature to pass a law that no H.
censes shall be granted to sell liquor except
the petition therefor be signed by a major
ity Of the electors Of the vicinage and by
two-thirds Of the women over eighteen. -
The women, therefore, have it in their
power to render any traffic whatever in ar
dent spirits unlawful We are bound to
assume that they will use that power to the
fullest extent. The question will then re.
main as to whether an entire stoppage Of
the sale can be effected.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

1t is related that woman applied last
year to a court in Mill River valley for her
right in certain homestead The decis-
ion was reserved, and the judge was in.
formed the other day that there was no fur
Their need of litigation, as the place where
the homestead was is now the rocky bed OF
diverted stream with no vestige Of vegc-
tation left. The house was utterly destroyed
and the body of the poor litigant was found
eight miles below the house she was so anx-
ious to secure
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

The Finance Conference Committee,
in addition to other matters before them,
have been considering two propositions-one
for redistribution Of the fifty million ma
tional bank currency, aud the other looking
to prohibition of any further issue Of
greenbacks. The time for action is short
and no measure can receive the attention
Of Congress if it is delayed much longer
The chances, however, continue slin fol
any important financial action this session.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

MIR, F. A. Sawyer is represented as
travelling about the Halls of Congress with
a petition which states that the undersigned
have examined the testimony taken in re-
gard to the Sanborn contracts by the Ways
aud Means Committee Of the House, and do
not fad any evidence therein rejecting
upon the official or personal character Of
Frederick \. Sawyer, "and we respectfully
recommend that he may be retained in the
office Of Assistant Secretary" His success,
so lar, has not been encouraging to himself,
however much it may be to others
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

1t is stated by South Carolina cores
pondents that Governor Moses is likely to
be reelected We know Of no one Of the
long list of " scalawag" officials of the
South whose crimes are represented as so
glaring as those Of Governor Moses. No
other State groans under such weight Of
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. as South Carolina. Why
should It allow Moses another term2 South
Carolinianswore brave rebels. They ought
to be brave enough to make fight against
this enemy Of their welfare.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

Interviews with New York merchants
represent that the trade Of the city, in sew
eral important branches, is seriously retro
grading. In the dry goods line one house,
that formerly sold fifty millions per anuum,
now sells twenty millions. Ten Of the
largest houses in the city lost at least fifty.
five millions in the aggregate by the falling
off of trade. The boot and shoe business
is retrogrndng, and ship. building is almost
entirely gone. A large portion Of the loss
of commerce is attributed to the inferior
terminal railroad aud warehouse facilities
Boston, Philadelphia and St. Louis are al
legged to be gaining on New York.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

"A most remarkable instance of family
rotation in office exists in the selection of
consul to Falmouth, England. President
Washington appointed as our first consular
representative at that place, Mr.. Fox, who
held the Office many years. Upon retiring
therefrom he was succeeded by his son. who
occupied the position until recently. On
Tuesday of last week, Howard Fox, son
of the last above mentioned, was nominated
to succeed his father 10 that Office
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

The tyranny of the modern trade union
is shown in the statement Of a New York
despatch that bricklsyer in that city, who
by reason Of the excellence Of bis work re-
ceived dollar a day more than his striking
associates ask for, is compelled to suspend
work until they get their price. These fell
lows meet in convention and resolve that
they are slaves to capitalists, when they are
the worst Of tyrants.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

In commenting upon the Presidents
financial memorandum, the Tribune says
that ION this occasion the President is right,
and the financial safety of the country is
in his hands. The wise thing is for the
solid men of the country to hold them up
till the going down of the sun, and the COM
pletion of the victory. Let Congressman
rage and the inAationists imagine vain
thing, In this matter of the currency we
are on the side President Grant has lately
assumed. and the country is there too"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

The Rhode Island Ssoaiorship hangs
in the Legislature much the same as the
election Of the United States Senator did iu
Massachusetts, q short time ago. Burnside
continues ahead Of his rivals but it seems
he cannot get over forty.four votes, aud
fifty-four are necessary. Day after day the
result is about the same, few votes being
changed only for the different candidates.
The New England politicians know the
value Of o seat 10 the Senate, and make a
stubborn fight for it. So important is the
position regarded that Governors of States
are willing to resign to accept it, From
present appearances some new man will
have to be brought forward upon whom the
rival parties Of the Rhode Island Assembly
can unite.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

Despite uniayornble weather, the an.
niyersary of the battle of Bunker Hill was
celebrated at Boston with good deal Of
spirit. Among the interesting events of
the day was the meeting of the Bunker
Hill Monument Association, and the trans.
action of considerable important business,
The parades, owing to the condition of the
streets, failed to come up to the usual
standard of display, but there were the
usual concerts, banquets and reunion, and,
altogether, the day passed off very salts.
iaetorily.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

All the reports from Gen. Concha's
army indicate that the campaign against the
Carlists is being pushed with vigor. The
latter, however, are recognizing, aud show
ing considerable vitality, considering recent
defeats. Don Carlos is evidently having
the benefit of a good deal Of outside help,
the extent of which is partially shown by
the fact that his armament has lately been
strengthened by the addition of twenty
Krupp steel cannon
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

We like to sec labor taking care Of il.
self, and have sympathy even with strikers,
though nine times iu ten they are doing the
very worst thing for themselves that they
eau. But when strikers beat and maltreat
men who prefer to work, they lose all title
to consideration, and should be given all
the punishment the law allows 10 the most
summary manner.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24
ForiY.Thlrd Congress.

TUESDAY, June 10,
Ia tho Senate, the amendatory Pacific Rail-
road bill was passed The post-oilico oppro-
priation bill was taken up and most Of the
amendments agreed to. Senator Sherman o.
iercd an amendment proposing a large ratio Of
postage to be prepaid on printed matter, which
was agreed to- The discussion involved the
fraukiug privilege which it was virtually pro
posed to restore. The report of the conference
committee on the moiety bill was presented.
10 the House of Representatives bills were
passed for the relief Of savings banks relat-
ing to ocean telography Is southern claims
and to indemnify the titles to lands in the Des
Moincs grant, The report on the affairs Of the
District OF Columbia was presented in both
branches.
WEDNESDAY, june H.
In the United States SENATE large amount
of business was disposed Of, and many billswcre
passed, aud a large number Of important re-
ports were also made.
In the House Of Representatives the bill for
the re organization Of the district government
was passed, and a resolution in favor Of inter
national arbitration adopted.
TntmDAY, June 10.
In the Senate, the conference report on the
moicly bin was adopted after a discussion
The bill to pay the claims awarded by the
southern Claims Commission was passed The
conference report on the currency bill wa. SUBJ
mttcd The bin to provide o government for
the District of Columbia was passed withou.
amendment
In the House, the conference report 0n the
legislative appropriation bill was agreed 20.
A motion to take the civil rights bin from the
Speakers table and refer il to the judiciary
Committee was rejected. The conference re-
port on the moiety bin was agreed TO. Sew
oa bills were passed under suspensions of the
rules
FmDAY, juno 10,
In the Senate, q motion 20 reconsider the
vote by which the Distric, of Columbia bin
was passed was laid on the table after a dis
cussion The conference report on the finance
bin was called up, and after debate, agreed
to-iorty three 20 nineteen. The river and
harb3r appropriation bill was then taken u9
and discussed An evening session was held.
In the House, various executive communica.
lions were taken from the Speakers table and
disposed of The Senate amendments to the
post-oilce appropriation bill were reported and
the House proceeded to it, consideration Ancr
disposiug OF or modifying the various amend
ments, the bill was sent to Conference Com.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

ErhoRs CoRREcTED.- Tho Rutland Her.
AID is altogether mistaken in its assertions
that Judge Peck is not practical farmer,
and that he "has resided at Montpelier,
and does so reside there now" Since the
Judges youth as farmers boy, when he
resided in the old town Of Montpelier, now
East Montpelier, bis residence has been in
Chittenden county-at Hinesburgh, Bur-
lington, and Jericho. His Judicial circuit,
however, for some years has been on the
East side of the mountains, and his post of.
flee for official business has been at Mont
Pelier. Hence in the Registers he has ap.
peared as of Montpelier, when in fact his
legal residence, and mainly his residence in
fact. were in Chittcnden county. He has
voted and paid his taxes in that county.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

The dog question seems to be the up
permost topic in the minds Of New Workers
just at present. The city las On the sub
jeci, which is aptly styled by the papers
" An act to encourage dog stealing is now
in full force and the street "Arlbs are
industriousIy engaged in the occupation Of
snatchiug uuguardod CANNES, impoundng
them, and pocketing the resultant half dol
lar. Hundreds Of dogs are thus flchcd
from their owners every day and it makes
very little difference to those who steal
them whether the animals are muzlled or
not, as that article is very easily removed
In this way many citizens are losing dogs
pets and otherwise which they prize highly
as the animals are all shot if they are not
redeemed by certain hour.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

GoLD MEDALs are to be given TO each of
the heroes Of the Mill River calamity
Each medal is to have inscribed upon its
face, "Mill River Reservoir Disaster,
1874" and upon the reverse wreath, in
side which is TO be engraved the name Of
the recipient. They are two styles--one
bearing on the face horseback rider at
full speed, and the other man driving a
horse and wagon at break neck speed, with
the torrent in the background Cheney and
Hillman are To have one Of the former style
aud Day and Graves Of the latter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

Judge Barrett, at the recent term Of
the Windsor Co Court, upon on application
for divorce on the ground of ntoerable
severity, gave the parties lecture on law
and morals, and related humorous apec-
dote Of the lrishman who applied for a
divorce. Z" lie took her for better or for
worse, and found her ID sight worse"
but he thought hc.parties should make the
best Of the worst, and try to lead better
life. He thought divorces should not be
granted except in extreme cases-want Of
support, desertion, personal violence, ETC.,
none of which appeared 10 evidence. Glove
spats were not sufficient causes for divorce
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

Prominent New York builders state
that the element which is now urging on
strikers in that city and Brooklyn is that
class Of men who came from everywhere
during the winter and spring and were fed,
clothed and lodged by indiscriminate char
ity that was SO bounteously diiiused to va
grants and yagabonds generally. Now they
not only will not work themselves but they
are doing their best to keep others who
want to work at fair rates from being EN-.
ployed. The police expect more trouble
and their force is increased in the neigh
borhood of new buildings aud other works
where laborers are employed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

The St. Johnsbury Caledoaian says
that Judge Ross, of the Supreme Court Of
Vermont, who presides over the County
Court in that section Of the State, gave a
hint to the members Of the bar that the
court would not allow plea Of guilty in
liquor prosecutions, for q less number Of
oiienses than the States Attorney thought
he could prove. He claimed that the court
had no right to settle up such cases with
more leniency than other criminal cases.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

The Illinois Changers have also been in
council. They propose to restore the gov
eminent to its original purpose, by abau-
doning the gold base fallacy and establish
inga monetary system based on the faith and
resources Of the government of the nation.
Moreover, they will endeayor to select hon
est and capable men for office without regard
to former political opinions. One term
only is favored, from the president down
free passes are condemned also legislators,
both State aud national who are for an in
crease Of taxes, fees and salaries. They de-
mand a reduction of public expenditures.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24
Grateful.


In his letter to the reunion OF aboli-
tionsts in Chicago, Whittier wrote For
myself, bow my head in silent thanksgiv-
ing, profoundly grateful that | have been
permitted to outlivo the great wrong, and
to see the flag Of our country float every
where over frcemen. The eud has been
reached--uot, as we hoped, through the
peaceful ways Of argument, appeal, and con.
stitutional legislation, but through the Red
Sea Of Revolution. AT an awful cost, the
evil has been extirpated and we still feel
the consequences Of the terrible struggle.
As abolitonists, we have never hated the
people Of the South, aud it is now our duty
aud privilege to convince them Of this by
generous and moguanimous dealing Let
all revenge and malice aud evil speaking
pass away, aud let it not be our fault If wc
are not henceforth a united people in feel
ing as well as 10 name"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

1t now seems probable that the injunc-
ton of secresy will be removed from the
proceedings Of the Cabinet regarding the
proposed treaty Of reciprocity between the
United States aud Canada, and the plan
made public The message Of the Presi-
dent giving a history Of the negotiations
between the two governments has been con-
sidered by the Committee on Foreign Re-
lations The President asks the advice Of
the Senate as to whether the negotiations
shall be proceeded with, and, if so, the mat
ter shall be perfected at once. We can see
no particular good in keeping the details Of
the matter secret any longer. The people
are always anxious to know what is being
done for them, aud these secret doIibera-
tions look little too much as if they were
regarded as children not to be trusted with
affairs of an important character.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

The platform adopted by the Farm
er's Reform Convention ia Indiana holds
that Justly distributed burdens aud powers
are American ideas; that farmers manu-
faeturors, producers and consumers should
be brought into most friendly relations an
increase Of transportation facilities to the
seaboard that capital Is now master, aud
all laborers are now practically in the con.
dition of slaves before emancipation bank.
ing and mouied monopolies, consolidated
railroads and other transit monopoles, man.
utaciuring monopoies and commercial and
grain monopolcs are enumerated as the in.
strumentalities Of the wrongs now in vogue
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

The monument at Baskerville, n. H.,
commemorative Of the brave conduct Of
Hannah Dustin, who, assisted by another
woman and boy, in 1897, killed ten In.
dams who had been engaged in the massacre
at Haverhill Mass was dedicated yester.
day by appropriate exercises in the pros
ence Of the Governor aud Council and
other distinguished persons Of New lamp.
shire S B Page presided aud the veneer.
able DR. Bouton offered prayer The prin.
cipal addresses were by Robert b. Cayerly,
Esq, Of Lowell, Mass, and Rev Elias
Mason, Of Billorica Ga accepting the
ttle.deed Of the statue, on behalf Of the
State, Gov Weston made an appropriate
acknowledgement Among those present
were Judge and Mrs RedGsld, Of this vii
lage, the latter being descendant Of Han.
nah Dustin.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-06-24

The Chinese companies Of San Fran.
cisco are now engaged in an enterprise
which cannot fail to secure the appreciation
Of all parties, and through which they will
probably be able to compensate, in some
degree, for the utterly heartless manner in
which they have inflicted upon Us the pests
Of the antpodes They are now collecting
all the known thieves, cut.throats aud va
grants among their countrymen here, aud
shipping them back to China. Several
hundred have already departed under the
action Of this enforced emigration scheme
and we hope the clearing out process will
be thorough. There are two classes oil
Celcstials--as there are Of other people
the Industrious and the worthless In spite
Of their heathcnish customs we eau tolerate
the former and even admit that he is use
ful member Of society but the average de-
PRAYED Cbiuaman is probably the most Goo
forsaken creature 10 existence, aud the les.
we have Of him the better