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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-10-21

Gentlemen efthe Senate and House Of Representa-.
tires;
1t is Il matter ofcongratulation that
the period which has called us together
to discharge the public trusts reposed
in us under the Constitution, is re-
marked by the general health and
prosperity of the people; that the
earth has yielded its abundance, and
industry is generally reaping its ac-
customed reasonable reward. These,
and the numerous blessings which we
individually, and as Il people, enjoy,
should excite in us feelings of thank
fulness and gratitude to the Giver of
all good.
Your powers and duties are so COM
prehensive and varied, that it would
be neither practicable nor useful to
attempt, in the accustomed executive
communication, to embrace all the
subjects that may properly engage
your attention, and require your ac-
ton.
1t is gratifying to find the finances
of the state in the healthy and salts
factory condition indicated by the
treasurers report, to which you are
referred for q more full and detailed
statement than is necessary to be here
repeated. 1t appears from the ac-
count Of the treasurer, commencing
August |, 1872, that at that date he
credits the state by balance in treas
ury, August 1, 1872, S17S,179.14, and
by sinking treasury, lS4,351. .O2 ; and
also during the year commencing at
the above date and ending July 81,
1873, credits the state numerous
items, mostly from the ordinary
sources Of revenue, including $4,-
3SG.S0 received from Hon j. S. Nor
rill, U. $. Senator, and S7,S36.4
received for interest on balances,
amounting, exclusive of the two items
first above mentioned, to $500, ,504.09,
Making, credit for the year above men.
toned. d......................... 1860, OH.4
Against this for the same pc
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-10-21

der than the fixing on him the infamy
that attaches to a state prison con-
vict.
But our jails are places Of deten-
ton of criminals of all grades and
classes awaiting trial, and usually
affording no means Of separation Of
prisoners the most abandoned and
hardened criminals being turned in
with those whose offense is Of the
lowest grade - committed, perhaps,
more from weakness than depravity
thus exposing the latter to the de-
praving influences of such associa-
tions. Such is generally the condition
of our jails that sentence to impris-
onment in them is, practically, a SEN
tence to idleness in a school Of vice.
If a fine is imposed, the consequence
is often, from the poverty OF the
offender, the same, as it results in
Imprisonment till released by pardon.
This same mischief also extends to
cases Of offenders imprisoned in the
county Jail for the most triding Of
fenses. Our jails are defective as a
place of punishment, in not atfording
any means of employment to the pris-
oners. The very ideness to which
they are condemned tends to vice and
crime, while labor would be reforma-
tory in its Influence. 1t probably
would not be practicable, al least not
within the limit of reasonable ex-
pense, TO convert all our county jails
into work houses, but they should be
o constructed as to prevent the in.
discriminate intercourse Of prisoners
and criminals of every grade.
But l have long been Of the opinion
that work-house, to which prisoners
from different parts of the state, con-
victed of certain minor offenses might,
under limited discretion in courts of
justice as to the place of punishment,
be sentenced, would be of public BEN
eft, and supply an existing defect in
the means Of the suppression OF the
crime and the punishment of criminals.
Possibly the conversion of some one
county jail into such work-house
might subserve this purpose. | think
the subject is worthy of your con-
sideration.
The other biennial reports, which |
have not had the opportunity of en-
amining, will be before YOU for your
consideration.
] trust that in the performance of
the various duties devolying on you,
both in investigating the past and
providing for the future, that true
public economy will be. observed,
which neither transccnds, nor fail, to
supply the Legitimate necessities of
the state, and which will limit the
session to the time necessary to do
deliberately and well what the public
good requires to be done.
AsHAEL PECK.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
MONTPELIER, Oct. s. 1874.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-10-21

Barnard.
-Chas. Blay, was up for assault
and battery, Monday, before Justice
Wood, and the States Attorney, was
fined $500 and costs, amounting to
$500.
Jason Cheney, was up for the same
offence, fine $500 and costs.
Milton J. Allen, for the same ot-
fence, fine Sl.00 and costs, amounting
to SS.52
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In providing for the necessary rev.
enues, and in the appropriations for
the ensuing two years, 1 would advise
that provision be made to meet, at
maturity, the Sl10,5O0 of the funded
debt which is payable December |,
1876
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EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
MONTPELIER, Oct. s. 1874. I
The PREMIUM ENGRAVING issued by
AsHAEL PECK


The PREMIUM ENGRAVING issued by
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highest style Of art, after an original
picture by ]. w. Ehninger, and cost,
as the publisher assures lis, two thou
sand dollars, in all. No premium of
value, he asserts, will be offered by
any magazine for 1875. The subject
is "WAsHINGroNs FIRST INTERVIEW
WIru His WIFE" The story is
quite romantic. Washington, on his
way to join Gen. Braddock, in the
great French and Indian war of 1855,
stopped, with his orderly, at the
White House, since so celebrated in
Virginia campaigns of Mcclellan, Lee
and Grant. Here he met young
and beautiful widow, with whom he
was so fascinated, that the orderly,
instead of being summoned within
half an hour, as he had expected, led
Washingtons horse up and down,
nearly all day, while his enamoled
master was listening to the gay sallies
of the charming Mrs. Custis. The
result is matter of history. Mrs.
Custis became the wife OF the great
hero, and was known, in after years,
as Lady Washington. This is a plct-
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hold You can get it, gratis, by
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-10-21

BALLou's MONTHLY MAGAZINE FOR
ER.-The November number
of BALLou's MAGAZINE is out and has
remarkable table Of contents. In it
gre two Thanksgiving stories, tale
Of California, Il sea story, four or five
domestic tales and several choice pie.
ces Of poetry, besides continuation
of that mysterious novel, "Will She
Marry Him ?" which is attracting
much attention from those who have
taken a little interest in spiritualism,
and desire to investigate it, and see
what it is. All this in addition to the
engravings and the juvenile depart.
ment. Subscription price only $3.50
and a chrome to each subscriber.
IHoMEs q TALBOT, &c Bromfeld St.
Boston.
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SOuth woodstock.

Onion grange has given up pur.
chasing through the state.agent, and
given its trade to Mr.. Washburn the
merchant at this place.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-10-21

And that Sl6S,OOO of the above
liabilities is IN outstanding "certifi-
Gates Of registered loan," issued under
the act of 1867, and act of 1870, which
sum includes the Agricultural College
fund. These certificates are payable ::
Dec. !. lSl6..................$ 100000
Dec. ]. 1873. ......... ......... 81 10000
June |, 1890, Agricultural
College Fund. 135 10000
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-02

sued M. Coe in answer 20 question
=, Mr. Wood whether he had ever heard
OF any gas company IN the state OF New York BEND
allowed to tear up the streets OF a town or cit7
without asking leave OF the local authorities re-
pneu mat the gas companies OF Brooklyn had that
PNiege, q statement which was received with
much incredality. The authority asked by this
company is the most impudent demand ever pre-
ierred before the Legislature. and Is only another
instance or the he pessness OF Brooklyn In the
nands OF rings and monopones.
CONTESTED SEAT OF EIGHTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
senator Booth this morning presented a supple-
mental petition rom Waiter s. Pinckney In the
matter q the seat OF the Eighth Senatorial district
now held by Hugh II. Moore, and contested by Mr.,
rihckney. The petition contains the somewhat
starting allegation that Moore, being deserter
rom the army OF the United States was Ineligible
ior the once or senator last fall and that, there
iore' all votes cast for him were void Moore
being an enlisted man in Company +, One Hundred
anu ihrty-thIrd Regiment New YORK State Volun-
teers IN the service the United states In the late
war, did, so the petition claims at or near Alg1ers
Ia IN the year 1863 desert RON said regiment aud
IRON the service OF the United States. lie has not
aVaied himself OF the advantage offered by the
proclamation OF the President OF the United
states or tue date OF March IL, 1865, but now Is o
deserter rom the United States Army ana remains
under the disabilities consequent upon such deser.
ZION, as provided and imposed by section 81 OF an
act OF congress amending several acts providing
ior the enrolling and calling out the national
forces, approved March 81, 1867 The petition
was referred to the Committee on Privileges and
Elections.
In the Senate this morning Senator woodin re-
ported iavoraDy on the bill TO provide for the cleo
ton or city marshal IN and for the city OF New
York.
THE oROToN WATER BOARD.
Senator WOodln, from the Committee on Cities.
has reported adversely on the bill to create Gro.
ton Water Department In the city OF New York.
THE CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS
The New York delegation OF the Assembly met
at the residence OF Colonel O. 8. spencer this
evening TO frame bill making appropriations
New York to all charitable institutions and dis
pensaries In that city. IL is understood that the
ways and Means Committee Will report fsvorably
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PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

James T. Fields, Of Boston, is at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel
Baron Barber of France, has apartments at the
Brevoort House.
Judge George W. Paschal, OF Texas, is stopping
at the HOFFMAN House,
General John s. Lavender OF st. Louis is stay
ing at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
George W. Childs OF the Philadelphia Ledger is
again at the Filth Avenue HOTEL
Ex-Governor John W. Stewart, Of Vermont, has
arrived at the Union Square HOTEL
Colonel George w. Patton, United States Army,
Is CHARTERED at the st. James Hotel
Professor Richard A. Proctor, the astronomer,
has returned to the Westminster Hotel
Ex-Lieutenant Governor A. b. Gardner, of Ver-
mont, is registered at the St. Denis Hotel.
Lord Napier, OF Magdala, has been hurt by his
horse falling with him at Sekandrabad, India.
Prince Napoleon has again taken up his abode in
Paris, this time on the Boulevard Malesherbes.
Professor Peter s. Niche. of the West Point
Military Academy, has quarters at the Everett
House.
Ex-Governor Frederick Smyth, of New Hamp-
SHIRE Is among the recent arrivals at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel.
Ex-Attorney General Amos 7. Alderman, whose
home Is in Georgia. Is temporarily residing at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Jonn Ruskin Is organizing band OF Oxford un
der graduates to work with pick and shovel In
beaut1fylng the envlrons Of the town OF Hincksey
England.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-02
THE STEAMSHIP PENNSYLVANIA.

The American Company Deny Brady's
Libel-Thc Safety OF the Vessel Due to
Good neutrality-suspicious. OF the En-
gineers.
PHILADELPHIA, April l. 1874
The American Steamship Company filed their an
swer yesterday to the libel issued against 1t by
Captain G. L. Brady, who brought the vessel safely
home to port. Briefly, their answer may be
summed up as follows-
These respondents deny that the safety of the ship on
the night In question due to the judgment and
manship Of the libellan to of the
OF me sao steamship and to the slowing Of the engines
not averred IN said libel But on the contrary they
aver that while the conduct Of bellant In every
way in aiding and ASSISTING
covered the extent Of the loss the ship had sustained
In the number of officers swept overheard,
t ws w 6eevs that the safety OF The ship
good copduct of the Quartermaster, Michael Murphy
and the men In charge of the Wheel and the thorough
discipline Of the engineers department They that
circumstances from the exposure OF the forward
matches, which secured by the third officer aided
men Of his department and by part the engineers de-
partment which a work OF some difficulty and
posture on the night in question In which ibelan took
belant organized the men below into three gangs az
stated in the said libel.
The answer also states that Third Oflcer Rivers
was able to bring the snip in.
The Chief Engineer of the Pennsylvania was first
called upon to give his testimony. His name Is A.
X. Edowes. After giving all the particulars con-
published. he said he asked Brady to take charge
OF the ship and save 1t. Daniel Blake, the Assist
ant Engineer, gave similar evidence, ana averred
that Brady dtd save the vessel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-02
RHODE ISLAND ELECTION.
Governor Howard Reelected Without
Opposition.

GOvernOr k1OWaru He.0lccte0 without
Opp0sition.
PROVIDENCE, April /, 1874
The State election took place to-day. There was
no democratic nomination for State officers. and
the vote was very light. Henry Howard
was reelected Governor by vote OF 1899
to 1900 for Lyman Pierce and LOT scattering.
Charles G. Van Zandt was elected Lieutenant
Governor, receiving 1879 votes to 6,5l2 cast Tor
william +. Sayes, prohibition candidate. Joshua
M. Addiman was reelected Secretary OF State and
Willard Saves Attorney General, with but little
opposition.
Samuel Clark was elected General Treasurer by
large majority over Henry Con, prohibition candi-
date
The chief interest In the election is centred in
the choice OF members OF the Legislature, who Will
choose a United states senator The new Assem-
bly, is largely republican, as usual, but the Sena-
toria question remains in doubt and probably can
not be definitely determined until a trial OF the
strength OF the respective candidates Is had in the
General Assembly on the first Tuesday In June.
In this city, where the contest for Assemblymen
was mainly between the friends OF General Burn.
side aud the friends OF all the other candidates,
the result is very close, the friends OF Burnside
PROBABLY carrying most OF the Assemblymen by
maorities OF from three upwards, while for a
Senator and tour Representatives, there Is no
choice.
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WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON, April I'll A. M.

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WASHINGTON April FL A. M.
Probabilities.
For New England, the pressure will diminish,
with rising temperature, fresh and brisk easterly
to southerly winds, cloudy weather and possibly
light rain or snow,
For THE MIDDLE STATES, RISING TEMPERATURE
GENERALLY CLOUDY WEATHER AND OCCASIONAL
LIGHT RAIN, FOLLOWED BY WINDS SHIFTING TO WEST
ERLY OVER THE SOUTHERN AND WESTERN PORTIONS
DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING, WITH CLEAR
ING WEATHER.
For the Southern States clear or partly cloudy
weather and light to fresh winds, mostly from the
northwest and southwest.
For the lower lake region increasing cloudiness
light rain. rising temperature and south to west
winds.
For the upper lake region occasionally light rain
or snow, ana fresh to brisk winds, veering to west
and north, with clearing weather and falling
temperature.
For Missouri, Iowa and Minnesota west to north
winds and clear or partly cloudy weather.
The lower Ohio and Cumberland rivers will rise
somewhat.
The Weather I'm This City Yesterday.
The following record win show the changes in
the temperature for the past twenty four hours in
comparison with the corresponding day OF last
year, as Indicated by the thermometer at Hudnu ts
pharmacy, HERALD Building:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-02
THE MOTT HAVEN FIRE.

The Coroner's jury which was summoned in
Morrsania to investigate the causes that occasoned
the Mott Haven fire met yesterday evening at half.
past six O'Clock in the Town Hall of the
former place. The following witnesses
were examined:-H. G. Place, to prove
the measures taken by Mr. HOMEWORK
to insure the destroyed premises; Mr.. James
p. Murphy, the clerk and workman OF
Hottenworth, and the last named gentleman, were
put upon the stand to prove the amount and
value or the stock. Nothing OF importance was
elected, and at twenty minutes to twelve O'Clock
P. M. the jury adjourned until next Friday night,
at seven O'Clock a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-02
STRIKE OF OHIO COAL MINERS.
COLUMBUS, April l, 1874.

COLUMBUS, April /, 1874.
The coal miners at Hooking Valley are on
strike, and party OF Columbus police went to
straitsville to-day TO preserve order. The cause
OF the strike is reported to be as follows:-This
year the operators wish to weigh the COAL while
heretofore they have paid for bank measure in the
nine. The miners ask three cents per bushel
seventy-nve cents per ton and pay FOR nut coal.
me operators desire to keep out nut coal aud pay
Tor the year three cents.
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DISASTROUS FIRE AT RosENDALE, N. Y.

KINGSTON April /, 1874.
flre broke out in Sigren's Hotel, in the village
OF Rosendale. nine miles from here, tonight,
and half the place is said to be burned. The in
habitanrs are frantic and have telegraphed here
for assistance The Mayor has sent q steam en-
CINE and hose. The fire was uncontrolled at last
report,
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A COURT HOUSE DESTROYED.

BURLINGTON, Iowa. April l, 1874.
A special despatch from Garden Grove states
that the Decatur county Qowa) Court House was en-
tirely destroyed by fire at three O'Clock Yesterday
morning. The fire was evidently the work OF an
incendiary All the records were destroyed but
the money in the Treasurer's office, amounting to
some S35 600 WAS saved
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-02

Senior Adolio Ballevian, the President OF Bolivia,
died on the 14Lh ulr., causing widespread regret
all over the coast. In the present unfortunate po-
tical condition OF that republic there are few 1T
ted BY character and popularity to manage the
helm OF state, and IL looks as though y fatality
pursued that country.
The iederalist revolution that arose In Caracoles
has been suppressed, and the leader, Santa Cruz,
made prisoner. DR.. Corral and other chiefs were
struggling Tor the supreme power, and nothing
but anarchy was again expected throughout
BOLIVIA.
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A ROWING CHALLENGE FROM COULTER,
TORONTO, Ont, April 1. ls

TORONTO, 0nt April /, 1874.
Henry Coulter, the celebrated American oars
man, now resident In this city, has issued chal-
lenge to row any man on this Continent race OF
five miles on Toronto Bay, on the Goth OF June next,
for 900 side. Negotiations are on foot TO bring
about match between him and Brown. OF Halifax
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-02

The possibility OF neac issue OF inconpertiblc
paper I regard 10Th amdzement and anzietv and
IN nav Judgment, such an issue uould be detf-
nae,at ana a shdne.-CHARLEs SUMNER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-02
THE VIRGINIA DEPAULTER, COLEMAN.
RICHMOND. April 1. 1874

hICHMUND, ApTI l. 1874.
Judge Guigon tonight overrued the motion to
set aside the Judgment sentencing Coleman to the
Penitentary for forgery in connection with the
sinking FUND, which motion was made on the
ground OF the insanity OF Colonel Mayo, q material
The case Will now 20 to the Court OF Appeals.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-02
A TRAIN OF FREIGHT CARS BURNED.

PORT JERvIs, N. Y, April !, 1874
Westward bound freight train on the Erie
Railway ran into q train standing on the track at
Basket station, sixty miles west of Port Jervis,
last night The engine and eleven cars OF the
freight train were demolished and burned up. No
person was seriously injured. The track was OBJ
structed Tor about four hours
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MARYLAND wEAvERs ON STRIKE.
BALTIMORE. Anril /. ]

BALTIMORE April /, 1SI4
strike occurred yesterday afternoon at the
cotton factory OF Cambria b Sons, situated at
Woodbury., Baltimore county. The entire number
Of operatives 1915 men, women and chlldrenl left
work. They have been working twelve hours per
day and demand reduction oil time to ten hours,
which the emploHera rAinaA IA cOncede.
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FIGHTING OVER THE DEAD LION.

CINCINNATI, April !, 1874.
Judge r. d. Warden, biographer OF the late Chief
Justice Chase, publishes card, declaring his in
tention to sue the Cincinnati Commercial for libel
on account ol It's structures his actions regard
ing the papers OF Chief Justice Chase used "a ma.
tertal for his biography
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HAVANA, AprlI l. 1874.
Chan San Pin, the Chinese Commissioner, who
has come here to investigate the condition of the
coolies, dined with the Captain General to-day.
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The possibility OF Yaeto issue OF tnconrertibLe
paper regard nth ans1zensent and anr,ety and
In mn Judgment, such an issue ,oould be detri
Doeut ana a shame.--CHARLEs SUMNER.
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The possibility or a neo issue or inconrertiole
paper regard 10Th anazen,erat ana anxiety, and,
IN nav judgment, such an issue aoould De u detrt-
arae,u ana shame-CHARLEs SUMNER.
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The possibility or a ne,o issue OF fncOnperti01e
paper regard ,cith ansazenaent ana anxiety, and,
IN ma jldgment such an issue soould be a dety1-
nent ana q shdnae-CHARLEs SUMNER
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FIRE AT LEWISTON, ME,

LEWISTON, April I, 1874
The building owned BY Dr.. Kennedy, and occu-
pied by the Lewiston Belt and Roll Company and
the Beehive Spindle Works. took fire this evening,
and the inside OF the building was destroyed.
LOSS not known.
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TELEGRAM TO TINE NEW YORK HERALD

LONDON, April l, 1874.
despatch from Melbourne says Henri Roche
fort and his party have started for London. via
California.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-02
HENRI ROCHEFORT.

The French Political Refugee on His Way to
England
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A.-No Person Who Has Seen the Elias
TIC TRUSS oSS Broadway, would buy wretched metal
springs finger pads, bogus band worthless belts sold
by the numerous imposters infestng the city
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Costa Rica.

An attempt at revolution was made in Costa
Rca, bit, 1t seems, was speedily suppressed.
Sehor Joaquin B. Fernandez, gentleman OF great
influence, was at the head OF the movement
which was directed against President Guartiia
At last accounts Senior Fernandez had been take en-
prisoner, tried by court martial on the 18Th inst
At San Jose de Costa RIGA, and sentenced to one
years exile and to pay three-quarters OF the ex-
penses incurred by the government in the sup.
preston OF the revolutionary attempt.