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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

WOMEN ON SCHOOL BoARDs--lhe Su-
prcme Court of Massachusetts has given
its decision on the petition of Miss Peabody
fo. a mandamus that would compel the
School Committee of Boston to give her
seat To which she was elected last fall III
that body The court dismiss her petition
but on ground that is really 4 victory for
the women. They decided that the matter
rests wholly with the committee. as power
is given them by the charter " TO decide
upon all questions relative to the qualified
ton. election and return of their mem
bers.' If the Boston school committee
had admitted the women. the Latter WouI"
have been legally members. We notice
that one or two Massachusetts papers are
greatly exercised over this decision of the
Supreme Court, because it declares the
rioht of a committee To determine who are
IFS own members As it is the law that
makes them the final tribunal in that mat
fer. we do not see what the cklmor is
about. The Boston committee, however,
exercised their right in rather a foolish
way rs it has turned out. \ new law
specially aimed at the question, makes
women in Massachusetts eligible to such
places rs this contention has been Over.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

TIE CANADA L'-WiE:; TGlDI. The
amount Of lumber exported from Canada
for the month en- ling J lne 20:h, 1874. was
2l,1So.904 fee, aglins: 2S,4lG.S40 for the
same periol last year. showing Il decrease
Of 7,00o0J0 fee. The number of Amer
lean bouts employed in freighting lumber,
the past month, was l5l against 81 for
the same period, last year. They carried
over 13,0oo,oo) feet. Only Il Canadian
vessels cleared during the mouth, carry
ing 7,9l0,9H feet, against 10 vessels for
June. 1873 1t will be seen that Amer
lean boats are fast securing the monopoly
of the frcightinS business.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08
Republican County Conventions.

BENNINGTON COUNTY.-The Convention
met at Arlington, July I'd, and renominat-
ed the ticket oftwo years ago. There was
IL general assent to the plan of giving
county officers two terms. The ticket is
us follows:
FR sssooFr 81
FoR JUDGES OF PRoBATE-E- b. Burton Thomas
FoR sHERIEF-D Crofqt. .u
For STATES ATTORNEY K. Batchelder.
CALEDONIA CoUNTY--The Convention
was held at St. Johnsbury, July Sd, and
put the following ticket in nominations:
SENATOR'S Charles Rogers, Jr., Wheelock and Rev
p n Granger; Peacham po o, g. 1.,
and A. o. Harris, Lyndon.
sHEnIFFNw II. Preston. Danviile:
HIGH BAILIFF-J. A Kenaston. Sheffield.
George Ide Of Lyndon, E. L. Hovey OF
St Johnsbury, and J. R. Darling of Gro
ton were elected County Committee. The
VI. Farmer says the result is Il full and
complete victory of the farmers and tenn
perance men of the county.
FRANKLIN CoUNTY.-The Convention
met at Sheldon, July ID. The friends OF
Albert Clarke and those of Park Davis
had made an active canvass for the posi-
ton of first senator. Mr. Davis carried
the 16 st. Albans delegates by vote of
$50 to 322 for the Clarke ticket The Mes
senger charges fraud at The caucus, as the
republican vote in 1872 was but 772 OF 1870
less than at the caucus. The Adrertiser
repels the charge of fraud and refuses to
hoist Mr.. Clarkes name with the rest of
the ticket. The ballot ut the convention
showed 81 delegates for Clarke and % for
Davis. The ticket nominated is this:
For SENAToRs-Albert Clarke of St. bans William
C. Robe, of Franklin, Chester X. Leach of Fletcher
For ASSISTANT JUDGEs-Wiliiam H. Blake of Swan
ton, William $. Rublee, of Berkshire
For STATES ArroRNEY-George W Newton, of High
For SHERIFF -Hazen B Ladd of Enosburgh.
For JUDGE OF PRoBATE-Myron W Bailey, of st
For HIGH BAILIFr-J. l. shattuck. of Bakersfield.
LAMOILLE COUNTY.-The Convention
was held at Hydepark, July I'd. The rcso-
lutions speak very plainly on the temper
ance question. The nominations made
are rs follows:
SENAToR-Carroll S. Page of Hydepark.
ASSISTANT JUDGES A b. Smith of Morristown. and
A. NJ. Woodbury. of Elnore.
JUDGE OF PRoBArE-E. p Mu1gett, of Cambridge.
STATES ArroBNEY-L. 5. Thompson of Stowe
SHERIFF-Nason haffee. of Waterville
HIGH BArLIFF-Jonas I. Stevens of Eden.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

JUDGE POLAND AND TIE PREss.-Judge
Poland was instrumental at the last of the
session, in getting through a bill regulating
the Courts of the District of Columbia.
The Washington cor1 respondents immedi-
atelv denounced the bill us Il gag upon the
press, claiming that it brought the publish
ers of all newspapers under control of the
District of Columbia Courts. The press of
the country seems generally to have taken
this view Judge Poland writes to the Bos
ton AdrcrtiSer, explaining why the bill was
passed and that he had no thought of its
affecting publishers and that he don't see
how it can do so. In spite of this letter.
many leading papers insist that the bill
does affect them. We give one or two ex-
tracts that show how the press generally
view the matter, bat ut the same time do
not believe that the Judge did not know
what he was about. Though the Judge
and the editors disagree about this matter,
he gets abundant praise for the codilication
of the United Suites Statutes, which was
more his work than that of any other man.
The Boston J0urnul and other leading pa
pers speak very highly of this great work
which is good thing for all who have to
consult the statutes, boiling down as it
does seventeen volumes into one. The
House passed this revision of the statutes,
relying in great degree on the Judge
known ability, it being impossible to go
carefully over so vast Il work in open ses-
sion 4 man who could be relied on to do
this, ought to be relied on to interpret such
little law us this regulating the one horse
courts of the District of Columbia. But
the doctors disagree and as will be seen.
some insist that it was ii great oversight.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

A LARGE CoNr&ACr Fo3 LOCOMOTIVES.
The Grand Trunk railway company of
Cana Ia having decided to adopt the mar
row gauge track on the entire length of
their roa |, 1877 miles, it beclme necessary,
of course, to alter the entire rolling stock
to conform t. their new track Retaining
few of their best locomotives to be recon
,tructei, the company have contracted
with the Rhode Island locomotive works
Of Providence for fifty new locomotives.
The contract price for til, 10. is 800. o 90.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

TIE SAVINGS BANKS TAN-The long
fought question of the right of the United
States t. collect tax from Swings banks
on their surplus WAS first decided by Com
missioner of Internll Revenue Rollins in
favor of the banks Soon after Commits
Sioner DougllSs's accession TO office h re
vived the question and ruled thlt the banks
were liable under the law, and dire ted
the revenue officials to proceed against IN |
collect the tax before cvlded test was
made by the banks and the claim resisted
before the courts until the Supreme Court
denied that Commissioner Douglass was
right. Daring the recent session of Con
gresS u bill was passed through TIL House
to relieve the banks by repeating the
clause construed rs imposing the tax The
bill went to the Senate and lay there quiet
~ until nearly the close of the session when
Senator Sherman callel it up and it was
passed. The banks We're quite iublant
over their success. but Commissioner
Douglass learned today that the bill failed
by what is known rs "a pocket veto the
President having withheld his signature to
the BILL and Congress having adjourned in
less than ten days from its passage. The
tax will still be collected until Congress
takes further action.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

The Il'ibuae says: - Some of the M,
tional banks are taking advantage of the
fourth section of the currency bill to with
raw their circulation and to get possession
again Of their bonds This is only a be
ginning. No portion of the country needs
any more currency. though several regions
have too much. National banking is no
longer a well paving business, and there
IRE many bank proprietors who will prefer
10 take their bonds, now that the opportn-
nifty is offered, and Use their capital in
some more independent way
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08
For the Freeman.
RacinrOcity with Canada.

EDITOR FREEMAN: We see much in tho
city papers in favor Of reciprocity, and
the drift is in favor of some scheme
that will give the trade of the Canadas to
our cities These writers are ready to
make any kind of q treaty that will give
American cities Canadian trade. In our
opinion that trade is very dearly bought,
and that too at the expense of large por-
ton of our country, that can i'll afford tc
pay the price imposed by such treaty.
Take the producers of the two countries
In the United States our debt makes a
heavy tax, and local improvements in
every part Of the country are going on
for which the farmers and producers gen
erall I are taxing themselves heavily, de-
pending on our markets for wool, butter.
cheese, grain, and produce generally, to
pay the tax. With this treaty the Cana
dian producer, who pays none of these
taxes, comes into our market, sometimes
to ovcrstock it to the detriment of our far
mers; and at all times receives the benefit
of it without bearing the burdens of the
citizen of the United States. What do
we get in exchange? If we except u COM
paratively small fishery interest, we get alb
solutely nothing which benefits the country
generally, though New York, Boston, Phil
adclphia, Baltimore. and few other cities,
would no doubt glin considerable trade
But this would be obtained at such Il sac
rliice to the country generally that we
think the interests of Vermont and the
country demand that no such treaty be
made Whenever the Canadls desire to
receive the benefits of our markets by shar-
ing their proportion Of the burdens of our
country, the great body of orr citizens
will raise no objection; but the treaty thai
will give great advantage to Canada at so
great Il cost to the people of this country,
will never be advantageous to the citizens
of the Unitel States We see that the
wool producers have spoken decided
" in this matter, and we hope that the
rural districts will make themselves heard
in their County and Congressional Con
ventions, 50 that we shall fully understand
our true interests in this important treaty
business. F.
Mortified, July 6, 1874
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08
MONTPELIER MARKET.
For the soeek ending July 5, 1874

Apples, dried new l2sdl5 p b; Butter 21G-eG'
Beef 4d30: beef dried, green weight 2oc; i ora
fresh sDI21s; PORK. salt l2lz Ham l5c; Lard -
Veal Gale. Ieans p bushci, 500; Corn .t+
Corn meal. y 100 lbs. sl-s1; Oats + bnshei - ).
Flour per Dbl. SS-50IIl.0o; Crackers ~ o. CeaI
ion SiodSl0 80. Cheese p 10 lSc: Fish, fie, -
Cod dressed LOG EalibuI Is, shid 81 Nackcrel j..
SALT Fish Cod Sc; salmon. l2zDI5c ? 10 l'iiN
Ia1 Kerosene Oil = gal SIC Potatoes 60c Ter nu
salt Soc = bush; Dairy l1sd per sugar ~
tined IL i2c; Brown, 400; Molasses per sa ~
dSlo0: Maple Sugar peril ga 21sc; ryiup ava g.,
Tea 7575Sl. 10; Cohee Old JAVA roasted, t'c, ~
Roasted, 41c. Eerts Grass seed s. 90; Micn,sHL -
lover I2c per 10; Northern New York do i-7a'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

The Troy Wing cries b" Down with Po-
land of Vermont" 1t SAYS that he has
degenerated from being shrewd LAWYER
and fair Judge to the merest party hack.
and gives list of his misdemeanors.
prominent among which are reckoned his
whitewashing report on the Credit AIobil-
Ter investigation, his pocketing the hack
pay grab. his defense of Judge Durell and
his recent "press-gag" bill, Struggled
through Congress just previous to ad-
journment.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

The bridge over the Mississippi at 81.
Louis was formally opened on SATURDAY
with imposing ceremonies and demonstra-
lions. 1t has become. in the opinion Of
river men, quite too common an enterprise
TO bridge the great river, but none of it,
dozen bridges can for moment compare
with this superb monument of energy and
science. The boatmen who have been
compelled Ia shorten their smokestacks
may sntfer for a while from injured dignity
but all others Will feel genuine prile in
his enormous and graceful addition to the
scenery of the Mississippi.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

The Boston Globe says: . 1t seems to
be the general belief in business circles
that, with the promise of abundant crops
and other favorable circumstances, we are
about TO see the dawning of Il new era OF
financial. commercial and industrial pros
perity. The only thing needed is the es-
Enlistment of confidence, and though that
is proverbially plant of slow growth. il
is rapidly increasing among merchants
capitalists and business men generally
We are now in the midst of the usual sum
mer relaxation, but with the approach OF
autumn there is little doubt that the times
will be better than for years.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08
DEATH OF A DAUGHTER OF POEr SAX

DEATH OF A DAUGHTER OF POET SAKE.
Many people will be paine to learn of
the death of Miss Laura, the amiable and
accomplished daughter of Hon. John g.
Sake. She WIS victim of consumption,
and passed away Thurs hay evening at her
fathers residence in Brooklyn. During
the years of her residence ut Albany, says
the Jo"rnt, she was gre ltly estee mel for
her kinlly qualities of heart and her bright
ness of min |, AMI her parents VIII have
the sympathy Of this community in the be-
reavcment which has fallen upon them.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

VERMONT MEDICAL SoCIETY.-The Yer
mont Medical Society held their semi-;,n-
nual session at Newport, June 3oth and
July 1st. Some sevcnly-five doctors and
many ladies were present
A large number of interesting papers
were presented and the session WAS I'M
usually interesting and profitable. It was
held at the Memphremagog House, which
is now rapidly filling up with summer
travel.
Resolutions ofrespect for the memory Of
Dr. Rockwell, formerly Of the Vermont
Asylum for the insane, AMI DR.. Clarke,
late treasurer of the society, were unani-
mously passed; also one suspendlng DR.,
j. c.. Harmon, of Westford, from member
ship, for violation Of the laws ofthc state
and medical ethics.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

Nebraska is the latest state to bring forth
an independent party in favor of reform
full state ticket is to be elected in October
and the Legislature is to elect successor
to Senator Upton. A movement is in
progress to call an Independent State Con-
vention, and it is supported by TIE Oaaala
Republican. the hitherto leading Admins
tration organ. Opposition to the railroad
influence will form leading Issue of the
new party.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

BARNUMS BALLOON PRoJECr.-Mr.
Barnum's project to send Il balloon across
the Atlantic is beginning to take shape in
an experimental way. His faith in an
easterly current is not quite fixed and
abiding, and 50 he has determined to test
the matter thoroughly before building the
large balloon which is to undertake the
transatlantic journey. With this view Il
balloon of smaller dimensions has been
built and Mr.. Donaldson has been trusted
with the guidance of the affair. The bal
loon was made ut Syracuse is constructed
of silk, and will contain about 80. 900 Gu
bic feet of gas. 1t is the intention of Mr..
Donaldson to make twelve experimental
trips in this balloon with the view of de
termining the question as to the existence
OF an casterly current, remaining up each
time from twenty-four to forty-eight hours.
The balloon is, of course provided with
all the Instruments necessary for determine
ing altitude, the course of the wind, tenn
perature, etc. 1t is also provided with
boat made of some substance in the nature
of lnlia-rubber, to be prepared for the
emergency of falling into the sea. If in
each of the twelve ascensions Mr.. Donald
son falls upon an eaSterly current, the
point will be considered settled. IN the
building of the large balloon will be pro-
ceeded with immediately The new bal
loon was brought to New York on Monday.
The first ascension was advertised to
take place on Tuesday, the 9TH, and
after that there will be two ascensions
each week until the twelve are completed
The balloon will be inflated at the Hippo
dromc. from whence the ascensionS will
be ma lie. 1t Will cost about $4,000, bat
the large one which is intended to follow
it will cost some $4,000 or $1,000.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08
AGANG OF House TuIEXEs DIsCnNERE

AGANG OF House THIEVES DISCOVERED.
- MIR. Furm1n Of Schenectady, Thursday,
recovered a horse that had been stolen
from him recently. 1t WAS found about Il
mile from Batchellerville, Sara.oga county.
where Il young man named Booth, the
horse thief, was arrested ut his fathers
house. 1t is thought that there is 4 gang
of horse thieves in the mountain region
where Booth lives, numbering twenty or
thirty, of which gang Booth is supposed
to be one. 1t is suspected that As fast as
the stolen horses come in they are taken to
surrounding towns and traded for others.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

A final and very severe test of the St.
Louis and Illinois bridge was made Thurs
day. Fourteen locomotives, averaging
forty tons each, were placed, seven on
each track of each arch, which produced a
detection Of q inches on the entire arch,
which is 250 feet long. Several other
tests were made, all of which were regarded
as highly satisfactory.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

MILL RIVER DIsAsTER.-The verdict of
the Coroner's Jury in the Mill River d.
aster investigation is published. 1t CEN
s'ires the Legislature for inadequate and
defective Legislation on the subject of Res
ervoirs; the mill owners for their nars;-
monicus disregard of life and property.
the engineers for ambiguous and INSULT.
cient specifications; the contractors for
manifest delinquencies and want of thor
oughness in their work; and finally. ,he
County Commissioners for accepting =
dam SO shabbily built, when they Ind the
power to order its entire reconstruction
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

Amid all the difference of opinion as to
liquor legislation. there is noticeable
throughout the country a strong and steady
growth of the temperance sentiment and
of the determination to regulate the evil
of strong drink in some way. A local
option law has been adopted in California
and a very stringent license law in Missis-
sippi, in both of which states repressiye
legislation would have been impossible 4
few years ago. In Mississippi Licenses
IRE only granted upon the petition of the
majority of the voters and two-thir,ls Of
the women over Is. The women in some
sections are already enrolling against tie
licenses.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08
TIE WISCONSIN RAILROAD DECISIO

TIE WISCONSIN RAILROAD DECISION.
Wall street continues excited in regard
to the decision of the United States Circuit
Court of Wisconsin, declaring that the
Chicago and Northwestern and Milwaukee
md St. Paul Railroads must comply with
he recent legislation of that State, reduc-
NO the passenger and freight tariffs. The
lebt of the company is S44, SOB, 800, and
the annual interest thereon is S3,004,7 S3.
The law of Wisconsin would leave only
5747, 1852 of the earnings of the company
with which to pay that interest and moth
ING for dividends. The decision of the
Court denying the injunction sought, is
regarded by prominent railroad men on
Wall street with considerable consterna-
ion. 1t is feared that Lake Shore, Rock
Island and other Western roads will be
the next object of attack, and the only
hope entertained is that the decision will
not be upheld by the Supreme Court. Mr..
Russell Sage, President of the Milwaukee
md St Paul railroad, stated to Il reporter
that it was impossible to cXag@erate the
Importance of the decision. If confirmed
" the Supreme Court. it would be ds'ls
rouS not alone to the Western roads. but
20 the entire railroad Interests of the
country. Another gentleman, member
Of prominent banking firm largely in
terested in Western roads, said the effect
Of the decision would be to hand over
very railroad in the West - and, for the
matter of that, in the Z lst," into the hands
of legislative strikers.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

The Republicans of Maine have shown "a
remarkable unanimity in renominating.
by acclamation, all the present Represen-
iatives in Congress, the last nomination
being that of General Samuel F. Hersev of
the Bangor district, which WAS made YES
terday. Happy is the state that has had
no occasion 10 lose confidence in its mem
bers of Congress during this last session.
and IS relieved of the necessity of making
l new selection. There Is no reason why
all these candidates should not be re-elect-
ell in Mline.-B0st0n Globe. July Sd
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

Senator Carpenter don't like the way
the Press of the West 'go for him > for
his part in the Congressional drama known
as the :" Press Gag Law" and he finds it
necessary to rise and explain. And Luke
T. Poland. of Vermont, says he didn't do
it, and that it is all mistake. He will
find out that it was. soon.-Boston Ne,cs.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

The San Francisco Chronjcte says thu
the rate of interest in California is going
steadily down, and that, spite of the low
rates at which money is offered, there are
few borrowers compared with the number
of lenders. Commercial paper is discount
ed at rates which before were charged for
loans upon land security and money on
mortgage is loaned at two-thirds of the
price it commanded only a year ago.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

THE COOLEST NovEMBERs AND ApRILs
FOX IS YEARS. Prof LOOMS, of Yale Col
lege, has published the results of his ex-
aminations of the Meteorological Tables,
which have been carefully preserved at
Yale College for 96 consecutive years.
The last six months carry the palm, No
vember of '7S AMI April of IA proving
the coolest months of their names.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

Judge-Advocate-GeneralS ;. NJ Southland,
of Vergennes, celebrated the 1lth anniver
sary of the loss of his leg, from a rebel -
FOUNDER At Gettysburg, July 81, by taking
partner for the rest of life, who, we trust,
will be etter than . Palmer's patent = for
helping him along, and will herself find
that by 50 mach rs Il man gives to his
country he adds to hi, character. The
lady Is Il niece of President Buckham, Of
the University Of Vermont, and the cere-
mony was solemnizel (Gen. Southland
blinking a good deal Of Masonry by Sir
Knight Rev. kittre lge Haven.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

BErrEE-The Bradford Opinion, under
its new editor. b. T. Stanton. IS decided
improvement on its former self, and is now
1 live local paper and has ideas of its own,
md good ones, too, outside its local col
umns 1t is rid of those patent oltsides
and supplies their place with interesting
reading. We have been obliged to rely
on its account of the proceedings of Or
nge County Court during June Term, rs
the reliable gentleman" who promised
Us IN account thereof has, in 4 manner
unique and completely as well rs peculiarly
his own. from week to week most success
fully improved upon the art Of ''how not
to do it, aS heretofore carried to supposed
perfection in the circumlocu:ion office.