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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

1t is very desirable should the residents Of
any town know of funds of this kind that
have not come to the knowledge of the
school officers Of their town, they should
make it known. 1t has been too much
the habit of late years to report what Yer
mont hasn't in the way Of school advan-
tagcs; and so chronic has their habit be-
come that it has caused widespread
impression that she hasn't good many
things which she has. The better way is
to find what capital of land, of taxes, of
system and Of skill and will to use and
improve the same our State already has.
When this is done we think that it will be
found she is not behind other states with
which at times very unflvorable COMPARE
son has been made. Knowing positively
where we stand and what we have what is
next to be done can de better seen. 1t is
not good way to be too far-sighted, to
have the eyes fixed and CLASSY on some far
distant ohjcct,to the view of which distance
lends enchantment, while the feet are
stumbling among useful things overlooked
and despiSed.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

lie REFORM SCHOoL.-To our eve the
State has no cause for dissatisfaction with
the present site of the Reform School.
The surroundings are of great natural
beauty, and by the expenditure of COM
paratively little money can be made un-
exceptionable in every respect At the
outlay of not more than 500, the small
ravine near the main building can be con-
verted into beautiful pond of water, by
building dam 80 feet long bv ten feet
high. This pond would set back nearly
800 feet, and fed by water from the wa
ter-works now extended to the grounds,
would be an admirable addition to the Ia
fractions and conveniences of the school.
The main building of the school, low far
on toward completion. is 4Ox6O feet, three
stories high, with 4 Mansard roof. The
wing is 3Ox40 feet. two stories high There
is a dry room 12Xl5 feet in the rear of
this wing. while in the rear of the
main building is n structure 29x1O feet
which Will contain the steam works, Gas
apparatus. and the gymnasium In the
main building will be the dining room,
sleeping rooms, officers quarters, etc
The main arsenal building is 40xS5 feet.
the main story will be used as a bows
work-room; the second story as school
room. The old "otlicers' quarters the
other arsenal building) will be used as a
girls school-room by the first of January
next. A four inch pipe from the water
works brings ample supply of water. which
is distributed over the grounds through
two hydrants. 1t remains for the LeGis-
lature to equip better and more com
modious building for the girls school.
and this done, we see no reason to lament
the decision that removed the Reform
School to Eergennes. The building now
in process OF erection will be com pleted
by October lst.-Scntinel.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11
Very respectfully.
NJ. H. BUCKHAM.
Burlington. VT, July &c, 1875"

REFUSAL TO RETURN REGISTERED LET
TERs.-On the 18th Of July the Swiss pos
tai department sent Il cablegram to post
masterGeneral Jewell. asking the return,
unopened, of two registered letters Of the
20 and % of July addressed to Duncan,
Sherman & Co., at New York CITY. The
postmaster-general submitted the matter to
Judge Spence, the assistant attornev-gcner-
al for the postofiice department, and finally
to attorney general Picrrepont. and. under
the advice of three legal gentlemen, sent a
reply refusing to return the letter. In
a supplementary letter in relation to the
matter he inform the Swiss authorities
that the postal law of the United States
government has been uniformly constru-
ed to terminate the property in OF control
over Il letter by the writer when the letter
leaves the mail office, and also Mnt at the
office of delirery the letter becomes the
property of and subject to the exclusive
control of the party to whom it is address
ed, and therefore he could not, in the pre-
sent case, interfere adversely to the rights
secured by the law to Duncan, Sherman
& Co., the party to whom the registered
letters in question are addressed.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

CHOLERA IN THE EAsT.-The latest ac-
counts from Damascus, which are up to
July %, state that the cholera is making
fearful ravages among the people. Four
hundred cases are reported daily, but the
real number is concealed The Christian
quarter of the place is deserted Sudden
deaths occur in the street There are no
physicians, medicines, or supplies for the
sufferers. The disease is also bad at An
tioch, Deer Hens, Hannah, Kanurap aud
Salahijar, are among them. Druse's mis-
sion school closed and the children dispers-
ed
These terrible ravages and the total lack
of physicians or medicines with which to
combat the disease, are fearful to con 6.
template. The devastations of this dreaded
malady have always been most severe in
the East. where it originates, and this is
not the first time that Damascus has
suffered from its inroads. As such out
breaks rs this are liable to extend from
place to place and country to country, we
trust every means will be adopted to pre-
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

THE BRATTLEBoRo REUNIoN.-Probab-
ly fifty soldiers will go from Montpelier,
to the reunion, which begins on the 18th.
From the order elsewhere given, it will
be seen that the great day" will be
Wednesday. the 18th.
Gov. Smith has on the part of the Cen
trail Vermont made very liberal arrange
ment in regard to fare. 1t will cost to 90
and return from St. Adams, s. 90; from
Burlington, $3.50; from Rutland, $40;
from Montpelier, 400; from White River
Junction, $50 land from other stations in
proportion. The Passumrsic Road Will
make equally liberal terms
The reunion promises to be the best yet
held Most Vermont soldiers got their frs,
taste of camp life in Brattleboro and first
began TO carry the musket as Il business
there. So to go there is coming nearest to
having a reunion ION the old Camp
Ground" that is possible within our Dor
lcrS
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

Hon Jesse Odds Norton, Of Chicago,
whose death has been announced, was
born at Bennington, in this State, Deem
Der %, 1912, and preparing for college al
the academy in that town, entered vii
liams college. where he graduated in 1885
After graduating, Judge Norton removed
to Joliet, Illinois, where he studied law
and was admitted to the bar in 1910. lie
was Judge of probate from 1913 to 1S49
member of the Legislature, 1850 to 1852
member of Congress. 1858 to 1857 and
again from 1868 to 1865; circuit judge, 1851
to 1861; United States district attorney fol
the northern district of Illinois, 1866 te
1869; after which time he successfully
practiced his profession at Chicago unit
his death. His wife. one son and three
daughters survive him.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

Hans CHRISTIAN ANDERSON, the Danish
poet and novelist. died 1T Copen!lagen on
Wednesday last He was born at, Obese.
on the ID of April, lso5. After enduring
much hardship and many rcbuff> in his
earlier days. about the Year l>2s he pub
lishcd his work entitled A Foot Journey
to Amsk. and achieved success which
attended him almost uninterruptedly until
the close of his literary career Latterlv,
blindness sealed the eyes of the poet but
his clear and vivid imagination remained
unclouded to the end. The fairy tales OF
Hans Christian Anderson have been trans
lated into almost every living language.
and have been real with delight DIV mil
lions of children.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

BREAKING OF \ DAM AT ArHOL-The
heavy rains of the past week had 50 weak
ened the dam of pond connected with
the cotton mill ut Athol Mass that Satur.
day evening it gave way, and the contents
of the pond rapidly went down the river
Fortunately the water was low in the bed
OF the river. and no large amount of pro-
perry was damaged. 1t ms the effect,
however. !of stopping operations at the mill
and throwing about sixty operatives out OF
employment permanently. Us it seems the
proprletors do not propose rebuilding the
dam ut present, owing to the dull state of
trade. The loss to the accident is about
$4,000.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

Six citizens Of Niagara Falls, Monday
afternoon, visited the Cave of the Winds,
without IA guide. as they had frequently
done before. After passing through the
Cave, two of the party, Mr.. Ethelbert Par
sons, aged twenty-nine, and Miss Lottie c.
Plillipot, aged twenty-five. descended to
an eddy which is never visited bv the
guides The lady lost her foothold and
was caught by the gentleman, but the cur
rent carried both into the river below,
where they We're drowned. They were
soon to be married
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11
The Pension Office has completed it

The Pension Office has completed its
statement of the work of the year. 1t APP
pears that the number of pensioners on
the army roll is now constantly decreas-
ing. From the close of the war up to july
1873, the pension cases continually IN
creased. On June 80, 1873, the number
of pensioners on the rolls was 23o.2ll- On
June 80, 1874, there was 49,, 800, de-
crease of 1906. On June 80, 1879, the
number was 22S, 034, 4 decrease of 4,SIl
from 1874 to 1875, or over twice rs many
as from 1873 to 1874. These figures show
that the maxium number was reached In
1873. and it is now expected thatsthe de
crease will continue from this time Tor
ward. The above figures are all on the
army rolls, and tie decrease comes mostly
from the widows division, and from the
deaths of soldiers of the War of 1912. The
navy rolls contain only Il few thou
sand names, and the number has but
slightly decreased. The amount paid for
pensions during the year ending June 80,
iS74, was $3O,52O.05 and the amount
paid for the year ending June 80, 1870,
was $50, $50. 900, or about a million and Il
quarter less than the previous year.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

As the mischief done by recent storm,
is more carefully estimatcd. its earl,
proportions diminish. The total loss OF
crops by inmdations in the Wabash Val.
ley is now estimated as within Il value Of
S2.0o0,oOo. In nearly all the grain
producing States the prospect of heavy
crops has not been materially affected, and
the reports from the Southern States rs to
the yield OF cotton, are. upon the whole.
equally encouraging.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11
MONTPELIER MARKET
RETAIL PRICES.

TIT nc WetN ending judy =, 80.
- >ri,'c ; 'tiiGi new IL l. + n; Butter
,eei td2n; beef, drc,i, green weI-ht. 90. Fur-
veal odl2, Beans t. bushei $500, com , I.v
C C meal = 100 MS 500; Oats z. hushc, 80
r ioui per Dbl Si.VJG9j"; Crackers = %. Goa, =
.o sl"d sio 90 Cheese = H. ga I5,c. Fish, itIc-
Con dfcsseti loc, iabur IL, >hai -. Ma-kcrcl 81.
I Is lsn' Cou O.: Salmon. loai2t 10. Inr
- =. neioaene On + sal. 25c- iolatoc-, jDG =.
stnneu i-G i'c; brown,lU; Mola>ses per gl. - q
Ti.". Ma2G sa5tr peg 10 "a ,.c; syrup i1di
Do % ."u si.i'' CoHee, OH java, rol>tc l. i'c; IL
Rpastet 4)c. Herd, Grass se,.I !; u Ntchly a.
Lover ii; per b NDrtnstn New York do. Il
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

A Cincinnati despatch says that it is
difficult to form more than Il rough esti-
mate of the damage done TO the crops in
the Ohio valley. The wheat crop has suf-
fered severely by cold weather in the
spring, and half of what was planted was
winter-killed; of the remainder, it is be-
lieved that one-third is hopelessly lost,
and the remaining two-thrds partially
damaged, though it is believed that the
damage will prove much less than is gen
orally expected.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

ICEBCRGS IN THE ATLANrIC.-The re-
port that certain parts Of the ocean in the
lanes between New York and the British
ports are filled with icehurgs is confirmed
by vessels Just arrived at that port. The
ice is mainly in the vicinity of latitude
forty-five degrees and longitu dc forty de-
grees. At few periods in the history of
navigation has the ice been 50 prevalent at
that locality rs at the present time.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

TIE New TREASURY DISTRICT
Special Agents of the Treasury Depart
ment appointed for the purpose of exam
ming the books. papers and accounts O.
Collectors and others officers of Customs
and for the detection and prevention OF
frauds on the Customs revenue hayino
been placed under the control of the Sol
lcltor OF the Treasury. it has been deter
mined with view 50 give practical effect
to the intention of the law and to attain
the best results, to divide the territory ot
the United states into eleven grand dis
trIctS, each district TO be under the spnor-
vision of IN agent designated as Chief.
The First District, under the supervision
of Special Agent y. w. Brigham. with
headquarters nj Boston, embraces the STATES
of Maine. New Hampshire, Vermont
Massachusetts,, Rhode Island and the Col
lection District of Champlain in the State
of New York. The State of Connecticut
Is embraced in the Second District. undcr
Special Agent Frank f. Howe. with head
quarters at New York. The agents de-
tailed as assistants in the First District are
K. NJ kimball James w. Davis, G.. T..
Warehouse and Il. II. Kinds.
Col Bingham is the Oldest and most ex-
Perlenced special agent in the service and
though at times his duties both before and
since he left his Vermont station. have
been Of rather unpleasant nature, w, be-
Heve all who come in contact in his en-
larged field with him are convinced that
he aims to perform his duty with zeal and
ability.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

We have had Is presidents, q vice
presidents, 33 secretaries Of state, 81 secre-
taries of the treasury. ~ secretaries of
war, 81 secretaries Of the navy, y secre-
taries ofthc interior, 80 postmasters gener-
al, 10 attorneys general, and So speakers
of the House. The country is now without
a living ex-president. This occurred but
once before. during the latter part of John
Adams administration after Washington
died.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

The State Central Committee of he
New Hampshire Prohibition party met at
Concord Monday afternoon and adopted =,
statement of principles which make the
question of prohibition the paramount
issue in elections \ State Convention
was resolved upon.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

Gov. Kellogg has addressed circular
letter to the sherffs of Caddo, Catapaula
Franklin and one OF two other parishes O
north Louisiana, where number Of MUIR
ders and other deeds of violence have been
reported recently, directing them to ask
the aid of the better class of citizens tC
bring to justice the perpetrators, whose
acts continue to give a bad name to the
state, whereas in all other parishes the laws
are enforced, and peace and prosperity
prevail. Gov. Kellogg has left for the
North
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11
CANADIAN CROPs.-A dispatch f

Ottawa, Canada, dated Aug. 9th, says:
The rains of last week here will cause a
great loss to the farmers. The heavy
grain is lodged, and in many places it will
rot. Thousands Of fields of oats and
wheat are in such condition that they
cannot be cut with a scythe or reaper
The crops in the neighborhood of Montre-
al are also injured to some extent. In
western Ontario the rains every dav were
succeeded by sunshine and it is thought
there will be little injury done to the
crops.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

NORTH CAROLINA-The Old NORTH
State had an election last week for mem
bers of a constitutional convention and if
is very uncertain which party elected Il
majority of the delegates Both republic
cans and democrats claim :: very small
majority of the convention.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11
L II f NJ A X h f Il S
RtporteG photographed expressly TOT The GREEN
Mountaih Freeman
BOSTON CATTLE MARKET
ATCAX DGE AND BRIGBTu
For the ,csek ending Tuesday, Aug TO- 1915

F0r the OecN eHdthg IdesdGg, aug 10, 1870.
Cutie. Sheep. SI.otes. Hogs Catrts
mi; wesk' : .:;t .;i 81. 30 90. ::
Onc year ago, 1913. 1,3.7 go .,isi ~
PRICEs.-Bsef rafffe-Extra fat and heavy .u,
MUM oxen $40 GOA 5000: first quality, $3s0I
$500; second quality, >..,Jds> %; thlId quality
s. - s635 per lUJ lbs. on total weight OF hli E.
taiiow AMI Tres ed beef. few choice sing le pan
SIl.Ud 10000. Bulls, &c- >j-5od $500.
UOrEiay OreH.-$lJDd3iO per pair. or acccf L
ing TO their value as beef. steers, Se1d $50
.uitch CoTs.-S30d 30; extra good, S6Od3s0,
with or without calves, as may be agreed iarrow
and ordinary, sl,dS35; yearllngs SlO.oOd 700; 2
sheep. Live Weight 4d5'-c: extra, 7d5Yc.
81 oOd -. per head. Lambs ga &C per 10.
Shotes-W hoesale lOod l5c; retail, J0al5cp n.
Eat Hogs, "a dcac r h.
calf SKINS IA a l5c p II ,Pelt>, with wool on $50
Soc each TaIlow, ia acc: country lots 5d5lz p h
REMARKS.-The prices of cattle were pretty well
sustained at the use noticed last week. he
shaded trlhe. The quality not especlay
choice. There Is many medium grades from the
West. The supply WAS larger at Union market
than noticed before this season. IL. sargent sold
eight oxen, 10 dress go rs each, at &c e n ,
dressed weight. Il. Dew sold two oxen To dress
l,2o0 fS each. l0c = h dressed weight, 10 two
year-olds, 10 dress 40 rs each at r II, and
COWS, TO dress 80 t7 each, at Sac = Il, dressed
weight. NJ I. ehackett sold II three ycar-oid
steers to d 1Uuds - rs each a Sd.lac E 4 .
dressed weight, and 10 others 10 dress 100 tts each
al sac t. II. There was little inquiry Tor work
ing oxen and a few pairs sold.
sheep and lambs selling at reduced prices
W. Wallace sold IA lambs, erage - NJ, &C
II. ;. Tracy sold - lambs, average 80 bs at ., &C
T. n. f. Bailey sold Ia lambs by the head, -
each. t. bow sold l>U head, average .. H., al DC
t. Il.
Poultry sold at aoc for chic kens and turkeys, an
ljc r 10 Tor fowls.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

vent their spread. Europe and America
should contribute literally to the relief of
the sufferers at Damascus, and do what
lies in their power to prevent the historic
scourge of Asiatic cholera from extending
its progress.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

The Philadelphia Record states as facts
about the keely motor, that Mr.. keelv has
been at work for several years nventinc
motors, which have been simply very i'm.
perfect and costly hydraulic engines; that
up to the present time not a single patent
has been granted for any of these inven-
tlons, and that the whole business i, :,
humbug.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

PORTLAND AND OGDENSBURGu RAIL.
ROAD.-The extension of the Z. X O.
Railroad, from Portland along the White
Mountains and through the Notch to the
Connecticut river, was finally completed
on Saturday last. Cars can now run
through from Portland to Fabvan's, where
4 connection is made with the Boston.
Concord and Montreal road, which a,
Wells River connects with the Montpelier
aud Wells River Railroad. Montpelier
has now ~ all rail connection, ana a pref
ty direct one too, with Portland.
There was 4 quiet celebration oc tie for
NAL opening TO the road on Saturday. by
4 patty from Portland The last spike WAS
driven by Gen. Anderson lust at the gate
of the Notch near the Dismal Pool. and af-
ter few hearty cheers the special train
steamed on over TO Fabyan's, where the
party were warmly welcomed, and the =.
4 o. Railroad and the b. G.. x NJ. Railroad
d" elaspcI hands," amid hearty conSratula-
tons. The special train soon after turned
to the Crawford station where the Portland
folks We're treated to one of MessrS. Bar.
rons' best dinners. The special then safe.
ly made the run to Portland, reaching that
city at 10 F. Nj.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

Mr. BEECHER.-On the arrival of the
Beecher party, ON the Sd, at the Twin
Mountain House, the town of Carroll
turned out to give big welcome.
A large number of the inhabitants were
gathered at the Twin, in spite of the threat
ening aspect overhead, to witness his COM
ing. The verandas of the hotel were
thronged with the guests of the house,
while an emnence in front was occupied
by the Twin and Crawford House bands,
under the direction of Mr.. White of Bos-
ton The train arrived at 80 F. NJ, and
coaches were at the depot to convey the
party, numbering about fifty, to the house.
On reaching the hotel, Mr.. Beecber WAS
overwhelmed with congratulations, as he
alighted from the carriage. and amid mu-
sic. cheering and waving of handerchiefs.
will preach Sundays during his stay, and
extra trains will be run from available
points, reaching the Twin Mountain sta
ton in season for morning service.
Mr.. Beecher gave the first Of his vaca-
ton sermons at the Twin Mountain House,
Sunday morning to crowd Of about 1900,
who came by special train and vehicles
from the summer resorts in the vicinity.
his text being Jesus's answer to Nicode
mus, John III s." That which is born
of the flesh is fiesh,'' ctc.-and the sermon
no way notable. Mr.. Beecher also con-
ducts prayers in the hotel parlor, every
morning.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

"BALDY" INDIGNANT.-Gen Badly
Smith, was great favorite with the Yer
monters under his Command and they will
appreciate the way in which the General,
who is one of the police commissioners of
New York City, handled some things he
did not like. At meeting of the commits
sioners Saturday, he justified his reputation
of being an honest. outspoken man. Some
rules for the better government of the
force which he drew up and which was
passed by the Board week ago. have
since been thoroughly emasculated, and he
took occasion to remark that this was only
a sample Of the way in which the COM
missioners try to defeat all measures
calculated to improve the efficiency of the
force. Becoming personal, he addressed
President Matsell by nam, and accused
him of having been proprietor Of the Police
Gazette, which was organized rs 4 "school
of thieves" and was 1.-The best text book
for Young Williams that | ever saw"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-08-11

Disastrous storms have been sweeping
over Germany and Switzerland. as we'll as
elsewhere in Europe. The Cologne lei
lung reports that tho vineyards in numer-
Gus places have been irretrievably ruined
by the deluge of the latter part of May.
which not only destroyed all hopes of this
years harvest. but washed away the soil,
leaving nothing but bare rock or a sub
stratum of clay. On the 9th of July, the
town of Melsungen was inundated by a
violent rain storm, which also foated the
adjoining town of Gensungen, destroyed
houses and bridges and heaped their
debris upon the railway tract k. Shortly
afterward. Havan was visited by hail
storm, accompanied with terrific thunder
and lightning, the hailstones measuring
five or six inches in circumference and
breaking thousands Of window-pane On
the same date, July 9, an unprecedented
hail storm laid waste the entire harvest
for several miles around Geneva. kitch-
en- gardens were destroyed; trees CEN
fury old were snapped like reeds; in the
city, chimneys were demolished and sew
eral houses unroofed, whilst shattered
windows were counted by hundreds OF
thousands. All the street lamps were ex-
tinguished by a single gust. Hundreds
Of birds were killed by the hailstones.
many of which were as large as hens
eggs, and three human lives were lost.