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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17

Mrs. MoUIToN's DEFIANcE,-Mrs.M oul-
ton has sent letter to Plymouth church, pro-
testing against the action of the church in
dropping her name from the roll without in
vestigation, and asking that the wrong may
be nghted by a council of churches. If the
church does not unite with her in calling a
mutual council, she proposes to call an er
par'e one. 1t is stated that her course is
approved by some of the leading Congre-
gational clergymen. Mr.. Bowen is reported
as saying that, so far as he knows, ministers
throughout the country, whether friends or
foes OF Mr.. Beecher, have pronounced the
action Of Plymouth church in regard to
Deacon West and Mrs. Moulton, as unpre-
cedented, defenceess and unjustifable, and
prominent laymeu agree with the clergy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17

The FoRrmooMiNG MEssAGE,-The cor
respondents are beginning TO gossip about
the contents of tho Presidents message.
The most exciting story yet at hand is this
That the President is determined to break
away from Secretary Fish and put his foot
down fiat on the Cuban question, Should
the latest efforts Of Minister Cushing, in urg-
ing Spain to settle the troubles in the island
by ceding it to the United States, end in
nothing, says one correspondent, the policy
Of recognition of the Cuban republic will
be recommended to Congress, precedent for
such step being found in our course toward
Mexico in recognizing, mnexing and subsc-
quently fighting for the republic and state
of Texas. Then call out the dogs of war !
To be prepared for any emergency this
same correspondent declares, with knowing
wink, that the navy department is canvass
ing the condition of the navy; and not, as
has been given out TO the papers, simply to
get details for the annual report of Secretary
Robson.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17

Rich COPPER MINIS. --Ihe Richford Sentinel
says; Last July, Mr. lIazleton, OF Derby, OBJ
tanned tho refusal of H. A. Chaffee's farm in Berk-
shire, at $4,000 for four months The mine
thereon had just been uncovered. lie procured
an assay Of the minerals, with natterng results
but was without means to make a purchase So
he let Chapman, the NewburypoH mining man.
into the secret, who was anxious to purchase
but not at liazleton's exOrbitant figures S35 900
and here the matter hitched and has dragged
along FOR nearly four months, generating all sorts
oil rumos and surmises but developing neither
gteenbaoks in Cha1ees hand, nor copper in the
nline and the farmers Of the whole noghbor-
hood have closed their eyes nightly uncertain as
to whether fortunes were day ahead of them or
not. But Hazleton and Chapman are evidently
strong In faith, Us the former has held to his
price and the latter has not been idle having Sc
cured the right to prospect on Bowens farm, with
an option of purchase at $4,000, and has made a
similar trade with II. A. Chaflee giving him
$3.50 fo7 the privilege of prospecting, and $1,000
for the farm, II minerals are found-and the FIRST
days search revealed mine similar to that on
the other Chaffee farm aud quite as promising
As before iutimated, Hazleton's option expires
November 18th, at which time, If the first mine Is
unsold, Chapman will buy It and then Its develop
ment will follow as the season shall permit and
the richness OF unnchness Of these mineral out
oroppings be determined.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17

ENGLISH JUDICIAL SALARIES. - There
seems to be little question but what, taken
altogether, the subjects of Queen Victoria
have a little better Article of justice dealt out
to them than is obtained in this country.
Perhaps this is due to the fact that they
have a higher priced lot OF judges. Proba-
bly, the highest salary paid any judge in
this country is SlO,5OO per amum. The
Chief Justice of the United States gets this,
and some of the judges in our large cities
have salaries approximating TO that amount.
The new pay roll of British judges, which
went into effect on the LIST inst, reduces the
salary of those officers somewhat, but still
leaves them fair stipend. The Lord High
Chancellor gets in all $4,000 per annum-
about $4,000, which, taking the compare
tive prices of living, etc, and the difference
in gold, is about equal to $4,000 or $4,000
in this country. Each of the Lord Justices
receive $4,000 per annum, equivalent to at
least $50, 900 in this country. They formerly
received 10000 and those who were ap
pointed to the bench before the passage OF
this act will continue TO receive this salary
The Lord Chief Justice of England receive,
$4,000 per annum the Master OF Roles, So,
900 the Chief Justice Of the Common Pleas
and the Baron Of the Exchequer, cacl
| $1,000.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17

RIonr TALK,-The Louisville (Ky) Com-
Ter Journal talks of debt which the
South owe the democratic party, and goes
so far as to say that the white voters OF that
section would show themselves cars" IL
they were TO forget their obligations to the
democratic party. Upon which the Spring
field Republican we'll remarks I'VE are
curious to learn from the Courier Journal
precisely what these obligations are. As we
read the political history of the last thirty
years, the South does, indeed, owe a debt to
the democratic party but il is not exactly
a debt OF gratitude. For the miseres of
civil war, and for the unnecessary hardships
and injustices Of reconstruction, II is, indeed,
largely indebted to that party. Again and
again il has leaned upon the democracy, only
10 find it broken reed, and 10 get pierced
for its pains. After the experiences of Sc
cession and reconstruction, this PERSISTENT 10y
atty to old associations may be political
chivalry; il certainly is not political sense"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17

A WAsmNGroN dispatch to the New York
World, dated October 3lst, says "The
Southern Republicans who arrive here seem
to be more interested in the question Of the
next Presidency than any intermediate mat
ter. Some'of them are talking very favora-
bly, Of Governor Hayes, of Ohio, as a candi-
date, while it is certain that there is a move
mcrt on foot in behalf Of Chief Justice
Waite. The Southerners say that the can
didate must be a Western man, aud that he
must be a man against whom there are no
animosities within the party. Prominent
among those engaged in this movement are
Judge Settle of North Carolina, and Judge
Hugh L. Bond, Of Baltimore, who have re-
Gently made a western trip, in the interest
Of Mr.. Waite 1t is claimed that this move
ment is not uufayorably regarded at the
White House"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17

WARS IN A NAME y-As the Emperor
OF Brazil is coming to the Centennial next
year, II might be well to commence practic.
ing on pronouncing his name. 1t is His
Majesty Senior Dom II. de Alcantara, .Joas
Carlos leopold Salvador Bibiano Xavier de
Paulo Leocadio Miguel Gabriel Raphael
Gonzaga Constitutional Emperor and Per.
petual Defender of Brazil"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17

\ PREMATURE NoMISArIoS.-Th New
Hampshire prohibitory party held eonven
ton last week, About fifty delegates were
present, and J, NJ. Fletcher, Of Nashua, was
chosen president. There was considerable
discussion, Nathaniel White, the candidate
of the party for Governor last year, being
severely censured in the course Of the de
bate. Resolutions were adopted, and A, s,
Kendall of West Swanzey, was nominated
for Governor on the first ballot, receiving
twenty-eight out Of thirty-nine votes,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17

I'VE give the foregoing communication from one
Of the students Of Dartmouth college, respecting
tho late unhappy affair at Hanover 1t is evident
that the right-minded students of the college do
not justify the gross proceedings Of few of their
associates, though even they are more or less af-
fected by their sympathes for their fellows The
Faculty Of the college have taken decided ground
against the riotous conduct Of those who under
took to regulate the business affairs Of Mr. Parker
and punish him for not carrying them on accord
ing to their ideas We now hope that the honor
able students of the old college, who are always
in the large majority, will maintain the reputation
Of the institution, by creating public sentiment
among Its pupils that will reetify the past, so far
as possible, and prevent such outragos in the fu-
ture on the person and property Of private ind-
yiduals
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17

FUNERALS in England are commonly most dreary
ceremonies, but when the remains Of DR.. Robert
Dickson were inferred in the parish churchyard at
Hammoudsworth, few days ago, the occasion
was one more Of rejoicing than OF sorrow, Shortly
before death took place the passing bell was
toled to warn people that they might pray for the
soul going to its rest, and the death was an
nounced by peal, in accordance with the canon
Of the church. When the procession set out from
the house the bells were chmed merrily, and also
after the followers left the churchyard Hatbands
and searfs were entirely dispensed with, the OBJ
iect OF the deceased gontleman'a family in having
the arrangements carried out in this way being TO
set an example for the abolition OF all display OF
worldly sorrow and undertakers' pomp on such
occasions, On the occasion Of Mrs Dcksons
death, about three months ago, the ceremony was
conducted in similar manner
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17

A SOCIETY of bon uirdns has been organ
lied in Belgium, to feast at weekly banquets
upon rats flesh, aud to promote similar eco
nomical enjoyment throughout the com
munity. A learned paper has been pub
lished commenting this dainty diet from the
scientific, gastronomic and historical points
of view, relating how the classical ancients
ate rats and mice and such small deer, and
how they seasoned them,and how sundry
modern peoples, unbiased by false civiliza-
ton, find pleasure and profit in the same nu-
tritous ailments. Tenderer than horse,
cheaper than even the sausage materials that
caterwaul on back yard fences, the rat is a
luxury within the reach of every family that
can afford trap Of the simplest construction.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17

SIR EDWARD WATKIN, who came over
here to inspect the Erie railway, has reported
to the English shareholders that the road is
not earning enough TO pay the interest on
its bonds, but might be made to reimburse
not only the bondhoders, but the stock
holders, with proper management. Mean
while he advised "that not another shilling
should be sent out to America till they saw
the dawn of hope with regard to better law
and larger diffusion Of common honesty"
This is the effect Of the Western agitation
of the railroad question, and of the PROPOSE.
ton 10 Increase the volume of the soup
ticket currency.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17

CoLoRADo.-Colorado people claim that
they make up in vigor, intelligence and sub
stantial wealth for whatever they may lack
in the element of numerical strength. The
local census, which was taken several years
after the United States census of 1870, gives
a total population Of more than one hundred
and fifty thousand; and this increase is
partly accounted for by the remarkable de-
velopment Of the country. When the
United States census was taken, the popula-
tion was less than forty thousand Since
that time more than seven hundred miles Of
railroad have boon built in the Territory,
and other material additions have been
made to the wealth of the Territory. Up to
1873, for example, Colorado had yielded
sixty millions in gold ore, and in that year
alone its agricultural products were valued
at twelve million dollars, of which tho ce-
reals constituted one-half. II is as a graz
ing and dairy country, however, that Colo
RADIO excels, contesting with Texas the fame
Of being the finest cattle region in the
republic.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17

TEXAS will hold the final state election Of
the current year on Tuesday, December 9TH.
The democrats carried the state by forty-six
thousand six hundred and thirty-one major
ity for Governor, In 1873.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17
Russian DesiItution.

Later advces confirm the reports Of dis
aster to the crops of Russia. The prostra-
ton extends to nearly all the grain-growing
sections Of the Empire, and many districts
are confronted by famine. Not only is there
a failure of grain, but the grass crop and
other fodder are so scant that many of the
farmers are compelled to dispose Of their
cattle at f1iinous prices for the want of means
to carry them through the winter. With
want, misery and starvation staring them in
the face, the masses are in a dangerous fer
ment Of excitement The turbulent leaders
Of communistic movements meet summary
treatment at the hands Of the government
several executions having already taken
place. OF course in so dire a calamity in
country like Russia. there is nothing to do
but for the government to provide as best it
may, the means Of relief.
This is a sad blow to Russia, one Of the
great grain-producing countries Of the world
In 1873 it sent to England alone forty.fve
million dollars worth Of grain, against our
shipment of eighty millions for the same
time Thi, calamity will stimulate the for
egu demand for our own surplus grain,
though no one desires a more active market
obtained at such a cost TO any people. 1t is
a matter Of thankfulness, however that with
all the slackness Of business and temporary
depression Of our industries, our means Of
subsistence are so abundant that we have
enough and much to spare to supply the
pressing needs of scauty markets across the
water.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17

The indictments against distillers, recti-
fers and gaugers of Chicago, charge the
grossest frauds in evading the whiskey tax.
Against the firm Of KorAer Junker & Co.,
there are four indictments which charge
that the firm has defrauded the government
at various times out of taxes on liquor
amounting in the aggregate to about two
million four hundred and forty-four thou.
sand gallons. The frauds have all occurred
within year. Calvin, Eastman & Co. are
charged with evading taxes by canceling
stamps and by other means, thus defrauding
the government of the tax on forty.two thou
sand gallons Ford, Oliver & Co. ar,
charged with evading tax on thirty-foul
thousand gallons, and Miller & Frederick
that on twenty-six thousand gallons. The
means employed were various, but seemed
well understood among all dealers and man
ufaoturers. 1t is affirmed that there is over
whcming proof Of the truth Of their charges
and that the eases viii be prosecuted will
the greatest severity.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17

THERE is cooper in paoli, Ind, who showed
his lack OF forethougbt, the other day, In re-
markable manner lie was making cask, ana
put his little son inside 10 hold the slaves steady
while he fastened ON the heads When the
heads were securely nailed he bethought him
for the ffst time of the lad, who was shut up In
the eask with no avenue OF escape except the
bung hole.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17

DEER are 30 numerous In II Dorado county,
CAL, that they are running the vineyards
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17
ORANGE COUNTY,

WASHINGTON recently had marriage of a boy
aged sixteen years and girl Of nineteen. 1t i,
alleged that H. White, town clerk being alb
sent, they procured license from Mrs. White
and on the strength Of that Elder Dickey tied the
knot Another sixteen-years-old boy and 3
twenty-four-years-old mate Of the other sex are
said to have tried the same game, but did no!
make II work
TIE house OF Erastus Baldwin, 1r., Of Wells
River was broken into last Thursday night. by n
tramp calling himself Joseph Carney, Mr. b.,
hearing his front door shut and finding his house
had been entered, fired a revolver out Of his win,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-17
LAMOuLE COUNTY.

LEO NEwLANp and Harvey Dundy Of Hyde
park, with the aid Of three dogs, freed yearling
bear, on Monday the thinst, in the " diggins /"
region, and killed him, They received fifteen
dollars bounty ten dollars for the pelt, and say
the grease is worth ten dollars more.
TINS Ne'osdealer learns that over hundred
men are in Cambridge waiting to get work on
the Portland Ogdensburg Railroad, when the
hogans shall come. The men were attracted
thither by the news that the Portland & ogdens-
burg road was to be completed, Most, II not
all, are without money or means OF support, and
failing to &c, work are supported by the town,
which is bitter pill for the townsmen to swallow
The New York herald., 1875-09-15
THE CANAL BOARD.
SESSION YESTERDAY AT ALBANY.

SESSION YESTERDAY AT ALBANY.
ALBANY, N. " Sept IA, 1875
The Canal Board held session to-day. The Black
Rock harbor Improvement referred to a commit
tee consisting of the Lieutenant Governor, the State
Engineer and Canal Commissioner Jackson.
In reference to the Buffalo elevator charges Mr.
Raines offered the following resolution
Resolved That unless the of the eevang
associations of Buffalo Oswego and New York appear before
this Board its meeting, and give assurance that
they will imm edatey adopted the
opening Of navigation this Board will raise the toll upon
grain the OF 1874 and the Auditor hereby directed
forward copies Of these proceedings to the different
boards of trade and the eevatng
tions of the cities of Buffalo, Oswego and Nsw York
The resolution was lost by a tie voto-4 to 4-Messrs
Wiers Stroud Ranes and Pratt voting IN the afrma-
tive and Dorshemer, Hopkins, Jackson and Sweet in
the negative
The res sgnaton OF John D. Fay, Division Engineer on
the Westefh Division of the Erie Canal, received
and accepted
Canal Commissioner Jackson offered resolution,
which was adopted, citing James Kelly, Engineer Of
Section II of the Erie Canal, to appear before the
Board and show cause why he should not be removed
from office, and in the meantime suSpendng him.
The New York herald., 1875-09-15
A FRENCH FRIGATE IN PORT.

Yesterday afternoon at two o'clock the handsome
N s., came to m anchor or the Battery She mounts
sixteen guns, four OF which OF the now or 1871
model She has a well drilled of 800 men, Shortly
after dropping her anchor she fred national salute of
twenty yone guns which the fort Governors
Island promptly responded TO, after which she sauted
time in responding to the courtesy. The following are
the principal onicers:-
Admirdt-Benc
Commdnddnt-Bchic
Second Commdnddnt-Gourdan.
chief Of Std1--Jonca.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Biller, Lapotaire Coy, Des-
camps and Santelh,
SUD. 6.Lieutenants-Garnault and Babcan.
Chdpidin-Faron.
Chief Surgeon-Ruburgos.
Second Sur0eon-Pay6.
Chief fEngineer-Doneaud
Midshipmen-Batailard, Houette, De Laubnere, ArI-
bin, De Tery Brouyer and Thoret.
In reply TO questions put by HERALD reporter TO tho
officer OF the watch on board La Minerve last evening
he stated -
1--WE left Halifax Nova Scotia last Saturday at three
o'clock We commenced our cruise on the 6th August
leaving LOrient in France and sailed directly Nova
Scotia where we visited Sydney Cape Breton and the
frigate Bellerephon, which Is about paying q visit TO
these waters. Our station is the West Indies notably
possessions there, and relieve the frigate Ma
gcienne, which lately stopped here on her way home
to France La Minerve Is about ten years old and
in New York about three years ago. We have an ex-
you can't tell you when we sail for the West Indies
The reporter thanked the officer for his courtesy and
left the Ship just marine fred his ride In the air,
to show that the sun had set
The New York herald., 1875-09-15
BURGLARIEs IN WILLIAMSBURG.

During the night of Monday two houses forciby
entered in the Eastern District of Brooklyn,
tainy for the purpose Of plunder, while the other
seems for the purpose OF pure malicious mischief
No 80 Lee avenue, the residence Of Mr. j. A. Wilson,
entered by forcing open the front basement door, was
robbed of fancy Chinese box worth 500; six silver
teaspoons, $l2 gold headed cane $40, and
meershaum pipe, valued at S.
No l76 Lorimer street, the residence OF Mr. John
Mitchell, forward politician and ofliueholder Of the
Fifteenth ward entered through the cellar grating
and though diamond pin, worth 500, is missing the
Mitchell into stripes, not only dresses but their under
clothing. Pillow cases also slashed with
sharp weapon, furniture deiaced and everything
turned upsIde down
The New York herald., 1875-09-15
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

An adjourned meeting Of the Board Of Aldermen was
held yesterday afternoon Owing 10 the early approach
of the Syracuse Convention only twelve members wero
present The balance Of tho Board the democratic
side had probably taken their departure for the Con-
vention in the afternoon train.
communication was received from the Corporation
Counsel stating it the duty of the Common Council
to pass the ordinance previously submitted TO them
authorizing the Comptroller TO issue bonds to the
amount Of $2,e6666e Co. being one-third of the
ss 900 appropriated for the completion ofhe Brook
lyn Bridge. The Corporation Counsel, however added
that the Comptroller had authority issue the bonds
under the law without consent of the Common Council
Alderman Mccarthy, from the Committee on Roads
asked to be discharged ffom further consideration of
ordinances relative to tho Kingsbrdge road It had
been decided by the Corporation Counsel that the work
could be done by the Commissioner of Public Works
without any Interference OF tho Board OF Aldermen
Estimates for 1876 sent in from the Police Com
missioners, Department Of Buildings Park Commits
sioners District Attorneys office, Commissioner of
Taxes and Assessments and Commissioners of Accounts
These estimates have been already published in the
HERALD.
A communication was received from the Department
of Parks stating too late TO stop further pro-
ceedngs as to the laying out Of parade ground the
upper part Of the island. This paper was laid over
Some unimportant routine business was transacted,
whan the Board adjonrned 70 September "a