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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-31

YEyANTED-500O0 Ladies' and Gentlemen to call
w and examIne the latest novelty out, called the
JAPANESE CHILD'S CARRIAGE AND era
DIE" on exhibition and for sale by L. L. MAD
DUX 80 Carondelet street. au29 tt
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-31
WANTS.

WANTS inserted in this column at flf L
CENTS per square.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-31

VTTANTED-A SITUATION AS TRAVELLING
w agent by man extensively acquainted
Roy 5.,o Galveston DDS If
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-31

A YOUNG PERSON. LATELY FRoM E ~
n land wants a situation as tbonugh goe. ~ ,ba
in a private gentleman's family AG"D nTI u pnie
country Phase address A. CAULDflELH9, "a, n a,r
tin Office. ~
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-31

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Carriages and Buggles
w any one having such and wishing to dispose OF
them can find ready sale for the same by calling on
L. T. MADDUX, IS Carondelet street, dealer in car
riages. myl4,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10

THE NEW SPEAKER.-M Michael c. Kerr
is a native of Titusville, Penn, where he
was born not quite half century ago,
March II, 1877. AT "a years Of age he grad
uated at the Louisville University, and in
1852 began tie practice Of law in ST. Louis.
Two years later he was elected City Attor-
ney, and in 1855 he was chosen Prosecu-
ting Attorney of the county. In 1856, the
year OF Fremont's Presidential campaign,
Mr.. Kerr was elected 10 the Indiana Leg
islature, and five yeas amer his Legisla-
tive service he was chosen on the Demo-
cratic State ticket, in 1862, as reporter TO
the Supreme Court of the State, in which
office he edited five volumes of the reports.
n 1864 he was first elected to Congress.
beginning his service in that body in De-
cember, 1865. In 1866, 1868 and 1870 he
was reelected TO Congress. He has thus
served eight years in the National Lesisla.
ture, and in December began his fifth term,
or ten years of service. He is temperate
in his habits, and regular and crcumspect.
He does not believe in sumptuary liquor
laws, but is practically teetotaller.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10

Tho New York Times fears that the
chief occupation Of the present session of
Congress will be that of President. making,
and in this connection it advances an idea
in regard TO the thrd-torm question which
few, probably, have thought of. Promising
that from this time forw ard no active pol
itlcian will write letter, or deliver
speech, or move one foot before the other
without thinking of next years Presidon-
tial election, that the Texas Pacific Rail
road and the Pacific Mail subsidy job will
be forced upon the notice of the House,
and that strong Democratic influence
will be found on the side Of initiation and
partial reputation, tho Times says:
1.-THE first result of all this must be the
very thing which the Democrats profess TO
be most anxious to avoid namely, tho re-
vival of third term ideas. We do not say
that Gen. Grant himself will enter into, or
even indirectly encourage, any schemes
having this end in view but they will he
much talked of in one direction and anoth-
err, and the more obstinately the Democrats
make Roadway toward imitation and repu-
diation, the less obnoxious to the people
VIII buO III lutu DeCOInts
The Democrats, in short, seem bent upon
playing into Gen. Grants hands, and as
they have to deal with man who makes
very few mistakes, (outside of his appoint
ments,) and has personally-as we firmly
believe-nothing on earth to fear from tex
posures" ard Investigations" and who,
moreover, is still far more popular with
the masses Of the people than most iourn-
alists or politicians realize-ns this is the
situation Of affairs, the end of the session is
likely to find Gen. Grant much stronger
than the beginning. A great financial
danger will menace the country, and one
road out of it will be distinctly visible, and
people will be inclined 10 take that road
aud save themselves all further bother.
That is very likely TO be the tendency in
or about May and June, 1875, and if 1t is,
we shall have the third term upon us in a
way that see ned very improbable Il year
ago.
"Our own views on this subject are well
understood, have been put forward, we
may almost say, in season and out of sea-
son, and are not at all likely to undergo
any change. If, then, we describe a state
of affairs which We believe to exist, or is
likely to exist next year, it is not because
we admire it, or look forward to II with
any sa tisfaction. A third term would be a
departure from well established prece-
dents, aim ost amounting now TO a part of
that "unwrtten law" which must necessa-
riy enter largely into the practical govern
ment of any free country. 1t would be
lamentable event in the history of the
United States; and yet population, the
loss of national credit, commercial ruin
and dishonor, would be worse. Why
should tho Democrats be so blind and fool
ish as to force the people 10 choose between
these two alternatives? Let them adopt
the specle-p payment policy, and put can
didate forward on That basis, aud the third
term project would be practically killed,
and some new man would undoubtedly
be brought forward in the Republican
Convention"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10

The first session Of the Forty-fourth Con-
gress, with the Republican Senate and
Democratic House, opened on Monday.
The occasion was one of more than usual
interest, but the organization was affected
quietly and without any exciting incidents.
Senator Ferry called the Senate to order
and presided. The Senate chamber is still
draped in mourning and appropriate notice
was taken Of the death of Vice President
Wilson. Mr.. Kerr OF Indiana was elected
Speaker of the House on the first ballot,
rece living the undivided support of his
own party. AS Mr.. Kerrs adhesion 10
hard money views is pronounced and I'M
alterable, his triumph would seem to indi-
cate that the largest section of the majority
in the House stands committed against the
fin ancial heresies adopted by their party in
Ohio, Pennsylvania, and elsewhere. OF
course no business of importance can be
transacted until Mr.. Kerr has had time to
select and organize his committees, and
both bodies have got in working order.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10

The BARRE BANK RoDDERY.-It is said
that George Miles, who is held for robbing
the Barre bank, will be tried under a law
of the State passed in 1864, which provides
that If any three or moro persons, acting in
concert, shall attempt 10 kill, MAIN or
wound any person, or 10 rob any person,
corporation, or other community of any
money or other property, or 10 burn, blow
up, or otherwise destroy any bank build
ing, store, factory, dwelling house or other
building, each person shall be deemed
guilty of felony, and an enemy of the State,
and shall suffer the penalty of death for the
same within the space of ninety days next
after such conviction.
The act above referred TO was passed al-
ter the st. Adams raid, is still in force, and
in terms applies to ofIenses like that of the
Barre bank robbery. The Burlington Free
Press, however, undoubtedly takes cor
rect view of the case when it says that it
does not "expect to see any ordinary bank
robbers, however clear their guilt, hung
under it, and as long as we have other laws
under which Miles and his associates can
get fifteen years apiece in our State prison,
for their Offenses in this State, saying moth
ing of the crimes committed by them and
for which they are liable TO trial in other
States, we should doubt the policy of in
dieting them under our anti-raid statute
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10
Green Mountain Railroad.

A meeting of the corporators of the
Green Mountain Railroad Company was
held at Rochester, on Thursday, the End
inst. A board of directors was elected,
consisting of the following gentlemen /;
John Sprague, OF Greenfield, Mass. Sam
uel Wells, of Montpelierj Charles Morgan,
of Rochester; NJ. c. Edmunds, of Weston,
and O. C. Fits, of Wardsboro. The propo-
sition of George w. Prentice and his asso-
ciates 10 finish aad equip the road was dis
cussed. Everything seems favorable for a
vigorous prosecution of the enterprise on
the opening of spring. If the towns all
along the line will do as much in proper
ton as Rochester is willing 10 do, an early
construction OF The road will be secured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10
Putney.

Tho Winslow brothers and Mr.. Pratt
of Brattleboro, have sold the bull which
they owned in company, for $1,000.
The announcement that Mrs. Tabor of
Bellows Falls, would address the temper
ance society on Monday evening the 9Th
inst, called out five hundred OF the citl-
zens Of Putney and vicinity who were well
paid for their attendance. IL.
F. r. Cobb, of this village, has opened
Staging school here, We understand free
to those who wish 10 attend. Mr.. Cobb is
an experienced teacher of the rudiments of
singing. lie has several other schools this
winter.
Geo. Parker lost by dogs p sheep some
three weeks ago, II killed aud 10 missing.
Other neighb oIs also had sheep killed by
dogs about the same time, but no others
have suffered so severe losses by those
canine nuisances. W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10
Jacksonville.

Tie Jacksonville Library Association
held its annual meeting Dec. l, and elected
the following officers for the ensuing year
L. Brown, President; w. p. Jones, secre-
tary; II. d. Brown, treasurer; L. II. Stet-
son, librarian.
The Uniyersalist Sunday school gave n
concert on Sabbath evening the 9th inst.
The occasion was one OF much interest and
inlerspersed with songs, defamation and
recitaiions. All performed their parts we'll,
some were superior, and the entertainment
was very agreeable TO all present.
Mr.. Geo. a. Brown of Dartmouth Col
lege gave m interesting lecture on Tues
day evening, the 9TH inst, on "Women as
voters"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10
HinslaIe, n. Ii.

The Congregational society had an oys-
ter supper at their vestry on Wednesday
eve Dec. lst, at which lime and place were
presented several finely executed recita-
tons and appropriate music.
An excellent number ofZion's Journal
was read by Mrs. Worden and Miss Gale
al tue Ladies Benevolent" society in the
vestry Of the church of the Redeemer on
Thursday evening Dec. 2nd. II was highly
gratifying TO all in attendance.
A very interesting and amusing lecture
was given 10 our citizens on last Friday
evening by the Rev. A. ii. Sweetser of
Sprin efield, Mass, relating incidents of his
first pastoral charge in Iowa and Illinois,
touch ing upon the topic the great Chica-
60 fire, showing why Norwegians were
better adapted than ourselves for making
the advancement on the frontier lines, and
closing with an earnest appeal for us as
people TO stay and be content with New
England
Rev. NJ. II. Harris of Brattleboro will
deliver the third lecture of the course on
Wednesday eve, Dec. 18th, at the usual
place. Subject, "Hard Times" A cordial
Invitation is extended to all. 1t is now ex-
pected that the Rev. Mr.. Sunderland of
Northfield, Mass, will give the fourth lee.
ture.
Rev. j. Hilton, who completed his
course OF study at The Canton theological
school last June, supplied the pulpit in the
Universalist church Sabbath morning and
evening. A large congregation assembled
In the evening to hear the young man, and
feeling of satisfaction seemed manifest
among them, and IL is generally conceived
that he will be engaged to act as their pas
tor during the winter months. b.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10

A WEATHER PREDICTIoN.-ProE Tica,
according to the Springfield (nl.) Journal,
made the following prediction a few weeks
ago; THE coming Winter certainly will
not be an agreeable one. First, cold, really
so, will set in about the 2sth of November,
and continue for nearly week. It will
be warmer about the 9th of December, and
then cold for another week. 1t will be
warmer FROM the 10th TO the 18th, and
then cold again. About the 26th it will be
warm and about the 3Olh cold, very cold,
until Jan. 9th. then warmer I'M Tie I2lb,
then very cold 10 the goth; then wagner
for few days, followed by cold weather
Till about the close of the month. The
month of February will be very bolster
Gus, generally warm, but short spells of
intensely cold weather."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10

shall be excluded from The mails entirely.
The message barely alludes to Indian af-
fairs and the patent Office, and upon the
public lands, nothing new is suggested.
The centennial celebration seems 10 him
worthy of government aid, and he cJm-
mends the estimates of the board of COM
missioners TO the favorable attention of
congress. Definite legislation to suppress
pclygamy in Utah appears TO him desira-
BILE, and the importation of Chinese women
for improper purposes, he regards as an
evil TO be abated by law. II is notewor-
thy fact that, in regard to the improvements
in the Navy Department and the DISPOSE
ton of the naval forces nothing is said TO
justify the wild reports of belllgerent in
tentons on the rart of the government.
Evidently nothing has been done or intend
ed except TO put our naval forces in better
trim for the general purposes for which
they are maintained.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10
WestnioreIand, n. n.

Frank \. Knight orthis town was Sc
verely cut while ehopping in the woods in
Putney, Nov. Goth. The axe struck him in
the ankle and the less OF blood rendered
ii impossible for him 10 come home at that
time. lie is at home now and doing as
well as could DO expected.
Thursday, Dee. ID, Henry Cobleigh
me with an almost similar accident, though
less severe, while cboppinS in his door
yard the axe, in this case, split his foot
through the instep, making an ugly wound
that viii! keep him in the house awhile.
Tho Uuiversalists hold tbeir annual
festival at the town hall Tuesday evening,
Dec. l4ih, when good time may be ex-
pected.
The river is frcze over at this point and
il is now good crossing for leans.
ED WARD.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10
Bernardsron. Mass,

john L. Carpenter, for twenty years
Paymaster Of tho Toledo and Wabash
Railway, died Nov. 10Th at Toledo from
injuries received in collision some four
months since. He was very worthy man,
native of Bernardston and son Of the late
DR.. Carpenter of that place. His son and
only child was drowned at Toledo few
years since. His wife died a short time
previous to his sons death.
We are glad 10 knew OF the continued
and increasing prosperity of Powers Insti-
tule under lis present efficient manage
ment. Prof. Sanborn's Winter term open.
ed ON the 18th ult. with 100 pupils.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10
Wcstniinster.

Tile grade Dutch Bull, two years old
last May, owned by Nathan G. Pierce, Esq,
which took the first premium at the nine
towns fair last fall, was killed last week.
His live weight was 215O lbs, dressed 1916
lbs. Hide 1853 lbs, tallow 20 lbs.
Senator Patterson of New Hampshire,
is expected TO deliver the second lecture of
the course on Tue day evening, Dec. 14lh.
We learn also that the Rev. A. Is. Dascomb
Of Massachusetts has been engaged for one
lecture.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10
The Presidents srsssare.

The annual message of President Grant
was sent 10 Congress one day later than US
ual this year, and for that reason as well as
on ccount of its considerable length, we
have found it best TO delay its publication
in full until another week. The message
meets with general appreciation as being a
calm, able, aud clear-headed document.
The following are some of its leading
points. Our relations continue on friend
ly footing with all foreign powers. Chilli
has paid up little bill which she has owed
for 40 years. Columbia has submitted a
small matter In dispute to arbitration, and
recip rocity treaty with the Sandwich ISL
ands has been concluded. Spain has paid
the small matter of $50, 900 which she agreed
to pay for the relief of certain families
whose relatives were connected with the
Virginius affair, which will! soon be paid
over to the proper parties. The president
reports the affairs of Cuba as being in the
sa me condition as at this time last year, but
does not think the circumstances would
justify any Interference on the part of the
United States, either by recognition of the
Independence of the insurgents, or the ac-
message next all udes to the frequent bor-
der troubles on the boundary line, between
TIE xas and Mexico, and expresses the hope
that the experiment of a small armed
steamer on the Rio Grande will prevent
any future strife between the cattle drivers
Of both countries. The Alabama claims
commission has made good progress dur
ing the year, but as ii will not be possible
fer all the claims TO be fully passed upon
by the 2lst of January, when the time ex-
pires for which 1t was legally constituted,
short extension OF the time Is recommend
cd. Congress is urged 10 take cognizance
OF the fact that frequent cases OF fraudulent
naturalization aud sxpatriation occur, and
adopt such effective measures as will meet
the ends of justice. The condition of
American women who marry foreigners, is
a subject also upon which the president
thinks some legislation is needed. Upon
the question of resumption of specie pay
ments the president reiterates his formerly
expressed opinions, and he expresses the
hope that congress will at the earliest day
insure the contamination of the act of the
last congress to bring about the return of
specie payments on the LIST OF January, 1879.
In the belief that tax on tea and coffee
will give an income OF SIS, OOO. 900 year to
the treasury, aud without costing the con-
sinners any more than at present, he adj
Vises that these articles shall DO taken from
tue free list. 10 regard TO the post-Ohiee
department. he suggests that all merchan-
disc, other than books and newspapers,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10

1t is reported that President Grant has
lost good deal of money in unfortunate
real estate investments.
orion, the Tichborne claimant, is no
longer obese. He has fallen from $50 to 1876
pounds in weight, complains of being slow
ly starved, and thinks he will have to die
in prison.
An awful colliery explosion occurred
in Yorkshire, England. tits reported that
200 lives were lost
The steamer Sunny Side, running be-
tween Troy and New York, stove hole in
her side by the ice opposite Rondout on tho
down trip, Tuesday night. The pumps
kept her clelr ill she reached West Point,
where another hole was made. She sunk
In fileen minutes. Eleven persons, most
~ employee ON the craft. were drowned.
The boat was valued at SI75. 600.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10

Vice-PrGsident Wilson left will, dated
April 81, 1875. By it he bequeathed his en-
tire estate. real and personal, 10 hisnephew,
DIR. VIM. L. Coolidge, in trust for the sup
port OF his mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary
Howe, now in her ninetieth year, and for
the education and support OF his adopted
da ughter Eva, a little girl of some ten sum-
mers, and for other minor and designated
purposes. The total value of his estate is
not above $4,000. 1t appears that Mr..
Wilson owned at the time of his death the
humble habitation in which he was born,
and since his death the old friends and
neishbors of his boyhood have transported
to the spot, from distance of two miles, a
huge granite boulder weighing Ten tons, as
a tribute Of their regard for his memory.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10

The committee on the opening ceremo-
MES at the centennial exhibition have Sc
lected William E. Evarts of New York as
orator, Henry w. Longfellow of Massachu-
sets as poet, and grandson of Richard H..
Lee Of Virginia as reader of the Declare
ton OF Independence. Theodore Thomas
has accepted the post OF musical director of
the ceremonies attending the opening.
These appointments are all eminently fit
10 be made and give perfect satisfaction to
everybody except that unfortunate jour
nal in Springfield, Mass, that has pas
sion for nominating Charles Francis Ad-
ans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10

Edward Conant, State superintendent
OF education, will lecture at the school
house in this village on Friday evening,
Dec. 17lh and, on the following day, at
the same place assisted by the Rev. Mr..
olmsted of Townshend, he will conduct
Institute exercises. All persons interested
in the cause of education are earnestly in
vited 10 be present at these exercises, as II
is expected that they will be of much in
terest.
Elizabeth Merrifeld has sold her house
TO Chas. Miner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10

The meeting last Tuesday was very
fully attended, the town voting to aid the
Green Mountain Railroad by taking capt.
tai stock TO the amount of $500, or eight
times the grand list. o. L. Buiteriield,
John Patch and Israel Haynes were chosen
commissioners. Remarks were made by
Rev. II. +. Ballou, Judge ButtorGeld,
s. T. Davenport, j. II. Russell, Ephraim
Haskell, David Bills aud others. An ac-
count, full Of encouragement, was given
OF the enterprise by President Sprague,
and great degree Of unanimity and en-
th usiasm manifested. 1t was also voted TO
raise one hundred cents on the dollar TO
pay town expenses for the current year.
AT the annual meeting of the Univer-
salist society last Monday evening, n. w.
Sargent was chosen moderator, Clark
Chandler clerk; II. f. Ballou, L. c. Sar-
gent, Edward Titus, trustees; DIR. A. NJ.
Johnson, collector; NJ. r. Crosby and
Herbert l.. Fox, ushers. Voted unani-
mously 10 retain Rev. VIM. n. Barber
another year. +.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10

The Citizens club held its annual meet
ing on Tuesday evening and elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
President, NJ. 1. Reed vice President, Il.
w. Eason secretary T. Good willie; as
slslant secretary, Lillian L. Davis; treas
urer, a. Withheld auditor, t. Webster
JoAnsoni executive committee, A. II.
Washburn, Marshal Lee, Minnie S. Lee,
B. A. Streeter, G. f. Fairman, Mrs. A.
Whithed, Ella f. Stevens, T. NJ. Heard,
Alice NJ. Streeter. The club then voted to
hold the first meeting Of the season on Sat-
urday evening, at seven O'clock, the exec
utive committee announcing through its
chairman, Mr.. Washburn, that appropriate
entertainment would be duly reported.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-12-10

MINE GAZING IN.-The most serious and
extensive mining casualty ever known in
the Wyoming Valley, occurred on the 2sth
ult., at tho Chauncey and Grand Tunnel
Mines, between Plymouth and Nanlicoke.
About two weeks ago Mr.. Roberts, one Of
the proprietors of the Chauncey mine no
ticed that The roof ofthe opening was work.
ing In most extraordinary manner, in
dica ting That inside operations were attend
ed with considerable danger 10 those dig
ging coal in the different chambers or EN-
ployed in the various gangways. He
watched the phenomenon with'the greatest
interest, and was finally convinced that the
mine was doomed to certain calamity. On
the 10Th inst, he gave orders for the men
10 leave the mine as soon as possible, and
remove as much of the company's property
as could be taken out on tho spur of the
moment. The miners, TO the number Ur
one hun bred and twenty-five came out
with their implements, and two hours later
the mine caved in. Had it not been for the
caution and foresight OF Mr.. Roberts, a
most fearful loss of life must have occurred,
as the whole number of miners would have
been entombed by almost forty acres OF
rock, which crushed down and filled up
the hOneycombed opening beneath.