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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-05

WOMEN LAwyEns.--The right of wo-
man to practice law seems likely to be tested
in the highest court in the United States.
A Miss Burnham, of Philadelphia, after
duly qualifying herself for the practice Of
law, presented herself 10 the board Of exam
liners last December, as candidate for adj
mission to the bar. The board refused to
examine her, and she has brought suit
against them for damages, which she places
at 100000. As the court of common pleas
has already denied her petition for rule to
oblige the board of examiners to show cause
why an examination was refused in her case,
It is probable that her suit for damages will
be carried up to the Supreme Court of the
United States, and the right of women to be
examined and admitted to the bar like other
students, will be decided by the highest
legal authority in the land.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-05
Belgium and Germany.

The great topic OF interest which is now
occupying the attention Of European jour
mails is the diplomatic correspondence which
has recently passed between Belgium and
Germany. Belgium is one Of the neutral
powers Of Europe. II is but little larger
than the state Of New Hampshire, and could
make but little resistance should either of
It's more powerful ncighbors take fancy TO
annex il TO their own more extended do
mains. ft would be, moreover, a tempting
prize. Though so small, it supports nearly
five million inhabitants, aud is, for its SIZE,
the wealthest state in Europe To prevent
any one power from gobbling itupits indepeiI-
dcnce is assured by the Great Powers, and
being thus saved from the necessity Of main
tanning a large standing army, that curse Of
the larger European states, 1t has become
one Of the most prosperous Of Continental
nations. It's people are nearly all Catholics,
and naturally have little sympathy with Bis
marck in his struggle with the Ultramouta-
mes. Accordingly he has taken it upon him
self to demonstrate with the Belgium govern
ment for certain alleged infractious Of her
neutrality. and to plainly hint that such a
course will be- very dangerous if persisted in.
The charges appear TO be trumpet up for
the occasion. aud the point Of his letter is a
plain effort to force Belgium into following
the example Of Prussia in legi ,lating against
the exercise Of all papal power which trei-
ohes on state sovereignty. The reply Of Bel
GUM is crcdtable to her independence. The
note denies that Belgium has failed to recog-
nize any Of her International obligations, and
reminds Bismarck that the country is not
only neutral but Independent. The latter
has replied in language a little more re-
spectful, but 10y no means yielding his de-
mands.
II now remains to be seen to what extent
he will press them. II he uses force such
action must at once involve all Europe in
war, for both France and England are bound
to support Belgium, aud the rumor is that
Bismarck had the assurance of the support
Of Russia ere he dared make his inperious
demand upon Belgium. 1t is much more
probable, however, that the willy German
statesman chose the language he used far
more for the effect he wished it 10 have upon
other nations than because he really intended
to threaten Belgium. He would hardly care
to prccipitate a great war upon Europe, but
he does desire that all the nations by which
Prussia is surrounded shall recognize the
fact that Germany is not to be trihed with
iu this matter and will tolerate on the part
of Catholic nations no giving Of "aid and
comfort to those among its own subjects
who are disposed to place the authority Of
the Pope above that of the state in which
they live
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-05

A New ARcnDIocEsE.-Right Rev. John
j. Williams was, on Sunday, consecrated as
the Archbishop Of the new Roman Catholic
archdiocese Of Boston, which includes the
New England states. The sermon was
preached by Right Rev. Louis DeGoesbriand,
Bishop OF Burlington, the Oldest bishop Of
the archdiocese, and is spoken of as highly
able and interesting discourse.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-05

DR.. Lord, having been put In charge Of his little
brigade, Immediately proceeded to organize the
men The hot ashes and burning brands were
falling fast and furious upon the south side of the
Marsh house, and the heat from the burning re-
mains Of the Preston building was terrible Every
minute the house was catching fire in some
place, and on It's extinguishlneut depended the
salvation Of hundreds OF thousands worth OF prop
erty. lie had under him Capitol No. ., with its
tired bnlkemen. sadly insufficient In numbers,
Captain Josiah o. Livingston, John W. Page
John G. Cave, william A. Lord, Joseph r. Meron,
Charles q. Ramsdell, Fri Gunnison, Fred q. Camp,
VIM. Cochran and few others, who acted by
turns as buttmen, axemen and general utility
men. Sending few men TO an old barn, q few
rods In the rear which was in great danger, line
Of bucket-men was organized In a.few minutes,
and the old shanty was kept thoroughly wet.
Meron and Cochran went upon the roof Of the
Marsh house with one Of the butts, while DIR.
Lord and the Captain, with axes, followed by
Cave and Page with the hose, entered the house
and working their way to the loft, fought the fire
and kept it from gaining foothold inside, At
the same time, the south side Of the old house
heated TO cracking, and the men, wrapped In wet
carpets played there as long as they could endure
then falling back for rest, the attack was begun
again. Three times did the furious flames threaten
to gain the mastery, and as many times were they
beaten back
So intense was the heat on the Preston building
side that without the use OF the wet Competing, no
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-05

MAIN srRrEr-EAsr siDE
Two-story wooden building and barn, owned by
Patrick Murray valued at 81, 200 IL was divided
into tenements, occupied by Mrs Glysson and lit
tie son, Frank Reyes, wife and daughter, jerome
J. Pratt, wife and two children, and c. W. Selma
and wife They had no insurance, and their losses,
though small in themselves, are severely felt,
each losing more or less furniture and personal
property.
Two-story brick house and barn, owned by
zenas Wood, and occupied by himself, Mrs. Jane
Durham and Mrs Maria Barker II was valued
at 5000. They lose some Of their furniture
| besides.
Large three-story wooden block, ON the north
east corner OF Main and Barre streets, owned
| by Mrs c. b. Wilson 1t was occupied, on
the lower floor by Messr. Hyde q Foster,
iron ware, lime and -four, whose loss will DO
nearly $4,000 The upper stories were divided
into tenements, occupied by !. Lovely, wife and
family. Mrs. S. c. Gray, dressmaker, and two
children; Mrs Dyar Richardson Miss Selma and
Mrs Mary Lamb. Like nearly all OF the small
tenement-hoders, they had no Insurance. and
lose almost everything.
Two-story wooden house and barn, owned by
Mrs Timothy Cross valued at $1,000 In The
barn was stored some OF Barrows & Pcck's iron
ware, which was lost The house was occupied
by Mrs. Timothy Cross and daughter, who lost
furniture and other personal property to con-
siderable amount The old Cross store was oecu-
pied by J. ID. Clogston after the first fire, and no
was utterly burned out, loss 81 600
Two-story wooden house, barn and blacksmith
shop, owned by W. c. Lewis, valued at $4,000
II was occupied by Mr. Lewis, his sister Emellne,
and his niece, Mary Lewis. They lost most oil
their furniture and good share Of their clothing
Two-story wooden dwelling-house and barn,
owned by Thomas W. Wood, and occupied by his
mother, Mrs. John Wood, and his sister Harriet
1t was valued at 81, 800. The inmates lost their
| furniture.
Two-story wooden building, owned by Mrs
Frederick Marsh, and occupied by Philip Preston,
wife, and four or Ave children. Building valued
at 81, 300 Preston loses about 81 600.
Two-story wooden building, also owned by Mrs
Marsh, and occupied by Mrs Marsh and q. W.
Norton, wife and child. Building valued at
81, 200 A COED deal Of the furniture was saved.
BAIRE STREET
Large two-story wooden building and two barns
ON the north side, owned by Mrs X. W. Hyde,
and occupied by her son-in-law, G. u. Wilson,
wife and two children. Buildings valued ut 5000
They lost about $1,000 in furniture and clothing
The Jasper weekly courier., 1875-10-22

The British Arctic Expedition disap-
peared behind the icebergs at half-past
six, on the evening of July lG. and moth
ing more will be heard of them for one
or two years. At that moment, they
were starting for Godhaven, and the
Valorous, their companion, started for
home, where she has just arrived. The
flow Of the ice is thought to be favora-
BILE, and one Of the ships expects TO win
ter a high "a 81 degrees. Winter par
ties will be sent out to explore routes
and deposit provisions, and about the
;st of April an attempt will be made to
reach the pole, on the ice, by party
fitted out for an absence of ~ days and
n journey Of 500 miles. The Alert is to
be the advance ship, and she is to go
through and come out on the other side
II possible, while the Discovery will lie
in reserve, coming home in August,
1877, whether she hears any thing of
her consort or not.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1875-10-22
J0A-ILHAA.


si,,,- the Yankee. latest human growth,
A hero sri,l,rm siugia. sl0N ~ Tat,
Bus often over shnp. "r asi, - both
A sell-wiiicd, many Titled democrat.
squire in New York and captain in the west.
A ludgr On California; + golden strand,
In The sUnEy ~outh ccanel, a tie least
Bur deacon tie tr NJ OLD lAnkec laIssi.
A rapid traveller 10 Wslk with.
Alike through thorns and flowers bound 70 set
Easy 70 trs,ie. or smoke. Or drink or tax with.
But very hard for any one 70 sit on
Who storms a battery like an OH crusader;
Gives freedom u race snnle carcless minute +
But would buy >aau's homestead, as trader,
And arientlg aver +" There's millions IN H."
To whom equ aiity'- precious Sem,
Though sanciimcs he may kick Chinese or
Apaip his s..r,t hosorn doth coutemn
Au foraguers-ecow Tie rank Of marquis.
In Maine who ranks ID Calvin's proof class,
L. hAnsas worshps Sod Win snapped TeEo4-
Blvthe lsaces. in NV orleans. after mass;
In Brooklyn s0bs-a teAr-o'crfo~ed dissolver.
VINO thnks school house Is a sacred place.
And education cures al. moral phthirics,
Bat lQOks kance uu "a scholastic grace,
cd breek and Latin, French. and metaPhy-
sics
Het,iiess what charm IN painted canvas glows;
Indifferent. or % srlophe aut % stanza,
But l.tcniu- vi In loving ears when blows
The western wind from newly found bonanza.
Yet who. though willing after gold 70 dash
Through sea and fire, ana gloomy. ore-llncd
cavern.
Not often boards his hardly gathered cash
Bur n0bly builds a fourteen story tavern.
such i. the subject Of these brief remarks;
A laalcsS. pIuus. fre.- --0uisni money maker,
Who his cigar would b Git 70 Piutn's sparks,
Aud then Try buying heaven by TIE acre.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1875-10-22

twoc"mpfc'r 'iays of iifc chiiiweiehs
! onpces less than at birth. When a
week old. II will he the same weight as
~ mrth. From seyon days 10 live
months ia" average increase should he
thr'e-quarters OF an ounce daiA. At5
months the weight should ~ double
that az birth. At iG months the weight
should be double that at'5 months. OF
course, infants vary from time to time.
and each individual has rule OF its
owni the great point Is thai growth
ought 10 be constant.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1875-10-22
4 "Pull-Baek- Incident.

4 subscriber in the country sends as
q graphic account ol thrilling hut lu-
dicrous incident that happened up ia his
neighborhood last week a fashiuna-
bic city girl came oui to isit his sisters
She wore a jauniN hlt, a coqucii>h
-pit-curl. and the pull back dc>t sort Of
a pull-backcSS. On hrrsda, hi, two
sisters and the city gi,l meaudcrcd out
the shady lane 20 drink in the beauties
Of the scenery and talk ahuutt the bcauN.
Presentlya loud believing was heard,
and mad bull was seen paving the
earth 40 the other end II ihc lane. and
coming toward the ladies The coun-
try girls, admonishing their friend to
:. run quick. y went over a four rail fence
into an adjoining field with an agility
If not the grace. of a circus actor. The
city damsel attempted 10 "run quick,
but il was mournful failure. She was
only five yards from the fence. hut the
longest step she could achieve WAS not
over six inches. and her frantic efforts
Ia escape the impending danger were
painful 10 witness. The bull was com
ing nearer, with mischief IN hiscye and
his tail switching oniinou~ly. For q
minute or two the situation Was such as
would have filled the soul ~ n newspa-
per reporter with joy. But the fashion
ably-drcssed young lady proved equal
to the emergency. She Just laid down
and rolled To the fence, and by an over
whelming effort busted the pin-back
arrangement, and went over the fence
regardless of etiquette or any thing
else. and the bull passed on with a sam
pie Of her dress on his horns. mutter-
ing all the while about the rainy spell,
or something that way. That city girl
says that the next time she visits the
country sho will wear skirts expansive
enough 70 permit her to step over a hay
wagon. should necessity or a cross bull
require it, Norristopn (Pa.) Htrald.
EVERY Monday morning a number Of
ncgresscs NAV be seen on the wharf ~
New Orleans, near the French market
throwing pennies into the river 70 Tir-
chase of some Voudou spirit good luck
for the week.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1875-10-22

A doctor Of France has invented n
machine by which an oyer-anxious
mother may assure herself from day to
day. or even from hour to hour, that
the baby is doing satisfactorily as re-
CARDS its increase Of weight. 1t consists
Of an ordinary cradle, to suit the taste.
fitted with balance underneath which
will tell the exact weight Of the cradle
and its contents, without any need of
disturbing the child. II il said that after
The Jasper weekly courier., 1875-10-22
A King Without any Nonsense in Him.

As we returned 10 the western front
of the palace. the King and some Of his
friends We're standing in the porch. lie
recognized Mr. Damfcld. from across
ihc wide graclDd walk. D, lifting his
hat 10 him; wheeupun Mr.. -. excused
himself to Us. and went 10 pag his re-
spects 10 the King. he kng n "a SEN
sible and friendly way extended his
hand cordially o. hi, = superintendent
OF Agriculture aud Commissioner to the
American Exposition. lhcl ,onverSed
for a little time, when the two descend
ed the stairway, and beckoncd ls 10 ap-
proach. What was the King going io
greet us strangers lie ~hOuA hands
with Us in the same cordia. WAY that
GOV Taylor would greet citizen If
Wisconsin calling upon hnn ls the capi-
tol. lie speaks English hgeutly, and
asked how we Were pieiNrd With our
journey in sweden. etc. Replying to his
inquiries. ! took an early opportunity
70 thank him for TIA. part ilS Govern
mcnt was taking ia our Centennial EN-
position. lie replied thal. in consider
alton of the number OF ~Wrde~ who had
gone to America. and the frirndship
er that sweden should Take part 10 the
Exposition. ] said to him thar hi- per-
sonM presence M America would be
cordially welcomed hy our people. lie
replied that that time could up' nuw hc,
and expressed regret thai in hi- earlier
life he had not accepted tir uppmtuni-
y Of visiting the New World But he
minated that u was possible hc might
send one of his sou~. ilto- ur tomer-
satlon ran ON. Whom H. iid. MAY
! have the pleaouru ~ introducing
YOU 10 the Que-n. ertainlN.
Why not Eel lfc at
the hlng palace at rhuncAnlm. on
thls exquisite afternoon. and .pon Tie
invitation 81 the hing himself why NOT
be introduced o. the Queen lne King
leads the way through the palace from
IL west front - the lawn ul'"n me east
front. here the royal family and their
The Jasper weekly courier., 1875-10-22
cisrLES ~ SAND.

Two chiilrcn ,rerc ing ths mnst ~ the day ,
IN the sand their cartlt> hni dag,
Mhilc oat IA tilg harttr tllC ruaset sold
Was every weasel giillng.
nut the sea caElc over The ca stiles dear.
And the charm Il the sunset tadcis
on after a laifnr l. lnsf may We
Go happily home A. thcy did-
For We build and huul ina different way,
Tai our hcaais are wisc AMI haary
But after Il AL the sun Eocs down.
And the sCa-Ils common story.
-gir4s lslsh 81 O-fo1cr .ffirnfic.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1875-10-22

A correspondent from watering
place hotel says his breakfast reminds
him Of the game Of croquet, because il
il SO hard getting around the steak.
He's a very wicket fellow.
, 1875-05-15
DlYInn Letter.

DkTroS, V T., Nay T. iN''-
FnrroE STATESMAN The certainty OF a
certain cash market for wheat and other pro-
duets of the Valley relieves our farmers from
many apprehsnsious of financial distress dur
inc, the coming season. Whilst we may claim
IN be somewhat 1s5<P5ptrt OF Waua Haila
CITY in a political point of view. yet until
the DAYTON ard Wslln Railroad is completed
we are somewhat dcpoiGest upon your city
for supplies.
We make some boasts here in Dayton OF
or musical and dramatic talent. Two enter
rsiuments have bseu given in Matzger's Hall
during the last two weeks for the beneilt oi
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Vim. o. Matzger, master of ceremonies
conducted the entertainment to the entire
satisfaction Of all present on both occasions
Prof. Condor, OF your city, and rr. forier'
recently Of Colfax, hut now a resident OF thlS
nIace- demonstrated their musical talents III
a manner that would have done them credit IN
the most critical musical circles OF the Onlted
States. Miss Eta Wait, Mrs Condor, Mrs.
Guernsey, aud Esq. HendershOtt coutrlouted
their well known good taste and talents III
entertainments OF this kind. Mrs. Huern-
sev's readings were highly appreciated by the
few who could properly appreciate her as a tai :
ented literary lady. Messrs. George Matt
ger, Charles Day, John Courtland Wait, John
Moody, Miss Minnie Moody, Miss Della IRA
ham. Miss Emma 5. Smith and last but not
least. Mrs. Belcher as Mrs. Grundy, contrib
uted much to the dramatic part OF the occl'
SION. If YOU decline To take our word Tor II,
come ND here and see bow IL Is for yourself
While we decline 10 take strangers i'll, We
are willing to amuse and entertain them
Nour- =. NJ. H.
, 1875-05-15

RECn5NISgNG MERr,-Ths Seattle Dis
3, like many other papers, the STATESMAN
included. Was free to express its con3emna-
non Of certain incidents in the early life Of
: SuA:05 Mitchell. These matters are now
rl-t and gone, snd the DtspReI, with com
mandable liherali,y comes to the front and
.ssuowlelges tho signal services Senator
ii-cheil has rendered since his election to his
high ofi,s, 1t says:
This: Mr.. Mitchell, considering his age
Ia opportunities, Is man of pre-eninent
,a.lity, all will acknowledge. Thst be i
.a7 Of the most Industrious, active and use
,Vi Senator's Oregon has ever had, few, II
my, will deny. That his Senatorial career,
thus Tar, has been marked by fewer sets sub.
Jet 70 uutsvorable criticism hy his costitu-
Us than those of almost any Of his compeers.
Il a bat simple justice 10 say. Tu this sss
4 pUbils and private venaiity. charity is a
ne15sSty 10 the maintsinsuoe OF social organ
-Ea;l1a, su1 Ne are not 50 SSvagelY yirtunus
Gs 20 make NJ. Mitchell an exception IN the
general rule. IL Visw OF the fsct that he j.
-o!ng al in his p3vss 70 stone for past ieIiu-
guencies, and We ars disposed 10 throw the
mantle Of charity Syet his past and judcs
AID spesk Of his public sets for the future a.
u nHt intent, giving him full credit for the
good hs does AMI Smznsble TO pGtlic criticism
Tor has public acts. NJ friend Of his ourh,
20 demand more. 10 enemy Is justified in doing
, 1875-05-15
II. T. LEvINs, Vice Preside

NoTES OS IpAHo.-Thc Boise Statesman
has commenced the publication Of a series of
articles designed to make known the re-
sources and general advantages Of Idaho
Territory. The opening article is well writ
ten, but the writer viii pardon us the sugges-
ton that less stiItcd tone would best answer
the purpose in view 1t IS not given to
the ma jority Of mankind 10 live on the top
of high mountains, neither Is stiltcd rhetoric
in accordance with good taste. Judge Kelly
will know that this suggestion Is not intend
cl Tor him, for the reason that his articles are
sin.cularIy free from defects OF this kind. 1t
Is Gov Bennett, if We mistake not, who in
dal.;rs IN the-e high flights of fancy and for
gets that there l. but one step from the sub-
lime to the ridiculous.
, 1875-05-15
GrangcrS' Meeting.

TfIE DNLss, Oregon, May :, IS.]-
EnIT0Y STATESMAN viii You have the
kindness to call the attention Of your people to
the fact and importance Of the next meeting
of the General Council Of Patrons OF hns-
haulry for all Gransers east OF the noun
tainS, which meets At your place on the nrSt
Monday in June. \ vast amount OF inter
eStiug information relative TO beef packing,
will be presented, also some important mat
rrr- relative to transportation Will be fully
discussed.
Owing to an unaccountable delay in circu-
latiug the printed proceedings ot the last ses'
sion, all Subordinate Oranges are invited IL
send one delegate, without reference 10 for
mcr action. This meeting viii transact bus
mess Of the utmost Importance to every mem
Der of the fraternity and full attendance Is
desired, especially FROM the Changers nearest
your city. 1onrs truly
Ii. T. LEyINS. Vice President.
, 1875-05-15

PRESIDENT GRANTS CADINET.-The
New York Herald has a general re-
view of the personnel of President
Grants Cabinet, in the course of which
it says that the President shrinks from
removing any member of his Cabinet
and gives those he wishes TO get rid of
an opportunity to resign. Why does
he treat them with such tenderness? Z?
1t looks too much as if he feared to
remove them, lest they should turn
upon him and prove that he Las been
their accOmplice in the acts which
haYe brought Odium on their depart.
ments. Is is true that he dares not
remove Secretary Delano? Is is true
that near relative Of the President
has protted by the alleged irregulari-
ties in the Department of the Interior:
II the President has forfeited his DOW
er OF removal by conniYing at I'M
proper transactions he is in a pitiable
condition. 1t cannot with any truth
be said that the tenure of Office act
ties his hands. That act was SC
amended within month of President
Grants Inauguration as to make it a
nullity. As the law now stands he
can suspend any officer at his pleasure
until the meeting Of Congress, and the
suspended officer cannot be reinstated,
The President is required to send the
name of a successor to the Senate for
confirmation, and if the Senate rejects
the nominee he is required TO name
still another. But there is no shadow
of a provision for restoring the sus-
pended officer. President Grants
power of removal is, therefore, as
complete as was the predecessors of
Andrew johnson and if an officer
''sticks" whom he wishes to get rid of
it is a presumption that that Off
Ger possesses secrets whose exposure
would annoy and mortify the Presi-
dent. If President Grant has exposed
himself TO such humiliations, and made
the continuance of distasteful or dis
honest officers dependent on their own
pleasure or forbearance, his friends
have reason for deep regret. If he
would boldly remove Deiano and face
all consequences the country would
regard II as proof of conscious in
nocence and the absence OF any fear
that exposures might prove uncom-
fortable for himself or anybody con-
Rected with him by nea. ties.