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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04
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Some of these contracts are still IN
completed, though the State has al
ready paid nearly four times the aggre-
gate originally called for. The Nei7
York Tribune traces eight of the above
contracts to six prominent politicians,
whom it identifies by name and resi-
dence.
1t will thus be seen that the war on
the Canal Ring is becoming quite hot
for the rascals, and it Is gratifying to
nUte that the Legislature has not been
slow in seconding Gov. Tilden's cru
sade. His message to the Senate urged
the appointment Of a commission of
four competent persons to investigate
the whole matter for the past seven
years-the members TO be appointed by
the Governor, with the consent Of the
Senate. OF course the Ring made a
stubborn fight, but the joint resO-
luton asked by the Governor went
through the Upper House with more
than the usual speed Of legislation, and
on Wednesday last the Assembly con-
CURED by a vote OF 100 ayes, without a
single dissenting voice. Of the even
hundred, ffty.nine were Democrats
and fOrty-one Republicans. Twenty
six members were absent or not voting.
This action augurs well for the success
of Gov. Tilden's war on this powerful
ring, and recalls his triu nph over Boss
Tweed and his satellites a few years
ago. Though the result, in its local
bearings, viii affect New York only,
yet all good and patriotic men every
where viii bid the brave Tilden God
speed without regard to the hopes or
fears of professional President. makers.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04

In consequence of the increase Of
postage on third-class matter, the post
Office department is issuing two cent
newspaper wrappers, the stamp being
the same as thepresent two cent stamp.
The one cent wrappers are continued
for papers weighing less than one
ounce.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04
THE following is an Official state
ment Of the United States currency
outstanding at this date:

II was not inappropriate that
Beecher should have taken the stand on
All Fools Day, for his own testimony
gives amplitude Of proof to his folly.
For instance, when Moulton, IN that
famous pistol interview, had written
statement for him to sign, Beecher tells
us. to use his own language: And
so, on the edge Of the paper, and as
remote as could from the text, 1
signed my name to the statement.
By this curious proceeding fool Beecher
left all the more space above his sig
nature to he filled up as Moulton
might choose in the same handwriting
as the text submitted.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04

THE Washington Republican, Of April
l, ltss=a two column account detailing
how hrs. Minnie Sherman Fitch was
robbed Of her SIS, 900 diamond neck
lace, and how the detectives recovered
the Khedive's present and jailed the
thieves within a few hours after. The
date Of the paper throws doubt on
the whole story.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04

A WASHINGTON special to the Chica-
90 Times brings this important inform
alton: 1t is stated upon good author
ity that Morton has given up his presi-
dental aspirations, and is now stand
ing in with the administration for any
Of It's pet projects" VIII the Times
tell us when Morton was not supporting
the administration in all of Its pet pro-
jects?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04
THE KIND OF MAN NEEDED TOR
ASSESSOR.

Under the new Assessment law, a
duty Of unusual Importance devolves
upon the Quarterly Court Of Davidson
county, which assemblies tomorrow.
We aIlude to the choice Of a County
Assessor, and attach unusual import
ance to the Office this year, for several
obvious reasons.
First, there Is but one Assessor 10
be elected for the entire county. To
find a man sufficiently familiar with
town and country, and the values Of
real estate in the numerous hills and
hollows and river bends of a large coun-
ty like Davidson is a task Of more diff
Guilty that to find in each district or
ward, man familiar with that one
district or ward. The latter is compar-
atively a simple matter, because in any
word or district a dozen able and re.
sponslble men might be found, any one
Of whom would afford satisfaction tothe
people of that precinct. But when
II comes to selecting an assessor for
the whole county, one whose election
viii assure the people Of all the dis
tricts that their assessment viii be fair
and equitable, the list Of able and
available candidates must dwindle in
geometric ratio.
Secondly, this one assessor for the
whole county Will have the selection Of
his assistants in each Of the civil sub
divisions. This calls for judgment of
human nature, as well as Of real estate
values. He must be somewhat ac-
quainted With the men as well as the
soil Of every neigbborhood. The ef-
fciency Of the detailed work Will nee
essarily depend largely on the assis-
tants he selects. For this reason, no
chronic ofice-seeker or political wire
puller should be selected. Such men
generally have their manipu-
lators and fayorites in each
precinct, and the whole system
might be converted into a machine for
personal promotion at the next election.
The court should therefore select some
man who, having no favors to ask nor
friends TO reward for past service, can
freely exercise his best Judgment in
choosing the sub-assessors.
Thirdly, the assessment placed on
real estate this year viii serve as the
basis Of taxation for four years. This,
Of itself, would vest the Office with four
fold interest. Bat besides this, 1t calls !
for better Judgment than the old as.
for a single year. To be equi- |
table, the changing tendency in town |
and country Of business and population
centres should be taken into considera-
ton. -Four years make great changes,
particularly in the city. As an IN
We may mention the GER
5ainty that a Custom-House Will |
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04

THE Washington National Monu-
nent Association has issued an address
to the people Of the United States,
urging a united and determined popu-
lar movement for the completion Of
the work which the Society has begun
and thus far sustained. It's the desire
and aim Of the Society that the mOnu-
ment be completed on the one hun
dredth anniversary Of the nations birth.
This IS an appeal that all Will
most heartily approve and second.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04

TIE Chicago Times states that ex-
President johnson has been invited TO
stump Ohio and Pennsylvania next fall
for the Democrats. He has not accept
ed, however, and intimates a purpOse
to reserve all his eloquence for the ben
eft of the Senate
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04
AND AMERICAN.
sUNDAY. APRIL Z. Isz5.

BEFORE Gen. Spinner retires, July
l, the nimble-fngered money-counters
Of the United States Treasury viii be
called upon to count every cent IN the
vault, amounting to over a hundred
million dollars.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04

Of this system, the Governor states the
following ten cases, which give the
amount the State has paid ON certain
contracts In comparison vito the sum
for which the contractor agreed to do
the work at the lettings made by the
Commissioners.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04

THE Black Hills gold fever has
reached Boston, and a crowded meet
ing was held few nights since, which
was enthusiastically aidrossed by VIM.
F. Cady Buffalo Biz and other wor-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04
InSOlVent Notice.

HAVING SUGGESTED TO THE COUN-
i tv Court Of Davidson county the insolvency
OI tlesestate Of ThOs. Turner, decd, all persons
having claims against said estate are hereby nOti
fed 70 file the same with the Clerk OF said Court
within SIX months from this date, in accordance
with law, and all parties indebted 10 the estate
are requested TO come forward and make settle
ment with me without delay.
W. h. TRAFFORD, Admir-,
ana osySt Office at Courthouse.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04
MISCELLANEOUS.
MANHOOD RESTORED.

A victim Of youthful imprudence, causing
premature decay, nervous debility, etc, having
tried in vain every known remedy, has found a
fellOw-sufferers. Address j. II. REEVES, Ts
Nassau street, New York. p. .. Box [, l53.
ap4 deOd3mGwi3t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04
MAGNIFICENT PAUPERIeI IN THE
SOUTH.

The Nelg Orleans PicayJtne is pub
fishing a series of articles IN the hope
OF doing something to lead the plant
ing class out Of what it calls the
present slough Of despond. During
the past three years, the editor reminds
them, the Southern States have pro-
duced large crops of cotton, and sold
them at good prices. Putting the in.
coming crop at only 3,65O,OOO bales,
and the total production the last three
seasons reached the enormous aggre-
gate Of ll,75O,00O bales, worth about
S725, 100000. The average crop forthe
ten years preceding the war was 3,545-
600 bales, worth SI7S,OOO,0OO. The
average of the last three years Is j, &c.
600 bales, worth S234, $4,000. Yet,
notwithstanding all this, the Picqyans
says, the Cotton States are in a deplor-
able financial condition. Taey have
scarcely any money, and their credit is
almost gone. They have gone on pro-
ducing cotton and purchasing supplies,
apparently doing a prosperous bust
ness, only 70 find that each year leaves
them deeper in debt. Now the mer-
chants refuse to advance the means to
put in large crops, the plenter begins
to realize how desperately poor he is.
More than one remedy may be requi-
site for this condition Of things, but
one Of the most effective Of these would
be a greater Investigation Of agricul-
tural interests, to the end that the
planters may live more within their
own resources than heretofore.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04
SPECIAL DISEASES.
DR.. G.E.BOHARNAN

CURES all Private Diseases without the Hse Of
y Mercury. Charges reasonable. Guarantees to
cure Spermat0rrheu, ~ or seminal W eak-
ness In from % weeks time, Once No. GIG
North Firth st., 81. Louis, No. Established In
St. Louis IN 1s.1.
RE7-Dr. BIS Treatise On Special Diseases
which fully explains tie nature, causes, syuip-
toms, etc. OF Seminal Weakness, Female Com
plants, syphilis and valuable Information on
other delicate subjects. sent FREE IN plain,
sealed Envelope on receipt Of stamp.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04
ICeG Iceu

L, DISNIUKES, WHOLESALE AND RE-
tail Dealer in Ice, No &C Church street, Nash
vile, Tenn. Special contracts to Iarge dealers.
Patronage solicited. mh3l eOdIm
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But after the contract has been Sc
cured, the Ring contractor, either by
manipulating the Canal Board or the
Legislature, causes the work to be
changed SO as to substitute vertical
wall for slope wall, and to use all oak
and no hcmlock timber, and in the end
lie collects from the State for
1856 cubic yards oi vertical wall. al So. ~z5I8O
g. 400 feet b VI. white oak, at ~1U...... 43Gs
The sum of.........................sls,1 JOS
The above may be regarded as a
simple illustration Of one out Of several
methods of robbery employed. For
the purpose Of showing actual results
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04
PUBLIC NOTICE.
DTEsIDEH.D.

OFE-Cs or SECRETARY AND TREASURER,
NASHVILLE. CHATTANOOGA & ST Louis R. W
NASHVILLE, TENN-, April > 1874.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
i Nashville. Chattanooga and st. Louis Rail-
way has TIL day declared a'temi-annual dividend
Of = per cent upon the capital stock Of said rail-
way, payable at the Ofice Of the Company in
Nashville on and after April 20.
The transfer books will be closed from the 9TH
70 the 10Th OF the present month.
K. c. BRANSFORD,
ap3 lot SeC'y and Treas.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
COMPREHENSIVE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT j.
IN r. Brenneman was admitted as a partner
in cur house Jan. %, 1875, and the firm name
changed. ROCHE & BARBER.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04

100 cubic yards vertical wall, az S6... 5000 01
1856 cubic yards slope wall, at 80 cts. l56 80
2.4uU feet b. NJ. white oak, at ~io...... l6s 90
G., 200 feet b. NJ. hemi0ck, az S}........ $50 o.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-04
ToiaIestlmate.

The prices are reasonable and an
honest man might undertake to do the
work on the terms above given. But
the knowing contractor steps IN with
the following proposal, and carries off
the contract:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19
n. X. prncOurt,s ESTATE.

ST4TE or VERNONT( In Probate Court
ESSer District, IS. held at Guildhall, in
and for said District on the Goth day of May, n,
ID. 1915.
Thomas White, administrator on the estate OF
f. y. Precourt, late of Brighton, in said district
deceased, presents his administration account
for examination and allowance, and makes ap
plicaon to said court for decree of distribution
and partition Of the estate of said deceased
Wheroupon it is ordered by said court that said
account and application be referred to a session
Of said court to be held at the Probate Office, il
Guildhall on the 18th day of June, A. d. 1873, fol
hearing and decision thcresn.
And it is further ordered that notice hereof bt
given to all persons Interested by notification OF
the same three weeks successfully in che Essen
County Herald, published mt Guildhall, previous
to said time appointed for hearing, that they may
appear at said time and place and show cause i
any they may have, why said account should not
be allowed and such decree made.
WIN. H. HARTSHORN, Judge.
4 true copy Of record, attest,
VIM IL. IIARTSHORN, Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19

VIM. M. Sargent, for nearly six years
past editor and proprietor of the Hillsboro
(N.H. } Messenger, publishes his valedictory
in the last number of that paper, having
sold to Messrs. James II. Chase & Co.
The following excerpt from Bro. Sargent's
yalcdictoN will apply to more than one
community in the State:
"In the few years that we have laborcd
here, it has been our pleasure to form the
acquaintance of those who have proved
true friends--fricnds that are true at
heart, and who would be willing to lend
helping hand in time of need and to
such we are sorry to bid adeu. We have
also formed the acquaintance of those
who have shown that all they cared for
was self, and their hearts harder than
adamant, are closed to all appeals for
charity or public interest And we regret
to say that this village Is characterized
too much by such men, who strive in every
way to discourage a stranger who comes
to their midst, whereas If you would sec
your village thrive and grow, you must
extend the welcome hand, and try and
encourage young men to start in business
and aid them by kind word or look"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT, June a..
For several days past a rumor has been i'll
circulation throughout the State that Sen
ator Edmunds Of Vermont had expressed
his views in relation to the now pending
controversy between President Smith, of
the Central Vermont Railroad, and the
opposition party, under the leadership Of
Ex-Governor Page. 1t is stated that the
Senator's opinion was adverse to the
Smith party, and the rumored opinion of
the Senator had created quite sensation.
Now the Senator comes forward and en-
phatically denies having expressed any
such opinion, and brands it as malicious
falsehood; and furthermore states that
he was asked to become counsel for tic
Page party and offered retainer, which
he declined to do or accept. 1t will thus
be seen that report which has gone the
rounds concerning the Senator has becl
branded by him as false in every particu,
/ lar.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19

TWEED RELEASED The Court of APP
peals at Albany, New York, on Tuesday,
decided that VIM NJ. Tweed should be
discharged from prison, the Court having
no jurisdiction to sentence him to cumu-
lative punishment. But several charges
of felony and other crimes are pending
against him, and if he does not find bail
to the amount Of three millions of dollars,
his discharge will only be nominal He
has twenty-six serious charges to answer
for before he can be at full liberty.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19

HANOVER, N. f., June l5.-The Hon.
Tappan Wentworth, of Lowell, who died
on the 18th, has left the bulk of his prop
erty, amounting to $175,O and upwards.
to Dartmouth College. President Smith
is made one Of the executors. He re-
ceiyed the honorary degree Of A. M, from
the college in 1850.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19

MAINE STATE REPUBLICAN CoNvEN-
TIoN.-At Portland, Me-, on Tuesday, in
convention, the Republicans nominated
Gen. Selden Connor for Governor. The
resolutions favor national union, liquor
prohibition, aid to national industry,
specie payments, and opposes the doc
trine of State rights.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19

Awoman died at Concord, N. II. last Sun
day of diphtheria while her husband was
asleep in an adjoining room. on awaken
ing and learning of his bereavement he
placed himself beside the corpse and COM
mtted suicide.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19

We regret to learn that David Ferguson,
one of the conductors on the b. G. & M.
r. r., had both bones in one of bis legs
broken by stepping upon piece of
orange peel in Concord, a few days since
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19
The Walter McF arland Farm
TO r s A 1T

Situated on Concord line on the county road
leading from Lunenburg to st. Jolnsbury, con-
tanning 100 acres of good land, with timber enough
within onc-half mile of sawmill to pay the price
of the farm. Terms, one.third down; balance in
one and two years. j. w. HARTSHORN,
I9-tf Administrator.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19
Gssss @!onntg AeraIO:

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY
The Essex County Herald Association.
GCILDHALL. VT, June 10, 1875.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19
Liberation Notice.

| hereby certify that l have given my son,
Wiley, his time with fun liberty to transact bust
ness for himself and to have the avails of his
labor until the arrival of his majority.
SAMUEL III. LATHE.
Witness, J. II. BENTON.
Maidstone, Vt, May 18th, 1875.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19
INTEMPERASCE.

The evils of uncontrolled apprettc, coupled
with the traffic in that which inebriaes, are too
apparent 10 be questioned orignored. How most
ehcctually to conflne the sale and use of iutoXi.
Giants within the narrowest practicable limits IL II
problem which has long taxed the best thoughts
Of statesmen and the best efforts of philanthropy.
lists. 1t would be arrogant in me to assume TO
have discovered where so many have failed, q
cure for all the evils resulting from this terrible
| blight upon civilized society. Profoundly con-
WINGED that the best results come from that re-
Iormatory effort which untirngly seeks to write
in the hearts of men The law of individual self.
CONTROL itWould be RASH TO assert chat this effort
need never be supplemented by legal restraint.
The present statute which has remained sub
stanIlally unchanged for the last twenty years, is
based on the deep-seated conviction of very
considerable and most respected class of citizens,
! that traffic so destructive in its nature ought
never to receive the sanction of law. ] could
wish, with its best friends, that public sentiment
! were such that this law might yield more salts
factory results; nevertheless, would not chal-
lenge the correctness of the principle upon which
| II Is founded, nor is it clear to my mind that u
! different law would be more certain and salts
factory in its operations. | am not aware that
any serious purpose is entertained Of attempting
to change the statute bearing on this subject dur.
! ing this session of the Legislature; nor in my
| judgment, should it be changed in the interest of
Il more unrestricted sale of Intoxicating drinks,
nor until a large and respectable portion of our
people, divestng II from partisan purposes, and
evidently having the interests of sobriety and
sound morality as their ruling motive, shall point
out n more excellent way.
Referring to the educational interests OF
the State the Governor has good word
for the Normal School and Agricultural
College. The message dsoourses as
follows upon the subject Of
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19
j.. i. CUSHING, Justices Of the
w. $. LADD, Superior Court

Resolutions inquiring as to the rights
of adozen or more members Of each po-
litical party to hold seats in the House
were passed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19
HOUSE.

The Speaker read the resolutions passed
June 4th in regard to presenting the Sen
atorial questions to the Superior Court
and the opinion of the Judges in response
thereto. The following is
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19

Senator's met at 10 O'Clock. Standing
Committees were announced by the Pres
ident. Mr.. Cobleigh, Of Dist. No. y, is
chairman of the Committees on Railroads
and Elections, and also member of the
Committees on Towns, Finance, and En-
crossed Bills. ....
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19
NOTICES OF BILLS.

BY Mr. Pierce, Of WinGhester-To repeal chap.
ter l05, laws of 1874, relating to the assessment
and collection of nonresident taxes.
BY Mr. Danforth, of Nashua-To prevent in.
competent persons from conducting Tie business
of druggists and apothecaries in this State
BY Mr.. SanbOrn, of Gimanton-TO amend sec.
ton 2, chapter 1862, of General Statutes in rcla.
ton to the recording of marriages,
by Mr.. Inland, of Manchester-To amend
chapter l97 Of the General Statutes relative to the
power Of shcrifls, Coroners, and constables,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19

The increase in the number of Savings Banks
during the last year has been lour-the whole
aggregate deposit of. $3O,2l4,5S5.7l, showing an
increase of $l,3S5, lOSsS, or "a per cent. gain
over last year. The whole number of depositors
| tails as to character of investments and amount
of loans, both in and out of the State, would ne.
spectfully refer y0u to the Report of the Bank
| commissioners. The Salmon Falls Bank, located
at Rollinsford, is the only Bank for discount do.
| ing businessundera State Charter. Its capital
stock is $4,000. 1t has paid an annual dividend
of ten per cent to the stockholders and has a
surplus of $13,325.35. 1t will thus be seen that
our Banks have had year Of marked prosperity
and the large increase of deposits and depOsitors
would Indicate a reasonable degree of success in
the various branches of mechanical and indus
trial pursuits.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19

= A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
Is recommended for the purpose particu-
larly of adopting an amendment repeal
ing the clauses known as the "religious
test, providing that only persons of the
Protestant religion shall be eligible to
certain offices. The following is what
His Excellency has to say on the subject