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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-21
Governor Hayes.


Rutherford Birchard Hayes was born in
the town Of Delaware, Ohio, October 9TH,
1922, and is consequently in his fifty-fourth
year lie was graduated from Kenyon Col
lege in 1912, and from the Cambridge Law
School three years later. lie at once en-
tered upon the practice Of his profession at
Cincinnati where he was city solicitor for
the years 1855 and sol At the outbreak of
Union army and served as Major aud sub
sequently Colonel Of the Twenty-third Ohio
volunteers, who were stationed in West Nir.
ginia. On the 2jth Of December 1852, he
was appointed TO the command Of the First
Brigade, Kanawha division, which he held
until September 1864. On the 18th Of
October, 1861, he was made brigadiergen-
eral for gallant conduct at the battles Of
Winchester, Fishers Hill aud Cedar Creek ;
aud March 18th, 1865, was brevetted major
general In the same year he was sent to
Congress from the Second Ohio District
lie made an excellent record in Congress ~
an attentive and faithful legislator Two
years later he was reelected, but circum-
stances beyond his control cut short his CON
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-21

BRisTow's REsIGNATIoN.-Se Secretary Bris-
tows resignation has been rendered to the
President, and accepted, TO go into effect
this week. No man ever left the Cabinet
with higher reputation for integrity, wis
dom and ability in the performance Of
official duty, or with the admiration and es-
TEEN of a larger number of his fellow
countrymen. Mr.. Bristow has made repu-
tation which will last, and the country will
always know where to find man in whom
it can put confidence. The question now is,
who will succeed him. of those whose
names have been mentioned, Ex-Governor T..
d. Morgan, of New York, is by far the best
qualified for the place.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-21

swNDLE,- Messrs. Editors Just nov the
country is flooded with cloth swindlers They
tell you that they are offering 10 the people i'm
ported cloths for an English shilling yard, and
ask you II any Of their agents have called upon
you. II answered in the negative, they viii pro-
coed 10 show you dress patterns aud shawls FOR
ladies wear aud cloth for gents wear win put
in this shawl worth seventy five dollars, he sass,
and two or three dress patterns for a hundred and
fifty dollars and throw in this pants cloth, and
this, and this-and the agents tongue will run as
II hung in the middle, and oiled at that. Perhaps
he will put In forty yards of cloth and the shawl.
so instead of cloth at an English shilling, the cloth
will be one dollar and half per yard as he offers
It, The whole thing Is monstrous swlndle. de
signed TO cheat the unsophistcated farmer and
yet there can be found In most all Of our towns,
men so void of honesty as to show such men
about town; crack up the scheme as rare chance
to buy nice goods aud help on the swindle. Such
agents and all who aid and abet them are worthy
of the penitentiary aud II they had their deserts
would get term there These agents are visit
ing all the towns in the vicinity and plying their
trade one was at Ilardwick last week. Look
out for them, and send them away with a flea
in their ear. All the newspapers in the state
should give them lit in the rear 'ss
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-21

TnE MURDERER TATRo.-The Highgate mur-
derer, Edward Tatro, has modified his first story
somewhat, relieving it OF some but not all, of lis
improbabDites. lie now says that when he
pulled Mrs. Butler over on the bed she escaped
from him into the other room, and Selling the
chair, threw it ut him as he pursued her. He
then knocked her down with it, and started to 90
down stairs, but was prevented BY Mrs. Buffers
catching hold OF him Then, he says, they had
seufiie at the head Of the stairs, which ended in
his falling down them head first, and her follow
ing him Then they both ran into the kitchen,
and Mrs, Butler seized stick Of wood and threw
II at him. lie picked it up and knocked her
down with It, the blow iracturing the skull over
the left eye. lie then took the axe and finished
her. Tatro will be twenty in August In he so
ligious meeting at the jan, Sunday afternoon he
rose and requested prayers nv
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-21
Speech by Mr.. Wheeler.

William A. Wheeler who is at present
member of the board Of visitors at West
Point was serenaded by the Republicans at
Garrisons and Cold Spring, Saturday even
ing, and spoke as follows 81 thank you,
gentlemen, for your congratulations for an
honor which probably is as unexpected to
you as to myself, and which has certainly
not been sought for ly me. | was not OBJ
livious of the fact that my name had been
mentioned by warm friends who desired my
success, but | neither looked nor hoped for
such an overwhelming evidence of the con-
vention's favor. But | have been soldier
in the Republican ranks too long, and have
enjoyed its confidence too much, not to be
aware of the high responsibility which ac-
companies that confidence. To be nom
mated in times like these by the great party
represents in its fullest extent the intelli-
gence, the patriotism, and the conscience of
the country, is indeed an honor. The So
called tidal wave of 1874, which swept the
democratic party into power in the lower
house of Congress, has resulted in demon
strating to the American people the utter
unftness of that party for every one OF the
duties required of it. For the past seven
months the democratic majority in the House
of Representatives has been on trial before
the nation, and the nation is ready to render
a verdict. The democratic party has been
false to its promises false to its duties, and
false TO the opportunities for reform which
were presented 10 it. 1t is to the Repub-
lican party that We are, to-day, indebted fol
the privilege of celebrating the one hun
dredth anniversary of our independence, and
it is to the same noble party that we intend
to consign the government in the future
DO not doubt, gentlemen, that in the coming
canvass we shall achieve splendid triumph
With that honored soldier and patriotic cit
izen, Governor Hayes, at our head and the
entire Republican party of all shades and
opinions, supporting him, we have but to dc
our duty as honest voters and good citizen,
and victory is ours. Again, gentlemen,
thank you for this manifestation of your ap
proyal of the conventions work"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-21

DARTMOUTH CoLLEGE.-Ihe heat during the
past week or two has been oppressive. The Their
mometer has stood eighty degrees above zero in
shaded room much Of the time The boys have
taken advantage Of this to go in bathing great
deal Nearly all the Rotations finished sat
urday and the examinations began Monday. The
Juniors flushed Tuesday, the Sophomores and
Freshmen will finish Thursday leaving friday
and Saturday for the Seniors. All the examina-
tons but two In the academic department will be
oral. Much interest was felt by the students in
regard to the action Of the Republican Conyen-
ton, and little else was talked Of during it, ses-
sion There was a crowd around the telegraph
Office constantly ON Friday afternoon when the
reports Of the ballots were coming in There was
little celebration in the evening, but the enthu-
siasm was not nearly as great as it would have
been at the nomination Of Blaine OF Bristow. At
fret there was much disappointment at the nom
ination, but since they have had time to con
slider it, there is pretty general satisfaction with
the candidates. Some enterprising individuals
built small bonfire in the rear Of the college
buildings Sunday night and soon the cry Of fire
was ringing through the streets and great many
turned out TO investigate. It il to be hoped that
the perpetrators Of the stupendous Joke derived
all the pleasure from it that they anticipated &C..
meeting Of the college was held Monday morn
Ing for the purpose Of taking some action in re-
gard to sending contestants to the New York Inter
Collegiate Convention, and after spirited de
bate II was decided by vote of seventy five to
forty five not To send any
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-21

TnE MAN AND TnE PArRIoT.--During
the war General Hayes was nominated for
Congress by the Republicans of the second
Ohio district, and directly afterward received
letter importuning him to return home and
make the canvass. General Hayes replied
to the writer as follows
In CAMP, October I'd
Yours of 2th nlt. is received Thanks. | have
other business Just now. Any man who would
leave the army at this time 10 electoneer for Con
gress ought TO be scalpcd. Yours truly.
X. u HAYES
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-21

OuR DELEGATIoS.--Just as we were about
to write word concerning the efficient and
commendable work of our delegation at Gin
cinnati, son Of Vermont, now resident at
Cincinnati, furnished us with the warm
tribute which may be found in another
column. Its perusal Is commended to such OF
our contemporaries as mourned that the con
vention which elected those delegates was
captured by bummers," aud especially to
the editor Of the st. Adams Messenger, whose
afier.pdins seem TO be worse than his first.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-21

A BILL providing that no man shall act as
a juryman unless he can read and write in
the English language, has passed the Texas
Senate with but five dissenting votes. When
it is provided by law in every state and ter
ritory that intelligence shall not be bar to
admission on jury, and when men who
read the newspapers aud keep the run of
current events are not excluded on that ac-
count, our present jury system will be greatly
improved. This is little step, but very
significant one, toward the making ntelli-
gence and common sense requisites to re-
sponsible and authoritative positions.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-21

ST. LouIs CoSyESTIos.--The Democratic
National Convention commences its SEES
sion at st. Louis on Tuesday next. The del
egates are already beginning to leave. Gov
ernor Tilden was the fsyorite in Vermont,
but the Republicans have disconnected their
plans somewhat, and the great unknown is
quite likely to be sought out. But It will
not avail.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-21
Tor President,
RUTHERFORD B, HAYES,
or ono.
nor Tice- President.
WILLIAM A. WHEELER,
or NEW rom.
Republican state Convention.

4 Republican Union State Convention Is hereby
called 10 he held In Trinity Hall Montpelier, on
TUESDAY, rHr rwENn-sEyrNIH DAY of JuNE
A. D. 1876, At uAlr.rAsT TIN O'Clock, 4. VI, for
the purpose Of nominating candidates for the
Offices Of Governor licuieuant-Goyemor and
Treasurer Of the State for the two years next en-
suing also for two Presidential electors-at-large
and the appointment Of q State Central Committee
All persons, electors, without regard to past Pc.
litical differences, or previous party dihculues'
who are in favor Of u faithful, honest and eco
nomical administration OF public affairs, and who
believe in a speedy return and adherence to the
fundamental principles Of government, a. taught
and maintained in the early days Of the Republic
are invited through their delegates to participate
in the deliberations Of the convention
Electors will be represented in the state Con-
vention by delegates chosen upon the basis Of
one delegate from each town. and an additional
delegate for each one hundred votes, and for
each fraction Of one hundred votes over fifty cast
for the Republican candidate for Governor at the
last State election
By vote Of former convention, the State Com
mittee are constituted q Committee on Credentials.
Delegates will provide themselves with proper
credentials, signed by the secretaries OF their
respective primary meetings, and Immediately
upon their arrival in Montpelier present them to
the State Committee at their headquarters-tht
Pavilion.
The several railroads in the state, except the
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, will ex-
tend the usual courtesy Of fare one way
GEonGE W. GiANprN
Chairman,
GEORGE NICHOLS
Secretary,
cuArrrs II Io,cr. Republican
STEPHEN THOMAS, state
FRANKLIN FAIRBANks, Committee
WILLIAM ROUNDS,
JoHN l. BARsTow,
GEoRGE \. DALE,
Carroll 5. PAGE,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-21

The Vermont vote continued to be the same
cep that upon the fourth fifth and sixth ballot the
delegate who voted for Blaine changed his vote TO
Hayes, making the vote stand, Brstow eight
Hayes two. The seventh and final ballot resulted
as follows
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-21

IT certainly detracts nothing from the heaf'i-
ness with which the Republicans of Vermont ao-
cept the Cincinnati nominations, that Governor
Hayes is OF Green Mountain descent. His iather
and mother were yermonters, Windham county
people, who moved from there 10 Ohio. MI.
Wheeler, our next Vice President, was one year
in college at Burlington, but left before copie'-
ing his course
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-21

A LONDON dispatch says the Rev. Ezra ID.
Winslow, the Boston forger, has been dis
charged from custody by the English magis-
trate, and detectives Dearborn and Wood
have sailed for home.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-21

imbecile upon the over-ehadowing financial quos-
ton; with thwarting the ends Of justice by the
partisan Encouragement and obstruction OF IN
vestigation; with proving itself through the period
OF It's ascendancy In the lower House of Congress,
utterly incompetent to administer the govern
ment We warn the country against trusting "a
party thus alike unworthy, recreant and incapable
SerentecnN-The national administration mer-
It's commentator for is honorable work in the
management Of domestic and foreign Affairs, and
President Grant deserves the continued and hearty
gratitude Of the American people for his patriot
ism and his immense service in war and in peace
Following the reading Of the platform, the pres
entaton Of candidates was In order
Mr. Kellogg, Of Connecticut nominated Mar
shall Jewett, OF that state.
r. W. Thompson, Of Indiana, presented the
name Of Senator Morton, which was seconded by
Mr. Pinchback, Of Louisiana.
Gen Harlan appropriately put in nomination
b. H. Bristow, OF Kentucky This nomination
was seconded by Judge Poland, OF this state
George william Curtis, editor Of llarpcr's Weekly,
and Richard II Dana, Of Massachusetts,, whom the
United States Senate recently refused to confirm
as minister to Great Britain, because. a. Senator
Cameron cassically said, 81 he was one Of those
id literary fellows
Mr. lngersoll, Of Illinois, who nominated Abra-
ham Lincoln at Chicago, in 1890, nominated
James g. Blaine; seconded by Mr. Turner, Of
Georgia. and Mr.. Frye Of Maine
Gen. Stewart L. woodford presented Roscoe
Conklng as a candidate.
Gov Noyes nominated Rutherford Il Hayes,
Of Ohio, which nomination was ably seconded by
bluff old Ben Wade, Mir James, Of Missouri, and
Mr. Davis Of West Virginia. The name Of Gov.
IIartranit was presented by Mr. Bartholomew, Of
Pennsylvania. Adjourned.
THIRD DAY
The convention was late in assembling The
weather was cooler The galleries were two
thirds full, and much excitement prevailed. The
convention was called TO order at thirty-fve min
utes past ten o'clock, with prayer by the Rev Mr..
Morgan, Of the Episcopal church.
The chairman then announced that the business
OF baloting for candidate for the Office Of Presi-
dent Of the United States was in order The sec
rotary requested to call the roll Of states and
the chairman Of each delegation to announce, a.
distinctly as possible, from his place, the choice
Of the delegation. Tie result Of the first ballot
was as follows.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-21
william A. Wheeler at Home.


Messrs. Editors The nomination OF Hon. vii
liam 4. Wheeler Tor the yice-presideucy wa. re-
ceiyed here-the town which is honorcd by his
citzenship-with great rejoicings last evening
The despatch announcing the fact was received
about hali-past six, and immediate preparations
were made to demonstrate the opinion Of the
citizens on the subject 4 large and handsome
flag with Hayes and Wheeler attached, swung
to the breeze, and in a short time the buildings
on the principal streets were decorated with flags,
Chinese lanterns etc, and a hinge bon.f was
built on the public square near the depot Can
mons were fred, the band added enliycning music
10 the occasion, and FIRE work- were displaye ed,
making as patriotic q demonstration a. could be
gotten up anywhere on short notice Everybody
seemed TO be interested Ia the proceedings, and
all did their best 10 show their JOY al the honor
ing Of their esteemed fellow citizen. Tie jubilee
was continued far into the night the engines Of
the late coming trains doing their share io spread
the news and make night hideous
Great satisfaction is expressed here at the re-.
suit, though the majority Of the people had come
10 the conclusion-iudgingf from the previous dis
patchcs-ihat Blaine was 70 receive the nomina-
ton. It Is thought that Wheeler can easily carry
New York, provided Conklng Is not unwilling to
set his forces at work In support Of the ticket a.
nominated
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-21

CONGRATULATIONS Governor Hayes, upon the
day Of his nomination received the following con
grtulatory dispatches from his principal COM
petitoTs:
From NJ Buiae--"I offer you my sincerest
oongntulation on your nomination. 1t will be
alike my highest pleasure well my first poll
teal duty to do the utmost in my power to pro-
mote your election. The earliest moments Of my
returning and confirmed health will be devoted to
securing You as large a vote in Maine as she
would have given Tor myself j. G. BLAISE"
From Coz. Hdrrdnf-"I must sincerely con-
graduate you on your nomination. Pennsylvania
will surely give you her vote in November
J. + HARTRANFr".
From Senator Coaliing-" heartily cougat-
ulate the country, the Republican party and you
on your nomination. You need no assurance Of
the cordiality Of my support Sincerely yours,
Ro-CoE CoNKIISG."
From Senator NortoH--"l congratulate you
upon your nomination for the Presidency and shall
labor earnestly for your snccess
o r MoBroN."
From Secretary Brsi0ie-" beg you to accept
my earnest and hearty congratulations Your
nomination secures victory In November
b II BRisrow"
New-York tribune., 1876-08-11
TIE NEW MIXING EXCHGY6E.

The American Mining Exchange was organ
lied in the Drexel Building yesterday by the election Of
the following officers President, william Ward; Vice
Presdcnt Lawrence r. Baync; Treasure. Daniel But
crGed Secr-lry, H. j. Hubbard; Assistant Secretary,
Wal Worth Ward Chairman Arbitration Committee, WI
liam II. RurgOyue; Executive Committee, Gabriel Net
ter Francis b. Forster John y. 5cctt George r. Town
send Daniel ButtcTGeld, Joseph f Thompson, and An
drew j. Thompson; Finance Com.nttee. 'ohh 1. Day,
+ p Isyne. William Brandrcil, n. r. Henderson, and
r. j. Hubbard Membership COMMITTED, CaliIe Hdrylor,
Walter Bovine ir, james Cslnpbcil, Joseph, r. Rook,
samuel S Rutsky. Henry Poly. and Francis H. Fogg.
After thC adoption Of formal constitution and by
committee of five was appointed 20 consider lBc
plaeisg o; soe1s upon the list The new Exchange wiz
deal IN Mug manufacturing, and other tOcks, aud viii
have two " calls 4" each day, morning and afternoon.
The rate Of commission viii bs ~ elc 100 shares
ess OF stoch bought sold, and on addition thereto
lto OF per cent the total ~ tho order exc
ciieI. The Exchange viii begin business econ
appropriate quarters hay0 heen obtained.
New-York tribune., 1876-08-11
THE STRIKE or THE NORTH RIVER.

The longshOfemen's strike is gradually all
.ng Day after day the ranks of tho strikers los.en
ing or tho compelled by thoir uecesSi IL 70
yield The men who thus individually give mp their de-
mand feI 40 hour are employed by the stove
Cores wherever there may be vacant places for them out
oil the employees say thai OF the will be
dscharged 10 make places or the stkors Tho work on
tie steamers WIS advancing saiiactory Yesterday. the
piers being as usual guarded ~ tine police. day or
Two moro win clOss the strike.
Yesterday aftcI noon two Germans named Christian
seglor and Joseph si wont to look for work along tho
North Riyey They attacked by James McCgnn and
another who not yet crested, and ter
rihly beaten McCann he'd IN 81 900 ball yesterday
by Justice Smith At the Washng Place Police Court
New-York tribune., 1876-08-11
rARn FRnM MR. TILDEN.

IT, Lhe Edi,or of IRE Ereti,g i'2st
SIR: NJ attention has been called to an article
In you. Journal Of Last evening containing circular 10
lca ly name is appended. hasten 70 assure sou that
,ou viii not lose y0Ur reputation Is critics ID assuming
IN IA aa evidence, you have correctly done, that no
el napr lg ever wrleI signed, issued, authorized
b. NC or with any participation or knowledge on H..
part have lad il tor the ir5t time in your columns
but haze no reason believe that u ltf any such cVI
purpose az you suspect For myself refused IN 15ii TO
sgn tho iinous circular" relating to Texas,
which Is celebrated in the history Of The Ercni0 Tosf
though / might have been tempted by tie iliGstn"n'
association in which should have found myself Neither
before that nor suce have been concerned IN any
circular marked secret" confidential, or pIyatei'
nor shall be- unless shonld adopt t!at device for tho
purpose Of getting valuable truth disguised In such
FORM secured "A wide publicity in The EctninJ Post and
al the Republican newspapers Very truly yours,
Eets- YOTt, Npy 4, 1868. 5. j. IILDES.