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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-13

IL MEMoRAM.-At a regular meeting Of North
field Lodge, No. 175, Independent Order Of Good
Tempars, held December LIST, 1876, the following
resolutions were adopted; Fhaeds, Our heavenly
Father in His infinite wisdom has seen ft To re-
move from among us, by the hand OF death, our
beloved sisters Flora Woodham and France,
Bates, we deem 1t fitting that our sorrow at this
double bereavement should be appropriately ex-
pressed; therefore, Resoired That by this dis
pensaton from the hand Of Divine Providence,
we sustain personally and as lodge, loss that
strikes deeply into our hearts, and we sadly but
meekly bow In submission 10 His will Resolued,
That while we deeply and sincerely mourn the
loss of honored and efficient sisters we tender 10
our brother aud sister, and all members Of the
bereayed families, our heartfelt sympathy In their
severe aiiliction trusting the hand that has 50
deeply afflicted will sustain them in sorrows bit
ter hour. Resolred, That as n tribute Of memory
to the deceased, the members OF the Lodge will
wear the usual badge of mourning for three weeks.
and that the Worthy Chief Templar desk and
charter be dnped with mourning Resolued, That
these resolutions be entered upon the records OF
the lodge and copies furnished the families Of
our deceased sisters
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-13

REMARKABLE CmcULAR.-A Washing.
ton despatch TO the New York Times, dated
the 9th inst, says " Republicans are adj
yised Of the discovery of most extraordi-
nary circular. It's printed and addressed to
the. commanders of all the militia aud all
the armed organizations in the Southern
states. The circular rectes that it is the
desire of the democratic managers to have
an imposing military demonstration at the
time of the Inauguration of Tilden, and it
requests the recipient of the circular to
notify the person sending it whether his
command can attend, how large it will be,
and especially to give the record of the Of.
ficers, number, calibre, character and quality
of its rifles aud feld-pieces. A blank is
left for the signature of the person sending
it. That the democrats might desire to
make an important military pageant in the
event of Tilden's Inauguration can be I'M
derstood but the remarkable request as to
the calibre Of the rifles and the artillery, and
record of the officers, is believed 10 mean
mischief.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-13

Coon SIGS.--Gold touched one hundred
and seven on Saturday, raising the paper
dollar TO nearly ninety-three and half cents
in value Only once before since June 20,
1862, has the depreciation of the paper cur
rency been so little as this, and that was
three years ago the present November, The
constant shipment of gold this way from
England promises TO maintain the influence
which is now depressing the gold market,
The fall of gold within one month has been
two and quarter per cent. 1t won't take
long to resume at this rate, and We predict
that Hayes Inauguration will be accom-,
panied with resumption Of specie payment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-13

SENATOR BArARD did much toward max
ing people forget his Irregularities when he
said 81 hate the very name of party in
connection with such an emergency as now
apparently confronts the American people.
Whether successfully or not, should ask or
seek nothing to-day from any man, either as
democrat or as a Republican, but simply
try to control him by sense Of his duty as
citizen 10 the constitution and laws of his
country"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-13

IT is said that the merchants OF Philadelphia
feel very keenly the loss Of business following the
close OF the Centennial Exhibition. 1t is feared
that the Christmas trade has been almost destroyed
by the large purchases which were made at the
grounds. And now, as the debris is being cleared
away, the sheriff and the auctioneer vie with each
other in the collection of debts. Immense guam
titles of goods used in the exhibition are thrown
upon the market and go for mere song to the
great injury Of the regular traders.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-13

SouTH CARoLIsA.-In the Republican legisa-
ture, Tuesday, District Attorney d. T. Corbin
was elected United States Senator lie received
fty-eight votes out Of sixty-six in the House, and
seventeen out Of twenty-nine in the Senate MI
Corbin entered the service as Captain Of Company
c, Third Vermont Regiment, from Wells River,
and was discharged September ~, 1862, on ac-
count OF wounds. lie Is graduate Of Dart
mouth College. In the democratic House, u
ballot for Senator was had. There were four
teen candidates The votes ranged from one to
eleven. The highest vote cast WAS for n. c. But
Ter, the bull-dozer Of Edgefeld.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-13

1nE Smith sisters of Glastonbury Ct, have got
verdict, with five dollars and costs against the
seectmen Of their town in a suit 10 recover the
amount lightweight dollars and seyenty-fye
cents) paid by them To redeem their land which
had been sold to pay taxes The court admitted
the fact but held that they could only recover
for the iresnass
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-13

THAT RuLr."-The twenty-second joint
rule Of Congress, whereby the democratl
House intended TO count in Tilden, but TO
which the Senate, the other day, with the
aid of prominent democrats, gave such an
effectual quietus, was adopted February 9th,
1865. 1t provided that the two Houses Of
Congress should meet in the House of Repre-
sentatives, the President of the Senate pre-
siding, on the second Wednesday of Feb
ruary succeeding the meeting of the Presi-
dental electors, to count the vote by tellers,
one for the Senate and two for the House.
If on reading any Of the certificates a ques-
ton as to counting the votes it certified
arose, the same having been stated, the SEN
ate should withdraw and each House of Con-
gress decide upon it. No vote objected to
should be counted unless by the concurrent
vote of both Houses, In other words, either
House could throw out the vote of any or
every state in the Union. This rule oh.
tanned at the counting of the Presidential
vote in 1865, 1869 and 1873. At the last
session of Congress the House did not adopt
the rule and the Senate expressly rescinded
it, The rule which will govern the proceed
ings next February is still TO be framed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-13
Secretary Morrill's Report.

The operations Of the Treasury Depart
ment are presented fully and clearly in Sec
Rotary Morrills report. The net revenue for
the year has been two hundred and eighty
seven million dollars, the net expenditures
two hundred and fifty-eight million dollars,
leaving twenty-nine million dollars applica-
BILE to the public debt. The balance in the
treasury at the beginning Of the year was
one hundred and fortyfve million dollars,
and is now one hundred and twenty-five mil
lion dollars. The difference, tweuty-three
million dollars, has also been paid on ac-
count Of the public debt, making the whole
payment during the year hfty-two million
dollars.
The receipts for the current year are es-
timated at two hundred and sixty-four mil
lion dollars and the expenditures at two
hundred and thirty-seven million dollars
leaving probable surplus of twenty.seven
million dollars.
The total reduction Of the public debt
since August, 1865, has been six hundi ed
fifty-six million nine hundred ninety-two
thousand two hundred and twenty-six dol
lars. The Rothschilds, Seligman 4 Co..
Drexe Morgan & Co. and Morton, Bliss 4
Co.. have agreed to take forty million dol
lars of the debt at four and half per cent
aud have the right to subscribe for two hun
bred and sixty millions more on or before
the 3Oth day Of June next. They will doubt
less take the whole sum Of three hundred
million dollars.
In anticipation of a resumption Of specie
payments on the lst of January, 1879, the
Secretary recommends gradual withdrawal
of the legal tender notes, which are now
accumulating at the business centres aud
might readily be funded IN thirty-year
bonds at not over four aud one.haf per
cent lie advises at the same time, that the
banks, which can now supply all the cur
rency needed, be required to provide coin as
a part Of their reserve, the portion to be
gradually increased until it is brought mp
to the full amount required by law.
The Secretary advises the coinage Of
eighty millions OF silver dollars for CON
venience to be made a legal tender in sums
Of ten dollars, except for customs aud gov
eminent obligations, but argues strongly in
favor of the payment of all government obi
cations in gold in order to sustain the ma
| tional credit.
The excess of exports over imports was
eighty millions in 1875 and one hundred and
twenty millions in 1876.
The receipts of internal revenue were one
hundred and eleven millions in 1875 and
one hundred and seventeen millions in 1876.
The tonnage of vessels built during the
year is two hundred and three thousand five
hundred and eighty-six tons, which is thr-
ty-one per cent. less than in 1875. The loss
by disasters is nearly equal to the new
tonnage.
The Secretary renews his request for au
appropriation for the examination of the
confederate archives, for the protection OF
the government against improper claims.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-13

Ar orovile, California, vast nocks of wild
geese are descending upon the wheat fields, and
they have become such nuisance that all the
large farmers are compelled to hire men to walk
back and forth over the grain fields, gun in hand
and discharge 1t dozens Of times each day in or.
der to keep the crop from being destroyed. Large
numbers Of them are killed, some OF which are
never taken from the place where they fall, Thus
the fertile soil Is made more So
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-13

TiLprs can't see why it's any worse to
steal the vote OF Oregon for Tilden than it
was to steal the vote Of New York for Sey-
mour. In the latter case he was working
for friend, in the former for himself.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-13

The Rev. DIR, Prime still sits Ia the old leather
covered chair into which he dropped when he
went into the New York Observer office. thirty
years ago.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-13

" John Morrissey had believed that the
Oregon theft would elect Tilden, would he
have declared all bets of ?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-13
the nusINEss on THE WEEK

has been tritling in its results Nothing inn
portant may be expected until after the commit
tees return from their labors and the election
middle Is settled for good. An important ques-
ton has already been touched upon, In both
houses, which is liable to be the subject Of long
and bitter discussion. This is in regard to the
joint rules. Speaker Randall rules that they are
still in force while President pro tenn. Ferry has
decided that they are not in force and supported
by large majority OF the Senate ON the final
settlement Of this question, may hang the de
cision Of who shall be President after the fourth
OF March next The Oregon electoral muddle has
been current topic at the Capital, aud has
caused no little excitement The Republicans to
man, are confident they are in the right when
they assert that the three electoral votes Of Ore
gon were cast for the Hayes electors, and that
they will be so counted. SoL.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-13

''-'NiDh fbnitNbH If~olslIlbNt
offered on Monday, directing the committee on
privileges and elections to makes inquiries rela-
tive to the Acknowledgement and intimidation Of
citizens in certain Southern states The demo
Gratis antagonized the resolution in every possible
way, and sharp and spirited argument was had
on Tuesday between Senators Edmunds and Thur
man. Whenever democrat is hard pushed for
an argument he considers il his best point to
make fling at New England. So Mr.. Thurman.
after being worsted at every point, tried to make
Roadway against Mr.. Edmunds by the well-worn
assertion that the manufacturers OF New England
were in the habit OF intimidating their employees
and compelling them to vote as they dictated. In
his reply Mr.. Edmunds paid feeling tribute to
the intelligence, independence and industry of the
working classes In New England, rebuked in a
seathing yet dignifed manner the false assertion
of Mr.. Thurman, and said this very class Of peo-
pie so slightingly spoken Of by the gentleman
from Ohio have been known to carry the fruits Of
their toll and industry to the far West-eyen to
the great state OF Ohio. The resolution passed
by large majority, and the committee proceed
on Monday to different states in the South where
election frauds have been so numerous
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-12-13

the business on the first day proved To be rather
tame, although it was the beginning Of very i'm
portant end The principal interest of the specta-
tor was centered in the new senators, who were
four in number viz. Mr. Blaine, Mr. Price, the
successor Of the late Senator Caperton, Of West
Virginia and Messrs Chaffee and Feller the two
Colorado Senators. They each appeared and took
the oath, Mr.. Price taking the modified form, he
having been a general in the confederate army
large majority Of the Senators were in atten-
dance on Monday, while the remainder have
nearly all put in an appearance. Contrary gem
eral expectation, Senator Conkling appeared in his
usual place on Monday With the exception of
his eyes, which are somewhat swollen, he ia look
ing as robust in figure, and prim in style, as ever
Senator Morton looks ten years younger, from the
triing fact that he has shaved his chin smooth,
and now appears with bonny moustache, a Ia
Young America. General burnside excites the
smiles Of all in the Chamber by wearing gray
sh-brow skull-cap to protect his shiny bald head
from the draughts OF air. The principal debate OF
the week in the Senate, has been over
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-29
CUURCH scANDAL IN ELIZA BETH
The Rev. yr. Patterson Accused Of Drunken
ness and Beecherieui.

For month rumors affecting the rcpu-
tatioD OF tho Rev. J. II. Patterson, pastor Of the
Second Presbyterian Church, In Elizabeth, have
been extensively circulated. At the start 10 was
alleged by members of the congregation that he
had repeatedly been seen intoxicated in the cars
while returning from New York. It was also
said that he attended clam bake. not far from
Elizabeth, and drank 81 freely that his friends
had to take care Of HIM. other stories der0ga-
tory TO his standing minister Of the Gospel
were the oTshoot Of the FIRST. aud some Of the
sisters In the church are included In the scan
DIAL. The accused pastor bore in silence the ac-
cusations TO members OF his church ne de-
med explicitly the truthfulness Of the rumors,
and requested them TO thoroughly investigate,
saving That " there was any evidence against
MN lie would resign. Those who were the prn-
cluhis IN the movement against him, worked
hard to prove the alterations, and IL Is not
known rs yet whether they have been success
! ful. his Will be made public next week.
On sunday morning Mr.. 7. tierson occupied
| the uipit for the FIRST time In four weeks. II
! had been whispered that he was TO preach his
| farewell sermon. His text was from st. John
Kill. IL " IT We know these things, ha py arc We
/ II ye do them The sermon was listened to
! with hreat bless attention, md az had been an
ticiprt Il, It riade many OF the mem hers squirm.
! AZ the conclusion he announced that he should
/ tender his resignation as pastor of the church
! to the Presbytery which meets at Westneld ne xt
Tuesday.
| ThiS unlocked for movement created great
/ surprise, and twu-thirds OF the congregation
stand Nv hin and URGE him to reconsider his ac-
ton. The other third are elated at the pros
meets of his resigning, sud already, so IT is said,
/ have man ready to an his place.
o. tuesday evening parish meeting was
held In the lecture room OF the church, to elect
| commissioners to attend the session Of the
| Presuytery. Tho Rev. MIR. Alexander Mckeivey
! presided. A letter WIS received from MIR. u l.
tefsOn. saving that his letter Of gnation was
| to be- placed before the Presbytery On Tuesday.
| The question Of appointing commissioners was
then brought up, and was laid over. and, on
motion. a committee OF eight, consisting OF two
! elders. two degcOns, two trustees, ana two from
the congregation, were appointed to confer
with their pastor and report al an adjourned
meeting.
Mr. Patterson Is about 81 years OF age. Is tall
and somewhat slender, wears glasses, and Is
generally recognized as one OF the most accom-
plished aud eloquent Presbyterian clergy men In
the state. HIS friends deny all tue stories. and
SAY that they ere gotten up simply To cause
HIN to resign. to make room for the son OF one
the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-29
ANoTnER HIPPoDRoME rRor.
Jockeyina in this Race between Goldsmith,
Maid aud Judge Fullerton.

A fair assemblage gathered nj Fleetwood
Park yesterday to see the free-for-al troi, In
which Goldsmith Maid, Judge Fullerton, and
Lucille Golddust were announced to trot for
purse OF $1,000; mile heats, best three In FIVE in
harness. The judges were william johnson and
J. +. OdelI OF this city. aud Gates Barnard OF
Trov The horses were called promptly. For
the first heat only Goldsmith Maid and Judge
Fullerton responded. When 10 WAS ascertatued
that Charley Green had drawn Golddust the
spectators were greatly disappointed.
In the Uoos, Goldsmith Maid sold for 800 to
Judge Fuiierton's go. The betting on time was
500 to 600 that tho Maid would not beat 2:lg.
On tue fourth tial they got the word. aud judge
lie rushed to the front at once. aud at the turn
was leading 10y two leng rs. lie reached the
quarter Ia IS seconds. truttine be utifully. and
was ~ le four lengths in advance Of the Maid
az the NAH mile. ia l;lOq. Between the half and
three.quarter pole the Maid got up within a
length OF Fullerton IN liSA. The Maid then
took the lead. Down the homestretch the trot
was very friendly rno Maid WAS pulling to
Fullerton. aud Fnilertou was pulling To the
Maid. keeping well n ok. In this manner the
siameso wins crossed tue score on jog, the
Maid ate a. ia 2.&l%.
Second Heai.-Beitlng was at tho rate Of 500
to 81 tnat the Maid would not Oeat 221 All
present saw that the race between Fullerton
together. At the quarter the Maid lead IN SH
seconds. At the MAJ mile the Maid was two
lengths aheau In l:u, Z. aud kept her lead. by
the time she reached the three-quar.er pole the
Maid " one length in advance In 1:45. Tho last
qu rter Was trOtieO by both horses at only 10
gait. the Maid winning in 2s2lS.
Third Hsai.-Ihe sharLs now he. at the rate OF
500 10 $50 that the MHtd would not trot the mile
IN 2.2l. he word was given wish Fullerton
ahead. Goldsmith slipped IN and took tue pole,
reaching the quarter urst IL "a seconds. After
the quar- fer was passed Fullerton began 10 snow
his gait nd drew ~ TO the Maid close b, the
bali mile In iO,s. ana on the way TO the three
quarter poic the MAID skipping, ne drew ncarer
but down the last quarter Splan took pun on
Iulic ton md butn horses went over the score
amid the laughter of all present at their ease,
the Maid ahead. IN "a, winning the race.
Tue next trut was a sW epsta,ts of $.siU nile
heats, best three Ia I'VE. to wagons. Three
horses appeared. VIM. Wcekss Z. e. DERBY,
John Nurphy's 4. m. Sarah, and John Splan's b.
- Derry. Derry was the favorte previous -
starring nj won the t-ot IA three straight heats
at hs Gaze in Pas 30. 2:sg4.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-29
A BOx or DIAMONDS.
bold ATTEMPT at Robbery by New York
Thievss-Au Escape and Fail.

MONTREAL, Sept. 3.-On the first day Of
this month two well-dressed men entered the
jewelry store of Savage & Lyman, In st. James
street. One of them asked to be shown some
diamonds. While the clerk was attending to
him the other sneaked up and Grasped box Of
diamonds, and was quietly walking OF when he
accidentally let box aud diamonds fail on the
hoor. The thief was not Disconnected, but pro-
ceeded quietly to pIok up the precious stones,
when clerk caught him by the collar and held
MIN with llrin grasp, at the same time sending
telesraphic signal for a policeman. The ac-
VVhpilce turned around, expressed his aston
lshnent at the audacious robbery, and said ne
Noulu 20 Tor the police. He ran around the
corner. anu was soon afterward caught in a drv
feiiur' aged ~, Of New York. aud VIM Henry
Moore, OF cortland, Me. About 600 was found
on them. Ihcy were rcmanded for trial.
Awuman, representing herself az Moore's wife
was allowed to carry delicacies to the cell ,ad
II is believed that she conveyed to the prisuners
n skeleton kew.
Fellus induced three Others, named Kenuedv
HdncOck, and John BRYAN. To Join with them in
plot to escape, which was carried into gart
about O'Clock this morning. They dislou4ed
the iron bars from "A window of The corridor
and cutting their baDkels into atrins. made a
roDe, by which they descended to the yar.
BRYAN was the last to 20. and being a heavy M n,
the rope broke. and he fell twenty feut. re-. CIV
ing injuries that may prove fatal. The others
LEFT Bryan moaning, crossed the wall, and cs-
caped. -Four dogs. usually very watchful, did
not bark ON the occasion, aud 1t Is believed that
the animals we're drugged. Bryan's recovery Is