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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31

CUSTER. Many people have the idea
that Custer was a rough, staggering,
swearing, drunken trooper. He was Just
the opposite. He was as dainty beau
in ladies society, and as entertaining a
guest at dinner table, as one often sees.
For years he has never drank drop,
even Of the lightest wines. He used to,
in the earlier years of the war, but to
his wife's sweet influence he surrendered
the habit, and became not only temperate
himself. but the apostle of temperance.
He never swore, nor would he allow an
oath to be uttered in his presence. ]
have heard him rebuke his officers many
a time for swearing. and for one of hii
soldiers to utter an oath in his hearing
was the grossest sort of insubordination
Another anomaly was that he never useC
tobacco in any form. With one of tn,
sweetest, gentlest, brightest women il
the world for wife; in house on th
frontier, where the gentler arts &er
mingled with the privations and tn
rudeness of half civilization with
library. where Ruskin lay beside a revol
yer, and Jean IngelOw kept companion
ship with cartridge box; with draw
ing-rOOm where a velvet carpet wa
strewn with half-cured bear and vol
skins where delicate lace curtains wer
held in place by antlers. and where Ell
heads and stuffed owls ernamented th
piano, Custer lived, illustrating in hin
self the anomaly of hunter and liter:
tuer; an associate of sayages and
patron of art He was one Of the be-
6 marksmen in the army, and one of ii
best horsemen.-C Chicago Inter- Ocean.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31
NOT PALArABLE.

If no candidate appears in the district
convention to oppose Mr.. Hendee he will
doubtless receive a nomination. but there
is no cOrcealing the fact that there is
not the least enthusiasm in his behalf
anywhere in the district. If Lamoille
county is excepted. A few persons here
and there who have been solicited, bad
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31
THE PRESIDENTIAL OUTLOOK.

The nomination of Hayes and Wheeler,
removed Ohio from the list of doubtful
States, and fixed it in the Republican
column. 1t also removed all doubt as
to Nevada, New Jersey and Colorado,
and has given new life to the now uni
ted Republicans in the States of Florida,
Louisiana and Mississippi. Oregon
went Republican at its last election.
The situation may therefore thus be
stated:
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31

The Orleans County Republican con-
vention is called for, Aug. %. The pO-
litical waters are unusually quiet, so far
as we have been able to learn. 1t is
about time to trot out candidates for the
several Offices which will become vacant
by rotation.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31

A remarkable change of the weather,
in all this region, took place this week,
at the opening of dog days. the mercury
falling from the nineties to near 500,
On Wednesday morning, the 26th, foul
inches of snow fell on the summit of Mt
Washington, and the hills in the yiclni.
ty of Bethlehem, N. H., glistened witt
frost. The copious rains are greatly
benefting the crops, and the farmer
generally are looking more than usual,
cheerful. Journal.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31

1t is now thought that the general
government is likely to obtain restitu-
ton from the Pacific Railroad companies
of the millions advanced to them. Should
the Senate pass the House Bill, and the
same receive the approval of the Presi.
dent, it will ultimately relieve the tax
payers to the amount of nearly $1,000
900 year. This sum is worth saving
in these times.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31
ORLEANS COUNTY REPUBLICAN,
CONVENTION.

The Republicans OF Orleans County will meet ia
mass convention in the Court House at Irasburgh, on
wednesday tho ESD day Of August at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon TO nominate candidates for county officers to
bo supported At the coming September election Also
10 appoint County and Town committees.
A. @. JosLYN, I Republican
g. p. OWEN. , County
Il u. JAMESON, J Committee.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31

The war between the hard and soft
money factions of the Democrats in Con-
gress continues, the deadlock in the
house banking and currency committee
being still unbroken. The party re-
gard the situation as critical, and fear a
rupture in the ranks unless the breach
Is speedily healed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31

The JOINT resolutions of Congress on
the silver question provide for the issue
Of $4,000. 900 of the silver coin at any
time IN the Treasury in exchange for
an equal amount of legal tender notes,
said notes to be kept as a separate fund
and issued only upon the retirement of
fractional currency; that the trade dol
lar shall not here after be legal ten
der. but shall be issued only in amounts
sufficient to meet the export demand for
the same and that subsidiary silver
coin may be minted and issued to an
amount including the amount of subsi-
diary coin and fractional currency out
standing. of s5O,OOO,0OO.
The amount of subsidiary coin paid
out since the passage of the act Provid
ing for the redemption Of fractional eur
rency is Sll.749,93l. Of this amour
s3,962,s52 was paid out in exchang,
for greenbacks and S7,S76,079 in ex
change for fractional currency. Tn
amount of silver on hand is s6,058 I2O
. and the amount of fractional currenc
outstanding to date iss33, 9l5.075.S9
:. The Silver bill provides for the Issue &
: s50.0O0.OOO in silver coin. Add I
r this s5,02S.l2O. the amount of silvt
!. coin now on hand, and total is give
o of S56,029.l20. Out of this amour
: the outstanding fractional currency is
L be redeemed, leaving balance on han
g of s20.l42.l44 in silver coin to |
K used for other purposes.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31

The New POsTAGE RATEs.-The rates
under the new postal law, which has ia
ken effect, are as follows:
Transient newspapers, magazines,
books and all other printed matter, one
cent for each two ounces or fraction
thereof.
Unsealed circulars or merchandise,
one cent for each ounce or fraction there
Of. The sender of any article of third
class matter may write his or her name
therein. or on the outside thereof, with
the word "frOm" above or preceding the
same, or may write briefly or print OIL
any package. the number and names o,
the articles enclosed Any other writ
ing will subject it to letter postage.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31

There was terrible slaughter of the
inuOcents in New York during the heat
ed term. there having 1884 children
died within twenty-five days. They
were chiefly children of the poor who
got but little rest at night, and in the
daytime ate decayed fruit from the
swill barrel, having scarcely anything
else to eat. Fifty physicians have beer
at work dealing out medicine and excur
sion tickets among them.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31

Advices from Gen. Crooks command
on the south Tongue river state that in
consequence of new move on the part
of the Indians, it will be necessary for
the Gen. to make an immediate advance
on the savages. Requirements, how
ever, are being pushed forward as rapid
ly as possible, and no fears of disaster
are entertained.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31

And now comes a mulatto named
George, and says be was cook of the
MOsher gang of thieves. that Charlie
Ross was IN his charge. and that be can
find him within FIVE weeks if the facil-
tiles he asks are afforded him. He is
after the reward.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31

DISTRICT CoNvENTIoN-The Repub-
lican District Convention for the nOmrn-
alton Of member of Congress in the
second Districts called to meet at White
River Junction on Thursday, August
IL. IL is understood that the names of
Hon. George Howe of Brattleboro, and
Col. j. B. Mead of Randolph, will be
brought forward as contestants against
Mr.. DenisOn. Town Republican COM
mittees IN the second Vermont Congress
siOnal District will please notice that
they are required by the district commit
toe to call, in the several towns, caucus
Of Republicans, at the usual place Of
holding freemen's meetings, on Saturday
August II. at 4 o'clock, P. m, for the
choice of delegates to the convention al
White River Junction.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31
CHANGE IN SEASONS
always calls for
CHANGE In OUR CLOTHING
to ensure health and happiness.

In the warm season we desire to dress in light and
loOse-ftting clothing, Of course wish TO cultivate
tasoe in the style and fit of garments which Gus
tom has established to be nearly If not quite universal
Now TO meet the demands and ability of all as tC
to acquire for themselves raiment suited to the
pete line of
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31
p r n II S I!

(whole pieces and perfect ranging from six to eigh
cents per yard GINGHAMS-goOd style and qualit,
at 10 cents per yard PLAID PoPLlNS from Is Il
"a cents per yard. PLAIN GRAY POPLINS from /!
cents per yard Upward.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31
WHERE THEY GET ARMS.

There seems to be an almost univers-
al disposition to blame the government
for furnishing the guns and ammunition
with which the Sioux Indians are now
fighting our troops. The truth is, when
the present Commissioner of Indian At
fairs came into office, almost the first or
der he issued was to the effect that no
arms should be sold to the Sioux Indians
under any circumstances whatever. The
order was positive, and the Commission
er used every exertion in his power to
carry it out. By those who are well in
formed it is believed that the Sioux re-
ceived their weapons and ammunition
from the settlements in British America
and from renegade whites who succeed
ed in smuggling them into their country.
The papers are blaming the President
for the death of Custer; therefore we are
not surprised that they should attempt
to make the Indian Bureau responsible
for the complete equipment of the saw
age Sioux. The great curse of the In
dian country is now, and has been for
years. the renegade whites with which
that country is infested They are gen.
orally outlaws, compared with whom
Sitting Bull, or any other Indian, is an
honorable and amiable person. If lot
of those fellows could be shot or hung
it would have greater influence in end
ing the Indian war than the killing Of a
thousand Indians. They are heartless,
soulless villains, vibrating between the
whites and the Indians, and furnishing
the latter with arms, ammunition and
whisky. If these fellows could be killed
off, the Indian war would soon be ended
POLITICAL CLUBs.-Why should they
not be formed for discussions, and the
diffusion of useful information and fol-
securing united and intelligent action in
the opening campaign? In some places
there may not appear to be much neeC
of such organizations, as the people may
be nearly unanimous in their pOlitica
faith but there is no town or villag
that may not be benefited by we'll con
Quoted club? In Vermont, there is n
doubt about the success of the republi
can ticket, but there is doubt about tn
majority that will distinguish that sue
cess. Now that majority. in respect t
its influence upon other States who's
elections succeed that of Vermont, i
September and October, is all important
1t can be raised to the highest point an
made to tell the most forcibly upon tn
Presidential vote of the country. onl
by organized and efficient activity. Tow
Committees cannot do all the require
work. There must be united and persii
tent effort to spread information. and
induce all republicans to appear at tt
polls and do their whole duty. WI
should not this be done in every tow
and village of the State Surely Il
interests at stake, in the coming ele
ton, are sufficient to demand all poss
bic effort to make 1.-The Star that new
SETS more brilliant than ever in the p
. litical ornament Windsor Journal
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31

The crops promise we'll everywhere.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31

To those desiring perfect sleep would call Your
attention to the WOVEN WIRE HIATTR ESS
BED, sold by Pereival Forsaith, Barton, w. be-
ing the perfect sleeping arrangement intro
duced 10 the public. We have the genuine
article, and will deliver them TO any one with
i'm thirty miles of Barton at the regular price.
To any one wishing to buy these beds We will give
them chance to try them for twenty days. and il they
do not suit will take them away free of charge. Al
communications cheerfully answered Please write III
all you wish to know about this truly wonderful bed
The gratifying attending the sale OF this bed
for the past six years. is sufficient guarantee that II
is just what the people want. Address
PERCIVAL IL FORSAITH,
Furniture Dealers, Barton VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31

Sojourner Truth is dead.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-07-31
Black Cashmeres,

ALPACCAS in all colors and styles. CHEVOITs
SHIRTINGS, PLAIN C0TT0NADRS, and DOUBLE
TWIST C0TTONADEs, NAINKEENs. &c. The
best line OF all-wool
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-01-26
A Fla Subject.

The duties of the House Of Represen-
tatives in the matter of finding articles
of impeachment against wrong-doing
public officer, correspond with the du-
ties of grand jury in finding indict-
ments against parties accused of criminal
offences. After the election of men,
bers, they were, so to speak, empan-
nelled as an inquest for that purpose. 1t
is only through them that delinquent and
malfeasing State officers can be dragged
to the bar of justice, tried and made to
suffer the penalties prescribed in the con.
stitution. Now what is to be thought of
the ceuduct of Judge who is presumed
to know the sacred obligations resting
upon the members that constitute this
inquest and who seeks to manipulate the
wires and bring into play influences that
will forestall and control their actions? If
such conduct does not make the Judge
who is guilty of it fit subject for inn
parchment, it certainly presents case
for the application of the remedy pro-
vided by Sec. 31st, Art. 4. OF the Con-
stitution.
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lowing he was i'm peached by resolution
of the Commons, and articles were eXhloit-
ed against him month or Two later, anu
he was brought to trial at subsequent GATE;
and unanimously convicted and condemned
RI nav a fine of 100000 sterling, and be I'M
nrisoned in the Tower. Here was another
great Judge who had been Chief Justice OF
England, who had long been Chancellor,
a man OF great learning and great resources,
and ,rt6 should hare had his cO1lreRleat pea az
hand that the 0fsIlSes had been committed IN q
tenn Of office eolich had Roto expired, and that
therefore he was not liable To impeachment.
As above stated the Court overruled
the plea, and the articles relating to
Barnard's conduct previous to the tenure
of the office, from which it was proposed
to remove him, were retained and he
was tried and convicted by the almost
unanimous vote of the Court.
In the case of Z. W. Cardozo, it ap-
pears that the people elected him Super
intendent Of Public Instruction, in ig-
norance, as it is charged, OF the for
geries alleged to have been committed
+ bv him as Circuit Clerk of Warren
county (and for which he has been in
dicted). These crimes if committed Gun
/ fit him for the office. 1t is the province
of the House, as the grand inquest OF
the commonwealth, to inquire whether
he was guilty as charged, and if so, the
finding of articles of impeachment Is
necessary consequence. He holds hi
present office as stated in the case 0
Barnard, Subject to all the liabihtle
(which attach to him and to all thu
"powers of the departments of the gov
"ment over him.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-01-26
The Contested Case from the 2Sth
Senatorial District.

BY reference to the Senate proceedings
it Will be seen that the Committee to
whom was referred the contested election
case between Gen. j. r. Chalmers and
NJ. B. Sullivan reported that the former
was entitled to the seat on the following
grounds:
That Sullivan is not a naturalized citi-
zen of the United States and is therefore
ineligible.
That he is liable for public moneys un-
accounted for.
That even if Sullivan had received
the highest number of votes, Chalmers
would be entitled to the seat under the
provision of the Constitution, which de-
clares that if the candidate receiving the
majority is not eligible, the person re-
ceiving the next highest vote is legally en-
titled to be seated. But that Chalmers
received a majority of the legal votes,
and for that reason is the lawful Sen
ator, even if Sullivan were naturalized.
The report of the Committee is able
and exhaustive, and the facts admitted
of but one conclusion, viz: that Chal-
mers ought to be seated.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-01-26
Letter from ths Superintendent
of Public Instruction.
OFFICE STATE SUPT. PUB. EDUCATIoN,l
Jackson, Miss, Jan. %, 1876. (

OFFICE STATE SUPT. PUB. EDUCATIoN,l
Jackson, Miss, Jan. %, 1876.
EDS. CLARION: Allow me to correct a
statement in the Vicksburg Herald OF this
date, concerning my annual report. 1t is
true the printers made it appear that the
amount paid to teachers during the last
scholastic year was Sl57.950 A, but the
manuscript furnished them by me contains
the figures 1857 $50 A expended for the
above named purpose. The footing to the
figures, on page Is, also shows clearly that
the error must have been elsewhere than in
my manuscript.
1t is also intimated that if the supposed
deficit was real, / am responsible for it.
There is not cent of the public funds that
passes through my hands. The figures OBJ
tanned by me are from the reports of County
uperintendents, and they get their reports
from the Tax Collectors and County Treas
urers. As to the word "ARoUr.' | will state
that, out of seYenty-three County Superin-
tendents, only sixty of them made their
annual reports, which the law requires. |
made an exact summary of the reports
made to me, and made an approximate of
the several amounts in counties not report
ed, and added the word ABOUT" to it, [
did this so as to give as much information
as possible to the Legislature,
Very respectfully, etc,
7. w. CARDoZo.
70
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-01-26
HOUSE-SEVENTEENTH DAY.

MONDAY, January "A, 1876.
Mr.. Speaker Street i'm the chair Praver
by KEY Mr.. Pennington. Present, 93: alb
sent, % 80
Leaves Of absence were granted Messrs
johnson of ltawamba, Carter of Holmes
Percy Shands, McLaurn of Jasper, and
| Edwards (cOl.) y
The committee appointed to investioate
| tne charges against Amte and Pike conn
| ties was granted power to send a sub-com-
| mlttee TO those counties to take tpgtimonv
BY Mr.. Baker: To call from the hands Of
| the committee II. j. r. providing for addi-
Carried Oiii09'
MIR. Powell moved to refer to thecommit-
tee; Lost; ana the resolution passed
Mr.. walden moved to reconsider the vote
taken on Saturday, by which the bill in re
over. ''0S
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Mr. FeatherstOn, chairman. reported tI,o
oIIS 10 prevent the carrying of concealed
weapons TO protect wool growers; in relo
Ilo4 1a 70 dover; to amend section 2359. Code
OF 1871 in relation to working roads Viii
Tie recommendation that they do not mas.
10 amend section 1921, Code of 1871. in ro-
latloh 70 dover, recommending its PASSAGE
Mr.. Splght moved to indefinitely post
pohe me Dill to prevent the CARRYING OF
concealed weapons; lost
MIR. Mallory (col.) moved to place the hin
killing the bill 0''00' VI
Mr. Jacobs tcol. moved to reconsider the
Mr.: Spight m owed to table; carried
10 include all the counties i'm the SIT, =,
o olU aGt 10 protect the wool growers in the
counties couIl OF Jackson, Harrison and Han.
Mr., Byrd, of Franklin. moved f. D,aoo
Ohe OIL upon its passage paw
\, hessIS, W ME- Tucker and Byrd favored
i ne5sFs. nan, Barksdale, Hudson and Cross
Mr. SPpight moved to table; carried.
me me pm IN relation to dover was indoG-
nlteiy postponed, S inuch-
Indefinitely postponed vas
dover, was passed. " i0i''ioh 10
~ NJ. !lson, chairman, reported the biu 70
iH:u'uorlZe the sale of swamp lands in Ern,,t ~
c an ttDuntg, WIN amendments; also. the hiu
loI we relief of the taxpayers of Bolivoy
IT, y Recommending their PASSAGE
ne committees amendment 70 H. It,,
70 authorize the sale Of swaYoD ~ oiIS oiil
passed. "0P'eu anu the bill !
,, For the relief of the taxpayers Of Rolivor
adopted. substitute was /
Mr. Lester, chairman, reported tho t;, 4.
60 POI ave the Canton Hook and I add
- Soln pahy, with the recommendation that a.
of J Toc pass; TO incorporate Green's Ban ant
taw conntr. ~ ncor Porate Chester, ChOc-
- CcJly TO amend article one. cbonto,
%, eoae OF ISL to provide for the innoLpn
IeSisist ~ I'.,os, towns and villages withPpUt
m i5ihI tii recommending their passaGe
& Iadd I,ii 20 70 incorporate the Canton fool,
y - iusreF Co.. No. /, was taken m LUX
Mr.; Tucker moved to ame %Nfn ~ up
PM 40 members; adonted 80 DIS 90 allow
.m NJ Baker moved to amend so az 70 49,
1rd PS o'i f;o, the house, lot and apparatns
bill passed taxation; adopted, and the
,me nv etIl 60 Incorporate Green's Bank. was
county, passed. ''oi' OhOctaW
,o Inc ply to provide general act 10 iroo
egislation. ~" Nhiages, without
fey 10y T Mr; Garrett: Resolved, That on ana
Meeting Of this HoG zSsa sba Iit t6e hour
sn M ms instead of 10, as now x e 4 O'clock
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bus Index ]

Columbus Index j.
The Legislature is doing its work well.
Upon the Senate devolves the duty of
securing an able, just and infexible Judi
ciary. Certain. Radical papers are advo-
eating the re-appointment of Radical ap-
pointees, and We learn that Gov. Ames
has been sending complimentary messages
to some of his judges. This is carrying
opt the Republican programme inaug1,
rated at Washington, directing all mem
bers of the Republican party in the
State to make friends and unite for the
coming campaign.
It would certainly be sad reflection
on the Democratic members of the bar,
for Democratic Senate to go into Rad.
zeal ranks to secure judges. No better
reply could be made to the charges of
Radical ignorance and corruptioD, so
freely INDUCED in by the Democratic
press and orators,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-01-26

THE Southern Herald, referring to the
charge that the people of Amite county
had driven off Redmond, says that the
authors of it lean learn, by inquiring,
that no ofice-holder, either State or Fed
eral, has been driven from Amite county,
but that it was their own voluntary act,
caused by the advice of their friends,
and that they were not molested while in
the county at all" All of which will no
doubt be fully ELECTED by the Legislative
Investigating Committee.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-01-26

II is demanded by the people that
there shall be new deal all around in
the judicial appointments. There are
exceptions, but, like angels visits, they
are few and tar Clarion.
This paragraph sums up, in nutshell,
precisely what THE CLARION means, and
precisely, too, what the great Democrat
ic and Conservative party of Mississippi
fully endorses, if we do not greatly mis-
read the handwriting on the WALL
Starkvile Times.
But we do not understand why an ex-
ception to the rule should be made in
favor of Judge Orr. Admit that he is
capable and has made better Judge
than most of the other Republican APP
pointees, does it follow that he ought to
have a lease on the office for an indef-
mite period to the exclusion of tried and
true Democrats who are equally compe-
tent and meritorious? Are our people
driven to the necessity of keeping on the
bench Judges appointed for partizan
reasons under the Radical regime?