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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

Mr. H. FOWLER, who has lately been preach
ing to the Baptist churches Of Halifax Center and
West Halifax, was ordained on the 18th inst, at
the former place, by an ecclesiastical council called
by the two churches.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

large number of ladies and gentlemen were
present at the evening session, eyincing lively
interest in the cause Of agriculture. The meeting
was called TO order about seven o'clock, and
opened with music by the Waitsheld cornet band
o. NJ. TINKHAM, Of Pomfret, was then intro
ducod and spoke on the subject Of Jersey cattle"
lilo gave brief history Of the origin Of Jerseys
their desirable qualities for the purposes Of the
dairy, etc Ills paper WAS followed by lively
discussion on the method Of making butter to
command high prices. Mr., Tinkham claimed
that the market is not oyercnwded with good
butter, and he saw no reason why every farmer
who made good butter should fail Of securing
first-class prices
MR- HUBBARD was pleased with Mr.. Tinkham's
address on jersey cattle lie thought the matter
had not been oyer-stated. In any breed, we ought
not TO forget the matter of good feeding For
successful dairy We must have good cows, and
give them good care and treatment. We must
be select in the breeding. Choose cows which
have had the training necessary to develop the
qualities needed In the dairy.
Mn. fAssErr favored Jersey cattle. lie was
glad that there were some men who were not
bigoted but could see good points In other breeds
Of cattle, besides the one kept by them,
Rfv Mn BAnnrrr was introduced, and read a
paper on the subject of the Variety OF Farmers
Culture lie quoted from writer who spoke
OF insanity as connected with the farmers life ii
is caused by over care and anxiety, Farmers are
gloomy when in company with each other; they
talk OF taxes, short crops. and other lugubrous
subjects A reasoning farmer has, as leading
thought in his mind, how can get the most from
my crops9 lie advocated taking good care Of the
farm, Tor II will run down fast enough IL left
to itself The speaker thought the farmer should
have reasonable rest Taking rest does not neces-
sarily mean keeping still rest may be found in a
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

CHARLOTTE CusnMAN, the distinguished
actress, died at the Parker House in Boston,
on Friday morning. Miss Cushman was
aged fifty-nine years and niue months. She
had been afflicted with cancer for long
time, but was better last week, and took a
short walk the Saturday before, when she took
cold and pneumonia resulted.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

SENATOR HOWE, of Wisconsin, raised a
little laugh in the Senate Thursday, by pre-
senting a petition, purporting to be signed
by Wisconsin citizens, that every man,
woman and child in the country receive ten
dollars per week from the government, to be
paid at the nearest post-oilice. To prevent
undue expansion of the currency, the pet,-
TONERS think no more than five millions
should be paid out in any one year,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

MASSACHUSETTS is the banner state for
capturing runaway rogues. jackson, the
lawyer and Boston gentleman Of large pre-
tensions, was caught and sent TO prison,
Pond was captured when about stepping on
board an Australian vessel at San Francisco
And now, best of ALL Winsow has been ar
rested, and will soon have apartments as
signed him in the Charlestown hotel
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-23

The Rutland Globe has discovered that
the cost of the judiciary and Of prosecuting
crime in Vermont has increased nearly eight
hundred per cent. in twenty-seven years,
while at the same time our increase in
wealth has been only about fifty per cent
The increase in convicted criminals was
about twenty-four per cent, while the in
crease in population was but thirteen per cent
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-08-05

defeated General Noyes and elect
ed William Allen, who, in his turn,
was defeated by Hayes by ma
jority of 500. The rag-baby heresy
has doubtless weakened the Dem
ocrats and strengthened the Re-
publicans, and since the nomina-
ton of Governor Hayes to the
Presidency there is little doubt
that the Republicans will carry the
State by an increased majority.
8. Indiana-Second Tuesday in
October. This is q Democratic
State and Governor Hendricks has
great personal popularity. 1t is
the centre and stronghold of the
greenback movement, and the
canvass will be largely effected by
the views of Presidential candi-
dates on the financial question.
If the State should elect a Demo
cratic Governor it would partly
neutralize the effect of Repubi-
can victory in Ohio.
10. Iowa-Second Tuesday in
October. This is a strong - -, ash-
lican State. The result of the fall
election will show whether the
party holds its relative position.
IL. Nebraska-Second Tuesday
in October. This is the last of
the fall elections which will have
any influence on the main result.
The Texas election falls on the
first Monday in November, but
this is too near the time of hold
the Presidential election to affect
it in any perceptible degree. Tits
q Democratic State, and its State
elections are usually affected more
or less by local issues.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-08-05

reelected to an unerpired ten
No one opposed his candidacy.
am not aware that he had dra,
any pay. DIR. Kelly seeks a \
term, and did draw pay for q
first. My telescope is not Ian
enough to see his comparison VI
Gov. McEnsry; the latter ne,.
drew a can't "a pay, but lost n
tune. 1t hal never been suggest,
that McEney should be renoni,
ated becaus he was prevept
from enjoying his first election, !
on the grouDls of any compact
but, on account of his meritono
conduct in Gdeavoring to seen,
and maintaiI the rights of a Ire
people; for &ssecting and maxim
plain the Ldtisiana case. He hs
borne aIofi he Democratic ilag i
Louisiana; be has shown mon,
than Roman virtue during the ty.|
ing period oflS73-4-5. The DEM
ocratic party are under obligation
to Gov. McEsery for the expoSl
tor Of the HStisians,s 0sse waias
has done mon than any other onsI
thing to expoe the corrupt pr4c,
tees of the Rpublican party from
its inception 10 the present tina
This case male a revolution Al
politics, and gave the ma on Il
Democratic Congress, which Isl
now moving toward. LEO.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-08-05
STATE ITEMS.

From tue n. o. Democ. att
Red River is overrunning the
country around Shreveport and
doing a great deal Of damage.
The Bienville Police jury has
ordered the building of three new
bridges-at Smiths Crossing, on
Black Lake; the Tales bridge, on
Black Lake, and one on Bayou
Saline.
The Pioneer Club, of Cloutier-
vile, Natchitoches, numbers 10
members; many of them negroes.
Union parish announces the
people as fully organized fot poll
teal work, and very enthusiastic.
Ouachita and Claiborne are Or
ganizing briskly for the campaign.
Both feel confident of success.
A number of armed colored
regulators appeared suddenly in
Ward Six, of Natchitoches parish,
last week, and arrested and hung
a notorious horse and hog thief,
Lawson by name. No politics in it.
Morehouse promises that half
her colored population will vote
Democratic. The negroes are not
only going to the meetings, but
joining the clubs.
Tom Anderson is working hard
for his Senatorship in st. Landry.
1t is the strongest Democratic
district, and if Anderson is elected
it will be a browning disgrace to
the Democrats of the district.
The Natchitoches Parish Con-
meets. Sept. IA for the
nomination of members of the
Legislature, ct. al.
Bienville has four candidates for
The Legislature: w. S. Cocker
ham, B. P. Edwards, James Brice
the last repl sentative) and ]. A. |
Fl. Owens.
Morehouse cotton was never so !
promising. Corn good in locali
lies, but wanting more rain.
In Caddo the cotton is reported |
rs from fair to fully fair. A late
ain has helped it.
In Webster corn was almost |
up, when, fortunately, a
am reached it to remedy the dam
lge. Cotton is forward and will
De picked early this year.
Last reilclana counts on only |
half a crop of corn. Cotton and |
potatoes will be saved, thanks to
he late rains.
Natchitoches calls for rain or
he corn is ruined. The potatoes
re splendid-never equaled any
where.
Rapides is burning up for the
Tant OF rain-cisterns empty, the
rass parched, and the corn crop n
omplete failure.
Bienville claims corn crop big
nough to last for two years. Cot,
On outlook favorable.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-08-05

your regard. l say that 1 have
not sought this nomination, but
inasmuch as you have selected me
to be your head, all / can ask you
is to trust me. Give me your con-
fdence, and in giving it, with
Gods help and the assistance of
all true men, whether they be
white or black, no matter what
their shade or beliefs are, we will
march forward to victory and the
redemption of this State. l want
it distinctly understood that 1 have
no enemies to punish and no
friends to reward. Applause. J
The gentlemen who opposed me
to-day were equally entitled to
your confidence. l knew that
somebody had to be deprived Of
the place for want of the neces-
sary number of votes, and some
body had to be nominated, and it
so CHANGED that it has fallen on
me. There is one point in regard
to the conduct of the coming cam
paign, and that is, that am thor
opghly, utterly and completely op-
posed to fraud, whether it comes
from our side or comes from the
other side. 1 want this election
to be fair, square and peaceable.
| want not simply the letter of the
law followed, but also its spirit. /
want every man who is entitled to
vote to be permitted to do so. l
want the ballot-boxes to be placed
where the spirit of the law intend
ed they should be placed, and
where every citizen will be entitled
to reach them want every bal
lot-box to be opened at the proper
time, and that 1T shall be accessible
to white and black. l want the
votes counted in the presence of
everybody, and the returns made
in the presence of everybody. We
have a right to ask that, and we
shall insist that that shall be done.
(Applause.). Nobody can COM
plain at that-it is right that is
due to the other side and due to |
to us, and we must exactit. Now,
gentlemen, whilst you have confer
red upon me great honor, / feel
almost as if 1 would have preferred |
not having that honor, in view of
the very great deficiency in my
ability to justify your confidence.
Ii can succeed in doing what |
know you want me to do; if I can
succeed in carrying out what you
expect OF me, l will be proud that
l am your representative. If II,
should fail through lack of pains
or want o. judgment, or from any
other cause make you regret your
trust, / will look upon your nomi-
nation to-day as great misfor-
tune. Ithankyou, gentlemen, and
will attempttto do. what is right
That is all you expect me to do,
and l shall certainly do it. (Ap
plause.)
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-08-05

them glad tidings of great Joy to
come, for our poor, oppressed, and
slandered Grant parish. "Let US
have peace"
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-08-05


| MONTGOMERY, La, July 25, '76.
Editor CHEoSIcLE-
Having read the various coul
munications in your issue of tb.
22d inst, on the political topics
therein discussed, or a few thereof
1 propose, through she CHRONICLE,
on some to add and to others in
terpose an opinion. "Max" re-
quests an expression upon the
proposed amendment to the Con-
stitution abolishing the Office OF
Parish Judge. This is, indeed, a
very important question, and
should be closely canvassed by
every voter. 1 consider it very
important Office, and should not
be abolished; but changes as to
the eligibility of the officer and his
duties, as well as salary, ought to
be made. / do not, believe, how
ever, that this question VIII be be-
fore the people at the approaching
election, as the bill has not been
signed by Kellogg, and he was re-
quested not to sign it at the late
Republican Convention.
l find very little, if anything, to
oppose in the communication Of
"West End" I think, however,
he makes some mistakes in the de-
scription of his candidate for SEN
ator. 1 do not think Captain
David Hardy is an "educated
man" properly speaking, i. e. not
a classical scholar, hut a plain,
practical man. He does him an
injustice in the asst lines Of bis
letter. 1 believe Capt. Hardy's
chances for Senator as bright as
any other aspirant's in the Dis
trict. l am very sorry that we
have am "Sams" in our parish.
If they are any relation to your
com lunicant "Sam." 1t is not
hard to disco ,er that he is sore
lead, or disguised radical. He
strikes in every direction and
makes a random shot far from the
mark. There is no comparison in
the case of Hon. c. c. Dunn and
DIR. Kelly. MIR. Dunn was elected
by the Wheeler compromise and
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-08-05
NEW ADVRTIS EVENTS
Notice to Taxpayers.

OFFICE OF STAp; TAX COLLIE TO-.
Colfax, Grant Parish, July %, Is.
DENALTIES on delinquent Taxs
L have been RENTED for ninety days
by Executive authority, under date Of
July 9Th; but the costs and expenses
attending seizure AMI sale can be avoid
eel only by immediate settlement.
INN X. GRAY,
jy2D-5t
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-08-05
Unjust Slander of Grant Parish.

UnluSL Olanuer OF UranL farlSn'
The tendency of the press, as
we'll as individuals whose political
prejudices actuate them to pro-
nounce unjust sentences and SLAM
: derous libels upon this community,
under cover of sportsmen's items,
or other news, appears as strong
as ever.
A New Orleans paper publishes
an account of a quarrel, at Colfax,
between Casey and Masters, and
the woundipg of the latter by the
former. Of course, the impression
thus conveyed, is not lost to the
imagination of SANDER loving peo-
pie, and each gossipper, after
adding the weight of his own tes-
tirnouy in the light OF his own
precocious lens, is ready to mag
nifty the mythical 'mole-hill into a
mountain" In justice to the par
ties named, and to our community
at large, it becomes our duty to
correct that report. The facts are
these, which were reported to us
at the time. Instead of being at
Colfax, the matter occurred about
thirty miles from here, on Clear
Greek. Both parties were young
men, and were in the woods, driv-
ing for deer. They occupied
stands from one to two hundred
yards apart; but not aware of
each others precise position, and
nearer together than they antici-
pated. A large buck appeared
suddenly upon the scene, to en-
liven the monotony of their hunt,
and approached within easy range
OF Casey's stand, when a momen-
tary interruption at sight of the
hunter, and the swapping Of two
OF Ely's caps, caused the wearer
OF the horns to make a port tack,
and with q scornful toss of the
head and contemptuous flourish
OF the tail, he bore gallantly down
on the home track.
vas FL sslee as- rs SIS
covered the proud rover of the
forest bearing down on his posi-
ton, with q full head of steam,
penant waving in his mizen rig
ging, and he chuckled to himself i
You're my meat, old fellow" But |
Casey was up 10 time, primed |
anew, and despatched messenger
from his Long Tom, just as the
buck got within range OF the quar-
ter stake. where Hiram sat ready
to discharge a broadside as soon
as the saucy craft hove abreast.
The effect of Casey's well-directed
shot caused the buck to "heaye
TO-" and lower his colors; a des-
perate struggle ensued, and q
combat was duly
considered; but a moment more
md the forester went over on his
'eam-ends, a wreck of life.
Now, Hiram, even, has not had ;
IS prominent position in this
larrative (Which is the truthful )
ccount) as he deserves, consider ,
ng the trials he endured; for, as
friend OF ours remarked to us
The fact of the business is, 6
'asey's gun was charged with :
rape-and-canister instead of solid !;
hot one of which, in it's random !
light, placed Hiram ho,s de COM v
IT." and Tins endo Tho ,,.o-l,
vent, recorded in Grant parish d
istory.
But the disposition is SO strong !,
| the minds of some persons to Z
'isconstrue every little incident .
'curring in Grant parish (be- I,
ewing that nothing good can t,
'me out of Nazareth") whereby
Re least resemblance to bloodshed =
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-08-05
The Fall Elections.

portant States. These State cleo
tions indicate the current of pub
lie feeling and strengthen it. They
appeal very powerfully to that
large class of voters who want al
ways to be on the winning side,
and there is always quite enough
such men to turn the evenly bal
anced scale. The Pennsylvania
election in October, 1856, defeated
Fremont in November, and the
Pennsylvania and Ohio elections
I'm October, 1872, killed Mr.. Gree
ley. There would be no serious
question as to AIR. Tilden's availa-
bility were tt not that the Ohio
State election occurs three weeks
before the Presidential election,
and should that State elect Re-
publican Governor by an increased
majority over last year, it would
detach thousands of Democratic
votes in New York and other
doubtful States.
The following is the order and
dates of the several fall State cleo
tons previous to the Presidential
election in November
l. Kentucky-On the first Mon
day in August. But the position
of this State is so well understood
that the election will be regarded
as merely Democratic ratiica-
ton meeting.
2. North Carolina-The first
Thursday in August. This is one
of the contested States, though it
is claimed by the Democrats. In
the election of 1872, Caldwell, the
Republican candidate, was chosen
Governor, by majority of 1869,
while Grants majority the follow
ing November was 23,304. This
State fired the first gun which re-
suited go disastrously to the Dem
ocratic-Liberal candidates. A fair
election, in which bowie knives and
and Shapes rifles are
not used to intimidate colored vo-
tiers, will doubtless show that the
parties are very evenly divided,
and the result of its State election
will be looked for with eager in
terest.
3. California-First Wednesday |
in September. The election in
this State is of great Importance.
1t will show the feeling of the
whole Pacific slope. The parties
ire pretty equally divided, each
a majority, and both will
struggle earnestly for success
The Chinese labor question will
inter largely into the State can
Ass, and may have more influence
han national politics in determin-
rg the result.
4. Vermont-First Tuesday in
This State is prevail
ngly Republican, and the only
interest attaching to its
lection will be in noting the rela-
i've loss and gain of the two par
les.
D. Maine-Second Monday in
epternber. This strong Republi- !
an State will doubtless re-elect
IS present popular Governor by a
nndsomo EaGjoEty, and the result
alt be watched with special inter-
st to note the effect Mr.. Blaine's
efeat had in that State
g. Georgia-First Wednesday
! October. This State is con-
oiled by the Democrats. The
lnvass will be watched with in
rest to catch the indications of
lie Southern political sentiment.
Z. West Virginia-Second Tues !
ny in October. This State is
aimed by the Democrats, but ,
lould the Republicans nominate
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-08-05

| hereby ai,nounce myself as a candI.
date for State sieIEtor for this District
SUI .ect 10 nomination by the Delnoclatr|
Convention. DAVID HARDY.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-08-05
B E.E F.
notice.!
FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL CON
vENTboN.

CONVETrr- n-Sa held at the
n Court Hdnso al Coliisx, in the par
ish of Grant, stsu Of Louisiana, on
MONDAY, It'd p Sd { August, 1876, to
nominate kands.tiss for Cong ess in
the Fourth Congressional District Of
the State of Louisiana
The seyAra Parish Committees with
in this Congressional District are here
by authorized and required to call an
election of delegates and to furnish tho
delegates cb] psen under this order with
proper credt ntials, properly certified
by the President and Secretary OF tue
several PARISH Committees, and also
forward true copies to me at Alexandra,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-06-24
Mob Law in kentucky.

Burlington, the county seat Of Boone
County, was the scene Of lynching at
midnight Thursday. Smith Williams,
colored man, was taken from the custo-
dy of the jailor, Samuel Cowan, and
hanged. A party Of masked men called
at the Jail and stated TO Cowan
that they had prisoner for him. CO.
ing out to them he was Immediately
surrounded and the keys OF the Jail
taken from him.
Entering the Jail the mob dragged the
doomed man into the yard, where des-
perate struggle ensued, during which
Williams got away and made dash tor
the woods. A shot from revolver
brought the fugitive down, and he was
| recaptured. Stripping the man naked,
| they dragged him to a tree close by, a
| rope was placed around his neck, and in
| lew minutes he was dangling in the
air aud writhing in the agonies OF death.
Not content with this brutal murder, the
lawless mob riddled the body with bull
| lets.
Smith Williams was accused Of the
murder Of a German last fall. AT that
lime he was working on a farm near
Anderson's Ferry, in Boone County;
the German coming upon the farm, was
denounced by Williams as a trespasser,
and was ordered away. Not Obeying at
once, he was shot in his tracks.
| He was to have been tried tor murder
at the October term Of Court; and the
rumor was circulated that he would in
all probability be acquitted. This Is sup.
posed to be the reason why the mob
took the law in its own hands. The
whole affair is disgrace to Kentucky
| civilization.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-06-24
hoard of Allerm en-.

The Board met at the usual hour with
fifteen members present at roll call.
The Finance Committee submitted
The schedule OF the tax levy; the total is
2 mills. Adopted.
The ordinance to authorize the extern
ZION of the St0rrs and SedamsYille Street
Railroad was passed.
The City Auditor submitted report
" the sale OF Burnet Work-house Lot.
The amount realized is somewhat over
100000. A resolution accompanied the
,eport instructing the Mayor to execute
he proper warranty deeds, upon the
conditions set forth in the order for sale.
The resolution was adopted.
The ordinance providing for the ap.
pointment OF an additional Assistant
Solicitor was passed.
Ordinances from the Board OF Public
Works were presented, regulating sala'
ries in the Engineers office, and liking
ihe pay Of the Secretary OF the Board ol
Public Works at $4,000 per annum. The
change in the Engiueer's Office increases
The salary OF the Engineer from $500 ts
E3 600.
Tue ordinance extending Route No.
Street Railroad, was referred to a com
mitlee Of three in connection with thu
solicitor.