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The Grange advance., 1876-12-13
Louisiana.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 6.-The Republican
Electoral College met at the Capitol at 70
o'clock, and organized, but, owing to tue ab-
sence Of Messrs. Brewster aud Levissee, took
a recess until O'Clock to fill the vacancy, ac-
cording to law, occasioned by the absence Of
these electors. At o'clock the College met
again, and Messrs. Brewster and Levissee were
elected to fill their own vacancies, and the
eight votes were cast for Hayes and Wheeler.
The Democratic electors, with certificates
from Gov. McEnery, whom they claim to be
de- jure Governor, also met, and cast eight
votes for Tilden and Hendricks, and forward
ed them to Washington.
The Grange advance., 1876-12-13

For some years l was failing in
health, was not alarmed until began to lose
my appetite. grew very thirsty, my mouth
became parched, my hands dry; it was time
said l had Diabetes. that he had a young lady
patient dying in the same way, must sell out
my business and make myself as comfortable
as possible. tried the doctors, and every
thing that could be heard Of At last heard
of a Prescription that had cured q case like
mine. tried it and am a well man. My
doctor is astonished, and my friends so much
pleased that they want it known to the thou
sands afflicted with any weakness OF the kid.
neys or symptoms like mine may have the
medicine and be cured. Druggists have it.
Prescription or medicine sent BY mail. Medi-
cine 1925 per bottle. Prescription for 81.
Address, NJ. W. Chaplin, Northbridge Center,
The Grange advance., 1876-12-13
the ELECTORAL VOTE.
How 1t was Cast on Wednesday, the 9Th.

The electors met in their several State capi-
tails on Wednesday, December 9Th, to cast
their votes for President. Everything was
done as previously reported, except in the
States Of South Carolina, Louisiana. Florida,
and Oregon. In the two former States the
canvassing boards gave certificates of election
to the Republican electors. In Florida, the
majority of the canvassing board commits.
sioned the Republican electors, while one
member of the b0ard-the Attorney General
of the State-commissioned the Tilden elec.
tors. In Oregon, the Governor refused to
commission Watts, one of the Republican
electors, because he was 4 postmaster when
elected, and It is claimed was thereby ineligi-
bic, though he has since resigned. The Gov
ernor commissioned one Tilden elector in his
place. The result is, that in the four States
named there are two sets of votes for Presi-
dent, and the final result now depends upon
which set of votes is allowed to stand, or
whether both are rejected and the election
thrown into the House. Below will be found
the operations in each of the four States.
South Carolina.
COLUMBIA, S. C., Dec 6.-Democratic Elect
ors met at ~ m., and, after long session,
cast the vote of the State for Tilden and Hem
dricks, and entered protest in the man.
damus case against the Secretary of State,
Hoyne, compelling him not to deliver the
election-returnst to Speaker Maekey, as the Su-
preme Court decided.
The Republican Presidential Electors have
Just cast the vote of South Carolina for Hayes
and Wheeler, and adjourned sine die.
The Grange advance., 1876-12-13

Spofford, Susan Coolidge, Sarah Winter Kel-
logg, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, Louisa Alcott,
Lucretia P. Hale, Celia Thaxter, Mary Mapes
Dodge, and many others. There will be also
''rwELvB sKY PICTURES" &C..
by Professor Proctor, the Astronomer, with
maps, showing "The Stars OF Each Month" )"
which will be likely to surpass in interest any
series on popular science recently given to
the public.
Amusement and instruction, with fun and
frolic, AMI wit and wisdom. will be mingled
as heretofore, and st. Nicholas will continue
to delight the young and give pleasure to the
old.
THE LONDON LITERARY WORLD SAYS:
"There is no magazine tor the young that
can be said to equal this choice production of
Scribner's press. All the articles, whether in
prose or rhyme, are throbbing with vitality.
+ The literature and artistic illus
trations are both superb"
The London Daily News says: "We wish
We could point out it's equa! in our own peri
odical literature
GOOD Nsws FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
To meet the demand for a cheaper ST.
NICHOLAS Gift-Book, the price of vols. l and
II has been reduced to So each. The three
volumes, in an elegant library case, are sold
for $40 lin ull gilt sl5), so that all may give
their children complete set. These vol
umes contain more attractive material than
fifty dollars worth of the ordinary chi,dren's
bovks.
Subscription price, So a year. The thrs
bound volumes and subscription for this
year, only $12. Subscribe with the nearest
newsaesler, Or send money in check, or P. o.
money order, or in registered letter, to
scR1BSEE & Co., 74a Broadway, N. Y.
The Grange advance., 1876-12-13
ST. NICHOLAS.

"The king of, all publications issued
for the young on either side of the Atlantic
Southampton (England) Observer.
The third volume of this incomparable
Magazine is now completed. With its eight
hundred royal octave pages, and its six hum
dred Illustrations, it's splendid serials, its
shorter stories, poems, sketches, etc., etc, in
its beautiful binding of red and gold, it is the
most splendid gitt-book TOR boys and girls
ever issued from the press. Price, 81; in full
gilt, S..
''St. Nicholas is full of the choicest things
The publication is, in all respects, the best of
its kind. We have never yet seen a number
that was ssotsurprisingly good. THE Church
man, Hartford, Conn.
ST. NICHOLAS FOR 1877,
which opens with November, 1876, begins a
short and very entertaining serial from the
French, "The Kingdom Of the Greedy" a
story adapted to the Thanksgiving season
Another serial, OF absorbing interest to boys,
''H1s OWN MASTER"
by J. T.. Trowbridge, author Of the "Jack
Hazard Stories," begins in the Christmas holi-
day number. Besides serial stories, Christ
mas stories, lively sketches, poems aud pic
lures for the holidays, and some astonishing
illustrations OF oriental sports, with drawings
by Siamese artists, the Christmas holiday
number of St. Nicholas, superbly illustrated,
contains very interesting paper,
''T3E BOYS OF MY BoYHooD,''
by William Cullen Bryant; ''The Horse Ho-
tel.''a a lively article, by Charles A. Barnard,
splendidly illustrated; "The Clock in the
Sky," by Richard A. Proctor; "a Christmas
Play for Homes or Sunday Schools" by DR.
Eggleston; ''The Peterkns' Christmas Tree, y
by Lucretia p. Hale: "Poetry and Carols o.
Winter,'' by Lucy La"com, with pictures.
DO NOT PAIL BUY ST. NICHOLAS FOR TUE
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
During the year there will be interesting
papers for boys by William Cullen Bryant
John G. Whittier. Thomas Hughes, William
Hewitt, DR.. Holland, George acDonald, San.
| ,ord B. Hunt, Frank r. Stockton, and others
There will be stories, skt tches, and poems, O.
special interest to girls, by Harriet Prescott,
The Grange advance., 1876-12-13

Chapped hands, face, pimples, ring
tions cured, and rough ~ skin % made SOFT and and
smooth, by using Juniper Tar Soap. Be care
full to get only that male by CasWell, Hazard
4 Co., New York, as there are many imita-
tions made with common tar, all OF which
are worthless.
The Grange advance., 1876-12-13

The proprietors of Johnson's Ano.
dyne Lnimeut, Parsons Purgative Pills, and
Sheridan 8 Cavalry Condition Powders, have
published a readable and instructive pamph-
let, which can be had free by mail
The Grange advance., 1876-12-13

Winter Is now fairly upon US, and
the te'ms are fastening to the lumber woods
n various parts of the country. Our advice
10 every man who goes to the woods, be he
captain, cook, teamster, or any other man, is
to lake along good stock OF Johnson's Ano-
dyne Liniment and Parsons Purgative Pills.
Many months OF labor lin the aggregate) may
be saved by this precaution.
The Grange advance., 1876-12-13
EMPLOYMENT.3

AM ~ Person OF ordinary tnteligeGcG can earn
perence s not necessarythe only requisites being
IN all successful business industry and energy Send
ren St. N. Y.
The Grange advance., 1876-12-13

Bad enough to look and feel bad
yourself; but no excuse tor having your horse
look and feel badly, when for small sum
you can buy. Sheridan's Cavalry Condition
Powders, which given in grain two or three
times week, will make him look and feel
we'll
The Grange advance., 1876-12-13

Something new for your aching back
Collins Voltaic Plaster. They cnre when
all other plasters fail, aud may be relied on to
relieve painful affections of the kicneys, liver,
muscles and joints.
The Grange advance., 1876-12-13
Neglected Coughs and Colds.

Few are aware of the Importance of
checking Cough or "Common Cold" in its
first stage; that which in the beginning
would yieldto BROWN's BRONCHIAL TR0cHRs,7 y
If neglected, often works upon the Lungs.
The Grange advance., 1876-12-13

why, Maud, where did you get that
beautiful corset % sit is DR.. Warmers
Health Corset, and is the most comfortable
and elegant corset ever saw. sent $l.75 for
it to Warner Bros, 1853 Broadway, N r."
The Grange advance., 1876-12-13

TUTORS and Scrofula-
MAMMA -, DE-: 7: s. RoD1RrsoN, eupt: Of
remedy for the radical cure Of Cancer, Tun,ors and
Scrofula by acting on the blood only. will send.
never failed in the Of Cancer Tumors or Scrofuia
% fremont Street. Boston, Mass
The Grange advance., 1876-12-13

00Kn REWARD for an l1sclsv06te Case.
01OV DIR. J. P. FlrLER. being sworn, says: grad.
apysnsed years.
Isusat:e Remedy.
Liver Paphlss Resss-
as Medical Advice BY nail Addrse DR. lfl1R
~0atA DRU00ISf0
The Grange advance., 1876-12-13
Minneapolis Business Directory.

GM1rH 4 SCKlBNER 523 Washington Ave-, s.. job.
0bera and Retailers in Hardware, Cutlery, Tin and
Pressed ware Paints& Oils Coopers tools specially.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-03-31

The shipment of some fourteen tons of
silver coin from San Francisco to Wash
ington is announced, and it is understood
that the Secretary of the Treasury will
soon put it in circulation. Strange to say,
this first step towards a return 10 q specie
basis is opposed by some people and some
papers protesting to be advocates of hard
IN oney. Their arguments may be thus
briefly summarized:
The silver coins of the United States
minis are what are called token" coins
that Is 10 say, their value as bullion is
something less than their face value. At
bul lion prices, five dollars in silver coins
is not worth as much as a five-dollar gold
piece. Tie discount would be, in fact, a
little more than the discount ON the green
backs. Therefore, say the DIRECTORS, curl
silver is inferior TO our fractional currency,
which is exchangeable for greenbacks in
limited amounts. To issue silver, say
they, would Tend further TO debase the cur
re ncy and put off a return TO gold prices.
This would seem TO be an utter falacy.
When these gentlemen say that silver Is
the inferior currency, they are met by the
challenge, which the New York Times has
often repeated, TO name a person that will
undertake 10 exchange silver for fractional
currency. They cannot do it. Tie silver
is everywhere held higher than the shin
plasters, and it ought 10 be. The fractional
notes are not legal tender. Except as cur
rency they are valueless. The silver coins
are not only exchangeable for greenbacks,
but they are an unlimited legal tender 10
the United States for all dues except duties
on imports. In payments from the United
States and between individuals they are
legal tender TO the extent of five dollars,
besides having an intrinsic value Of their
own as bullion. The fact that at any par
ticular Time their market value as bullion
is less, reckoned in gold, than the then
market value of greenbacks in gold, does
not prevent them from circulating as mon.
ey a: par in greenbacks any more than the
fact that the fraetional currency is intrin-
sically worthless prevents it from circula-
ting on an equality with the legal tender
notes. More than hundred millions Of
civilized people are now using silver coins,
whose value as raw material is in no in
stance less than ten per cent.-in the case
of Canada, Great Britain and Ireland TWEEN
ty per cent.-below their value as money.
Germany, France, Belgium, Italy and
Switzerland have their system of token
coins, and it has been found TO answer ex-
ceedingly WELL" says Mr.. McCulloch in
his Dictionary of Commerce" 1t is no
longer an experiment. And we do not see
how any one can doubt that the substitu-
ton of silver for the fractional currency
will be step, and very important one,
10 wards return TO specie basis.-FreeI
Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-03-31

The republicans of New York held their
state convention at Syracuse, on Wednes-
day of last week, aud tho result is the cleo
ton of delegation largely composed Of
Conkling men, aud the adoption Of resolu-
tons instructng them TO present at Cincin-
natl the name of New York's "nvorite
son." A minority of about one-third, led
by George William Curtis, was strongly
opposed 10 this action, but 1t was apparent
from the first that their wishes would be
disregarded. Mr.. Curtis offered a substl-
tute for the resolutions endorsing Mr..
Conkling, and made an earnest speech In
support of his view Of the question. He
had nothing TO say against Senator Conk-
ling, whether he preferred anybody else
for the Presidency or not; but the main
point he made was that there was no such
unanlmity among the Republicans of the
State as would be implied by adopting res
olutions in favor Of Mr.. Conkling. lie
proclaimed to the world that the Republi-
can masses of New York are divided in
their Presidential preferences and that
they mean to have the field of choice kept
open till the meeting of the Cincinnati con-
vention, unless risks arc TO be run which
it would be fool-hardy to invite at this
juncture; aud one hundred aud thirteen
members of the convenlion-nearly one
third Of the whole-attested by their votes
that they agreed with him. The position
of New York, therefore, cannot now be
misunderstood as it might have been II
Mr. Curtis had kept silent, and the delega-
ton at Cincinnati will assume its just po-
sition when Mr.. Conkling is out of the
Wav
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-03-31

"A party OF friends, about fifty in mum.
Der, visited the Master and Secretary of the
Vermont Grange on the 2sd Inst, aud liter
ally took possession of the house. 1t gave
us the liveliest and most sincere pleasure
10 receive them, those that are not. as
well as those that are connected with the
order. Alter the usual greetings, all enter
ed into lively conversation, which gave us
The assurance that they came for a mutual
good lime. A sprinkling of vocal music
with good voices and variety of SEMI
ment was appreciated by all. Refresh
ments were served, and, with the addition
OF a few brief remarks, tie party then
broke up, and all went home, evidently
feeling well entertained.
d. A. Mullelt has sold his farm 10 Os-
car ID. DoolitIle. Price paid not known.
Also piece of pasture land owned by the
same, TO "A. T. Doollllle. X.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-03-31

TIE POSTAL SERVICE. Hamiin
is reported as saying, in the discussion of
third-class postage rates by the Senate COM
mlttee last week, that the committee were
working only 10 make the postal service
self-sustalning. This is certainly a sur
prislng piece of information. For many
years the United States mails have been
carried at loss, aud the theory of Govern
ment and people has been that the amount
of the deficiency was money well spent.
In 1885, there was a surplus OF about half
million dollars over expenses. In 1910,
there was deficiency of nearly one hun
dred and seventy.ive thousand dollars,
and the service has not paid expenses from
that time until now, except in 1865, when
there was small excess of receipts over
expenditures. The expansion of the sys-
tenn has been constant; and when, during
the war and near its close, there was les
SEEMING of expenditures, as compared with
receipts, everybody knew that this was
due to the fact that an expensive service in
sparsely settled regions of the South and
Southwest was temporarily cut of. The
transmission of mails is one of the prerog-
atiyes Of sovereignty, just as coinage is,
and the duty Of Government is to foster
The dissemination of intelligence by means
of the mails. Nobody expects that the
lighthouse service shall be self-sustaining
and the transmission of letters, newspa-
pers, books, and periodicals is just as much
one of the fu nctions of the Government as
the erection and maintaining of river and
sea-coast beacons can BEN Y. Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-03-31

Hon. Isaac i. Redheld, who died at his
residence, in Boston, on Thursday night,
was born at Weathersfield, Windsor coun-
ty, W., April 10th, 1904, the son OF DIR. Pc
leg Rodfeld, a leading physician of Cow
entry, in Orleans county. He graduated at
Dartmou til in 1925, and commenced the
practice of the law at Derby in 1927. lie
was States Attorney of Orleans county
from 1882 TO 1885. His marked ability in
his profession had brought him into public
notice, and in 1886, at the early age of 80
years, he was elected Judge OF the Supreme
Court of Vermont, and held the Office for
quarter of century by successive annual
reflections, most Of them from Legisla-
lures opposed 10 him in politics. For the
last eight years of his service on the bench
he was Chief Justice. lie declined re-
election in 1861, and removed to Boston,
where he resided in the practice of his pro-
fesson until his decease.
He was Professor of Medical Jurispru-
dence at Dartmouth College from 1858 10
1861. He was appointed commissioner to
adjust tho United States claims with Great
Britain in 1867 and held the position fortwo
years, acting also as special counsel of the
United States in Europe, having charge OF
many important legal matters in England
and France. He has published many i'm
portant law works and contributed largely
to periodicals. He was the author or"1he
Law OF Railways" 1.-THE Law of Wills"
"The Law of Carriers and Bailments,"
Leading American Railway Cases." and
with w. A. Herrick, "a Treatise on Civil
Pleading and Practice" Since 1862 he has
also edited Story "on Equity Pleadings,"
and "Conflict OF Laws" and Greenleaf
"On Evidence" His work on "The Law
of Railways" has become the highest au-
thority aud has been largely cited in Eng
lish cases.
He was man of high and pure charac-
teri a devout commitment of The Episco-
pal church and in politics a Democrat, till
the outbreak of tho war, when, we think,
he ceased to act with that party. Tho hon
orary degree of A. NJ. was conferred ON
him by the University of Vermont In 1885;
and the degree of LII. D. by Trinity Col
lege in ls49, and by Dartmouth in 1855.
He was a candidate for United States dis
triet judge of Vermont, at the time of the
appointment of Judge Smalley. He was
the elder brother ofthe present judge, Tim
othy p. Redfield of Montpelier. lie leaves
a wife and two children. Judge Redfield's
funeral was attended at Windsor on Satur-
day, at st. PauPs church, where the dislin-
guished deceased had worshippod so long,
and where three of his children had been
buried
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-03-31
Jacksonville.

Don G. Taylor, who, for two years past
has resided in Wisconsin, bas returned TO
this village, and is going into the shop
with Leonard Brown, Esq, TO work at
making doors, sash, windows, &c. Mr..
Taylor is thorough mechanic, and will
give sa tisfaction 10 all in his line of BUSH
ness.
The co-partnersbip of Brown & Plumb
is dissolved, and Plumb is soon going 10
North Adams, Mass.
The FIRST sugar party of the season was
held at the residence of Thomas Fowler, on
the Goth inst A goodly number attended,
principally from Sadawga. Being weather.
bound they made merry the livelong night
and in the morning wendell their way
home ward as best they could.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-03-31

While the republican party, as party,
cannot be held responsible for the mis-
deeds OF its officers, still 1t will deserve the
disapprobation of all honest men If it does
not take measures to purge itself from all
the communicating influences by which it
is hampered and strike out new course
into The regions of honesty, purity and
economy. II there are anywhere in the
Union, men of integrity, brains and hon
esty, let us see II we cannot put them In
Office. II will be necessary for the party to
break away from present alliances, repudl-
ate everything and everybody with even
suspicion Of rascallty about him, and then
go to work with will 1t is eminenlly
proper in this anniversary year that spe-
cial efforts should be made TO restore our
system of government TO its pristine purl-
~ and 10 establish 1t In position that will
make 1t the model government of the
world. This is the work that lies before
the republican party. If true TO itself, 1t
will take hold of this labor aud perform 1t
In the most thorough and effective man
Northampton Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-03-31
Tho OnenInr Of the Centennial.

About 1890 o'clock a. m. on Wednesday,
conducted to their places, the orchestra of
$50, conducted by Theodore Thomas, will
play the national airs of all nations. The
following programme will then be carried
out: 1.-THE Grand March," written for the
occasion by Richard Wagner. Invocation
of the Divine Blessing" original hymn by
]. G. Whittier. Original Cantata-words
by Sydney Lanier of Georgia; music by
Dudley Buck of Connecticut. Brief pres
entation by the president of the centennial
co mmission, reporting the exhibition to
the president OF the United States. An
address by the president of the United
States, which no will close by declaring the
exhibition open. Immediately the flags
will be unfurled, the artillery will fire sa
lutte, the chimes of the tower and other
great bells on the ground will ring and the
chorus of COO will render Handels "Halle-
lujah." The foreign commissioners will
move TO their respective assignments in
the main building. The president of the
United States, escorted by the commission
and board of finance, and the invited
guests, will enter the north doors Of the
main building and move, accompanied by
the music of the great organs, along tho
great avenue in such manner as to pass by
each national commission. The process
ion will then cross 10 Machinery hall and
walk down the main avenue TO the centre.
Then at signal from the president of The
United States the enormous engine and its
thirteen acres of machinery will be put il
motion and the exhibition will DO open to
the world. There may follow more or less
formal receptions in the judges hall and
the quarters of the commission.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-03-31

MARsH's TEsTIMoNY.-The witness
Marsh and his wife wero Induced 10 re-
turn from their temporary retirement in
Canada, last week, and Marsh has been be-
fore the subcommittee of the judiciary
committee. He reiterated his previous
testimony, with no material alteration.
The most interesting part of the examina-
ton was that relating to the reason why
money was paid to the Belknaps, on which
point, Marsh was very closely questioned.
He denied all recollection of any agree
ment for such payment, and only admit.
ted that in the case of the pc yment to Mrs.
Belknap there might have been something
like promise on his part that he would
make her present If he got the leadership.
In no way, however, could Marsh be cues
toned into any declaration or admission
that there had been any agreement with
the Secretary or that in any eommunlca-
ton between them in connection with the
payments, not even when made in bank
notes directly to Belknap in New York,
was there any mention direct or implied
OF the account on which the money was
paid. Another new point brought out was
that all the express receipts and other pa
pers received from Belknap were at once
destroyed by Marsh, because, TO use the
witnesses own words, he felt that if II was
known II would disgrace him. During his
examination Marsh was very Ill at case.