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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-03-08
President Grant, Yesterday, on the dccli-

The president on accepting Beiknap
RESIGNATION put Robson in as War Sccre-
tary pro tan. It is fortunate new Sec
rotary is now appointed for the reaction
from ordinary suffers provisions to quail
on toast would soon demorallze the
army.
1t don't seem rs though Horace could
have done much worse in picking 4 Sccro-
tarv.
There is 10 be il meeting on the 18th at
Burlington of folks interested in the CEN
" to devise ways and means
The Kellogg Impeachment farce was
brought to an end. Thursday, by the Louis
lana House ordering the discon,inuance Of
further proceedings.
An ASYLUM for old people was burned
at Williamsburg, y. Y, yesterday morn
ing, and thirty persons were missing
The bodies of Is old men were found yes
terday.
Three New England States hold elections
this spring New Hampshire votes one
week from to-day; Connecticut the first
Monday in April, and Rhode Island two
days later.
4 few DAYS ago there was a desperate
land-to hand fight in Cuba between Span
i,h and insurgcnt cavalry, in which the
former was victorious, with loss Of
twentv->ix killed and thirty three wounded.
The New Yolk Irttitue thinks that " the
Bclhnap exposure had turned the eyes OF
thousands of disguised republicans in the
direction of the democratic camp, but
when the demo r;ttic financial caucus
broke al, with the Old story Of disagree
mcnt, tn eye. We're turned away again
with 4 doubtful shake Of the head.
One of the street, in Virginia City, Ne
va,l;,, has been steadily sinking for several
DAYS. though there are no mines in tina,
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-03-08

A telegram from Gibraltar states that
the prize crew of the Guarda Costa, who
were overpowercd and captured 10y an
English trading vessel which they attempt
ed to seize. have been committed and Will
be tried for piracy.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-03-08

Tie question Of the right Of the Senate
to 20 On and Try General Bclknap On
The Impeachment is one of the technical
or practical Interpretation of the Con>titu-
whether public officer can escape
the triad and punishment it provides for
him. by simply rc>ignin@ his office. The
words are: Judgment in eases of i'm
peachmcnt shall not extend further than to
removal from Office, and disqualification to
hold and enjoy any office of honor. trust
or profit under the United Stltcs''
Paul Eovton who ulgcd last week in
Il hundrcd-milc >N i'm down the Mississippi
river in his liia->aving dress. WIS received
ut New Orleans with a brass band ami i'm
mcn-c cheering. lie entered the water n
BAYOU Goula and did not touch land until
he arrived ut the Crescent city. He WAS
caught in an eddy which made him Il pri>
unrr for two hours and in the darkness oi
might came very near being SWampeI by
,hc wheel Of Il steamboat. OthcrW i-c hi,
trip WAS umrvcntfnl At tn" end of hi,
journey he WAS but slightly iati-ucd. y
swim of one hundred miles in Il grcA
river Without rest. is a feat that Woul'
have fixed the land with wonder brfov,
Paul Bovton made the stormy pt>>lye o
the British Channel in his litr->:.vn.
dress Now i, i viewed with only Vrdi
nary interest.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-03-08

Richard III. Dana, Jr, has been nom;-
mated as Minister to England In sending
his name to the Senate the president has
done the worst thing possible for Gen.
Schcncks reputation. for after the latter
has said all he has to say i'll defence of him
self, even if it be taken rs true, the con-
tra,t between him and Mr.. Dana Will be
too great. Think OF Minis er Dana writino
an essay on poker and ''directing" a
Stock jobbing mine speculation,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-03-08

FAILURE OF y. G. MUNSON.-urecntit
was excited, yesterday, over the reported
failure Of SC. MunsOn. Il prominent rail
road contractor, formerly interested in the
Massachusetts Central railroad and the
Boston Back bay scheme. Mr.. Manson
has made eight miles Of new road from the
tunnel to Charlemont, which is substantial
" completed; and has recently been work.
inc on the newer line from B,ulwcll'>
Ferry to Greenfield where he had taken
three sec. Of four and three quarters miles,
some Of which was sub-ict. Neither Of The
Munson Brothers is in Greenfield bat the
sub contractors have not been paid for Jan
uary or February, and work has been sus-
pended along the line. Edwards Brothers
of Worcester are the largest creditors. and
their property has been attached near West
Deertield; Joel BlsSett Of EaSthampton,
who had a stone-laying job a-grerating
some $4,000, is also affected. \ GOOD
many farmers of whom supplies have been
bought will suffer considerably if the sub
contractors are unable to meet their liabil-
itics. Meantime, nobody ut Gre enfield
knoNs how seriously Mr. Muneon is involy-
ed. and there i, considerable anxiety 10
learn whether the under contractors are to
be paid.-!SrrinQfc'd HpuJljcoU, III.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-03-08

ECL1rsEs.-Of the four cclipscs which
occur this year two, and the only two Wis
IDLE in North America, occur during the
month of March. One of these is of the
moon, the other of the sun. I he formcr
begins on the morning Of the 10th, Il few
minutes past midnight, and continue, for
two hours, reaching it. maximum Il few
minutes PAST ole A. ". The latter take,
place on the 9th commencing a fcw min
utes before o'clock Z. NJ, ana lasting
about one and three fourth, hours. Both
will be partial eclipses.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-03-08


GiN. BtLNNAr> HISTORY II" comes
of good stock his tathcr,G Gen. Wan. &. Brik-
nap, htvln- been an officer IN the regular
army from Is - to ISL, served WI II III llll
ed galIntry through the FIo.ii.t ami
Mex can wars. and enjoyed the Intimate
friendship of Cen. SCOT. v lillian Worth
Bellnap was born ut Nrwburr- y. Y. ou
the 22d Of September, 1879, and grad lated
from Princeton college IN the class OF ISIS,
among his college ac4laintancc~, >ingu-
larlv enough. being Mc>>r>. Clymrr and
Blackburn Of the committee tllat has Just
exposed his guilt. ~ we'll - Secretary
Eobr>on. lie studied law II Georgetown.
ID. G.. and III ISL began the practice of
his profession Ut kcokUk, 1t. He served
one term. in l>J.-N. in the Iowa l."Ci>la-
turr - 4 democrat. bat being unwilling
>Wudle. separated from the radical wing
of his party. and WAS known ~ a Douglas
democrat up to tn" outbreak Of the rebel
lion he entered the army major o.
the fifteenth infantry. and served with his
regiment in the army Of the I"nn">>o"
lslAg through the various grace and par
tclpatlnT IN the bAttl" OF Shiloh, >legt OF
Cornth. campaign and siege OF \lcksbur-+
campaign and siege OF Atlanta After th'
capture of that place. he marched Ni;h
Sherman to the sea, and finally to WASH
ingion. taking Il prominent part in all tn,
actions of these brilliant campaigns. He
WAS promoted to the rank of rigt'iirr-
general FOR >pccltl |"llHntry III the memo
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-03-08

adoption of several investigation resolu-
tons, further debate, but no action, on the
Hawaiian treaty, and Il personal eNplana-
ton by Gen Banning Of Ohio. which was
to his discredt.
TUESDAY. House. Mr.. Clymer, OF
Pennsylvania, rising to question of priv
iege. stated that 4 subpoena had been
served on him last evening, issued by the
supreme court of the District Of Columbia,
sitting as Il criminal court, to appear be-
fore that court and bring with him all the
papers. checks, documents, etc. and to
testify in regard to the charges pending in
that court against the late secretary OF
war. Two of his colleagues, Robbins OF
North Carolina. and Blackburn. Of Ken
lucky. had been similarly subpTned. He
(Clymer) had appeared before that court
and had stated that in obedience to the
law he appeared at its bar to obey its order
but rs Il member of II committee Of the
House he felt it would be prcjudicial to the
highest interests of the country that his
colleagues and himself should be com
PEELED 10 state what had transplrcd IN their
committee room. He (Clvmrr) believed
that such course would not only close the
mouths of all witnesses. hut that in many
cases IL would Ul1Nt llltlI llo!l tllt itllN'
He had said furthermore that while not
pleading their privileges rs members OF
the House, they must. nevertheless, protest
against being examined and would only
consent to be so examined after an order
being made specially to that end by the
courts. The court had taken time tol
dclibcraton and had determined if /
needed their attendance thereafter to sen'
for them. He had felt it his duty to brin2
the matter to the attention of the House IL
order that the House might take such ar
, ton in the matter rs might be right, .ju>
, and necessary
Mr.. Blaine Of Maine, asked Clymor !
the court had asked or had desired to asl
for any information that was not conlaine'
/, in tie Published report, and was not mat
4. ter Of record and Of general notoricly. h
could very we'll conceive that the gentle
man from Penn> vlvania might not wish t
be called upon in that court to testify o
. what was still Il committee secret. but OF
what point of dticacv could arise aS f
e those matters which We're rs common 4
q history could make them he could not see
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-03-08

and to few we o2sr d & then
the post at Fort sill was Tacn ana abe
Ma ither asEei for for or had prevailed upon
the i upon the secretary of and as near
remenr made for ths post %nn ID
cGi nrn GG n Tthsr Mrs
oost John s Evans appicant for re,apno1hb me-
me "a 'i wnnd not fair him ont Of o Ice
without notice as he Won q lose trse w,s ' taken
ron" min and that it would be proper and j1st ror me
@ ts r wlth ne T saw any'f
and fot him alarmed at the rrnsreet ct l"Sis er
ate wd Claimed s 'od deal nuepce with
he SECRETARY Of war lad t Wa hhIe tom tbs
ir,n r. be entirely without influence. IN
nr1 amd then honns certain portion Of the
rms if w"n allow him TO hold the office ana od con
yd mTe M Mr. Erans and self Went New York t."
her Mhsre the s rGnfr4Gf was 6nr mae our tr
Yer Mr. Evans something in the Army ana sanS
r he removed from the post and that he had OF
rrd too lare sum and hrfoT@ 1e +" So So the
sam being payable quarterly in adyanGe: W H are Ine
r T o nt , fas
cr presume, by certificate 81 4er"S ISL i fnneraI
The funeral Of Belknapl some weeks aftrr ms
mad Win Mr. ramemEer hut must say
hat isst here my memory is exceedingly h ds,1c
i tl lai ' Of tie c"nversaion: wrn nr,sta!ri
n IL nursery Tth h 5 io Eavs m no r"iiE to
bsf'r re treat SIC saia The mn5hfr
ave h fa t3 ,aEe and and l keer NE for a said
t aud seems TO me said that erhaI' a sr vet
can cive no for it, fo:. as far as knw 1il
father knew n%t4n Of any I bsve faint retoe
w." If remark Of Mrs Bowers. that if sent the
Mond get It any way certainly had some under fGr
Standing then subsequently with her or nm t loa
MT me g
half thereof to the secretary of var and haV c1h
nucd sulsant tally from that day toward 70 90 'n'
About shoul say wear and half or twn yf2 n,
@ The amount 6DoD sr ann ln h' + T"aS" rhm
p 'nI his nnrfnar. and rar.y a. far
5 ut th tle reeina on injustice dom
soldiers at the fort. raled 10y Tie tNnrhi.", rnI
Of tie raymtnt Of this bonus.
II the he-t ny Enowleds and belief the ahnvf i
runlprte as can relne1Hor occurrences "l 80 HAL
y ago
BArcocK-A week ago a $4,000 sab
scription WAS on foot to help him pay +"
his "vinlication. He was back III TN
White House and Shepard had not onl.
sen. his Glory to God dispatch. but ha'
damned a >crcna)c. For some reason
these things are now not thus. lhe~'
who wanted TO believe Habcock innoccn
wonders ut hi, defence Of technicalitics, in
stead of showing up what his relation
with the ring really We're, Wall have tn
comfort the acluital gave them Somewh;'
disturbed hy Attorney Gen. icrrrpont
letter of two or three days ago
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-03-08

Very many of the democratic members
of the House, cypress regret at the action
of Mr.. CIymer in pushing through the
resolutions for Impeachment without af-
for,lnw time for debate and on>ideration
They condemn his course on party grounds
and say that II little delay would undoubt-
e,llv have led some of The republicans to
oppose the resolution. and then the rcpub-
lican party would have had to assume the
rcspons bilitv Of such opposition. Mr..
Owners idea was, however. that a cutting
off of debate would force the republicans
into IN opposition which would place them
ut the mercy of the democrats. AS the
,csult showed, Mr.. Clymer was mistaken.
and the opposition did not fall into the
trap or manifest itself on the republican
side BY keeping the question open a few
DAYS the democrats might have made more
capital for their party, but they threw
fact, and blame Cfymer for his hasty &C
ton.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-03-08

HowUN's Srp!N.- lenry c B,wcn's
recent statement to tile examining COM
mittcc of Plvmouth church has found its
way to the newspapers. He says that he
welded to none in his admiration and love
t, L Mr.. Bccrllrr. but facts came into his
possession. ten years ago, making 1t clear
that Mr.. Hccrhcr was an idultcrcr. but he
U3oWcn supposed that Mr.. Becrhcr WAS
a reformed and pcnilent man atterward.
He SAYS at last there came to my knowl
slgr evidence Of his guilt which astounIcd
ana overwhelmed me more than ten years
AFRO. \ lady. whom | was compelled to
believe. confessed fully and explicitly her
adultery with Mr. Beechcr. This lacy
confessed other facts which cannot be told,
as they would identify her When She
confessed. her relations with Bcechcr had
ceased over 4 year, she was renitent and
broken hearted
Bowen then proceeds to another point
and saws: | have had frequent convcrSa-
ton~ with Mr.. Richards, Mrs. Tiion 5
brother. and have known him intimately
for wears lie told me his sister had made
u full confession to him Of her criminal
relations with Ee"cher, that she gave him
and his wife all the minute particulars
She WIS sensible Of her guilt and penitent
ANY man tho knows Mr. richards knows
he could not tlbrirtte such Il story against
his own sister.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-03-08
The Story Of Relknar.

Caleb =. Marsh of New York is the
man whose testimony damned Belknap.
He testified before the committee on the
expenditures of the War Department, Feb
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-08-28
Merchant Bar Iron and Nails.

From Saturdays Pittsburgh Commercial
The trade in merchant bar iron ha
been destitute of any especially new fea
lures for the past week, except the reduc-
ton of prices on round lots, from the
causes noted last week. The combina-
ton manufacturers do not hesitate to an
nounce their determination not to let
their trade be taken away from them by
the guerilla operations of outside parties,
and are prepared to make terms
to prevent the success Of such op-
erations We indicated our opinion
of the wisdom of that course last
week, and need not repeat 1t now. The
understanding seems to be that cutting
rates is to be the order of the day for
some time to come, and 1t remains to be
said that We hope manufacturers may
this time obtain thorough understand
ing of the principle that losing trade is
not one which is worth any considerable
effort to retain
The demand at present is only active
on such specialities as hoop and sheet
iron, cotton ties, SC, with orders rather
slow for business in the main. 1t Is,
however, fair TO expect that the advance
OF the season, coupled with the lower
prices ruling will cause increased pur-
chases of all descriptions of finished iron.
The generally prosperous condition st
the agricultural districts, and the
small purchases of the past two
wears, are also reasons for looking
for a fair demand; but that this
will be sufficient to produce better prices
without radical change in the condl-
tons of the trade is by no means so prob
able. Rates continue nomnally quoted
at 50 l5(G2 35, but the avowed determl-
nation OF manufacturers to meet the out
side competition makes those prices fair
quotation only for small orders, and sales
are reported on basis of &c, at which
price considerable iron could be bought
in round lots.
Nails continue quiet and very dull
which is not considered outside of the
usual and nominal condition of affairs.
Prices are very firm at the old quota
tions, and an improvement in the de-
mand is confidently looked Tor next
month. We continue to quote at 81 80
per key tor 1Od in orders for less than
200 kegs; 81 IS for orders in excess OF
that amount. From New York we learn
that "the demand for nails is more
active than it was last week. The Asso
citation of Nail Manufacturers OF the
Atlantic States held meeting 10 day.
Up to the close of business their action
had not trssspired, but it is not believed
that the existing rates will be disturbed.
We quote US before, l0d to God, S9 10
net, in small lots. For large orders a
concession of 10 cents per key is al
lowed"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-08-28
Pole Raising and Meeting I'm Rich.
land District.

RIcHLAND DISTRICT, August 20.
Editors OF the Register:
l come again to give you and the faith
full and unfsithtul an account of our meet
igg and pole raising, Saturday afternoon,
August 26th. There was a good turn out
of the unterrified. Despite the bad con-
dition of the roads, and the recent rains,
requiring the farmers presence at home.
But, like all good soldiers, when duty
calls, otis theirs to obey" and obey they
did. The pole, which wss procured by
Phil Reilly's untiring zeal, who does
nothing by halves, measured one hundred
and tour feet. The placing and getting
ready for elevation was done under the
superyision OF the above named gentle
man and Love Garden, who have the
thanks of the club; also, Of yolr city,
Mr.. j. L. Carpenter, Frank Ebert and
VIM. Taylor, who rendered valuable as
sistance in putting it in position. Ike is
the man who knows how to handle the
ropes, and when the rope was stretched
the old hickory began to 60 skyward ike
lark seeking his sunny home. From
the topmost peak floats the names OF the
next President and Vice-President OF the
United States.
The old banner township was alive
again, and from the interest taken in all
the proceedings OF the afternoon, it would
seem that the horny-handed are in
earnest about this reformation business
and II other portions Of the county do
their duty as We will do, Tom Shsllcross,
Bill Shafer and "Frsacy" will have to
GEEK some other elimes TO get their seer
tiAcatee" of election.
The Hon. ALI. Caldwell was called,
and in words OF sloquence asked the
horny-handsd men standing there to
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-08-28

ponder we'll this subject of reform; and
they needed no other monitor than to
see the thousands of unemployed, the
silent workshops and the depression OF
trate. These speak in language ore
ELOQUENT and touching than will all the
stump speeches of the campaign. l can
not do Justice to the Senator'S remarks,
but suffice it to say he handled the "Rads"
without gloves.
Mr.. Cracraft was then introduced, aud
proceeded to give US the pale horse the
bloody host have been riding 10 death
for the past eight years, viz; the bloody
shirt, and read to the audience the
names of some who helped 20 carry the
bloody thing during the war, but who
had done their duty to their country and
their God, and like Christian soldiers,
who let the dead past bury It's dead, had
washed their hands and cleaned their
garments, and were now ready 10 extend
the right hand of fellowship to their
Southern brother and say, we are ready
to fight another battle with your as
sistance to save our common country, the
constitution and our liberties from the
blood-suckers who are sucking the life
blood from the hearts of the people.
Bloodless as the Aext battle will be, l
hope, it will speak in louder tones than
all the cannon at Bull Run.
Mr.. Cracraft's speech was well re-
ceived, and may he live long to do noble
service in the good cause,
th, conclusion Of hia rQrnQrkc thrpp
times three were given for our noble and
gallant standard bearers, speakers and
The Star Spangled Banner" Thus, in
deed, passed a pleasant afternoon, full of
instruction, and the assembled audience
went home with determination to fight
"till the last armed foe expires To
strike for our affairs and our fires, and to
remember the "greeD graves OF our sires,
God and our native land"
HIGHLAND,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-08-28
BROOKE COUNTY AWAKE.
The NOminees-Ttlden and Hen
bricks Club.
WELLsBURG, August 25.

WELLsBURG, August 25.
Editors Of the Register:
The interest manifested by the De-
mocracy, at the n ominstions held last
Saturday, proves that they are fully alive
to the issues of the day. The selections
for the various county offices are consid-
cred good.
William II. Tarr, who heads the
ticket, for Sen torisl honors, is an agree
able gentleman Of wealth and capacity.
]. B. Somervipe, for House of Dele
gates, Is q young mar, selt-educsted, and
worthy the honor.
Thomas Donovan, a Justice of <he
Peace for number OF years, was nomi-
mated for President Of the County Court.
J.E. Curtis, for Sheriff, is an energetic
and successful business man.
Eugene Tarr, the Prosecuting Attor-
ney, is q cultured gentleman and scholar,
and we'll fitted for the position.
And last but not least. II. G. KImber-
land for Assessor, n skillful and accurate
accountant and book-keeper.
The ticket is first rate in every respect,
and cannot fail to be elected by hand
some majority.
The Republicans nominate their can
didates tomorrow Saturday by popu-
lar vote. There is great desl of acri-
monious feeling ameng the candidates
for the Sheriffalty. John Tweed seems
to have the inside track.
The Tilden and Hendricks club here
have enrolled a large mum Der of names.
A pole, seventy-fve feet high, was
raised and flag thrown to the breeze by
the club on Saturday last.
Old Brooke will "hold the fort" for
Tilden, Hendricks and Reform.
DEMoCLEs.
WellsJurg, ". Va.