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, 1876-02-29

The state OF bln1no having been Dlesseu
for some timo past with comparative im-
munity from murder under Tho operation Of
tho des.h-ponalty, tho people Of that State,
through their Legislature, haye been injudi-
cious enough to oabolish that penalty, and, tho
Governor haying signed Tho bill, 1t has now
become law. uenceforth, md until they
nro convinced of thoir folly, the people Of
Maine will imprison their mur.lorcrs for life,
and the Governor will pardon them out 10
that but very srnall proportion D1 them will
aeryo thoir terms. As law is administered
nowadays, generous percentage Of them
will mover bo convicted at oil. Under this
1ouriahing condition Of things, murder will
increase, the courts will bo busy, aud tho pon-
itcntiaries will bo kept periodically full. As
bad mon find TINT they will not forfeit their
own lives in committing crime, md that
fow years moro or less OF Incarceration will
compensate for the qualification Of their NAL
ice or revenge, they will haro nothing to him
dor them from giving FREQ rein to their base
passions, md the hitherto peaceablo State OF
A1aino will ho characterized by tho same era
of blood TINT las disgracod tho Stato Of Town
during tho past few years, until, in self
detenso md to protect tho intoroats Of soci-
oty, 1t will have to return to capital punish
uent again.
In Town tho people have iearned this les
son thoroughly. Since tho time TINT tho
death.penalty was abolished by tho poraua-
| 6ions Of tho DoyEE Rontimentalists, nurdor
haa increased at fcarfnl ratio. Tie State
| newspapers havo been burdened with nasra-
| tivea Of murders, rapes, aasa ufts with intent
to kill, and violent deeds Of every description,
for the minor crimes always iucreose in equal
ratio with the larger ones. Where murder
can DO committed without involving tho PEN
atty OF dcath, tho temptations to commit less-
or atrocities arc simply irresistible. Tho
State has rapidly been gaining most uno,.-
viahlo reputation for ita crimes, whcroas it
had hitherto enjoyed an enviablo reputa-
ton for intelligence, industry, morality,
and virtue. Society found itself With
out protection. 4 largo proportion Of
crimes was not punished at all, oth-
crs wero not punished adequately, and in
still others, wllere tho extreme ponalty wns
pronounced, 1t was found that there were
waya Of eyniling It. Tho horrible vendetta in
Warren County, In which two men lost their
lives md two others wcro terribly cut and
alashcd, as the resultof afamily faul, lathe mt
arai outgrowth Of this immunity from tho fit
ting punishment for murder. Hitherto these
family vondottas 1.-Two boen social features Of
the border Southern statss, whero they have
bcon looked upon a everyday events, outside
tho palo OF the INV. 'fh', Iowa tragcdy, com
, 1876-02-29
QUICKSILVER.

sAx FhAsc1aco, cal.. Fob. a. u dlsPatel
from Reuo. Nov, reports great sicitamsas osst
extensive qutckailv&E discoveries In that fsolnHy'
Ean.FIAuclsso caplsAllata ars iavasuoG hs"sAy'
, 1876-02-29

11'e't orSans point Oh Wow hnt "hoeser
agTccs with 1t Ii invited to mako tho most Of
the treason.
nr,, ,.u.r,, 80 ,,-,.-,,, .o,7,, ,,rn
1o1' = - A''"''' A'@I @IA1''o'A''D nv 0"'e A17
Thu svstcrnt;o ahusos In t1,o aaminietra-
tiou Of tin Yorkshire school. thu debtors
| prison. mud t1,o English poor-houso, which
Mr. D1cxrsa so ntra,,h;collv oxnosc1. and thu
horrors Of The insane osylum which Mr.
Cuan1ra Nr.nr 1oa o;yon to tho world In h;a
worka of t,ct;on. aro n,oro thon parn1lclct In
Tho },orrora of thu refor,n ec1,ool NJ Wcstcrn
pnnnav,yan;o ot A,,,ohonv os dovo,opcd In
thu o1,c;nl Investigation mat concluded nv
| the Legislature Of TINT stata. II opnears
| Tint tb;s Roforrn gchonl woa ;nst;tntct1 twontv
| vcnrs aoo. anl ;ts ohnsos hovc eriated fron,
It's frat veor to tho nrcsent linn. showing t,,o
] n,ost culna},,o and cr;n;ua, ne11;ronco al thu
noor1 n Management in Ia s,,nerv;aion of
the officers in charge. Tho first suporin-
tcndou. waa CLERGYMAN who dobauched Tho
femalo inmates. md continued his abuses
unti1 In fonna l,;a ennronr;ato nloce--in tho
gtato pr;son uo woa s,,ccocdod 1v NM
swrrsry. whosc hncrant crualt;ea Mt
1ost hccomo M ;ntoleront TINT he wna
| rel,oved. md nm Eniscopal clergyman bv thu
nnmo of Ayrnr. who had beon acting M Ar
s;staut, was 1rouotoa to bis placo and Like
wiao to his cruo1tiea, which position he
moro than carried mt t1,e savage l,r,,talitv of
his predecossora. Tho testimony showed
| TINT little hoys vero mixed in iu1iscrininato-
~ with older and hardened youtha confined
for crimes against tho 1nwa. md vounr pirla
| wcro comnoltrd In consort with thu yic;ous
and abandoned Of t1,oir own rex, The testi-
monv of eoma of Tho y;ctima IL almost too
ahoci;no fnr hcl;cf a 1iftIo oir1. veara NJ
aoo, for imnortinenco to a teacher. woshorse.
wh;nncd nut in n stYo;t.iackot' and Kant
unon broo,1 nn,1 uotcr for thrco wooha An.
Other was whipped until tho blood streamcd
from hcr s1,ouldora. Another rirl. Win 7vaa
connc,,ef1 to nHsoc;ota with Cynr;ons. aouoht
n cecono md ha;nr tctccted n tho MT ,yoa
t;od IN y cho;r and hooton 7,n,;, tho b1ood
flowed from l,er hands md brcnsta. rbcn
al,o wna tokcn to n cola room in mid win.
tar and roo kant 1nn;1cuffoa ,1,o
4an'ns1o' pse4s'us ~ D.an' aau ~ "ni.o
hno WIS thus lattoFco was stfocA Ill tho laco
by tho brutal Superintendent. Ono boy was
beaten until tho blood flowed from his body,
, 1876-02-29
Ul}tUb1t,4yp Gjrihn,1t.
: STuaadAy Morning. February 30, 1870.

Grccnbacks at the New York Gold Ex-
change closed yestardav at size.
, 1876-02-29

Cold, cloudy, and threatening weather Is
predicted for this locality to-day
, 1876-02-29

AreL1o CoslMANDEnY OF KNIGHTS TEsiP1AIs
Especial Conelaso tha tTuesasy} evening 1t o'clock,
nt tho Asylup, 10 Monroc-al., for CONFIRMING the
order of IT. flsltirg Sit Knights coutteousy in.
Tittd.
, 1876-02-29

ApELpH1 THEATRE-Desrborn street, corner
Aonroe, Variety performance.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-09-20
Savings Banks.

M,sus fhlas-Wc make mo- complaint against
these institutions, but 10 other states have found
10 necessary to pass stringent laws 90 guari the
deposits Of poor men and hired girls as well as
those more wealthy we see no reason why the
legislature, about 90 assemble should not take
this matter ia hand
There should Dee such provision. that it wiunot be
possible Tor one stockhoiderto buy up the interests
of others and So get control OF the bank and an
of it, funds There should be a law to prohibit
an officer of the bank from becoming himself a
borrower OF the money deposited in the hank and
ALL kinds Of speculation should be prevented hy
euactments a, stringent as those that guard the
funds Of life insurance companies
Then a commissioner or q board OF visitors
should examine and make report every year Of
the exact condition Of the hank Of course thi.
property should be taxed. The amount Of wealth
n our state that now escapes the burdens OF taxa
ton is really enormous But at least there should
be such safeguards thrown around the funds il
the POSSESSION Of the bank, 10 insure It's safety
under an circumstances While we make no par
tcular complaint, we do believe that loose pmc
tees obtain in some quarters, and 1t would Ger
tiinly be well TO have such provisions a. som'
other states have enacted 10 control saving,
hanks
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-09-20
A Card from Mr.. Wheaton.


BARRE, September IL, 1876.
Messrs. EdHors 4 notice an afticloin your last
WArcDrAN & JouRNAL about the burning Of my
buildings, which IL mainly Incorrect, and, II you
wish to publish the facts will try IN give them
10 you The FIRE broke out between one and two
O'Clock last Monday morning, during very dense
fog, and burned four barns, shed and a dairy
house. and most Of their contents. am insured
in the Vermont Mutual for one thousand nine hum
dred dollars ON what was burned, and ! am insured
on my house and housc-shed, and their contents
two thousand five hundred dollars. Il is a great
wonder that the houseand house-shed were saved,
but a dense fog providontial wind, the carpets
and bedding upon the house-shed, good well Of
water, and good courageous, hard-worldng neigh
bors saved IT, They cleared the buildings as far
~ they could, and saved MS a home and much
property from the flames, for which they have
our warmc-t thanks No neighbors could do
better. TWAS only thity-two feet from the shed
to the barn one side aud forty -fve feet to the
dairy-housc on the other side. It burned the
trees and baked the apples upon the trees where
the men worked It is through their great en-
crgy that we have a home. think We shall lose
one thousand three hundred and fifty dollars
more than our insurance covers The house was
cleared but much damage was done to the car
pets, bedding, etc, for milk, vinegar and soap
were used Tor want Of water. There is mo- doubt
but that Il wa. the work Of ma inccndary
I0HN WHFArOS
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-09-20
Boston Produce Market.

TUESDAY, September ~, ISIS
POTATOES Our market u now we'll supplied with DO
taoe and sales range at oelsoc "a about
i5c from Kerpis from Bangor by boat have beer
selling at ss0l22b N barrel,
GRASS SEXES Timothy has been In active request
with sales In i0bhing AZ ssG1i50 q buse Red TOT
has moving freely AZ sl0oj1A ~ bushe TO quality
Clover Is nominally l2esl5c ~ pound.
uOPs-It Is generally understood that new crop viii
command siel Zoe fut the best because while The quantity
about the same a. last year the quality much poorer
Choice old command lsas zoe 10 pound.
FLOUR-The demand for nour has been quite active.
aud the trade Is starting npquiie freely. Fancy MIN
nes1ta Wisconsin brands have been selling s650ef
sOi choice winter wheat st. Louis, ranges at sil rs down
5000 so for medium; Illinois, at s6fcls5 and Ohio In
LLAMA and Michigan AT Ss1uegbbJ 81 barrel Int OF the
Michigan flour sells In the range OF sibegj n barrel for
very good lour.
CnEEsEln OUT Last report stated that interior mar
keis had experienced sharp advance without knowing
how II wonlh effect prices here. nt long IL
Doubt on wednesday hudef refused 90 sell under NO
lOc and the next day prices advanced To lie N No. for best
factory Since then the sales have hecn so
goo 0ef 10 for coee Jnne aud July make and 80
Tor August.
BUTTER The market has taken slocicy strong turn
and prizes may uu quoted about ~ ~ N, higher Good
grades OF New York and Vermont hel az lOeJaic
gbc Choice dlres are now tAken 21e1lac ~ n, and
20 up lOc, Fine fail lots Which qulte scarce,
wanted at lpteiic W. hear " Nancy tubs selling M
higher range, but quotations for ronnd lots Tho
market l. IN good working orer and looks favorable
seels, but they must not expect too hrh Tho
drin and Il not large aud the export trade
tn drnp of, reaction would sci in
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-09-20

WAirsFELp.-The Reform Club, organized af-
ter Mr. Durant leetnred here, started out with
high hopes of great success. Several prominent
citizens who were opposed 10 secret societies and
would not join the Good Templars, bid the new
society a heaey welcome into our midst, and
many Of them joined it. An went on merrily I'M
evening, September Eth a goodly number Of
young people came in, and three men-Good
Templars-who also belonged to several other
secret societies But the president chaplain, sec
rotary, executive committe, disputants, and the
members who had worked so earnestly previous
to election, were all absent. The vice-president
called the meeting to order, and it was adjourned
TO meet ON Tuesday evening, September Goth.
Question for discussions ReSoiced That intern
pemnce is more injurious than fashion" Az
iirmatiye, g. o. Boycei negative, VIM. Palmer.
....A sad accident occurred last Saturday to a
little girl four aud one-haf years old, daughter Of
Mr., Rice, who lives about one mile from Waits
field village. She and several other children
were amusing themselves playing with cart
by some means the body Of the cart fell upon
her and crushed her 50 she died In few min
utes.. Waitsfeld Grange, No 20, meets Satur-
day evening, September 23d. The finance com
mittee and agent will mako their reports. Some
of the members wish to purchase -four and otle
articles, and the question Is TO be discussed
"What shall farmers do With their stubble grouud
where the grass seed was killed by the dry
weather. The Congregational church have
decided TO have but one service each Sunday
during the present quarters sermon in the fore
noon, and sunday -school immediately after.
Should the arrangement prove satisfactory, they
will adopt II permanently. Rev. Mr. Iiayford,
formerly of Enfield, n. H., preached at the Brick
church last Sunday, and he wishes 10 preach at
that church every fourth Sunday during the year,
An effort Is being made to raise the funds to Sc
cure his services
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-09-20

Coon TENrLARs' UNoN.-The Washington
County Good Templars Union met at the Uni
versast church in Mortified, September lith
The day being fine there was good attendance
from all parts of the county. Eleven lodges were
represented and ten of these reported an increase
in membership, interest and attendance, during
the last three months 1t was expected there
would be an address in the afternoon, and a
drama in the evening, but owing to political ex-
element in town during the past few weeks it
was impossible 10 get the actors together to re-
hearse consequently the drama was played
out, and the address intended for the afternoon
was laid over til evening The afternoon SEES
sion was opened by singing. The following ques-
ton was discussed "What are the hndrauces to
successful work in the temperance cause at the
present time. The principal speakers were: }. S
Batchelder, Of Waterbury; Rev. K. A. Greene, Of
Northfeld G. o. Boyce, of Fayston; Rev Mr.
Land, Of Waterbury, Mr. Smith, Of Cabot; j. b,
Hall. of Roxbury j. b. Thompson, of Fayston
Rev. Mr. House, Of Berlin D. L. Fisk, Of Goulds-
vile; Rev Mr. Bergen, Of Warren and Frank
Plumley, Of Mortified This was followed by a
duett by Mrs Greene and Miss Runnell, and a
solo entitled "Chiming Bells of Long Ago" by
Miss Richmond The evening session was opened
by singing, followed by prayer by Rev A. B.
Truax, and an address by Mrs Helen Rich, OF
Bnsher Falls n Y The meeting closed with
singing and the benediction The afternoon and
evening exercises were open to The public and
many who were not members of the order en-.
ioyed the occasion, especially in the evening wher
extra seats were brought in and the house filled
full Those who crossed the mountain to Waits
field and Fayston after the evening exercises
found it some dark but being sober they al
reached home in safety.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-09-20

FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT AT NoRTHF1EiD -
As the freight train bound north was moving ont
of the yard at Mortified, little past midnight,
Thursday OF last week, the coupling broke,
leaving twelve cars unattached to the engine,
which fact, owing to the darkness Of the night,
was undiscovered by any Of the train hands
The engine and cars attached moved on The
other twelve ears, It being down grade, followed
at first more slowly but gradually aeeoleraiins
their speed. When about three-fourths of mile
out, the engineer let off steam, which caused the
speed of that portion of the train 10 saeken
what and the cars running wild TO gain on the
train in front At this point, Charles Barry, a
brakeman ON the train, who had been in the sa-
loon fixing his lantern mounted the saloon-car 10
proceed forward. Then it was the cars running
wild collided with the train in 'front.' throwing
four of the cars OF the track, and partly down the
embanknent, and hurting the brakeman, Barry,
off from the car on which he was standing, and
on 10 the side Of the track below, killing him in
stantly, II is supposed, since there was not the
slightest evidence of his having moved after he
struck It is thought his neck was broken. lie
was resident Of Sutton, Z. q, and had been in
the employ Of the company about year. lie
was a young man, and, we understand, without n
family The track was cleared, SOFAS to allow the
passage Of trains at about halpast eight o'clock,
| Friday morning
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-09-20
HORACE HALLS ESTATE.

:
Probate Court held at Montpelier, and said Dis
lrict, the 18Th day OF september A. ID. lsibi
Sargent D. Bailey, administrator Of the estate OF Horace
Hall late Of Woodbury. said District, deceased makes
application To said Court In writing for license to sell all OF
the estate Ut said decreased representing that the sale
thereof necessary for the payment OF the debts Of said
deceased secured ~ mortgage on the same and charges a.
administration. Whefeupun Il Is ordered by said Court,
that said application he feerfe TO session thereof Ia
be held al the Probate ONCE, In said Montpelier the
18Th day Ut October A. u. 1876 Tor hearing and de-
clsion therconj and, y Is further ordered that all
Interested be- notified hereof, by publication OF
ce said application aud order thereon. three weeks
cessyey The Vermont Waterman a StateJourna news
paper phlislrd Montpelier anu which circulaes In the
neghhofhood those Interested before said time Of hearing
they may appear said time and place and II they
cause. object thereto. by the Cout.-Alissl,
40 III Rgpf4f
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-09-20
leafhs.

years.
In Cabot, September 49, HENRY A. MoCmLLIs, aged
q years
In West Randolph, scptembor4 ELIZABETH l.. NIGH
OILS, aged u years
In Barre September II, Lucy +. HOPKINS wife OF s.
l.. HOPKINS, aged y years.
In Hartford, September r., CYNTHIA WILSON widow
Of Alden Smith, aged 50 years
In Fletcher, September T. ELfZABETii NJ. CHASE wife
Of sylvanus Chase, aged 81 years
In Barton September H. OF typhoid fever SUSAN VI.
GROUr wife of ". Baldwin, aged ~ years.
In Rochester. n w. September 49, OF hemonhage u the
lnngs, EDWARD 4. COPELAND, of New YORK, son Of
Rev j. Copeland, Of Rochester, aged u years The de
ceased came home, the last ui July, 10 spend his usual
cation, and attacked the next day with bleeding
which continued days lie continued 10 decline
gradually TN death which at last very suddenly and
quietly almost without warning lie has left the best les
mnnals Of business activity and Integrity, and highly
esteemed social circles Ills funeral held the
18th, and his remains borne % Mount Hone
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-09-20
About Town.

READ g. BAnchard's advertisement, this week
before purchasing your goods elsewhere
A sfi,g,rr CHANGE in tho Vermopt Central rail-
road timetable may be found in the Travellers
Guide"
TIM Good remplar. lodge. in mi. county have
An AGGREGATE membership Of one thousand one
hundred
NM e. CAMP wa. badlv injured ON Friday
by being thrown from Mi. team. near the Pavilion.
We are clad to see him about again
p.... Co., p,....,,,. a.,
-, - ,.,, In.
fr.t one of its members who ba. died
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MAJ '''"v VI ''' '.'',' 'o' ',o'
~. ~,
Los1, ia the streets OF this village on saturday
oil last week PLAIN soid b'hd bracelet win
'ur' uen, IN Que s'u' o. 'ns SAM any cue i''',
~, - ~ ''''''
T. % woman is no" receiving l"u.toes ~
The ne" Murray block opposite the Nehs hVeI
depot, and VIII be ready 10 receive them al al
times and pay u'e highest prices Tor the same.
ne is also l"llh the uis"e'' '"sn prize l'r Y''
lHl i@u'es lenpe.'nee A'soe''l,on VIVA uo'u
meeting ~ MIS- g. H. iiili'Aey = luuIru"y '"-
""l'" "'loin'"ui az 'ileo ''o'A' N''esiV's %
tne women s temperance conventions AZ behhins'
tom on the -'tn and 18th OF TINS month"; can ga
Tor fare one way
TIM Florence OH Stove is undoubtedly the
best stove Of It's kind ia use. We are glad "a
learn that Mr wooster Sprgnei ON Barre street
has made arrangements 10y "hieh ne Will keel
them Tor sale ia this village Can and examine
them before purchasing elsewhere
An the last meeting Of the Temperance Assoca-
ton. the following ladies were elected as dele
| gates to the Womans Temperance Convention, tc
be holden at bennington on Wednesday and
Thursday, September 2'th and 18th Miss L.
j. bradshaw hrs. A. g. brown Mrs u. j.
Fuller, Mrs j Il Seaver and MIS-. !. H. hinhley
A niGInA interesting Centennial sunday-schoo
concert was held at Bethany church Sunday even
ing. under the charge OF Mr.. A. G. Stone, III,
superintendent The subject was, God and ou
| Country. which was forcibly illustrated by ap
propriate Scripture recitations, by classes, viii
notices suspended from an arch OF eyergreens
The only drawback seemed 10 be the bad weather
f,i. hold ber,
a.. ,.,,, ,rl,,,, s,,,.',d ,,o ,ro,,royod IA,
"1N. - .,,','i,.,. -,,.i
-, 80. -. ., ~ 80. mo-,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-09-20

PROBATE CouEr.-The following business was
transacted in the Probate Court for the District Of
Washington, during the week ending September
18th, 1876. September l2th-Oel HaWeys and
Allen Martin estates, commissioners reports re-
turned Lewis Woods estate Barre will proved
Omn Beckleys estate ; ;. Keton, admnistra-
tor, William farwell and W L. Ingalls,, apprais-
ers and commissioners, and license to sell per-
sonal estate granted Luther Beckeys estate,
viii referred for probate to September 3Oth; John
McCauy's estate L. A. Ellis, administrator, and
K. W Strong and Lemuel Chandler, appraisers
and commissioners; Sylvester Daniels tate, C..
C. Putnam, Elijah Somers and Gardner Sawyer,
commissioners Of homestead and dover, and Of
division September l3th-Il0mce Halls estate,
application for license to sell real estate referred
20 October 10th; S. A. Emersons estate, admins
tation account referred to October 9th. Sep
TENDER lth. : NJ Eatons estate, application for
license to sell real estate referred October 10th
September l5th-Mnors Stoddard's guardianship,
A. p Stoddard guardian. September lGth-o.
NJ Bmmans estate, Amos Chase, administrator,
William Norton and Iii Wright, appraisers and
commissioners and license 10 sell personal es-
tate granted.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-09-20

MIDDLEsEx,- On Saturday last, Robert llillery,
an aged citizen OF this place, went to the depot
to assist a lady on board the train lie stepped
into the car with some baggage, aud before he
had time TO get or the train started. Mr.. Hi
lery imprudently swung himself from the train,
and was thrown violently 10 the ground. fortu-
nately no bones were broken, and he il now re-
covering. William Chaplin, at the Center, Is
buildings new barn, which, when completed, will
be equal to any in town. David Ward, at the
village, is building an addition to his barn.
The barn fever" has got hold OF J. r. Duns-
moor and he Is making preparations for building
a large one another season. These signs OF en-
terprise and improvement are truly encouraging,