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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-12

OSE hundred and fifty years have elapsed
siuce Benjamin Franklin worked as a jour
neyman printer, on the old hand press which
will stand side by side with one Of Hoe &
Co.'S lightning presses, at the coming Cen
tennial. generation has passed away
since John b. Murray, public spirited citi-
zen of New York brought it from its resting
place in England, aud deposited it in the
model-room of the United State Patent Office
at Washington, for safe kicking.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-12


CnELsrA-1he Congregational church in this
village does not look as though the members Of
lis society cared much for popularity, Judging
from a view Of the interior Of the building Every
thing has an old, widowed look; the walls and
ceiling are yellow with age, and cracked and
cruinbled, and Ia many places the plasterng over
head hangs down In way strangely suggestive
OF broken head TO the one that happens TO be
under it when it gives way and falls The seats
also are, many Of them, uncushioned and all. or
nearly ALL are implanted But for all the AGED
and neglected look Of the building and its appur-
tenances, those who attend at the services held
therein each Sabbath hear vastly better sermons
than are often heard in churches more costly and
far better furnished, and especially was the SER
mon preached Sunday morning last by Rev. +. T.
Herrick good authority for this assertion. The
text chosen for the basis of his remarks was taken
from Hebrews, the twelfth chapter, a part OF the
first aud second verses. The pastor, after giving
an idea of the Roman foot races which would
seem to have suggested the words Of the text
went on to point out the way nwhich we should
run the race of life; that we should throw of the
load OF sins that cucumber us; that we should
feel that we were comprised about by our friends
who have gone before us; that we should feel that
they arc watching us, and sympathizing with us
In our trials and tribulations; and that the his
tory Of Christ when upon earth should teach us TO
run the race with the patience and perseverance
which lie showed, knowing that the crown Of life
was to be our final reward The sermon was
most excellent one, and had it been delivered in
the costly churches Of the city, 1t would have
been thought worthy Of an extended publication
In the daily papers. Some Of the people of this
village helped on by various local correspondents
OF papers, have been making & eat row about
what they call midnight screnade BY per.ons
singing negro melodies The facts of which are
these Four or five young men, members
some OF them, at least-of the Young Mems Chris.
tian Association, had occasion TO pass along the
street one night little after nine o'clock, and for
their OWE ediGcaton, and with no intention of
disturbing the slumbers of the quiet villagers
much less the public peace, commenced singing
some hymns that by chance occurred TO them
ana Tor TINS they have been threatened with in,
dletinent, hnes, etc, besides having the matter
nntruthiully heralded throughout the state in The
various newspapers :" WV
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-12

Az EccENTRIc MANS ODp BuRAL-At
the pretty little village Of Hatfield, near Don.
caster, there has been solemnzed n funeral
OF one OF those remarkable gentlemen whose
school or class is nearly extinguished. lie
was possessed OF considerable property, and
some people designated him Squire Iawlev.
but he delighted In Jack Ilawley," and
would not be accosted by his correct name.
l'ilkington, a family Of the highest respecta.
bility. lie died on Christmas day, and was
buried on Tuesday in his own garden, in
the centre OF the graves of his cattle, which
died during the rinderpest lie was laid
out IN fuil hunting costume, including spurs
and whip and was carried from the house
70 the grave ON coffin board when he was
placed IN stone coffin, which. weighing up.
wards Of ton, had TO be lowered by means
Of crane. His old pony, Nance, was shot.
and buried at his feet in bride and saddle.
and his dog and an old fox buried at his
head The funeral service was performed
10y the Roman Catholic priest of Doncaster,
who had specially consecrated the ground
lie has left the whole Of his estate 10 his
groom, John Nickers, on condition that the
funeral, etc, be conducted according 10 his
expressed wish, and should he fail in doing
this, the whole OF the property is 10 revert
TO tbs priest at Doncaster, for the benefit OF
the Catholic religion liverpool (Eng) Post
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-12

THR complete returns of eight states,
which took the census in 1875, indicate a
population in the United States of fifty mil
lions at the end of the decade in 1850.
These eight states are Kansas, Louisiana,
Massachusetts,, Michigan, New Jersey, New
York, Rhode Island and South Carolina
two New England states, two Western and
Northwestern, and two South and South
western. These states admirably represent
the whole country, and the percentage of
increase of population shown in them may
be confidently predicted of the rest. It is,
therefore, pretty safe to assume that in
1880 we shall number nearly il not quite,
fifty millions Of people.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-12

A SINGULAR CAsE.-By the English and
German detectives, Thomas or Thomassen,
who caused the disaster at Bremerhaven,
was suspected OF trying to execute plot
ike the one he formed for the Mosel on
board the White Star steamer, the Celtic,
ON her voyage from Liverpool last October.
lie endeavored to ship box on that vessel,
and to get heavy insurance ON it, represent
ing its contents as COIN but refused to allow
it to be opened. 1t now seems that he pur-
sued the attempt up to the 18th, the day be-
fore the Celtic sailed applying to the Pui-
ser to obtain insurance, but still refusing to
allow the box TO be opened. Finally it was
brought to New York with him, and left in
warehouse, where it was Tuesday opened
under the direction of the police. 1t in
closed a strong steel box and was filled with
shot and canvas. The mystery is not less
ened by the fact that when Thomas made
his last attempt to get insurance, the package
was on the Celtic, and had 10 explosive in it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-12

\ SoUND PLATroRM.--lhe platform of
the New Hampshire Republicans is no less
excellent than the nominees. II speaks out
boldly and clearly upon the commanding is.
sues of the hour. 1t takes advanced ground
in support of sound currency 1t favors a
revenue tariff so adjusted as to be least bur
densome and most favorable to home indus
try and labor 1t regards the Presidents
declarations concerning third term as con
elusive that lac will not be candidate for
another reelection. II warmly endorses the
national administration for its efficient work
of reforming, as well as for its sagacious
foreign policy. 1t is conciliatory toward the
South, but condemns in earnest words the
course of the democratic House of Represent
atvcs in driving out wounded Union
soldiers TO make room for ex-confederates.
II speaks ia earnest and unmistakable Ian
guage upon the school question. The entire
platform is strong, comprehensive and admir-
able, and in connection with the high char
acter Of the head Of the ticket, cannot fail to
arouse unusual enthusiasm among the cleo
tors Of New Hampshire.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-12

The bill introduced by Senator Morrill,, OF
this state, looking to an early resumption OF
specie payments, is attracting considerable
attention, aud many commentators from
those who desire to see our currency estab-
lished upon proper basis.
The bin authorizes the Secretary Of the
Treasury to issue, sell or dispose Of at not
less than par in legal tender United States
notes. four and one-half per cent. bonds, for
the purpose Of retiring grecnbacks. 1t fur
Their provides that after January lst, 1878,
ali contracts made or entered into, shall be
pavable in accordance with the legal tender
standard Of gold aud silver unless otherwise
provided at the time OF the contract. 1t re-
quires all banking associations to keep one
fourth Of their lawful money reserve in coin,
after January lst, lS77, one-half after Jan
uary lst, 1873, and three.fourths after Octo-
Der LIST, 1878
The bill seems TO be admirable in its pro
visions, and TO strike the keynote for an
early resumption, and the retirement Of a
currency that was adopted rs a necessary
war measure, aud not intended or calcu-
lated as a currency for times Of peace. Any
legislation which will effect this will be
hailed with delight by the be,ter-informed
and more honest classes in the country.
We have too often and too earnestly pro-
tested against initiation, or any delay in tax
ing measures for resumption of specie pay
ments, 10 leave any doubts in the minds OF
our readers as to our opinions on these sub
iects. We do not propose here TO repeat the
Arguments in the case. They are so plain
that one must be blinded by interest not to
instantly recognize their merit We rejoice,
therefore, TO see the Senate considering what
seems TO AZ a most sensible proposition, hav.
ing resumption for its object, If the bill
can be bettered in any particular, let it be
done; but let us have early and intelligent
action on the subject, and, we predict the
country will be delivered from most Of the
financial evils Wilhelm now threaten its future
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-12

A PossrBLE CANDiDATE.-There are ru-
mors of an Adams movement already on
foot, the purpose Of which is TO promote in
certain contingencies the nomination and
election of Charles Francis Adams for the
Presidency II is said that those who are
engineering it have no hope Of success if
both parties adopt sound principles and put
forward their best men. II, for instance,
the Republicans were to nominate Blaine or
Bristow on a sound platform, and the demo
Gratis were to nominate Hendricks or Tilden
or Bayard, on platform OF advanced demo
cratic principles, these men would feel con-
strained to give up the hunt But if the
Republicans SHOULD be so infatuated as to
renominate Grant, and il the democrats
should be such fools as TO put up a soft
money candidate, then would come the
golden opportunity to unite the better half
Of both under the standard of Adams.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-12

PEnHAps the most important news which
has reached us from Washington during the
past week, is contained in the announcement
that the President has forwarded circulars
to all the leading European Governments
Oncluding SPAIN, relative to the situation
of affairs in Cuba His communication is
designed to open the way for mediation or
United States or by European Governments,
and it is intimated that Great Britain looks
with favor upon some step Of this character.
So far as Cuba herself is concerned, the sit
uation of affairs seems more favorable for
peace than for some time, and it is thought
that the presence Of Joyellar, as Captain
General of Cuba, will produce a good effect.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-12

IT has come at last. Woman is no longer
to he deprived Of the right of suffrage. The
sacred right OF the ballot is at length granted
10 her-in Chill. Now all the women who
want 10 vote should emigrate TO Chill.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-12

"GAruER THEM IN.7--The last INSTALL
ment, it is said, about seventy-fye in num-
Der, Of the Southern refugees who emigrated
10 Brazil at the close of the rebellion, have
reached Port Royal, South Carolina, ia the
United States steam frgate Swatara. What
has become Of those who dispersed into other
parts of the known world 1t was said at
one time during the progress Of the war that
some towns over the Canadian border had
nearly as many fugtiecs from the South as
the original stock OF Inhabitants. st. Cath
crimes, in the region Of Lundy's Lane, was
one OF them there were many in Montreal
Quebec and The Eastern townships, so
called. Some have passed away to the Sc
lent land, While the bulk OF them, 30 doubt
are trying the experiment of living in the
sunny South under the new regime Of free
dom for all, and compensated labor
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-12

Tnr Washington Star says that Senator
Logan, of Illinois, viii succeed Secretary
Chandler as chairman Of the National Re
publican Congressional Committee, which
will meet in Washington next week, to re-
organize and make arrangements for work
during the presidential campaign.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-12

TnE year just ended has not been one of
great events. The incidents in this country
worth remembering have been the Beecher-
'Iilton trial, the exposure Of the whiskey
ring, the passage Of the civil rights bill, the
conservation of the American Cardinal, the
return of the rifle team, crowned with vic
tory the discontinue of the advocates of
rag money, and the escape Of Boss Tweed.
There have been the little outbursts Of
trouble in the South, especially tho New Or
leans imbroglio at the beginning of the
year, and some notable disasters by land
and water. The death record of prominent
men is not heavy one. Andrew johnson,
Henry Wilson and William b. Astor were
the most conspicuous Of the departed great.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-12

The Centennial Exposition will open in
Philadelphia within little more than four
months. The interest in the great event is rap
idly increasing, as one feature after another
in the varied programme is made public.
The special exercises Of July ID viii be CON
Quoted by distinguished literary men Of the
country, and will consist of biographical
sketches of some of the more prominent IN
dividuals whose memory is associated with
Independence Hall during the early days of
the republic. The suggestion Of this feature
0n the celebration comes from distinguished
gentlemen, and meets with much favor,
The sketches will be prepared with due care,
and after being read % the audience in In
dependence Hall, will be deposited among
the archives of the National Museum.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-12
Washington CORRESPONDENCE.

CONGRESSIONAL MArrERs-sHNAroR MouuuLi
HEsuMrriON nu.f.--Ius SPEECH IN IT'S fANoh-
THE DEBATE uroN THE Bii4fl-shNAfoRlAL
sKErCHEs-ruE DEMOCRATIC LEADERS -rho"-
nrss ~ THE HOUsE-nrsoLurioN ny CON
gRTSsNAN JOYCE
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-12
Slafrhu,au & dyonrpaL
wrpNEspAY. LANtARY p. $50
Mr.. Morrill's Financial Bill.

rsnss 500 per year strictly In adyapoc or s2o q DOL
Maid within three months.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-12

The Senatc cleared IT, executive docket Of all
nominations which bad been reported on favor
ably by committees, ana adjourned until Monday.
The House not being in session, a number of
It's committees met and elected the clerks nom
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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-20

obeisance to royalty, and she assumed
her position as commercial and man
ufacturing England.
The New World was now heralded
with JOY. Thousands fed from civil
and religious persecution to become
a great nation. Trees fell and cities
grew; the wilderness was penetrated
at the rate of sixteen miles per an
nun; towns under the magic sound
of freedom sprang into colonies and
colonies to free and independent
States. The yoke of thraldom was
completely thrown off in the assertion
of three millions of freemen for their
rights, and the conquering armies OF
England were forced to succumb to
the yeomanry of thirteen States,
which have developed themselves into
a great and powerful nation, control
ing the destinies of the civilized
world.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-20
NEW TO-DAY.
SHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue of several executions issued ont of
the Justices Court in and for Silver City
Township in the COUNTY Of Lyon in the State
of Nevada aud to me directed and delivered,
for judgments rendered in said Court on the
18th day OF february, A. ID 1876, in favor OF
the State of Nevada. plaintff, and against the
following named defendants and the real
estate and improvem nts hereinafter de-
scribed, to-wit q Il. w tiers and the fol-
lowing described property and real estate to-
wit Lime kiln and quarry on American Flat
road about one halt mile west of the storey
County line in Lyon County, Nevada. Tax
and delinquency S27.0a
j. Kahn is aud the following described real
estate and improvements thereon, to-wlt Lot
Nos /, q 3 aud of Block -, town of silver
City. in Lyon County, Nevada with the steam
quartz mill thereon, known the sherman
Mill. Tax and delinquency. sl47.45.
T. Phelps and the real estate an i'm
provements thereon, to-wIt : Lot l26 and a
portion of 127, of tract A, Town of Silver CITY,
LYON County, Nevada as per map OF said
town site, made by Ro, ". Brown and on file
in the office of the county Recorder of said
Lyon County, containing 3 35-lOO acres. Tax
| and delinquency, S32.32.
| Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day
of March, A. d. 1876, between the hours OF
| 9 O'Clock A. NJ. and o'eloes z. M. namely at
| II NJ OF said day. | Will sell all the right,
| title and interest of said several defendants
| or claimants thereto in and to the
| above described property, at the Court House
door in Day ton. Lyon County, State OF Nevada,
at, public auction, for cash in hanl, to th.
highest and best bidder t. satisfy said execu.
| ton and all costs.
r. A. COOKE,
Sheriff of Lyon County, New.
| Dayton. New, Feb. 18th. 1876.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-20
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BLACK HILLS.

The following news of Feb. 10th
from Cheyenne, may be Of interest
10 those who may contemplate going
to the Black Hills mines:
There il ne established line run
ming from here to the Hills, though
one is expected daily by Messrs.
Brown 4 Co.
The only means of transit Is by
wagon. j.
Fare. $40 to $25 and 200 pounds of
baggage, from here to Gustav City.
From letters which we have seen
published from parties mining there
we are under the impression that
this country will not reach the ex-
pectations entertained by many. We
doubt il there exist single proof of
unimpeachable evidence of rich or
extensive diggings at that place.
Then why follow this golden phan-
tom through hardship, toll and dan
ger, for danger turks in every eulch
and mountain side, from which the
willy savage can sally forth for plum
der and scalps. IT'S said "distance
lends enchantment to the view," It
may be SO, for ambitious youths with
sparkling eye and throbbing heart
who are ever looking into the hazy
future; ever dissatisfied with the
.dreary unsatisfactory present. No
hardship daunts them, no danger
.deters them; but with resolve that
holds within 1t the germ of heroism
they push ahead. 1t is not always
sordid love of gold that sends the
adventurer forth to battle with hid
den dangers and hardships; it is
often q generous and noble desire to
realize the ideal Of a perfect life-to
.bestow happiness upon those he
loves, and the wizard to bring this
characterization is--gold. We know
much Is due these fearless spirits,
but for such we would not now en-
joy the wealth Of this State. They
are the vanguards Of progress, in
whose beaten tracks civilization fol-
lows; they subdue the savages, build
cities and open mines. We cannot
afford to lose such men and beg OF
them to pause and consider before
they embark on an enterprise that
PROMISES SO little and Ia fraught with
10 much danger. At least wait until
the spring is fairly open, peace per-
mansntly made with the Indians
and good authority that gold really
exists in rennmerative quantities
Until then let we'll enough alone.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-20
PROGRESS.

What gigantic strides have marked
the progress of mankind from the
state of semi-barbarism in which they
existed during the Middle Ages to
that of commercial and scientific
man! When Caesar landed in Britain
he found the inhabitants Of the island
clothed in the skins of beasts, paint
ed and decorated like the savages OF
the Western World appeared when
Columbus first set foot upon its soil.
The aborigines of Britain evinced the
same surprise and trepidation at the
presence of the Roman legions who
first set foot upon her soil as did the
red men of the west, when European
civilization first found its way thither.
As the progress of England is but a
parallel to that OF Europe, we mark
her rise particularly in this instance.
The Romans remained inhabitants Of
that island for a period of four hun
bred years, during which time they
raised its native people to just APP
probation of themselves by teaching
them the arts of civilized life. But
the inroads of the barbarians of the
West forced the recall of the Roman
legions to protect their lettering en-
pire. They emerged from their
gloomy recesscs in the forests of Ger
many and laid waste that mighty
fabric of empire founded by vslor
and situated upon the seven hills Of
Rome. The world then became again
shroudcd in darkness; the arts, learn
ing and literature fell with the crash.
No interesting spot remained upon
which the eye could with pleasure
gaze until, perhaps, the discovery OF
the Pandects of Justinian, a compila-
ton of the Roman civil code, was
found in the ruins of the little city
of Amalphi. The Pandccts served as
q bridge across chaos, connecting two
ages Of civilization, and laid the
foundation Of the legal lore OF Eu-
rope. Nations now became multi
piled; distinct tribes selected their
abiding place, and mankind, raising
themselves by INSTRUMENTATION
ono step higher in civilized life,
ushered in the age Of chivalry.
The position Of England attracted
the adniring gaze of all there was of
talent and ambition in that age, and
she witnessed the scenes Of many
disastrous struggles. Foreign inva-
sions and intestine divisions called
forth her best gifted men, and
she appeared as shining light among |
the nations of the world. Little by
little she threw off the yoke of bar
barism and serfdom; her common
peenls struggles fir
liberty paid no longer that ahject