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Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29
No Sueriai Session.

The following is the text of the
letter of Governor Peck, declining
to call special session of the gen
eral assembly:
lola. ". Batter, Esq, Chairman Erecutc'
Committee:
DEAR SIR-After having consid-
cred the subject of special session
of the legislature, in all it's aspects,
to the best of my judgement, have
come to the conclusion not to make
the call for such session.
AS it would serve no beneficial
purpose to attempt to set forth the
various considerations which have
weighed in my mind for and against
converting the legislature. | deem it
to make known the result.
| hope the failure of this propos-
ed means of aiding in the exhibit
ton of the industries and resources
of the State at the coming centen.
NAL, such as the credit of the State
will not load to the aban-
donment of the end sought to be
accomplished.
ASAHEL PECK.
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ESTATE OE LEVI JACKSON.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The undersigned, having been AZ pointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District
OF Bradford Commissioners, to receive, ex-
anime. aud adjust all claims and, demands OF
all persons against the estate of Levi Jack
son late of Topsham in said Die trict. deceased
and all claims exhibited IN Offset thereto,
hereby given notice that We, viii meet for
the purposes aforesaid, at ths dwelling house
of Mrs. Levi Jackson on til lst day of Feb.
aud 9th day of May next, from ] O'Clock p. =.
until 5 O'Clock p, NJ, each of said days, and
that six months from tho 9th day of Novsm.
Der A. d. 1875 is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their claims to
MS for examination and allowance.
DATED at Tepshem, this 9TH day Of ] an
uary A. D. 1876:
5oas MiE MaiEE' c0ur.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

Gen. Joseph Hooker, who is in
Arkansas, wrote as follows to the
goth Army Corps in Philadelphia on
Monday: "During the dark days
OF the rebellion Mr.. Lincoln adde's
sed a communication to the Cover
nor (Rector) of Arkansas, asking
how many men and how much mon.
ey his State would furnish for the
war; the reply was, Not man nor
dollar Now the State is almost
crazy in volunteering to form a reg
lment to visit your Centennial at
their own expense; and the regi-
mcnt, | am happy to say, was near
Iy full in two days. 1t seems to me
that the hearts of these gentlemen
cannot be far removed from the right
place. When the Centennial has
been made proper use of by our peo-
pie, as l know it will be, the war
may be considered as fairly over,
the tomahawk buried, and 1 NAV
add,the red shirt and it's advocates
with it,"
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

The Rutland Globe don't feel very
well because Governor Peck did not
see tit to call an extra session of the
legislature, that the State might be
multched to the tune of $4,000 or
$50, 600 for the benefit of the ring
which manages the centennial at
Philadelphia. AS an argument to
show that the State can afford it,
the Globe compares the debt of Yer
mont with that of Massachusetts in
this wise:
For the last fiscal year, the whole
expenses of the State, including in
terest on the State debt, as we'll as
payments on the principal thereof,
were $51O,E30.09. In Massachu-
sets, for The last fiscal year, the
payments for interest on the State
debt alone were 81, 4S5,211.21. So
Massachusetts paid nearly three
times as much for interest alone as
Vermont for her entire expenses, in
Guiding payments on account of the
State debt, the entire interest there
on, ar I'd special session of the gen
eral asScmbly-yet we complain of
State taxation!
Suppose we compare our State
with Maine. The Pine Tree State
has really no debt, has 100000 in
the Treasury and if we remember
correctly, levies State tax of only
three mills on the dollar. OF our
State debt compared with Maine the
tax payers have reason to complain.
But granted that the tax payers of
the State are not heavily taxed, is
it any reason they should throw
away $4,000, or 100000 just for
"splurge;" for every one knows
that the money would be used sim
ply to make show and that it
would not benefit over one-tenth of
the people of the State. and thar
tenth would be class of men and
firms who could well afford the ex-
penses incident to exhibiting their
manufactures and products at the
centennial. We are glad that Gov.
Peck had the backbone to refuse to
sanction this attempt to tax the
many to benefit the few.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

When we reflect that soap may
be had in abundace at ten cents a
cake, or three for quarter, the
number of public officeholders with
dirty hands seems incredible.-LOu-
isrille Courier Journal.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

AT IT AGAIN. The Bellows Falls
Times and Woodstock STANDARD are
reviving the discussion of the Con
gressional Campaign of 1874. 1t
seems TO us that this is an uncalled
for and iniudicious move ON their
part That MIR. Dcnison was elect
ed by Democratic votes no one will
deny. But if a large majority OF
the Democrats of the district saw
fit to vote on the right side once.
even if they did so out of hatred to
Judge Poland, they undoubtedly
had the right to so vote. We con
scientiously opposed Mr.. Denison
in the campaign believing that his
friends were setting bad precedent
by Withdrawing, without cause, from
a duly called and fairly conducted
convention, and for other reasons
not necessary to repeat now. But
MIR. DenSon was elected and is now
at Washington where he has the
same amount of influence as nine
tenths of the members, that is, none
at all. He has as yet made no pub
lie record, except his vote in favor
of third term, which, of course,
none of his constituents endorse,
unless it be his Democratic support
ers who hope to make capt. al out OF
this third term bugbear. 1t seems to
us that the best thing the Republican
press and party of the district can
do, so far as the campaign Of 1874
is concerned, is to let by-gones be
by-goneS, and get ready for the con
test of 1876 when there will proba-
Oily be a new candidate in the field,
upon whom all true men of the par
ty can unite.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

The Commercials Detroit special
says that Rev. John Russell, Sec
rotary of the National Committee of
the Prohibition party, has issued a
call for a National Nominating Con
ventiOn of that party, to meet at
Cleveland, May Il. and put Pres
dental licked i'm the field.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

There will be general reduction
of wages of the employees in the cor
porations of Lowell, Feb. 1. 1t
will be irregular in amount, but
will average about 8 per cent. Oh
present prices.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

The plant which the melancho-
ly warbler of Springfield seeks to
nourlsh is sure to die. If the Gov
ernor of this State has a wish on
the subject, we should say that it
would be that a party by the name
of BOwles would keep his hands
carefully off a gentleman 10y the
name of Tilden until the next cleo
ton is over.--NeU York Times.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

THE centennial appropriation bill
passed the House Tuesday by the
close vote of l46 to 1870. If the bill
was to be passed at all it would
seem to have been more desirable
that thore should have been greater
unanimity.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

MIR. Lawrence of Ohio has NOV
ed in a good direction bv asking
Congress to inquire how to make
the Pacific railroad stop milking the
Recommendations Press.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

Arkansas still cherishes a strong
regard for Judge Poland, and the
reason for it is thus assigned by
the Little Rock Gazette: "Never
have We had such quiet and good
order. The traffic on the railroads
has doubled, and new lines arc be
ing opened ; the State scrip is at
10, and still crawling up (; the bow
ie aud revolver are getting out OF
faShiOn.O
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

M. Z. Smilee of Waterbury is
clerk of Washington Co.,
to fill the vacancy Occasioned by Mr..
death.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29
WatcrtOwn Live Stock Market.
For tho week ending Tuesday, Jan. rs, 1876

For tho week ending Tuesday, Jan. 25, 1876.
LIVE STOCK At MARKET
Cattle. Ship t. Lambs. Swine.
This week .....lS33 1896 $50,
Last week. 1880 1861 l26
One year ago. go 1874 20
NUMBER FROM THE SEVERAL STATES.
Cattle, Sheep 4 Lambs.
New Hampshire..... Us 10!
Vermont ............lH 1856
Massachusetts $3.50. ~ 1873
western .......... lao
IOtal.. ..,....... 1883 33O6
Prices OF Market Beef-A ew choice 40 rs.
extra ~ 90 u ~ 80; first quality u SO u
~ 90 second quality 81 rs " rs third
quality $5a6.
Prices of Store Cattle--Working Oxen per
pair from 800. $3.50, IFS $40.
Mileh Cows ana Calves from $35 u GO; ex-
ira $6s II %; Farrow Cows$? IL 80.
Yearlngs $40 $aa; two years old ; $Is u
$32 three years old $2s o $l6
Prices of Sheep and Lambs-In lots q 90,
or from AGA 7icper ID.
ton Hides 7tca c per lib. Country Hides q
a7e. Brighton Tallow GO . 7ic. Country
Pelts$l Oa$l rs each. Calf Skins iao
l2ic per ID.
N. Is, Reef-Choioe grade Includes nothing
| out stabilized 400 to 400 lbs Bullooks. Extra
and first quality includes the best, large. fat
Oxen. Second and third quality included
oxen and two and three year old Steers
Sheep-Extra includes cOsscts, and when
those of inferior quality are thrown out,
REMARKS.
CATTLE. Since last market day there have
been via Montreal, over the Grand Trunk
Railroad. 80 car loads of Western Cattle. ali
good marketable Steers. The trade ia very
moderate and the Western dealers were
anxious 10 sell, and are determined to have
| them less, if possible than the North readers,
| Prices ON the Northern have fallen Oft a good
strong &c pr Id. ID w, and at Western yards
| nothing selling over7c live weight William
| Scollans sold IA Steers, average 1900 lbs, vt
6lc live: ID Steers average 1925 lbs, vt SIC
Ia Steers, average l420 lbs, at &c. Hathaway
Il Swift sold 80 Steers, average hoo lbs, IT
sc s. E. Latham sold Oxen, to dress 1000
| lbs, at &c pr Id, ID. w. X. p. Pollard sold z
Oxen for $l25 or Acc live.
Shsep-The ruling ratios on Sheep this week
have not changed materially from last quo
| tations. A lot of very superior Sheep, that
averaged LOG lbs, brought 7ac brought in by
G, w. Jones, Prices are firm. but no i'm
proveRcnt. There were lots sold as low ~ II
c; average sales 6 to &c pr ID. c. II. Dudley
sold l2O Sheep average 1903 lbs, at &c. Goo,
Martin sold 1856 Sheep. average 1903 lbs, at 6tc.
Is. Dow sold lot, average rs lbs, at $50. j,
w. Taylor sold 80 Sheep vt u as pr head,
Poultry-A tsw crates of Poultry was han
died that brought l5o-a mixture of Turkeys,
Chickens and Fowl.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

We feel very much obliged to Mr..
Blaine. 1t is great thing to know
what the matter is with a sick pa
tent, and his vigorous blows have
spotted the sore places, which it is
particularly well for us now to iden.
tify. We don't knOw-and we fan
cy he DOES not care-what the effect
Of such speeches as his last two or
three may be upon his "chances"
for the Presidency ; but this is sure,
that he has done good work in de-
veloping an amount of treason still
latent in men from the South occu-
plying seats on the floor of Congress,
of which it is of great consequence
for all loyal men to be aware.-Con-
gregationaHst.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29
Tuesday night ~ party of sew,

Tuesday night party OF seven
masked men appeared very uu-
expectadly in the residence OF the
cashier of the Northampton Nation
al Bank at Northampton, Mass,
and minated their purpose of APP
propriating what funds were depos
tied in the bank vaults. The cash
Ter and all his family were gagged
and rendered powerless to give an
alarm.
The cashier was deprived of a
gold watch. but the bank was not
robbed, as the cashier had but one
part of the combination key.
1t is supposed the would-be rob-
bers took an early morning train to
Springfield and thence embarked
for New York, whence, it, is pre-
sumed, they came.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

Brooklyn is strange place for
ministers. The Rev. Mr.. Haskins,
whose people contemplated a change
in the pastoral office, coolly inform
ed them it was "none of their bust
ness who they had for PASTOR This
relieves the congregation of good
deal of responsibility.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

TIE mill operatives at Lousdale,
r. L., have resolved to continue
their strike. These operatives are
in the employ of Brown Il Ives,
who rent good tenements to them
at seven dollars a month, and fur
nish them with meat at reasonable
prices. This is a fair illustration of
the rare intelligence which governs
these strikes. Here we have rail.
road companies discharging engin,
GERS; manufactures closing; col.
lieries stopping work business men
of all classes falling; Topographic
cal associations neglecting to have
their annual .suppers for want of
funds; thousands of wOrkmen out
Of employment; towns, cities and
states carrying on public works for
the sole purpose of giving employ
ment to the poor; yet when a man
ufacturing company endeavOrs to
save itself and keep their opera.
tives at work by a reduction Of wa
ges they ''strike," prefering idlness
and, perhaps, starvation to olive
and let live" wages. t1'
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

"A Rio Janeiro letter says that
the Emperor of Brazil; accOmpani-
ed by the Empress and number of
intimate friends, will leave there for
the United States in March, in three
Of the most powerful ships of the
Brazilian Navy, in command of Sc
nor Del Mar, the Vice Admiral Of
Brazil.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29
Saturday, Jan. 20, 1916.


The IcXt union republican national c0nvcn
ton for the nomination of candidates 70
president and vice president of the Unite
States will be held In the city of Cincinna
on Wednesday, the fourteenth day Of Jun
1876 at noon, ana Will consist of delegate
from each state equal to twice the number q
its senators and representatives In congress,
and of two delegates from each orgHnl2ed
territory and the District of Columbia In
calling the convention for the election of del
cgalcs the committee Of the several states
are recommended to invite all republican tlecr
tors and all other voters, without regard to
past political differences or previous party
difficulties, who are opposed To icviving sec
tional issues aud desire to promote friendly
feeling and permanent harmony throughout
the country by maintaining ana enforcing all
the constitutional rights Of every citizen, in
Guiding the full and free exercise Of the right
of suffrage without intimidation and without
fraud; who arc in favor of the continued
prosecution and punishment of all official
dishonesty, and of an economical admnistra.
ton of the government by honest, faithful
and capable officers; who are in favor of
making such reforms in government as ex
perience may, from time to time, suggest:
who are opposed to impalrlng tho credit OF
the nation by dcpieciatinG any of its obliga'
tons, and in favor of sustaining in every way
the national faith and financial honor; who
hold that the common school system is the
nursery of American liberty and should be
maintained absolutely free from sectaran
control: and who believe that for the promo
ton OF these ends the direction of the govern
ment should continue to be con!idcd to those
who adhere to the principles of l776 support
them as Incorporated in the constitution and
laws and who are In favor of recognizing and
strengthening the fundamental principles of
lational unity in this centennial anniver
sary of the birth Of the republic
t. ID. MORGAN
Chairman Republican National Com.
WIN. Il. CHANDLER, Secretary.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

MASONIC UNION. The Connect.
cut River Valley Masonic Union at
Brattleboro, Friday evening OF last
week, was a very fine and most pleas.
ant success in all respects. Early
in the evening the Brooks House
was filled with ladies aud gentle
men, and as they afterwards appear
ed at the Town Hall, so deliberately
and beautifully d corated for the
occasion, the scene was enchanting,
as one looked upon the regalia of
the gentlemen and the toilets of the
ladies. At the business meeting
the officers elected for the year ell
suing were as follows: President,
e. Il. Dame; Vice Presidents, &. II.
Rabbit, f. 9. Churchill and Q. a.
Miles; Treas'r, VIM. Britton; Sec,
A. 5. Waite; Recording Sec, l.. S.
Hayes; Executive Committee, Q.
5. Hamilton, G. A. Farnham and
NJ. X. Paine.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

-Parson BrownlOw says that
Ben HiiPs speech reminds him OF
the story of Chinaman, who, be
ing caught stealing rope and kick
ed all around the square by the in
digDant owner, turned around bland
ly with the stolen property in hand
and exclaimed, "You no likee lend
'un." Had the North supposed, he
continues, that he and his friends
were only leaving the Union for
love of it, and carrying off the Con
stitution to save and protect it, they
might have "likee to lend UNI and
pursued different course.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

On the 18th inst. Dennis Con
neatly and William Boyle, who were
at work at the Ely copper mine, in
Vershire, stole $40 of John McCar.
ty of Vershire, and coat of john
Mulligan of the same town, and
went to White River Junction. In
formation was telegraphed there
and they were arrested. The stOl-
en- property was found on them.
They were brought. before the Or
ange county court and sentenced to
two wears at Windsor.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

CONVICTED. Mrs. Adeline Dodge
who was tried in Manchester last
week, charged with an assault on
Daniel Finn in Goffstown, N. H.,
last October, has been found guilty
of assault with intent to kill, and
sentenced to eight years in the State
Prison.
We understand that Mr.. Dana.
the Collector of Internal Reven ne,
is expected to open an Office in
Montpelier before very long; and
if SO, his son, MIR. l. 2. Dana, will
doubtless remove there--all of which
we shall regret; but then, it will be
a good thing for Montpeiier.-Cal
edOnidR.
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of the large newspapers. Some had

OF the large newspapers. Some had
increased their size by u Column or
two to give their readers the bone
fit of more reading, but the increase
weight Of a half ounce doubled the
postage, and nearly ruined the
prOpriet0rs. l know Of one of the
largest and most popular newspa'
pers IN the country, whose increa Q
of postage by this infamous bill was
eco, 900, and there are plenty more
to tell u similar story.
Ifany one labors under the delu.
sion that the express companies
need the protection of high postage,
lot them come to New York and see
the magnificent buildings they do
business in, the palatial houses
they live in, aud the enormous sal
aries the officials vote themselves.
Let it he understood that the profits
Of these nionopolies do not show in
their statements. 1t was urged IN
Washington that they were making
only u moderate profit on their cap
ital, but they did not explain that
they were using up their profits in
$50, 900 salaries, and that every
stakeholder quartered on the com
pahy every relative he had in tie
world.
TIE CENTENNIAL.
Are you all coming to the Cen
tennial 7 The railroads running in
to New York have decided to re-
duce the fare so that the people
may come to New York first, and
see the metropolis rs well as the
great show at Philadelphia. The
hotel keepers hold meeting next
week, but whether it is to reduce
the rates or decide how much ad-
ditional skinning the people will
stand, l don't know. Probably the
latter. For u hotel keeper in this
city never had co iscience, and
very little business sense.
PlETRO.
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OF the 112 members of the House

OF the 112 members of the House
OF Representatives who voted for
Mr.. Holman's resolution in favor of
repeating the resumption act and
setting no time for redeeming the
legal tender currency, only five
We're Republicans. viz: Cason and
Roblnson of Indiana, Kelley Of
pennsylvania, Oliver of Iowa. and
DoDblns of New Jersey. Of the
100 who voted against it. 50 only
were Democrats. e. oonrSo this
hers on tbn .u' position of men,
If is worth .Irency question, but
NTH ~ noticing in connection
tha :" & oft-repeated statement that
g Republican party is as much af,
.ected by initiation as the Democrats.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

The trotting horse st. Julien
said to be the fastest tr0tter of his
age on the turf, has been sold 10y
DR.. Poorer, of Goshen, to Mr.. Hum
phrey, Judge Fullcrton's driver,
for California men, for $40 900.
st. Julien is 10y Volunteer, dam
Ulaymore, aud went on the turf
last season green. He trotted five
races, winning all of them, and
making a record of 2:22t. lie was
sold two years ago for 5000.
The Supreme Court of Vermont
has rendered it's decision in the Cen
trail Vermont Railway contest, ia.
vOrable to the Smith party. The
suit grew out of the purchase of a
controlling interest in the road by
Messrs. Lingdon OF Montpelier and
Mills of Boston F.; the shares were
purchased on the day of the election
Of directors, and the Page party al
legged that it was done for the pur-
pose of controlling the election, and
therefore fraudulent. The Court
hold that fraud was not proven, that
the sale was valid, and sustain the
election of the Smith board.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

The President has appointed the
following Board of visitors to West
Point for 1876: Abner f. OsgOOd
of Alexandria, La; General Il. 2.
Hammond of CAL: Gen. Chas. De.
vens of Worcester, Mass; Mathew
II. Buckham of VT; Prof. John Nj,
Sterling of Wis; Prof. Ii. G. Cam
eron of New JERSEY.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

"A gang of thieves at White Ri
yer Junction, who have operated
extensively on the Central Vernon
Railroad freight cars, has been dis
covered and several of them are
now under arrest.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

1t, OUT we snail see WueCucf OOVcFu'
m ent exists for the good of the
people, or intends the people shall
exist for the good of mOnopolies.
The Companies in New York have
a large lobby in Washington, and
are spending and lending money
widely to influence the matter. Any
Congressman who finds his eXpen-
ses running high with the enor-
nous board bills of the Capitol,
knows that he has no safer or surer
place to apply for "temporary &C.
Communications" than to one Of the
express lobby. There never was a
measure more directly for the good
OF every voter who has ten dollars
a year to spend to please himself or
his family, than the law which sent
packages by mail for a cent an
ounce. 1t brought books and half
the facilities of the city, for getting
better goods and lower prices to the
door of the lOneliest farmer in the
northwest, living miles from any
village, but visited by the mail rider
once week. The Express Com
panies have had the field long
enough to make gigantic fortunes
for every one of them, but with
their usual dog in-the manger spirit,
they don't want poor people TO have
their little parcels sent at the only
rates they can afford to pay. There
will always be business enough for
the Express people in taking boxes,
and articles too large for the mail,
but with unparalleled greed they
even grudge the sending of books
at the reasonable and habitual rates
of mail. The oppression of the new
postage law in operation the last
year, has nearly killed the profits
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-29

Moody and Sankey-Dyer and McCau-
ley Basiaess 6mlook-TAe Express
Moaopoly-Serram Girls-2he Cen