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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-05

THr BLACK IIuLs.--A letter from Chey
enne to the New York Times says, the gold
seekers en- route TO the Black Hills are terri
bly, swindled at every step. The railroad to
Cheyenne swindle them by unfulilled prom
ises. They have TO ride in filthy cars, are
swindled by merchants when purchasing
goods, and on the road from Cheyenne TO
the Black llills-two hundred and fifty
miles they are obliged TO ride on the top Of
luggage and freight; have to pay awful
prices for freight transportation, and are
charged one dollar for every poor meal they
may have to buy between Cheyenne and the
Hills, ii they are unfortunate enough not TO
have taken food enough for their trip.
Great pains are taken by certain newspapers
in that region TO keep up the deception, by
fraudulent stories OF "great strikes in the
mines; but not one Of the miners has been
seen who has made more than his expenses,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-05

DARTMOUTH, freshmen are having their
orations on topics from English history, before
Professor Lord While all have been good, some
display considerable talent for speaking and COM
position. The appointments for the junior ex-
hibltion, May Sd, are as follows: latin Grafton,
Smith, OF Indiana philosophical Grafton, Dustin /;
Greek Grafton, Adams followed by English ora
tons, discussions and dissertations These are
the first sixteen in rank, without regard To ora
torical ability. The faculty has finally voted to
have no spring recess. Al meeting OF the
Boating Association, on Wednesday, Eager, II,
who was ON the 70 crew, was chosen trainer
1t is reported that the faculty will arbltrate the
amount of damages in the Parker affair, and as
sess them upon all who can be proven TO have
been present ~ the time OF the disturbance.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-05
The Russian Emperor.

The rumor that the Car is to retire tenn
porarily from the government is the topic
uppermost in European court circles. The
precarious state of the Emperor's health has
been subject of deep solicitude for some
time. If he abandons for a while the cares
of state, it will be for the purpose of seeking
that rest and recuperation which his ex.
hausted system requires.
Alexander II is now in the fifty-nnth year
of his age. He has swayed the sceptre of
all the Russias for twenty-one years. 1t
has been stirring and eventful reign. I'M
der his government Russia has made great
advances in material development as well as
in political enlightenment and progress. The
liberation of the serfs stands next in magni-
tude for the cause of human rights to eman-
cipation in our own country. That act alone
is enough to signalize and distinguish his
reign. But that is only one Of the Empe-
ror's great achievements. lie not only gave
the serfs freedom he also endowed them
with land. The progress in railroad build
try is now amply supplied with these great
arteries of commerce. The national domain
has been largely extended. Education has
been promoted, and much needed reforms
have been effected in the judicial system,
The health of Alexander has been poor
for several years. At times he is weighed
down by mental depression aud gloominess,
though few rulers can look back upon a
reign of twenty-one years and find so much
cause for satisfaction with results, His con
quests have been mainly those Of peace.
His ambition has been to promote the hap
piness and prosperity of his people. The
physicians now tell him that a prolonged
residence abroad is the best remedy they
can prescribe Should he conclude to take
their advice and resign the sceptre, regent
will probably be assigned TO the management
of affairs. In such event the regency would
deyolve upon the Czarovitch, Alexander
Alexandroyitch. lie is thirty-one years old
and has been heir to the crown for eleven
years, or since he completed his twentieth
year. lie is not so earnest a reformer as his
father and he has anything but friendly
feeling for Germany. But as there will
probably be only temporary absence OF
Alexander, his policy would doubtless not be
materially modified during the interregnum
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-05

EAST BETHEL.-on the morning OF the I'd inst ,
the hotel at Fast Randolph, Owned by A, d. Tai
bert, was consumed by fret is thought from
some defect in the chimney. The household
furniture was nearly all saved . The young
folks OF this place met and formed dramatic
club, on the evening of the LIST of April The fol-
lowing officers were elected President u. W
Peak; Vice President, Miss Il, q. Hudson; Secre-
tary, L. d. Greene; Treasurer, Miss Laura Wood
worth Committee for Constitution and Bylaws,
Q. +. Fowler, d. W. Peak s J Jones and Miss
Ianra WoodMnrth.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-05
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More Light.

The House OF Representatives at wash
ington has been very busy IN unveiling
the misdoings OF government officials ana
throwing hight upon the corrupuons ana de-
linquencies oil the hepunhcan party ana
this 1t ought to have done No patriotic
man can object even to the revelation OF the
evils OF his own party, and the misconduct
Of his own political associates. But 1t Is
not well for congress to he so busy IN search
ing into the defects Of a party as to forget
its duties to the country II seems from the
letter OF Mr. Bristow, informing the ieadihe
post-ofiices OF the country that the appropn.
alton for light and fuel Is expended ana
prohibiting any further expenditure LOT 'ilese
necessary articles, that inc House mas el'
undone the things winch II ought 10 no.
has failed IN the ordinary routine "o'A o'
legislation 1t Is advisable LOT congress !"
investigate wrong-doers ana ma OUT Az we
inalieasanoe IN once Una. II '"'' O". II "
hnagines tha' throwing 's". "i'' Wv
call'y III 'ne "'Pa'''"V". wiz
lor reni'ssiess III i"''''s'"s "s "' ,"'''D''''
,,;,,inc a. ,nc,rloroble sin A man il
;ndrod NO, hv bis ability 70 reveal the sins
Judged not oy MS "oii,'y 70 ae'e"' '"v si'''
oil o'her NELL ou' ny ms "o'n'y 70 o"''u W
character lor himself, III "','''' al ''V 20
,a,., iii sbo,, it.o,f worthy of the snf.
party VIII sho" i'sen No'"I Ut ''e SUI
l'ages Vi uhe County, "o' W '"' ','''' ."
,inioos and frards ~ iis onnonopts but nv
no r,s;,;,.o ,ollo,co u ,i;sclosos IN framing
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-05
I'M. RESOLUTIONS.


" Resoircd, That in this centennial wear we
again affirm our devotion to those fundamental
principles on which the Republic and the Repub-
lean party were founded. Among these are,
First The preservation OF the liberties and equal
rights Of all citizens through the impartial and
vigorous administration Of the laws, in overy part
of the country, for the protection and enforce
ment OF public and private rights, and the punish
ment Of violence and crime. Second. The pure
and economical administration Of every depart-
ment OF the government so as TO produce the
greatest benefit to the people with as little bur
den OF taxation as may be consistent Herewith.
Third, The safety Of the Republic depends upon
the Intelligence as well as the virtue OF It's citizens
and 1t is essential that the public school system
shall be maintained, in order that every child NAV
receive such education as will fit him for usefnl
citizenship and we are unalterably opposed "a
any diversion Of thepublic school moneys Tor any
I purpose whatever
- Resolred, That we rally to ,he standard Of tho
Republican party as the only one under which wt
can hope 10 obtain an honest and effective adj
mnistration of the government, as well as for The
defence Of the treasury against unjust demand.
and expenditures growing out Of the rebellion.
RESOLVED, That the best interest Of all citizens
Of every condition and pursuit. impemtiyely de
mands the speediest return 20 a specie basis OF
values and currency and We hail with gratiiica,
ton the net of Republican Congress defnltel,
providing for that end, and We are firmly opposed
To the repeal thereof, or TO any step backward IN
the matter -
" Resoired That We are In favor of the untirino
prosecution and punishment of public fraud and
/ ~ and ~
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-05


Just as the clock was striking ten there was
sudden culver, and then the Boston and Albany
railroad bridge crumbled and sank below the
murky tide. This released vast volume OF wa
ter that had backed up, and three-quarters OF an
hour later the east side of the Curtis dam behind
it began to break up Then was presented a won
derful sight. Instead Of the dam tumbling away
the solid earth was Quilted out, as If 1t was SO
much plaster dissolying, and gradually the water
encroached upon the foundation Of large two
and-a-hal story dwelling. II tapped this under
an ell part, and almost as rapidly as 1t can pe
told the building was undermined. Then the end
Of the house on the street lifted slightly ana
rocked like u ship. For moment II seemed on
pivot, and then 1t swayed that the ell broke
OF, and tumbled' into the stream. That instant
the detached portion went in pieces, as II Il had
been an egg shell, and in a second or two later
the house itself stood ON end some yards fron It's
old site
RUSH or sIGHr-sEERs,
The road leading from Worcester to the reser'
voir, five miles distant, among the hills oil Leces
ter was crowded all day with vehicles OF every
description going to and returning from the scene
of the threatened disaster, impelled by curiosity
aud the expectation that the dam would be sweep
away
A WATER FAMINE PROBABLE NEAr suMMih'
The milling property and the settlements III
the Cherry Valley and Valley Falls and New Nol.
cesier will be saved from ruin, but Worcester VIII
doubtless suffer water famine the coming SUM
mer. This alternative is lamentable, but the IT,.
lief from what might have been makes II nios'
welcome,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-14

THE opiniors OF the press on the re.
suit Of the recent election ia Indisna
and Obi), published in another column,
will preve Instructive resdiDg to those
who are speculsting upon the final re-
suit on the seventh of November. The
tone Of the extracts we make from the
Cincinnati Commercial a3d New York
Tribune, two papers that profess inde-
tendency while supporting Hayes and
Wheeler, is not resssuring FOR de,
spending Radicals. Taose papers con-
cede the Radical defeat, bus still keep
whistlipg to foItify the coUrsge Of the
party which they have stultifisd them.
selves by pporting-the Fifth avenue
conference in view. The New York
World ard Cincinnati Enquirer are
justly enough exultant and sanguine
that the Democratic victory in Indiana
and tie vigorous fight made by the De-
mocrscy Of Ohio points the way plainly
to 8 sweeping victory in November.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-14

PoRTER's speech has bad the effsct
OF convincing the wavering that he
was right and cheering the doubling
whose faith in him had been shaken
Tha Democracy of old Shelby is all
right once more, and on the day of elec
uos will cast solid vote for Tilden and
Hendricks, Porter, and al the rest of the
s ate ticket. The governors vindica.
tion of biz conduct il the coupon matter
has proven salts factory to all who heard
Cr have read it, and he is more popular
and stronger with the masses in this
section than eveI, lie made a de-
cidedly favorable impression and has
done his party a signal service by
his visit. Thomas can ley claim to
the AUaLaache and lis awkward squad
OF Independents, bat nothing more;
Ysrdley will get the solid negro vote of
West Tennessee, ss he deserves to; and
Nancy will be left out in the cold with
his Pacific railroad.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-14

CHAMBERLAIN is determined, il he
can under the BIO dy.shirt bsnLer, and
by the causeless Indictment OF the peo.
pie he governs, to prevent fair elee.
tion in ; Iuth Carolina. He has thrown
off the mask OF conservatism and ipde.
pendsacy, aud under the colcra
he has honestly though secretly
served all The while has determined
to defeat Hampton, even though blood
shed should result. UnfoItu oateIy for
his plans, there are some honest Repub
iic2n fficisls in the State who do not
scruple to deIounce him as he deserves,
and brand his proclamation as a false
hood from beginning to erd. Ese
where, this morning, We publish much
thss is of interest in regard to this LAST
effort Of man who bids fair to rival
even kellogg, Of L1uisians.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-14

LONDON, October l3.-Tbe Paris correspond
enJ telegra phs an account of Interviews with
an officer IN the Egyptian army, VINO gives
circumstsnlial details of the terrible events
which have taken place in Abysslnla curing
There have been two expeditions; the first,
which was dispatched in october, 1915, CO INSIST
ing OF four thousand men, was surprL-e1 IN
the de6le of Coundel and m assacred to the las {
man; the second expedition, OF six thousand
men, started in February, and in the denle OF
q .rura was overwhelmed, 1our thousand being
killed The Abyssinian king then went TO the
Interior, and, accOrding TO the reporter, mas
repeated what he did in the dehl1es OF GOun-
lei Iand Goura, by again crushing the army
of the Egyptians. Letails of this, as of other
expeditions, are guarded with great secrecy.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-14
AND STILL ANOTHER.
Seecher's Example Lost Upon his
Brethren-A ScandaIOus story
Drowned by the DOX-
OlOgy.

PHILADELPHIA, October l3-CODsid.
cradle attention is given to-day to q church
scandal arising out of the proceedings last
evening at the Twelfth Baptist church, Oi
which Rev. MIR. BOtt is proprietor. After a
business meeting of the congregation last
night, member arose and proceeded to read
paper accusing the pastor with improper
intimacy with a female member of the
church. Numerous attempts were made to
interrupt the reading, but the accuser perse-
vered, although two copies of the charges
were snatched from his hand. He was assailed
violent epithets, and the singing of the dox-
OlOgy was commenced to drown the reading.
At length, after very stormy session, it was
decided TO Investigate the charges. When the
reading commenced the pastor hastened from
the church, and was pursued by the father of
the young lady with whom he is charged with
Intimacy. The pursuit continued some dis.
tance down the street, but was not successful.
Mr.. BOtt himself denies utterly the truth of
the charges against him
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-14

A SAvANEAH dispatch yesterday has
ths following; ~. W. Laihrop, presi-
dent Of the cotton exchange, died to
day at Greensboro, North Carolina, of
yellow-fever, Ee left here 2 few days
sgo to see dying son. c. w. Thomp.
son, OF Waiter & Thompson, ship
chandieIs, died here last night of fever"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-14
Nothing from Ohio Argues Good News
Withheld-West Virginia Gives a
Democratic Majority of Twelve
Thousand.
Opinions Of the Press upon the Result
in Indiana and 0hiO-FrOm this
Day Forth the RAIDS Fight
Losing Battle.
Il is Proof that the American PeOpIe
Desire a Change and q Preface Of
Democratic Victory in
November.

INDIANAPOLIS, October i8, u m.-We
have returns from eighty. nine counties which
give net Democratic majority OF 4575. The
same counties IN ls12 gave a net Democratic
majority OF S45 Three counties TO hear from
which gave Hendricks 3SS majority.
INDIANAPOLIS, October I3, IL pm.
ninety two counties, all OF which are officisl
except three or four, Williams gets 47l9 maj jor-
ity. The counties not heard from are Perry
aUd Spencer, which gave a Democratic ma
JOrity in 1879 of iS7. The Democrats claim
that this wiz be increased four or five hum
dred. The following is the official and estl-
mated mEtorities of the cOngressiO iOnal ticket !:
1900.
Second-Cobb, Democrat, estimated, 5000.
Third. -BickneIl, Democrat, estimated, 5l00.
Fourth Sexton, Republican, official, 81.
FVth.-Brown, Republican, estimated, 1900.
SiIth.-R0b .nson, Republican, official, 302.
SeUenth Hanna, Republican, partly esti-
mated, 1900
Ei0hth.-Hunter, Republican, official, 1880.
Ninth.-Whtte, H. publican, official, 1872.
Tenth. CallSins, Republican, official, 1850.
Eleventh Evans, Republican, estimated,
1900.
TtOeLtth.-Hamilton, Democrat, estimated,
64OO.
Thirteenth Baker, Republican, 23Ou.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-14
Louisville Courier-Journal Democraticl, of
Thursday

The outcome battles the calculations of
the most sauguine. It exceeds all the original
belief and reltances. To run the Republi-
cans back upon their T. ner line in Hayes's
owi state and to carry Morton's outright, de-
feating TIC greatest OF the Republican organ
1ZerR in pitched battle where he possessed
every advantage-who could have expected
this when the st. Louis convention, hopeless
OF both States resolved to rest the fortunes of
the campaign upon q totally different align
ment and policy? The republicans will
claim, OF couise, that the elect on of Blue
Jeans Williams does not insure Indiana to
Tiden. But they who think this Will reckon
without their host while the sophistries and
devices OF the managers who will attempt by
speciOus arguments 10 hold their
in November, will fall 10 the ground. On the
whole, Hendricks is stronger In Indiana than
Williams has shown himself, great as the en-
thuslaSm has Teen II Williams. Hayes, on
the other hand, cannot hope TO run 50 well as
Harrison has. State pride will go for much
IN the coming last and final heat; but the
truth is, the backbone OF the giant Rspubns
eau organization is broken, and, with Hen
bricks personally at the front, the state Will
hs held safe for the ma ional ticket. The
Democrats win not allow their enthusiasm TO
run away with their discretion. They will in
nowise AGATE their ardor or vtgor. This splen-
did vic ory, placing the Presidential election
Almost within their grasp and quite within
their reach, viii be regarded by them simply
as encouragement Tney viii go forward
with redoubled energy to the great WUrK
which lies before them. sure that with long
pull, q strong pull, ard q pull altogether
Lney can elect f1lden ana Hendricks, ana SO
refIrm the public service aud restore better
Times to the people, replacing a corrupt and
wasteiul admi nj -tratiOn with one which will /,
by honesty ana ecou omy, reduce the taxes
and equalize the LOST balance between the
sec ions giving peace 30 the one, confidence to
the other, prosperity and good will to both.
The loss of Indiana makes IL extremely
doubtful whether Hayes can be forced be-
yOnd one hundred and twenty-five electoral
vote. II puIs Pennsylvania and Illinois TO
doubt, and assures Wisconsin 10 the Demo-
crats There will not be q contest for New
York, which TiIden will carry in an easy
y alk-over, with fifty thousand voies 10
spare. Connecticut and New Jersey ate as
certain as Kentucky, TO say nothing ABOUT
the Pacific States, which have been conceded
by the Republicans all along. There
Is really but one hope now for Hay es,
the Democrats will take TO rejoicing,
will abardOn work for play, and, by over
confidence and neglect, deliver the fruits Of
tueir victory to the euemy-a slim chance,
truly The better class of Republic ans should
see il and admit II, and, recognizing that this
j. a struggle not for party, but Tor country
for good government fairly cOndu3ted-
should so in with us to swell The majority OF
The great aud pure man whose wisdom, mod
Grafton, fe8rlesSneSs and independence Offer
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-14

Hon. JAMES E. BAILEY, of Clarks.
vile, will address the people of Shelby
county tonight at the Gfeenlsw Opera.
house on questions Of national policy.
Oas OF the most distinguished of The
Iublic men Of the State, d thinker and
able speaker, he c0uld not fail to inter-
est an auiisnce upon sry subject, hut
upon the topic he has selected, being
espsci7lly well informed we feel conf
deat be will prove himself worthy IS
large gathering as the Ogerahouse
viii contain.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-14

TAE news from Indiana which we
publish this morning tends to confirm
the favorable reports Of yesterday. The
Hoosier State Is ours by = greatly in
creased mel Jrity, and the silerc ce Of Ohio
induces ne 10 believe that we msy still
Indulge nope in that quarter.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-14
Invitation to the Appeal.

To the + iltors OF Jne Appeal
HOLLY SPRINGS, MISS October IL
The Democratic masses Of this county will
make q grand demonstration at this place on
the third proximo, in the interest of 1tlden
and Hendricks, the leaders of The great re-
form movement now agitating the whole
country. 1t would afford us pleasure for you
10 be present aud pGrtieip pate with us.
WI I-LlAM NJ. SThICKLAND,
r. l.. WATSON,
HENRY G. MYERS,
HOWA6D FALCO SER,
JAMES h. WATSON,
COMMITTEES,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-14
SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Reign of Terror Which the Radical
Governor Chamberlain Has Pro-
claimed, With View TO In
timIdate Voters
One Of the Last Of the kadical EXtrem'
lists Determined to Hold the Fort
Which Has Prov, n 10 Profit.
able to His Partisans.

1t will be remembered by readers of
the APPEAL that q few days ago Gov
ernOr Cbsm berlain. OF South Carolina,
having failed in his purpose to excite
the Washington authorities to a coup
1etot, returned to the State he mis-.
governs and issued o proclamation so
incendisry and 90 UNANIMOUSLY false ss to
call for instant denial by leading MEM
bers Of the Republican party, embracing
the testimony CT the judges, the opinions
Of General Sherman and other officers
IS to the necessity for tfoopS, and the
comments OF the New York He' aid ant
New York World
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-14
The ST. Louis Charter Election TO be
Contested.

ST. LOUIS, October l3.-The petition of a
number of prominent citizens, through their
counsel was presented to Judge GOttscbalk, Of
the circuit court, to-day, ASKING mandamus
To compel Mayor Overstolz ana the presiding
Justice of the county court, Schultz, to couE .
the vote cast last August at the election to
iatify or reject the new charter for the city,
ana the scheme for separation OF tue CITY
fr.' m the county, and to certify to the same.
The petition alleges that this has not bsen
done and therefore the law has no been COM
piled with. This action is the frat step to-
wa.d contesting the election.