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The New York herald., 1876-10-12
MIR. RICHARD J. MoRRIsoN's VIEWS.

Mr.. Richard j. Morrison, editor oil the city Record,
was met by HERALD reporter yesterday, aud the COP
versation turned on politics. Mr.. Morrison has no
doubts Whatever to the amica5e adjustment ei mat
tcrs between Tammany and nti-rammany. Ho speaks
with the confidence aud assurance OF one who is per-
lecty posted all that concerns the true inwartness
OF the late political marriage The leaders on both
sides, he assured the reporter, are determined 10
support who Will win, anu no preference
viii be shown " any candidate for personal rca-
sous. Men who are strong with the people VIII
be presented nominated and elected. Tho county
ticket which III lie the OF tins marriage will DC
strongest pr scented Tor years MIR. Morrison Is OF
the opnlon annough he assurci the reporter that
pledges had been made TO candidate either side,
that George w. McGlynn VIII be the candidate TOR
County Clerk. He thinks Mr.. Joseph Blrmcnthai's
chances thc Coroncrship are very bright In the
Fifteenth district Mr.. Townsend, Of Committee on
Crime tame, Is likely to he the candidate Tor the
Assembly, according 10 Mr.. Morrison, whose opinions
tho rk
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CANNOT VOTE.

To THE EDITOR HERALD
viii you please answer the following query, which is
of interest 10 many who in the same case as the
subscriber p
An adopted citizen OF the United States since 1S60,
resident OF New York siucc 1864 has alternately lived
here Tor years and travelled IN Mcxi,o &c has
always considered himself resident Of this city and
registered Ia hotels, &c, as from New YORK, has
registered here for the November elections cI 1872;
has returned June last IRON Guatemala after
OF about years, and mas been living since
the same house and ward. He certainly could not
Eo has resided this State during the last
year. Bat. is nc not fully qualified TO yoteg
TRAVELLER
lIIc cannot vote because he has not been ian in
ha0l,ant OF this the year preceding
election. ''--En. HERALD
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THE vooDoo NEGRO DOCTOR.

frank Genet the notorious dusky professor Of voo-
dooism, whose pretended cures OF sick persons few
months ago created great excitement In the northern
section OF Hudson county, N j., arragned IN the
preposscssing German woman named Amelia Bernhard,
on indictments charging them with adultery. TIE
woman accompanied by two children, one white
complexion Of Genet The couple have lived together
without any attempt at disguise as man aud wife Tor
two years above West Hoboken. Part Of tuis
time ner white husband and Genet lived IN the house
With her on tho most amicable terms ill the disxust-
Ing spectacle aroused the Indignation OF the ncgubors
who at last brought the matter the ntcntono tho
Grand Jury. The pair pleaded guilty and they wore
rcmanded Tor sentence. They we're conducted frow
tho Court House TO the jail sido by side, Amelia no,
seeming In tue least embarrassed by connJingy cling
ing 10 her sable companion who in turn bestowed
great attention on The children
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THE SCARCITY OF CROTON.
Nkw YoRK. Oct. 10, 1915.

NEW YORK. Oct 10, 1915
To THE EDITOR or HgRALD:-
Can you not give US some relief? For over thirty
years havo taken your paper, and many times have
subscribed to the charities you recommended beiev.
ing that yon would only ask for the most deserving
objects want Croton wster. Al my house up town
we only get It TO limited extent in the kitchen; ut
my store down town we only get part o the time In
the cellar and my Office is the second story pay
full price for both store and house promptly Is there
no remedy Tor thisY VIII the Croton Board deduct
pro rata amount from he bill Tor the time we nave
been deprived OF the use OF the watcrY for one,
think II should be tested. don't think you would
ask pay Tor your valuable paper If II served.
hope every one who has paid and who has been dc.
prved OF the use OF The will deduct their
next bill a pro rata amount for the time they have
boon deprived OF It's usc II these officials would pay
lttio more attention TO the interests OF the dear
people and less TO politics and robbery all would be
happier and better on You eau rcmeuy this evil ior
you can bud up monuments and tear them dow !;
you can give the widow and the orphan compel cncv
and happiness GIVE us reasonable amount Of Gro.
ton water and your humble servant will over pray
cIrlZEN
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CHEAP CABS.
NEw YORK, Oct. II. 1876.

NEW YORK, Oct IL, 1876.
To EDITOR THE HERA.D-
Through your always very valuable paper see with
great pleasure that at last gong havc cheap
cabs in New York, and as wish the new company 10
be prosperous and "happy" I think you would
do we'll in advising them that they. like
in London, would become so II they charged
say 25 cents ior single trip, not two
miles. anu for every mile more about Is cents extra
! consider so cents per hour very cncap and
able. though good many business people would like
to have drive for one or two miles, and IN such case
they would certainly not pay over 25 cents nm
every year travelling six months on the European
Continent md think the cab tarif is tho Lon
don one, and II the New YORK Cab Company will adopt
this scheme am sure they will have plenty 10 do,
make good deal of money and do great deal OF good
TO tho public Hoping that you agree with me IN this
l am, dear sir. yours very truly, FOREIGNER.
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EAST RIVER BRIDGE.

The large reel OF the cradle cable placed In POSI-
tion yesterday morning, SO that Is now in perfect
readiness TO be uncoled when the preparations for
hosting arc completed 1t thought that the host
ing would be done yesterday I; as things work at
present II will not DO before tho of this week
or the beginning OF next Gu account oil the immense
weight OF the cable it was thought necessary to havo
made new camps to be placed at tho
tower which will be strong enough TO hold the
cable In OF its sacging when carried tho
Mr. +. r. Farrngton, who has charge OF all this
work, wishes 10 make everything perfectly and
have all preparations Tor the reception OF this large
cable complete before the operation OF taking It over
the tower is commenced. Evervthiug connected with
the work has gone on SO happily heretofore that tho
managers do not wish to lose any prestige they have
obtained by any lack Of prudence or Of caution.
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THE OLD NORTH STATE.

PROGRESS OF THE RIVAL oUBERNAToRIAL CAM
DIDATEs- ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OF GOV
ERXOR VANCE.
HILLsBoRoUGH. n. c., Oct. II, 1876.
Another great crowd including many virglnians at
tended the joint discussion at Roxborough between
Vance and Settle. Both speakers wcro warmly ap-
plaIded and made fine impression. Many ladies were
present Excellent order and good feeling prevailed.
GOVERNOR vANcEs RECEPTION.
The candidates arrived here this evening. When
Governor Vance entered tho town. accompanied by the
Salem Cornet Band and large escort OF cavalry, all
the ladies of tho village out to welcome him
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THE STATE CANVASS.

DEMOCRATIC SENTIMENT IN SCHUYLER COUNTY
TRYING TO REDUCE THE REPUBLICAN MA
JoRITY.
WATKINS, Oct. II, 1875.
Canvassing Schuyler county, the HERALD CORE
spondent finds that both parties have nominated their
candidates yet the campaign here cannot be said to be
really opened Few meetings have been held in fact,
tho only important one was held by democrats on
Saturday last, which was addressed by r. H. ApgAr
in the afternoon, aud Colonel Cole, OF Troy, in the
evening THIS county is usually good for 500 republi-
can majority; democrats expect 10 reduce that ma
iori,y wipe II out altogether they propose
10 enter the hcid and make determined effort 70
secure every vote possible Tor their ticket
SHERMAN 3. ROGERS
Your correspondent his morning met sherman 8.
Rogers republican, candidate Tor lieutenant Governor,
who has been siumping tho State, but Is gong
the Centennial at Philadelphia for rest.
GALUsHA A. GRpw
was also met to-day, hts return from Pennsylvania
He said lie was sick He looked so.
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REGISTRATION IN BROOKLYN.

The enormous registration of voters in Brooklyn on
Tuesday last the number being AIS, Is subject OF
very general comment In that city, and il oespeaks
surprisingly large vote for November l. The total
registration for the days. September rs and octo
Der TO- is n, ,5i6 Tho registry for President IN 1872
61i5 The last day OF registration in Brooklyn
will be October % Ii is repor ed that Kings county
will poll nearly 100 900 votes at The approaching cec
ton.
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FLEECING THE TAXPAYERS.

The suit Of John II. Morrison against tho county OF
Hudson N j., to recover tho amount OF bills ordered
paid by the Board Of Chosen Frcehoders but which.
the Director at Large refused to sign, concluded
in the Circuit Court at Jersey City, yesterday The
jury promptly brought IN verdict Tor the plaintiff.
This is only the first Of long series oi suits oi simi.
lar character which have been instituted against the
county tho cost oi which to the taxpayers will make
the Office OF director at largo expensive COM
modify There be relief tor the taxpayers till
tho mcctiug of the next Leglsnture,w when the oice
will bc abolished. No such office exists In any othor
of the Slntc.
The New York herald., 1876-10-12
NEW JERSEY DEMOCRACY.

large and enthusiastic T,lden and Hendricks mass
meeting was bcd at summit N j. last evening, at
which considerable enthusiasm displayed over
the results from tho, West, Il being claimed by the
prestacnt Mr. j. Dsgsctt Hunt IN an eloquent speech
that Ind ana had undoubcdl, gone democratic ANA
that there were strong hopes that Ne Hayes own
state bad rcpudiated his cause speeches were madc
by Mr. Chapman. Mr. Halrin and Co!oucl Martin a
ifc long republican. In honor OF tho victory In tho
West 4 national salute was nred.
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DEMOCRATIC RALLY.

grand democratic mass meeting at Terrace Garden,
Finy-eghth and THIRD avenue, viii take place
this evening Senator Herman, Hon. A5ram $. Hewitt,
General Falkncr, Hon Benjamin X. Willis aud Charles
w. Brooks, will positively speak.
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HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD.

Aaregular meeting ot the Kings County Board Of
Supervisors yesterday afternoon resolution was
adopted calling upon tho Mother superoress Of the
House OF the Good shepherd to frrnish The Board with
monthly reports Of the number and condition OF the
trateR
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GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.

Bosroy, Oct IL, 1875
Tho parade Of the Massachusetts Department Of the
Grand Army OF the Republic to-day made magnd-
cont display, the procession embracing dclcg aons
from every section of the State Tho streets were
crowded with spectators along the line OF march.
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The resolution was adopted and tho following gentle
men appointed on the Conference Committee
Dist Dist.
Up. G. Duty IL sydney Nichols.
o-W T. KIRK. A-pctcr Gillespie.
3.--Wiliam II. Rooney lb-Richard J. Morrison.
i.-TLomas Shiels. 0-Inhn Malone.
5-Petcr Mitchell. 17.-Frederick Smythe.
6.-P j. Campbell S--John Kelly.
T. Y. b. olncv. 19.-Tnomas Dunlap.
Sc. d. Gale. 2l-Jos. j. OfDnnohue.
al. j. German. 2l-Hueh II. Moore.
lO.-owcn Murphy 22.-Col James j. Moony.
u.--Mcnzo Diccndorf 23.-Henry ID. Purroy
L. John kccnan.
Mr. Kelly thon rose and said be mad received COM
municauons from various organizations in different
districts advocating the candidacy OF certain gentle
men which lie wished to suomt TO the Committee on
Conference
Mr. Richard J. Morrison then submitted the follow
ing resolution
Resolved That the Chairman Of this Convention appoint
committee OF three inform the New York County de-
mocracy that conference committee OF twenyth has
Tor the Of asccrtanng when and where would ne
Agreeable % meet for that purpose and request that they
adjourn their Convention until saturday the 18th ns
three clock NJ and thar the said committee report the
result OF their interview before the adjournment OF the Con-
vcntion
The resolution was adopted and Messrs Richard J.
Morrison, T. G. Duty and Frederick smythe ap-
pointed on the committee.
While the committee were out General Frank
Spinola was called upon Tor speech and made thrill
ing appeal which was enthusiastically appaudcd
On the return OF Tho committee Mr.. X J. Morrison
said that the Tammany Conference committee met that
posed meeting IN the Monument House at hali-past
eight O'Clock aud requested an adjournment OF the lam
many Convention TIL to-day The report was accepted,
aud IN response to n unanimous ceil, Mr. Kelly came
upon the patlor aud made speech advocating union
OF the parties and encouraging democratic Efforts.
In conclusion he suggested that the subcommittee
turn TO the eanti-Tammanytcommtecn and request them
TO postpone the hour OF meeting TIL three O'Clock To-
day, and II possible to have the meeting OF the anti-
Tanmany Couuiy Convention adjourned iii Saturday,
wren the Tammany Convention meets again. Tue
committee retired and during their absence Mr.. Am
brose Purdy addressed the ConventioD AT this
mcnt telegram from Indianapolis was brought to The
chairman OF the Convention, announcing large demo-
cratic gains in Indiana and the probable election OF
Blue Jeans Williams
The announcement was vociierouslv chcered. and as
as 1t had subs ded the committee returned and
announced that the anti ammany committee had ac
ceptcd their proposition. ana would meet them at the
Monument House at three O'Clock this afternoon, and
that call would be published IN tie morning papers
summonng the anti lammany Convention 10 meet on
Saturday, at three 7, VI.
The Convention then adjourned Till that date.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Both the conference committees VIII meet at tl,c
Monument House this afternoon when the prelim-
nary skirnishing Will take place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

II l. known that with the change in the
direction Of the Brandon Manufacturing
Company. the matter OF its removal has
been more or les considered. The Company
quire ne~ Gud more extensive works.
The Sc 1t l. understood they will have in
any event but IN connection with their
erection, they are considering whether it
would not be the better course to remove,
also. to more central location. If they
remove. it will be to q place offering the
greatest inddccnl nts, not only in location
but in ether respects. Ii Is conceded that,
Of all places. Rutland - The best located
but unless some action Is taken on the
pat OF our citz 1ns there Is danger of ou-
looslng tn. opportunity. Rutland Herald.
If. as reported, Rutland capitalists have
secured controlling interest in the Bran
don Scale Works. they can of course move
the concern 20 Rutland; but it will be their
mistake-n0t al unnatural one perhaps-if
they do 80 under the impression that Rut-
land Is the best location for such a concern.
The cheap lreights by water for iron and
coal, at Burlins ton. the splendid protection
against FIRE. here. and other considerations,
"Ouiu HSSu e'CdliN ~ lHuAOato tHia SltJ a
the best place Tor such an establishment.
The Fairhankses looked over our facilities
here. few years ago. and came to the con-
clusion that they could make from $50 900
to 100000 year more at this point than
where they are; and were, We believe. only
deferred from removing their great concern
here, by the strong ties of many kinds
which bind them to ST. Johnsbury. To
remove their works would be to kill St.
Johnsbury; and that they could not think
Of seriously But if the Brandon Company
wish to make money, they should come to
Burlington
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22
Gov, HAYES Great Law Case.

The following account of Hayes's first
great law case, which has been often allud.
ed to of late, is taken from Mr. uOwells'
Life of Governor Hayes" just published
by Hurd and Houghton
The Nancy Farrer case was one that in its
time caused intense sensation throughout
Ohio, and its event established in law the
principle which medicine had long recog-
nzsd. that an insane person is not morally
responsible for a criminal act. although en-
tirey sensible of the difference between
right and wrong. This hapless creature,
wholly in the power of the man who insti-
gated her crimes, poisoned two families
the really responsible agent for her act es.
capped. never to be found. and she remained,
with her helpless admission of all the facts,
the subject of the greatest popular excite,
ment, and the object of horror that pre-
Judged her from the first, and seemed to
make her fate certain.
By a chance which gave her life and her
advocate reputation and standing among
the first of his profession, Hayes was ap-
pointed by the judge Of the criminal court
to conduct her defense. He instantly re-
cognized his opportunity. . 1t is The crimi-
nal case Of the term. he writes; will az
tract more notice than any other, and If
am well prepared will give me better op-
portunity to exert and exhibit whatever
pith there is in me than any case | ever ap-
peared in )" and he goes on at once to sketch
the line of his defense, to make memoranda
Of what he shall read and how he shall
bring to bear on the case bis g favorite no.
tions as to the effect of original constitu-
ton, and early training in forming chars C.
ter" and diminishing responsibility.
In Nancy Farrer. origin, training and as
socistions were all of the worst sort her
father died sot in the hospital, her moth
or was insane; with such psrentsgs what
must her life, her mind be? Once under
the svay of the real murderer, with whom
she vas in lpse and who hsd promised Der
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

ST. JoHNsBuRY, Sept. 18th, 1916.
To- the Editor Of the Free Press and Times.
Being not reader OF your valuable pa
per, ] was informed but late, of statement
concerning the bell OF our church
Ia your issue OF the Bird instant, your cor
respondent says that Hon. Horace Fair
banks gave bell for the chime of the Cath
Ollie church OF St. Jobnsbury. and it is as
serted as a proof of the liberali:y of Messrs
Fairbanks for the Catholic people. am
willing to admit that they DO not trouble
their men n regari to their religion. Aud
as the agents of the firm OF Meneely and
Kimberly. hell founders of Troy, N. Y,
they gave up generously their commission
on these bells. But, to tell the truth. enc
was given by the congregation the second
By our respected pastor and one by our
American friends. Among the latter, Hon.
Pred Fletcher, President of the Merchant
Hatiopsl Bank, holds the frs; place, by 8
liberal donation Of $50,
yiefok LtsrErT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22
PERSONAL.

General Lynde. of Marlboro, receives his
tenth election as Representative.
Hon. Albert Clarke, of the St Adams
Messenger, has gone to Wisconsin. TO De
absent a month 1t is intimatsd that he Is
expected to speak tor Hayes and W heller
in the Badger State.
uartwell Powers. Esd. Of Ferrisburgh,
who died on Monday OF last week. was born
on the farm where be died, and where he
passed most Of the eghty-iour years OF his
life lie was soldier in the war Of lsl2 and
represented his town in the general as
sembly in lSl7-lS.
We are especially gratiied at the elce.-
ton Of Professor Spaulding, in Barre. IL
is an appropriate recognition Of one VINO
has been genuine benetactOr OF his race;
Doubtless scores of men will be associated
with him in the two Houses. who have had
wisdom raped into their knowledge
box" by "Uncle Jake's" paternal hand
and most Of them may still probably SIT ct
his feet. We look to see him at the head
of the educational committee. u dtchmGH.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22
Eierflou Notes.

F,,rteen votes were cast in Swanton tor
CIV Peck for Governor. Seven votes were
cast in this county for Gov. Peck Tor 'o'-
ernor. The full official returns will doubt
less add a considerable scattering vote 10
the Republican majority.
Mr.. E. S. Dana fully intended to repre-
sent Cornwall again, in the Legislature,
and also to be Speaker. We have heard
that be did good deal of preliminary can
yassing for the Speakership, In anticlpa-
ton of his election. Bat the best iaio
schemes of mice and men aft gang sgleei
and when the votes were counted. it was
Potter, not Dana, who had the most.
The Democratic members are not only re-
duced one-half, bat they will also sadly
miss the leadership of such men as smalley'
Gilman, Paige, shurtlef and Currier.
Republicans of orange.are rejoicing over
their Grand ricfory on Tuesday of last week
In 1874. the Democrats had a majority oil
thirty this year the Republicans have the
same majority on the State ticket, and iorty
majority on the Representative ticket.
The Republicans have not only elected
every County Senator, but every County
Officer in the State, save the Judges oil
| Probate in the Bennington and Lamollle
districts. Ia the former, the old and bitter
railroad fight came near revolutionizlng the
! County. while in the latter personal con-
siiorations prevailed
A St. Johnsbury correspondent writes tC
the Boston Journal According to scrip
ture. A prophet is not without honor bg'
in his own country and among MS own XII
and in ms own house" And 1t Is generally
true that il a man has blemlshes IN M
character they are more likely to be dlscoV
rcd nv his fellow townsmen than by any
| one Else. The vote which st. JohnsburA
gave for Mr.. Fairbanks is good criterion
| by which TO Judge of the place when III
occupies in the estimation OF his Hello"
townsmen Out of 1902 votes Mr.. FAR
banks received S36.
The vote of Caledonia county also show
how little stock was taken by those wh
know him best in the base fabrication
rsed against him by bis opponents. II
This county there were cast this year :, 20
ballots for Mr. Fairbanks and ,4Ol Tor Mr.
Blngbam. This j. not only the larges
vote ever cast in the county but Is also IN
largest Republican majority ever obtained
Ia this Mr.. Fairbanks has received com
nliment which no doubt he prizes more thai
the honor OF the ofice 10 which he Is elect
"a. And tribute Is thus paid to hi
character as man which utterly eclipse
the damaging effects Of his SANDER eTs i
other parts OF the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22
THE BEST EVIDENCE.

The following letter from &. s. Best Pastor Ct the
NJ. Z. Church, Natick, Mass. will be read with In
terest by many phys ans; also those suffering
from the same disease as afflicted the son OF b ,
Rev. &. 8. Bsst. No person can doubt this testi
mony there Is no doubt about the curative pos
OF vBiETINE.
NAricK Mass, Jan. LIST, 1873
MR. II. r STEVENS.
Dear Strive have good reason for regarding your
VtGErINE a medicine o! the greatest value. We
feel assured that 10 has been the means of savin 2
our sons lfe- He is now seventeen years OF &c :
for the last tao years he has suffered from necrosis
Of bis leg. caused by scroiulous affection, and was
so lar reduced that neariy all who saw him thought
lis recovery impossible. A council Of able phys c.
ANS could give US but the ainest hope OF his
rallyins; two Of the number declaring that he was
bey ond the reach Of human remedies, that even
amputation could not save him. he had not igor
enou IN 10 endure the operation. Just then com
menced giving him VEGETINE, and from tn 4
time TO the present he has been continually IN
proving. He has lately resumed studies, thrown
away his crutches and cane, and walks about cheer
fully and strong.
Though there is still some discharge from the
open NJ where his limb was lsnced, we have the
fullest confidence that in little time he will be
perfectly cured.
He has taken about three DOZEN bottles OF VEGE-
TINE, but lately used but little, as he declare he
Is too well TO be taking medicine.
Respectfully yours.
L. s. BEST.
MRS. l.. L. =. BEST.