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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

THE leading journals on the Atlantic coast
are loud in eirpraises of the signal service
warnings. Only few days ago the Boston
Globe published statement that in a single
instance, enough property was saved in that
vicinity, to compensate for all the cost of the
signal service up to this time. And now
comes the New York Tribune of last Satur-
day with this statement "The value of the
signal service warnings was well illustrated
in yesterdays high wind More than one
hundred and fifty vessels which would other
wise have set sail, remained in harbor and
thus were saved from exposure to gale that
at one time reached a velocity of ffty-eight
miles an hour"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

CHEERruL JrNGLE.-The cheerful jim
gle of shining quarters is heard in the land
again. The sub-treasury is paying specie
for fractional currency, and in few short
weeks our familiar scrip will doubtless dis
appear and small change will chink again in
the pocket of the pedestrian. But people
have become rather attached to the conyen-
lent slips of pictured paper, and it will take
some time to get familiar again with coin.
Many persons will regard it as nuisance at
first and have dread Of carrying it about,
which will speedily disappear when they
find how easily it slips away and keeps the
pocket light. To every properly constituted
mind there will be a satisfaction in handling
hard money once more, even though it is
worth only eighty-fve cents to the dollar in
honest gold
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

A THREATENING cloud hoyes over the
official heads of the government clerks hail
ing from New England. Congress, a year
ago, passed resolution to provide that
future appointments Of clerks in the depart.
ments should be upon the basis of popula-
ton in the several states, with a view thus
to equalize the representation in this respect,
New England, New York and Pennsylvania
having previously got the lions share. Now
il is proposed to apply this rule in carrying
out the ten per cent. reduction of force pro
posed by the House in the appropriation
bills, which would take nearly all the two
hundred and fifty clerks to be discharged
from those hailing from the New England
and middle states.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

THf warning Of Treasurer New in relation
to counterfeit fractional currency, is intended
to apply to the old issues, particularly the
denominations Of twenty-five and fifty cents
The issues of fifty cent stamps, bearing the
heads of Lincoln, Spinner, Robert j. Walker
Washington and Stanton, have been largely
counterfeited, and due care should be taken
in accepting them. The same caution APP
plies to old issues of currency, of the de
nomination of twenty-five cents. Thus far
no counterfeits have been discovered of the
latest issues of fifty cent stamps bearing
the Crawford head, or the twenty-five cent
stamps with the Walker portrait.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

THE UNITED STATES or EUnorF.-Vic-
tor Hugo and Louis Blanc dressed large
assembly in Paris on Sunday Of last week
The meeting was held for the double pur-
pose of raising funds to relieve the relatives
of communist convicts. and for sending a
delegation Of workingmen to Philadelphia
NJ. Blanc stated that Gestia, the French
oarsman, would take part in the intema-
tional regatta at Philadelphia, il he had to
come alone. Victor Hugo was good enough
to say that America is indebted to France
for the abolition of slavery, and France will
be indebted to America for universal am
nesty. NJ. Hugo also predicted, with an air
of confidence, that the twentieth century
will witness the United States of America
clasping the United States of Europe in
brotherly embrace.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

A Coon EDUCATIoN.-In the course of a
recent lecture by Hon. Edward Conant,
State Superintendent of Education at st..
Adams, he said that there was in the
state library, at Montpelier, an ancient map,
executed by one Samuel Gale, in l772 1t
represented what was then called the town
ship of Middlesex but which now cores
ponds with portions of Randolph and da-
cent towns in this state. In the one hun
bred years that have passed since l772 no
better map has been made. 1t is perfect in
every detail. Every river and mountain is
accurately given, Mr.. Gale must have pos
sessed high skill as a surveyor. In this con
nection the lecturer said it was interesting
to inquire who darned Samuel Gales socks,
who cooked his food, who made his bed, etc,
during the weeks in which he was engaged
in surveying and executing this map. The
country was new at the time, and Mr., Gale,
being alone, must have performed all these
offices for himself. Mr. Conant said this
was the right sort of an education for one.
A man could be said to have a perfect edu-
cation when, in addition to mere book
knowledge, he could turn his hand to any
thing in the ordinary walks Of life, if neces-
sity should require.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

WAsHISGroS D. C., April 10, 1876 I
Hon. u. g. Cdulfeld, Chairman Of tie Committee
on Expenses IN tie Department Of Justice House
Of Representatives:
SIR Ny attention has been called to the Wash
ington dispatches to the Baltimore gazette Of this
date copy enclosed, from which it appears that
some time last week Mr. l.. W BARLEY, Of this
city appeared before your committee and detailed
rumors, under oath, affecting my official integrity
This witness is reported as having sworn upon
information and belief, in substance, that when |
was United States attorney for the district Of
Kentucky, a number OF distillerics were seized at
my Instance and that soon after upon the offer
OF a large sum OF money, resigned and procured
the appointment Of my assistant, Colonel Whar-
ton, and became counsel for the distillers, and
in accordance with the text of the alleged agree
ment, procured the release Of their property. 1t
is difficult to credit the stery that officer of the
government, who could be reached by your COM
mittee in few minutes should be allowed to re-
main in ignorance OF such testimony for nearly a
week. and no opportunities to meet charges so
serious should be accorded him In the absence Of
any direct information from your committee in re-
gard to what the witness really stated under oath
and without reference to the alleged denial Of this
statement by another witness, must promptly
meet the statement, as | find 1t in the public
prints even at the risk of appearing to reflect on
the methods of your committee. The story,
whether testified to by BARLEY or any one else be-
fore your committee, is absolutely and unquali-
hedly false.
trust your committee will recognize the pro
priety Of giving me the opportunity To meet this
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

TROUBLE IN THE DEMocRATIC CANT
The recent Indiana democratic convention
seems to have made sad havoc among the
unterifed in that state. The various fac
tions of the party are by the ears in good
earnest Each accuses the other of bad
faith. The prominent candidates for guber-
material nomination were ruthlessly slaugh-
tered But one of them, Mr.. Landers, de.
elares that he will run for Governor without
asking any odds of those who managed the
convention. lie is capable Of making no
small amount Of trouble within the demo
cratic camp. II is evidently all up with the
democracy Of Indiana. In 1879 the party
was united, harmonious and enthusiastic.
Governor Hendricks was a very strong can
didate. The campaign was begun early and
pushed with great yigor. And yet Mr.. Hen
bricks barely saved his bacon, his majority
being only one thousand one hundred and
fortyeight. But now it Is pretty safe to
predict that the Republicans will carry In
diana at the October election by telling
majority. The omens all point that way.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

wlrE's control over her wedding ring was
involved in a case that recently came before a
Sheffield (England) court A woman, shortly be
fore her death gave her wedding ring to her
mother at whose house she died, but the husband
claimed the value OF it as a set-off against claim
brought against him for his wifes board and lodg-
ing. The judge decided that wedding ring
comes under class Of articles which the wife has
separately and independently of her husband, and
which she has power to keep, hut not to give away
or leave from her husband. On the contrary, the
husband has power to give them away even dur
ing her life In this case, the wife had no power
to give away her ring, and the judgment must be
accordingly, so the decidedly unsentimental man
recovered its value.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

DON PEDRo.-Dom Pedro 10y the grace
of God Emperor of Brazil, has eome-also
gone. lie reached New York, opera glass to
eye, seeing what he could see as the steamer
that had him on board entered the beautiful
harbor. lie continued his investigations so
industriously and judicously that at seven
o'clock two days afterward he was inquiring
for the train for San Francisco, and as we
write he is being whrled across the CONT
nent. 1t i bit notifying to have our me-
tropolis east aside after less than a three
days visit as If it had become sucked
orange to Pedro; but he says he means no
offence by his haste, and we suppose we
must take his word for it. On behalf of the
people Of New York city we welcome him
to the country and we unite with the rest
of our countrymen in begging him to make
himself perfectly at home and TO accept the
freedom Of the boundless continent as un.
reseyedly as il is rendered.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

CnICAGo's TRUNirII.-Chicago has been
promptly rescued from the thieves who had
seized upon the revenues Of the city. The
committee of twenty-five, appointed at the
indignation meeting recently called upon
the justice of the peace, the supervisor and
the town clerk of South Chicago, under the
statute to fill the town offices Professionally,
on the ground that the election Of April 18th
was ytiated by fraud and the Offices were
vacant. Supervisor Ryan, who appears to
have had no part in the frauds, handed in
his resignation at the hearing on Saturday,
and the board, after full examination, de-
cided that the ballot boxes had been tam
pered with to such an extent that no valid
election had been held, and that vacancies
existed in the offices of collector, assessor
and town clerk, claimed by Mike Evans,
Edward Phillips and James Gleason. After
declaring that the vacancies existed, the
board proceeded to fill them with honest
men, aud that branch of the question was
settled. Mayor Colyin declined to resign, as
requested by the committee appointed to
wait upon him, but the election Tuesday
settled this business, and the city govern
ment after a short but vigorous campaign of
two weeks, has been resumed by the taxpay-
ers and their representatives.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

SENATOR SHARON has got tired Of Wash
ington, and has gone home. A yea and nay
vote always discloses the absence of from
fifteen to thirty senators. The commits
sioner of internal revenue thinks he has dis
covered way to break up the abuse of rev.
enue officers absenting themselves from
their posts TO the detriment of the service,
by stopping their pay while absent. Why
would not the same plan work well in the
Senate
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

TnK Cutsolie TtleyrGp. noticed the death Of the
New York millionaire in the following brief,
pointed but not oyer-respectful manner; "a. T.
Stewart, the merchant prince of New York, died
on Monday lie was worth tens Of millions while
he lived He did not, however, take any Of his
millions with him. lie was alive and is dead, and
there is no more To be said Z"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26
4 Prompt Retaliation.

The latest democratic campaign falsehood,
which charged the President with Illegally
using the public moneys for election pur-
poses, is swiftly oyertalen with complete
and overwhelming confusion. So palpable
is the falsity of the accusation, so idiotic is
the attempt to make anything out of it, that
even those papers which are unfriendly TO
the President are constrained to treat it as
absurd.
The New York EreHiug Post speaks Of the
story as one calculated to attract attention
only to incur ridicule, and adds that "polit-
ical partisans are doing their best to make
the affair ridiculous 1t proceeds to expose
the preposterous nonsense of the charge that
the treasury was drained " to re-eect the
President through the payment of about
twenty thousand dollars TO Supervisor Da-
venport The Tribune says the cry Of hor-
ror which the democrats raise over this mat.
ter, is " ridiculous" 1t recognizes the value
Of the services which Mr.. Davenport rem
dered in stopping election frauds, and, as
this money came from the appropriation ex-
pressly provided to be expended under the
direction Of the Acknowledgement in detect
ing and prosecuting crimes against the
United States, the Tribune very pertineutly
says, "Gen. Grant and Mr.. Davenport may
certainly ask whether crime against the
United States does not include illegal voting.
The New York Times expresses what will
be the general judgment when it says there
can he but one opinion among honest men
about the value of the work which Mr.. Da-
venport did in providing for the enforcement
of the election law of 1872. The assistance
which he rendered toward securing the pur
ty of the ballot box in this city would not
have been dear at five times the sum which
he is said to have been paid for it, and
in point Of fact the same work cost in Phil
adephia twice the sum drawn by Mr.. Da
venport." These expressions will suffice tc
show the utter failure of the last democratic
sensation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

oS the 18th OF June, i776, the town OF Shelf
field, Mass, voted that II the Continental Congress
would declare the colonies Independent, its inhab-
itants would solemnly engage with their lives and
fortunes to support them in their measures This
event will be celebrated on the 18th, 10th and Goth
OF June, this year, Bishop James preaching the
centennial sermon ON the first day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

A Coon WORD FOR Moody AND SANkEY.
Some newspapers and other critics having
found fault with the prevailing revival efforts
in religious matters, on the ground that the
work done is of the sensational and epheme-
raj order, the New York Times observes of
Moody aud Sankey's work ave cannot say
precisely what the effect of their labors has
been abroad, but it is very evident that here
the influence is directly the opposite of that
which produces mental disturbance. In
fact in this city, they may be said to have
checked insanity, in that they have broken
up habits Of drinking in numbers of per-
sons, and sent them back to their homes re-
formed men and women, though madness in
its worst form, deiirium hemens was threat
ening them. Nor can the influence of the
reyivalists here be called exciting or sensa-
tionaL There has not been the usual mani
festation of feeling in these meetings which
is common in reviyals No physical excite
meut has been apparent. The audiences
have been singularly calm and still Great
numbers Of people have left their old courses
of life, and have set before themselves a new
ideal but the change has been quiet and
deep, showing itself in more sweet and just
lives-not in noise, or speech, or tears"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

A TRAMP CoNyENrIoN.-There is to be
convention of tramps at Cleveland, and the
New York Times appears to have the bottom
facts upon which the delegates are all
agreed. They will demand an expansion Of
the currency, and possibly present Presi-
Dental candidate on the broad platform Of
more greenbacks and fewer large house-dogs
The Times also feelingly remarks that if
the skilled tramp is to flourish and grow fat
he must crush out the rivalry Of mean-spir-
tied tramps who accept cheap and plain food
II it were universally agreed 10y all tramps
that cold buckwheat cakes, South American
coffee, cold meat, and especially bread and
butter, are never to be accepted under any
circumstances, householders would cease TO
offer such insulting gifts. As it IS the high
spirited tramp who demands Mocha coffee,
is met with the argument that previous
tramp has accepted Rio coffee without re-
monstrance, and the conclusion is added that
coffee good enough for one tramp is good
enough fol- all. The convention can put
this matter in proper shape by adopting a
list of such articles Of food As respectable
tramps can honorably receive and it can
bind its delegates and their constituents to
faithfully adhere to the adopted list
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26
An Indignant Protest.

The following letter from the Secretary of
the Treasury has a tone of self-respeet, re-
sentiment of political injury, and regard for
the proprieties of his station and the feel
ings of his friends, which is reassuring and
worthy of imitation. If al innocent man is
traduced, let him meet his enemies on their
own ground and confound them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

Tn New Bedford Mercury tells Of five dogs who
were shut up in yard by the gates closing after
they had passed through it. When they wanted
to go out they couldn't for ths gate swung in
ward Then the CANNES held a consultation,
which resulted in the best jumper big New
toundland, getting over the fence pushing the
gate open, and releasing his friends
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

TnE young ladies OF Calhoun, Kentucky, are
responsible for this leap-year conundrum; "when
will the alphabet contain only twenty-five let
tersY' The blushing reply is, When u aud |
are one"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

nhAr lruL female lobbyist says that one tear
II 1t can be SO shed as TO reflect the light Of a
bright setting sun, will have more power over the
average congressman than all the arguments that
eoui" peeompfessedi into a two hours conversation
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26
The New Mexico Scheme.


Il is currently reported that upon the adj
mission Of New Mexico as a state, Brigham
Young will transfer his followers TO that
state. lie is known TO have had for years a
longing for the possession Of this territory.
lie planted a colony there at an early day.
Three years ago the rumor became general
that the Mormons contemplated moving in
mass to that territory. But on second
thought that part Of the scheme was aban-
doned. And now the old story that Brigham
is figuring to get New Mexico into the Union
as a state, and then to obtain possession Of
it through the ballot-box, is revived
There is strong probability that this ru-
NOR contains some grains of truth. The
Mormons have great influence over the In
dams and the Mexicans that form a power.
ful element Of the population Of New Mex
leo. Brigham has plenty of money, and
when other means fail he might possibly re
sort to corruption to accomplish his purpose.
II is no secret that he is anxious to set up
under state organization. lie wants to
make his own judges and officers rather than
be compelled to recognize those appointed
by the federal government. lie knows there
is no chance to get Utah admitted without
the abolition Of polygamy. New Mexico is
doubtless the land Of his dreams. With
the development Of the mineral resources Of
Utah, he doubtless looks for an active de
mand for real estate, and sees his way clear
TO the gradual selling out of Mormon prop
erty in salt Lake. 1t therefore seems prob
able that the California papers aud the New
Mexico correspondents that see Brigham at
the bottom of the plan for the admission Of
that territory as a state, are not far out of the
way. And, as the bill for its admission has
not been finally perfected, it may be well
for Congress to examine this phase of the
question.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

Mr., H. j, Baxter the newly appointed chief
clerk OF the General land Ohce, is native OF
Washington county, Vermont, but removed to
Michigan at the age of eighteen years lie takes
the position made vacant by the removal of Lip
pincott, "Gnce Greenwood's' husband, and is
at present the acting Commissioner of the office
lie has been in Washington since 1865, and has won
successive promotions by deserving them Sol.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-12-13
MURDER IN HuNTINepon covNry.


The MI. Union Times publishes the following
particulars Of the cold bloodcd murder OF DR. Jno.
A. Shade, an cid aud respected citizen Of Hun
tingjon county -
"rhe little village Of Shade Gap, In this coun-
~, was the scenc Of fearful tragedy on Saturday
community into a state of revengefil excitement
The tragedy was the shocking murder Of one of
the oldest and most widely -kuown and highly
esteemed citirens Of the village, DR.. J. A. Shade,
BY HE sor-in law. @. A. Reese, Of 0rbisonia.
."Tbe causes leading to the tragedy had their
origin n the unhappy domestic relations Of Reese
and his wife. Some Ave years ago Reese mar
risd The only daughter Of Dr. Shade, sgaiaa the
wishes Of her parents, and the result va. an un-
happy marriage and fpally a separation, and the
daughter returned to the home Of her parents.
Tho unhappy wife sppli.d for and obtained
divorce from her husband, aud they were thus
legally and apparently forever separated. But
sbou, yssr ago the parties 60, together again,
and we're remarked. II was then thought that
old grsevsness and differences had been sstisfac-
WHY se""e s"~ s"""b's' NJ" "''''-
togo on we'll enough for while with the rs-aai'ed
pair. ba, " Is generally tho case the armi''iee
was only temporary. Tbs spirit Of diseord was
only allsysd--nos permanently sqneehed ana
the old fsuds unbsPPiiy revived with herosr power
for evil, a. the result proved. The wife sgain.
for causes best hao"n to her'sf for'oot her twice
married husband aud rstursd to her fathers house
for shelter.
"rbis last separation occurred but recently
Last week Reese was 10 MI Union 'oqu'r'"s lot
his wife, but she wa' not there lie followed Der
to Huntingdon, where she was stopping aud
sought anin'ers'sw with her, but she refused to
see him. He returned home on Friday and on
Saturday ven, " from orbisooiA to Shade Gap
With murder In bis heart As his subsequent d'a,