Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-02-09

On general principles the method proposed
is far preferable to any other solution Of the
problem heretofore suggested. Con-
gregati0naliSt.
These republican papers who are whining
at the supposed betrayal Of the party will
yet thank the republicans who devised the
arbitration for their wisdom, patriotism and
services to the whole couutry.-Chicago
Tribune.
There are over $4,000 book agents in the
United States, and nearly 1000 Of them
committed suicide last year. One mystery
is solved. We know what becomes Of the
book agent. There is room for more in the
same place.-St. Adams Advertiser.
Town meetings and annual legislatures
help make the New England man what no
is, tho most capable of any on the foot-stool
Of showing how conducive republican gov
eminent is to education, self-relianco aud
solid progress.-Portland Press.
The new developments in the Louisiana
case are such as, if they are not quite clearly
and satisfactorily explained, will inevitably
weaken whatever confidence honorable men
may have in the proceedings Of the return
ing board.-BoSton Advertiser.
We doubt whether Gov. Hayes has in.
timated to Gen. Bristow his purpose, should
he be declared elected, TO vindicate him, but
neither he nor Tilden could do the country
q better service than by reinstating the hon.
est Kentuckian in the treasury department,
Cincinnati Commercial.
We believe that the suspense that has
prevailed in regard to the result of the
election, and the long discussion that has
taken place, will have a salutary effect upon
both political parties, aud will have an
equally happy efec. upon the administration
Of the government, whichever candidate
shall be declared elected.-N Y. Observer.
We want honest, bona fde settlers, and
not rowing bands of political gypsies. We
care very little what their political opinions
are when they come amongst us, for we feel
certain that they will care who are to impose
taxes and make laws, and they will not vote
for men unless they have the intelligence
and honesty to make good legislators.-Char
Lotte Nv. CO. Observer.
Gov. Jewell was the best and ablest secre-
tary who had control Of the post-ofice fol-
a quarter of a century. When he took charge
Of the Office he found the expenses seven
and a half millions per annum in excess Of
the receipts, and the gap steadily becoming
had been reduced to something like four
millions.-ChicagO Tribune.
One of the most hopeful signs of the times
is the indication that the United States
senate is once more destined to become what
it was intended to be-the great conser-
vativo and judicial -minded branch of con.
gress. Hoar in place of Boutwell,, and
Judge Davis instead of Logan, are great
strides in advance. Carpet.baggers out,
and men of larger calibre in, cannot fail to
largely improve the senate.-MOntpelier
Argus.
The good people of Louisiana who have
been the victims of such misrule, aud suffered
for so long a period from its exactions and
disgrace, deserve commiseration and COM
mendation for their patience and endurance.
The patriotism Of no people under heaven
has been more severely tested, aud none
have borne themselves more nobly under
provocations. The day Of their deliverance
draws nigh-BoSton Post.
The better and nobler minds of the North
and South are rapidly fraterniziug under
the influence of living in ueighborly contact,
and becoming familiar with the better side
OF each others nature. They are learning
to respect each others opinions and prefer
ences, and are adopting the excellencies of
the other. This can not help bringing about
a higher moral and social standard, and a
stronger political social bond of union
Southern Industries.
There is no reason in President Tilden's
position why he should not offer,-there is
no reason in Gov. llayes's position why he
should not accept, such Joining Of hands.
There is every reason, on the contrary, why
the one should offer and why the other should
accept. If their letters OF acceptance were
sincere, they stand, practically, on the same
platform. They agree heartily on the mo
tives that should inspire, on the policy that
should govern the new ADMINISTRATION
Springfield Republican.
Before the investigating committees at
Washington shall have completed their work,
the country will be able to see the whole
r~ascality turned inside out, by which Louis
lana has been seized, spoliated, and ruled as
a satrapy, by an organized band of thieve;
and scouudrels, under the protection of the
administration. The infamies which have
been long known by the oppressed people
are at last coming to light through the de-
lection of some OF the instruments which
the conspirators worked.-N Y. San.
1t is very certain, however, that in thi:
country business is improving. The balance
of trade is turning in our favor. Our OWL
manufacturers are turning out goods which
we formerly imported, and We are competing
in foreign markets with the best skilled labor
of England, where the exports have faller
off, not so much in number of yards or pounds
of goods exported as in prices. These three
years have not been wasted years, for they
have brought with them lessons of economy
not only applicable to household and per,
sonal expenses, but in methods Of manufact
uring.-BOston Journal.
Party newspapers are not trusted by the
people; nor ought they to be. The good
and the safety Of the country demand that
the press shall be free-free not only to say
what it pleascs in that narrow sense which
is a matter of course in all free countries
but free from bias, free from prejudice, free
from party bonds, free to tell the truth. D
such free presses we wish more for the coun-
try and the more they increase the more
secure will be the liberties of the people
the better they will be instructed, and the
more justly they will be able to act on all
public questiOns.-Nep York Herald.