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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

RErnovr thy friend privately, commend
him publicly
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15
BARGAINS IN DRESS GOODS !.

we offer large Of Plain Plaid and Striped
KnicIserbockers, and other Suitngs. at only eight
cents per yard former price from fifteen to twenty
Ave cents per yard. We also offer Atwood
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15
SHAWLS!! SHAWLS!!

large and magnificent assortment OF White and Col
ored SHETLAND SHAWLS, in all the new and
fashionable styles, at prices from 80 cents upwards
A large and we-assorted stock of Parasols and Sun
Umbrellas, at extremely low prices. We have fine
assortment of
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15
Six Fine Horses,

including Mare, eight years old who rus easily In 23s
We have also full stock OF HARNESSES Of every de-
scrpton for sale our stock in every department very
extensive, and we invite the INSPECTION Of all.
Our Carriage Repository in Montpelier Is in
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15
BLACK CASHMERES

splendid quality, and AZ inches wide, at only 10 cts.
per yard. Also magnificent line of COLORED and
BLACK CAsHMEREs, 40 inches wide, at the
astonishngly low price Of only 40 cents per yard.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15
ELEGANT POPLINS

Serges, AIpacas, Cashmere Debeiges, ETC.. in all
the Spring and Summer shades, at from 20 to 20
cents per yard. We have also splendid stock of
Black Alpacas, Mohairs, Brilliantines. Grena-
dimes and Drap D'etes. Also SILKS. at greatly re-
duced prices.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

The co-parnershp heretofore existing between the
undersigned under the firm and style of j. D. CLARK
Son, Is this day dissolved by mutual consent and agree
ment. j. u. CLAIM.
q. LLOYD CLARK.
Nontneer ,Iuly gOth 1877. 1896
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-20
VAS IT MURDER?
ANOTHER MISSING NAN.

y.
THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH or JAMES M'SICHOL TO
BE INVESTIGATED.
The body OF James McNichol, clerk in The
Union Dime Savings Bank, was found floating in the
East River yesterday, al the foot Of Gouyerneurst.
mcst nude state being Invested Ct al clothing except
a waistcost, white shirt aud black silk necktie. The
body much decompoScd, and the flesh the face has
been eaten away. One OF the legs is broken.
Nj McNichol left the Dime Savings Bank at o'clock
on the afternoon Of November II. for his home in Rut
IcdgCst Brooklyn. An hour later he called at tie C
zens Savings Bank, at Bowery and GranGst. where be
kept an account, and drew g., and obtained
gage papers aud started for the Grand street Ferry At
4 O'Clock the next morning, cartman named James
Ieary found scattered along the sidewalk al Monroe ana
MOntgOmeTysts, the pass book and papers belonging 10
dead and returned them 70 his wife the follow
ING Wednesday From this point TO the river where the
body found is about four blocks and tie theory adj
and pursued 10 the river where he was assaulted
robbed Of his money aud outer clothing and then thrown
INTO the river.
The only property found body the inside
his wastcOat IL consisted of two letters from
family connections in Newzealand, bunch OF keys and
a common diary. with dollar bill folded up IN H. Two
gold and pearl shirtbuttons had been re-
moved. and watch and chain which ne
missing The part Of the river where the dead
mans property found, and where the body was sub
sequcnly discovered lonely spot ana is ireQuonted
by persons The police authorities report that
and can proof Of his having been seen in tbcn
The theory OF the Of death Is that having been
drinking heavily, Mr.. McSichOl mStOOk the direction
to The ferry and walked overheard. AT the same time
nearly and OF good quality, puzzles them. Coroner
Flanagan will hold an inquest today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-20

no DESIRE FOR wAR-NEXICAS MAGAuDERs IRE
IRRESISTIBLE.

IRRESISTIBLE.
BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 19.-Ihe Gazette, OF
his city, publishes az interview with Colonel George
Fcurn,y Galveston, Texas. who is now IN Washing
TON on business He served the French Army under
Macmillan He has had many years o: experience IN
Mexican matters speaks the language understands the
traits and prcjudiccs OF the people ana Is opposed TO
war lie says that the people of Texas not DESTROYS
OF p war with Mexico, and adds
Just before leaving Texas had long talk with Gov
cruar Hubbard during the course Ot the converse
nu lie showed how easy would nave been, during any
mc for months past, for the citizens Ot Texas 10 nave
nrccri.atal war. II was only necessary, II that was
really what was wanted, to make ARRANGEMENTS Tor
a deliberate invasion Of orr soil 10 might nave
been invited in a hundred ways that the Mexican /,
would never have the motive or and yet they Wud
have IA len headiong into the trap. But war is not what
we want The people set against u, notwitsiand,
r he Wild rclurIs 10 the contrary which have gained
such wide circulation. W. simply ask and expect that
our Government VIII MS protection IN some way
In either patruling the border with troops or driving
t present authorities Of Mexico into recognizing tho
d .ctuei,s OF civilized life 49,. .,
want 10 say very positively and sincerely tlat II
Senate House Committee OF lhFtSii-d'lou
into Mexican Affairs finds single instance III when men
VINO live under the Jurisdiction OF Texas nave stolen
,ottIe from the Mexican side, shall be very much sur
trisau matter, OF course, when ought 10 nc
thoroughly Investigated, and the truth known.
The probem ~ very perpcXlug. In my opinion, DlaH
will commit political suicide n he undertakes 10 FORM OF
carry ont any alliance with this country which COM
uroi1ises his countrynens tastes for depreciation.
uarpz never da red do this our Government VIII nn
mat pz cannot command his officers in ths matter let
,r uacora and DiaZ be sincere IN their pro-
fcssions and proposals To our Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-20
NATIONAL TRUST LOANS.

MORE FACTS ABOUT WORTHLESS ASSETS.
A LOAN oS wuLKItL VALLEY RAILROAD bonds
BUylNG II STOCK &Olrs-A SECOND MORTGAGE
oN THOMAS MURPHY'o PROPERTY.
William J. Best, Receiver Of the National
Trust Company has not set completed his report OF TIA
condition of mas company. lie Is hard az WOik mdahS
up his baauce-sncrt AMI preparing schedules.
The accounts OF the 1000 deposors have TO he bal
aaced and then tICy 90 be arranged ~ alphabetical
schedules, winch must be presened 10 the Court before
any money cal De paid out Mr.. Best hopes to have
these completed 50 ~ 10 pay dividend OF 80 per cent
early next He expects To complete his report be-
fore the close OF this week
Communications sent % TIE TRIBUNE Office set forth
the following in connection with the National Trust
Company: OF the Ori4nators OF that company was
Robert H. Berdc formerly president OF the Erie Rail.
way aud an Of A. 3. Murray, OF GosEon, whose
SON n will be remembered. he KILLED a few mon rs ago.
Beriell and Murray also built the Waikiki Valley Rt
I Tas heayT holder Of Sock was largely Indebted to
the Orange County Bank, OF which Murray Is president
prohibts loans to any ~ the directors. To re-
ieye himself OF his embarrassment, Bariel had
Company for loan OF $4,000 on 100000 81 WAIKIKI
Vaag R.ilrn1d hands which Sar,lcl and Murray had m
their posse officers Of that company X H. Der
del was "a member Of the Trust Company finance Com
mittee al the time TINS loan was 'etlIs 1;
had taken sock notes Tor s loan and under those the
biz in al 70 by a man named DIwdy or Doughty,
WHO was merely the itiitcr Of tne company,
winch advanced the money. This was brought
agolt through the influence 81 Bcriell. who
sti held the position Of director Murray and Betleli
retained the MANAGEMENT OF TIE Waikiki Valley l1ll-
road when became deeply involved ~ Ceot, and was
sold last under foreclosure ~ ' fist mrtgat
the pnndholdes NOT realizing thing, although the
still stands i'm the Trust C1Hpdnys books WITH
these worthless bonds as security.
1t also stated that among OF the National
Tri. Company, Receiver BcSts report VIII SNOW, u
second gaze for $4,000 thc Long Branch prop
crty Of cXCjilcctOr lhumE Murphy, when lslnsoliol
worthless, first mortgage EayiuE been iOiccosed dpd
not real Liug enough 10 meet the face OF tie bond
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-20
CRIMES AND CAsUALrIEs-BY TELEGRAPH

RONDOUT y. Y, Dec. l9.-Louis Mellort n we'll
known butcher, has committed suicide by shooting lie
leaves a wife and three young children.
WAsHlNGTON, Dec. 19.-Wllliam Poor nineteen
years died this city, today OF hyirOphobia lie
slightly bitten By small dog eight weeks ago.
CHESTER, Penn, Dec. 80. +. Billiard. state
Representative from Delaware County, arrested today
for embezzug funds II the Media Building Association
NEW-BRU NsWICK, n. j., Dec. 19.-Frank Stewart,
who shot Theodore Asnore jr hmselLup onlgh aud
committed Jail until the ply sicans certificate that
AslInorc is out OF danger Is obtained.
BosToN Dec. 19-John Cronn three years OF
age Henry Hickey aged eleven years.
and died in no O5 LenON St, this afternoon
They upper at play wnen tine cronn boy
scrached and btarted down
Hickey head Of the and hred the fatal
shot from revolver
from Baltimore this morning Bfanclo crossing struck
wagon ia which Mr. Woods the proprietor ~
CeOrRt Washington Hotel Badensburk Tho vehicle
d1sed 10 atoms part II with the whip carried
mile on the The horse thrown about 100
feet Woods thrown twice shat distance and n-
stsnuy killed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-20
THE MOB DISPERSED.

THE TEXAN RANGERS DIsARNED AND RELEASED
AFTER THE MURDER OF HOWARD AlhlSsoN
AND MBRIDH.
Chicago, H., Dec. 19.-Dispatches received at
Lieutent-General Sheridans headquarters la'e ias'
night, from Captain Blair, VINO Is III coin-
mand at Fort Bliss, report that inc ieAaS
pancors at San Elizario surrendered yes
,ordav morning. Judge Howard, agent for
the salt mines, and Atkinson and Mcbride,
RANGERS were shot, and the rest Of the Rangers
,vore disarmed and liberated. The Rangers are now
At Fort Bliss, opposite FL Paso. Mexico, and the
mob has dispersed. No help was given to the
mob from the Mexican side of tho river. rhe mob
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-20
ANOTHER RAILWAY CONFERENCE.
TRYING TO REMOVE DIFFICULTIES.

TRoInlrs OF WESTERN LINEs-TIE " EVENlNu-
UPD SCHEME IN TRANSPORTING LIVE STOCK
The first session of an important conference
OF railroad managers will be held IN TINS Guy .ouS
Another effort be made to settle upon pan io '"o
enforcement OF schedule rates between 'nc n'''"9
Western connections OF the trunk lines In inc oe'o"oi
comnact thrtyniue railroads agreed to maintain rates.
and asked the trunk lines TO enforce the penalty or VIZ
lation of the agreement After two months experience
il has been found that more less cutting OF rates mas
been going all the time, aud that consequent! Soo
OF the Western roads have suffered heavy reduction ia
their business The system adopted Tor bringing ohehu
ers 10 account mas been found cumbersome and unsa
factory.
Another matter that has given some OF the western
railroads niue trouble the eyeningup" plan Tor the
control OF the live stock traffic which was fuly ue
scrbed in THE TRIBUNE, October = dhe SugIITy
by the Trunk Line managers that onlp "a lev
railroad men were aware mat SI,GOO,ooTD n m,'
live stock from Chicago during the past Two o
no OF ier purpose than to secure stipulated division o'
the tra ir over the different lines The roads from ~
Louis eastward until the present true nave perssn'S
refns d to take any part III the scheme.
Tile Western railroad managers met at Cleveland, De
cember g. consider the questions above mentlohta'
Notwithstanding the opposition OF the roads from 81;
Louis il was agreed to tain the live stock "oyeners
aud TO extend the system To cover sh,,ho..s ~ ~
this agreement the "eyeners" to receive SO on
every carload oi cattle passing over tHo U r
lines FROM s.. Louis. whether forwarded by theh
or not. and the Traffic IS 10 be DIVIDED pet"taun
the different roads cast of -. Louis. rs tot
lows: OHIO and Mississippi, II per cent CHICAGO am
Alton, 10 per cent indianapolis aud ST. bJuE, Nanlaa
and Indianapolis and Wabash railroads, each 70 per
sgnt. ~ ... a
ionrucd Ia meet In this city today 20 consider TIE dn
cues surrounding thcm, jointly with tue u hli1
line representatives. preliminary meeting was hVu
Yesterday at the BrevOOrt House, at which D. ~ MG
Culluugh secretary Of tie western Association IL, .;
Jewett secretary of the Trunk Line Association ana
John W. Garrett president or Tie BAuWJfc
and OHIO, were among those present. hulhDer
Of Western railroad managers, NOT hi,H -
of The Executive Committee EIye already arrived III tne
ctv ana others are cxUecrd r1o conference VIII prod
abv continue during the remainder of the week LIE
Executive Committee or the Western Association con,
ssts OF j. ~ Mccullough chairman, NcePresidegt Oh
the Pt,burg Cincinnati aud ST. Louis RdilrGaG J1hh
Newell General Manager OF the Lake sJ"r"
and Michigan Southern; II. i. ltdyard zen
cral Manager Michigan Central; J0hn KIM, Jr' vice
President baltimore and OmO; j. H. DeverruN, Recover
Atlantic AMI Great Western; A. H. liopklS, Hehtfdl
H1naSor W1bg.l Valley Railway; John l.. simpson,
General Manager VaudIlla; j. c. McIu!n, General gu
periuteudcn; Chicago and Alton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-20
MAKING wurskEY SEIZURES PROFITABLE.

CHICAGO, Dec. ia peculiar case came M
the United states Court before Judge BlOdgett to-day
time 1873, james \. Cunningham, of Louisville
shipped W. Hand and J. schwabacher, OF Peoria, forty
barrels OF whskey viii h seized by Collector Whit
ing, Of the Peoria district, but afterward seized
and retained by Bridges the officer at Chicago
United States Marshal Campbell then took possession
Of The whacy and stored ii III tho cellar at H. y. H0tch
KISS, Who's son was made custodian. Since then Cum
nnghams attorneys have tried repeatedly TO have the
case brought to trial, claiming that the whiskcy
stalghL' Recently they got order from the court
To nave the Wnlskty turned over to Cunningham, but
HOtchk~s refused 10 comply until claim of 81 90
day for 1000 days as custodian, aud OF ~ % per day
b. tIe court to day, 10 release the whsIey AID to
bring in his claim IN reasonable amount, aud WAS told
that it would be passed. upon and paid by Govern
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-20
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsHSGToS, Wednesday. Dec. 10, 1877
Commissions have been issued for Messrs wade and
Brady conhrncl respectively by the Senate rs Internal
Revenue Collector for the Third District OF Georgia and
the Second District OF Virginia. lhe bond Of Wade is
fixed $50 900. and that OF Brady ~ 100000. These
are yet to be executed aud approved before the OIL
GERS cute. upon their duties. Collector Messenger, OF
OHIO is to make transfer of ms Office, tomorrow, TO
Collector Palmer, and the office Will be removed
from thcus to Marietta. Revenue Agent James G..
Wheeler is 10 superinend the transfer OF t1c Office
All the people whom the Government has sued in Min
ncsota for depredatons public lands have pleaded
guilty, except one.
Senator Patterson, OF South Carolina. having suffered
relapse OF his recent Illness is s conGned his resi-
deHce this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-20

The accompanying map shows the scene OF
operations in III Pago County. Ia. al tie course OF
the RIO Grandc "a far Laredo, about 80 miles from
brownsville and the mouth OF the river The cattle
Iails. against which the Government demonstrated
wear ae0 were made upon tie stock ranches at LEASE
100 miles below Laredo. These IucursionS ceased
wien tae Government stationed troops IN that
ouarier hut were rem we'd further UP the river later
i, the season. For several months pas: indian, 'ni
,Icyca. have been crossing The Rio GoHde and c1ptaT
in the horses and mules OF settlers at thc mouth OF The
Rio P.co,: and il was in sUpprcssing these raids that
General ord was instructed 10y the Administration 10 n
yldc Mexican territory recapturc the stolen property
and punish the thieves. The scene OF these cel-
relations IS at least SEQ miles soutlcdst o' J..
Plso County, where the outbreak has occurred
this week. At the extreme northwest corner
Of the state there Is an island IN the Rio Gnnoe about
twenty miles long On this island are several Old houses
Inhabited mainly by Mcxicaus. on tho western bank
Is The old Mexican town of FL Paso. san Ezario'
the county seat, is the place where the STATE
troops surrendered Monday to q mob OF McNicaus,
and where Howard and other Texans were
shot TMs fcud on American soil grew out OF
an attempt to control the salt oons and springs IN the
arid sire ten Of territory cast Of the Island Although the
Mexican on the island applied their friends down the
river for assistance the insurccton j. strictly local
ono ana bears no relation the cattle raids hundreds i
miles down the river hcn have given rise To the b'fIf
complications under investigation 10y Two C"HStc'-
siO committees.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-20
was composed entirely of native-born citizens of
ON THE MARCH TO Ell PASO.
THE TROOPS EXPECTED To HAVE REACHED THEIR
nEsrIN ,rInN YEsTRRDAY.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRiBuNE.I


lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TEiBUNE.I
WAsHINGTOS, Dec 19.-The following are inc
latest dispatches received at the War Department
CHICAGO, Dec. a. 1877.
The following dispatch from General Pope - transmit
ted FOR the information OF the General OF the Army
T. III. SHERIDAN, Licutcnant-Geherh'
"Captain Blair telegraphs from ii Pas0, on the lIth
that Mrs. Marsh went down to San ElizdrO kerttuHy
and got son, who with the Rangers lie Reports
one Ranger named Ellis killed. Nothing new mas CONF
notice. The troops on the march as fapI9} ~
bic To FL PasO, but being away from the Tue ui ~
graph, they cannot be heard from unu thry reach up
Immediate vicinity Of that place. Report o. the ARRIVAL
OF advance companies are hourly expected"
1t is thought at the War Department that INC
troops win certainly reach the scene OF tumuit to
day No instructions are deemed necessary TO the
military authorities in Texas, further than what
has already been sent to them to assist the STATE
authorities in the preservation Of the peace, ana
against mob disorder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-20
TIE PATTERSON INVESTIGATION.
10y TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. 19.-Both Houses Of
the Legislature tabled the resolution offered
by the joint investigating committee requesting Senator
Butler to present the United States Senate the est
mony in relation 10 the means used by Senator Patterson
10 secure his election Numerous efforts have been made
nv persons interested TO suppress the most important
paris the testimony aud the reluctance OF the inves
eating committee to publish 1t IN full has given rise to
the most severe criticism. The testimony proves posi-
lively that $4,000 dollars expended In securing
Patters0ns seat. An effort To have II published was
defeated today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-20
THE DANGER IN THE NORTHWEST.
LIFTING BULLS sAvAGEs SCOUTING ACROSS THE BoR-
DER-A FORT NEEDED IN THAT REGION.

DER-A FORT NEEDED IN THAT REGION.
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUER1
WAsHTsGToN, Dec. 19.-The Military authorities
nave had under consideration for time the pro-
lect OF building large military post at or about the
forks Of Milk River and near the line of the British
northwestern territory, defence against the
large concentration Of Indians the line. II.
TIE Sioux and other Indians there should deter
mine 70 invade our territory again the Canadian
au'norlucs nave no force to restrain them.
ihe post proposed is designed TO be a permanent
lott on the boundary and if constructed,
will be built with care. General Terry had orders
70 select the best site for such post and it 10 under
stood that be has fixed upon place for it, During
the recent visit of General Sheridan this matter
WA discussed. 1t was agreed to recommend the ne
oesity OF outpost TO Congress and to advise the
construction OF work Of permanent character The
hostile Sioux are continually scouting on American
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-20
OTHER FIRES.
LOCK HAVEN, Penn, Dec. 19.-Tht

Lock HAVEN, Penn, Dec. 19.-The saw
mill W A. Simpson, this place, totally destroyed
Inv ire TINS morning The loss Is $4,000 Insurance.
S35, 900.
PORTSMOUTH, n. H., Dec 19.-Robert Bick-
foId's barn and Outbuilding, IN South Deerheld " H.
vas burned on saturday. Loss $1,000; Insurance.
~ 600.
NORTHAMPTON, Mass, Dec. ia fire last
night I'm the store OF Sabaky Fish, damaged the stock
TO the extent Of 200; insurance, $1,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-20
SIX PERSONS sUFFocATED BY COAL GAS.

RANDoLPH, Mass, Dec 19-Mrs. Catharine
RYAN res ding on Lafayette st. found this morning
under the influence VI coal gas, with slight hopes OF her
recovery Later IL discovered that her children,
three boy and girl and Mary t. Barry age fourteen
wears relative who passed the night With then were
iii dead having been surOcated by the same cause.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-20
WHY COLONEL sHAFrER Is WANTED.
Ia rLLEGRArH ro TNG TImnrNk


WAsHINGTON, Dec 19.-The request of tho House
Military Committee that tho War Department will
order to this city Cooael Shafter, who commanded
the first expedition into Mexico under the Presidents
order. and several other officers ia based upon the
assertion made by some Of the latter that Colonel
Shafter did not follow a fresh trail as was conten
plated by the order, but went without that excuse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-20
GERMANY AND RUSSIA IN CONCERT.

LONDON, MeGheslaY, Dec. 10. 1871
Berlin telegram 20 The DAILY Telegraph SAYS:
"The impression prevalent in diplomatic and bu-
reaucratc circles here, is that the German Govern
ment is DESTROYS of termination Of the war that it
will adhere fully and freely TO whatsoever condi-
tons Russia may resolve To exact and that II has
resolved neither itself tO advance obstacle, nor,
so far as it can help. 10 permit any other Power To
hinder the extinction of Turkey as European
poMer0