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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05
The Wide-AWakH Store
S.. & L. WILCOX,
Waterbury Center, VT,

Is selling good New Prints at . cents per yard, good
Yard-wide sheetngs at cents. Winter Knckerbocker at
from 10 to 12 i-2 cents. Ladies' Dress Goods at 10
cents and upwards, Checked Flannels at from 10 to
45 cents. Ladies' Undervests, Gents Underwear, and
Cotton flannes, all very cheap.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05
Carriages, PhaetOOS, Buggies

The Cabot Carriage Company prepared to al orders
for their extensive line Of
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05
LARGE STOCK OF CORSETS Z!

The best stock in the country. Don't fail to
see our celebrated "CHOICE" Corset.
A splendid woven Corset, only FIFTY
CENTS, equal in value to Corsets usually
sold for from seventy-five cents to one
dollar Our Double Busk Corset, the
"LEADER," beats them all extra length,
only ONE DOLLAR. We have also DIR.
Warmers celebrated "IlEALTH" Cor
set price reduced to 1925.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05
Adcerfisemenfs.

In these days OF doubt and uncer-
tainty in business, especially in the
Starding and Solvency OF Fire and
Life Insurance Companies, the at
tention of Insurers is respectfully
called to the following list of RE-
LIABLE and SUBSTANTIAL Com
parties represented at this Agency:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

NEW GOODS AND BOTTOM PRICES
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AdrerfissntrnB.

The subscribers having purchaser weknown Insnr-
ance business lately Carried on by Messrs sabin
rhurston, prepared to place
light or heavy lines Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-09-30

| IlrANTtD tANvASsERs FOR Tue ENLARGED
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

all that remains of the transaction is a
suggestive memorandum in the handwrit-
ing Of Maddox, intended to be very tempt
ing, which the witness could not dispose
of, and so he kept it himself.
Now, all these little petty details, as
we'll as the matters sworn to by Littlefield,
have been known to the Democratic lead
ers for month or six weeks. They have
brought them up as their reserves at the
last moment, in the crisis of the battle,
hoping thereby to blind the eyes'of the
people long enough to snake in "Tilden
and Reform" The trick has failed. The
excitement is limited to those who already
knew all about it, and in them it is
feigned for effect.
The certificate of Lou isiana was moi
sold. That fact shines out through ali
the clouds and smoke of the political bat.
tie. No matter what sums were offered,
nor how many brokers were trying to
make something to donate to charitable
institutions, the gratifying fact remains
that no person having authority offered
any part of the barl of money as a bride,
and no member of the Returning Board
ever seriously set value upon bis OWL
treachery
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03
A QUESTION OF LAW.

The Times, without offering an opinion
of its own on the subject, reports that
some of the friends of Mr.. Lewis claim
that that gentleman was fairly elected
the other day, when he received ffty-six
votes out Of seventy-eight cast for United
States Senator. Lieutenant Governor An
tome decided otherwise, on the ground
that less than q majority of all the mem
bers elected to both houses had voted. A
reference to the law of the United States
would have saved the reporter some
trouble in examining amateur statesmen
and shown that for once he had an opin-
ion Of his own not derived from street
gossip. The law prescribes the rules and
conditions which are to govern in such
cases. A majority of all the members
elected to both housesl must be present
and Uoting to constitute legal election.
In ordinary cases, where the principles
of parliamentary law are applicable, as in
that where Senator Steven was detained
for the purpose of making quorum, it
is not necessary that all the members
present should vote either for or against
proposition. Those who refuse may
either be compelled to vote or be consid-
cred as voting blank. But the plain
words of the statute repeal this rule, and
positively require, as the condition of a
legal election, by joint convention of
both houses, that majority of the mem
beers elected to the General Assembly
shall vote. As there was no attempt on
the occasion referred to Ito compel the
non-voting member to vote, it is pre-
sumed all-ineluding the friends of MIR.
Lewis-consented to his. being excused.
Another point. 1t is well established
maxim Of parliamentary law that decis-
ion of the presiding officer stands as the
sense of the house unless an appeal be
taken and the decision be reversed. If
the friends of Mr.. Lewis present in con-
vention thought their candidate elected,
it was their duty to take the proper steps
at once and argue the case in their places,
instead Of trying to impose upon an in
nocent reporter, who probably never read
the law Of the United States providing for
the election Of Senators.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03
zee BLACK Yo1T OF pEMOoRAOY.

The sudden reticence of Littlefeld has
evolved new device of the Democracy.
When it was found that Littlefeld had, in
fact nothing to tell, his legal adviser was
wheeled actively to the front and made to
supply the deficiency. This conscientious
counselor either violated the confidence
between client and attorney or he will
fully furnished hearsay deposition no
more respectable than the tissue of false
hoods that had been broken down by their
own weight and inherent corruption.
The persistent refusal of Littlefeld to
answer interrogatories, according to
Democratic journal, has established 'the
universal conclusion that he has sold
out" This is the witness who, we were
told two days since, would destroy the
character of Governor Wells. 1t now ap-
pears that, by the admission of the De-
mocracy, he is venal. Mr.. Attorney-at-
law Murphy was announced in the evil
dence of Littlefeld as. the legal adviser
of that person. He is also introduced
by the Democratic journal as having
''aided the Louisiana committee in its
investigations-who unearthed the frauds
in the Vernon parish returns, and OBJ
tanned possession of the mutilated re-
turns"
He went to St Louis to meet some gen.
tlemen, among "whom was Mr.. Little
field. The other gentleman was Mr..
Spearing." He subsequently explains
this mystery of several gentlemen by say
ing
l might just as well tell just what took
place. received a telegraph dispatch to
repair to st. Louis to meet Mr.. Spearing
and Mr.. Littleield.
The attorney then proceeded to set up
upon hearsay, upon confidential disclos-
ures, or upon original manufacture Just
what Littlefeld could, would or should
have said. He even goes so far-this wit
ness attorney-as to say that he heard
Littlefield say, that he had heard Cover
nor Wells say, and recollects distinctly
that Littlefeld did not tell him, witness,
that he, Littleheld, did not have any in
structions from Governor Wells.
We really derive great encouragement
from the abject surrender of States rights
which che Democracy have made, from
their total dereliction of all principle,
from the shameful devices to which it has
resorted, and from the low down character
of the witnesses whom it indorses.
The coarse epithets and blackguard
abuse which it now casts up is the black
vomit of Democracy and portends the
end of its evil and infamous career. Sure
ly no commission upon which can be
found half dozen honest judges of law
can be swerved from the right by the tes-
timony of men who commence by avow-
ing themselves capable of conducting a
brokerage of Office for price in money.
When such testimony is exhibited by q
confidential and political attorney who
volunteers to set up what he, who has
destroyed the credibility of his alleged
testimony, should have testified, we can
not believe that the validity of the State
electoral appointment can be shaken.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03
RAHAWAY.

The Picdgntae wanted but wood cut Of
the runaway with his stick and bundle,
which formerly graced its columns, to
have presented an ante-war fugitive in the
person Of Hon. Charles Claude, member
from Lafourche Notwithstanding the
absence Of this traditional illustration, it
has done very well, as viii be seen nom
the following advertisement Of q colored
political fugitive:
Charles Claude, who was sworn into the
House few days ago as one of the Repre-
eentatiVea from the parish Of Lafourche,
uneeremoniouAly botOok himself 10 tie Sc.
Louis Hotel enuens day or tive ago.
This sudden change Of base Is attributed
10 the influence Of the tax collector Of La.
fourche. He FIRST oonBorted himself with
the bogus Legislature of the st. Louis
Hote1, and thereafter took che oath In the
lzRitmnta State House. Again be Is OBJ
esFved as a member Of the 81 Louis Hotel
saneas.
4 vas net usual . explain IN fOgmsl
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03
POST MoRTEM NEGOTIATIONS,

A Democratic congressional committee,
with David Dudley Field at its head, has
been vigorously Smelling the woods lately
for the purpose of discovering the enemy
by drawing his fire. In this business it
appears three Independent scouts have
been discovered and brought in. When
questioned by the committee. they gave a
very singular account of themselves. ALI
three are Democrats, though one Mad
dox) declared he would have made an ex-
eeption in favor of Hayes had he been at
home on the day of the election. he
was absent in the detective service of the
government.
Rut their testimony chiefly relates to
some negotiations which they allege were
opened with Governor Wells, for the pur-
pose of selling out the electoral vote of
Louisiana for Tilden and reform. One of
the witnesses thought two hundred thou
sand dollars apiece for Wells and Ander.
son, and something considerably less for
the niggers" would be sufficient. With
this end in view, one of the scouts ap-
preached Wells, and Ventured 10 inquire
the probable cost of the proposed treach-
cry. The old Roman Indignantly replied:
SIT would take million of dollars, sir!"
Meaning, of course, that it was beyond
the purchase Of the clients of the broker,
if any he had. But Pickett did not un-
derstand the reply in which it was intend
ed. He posted off to Hewitt, not knowing
that the bari of money was exhausted,
and actually made that virtuous apostle
ofreform believe the eight votes of Louisi-
ana awaited an order accompanied by a
certified check for one million. The COM
mission on this tFifiing sum be intended
to devote to some charitable institution.
The negotiations failed. The Louisiana
Returning Board performed their duties
according to law, and all the professional
go-betweens have now to relate is the story
oftheir own agency imam affair which never
had any parties but themselves. Mr.. Hew-
lit, no doubt, had too much sense to make
an offer. He understood the reply Of Wells
to be an emphatic negative. and snubbed
the broker. He was the third man who
came to him with the same proposal.
What proceedings took place before Pick
EFT came has not been developed. Enough,
however, without doubt to satisfy the Dem
ocratic councils that money could not buy
the Louisiana Returning Board. The wise
old manager, therefore. dismissed the
scout in contempt and with an air Of viz.
tuous indignation, al the more severe a.
there was no manner Of risk. Picket
brought him no news not already known
suggested no points not already con
sidered. The object Of these 60 betweens
waa to make brokerage Il possible on
both sides. OF failing that, they wonld b
satisfied With what they could make from
either. But neither cock would Sight
Heuits knew he sould not buy and viriu'
ously refused to maks a. ofsr. Wells 70
fused % entertain any proposition; ani
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03
TIE AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL
COLLEGE.

1t became our Official duty to promul-
gate an act Of the Legislature having for
its object the discontinuance Of the Ne
chanical College in this city, the sale Of
the property purchased for establishing
the Agricultural College nsar the city
limits and the Temporary" location Of
these colleges at Baton Rouge
In some respects We regret tha passage
Of such an oct The RzRUB1IckE has al
ways advocated the location u he Agri-
cultural College within some country par
ism, but there Is no more reason Why
agriculture should be taught in q city
than ghat the mechanic AMI maritime
arts should BE- taught IN the country.
These schools should have been and
should nov Sc separated. The school
fsz meehanieal Instruction can b taught
nowhere Ii the State except in New Or
lsans Ha1e Is q population q q eoupll
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

times why serf had absconded, but the
reason given in this case seems to be that
he had been keeping what the claimant
considered bad company. There is no
reward offered, as the 'fSt. Louis Hotel
caucus" is not warned against "harbor-
ing the fugitive, nor are the provisions
of the old act of Congress employed for
the recovery Of Mr.. Claude. In the
event Democratic supremacy shall be es-
taOlished. these little omissions may be
corrected in the future. At present the
constituents of Hon. Mr.. Gaude will
observe that he stands advertised as a
political runaway.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

of hundred thousand people who can
send their children to free mecanical
school at no other additional cost than
giving the children their time Of. educa-
ton. To send the children of the city to
any interior village would require the ex-
pense of travel and boarding. This
would exclude numbers of pupils who
stand most in need of such education.
We do not suppose the effect of i'm
pairing the attendance of colored pupils
could have escaped the trainers of the
bill. In New Orleans it would be prac-
ticable for many such pupils to obtain the
advantage of instruction in this national
school. In the interior parishes we
should fear the reasons stated would pre-
vent such pupils from deriving a fair
share of the advantages. To our mind,
the education of the colored as
well as the white race in the useful
instruction of the workshop and navi-
cation, is of great importance to the
welfare of the State. We shall regret,
therefore, if the transfer of the Mechani-
cal School shall operate against this de-
sirable object. Upon the subject of navi-
cation it may be added that the import
ance of school-ship is, admitted by the
application made to Congress on behalf
of New Orleans. 1t is not reasonable to
suppose that country parish could ad-
vantageously conduct this very important
branch of instruction.
The act of the Legislature contem-
plates the purchase of the buildings,
work shops and laboratories necessary for
the instruction ofEthe pupils in the me-
chanic arts. The cost Of. procuring and
operating these industries in a country
village on public account is obvious. In
| this city there are manufactures and
workshops of every kind. The imple-
ments and process of industry are con-
Quoted by private interest, and all the
facilities of production and features Of
progress are visible and accessible to all.
The apprentices in these shops and the
youth desiring instruction can have OPP
portunities here which they could have
no where else in the State, and without
any public expense whatever.
The act to which we refer has not, as
yet, taken practical effect, and should re-
ceive further consideration at the hands
of the Legislature. Shall this whole Fed
eral fund be taken from New Orleans?
When it is threatened that the school fund
of the city shall be reduced, should we
consent to lose a means of practical edu-
cation which is at present useful? The
title of the State to the Mechanics Insti-
tute appears only to require an exercise
of executive power, or legislative con-
frmation. Let, then, the two colleges be
located in different places. Let the State
property purchased for agricultural pur-
poses be sold, and the proceeds and fair
part of tho capital applicable to such pur-
pose be employed in establishing an agri-
cultural college and model farm in q
country parish, but leave the mechanical
and maritime instruction to the city. In
this way the same directory can supervise
the affairs of each, and while the farmers
of Louisiana will have the benefit of the
one, the mechanics of New Orleans should
protest against being deprived of the bene-
fits of the other.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03
PROCLAMATION
By THE
KING OF THE CARNIVAL
WAR DEPARTMENT..

For the purpose Of celebrating the approaching
Pete Day Of His Blessed Majesty in becoming
manner, the usual Gala Procession viii be ordered
in due time. His Majesty, however, has imposed
and ordained certain conditions governing this
department, which conditions are hereby prOmul.
gated for the information Of His MsisSty's legal
subjects
First-No promiscuOus maskers viii be allowed
TO Join or participate in the Royal Pageant
SeoOnd-oFganized bodies Of mAukera will be
gladly received and assigned positions on apptca-
tiOn to this department, to DO made On or before
February s. Applications to state whether body
= mounted or en- foot Address Lock Box No.
s74, POstOhaos.
Third-Eo advertising vans, or any designs Of
such character. VIII be allowed in the pageant.
GOD SAVE THK KINdI
WARWICK,
Earl Marshal Of the Empire.
ESPY, ssventh Secretary.
Carnival Palaee. New Orleans, January 9, A. D.
lsT7 and the one thousand and Afth Of Hia
Maiesty's reign. ias I'm cod 9p
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

- view a. ths new tribunal lha cesrisr-
zaai age: Horant VIII nbt fortify
" aa6lasa sny mors.e That reaasursa
eaa Cen Nauaand nasn q Kentucky who "a.
nrslsd q asas she natien
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

AGmen @ asea amachine e tazn
ISIS ssss 81 pisyars. u eniirely
~ s With ne anamsasal youaa mea
~ As 1iaia4s sfofned suah SER
Hss ~ Nsrs acting
t4 a
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

- bird II Hahn "a worth two il the
Eash Hhia Is What Representative Claude
aeaht when he resumed bis asat Ia the
E.esalasure at the State HOUSE.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

The color Of three-csnt postage stamps Is
co be changed from green 70 red. The pso-
suEa wanted > change, and on letter it can
6 easily red.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

Strauss calls his new operetta ''Methuse-
'Hah" There is nothing very young or fresh
a4bsut the name.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

Ths Mexican revolutionists expect to
gain recognition BY paying the public debt.
sNha idea is notsa bad one for Louisiana
democrats.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

Mr Samuel ". Small has changed his
fuaae 81 ealtosial operations from the At.
.Maata derald e ne DAILY Constellation. He
zaH&s aOia ST. With him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

A reporter for the Cleveland Herald fell
an the ice and broke his arm. The accident
rnzds q good item.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

The man Of genius cares nothing for
nnoney. His creditors are the only persons
vino make disturbance.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

Kansas candidates for the Senate are not
"a thsck as grAsshOppers in q bad year, but
Ghey will do.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

The strength Of prayer does not depend
an human lungs. Thoughts and whispers
aze heard in heaven.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

'zalnage has been advised to become al
z1sor if he would keep people away from
Ehs theatre.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

When a man takes bull by the horns
Bis chance of getting over the fence is q
Snsa up.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

There is no near prospect of an italian
apsra season in this city. Palmieri has gone
tn Havana.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

It is a faIlow see to let ground lie idle fol
Tar purpose of improving its producing
raEudZities-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

The Early DGgn is published in Oshkosh,
wisconsin. Its patent outside is Daivn
shame.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

1t would have been Christiancy to have
sMid nothing about the little son and heir.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

Professor Cattell, of Lafayette College
lectures on Socrates instead of on neat
cattle.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

A few Democrats will be satisfied with
sszzy decision which favors TildeR.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

With railroad pass Granger can over
ride bis scruples against grinding monOpO-
Ees.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

There is always hope for the hopeful. The
szza1 IN the thieket let Isaac out.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

Poor people with small wood piles art
GEYing to catch the drift of the river.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

The throes of a mans conscience disturb
Ei7r1 most after he is morally thrown.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

The judges are expected to wool sack
pzEties, and silence the wigged.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

The poetry of heaven is in all places.
Every cloud has silver line in.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

Jadges of the United States Supreme
.Enurt are men marked for life.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

Via high jointers will be able to dove
tai the government together.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

With its new tabernacle Boston can be
aasuuverted with some style.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

after blowing, the farmer divides hil
forces into narrowing details.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

Alexander H. Stephens did not speak, and
Il aEley thought he was dead.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

There is nothing quite SO unanimous as
opposition to high gas bills.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03

II thinker has not fed his brain we'll
S1dgeIing does not help it.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03
ADJUSTMENTS.


WkNGKR's GARDEN.
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Il. wHHaKa. Pr0pnetoA
Earasst Hal IN the city. Best naroRsan aat
knaafioan Journals on Gle. Ihree Ane rooms ~
fanilia1 vita n1oaral4 entIouGA SoIs n1ea =
measguto prioaa. Tha largest OgokegtH IL ~
Fullas plays fem u 4. q. ~ HEH uTm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-02-03
LIST OF PRIZES /.

APPROXIMATION PRIZES
8 Approximation of 5000 each
for the nine remaining units Of the
same ten Of the number draw.
ing the &25 900 prize Are.."
o Approximation of S125 each
for the nine remaining units Of the
same ten Of the number draw
ing the $1,000 prize are........."
. Approximation of s7S each
for the nine remaining units Of
the same ten Of the number draw.
ing the $4,000 prize are...."...."
TOTAL.
5O92 Prizes, amounting t0......,Sll