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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12

DARTMOUTH CoLLEGE. -Nearly everything is
going on in its usual course here. On Wednes-
day afternoon of last week the Sophomores played
the customary football match with the Freshmen,
and defeated them, of course in four straight
games, though the Freshmen played unusually
well, holding them twenty-five minutes on the
first game. After this "whole division " was
again called for, and the result was three games
won by the Seniors and Sophomores, but the Ju-
niors and Freshmen by hard work took two games.
&C.. The Dartmouth appeared Thursday morning
in the usual form. The design of the editors is
to make it a college newspaper instead of n liter
AIRY magazine, especial attention being given to
making it interesting to the Alumni 1t contains
obituary notices of the late President Smith, DR..
Crosby and Hon. John S. sanborn, of Montreal,
brother of our Professor Sanborn. DIR, J. II.
Pooley, of Columbus, Ohio has taken the chair
Of surgery in the medical department, He brings
with him good record, and from the reports OF
the medical students he seems likely to prove an
able successor to DIR. Crosby. There is vacancy
In the board of trustees OF the Academic Depart
ment Rev. Nathaniel Bouton, Of Concord, for
thirty-seyen years member Of the board, has
resigned and no election has been made. =. A
feeble attempt at a rush was made Tuesday even
ing but only dozen or so engaged in it. Fresh
les held the cane. The customary semi-annual
attempt TO arrest some of those Parker rioters "
was made last week. No captures 1t is re-
ported that the gymnasium is to be remodeled
into a library building. One former member Of
II G. L. D., and one of rs have returned to the
same department in the class of 70. There has
also been one addition to the Sophomore class.
Some business changes have taken place. H. H.
Clough 4 Co., have sold to Lincoln & DAWSON,
who continue the business at the old stand A.
II Roberts, formerly with Clough 4 Co., has put
in stock OF groceries, etc, under Rand's fnrni-
ture rooms We have also II new photographer,
+. W Cutler, who is reported to be a fine artist
-. The President is taking vacation Of ten days
-. Professor Young and family left August 18th
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12

ALL WRoNG.-As yet no steps have been
taken by our government to see that this
country is properly represented at the worlds
fair in Paris, next year. The French exhibit
at Philadelphia, last year, was very poor
one, some French exhibitors made good
deal of trouble by trying to avoid our Gus.
toms regulations, and there were other causes
of complaint against them which are said to
be the reason why our government does not
show more interest in the Paris exhibition.
1t does not appear, however, that the French
government was to blame in the matter, and
it is undoubtedly for the interest of this
country in a business point of view, as well
as for its credit generally, that ii should be
well represented at the French exhibition.
1t is a well known fact that our European
visitors, generally, were much surprised at
the excellence of our exhibits at Philadel-
phia, last year, and that this country gained
great credit from the exhibition. An equally
creditable display at Paris, however, would
be seen by thousands of foreigners where
that at Philadelphia was seen by one, and
even the fact that this countrys share in the
Vienna exposition was disgrace rather
than credit should make us all the more
anxious to do well at Paris next year.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12

The OTHER SIDE.-Whle the potato bug
is gobblng our potatoes, the canker worm
eating the leaves from our trees, and the
borer, curculio and dozens of other voracious
bugs, worms and insects are making the life
of the farmer and gardener burden, it sell
dom happens that the credit side of the ill.,
sect account is referred to. A little reflection,
however, shows that there is good deal to
be said on that side; indeed, the Journal
Of Chemistry asserts that the balance is largely
in favor of insects, and that the human race
would fade from the planet if deprived of
their services To say nothing of articles
of such common use as wax, honey and silk,
there are many other products which we
owe to insects which are of more value than
we at first suppose. Cochineal and nut
gals are invaluable for dyeing, and of the
latter Persia and Turkey alone produce about
four thousand tons annually. Cantharides,
or "Spanish fiies," cannot be replaced by any
chemical compound, and as many as twelve
tons have been shipped from Sicily alone in
a single year. Some insects, like locusts,
may be eaten, while nearly all kinds afford
food for birds or animals, which are in their
turn useful to man, so that on the whole
we are undoubtedly greatly the debtors of
insects, and if some of them work to our
disadvantage the only thing to do is to keep
our tempers, if we can learn TO distinguish
between the beneficial and the noxous and
do all in our power to protect the former,
while we wage unceasng war with the latter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12

MoRMoNIsM.-Thatt the death of Brigham
Young will hasten the collapse of the un-
clean imposture of Mormonism there is
hardly room for doubt. His power over his
deluded followers was exercised for his own
ACKNOWLEDGMENT and that of his subalterns,
the people being opppressively taxed and
tithed. In the whole community there is
not man of any genius to take his place.
His death, in fact is an act of emancipation
for slaves long misled and abused. His
estate, valued at two million dollars was d.
vided by will among his concubines and
their children. That he richly deserved the
gallows for his crimes against society there
is no doubt, and that he died peaceably in
his bed is only another illustration of the
truth that divine retributon extends beyond
the scenes of this lower world.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12

FUTURE OF MoRMoNIsM.-On of the
Mormon leaders, Elder Bywater, in his re-
marks at Brigham Ycung's funeral, said
Reporters have recently asked me if Nor
monism will now go down. say, No.
When Christ was nailed between two thieves
Christianity was not ended. And this is
the church of Christ, built on him and
founded by the apostles. For to Joseph
Smith was it given to reorganize it in these
latter days, as it had been in the days of
the apostles. Is the church down ? No.
1t will continue to roll forth. We have
plenty of good men. There will be no
trouble about a leader. If Brigham Young
has indicated any one to fill his position,
that man will be the president. All the
acts and doings of the apostles are inspired,
and if it falls upon them to elect a president,
they will do so under inspiration Don't
trouble yourselves about the church of the
Latter Day Saints 1t is in the hands of
God. Our young men are solid to the
cause. They have been brought up uncon-
taminated with the world, and from these
the leader will come. | say the church will
continue TO roll forth !"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12
Changes In New England.

The paper read by DIR. Nathan Allen, of
Association, presents anything but graft
flying view of the present situation of affairs
in New England. Out of one million six
hundred thousand persons in different pur-
suits in this section, it appears that only
eighty-one Thousand one hundred and fifty
six are engaged in agriculture. Much less
land is cultivated than formerly, and this
chiefly in the neighborhood of the cities.
There has been a constant migration from
the country towns and rural districts TO the
cities and villages Of those engaged in
agriculture there is constantly diminishing
number of Americans and constantly in
creasing number of foreigners. Again,
although the number of births is reported
as exceeding the number of deaths each
year, the returns show that there are twice
as many births among the women of foreign
nativity as among the same number of
Americans. 1t is even questionable, not
withstanding the increase in population,
whether there is much increase in the gem
une New England stock. The statistics
show that there are eight hundred and
ninety thousand Roman Catholics in New
England-a large proportion in the small
towns and rural districts. Nearly twenty
five per cent. of the present population of
New England is composed of Roman Cath
olcs, and nearly seventy per cent. of the
births of tiis region are of the same parent
age. The immigration into New England is
small, but is almost entirely Catholic; the
emigration is almost entirely mont Catholic /;
the increase of population is largely Catholic.
During the past century one million resi-
dents of New England have migrated to other
states. 1t is believed that by far larger
portion of these came from the agricultural
ranks, and the result has been gradual alb
sorption of the smaller farms by owners of
larger ones, much deserted land and poorer
farming However, emigration is steadily
declining, and it is hoped we have seen
its worst. There is another evil tendency
which it would be proper to notice, and that
is the fondness of our country people for
congregating in the larger towns and cities,
and still further depicting the number of
our people who are engaged in agricultural
pursuits. This is a serious evil, and its re-
suits are greatly TO be deplored. 1t is doubt
full If one person in ten who thus exchanges
his condition in life betters himself by SO
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12

PROSECUTION ABANDoNED.-We hear
with not the least surprise that the prosecu-
ton of the members of the Louisiana return
ing board has been abandoned for want of evil
dence to prove anything wrong in their con-
duct. We have no doubt the board acted
justly and according to law in throwing out
the fraudulent votes of the bull-dozed par
ishes, by which the democrats thought they
were sure of carrying the state for Tilden.
II justice could have been done in the South
ern states-in other words, If all the votes
honestly cast there and no others had been
counted-Hayes would have had more than
one majority in the electoral college.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12
Good Templars' Union.


The Washington County Union of the Independ-
ent Order of Good Templars met at Village Hall,
Waterbury, September 9th, 1877. At ten o'clock
A. NJ. the Union was called to order and opened in
form by Worthy Chief Templar Allen Newcomb.
Permission being granted, the members of the
Waterbury Juvenile Temple to the number of
thirteen, marched in with blue badges and smil-
ing faces to hear the proceedings of the morning
session The Union then listened to an address
of welcome by Rev. Mr., Wheeler of Waterbury,
which was responded to by Z. S. Stanton, Of
Roxbury. Reports of lodges were next in order;
every lodge in the county was represented, as was
also Mount Mansfield Lodge. General business
transacted, and remarks for the good of the order
by Brothers Swazey of Waterbury, Truax of
Mortified, and Smith of Cabot
The afternoon session commenced at two o clock
The question, "What are the practical duties of
Good Templars ?" was discussed by Brothers G.
o. Boyce and d. A. Kneeland, of Waitsfeld
lodge. A beautiful song was well rendered by
members of Mortified lodge Topics for discus
sion benefits of County Unions" responded
to by Brothers Smith of Cabot, Selleck of Water
bury, and Truax of Mortified. Juvenile Tenn
pies" responded to by Brothers Selleck of Water
bury, Frank Pumley, A. b. Truax and Sister
Avery of Mortified How can opponents and
lukewarm friends be won to our order" dis
cnssed by Brothers Fassett and VanDeusen of
Warren, Plumey of Mortified, Smith of Cabot,
Boyce of Fayston, and Selleck of Waterbury.
Recitation by Sister Newcomb, OF Waterbury.
Singing by members of Temperance Home
Lodge Notice was given that the evening session
would be held in the Congregational church. A
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12

MARROW EscAPE.-The Washington dis
patch of the New York Tribune shows how
near the country once was to gaining poor
soldier and losing great senator. 1t APP
pears that letter of peculiar interest has
just been discovered by one of the clerks in
the War Department while looking over
some of the older files. 1t is from Major
Sumner, father of the late Senator Charles
Sumner, and is addressed to the then Secre-
tary of War, asking that his son Charles
then lad about fifteen-might be appointed
to military cadetship at West Point. The
letter recites that his son is good youth,
without bad habits, well grounded in the
common branches of English, with fair
knowledge of French, knowing something
of Latin and Greek, and prepared to enter
Harvard College. His parents had des-
tined him for classical course of study,
but the lads preferences seemed to be for
military life. Major Sumner said that he
could not claim the appointment for any
deserving of his own from the country, but
his father the lads grandfather, Major
Sumner, had done good service in the revo-
luton. He added that he referred by per-
mission to his member of Congress, Daniel
Webster, and ventured to say that Webster
knew him well enough to know that he
would not recommend anybody to office I'M
less he had merit, be he son or no son.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12

Down, DowN.--Gold is down to one hun
dred and three and three-eighths cents-the
lowest figure since 1862. At this price the
greenback dollar is worth about ninety
seven cents, and the discount is less than it
was on some of our old state notes even in
time of specie payments. With our large
exports and the shipments of gold from
England and the resumption policy OF the
Treasury, the tendency is still downward.
1t will take but little further decline to
make the greenbacks equivalent to gold, and
leave only the problem of substituting the
proper proportion of coin for paper in our
regular currency. With such progress to-
wards resumption, it is certainly no time to
talk of interrupting the natural operations
which are working out this result.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12

FREE TRADE RAMpANT.-The leading ad.
vocates of free trade held meeting last
week at Saratoga, to organize another free
trade league. Mr.. Nathan Appleton, of
Boston, called the meeting to order, and Mr..
David A. Wells was chosen chairman. The
committee ON resolutions consisted of ID.
ID. Field, Parke Goodwin, Horace White and
General F. A. Walker, who presented a
series of resolutions long enough for polt-
ical platform. They attribute the depres-
sion of the industrial, commercial and fnan-
cial interests of the country to the protective
tariff and see hope for the future only in
thorough revision of existing tariffs. They
are for new commercial treaties, and urge
removal of the reciprocity treaty with
Canada. To aid in securing the desired re-
forms they propose national convention
and the formation of national association.
1t is human nature to attribute all the ills
of the body polite to the misdeeds of our
opponents. Every Republican and every
democratic convention does it regularly, and
so of the advocates of every ism and ology.
It's always because sour" views have not
been followed that the "butter won't come"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12

WoMAss CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION
The third annual meeting of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union OF Vermont will be held
at st. Albans ON the 18th and eth Of the present
month, The object Of this convention is to con-
slider by what means the temperance reform may
be promoted, and to acquire courage, strength
and skill for future effort; to amend the consti-
tuition, to elect officers for the coming year, and
to act upon any business that will advance the
cause. Each auxiliary union is entitled to five
delegates other womens organization are en-
titled to send two delegates each. Towns having
no temperance organizations are earnestly invited
to send one delegate from each church Del
egates will be entertained free OF charge All
friends OF temperance are invited to be present
Woman, especially Is vitality interested in this
great reform, feeling the effects OF intemperance
even more than the drunkard The previous con-
ventons have been crowned with success let
this one surpass them all in interest and results to
be attained
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12

M. GREoY.--M. Greoy, upon whose shout
ders the mantle of the lamented Theirs falls,
is lawyer of Paris, sixty-four years old,
who has borne an honorable part in French
politics for the past thirty years. lie ac-
quired influence as an opponent Of socialism
and Bonapartism, and was a member and
Vice-President of the constituent and legis-
lative assemblies from l84s till December
1851. He was elected to the Corps Legisla-
TIFF in 1868 and 1860, and in 1871 to the
National Assembly, being the President Of
the latter body from March, 1871, TO April,
1873, when he declined TO serve longer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12

ANOTHER STEP.-The heart of the female
voter of Wyoming territory is much en-
couraged. Heretofore, upon election day,
she has been obliged to fall into line and
wait ior her turn to vote along with the men.
The proceeding embarrassed her and she
protested against it. Her prayer has fallen
into indulgent ears and hereafter she is not
to be treated like man. At the coming
election of members of the territorial legis.
lature there are to be separate voting places
for the sexes, and at the women's poll the
judges will be women. Those interested in
this branch of female progress will be pleased
to know that number of the Wyoming
women are candidates for the Legislature,
and that some of them stand fair chance
of being elected.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12

BRIaHAM YoUNG's SuocEssoR.--John
w. Young, the favorite son of the deceased
Brigham, is said to be a man of intelligence
and liberal views. Whether he will succeed
TO the presidency of the church or not is an
unsettled question. There is much bitter
feeling among the Mormon leaders against
the Young family, and contest may arise
for the succession. II so, it will require
strong man and great wisdom to prevent the
breaking up Of the church.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12
New England's Mineral Wealth.

In d" Minerals of New England, and how to
find them" Mr.. F. l.. Bartlett assayer for the
state of Maine, has produced volume con-
tanning not only good brief descriptions of
most of the minerals of the eastern states,
but the various methods of testing them,
instructions in the use of the blow-pipe, and
full list of the articles needed for prospec-
tors outfit-beside comprehensive glossary
of names and descriptive adjectives. Indeed
the author appears to have started with the
idea of popularizing the subject of geology,
which is too commonly neglected by the
young people of state so rich in opportu-
mites for new explorations as is ours. Mr.
Bartlett tells us that gold occurs in New
England quite abundantly, but in too scat
tered condition to pay well for working
Free gold is found in small quantities in sew
eral parts of Maine and Vermont, and in two
or three localities in New Hampshire. He
comes to the defence of iron pyrites, COM
monty known and condemned as "fools
gold" by repeating the truth that it really
contains large amount of gold, but it is
rendered worthless by the difficulty of sep
arating the precious from the base metal.
Silver oni is found in Sedgwick, Maine,
and in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Cop
per occurs in abundance in New England;
in Maine it is generally found in mica schist
and quartz but native copper does not pay
for working, owing to the great labor re-
quired to separate it. Copper pyrites are
abundant. The Vershire mines in Vermont
have been more largely worked than any
others. Lead ores are also abundant. Zinc
is found in Maine, New Hampshire and Yer
mont. Arsenic is common in all the six
states, being ordinarily associated with ores
of lead copper, iron, and anthony. Nickel,
mercury, anthony and tin, are found in
small quantities, cobalt and graphite are
abundant, as are mica, hydraulic cement
and feldspar
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12

The CALIFORNIA ELEoTIoN.-Th Cali
fornia election, according TO latest returns,
has resulted in a substantial democratic sue
cess. The main fight was over the legisla-
ture, which is to elect successor for Sena-
tor Sargent. This the democrats are re-
ported to have carried by majority of
eighteen on joint ballot. Last year the
democratic majority was fifty-four, showing
Republican gain this year of thirty-six.
But unfortunately eighteen is enough for all
practical purposes, and insures a democratic
Senator after 1879.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12
The Governors at New York.

Some half dozen of the state governors,
who have been on an expedition TO Phila-
delphia and vicinity, had reception at New
York City Hall, Tuesday morning of last
week, Peter Cooper and Senator Conkling
being among those present. Afterward they
went to Castle Garden, and then embarked
to inspect the East river institutions. Dur
ing the trip down the forts fred salutes, and
continuous salutes were given from the ship
ping. On the return, Governor Bedle, of
New Jersey, made speech in which he said
he believed that every state should possess
the power of preserving peace within its
borders. The late difficulty would create
better feeling between the capitalists and
their employees. lie believed that much Of
the difficulty was caused by pushing works
ahead of the times. Governor Porter, of
Tennessee, spoke hopefully of the prospects
of the country, and said that the policy of
the administration had been benefaction
to the South, which had been exhausted by
the war aud subsequent military rule. He
thought it due the administration to say
this. He was proud of the business and
manufactures of the Northern states. Gov
ernor Young, of Ohio,said his predecessor,
as governor, is now President of the United
States, and to those who did not know Pres
ident Hayes, he would say he was as honest
man as God ever made. His policy was
one of justice and of peace to the South.
1t might be said that Hayes policy would
weaken the Republican party. He (Young)
thought the Republican party could afford
to be defeated on such policy. (Cbeers).
An address was then made by Governor
Anthony, of Kansas, who said there was too
much legislation. He glored in the united
brotherhood of North and South, and
wanted to obliterate the shoddyism and
toadyism to European countries.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12

How MAINE WENT.--The returns from
the Maine election leave but little doubt of
the reelection of Governor Connor by a
majority Of from eight to ten thousand.
The Republicans have probably elected
twenty-nine OF the thirty-one State Senators,
aud fully two-thirds, and possibly three.
fourths, of the House Representatives. II
looks as If they carried every county in the
state except two. Good enough
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-09-12

Two dozen tramls encamped near Womels-
dori, Pa the other evening to fare sumptuously
ON fried fish, green corn. bread aud coffee. Among
them were a blacksmith, aprinter silver platter,
a carpenter a baker tailor, silk weaver, a
shoemaker, and retired merchant" who had
a boy OF fourteen with him. The war ruined his
business at Atlanta, his wife died, aud he took To
drinking