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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-16
THE OREGON PLOT.
A PROFOUND SENSATION CAUSED BY THE EXPOS
UREs-KFLLY AND GROVER COMPROMISED.

A
UREs-KELLY AND GROVER COMPROMISED.
BY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-The exposure Of the con-
tents of the Oregon cipher dispatches worries tho
Democrats greatly. Senator remarked to-day that
much as he would dislike TO Gov. Hayes inaugu-
rated he should prefer him to Mr. Tden If he were
convinced that the latter had anything TO do with
sending those dispatches Democratic member OF
the House made similar remark 20 a Republican
this evening, saying that no man Onght TO be Presi-
dent who guilty Of participating In such plot.
The developments are exceedingly hard upon SEN
ator Kelly, who stated only day before yesterday TO
the Senate that the money obtained from New-York
was sent for because it supposed it might be
needed to employ lawyers. Now Mr.. Kelly is proved
by his own signature to one of Pstricks dispatches
to have fully approved the scheme for purchasing
Republican electOr and to have joined in
an application for the money to be used tor
that purpose. The only way the Senator can escape
is to claim that he did not understand the ciphers,
and was msinformed a. to the contents of the dis
patch. He must make this plea or stand convicted,
not only of completely in the dsgraceful plot, but
also of deliberate prevaricaton to the Senate.
Gov. Grover is in even worse fix. He testified
on oath before the Senate Committee that he mad
given no information to any person whatever in re-
gard to issuing the electoral certificates prior 10 the
date of his action. One of the dispatches signed
Governor" which unquestlonably came from him,
and was addressed to Mr.. Tilden, dated the LIST Of
December six days in advance Of the meeting
of the Electoral College, states that he
should decide every point in favor of the
highest Democratic eectOr and grant certificate
accordingly. This amounts to pretty strong evil
dence that Gov. Grover perjured himself in his tes-
timony before the committee. There are other dis
patches relating TO the affair, which are now
being deciphered, and will be published Tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-16
REPORTS IN WASHINGTON.

An ORGANIZATION SAID TO EXIST FOR THE MURDER
OF GOV. PACKARD-CoNFLICTISG REPORTS AS
TO WELDON.
[sY TELEGRAPH TO THE IRIBUsKl
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-The report that an
aticmpt had been made -ssassinate Gov Packard in
hs ofce in NewOrlesns to-day reached the Capitol at
sooot i O'Clock, and, IN many exaggerated
forms. repeated In the House. Senate,
and Electoral Commission. The dispatches re-
eeVed By the Associated Press, Marshal Pltkin
senator Mcdonald and members OF the Louisiana deegs
e"n were eagerly sought after and warmly debated.
representative Gibson received assurances FROM his
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-07-18
The Jefferson Banner and the Pres
ident'S Order.

And now comes the Jefferson Ban
ner brim full of admiration for Presi-
dent Hayes order concerning federal
office holders. It cannot find words
sufficiently expressive to tell its un-
bounded love for the President who
has struck out SO boldly in behalf Of
civil service reform. We confess as
constituent, however, that the Banner
should be governed by such narrow
and partisan considerations as those
which seem to have controlled it in
this matter. We supposed it would
approve the order because Of the
soundness of the principle underlying
it, but to our extreme surprise and
modification it declares in favor Of it
for the sole and selfish reason that it
is going to help the Democratic party.
The Bonner says: III" ..aax IS.
The effect of this order if vigorously ex-
ecuted, would be etfectuaIiy to disorganize
the party and send its captains to the rear.
1t would be to withdraw from active opera,
tons its vitalizing forces. those only who
bear an immediate interest in its success,
since it has ceased to be anything but a
combination to secure the spoils of Office.
This, then, explains why the Banner
advocates the retirement Of federal off,
Gals from politics. "It is going to
disorganize the Republican party and
send its captains to the rear" says the
Banner, and thus enable the Demo-
cratic party to achieve an easy victory,
We very much fear that the Banner
is Only in favor of civil service reform
in the Republican party, and that it
will oppose anything of the kind
among Democrats. 1t evidently does
not think that what is sauce for the
Republican goose is sauce for the
Democratic gander. ...,. ..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-07-18

We are pleased to inform our
readers that this establishment
which has so long lain idle is now
a scene of life and activity. Mr.. D.
P. Price, an old manufacturer who
thoroughly understands all about
the manufacture Of wooden goods,
has lately taken possession and given
it thorough renovating, and has
got things in very good shape, but
informs us that he shall keep inn
proving all the time. He is daily
expecting new turbine waterwheel
which will add greatly to the power,
and he is also putting in shaft
connecting with the steam power Of
the Brick Mill adjoining, SO that he
will have an abundance of power all
the time. In this factory are. four
looms and one double roll carding
machine, and spinning capacity of
24o spindles. He keeps twelve
hands employed, and is now running
night and day. Nj. Price has gone
to work with the determination to
succeed, and we trust he will, for he
has the right kind Of spirit and fully
understands the wants of the people.
He has already turned out some of
as fine goods as there is in the mar
ket. There is no shoddy about
them; they are made from the best
of wool, and honestly woven. To
the farmers he offers great induce
ments. He will manufacture on
shares or by the yard, or will manu-
facture, for cash at low figures, or.
he will exchange goods for wool,
allowing five cents perpound more
for the wool than the market price
and sell the goods at wholesale
prices. He makes hannels, plaids,
cassimeres, jeanes, sheetng, blankets
and stocking yarn of all kinds.
People will find Mr.. Price very
pleasant and straight forward gen
tleman to deal with, and we bespeak
for him large and prosperous trade.
Real Estate 7ouyuaZ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-07-18

THE Indictment of MesSrs Wells,
Anderson, Kenuer and Cassanave,
members of the Louisiana Returning
Board, surprises DO one who is familiar
with the present condition of political
affairs Ia that state. With a Demo-
cratic Judge and packed grand jury,
organized with special reference to the
performance of this dirty and con-
temptible business, an Indictment was
expected to follow as a matter of course.
1t will be quite as easy now to select a
jury which will convict them, no mat
ter what the evidence may be In the
case. Should there be an occasional
link missing in the proof necessary to
give such decision an appearance of
justice and fairness, it can easily be
supplied. Fortunately for the parties
there is provision of law which gives
the Z. S, Courts jurisdiction in the
premises, so that they are not left en-
tirely at the mercy of the scoundrels
who have engaged in this nefarious
scheme to annoy and prosecute them.
All that they want, and what they
must and will have is fair trial
This assured them, there need be no
fear as to the result. a..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-07-18

The new four-per-cent bonds are
selling at par in England. This fact
disDoses Of all uoubt as to the success
of the loan. and insures the prompt
exchange of the outstanding six per
cents for these bonds and reduction,
consequently, Of two per cent Cor one.
thrd) of the annual burden Of interest.
The hve-twenty bonds remaining to be
called In amount to about eight hundred
and fifty millions, and the annual saw
ing on the exchange of four per.cents
Will be seventeen millions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-07-18
COpperhead Rant.

TIE leading editorial in the Demo-
crat last week reminded one of the
vile and treacherous belchings during
the war of Pomeroy's Democrat or the
Chicago Times, both of which papers,
in those days, being as full of disloyal
utterances as an egg is of meat. dead
and Cursed" is a far better term to
apply to the sentiments of the article
In question than to the Republican
party, which was the object Of the
venomous editors attack. Republi.
cans and their party can withstand
such assaults far better than the ma
lignant individual who makes them.
A person must have lived to little
purpose who thinks that such senti-
ments as those expressed by the DEM
ocrat have. any sympathizers or be-
levers except among class who
wanted to see the Government fall to
pieces during the rebellion, and never
rejoiced over the result of a battle ex-
cept when the rebels were victorious.
It must have been for people Of this
description for whom the Democrats
article was written, for no where else
could it find welcome response.
THAT the late rebel states still adhere to
the Democratic party is not at all surpris-
ing.-Densocrat. Fa1ar 8.fs r
Certainly not. Why should they
not adhere to the Democratic party"
from which they derived all the SYM
patty and aid they had during the
war? TO do otherwise would be base
ingratitude. M S
&
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-07-18

IHE Democrat last week devoted
something over column to an attemp t
at proving that the Republican party
is dead and buried. IF the Democrat
will keep at least one eye open it will
discover in due time that it has an
exceedingly lively corpse to deal with.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-07-18

AT GAINESVILLE, last Sunday, at one
of the church social meetings a good
sister was relating her experience, and
made the remark that it vas twenty
nine years ago since she was converted.
The minister instantly and happily re-
sponded, "and it is twenty-nine years
ago since | danced with that sister !"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-07-18

oCdA CAAAIS,
tic medicine that can be employed cleans
ing the stomach and bowels. and even the
blood. In small doses of one pill day,
they stimulate the digestive organs and
promote vigorous health.
AYERS PILLS have been known for
more than quarter Of a century, and have
obtained worldwide reputation for their
virtues. They correct diseased action in
the several assimilative organs of the
body, and are so composed that obstruc-
tons within their range can rarely with
stand or evade them. Not only do they
cure the everyday complaints of every
body, but also formidable and dangerous
diseases that have baffled the best of
human skill. While they produce power
full effects, they are, at the same time, the
safest and best physic for children. By
their aperient action they grippe much less
than the common purgatives, and never
give pain when the bowels are not infiamed.
They reach the vital fountains of the blood,
and strengthen the system by freeing it
from the elements of weakness.
Adapted to all ages and conditions in
all climates, containing neither calomel
nor any deleterious drug, these Pills may
be taken with safety by anybody. Their
sugar-coating preserves them ever fresh,
and makes them pleasant to take; while
beng purely vegetable, no harm can arise
from their use in any quantity.
PREPARED BIZ
Dr.. J. c. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-07-18

Frederick Brown, brother OF John
Brown, of Harper's Ferry fame, died at
Reedsburg on Sunday, aged 10 years. He
was a citizen of high standing, and was
generally liked where he was known.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-07-18

Look out for earthquakes. There
have been shocks linear home lately
-one in Western Tennessee last Sun
day, and another in Eastern Canada
Tuesday morning. No serious damage
done.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-07-18

The Democrat last week referred to
the late struggle for national existence
as "a useless war;" Very many Dem
ocrats have always regarded it in the
same light. But this was not the style
of talk INDUCED in by the WATERFOWL
Democrat while the war was in progress.
However, come to think, the Demo-
crot was then edited by man of gen
erous and patriotic impulses, who had
no sympathy or affection for traitors and
copperheads, and would have sooner
seen his hand palzied than pen a dis
loyal paragraph. His successor is ev-
identity one of that numerous class of
Democrats who never can forgive the
Republican party for the damaging
blows it has given to his party friends
in the South. Hence his denunciation
of the war, and the Republican hd-
ministration under which it was prose-
cuted. It was undoubtedly very
wrong. in his estimation, to furnish the
rebellious members of bis party who
undertook to destroy the government,
but in our judgment the castisation
they received was not nearly so severe
as it should have been. IF they had
been more thoroughly whipped there
would be better state of things exist
ing in the South than there is to-day.
But the Democrat thinks they should
have been let alone" That is what
jeff. Davis thought and desired. also.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-07-18
Private School.

MI 1SS SARAH MCMAHON would inform
lvl the citizens Of Watertown hat she
will open Private School at No. School
House, on Monday, July 10th, to continue
6 weeks .5ftt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-07-18

THE Chicago Journal, which has
been strongly in favor of the Presidents
order RELOCATING Federal officials to back
seats it the Republican synagogue, has
changed its mind already, and now
suggests to the President that if he
were to reconsider the matter and let
Federal office holders do as they please,
the sane as other people, in matters of
politics, SO long as they shall not neg
lect the duties of their offices or abuse
their positions to the actual detriment
of the service, he would do wise thing.
The President, however, will probably
not do this, nor will those Republican
politicians and newspapers which are
clamoring for the new order Of things
be willing to see it set aside unless ex-
perience demonstrates that it is imprac-
ticable and ruinous to the party.
The Democrat thinks it sees great
dissatisfaction among Republicans with
the Presidents policy, and it evidently
expects that the Democratic party is to
be the gamer thereby Let our neigh
Dor undeceive himself. Whatever
minor differences may exist in our ranks,
the position of Republicans towards the
opposition will be found to have been
we'll defined the othe day by Senator
Blaine, when he said. "With Jack
Downing I am agin' the Democratic
party-agin' it in the abstract and
ooholotO. fe i..E s..# -..s ,. E..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-07-18

Are the most eff.
fective and congo
NAL purgative ever
discovered. They
are mild, but eff
fectual in their
operation, moving
the bowels surely
and without pain.
Although gentle
in their operation.
they are still the
most thorough and
searching cathar-
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-10-12
.NEW HHHEN.


pouar mo lay ,'' ,r, oemns c''c'e "'c'" W MIS-
'"''' '''' "09'''s'
There was chicken shoot and raj.
flc at the Street, Wednesday.
Nh r,,r;, rho ~ mr. " \,
n orodno to' VII i'oaI u, 'nc ~ v, NJ :,
Mon ","'0 VI '''o No"'''''' WIS III '""'
Mr.. Harrison 4 Ianodou "a h,s;l,
engaged In buvino and sh;nn;no uota.
toes 10 market at from thirty In thirIv.
two cents pcr bushcl.
"A; M. roscoe ana W. -. Lane have
rece:tiy visited canada ana purchased
several hundred line coarse wool sheep,
winch they propose to winter.
Mr.. Dorr A. Roleau. who for SOW
.eral years has been the proprietor of a
harness shop at New Haven Street, has
rented farm near the village and next
spring VIII engage III agricultural pur-
SUITS.
Mr.. Adams fell from loaded wa
gon in front of Roscoe's at the Street.
one day last week, and one of the hind
wheels passed over one of his legs, but
as it lay in hollow next the walk no
oohes were broken.
About the usual amount of butter
was shipped from this place this week.
The market is unchanged from last
weeks quotations. We quote: butter
20 to &c; eggs 15c per dozen; potatoes
80 ito Soc per bushel; hay $40 per ton
oats 80 to Soc per bushel.
-Two po,, cootrros v,;,I ho ao.
cd with tho moxt ivconn ".i on ~ i; oV 'nmso
and thc other wr;tton dohoto 70 h nru ,,r1
of Tho vowmo ,od;os ''e Tho "T toI, ny wv
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-10-12
WHITING.

IN-Died. at his residence, "Smith's
|Gardcns," Sacramento, CAL, August II
after an illness of several months. An.
thony p. Smith, former resident OF
Whiting, VT.
In sadness we record the death of an.
other of Vcrmont's noble sons, that She
has sent forth as pioneers and settlers OF
new states and territories. MIR. Smith
was born in Rome, Oneida, Co., New
York, Jan. 6, 1912, but he was in reali
ty Vermont man, residing here from
early youth with his Kindred and
friends, and many will still remember
him as genial friend, and an intelligent
and scientific agriculturist in the brancl
of Embarrassing, then in its beginnings
in this part of Vermont.
| Early in 40 he went to California
where he with others encountered the
trials and hardships incident to new
country, and by his perscvering indus.
try, his indomitablc courage and hope
iillness under the most adverse circum
stances, he did much to test the posi-
bilitics and resources of the new state
| to which he cmigrated. And carving
with him his enthusiastic love of rura
life and agricultural pursuits, he became
pioneer in the to him congenial occu.
patton of gardening. orcharding, and in
establishing beautiful garden; and
many visiting California in late wears
have borne away with them pleasant
recollections of this Eden of fruits and
flowers, rs well rs a kind remembrance
of its hospitable owner. lie loved the
state of his adoption, and was indenti.
fled with her interests.
A California paper says of the subject
of this notice, "No citizen in all this re-
gion has done more to stimulate and
carry forward the cause of agriculture
horticulture and Horticulture, than our
departed brother, who has been a great
bcneiactor i'll his labors TO advance the
best interests of Sacramento county, and
the interests of society generally. A
good citizen, an aflcctionate brother, de.
voted 10 his kindred and friends, true
and faithful to ALL
ga dear friend now sleeps. and we arc
permitted to speak ofhis going from oul
bright and sunny land to that land
where there there is no sorrow or trials,
but where there is joy and peace forev-
er, in the presence of our heavenly Ia
Their.
| ibiN ii'S Stllltu HIS MOIlulN itIilliS. lit
turned his thoughts TO the untried and
the unseen beyond this vale of tears
and in contemplating this, while death
was stealing over the mortal past, he in
hope could say, 'all is WE'LL and thus
passed peacefully away. And many
remembering his pleasant greetings, his
kindly words will drop a sincere teai
rs they read the record: a noble pio-
neer gone home
'Mr. Smith was buried from Pioneer
hall, where IL large number paid their
last tribute of respect to the departed
The funeral address by Rev. j. f.
Dwinelle was appropriate and fitting
for the occasion, and in the impressive
services all mourned a good man gone
from us. After the exercises at Pion-
Ger hall, the body was attended ny the
Pioneer society TO their last resting
place in the flower crowned city GENE.
terry, where II sleeps beneath these en-
blcms of liie's flecting hopes, and q
surer promise of Immortality"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-10-12
(ORNII1LL.

AT the dinner provided by the Ia
dies of the Congregational church for
the Addison County Conference, Tues
day, they had quite quantity of fresh
ripe raspbcrrics, and some of the clergy
men suggested their preference for Oc-
tober fruit over that obtained in July.
There is to be n musical convention
at the Congregational church in Corn
wall, Wednesday and Thursday, Octo-
Der II and IS, participated in by musi-
clans of this county, and under the di-
Porter will preside at the piano. The
object of the convention is to promote
efficiency in rendering sacred music. A
grand time is anticipated. The choirs
and musicians of adjoining towns have
been invited.
Mrs. A. j. Benedict and son Milo
E., the musical prodigy, arc now in
New Jersey, and after making some OK
hibitions of his powers the people are
wild about him. The Susan County
Independent speaks of him as follows
"Mr. William A. Kicker, who has been
travelling through the eastern states for
the past nine weeks. returned home Fri
day evening last. While travelling in
the northwestern part of Vermont.
among the Green Mountains, lie came
across young boy, who is genuine
musical prodigy. His name is Milo
Benedict, aged eleven years and weighs
but fifty-seven pounds. lie almost
equals Blind Tom OF the piano, and af-
ter hearing piece played once he will
very soon after repeat it. His touch is
splendid. Although he is very delicate
he plays some very difficult pieces, and
is also the composer of several good
pieces, one of the finest of which is a
dirge composed about two years ago OH
the death of one of his playmatcs. lie
is unlike other musical gcniuses and is
very intelligent, being almost as good
in drawing as he is in music
BY invitation of the Cornwall
church the Addison County Conference
of Congregational churches assembled
here Tuesday morning.
The meeting was opened with prayer
by the moderator, Rev. +. =. Hooker of
Middlcbury.
Rev. w. N. Bacon, scribe, called the
roll of churches and found them repre-
senicd by pastors and delegates as fol-
lows:
Bridport, Rev. w. W. Winchester,
pastor; Dca. j. L. Crane, delegate.
Middlcbury, Rev. e. p. Hooker, pas
tor; Prof. W. II. Parker, delegate.
New Haven, Rev. S. Knowlton, pas
tor; Dca. T.. :. Bottum and f.. A. DOud,
delegates.
Orwell, Rev. NJ. l.. Severance, pas