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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14
The New Hampshire Election.

The annual struggle in New Hampshire
took place yesterday. The republican,
last year had great success and cave theil
ticket what was considered a remarkable
majority. But though smaller vote was
cast this time that majority is increased
rather than diminished. The returns in.
dictate the election Of B. F. Prescott for
governor, by something over 1000 MAORI
ty, and the election of all three republican
congressman, though the vote in the first
district is close between Marston and
Jones. Two years ago the democrats
carried two of the three congressional dis
tricts and Frank Jones, their first district
member, has put plenty of money into the
effort to keep his seat.
The Free Press of this morning has the
following dispatch from Concord:
One hundred and thirty towns and cities
give Prescott (reP 24,727, Marcy dem
20'936, scattering 1876. In 1876 The same
places gave Cheney (rep) 25, 1871, Marcy
(dem) 2l,66l, scattering 259; a republican
net gain of 1914.
In district No. /, 45 towns give Marston
rep) 5000 Jones (dem) 7,499, scattering
"A. In district No. 9, 20 towns rive
Briggs rep) 1852. Sulloway (den) 5,085,
scattering %. In district No. 8, 90 towns
give Blair (rep) 9,O27, Kent dem 1909,
scattering &c.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14

Five years ago. Miss Mary Athers of
Porterville, Pa, advertised in Boston
paper for II husband. Among other re.
sponses to her advertisement was one from
John r, Johnston of Rutland, VT A
correspondence resulted from the adver-
tisement, and three months after the card
was inserted, in accordance with the re-
quest of the person answering TO that
name, she went to Rutland and was mar
ried to bin. Miss Athers was the dauph-
ter Of Cashier William r. Athers of the
Raftsmcn's bank of Porerville, and hioh-
y accomplished Her purpose was en-
tirely unknown to her parents. When she
left home she said she was going 10 Boston
TO visit = friend. -Four weeks after she
went away, she returned home with her
new husband. Notwithstanding the fact
that her parents were grieved at her freak
they accepted The situation, and, Johns
ton being gentlemanly appearing man
and good book-keeper, his wife's father
placed him in the bank rs an assistant
Recently u lady with Two children, both
under eight years of age, appeared in
Portervlle She inquired for Mr.. Johns
ton, saying that she was his wife, and that
he was the father of her children. Her
Story was not believed at first, but when
Johnston acknowledged that it was all
true the village was thrown into the most
intense excitement. Miss Athers. or, as
she supposed she was, Mrs. Johnston,
went to IL drug store and called for
some arsenic. Being refused the drug, I
she went home, and was afterward found
lying on the floor of her room dead. She
had shot herself through the heart with !
revolver that Johnston had kept in a
in the room they had occu-
pied, and Johnston has skipped out.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14

The New York Sun, which shines for
all in its issue of yesterday has this lead.
ed item:
," we have trustworthy information that
Mr. HAYES has struck out for himself a
new Southern policy, so far as Louisiana
and South Carolina are connected. II 10
that in these two States there shall be ,,c, M
etect'o'lS for State officers and members If
the legislature; that the troops now there
snail remain till after the new election
that the candidates then elected shall he
authorltatlVely recognized as the LEGAL
Governments of these States; and that.
upon their recognition, the troops shall he
withdrawn. We presume the Returninc
BOARD OF Louisiana and the CanvassinS
Board of South Carolina will retain the
powers that they exercised at the last
election" WV '"9U
- Inc Associated Press dispatches from
Washington yesterday say that Mr.. Blaine
announces that as his solution of the diff.
Guilty, 1t is probable neither gentleman
will take out IL patent on the device tboroh
it may be used.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14

Senator Blaine, in view of the possibility
that the President may not recognize
Packard or Chamberlain, is very earnest
iy in favor of having Thy consent of the
partes) new election in Louisiana and
South Carolina, and has so expressed him
self to President Hayes. This Blaine be-
lieves could now be had by common con-
sent of all political organizations, and
could be conducted in peaceful manner
free from the ENHANCEMENT of Presidential
contests. The result Of the election (Which
ever party might prevaiD would, in
Blaine's judgment, bring peace and con-
tentment 10 those States more certainly
perhaps than any other mole Establishment
which is now practicable under the pecu-
liar surroundings Of the case. This policy
Mr.. Blaine thinks could harmonic all ee-
ments of the Republican party, and secure
at the same time the cooperation of all
Democrats in the South who desire
peaceful adjustment of existing difficulties
on an honorable basis.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14

INAUGURATION PARTY.-On Monday =,
last week, received an invitation fros
Mr.. D. C. Hyde of STAFFORD, to attend ~
Inauguration sociable, given by the ranrr
licans ut his house. Of course accen,oa
the invitation, although did not yo,o g.
Mr.. Hayes, for am woman and c,nna,
vote; then again l have always been
democrat, but if the ladies' and gentle
men met there are fair representation If
the republican party of this country An
almost persuaded to change my polite.
At nine O'Clock the company, commisira
more than two hundred persons, partook Hs
most excellent supper, which was
perfect success, and reflected much cr.d;.
on the ladies who prepared it. After ,nn
per Miss Carrie Dow and other oona
singers entertained the company by sino
ing very appropriate national and c,m
paign songs, in manner highly apDraoi
ated by all. Every room in the house was
thrown open and the guests were permit,
cd to enjoy themselves in their own wov
From the outside everything preseptod,
scene of splendor. Every window wa.
brilliantly Illuminated and the ground.
around and every tree and shrub Vera
hung with Chinese lanterns and col,roj
lights. At ten o'clock in the evening a 81.
lutte of fifty guns was fired from an emf.
nence in front of the house, in honor If
President Hayes Inauguration.
Mr.. and Mrs Hyde made all their guest,
feel perfectly at home and happy beneath
their roof When the party broke IN and
babe my friends goodnight, l was al.
most sorry that we must wait four yoor.
before another republican president copId
be inaugurated. Mu
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14
MONTPELIER MARKET

., Apples, dried new '% saIG, uarct l 1! 1915
Pork resi- tSsOo beef dried, green weiybt Soc
Lard, iG e3s: s V l2sc Pork, salt igIc Ham lie
Corn $500 corn S4I, S %oi Beans 6asho IS oo
ers u 80 % @9Oc; Flour, y bbl lax wv
is isse. EEn9i' ton, $1,000 1850; C6eese =
5ei sGSd f8tss o G5ss@rccp d dressed los Havg
SALMON, lo0l3%c p n 1 III SAT- Fish, Cot 7c;
Salt salon tOc Potatoes, : bnshe 40 S e5oS
reaOed, Ia sis Goc Dairy LAS + a. VS saSGp
5oI sic5 Maple ?sa Sgsp, lioi i9ai2os, SALON
jjs aVS dOc a$l,6O Tea' 5ssaSo aaa9 . sy1un
Grass see si'eI tOe; Rio, roasted, Sos S; Herds
Nolhern Nav SS, wv; Michigan Glover, dc r h i,
w" FORK, do, 0Oc . nonnd,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14

The most of which were well represented
The following officers were elected for the
year ensuing:
Master, L, Z. Andrews of Berlin; Over.
seer, II. ID. Abbott of Williamstown; Lee.
turer, Geo w. Bassett of Barre Steward
S. N. Ellis of Berlin; Assistant Steward
G. S. Carlton of Duxbury; Chaplain, Rev
L. Warren of E. Montpelier; Treasurer,
Joseph Gold of Norlhfeld; Secretary, E.
l.. Smith of Rarre; Gate Keeper, f. b.
Conner, Worcester; Ceres, Mrs. L. E.
Andrews of Berlin; Pomona, Mrs. G.. Z.
Moody of Waterbury; Flora, Miss Elsie
Warren of L. Montpelier; L. A. S, Mrs.
G. S. Carlton of Duxbury; Executive Com
mittee, H. d. Abbott, L. L. Smith, j. l..
Coburn.
After considerable discussion for the
good of the order by Bros Lathrop, Bar
Der, Perrin and Andrews, the meeting
was closed to be opened in public at 10
p. NJ, The afternoon session was we'll at
tended, and various questions We're freely
discussed by Bros. j. N. Perrin, Barber,
Little, Bosworth, Dewey, Blaisdcll, Rich
ardson, Haywood and others. In the
course of the afternoon an essay was read
by Sister Bacon of Brooklield, entitled,
" Make Home Beautiful" which was well
received; also II poem by Sister Dewey of
Berlin, Ills noon blythe whistle" algood
of life. And | must not
forget to mention several songs with mu
sic by Miss Mary Emerson and Miss
House, which added mach to the enjoy
nent of the occasion. A vote of thanks
was offered to Sisters Bacon, Dewey, En-
'rson and House, which was unanimously
adopted. Voted TO adjourn to meet ut
he hall Of Summit Grange in Roxburv on
he last Tuesday in May next.
i. i. SMITH, See.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14

r. B. Hayes and w. A. Wheeler, lar
ceny, four years. --LoujSmlie C0urier-Jour
nal.
The Hon. Il. B. Washburne, Minister tc
France, is now in Washington at tn,
Riggs House to settle business affairs with
the department of State. He received n
hearty greeting.
The task Mr.. Hayes hls undertaken is
as wise rs it is noble 1t entities him to
all tn help, all the Gorbcarance, lie NAV
require. And he may rest assured that
the country will sustain him, without
pauSing to consider whether certain sena-
tors are sulky and dissatisfied.-Ncw York
Times.
Judge Davis in letter taking leave of
his associates on the supreme bench SAYS :
" From the organization of the govern
ment the supreme court has been COM
posed of able and upright judges. In nv
Judgment 1t is now rs worthy of the conf
dence of the American people rs it ever
has been at any period of its history"
Chief Justice Waite and associate justices
in replying unite in expressing regret at
the seycrng of his official connection, and
bear testimony to his efficiency and integ-
rity.
Plus lX, if nc lives until the 18th of
next May. will be eighty-tive years old. 1t
has been announced that ut consistory to
be held during The present month, he will
add eleven new members to the Sacred
College of the Cardinals. This will make
that body seventy strong. 1t is also de-
clared that II measure to be proposed, re-
garding the conclave which will assemble
IN the death of Plus, will establish that
my Cardinal may be elected to succeed
lin, irrespective of nationality, thus put
ing an end to the rule under which Ital-
ans only could be chosen. In view of
he proposed change, it is not strange that
he name of Manning, England's great
Cardinal, is suggested for the succession,
nd that the Catholics of the New World
will be likely to present Cardinal McClos-
y.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14

DISTRICT JUDGE.-The prevalent opin-
ION has been for some time that ,Judoo
Poland will be appointed to the vacant dis.
trlct Judgeship. 1t is understood that
residence in Burlington is one of the con.
dllions of the appointment and that Judoe
l Poland will live in that city II appointed.
That he is to receive tho appointment has
been considered as good as settled for
some days. "Perley" of the Boston
journal, however, telegraphs from Wash,
inglon' yesterday, that sit is runlored that
Benjamin F. Fifeld, now United States
Attorney, is to be appointed United States
District Judge for Vermont.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14

Vice-President Wheeler has adopted the
following policy with regard to official
patronage. He will recommend no per.
son to the President for appointment, moi
will he sign any paper; but if the Presi,
dent asks him his opinion on any subject,
1t will be frankly and heartily given. Mr..
Wheeler will studiously avoid any inter-
ference with the Chief Executive.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14

Elk Senator {" Parson " w. G. Brown
low has telegraphed his congratulations to
the new postmaster-general, and expressed
the hope that his appointment would
prove the beginning of an era of better
feeling between the sections.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14

Judge Smalley died at Burlington a
half-past ten o'clock Saturday evening
The Free Press gives sketch of his life
from which the following is taken
David Allen Smalley was born in Mid
dlebury, April 8, 1909; received an AGA
demical education, and began the study OF
law with his uncle, Hon. b. II. Smalley
then of St. Adams. In 1881, he was adj
mitted TO the franklin County Bar, and
soon after removed to Jericho where he
commenced the practice of his profession
In 1886, he removed to Lowell, VT, and
The same year came to Burlington. He
mingled also actively in politics, and in
lS42 he was elected to the state Senate, on
the democratic ticket, and held the office
one term.
In 1874, he was admitted to practice in
The U. 5. supreme court. He also became
prominent in democratic councils, and was
chairman OF the Democratic State Com
mlttee for ten years; was several times a
delegate to national conventions of the
party; became member of the national
committee, and in 1856 was its chairman.
He was appointed collector of customs in
1888, by President Pierce, and held that
ccived the onnnintyont to os n WIG" n NE re-
Tnd0o II" hoId tha, VI ~. - DisIlic'
Jioo5oroi ;t J .,;''e oite until h's uestn
and nrssin% " NJ sor, WIN luon "oGy
Nv nv Ploo'ulns az some Important trlais'
,vor "'' ''''''"0n y '''o'i Hill through lre
In 1,l,, ,ozA rJu. l.,
stroke nf ononIsx Dous o., Hlnlify m"a
noraIvsis Of tba Iof s;da 'S ,,LS ~ p",'l'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14

TIE New CABINET.-All the members
of the new cabinet were sworn in Monday,
except Mr.. Thompson, who had not arrived.
There was some talk upon the policy of
the new administration, and soon after the
officers went to their respective depart
ments.
On his arrival at the interior department
Mr. Schurz had a brief conversation with
eX-Secretary Chandler, who introduced
the heads of bureaus and principal clerks
of the department. Chandler, then ad-
dressing Schurz remarked that when he
took charge of the department he found
many abuses which needed correction, es-
pecally in the Indian and patent bureaus,
and they were of such q nature as to re-
quire heroic treatment This he had an.
piled, using the knife freely and doing
some sharp cutting. The result was that
the abuses complained of had ceased, and
he took pleasure in saying that he was in
debted in large measure to the gentlemen
who were around him for aiding him in
the work of reform, which he had found
necessary. MI Schurz responded as fol.
lows:
81 think am expressing the general
opinion of the country when | say you
have succeeded in placing the interior de.
parlmcnt in n far better condition than it
had been in for years, and that the public
is indebted to you for the very energetic
and successful work you have performed
enter upon the arduous duties with which
have been entrusted with an earnest de-
size to discharge them conscientiously, and
shall be happy when leaving the depart.
ment to have achieved as good reputation
for practical efficiency as you have won.
Turning to the clerks and heads of bu,
reaus, Mr.. Schurz continued:
Gentlemen-I desire to say to You that
[ intend to conduct the department upon
business principles, and you may be as
surcd | bring into my official relations
with you the best possible personal feeling
and hope you will serve the country MS
and efficiently under my admin
istralion as | know you have done under
that of my predecessor"
Mr.. Tyner, the postmaster introduced
to his successor postmaster-general Key.
The chiefs of all the bureaus and divisions
md in Il few brief remarks expressed his
lpprcction of their efficiency. He then
turned over the control of the de-
9artment to Gen. Key, who remarked
merely that he felt some embarrassed in
coming among them II stranger, but he
Wished them 10 know that he had no in
ention of making any changes, and that
lie desired to run the machine "about as
lis distinguished predecessor had done.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14

EXTRA SEssIoN.-A conference recently
held between John G. Thompson and
Representative Foster makes it probable
that IN extra session will be called for
June lst' or u fortnight later. All certif.
Gates of election have not yet been re-
ceived by Clerk Adams and he has not vet
been able to make out n roll. An cxamina-
ton of the certificates received and the
olilclal canvass in several states show that
conceding every doubtful case and all
three seats in New Hampshire to the re-
publleans' the democrats still have three
majority.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14

Simon F. Corey, who formerly resided
in Norwich, Vt, where he married wife
whom he shortly deserted, was, Snndgr
arrested at Cabot, VT, together with Nis
Della Sargent, for adultery. She prodnc.
ed marriage certificate, showing thew
were married two years ago, and w5s
liberated. Corey was held for bigamv
and in default of bail was committed 10
Jail, at Montpelier Monday.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14
Washington C0nntr Cnnrt.

The following is n list of petit juror
drawn to serve at the present term O
court:
Barre, E. P. Olds, L. P. Wood; Berlin
J. B. Scoville, J. G. Emerson Cabot, Geo
W. Paine, J. H. Whitney; Calais, NJ. S
Hathaway, G. A. Gray; Duxbury, J. F
Davis East Montpelier, Nathaniel Davis
Jr., Geo. II. Dix; Fayston, John Maxwell
Marshfeld, Herman Cutler, II. d. Batch
elder; Middlesex, D. p Carpenter, Ches
ter Taylor; Montpelier, C. F. Fullerton
S. j. Y. Vail; Moretown, G. B. Whittle
sey, A. G. Prentiss; Mortified, Z. K
Jones, E. II. Howes; Plainfeld, S. B.
Gale; Roxbury, Billings Spaulding
Waitsfeld, j. ii. Campbell, w. II. Hazel
ton; Warren, Christopher Moore; Water.
bury, James Burleigh, G. R. Town Wood
bury. G. A. Mcknight; Worcester, Chaun-
cey E. Harris.
After the panels had been sworn in,
Judge Redfield addressed them at length
on their duties and responsibilities and par
ticularIy upon the urgency of their agree
ing. He took the ground that case was
than the first; that disagreement was an
injury both to the parties and the state,
and that little fairness, candor and con-
sideration towards each other on the part
of the jurors, would generally lead to a
unificaton of views, and the result would
be substantial justice.
The docket is rather shaky and the term
will not be very long, Legal business
seems to share the fate other of occupations
and to be exceedingly dull just at this
time. The number of new entries is much
less than usual, and the character of the
cases is quite unimportant.
John T. and + len Donovan VS.. Town
of Middlesex, which was the first case
tried at the last September term, and In
regard to which the jury was unable to
agree, is also the first case this term. All
the testimony will be put in to day and it
will 90 to the jury tomorrow. The female
plailtiff alleges that she was thrown from
a wagon on the evening of the 10th of
March, 1874, while driving to her home
on the Notch road leading from MiddeseX
village to Waterbury Center, and that she
received Il broken collar bone, two Or
three fractured ribs and several other ter
rible injuries, too grievous to be borne,
unless the suffering is assuaged by a green
back plaster She is genuine Irish wo-
man, with plenty of the Celtic vernacular
and Celtic wit and tells her story well,
and her power of repartee makes her Il
dangerous witness to cross-examine. The |
town claims that she was drunk, that the
wagon was unfit to ride in, and that the
whole case is Il sham generally. P. Dill
ingham & Son and Heman Carpenter for
plaintiffs; Heath & Carleton and II. w.
Heaton for the defendant.
The Central Vermont Council Patrons
If fIuSbandrY met at Berlin on Tuesday,
Feb. q, 1917, and was opened in form by
he Worthy Master. E.E. Andrews of Ber-
in, after which the following business was
LIST, Secretary's report; ID,
Report by some member present from
ach Grange represented. Oranges most
y reported to be in good working order,
With good interest manifested in the social
nd intellectual features of the order
This council now consists of the following
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14

Ben Butler does not like the Cabinet.
: Why,' he said TO Senator, with anlair
Of injured dignity, "thcre are four men
in this Cabinet who are hostile to me"
Others say that there are seven, instead of
four.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14

Carl Schurz is the first German who
ever hlled Il cabinet place, but no less than
lo s secretaries of the treasury have been
OF foreign birth-Albert Gallatin, born in
H9MT orDe5 Alexander j. Dallas and
alexander AL j. Hamilton. natives of the
Irishman. - ''''F' ~ 'u"ne' an
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14

has got Mt last some influence with judges
and they dare not compromise with sCoun
drels who are so well known as this Co
burn. And so, Joseph, much to his dis
gust, goes up for ten years. Goss, another
one of the fraternity, who was concerned
in the Allen prize-fght in Kentucky, and
was employed by the democracy in stuff
ing the ballot-boxes in Cincinnati, was
taken out of the city on requisition from
the Governor of Kentucky, and he will
languish in the prison of that State for a
while. The sky is Frightening.
BUSINESS
is improving for certain. The hotels are
full of merchants, and thank heaven, they
are buying. The big importers are roll
ing out bales and boxes ia the most cheer
full way. and the heart of the truckman is
made glad. Now, good people in the in
terror, take little heart. We are not 90
ing to have war. We have president,
and things are going on smoothly and
we'll. Build, buy, marry, and give in
just the same rs though you
never heard of hard times. There was no
occasion whatever for the howl, and now
hat the shadow is gone. don't stay fright
sned. If the people get back their cour-
lge, the times will be as good in month
Is they ever were. Courage is what we
want now.
PIETRo.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-03-14

a - "a Il NJ ~ u y n " u Is o u
For The reek ending TUESDAY, March 10, Is.7
Cattle Sheep, Shotes. Nous ,re, .
This BIZ week week ;9,j7ota 22,44l 90 $50 "
One year ago, 2,4S 4,SS6 70 goo G
PRICEs.-Beef Cdttie-Extra fat and hca,, =,
MUM Oxen $SO00$S2j. first qualify ;--5m
LOO second quality, S6.75G$GOO; third al'alG,.
So0O@$00O per 100 lbs, on total weight Of filc
taii0w anldressed beef. fewchoce singlcnai
sO9O0$O0O Bulls, &c $4.75. F'"
WoFking Oren.-$l250l15 per paIr, or accor{.
'nG, 10 thelf value as beef. steers, Ss5a 1875
M'fch Co0S.-$3O0$4S; extra good, sjja7.
WIN or WlIhoulcalves, as may be agreed (lIyw
ana ordinary, $ls0s3O; yearlngs $IO.OO090QC,
ycal Odds, sl5.GOGSOOO, S-year oils sSjUoG "a On
sheep. olive weigh 3i053c; extra Ga7ItrHB
leai Cdtves-$5 W 00U9 head. -
SRoteS.-WhUlesale, SnO0c retail g11Oc 81
fat hogs, 1l+0c v h. Spring pigs, OaOCc.
HtdeS-Brlghton 61ci country Iots GuGI,c a H.
call skins, lOdl2c p 10 Pelts win wool On 81 o56
Sl;,2 eaGn' IaIlow' &c: country lots 5G5l5c " h
REMARKS There was very fair sIunIv of c,,.
tle Tor This time Of the year. The call is p6t ypry ac
tlVe, anu inc best sales arc for cattle of medium
glaue, al prices ranging at 5d6c per h. live weight
INC run Is llghl from the North. Adams Il Taylor
500 four oxen, to dress 1000 lbs each, at 7ai g.
dressed weight; Fitch McMurty sold IS steers
aNeiase l'Zoo IDS at 51c; VIM. SCollans sold 30
steers average LAO lbs at &c, and ten steers a.
erage l,2O0 lbs at j1ac per lib. The few Snltberr
sheeP az market sold at an advance of I5c nor
To- ~ Il. French sold 50 sheep, average so IL. a.
&c; a dams Taylor sold 90 sheep average 81 lbs,
az 99C, GEORGE Hutshinson sold 07 sheen and
lambs led by himself, average 100 lbs, at q, ner