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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-06-04
THE PRESIDENTS CIVIL
SERVICE.

Among the many complaints made by
the party out of power, during the late
presidential election, was that of a
corrupt and inefficient civil service, and
both parties were very emphatic in their
national platforms for an improved civil
service system. President Hayes also
in his letter of acceptance, spoke of a
better managed civil service. and struck
out bold for new policy. Now that he
is at the helm, be is institutiDg a system
that has more common sense in it, and
more justice than any plan in use for
the last forty years. The following let
tiers will show what the Presidents man.
ner Of doing business is ,:
WASHINGTON, May 26, 1877.
Sir beg leave to call your attention
to the accompanying partial report Of
the Commission to examine the Custom
House in New York, and especially to
that part Of it relating to appointments
upon political influence without due re.
gard to efficiency. As this involves the
question Of the general policy which af.
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RAISE COLTS.
Clapp.

In these times when the prices Of pro-
uuv0 ruu IvW, IaI inviS rniSuV YUM VIiviI
attention to one subject which is worthy
of consideration, and that is the raising
Of horses. The horse is a necessity on
the farm and as a general thing more
than pays his way in the labor done for
the farmer. He can do, aud in many
instances does do, all the work done by
animal power on the farm. Some large
farmers and almost every small farmer
does his work with horses, and inasmuch
as they are necessity. if they can do
the necessary work and produce colts,
the colts seem to be profit. Of course
there are some risks on colts, but every
body must take risks that is trying to
do business. The risks on colts and
horses are not greater than on hogs, and
not much greater than on ordinary crops
produced on the farm. With droug hts,
potato bugs, hail storms, rust and the
many things that beset almost every
growing thing, there are risks that equa
those on horses and colts. A good col
will always sell, and good horse, though
the prices are somewhat low now, will
always bring the money.
The farmer who is obliged to keep on,
or more horses can keep mares, and rails
colts without feeling the cost greatly
The expense of hay and feed is some
thing, and when good four-year-old colt
will sell for from $50 to 1925, there i
as much money in them as in other stock
or in many kinds Of produce.
We have known several farmers VIII
owned good brood mares, that have ha
colts or young horses to sell every year
that brought from one to two hundre
dollars, while their mares and youn
horses were doing all their farm worI
duU All Oncir funuuS Vav ,vuu y
village.
We may be mistaken, but think
will pay thrifty farmers to investigat
the matter of raising horses. Most Otht
kinds Of farm business are certainl
dull; it may be they can make mol
money 10 raising horses.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-06-04

The Chicago Tribune has received
reports of the present condition of the
grasshopper eggs in Iowa, Kansas, Ne
braska and Minnesota. From Iowa the
greater number of reports indicate that
SHOWS. cold rain and freezing weather
in April was nearly fatal to the eggs,
although few localities report millions
of them. The most of the Kansas re-
ports are hopeful, and indicate the
freezing out of the pest. On the other
hand, most of the reports from Nebraska
show that the cold and wet did not
prove fatal, and the grasshopper is busy
among the early grain. About two
thirds of the Minnesota reports are of
an encouraging nature.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-06-04
LETTER FROM WASHINGTON.
Special Correspondence.

WASHINGTON, May ~, 1877.
OF course Senator Morton's letter has
been extensively read and criticised |
here as it has elsewhere and the gen.
eral verdict so far gathered from the
nolitical catcries encountered in all
places of public resort striving to dissect
it carefully is not favorable to the writer.
1t is charged that he has attempted
the perilous part of occupying two stools
at the same time, and it is universally
predic ted that he will meet the fate al
most uniformity attending such perform
ances. He is charged with making
covert attack on ex President Grant in
his illusions to the status of Southern
matters on the 9th of March rendering
the Southern policy as inaugurated by
the President a necessity, in fact the
only alternative left him by his predec.
esssor, this as claimed. out of revenge
for Grants alleged partiality for Senator
Conkling as the nominee of the Clncin-
natl convention. His labored efforts
not to offend single voter of his own
party by carefully ofsetting and neu-
tralizing one statement by another, are
pointed out as unmistakable evidences
of impotence on the part of his review
ers; and if the sentiment elected else
where accords with that prevailing here,
the veteran politician has not made a
very decided hit by his latest one made
to please his audience
Mexican matters continue to absorb
much attention while the Norman
question. at one time so prominent has
almost sunk out of sight. General Ord
commander of our Rio Grande forces
is in conference with General Sher-
man relative to border affairs and it is
said he will also confer with the Presi-
dent and Secretary of War on the line Of
action to be adopted with the cattle
stealing vagabonds from Mexico, and
in caso of AN attempt by Lerdo to crose
into Mexico with the INVADING fnrce
said to have been organized for that
purpose. Every day some new report
generally of sensational character
finds currency and many believers among
US as to the progress made by Lerdc
and his abettors in the projected scheme
and there is little doubt that the move
lnent has assumed formidable proper
tons for Mr.. Diaz, should it once ge
safely across the frontier we'll armed anC
equipped. Among the latest rumor
} tending to invest the matter with adj
/ ditional interest is New Orleans dis
| patch stating that large portion 0
r Northern Mexico is rife for revolution
a Lerdo agent having received assur
0 ances from the Mexican States of Sena
A tor. Hldalgo. Clupas, Jalisco, Fabasc
I and Campeche that the defeated Presi
e dent has only to make his appearance
a when he will be carried triumphant
back to the Mexican Capital to resum
r the place being kept warm for him b.
: the usurper Diaz.
! This. mornings Republican devote
considerable space to discussion of tn
new party to be composed of Haye
q Republicans. disaffected Democrats, an
! old Wings who are to receive specis
= invitations. 1t states that preliminar
: meeting in New York has already bee
; arranged for the purpose of getting tn
e mOngrel creature fairly on its leg
/ 1t is claimed that large numbers {
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Thunder & Lightning
AND RAIN AT LAST.
sTE DEUM LAUDAMUS p

The parched and thirsty earth rejoices
Just as the farmers had lost all hopes Of
ever seeing another shower; just as every
green thing Tin my GARDEN seemed
doomed to perish, and the hearts of thd
Changers began to despair; just as al
had concluded the Almighty was prepar|
ing all creation for the kindling torch Of
universal confagration, the beautiful
rain came pattering down, and its gentle
Joyous music tinkled on roof and win
dow pane. Languid nature revives and
every pious soul exclaims praise tn
Lord, for His merciful kindness endurI
eth forever !''-C Continued neat aOeek
E. H. WEBSTER.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-06-04

The Connecticut river farmers have,
as a rule, learned wisdom from their
disastrous experience in tobacco raising
and corn is taking the place of the weed
among them to large extent this year.
Accounts from nearly every town on the
river in Massachusetts indicate an in
creased acreage Of food crops and great
falling off in the quantity of tobacco
planted, although in some towns nearly
as much tobacco as usual will be raised !.
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EXECUTIVE MANSION,
W4su1NoroN Nav o6 1a77


My Dear Sir: have read the partial
report of the Commission appointed to
examine the New York Custom House.
concur with the Commission in their
recommendations. it is my wish that
the collection of the revenues should be
free from partisan control and organized
on a strictly business basis, with the
guarantees for efficiency and fidelity in
the selection of the chief and subordinate
officers that would be required by pru-
dent merchant. The party leaders should
have no more influence in appointments
than other equally respectable citizens.
No assessments for political purposes on
officers or subordinates should be allow
ed. No useless officer or employe should
be retained. No officer should be requir-
ed or permitted to take part in the man.
agemeut of political organizations, eau
cuses. conventions or election campaigns.
Their right to vote and express their
views on public questions, either orally
or through the press, is not denied, pro-
vided it does not interfere with the dis
charge of their official duties.
Respectfully. r. B. HAYES.
| Hon. John Sherman.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-06-04

Ex-President Grants European tour
has commenced auspiciously. Upon his
landing at Liverpool he was received
most enthusiastically, and all the civic
and other dignitaries were only too
happy to have the opportunity of well
coming to England an ex-President of
the United States, whose public and
private life has made him more than
popular in the old country.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-06-04
Morrill, Champion

MORRILL, CHAMPION is 8 years old this spring;
weighs $50 pounds; stands Is hands high; is of a
coal-black color; good disposition; a good roadster
and trot his mile in minutes without ever having
any training.
1 WEST Concord. Vt, April 20. 1877.
Mr.. J. +. KENT: Dear Sr-I DelIevethe horse for
merly owned by J. c. Parker in this town. to be of
the best Stock Horses in the State He sired by
major Morrill," Major Morrill, by Old Morrill, Tor
French MorrilD Horse. His dam was sired by the
"Old Chieftian," known the "Old knights Horse"
The Knights Horse sired by the Ola Sherman
Morgan. The horse you own stands high as
Stock Horse in this town, and believe would do
good business if kept for mares in this place
Respectfully, HARVEY JUDEVINE.
P. ST. can procure testimonials from farmers and
horse dealers in this vicinity if necessary.
TERMS:-S8 to warrant. Mares at the risk of own
Mares disposed Of previous to the usual time of
foaling will be considered with foal.
MORRILL, CHAMPION will make the season Of
1877 follows: Newport SATURDAYS; Coventry,
MONDAYS; lrasburgh, the old Allen Farm the
remainder Of the time.
j. f. KENT.
Irasburgh, May 81, 1877. 2l-24
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We have lately purchased and broughtin Vermont
for the Improvement of stock superior booded Stall
lion, in whose makeup combined the energetic
business character of the Morgan, with the elegant
figure and graceful action of the Messengers (the no
bty of horse hesh This horse registered in Maine
under the name of ''YOUNG FEARNAUGHT' and,
as his name indicates descendant of FEARNAUGHT,
that noted sire of Trotters, whose son. FKARNAUGHT,
JR has lately added fresh laurels to reputation al
ready renowned.
YOUNG FEARNAUGHT is possessed of many if not
all those qualities which not only desirable but
necessary in Stallion. in order that he may transmit
them his progeny. The general build of YOUNG
FEARNAUGHT ensures stock which can be used for
business if they disappoint the reasonable expectations
of speed.
which will enable them to withstand long journey
the road and perform it quickly and fight out and win
holly contested race of five seven heats in which
many horses of wonderful speed and little bottom
have failed
YOUNG FEARNAUGHT is a Blood Bay with black
points, good MAN, tail and foretop, stands fifteen hands
high on clean, substantial limbs; very intelligent
countenance. whose prominent feature-a pleasant,
keen eye-truthfully indicates docty and ambition;
an easy, open gate united with rapid stride enables
him TO show his owners mile in ESQ without training
YOUNG FEARNAUGHT is no tresspasser on the
rights of rstclass horses He is the lawful heir of all
YOUNG FEARNAUGHT, sired by MINoKEN Boy
by FEARNAUGHT, by You've MORRILL,, by MORRILL,
YOUNG FEARNAUGHT'S Dam was sired by STINoH-
| FIELD MESSENGER, by WINTHROP MESSENGER, by I'M
| PORTED MESSENGER. Grand Dam sired by VERMONT
| BLACK HAWK. VERMONT BLACK HAWKS dam was a
| halEblood English mare raised New Brunswick.
VERMONT BLACK HAWK by SHERMAN MORGAN. whose
dam was either Spanish mare. an imported English
mare or a mare from Virginia, noted for beauty and
| speed The dam of MORRILL, was by the HARRINGTON
HORSE a grandson of IMPORTED MESSENGER. FEAR
| NAUeHrs dam was by STEVE FRENCH HORSE, by FLINT
| MORGAN, by SHERMAN MORGAN whose dam is given
| above.
Fearnaught 1928 IA
Minoken Boy, 2:24 81
Fearnaught Jr, 226
Dox,sc .9n
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YOUNG
BLACK DIAMOND

Gen lemen,-This horse stands on his merits; is
-suan wears old He is Is l-2 hands high, of a dark
cnestnus~i fine style and action, has great muscu-
lar power ana WeIsa--i a25 pounds. He is natural
trotter, with large. even anu stride: kind and
gentle handle, in out o. harness. nedigree
with his power and muscle, are sufficient guranuoo
for the future promise of his stock as trotters.
YOUNG BLACK DIAMOND was got by Black Dia-
mond who is the sire of many fine trottng colts
any horse living considering the number of mares he
has had and the number of colts sired For style and
endurance he cannot be surpassed His dam by young
Rough and Ready he by old Rough and Ready. Sec
ond dam of YOUNG BLACK DIAMOND was by I'M
ported Gray Eagle. he by Wilson's Gray Messenger.
This highly bred trotting Stallion viii stand the
present season at the farm of VIM. G.. Hawkins.
TERMS.-Single service $500; to warrant, $l2. 90.
Accidents and escapes at owners risk.
Oney Hawkins.
Barton Vt, June 4, 1877. o35
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fects other departments of your admin
istration. desire instructions as to the
rules you wish adopted on this subject
matter,so that they may be applied in the
reforms proposed in the New York Custom
House. Respectfully yours,
~ John SHERMAN.
To the President.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-11-12

New York has just been treated to a case
very much resembling that of Phineas Fogg
In Jules Verne's "Around the World in Eighty
Days
Registration closed in New York Friday at
6 p. m. On that day just as the City Hall
clock had struck five Of the six strokes that
announce p. m, a resident Of the district
appeared before the registration Office and
asked to be registered. He found, however,
that the clerks had stopped work and were
shutting up the Office. They declined positive
" to register him, declaring 1t was too late
He protested in vain, and was finally COM
PEELED to leave unregistered. Determined not
to lose his vote, he appeared before the Su-
perior Court, and there insisted on being
registered. Here the case came up on its
merits, and was hotly discussed on both
sides. When was it six o'clock, and when
were the registration officers entitled to shut
up their Officer Was it at the first stroke Of
six, at the third stroke, or when the clock
had finished striking? The learned Judge
took the matter under consideration, exam-
ined the authorities, and decided that 1t Is
not six o'clock until the clock has finished
striking that hour. Such is the law of clocks.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-11-12

New York. A number Of them were, accorst
in9ly. brought over and tested They were
discovered to be most useful articles, hand-
some, durable and almost sure preventives
Of sun-stroke. But when 1t was proposed to
the police to supply them with these. there
were threats Of O serious strike.
The police admitted the advantage of the
helmets, but begged not to be compelled to
wear them, as they would then appear ridicu-
lous in the eyes OF the public and become the
Laughing stock OF every gamin in the city.
The efficiency Of the force would be seriously
crippled, they protested. II they were thus
helmeted and laughed at, as no one could feel
any confidence or respect for a ridiculous
looking officer.
The complaint OF the police was SO earnest
that the board determined to postpone all
action In the matter. 1t is thought, however,
that the present helmet hat will break the way
for the genuine helmet, and that the latter will
thus be able to appear on the streets of New
York without attracting that attention and
ridicule with which it would otherwise have
been greeted.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-11-12
Al Mr.. Fradette, a member of the Canadian

Al Mr.. Fradette, a member of the Canadian
Parliament, and candidate for reelection,
is an earnest believer In representative gov
ornment. He can neither read nor write AT
the last election, Fradette's opponent ridi-
culed and taunted him with his illiteracy
Tradette freely admitted It, but declared that
this very illiteracy better fitted him to rep
resent that district In Parliament The ma
jority Of the people OF the district he said,
could not read or write and, therefore, man
who could do neither would much more truly
represent them than one of ''those--literary
cussos.' as Cameron calls them. There were
plenty Of lawyers In Parliament, bankers, ct
All. he said, but the uneducated and illiterate
classes did not have the representation they
were fairly entitled to. Such was Fradette' 8
platform, and on 1t he was elected by an inn
lnense majority. Such doctrines and plat
forms may appear little queer here, but,
after All, they differ in nowise from those Of
the various workingmens parties throughout
The country. These hold that lawyer.
farmer, banker or merchant cannot be fit
representative OF worsingmen; and that o
district In which workingmen predominant
can be properly represented in the Legislature
only by a workingman.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-11-12

The belt OF Middle States, lying between
the extreme sections of the North and South
and which are supposed to give the medium
and average sentiment of the country, are
fast becoming thoroughly Democratic TAX
ing New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, Tennessee,
Indiana, Ohio and Illinois, as about the centre
Of this country, we find these States are repre-
sented in the United States Senate by fifteen
Democrats and five Republicans, one of whom,
Stanley Matthews must soon give place to a
Democrat.
The Democrats have in the past six years
0ained seventeen senatorial Seats or nearly
one-fourth the whole number of Senators.
The Republicans, on the other hand have not
GAINED a single seat in that time; the very
hest they have done being to put Booth OF
California, elected as an Independent, in tie
place Of Democrat. Many Republicans
now In the Senate are not, in any sense, rep
resentatives of the States from which they
come. Cameron of Pennsylvania, Patterson
N South Carolina, Bruce of Mississippi, Con-
over Of Florida, Dorsey of Arkansas, Conk-
,inr of New York, Mitchell of Oregon, Sar-
rent and Booth of California, are all repre-.
sentatiyes of ideas and of Legislatures long
since extinct
The Legislatures of these States are now
thoroughly Democratic so that these Senators
are. in no sense, representatives OF either the
Legislature, the State, or hepeople they pre-
tend to speak for. This is best illustrated In
california. The Legislature OF that State Is
tour -fifths Democratic, yet the State is repre-
sented ia the Senate by bloody shirt ne
n,,hlican like Sargent, and q so-called inde'
s,erlant ike Booth, and this although the In
&sner,s1ont party which elected him 70 power
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-11-12

M leie naort,tis nisi bonum. The biographers
OF Morton do not seem to believe In this
Hdage, and are bringing out oil manner Of
stories concerning the late leader of the Re-
publican party. 1t now turns out that his
name was not really Morton, but Throckmor-
ton, and that his full name was o. FL. z.
Throckmorton- Oliver Hazard Perry Throck-
morton.
It is said that the ex-senator was somewhat
proud of this lengthy name in his earlier
days, and only gave 1t up when the opposi-
tion papers took advantage Of its abun-
dance To laugh at him. He then discovered
that no man with half dozen initials
had any chance Of political success in this
country, and therefore discreetly abandoned,
though not without regret, his long and So
norous name.
OF all the circumstances attending his
death, however, the most ridiculous, and
at the same time the most businesslike, was
the notice OF his death in the Indianap-
oils Jo,u7,al, of which he was half owner.
That paper with mercenary greed and
atrocious taste endeavored to make the most
of his death. II announced editorially: "We
will publish and have ready for delivery, on
Monday. two-page supplement- one side
containing the biographical sketch of the
late Senator o. p. Morton, which is published
to-day, and an account of his funeral, and the
other side containing our railroad map OF
Indianapolis And there 1t goes on to show
the fine opportunity this affords to adver-
tisers. and asks them to come up early and
get their advertisements in good place.
There ii a business-ike smack about this
funeral notice that is quito refreshing. 1t
would not astonish us at all to hear OF men
going around with advertising tomb-stones
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-11-12

The power of ridicule is well illustrated In
the late action of the New York Board OF Police
Commissioners. In London the police wear
helmets, the parents Of the present detestable
head-gear now so fashionable everywhere.
The New York Board OF Police Commission
determined to introduce these helmets INTO