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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07
Editorial Notes.

The Gloucester herring fishery, which
started in 1854 with one vessel, now gives
employment 10 fleet of seventy-fve. Dur
ing the twenty-three years the business has
been prosecuted tw entythree vessels, valued
at two hundred fourteen thousand and five
hundred dollars, have been lost, and fifty
seven lives.
A Troy (New York; man, when dying,
wanted to make will leaving two thousand
dollars of his property to a young woman.
But his wife barricaded the door and
wouldn't let the lawyer enter, so the sick
man died intestate. The courts are now
trying to decide who shall have that two
thousand dollars.
Ir seems quite probable that Baltimore
may get steamship line to Italy, the Italian
government choosing that city as the ter
minus Of proposed direct communication with
this country. A commission is trying to
make the arrangements. Italy now gets her
cotton goods from England, and sends her
products through England to America.
JAY GouLD's Union Pacific stock is now
up to seventy, paying two per cent. quar-
terly and rolling up surplus, though it
pays no interest on its second mortgage
bonds, and makes no provision for paying
the principal when due This is the only
stock Mr.. Gould "bulls," ana in raising this
instead of paying off the company's debts
he still clings to his policy of destruction or
the reverse.
COUNTERFEIT twenty-five and fifty cent
pieces are exceedingly plenty in New York,
and the other most common counterfeits are
five dollar and ten dollar bills of the Pough-
keepsie City Bank, two dollars on the st.
Nicholas of New York, ten dollars on the
First National Bank of Philadelphia, and
two dollars and five dollars on the National
Bank of Poughkeepsie. The bills are well
engraved, though the paper is little oily
and trfle darker than the genuine.
IT has been said that Indians never forget
benefit or an injury. Professor o. c..
Marsh of Yale College, has received palpa-
BILE proof of their remembrance of favors.
lie has received an elegantchief's pipe from
Red Cloud " as token of gratitude for his
services in breaking up the Indian ring"
The chief sent it through an army officer, to
whom he made the following speech =" | re.
member the wise chief. He came here and
| asked him to tell the Great Father some
Al
he would do like all white men and forget
me when he went away. But he did not.
He told the Great Father everything just as
he promised he would. And think he is
the hest white man ever saw. like him
want you to tell him this There is de-
icious satire in the old chiefs surprise that
Professor Marsh should keep his promise,
and in his opinion that he is the " best white
man he ever saw.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07

LIFE INSURANCE SALARIEs.-The annual
inquiry of the New York legislature relative
to the salary account of life insurance COM
panies develops great reluctance on the part
of some companies to answer questions.
The meagre information supplied also shows
that the poorest companies paid the highest
prices. For instance, one company paid its
vice-president twenty thousand and sixty
seven dollars, its secretary fourteen thou
sand two hundred and thirty-four dollars,
and total of one hundred and sixteen thou
sand four hundred and twenty-eight dol.
lars, to receive three million dollars and
manage assets of five million dollars.
Another company spent only fifty-six thou
sand dollars to manage assets of four mil
lion five hundred thousand dollars. Another
spent one hundred and sixty-one thousand
dollars in running the company with an in.
come of only about million aud half
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07

LIFE lNsURANCE.-The New York EDen-
ing Post starts out TO tell its readers that
there is nothing particularly alarming in
the failure of the Continental Life. To
those who hold policies in some half dozen
life companies whose history has prored
them safe there may be no cause for alarm,
are yet paying money into companies whose
history if any, is cloudy, we believe heywill
find at no distant day, that the shower is con.
siderable of deluge. For our part, we are
convinced that the sooner the shower browns
out the weak and doubtful life companies
the better it will be for all concentration
pouring water into rat holes is not partic-
ularly encouraging or profitable business.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07

proclamation by President Grant was issued
this morning converting the Senate in extra Sos
sion on Monday next, March 9Th, for executive
business
LAST HOURS or CONGRESS-
SATURDAY, March I'd.
The Senate and House both prolonged Satur-
days session till late into the night the House
sitting till half-past two o'clock, and the Senate
till after three O'clock aud then took recesses till
after breakfast, Sunday morning The greater
part OF the time was spent in reconcing the diff
ferences between the two branches on the appro-
priation bills, all Of which finally went through,
except the river and harbor and the army bills
The most important differences, aside from the
army bill, were over the postal and legislative
bills. The Senate insisted for while upon sub
sides of five hundred thousand dollars each. or
at least three hundred thousand dollars. to the
Pacific Mail and Brazil steamship lines, but
finally Yielded to the Houses refusal, while the
House gave in at last to the senates position
that the Presidents salary should remain fifty
thousand dollars, instead Of being cut down to
twenty-five thousand dollars. The postal bill
partially revives the franking privilege by allow
ing Congressman to send free under their sigma
lures all public documents printed by order Of
Congress The House passed, by a strict party
vote, resolution declaring that Tilden and Hen
bricks received one hundred and ninety-six cleo
tora votes Of electors was legally and constitution
ally elected. The Senate postponed till December
the bill for the resumption of specie payments, and
also indefinitely postponed the bill for the equal
izaton OF bounties, which seemed to be chiefly
demanded by claim agents The House passed a
bill intended to help the democrats in organizing
the new House by giving the clerk the same au-
thority to preserve order as the Speaker till the
latter is elected The differences between the
two branches ON the army bill were two-fold--
first, on reducing the force from twenty five thou
sand to seventeen thousand men. and second ON
forbidding the of the army to support either of
the rival Governments IN Louisiana and South
Carolina; the House insisted upon both these
points, and especially upon the second, and the
Senate would not yield, so the hill failed There
is money enough to support the department until
the end of the fiscal year June 30th and it is
said that under an old law it could be carried on
fortwo years without any special appropriation,
the Treasury department honoring the Secretary's
drafts; but it is generally held that an extra SEES
sion during the spring or carly summer will be
required to meet the emergency. The failure of
the river and harbor bill is not Of great ilnpor-
lance, as there is a large surplus left from last
years appropriation. About one hundred pri-
vate bills were presented To the President too
late for his approval, but all Of public character
became laws
Votes of thanks to Vce-President Ferry and
Speaker Randall, with appropriate responses, be
ing over, the two houses were declared dissolved
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07

PLAIN-spoKEN.-The New York Independ-
ent closes an article on the decision of the
Electoral Commission concerning the vote
Of Louisiana with these forcibe and truth
ful words :" As for Samuel j. Tilden, the
intriguing, ambitious, INSCRIPTIONS dema-
gogue-who bought his nomination with
newspaper puifs, engineered his own cam
paign with a shameless indecency, and has
made a total wreck of whatever reputation
he had-we certainly have no tears to shed
over his defeat. The country is largely the
gamer thereby. The man who pours out
his money by thousands and hundreds of
thousands to buy himself into the Presi-
dency is Just the man who ought to fail. His
moral character units him for the office.
There has been no similar spectacle in the
entire history of Presidential elections This
one ought to be sufficient for at least cen
fury. Fri Samuel j, Tilden."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07

FoR THE LADIEs.-Plain Methodist that
Mrs. Hayes is, she must yield something to
custom, and her wardrobe is the subject of
Especial telegram to the Chicago Inter Ocean,
MIR. Jenkins reverently and picturesquely
says "By good fortune your correspondent
obtained description of the dresses as de-
cided upon by Mrs. Hayes and her intimate
lady friends and advisers. The inaugural
dress is of elegant black silk, cut princesse
in style, and is high in the throat, with long
sleeves, and, of course, full train. 1t is
trimmed with black velvet, blue satin, and
Valenciennes lace and, although rich and
elegant, is very plain. The cost was five
hundred dollars. The evening or reception
dress is of Quaker gray, with corsage waist
square neck, demi-sleeves and full train
1t is trimmed with Valencennes lace, fringe
and flowers, and cost three hundred dollars
The morning dress is of bue cashmere, hand
Somely trimmed with silk of the same shade
with fringe to match, with demi-train and
princesse polonaise"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07

THE RETIRING PREsIDENT.-The Phila-
delphia Press says The long and success.
full administration of President Grant has
been brought to a close. Summoned to the
chair of state at a critical period of our
history, and constantly met by novel emer-
gencies requiring the most prudent treat
ment, his good judgment and native firm
ness have overcome every difficulty and
reached the best results. Long after the
petty criticisms of his enemies shall have
been forgotten, the excellent measures of his
term OF Office will be recalled with pride. A
glorious career in the field and faithful SER
vice in the Cabinet will enable President
Grant to enjoy his fairly-eaned repose, and
he will carry into his retirement the best
wishes of II grateful people.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07

sErrLED.-The question whether Admiral
Farragut was dashed to the mast of the Hart.
ford was settled by Mr.. Pages account of
the admirals conversation with him on
the subject while sitting for his portrait.
Another artist, James A. Shearman, of
Brooklyn, not only painted the admiral's
portrait in the same position chosen by Page,
but has in his possession a rough sketch
made by Farragut himself showing his ex-
act position in the rigging. That ought to
silence all doubters, even those who were
present during the fight and were sure they
saw the admiral in the shrouds and would
have seen the lashings ii there had been any.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07

FRrEpoM's battle, never done, is now
raging in New Hampshire. The democrats
do not expect to elect their candidate for
Governor, but will make desperate effort
to return Mr.. Jonss to Congress in the first
district, and are not without hope of elect
ing Kent in the third district The MAORI
ties in all the districts are so small, that
change of hundred votes either way would
probably carry the election,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07
GUIDING PRINCIPLES.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES.
Called to the duties Of thus great trust, | pro
coed in compliance with usage TO announce some
of the leading principles in the subjects that now
chiefly engage the public attention by which il is
my desire to be guided in the discharge of those
duties | shall not undertake TO lay down ineIo-
cably principles or measures of administration,
but rattle tO speak of the motives which should
animate US, and to suggest certain important ends
10 be attained In accordance with our institutions
and essential TO the welfare of our country. At
the outset Of the discussions which preceded the
recent Presidential election, II seemed tu me fit
ting that should fully make known my senti-
monts in regard To several Of the important ques-
tons which then appeared To demand the consd-
Grafton Of the country Following the example
and in part adopting the language of one Of my
predecessors wish now, when every motive for
Misrepresentation has passed away, To repeat what
was said before the election trusting that my
country men will candidly weigh and understand
II and that they will feel assured that the sent-
ments declared in accepting the nomination for
the Presidency will be the standard OF my conduct
in the path before me- charged rs | now am with
the grave aud difficult task Of carAing them out
in the practical administration Of the government,
so far as depends under the constitution and laws
on the chief executive of the nation
PAoFIoArIoN on the COUNTRY
The permanent pacihoation OF the country upon
such principles and by such measures rs will SCI
cure the complete protection OF all It's citizens In
the free enjoyment OF all their constitutional
rights is nov the one subject In our public Affairs
which all thoughtful and patriotic citizens regard
as of supreme Importance Many of the calami-
tous effects OF the tremendous revolution which
has passed over the southern states still remain
The Unreasonable benefits which will surely fol-
low sooner or later the hearty aud generous acoep
lance of the legitimate results of that revolution
have not yet been realized Difficult aud emhal-
RAISING questions meet us AZ the threshold OF this
subject The people of those states are still inl-
poyerished, aud the inestimabe blessing of wise,
honest and peaceful local sel-goyernment is not
fully enjoyed. Whatever difference of opinion
may exist as to the cause Of this condition of
things, the fact is clear that IN the progress of
events the time has come when such government
Is the imperative necessity required by all the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07
The SOlemnity of IL.

1t is by no means light thing tc assume
the responsibilities of the chief magistracy
of this great nation, and there is ground for
high hope in the belief that President Hayes
does not so regard it. In his parting inter
view on leaving home for Washington he
asked his friends, as did the lamented Lin.
coin, on like occasion, to pray for him, add
ing at that without the divine assistance he
could not hope to succeed, and with it he
could not fail" So, in the earlier and latter
days of the republic, when it became the
duty of John Adams, as President, to
declare his own election to the Presidency,
his wife wrote him the following letter
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07

LlFE-LIKE.--Mrs. Clemmer never made a
more striking sketch than this. of Tilden's
striker. in the Cincinnati Commercial !:
Straight as a ramrod sat up David Dud-
ley Field, like meditative and disappointed
cat, who had Just missed his prey. There
is something Enthusiastically feline in the
cold, pale, halt-shut eyes, and the half-cruel
face-lines, radiating from the long, hard
shut mouth of this man. In height and
head he is not without majesty; but nature,
when she fashioned him, left out that final
drop of divine sympathy which makes the
highest kin TO the lowiest in human want
aud tenderness, aud instead, let the ichor of
pride thin his blood and spoil his temper
ament. What an autocrat he would be in
power; how scanty his commiseration for
the weak aud powerless. So it was not to
be. lie goes back to his old dominion, but
the sceptre of the new kingdom is not for
him. And how easy it is to be sorry for
power lavished in vain, and for the gray
head, beneath its declining sun, wearing no
crown"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07


And may it prove an suspicious prelude to each
ensuing season. You have this day to declare
yourself head Of a nation. "And now, o Lord,
my God, Thou hast made Thy servant ruler over
the people. Give unto him an understanding
heart, that he may know how to go out and come
in before this great people and that lie may dis
Germ between good and bad For who is able to
Judge this Thy so great a peoplel' were the words
Of royal sovereign; and not less applicable to
him who is invested with the chief magstracy of
II nation though he wear not the crown, nor the
robes of royalty. My thoughts ard my medita-
tions are with You, though personally absent; and
my petitions to Heaven are that the things
which make for peace may not be hidden from
your eyes My feelings are not those of pride
or ostentation upon the occasion. They are SOL
emnized by n sense of the obligations the i'm
portant trusts and numerous duties connected
with it. That YOU may be enabled to discharge
them with honor to yourself, with justice and inn
lartiality to your country, and with satisfaction
to this great people, shall be the daily prayer
Of your "
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07

lhuhsbAh, Mhich lrt.
The House met at ten A. NJ, and consumed two
hours in roll calls. All fibusterng movements
for delay We're defeated. Poppeton offered n
resolution reciting that Hewitt in joint convention
submitted duplicate return from Vermont To the
President of the Senate, which was not received
that the refusal of the residen; Of the Senate to
open this package was u violation of law aud Of
the privileges Of the House and that until this
package il opened the counting Of the vote cannot
proceed; that the clerk of the House notify the
Senate Of this resolution. This resolution was
made the basis Of a second resolution to proceed
In the House to the election of President of the
United States. Pending the resolution, the Speaker
ruled that new legislative day had begun The
flibusters attempted to delay proceedings by or
dering the reading Of the full journal, but were
defeated by vote of eghty-fye to one hundred
seyenty-fye, Then Caulfed insisted that the
President Of the Senate must be instructed To open
the alleged duplicate from Vermont, Fernando
Wood pressed his point Of order that the House
proceed TO consider the Vermont objection.
Hooker, of Mississippi insisted that Vermont
must 90 to the Commission Regan, of Texas, in
sisted that the count should proceed, and said
that the objections Of the democrats to Vermont
could not command the respect Of the democracy
of the country. Speaker Randall said ii was in
order for the House tn ask the President of the
Senate for the return of the package; he believed
the President of the Senate did wrong in refusing
u receive IT, At half-past one the Speaker SUM
marily disposed of the tangle, by declaring that
the two hours debate upon the Vermont obiec-
ton, under the law, had begun and that he
should commence TO count the time, Great ex-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-07

Looking for the guidance OF that divine hand by
which the destnies of nations and individuals are
shaped, call upon you senators, Representatives,
Judges tellow-ctizens here aud every where, To
unite with me in an earnest effort Ia secure 10 our
country the blessing, not only of material prosper
ity, but OF justice, peace aud uniun-a union de-
pending not upon the constai tot force, but upon
the loving devotion VI a free people, that all
things may be so ordered and settled upon the
best and surest foundations, that peace and happi
ness truth and justice, religion and piety may be
established among us for all generations
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-10-25
Tie COUNTY FAIR.

The Anderson County Fair Is ten years
old, and from The entries thEs have been
mado mp to this tino promises to be as
good as usual, which is seying great
deal for tho exhibition, as former dis.
plays have given this County the Yeputa-
ton OF hav'hg tho greatest interest and
the most credltable exhibitions ut its an
nual Fairs. In some departments the
number Of entries exceed those Of last
year considerably, and It ls thought all
OF them will be as good as before. To-
day and tomorrow arc to be the big days,
and very largo attendance Is expected
at both times. Special trains will be run
from Bolton, and probably from Wal
halia. on each dsy, at reduced rate Of
faro.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-10-25
A coNv.RT FRcM THE OTHER SIDE.

AS an evidence Of the benefit OF the
eonciliatory course of Mfr. Hayes. we
have already mentioned tia conversion
Of Gen. Toonibs, NJ Georgia, and this
week the telegraph l:..ngs a. tho iiows Of
an 0qually remarkable ctAyersion fro IN
tho other side. Tho following will in.
duce all who believe It to think that Sfr.
Wheeler has had complete change Of
heart politically speaking;
Vice President Wheeler had n long
conference with tho President day, re-
garding tho political situation. III speak
ing Oh the subject, the Vice President re-
marked. that notwithstanding the action
OF the Republicans In Ohio, he still felt
that the course ot tho President In regard
70 Lv Southern States was Inust Judi
cIouh; that he did not regard The Presl-
dent course as policy, but as q prlhci
pie Of vital Importance 10 the future
peace and prosperity Of the whole coun-
try. That he t.t moro assured OF the
wisdom OF the Presidents course than
cvor before.
During the past summer he had Op-
portunities to ascertain tho views Of the
Republicans, not only OF New York, but
In all parts or the country, and that the
feeling was such. that bad this course
not been pursued IL would have S,st tile
Republican party thousands OF votes.
He folt confident that the President would
be thoroughly vindicated in time TO pro-
vent any serious disaster u the Republi-
cau party. lie further said. that this WAS
the time when the pnrty could afford 70
do little drifting for tho sake OF princi-
pie, but before tho next Presidential
campaign the President would bc 80 fully
vindiuatpsi In his course that the party
would work together in harmony and
strength, aiid ny tiic more iiberni cicIucnt
Of the Democratic party, who are as much
opposed to ultra views within their own
ranks as the discOntentcd Republicans
in his orn party were with t.,c action of
the President.