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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20
Change Of Town Names..-Again.


vERsBIRF. VI. November IL. 1878
Mesas. Editors win Won grant me the in.
diligence OF short replv IN tho man nm tho other
side OF the question, who knows Mr. n n he
has reference to Mr.. Brown, Of yershiro, I would
say he does not need to be defended by my pen;
he Is amply able TO take care Of himself. lie
has asked no permission Of the Vermont Conner
Mining Company, or any Of its officers or en-
poyes, to circulate a remonstrance against the
absurd project OF upsetting things pertaining TO
said town, by changing it's name TO Ely
Mr. b. is thorough business man Of our
town, and has had all the town Offices lie wants,
and has acted most unsefsh part in his efforts
to preserve the old name and rights Of its old
citizens lie has not sold himself to the Mining
Company for less than thirty pieces Of silver. or
any other price; has used no unfair means to get
signers TO the remonstrance sent TO the General
Assembly Of Vermont. What other complaint
does he bring against Mr. B, why, that he has
less rights than other citizens because he was not
to the 81 manor born and is a mere carpet bag
ger. VIII the author Of the trade against Mr.
b. please state to what manor he was born, Irish
or AmericanY II Mr.. b. was not born several
thousand miles nearer Vermont Copper Mines in.
Vershire than one who knows Mr. b., then am
mistaken. VIII he please consider the position
he places nearly the whole population Of Ely viii
lage In when he terms newcomer a mere carpet
Dagger.
Few words about Mr.. Ely's knowing nothing
about this petition until 1t was presented to the
Legislature Mr. l.. would do no ungentlemanly
thing do not believe he has denied any such
knowledge do not think Mr. T.. was the first
mover in this project yet he has not refused his
permission II the town 'oouid do 1t.
II Mr.. +. knew nothing Of this important affair."
why niu MI I. IA most truthful man say when
circulating the petition that Mr. Ely would not
say just what he would do for the town as that
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20
Table u.-MarrIages, Divorces, etc,

Ratio of divorces to marriages for eight
years from 1862 to 1869, to 1918; ratio
of divorces to marriages from the year 1870
TO 1877 | to 1904
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20

TuE election to Congress of Bisbee Re
publican, from the second Florida district
by about two hundred aud twenty-five ma
iority, is now conceded.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20
Table I.-Causes of Divorce.

The above table shows the per cent. to be
as follows Adultery, 90; desertion, 80; in
tolerable severity, IS; refusal to support, 9.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20

MACHINERY for'shoemaking produces marvel
lous results One class OF machines sewed last
year 100000 pairs of shoes, while another
pegged ~, OO0. 900 pairs in tho same time Ten
men eau make 600 pairs Of shoes day. In New
England 400 bushels OF shoe pegs are made In
day, and one cents worth Of pegs will peg four
pairs Of shoes. There are so patents ON shoe
pegs and peggers, and 1000 ON shoe machinery
Machinery turned out over 2,000,0O0 shoe lasts IN
the United States last year.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20

TIE people now ask Tammany the ques-
ton il propounded so insolently few years
ago What are you going TO do about II Z"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20
Crude Legislation.

Governor Proctor has very sensibly, in the
following veto message, put his foot upon
piece of crude, unwise, not to say thoroughly
unjust, legislation. The messagehas the true
ring in it, and we commend it to the atten-
ton of our readers
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-20
Styles for the Season.

THE latest importations are still made up of
two extreme shapes; the close cottage bonnet,
and large, dressy novelty, with faring front,
that is indented in point in the middle, in genuine
Marie Stuart STYLE
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30

force TO be under the command of European
officers and governed by regulations based
upon the best European models: in each
viIayet or district two European Judges con-
versant with Oriental languages and the
Turkish law ore to be appointed, whose duty
it shall be to travel from place to place hear
ing complaints, visiting the prisons. in fact
experimenting everything, and seeing that
Justice is properly administered; the system
of tithes is abolished, and In its stead. the
Po.te agrees to confine its taxes to taxes on
real estate; European collectors are to be
appointed as soon as the finances permit: the
Porte finally agrees to remove nty man from
office for five years. unless for some oirtnse
or crime
These reforms are Of the utmost Importance.
and, If honestly carried out, will rectify
almost all the evils that have prevailed under
the Turkish rule. The Porto has, In fact,
finally consented to all that England asked
This is triumph indeed for England,
and will give that power the greatest infIu-
ence in Asiatic Turkey. The control of al
most all the departments Of the government
is, it will be seen. to be turned over to Eu-
ropeans, and there Is little doubt that these
Europeans will be almost wholly Englshmen.
Ii Turkey carries out her agreement--and
there is no reason to doubt her good faith In
this matter-England will be the virtual pro-
tector and master of Turkey in Asia.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30

It ls rumored that Clarkson Potter will con-
sent to run for Congress In his old district. in
the election to I'LL the vacancy occasioned by
the death of the successful Republican, who
died on election day. Mr., Potter should have
made the contest In November. His position
as leader In the investigation of tho last
presidential election should have caused him
to cast aside private business considerations
and give his constituents an opportunity tc
approve his course. Mr.. Potter is personally
popular; the district has heretofore been
Democratic and it Is thought he can recover
IL II he accents the Democratic nomination.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30

An "e' too little may defeat Mr.. Forsythe.
OF Illinois, for Congress. His district was
close and uncertain, and the victory lay be-
tween the Democrats and the Greenbackers
the Republicans had no chance Of success and
did not even place q candidate In the field.
They were uncertain and doubtful, however,
whether to vote for Forsythe or not. They
decided finally to support him, but determined
to do 1t In such manner as to have O. strong
hold upon him, and so printed Forsythe g
name on their ticket, dropping, however, the
final "e," SO that In case he was elected they
would claim him; while, il he was defeated,
they could repudate and disown him. In
counting the vote it has been returned as SO
many for Forsyth, SO many moro for For
sythe. That gontleman's fate is very uncer-
tain, and, unless he agrees to the Republican
terms. Mr.. Forsythe is very likely to be left
at home, Counted out
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30

A number of newspapers are claiming to be
the only Southern journals that receive the
latest telegraphic news. These papers boast
grams are frequently received In tho DEMO
CRAT office after 3 o'clock in the morning. and
the regular press report is never in until half
past l. This is no new thing, either. It has
been the rule since this paper became q mem
Der of tho National Press Association. That
association can always be relied on to furnish
tho very latest and freshest Intelligence from
all parts OF the world.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE W. B. EGAN.

We announce with profound regret the
death Of Associate Justice w. B. Egan, of
the Supreme Court Of this State. This mean-
choy event happened at Shreveport Judge
Egans place of residence yesterday even
ing. Judge Egan was native of Virginia,
born of Irish parentage, being @ son of DIR.
Bartholomew Egnn, well known and revered
In this State for his high character and great
learning. Judge Egan came to this State
when youth, with his father. who settled at
Mount Lebanon, in Claiborne parish. Enter
ing the legal profession he removed to Homer
the county seat OF the parish, where he resided
until some ten years ago, when he went to
Shreveport and formed partnership in the
practice Of his profession with Col. George
Williamson, the present NJ mister of the United
States to tho Central American States, and
Hon. VIM. FL. Wise, the Democratic member Of
the last Legislature from Caddo.
Before tho war Judge Egan was Il member
Of the Legislature, and for many years Judge
of the district in which his parish lay. In all
tho relations of life, whether as citizen, o
practitioner or an official, Judge Egan occu-
pied high place In the esteem Of his people.
was earnest, patriotic and public spirited,
strong In his convictions, brave as o lion and
in all respects above reproach. AS o lawyer
and judge he was conscientious, painstaking,
laborious and sound. He bore the reputation
Of being one Of the ablest and purest Of those
learned jurists who prior to the war. con-
ferred 50 much honor and dignity upon the
district bench of this State. The thorough
ness and elaboration OF his methods, as we'll
as the judicial temper of his mind, fitted him
peculiarly for the bench. yet no practitioner
earnest and sincere advocacy.
Judge Egan was appointed to the Supreme
Bench by Gov. Nichols Immediately on his
accession to tho Governorshp of the State.
He sustained in all respects his high reputa-
tion as member of that tribunal, and was
justly regarded as one of the soundest law
yers upon the bench and in his death the, Su-
preme Court has suffered loss which cannot
be easily filled.
In social lifo Judge Egan was 81 most pleas
ant and genial gentleman, and had many
strong and devoted friends. BY marriage he
was connected with one of the largest and
most influential families Of the State, and he
leaves behind him q large number of relatives
and connections to mourn his loss. Of his
Immediate family. his wife, o brother Dr.
Egan, of Shreveport, and his venerable father
are still surviving. and to them we extend our
heartfelt sympathies in this hour OF their be-
reavement. Let them remember that their
loss is O common one, and that Louisiana has
suffered calamity only less than theirs in
the death of q citizen so pure and able and de-
voted. and of O. magistrate of whom she was
justly proud.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30

The Northern Fress is discussing the ques-
tion of national quarantine just now, and
seem generally to favor It, 1t will depend
wholly upon The South whether such O. bill
passes CongS3ss as majority of the Western
and Northern members are willing to vote for
this quarantine if tho South overooks State
rights and asks for it. The New York and
New England members will be the principal
objectors to such q law. It Is said that the
President will recommend this quarantine in
his annual message to Congress, and suggest
that 1t be continued in force from january to
November 20; that it be placedaunder the con-
troll Of the Navy Department, and that the
money to be expended beappropriated under q
special head.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30

The people Of the North have been thanked
by our various benevolent societies for the aid
that they SO generously gave us in our late
sorrow and suffering, but there has been nc
proper expression of gratitude on the part OF
our people, This is something that should
not be forgotten, now that tho epidemic Is
over. It has been suggested that a popular
meeting, such as could speak for our whole
people, should be held at some early day, say
just after the meeting Of the Commercial Con-
vention here. The occasion is eminently fit
and proper for such q meeting, as those who
are present here from the North as delegates
to this convention. can then see how we re-
member the aid we have received from the
North and how grateful we are therefor. and
bear these tidDgs home with them, BY oil
means. let this popular meeting be held
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30

A pious beggar recently wrote from Texas
to Henry Ward Beecher: Nearly two years
ago wrote to you saying that God had sent
me to you for $3.50. | have not heard from
YOU. Send me the draft at once, payable to
nv order, and God will reward you" Beecher
in reply stated that he awaited "the proper
commercial documents" He said he received
hundreds of such letters informing him of the
Lords will, "but without the Lords signature
and without authentic commercial paper
The necessary documents and signatures are
still withheld, and the Texan goes without
no 1hnnlr
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30

The recent lease Of the Denver and Rio
Grande Railroad to the Atchison Topeka and
Santa Fe company Ia blow aimed at the
Southern Pacific Railroad and government
assistance thereto. The lease goes into effect
ON the first of December. and is to last for
thirty years. The roads will be under the
control of Huntington and Gould, the declared
enemies Of the Southern Pacific. Under the
new arrangement they get 337 miles of addi-
tional road and are within 800 miles Of the
eastern terminus of the Southern Pacific. now
advancing eastward at the rate Of two miles o
day. In less than year the Sante Fe road
will tap the Pacific line.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30

The New York Tribune devOtes much space
in a recent issue to what it calls the kiss
Joke ballots in South Carolina, whereby 1t
claims the Democrats poled many more
votes than they were entitled to. The alleged
frauds are vigorously denounced and are
made the occasion for q furious diatribe
against the entire South. But Jay Goulds
organ fails to say word edtorially about
the frauds in New York, although in the same
issue Is to be found an article describing GER
tain queer practices in Brooklyn under the
heading, "Tampcring With Bailot-Boxes. -
1t will be remembered that Brooklyn showed
large gains for the Republicans in the recent
plpctfOn
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30
NEW YORK PRICES.
NllT'E(tRs


OFFICE or CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT or PUBLIC }
Schools. !
New Orleans. November a. 1878.
An examination OF candidates for admission
to the Academic Departments. City High
Schools, will commence on TUESDAY. Decem-
ber 3. at 9 q. m, In the respective High School
buildings. Candidates must be fourteen years
OF age and proficient in the elementary Eng
lish branches taught In the highest departments
OF our Grammar Schools Applicants from the
city public schools must be recommended by
their teachers as pose essing the qualifications
which were prescribed for the examination
held In juno last. VIM. o. ROGERS.
Superintendent Public Schools. New Orleans.
ct
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30
DIR COMMERCIAL STATEMENT.

Now that the yellow fever has disappeared,
quarantine restrictions been removed, and
free intercourse with the interior re-estab-
Iished, we propose to issue on the first OF De"
Dember comprehensive statement OF the
commerce OF New Orleans for the past fifteen
months.
On that occasion we design issuing one OF
the largest editions ever sent forth from q
newspaper Office In the Southwest. and we
respectfully suggest to our advertising
friends to make d note of this announcement
and govern themselves accordingly.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30

Burwell and Lee Reynolds, two negroes,
were jointly indicted and brought to trial in
the Circuit Court of Patrick county, Va, last
April, for tho murder of white boy. The
venire of jurors summoned to try this case
consisted wholly Of white men, and this
mainly because 1t was impossible to find
competent negro jurors In the county. Coun-
sci for the accused asked that one-third of
the venire be composed Of negroes, but this
the Judge refused on the ground that the jul
rors summoned were perfectly competent to
try the case and wholly unprejudiced- The
trial resulted in verdict Of guilty, one of
the prisoners being sentenced to be hung and
the other to eighteen years imprisonment In
the penitentiary. The counsel for the prison
ers, after the sentence, appeared before Judge
Rives, sitting as United States circuit Judge.
and prayed for habeas corpus. In his deci-
sion Judge Rves held that negro had the
right to be tried by his peers (negroes), by
virtue of the civil rights law, and that the
State Judge had violated the law of the United
States in refusing to summon a special venire
to be composed, In part at least, Of negroes
After reciting that the negroes
been refused their civil rights in
the State court, Judge Rves ordered
the sheriff to bring them before the
bar OF the Circuit Court Of the United
States to be tried by a special venire of whites
and blacks at the next term of his court
This decision has, as might be expected, pro-
duced q profound sensation. In many coun-
ties OF ViTg tnia IL Has Het been customary to
summon negroes to the jury; in all these
counties should Judge Rives' decision be up
held. the State courts will be deprived of
Jurisdiction in all cases where negroes are on
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30

The case of Capt. Kells, who violated Off
cial etiquette and told the truth by calling
Kellogg liar Is soon to come up before
speclal naval commission Of seven, sitting In
New Orleans The trial itself is a matter OF
little consequence. The all-absorbing interest
will be conferred in tho uniforms of the court,
no n speclal dispatch to the Times informs us.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30
trial, unless O special jury Of negroes be sum

trial. unless special jury of negroes be sum-
moned.
The absurtity OF the decision, that verdict
OF white jury against q negro is not good, is
scarcely worth while discussing. Judge
Rlves, in fact instead of placing the two
races on g civil equality, does exactly the re-
verse; and decides that the whites and ne
groes have different rights and different priv
ileges that O white man must have q white
jury to try him, q negro q colored jury. 1t is
hardly likely that his decision will be sus-
taina1
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30

"Shall elections elect?" asks the Rev.
Adirondack Murray, In the Colder, R,ttc. That
depends Until the last year or two elections
had nothing to do with electing in Louisiana.
Old Mad Wells and the other Returning
Boarders took entire charge of the business
and kindly relieved the people OF the respon-
sibility of choosing their officers Now we
have changed all thai. and ballots elect In
stead Of the Returning Board.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30

Gov Hampton Is rapidly recovering from
the effects OF his recent fall from O. mule, and
will soon be prepared to assume the duties of
his office. The Governor will probably be
elected United States Senator next Tuesday.
There Is virtually no opposition to him. al
though Gen. Gary would like to succeed Pat
terson But the General seems to have NO
following They are all for Hampton.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30

The Maine man must have his stimulant.
Even Blaine was not sunstruck until Multi
gan produced those letters. Statistics show
that while rigid enforcement Of the temper
ance laws In that State has reduced tho con-
sumption of whisky, the use of opium has
proportionately increased.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30

The report of the Secretary OF War alludes
TO tho southern border OF Texas as ''an ad-
yancing frontier" This is interesting infor-
nation to the Mexicans OF Coahuila. Chihua-
hua, Sonora, Durango and Tamaulipae. But
the Secretary failed to state when the advance
would be made. That is an omission that
should he supplied.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30

That balance of trade in our favor is assum-
ing beautiful proportions The excess OF OK
ports over imports for tho past ten months
aggregates tie nice little plum OF $237. 100000.
This will do for pocket money.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30

The Porte has announced its Willingness to
adopt the scheme of reforms for its Asiatic
dominions suggested by Great Britain. These
zest7rss,es eye MOST thorough and complete, and
will almost reyo,utionize Asia Minor. Among
the improvements agreed TO by turkey are
the following: The establishment OF gems
darmerie and police for the whole country, so
as to prevent pillaglng, robbing etc, thlS
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30

| One Wheeler will appear In tho United
States Senate Chamber on Monday This
party had disappeared until recently, and
much soIicitude was expressed rs to his
whereabouts His chief use in Washington
seems to be the drawing of $4,000 salary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30
TsODLEY BROTHERS

Have the most complete stock of Game Wagons.
Wheels, Cotton Wagons, Bagas go Carts. Farm
CARTS, Rice CARTS. Small Carts Of every size four
and SIX scat Family Wagons. Spring Wagons
Hounds, WACO Material. Axle Grease, Cart
Boxes. etc. We especially call attention to our
ful-sized swedged and hardened Axles. Chilled
Wagons. Manufactured In our own factories at
Wheeling. W. Va, from the best material and by
skilled mechanics. we can give relabl %
guarantee meet any competition and supply
the largest demand.
Depot-R27 and R29 Commen street.
loo adv
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30
WAGONSy CANE CARTS SPOKES
I'll. III. SORIA.

NB &AW ~ WEAssM aMaa HB HM9 II KGTI1MN
streets.
soie Agent for the celebrated "BTUDEBA-
KER" WAGONS. CARTS and SPRING WORK
Of all kinds and sizes.
Dealer In Philadelphia end Western Cane
Wagons, CARTS and Drays; Timber Wheels
Wheelbarrows of oil descriptions; spokes. Eel
ioes. Hubs, Shafts, etc.; Wheewright material
Ordero promptly filled. All work warranted
tnf sH Hpff
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30

Washington Avenue Drug StOre>
Corner Magazine and Washington gts.
NEW ORLEANS.
Constantly receiving fresh supplies Of
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals. Patent Medicines,
Combs of oil kinds, Brushes, Soaps, perfumery,
Toilet and Fancy Articles. ETC., sold at small
margin. Coral Tooth Paste, recommended by
all who use 1t rs a very superior dentrifce. It
beauties the teeth to q fine Dearl-ike orna-
ment and ravishing beauty. G]ycerne Cold
erts' Pectoral Cough Syrup for catarrh, colds.
bru nchi is and pneumonia Preecri ptions put
Druggist. Pnarmaceutist and Practical Chemist,
oc28 ~ 2dD
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-30
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

STATE TAX CoL1ECToR's OFFICE
Parish Of Orleans Third District. !
No. II EsplAnade street
The Taxpayers Of this District are hereby no.
titled that q PENALTY OF TWO PER CENT
PER MONTH will be collected on all State
Taxes. current and back. after the first of Do
cember next. s. r. PROCTOR.
no24 pa Eu TIL Collector,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-09-07
CHURCH ES.

MISUNDERSTANDING at the Methodist
Church every Sabbath. Rev. J. s. Gillett, Pastor.
misunderstanding at the Christian
Church on the second and fourth Sabbaths in each
month by Elder J.J Williamson.
Observation-Disclosures at the Presbyte.
rian Church on the second and fourth Sab
bathin each month by the Rev. W. l.. Kennedy.
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL.--Services every
sourth Sunday in each month at l01s o'clock, A.
M, and 7 p. m, at st. Marks Church.)
BAPTIST Preaching at the Christian Church
on the third Sunday in each month, by Rev. Mr..
Wright.
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN.-Preachi z
at the Presbyterian Church third Sunday in each
month by Rev. Mr.. Jarvis.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-09-07

We have heard frequent inquiries as
to what has become Of the San Mar
COS band. The following from the
Austin Salesman is supposed" to ex.
plain its mysterious disappearance:
Sisson has the wreck Of the San
Marcos brass band. The instruments
were fished up out Of the pellucid
river into which the outraged people
are supposed to have drowned the
awful musicians.