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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-11-01

trial. Engineers Hurlburt and West
mate are found guilty of carelessness;
The court affirms that misplaced
switch caused the accident, and says
that compliance with the rules OF the
road would have avoided the accident.
Hartwell Immediately found bail.
ACCIDENT TO THE Rev. w. ID. ID.
MURRAY.-The accident to the Rev.
Mr.. Murray does not appear to be quite
so serious as was at first feared. 1t oc-
Cured while duck shooting ut Madison,
Conn. While loading one barrel OF the
gun the other was accidentally dis
charged. His right hand was over the
end of the muzzle, and his two middle
fingers were blown off at the second
Joint, and his little finger at the first
Joint. His index finger remains intact.
1t was some time before the wound
could be dressed, as when the accident
happened Mr.. Murray was in the boat,
three miles from shore. While trying
to get to shore the wind went down,
and when he finally drifted ashore he
had to walk a mile to his home, and the
wound was not dressed until late in the
evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-11-01
Vermont Bar Association.

The adjourned meeting of the newly
formed State Bar Association was held
at the Court House, in Montpelier, Oct.
%. The following officers and commit
tees were elected:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-11-01
OFFICERS.

President-E. J. Phelps of Burlington.
Vice Presidents-J. w. Harmon of
Bennington, Roswell Farnham of Brad
ford, John L. Edwards of Newport.
.Secretary-Hiram F. Stevens of St.
Adams.
Treasurer-Wm. G. Shaw of Burling-
ton.
Managers president er-oficio.
Col. w. G. Veazey of Rutland, w. E.
johnson of Woodstock, w. P. Dilling-
ham of Waterbury, Guy C. Noble, St.
Albans.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-11-01
THE SUPREME COURT.

The bill which passed the House to
reduce the number of the Supreme
Court Judges to six, met its fate in the
Senate by an overwhelming majority
in favor of retaining the present num-
Der of Judges, and on Thursday after
noon, in joint assembly, the present
Judges of the Supreme Court were
unanimously reelected for two years
from and after the first day of December
next
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-11-01
STATE OFFICERS.

The time has not yet been agreed
upon for the election of such of the
State officers us are to be elected by the
Legislature. The House passed reso-
luton providing for their election on
Thursday of last week but it was
quickly tabled in the Senate, and al
lowed to die without even an attempt
to extend the time. There is consider
able caucusing among the members for
some of the offices but the hunt has
been so still that the outside world can
give but an imperfect guess as to what
will be the result on some of the offices.
| see no reason as yet to change my
opinion, as heretofore expressed, in re-
gard to Auditor. Though before this
is in type all my predictions may have
been OverthrOwn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-11-01
COMMITTEES.

On Jurisprudence and Law Reform
John L. Edwards of Newport, A. F.
Walker of Rutland and C. W. Clarke of
Chelsea.
On Professional Conduct Daniel
Roberts of Burlington, J. M. Tyler of
Brattleboro, Clarence P. Pitkin of
Montpelier.
On Legal History and Biography
Luke p. Poland of st. Johnsbury, G. w.
Willard of Montpelier and Chas. N.
Davenport Of Brattleboro.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-11-01

ain the midst of life we are in DEATH"
On Thursday afternoon General James
S. Whitney and Mr.. James P. Thorn
dyke attended a meeting of the bond
holders of the Boston Water Power
Company. They separated about a
O'Clock. Mr.. Thorndike fell dead at
400 in the afternoon, and General
Whitney died at $50 p. m. of the same
day.-BOston Journal, Saturday.
By the death of his son, jefferson, Jr.,
Jeff Davis is left without blood rela-
tives. and when he dies his family will
become extinct.
At Lemberton, N. c., Miss Linkman,
a well connected young lady, called on
Ed. hartman, commercial traveller
from Baltimore, and while shaking
hands drew a pistol and fatally shot
him in the bowels, exclaiming: ''You
have ruined me, and I'll ruin you" 1t
is stated that Hartman betrayed her
under promise of marriage.
If Tilden sanctions these cipher dis
patches, he will never he forgiven by
an indignant people, never, never,
never. To attempt a traud-and fail |!
is an objectionable sin in politics. -
Boston Pilot.
''Kmox, the hatter," has just brought
out new tile, known us the Tilden
hat. Its construction is simple. You
just take an ordinary silk hat, sit on it
awhile. And there you are i-BurliRg-
ton Ha,rkeye.
A contemporary suggests that the
name of Gramercy park, New York, be
changed to Cipher square. But how
can IL cipher be square, or Il cipherer,
either Utica Republican. II the eli
pher can be proved to be base trans
action it is easy enough to make it one
side of a square.-Ne'v York CONNER
cial AdUertiSer.
A cable special says that Bayard Tay-
Tor has undergone a dangerous surgical
operation for dropsy, resulting in the
extraction of Ia litres of water. He is
improving, though he has been serious
IL i'll.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-11-01

the State of Vermont can not afford
to execute him with the doubts that
have been raised as to his guilt, and
the proof that is now offered which goes
to show the incorrectness of some of
the most important testimony on which
he was convicted. Let Phair be pun
ished for all of which he is clearly
proved to be, or provable of being,
guilty but don't let the clamOr of the
citizens of the town or county of Rut-
land lead the State to take the life OF
any citizen of the State, so long as there
is reasonable doubt, or the smallest
pin upon which to hang doubt, of his
guilt. Had the town of Rutland exer-
cised half the vigilence, or spent hall
the money, in driving from within hel
borders the hosts of frail women whose
business it was to lead young men to
death, the murder of Mrs. Freeze would
probably never have occurred. With
a public sentiment that sustains, OF
even permits, such house of prostitu-
ton as it is admitted was that of Mrs
Freeze, the citizens of Rutland can not
come before the State with that degree
of innocence that entities them to the
right to cast the first stone at John P
Phair. But the prospect now is that
such general legislation will be had as
will enable Phair to show to the Courts
his reasons for a stay of execution, and
perchance to unclasp the chain of evil
dence with which he has been sur
rounded.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-11-01

w The Springfield Republican has
made a most careful investigation O
the reports of intimidation in Soutl
Carolina, and upon the evidence fur.
nished by the news columns of the
Charleston News and Courier, Hamp-
toms organ, is convinced the right tC
peaceably assemble and hold pOlitica
meetings is denied to republicans il
many parts of South Carolina.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-11-01
Neck Wear

that will please the most fastidiOus We have
greater variety of styles of
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-04
THE SHAKESPEARE CLUB.

The first complimentary entertainment of the
Shakespeare Club of the series of 1873 took
place last evening at the St. Charles Theatre.
AS usual an immense gathering of the lady
friends of the gentlemen composing the club
were in attendance to lend charm to the affair.
The performance consisted of the ever accepta-
bic comedy of All that GIiters is not Gold, -
interpreted by Misses Alice Placide, Belle Wal
lace and Emma Doyle, and Messrs. Frank Il.
Wilson, Waldo, ?, Todd. @, NJ Decamp, JOHN
stumDf, Jr., and D. J. bowers; It was asmooth
being we'll UP in his part.
The closing play was the farce of His Last
Legs" an old favorite in which FeliE OCdIL0g-
han is the centr.l figure, and monopolizes at
tention. Mr.. Tim O'Netl was the Ingenious,
though unfortunate. O'CalaghaD, his charac-
terization being one of the best that he has yet
attempted. His reading, although a little too
stead, for the sprightly and imnulsive Felix,
was nevertheless good. and sufficiently har-
moniQus with the intended action to deserve
eista1 hv Misses Wallace and CON WaT VOC and nd
Messrs Knapp. stella. Wilson and bowers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-04
A COWARDLY THIEF.

Some dastardly burglar, without the fear of
God or the Potter committee before his eyes,
has invaded the sanctity of poets room and
stolen therefrom a suit of clothes, a small
amount of money and long and exhaustive
Doem. The owner cares nothing for the filthy
lucre. but he is utterly ruined if his notes and
day that a poet has an idea, and when he has
out it down on paper it ought to, be as sacred
as the altar of the Vestals. man who
steals money to certain extent pursues
lawful av0cation. at least he shows some
sense. but the fellow who so debases himself as
to steal a poem and photographs has no music
in his soul, and is fit OILY tor stratagems and
broils. We call the attention of the chief of po-
Ice to the fact. Let the matter be investigated.
The penitentiary is, too god for such thief
let him be sent 10 the ine ane asylum, or hung
on the spot, for there is no pc Of redemption
for a man so degraded as to steal a poem.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-04
CITY ECHOES.

Peter Jackson, for assault and battery on Liz
zie Flynn. was anchored in the Sixth calaboose.
The bridge over Bayou st. John at the Span
ish Fort, was competed Tuesday night.
In the Eighth Precinct Station can be found
Lafayette Howe, who is detained there for as
saulting his wife.
The carcasses of twelve dogs on our streets
yesterday bear witnes that poisoned sausages
are doing good service.
The bridge at the corner Of Sixth and Chip
peWa streets is broken and in very dangerous
condition.
little girl named Ellastine spriggs. aged
four years, had her right leg broken in AlgieTs
by q gate falling on her.
At O'Clock Tuesday evening an unknown in-
cendiary attem pied TO burn the residence oc-
copied by Mrs, Kernss. on Louisa street. by
saturating the kitcneu floor with coal OIL
The business men on Nstchez street are COM
planning of a lot of garbage at the, corner OF
Bank Alley and Natchez Alley, which they say
is fifty hours old and still unremoVed.
William Won Sachs was locked up in the Third
Precinct 1 r assaulttrg and beating an old man
named jake Strahley. corner OF Customhouse
street and Exchange Alley
At about ten minutes to o'clock last even--
ing. as the steamboat John Wilson was leaving
the wharf. che broke her Ditman frame, result
ing In damage Of about $50.
The police authorities we're notified Tuesday
night that Capt. John, master OF the schooner
Star. while adjusting the rigging OF his vessel
at Spanish Fort was knocked overheard and
drowned His body was not recovered.
A young man named Gustave Waunsberg.
thirteen mile post on the Jackson Railroad.
was brought to the city and sent to the Charity
Hospital.
An officer. at the request of the owner. shot
and xii ed dog at the corner Of Melpomen6
and Magazine streets that had bitten man
named Frank Andrews.
Another canine was shot at the corner OF
Josephine and Chippewa streets for biting
little child
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-04
CITY HALL.
JUDGE WHITAKER AND THE POLICE

Chief of Police Boylan fs investigating the
matter OF the Interference of Judge Whitaker
Of the Superior Criminal Court. with the police
men whilst att empting to arrest the man Ben
Macdonald. after his release from the court on
a writ OF hG6eHs corpus. and had consultation
with the Mayor yesterday ON the subject. Col.
Boylan has received report from the officers
who endeavOred to make the arrest. and 1t is In
effect that they themselves were arrested and
brought into court by the deputy sheriff. Judge
Whitaker being then in chambers This arrest
occurred. they say. when they were taking Mac
Donald down Royal street to the Third Precinct
station. after securing him the second time. on
the block opposite that on which stands the su-
Derior Criminal Court.
The chief endeavored to see Judge Miltenber-
ger yesterday in order to ascertain the partieu-
lars of the making of the affidavit by Officer
Brown, one of Judge Miltenb4rger's court off,
GERS, against Macdonald for being dangerous
and suspicious character. But the Judge being
confined to his house by illness, the chief has
deferred his investigation until the Recorder
shall have recovered.
The question involved in this matter il. why.
did Officer Brown bring a charge against Mac
Dom Id for an offeuse which is not considered
by the committing magistrates and at a time
when he must have known that Macdonald was
already in Jail on charge OF robbery
THE PROTECTION LEvEE.
The contractors for repairing the protection
| levee at the lake began work yesterday, Survey
or d HemPcourt being on the ground himself to
superintend operations. Only two piles could
| be driven during the day owing to the weather.
| but in other respects everything was satisfae-
tory particularly the quality OF the timber used
| by the contractors.
THE COMMERCIAL CONVENTION.
| The Mayor rec ives the proposition to hold
nation al commercial convention In this city with
favor and will lend his best efforts In carrying
out on the part of the city the objects of our
mercantile associations.
THE POLICE ROLLS.
The chief of police has shown commendable-
activity in preparing the rolls of the Crescent
City Police for the month of June. which were
handed yesterday to Administrator Diamond
After being examined by the last named official
they will be turned over to the Administrator Of
Finance, possibly tomorrow. when the police
will be paid.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-04
THE COMING FRUIT FAIR.

The managers of he Fruit Growers Associa-
ton are now very active in perfecting the neces-
sary arrangements to make the coming cxhibi-
ton of fruits. flowers. vegetables. plnr 5. and
agricultural products generally. g eater sue
cess than it was last year. The fair will open
on Wednesday, the seventeenth instant and
will continue during three days. 1. will be held
at st. Patrlck's Hall. We regret to learn that
the Hon. VIM. B. Spencer. of our Supreme
Court, who had been chosen to deliver t. e open
ing address, was compelled to decline the invi-
tation on account Of his official duties as one OF
the Associate Justices now In session in Mon
roe. No charge is made for admission to the
exhibition or for exhibiting any article. and we
hope our citizens will encourage the associa-
ton, which has already proved so beneficial.
We will from time to time take pleasure in
keeping our readers informed of the progress
made by the association in carrying out the OBJ
ject of their organization.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-04
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMoURAT THURSDAY, JULY T. 1878.

and poor2 Why no more tramping OF weary
feet, no more hurrying up stairs, no more
scamperfng down stairs, no more stentor1an
cries If order from deep voiced deputy
WhY-why-but let us cut short these ques-
tious and answer before some one rises to solve
the pro ,Osition: Because the District Courts
have adjourned until November next.
Glad ttdi9gs to the weary lawyer and to the
oYerworke ed judgel The former will seek in the
bosom Of his family that quiet which is denied
him by the turmoil of the courts the latter,
putting aside the sober ermine. will seek re-
secluded rustic abode where Themis with her
train of wrangling followers shall trouble him
Glad tidfngs for the impoverished, weary and
Disguised seeker of justice who will have a
chance of refreshing his faded self, and keep
ing his MUD away. from legal wrangles and the
narrowing idea Of lawyers fees for three or
four b e-sed months.
"Oyes oyesl oyesl the honorable district
o o2o naUS hush
judges, lawyers. sheriff., clerks. etc. go to Pas
cag0nla. Biloxi, Bay st. Louis. Go to Texas.
Go West. Go anywhere. and may you return
next fall hale. hearty. in good trim. ready to
begin again the monotonous routine OF court
business.
The following Is the number of cases fled
and judgments rendered in the different dis
trict courts for the session beginning November
l, 1877. and ending July 3, 1878:
THIRD DISTRICT COURT.
The ordinary docket shows: From Novem.
Der 2. 1877, to July g. 1878, SOB cases flied: 333
judgments rendered; appeals filed 3O9-all of
which have been disposed of up to the last three
days of the session. Judge Monroe has disposed
Of all the cases finally submitted for aojudica-
ton, and the dockets are perfectly clear.
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT.
suits fled. 375; judgmens rendered, 369 All
tha issue ne doekels are empty not one suit It'll IN
nary. summary or jury dockets.
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT.
Suits fled, ST.; judgments rendered, So
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT,
Suits fled. 574; judgments rendered, 465.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-04
THE BARNETT CASE.

We have received the following communica-
ton from Mr.. Barnett. in relation to his late
arrest and trial for assault:
NEW ORLEANS. July 3, 1878.
Editor Dene0crGt-In order 10 correct an I'M
Intentional injustice done me in your reporter
ial columns of your issue of yesterday, permit
me to state that in the case OF assault and bat
terry with which had been charged by one Nc
Govern, / have, after due investigation, been
honorably discharged and my accIser COM
mitted before the First District Court to answer
as the. original assailant. This fact was corrob-
GRATED by the evidence ELECTED from eight or ten
witnesses In order to avoid taxing your pa
thence with detailed mention of this affair, /
beg Of you to accept this as statement, and as
corroboration beg your reference to the facts
on record in the recorders court. Trusting
that will justify me in the premises, based upon
the truth In the case. l am, yours respectfully
W. H. BARNETT.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-04
A TUB RACE,

The st. John Rowing Club is made up OF
material too patriotic in its essence to ignore
the Fourth of July. The members of this or
ganlzation will therefore. in conformity to orr
ders. assemble at the st. John Rowing Club
boat house at o'clock D. m. this day. to go
we Ct lebrate; that is. they will hold their an
nual tub regatta on that day, Not less than ten
and not more than 1900 tubs have entered to run
the desperate race. The sailors have all in
sured their lives, as nobody knows what may
happen The ladies are particularly requested
to be present, and to bring as many handker-
chiefs as possib to wipe away the tears that
will surely flsw from their eyes over the dis
cOmfture of unfortunate champions.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-04
A NEEDED BOOK.

We learn that the committee appointed by
Gov. Nichols to prepare bylaws etc, for the
militia. have at last arrived at conclusion Of
their discussions. and. after several meetings,
have adopted regulations for our State troops
and manual containing various subjects of in
terest to our militia, such as rules to govern the
various companies connec ed with that part of
the service pr to for
nected with the militia as to arsenals. armories,
etc. The work, which is now in the hands of
pages and will be gotten up in the neatest style.
Such book has long been needed here, and to
our citizen soldiery will be q pdde nleCltnl.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-04
VALE TH Ennis

When the slender markers of the old st. Louis
Cathedral dial pointed to the fifth hour of the
evening, a stiffness fell upon the adjoining
court building, which was only broken by the
regular and monotonous noise of the sweeper's
broom clearing up the deserted alleys and
rooms OF the temple of Themfs. Why such a
calm in place which usually resounds with
the sonorous tones # eloquent attorneys plead
ing their causes with might and main the whole
day long9 Why this sudden absenceSof all ush
of eager peut toner's, anxious to be heard before
the impartial goddess whose worship is OBJ
served 10 that place by ell, young and old, rich
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-04
ALA MEMORIA DE LA RETNA.

Tomorrow, at 1890 o'clock. a Grand Requiem
Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral in COM
memoration of the death of the late young
Queen of Spain, Dona Mercedes. During the
services minute guns will be fred by the Or
The Spanish Consul, Don Miguel Suarez. ex-
poets that our Spanish citizens and friends wi |
attend The CazadGres de Orleans will be on
guar on the occasion. 1t Is expected that the
various consuls and vessels In port will display
their flags at haIf-mast, in honor to the memory
Of the unfortunate Young Queen.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-04
Insane.

On Tuesday a man named A. J. Goldsmith.
alias G. P. u. s. Lawrence WAS arrested for hav~
ing obtained goods under false pretenses from
A. f. Bastron. For some unaecountabie reason
the accused was permitted TO make his escape
from the dock Tuesday night he was again
arrested, this time bsiog charged by. Mr.. ". w.
Knight, of the City Hotel, with insanity. II ap-
and insisted upon making an Investigation.
stating that the premises was whisky dfstil-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-04

Hoi For THE JETTIEsl
GRAND FOURTH OF July
EXCURSION TO THE JETTIEs AND RETURN.
On the swift and elegant passenger steamer
THOMPSON DEAN.
Fare for the round trip, 50; grand dinner and
supper included. Music in attend nee Chill
dren under twelve years free. Tickets for sale
by all leading stores on Canal street. Steamer
leaves foot of NAL street tomorrow, July f. at
a. M, Secure tickets to- day. as no tickets will
be sold on board.
On giving the advertisement he requested
that the bill be sent to Messrs. Brown & Jones.
1t now transpires that the individual Is a
sharper, who has devised the above means of
making for himself a neat little sum of money.
Having had tickets printed for the said bogus
excursions. which he sold for 50 each. Although
1t cannot be positively stated how many per-
sons were victimized by the lint-headed wretch,
it is supposed he has coined quite a sum as ex-
cursions heretofore to the jetties have
been attended with much success. The case is
now In the hands of Chief Boylan, who is after
the thief
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-04
HOWARD ASSOCIATION.

AS will be seen by an advertisement in another
column. the Howard Association have re-elect-
ed their officers for this year. While there is
every reason to hope that the services of this
body will not be requisite ever again in our own
city. or throughout the South 1t is gratifying to
know that this honored association stands al
ways ready to respond to the call to duty which
their charter imposes upon them.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-04
The penknife,

At about o'clock yesterday, In the Stras-
bourg drinking saloon. No 16 Dumaine street.
a difficulty took pl CO between Ferdinand Eapp
and Edward Lederer. alias Eulenspeigel iur-
ing which the former received slight wound
in the right side. with penknife in the hands
OF the latter The accused was arrested and
lodged in the Third Station. The wounded
man vent to his residence. corner OF Palmyra
and Z mt streets.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-04

Wednesday morning the south Inbound train
of the Jackson railroad which arrived here at
9:15 yesterday morning, brought to the city
young man named Ellie Hunter, who had both
of his legs crushed at the eIev mile post by
the north-bound train which left here Tuesday
evening ats6 O'Clock. The boy on his arrival In,
the city was taken to the Charity Hoe pital where
he now lies In very critical condition.