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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

New YoRK Posi- OFFICE. The New
York Scientific american says Enough let
tiers, circulars, and postal cards annually
pass through the post.oiiice in this city to
extend, if placed end to end, from one side
of the Atlantic to the other or, in round
numbers, they aggregate over two hundred
and forty millions per year. To this must be
added over one hundred million newspapers
which in the same period are dispatched, and
then roughly Appropriated idea of the enor-
nous mass of mail matter which is handled
in the lower floors of the new post-office
building will be obtained. 1t is curious to
remark that the aggregate of letters is more
than half of the total number dispatched in
all France, and over four times as many as
are forwarded in Russia, while notion of
how extensively news and information is
disseminated in this country may be OBJ
tanned by comparing the above total of news
papers transmitted from New York alone
with that representing the aggregate nam
Der sent in all Germany (two millions three
hundred thousand), or even with the same
in all Great Britain, which is only about
fifty per cent in excess.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

MOODY AT SPRINGFIELD.-Mes Moody
and Sankey began their long-anticipated
meetings at Springfield on Sunday last.
Mondays Republican says "The evangelists
began their labors in Springfield under UNI
commonly favorable circumstances, The
temperance reform work of Francis Murphy
was full of the best Christian spirit, and in
its prosecution the good people have become
accustomed to working together, while in
some of the churches have already been
noted revival meetings. As seldom before,
the local field seems to be ripe for the ex-
pected great revival that is to clear the
moral atmosphere, and establish the feet of
many in the ways Of better life. Every
practical detail necessary to facilitate the
interest of the meetings has been carefully
attended to, and the two evaugelists seem to
be in the most robust physical condition,
and ready on their part for the labor neces.
sary to the best results
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

The FAMINE IN CHINA.-Some of the
northern provinces of China are suffering
from famine, and thousands are perishing
from starvation, There is a movement to
ask Congress to appropriate the balance of
the Chinese Indemnity Fund, amounting to
some seven hundred thousand dollars, upon
which there are no claims, for the relief of
these suffering people. This fund is part
of the indemnity received more than twenty
years ago, on account of spolation of Amer
lean property in Canton. As all claims
have been paid, and this sum will never be
called for, it would seem exceedingly fitting
that it should be appropriated for the relief
of those from whom it came.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

CoNsoLIDATIoN.-The two large publish
ing houses OF James X. Osgood & Co. and
IIurd & Houghton have united in new
firm, to be known as Iloughton, Osgood &
Co. The union of these two firms, as well
as the consolidation of the Galaxy and the
Atlantic, suggests important considerations.
1t gives color to the idea that there must in
evitably be a return from the fictitious BUSH
ness of war times Expenses must be re-
duced and concerns run more in accordance
with the present times. Individuals and
firms that ignore this are dropping out of
sight by failures and compromises, and for
those only who recognize it can success be
predicted The present seems TO be sea
son of wedding out " weak and useless
firms, while those worthy of life are being
strengthened by consolidation aud judicious
management
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

The New HAMPSHIRE ELEcTIoN-In
about month the New Hampshire election
occurs, the last one before the consttu-
tional amendment, changing the state cleo
ton from the spring to the fall, takes effect.
The canvass has not yet become exciting,
and it seems 10 be foregone conclusion
that Governor Prescott will be reelected on
the anti-Chandler platform 1t is said that
a prominent democrat has been to Wash
ington for a " ba'rl of money " to carry on the
campaign, but it is pretty evident that his
time and the money will be wasted The
trouble is, the democrats don't know what
to attack. There are no local issues OF great
Importance, and the result of the election
will show pretty clearly how the state stands
with reference to the administration of
Hayes. So many of the democratic party
indorse the President, that it will not do to
denounce him roundly, hence it must either
take the Republican ground or remain
quiet. Either way would be a triumph for
the Republicans.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

The CzAR.--The Car is reported seriously
indisposed- aud so thin that he sits
on pillows and soft cushions to prevent the
bones from coming through the skin. lie is
depressed, too, with a presentiment of bis
approaching death. No Romanoff has lived
beyond sixty, and he will be sixty in April
When his sister died, some two years ago
she reminded him of this, and told him he
must be prepared to 80 before he was sixty
They say that her words made a great inn
preston upon him, and now that he is not
well they constantly reour to him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

A LAUGHTNG-sToCK.- as the other
nations of Eastern Europe are beginning to
see their way to permanent peace, Greece
has got herself into trouble of the worst
kind, She has long been DESTROYS of joining
Russia in an attack upon Turkey but has
not dared to do so. The news of the armi
stice was a bitter disappointment and the
excited people, thinking they would never
again find their old enemies, the Ottomans,
so badly crippled AS now, forced the govern
ment into sending troops into Thessaly,
which was equivalent to a declaration of
war. Within week, however, from the
time when the troops started, Turkish
fleet appeared before the unprotected coast
of Greece, Athens was threatened with bonn
bardment, the people were fleeing for their
lives, and the government was invoking the
Intervention Of other nations to save the
country from the consequences of its own
folly. Sufficient protection will probably
be accorded by England to prevent the
Turks from executing their worst threats,
but the position of the country is still bad
enough, and may yet prove disastrous.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

POISONED WATER.-A recent Richford dispatch
to the Journal says that twenty-eight persons
there are FRUSTRATED with disease which physicians
call castro e'teretis caused by using water from
well. Several persons are in dangerous con-
dition. Strong, robust persons are suddenly
stricken down and remain PROSTATE. Every eff
fort possible is made for their recovery and to
prevent the disease from spreading but SO far I'M
successfully. The well is situated opposite the
American Hotel on Main street, and supplies a
large number of families. 1t has been in use for
a number Of years and never before has its water
been known to affect persons in the least. DIR. j.
H. Hamilton sent quantity tn burlington for ex.
animation, but Professor Collier had gone to
Washington, d No analysis has been made
1t is however believed by the village physicians
that it is heavily loaded with organic matter. No
water has been used from this well for some time,
and yet there are many cases Of illness One
death has occurred that of II, j, Scarf, n prom
inent aud much respected citizen of the town.
The remaining members of the deceased family
three in number, are in dangerous condition.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

THE PARIS ExHIBITIoN.-Theve vessels that
will bear the American goods to the Paris
Exposition will set sail on the 25th instant.
Commissioner Mccormick reports good
exhibit, especially of agricultural imple-
ments and machinery, All the space offered
to our government will be occupied, aud with
a great variety of articles. Many displays
that were offered had TO be rejected from
lack of room, but the selection has been such
as TO avoid duplication as far as possible and
present display that would be most inter
esting to foreign countries aud beneficial
to American manufactures. The displays
would have been much better had Congress
passed the appropriation bill before, so that
more time might have been had in which to
make preparation. For this reason many of
our most celebrated manufacturers have re-
fused to exhibit.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

THKRE is a singular story that Roman Catholic
Bishop Domenec, OF Allegheny Penn, did not die
in Spain last month, rs reported but is held rs
prisoner for life in Rome. lie WAS summoned to
Rome TO answer charge OF mlsappropriating
eight hundred thousand dollars of the funds OF
the diocese, and it is said that he was condemned
to perpetual solitary confinement
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

GERMAS laborer named Christian Jordan re-
turned to his home in New York the other even
ing very much intoxicated, and was met with a
forcbe expostulation from his wife, Becoming
exasperated Jordan went into a neighborng closet,
took from the shelf bottle containing quart
OF whiskey, aud drained it at draught lie
Immediately fell to the floor in a stupor, and
died three hours aiterward from congestion OF
the brain
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

THAT WRECKED STEAMER.-It turns out
that the wrecked steamer Metropolis was en-
tirely unseaworthy. To charter such rotten
hulk and put the lives of two hundred and
fifty human beings in peril is a crime for
which the responsible parties deserve CON
dign punishment. That the loss of life did
not prove greater is piece OF good fortune
for which they deserve little credit. Alas,
that in our country the lives of common,
undistinguished men are held so cheap
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

NEGRO magician in Alabama recently gained
great glory for himself by announcing that he
WAS imperyious To bullets. Nobody questioned
the assertion for some time, but at last arose a
notable colored skeptic, who lay In wait one
night for the wizard and shot at him. The re-
suit was most satisfactory, for the enchanter fell
dead at the first tire.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

As WAS expected from the first, General
Anderson, OF the Louisiana Returning Board
has been convicted. The jury was organ
lied to convict without regard to evidence
The prosecution is malignant political
persecution and reflects upon the perpetra-
tors rather than upon the victim.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

BUSTED SAVINGS BANKs.-Two savings
banks in Massachusetts closed their door
on Saturday The Dorchester bank with
four hundred and fifty thousand dollars of
deposits, and the Rockport, with two hun
lred thousand dollars, were enioined from
loing further business. They are expected
TO pay up pretty nearly in full, but will GO
INTO liquidation. The better method. how
ever, if there is an ability to pay mostly il
full, would be the scaling proceSs--m arkinp
down the books, by consent of the deposit
orS, to point where the solvency is assured.
A Chicago bank has just resumed business
after such step, adopting the constitutional
provision that any depositor may at any time
examine the banks books. A third bank OF
Massachusetts, in trouble is that at Hayden
vile, which has required thirty days notice
before the withdrawal of deposits. The
president of the bank is Joel Hayden, who
has just failed, aud consequent upon his fail.
ure comes run. If there was permission
there to look over the books the failure of the
manager could not produce panic, unless he
had done what the law of Connecticut forbids.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

A CANADIAN farmer gave tramp permission
to sleep in his haymow, and furnished some
blankets to add to his comfort During the night
two men came to the barn and began To fill wagon
with bags of wheat They had got in over twenty
bags, and only one "a five bushel sack, remained,
which they vainly endeavored to lift. Said one
of them, Lets go, we cant load it." The tramp,
just then awaking, heard the remark, and sup
posing it was made by his host, appeared at the
front and offered his assistance. No sooner did
he appear however, than the two men took to
flight leaving horses, wagon and all behind The
farmer, on being aroused, recognized the team as
belonging to a neghbor not Thousand miles of
II has not been called for.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

On Tuesday night OF last week the village Of
Grant Tenn, was fired by incendiaries, and nearly
all OF II was destroyed. Awhile man is suspected
Two negroes, William Baden and Ben Armstrong,
were Jailed for firing barn. They were taken
from the jail by body of disguised men and
swung up by the neck to make them confess
Baden confessed aud implicated Armstrong but
the latter was acquitted.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

EDITORIAL LABoR.-Among the many
tributes of esteem paid to the memory of
the late VIM. 5. Robinson. e. Warrington, "
of the Springfield Republican, this, from
the pen of Mary Clemmer in the independent.
will be widely appreciated among the broth
erhood in which the great journalist of
whom she writes held so distinguished a
place: "Therc are many men and few
women, who, turning from the allurements
of letters as an art, pour their rich gifts
without ceasing into the bottomless abyss
of the daily press. Their rich vitality OF
brain and heart, consumed hour by hour in
the columns of daily newspaper, leaves no
enduring trace in the world of art by which
to build monument to their name. They
rarely live to be old, and when suddenly
struck down in what should have been their
prime, the mighty critic records "Only a
journalist-a mere newspaper writer. He
has written nothing that can endure" Nc
less the seed of his thought is blown to the
world it blooms and bears fruit in the men
tai life of his generation. lie is the maker
and master of opinion; he is the kinder
and quckener of ideas he is the defender
and stronghold of principle he is the marty
of thought and of toll, cut down at his posi-
aud with the utmost alacrity forgotten"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13
Whisky and Tobacco.


Under this head Western paper makes
the following statements, which are certainly
worthy the careful attention of the people
OF Vermont, and especially our legislators
"The report of the commissioner Of internal
revenue shows that the total number OF licensed
saloons or drinking places IN the country
, ,. u "a -'oui ''.o"o 'D ,.. -
and oioh,y nersors rake away the
non.drinkers' and we have one saloon to about
every one hundred drinkers. The report tells us
that there were four thousand five hundred ana
zen u's.'ieries III i"ii operation !" ''o un' ,'
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more than million dollars The collections on
tobacco foot up 81 LOG. 5i5-an increase Of ST.
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however dull and depressing some branches oi
business are, ,hete ~ no o'''ounE Il" ee'""e
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yoeates are not likely soon to he out of work, II
their efforts cease only with the extirpation Of the
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

The INCOME TAx.-A significant action
was taken in Congress, recently, in instruct
ing the ways and means committee to re-
port bill favoring the restoration of the
income tax. The vote stood one hundred
aud sixty.ive to lightweight, lacking only a
few of being two-thirds vote But few of
states, aud scarcely any of the negative
from the West and South. The bill revealed
far greater strength than was supposed pos,
sibe to muster in its favor, and the posi-
bility of its provisions being received is
stronger than was that which greeted the
silver bill when first brought forward.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

QUESTIONABLE PoLITENEss.-Thep papers
are full of anecdotes of the late King of
Italy. A foreign letter to the New York
Times relates the following 81 When the
Emperor of Germany visited him they rode
out together, and knowing that the Emperor
had difficulty in mounting his horse, Victor
Emmanuel had some stairs made for him.
lie prided himself despite his size, years
and weight, upon springing lightly into the
saddle The Emperor came out to mount
and found two pairs OF stairs and two horses
beside them. What, said the Emperor,
do you mount in that way?' Always,
Sire replied the Re gdianhiomo, swinging
himself awkwardly off the stairs into the
saddle. lie had done that out of respect for
his guest"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13
The EurOpeau War.

The diplomacy OF the Russians in delay
ing the armistice for several days is now
made manifest. By a series of strategic
movements, pending its ratification, the
Russian army has been advanced until it
now commands Constantinople, and dictates
its own terms of peace. A permit from the
Sultan to allow the English fleet to enter the
harbor of Constantinople has been refused
for fear the Russians would regard it as al
act of menace and resume hostilities The
English government appears to be pretty
thoroughly alarmed, and Parliament has
voted an appropriation of thirty millions of
dollars to protect its rights in that section
There are rumors, too, of an alliance be
tween Turkey and Russia, which could
mean nothing short of destroying the power
of the English in Asia This latter report.
however, seems to want confirmation, al
though there is little doubt that the vacia-
ton and timorous course of the English in
regard to afording assistance to Turkey
has greatly incensed the latter, and weak
ened the bonds of supposed interest which
united the two. The English statesman is
evidently quite unhappy, and in his desper-
ate straits may have recourse to desperate
remedies to endeavor to better his condition.
We trust better counsels will prevail, and
peace be assured, but, altogether, there is
apparently less likelihood of such result
this week than last.
At the request of Austria conference of
representatives of the leading powers of
Europe is to be held speedily, when the ac-
ton of the two warning nations will come
under review. Meantime, the Greek nation,
with their accustomed treachery, have made
an advance on some of the Turkish prov
inces' to wrest them from the parent empire,
but have been advised to desist from further
aggressions.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13
A Cure for Diphtheria.

valued correspondent sends us the fol-
lowing cure for the dreaded dipththeria,
which we trust will prove beneficial "When
the disease was raging in England, short
time ago, correspondent of Victoria
paper writes accompanied Dr. Field on
his rounds to witness the so-called wonder.
full cures he performed, while the patients
OF others were dropping on all sides. The
remedy, to be so rapid, must be simple. All
he took with him was powder of sulphur
and a quill, and with these he cured every
patient without exception. lie put tea
spoonful OF birthstone into wine-glass of
water and stirred it with his finger, instead
of spoon, as the sulphur does not readily
amalgamate with water When The sulphur
was all mixed he gave it as gargle, and in
ten minutes the patient was out of danger.
Birthstone kills every species of fungus in
man, beast or plant in a few minutes. In
stead Of splitting out the gargle, he recon-
mended the swallowing of it. In extreme
cases, when the fungus was too near closing
to allow the gargle, he blew the sulphur
through a quill into the throat, and after
the fungus had shrunk to allow of IL, then
the gargling. lie never lost a patient from
diphtheria If the patient cannot gargle,
take a live coal on shovel, and sprinkle a
spoonful or two of -four birthstone at a time
upon it, and let the sufferer inhale it, hold
ing the head over it, and the fungus will
die This mode of using sulphur has often
cured colds in the head. chest ETC., and is
recommended for consumption and asthma
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-13

A WICKED CITY.-To substantiate the
charge that New York city is becoming
desperately wicked, a correspondent of the
Springfield Republican gives the following
cases in points Every day something hap.
pens here that makes one ashamed of human
kind, and convinces him that if the race
descended from the lower animals it has not
got far yet. Only last week young woman
walking through one of the streets was ac-
costed by red-faced, shabbily-dressed crea-
ture in female attire and asked the way to
some distant place. The young woman was
thrown off her guard, and turned to point
out the direction, when ruffian clapped a
handkerchief saturated with chloroform over
her mouth and nostrils, tore off her chain
and locket, and took her watch and port
monnaie, dragging her into one of the half
underground shops til they could escape.
She rallied at once, aud the policeman being
close at hand succeeded in catching the vii.
famous couple. A few days ago a pretty
young woman was returning from work
about six o'clock, when a man who passed her
instantly accosted her with. "You dropped
your handkerchief, madame" She turned
to pick it up, when he seized her, putting
the handkerchief wet with ether over her
mouth so that she could not scream. She
found herself, when she recovered her con
seriousness, locked in a room in what she
supposed to be miserable den. She slid
the bolt with poker aud slipped away
minus bonnet and shawl"