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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-25

who have just arrived in this port. on
vessel which on Jan. 3lst picked them
up from the wreck of the schooner
..Steadman," which put out of Charles
ton, S. c., on Dec. Eth. The Inflated
vessel was driven about by gales, which
set in at the commencement of her voy-
age, till she was disabled and lost all
her boats. so that there was no possible
chance for the crew of seven men to es-
cape from the helpless hull. After days
of drifting the provisions gave out and
no sail hove in sight. There was fresh
water on board which kept all hands
alive for few days. Then three died
and the four survivors continued In their
horrible suffering until they went mad
from starvation. A quarrel ensued, dur
which one of their number, mullatto.
was shot dead, whereupon the survivors
fell upon him and made hideous meal
from his remains. The details of the
story are to terrible to reproduce. The
captain of the vessel which at length
rescued the furnishing wretches. says
that when he took them on board, they
were barely able to walk or speak. Th'
latter are not allowed to leave the boa
that brought them here until it it de
termined what legal action if any. shall
be taken in the matter. RADIX.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-25

To-day the intelligence and integrity
of the country resents the idea of a cheap
silver dollar, although the public mind
has been poisoned with fifteen years of
false teaching about money. To-day
there isn't decent man in the country
who would not be ashamed to have it
said that the State which gave him birth
had repudiated its obligations to honest
creditors. Tens of thousands do not full
ly comprehend the silver proposition !;
but let Congress undertake to test the
public conscience by passing a law that
hereafter the greenback dollar shall pass
for 80 cents, or that 80 cents may be
rendered for dollars debts, and make
the proposition thus clear and naked,
and there would 60 up protest loud
and indignant from all parts of the
country. What is needed at the present
time is for the vast majority of men and
women who revere integrity and who be-
lieve in old-fashioned morality in bust.
ness to make themselves felt. Honesty
should organize, just as dishonesty is
leagued today to inculcate shameless f.
nancial theories, and as Communism in
its various types is united to extend its
pernicious heresies. Men who 90 into
bankruptcy to make money, and those
who become defaulters through criminal
neglect, should be Stunned on the
ground that dishonesty cannot be safely
| tolerated. -BoSton Journal
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-25
Railroad building in this country

Railroad building in this country COM
paratively ceased In 1873, from sheer
exhaustion in that line of development,
having locked up in unproductive In
vestment over $2.O00,OOO,OOO. Its stop
page, in addition to leaving unemployed
the labor that had been engaged in the
preceding four years in building "a, 900
miles of road, put an end for the time
being to the great demand for iron, and
with it the great demand for coal. Hence
came the necessity for the reduction in
the force as we'll as price of labor in all
three Of these great branches of industry.
&c. Il. Groac.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-25
SILVER CURRENCY.

The strong vote that the Senate's Sill
yer Bill received indicates pretty clearly
that the country will be compelled to
take silver as the principal circulating
medium, in spite of the President or the
East, which voted against it, and does
not relish the measure at all. Let us
see how it will work: The silver dollar
which it is proposed to coin, will contain
4l2 IL grains Of silver. worth to-day
80 cents. This kind of money is made
a legal tender for all debts, except in
case of special contract. so that the
rich man can pay his laborer 80 cents
in silver, when he owes him one dollar.
The poor man, on the other hand, if he
can get the silver can cancel a debt of
100 dollars with 80 dollars in silver.
This is one phaze of the question. But
it must be remembered that anywhere
outside of the United States one of her
sO.called silver dollars will only pass, if
it pass at all for money. for its intrinsic
value ; so Canada. Cuba, any Central
American State, or even the poorest bit
Of country in all the world, can point
in derision to the dishonest dollar of the
great United States. Government may
try to cheat its own citizens, make It's
currency afraud and go before the world
as arepudiator, bus it cannot make a
single cent out of the whole humiliating
job, aud will only bring disgrace on the
name and credit Of the United States.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-25
EDM UN OS.
Edmund HudsOn'S Washington Letter
to Boston Herald.

Edmund Hudson's Washington Letter
to Boston Herald.
Edmunds of Vermont, the strongest
head in either branch of Congress. stand
ing with his thumb over his left shoul-
der, pointing scornfully at Josiah Cald-
wells senator, and telling him to sit
down, is, perhaps, as good scene as
Congress has afforded this winter. Mr..
Caldwells man was trying to demagogue
it little on the silver question, and
Edmunds snapped him up beautifully,
and absolutely suppressed him. The
of this senatorial beneficiary of the ex-
patriated Caldwell avail nothing against
the self-possession and the sarcasm of
the incorrigible Edmunds, who was new
er yet worsted in debate, and probably
never will be. The best men in the Sen
ate knew him too we'll to have any
words with him. | do not recollect any
passage at arms between Edmunds and
Conkling, and yet they are not especial
friends, and, | believe, are not much in
sympathy. COnkling never treads on
the toes of the Vermont senator, and, as
the latter rarely goes out of his way to
attack anybody, he does not have any
trouble with the New Yorker. The
steady growth of the power and influence
of Senator Edmunds is one of the few
gratifying things that are noticeable
nowadays in Congress. Whether or not
he be the ablest man In Congresses
think him to be-he is certainly the
ablest legislator, and exerts an influence
which makes him a much greater man
than the country knows him to be.
Whatever power he has gained is his by
the purest of titles. If he knows any
of the arts of popularity, he does not
cultivate them. A newspaper puff Of
Edmunds of Vermont never gets itself
written by his connivance., could pick
out hundred men in Congress to-day
whose collective wisdom and usefulness
does not equal that of this man from the
Green mountains. He is a standing pro
test in the Senate against can't and fraud
and hypocrisy, and woe to the adventur
Gus antagonist who attempts to BULLDOG,
| him.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-25

The silver fractional coins, it may not
be generally known, contain but 1884
grains to the dollar of silver, and are
intrinsically not worth more than 50
cents, as compared with gold. They are
bought and sold, however-Owing to the
actual employment of them as change
and to the limited amount of them which
mphper, qaiqe5 cents frRp g5 60 to 80 cent
their market value is considerably high
or than wnnld ha that of the 4l2
grain silver dollar.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-25
The secretary of the treasury has de-

The secretary of the treasury has de-
cided adversely upon the application OF
REPRESENTATIVE Hendee of Vermont to
have his treasury regulations changed
50 that goods in sealed cars from Cana
da. destined to an American port for ex-
narration. shall be entered at Island
Pond, and duty paid there. The secreta-
nv decides that the present order per-
hitting the entries to be made at Port
land shall remain in force.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-25
THE NEW PORE OF ROME.


Wednesday Cardinal Gioachino fecci,
the pontifcal camerlengo, was elected
Pope. Cardinal Pecci is an Italian, and
takes the name of Leo XIII. He was
chosen on the third ballot. The m3er-
ates hesitated between Cardinals IRAN
chi and Pecci, but the conflicting ele-
ments became harmonized and the result |
was the election of the latter The an
nouncemeut to the people was madewith
the prescribed formalities ard ceHmo-
MES from the Vatican, and created in
tense excitement, although it had been
accepted as a foregone conclusion that an
Italian cardinal would be the chole of
the conclave.
The circumstances of the election are
as follows: At the mornings ballot Car
dinal Pecci received SO votes, which
was five short of the requisite two-thirds
majority. When the voting was finish
ed and the papers were burned Car
dinal Franchi and those holding the
same views with him advanced and
knelt before Cardinal Pecci. This ex-
ample being followed by others, Cardi-
nal Pecci's election was accomplished by
the method known as "by alteration. :"
Count Segur Immediately informed the
Pope that he proposed to present him
with million franc as the first donation
of Peters pence from the French episco-
pate. AS soon as the result of the cleo
ton became known, as the bells in the
church of Rome were rung, the diplo-
mats went to the Vatican to congratulate
the new Pope.
The Rome correspondent of the Lon
don Times telegraphs: The Pope, after
his election, assumed the ponti6cal robes
and received the homage of the cardi
mails in the Sixtine -Gharsslv.usg I'll r~-N5Fiaa
benediction of the Pope, is estimated to
have numbered 10000. Only portion
of the crowd was able to hear the bene-
diction, as the inner gallery from which
1t was pronounced looks into st. Peters
The ultramontanes are furious at the
election.
The London Standards correspondent
at Berlin says that Prince Bismarck con.
siders Cardinal Pecci's election to the
papacy the most suitable one possible al
the present time. The new Pope is 6e
years of age In appearance he strikes
the beholders with IA feeling of reverence
and it is related of him that there has
been in the Vatican for many years q
Chamberlain who has has borne himself
with such dignity and grace. He has &
tall, thin. commanding figure, and bis
features recall those of Richelieu az
handed down in the old pictures. They
are full of intelligence, and it can read
lily be seen that he is a man who thor.
oughly understands politics. whether OF
temporal or spiritual affairs. He has
nasal twang that is altogether unpleas
ant, but it is said that it is, however,
voice that grows upon the listener. Ii
bearing he carries himself with almost
naughty dignity, and thus resembles the
late Pope in the early years of his Pom
tifcate. Besides all this outside appear
ance of aristocratic reserve, it is saic
that the new Pope is simple in his taste
and that while maintaining the dignity o
his of his high Office outwardly, hi
inner life will be PLAIN, unpretendin,
and transformations.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-25

In business and commerce there Will
be two, and probably three. kinds OF
money standards-gold, greenbacks and
silver. The gold will remain unchanged
in intrinsic value and in foreign COM
mercial value. 1t will be likely to be
driven out of the country by the cheap
money, and will become more scarce and
comparatively more dear. By the pres
eut bill 100000 silver can be coin
ed annually and thrown on to the mar
ket of the country. Now this large sum
is to be added yearly to the amount OF
silver noso in circulation, beside what is
in the minis now awaiting distribution.
1t is easy to see that silver must soon
become the money of the country; and
though it will be cheap money, and
very unhandy money, the country Will
be compelled to use it until such time
as there is reaction in public sentiment
that shall be felt in congress.
The amount of silver now in circula-
ton is enough for convenience as
change" but what will it be when the
minis get fairly at work, and four mil
lions, monthly, are let loose upon us? 1t
is stated, on official authority, that up
to 1870, the whole amount of silver
coined in the United States did not
amount to nine million dollars. Tit
most of us are old enough to remember
that there were times previous to TIT
of the quantity held by everybody tina
had any mnnAy
But the inconvenience of silver, nick
ell or even copper money can be got alons
with if it is only worth what it purport
to be; but to undertake to do bushes
on "clipped" dollars will be mucl
, greater inconvenience. A dollars wortl
of silver to-day is 454 IL grains. Tn
| proposed 'pick- pocket" dollar will b
. AZ grains short.
t The whole thing is big swindle o.
the part of congress- blow aimed a
the East by the selfish silver mine own
ers of the far West, and the ugly repu
, diators of the South 1t is dishones
> measure, and is probably the first ste
5 toward the greater crime of Reputation
d 1t is time for the honest men of the M
! ton to speak, and save the country frol
O shame and humiliation. We have to r,
8 joice that Vermont has led the van
r the battle for honesty and right in col
d gress, and we should esteem our valian
o capable and honest senators all IL
5, more highly for their effort to defeat Il
1t unfortunate measure.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-25

The country was close to resumption
closer to it sixty days ago than we are
to-day, and it is closer to it to-day than
it will be sixty days hence. The road
to it has been hedged up and rendered
impossible by senseless agitation,
springing from never-ending desire to
try some easier way than the old way
in which to pay debts. The desire to
carry the next election has proved stron-
ger with Congress and the people than
the desire for general and permanent
Observation-Disclosures Journal.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-25

Mrs. Augustus Brown, wife of far
mer residing near Quechee, recently be,
came heir to $4,000. by the death Of
an uncle.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-25
Geo. P. Rowell 8 Co.'S
New Advertisements.
DIP1H:3.T /!

Johnsons Anodyne Lniment will positively prevent
in ten. Information that will many lives sent
free by mail. Don't delay moment. Prevention Is
better than cure. i. :. JOHNSON 81 CO.. BAN
gor, Maine.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-25
PHEBE BEANS ESTATE.
Notice of Settlement and Application for Distribution
GTATE OF VERM0NT,l

~ orleans OlSLrlct, ss
In Probate Court held at Irasburgh, in said District
on the 18th day of February A. d. 1878.
Emory Cook, Administrator of the estate of
PHEBE BEAN, late of GLOVER, in said
District deceased, presents his administration ac-
count for examination and allowance and makes ap
plcation decree of distribution and partition of
the estate of said deceased
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court, that said
account and said application be referred to a session
thereof to be held at L. H. Thompson's Office in said
Irasburgh on the 9th day of March, A d. 1878, for
hearing and decision thereon.
And it further ordered that notice hereof be given
to all per sons interested by publication of copy said
order three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the Orleans Co. Mon
itor newspaper published at Barton in said District
previous said time appointed for hearing, that they
may appear at said time and place and show cause,
any they may have W by said account should not be
allowed and such decree made.
By the Court-Attest,
L. II. THOMPSON, Judge
true copy of Record-Attest.
% L. Fl. THOMPSON, Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-02-25
BRICK BRICk!!

The subscriber having just opened kiln of excd
lent BRICK, oferers them at reasonable rates. Fin
them at the old Brick Yard at Barton Village.
P.S. These brick will be sold on an average Of
per thousand.
36tf JAMES LEWIS.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-19
The State Executive Committee.

Among the business transacted by tls State
Democratic Executive Committee, at its meeting
held in Columbia OIL the 10Th inst, the follow
ing general plan for conducting the primary
elections agreed upon, and ordered to DO
sent to the various County Chairmcn. Tho
members arc impressed with the importance Of
the system as the best and faircst method for Sc
lecing candidates to be voted for in each county,
thereby tending to unity and harmonizc the par
~ throughout the Stute.s THO suggestions made
in the annexed series arc general in their char
acter, as is entirely proper, for it would be
difficult to prepare details which would operate
with equal force and smoothncss in every local
ity. The recommendations of the Executive
Committee are embraced in the following points:
/. Aspirants for the position of candidates
should be announced individually in any mode
deemed proper by themselves or their friends
but should be placed distinctly before the DEM
ocra,ic party on their own merits, and not as
the candidate of any organized body OF Demo-
Gratis.
.. Each aspirant for the position of candidate,
when he accepts the nomination made, shall
Immediately notify the County Chairman in
writing of the fact, and in the same communi
cation state that he is member of some local
club, and subscribe to the following pledge: IL
agree to abide by and support the nominations
of the Democratic party, and not to accept eth
er nomination or an Office from any other
source than the regularly constituted Democrat
ic orBnniZatlon
3. At least five days before the primary cleo
ton, the County Chairman shall notify the DEM
ocratic Clubs of the aspirants who have thus
qualified themselves for the position of candi-
date, and votes cast for any other person or
persons shall not be counted.
4. On the day fixed for the primary election.
each local club shall hold an election for candi-
dates OF the Democratic party, and report tho
result in writing over the signatures of the man
ayers TO the County Chairman. At this election
none but members of the local clubs shall vote,
and each member before being allowed to vote
shall take the following pledge: "I selemnly
affirm that l am duly enrolled member Of
this Democratic Club; that have not voted Mt
this election, and that will abide by and sus-
tain oil nominations made by The Democratic
party. whether for Federal, State or county Of
fcers."
8. Upon the following day, the County Chair
man and at least two members of the County
Executive Committee shall assemble at the coun-
ty seat, and aggregate the votes reported, and
before sundown declare the candidates selected
g. No one shall be declared the nomin 20 of
the party unless he shall have received major
ty Of oil the votes cast in the primary election,
7. Should no candidate for any particlar Office
receive majority Of the votes cast, the County
Chairman shall so declare, and order q second
election to complete the nominations in sufficient
time before the general election.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-19
For the Times,
Teachers Convention

Mr. EDlroR.-I heartily concur in the views
expressed by Teacher in your issue of April
9th, in reference to n convention Of the teachers
of Union County. The advantages to be derived
from such on association are perhaps greater
than any other profession. Teachers arc too
apt ty follow in the old ruts made by those who
were their instructors. By an interchange of
opinions each teacher may learn what improve
mcnts have been made in the science of teaching.
AS Teacher" suggests, Every one has had his
trouble with the different text books" Many of
these are written by persons unacquainted with
the true theory of teaching. The teacher
should be so familiar with the branches he is TO
teach, that he should feel himself above text
books, and where they arc at fault, to endeavor
TO set them right. lie should not confno him
self to n stereotype course of instruction and 60
hobbling upon crutches into such a noble work.
Then, in order that every one may be thor
oughly equipped for his profession, it is neces-
sary, at stated times, to come in contact with
other minds, to get his opinions properly adjus-
ted. Thus the teacher is brought in direct
contact with those Of his profession and the con-
tractcd views which he heretofore entertained
are dssipated and he is enabled to make moro
sober estimate of his capacity, and to suspect
that there may he
'Some things in heaven and earth
Not dreamed Of in his philosophy
But need not enlarge upon the benefits to
be derived from such an association, would,
therefore, in compliance with the request of
Teacher" suggest that all who desire to form n
teachers association meet at Union c. H., on the
first Saturday Of May, at III o'clock A. NJ.
Respectfully,
A. A. JAMES
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-04-19
Murderers Arrested,


McEvoy, who has been under sentence of
death for some time and respitcd twice, for the
murder of Col. Gregg, at Langley Mills, just
before his last respite was received and when
he supposed he had but an hour to live, gave
information to Col. Cloudc Sawyer of what he
knew Of the murder of w. L. Sawyer, jr., in
1874 Upon his information Col. Sawyer went
TO Euharlcc, Geo, and arrested one Solomon
Aultman. Thelattcr surrendered readily, stout
ly denying any knowledge Of murder until he
arrived at Aiken Jail, when he broke down and
made u clean breast of it, duplicating Elijah ID.
Watson and Milton Watson, cousins one resid-
ing at Ninety-six, in Abbeville, and the other
at Johnson, in Edgefeld County. Aultmans s
hair although he's only about so years old, has
grown quite white since the commission of the
crime, and lie says lie has not had a moment 8
peace Of mind, day nor night, since the COM
mission Of the bloody deed that the murdered
young man has been ever before him. Another
effort is being made for q further respite for
McEvoy. If the Governor refuses any further
indulgence, he will be hung to-day.