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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09

HARDwICK. Considerable excitement has been
occasoned at East Village and vicinity the past
week, by the sudden disappearance OF John Mont
gomery, while suff ering from mental arrangement,
on Sunday last Showing signs of insanity he had
been under partial surveillance for some time
Eluding the vigilance of friends he took French
leave" and so effectualy covered his tracks as
To battle all efforts at discovery for some days, when
his friends received information of his presence
in New York city. John H. George, Esq, has gone
there to bring him home. Mr.. Montgomery has
been subject to such troubles occasionally for
some years. Prices current October 9th But
ter, daires fifteen to eighteen cents fall tubs,
eighteen to twenty cents eggs, fifteen cents;
potatoes fifty cents; apples-choice varieties
two dollars per barrel common, forty cents per
bushel corn, sixty-fye cents; oats, thirty-two
cents; best winter wheat -four five dollars aud
seventy cents per barrel. Excursions have
been made the past week over the Portland
Ogdensburg road to upper Bartlett, n. H., through
the White Mountains. All the stations west OF
this going Thursday, and the remaining stations
of the Vermont division, Friday, About fifty
tickets sold at the two stations in this town
on Friday. The day was pleasant and the occa-
sion generally well enjoyed. The forest scenery
throughout the route was never dressed In more
varied and brilliant plumage than now. Pro-
fessors Caldwell and Carpenter have given exhi-
billions Of their skill and power in psychology and
mesmerism several evenings OF the past week at
this place. These exhibitions were well attended
and interesting. Rev, Mrs. Mckinstry (Ad-
VENT is announced to preach at the Town Hall In
this place, Sunday, October Goth. Mrs. Me-
Kinstry is reported an able speaker. Profess
sor L. A. Goss has recently organized large and
successful writing class at our academy. We are
glad to see an active interest manifested in this
important branch Of every persons education,
which has been so sadly neglected in many OF
our public schools A L. Judeyine has his new
mill building already up and nearly covered out
side Professor McLoud, Of the academy, re-
ports about one hundred scholars registered in all
departments of his school. $50 The greenback
"scourge" has apparently subsidized to some ex-
tent In this vicinity since Barlow's election to
Congress was assured The former activity Of
Its advocates seems 10 have really originated in
the SETTINGS OF the contest in the Third District
Mushrooms rapidly deeompose when exposed to
the light, and thus deprived Of the causes OF
production.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09
Tramps.


Messrs. Editors IL am glad that there is an
early effort being made, In the Legislature, to re-
lieve the state Of these pests. All are familiar
with them-their various devices to get living
without work-to say nothing Of the crimes they
commit and the danger and dread Of their
presence. Mr.. Bliss, Of Bradford, has introduced
the New Hampshire law. Senator King has in
troduced different bill into the senate-in some
features resembling the New Hampshire law, but
In others widely different The latter bill gives
different definition to tramp. The crime con-
ssts in not earning living honestly" as well
az In begging.
II allows court to sentence to a Jail, work.
house, or states prison, according TO the degree
Of the crime. It is a law, II made So that IL
quickly and cheaply handled. Another feature
Of the bill is, (that does not appear in the New
Hampshire law that 1t provides a remedy for
those who are poor or unfortunate, and who wish
to travel. The bill, although stringent Ia not so
much 80 as that OF New Hampshire, where one
section provides that any act OF begging, etc"
is sufficient evidence Of guilt. We hope this, or
some other bill, will be speedily passed, that
these independent gentlemen may be warned in
season, and seek other quarters, before cold
weather. A MEMBER.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09

GIGANTIC FAILURE-The bank of the City OF
Glasgow, Scotland having liabilities of S50,O00-
600 and a circulation OF S325OOOO and whose
shares have sold within week at two hundred
and thirty per cent. suspended W Wednesday. The
cause of the failure is variously stated. A Lon
don dispatch states that 1t was due TO large ad-
vances ON American securities, grain and real es-
tate, the values Of which have largely deprecated,
and another mentions the investment Of its funds
in securities that were not readily convertible
while the latest report, by dispatch to the Lon
don Telegraph, says that the failure arose from
advances of sS0,O0O,0O0 to four firms of East
India merchants, who were unable to meet their
engagements Much sympathy is felt for the
shareholders. Much Of the stock is held by la
dies and gentlemen who lived retired ON moder-
ate competence and now find themselves reduced
from circumstances of comfort to absolute pow
erty Seven hundred and fifty persons employed
by the bank and its branches are affected by the
failure The bank was established in 1899. The
failure has caused great excitement throughout
Scotland and in the London stock exchange,
where there was a heavy fall in Scotch railway
securities 1t is believed that the failure will re-
suit in serious lookup Of eastern produce
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09

10 receive and examine the certificates OF votes
given in the several towns for Justices of the
Peace for the two years next ensuing TO ascer-
tain and declare the persons duly elected 70 said
sembly adopted on part Of the House.
From the Senate, that the two Houses meet at
two and half o'clock this afternoon to hear re-
port Of committee to canvass votes for state Of
ficers adopted in concurrence
By Mr.. SPRAGUE Of Brandon, that the use of
the hall Of the House OF Representatives be
granted to the Vermont Dairymen's Association
on the evening OF Wednesday, October I'D, FOR
an address by Hon. Justin s. Morrill,, adopted on
part OF the House
Bus introduced and referred-By Mr. PO-
LAND Of st. Iohnsbnry, to authorize towns to
refund their notes or bonds issued for the pur-
pose OF aiding in the building OF railroads In this
state; to committee on judiciary
BY Mr.. BLISS Of Bradford, to punish tramps;
70 general committee
by Mr. BROWN Of Benson, in relation to or
mittee on judiciary
On motion Of Mr. HUBBARD OF Plymouth,
Adjourned.
House---Afternoon.
Reports.--By Mr.. FULLER of Fairhaven, for
committee on rules, rules for the government OF
the House. Substantially the rules OF the last
House. The rule relating to drawing of seats Is
changed so as to provide for two boxes, one TO
contain the names of the towns, and the other TO
contain the numbers OF the seats the clerk to
draw slip from each box and the member from
the town drawn to occupy the seat represented
by the number DRAWN
Mr.. POLANDof st. Johnsbury, moved to amend
50 that the drawing Of seats shall not take place
until the morning of the second day of the ses-
sion; which was agreed to-
The report Of the committee, as amended, was
then adopted.
JOINT ASSEMBLY.
At half-past two o'clock the Senate appeared
in the Representatives Hall in Joint Assembly,
col In ts.l faa cd ~.
canvass the votes for Governor, Lieutenent-Gov-
ernor and Treasurer. Hon. Loveland Munson,
President of the Senate, in the Chair; George
Nichols, Secretary of State, Clerk.
The cauvassng committee submitted q report
which was read by the Clerk as follows
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09

ANOTHER SwINDLER.-A startling sensation has
Just been created in Providence, X. l., by the dis
coyory OF an extensive delacation committed by
John b. Calder, cashier of the Groces and Pro-
ducers' Bank. The amount which he has con-
verted to his own use out Of the funds of the bank
is not yet definitely known but is estimated to
be between seventy and one hundred thousand
dollars. Calder is young man, only twenty
eight years OF age, and most respectfully con-
nected. lie states that the money was taken at
various times TO help some of his friends through
the present financial depression. His stealings
have been going on over three years, and most
OF the money was appropriated in small sums.
Calder was implicitly trusted by the bank officials,
and US he led simple, religious life they for
long time had no reason for suspecting him. As
soon as it was ascertained beyond doubt that
Calder was a deiauter the directors of the bank
held meeting, and 1t was decided to have him
arrested at once which was done. Calder was
member Of the Central Baptist church Of provi-
dence and 1t is believed by many that his piety
was all put on for the purpose of hiding his
villainies
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09
Whole number OF ballots
keceasury for "A choice

And thereupon, Henry n Newell OF Sheburne
having received majority Of all the votes cast
was declared duly elected Clerk for the two years
next ensuing; and Mr. Newell presented himself
at the bar OF the House, was duly sworn, and
entered at once upon the duties of the Office
Resoluii0ns-By Mr., POLLARD Of Windsor
that the rules OF the last House be adopted as
the rules OF the present House until others are
adopted; adopted
By Mr. REDlNGTON Of Rutland, that the Clerk
be directed TO furnish each member and officer of
the House two daily newspapers aud one weekly,
or semweekly printed In the state, to be selected
by the membersand officers
Mr.. POLAND OF St. Johnsbury moved to amend
the resolution 40 that one Of the papers may be
selected from those published out Of the state,
provided the expense shall be no greater than II
published In the state; which amendment was
adopted.
The resolution ~ amended ON motion OF Mr..
Poland, was then adopted.
BY Mr. SPRAGUEof brandon, that the Speaker
appoint committee 81 two 10 await upon thu
Governor and inquire II he has any communities
ton to make to this House; adopted.
The joint resolution from the Senate relating
to the joint rules was then adopted.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09

Reading Of Scriptures and prayer by the Chap
lain. journal of yesterday read and approved
Joint ResoiutiOn-By Mr.. BROOKlNS Of Shore
ham, That joint committee, 10 consist Of one
senator aud three Representatives from each
county, be appointed to receive and examine the
certificates Of the votes given in each county for
Assistant Judges OF the County Court, Sheriff,
High Baiiff and States Attorney for such county
for the two years next ensuing. Also, ~ receive
and examine the certificates of the votes Ia each
Probate District, for Judges Of Probate for such
district for the the two years next ensuing, Also,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09

SOME months ago the lord bishop of-came to
this country on visit to the Rev, DR.. OF the
Episcopal Church in New York The doctor in
structed a colored boy in his service to knock at
the bedroom door Of the lord bishop early in the
morning and say, "My lord the boy" Accord
ingly the next morning the boy, somewhat daEed
by 30 much grandeur knocked at the bishops
door, who called out, who Is there9' The boy
responded, THE Lord, my boy"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09
motion of Mr.. MOTT of Alburgh, adjourne

The GREAT ScULLlSo MAToH.-lhe long talked
Of and often postponed race between Ianan and
Courtney came OF at Lachine, Canada, ON the
afternoon Of the Sd inst, aud resulted in victory
for llanlan, of Toronto, by one and half lengths
1t was five-mile race, for 81 600 and the cham
pionship Of America, and the time made by the
winner was thirty-six minutes and twenty -two
seconds. lianlan's friends were jubilant, and
made wild demonstrations in his honor
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09

Ana therefore James l.. Martin having received
a majority of all the votes cast he was declared
duly elected Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives for the two years next ensuing,
The Secretary Of State designated Mr.. Poland
of St. Johnsbury, and MIR. Smalley of Burlington,
to wait upon the Speaker-eect, inform him OF his
election, and conduct him to the chair.
The committee performed the duty assigned
them, whereupon the Speaker was duly sworn,
and addressed the house as follows;
Gentlemen Of The House IL most heartily
thank You for this expression Of your confidence
| know too well my own inability to perform the
labors to which You have assigned me- Yet
assure you shall use my most earnest efforts to
preserve the rights of all by faithful and i'm
partial discharge 0f duty
The Speaker directed the House TO the election
Of Clerk for two years ensuing, and requested
that ballots be prepared and forwarded for that
purpose,
Mr.. BINGHAM of Essex nominated Henry n.
Newell Of Shelburne seconded by Mr.. Camp Of
Newport Mr.. Huse OF Montpelier, Mr.. Howe OF
Ludlow, Mr.. Fuller OF Fairhaven and Mr.. Water
man Of johnson,
Mr.. HAZEN OF Hartford nominated Mr. Milo S.
Buck Of Cavendish; seconded by Mr. Fletcher OF
Cayendish.
Mr.. KENNEDY OF Fairfield, nominated Mr.
Martin T. spmgue Of St. Adams; seconded by
Mr.. Monahan OF Underhill.
The ballots having been taken and counted, Mr.
Bingham of Essex, MIR ilazen of Hartford and
Mr.. Kennedy Of Fairfield acting rs tellers, the
result was declared as follows
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09
Tuesday. October s,h-senate.

The Senate convened at ten o'clock, Lieuten-
ant-Goyernor Cotton In the chair, Reading OF
Scriptures and prayer by the chaplain. Journal
OF yesterday read and approved.
Rus introduced md reiaTed-By Senator WIT
TIERS, an act 10 repeal act in relation 70 courts
OF Insolvency, approved November 49, 1876; re-
ferred TO committee on the judiciary.
BY Senator BALLARD an act for the revision
Of the public statutes, naming Ashael Peck,
Daniel Roberts and John Prout ~ commissioner
for that purpose; referred to committee ON the
judiciary
BY senator PECK, an act TO amend section -
Of ch "a, 4, s., relating TO highways and bridges
referred 20 committee ON highways and bridges.
By Senator SOWLES, an act In relation u the
abatement OF school taxes; referred ~ committee
on education,
BY Senator MEAD, an act providing for the
holding of educational meetings referred 10 COM
mittee on education,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09

No choice having been made, the Secretary Of
State directed the House to q second ballot, Mr.,
Powers of Ripton, Mr. Cnrrier OF Troy, and Mr.
Hubbard OF Plymuth, acting As tellers; and the
ballots having been taken and counted, the result
was announced as follows:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09

The Senate was called to order AT two o'clock
by the President pro tenn Reading Of Scriptures
and prayer by Rev. Mr., Rogers, OF Montpelier.
journal OF Friday last read and approved
Res0iutionS-by Senator DEAN, that the Judi
cary committee to whom was referred so much
of the Governors message as relates to the re-
vision OF the statutes be requested 10 consider
the subject and report by bill or otherwise;
adopted.
On motion of Senator ORMSBEE, it was voted
that the House be requested to return to the
Senate II 10, in reference to commitments to the
Work House,
Joint resolution-As TO the Joint Assembly for
the election of Judges of the Supreme Court
adopted in concurrence,
The joint resolution that so much Of the Cover
nor's message AZ relates to State Prison and Work
House be referred to special committee, was on
motion OF Senator Dyer taken from the table
Senator Belden opposed the passage Of the resou-
ton. The adoption of the resolution In concur
renee was refused.
Pefition-for the relief Of Charles J. Brown, a
private in the Sprague Guards of the state militia
introduced by Senator Ormsbee and referred To
the committee on military affairs.
II WAS moved by Senator BELDEN that the vote
passing II. 10 be reconsidered and that the motion
TO reconsider be laid upon the table, the motion
To reconsider was ordered to lie
Blu intrOduced-by Senator DEAN an act re-
lating to Migrants and tramps; referred to the
judiciary committee.
On motion. the Senate ad iOurned,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09

The House met pursuant to adjournment, at
two o'clock p. NJ. Reading Of Scriptures and
prayer by the chaplain, Journal of Friday was
read and approved.
MIR HINMAN Of Charleston called up the reso-
luton amending the rules OF the House by pro-
viding for a committee ON the insane; and the
resolution was adopted.
Joint reSoiutiOn-Mr, EATON OF Danyille offered
joint resolution providing for the appointment
of joint committee on game and fisheries IN
der suspension OF the rules II was adopted on
the part OF the House.
nils introduced and refered-By Mr. RED
lNGlON of Rutland, relating to the observance
Of the Sabbath (forbidding hunting and fishing
on the SABBATH, TO committee on judiciary.
by Mr. REDlNGION OF Rutland, repeating
Sections l., and g. of an act for the further pro-
lection Of fsh and game, approved November %,
1876 10 committee on game and fisheries.
ON motion OF Mr.. SHORES Of CRANKY, adj
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09

And agreeably to constitutional provisions
Eben p. Cotton having received majority Of all
the votes cast, was declared duly elected Lieuten-
ant. Governor of the State OF Vermont for the two
years next ensuing.
ron TREAsuRER.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09

The Speaker announced the appointment of the
following named members TO constitute the joint
standing committees on the part OF the House,
viz
Under the Fourth Joint Rule-Messrs. Sturte-
want of Weyhridge Edwards Of Athens and Tenn
pie of Mendon.
On The Reform Schooi-Messrs Smalley OF Bur.
llngton, Garfield OF Townshend and Billiard OF
Swhnton
On he Librdry-Messrs. Rockwell of Bratte.
boro, Hazen OF Hartford, and Stearns OF Lincoln
On the Work House-Messrs. Poland OF St
Johnsbury, Steele OF Sharon and Meacham OF
pittsford
House adjourned
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09

And agreeably to constitutional provisions,
Redield Proctor having received a majority of all
the votes cast was declared duly elected Governor
OF the state of Vermont for the two years next
ensuing.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09

Joint re'oiution- By Mr.. POLAND of st. Johns
bury, that the two houses meet in Joint Assembly
In the Hall of the House OF Representatives Mt
hai-past two O'Clock in the afternoon, October
10th, to elect a Chief Judge and Assistant Judges
of the Supreme Court; adopted on the part of
the House.
RepOr-By Mr.. CAMP, from the committee on
joint rules substantially the joint rules Of the
last Legislature, which were adopted on the part
of the House.
On motion OF Mr.. HOLTON Of Jamaica, adj
The New York herald., 1878-03-12
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON, March II, 1878.
THE TARIFF BILL-CHANGEs AGREED UPON By
THE COMMITTEE.
The Committee on Ways and Means to day agreed
upon the following changes In the tariff
Fans and Arescreens Of every description, except
palmleaf lans, Of whatever material composed or
manufactured, cloth other material, woven or
made In patterns OF such SIZE shape or form or cut
TO be III for fans drescreens thirty per cent
ad valorem.
Feathers ostrich, vultuTe cock and othor orna-
mental crude or not dressed colored or manufac-
tured, twenty-five per cent ad vaorcm: when
dressed, colored manufactured artificial and orna-
mental feathers and flowers parts thereof OF what
ever material composed, not otherwise provided Tor,
nifty per cent ad valorem.
Figs, two and hall cents per pound.
Fiiberts and wanuts three cents per pound.
The rate kid gloves OF all descriptions for men's
women's and children's wear, was fixed at - per
dozen, instead OF nity per cent ad valoren.
Gloves made OF lamb skins other leather werc
placed at 81 per dozen.
The joint resolution introduced In tho House to-day
by Representative Wilson, OF West Virginia. relating
to tarin duties Is as tolows:-
That In tho opinion Of Congress some changes are
necessary IN tho present tariff, yet In OF the
paralyzed financial and business condition OF tho
country no reduction in the existing duties on ron
wool. glass, coal, salt, oil and malt should be
made
The New York herald., 1878-03-12

but BY the Electoral Commission. Mr.. Hayes held
ms omco by AN irrcfraRabe and sacred title. and
therefore, he could afford TO march nrmiy forward In
the execution OF the pledges which ne had given but
the President won't 10 the end Of his term Iasfy
his obligations, then tue American people woald hold
hai he lraud had been, not IN tho iiiie but IN the
performance.
TAXES os DISTILLED srIRrrx
Al this point OF the discussion The committee rosa,
and Mr SAYLER, OF ONO from tho COMMITTEES OF Ways
and Means reported as the unanimous action that
committee JOINT resolution prescribing the time Tor
the payment Of taxes on distilled spirits aud had II
the Cnion he then moved 10 20 into committee for
the purpose oil considering II.
This motion rejected ana Mr. SAYLER gave notice
that he would renew the motion very soon.
The JOINT resolution provides that on distilled
spirits hereafter entered for deposit warehouses
shall be due or payable at the time the Spirits arc
Withdrawn within three years OF the time OF entry;
thai The time wtnin which distilled spirits heretofore
entered for deposit In distilery warehouses
quired 10 be Withdrawn thcrerom shall be extended
period Of not exceeding three years tho dalo
charged the lax alter the expiration OF year from
the dale Of the original entry and that the resolution
shall not apply 10 grape oraudy warehousod.
THB NAVAL AUTHORIZATIONS BILL.
Mr.. CLYxER. tdem.l OF Pa. from the Appropriations
Committee, reported the Naval APPROPRIATION bill
rhe total amount appropriated is $l4, ,04s,6S4 The
salary OF the Admiral rs liked $l3 600 OF th.
Vice Admiral al S. 900 For the civil es,abishmen,
Of the navy yards $3.50 600 IS appropriated Referrss
TO the Committee Oi the Whole
DIAz's REcoGsIrioS.
Mr. Cox dem OF N Y. asked leave to offer reso
lutOu rectluB tnht tne aumuistThllon oI TIcs'ocut
Diaz In Mexico has iulhed The requirements o
comfy and law for the purpose OF recognition by our
government aud that recognition would be IN tho
nerest OF international Intercourse. and inviung the
President oi tho United States 10 recognize said gov
ernment oil Mexico as at present administered
Mr.. MILLS (den) OF Texas, objected.
The House thcn at ten minutes past four O'Clock,
took recess until hall seven 2. NJ, the evening
session TO be for debate only.
EVENING SESSION.
The House was called TO order, Mr. HAKOKNBER0H,
OF New jersey In the chair, NJ past seven O'clock
Wi a "A m nd
was addressed by Mr Covert Of Now York. In opp0s.
ton 10 tue bill transferring 70 the Navy Department
the control oI the life saving service; by Mr. Hayos,
the ground that would place tho traitor side by side
tho rolls with tho patriot; by Mr., Baker, ot lndt
ana in regard 10 The patent laws. and bv Mr. Upton
OF ILLINOIS, in favor OF postal savings banks and .
postal telegraph.
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