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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-10

THOSE who consider the press of the pres
ent day to have become recklessly partisan
and unreliable beyond parallel, will be inter
ested in what Professor Masson in his life
of Milton, says of the earliest able editor in
England-the first man of ability who under
took newspaper-vz Marchamont Need
ham, lie says this man did not hesitate to
change sides in the civil contests, and APP
peared with his Mercury" newspaper, now
in behalf of the king now of the Parliament
aud again of Cromwell; but he always wrote
with wit, and was indispensable to the side
he took up. Heath, a royalist, said of him
in June, 1850, when he began to publish
his MercuriuS PoihicuS! "Now appeared in
print, as the weekly champion of the new
commonwealth, and to bespatter the king
with the basest of scurrilous railery, one
Marchamont Needham, under the name of
Polhicus, Jack-of-all-sides, transcendently
gifted in opprobious and reasonable droll,
and hired, therefore, by Bradshaw to act the
second part of his more starched and solemn
treason"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-10
announcement OF Dishonesty.

There is a good deal of force and too
much truth in what a New York correspond
ent of the Boston Commercial Bulletin says
of certain class Of business men of the
present How in the world can they do
it ?" is the question which business men
who pay one hundred cents on the dollar
sometimes ask respecting men whom they
know have settled with their creditors in
Boston at percentage, and whom they find
living at the Fifth Avenue Hotel with their
families. The same question has been put
by many other creditors respecting failed
men at home who go right on without any
alteration in style of living, while their hun
dred-cent paying creditor is compelled to
pinch and squeeze and deny himself to get
along. One-third of the present settlements
with creditors are rascally swindles The
days of common honesty seem to be thing
of the past and honest business men seem
to have less and less encouragement to be
so. Take, for instance, one have just been
conversing with. Eight years ago he was
obliged TO rehire the present premises oc-
cupied by him at ten per cent. on the valu-
alton, exclusive of taxes. He has paid
promptly, but the enormous shrinkage has
compelled him to reduce to the tenants who
occupied under him, forty to fifty per cent
in order to retain them. Meantime the as
sessed valuation of the property has been
much reduced and the landlord receives of
him to-day over fourteen per cent clear of
all expenses upon the present valuation. In
response to this tenants solicitation for re-
ductiou, the landlord points to the lease still
three years to run, and asks the lessee if he
proposes to repudiate his bargain. But the
same landlord to another party who has set
tied with his creditors Landlord incuded)
for thirty cents on the dollar gladly lets the
failed man continue in the store he occupies
at discount of thirty per cent : It's right
to be honest and pay your debts, but you
can make more money and get your rent
cheaper, and live Just as well by not doing
so, and the world apparently thinks none
the less of you for it, argues the hundred
cent-on-the-dollar man, with such instances
staring him in the face"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-10
Democratic Civil Service Reform.


Doorkeeper Polk has learned the bitter
lesson that it is better to dwell in the peace
full and quiet tents of private life than to be
a doorkeeper in democratic House. He
has fallen a victim to his own too easy
virtue and an unwarrantable degree of con-
fidence in his party friends His offences
were glaring, and not only proven, but adj
mitted. They consisted chiefly in appoint
ing much larger number of assistants than
the law allows, and in distributing their
compensation on a system of his own, re-
gardless of the salaries or wages legally as
signed to their respective positions. In
mitigation it appeared that the poor man
was terribly prosecuted by his democratic
friends with demands that he should find
places for their adherents, every democratic
member claiming the right to have at least
one of his friends provided for. When the
doorkeeper protested that he had no such
number of places at his disposal, he was
told that he must make places and should
be protected in doing so. The old gentle
man was weak aud yielded, but that con-
cession was not enough. The members
whose friends were assigned to positions
where the work was disagreeable, or the pay
small insisted that they were not well used.
Mr.. A protested that he was as good demo
crat and man of as much Importance as
Mr.. b that his friend was as heightened
gentlemen aud had done as good work for
the party as Mr.. BIS friend, and he would
not submit to have BIS man made clerk
at Slf00 or messenger at $1,000, while his
man was made laborer at $1,000. The
money value of the office was made the test
of the influence of the patron, and, as the
law made pecuniary distinctions, and Mr..
Folks friends insisted that he should not
make them to their disadvantage, he was
forced to distribute the money at his dis
posal for the payment of his subordnates on
some system that would silence some of
their complaints. So he compelled BIS man
to give two hundred dollars OF his fourteen
hundred dollar salary to AS one thousand
dollar man, and to make similar ad iustments
all round. All these facts were brought to
light, and the whole affair had such queer
look that the democratic majority was not
sufficiently large to save him, though some
seventy or eighty of them voted to wink at
his offence There was a good deal OF
sympathy for Polk on the Republican side,
from the knowledge of the persistence with
which the democratic members had insisted
upon office for their friends lie had
right to expect, from their promises, that
they would promptly cover his extra ex-
penditures with appropriations and legalize
his overcrowded rolls; but the moment he
was discovered he was deserted and left
to his fate by enough to turn his side
against him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-10

ALLUDING to the caucuses which Repub-
lican Senators at Washington have recently
held with reference to the President and his
policy, correspondent says From the re-
ports which reach us of the drift of CONFER
sdtion-for there was no formal action-we
feel inclined to say II it were supposable
that honorable Senators could ever make a
blunder; or, that having made it, they could
afterwards discover the fact or, that having
discovered it, they could ever wish to recede
from it; or, that trying to recede from it,
they could stoop in search of a veil with
which to hide their chagrin or, that for
want of better, they could be satisfied with
one so thin as an endorsement of Senator
IIowe's recent speech in the same breath in
which they repudiate it; or, that they could
be so disingenuous as to pretend to find in
the New Hampshire election condemnation
of the President and his course, in face of
the abortive failure of the Chandler move
ment to that end; or, that while still stoutly
condemning the President and his policy,
they could, notwithstanding, try, however
awkwardly, so to swing round into substan-
tial harmony with it as to catch thereby the
freshening political breezes in their neciy-
trimmed sails, in the hope that by so doing
they could save their own political popu-
larity from shipwreck under the disguise of
saving the Republican party-we say if all
this were what Republican Senators are able
or accustomed to do, why, then, this would
be our Interpretation of their caucus talk"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-10

The Washington correspondent of the
Boston Adpertiser says "There is good rea-
sou TO believe that the President sees the is
sue clearly, and knows well enough that the
favor of the Senators arrayed against him
may be easily obtained by surrendering the
principle at stake, and allowing them to die.
tate the appointments in the executive de
partment as they have heretofore done. lie
wants no quarrel and will make none, nor
does he desire that those who appreciate his
efforts to abide by the pledge he made to
the party and the people should be moved
by the deliberate proyocations to strife Of
fered by his enemies. lie prefers to go on
doing his duty as the responsible head of
the executive department., and looks TO the
people, whose interest he is serving, rather
than to the Senators whose extra-constitu-
tional usurpations he is checking, for his
vindication. If Senators quarrel with him
for performing the duties which the consti-
tuition imposes upon the executive, he is
willing the people shall judge between them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-10

SENsIBLE.-The Detroit Post well says
" Let us take time when financial distress
is less pressing than now, and choose com
mission, made up of the best men in the
House and Senate, and of able Representa-
tives outside of Congress, of different
branches of industry and trade; let them
take year, give full and fair hearing to all
interested, simplify, re-adjust and arrange
the whole schedule in reference to our reve-
nues and our own industries, lift the whole
matter out of the realm of party politics or
idle theories, and frame tariff that can be
made a stable law for term of years, and
so end all efforts by Fernando Wood or any
man of his stripe at this constant and disas-
trous tariff tinkering.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-10

EDucATIoNAL.-A proposition has been
made by about forty of the leading men of
educators of this country the coming sum
mer, for a consultation upon scholarship and
educational matters generally. The Ameri-
cans are invited to London, and several
prominent statesmen and distinguished
scholars have expressed II desire to be
present, Among these are Mr.. Foster and
Mr.. Gladstone; Lord Beaconsfeld has also
signified his approval of the proposed meet.
ing and states that the proposal for an in.
vitation to conference of scholars and lit
erary men of England and America has al
ready been laid before Her Majesty's gov
ernment."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-10

WE feel ashamed that there are so MANY
grains of truth in the following, from the
st. Louis Republican, a democratic paper ;
The trouble with the Republican party is
that all of its leaders and most of its organs
push the Presidents failures as far as posi-
BILE to the front and push his success as far
as possible to the rear Mr.. Hayes has
brought perfect peace to the South, after
eight years of turmoil and bloodshed under
Grant, Why do not the Republican leaders
and organs say something about that lie
has brought clean, moral atmosphere into
the White House, after eight years of foul
smells. Why do not the Republican leaders
and organs say something about that : lie
h,s allowed no ring TO make pivot of him
after eight years OF the pivot business. Why
do not the Republican leaders and organ
say something about that ?"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-10

Colossal STATUE.-The statue of Glib
erty Lighting the World" to be erected
upon Bedloe Island in New York Harbor, is
slowly nearing completion in the great
workshops in Paris, established for its con
struction. The head, which the sculptor
Bartholdi is just finishing, is almost thirty
feet high colossal size which would seem
to do away with all idea Of admiration, but
those who have seen it, claim the majesty
and power expressed by the features are
something wonderful This head will be
exhibited at the Exposition next summer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-10

The English Cabinet contains twelve mem.
beers, and since the recent changes is consti-
tuted as follows The Earl of Beaconsfield,
aged seyenty-two the Duke of Richmond,
sixty the Duke of Northumberland, sixty
eight; Lord John Manners, sixty; the Mar
quis of Salisbury, fortyeight lineal de
scendant of one of Queen Elizabeth's Cecils
Sir Stafford Northcote, sixty; Sir Michael
Hicks Beach, forty-one; Lord Cairns, fifty
nine Colonel Stanley, thirty-seven; w. ii,
Smith, forty-threei r. A. Cross, fifty-fye
Claiborne Hardy, sixty four,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-10

BLAIRIsH.-lf lunacy always met with
incarceration, Montgomery Blair would find
himself in a strait-jacket. The New York
Ecening Post rightly characterizes as absurd
his resolution instructing the Attorney-Gen-
eral of that state to try the Presidential ques-
ton over again in the Supreme Court of the
United States, upon the passage by Congress
of a law to enable him to do so. 1t adds
"Of course no such law can be passed. The
leaders of both parties are committed against
revival of the agitation. The scheme prob
ably would not receive half dozen votes in
the two houses. To become law the bill
would need two-thirds vote, because the
President, unless he has less regard for pub
lie opinion than he has yet shown, would
veto it. The Maryland Legislators, knowing
that the necessary law could not be passed.
adopted Mr.. Blair's resolution, probably as
the easiest way to silence bore
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-10

THE Pacific RAILROAD SwINDLE.-The
debate in the United States Senate on the
obligations of the Pacific railroads is draw
ing to close The Thurman bill requires
the companies to establish sinking funds
adequate to provide, at maturity, for their
debts to the first mortgage bondholders and
to the United States. The Matthews bill
requires an annual payment of one million
from each company, which is less than the
interest on their debts Six per cent. on the
Central Pacific debt is 81 ,553, 900 on the
Union Pacific debt it is Sl,63i 900. The
companies are now paying dividends out of
their earnings, and allowing their debts to
accumulate. BY the admission of their own
officers the roads will not sell for enough, at
the maturity of the government bonds, to pay
the first mortgage bondholders This is a
manifest injustice to the government which
so literally endowed the companies, and it
is evident that the Matthews bill does not
afford an adequate remedy. The companies
can afford to provide for all their obligations,
and should be compelled to begin now.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-10

ORASGE-Mr A. s Martyrs people found,
upon their return from church last Sunday, that
two yearlings had entered their old house, They
made their way up the steep steps and passed
through door in which people are obliged to take
a humble position in order To effect an entrance
When found, they were quietly eating hay. h
L. Lord, n well-known lumber dealer, has failed
lie has been a very hard worker, and upright and
honest In his dealings. His father, j. =. Lord
having signed heavily, will be obliged to lose by
so doing Much sympathy is manifested for both.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-10
A Charity Indeed.

One of the most practical charities which
has been heard of by the public of late is that
of Mr.. Fletcher Harper, who, at the sugges-
ton of his wife, has purchased house upon
the sea coast for the sick and disabled en-
ployes of the house of Harper x Brothers.
This is an evidence of most generous fore
thought, and will, without doubt, inspire
those benefited with the most affectionate
zeal for the interests of their employers.
The thought that provision has been made
for them, should strength and energy flag,
whereby they may gather health and power
to renew their labors, will lift weight of
anxiety from their shoulders and, in many
cases, ward off the disease, whose beginning
would have been aggravated by solicitude
for an uncared for future. 1t has been well
said that one of the secrets of the success
of this great house of Harper & Brothers,
has been the kind interest which the EN-
ployers have always taken in the welfare of
the employed. The New York Tribune sug-
gests that some of these great city asylums
and monster hospitals, would do more good
to the public if they were turned into sea-
side homes for the sick and afflicted among
the poorer classes, who, though well deserv-
ing, are unable to procure the fresh aud in
MIGRATING air that would restore TO them
bodily vigor. All may not be able to build
seaside homes for those of their employees
who fall at their posts, but all may strive,
as many do, to make it a reciprocal thing
between employers and employed, each to
seek to further the best interests of the otlIef.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-10

MANY Russian officers now wear bullet-proof
cuirasses underneath their coats. Some of these
guard only the chest but others, In two sections,
cover the stomach, and are said to be in no way
nconyenient The cap has also band of the
cuiTass material within its lining
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-10
PERSONAL, POLITICAL AND SOCIAL.

Montgomery Blair has been at the Capitol for a
day or two pressing upon the attention Of Con
gressmen his scheme 10 put President Hayes out
Of office lie seems quite confident that it will
succeed, which IN not u very good indication of
Montgomerys sanity but rather otherwise, lie
receives no announcement from any one, and
there are probably not dozen members Of either
House who would vote for his hill should he be
fortunate enough TO get any one TO introduce it,
The Vermont maple sugar party Is postponed
to Wednesday evening next While the opera
ton of sugaring-on" is in progress, n choice
literary and musical entertainment will be given
by some Of the best talent in the city. The Yer
mont delegation in Congress- and other dis
tinguished Nermonters, are expected to be pres
ent and address the company, Dancing is also
on the programme.
Ia. Governor Pinchback, of Louisiana, is In the
city and yesterday called upon the President
During the conversation Pinchback said that
Louisiana now had the best governor of any
within his recollection, and the people seem 10 be
better satisfied than ever with the condition of
affairs.
A distinguished party from this city attended
the launching of the City of Para at Chester Pa,
to-day About six hundred persons went over
this morning including the President and most
Joyce aud lendee, of Vermont
Secretary and Mrs, Eyarts were called to Omaha
Yesterday by the intelligence of the serious illness
of their son, William, who has been residing In
China for some years, but recently returned 10
California for his health, and Is now on the way
Ia Washington. SOL
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1878-07-01
MtbettersGfe0

Sci 6en MabIen SIT einem DerfGs
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III GaIifornten bat Die 4rbetterz
8artei bes aroben Arbeiterz Npoitels
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@rfoloe oapon getragen. Ser 8annitraDl,
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bat linn ntd)tS gel6aoet.
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9fepub[ifaner, Oen1otraten. W1rel1 oiele
@eauer cinig getueien, 10 bdtten tie oen
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Icidf perGinbern fDnnen; benn leBtere be-
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oeoell 5000, unb bic 9emofrdteu uno 0tez
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Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1878-07-01

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