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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15

K1mp TON AND His LAWYERS
two lawyers who helped ex-Financial
Agent Kimpton, ofSouth Carolina,
out Of his trouble in Massachusetts
last autumn arc no longer pleased
with his character. The Springfield
Republican says considerable
expense was incurred, which they
paid, taking Kimtpon's note ut three
months for two hundred dollars to
reimburse them. This they endors-
cd at Westfeld. When it fell due
in December Kimpton wrote asking
that it be renewed, and the bank
allowed an extension of forty..five
days. The time was out Satur.
day last, and the bank, refusing
longer to renew, demanded one
hundred dollars each of the two
lawyers, which they paid to save their
credit. One of them has written to
Governor Chamberlain asking him
what kind of scoundrel his friend
Kimpton is'."--M 7. Euening Post.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15

DEALING IN FUruREs.-The Ken
tucky Court of Appeals has
recently rendered decision upon q
case of futures" the points of
which may be summed up as follow
ers
"Speculating in futures, where no
actual delivery of tho article bought
or sold made, but only the.. differ
ence in money between the value at
the time of purchase and at the time
fixed for delivery is to be paid, is
gambling and illegal. But the
intent to pay only the difference in
value, and not to deliver the goods
must be clearly proven, not inferred
from custom. Even proof that the
difference was actually paid in
money in this way will not suffice
unless it be also proved that it was
the intent ut tho time of the con-
tract, that the settlement should be
made in this way. The Court
admits the wrongfulness Of this
practice, and that as 9'rocticed it is
gambling, but it will not take as
proof of gambling in this case the
we'll known custom that prevails,
or evidences that would establish
other species of gambling"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15

were adopted and which state 1.
that the Grange earnestly remon-
strates against the wrong done, in
advancing the price after tho ad-
lournment of the Legislature. 2
That no intention exists to injure
the manufacturers. 3. That the
subordinate Oranges will take steps
recommended by the State Grange
to remedy the wrong. 4. That the
whole action and correspondence on
this matter shall be kept in the
strictest secrecy. The cooperation
OF the Georgia Grange was asked.
The Grange then closed in duo
form.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15

The salary of the governor OF
Maine y lna has been reduced from $4,000
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-02-15
TR UTH OR RUSHED TO EARTH,

Mr.. Tnden Exonerated from the Cipher
Calumny--What Weed and Potion
Say Aboutit.
The Potter sub committee in Now
York, investigating the cipher de-
spatches, examined Smith Weed, q
Democratic politician Of New York
OF doubtful flavor, who was in Co.
lumbia just before and after tho
count of the Canvassing Board in
1915. His evidence was that after
making arrangement 8 with the Board
, through Mr.. Hardy Solomon for a
sale at sixty thousand dollars he
went to Baltimore to meet Colonel
Pelton, Tilden's nephew, who had
promised to bring tho money. Pei
ton did not produce it, and the
scheme failed. Four hours after
South Carolina was counted for
Hayes. Colonel Pelton tho next
day was put through a rigid exami~
nation. He appears to have been
an officious individual, who, without
any authority from Mr.. Tildon, or
any Office in the N ,tional Committee,
pretended to be mouth piece, and
and devised with Weed and others
a plan to buy up the Boards in
South Carolina and Florida. He
never dared to tell MI. Tilden about
this, but expected to get the money
from the Executive Committee, or
from some outsiders. On receipt
of Weeds last telegram, he went to
Baltimore to meet him, and before
leaving, he intirnated to Mr.. Edward
Cooper, of the Comm:ttre, now may
or of New York, that he might want
money. On reaching Baltimore he
received q telegram from Cooper,
and another from Mr.. Tilden him.
self, repudiating any bargain, and
ordering him home. Mr.. Tildsn
absolutely refused to have any
thing to do in the matter, stating
that he never would he President
under such circumstances. It is
said that Pclton WAS merely pen
sionor on his uncle, and that the
latter has haa nothing to do with
him since the revelation about the
boards. The testimony of I'll par
ties completely exonerntes Mr.. Til
den from all completely in fraud. It
is proved beyond cavil that both
Cnnvaasing Boards we're ..A.on tho
MARKET" and the fact that Mr..
Tilden, who owns millions, refused
to plank up paltry sixty thousand
dollars to secure the Office, is proof
conclusive that he was never engag
cd in the attempt to purchase them.
1t looks rs if Mr.. Tilden is about to
come out of the investigation un>
scathed, the only one Of the leading
spirits on both sides that did not
| barter for the Presidency.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-20

PATRONS Of HUsBANDRY.- Central Vermont
Council Patrons Of Husbandry will hold their next
quarterly meeting at Roxbury ON Tuesday, August
10Th, To commence at ten o'clock. A. M. promptly
The forenoon session will be private and the for
nation Of a Pomona Grange will occupy the at
tention of the patrons. Nearly every grange In
the council have signifed their wish to have
fifth degree grange formed in the county. The
afternoon session will be public, and the following
question discussed, viz; "Ought Vermont farmers
tc buy or raise their corn?' The question. (" Re
soiued, that every Patron of Husbandry should
do all in his power TO bring about more Just
equalization Of taxation which shall result In JUS
tice To all classes" was discussed very sharply at
the last session, and owing TO the lateness OF the
hour Of holding the afternoon meeting, Is to bo
discussed again at the meeting next Tuesday
afternoon. The afternoon session should COM
mence promptly at one o'clock to give time
for the exercises and discussions. At the session
OF the Vermont State Grange held last December,
the following preamble and resolution was passed
Whereas, the unequal taxation Of real estate
and other property ia detrimental to the advance
ment Of agriculture, and that 1t ia unjust that
property should be twice taxed; therefore, Re
solred, that we use our influence toward changing
the statute law which levies a tax on mortgage
and the real estate which 1t covers" This much
discussed, vexing question Of how TO lay such q
tar properly, and whether the real estate OF
mortgages should be taxed is the question at issue
and will DO discussed throughout the length and
breadth OF the state the coming winter by the
oranges and citizens generally. The public are
invited to attend and take part In the afternoon
exercises. A very full attendance Of patrons Is
] expected.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-20

BKRLIN.-A pleasant affair at the close of the
school In district No. 8, recently taught by Miss
Augusta NJ. Walcott, came of last Friday The
school-room was very tastefully decorated by the
teacher and pupils, and all worked with will to
make the exercises perfect success. Various
devices suitable TO the OCCASION wrought from
evergreens, adorned the room. profusion of
bouquets artistically arranged at every available
point added beauty and freshness to the scene
After the exercises Of the school, which consisted
OF dialogues declarations, recitations and sing
ing, which were highly credtable to all parties,
and gave unbounded pleasure and satisfaction to
the audience, all repaired to charming grove,
where feast prepared by the parents Of the
scholars was served, and several hours were most
pleasantly spent in the commingling Of those who
busy in their great lifework and those who are
training to fill their places. We were pleased to
note this pleasant meeting Of parents and chill
dren. indicating 1t does the reciprocal interest
and pleasure felt In the cause Of education, which
will be found potent for good in the future, and
would suggest that similar exercises might be
productive OF pleasure and benefit to all partiei-
pating In them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-20

MoRErowN.-The village schools closed Tues
day, August 18th. We have not heard a word of
fault found with schools, and therefore conclude
that they were unusually good Mr. Frank f..
Donahue advertises to open select school here
on Monday, September LIST, to continue ten weeks
Mr.. Donahue has attended school at the Method
list Seminary for several terms; and will graduate
after attending one more term. He has also kept
school several terms in this vicinity with the best
success; and will undoubtedly keep an excellent
select school. We hope he will have large
school. :. Farmers have their oats mostly har-
vested. There was good crop to all appear
ances, and it was secured in good shape. 1t is
feared that the potato crop will be rather light
owing very largely to the dry weather. Potato
bugs, where they have been fed faithfully on Paris
green, are playing out. Corn will not be ready for
frost for several weeks. e. But few of our
Good Templars attended the Union at Montpelier.
....E W. Bisbee has Durham one-year-old bull
weighing one thousand one hundred and fifty
pounds
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-20

WOODBURY. CENTER.--Duren Nelson and Sey-
mour Ainsworth were arrested and taken to Hard
wick the 18th, charged with stealing harness
from Mr.. Griffin near Greensboro Bend" The
property was found In Ainsworths possession,
who plead guilty and was fined IS and costs.
Nelson was discharged. It appeared that Nelson
and Ainsworth were on their way from Barton
to Woodbury., and having fully imbibed the
critter," thought to have a little fun 4" to
themselves, 40 stripped the harness from horse
found grazing beside the road, carrying 1t away
with them Rum did it.....A b. Thomas has re-
turned from his vacation and will begin term
Of select school In this district soon. E. George
Trow has moved to Hardwick. Winslow voodry
has bought G. T. Osgood's interest in the granite
quarry, and will push the work harder than ever.
....Dr. J. W. Pardo has been giving a series Of
chronological lectures here. Owing to bad
weather, the attendance was light the lectures
however, were highly appreciated by the few
who attended
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-20
Boston Produce Market.

EGGsIrrade has been dull and prices have eased OF.
of es Eastern dc has been an extreme price, and
few Northern sell at ltc Western have settled down
TO llkGl2c u dozen.
oRAIN-Corn has been selling at ielsc n bushel. New
oats are beginning to forward and sell 3t635c u
bushe old range at 3Gflc TO quality fne
iced are hrner, with sales at silO, and middngs
s56Dl5.5O u ton.
HAY AND srRAW.-There has been moderate de-
mand for hay and prices steady ut s66l7 q for
choice Eastern and Northern. Low and medium grades
sales at sls0ls u ton.
CHEESE There has been fair trade In cheese and
supplies are pretty well used but prices continue
very low The sales OF choice factory have bee SIC.
BE- and some fancy lots at &C., but sc Y 70 is the top Tor
most o. the cheese now coming In. Far 10 good Is selling
A. @Sc and common at 2ic. At these prices there
Immense EXPORT trade but the quantity made this
said TO be larger than before and dealers look
continuance OF low prices for several weeks to
BuTIER-Ihe market IL in pretty much the con-
on as reported last week Fine grades nrm
they are getting scarce but medium stock Ia accommodating
and can be bought at low prices The demand has
ght and buyers do not respond to the high fine
ot The best creamerles still quoted l6sc n ~
but large lots cannot be sold at over lie, and
efe mat are called good do 5ft
Cholce vermont dares have been selling i5c and
the hnest readily command 5c New York dalfes rarely
go over lie, and the most Of those coming could
bought at &c. There Il plenty OF ladle packed Weae Of
ferng at lp 2c. and some selling low &c. We heard
OF Few sales at &c. which Is the price
forced TO pay but nothing be found under pound
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-20
Fire Record.

In ST. ALBANs-The gas house connected with
the rolling mill was burned last Friday morning.
Loss not more than $780, which was fully covered
by insurance.
In GLovKR-The outbuidngs belonging to a
farmer named John Telper were burned few
days ago, together with fifty tons Of hay, five
hundred and fifty sugar buckets and other prop.
erty. Loss heavy and insurance small
In WEST ENosBURGH house of Hon. L.
W. Leach was burned last week, the fire having
broken out In tool house in the rear where 1t is
suspected tramp set It, who had been refused
lodgings. No particulars as to loss and insurance
In GRASBY.-The dwelling-house on the Abel
Carpenter place, owned by L. W. Jones, was de-
stroyed by fire on Wednesday Of last week
Cause OF fire unknown, but 1t is possible that II
caught from burning fell piece one hundred
rods or more away.
In BURLINGTON. --Attwo o clock p NJ last Satur.
day the ell part Of the elegant residence in course
OF erection by NJ. L. Kelsey was entirely destroyed
by fire and the entire building very much dam.
aged. The cause Of the fire cannot be accurately
ascertained but the most probable theory, and
the one most generally believed, is that it caught
from sparks knocked from workman's pipe
The insurance, 5000, is much less than the cost
OF the building, but will probably cover the loss
sustained
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-20

PORTLAND AND OGDEssBuRG RAILRoAp.-A
meeting Of the stockholders Of the Vermont divi-
sion Of the Portland and Ogdensburg railroad
was held at Hyde Park last week, and the follow
ing elected directors for next year Franklin Fair
banks, James d. Bell, John ii. George, II. S. Toll
man, G. W. Hendee, Waldo Brigham, Orange
Buck, R. s. Reed, d. d. wead, o. S. Rixford and
II. A. Burke At a meeting Of the directors the
following officers were elected Waldo Brigham,
president; John II. George, clerk and secretary
o. S. Rixford, vice-president; d. ID. Wead. treas.
urer. 1t is now understood that the Mercantile
Trust Company own majority OF every class OF
the roads securities. The pending litigation will
probably soon result In taking the road out OF the
hands Of the receiver and placing 1t under contro
Of the preference mortgage bondholders.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-20

MoRRsvILLE-George Amsden formerly at
work here in Gates drugstore later at work
for t. c. Fletcher OF st. Johnsbury was in town
last week for short holiday. Messrs Roberts
and Eaton with their families and friends spent a
few days at Eden pond last week. Returned
hale and hearty, and declared they had good
time. DIR. G. c. Rublee and Mrs. II. ii. Morgan
have gone to Waterbury visiting friends. H A.
sayton, getting tired Of waiting the pleasure Of
our job teams, has got one of his own And a
neat tasty cart he has, too. Our old friend OF
yore, Hon. Samuel Morgan Of pension and hop
notoriety, has made his friends in Worthwhile a
CALL. Our Grand Army boys are attending
the reunion in Montpelier with full ranks The
post have new uniforms. School at the Peo-
pies Academy and Morrisville Graded School
will commence September 3D. Mr. b. M. Weld,
the new principal, has made his appea rance with
us. He is a smart looking man and it is expected
we shall have very good school. No pains have
been spared to make everything pleasant. C.
ID. Scott has returned from his trout fishing.
The past cold spell has been enough to drive the
campers home to feather bed. :. Misses Nellie
and Minnie Fitch, who have been spending two
weeks In Portland and at Old Orchard Beach have
returned. They pronounce 1t all a grand trip.
The weather shifted the first OF the week.
We have had some very fine showers since. 1t Is
just what we want, for vegetation is all drying
up. Mrs. +. B. Merriam has gone to Water
bury for short visit. H. S. Wilson, a graduate
Of our school, and lately OF Burlington College,
was in town last Friday and Saturday. wv P.
Morris was at home last week. {. The ladies OF
the Methodist society have an Ice cream festival
every Wednesday evening.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-20
Union School Meeting.

The annual meeting Of our Union school district
was held on Wednesday evening Of last week.
The attendance was somewhat larger than usual,
though not as large as the vital interest we all
should have, In providing the best Of instruction
for our children, demands. The result, the nearly
unanimous reelection OF all the old officers, and
the stability and assured excellence Of schools
for the coming year. is one upon which our people
are to be congratulated.
The following board OF officers was elected for
the ensuing year; Moderator, George W. Wing;
clerk, N. A. Chase; prudential committee, T. G..
Phinney, s. c. Shurtlef, J. G. Houghton, Jr.,
Chas A. Reed and Edwin NJ. Guernsey; treasurer,
Charles A. Reed; collector, Denison Taft; audit
ors, H. A. Huse, Clark King and L. Bart Cross.
tax Of forty cents on the dollar was voted for
the ensuing year.
The various items Of expenditure for the past
Il. n 80
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-20

MARsHFIELD.--On Tuesday of last week the
house Of Martin Chandler caught fire in the attic
around the chimney. When first discovered the
fire was breaking through the roof in several
places, but with the help Of the neighbors 1t was
finally extinguished. Report says that when help
first arrived nothing could be found In the house
except two or three old straw beds and the stove,
and suspicious are entertained that 1t was not en-
trely accidental All Of the family except one
boy and the hired man were away at the time Of
the fre.....s II. Packer has sold his gray trotter
to George A. Putnam for $780, Putnam sold his
horse to Charles II. Cross Of Montpelier, instead
Of parties from New York, as was reported last
week. Miss Carrie Pitkin, whose ability and
success as teacher are too well known to need
comment from US, will keep a select school In the
village this fall
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-20

market at Cambridge and Brighton for the week ending
Tuesday, August 18th, 1875
Cattle sheep. Hog, caiv.,
~ market thls week. 1920 1920 9,l50 275
:, =, lAst week..,...., 1901 l0.22l 1906 $40
one year ago.. 3,lss l0,l3s s2it 252
PRCES-Extra fat and heavy premium oren, ss5Oas7s.
nfst quality, s5625; second quality, s5O06l5s sol third
quality NODt5 per 100 ms total weight OF hide taow
Bulls etc 81 eo@t25 Working oxen siOolso Npair, Or
cows s2OOo@SO0 extra good, sODO6sO60, With or with
out calves IA may be agreed farrow and ordinary
sl2oo92s0 three year-olds sisooetssco Sheen sse
10000 @ shesrsd sheep s s"' fas RRs os.s i saS.
y ~. Veal calves. s2.5oal 90 n head. Brighton bdes
lfg7kc; country lots, sSt7e Calf pkins id5lic n No.
lamb skins, iO9e0c each. -'
REMARKs.-The arrivals were fully eaual 10 last veek
but the run from the North has increased there
more purchasers at the Union yards The waieown pcas
o. last week were generally sustained certainly regards
The best grades and the Northern composed Of many
really nice dressing steers and hefcr from the lake and
river farms calculated TO please The quality Of the West
erp cattle was also good A. N. Monroe sold
steers average 33 rs at &c. live and another lot average
lJJs ms, 5'ic, liye Dow & Moulon sold two oxen 70
dress 5O bs each At &C. dressed Taylor Iarpn sold two
oxen TO dress lO0 lbs each at &C. dressed l. B Sargent
sold four oxen. average 400 bs live at ic live; H. r.
french sold some two heers dreas
~ Ms bc " n, dressed weight Sheep and lambs sold
c ~ on from last week with shrinkRqe OF
from Three % six pounds head. W. W Austin sold
hundred and twenty five lambs, average MS at 4c sir
lbs shrnkaee " head B. sargent sold hfty-one lambs
average 80 rs at Sc n n, three ms shrnkage n head
fouty sold at lleDl5c " b. the latter price chickens
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-20

LOWER CABor.-The seventl-day Adventists
are rapidly progressing with their new church,
and the prospects of its completion before cold
weather are good. The church is small, bat all
the better adapted to small audience than a
large church. When finished 1t will be neat, plain
and pretty, nothing being put in for mere show.
We shall than have four churches in town instead
OF three. in consequence Of opposition, and that
opposition to new sect tends to increase its num-
bers and energize its forces Clergymen would
do well to thoroughly investigate the scriptural
authority for the change Of Sabbath from the
seventh to the first day, lest the Blind lead the
blind and both fall into the ditch"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-20

WATERBURY,. Our old friend Griggs has a new
advertisement this week. His prices are low and
goods excellent. And now Mrs Stebbns offers
for the next thirty days her stock OF millinery at
great reduction to make room for new goods.
80. Rev. Mr.. Clark Of Georgia preached In the
Congregational church last Sabbath, In the alb
sence Of Rev. S. II. Wheeler. =. Last week Pat
rick Tobin Of Duxbury, with his wife and child,
started to come to this village, and when about
half way here he stopped to water his horse
when Mrs. Tobin discovered that her child was
dead. 1t was apparently well when they left
home, and undoubtedly 1t WAS smothered as a
shawl was wrapped around it at the time.
Professor George A. Stockwel former resident
OF this place. but now principal Of the New
Jersey Business College Of Newark, has been in
town for the past week visiting friends
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-20

ORANGE.-Rev. Mr.. Humphrey, who has sup
piled the Congregational society for the past few
Sabbaths, has taken his departure and is to be
succeeded by young divine from New Haven.
Rev. Mr.. Vincent Of Barre exchanged pupts
with Rev. l. p. Coddngton Of this place, and
preached an interesting sermon from Romans v:
7-S All who saw Milo L. Towner when he re-
turned from his trip to Corinth on Monday morn
ing last, observed an air Of quiet dignity which
seemed to invest him to an unusual degree The
cause was apparent when it became known that
his eldest daughter, Mrs Leroy Sleeper, had be-
come the proud and happy mother Of fine boy.
1--we are glad to be able to write that Harte
Houghton, who is at home from Kansas City, is
fast recovering from severe attack of typhoid
fever, and will soon be able to resume business.
Miss Nora Campbell is also recovering from her
severe illness. About ten couples started from
here early Thursday morning and were Joined by
several others from Barre, making large and
lively company They proceeded directly to the
house of AFRO Pratt Of Berlin whose Inequalities
are widely known, and after refreshing them
selves with tempting repast provided by the
ladies OF the party, the remainder OF the day was
passed in fishing, croqueting and various other
games both amusing and instructive; all returned
feeling well satisfied with the days sports, and
will cherish in grateful remembrance Mr. and
Mrs. Pratt, who helped greatly to increase the
pleasures of the day by their kind and thoughtful
attentions