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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-19
"Counting Out /" in Maine.

The Republicans of Maine, and indeed Of
the whole country, are greatly excited over
an alleged attempt on the part of the Maine
Democracy to gain by fraud what they re-
Gently lost at the polls.
At the recent Maine election the Republi-
can candidate for governor received 6S,463
votes, the Greenback candidate AZ $40 votes,
and the Democratic candidate 81, 10 votes.
But although the Republican was so far
ahead of either of his competitors he was
not elected, since he had failed to receive a
majority of all the votes cast. Accordingly
it remains with the legislature to elect a
governor, and the Democrats think they see
in the situation a golden opportunity for
sharp practice. In the Legislature, accord
ing TO the returns from the several counties
the Republicans elected nineteen out of the
thirty.one senators and ninety-one out OF
the one hundred fifty-one representatives
This gives them a clear majority, and it
would seem to follow that the election Of
Mr.. Davis, the Republican candidate fol
governor, was matter of course. But the
Democratic party of Maine knows trick
worth two of that. Its resort in this ex
tremity is to fraudulent certificates. The
present governor, DIR. Garcelon, is a Demo
crat-elected by the legislature, although
his Republican competitor, Seden Connor
received plurality of all the votes cast
Garcelon, who was candidate for reelection
and, as appears by the figures given above
received less than one-third as many votes
as the Republican nominee, is understood tc
have had certificates prepared to send out
giving seats to seventeen Democratic sena
tors and eighty-ive Democratic representa-
tives. The law provides that the governor
and council shall send certificates of cleo
ton to those senators and representatives
who on the face of the return "appears &c
be chosen" The bold pretext upon which
the will of the people is to be reversed, is
bribery by the Republicans.
A more palpable aud outrageous attempt
to steal the control of state was never
known. 1t would have done credit to Boss
Tweed in his palmiest days or to the hero Of
cipher alley The leading Republicans of the
state are thoroughly alive to the danger, and
are congregated at the capital fully prepared
to resist to the bitter end the consummatior
of the infamous plot
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-19

Boston Herald: :" In the first place it is
evident that the Republican party cannot
hope to carry this country next year unless
it is united and able to attract TO its aid a
large share Of the independent voters. 1t
must be remembered that these latter were
driven out of the party by the faults and
scandals of President Grants administers
ton. Is it likely they will be attracted back
by not only promising repetition Of
'Grantism in the national administration
but by the additional mistake of endeavor.
ing to give president third term We
recognize the force of the Grant boom,
but it does not represent the whole party
and, if it should be successful in carrying
the convention by the aid Of solid South
those delegates representing no electora
Notes.-The Democrats would have an excel
lent opportunity"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-19

A NEW Baptist church at Bowdon, Eng
land, has made provision in the trust-deed
Of the church for the reception, as " non
UNCONVENTIONAL MEMBERS" of Presbyterians,
Methodists, Episcopalians, etc., who may
desire TO unite with the church. Such mem
bers are to be allowed TO retain their pecu
liar views, the condition of their acceptance
being profession Of faith, godly walk, and
subscription to the leading doctrines Of
evangelical Christianity. They are not
however, to be permitted to vote on an,
question affecting baptism or Baptist prin
ciples.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-19

Thirty-five years ago there lived in Enosburgh a
man small in stature, but Of Websteriau brow, Sc
date in manner and modest and gentle as a girl
Physically his appearance was inferior but men
tally he was equal to the foremost OF the eminent
was a model of grace and sound sense; as a writer
he had few superiors in the ready use Of pure
English. In the course of his short life he fire..
quent.y made addresses upon various topics, which
are pleasantly remembered to this day by those
who were so fortunate as to hear them. Hi.
eulogy on President Harrison attracted wide at
tention and was extensively copied, in whole oil
in part by the press of that day. That man was
Hon. Horace Eaton, governor Of Vermont from
1876 to 1S4S His grave is at Enosburgh Center,
and Is marked by a monument of clouded marble
ten feet high, and bearing the inscription
Hon Horace Eaton, NJ d. For several years
Representative and Senator in the State Legisa-
ture and afterwards Lieutenant Governor and
Governor of the State. Enlightened, learned ant
conscientious, he discharged the duties of every
station with eminent ability and uprightness.
Born at Barnard, Vt, 1904. Died at Middle
bury, Vt, July A. 1855, in the SD year Of his age.
This monument is erected by his friends IL
token Of appreciation of his great merit as a pub
| lie man and citizen"
| Beside him lie the remains OF his first wife
who preceded him to the grave by some years
| and who was sister of Colonel Thomas IL. Full
| Ter OF Boston.
In the next town, Berkshire, four miles distant
| is the grave Of another distinguished Chief Jus
tice and Governor Royce. His grave is indicated
| by a massive monument of Vermont granite. 1
is in four parts, base die, pllnth and shaft, anc
bears one side in large letters the name
Royce, and on the reverse;
"stepben Royce, born Aug II, 1881 Die
Nov, IL, 1863 Judge Of the supreme court 70
% years, of which he was chief justice Also
1886 was Governor of Vermont Colonel II. d
| Hnpkins IN Boston Journal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-19

CANDID.-Under the truthful heading of
"No Comfort" the New York Sun makes
the following candid confession "The
transient CLEAN of comfort which respect
able number of Democrats have derived
from the idea that Clarkson N. Potter had
been elected lieutenant-governor OF New
York is now taken from them. Although
there was no Democratic opposition to Mr..
Potter, and the Kelly men as well as the
Robinson men all gave him their suffrages,
aud although his Republican competitor
was an exceedingly discreditable person, yet
Mr.. Potter is beaten and the Republican is
elected. There is no comfort for
Democrats in the results of the New York
election. John Kelly has accomplished his
purpose, and he has destroyed every prospect
of Democratic success. Aud the case looks
worse with each new day."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-19

New YORK Herald: "The Grant boom.
as it is called, may subside within the ensu-
ing four months, and in that case good taste
and good sense would forbid him to allude
to the subject at all. But if the boom
should continue, if it should seem powerful
when the time approaches for electing dele
gates to the Republican national convent ton,
General Grant may think it his duty to
break through his dignified reserve and save
the party from making nomination which
could not be accepted.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-19

PRACTICAL temperance women in Utica
have worked for the cause on election day
for several years past by opening coffee
booths close to the polls and affording men
a substitute for liquor. Thus a week ago
no less than four thousand cups of the bev-
erage were given away, aud with them large
quantities of crackers and cheese. The
smallest ward in the city, which usually
consumes the most liquor, maintained its
reputation for drinking by using the mos,
coffee.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-19

INTERESTING SUIT.-The case of Joseph
Parker, livery stable keeper at Holyoke,
Massachusetts,, against Father Dufresne Of
the French Catholic church in that city, has
reached a verdict in the superior court at
Springfield. Parker having incurred the
priests displeasure the latter not only turned
him out of the church, but publicly de-
nounced him, and forbade any of the con-
gregation from patronizing him, even going
so far as to refuse baptism to child who
was brought to the church in one Of Parker's
hacks. Parker thereupon sued for damages
for malicious interference with his business,
asking for $4,000 damages. The ruling Of
Judge Bacon was strongly in Parkers favor,
the court declaring most enphatically that
no ecclesiastical authority had the right, un.
der any circumstances, to interfere with a
mans business. The jury after two hours
consultation, returned a verdict awarding
Parker S3443 damages. This is not the
end of the case. 1t goes to the supreme
court on exceptions, and will on account Of
its Importance, attract large share of at
tention, involving as it does the question
whether priestly authority or church disci
pline can legally be exercised in manner
to interfere with mans right to conduct {
lawful business, and break it up by forbid
ding patronage of him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-19

ALBANY Evening Journal; The New
York correspondent Of the Springfield Re
publican writes that since the defeat OF Rob
inson, Tilden's first choice for president is
Charles Francis Adams. The correspond
emit might have added that Mr.. Tilden's last
choice is S. j. T., aud that he hopes to play
his cards in the national Democratic con
vention, so that the first shall be last and
the last first.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-19

A BALLOT box has been invented by a
gentleman in Boston, which appears to af-
ford almost perfect practical security against
fraud. The voter deposits his ballot on a
shelf in front Of the box, and gives the
crank turn. A bell is rung, the ballot is
stamped with letter and number, the
former uniform with all other ballots depos-
tied on that day, and the numbers are of a
consecutive series. The inspectors of cleo
ton write the same number against the
voters name in the check list, and the last
number OF course indicates the whole mum
| Der Of votes cast.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-19

GENERAL GRANTS visit TO San Francisco had
the effect OF stimulating OF the business in
terests there and some OF the journals OF the Pa
cific coast regard 1t financial blessing to the
city. One iewelry firm sold $4,000 worth of
goods for the Sharon reception, and the dry goods
houses, dress-makers and tailors reaped rich har
vest The dresses aud gems at the Crocker recep-
ton we're estimated to represent 50, 600, 900.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-19

The price OF silver continues to rise, and
dollar Of the daddies has now an intrinsic
value OF ninety-one cents. Since the chances
of cheating anybody with it become less,
the Democratic howl for it become proper
! tionately less vigorous
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-19

The Methodist Episcopal church at Pittsfeld,
Massachusetts,, some time ago determined to pay
their expenses as they went along, and to make up
by subscription any deficiency that might occur
each quarter. On recent Sunday morning Pas
tor widmer reported a deficiency OF $3.50, and
called for subscriptions. There was no response
and the services were brought to a close. Just
before pronouncing the benediction the pastor
said: g. 1t was decided by this church that we
should pay we go II there is no pay there will
be no go, and there will be no service in this
church to-day" The congregation remained in
the church until the required sum was raised,
and then the usual services were held.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-19
Letter from Rev. J. Copeland.


Letter from Rev. J. Copeland.
WEBSTER, N. Y, November 14tb, 1879
hessrs Editors II intend to keep you informed
about matters In this vicinity, but 1t must be
borne In mind that In q quiet town like ours,
items OF news, such as will interest those 80 far
away as your readers, are not occurring every
uay' IN oo,p'no" WIZ" .noso io."o "oou' US '"r
""' "'"'' '''''''' We ""'
SEVERE TOUCH OF WINTER.
Last week the common remark vas "Can 1t
be that winter has set inY' IL seemed like 1t.
Snow fell In cur town to the depth OF ten inches,
Dnt IN the towns south u was reported 10 the
depth oil eighteen and twenty Inches IL froze
hard ana the cold found every one quite unpre-
pared for IL.
A LARGE QUANTITY OF APPLES
were yet on the trees and still larger quantity
were In piles on the ground. The weather had
been so warm that they could not be barreled,
hence the fruit OF nearly all the orchards was out
Both on the trees and on the ground, unless well
protected, 1t was frozen and much OF 1t ruined.
The market for apples in our place has been and
Is still very brisk There are several buyers, and
all are anxious to purchase. The ruling price for
tne pos' "h'er Hut IL t"o uoiars oarrei, ana
In some casesa smiling higher For second grade
the average IS from dollar and quarter to
dollar and half. Wehave piles OF barrels in our
streets ana ABOUT the store-houses and yards
ready 10 De stored Tor winter. len thousand
parreis al least VIII Dc kept over ior the spring
MARKET men, before .ney are shipped, they Will
all oe o'erhau'eo anu none out Souhd ones sent
THE ELECTION
passed off very quietly but decisive vote was
polled for the Republican ticket both in our town
and county 1t is claimed that the state has
elected the entire Republican ticket with the ex-
ception OF Mr. Soule, who was the candidate for
state engineer and surveyor. The vote for lieu
tenantgovernor IL very close. Perhaps ere you
receive TINS the Official returns VIII be published
and you VIII know the facts better than can give
them at this writing
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTS.
Building has been very brisk in our village
during the past season. and much OF it is not vet
| far enough advanced to be ready for winter Some
three months since our old hotel was removed to
| give place for new one. This Is now nearly
completed. It is fine building of ninety-eight
feet 'front.' including four stores or offices on the
| ground floor, and two stories in height 1t il
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-19

ONE OF the most interesting relics OF the revolu-
ton is in possession OF DR.. Spotswood OF Mobile,
Alabama. 1t is nothing less than one Of Wash
ingtons swords, which WAS given to the present
possessor's grandfather, General Alexander Spots
wood OF spottsylyania Court House, Virginia, by
General Washington himself, on the occasion OF
the visit made by General spotswood to General
Washington at Mount Vernon in i79s-one year
before the death OF General Washington. AT the
time OF General Spotswoods visit General WASH
ington WAS using the sword as pruning knife
upon his fruit trees, and side Of the blade Ia
cut into teeth and serves rs saw.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-19

COMPLETE official returns from all the
counties in Pennsylvania show that Buffers
(Republican) plurality over Barr Demo
craft for state treasurer, is 76,99S, and the
majority over all $500.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-19
We are led to believe and hope more from
the foregoing by another statement which
now falls under our eve:

The Cincinnati Commercial says that Grant :
" wne-glasses were turned down" at the Pacific
coast banqnets, and a correspondent OF the Chi
cago Mter-O Ocean, who accompanied the general
on his trip across the continent reports that
Grant refused to touch the liquors with which his
car was stocked. :" 1t is the conviction OF all his
friends" says this correspondent, "who have
often heard his strong expressions upon kindred
moral questions, that in the same transformations
way in which he has given aid to other good
causes, he is offering TO the cause OF temperance
the assistance Of his example
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-19
Letter from Hon. Azsl Spaulding.

ST. LOUIS Missouri, November ID, 1879.
Messrs Editors = Enclosed find $500 for the
WATcHMAN, which please place to my credit.
wish you to send the paper to Bill Lucas Avenue,
st. Louis, Missouri have left Atchison with
my better half, and come here to spend the win
ter with our son. We left Atchison on Wednes
day, the day after the election. Kansas, you
know, is strongly Republican, and is for General
Grant for the next president. A solid South
necessitates a solid North. The rebellion settled
the question that the United States is a nation,
not a confederacy. The Southern brigaders and
Northern dough-faces would have it otherwise.
They would disgrace the Union soldier Men that
spent their money and shed their blood for their
country must apologize and take back seats at the
demand OF rebels and traitors. The extra session
of Democratic congress tells the whole story.
The people OF the North are not fools. The South
means to rule or ruin. The glove is thrown down
and the North has taken it up The people have
again got to save the country. trust there will
be no faltering, no fiinching. God save the right
The stars and stripes il our flag under all Cir
cumstances.
KANSAS AND ST. LOUIS.
Kansas is prospecting. Atchison is booming
Over six hundred dwelling houses were built there
| last season and as many more are needed. Kansas
Is the New England OF the West. The churches
and the school-houses go hand In hand. 1t is
now over twenty years since we left old Vermont
God bless her) and settled In this beautiful and
fertile country. The history OF our growth is
known and appreciated over the civilized portions
OF the world. We have now nearly, II not quite,
a million of inhabitants and still there is room.
| We are having fine fall rains a great breadth
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-19
General Grant and Temperance.


A few days since we noticed, in Chicago
journal, statement concerning General
Grants abstinence from wine-drinking while
in San Francisco, which we refrained from
copying, fearing it might have been over
stated by an admiring friend. We now
publish it, DR.. Henry Gibbons of San Fran
cisco, editor of the Pacific Medical and Surgi.
cal Journal, being the author. He says:
| will give you an item in the personal history
of General Grant which may be Of interest to
you. day or two after his arrival, when he was
at the Cliff House, and during breakfast or col
lation he was invited to take glass of wine,
which he positively declined 1t was reported
that in declining he remarked: have gone
round the world without taking drink OF wine,
and shall not begin now" Whether this is liter
ally true or not cannot say; but can say that
was present at n supper given by the members OF
the press to Russell Young, of the Grant party.
the General being guest. 1t was splendid af-
fair of its kind, served up at the Palace Ilptel,
the company being composed Of some seventy or
eighty persons and comprising large number of
our most distinguished citizens, military. profess
sional and so forth. There was, of courses lib
eral supply of wines in great variety the choicest
which California could produce. The FIRST act OF
General Grant on taking his seat at the table was
to turn upside down all his glasses except the tum
bier for water, and so they remained. General Nc
Dowell, who sat near, exhibited the same exam
pie of abstinence.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-09-22
SUNDAY SHOOTING.

Emmerts Brewery the Scene of Drunken
Row Ending In the Shooting of Two Men.
The disgraceful Sunday orr ies carried on at
Emmert's brewery for some timo passed culmi.
mated in shooting affair on yesterday, which
almost resulted in tragedy. On each Sunday
during tho past summer the brewery has heen
the rendezvous OF rs ugly class of thugs and
outlaws IS ever infested the city, and iheir
bacchanalian revelries have been the terror of
the entire nsighborhood.
The brewery was visited by the usual gang
of ria-raff on yesterday, who devoted the day
to drinking, and nothing Of special moment
occurred until o'clock last evening, when the
days amusement wound up with a general
row. At the hour named one Of the employees
OF the brewery ordered a party of drunken
coughs to leave the premises, which they re-
fused to do, on the grounds that
they had paid for their drinks, and
would not 20 until they got ready.
An attempt was made ON the part of several of
the employees to force the crowd from the room,
IN the act OF which some ono from the outside
commenced to lombard the brewery by throw
ing stones at the windows. During the excite
ment that followed, 6 mnn named Joseph
Prlmm drew o revolver and fired twice into the
crowd, the two shots taking effect on tho per-
sons of lab0rer named Michael Kennedy
and boot-black named John Tearney.
general stampede followed and upon exami-
nation it was found that the former had sus-
tanned q flesh wound in the left arm near the
shoulder, the latter being slightly wounded in
the hand. Officer Woke was called and the
sanguinary individual was placed under arrest,
and upon the arrival of Officers Mitchell and
broemer, he was taken to the station. The
prisoner is German employe at tho brewery,
without family and having only been in this
country about four months.
Or: Abbott dressed Kennedy's wound, sitter
which he repaired to tho Chicago boarding
house, on Fourth near Minnesota street, while
Tearney returned to his homo on Rosat el
street. At last accounts both men were doing
well' and the examination will take place this