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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-19
His Tower Of Strength.

A prominent and intelligent politician, of
Independent proclivities, just returned from
journeying through the country, gives it as
his decided opinion that Tilden will receive
the democratic nomination for President in
1880. at is not" says this gentleman,
"that the democrats want Tilden-indeed,
they would be glad 10 do without him--but
they must have a man who has plenty of
money to spend and is willing to spend it.
Neither Hendricks Thurman, Bayard, nor,
for that matter, any sufficiently prominent
democrat has much of any means, and for
any prospect of success the candidate must
have large bank account to draw on Til
den spent a round Sl,000,000 on the last
election, and is willing to do so again. He
has probably made Sl,500,000 within the
last year and half-largely out of New
York elevated railroad stock-and as he
doesn't like to spend money on any one but
himself, there is nothing to prevent his buy.
ing the White House il he can. A bachelor
of sixty-six or sixty-seven, with five or six
millions at command, he ought to be able,
he evidently thinks, to purchase for himself a
browning political satisfaction. The cipher
dispatches haven't hurt him with his own
party half as much as they have with the
other party; but they have hurt him ire
parably with those Republicans who, dis
satisfied with their own party, were inclined
to vote for him at the last election on ac-
count of his supposed honesty. These men
will now go back and vote their own straight
party ticket, while a good many honest and
disguised democrats will either not vote at
all, or will nominate another man. But a,
present Tilden's money is his great strength
and best friend.'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-19
Opening OF Congress.

The extra session Of the Forty-sixth Congress
opened yesterday. Two hundred and eighty-fve
members responded to their names at roll call.
The nominees for the speakership were Randall
(dem), Wright (Greenbacker) and General Gar
field tRep.) Randall received one hundred and
forty-four votes-just one more than was neces-
sary to elect. Bradley Barlow Of Vermont voted
for William d. Kelley, Of Pennsylvania, prom
inent Greenback Republican.
Mr.. Backburn's friends are inclined to attrb-
ute his defeat largely to Sam Cox, who, they
say was determined either to rule himself or to
ruin his friends II is also widely charged that
Tilden's money had something to do with the re-
suits Of the caucus.
The galleries OF the Senate were crowded long
before noon, and there was large attendance OF
those entitled to the privilege Of the floor. Many
Of the Senators occupied new seats, having re-
moved from their old ones into those vacated by
retiring Senators. Chaplain Sunderland made
one of his stirring prayers. Secretary Gorham
read the Presidents proclamation, and the newly
elected Senators came forward and took the oath.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-19
A Timely Rebuke.


The growing practice OF calling individ-
uals, even ones superiors in age and posi-
ton, by their Christian names received
fitting rebuke the other day at the hands OF
the Supreme Court of Massachusetts, body
of gentlemen whose opinion ought to be re-
garded as fnal upon question of this char
acter. A hotel clerk sued his employers,
who had discharged him before the expira-
ton of the term for which he was engaged,
giving as reason that he had injured their
business by undue familiarity with the guests
of the house, in addressing them by their
Christian names or by their surnames only,
without the customary titular prefix. This
was not denied, and the court said: "To
address person by his Christian name, un-
less the parties have been intimately con-
nected, socially and otherwise, is uncalled
for familiarity, and, therefore, insulting to
the party so addressed. To address party
by his surname only shows a want of re-
spect, and would imply that the party SC
addressed was beneath the party addressing
therefore, it is discourteous, and would be
considered insulting. To speak of employ
ers by their surnames only shows great
want of respect on the part of the employt
toward the employer. While it may be Gus
tomary for person to address his junior
clerks or under servants by their Christian
or surnames, to address others so shows {
want of respect, and the party so addressed
would naturally evade contact in the futur,
with any one who had previously so ad
dressed him" Politeness, added the court
costs nothing, but the want OF it has COS
the plaintiff the loss of his situation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-19

A SERIOUS DRAFT.-The Springfield Re.
publican says that already more than thirty
thousand applications for pensions under
the new act have been received at Washing
ton, and that number will probably be nearly
doubled before the end is reached. 1t is es
timated that rather more than half the
claims will be allowed, and, as they will
average about s900 the government will be
called upon to disburse over s3O,Oo0,OOO
among pensioners already on the rolls. No
action has as yet been taken on any OF the
applications, but when they are sorted and
fled-probably by the end Of this month
the work of adjudication will begin. The
prompt payment of allowed claims is not
very probable, for the appropriations of the
last Congress were so heavy that the treas
ury is not likely to be in condition to re-
spond to any demands upon it by the com
missioner Of pensions until its Golfers are re
plenished
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-19
West Randolph, March ID, 1879.

The COMING PARTY.-The greenbackers
in Congress have issued very stilted letter,
declaring that, by the favor of Providence
and the American people, they have become
possessed of the balance of power in the
Congress now opening, and giving due no.
tice that they desire to use said power to
their own advantage. OF the latter fact
there can be no doubt though the former
assertion remains to be proven. For Speaker
of the House they declare willingness to
support Sunset Cox, or any one of several
Others whom they name. Bradley Barlow,
our Third District Representative, we learn,
is an active member and officer in the Or
ganiZation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-19

CANADIAN PRoTECTIoN.-For the avowed
purpose of raising S2,000,000 in revenue, and
also to secure protection to home industries,
the Canadian government is moving for a
large increase of her duties on imports. A
bill has been proposed by the ministry, and
already passed by the House of Commons,
which operates against all countries, not ex-
cepting Great Britain, Under the existing
tariff, with few exceptions, the duty is seven
and one-half per cent. al valorem, The bill
proposed increases the tariff so that it will
average about twenty-five per cent. on most
manufactured articles. Whether the increase
is sufficient to encourage manufacturing en-
terprises at home remains to be seen.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-19

MARsHFIELD The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Methodist Episcopal church held circle at the
vestry last Friday evening One of the most in
teresting features of the entertainment was u
song by Claude Robinson entitled, The faded
coat OF blue" Elvi Davis made his first appear
ance and maiden speech, which some older heads
would do well to intimate. very interesting
paper was read by Misses Flora Meader and
Carrie Packer. The society will hold sugar
party at the same place in two weeks. Ell S,
Pitkn has sold the Daniel Bemis farm to Henry
Lamberton for 81, 400 1t cost him 80, 200 two
years ago Our excellent landlord, II. IL,
Meader has an antiquarian ball, tonight. 1t
will doubtless be very enjoyable affair, as
" Hold knows just how to make his guests feel
at home and have a good time. The Good
Templars are prospecting finely. There are to be
two limitations at the next meeting, q. L.
Dwinell is reading law with Heath Carlton, at
MONTPELIER . Amasa Tucker is slightly embar-
raised in his financial affairs, but we hope he
will come out all right. Yesterday afternoon
train took from home and many warm friends,
Mr.. Curtis S. Wooster, wife-ldella West, OF East
Montpelier-and sister Clara, who 90 to their new
home. Chat6eld, MINI. Carroll Hathaway and
Addison Merrill also accompany them, and Char
| liz Buckley goes To Colomdo-these latter from
| Fast MONTPELIER Cut is brave, ambitious, and
| made of the right stuff to succeed in whatever he
| may undertake, aud takes with him and his the
best wishes OF those whose love aud esteem has
been merited aud won Clara will teach young
ideas how To shoot, and Minnesota need ask nj
better Recommendation than u know she has beer
one of " our good teachers, reported by our sn
perintendent Of schools
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-19

SWELLING WoRDs.-The Albany On. W
Argus, one of the leading Tilden organs of
the country, puts forth lengthy programme
of what its party means to do in the coming
Congress, from which we take the following
as among the most moderate They mean
to present and prescribe it as the moral and
social duty of all honorable men and women
and children to have and TO hold Hayes
and Wheeler in derision and detestaton "
"They mean to find out the sums and
sources of any moneys paid to Judges Miller,
Bradley and Strong, to Senators Edmunds,
Morton and Frelinghuysen, and to Repre-
seutatives Hoar and Garfield, the infamous
eight of the infamous Electoral Commission
who made an award OF perjury on oertif'
Gates of forgery of the Presidency OF the
United States !" And 80 on for half O
column.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-19

HARDwICK. The bankrupt estate of Aonzo
Crandall is paying creditors dividend OF two and
a half cents. We understand that S. c. Burn
ham, Esq, is about leaving his farm on the Wood
bury road and going to Barton to reside. The
farm, hear, passes into the possession OF mort
gagees this Spring, though the equity of redemp-
ton under the decree does not expire until De-
cember next....C W. Goss, residing at the
Methodist parsonage the past year, has moved on
to his farm recently purchased, known as the
"Sol Gilman place." half mile east of this vii
lage Rev Caleb fales is also moving back from
Montpelier, where he has resided the past year.
Three cars of corn, and one car OF flour have
been received at the grist-mll during the past
week The corn was purchased at Burlington
Iowa, and the -four in western Michigan Prices
Flour, best winter wheat S5.75i corn, sixty cents
meal, 81. 10 per hundred There was pound
party at L. W, Stills on the evening OF the 18th
About sixty persons attended. Mr. Still yet
suffers some from the injury to his eye but Is
able to be out though he cannot Use the eye
much Peter Nelson and David Dutton of the
Nichols Pond mill are furnishing the lumber for
shattucks new building, and are now engaged in
drawing or delivering it....A L, Judevne has
placed attachments upon the real and personal
property of A. T. Way, and also upon the real
estate of Way & Titus, merchants at this place
The store is still open, doing business as usual.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-19
A ROYAL Wedding.

The Duke of Connaught, son Of Queen Victoria,
and Princess Louise Margaret OF Prussia were
united in matrimony at Windsor, England, on the
18th inst, and the attendant ceremonies were I'M
posing in the extreme. The royal procession on
this occasion included Queen Victoria, Maharajah
Dhuleep Singh and wife, blazing with emeralds
and diamonds; Prince Edward OF Saxe-Weimar;
Princess Mary and her husband, the Duke of
Teck; two princesses OF Saxe-Coburg; the Duchess
OF Edinburgh, escorted by the Duke of Cambridge
the Prince and Princess Christian; the Princess
Frederick Charles and escort; the Crown Princess
of Prussia (tbe Princess Victoria OF England), in
magnificent costume of deep blue velvet lined
with ermine, and wearing a number OF foreign
orders, escorted by her husband, the Prince In
perial of Germany, in a uniform of white and
silver; next the Princess of Wales three daugh-
tiers and the tiny Prince George Of Wales and the
King and Queen Of Belgium, The Archbishop OF
Canterbury performed the wedding ceremony.
For the benefit OF the ladies we add a description
of the bridal dresses, as given in London des-
match: The bride wore a white silk dress, the low
bodice OF which was embroidered with lace four
inches in width. The skirt was ornamented with
lace twelve inches in width, and there was at
tached in 'front.' little toward the right, small
bouquet OF myrtle. The train was thirteen feet
long and covered by rich lace founce the width
of which WAS three feet and half, and upon
which was laid Il branch Of myrtle The bridal
veil was square of lace blossoms, about ten feet
and half square, fastened to the top of the crown
and enveoping the Princess All OF the lace was
of the finest point d Alencon the design modern
| in style, representing fantastic combination oil
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-19
Letter from Stowe.

STOWE, W. March 10, 1879
Messrs Editors We left Montpelier the 2Sth
ult. for this place, in the AIS train, but the
railroad company had very generous streak
come over them, so they carried us to Richmond
not Richmond, Virginia, but Vermont--and back
again to Waterbury, some thirty miles both ways.
We had paid our fare to that place and expected
to leave the train there but did not hear the name
Of any station called and were quite disappointed
in not being left there. However, the profound
sorrow OF the gentlemanly conductor did us "a
heap Of good" and we rather enjoyed the extra
ride, though 1t made us one day later; but we are
all right now. Almost the first object that at
traced our attention after arriving in the village
was the
"oID VILLAGE CEMETERY"
Around this spot many precious memories clus-
ter. Here have been laid in their last resting
place the fathers, mothers, husbands and wives,
children brothers and sisters OF nearly three gen
erations OF the citizens of this town. Calmly and
silently they sleep the sleep that knows no wax
ing Those who at the beginning of the present
century entered upon the work and duties OF ac-
tive life with the bow of promise painted upon
the upheaving storm cloud, have most OF them
passed away. Bravely and nobly they grappled
with the stern realities of life and its duties
Years came and went Storm after storm swept
over the world The bright hopes Of many faded
and disappeared. The glowing heavens were
often shrouded in gloom-the darkest clouds that
shut out the sunlight of life and joy for time
often permitted the silver lining to be seen
through their rited folds, and the sun sent its
CHEEKY rays streaming over the whole horizon.
Light and hope have succeeded gloom and doubt
Life with them was struggle, long aud some
times almost hopeless, but amid hopes and fears,
Joys and sorrows, the light of life has gone out,
and the grave hides them from the living, active,
toiling world Many, very many, OF those of our
play fellows that we left fifty year, ago with the
rosy flush of health upon cheek and brow, stand
ing upon the Threshold of bright and beautiful
world spreading its charms before and around
them, now rest from their labors there. With
bright hopes and buoyant spirits they entered
bravely upon their life work and mingled freely
among the ever-changng scenes Of Its manifold
duties Boon. one after another lays down hi,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-19

A WASHINGTON special says that the num-
Der of democratic ofice-seekers called to the
capital by the change Of parties in the Sem
number Of places must be less than one
hundred.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-19

THE funeral of Bayard Taylor occurred at the
poet late home in kennett Square, Penn, ON the
18th inst Business was suspended. Private
funeral ceremonies took place at Cedarcroit, the
parents OF the poet being unable TO attend the
outdoor ceremonies. A procession including Gov
ernor Hoyt delegation from the legislature and
other distinguished people, then proceeded to
Longwood where the last rites took place, and the
body of Bayard Taylor was laid beside that OF his
first wife
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-19

WILLlAMsrowN.- The farmers can't make the
weather, but they are busy getting their sugaring
apparatus ready for the first run, and II 1t comes
evening, will =" feed the hungry for the small
price OF ten cents The proceeds to 60 To the For
eign Missionary Society. The weather is al
ways driving storm on the night OF the Spring
we're about thirty couples in attendance last FRI
day evening =. The iyceum which has been in
successful operation through the winter, adjourned
without day last Wednesday evening, The ques-
against free trade Rev. Mr. Spofford and Geo.
bass for the affirmative; Pierce, John Lynde, Jr.,
and joel Helsey Tor the negative. 1t was decided
by a two-thirds vote in favor of the affirmative,
The paper, edited by George Martin, and read by
Mrs. George Martin and Miss Mary Beckett did
not detract from the excellence which has charae-
terized II In general.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-19

DR. John NJ. Woodwork, surgeon-general of
the Marine hospital service, died in this city Fri
day morning, of pneumonia.
Mr.. Fred W. Bancroft of Montpelier, arrived
here yesterday and stops at WIZARDS. He goes
South on Monday.
Lieutenant l.. A. Abbott a Vermont boy, now
of the Sixth Cavalry, was here this week, and
left for the West on Thursday Sol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-22
DROPOSAL4 For FUEL, FORAGE
DEPOT QUARTERMASTEB'S OFFICE,
WASHINGTON u q MAY Sd. 1879.

ST., WAssIseroa. p q, May 30: 1872
und sslsS VII Be- receIysd 3: ibis once nst
u O'Clock. noon. TuHsDAY. JUNE g. 1873: ct which
which time snd place they w be op HS IN fns
July 1st. 1879. and ending June 30th, 1885, at the
a ex'0"s .ec
400 coros Oak Wood, sawed and split: 100 cords OF
u aae 30 cords q
the stick 400 tons White Ath Goal 400 tons BED
Ash Coal 159 tons Lyfeng valley Eo or OF 1 ana ~
~ tors Of bituminous lump coal. AL OF the Wood
and Cos. TO be Of rst class msI CHI quality
BOTH WI ST Be Aso for
os. ss dsar Rse
OoTrals and officers quarters in this city and
GeorsetoTn. D. c., Soldiers Home. D. o. aud Fort
ore copy Of this advertisement must be securely
Il Dc
kind and estimated qaantiIsa required s. each pos.
Of bidding. and conditions to be observed By bid.
ders, and terms Of contract and payment. win be
One copy of circular must be securely attached to
each triplicate proposal. and be mentioned therein
fhe BIDDER will be required to
Ito q written ontracs with the United States, with
good and security IN the SUM o. oi
the acceptance OF his proposal
Proposals must be enclosed in sealed envelopes,
FoIsse and Straw" and addressed to the under
The United States reserves thu right to reject any
under provision that appropriation shall bs made
for the supplies by Congress if otherwise tue Gov
erLment viii Lot accept any bid nor enter into con
preference vii. be given to articles Of domestic
production. conditions OF Prfs and q9atX Rsins
may12-12t Depot Quarterma stsr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-22

H-Alexander Gallagher, a railroad con-
tractor, was drowned Monday, near Charles
town, w. Va.
sy-A Mississippi planter says that he will be
one or thousand to give $50 a year to send
Southern negroes TO Massachusetts.
HThe telegraph cable across Hampton
Roaes, va, Is broken. Some 200 feet OF cable
will have to be obtained from New York before
the break can be repaired
q Mr. Joseph JEFFERSON Is credited with the
Invention at his Louisiana plantation Of prac-
roses. It is described as s.the most economical
and useful fence In the Southern states"
sF-The late Home Ruler, Isaac Butt, is said
TO have left his family uDprovided for. He left
letter, In which he said: "Put no inscription
over the grave except the date OF ms birth and
death, and wherever am buried let the funeral
be perfectly private, with as few persons at
sible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-22

A COLONIZATION AID SOCIETY has been formed
In New York at the suggestion OF a lady OF
wealth. ard benevOlence, who contributes a
H'seS OF keeping open headquarters there
asn6 oro,,. '"" some competent person to at.
tenn n r. - 3os,o,.,.. aid people to go wet
and to collect Information for uu. oouohe vi
to 90 to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-22
1ROPOsALs FON STATIONEHY.

POsr OFFICE DEPARTMENT., May 8, 1879.
Sealed Proposals win be received at this Depart
meLt until IL O'Clock IL on THURSDAY, June 10,
1879, for furnishing Stationery for the Post Office
Department for one year from July l, 1879
Blank forms Of proposals, showing the items and
estimated quantities required together with circular
relating thereto, viii be furnished on application to
thts Department.
Proposals should be addressed to the First Assist
ant Postmaster General, and indprsed "Propos ais
for Stationery" D. n. KEY,
myS-1sw6w Postmaster General.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-22

ROOFING THK GRAvK.-The grave Of william
Nimmons, at Nimlonsburg, four miles north of
night. 1t is supposed to have been done at the
mstigation OF his wife. who lives In Boston and
wanted to remove the body there In opposition
To the wishes OF relatives here No clue TO the
robbers or body has yet been found. A forcible
attempt to remove tie body In daytime In Feb
ruary last was successfully resisted By the rela-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-22

ADMIRAL woRDKN SUED FOR LBgL-whaz
| Came Of an Enforcement on the Back Of Resig-
ndtton.-The trial OF the case OF Bernard Maui
rice against Admiral John Worden, removed
from Anne Arundel county, Is I'm progress fn
the Common Pleas Court, In Baltimore. In
1874 Maurice resigned the position OF assistant
professor OF French at the Annapolis Naval
back OF the resignation as follows: "T'his resig.
nation is rendered IN consequence OF charges
of a very grave character brought against Mr..
Maurice by responsible persons In the City OF
Annapolis, such as taking grossly improper
liberties with the persons or very young girls.
The charges seem so well authenticated that
oeem IL important that his connection with the
academy should terminate with as little delay
as possible" In ISIS Maurice applied for the
ITO, rIoiessorship OF French In the Maryland Col
iege. ana This Endorsement prevented his secur-
lng the position, and he brought smt for e2o, 900
damages Tor libel. Mrs. Maurice, who firmly
DelieVes In her husbands Innocence, testified
tnat she called upon Admiral worden 10 I'm
QulTe INTO the matter and said he wrote the In
dorSenent: that he never heard more than one
complaint preferred against her husband OF the
John College, and he for private family rea-
sons wished no investigation made, which Mrs.
Maurice thought the Admiral should In tustace
have granted her husband.
The court was engaged all OF yesterday In the
argument on the admissibllity In evidence
MeSsrS. Thomas and Randall argued that the
Involvement was privileged communication
TO the Secretary OF the Navy. MeSsrs. Bona
parte and Mason conteded that the fndorse-
duty imposed on tie Admiral by his position as
superintendent at the Naval Academy, and was
therefore hot privileged. The question VIII be
decided to-day.