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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-01-15
Remarkable Mortality,

The deaths of Beverly Douglas of Vir-
ginia and Gen. Alpheus S. Williams of
Michigan. members Of the national House
of Representatives, were noticed in our
columns two or three weeks APO, and since
then two other congressman have died in
Washington.
Last week Julian Harlridge from the
Savannah district in Georgia and Gustave
Schlecher member from Texas died
from fevers. Mr.. Ilartridge was man of
ability and highly respected. His district
had failed to re-elect him to the next con-
gress but Mr.. Hartridge would have in
some way no doubt retained the influential
position he had gained in politics. Mr..
Schleicher was II native of Germany and u
man who had become very popular rs
we'll as one who had convinced the couu-
try that he was valuable legislator. He
was reelected last fall to the forty sixth
congress.
Mr.. Schleicher died poor and the House
passed II resolution to pay his family his
salary to the close of the present term and
also requesting the next House TO pay
them his salary for the term Of the forty
sixth congress, to which h. had been
elected.
. Messrs. Thornburgh of Tennessee and
Finley of Ohio are sick at their homes and
it is feared that neither of them can re-
cover
The sickness OF so many members of
the House leads to criticism OF the condi-
ton Of the nall Of the House of Represen-
tatives. The room is so situated that it is
like box within box. the air for ventil-
atng il being obtained from Il place out
side the capitol that is rather remarkable
for GOODNESS thin for really fresh air Just
"stirrcd by the winds of heaven Sun
light of course is unknown in the hall for
what might otherwise obtain admission is
kept out by heavy ground glass.
Nevertheless the remarkable mortality
noticed above may be owing to other
causes than bad ventilation and some of
the lie this are directly attributable to
other things The public funerals in the
House last week were very impressive.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-01-15
Vermont nairrmen,s Association.

The tenth winter meeting will occur al
Montpelier, from Wednesday morning
january %, at 10 o'clock, to Friday after
noon at o'clock. The arrangements for
the meeting are most ample. Several
prominent specialists, and many practical
dairymen, not members of the association
will be in attendance, and take part In the
exercises, but no advance programme VIII
be issued. =.
The members of the association are all
cordially invited to present, in short
essays or otherwise, any pertinent ques-
tions which they may desire to have dis
cussed or answered by any of the partle:
present. The secretary should be informed
of the intention to present such questions
on the first morning of the meeting. that
the work of the several sessions may be
seasonably arranged.
1t is hoped that there will be q general
attendance of the members of the associa-
ton, and that each will feel the necessity
of increasing the membership by at least
one.
1t is also hoped that larger number OF
ladies than is customary will be in attend
ance, and they are especially invited to
take part in the exercises. One lady has
accepted IN invitation to present paper.
The principal railroads of the state have
cheerfully accorded to the association the
usual courtesy of free return checks.
o. S. BLISS, Secretary.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-01-15

The Philadelphia Bulletin reminds us
that the council of Richmond refused to
receive Gen. Grant, but the stubborn man
visited Richmond just the same, And there
was that little affair at Vicksburg.
BULL-DozING IN VERMONT. In regard
to the charge of republican " bull. doing"
in Bennington recently brought forward by
Senator Thurman correspondent SAYS;
The only ground for it is that the republi.
cans appealed to the sheriff of the county
to be present at the election last September
and see that the democrat policemen who
had been appointed by democratic select.
men did not obstruct voters in the free
casting of their ballots. The sheriff came.
and his presence secured fair play and the
complete overthrow of the democratic
schemes and candidates. An officious
democrat sent the case TO Washington and
Senator Thurman got hold of it, and to use
a common expression, "puu his foot into
It," The republicans of Bennington would
be glad to have the case investigated
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-01-15
MONTPELIER MARKET
RETAIL PRICES


fof me "ect e@tiag Tas'ity, Jtu,rg, IT, t,72.
~ Apples, dried new S0lOc r. H. Butter, l5d!5c;
neel' a9IVc; Beer dried, green weight, 20c; Pork
,,ssesn, oMI2Sc; Pork, salt, llhc Ham, llc Lard
EESG' veal S0l2c; Beans, r. bushel, s3d! u,
Solh, S2se Corn meal, A LIS his, 81 %; Oats
Uusne 9oUlOci Flour V bbl., $60OdG 80: crack.
eIs, $50; Coal, ton, $50 10000; Cheese, u n
iiS S6 S; Fish-Fresh Cod, dressed zoe; Iahhu,
S soI onaa SSc; Mackerel, he; salt FISH Cod Sc,
al SaIn ,a lVOl2%c h; Tripe, l1tc; Kerosene
~, gallon, pos; Potatoes. - bushei, SO0dSO'
naH " 3,1she, sos; DAIRY, lld4c - NJ sugar
esn.e, io0I9c; brown s., MolassCs y gallon,
~ coz maple sugar, y IN ddSc; syrup, gallon,
t tS eVi Tea 5O;d0 IS; Coffee, Old Java roasted,
s =, no, roasted, SOC " II Herds Grass seed,
w. or,' nnichlgan Glover, 9dlO v II >otlhen New
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-01-15

ST. ALBANs BUTTER MARKET, January
14.-Attendance and receipts light mar
ket dull, with very little demand. We
quote winter butter, - to lG cents per
pound; fall ends, selected, % cents.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-01-15

AVAILABLE PREsENr.-The State Ii
brary has received a present of " Ban
croft's Native Races of the Pacific States,
valuable and costly work. from an old
Montpelier resident who has for some
years been Surveyor General and Land
Register of the State of Nevada. 1t was
accompanied by the following letter:
Office of Surveyor General }
and Land Register. :
CARSON. NEv., December 9th, 1873. J
To THE STATE LIBRARIAN---Sir =
Please accept for the State of Vermont,
five volumes of "Bancroft's Matt We Races
of the. Pacific States" from one who left
Montpelier in the spring of eighteen hun
dred and twenty-five, and after twenty-five
years wanderings sea-ward, to all parts of
the world, and twenty-nine years pioneer
ing in California and Nevada, ut the age
OF three score years and ten, is rs hale and
hearty rs be ever was. Undoubtedly there
are yet some of my old school-mates liv-
ing, that remember-Jack Day.
As am about retiring from this office,
that | have held for the past ten years,
1pu VIII dChHOWIcupt llllS, MY
Christmas gift,-to Santa Monica, Los
Angeles County. California, where pro-
pose TO pass the remainder of my days,
among the orange groves Of that delight
full climate.
With the books | send " Homographic
chart of the State Government for 1877"
in which you will see that Vermont is
pretty well represented.
God bless my native state.
Respectfully Yours,
JOHN DAY.
We learn from Hon. f. z. Walton who
was school-mate and remembers " Jack
Day. that DR.. Sylvester Day. the father
of the donor, was many years ago resi-
dent of this town, the Dr.. Day house
standing near the ground now occupied
by the post office. DR.. Day was appointed
from Montpelier surveyor of the 4th U. S,
Infantry. March 10, 1913, and remained in
service until his death. Another son of
the doctor was Hannibal Day, now on the
retired list of the U. S. army as brevet
brigadier general.
Whatever Vermonters who stay at home
think about the old state her sons who are
abroad never fail in remembering her with
due respect and affection.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-01-15

Compliments of the season to you, Mr..
Hayes? Your intentions have been better
than your title, and your wife is better
than eitherP May she live long to take
care of you and keep you good.-CncU-
natl Enquirer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-01-15
GREAT MERIT.

All the fairs give the first premiums and
special awards of great merit to Hop
Bitters, as the puresl and best family
medicine, and we most heartily approve
of the awards for we know they deserve
it. They are now on exhibition at the
State Fairs and we advise all TO test them.
See another column. FM2w2
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AT CAMBRIDGE AND BRIGHTON.

ported and teie9rd phed erpresSiy FOR the Lysea
Mountain FreemuH,
BOSTON CATTLE MARKET.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-03

PORT OF PORTLAND.

TUESDAY, Sept2.
Arrived.
Steamer New York, Winchefter, st John, NIB, via
PASSPORT for Boston.
Sch Addie Jordan, Leavitt, Philadephia-coal to
Randall & McAllister.
Sch Madagascar, Robbins, Perth Amboy-coal to
G H O'Bron.
Sch Frank Herbert, Philbrook, Perth Amboy-
coal to JOS II Poor & Bro.
Sch Susie Prescott, OBJ Glass, Port johnson for
st John, NIB, Put in to stop leak in top works.
Sch Mahaska, Harrington, New York-coal to
Rounds 4 Son.
Sch Eva May, McDuffie New York-coal to Ban
gor and Nachias steamers.
Sch Commerce, Gray Boston.
Sch Hume, Calderwood, Salem.
Sch Autralia, Wheeler, BostOn-salt to Carney a.
Pierce.
Sch L Snow, Griffin, Rockport, Mass.
Sch j Butler, Scammon, Franklin.
Sch Sammy Ford, Allen, Dorchester, NIB, Tor New
Sch Lockout, Huckins, Calais for New York
Sch Prize, Galley Calais for Lynn
Brig L Staples, Stowers Kennebec, to load ice for
Baltimors-Ryan & Kelsey.
Sch Julia A Ward Stevens, Baltimore-Iiyan q
Kelsey.
Sch T BENEDICT, Crockett, New York; b Wilson.
Sch Victory, Wilson, Boston, Lucas.
Sch Winner Frye, Windsor, NS-Gallagher y Co.
Sch Jeil,sha Baker, Chase, Machas-Nath'l Blake
Sch Heen NJ Strout, Machias-Nath'l Blake.
Sch Hume, Calderwood, Rockland-N Sanborn.
Sch Adelaide Pinkham Machias-master
Sch Pearl, Verrill, Tremont-Nathl Blake.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-03
MASSACHUSETTS,.

Prohibitionists' Convention at Boston.
BOSTON, Sept. "A conference of about 200
of the leading Prohbitionists of this state was
held today to consider what action they should
take in the coming election. III. III. Foxen
made speech advocating John ID. Long as a
candidate for Governor. The general senti-
ment of the speakers was in favor of Mr.. Long.
Races at Beacon Park.
BOSTON, Sept. AT Beacon Park the 2.30
class was won by Eta Sones i'll three straight
heats. Best time 2.23 The 2.20 class was
won by Driver. Best time 2.20.
The Webb-Boyton Swim.
The final arrangements for the swimming
contest between Webb and. .Rloyton}t off Nan
swim 10 and Boynton III miles for $1,000 a
side, with extra prizes of $1,000 and a massiv e
gold medal, the latter given by the Boston
Herald
Adirondack Murray.
Boston, Sept. 2.-Statcments have been fur
nshed to the Boston papers by Rev. W. III. H.
Murray, insisting that his recent visit to San
Francisco was made openly and in prosecution
of legitimate business arrangements, and that
there was no attempt at concealment of his
whereabouts or identity
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-03
unIOUo GALE.
Morgan City, La, Blown to Rieces.
Very Great Destruction OF Property.

MORGAN CITY, La, Sept. 2.--At noon today
a hurricane was prevailing in this city. The
barometer had fallen four tenths since 10 a.
M, and at noon was still falling. The gale is
increasing. 1t is impossible to give details OF
accidents tc property steamboats, Samm me
shed at Morgans wharf and a portion of the
engine shed have been blown down; also Err
wins ice house. Some dwellings were blown
from their foundations. The damage 10 crops
along the Teche river is immense The saw
mill at Berwick is blown down.
[sECoND DESPATCH.
The Presbyterian church and new school,
house are blown down A terrific gale pre-
walls. The streets are Hooded.
THIRD DESPATCH.
Morgan's warehouse was blown down and
carried across Front street, lnJuring other
buildings. The gale is terrible.
The telegraph wire is blown down and nc
further details can be learned.
FOURTH DESPATCH.
The storm abated about 8 p. IN. In addition
TO the damage reported the Morgan line round
house, new building just completed. and
many other buildings have roofs off, chimneys
down. etc. Negro cabins at Fretown were
nearly all demolished The gale was so furi-
houses on Vineyard wharf clear across the bay
into Berwick City. When the Teche ware
house went it was carried across Front street
and smashed in fronts of three stores, carrying
away galleries, &c. Eight sugar houses in New
Iberia were demolished. One steamboat was
abandoned and it is feared another lost. Scarce
" place escaped between Morgan City and
New Iberia. The destruction of cane and fruit
crops is greater than ever known. The Catho-
lie church, Smiths warehouse and Walkers
warehouse and ice house were blown down.
Great destruction of property on Bryon side is
repor ted.
FIFTH DESPATCH.
New ORLEANS, Sept. 2.-Forty-fve coal
boats moored about the city were sunk during
the storm yesterday. Loss S200,0co. One man
killed in Georgia by the storm.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-03
A BIG MEETING.

1000 People Listen to Senators Blaine
and Allison.
RICHMOND, Sept. "A grand Republican
mass meeting at Litchfield fair grounds this
afternoon was addressed by Senator Allison of
Iowa and Hon. j. G. Blaine. Seven thousand
people were in attendance.
AUGUSTA, Sept. 2.-There was monster Re-
publican rally at Litchtield today. Large dele
cations were there from twenty surrounding
towns and it is estimated that eight thousand
people were present There was procession
of SINGLE double and four-horse teams from
Gardiner, which was three-quarters of mile
long. Manchester and Monmouth joining
forces they formed line of teams three-quar-
tiers of mile in length. Each cavalcade was
headed by band and there were present in all
four bands. Splendid and ringing speeches
were made by Senator Blaine and Senator AL
lison of Iowa. The utmost enthusiasm pre-
vailed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-03
NEW ENGLAND FAIR.
Exercises of the Opening Day-A Ma
Falls Insensible in the Running Match.

Exercises Of the Opening Day-A Ma
Falls Insensible in the Running Match.
WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. 2.-The New Eng
land Agricultural Society's 10th annual eXhi-
bition was most successfully opened this morn
ing The attendance of visitors is large and
the arrangements are complete in every detail.
The entries in all the departments OF the exhi-
bition have been very full. The finest display
of stock ever upon the grounds is SHOWN, and
the exhibition of fruit and flowers at the Rink
embraces large and attractive variety. The
fair was officially opened by the President,
appropriate address delivered at headquarters
at II o'clock
The committees on the various departments
were then called, vacancies were filled, and
the books of entries were delivered. The
Judges then commenced their examination.
A go-as-you-please race of 10 miles for a
purse of 500 took place on the track during
the forenoon. There were IS competitors. and
the race progressed successfully until the inter-
est and enthusiasm was checked by sad affair
that will probably result in the death OF one OF
the contestants Michael T. Cronin of Wor-
cester, after running for about six miles, fell
insensible on the track. He was carried to the
judges stand, and subsequently was carried to
the City Hospital. He suffered from pain in
the side after running two or three miles, but
persisted in keeping the track. His recovery
is considered very doubtful. The race was
finally won by NJ j. Stool of Clinton in one
hour three minutes and ten seconds.
Tomorrow will be great day of the fair.
The Governors of Massachusetts, New Hamp-
SHIRE Rhode Island, and Attorney General
Devens are to be present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-03
FIRST MAINE CAVALRY

Reunion of the Surviving Members al
Lewiston.
LEWISTON, Sept. 1.-The reunion CT the FllS
Maine Cavalry Regiment Association took
place today. The attendance was the largest
since the association was formed City Hall
was beautifully decorated. The hall and build
ing were covered with bunting. business
meeting was held at 2 o'clock and the follow
ing officers chosen:
President-Gen. Chas. III. Smith.
Vice President-Capt. w. S. Howe of Pitts
field.
Recording Secretary-Leroy n. Tobie, Port
land.
Corresponding ecretary-George L. Dus-
ton, Auburn.
Treasurer-Lieut. o. S. Haskell, Pittsfield
1t was voted to hold the next reunion at
Pittsfeld.
After the meeting q procession was formed
and marched to Riverside Cemetery, where
special services to the memory of Lieut.. Col
Stephen Boothby, MORALLY wounded in Sheri
dams raid to Richmond, were held. The me
mortal address was by Lieut.. Tobie. A salute
was fred as the procession moved
In the evening complimentary banquet
was given by resident comrades. Gov. Garce-
lon, Gen. Culley, Hon. Daniel F. Davis and
others were present. The preparations were
elaborate and people came from long distances
to witness the reunion
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-03
EUROPE.
Failures in England.

LONDON, Sept Field & Sons, warehouse
men and manufacturers Of straw and Leghorn
hats and bonnets, ETC., London, have failed.
Liabilities large.
John Macintosh, of Cornhill, London,
whose checks were returned on Friday, and
who was declared defaulter in the Stock EX-
change yesterday, has failed Liabilities Ell, )
600.
Reduction in Wages.
The workmen at Bolckow, Vaughan & Co. S
great iron and steel works, near Middies-
borough-on-Tees, have submitted to a reduction
of five to ten per cent. in wages.
The Land Agitation in Ireland.
John O'Comor Power, Home Rule member
of the Commons, ON Sunday last addressed q
large meeting of tenant farmers and others at
Ballyhaunts and demanded immediate reduc-
ton of rent and radical reform in the existing
land laws. At the head Of one Of the contin-
gents attending the meeting were 200 mounted
and 200 foot men carrying slaves with heads
resembling pixies and a large green banner rep
resenting Erin eXhorting her sons to struggle
for freedom.
Wages of Coal Miners Advanced.
The principal coal masters of Lanarkshire
issued circulars yesterday advancing the price
of coal shilling per ton and the wages of their
employees from siXpence to shilling per day.
The Manchester Operatives.
A conference of cotton masters at Manches-
ter to consider further reduction or wages was
adjourned for further local consultation.
Reduction in Wages.
The cotton operatives in Hyde district have
received notice of five per cent. reduction in
wages.
The Jews in Rounaania.
The European envoy is now making a round
of the European courts to endeavor to obtain
notifications in the provision of the treaty OF
Berlin binding Roumana to emancipate the
Jews. He justifies his position by pointing to
the Chinese question in America. and says the
people are now even beginning to speak of the
necessity of putting themselves on guard
against the Jews.
Fifteen Persons Killed by Fire Damp Elk
plosion.
PARIS, Sept 2.-An explosion of fire damp
occurred today in the coal mines at Beau
champ. Fifteen persons were killed and q
large number injured
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-03
YELLOW FEVER.

The Houston Quarantine Difficulty
New ORLEANS, Sept. 2.-AtsHouston yester-
day quarantine breakers hearing was had on
writs of habeas corpus, and the prisoners were
discharged. The judge ruled the board of
health had no power to declare quarantine,
this being vested in the ALDERMEN alone. The
next proceeding will be to arrest the Mayor,
health officer and members of the board of
health on the charge OF conspiracy to obstruct
United States mails.
The Fever on q Maine Vessel.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 2.-The vessel reported as
British Bark Gibbs from Havana which enter
ed the Capes Saturday and arrived at the quar-
antine this morning is now said to be the bark
W. I'll. GEM of Maine. Health officers report
that the GEM had seven cases of yellow fever
one Of which died after the vessel left Havana.
All others recovered and now there is no sick
ness on the bark.
Twenty Eight Cases at Memphis Yester
day.
MEMPHIS, Sept. Q. -Twenty-eight cases in all
reported today, IL white. No deaths since
noon. A picket line of so mounted men will
be placed around infected districts to guard
against spread.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-03
For. Sale QEaesnAa.

A FRUIT STORE, good location, will be sold at
n q bargain if applied for Immediately
sep1dlw" BOX GA, Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-03
THE DOMINION.

A Move to Prosecute the Mechanics
Bank Directors.
MONTREAL, Sept. 1.-The creditors of the
Mechanics Bank will petition the minister OF
justice to prosecute the directors and officials
criminally.
Attempt to Abduct Hon. Geo. Brown and
Robert Jaffray.
TORONTO, Sept. 2.-The Evening Telegram
publishes particulars of an unsuccessful at
tempt to abduct Hon. Geo. Brown, the head of
the government and editor of the globe, and
the abduction of Robert Jaffray a prominent
wholesale grocer identified with the govern
ment. The latter was taken to Dismal Don
marshes and had desperate fight for his life
He escaped and the ASSISTANTS made their way
by sail boat to the American side. The city is
greatly excited over the event. Jaffray was
enticed from his home by a forged order from
Judge Wilson who was represented as acting
by command of the minister eff justice.