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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12
Extract from Chandler's Last Speech,

When the Republican party took the reins
of the government we were the derision of
the world We had but one friend-little
Switzerland. Not nation but hoped and
prayed that the government might be over
thrown. Not a nation poor enough to do
you reverence. We fought the battle through.
We raised the national dignity and the ma
tional honor, power and strength, until to-
day, after eighteen years of Republican rule,
there is no nation on the earth strong enough
not to do you reverence. Your credit stands
higher than that of any other nation on the
face of the earth. We saved the national
life and the national honor. Northumberland
ing all this, there are persons who say that
the mission of the Republican party is ended,
and that it ought to die. If there ever was
political organization on the face of the
earth, SO far as future state of rewards and
punishment is concerned, which is prepared
to die, it is that old Republican party. But we
amt going to do it. We have made other
arrangements. The Republican party is the
only party that ever existed that had not
one single, solitary, untitled pledge left. /
defy its worst enemy to name single pledge
it ever gave to the people that created it
which is not to-day fulfilled and estab-
lished fact. If we should die to-day OF
tomorrow, our children's children to the
twentieth generation would boast that their
ancestors belonged to the old Republican
party that saved the nation and wiped
slavery from its escutcheon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12

THE BIcYcLE.-The use of the bicycle
has become as much of rage in England
as pedestrianism in this country. There
are hundred or two clubs in that country
for the cultivation of it as means of loco.
motion, and long journeys are made on this
tireless horse. Some extraordinary feats
have recently been accomplished. At a
contest in London one man, in six days of
eighteen hours each, covered the enormous
distance of l,40i miles, and the second man
made only fourteen miles less. The winner,
in single day of eighteen hours made 26l
miles, nearly fifteen miles an hour. This is
equal to the swiftest steamers on the Allan.
tic and beats some railroad trains. At the
same rate man might roll over the distance
from New York to Albany in ten hours
The roads in this country are uniformly SC
bad that the bicycle is of comparatively lit
tie use, but on smooth roads such as are
sometimes found, they might be employed
to great advantage. They are coming into
use in the vicinity of Boston.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12
Blessings Of Adversely.

An exchange well says that one good has
grown out Of the past few years Of business
depression and consequent financial dis
tress 1t has taught people a lesson Of
economy that will not soon be forgotten
During the days Of plenty, when money
was SO easily obtained, even the poorest
among the working-people spent freely for
anything that came in their way, with no
thought Of the morrow. As consequence,
when the hard times came, it found them
with nothing laid by, and the result was
bitter suffering aud grumbling discomfort.
Improvidence was becoming as much a
characteristic of this country as of the labor
ers in many parts of Europe. The thrift
and economy that had built the fortunes of
many of the rich men of the United States
were becoming remnants Of the past, dis
placed by prodigal expenditure that could
not help but bring ruin.
The check came just In time. Its results
can be seen now in many ways People are
becoming satisfied with more simple and
safe way of living. Savings banks report
greatly increased number of depositors,
owing to which their business is much more
brisk. These depostors, they say, are largely
among workingmen who feel now the ne
cessity of saving each week some little of
their earnings towards safety for the
future. Not only are they earning more,
but they are making what they have go
farther.
If this change proves permanent one
then the hard times will indeed have proved
a blessing. With all the lessons taught by
distress the most valuable is that which
gives desire and strength to do better, and
this one is of that kind. Continued and in
creasing prosperity must be the result, not
only to individuals, but to the nation at large.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12

LUCKY EsCAPE.-A Washington letter says
" The last of the family of Edwin M. Stan
ton, the great war secretary is his youngest
daughter, who has just left her teens
She is beautiful girl, and has had many
admirers. Not long ago she fell in love with
and became engaged to the Turkish min
lister, but the engagement lasted but twenty
four hours. When the Turk went to ask her
hand of her guardian that wise man asked
him how his American wife would be re-
ceived, and how she would live when he re-
turned to his own country. The answer was
frankly given that she would, of course, have
to conform to the customs of his nation, as
he was a man of rank This meant that she
would be no better than any other woman OF
the harem, aud the guardian, of course, with
held his consent. The same day he consulted
with Miss Stanton, who Indignantly informed
the titled barbarian that she could not be
his wife. Now Miss Stanton's engagement
to a Lieutenant Bush of the fifth artillery
is announced"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12

New STATEs.-There appears tn he fair
prospect that there will be an increase in
the family of Uncle Sam during the COM
ing congress. The Cincinnati Commercials
Washington dispatch says Information
has been received here of an official charac-
ter that there will be two territories knock.
ing at the door for admission as states this
winter. These are Dakota and Utah. 1t
is claimed that the population of each is
sufficient. The Dakotians claim for their
territory population of 100000. In 1870 it
had $4,000 population. The increase has
been tremendous, and there will be enough
to make state by the end of the present
year. But as it is settled mainly from New
England and the Middle states, the popula,
ton is very stalwart in political senti-
ment, and the present Democratic congress
is not anxious for the admission of addi-
tiona Republican states. With Utah the
case is different, and the Democrats claim
that if admitted it will not enrol itself with
the Northwestern states in political senti-
ment The claim is freely made that Utah
is Democratic. This makes it impossible
that either will be admitted without the
other. The subject will be agitated this
winter"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12
General Grant.

Ex-President Grant spends the present
week in Chicago, in attendance upon the
reunion of the Grand Army of the Tennes-
see, arrangements for which are upon a
grand scale. Plates are to be set for six
hundred and ten persons. General Sherman
will act as toast-master of the occasion. The
fourteen persons who were invited to re-
spond to toasts have signifed by letter or
otherwise their acceptance of the invitation.
The toast to Grant will be, The first COM
mander of the Army of the Tennessee, U. s..
Grant," and to this response will be made
by the Hon. William +. Villas of Madison,
Wisconsin, a Union Democrat, the eldest
son of Hon. Levi b. Villas, formerly of Yer
mont. The toast, sour country its place
among the nations" will be responded to by
the chief guest of the evening, General
Grant. Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll will be
expected to respond to the sentiment, " The
volunteer soldiers of the Union army, whose
patriotism and valor saved the world gov
eminent of the people, by the people, and
for the people," Emery A. Storrs will re
spond to the toast, The patriotic people Of
the United States, who fed, clothed and en-
couraged our army and stood by us in de
feat as well as in victory"
After leaving Chicago General Grant will
visit indianapolis, Louisville, Cincinnati
Pittsburg, Philadelphia and New York ant
his mother at Jersey City, The Louisvill
citizens, without regard to party, are prepal
ing to receive him there. His presence
greatly desired at the reunion of the army O
the Cumberland at Washington on the lot
and Goth, when General Thomas monumen
is TO be unveiled, but there is no assuranc
that he will be there General Grant Q,
poets to go to Cuba in January, visit Mexic
later, and return to the United States
time to spend the summer at Long Branc
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12

GENERAL BUTLER.-The only drawback
to Republican satisfaction at Buffers late
defeat is that the decreasing margin between
his hopes and their fulfllment will encour.
age him to make another trial. In late
interview he expresses himself as sure in
his own mind that he would have been
elected governor this year but for what he
calls the wholesale Northumberland OF
the poorer citizens of Massachusetts,, whose
road to the polls is blocked by two BARRIERS
the education qualification and the poll tax
He is not ready yet to answer direct ques
tions as to his plans for next year-tbe pres
idential year-but he says he is in the fight
to stay, and that he is going to ask congress
if Massachusetts, persists in thus withhold
ing the suffrage from 100000 free-born
American citizens, to reduce the representa-
ton of Massachusetts, in the house. Rumol
asserts that General Butler intends to run
for congress next year-possibly in a Boston
district. If he does, and if he is elected, the
records of the next congress will be enliv
ened by at least one interesting debate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12

The CHURCH AND SoHooL.-A question
of interest to Roman Catholic fathers and
mothers all over the country has just been
brought to sharply-defned issue in Massa-
chusetts. A number OF well-to-do Irish-born
citizens of Cambridgeport, Massachusetts,
one of them an alderman, have been send
ing their children to the public schools, al
leging as reason that the instruction given
there is better than the parochial school af-
fords. The priest of the parish has forbid
den these persons to approach the sacra-
ments so long as they persist in sending
their children to the public schools; and il
is now reported that the Archbishop of Bos
ton fully sustains him. The priest of the
parish has been for some years school com
mittee-man, and he says the Protestant in
huence almost overcame him how danger
Gus, then, to the Catholic children. At lates
advices the offenders were still holding out
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12

ANOTHER WAR CLoUD.-Recent news
makes it palmer than ever that there is a
frstrate chance of Russia and England
coming to blows in their game with that
football of Europe" Turkey. The fact
that the British fleet has been ordered to
Smyrna is regarded at st. Petersburgh as
meaning mischief. Beaconsield has evil
IDENTIFY given the Sultan to understand in di-
rect and emphatic language that he must
change his ministry. Russia, on the other
hand, assures him that if he does anything Of
the kind he will hear from the Car. The sick
man thus stands between two fires, but then
since he was brought up in hot water his posi-
tion will not probably embarrass him very SO
riously. 1t was given out few days ago thai
the Gear had ordered that his entire army be
reduced to peace footing But it is now
reported that in view of this English fleet
bound for Smyrna, he will make ga counter
military demonstration" The situation
really begins to look serious.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12
Senator Chandler's Funeral.

A Detroit correspondent, writing under
date of November 9TH, says: 1.-THE remains
of Senator Chandler were conveyed to the
city hall this morning, where they lay in
state and were viewed by immense crowds
of people. The coffin was surmounted and
surrounded with floral emblems. At each
end, facing the remains, stood a soldier of
the Detroit Light Guard. The remains
were clothed in black broadcloth suit.
The face seemed as natural as life. The
ceaseless stream Of people which poured
through the building in two continuous lines
lasted from fifteen minutes past eight A. M.
to one p. NJ, and it is estimated that eighteen
thousand people viewed the remains. The
body was removed to the Fort street man
sion little after one o'clock, where religious
exercises were conducted by Rev. DR.. Pier
son, who delivered an eulogy upon the char
acter and life of the departed senator, who,
he said, sacrificed himself on the altar of
patriotism. The pall-bsarers were twenty
five in number. At three o'clock p. NJ. the
caSkeU was carried 10 Une nearSe anu Ine
funeral procession started for the cemetery,
headed by detachment of thirty picked
metropolitan policemen. The entire line of
march to the cemetery was densely lined on
either side with citizens. Although blind
ing snow storm prevailed, all public build
ings, stores and dwellings along the line of
march were profusely draped in black.
While the procession was passing the city
hall the immense bell was tolled. Among
the distinguished attendants from other
states were ex-United States Senator Simon
Cameron of Pennsylvania and his son Sena-
tor Don Cameron, Colonel Burch, secretary
of the United States senate, and Jesse
Bright sergeant-at-arms of the United States
senate, Senators Anthony and Burnside Of
Rhode Island, Senator Blaine and wife, Sen
ators Logan and Oglesby of Illinois, Foster
Of Ohio, and Smith of Wisconsin.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12

A CoNFEssIoN.--The New York Sun
frankly says The elections which have
Just taken place in several states show con-
clusively such an augmentation of Republic
can strength as to render altogether probable
that the Republicans will be able TO elect
their candidate for president next year.
1t was long time ago we first pre-
dicted that unless Mr.. Tilden and his friends
pursued more conciliatory policy, the De
mocratic party would become fatally divided
That prediction, we grieve to say, has now
been fulfilled. The prospect Of reunion
of the scattered forces of the Democratic
party in this state in time to be available at
the next presidential election is not we are
sorry to say, at present very brilliant"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12

The New YORK ELEcTloN.-Monday's
New York Sun has received returns from
many counties in the state, but has been un-
able to get exact figures from several of
them. Its figures elect Potter, Democrat lied
tenant-governor by 1921 majority; Mackin,
Democrat, treasurer by 1902 majority; Ho'
ratio Seymour, Jr., Democrat engineer and
surveyor by 9,769 majority Carr, Repub-
lican, secretary OF state by 673 majority
Ward, Republican, encouragement by q.
6i5 majority; and Wadsworth, Republican
by 1905 majority. In some cases the Official
canvass alone determines who are elected.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12

CHARLESTON (South Carolina) News'
General Hancock is an ornament to the
army, and, as the outlook now is, heis better
there than in civil life Senator Bayard Of
Delaware will bring out every democratic
vote in every Southern state, because he is
magnanimous, upright, courageous and true.
In the North he can carry every state that
any other Democrat can carry, and he can
win votes that no other Democrat in the
East eau reach. With him as the candidate,
New York, New Jeresy and Connecticut are
safe, and the election is assured"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12
Death OF a Notable Lady.
Washington dispatches announce the del

Washington dispatches announce the death,
at nearly ninety years, of Mrs. Margaret
Eaton, widow Of General John II. Eaton,
General Jackson's first secretary Of war, and
once senator from Tennessee. The scan
dals connected with this lady cannot have
been forgotten by those familiar with public
affairs during General Jacksons administra-
ton. She was the daughter of an Irish
hotel keeper by the name Of O'Neal, who
kept the first tavern at the national capital
that made the slightest pretentions to style.
peggy O'Neal " was the name she went by.
She was three times married, first to Purser
Undertake of the United States navy, next
to General Eaton, and last to an Italian
named Buccanini, from whom she was
divorced. When her second husband was
secretary of war there was any quantity of
scandal a1oat about her, but through IL all
President Jackson was her steadfast friend.
He visited her, forced his niece, Mrs. DON
elson, to visit her, had parties and dinners
and balls made for her and finally broke up
his cabinet for her. Mr.. Calhoun would
not recognize Mrs. Eaton, and General Jack
son became his enemy. The wife of the
Austrian minister declined TO sit beside her
at White House dinner, and the president
threatened to give her husband his walking
papers. OF all the cabinet only Martin Van
Buren, treated her with marked, almost
ostentations, consideration. He thus COM
mended himself to the presidents esteem,
and became his favorite for the succession.
That favor secured him the nomination,
and Mrs. Eaton, who died so poor that it
was with difficulty she has been able for the
last two years to have prescription COM
pounded at a drug store, gave him that
favor. There were doubtless, many inhu-
ences which secured TO Mr.. Van Buren, the
support he needed. But had Peggy O'Neal
never been born there never would have
been President Van Buren,.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12

lotal' ,'''''''''''''''' ''''''''''''.A Vt Noles'
One hundred and eighty-six electoral votes
are all that is necessary to ensure Republic
can president. In addition to this table may
be added as sure for the Republicans, Kan.
sas 5, Oregon 8, Vermont 5-l3-making 2l7
votes for Republican administration and
the nationality of the country. So that all
in all the political outlook il more cheering
than it has been for long time There can
be but little doubt that the recent elections
presage Republican triumph next year, and
the country is to be congratulated upon it
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12

WHEN General Grant was occupied with
the Colorado delegation in the parlor of the
Railroad house at Cheyenne, some overzeal-
GUS admirer said to him; 81 saw you last
in the White House, general, and don't
mean to rest till you get there again. al
am now chiefly DESTROYS of getting in my
own house at Galena," replied the general,
"and when once get there don't think
can be induced to exchange it for any other
house that know of, white or black"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12

REMEDY FOR HARD TMEs,-Stop spending 80
much OH fine Clothes rich food and style Buy
good, healthy food, cheaper and better clothing
get more real aud substantial things OF life every
way, and especially stop the foolish habit Of run
ming after expensive and quack doctors or using
so much OF the vile humbug medicine that does
you only harm. and makes the proprietors rich,
but put your trust in the greatest OF all simple,
pure remedies, Hop Bitters, that cures always VI
a triaing cost and you will see better times and
good health. Try II once. Read Of 1t in another
column.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12
General Grant at Home.

The progress of General Grant eastward
from the Pacific coast has been marked by
cordial greetings at numerous stations on
the line His reception at his oldshome was
a memorable event. The town was thronged
the railway station packed with enthusiastic
people, the militia of Galena and neighbor-
ing towns were in line at the depot, the band
played "Auld Ling Syne," aud as General
Grant descended from the carriage with the
mayor of Galena, Governor Cullom, Mrs.
Grant and the rest of the party following,
the procession formed and made the circuit
of the town, salutes meanwhile emphasizing
the cordially of the reception. After a
welcome address by Senator Mcclellan, the
ex-president said:
Citizens Of Gdlena 1t is with some embarras-
ment that reply Your welcome is exceedingly
gratifying to me; but it is difficult for me to re-
ply to what have just heard, to what | have
seen Since first left here eighteen years ago,
1t has always been the greatest pleasure for me 10
return to Galena, and now, after an absence of
two and half years from your city, during which
time have visited almost every country in the
world, it is plsasure to be greeted in this manner
by you. during my travels 1 received prlncelV
honors but they were all due to this country and
to you as citizens and as soveregns of so great a
country. When saw during my absence, espe-
cally in the far East, how hard the inhabitants
had to toll even for maintenance | realized
more than ever the greatness of a country where
want is scarcely ever known and where the ques-
ton of sustenance is not daily considered. will
only add that thank you again for your reception
1t was fully five minutes before the cheers
which greeted the speech subsidized The
crowd then called in turn for Cullom, Gear
Smith, Logan, Allison and Washburn, who
each made speeches eulogizing Grant. A
reception, lasting till evening, was then held
at the De Soto House, crowds attending
The general and his wife dined at their res
idence, which had been nicely fitted up fol
them, and many called on them there. Dur
ing the evening the town was brilliant
with Examinations and fireworks, while the
church and fire bells were rung and the
streets were crowded with people.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12

RICHMOND (Virginia) State; " Since Thur
man has been completely shelved, the Bayard
boom has taken the whole country by storm,
and his nomination now seems to be fore
gone conclusion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12

GOVERNOR GEARS majority in Iowa is
nearly sixty-6ve thousand over all competi-
tors. His majority over the regular Demo
cratic candidate is nearly one hundred thou
sand. The prohibition vote is less than
three thousand.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12
The Republican Column.

The result of the October elections can
not be regarded otherwise than as fore
shadowing the result of the presidential
election of next year. The following state
ment speaks for itself
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12
Letter from Paris.


PARIS, October IA, 1879.
Aessrs. Editors A newly arrived visitor
marks here, as in strong contrast to the features
Of most European cities, the broad boulevards,
the large parks and public gardens in the very
heart Of the city, the number, size, and magnif-
cent decorations Of the public buildings and pal
aces and, especially, when he tries to walk from
one part to another the vast extent Of the city IL
self London would, with her narrow streets, be
crowded, but for her underground railways
New York takes her travellers on her shoulders
Paris has made room for herself on her own level.
Her boulevards, or wide streets, have been made
by removing and cutting down buildings. There
are three rings Of these boulevards, and many
cross streets Of sufficient width to allow four car
rages to drive abreast
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-11-12

The Bonapartists in France encourage the COM
munists Both seek the overthrow Of the present
government, and to some extent are linking hands
for this purpose. But each has an ultimate de-
sign quite antagonstic, and the best elements OF
the French people uphold the present republic
while they deplore its sometimes injudcious
measures. A Frenchman gets quickly mad; il
he is in office his nature isn't changed, neither
does he the more bride his impetuosty.