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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28
william Lloyd Garrison.

1t seldom falls to the lot of any man to
have closed up long and well-rounded life
so conspicuously as in the case of Mr.. Gar
rison, who died in New York city, while on
visit to his daughter, Saturday night.
Born in the most abject poverty, with the
barest rudiments of an education he learned
the trade of printer, and becoming thor
oughly convinced Of the wickedness of slave
ry, he early commenced his life-work of its
abolition-a work he was permitted to see
fully carried out, his own career thoroughly
indicated, and, largely through his iustru-
mentality, the shackles stricken from the
hands of three million of his fellow-creatures.
In 1881 Mr.. Garrison, after brief connec-
tions with several other periodicals, COM
menced the publication of the Liberator in
Boston, of which he retained the manage.
ment for thirty-fve years, or until slavery
was abolished. The fearless and defiant
tone of this journal, added to the bold pub
lie addresses of Mr.. Garrison and his CO.
adjutors in the cause, had most powerful
influence in awakening the people to sense
of the enormity of the slave system, and its
ultimate overthrow. He was keen and
pungent writer, a sharp debater and Wig
orous public speaker. His sabre was ever
unsheathed and ready for the fray, and he
labored with zeal and fervency in this
noble cause which we rarely see displayed
in these later days
AS might well be imagined, he was perse-
cuted with the utmost malignity by the
Southern adherents of slavery and their
Northern allies. His caustic pen and biting
speech aroused their direst enmity, and dur
ing the period of the existence of the LiJer-
ator there was scarcely mail that did not
bring to him threats OF assassination unless
he should discontinue its publication. Twice
was he imprisoned, and once led through the
streets of Boston with halter about his
neck, followed by an ignorant and hooting
mob. He was indicted in nearly every
Southern state, and large rewards were of
fered for his arrest But he lived and the
Li5erator lived. The cause he advocated
grew hphco uieiij III hiho Jo"'o iioh no
foundation, two thousand anti-slavery socie.
ties were in existence in the United States,
with a membership of over two hundred
thousand. The work thus begun was not
destined to languish or its adherents to grow
faint. Its growth was steady and exceed
ingly vigorous.
But the history of the anti-slavery move
ment in this country and its glorious frui
ton are known and have been read of al
men. 1t is not, perhaps, too much to say
that to no man more than Mr.. Garrison il
the country indebted for universal freedom
in the United States; and of him it may
well be said, he has fought the good fight
he has finished his course, he has kept tn
faith. Peace-that peace which he neyel
knew while living-to his ashes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28

BARRE The entertainment given by the ladies
OF the Congregational Society this "wednesday J
evening, promises to be a success The chorus OF
fairies in Red Riding Hood has been carefully
drilled and the solo parts are all well taken The
farce "Ihe Champion OF her Sex" is full of fun
and will add much to the entertainment Ice
cream will be for sale during the evening and a
general good time may be expected, ,... Arrange
ments have been made for the proper observance
Of Decoration Day Ia the forenoon, the graves
in the Becley Hin and Wilson cemeteries will
be decorated, and in the afternoon at half-past
one o'clock there will be an address by Rev liar
yey Webster, with music by Glee Club and Band,
in the Band Stand, after which procession will
form and proceed to the Barre cemetery and pay
tribute 10 the graves of those patriot dead bur
led there
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28
Grant rs q Traveller.

General Grant evidently has at least one
admirer in Congress, who gives glowing
account of his remarkable ach ievements az
a traveller. lie says " II is perfectly won.
derful TO think of the amount of studying
Grant is doing and with what zeal he is i'm.
proving his mind all this time. A friend of
mine, who was with him frequently in Paris,
said that while there, notwithstanding he
was the object of almost constant adulation--
every meal a banquet, with every night a
reception by some high dignitary in his
honor-he yet found time to make long
and deep study of the communism of 1871
and the revolution of 1889. Every day he
would gather some of the learned French
statesmen and historians, and talk for two
or three hours on specific part of this
topic, and would then dismiss them to read
and make notes of his Investigations on the
subject. At times he would 60 to the prisons
and talk with some of the famous commun.
istic leaders still incarcerated, or, again, he
would have some of the officers who cap
1uith bhO OOut W ilIIl anu give
him their testimony on communism with a
gun or petroleum can in his hand In Spain,
England and everywhere, it was always the
same thing with Grant-he was quiet, phil
osophical and contemplative, and modest
under all circumstances, and though nations
were waiting to do him honor, he always
preferred the reserve and unosteutatious So
ciety of his family, travelling friends and a
few learned men of the country which he
was visiting, to the pomp and display Of
royal honors. predict that when General
Grant again rests on his native land, not
only will he be the greatest living military
chieftain, but he will be the greatest traveller
and the best posted man on foreign affairs
that has ever lived. lie will be a man of
the great world in the grandest sense of the
form ~
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28
"reminiscences of DIR. Lord.

An intelligent and well known gentleman
residing in one of the southerly counties Of
the state, in recently writing a citizen OF
this place, and speaking as friend speaks 70
friend, makes use of the following apprecia.
tive language in reference to the late Rev
| W. II. Lord, ID. ID. If some of our readers
should think him extravagant in the com.
pliment which he pays to the ability Of the
| deceased divine, they will kindly remember
that what is said was intended only for the
eye of the gentleman TO whom IL was adj
dressed. Other and many Of our readers,
we are fully aware, will read the extract
that its language is only just and true and
not overdone at all. The occasions 10 which
the writer alludes are likely to be well re-
membered by some of the old Brick church
and Bethany church congregation. But to
the extract.
" His every Sunday sermons were more TO me
than the great lectures Of the most eminent men
the world can boast Of. have looked in vain for
such pulpit manhood elsewhere; for such magnf-
or extemporized. His mental strength could not
he measured by other mems; and in style he was
toned above them all, and whoever could not see
this was unworthy Of his presence. lie lived ad-
mired, reverenced and adored by his few an
preciators necessarily few but went hence too
early TO have fully revealed the great glory of his
genius to tardy mortas left behind. >
rec0llect that some twenty-three years ago the
great Episcopalian Evangelist OF New York cit,
was to present some great theme for considera-
ton, in the old Brick church to a large audience,
including members Of the legislature. William
II. Lord was then only some thirty-three years of
age. He introduced the orator who was in the
pulpit, from the floor near the door, addressing
the assembly mt some length upon the subject to
be illustrated by the eminent divine from New
York. The congregation were surprised mt the
superntive ntroduction; NO felicitous, efficient,
and In every way mastery The learned d. d.
arose evidently embarrassed; he labored man
fully, but during the entire discourse was not able
TO rid the hearers Of the idea that the evenings
entertainment had had head too large for Its
body. The shekinah fingered in other parts
than the pulpit that evening
" Many years ago, fell into the middleof-the-
week lecture one evening. The text was There
are many kinds Of voices in the world but none
without Specification. The lecture was entirely
new in It's character yet philosophic and scientific
II was all about voices and music, and most sur
prisng and satisfactory thing 1t was.
The last time heard DR. Lord preach was in
his chapel one cold day. the congregation having
adjourned from the sanctuary proper by vote to
warmer apartment. On this occasion heard
an Ananias and Sapphira sermon, which Killed us
dismissed the meeting we all lay dead on the floor
with none to carry us out.
But Oh, sir the Doctor In now resident of that
higher metropolis where Sabbaths have no end "
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28

Wise CoUNsEL.-When Iloratio Seymour,
OF New York, was lately pressed by inhuen-
tial politicians TO run as a candidate for
governor of that state, he reminded them of
this striking fact--that neither of the great
parties in the country has an absolute ma
jority. There is, said he class OF thought
full, independent citizens, who are sworn to
no party. They want good government.
Unsoicitous for Office, they are anxious for
the maintenance of freedom, Justice, and
order. They will not knowingly support
knayes or tricksters. They loathe cruelty,
dishonesty and narrow partisanship. Mere
shibboleths have no power over them. They
desire integrity and honor in officials, equity
in laws, and economy in administration.
Now there are so many such persons that
they hold the balance of power in many a
state. In hotly contested election the
party which can win their confidence and
secure their votes will triumph. lie there
fore counselled his party to act in such a
manner as to deserve the support of this
class. We say this was wise counsel, and
neither party can afford to disregard it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28

Omo.-The Buckeye state is justly re-
garded as one of the chief points of interest
in respect to the next Presidential election,
and therefore the approaching gubernatorial
canvass will prove most exciting one. The
nominating convention is held today, and
will doubtless result in the nomination Of
Judge Taft for governor since Secretary
Sherman has positively withdrawn. lie
says 8" am now engaged in u public duty
which demands my constant attention, and
which can clearly be better completed by me
than by any one coming freshly into office.
To now accept the nomination for governor
would be justly regarded as an abandonment
of trust so important TO the whole coun-
try, TO promote my personal advancement,
earnestly trust, therefore, that the conven-
ton will not embarrass me by the tender OF
a nomination which ! would be obliged To
decline"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28

REDMOND (Va) State; ." If the colored
men win learn nothing by experience, but
must persist IN keeping their separate polt-
ical organization in spite of the proofs they
have from time TO time had of the folly of
such exclusive action, there will be no alter,
native in the future for the white race but
to continue to act together, however dsa.
greeable and contrary to their ideas of per
feet freedom of thought and action, as their
only means of defense against the possible
triumph of this element through theil
division"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28

GRoToN.-Fruit growers tell us that the cold
weather II the past few days will seriously dam
age the fruit crop The crop will be almost en-
tirely cut OH in many places. Fire was dscov-
cred ON the roof Of A. j. Carpenters house one
day last week. strong wind was blowing at the
time. By the eXertons of the neighbors the fire
was oxtinguished without doing much damage
hole about four feet square was burned out OF
the roof The house is located in about the centre
of the village. Had it not been put out as it was,
the result would have been serious, as other build
lngs stand near on both sides. Groton is without
any protection in case Of tire, except what can be
done with pals. We hope this will be warning
to property holders Of this place to prepare for
such emergencies by organizing a fire company,
equipped with an engine and hose to draw water
from the river
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28
McCulloch on the Silver Question.

Ex-Secretary McCulloch has Just com.
pleted course of lectures on political econ
omy at Harvard University. These lectures
have justly attracted good deal of atten-
ton on account of Mr. McCuloch's former
high official position and prominence as IL
practical man of affairs. lie holds that ad.
herence to the single gold STANDARD must re-
suit in Inconvenience and hardship, because
the worlds supply of gold is not large enough
for momentary uses, but he does not believe
that it is honest or expedient to coin eighty
five cents worth of silver aud try to make it
by law the equivalent of gold dollar, nor
does he believe it practicable for any single
nation to establish and preserve by its laws
a fixed ratio between the two metals. This
can be done, if at all, only by the com.
mon consent of the civilized world, and it is
very desirable that the chief commercial ma
tons should agree upon such a ratio At
the close of his lecture he gave a summary
of the conditions which he thinks necessary
for the financial soundness of the country.
These are
First-A day should be fixed sufficiently re-
mote to allow the banks to supply themselves
with coin, after which the United States notes
should cease to be legal tender, and provision
made for their being withdrawn from circulation
as speedily as the condition Of the treasury I'M
der an economical administration and judicions
revenue system will permit
!Sec0nd-All small notes should be withdrawn
from circulation and the coninage of silver con
tinued as long as it can maintain II parity with
gold. All efforts to increase the circulation of
silver without withdrawal OF email notes will be
in vain
Ihird-The national banking system should be
sustained not In the interests OF the banks but of
the people, as being the best system yet devised
for the security of u bank note circulation.
FOWH-The tariff should be thoroughly re-
vised, and all restrictions upon foreign coinucrce
not absolutely necessary for revenue purposes be
removed
FVM-Corporations should be subject to the
supervision and control Of the government
.Sirth-financial and economical questions
should be considered with regard to their bearing
upon the interest of the country, not upon the in
forests of "A marty
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28

Or the case of Senator Kellogg, now
called up for a second settlement, the Gin
cinnati Gazette says at is the first pro-
posal of this practice, and it is thoroughly
Mexican in character. IL means that cleo
tons are not to count, and that when the
Senate has exercised its constitutional power
to judge the elections of its members, this is
not TO be a settlement, but that at any flu
ture time a bare majority may turn out a
member and put in somebody else. This is
what confederate supremacy is bringing our
government TO-"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28

CAnor.-Mr, and Mr. William Adams cole
brated the thirteth anniversary Of their welded
life on the afternoon Of the 18th lust About forty
friends aud acquantances were present, aud
pleasant time was the consequence, While the
men were running the saw In True A. Towns
board mill at Lower Cabot last Thursday, and the
saw was making five hundred revolutions a min
ute, one of the dogs that holds the clogs came in
contact with the saw, breaking it into four pieces,
which was thrown In Ms many directions, cutting
the timber and II seems almost miracle that no
one was hurt by the pieces. 1t is however, quite
a pecnniary loss to Mr.. Town. The listers of
the town have completed and returned Ia the
town clerks office the new grand list for 1879,
amounting to 81, 93l 20 made up as follows: Num-
her Of polls 326, first class Si76l0, farmer S2,-
10, personal property s623, ST., DIR, Pardo
gave very interesting temperance lecture last
sabbath evening at the Congregational church.
800. Mrs. Alice Kittredge, widow Of the late John
Batcheder, and the oldest person in town, died at
the residence Of her daughter Mrs Tice, Of East
Cabot, May iith aged nlnety-ive years
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28

MINIATURES (Wis.) Sentinel: "Close OBJ
servation of events has led us to believe tina,
there is strong and growing disposition for
stronger national government. 1t was the
logical result of the dangers and losses into
which the nation was plunged by wal
originating in the effort of states to gain
sovereignty and it has been fostered by
the denial of citizen rights to the colorec
people in the South, the growth of commun
istic sentiments, and the powerlessness o.
state authority TO repress outlawr,."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28

The Secretary of the Treasury says that
after July LIST about s2,OOO,00O monthly will
be available for paying the pension arrears,
at which rate above a year from that time
must elapse before all the claims can be
settled, In view of this, the commissioner
of pensions has issued circular letter stat
ing that there will be a delay in the pay
ments, but each case will be settled as soon
as praetieable.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28

INDIANAPOLIS Journal; "The civilization
OF the South is essentially feudal and retro
eressive that OF the North is modern, Amer
lean and progressive. These two systems
cannot permanently coexist. The con-
fiict between them is inherent, inevitable,
and must go on till one or the other shall
triumph. There may be no war or blood
shed, but the conflict will go on until it shall
be settled on the enduring principleo OF right
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28

TnE Meridian (Miss.) Mercury has come
TO the conclusion that no living man can al
lay northern bate as jefferson Davis could
in the United States Senate. " We have"
il says, "almost superstitious PRESENT.
ment that as by aud through him was the
rupture, through him, by Providence, shall
the rupture be healed. Aud that is the
greatest good for Mississippi now, provided
there Is no dishonor in it,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28
The Negro In Kansas.

While many have prophesied the direst
calamities as the result of the late extensive
negro emigration to Kansas, the most au-
thentic reports show quite different state
of things. Many of the Kansas papers re-
port that there is employment in that state
for all the Southern refugees, and that the
demand for them at present exceeds the sup
ply. A committee has been appointed to
receive applications for the services of the
immigrants as laborers and to refer the new
corners to those who have employment for
them. At first, when the immigrants were
without direction and guidance, they col
lected in certain places in larger numbers
than could be conveniently provided for, and
the impression was created that they were
likely to become burden upon the com.
munities where they were. But as soon as
an organized system of directing them to
places where they might find homes and
employment was provided, these apprehen-
sions vanished; and now their arrival in
Kansas is regarded as an advantage rather
than burden to the state. The Topeka
Commonwealth of last week says
After all the talk about what was to be done
with the refugees who were flocking to Kansas,
and the fears expressed that we should be over
run with a pauper immigration, 1t seems that
they will be absorbed without any difficulty. APP
pcations are now on file with the committee for
five hundred more than can be supplied. Every
mail brings letters making applications for from
one to twenty-five, and sometimes even more
There is a demand for them to greater extent
we are forced to confess, than we supposed there
would be. All that are in the state now and
probably all that will come for some time, WILL
through the committee, find places where they are
needed. The committee receives letters not only
from all parts Of Kansas but a letter has come
from Iowa, asking If a portion of the emgrants
can be diverted TO that state. 1t is gratifying TO
the committee also to know that their efforts are
appreciated by the people of Kansas. The letters
received show that the feeling is universal that
the right course has been taken. All agree that
Kansas, through the state committee, has done
just what she ought to for her own honor and good
name.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28
Letter from Mrs. Freeman.

While we have elsewhere spoken severely,
though kindly and we believe justly, of the
terrible crime involved in the Pocasset
tragedy, we would by no means deny these
most unfortunately guilty parents the ben
eft of all the ameiorating circumstances
which can possibly be thrown around the
case. We therefore copy the following let
ter of the unhappy mother, who is just be-
ginning to suffer the tortures of remorse
over her mistaken faith I"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28

NEW YORK, March 7, IS6l.
Sir Trust in God in all things, and work by
his means ! submit that assassination is not
among these You greatly mistake In surprising
Davis of any special consequence. The monster
that is deyouring us is slayery-the passion for
using the ignorant and simple, not for their own
good, but for ours alone. Were this out of our
own blood we should very soon see the rebellion
crumble and rs 1t is, the war will last no longer
than we need It's trying and ultimately purifying
influence. Yours,
HORACE GREELEY
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28


The Republic OF this city, In its notices of Em-
inent Public Men, thus speaks OF Congressman
Joyce OF Vermont; Z" lie is recognized as one of
the best paramentarans on the floor, and it Is
certain that forensic orator or general debater
lie has on many an occasion manifested vgnr
aud activity and discipline of mind POSSESSED in
equal degree by but very few members of Con-
gress. lie does not 20 on the war-path every
day, but whenever he does, there are sure to be
some scalps hanging on his girdle. His integrity
porsonel and political, is unquestioned
The National baseball club here vanquished
the Albany club completely this week lhe first
game ON Tuesday, was the best played and most
Twelve innings were played, the score being one
10 one at the end of the eleventh. The Nationals
then made three more and gave the Albanys none
Thursday nearly ten thousand people were on
the grounds poorer game was the result, and
another victory for the Nationals, the score being
nine to seven.
The rumor that Secretary McCrary was To re-
sign his seat in the Cabinet 10 accept the circuit
jndgeship made vacant by Judge Dillon of Iowa,
Is denied, and will probably prove unfOunded
The Secretary il too well liked by the President
and too thoroughly appreciated by the army, To
be allowed to leave the Cabinet ut this time
Vice President Wheeler will not return 10 Wash
ngton during the present session. lie suife =
from extreme nervousness which dsturbs his sleep
Secretary sherman has written letter decn-
ing 10 allow his name 10 20 before the conyen-
ton as a candidate for Governor of Ohio.
kN-Mayor Blodgett, OF burlington, visited this
city the frsi Of the week. Sol