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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-21
Population of English Cities.
London standard, Jan. 10

As nearly eight years have elapsed
since the last census WAS taken, il Is
clear that in many cases the returns
then published would be far from repre-
sentmg the truth respecting population
the present day. The registrar general
therefor supplies various estimates, an
nually, relating to the largest English
towns, in order 70 form u basis for tho
calculation of annual rates. etc, his
estimates starting on tho assumption
that the rate OF increase soen ON COM
pairing the returns for 1871 with those
of 1851 remain in force, 1t appears,
then, that tho population of London,
which in ISL WAS 3,2o4 ,260, maytnow
lie taken ut 1920, SOS. In tho case of
Brighton there has been comparative
ly recent addition to tho borough bound
aries; tie population is now, however,
taken at lO5,60S. Portsmouth has IN
creased sin0o Isl from lla,5b0 to 49,
ST.. Norwich nom s0,3s6 to So, 222,
plymouth from 6S,I6S to "a Q3, Bristol
from 49,, $50 to 20o,gi7, Wolyerhamp-
ton from 1921 to 75,lO0, Birmingham
from 3l3, 7S7 to 3SS, SS4, Liverpool from
l93,i to 53S,36S, Manchester from
SOL ,lS0 60 36l,Sl9, Saliord from l2i sol
To III, $40, Oldham from 5000 to ILL.,
1915, Bradford from la5, $40 To. l9i, 0i6,
Leeds from 259.2l2io3ll,S $50, sheffield
rom o3N,ola 70 2o7, 1873, Ifnll frony 122,.
So 70 li6,3lI, Sunderland foiM oS,2 i2
To 1iio75, Leicester from 1920 to
125. 500, and Newcastle from 12S;ti3 in
| 1871 To 1I6,9lS in 1870. Ihe,e havo
been great alterations recently M tho
boundaries of Nottipghams that Dor
ough is now estimated to haye l69, 1863
inhabitants. la the oasel!lotwr Sal
ford n" , ,HS GS vt y AsafS
houses within thosA'boronghH adring
tho six years. opding July |, 1877.
II thna appears That tho population OF
/ london IL abolhoqual ~, lhnseof eight
cen of tho large towns just enumerated,
S SaSssa,@s ea DSs a Sn5 Ss SSSs y @%S
slightly in popuhton,sf tldk number
heing 53S,33s mud blS, lh6f IrespentTely.
The density Of population in the twen-
lty' towns icnumdrhtbd VARIES greatly,
namely, frora, .lL4.parsdns por1lTe in
Norwich 70 1898 IN LiyorpQpl,, Tho
figures shnd thusF NorWich,qa1.d;
Loots, l45,' shefilcld, 15.1; Nothing
ham, ~; .MolyerhamptQp, 22,ls, Old
ham, $50, Bradford, 265; Newcastle,
I.4; Poftsih5iith, 3o4 saifoRfB44;
Leicester, 500; Hull, iQsi gSandor-
land, al; Brighton, 4i,9; Birming-
hmm, 4t.3; Bristol, i7.2; London, dS;
Plymouth, B3B, Manchester, 'SsSS and
Liverpool 1888 per aero, tf6fv &,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-21

EyIpENrbY tho Boston boys who sent
Il delegation to the British Gen. Gage TO
demand tho restitution Of their privi-
lego al coasiing ousthe comtndiB are
coasting there still At any ratio the
Boston Aioeriirer says: Joalously n has
tho sanctity of the common beenAuard-
cd from violation 10. accommodate any
scheme, however plaus 10, that might
seem To favor ono class of people 10 the
discomfort Of the public Mt large, pre-
cedent has settled coasting as one of the
uses to which tho common may legiti-
mately DO given up, and tho restof the
public have to yield 80 far NJ To give
the slod-mounted boys tho track " du-
ring the coasting season, or to take the
consequence OF getting knocked over.
The sleds are now giyen.the right of
way without dispute, and the pedestri-
ans find their rights and safety regarded
by the erection Of the temporary foot
bridges over the coasting track,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-21

A BALTIMORE tea merchant il making
the tour Of the south making inyestiga-
tions in regard TO tea culture. Ho thinks
that Americans should not attempt to
initiate tho China green tea, with its
cooring and fancy twisting, but coniine
themselves to curing the leaf 80 Us to
obtain the best possible cup Of tea with
out regard 10 appearance. Besides tho
work OF twisting, that OF sorting the tea
according to shape and size can, he
thinks, be dispensed with TO advantage,
simplifying greatly the process Of pre-
paration, and Ms greatly diminishing
the cost. The cultivation Of the tea
plant in Georgia, ho declares from his
experience Of several years in China
and Japan, is perfectly practicable, and
he offers 81 pound for oil leaves ship
ped TO his firm, the firm engaging to do
the curing and preparation till the pro-
ducers are fairly on their feet.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-21

"OSLY las week" said brother Gard
ner, as the Secretary finished, Il axed
de members OF dis club to let de wedJer
alone, an 10 take de cold an heat an
rain an snow just as dey cum. Tze
seen il too cold TO snow an too hot TO
snow, an I'ze seen the time dat de snow
tumbled down like ii meant 10 ober-
whelm de just an de unjust, but it's dc
dooty ofhuman bein's to keep dar heads
shet about matters dcy can'tcontrol. 60
DetYoa Free Prem.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-21

blow, and in few hours regained con.
seriousness, to find herself buried alive,
Working with the energy of despair,
she managed to force the earth away
from her head, and then shrieked for
help, Luckily, pasSer-by beard the
cry, and carried her to the hospital at
lacerne, where she died the same day
from the effects of her wound and
fright,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-21

TIE court Of justice at Lucerne,
Switzerland, has just condemned TO i'm
prisonment for life a man named Rem
mel. He was the lover Of girl named
Marguerite voglia, and they were en-
gagged TO be married. After time he
transferred his affections 10 another
person, and determined TO get rid Of his
first love. He arranged for meeting
in a solitary spot far oil in a wood, and
when Marguerite arrived she could see
nothing but d large hole recently dug
i'll the ground. Then suddenly Kennel
sprang from behind tree, dealt ner a
blow on the head with bar Of iron, and
threw his victim into the grave which
he had prepared. He then heaped
earth upon the body, covered the place
with branches OF trees, and went GU
his way. The girl, however, was not
killed-she had only been stunned by the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-21
- SAVED,ER0M JUDGE LYNCH. =
An Incident Recalled by California
tut.s Pioneers Death. -.
San FRANCISCO, ChToniole..

- Is
Charles J, .Janson, one Of the old
pioneer residents Of this city, diod'on
Monday at his residences on Valencia
street near Twenty-second, ut the. age
of 5S years. Deceased had been en-
gagged in meroanhle pursuits from the
time of his arrival here, in the. spring of
1850 and at the time 'Gf his DEATH WAS
proprietor of the Eureka Saltworks,
The death of Mr. .Japson recalls y thrill
ing occurrence in the early history Of
the CITY; involving q remarkable ease Of
mistaken identity, and presenting the
danger of dealing summary vengeance
to supposed criminals. On the evening
Of the 10th of February, 1850, two men
entered Mr.. Janson's store on Long
Wharf, and, while he was engaged in
supplying their demands, one of them
felled him to the floor with Il slung-
shot. The ruflians then seized n box
containing $4,000 in coin, which they
carried to a boat and started to row
across the bay. They we're pursued SO
holly that they threw the treasure over
board and made their escape. The day
following man named Thomas Rur.
due, peddler, was arrested and iden-
tilted as James Stuart, one who had
Just previously murdered Sheriff Moore
of Auburn, and the prisoner was also
positively identified by Janson rs one
Of the men who had attacked and
robbed him. The particular mark of
Identification was the loss of finger
from enc hand. There was great ex-
element in the city ut the time, caused
by constant crimes Of the most afro
cious nature, and although Burdue
protested his innocence, he narrowly
escaped being lynched. The vigilance
committee decided 10 give the prisoner
the benefit Of n trial by jury, and Hall
McAllister was appointed to defend
him. After hearing the evidence, the
jury stood nine for conviction and two
were in doubt. There was q strong
effort made to take the ruling Of the
majority as verdict and hang Burduc,
but calmer counsels prevailed. Bur-
due was then delivered TO the author
tiles at Marysyllle and positively identi-
fled as the murderer Of Sheriff Moore.
His life would certainly have been for
feited had not the real Stuart been
captured in time to safe him. Stuart
was convicted and hanged on the Mar
ket street wharf in 1851. Janson was
Frustrated foI long time from the
effects Of the blow from the slung-shot,
and some Of his friends believe that he
never fully recovered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-21

IRELAND Is good deal exercised just
now NJ 70 rumors Of government lnten-
tions respecting nh Irish Catholic uni
yersity, some express themselves con-
tent 70 accept I'm examining board; 9TH
ers declare that nothing will satisfy the
Roman Catholics but a chartered and
endowed university, with cluster OF
endowed colleges.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-21

The direction taken By the Russian
epidemic makes the blow doubly Sc
we're, several of the chief commercial
centres in eastern Russia being among
the now guaranteed towns on the low
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-21

When lady stands at the hymeneal
altar with her intended, you may know
she is about 20 draw her beau into a
knot.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-21

THE Tennessee river il to have $780,
600 spent on it this year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-02-21

Skating with the girls is an ice thing
If /, is naughty.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-02-24
PARTY BuLL-DosING.

We see it stated in Republican papers,
that an attempt will be made by party
influence and party appliances to force
few Republican senators to vote against
Hamburg-massacre Butler in the contest
between him and the Republican con-
testent for scat in the Senate. We are
emphatically opposed to this way of do
ing business. Every man who sits in
legislative body ought to act up to his
convictions, whether right or wrong,
without regard to party. The Republi-
can party was formed of that large ele-
ment in the old Wing and Democratic
parties which believed the old parties
guilty of wrongs; and the new party has
triumphed by adhering to principles,
which the majority have considered right
This party will stand and triumph as
long as its principles, actions and i'm
pulses are such as to commend themselves
to the judgment and conscience of the
honest men of the nation. The party
is composed of such materials that it
will not stand the effect of course of
dealing by its representative men that
has injustice in it. 1t is humiliating,
we acknowledge, to tolerate such man
as the murderer Butler in the Senate, and
to have the control of Congress in the
hands of those who sought to destroy the
Union; but our party cannot redress
wrongs by committing wrongs, and we
predict that the time is fast approaching
when right and justice snail again tri-
umph. In the meantime, let the Repub-
licans in Congress adhere to the princi-
Piles which have made their party a
blessing to every race, and an honor to
the nation.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-02-24
THE PLAGUE.

Surgeon-G General Woodwork, of the
United States Marine Hospital Service,
has addressed communication on the
plague in Russia to the chairman of the
Congressional committee on epidemic dis
eases, the purport of which is to invite
that body to consider the propriety of
Legislation that may enable the govern
ment to maintain two medical officers in
Europe as scientific outposts to watch
the westward advance of this Asiatlc
scourge and guard against its introduc-
ton here on the admitted theory that it
is easier to keep it out of the country
than to control it when it has gained a
foothold. The Mennonite immigrations
and our trade with some Mediterranean
and Black Sea ports are facts which
make it fully possible that our quaran-
tine authorities may have to deal with
this disease next summer, and any sug-
gestion made with view to protect the
country from so terrible calamity as
this visitation might prove is worthy
the most careful consideration. Germa
J ny, Austria and France have sent medi
cal officers directly to the plague pro
! vince in Russia to observe the disease
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-02-24

Glover, the San Francisco Chronicle of
Jan. 25th says: "Internal Revenue Agt.
A. M. Crane, ordered to Cincinnati, left
San Francisco for that city yesterday.
Mr.. Crane came to this coast in 1875,
and the fact that the Treasury Depart
ment has kept him here ever since, is
strong evidence of the estimation in
which he is held in Washington. In
these three years he has acted with two
Internal Revenue Collectors, three Unit
ed States District Attorneys, and num-
Der of Special Agents. and it is safe to
say that he has won and retained the
confidence of all, and that he leaves
with an unblemished reputation. One
fact of more or less significance is that
when Mr.. Crane arrived in San Francis
co there were three large distilleries in
operation, and the air was full of rumors
of fraud and official corruption. There
are no ditilleries running now, and the
air is no longer tainted with the odor of
rottenness. The Cincinnati District, the
scene of Mr. Cranes future labors, is
second to none in the Union in import
ance, paying into the Treasury last year
upward of 100000, a great part Of
which was from the manufacture of splr.
it's" The Calls society news says
"Mrs. A. nj. Crane did not accompany
her husband east" l think the Gal
was correct. More anon, may be.
| TRuFAx
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-02-24

On Friday last, for the first time in
the history of congress, the Senate of the
United States was presided over by a
colored man. The Vice-President hav-
ing occasion to leave the chair. Senator
Bruce of Louisiana was called to his
place and presided with great dignity. 1t
is remarkable coincidence that while
he was occupying the chair the discus
sion of the claims of another race, the
Chinese, to an equality of privilege with
white men (or rather privilege to come
to this continent) was in progress.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-02-24

One Of the most iniquitous acts Of
the present partizan House of Represent
atives was tho uneouting of Bisbee. Re-
publican representative from Florida on
Thursday. and the giving of the place
to Finley the democratic contestant.
The election of Bisbee was contested,
and committee of three, consisting of
two Democrats and one Republican gave
the case most thorough examination and
decided that Bisbee was entitled to
the seat, one of the Democrats dissent
ing Every Democrat in the House ex-
cept three voted to admit Finly, and
Dust Bisbee. Finly will remain in Con-
gress only ten days but will draw salary
for two years, 200. This is the way
that the South is made ''solid," when
by chance a Republican happens to be
elected.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-02-24
ANTI-CHINEsE LEGISLATION.

Congress has done the extremely fool
ish and unjust thing to pass bill which
virtually puts an end to Chinese emigra-
ton, and which will naturally put an
end to our commerce with China and the
present treaty with that government.
This legislation has been brought about
by the antipathies of the Pacific Coast
men in Congress, and the desire of
several presidential aspirants, now in
Congress, who willfully legislate the
nation to destruction, if so be they can
further their chances for the presidency.
In this instance it is thought by these
necessary to so bid for the vote Of Cali
fornia, which is an extremely close state
politically, that it may be carried by
their party III the next election. There
are probably less than 100000 China
men in the United States, and these are
mostly engaged as laborers working for
Americans. That the Yankee should be
willing to hire the Celestial, notwith-
standing his pigtail, his paganism and
his peculiaritIes generally,is good proof
that he is a good laborer, and that there
is profit in hiring him. But the worst
thing in the whole matter is the unfair
ness of the act. We have a treaty with
China which cannot be honestly broken,
except by mutual consent of the two
nations, and this remarkable Congress
puts us on record as breaking pledges
Win the nations OF the world without
provocation. The United States cannot
afford to be considered lying, promise
breaking nation. Another phase in the
matter, is the fact that we boast of OPEN
ing our doors to the poor and oppressed
of every nation under the sun. Yes,
more than this, we invite to our shores,
our fertile valleys, our republican govern.
ment and our hospitable homes the whole
world, with the invidious exception Of
the Chinaman.
The following shows what the bill is
The bill as passed provides that nc
vessel shall bring to the United States
exceeding fifteen Chinese passengers OF
any one voyage; that fine of 500 and
Imprisonment for six months be imposed
on the captain of a vessel for each Chi
nese passenger exceeding fifteen; tha
the master of a vessel shall repor
promptly on arrival to the collector ;
separate list of Chinese passengers, duly
sworn to, under penalty of the same for
FIXTURES as are provided for the neglec
to report manifest of cargo that tn
above penalties shall be lien upon tn
vessel that this bill does not conhic
with the law forbidding the importation
of coolies or of females for immoral pur
poses that this act does not apply t
Chinese officials, or to persons rescue,
from shipwreck, or to vessels seeking
harbor, or to persons seeking temporar
residence for educational purposes, VIII
bring certificates from the Chinese gov
eminent for that purpose; that this &C
take effect July /, 1879, and the Pres
dent to Immediately notify the govern
ment of China of the abrogation of tn
fifth and sixth articles of the additions
articles of the Burlingame treaty.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-02-24

In February, 1876, the issue of frac-
tional paper currency was stopped, and
all that currency presented was redeemed
in fractional silver Since then the
fractional silver has gradually taken the
place of the fractional paper. When the
issue of the latter ceased there was about
S45,000,000 of it outstanding. A com.
mission appointed by Secretary Sherman
estimated that of this amount about So
100000 would never be presented for
redemption. having been destroyed or
lost. 1t now appears that this estimate
was too small. There is still outstand-
ing about sic, 100000 fractional paper
currency, of which amount about 50, 900
900 is in Scent and 5-cent notes. 1t is
now estimated that there will ultimately
be redeemed only 100000, leaving
$l2,000,000 as profit to the Government.
The redemption of fractional currency
has steadily decreased since 1876. and
now only small sums are received for re.
demptiou.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-02-24

1t is argued that the existing tobacco
tax is so high as to have passed the
revenue point" and that between the
decreased leakage in collection and the
increased consumption, the Treasury will
not lose by the reduction agreed to by
the Senate. This is pure assumption.
Not particle of evidence has been pre-
sented to show that the Government is
cheated in the collection of "a cents a
pound on tobacco. and it is absurd to as
sumo that any possible increase of con-
sumption can compensate for the reduc-
ton of 8 cents a pound. The strength
aid influence of the lobby which has
been engaged in pushing the reduction
of the tax are fair indications of the mo-
tives of its promoters. With the GER
tainty of large deficiency already es-
tablished, 1t is little short of lunacy to
throw away six or eight millions of in
ternal revenue for the benefit of growers,
manufacturers, and consumers of tobacco
The tax on an article of luxury like to.
bacco should be one of the very last tc
be surrendered, and unless public senti
ment be good deal less intelligent thar
we take it to be, the men who are en-.
gagged in adding to public expenditures
on one side, and decreasing the means
of providing for them on the oteer have
sharp reckoning in store for them
N. 7. Times.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-02-24

Manton Marble of New York is the
man who is just now receiving the gibes
of the press. The following is the
Grophic'S abstract Of Marbles recent
testimony 1--WE went South to look
after Florida, North and South Carolina.
Nobody Sent US. We found the prices
of States in the market. Telegraphed
quotations North. This was not bust
ness. No; by heaven ! TO- 1t was
the South to ring it. The first alarm
sounded 100000. My whole soul re-
volvted at the transaction. Pelton mud
died things. can't tell what he mud
died, but he muddled. am not me-
dunn. meant was not medium for
the people of New York in buying the
returning board. No; by heaven no
In the light Of both of these dispatches
and the sunlight of liberty was not a
medium, | am Othello-- occupation
gone. HV occupation was that of an
alarm bell or a danger signal. Tel
Tilden to saddle Blackstone destroyed
my cipher"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-02-24

false doctrine. equipped with power,
might paralyze the national principle ;
but even that error he seems to cherish
as matter of honest conviction. On
the other hand, Mr.. Thurman is rapidly
persuading the country that he has no
fixed principles, and that in his ambi-
ton to be President he is ready to cater
to the worst elements of his party.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-02-24

there, and all, of course, with view to
its possible march westward next sum-
mer. England has requested of Russia
permission to send physicians to study
the disease for the same reasons. If
the plague reaches Western Europe gen.
orally it will certainly cross the Allan
tic, and as all the governments of Wes-
tern Europe are acting on the assump-
tion that will reach them, it is not bor-
rowing trouble for US to look out in
time.