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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-19
The Democratic Plot.

One of the most alarming indications
connected with the next presidential cleo
ton is the apparent determination on the
part of the Democratic majority in congress
to rush through, at the last moment, par
tisan measure for controlling the electoral
count. The main feature Of the PROPOSE
ton, as perfected in Democratic caucuses,
provides that if no objection is made to the
vote of state as read in joint session, the
vote shall be counted. If objection is made
to one or more of the electors from the state
in question, it shall be presented in writing
and signed by two senators and three repre-
sentatives. This shall be considered by each
house in separate session. If both houses
concur to reject, the vote or votes shall not be
counted; but otherwise all The votes shall be
counted.
With this resolution in force the power to
elect president is taken from the people
and from the states and is given to congress
The doctrine of state rights is abandoned
for the present, because for the year lsSOl
~ ouieo bcmoSioeiV ipooc NV W
here to its too literal construction. In this
manner the present congress can use its
Democratic majority in both houses to ex
clude electors because of non-citizenship or
other reasons. 1t can enter into the ques-
ton of the legality OF state governments,
and can even descend into election precincts
and decide the qualifications of an elector
on evidence that would not be admitted be-
fore justice of the peace. In word, it
can disfranchise any state, either wholly or
partially, according to the number of votes
necessary to elect the presidential candidate
that it represents.
But this cunningly-devised plot to steal
the presidency, outrageous as it is in its ma
ture and design, cannot succeed. The pres
ident will not hesitate to interpose the veto,
and thereby prevent the consummation of a
scheme which has so base purpose.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-19

LINGERING CAUSE.-THE large increase
OF immigrants in the past few months shows
one fact of very great signifcance-the I'M
willingness of any of them to settle in the
south. Although agents from that section
are in New York, yet their efforts to secure
fair proportion Of the newcomers have met
with repeated failures. John Bright as.
serted the true reason in recent letter to a
gentleman of Atlanta, Georgia; GAS for
your old slave south, you will have few
Englishmen settling there so long as the old
temper of your people continues to exist.
We hear of the ill-treatment Of the negro,
and Of the hostile disposition of many of
your white population towards families who
come from the north. know not how much
of this is true, but so long as the belief in its
truth exists, your southern states will make
small progress in comparison with the north
and west. You have soil and climate, but
you will not easily or speedily shake off the
old curse, and men from Europe will prefer
country where slavery has not prevailed,
and where the negro Is not considerable
portion of your population"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-19
Washburne's Candidacy.

Many persons have looked upon Wash
burne as the coming man in case Of Grants
failure to obtain the nomination. So init.
mate have been the relations between the
two, and with such answering fidelity has
the ex-congressman adhered to the candidacy
Of the ex-president, that il has been taken
for granted that General Grant would seek
to transfer his strength 10 his next friend in
the event of his own failure. But the late
action of Washburne's friends at Chicago, in
combining with the followers of Blaine to
prevent the choice of Grant delegates at a
moment and in locality so vital to his sue
cess, has led to the charge Of infidelity and
duplicity on the part of Washbune This,
If confirmed, will destroy all hope of his
becoming the inheritor of Grants strength
at the Chicago convention, and will leave
Senator Edmunds as the most promising
dark horse in the field.
But Mr.. Washburne, who was absent at
the time of the Chicago emeute, disclaims all
responsibility for the actions of his friends,
as follows:
PORTLAND, Maine, NAV a.
na ~ r. ~ ne Ms's Iors position in
iations to General Grants nomination are re- not 40,
soanGed geo IN any respect Tn sbV AL reports
suggesting dupiicity toward General Grant, are
hhs v ana absolutely sse ana known to Be
ago. All combinations alleged to have been made
dd ana. Gy cy my aao aIse o. other can
edge or appreciation. have been confined to my
sIolp r nere nor week oy % ana
and have attended to business which brought me
'" .,i's S'a'' f. D. "AShbuHSh'
referring 10 THIS announcement, the Chi
cago hVen'ng journal says we are well
aware mat Mr. Washourne does not seek
'he nomination, ana that owing 10 ms per-
sonai reiations Win ueneral Urant he Will
noe consent 10 De canoidate against Grant
nu' .ne peopie VINO propose 10 nominate Mr.
"aSnourne nave not CONSUMED ana 40 not
hieau u consult MS WISH OF pleasure IN the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-19

For GovERNoR.-"O Orleans County," in
another column, proposes to advance our
present lieutenant-governor to the chair of
chief executive, and presents some good ar
guments in support of his proposition.
Eeutenant-Governo Cotton is an exceed
ingly worthy man, and has discharged the
duties of his responsible position with abi-
ity and to general acceptance, and his pro-
motion as proposed would do no discredit to
the people of the state. But unless all signs
fail, our third congressional district is about
to be blest with millennial reign, politi-
cally, and Orleans county is to furnish the
favored candidate. Could county so young
and so modest as Orleans bear with becom-
ing gravity the honors of both governor
and member of congress at once Thus
far, there is a concurrent voice from all Sec
tions Of the state that she had better divide
these honors with old Orange.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-19

The CEssus.-A pamphlet containing detailed
instructions to census enumerators regarding their
work, to commence June LIST. has just been issued
from the government printing office. The several
subjects OF inquiry divided into five schedules
each Of which is sub-dvded and described in de
tail The general heads are population, agricul-
ture manufactures, social statistics and mortality
In giving the occupation Of the inhabitants, es-
pecial care will be used to get definite and correct
information. In the agricultural statistics farms"
will include all cultivated pieces OF land OF over
three acres or on which more than $500 worth OF
produce is annually raised. The hes, possible es-
innate OF the value OF products will be made
Special schedules will also be provided for the
enumeration OF the insane, idiots, deaf mutes.
blind, homeless children, inhabitants OF prisons,
paupers and INDECENT persons in institutions.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-19

HopEFUL.-San Francisco seems to be de-
termined now to put an end to the commu-
nistic troubles that have done 80 much to in.
jure her business prosperity. Kearney has
donned the stripes, and with cropped head
is working out his time like any other com.
mon criminal, and now Kalloch has been ar
raigned by the judiciary committee, and
will probably be impeached and ousted from
Office. There is some hope for the City of
the Golden Gate yet.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-19
The Canvass to Date.

Forty-six delegates have been elected to
the Chicago convention during the past week.
Florida instructs its delegation to cast its
eight votes for General Grant for president
and Thomas Settle of Florida for vice presi-
dent. Michigan elected its twenty-five dele
gates and passed resolution requesting
them to use all proper efforts to secure the
nomination Of James G. Blaine. Four of the
delegates are admitted to be in favor of Gen
eral Grant. Through the fact that an anti
third-term resolution was tabled, the friends
OF the ex-president see an avenue of escape
from the Blaine clutches of larger number
of delegates devoted to the fortunes of the
savior of the Union than his opponents con-
cede to him. Several who will vote for Mr..
Blaine at first will abandon him if his pros.
poets are not good after two or three ballots
Michigan presents promising aspirant for
the vice-presidency in the person Of Senator
Ferry. Mr.. Ferry was president pre- tenn. of
the senate for several years, and on the death
of Vice-President Wilson became acting
BicoiuOhV' iiC hciu Wis OillCt uuIlUB
the memorable days OF the great electoral
contest, and in the event of the failure of
the electoral commission bill his cool cour-
age and wise determination were relied upon
to declare the result of the election in &C.
cordance with the regular returns, and many
still believe that this was the only true and
constitutional method of procedure. The
Wolverines have presented man for the
office whose name must rank high, and it
may well rank highest, among the candi-
dates for the office that smites with political
paralysis every man that occupies it, accord
ing to Vice-President Wheeler's pungent
declaration. West Virginia instructed its
ten delegates TO vote for the nomination of
the "plumed knight" and Nevada's six are
marshaled under his banner. Up to date
GAS delegates have been chosen. The Spring
field Republican publishes table conceding
to General Grant 27S of this NUMBER to
Mr.. Blaine, 235; to Mr.. Sherman, 81; to
MIR. Edmunds, 80; to Mr.. Washburne, ~.
If these figures do not suit the preference or
prejudice OF any individual he can recast
the division with fair degree of assurance
that he may be Just as much out OF the way
as any other table MAKER One hundred
and eight delegates remain to be chosen.
ILLINOIS, Minnesota, Nebraska and Dakota
elect to-day Alabama the 20th Louisiana
the oath, and Colorado the 25th instant.
The national convention meets two weeks
from to-day. The contest between. the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-19

M Editor A few lines, II You please, in re-
Spouse TO this inquiry While It must be admit
'eu .nat Grant may De nominated, there are SUD
Suan'ial reasons Tor believing such Will not be the
case seems hardly probable that those who
are now urging the nomination OF the ex-presi-
dent VIII continue to be so unwisely obstinate as
10 press MS name atter witnessing the determined
opposition that mas developed ITSELF and is still be-
ing developed, even In his own state 1t is as
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-19

WOMAN SUFFRAGE.-The New York state
senate has passed constitutional amend
ment admitting women to the right of suf-
frage. This, provided it is serious, is only
one step on long road. The amendment
must pass the assembly, must then be refer
red to the legislature Of 1882, as there will
not be new senate until that time, must
be approved there, and then must pass the
ordeal of the popular vote. 1t is doubtful,
to say the least, whether it will survive all
these crises
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-19

FAITH AND CoNFlDEScE-Ihe following is
clipped from the Necs, Maysville, Ksnsas; :" In
calling the attention OF our readers to Warner !
Safe Remedies, We do 80 with perfect faith in
the efficiency OF their preparations and an I'M
bounded confidence in the truth OF all that Is good
and said of them"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-19

PRoFEssoR FISHER Of Yale says every
person engaged in theological controversy
should read as often as once a week the
thirteenth chapter Of |. Corinthians.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-19

Coon health is the greatest OF fortunes; no
remedy has often restored this prize 10 the sui
fering as HooD's SAksAPARIiIA- Try it,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-19

ORANGE.-The schools in town have nearly all
begun Miss Clara Waterman OF Barre Is teach
ing at Cutler corner She has taught num-
Der OF terms in the same district Miss Minnie
Beard OF Washington is teaching at Baldwin
ville," and Miss Estela Waterman in the Davis
Houghton distrct--her first term as teacher. E.
f. D. McCrlis recently moved to Plainfeld,
where he formerly lived, Mr.. John Bacon has
moved back into town from Waits River whittier
he moved about one year ago. He has leased
the Godfrey place OF the owner, Dr. James MILNE
OF Oswego, New York. Rev. Elihu Snow of
Plainfeld preached at the Cutler corner school
house to good number OF the residents OF Cut
Ter corner and vicinity, last Sunday afternoon at
five o'clock. He Is to preach there as often as
possible through the summer The Congrega-
tional society are expecting minister soon 1t Is
reported that young man will probably be here
to preach next Sunday with the expectation of
stopping year II satisfactory to all concerned
LADIES, DELICATE AND FKEBLK-Those lam
guild, tiresome sensations, causing you 10 feel
scarcely able to be on your feet; that constant
drain that is taking from your system all It's for
mer elasticity; driving the bloom from your
cheeks that continual strain upon your vital forces,
rendering you irritable and iretfll, can easily
be removed by the use OF that marvellous remedy,
Hop Btters. Irregularities and distinctions OF
your system are relieved at once, while the special
causes Of periodical pain are permanently removed.
WIN you heed this9
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-19
Letters from the People.
THE GOVERNOR QUESTION.

lRAsBuRdH, Vt, May 10, 1890.
Mr. Editor In your issue Of May 9Th Orange
County has presented an excellent candidate for
governor We have in Orleans county a candi-
date whose merit and ability we can urge with
the utmost confidence. Hon. f. p Cotton is a
man Of unusual business capacity and unimpeach-
able integrity. His service In both branches Of
the legislature and as acknowledgement, and
his acquaintance with the eminent men Of the
state and Its industries and interests, peculiarly
qualify him to serve the people acceptably as
governor. II is now about fifty years since Or
leans county has been honored by the selection
OF one OF her citizens to this honorable office.
Vermont in the past has crowned her best men
with the honors Of this office, and he whose name
we present Ia every way worthy OF place in the
list and will not disappoint the expectations Of
the people. ORLEANS COUNTY.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-19

30 strong soul, by what shore
Tarriest thou now2 For that force,
Surely, has not been left vain
Somewhere, surely, afAr,
In the sounding labor-house vast
OF being, Ia practiced that strength,
Jealous, benenceni, nrnl
Yes, In some far-shinlng sphere,
Conscious or not OF the past,
sui thou performest the word
OF the Spirit In whom thou dost live
Prompt. unwearied, as here
sun thou upraisest with zeal
The humble good from the ground,
sternly repressest the bad
sui, like d trumpet, dost rouse
Those who with half-open eyes
Tread the border-lAnd dim
'rwixt vice and virtue; reviv'sl,-
hucco estl-this was thy work,
This was Thy life upon earth"
But thou would'si not alone
BE saved, my father alone
Conquer, and come 10 thy goal,
Leaving the rest In the Wild.
We were weary, and we
Fearful, and We In our march
faln TO drop down and to die.
SUI tlion turnedst, and still
beholdert the trembler, and still
Gavest the weary thy hand.
II, In the paths u the world,
Stones might have wounded thy feet,
Toll or objection have tried
Thy spirit, OF that We saw
Nothlng-to US thou vast still
Cheerful, and helpful. and firml
Therefore 10 thee II was given
Many 10 save with thyselfi
And, at the end OF Thy day
o faithful shepherd 10 come,
bringing my sheep In thy hand"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-05-19

FE1tSUNAIs MD TOLIITNAI.
Great interest is felt here in the decisions Of the
different Republican conventions held next We'd
nesday particularly that OF Illinois, as upon the
results of that day rests, in great measure, the
chances OF General Grants nomination at Chicago.
Should he secure the entire delegations Of Illinois,
Alabama and Louisiana, his opponents may as
well give up the fight.
The city is filling up with strangers and sport
ing men, who are gathering here from all parts Of
the country to witness the great boat race be-
tween Messrs Hanlan and Courtney next Wednes-
day, on the Potomac Both Of the contestants
are here in training, and both seem confident of
success Sol
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-05-13


likewise his son, who took part in the ARRAY.
but for the timely arrival OF large squad of
policemen. Il
Mrs. NELLIE STOKES, aged 10. was
shot and Killed in Brooklyn, N. r, on the
LIST, by Edward Kennedy, young man who
had become enamored of her, but whose adj
dresses she had rejected. Kennedy subse-
quentlys attempted to commit suicide, but
the bulletfailed to penetrate the skull and
his injuries are not serious. Mrs. Stokes
was separated from her husband and met
Kennedy at the house where she was board
ing. -s~- xrr ~
A vALPARAIso dispatch, LIST, says the
Gillian feet has been bombarding Callao,
Peru, but without effect rs van
THE Potter House, at Battle Creek,
Mich, was burned to the ground on the
30th. The American House, adjacent, took
fire and was partially burned, and some
other property was injured. Some Of the
guests at the Potter House barely escaped
with their lives, and many lost their bag
gage. s-7 3Et
POSTMASTER JAMES, of New York, is
mentioned as the probable successor Of
Postmaster General Key.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-05-13
Power in Draught...The Horses Breast.

We have before, quite fully set forth
the Importance of getting work teams in
the best possible condition for spring
work, and have referred in part to the
way to do this. Supposing the team to
be in the very best possible plight for a
heavy seasons work, if a badly fitted col
lar be put into use, the favorable condi-
ton referred to will count for no consid-
cradle sum as a factor in the spring s
work. When It is considered that every
pound of earth moved by the pillow or dis
turbed by the harrow or seed drill, and
every rod traversed by the reaper or
wagon, comes by power obtained by di-
rect pressure upon the horses breast, the
Importance of looking to the surface
which performs SO important a part, first,
last, and all the time, should be appar-
emit. 1t is the heavy and constant press
ure upon the breast in blowing that en-
dangers the breast of the horse. There
is no let up Of the pressure, as in pro-
polling the wagon, for in the latter case,
when the load goes down an incline. the
collar leaves the breast, giving a little
respite from the pressure, allowing the
skin and hair to part with its moisture,
and the shoulders to take rest. But in
blowing there is no such chance of re-
lief. The pressure of q collar is a grind
ing, heat and sweat producing process,
and if its surface is not absolutely smooth,
and its texture the most even and plia-
BILE that is possible to secure, the surface
will soon show the effects, and your fitted
horse is quite unfit for work. At the time
of shedding the spring coat the horse is
much more liable to collar gall than at
any other time, because the skin is made
sensitive by shedding the hair. Many
farmers practice careful washing of the
breast morning and evening. in cold salt
water. 1t is believed that this-using a
common phrase-hardens the skin. There
can hardly be any doubt of its beneficial
influence. By keeping the breast bathed
in the manner named, and the surface of
the collar smooth and clean, the breast
can generally be kept clear of harm. Yet
as stated, blowing is the trying work,
and during the season for this, unusual
vigilance will be in order. 1t is only now
and then that you find collar-maker who
in every respect makes a first class collar.
Hunt this man out and buy of him.
Western Farm Journal. r.,.-. ....i....i.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-05-13

lernl-ssfvmg whifsss -.Nwse tevsursudp.
lonc-legged farmer who seemed hungry
for the 6rids1 feast:
M t,ss = you 60 over and tell Noah I
Moses departed. He was absent about
ten minutes. eapd then lounged in and
said; -
Saws he is quite comfortable where
he ISL Guess be ISN'T on the marry very
much" -
"Judge," begin the woman as she
looked around Tor her bonnet. "youplay
game of fox-and-geese with Moses
white go over and see about this thing d
There's going to be marriage here to-
night, and III bet new hoss-rakc on 1t!
She was absent about twenty 14iIpfqF,l
and then returned IN company with Noah.'
He had neither coat nor Int or aud-
only one boot and both wefOpanting
for breath.
lego ahead, Judger' she gaspcd, as
she hauled the groom into the center Of
the room. "He'heard me coming and
got out and run four times around the
orchard, but here be .isr' s.,4 a ~
"Do you want to marry this womanr',
asked the official rs he gave Noah D look
ing over. - ar,,ot
=
"Then why did You run awayr'
dispose Tn going to, give right tn the
first thingP'' demanded the indignant
Noah. I'm go an fix up and come
back" 49, 49, 800 -
"No, darling-no you won't, my pet
amethystl' chuckled the widow. "We'n
be married right here and now, boots OF ,
no bootsr' '"l f'fFftir - 81 ~
She crowded him against the table.
Moses stood behind the pair to render
any needed aid, and the Knot was soon
tied. As soon as the ceremony was over
Noah skipped out of the back door. but
no one pursued. The widow called tho
guests to supper and remarked:
"Sit right down and don't ivory about
the groom. I've been nine years work
ing him up to this. but he'll be a little
bashful for q few weeks to come. Have
some of this roast pig, Mr.. Court--7De-
troit Free Press. 80
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-05-13
A Miner Entombed Alive In q Tunnel
for Over Six Hours. Io - .a

One of the most thrilling adventures
in the annals of mining in Amador
County happened in the Zeile mine. near
jackson, on Wednesday last. At the
morning shift at seven o'clock, Nicolaus
Noce, an Italian, with q number Of
other miners, went to work taking out
ore from the 240 foot level. Noce, it
seems, was separated some distance
from his companions. They had been
at work but few minutes, when the
premonitory symptoms of coming
cave, such as the creaking Of timbers
and falling of small pieces Of rock. told
the workers In language not to be dis
regarded that IL was time TO seek safer
quarters. They were not slow TO obey
the warnings, Immediately Withdrawing
from the point of danger, preserving
their communication with the shaft. In
Withdrawing they were not forgetful OF
Noce, shouting to himSo get out Of dan
gers way, He, however, not. bayipg
observed the premonitions Of the APP
preaching disaster, did not realize
the nature Of the impending trouble.
The cries Of his comrades con-
veyed the idea that something was
wrong, and he retreated towards the
face of the tunnel. No sooner had he
got out of the way then the crash came.
One half of the ledge next 10 TIN hang
ing wall came down with a laundering
sound, crushing theybeayy tipkersflke
match sticks, the cave involving About
thirty feet along the LEDGE rearing
an effectuh barrier between Nooe. and
his comrades and liberty. 1t was, not
long before the awful nature Of his situa-
ton dawned upon Noce. He was cut of
in the tunnel, lone prisoner in one of
the recesses Of the mine. with hundreds
the only possible outlet from his cell.
From the cave the tunnel was sixty feet
in length, which would afford )air for a
day or two. He was.vell provided with
candles, having two or three with him,
and he began 20 contemplate the pros
pect of having to subsist by eating them.
He tried To scale the loose rock and wor1u