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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

The BRITISH ELECTIoN.-The returns
from the parliamentary elections in Great
Britain are nearly complete, placing the
Conservatives one hundred and sixty-two
votes in the minority, counting the two
wings of the opposition together. The
Liberals alone have clear majority OF
sixty-four votes over the Conservatives and
Home Rulers combined. A remarkable
feature Of the election is the fact that in
each Of the three great members of the
kingdom, England. Scotland and Ireland in
dividually, the government is defeated by
majorities that correspond very nearly with
the majorities formerly in its favor. While
the defeat of Beaconsfeld has been for
weeks foregone conclusion, the most san
guine Liberals had hardly hoped for tri
umph so overwhelming. The result is al
most universally hailed with supreme salts
faction.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

POSTING THE BooKs.-From an indie
pendent standpoint it is announced that
nearly one-third of the delegates to Chicago
convention have now been chosen, or 242
out OF 1855, leaving 5l4 to be selected.
Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, New
York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas
and Vermont among the states, Arizona and
Washington among the territories, and the
District of Columbia, have chosen their del
egates. As far as instructions and surface
indications 60, these are divided between
Grant, who has 1855, Blaine SO, Sherman 25,
and Edmunds IS. In the North Carolina
delegation A votes are doubtful, and in the
above estimate they are given to Sherman.
The Grant men also claim 10 votes from
Indiana, but the weight of evidence gives
these votes to Sherman. About one-third
of the delegates from New York and Penn
sylvania favor Blaine, and this would add
over 40 votes to his column but Just now
the vote of these two states appears likely
to 60 for Grant on the first ballot. AT pres.
ent Grant lacks 22i votes of majority.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

A SET-BAcK.-Tbe Hancock boom which
was started at the Waterbury conference a
few days since, including the proposal to
make General Badly Smith of New York
chairman of the Vermont delegation at Gin
cinnati, meets with indignant opposition in
various influential quarters. Mr.. Chase of
the Lyndon Union says: The party can
not 60 out of the state for delegate, no
matter how good man he may be, without
confessing lack of suitable material in the
home ranks. 1t cannot be done without
sacrifice of party dignity, and we haven't a
sufficient superabundance of that commod-
ity on hand to justify the sacrifice. 1t
ought not be thought of for moment" j.
N. johnson, Esq, of Mortified, one of the
soundest men in the party, makes vigorous
protest against both points in the scheme
through the st. Adams Messenger. He
says; "The almost universal sentiment at
Waterbury was for Tilden, if he could be
elected, and no speaker gave reasons why he
could not be. No reason can be given ex-
cept John Kelly's personal enmity and trea-
son, which is not new thing and should be
made as odious as the treason of Benedict
Arnold. Democrats should see to it that the
Vermont state convention is not packed in
the interest of any one candidate, with
Badly Smith as the leader of the delegation.
He has no claims to be delegate from Yer.
mont. He has never identified himself with
the Vermont Democracy, but has resided in
New York city for years. holding office there
until recently"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

TnDEN's REsoURcEs.-It is conceding
that Mr.. Tilden is possessed of most remark
able resources, and Of kind, too, that are
all contained in his "bar'l," when it is so
generally admitted that he will secure the
delegates from his own state, and also con-
troll if not capture the nomination at Gin.
cinnati. 1t is well known that he is almost
literally without an organ in the rural dis
tricts of New York, and, but for the Albany
Argus, the Utica Observer and the Buffalo
Courier, he would be equally friendess in
the cities. On an actual canvass of the
journals in fifty counties he has but eleven
out OF seventy And yet he expects to CON
troll the state convention, and to demonstrate
to the national delegates that he can carry
the state. 1t is big job, but he considers
himself equal to the occasion. As in all
probability the result of the presidential
contest will be decided by New York, Re.
publicans can only hope that 'fiden will have
his way, both at Syracuse and Cincinnati
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

The greatest six-days walking match ever re.
corded came off in New York last week, commenc.
ing at one minute past twelve Monday morning
and ending at twenty -four minutes past nine Sat.
urday evening, Frank Hart, young colored man
from Boston, winning the first place by the unpre-
cedented score of 565 miles and 1875 yards. There
were seventeen contestants on the start but they
gradually dropped out from various causes until
at the close only eight were upon the track In
addition To the stakes and his share OF the gate
money, Hart carries OFF the special prize Of 81 900
offered to any person who should beat Blower
Browns record of 553 miles. The final score was
Hart, 565. Pegram, 5i3; Howard, 534; Dobler
53l Allen, 525 ; Krohne, 5l6; Williams, 500
Hanamaker, $50. Harris rest during the week
aggregated twenty-five hours and fifty-ive min
utes. His longest rest was three hours and thirty.
three minutes. The money has been divided as
follows: Hart, $3.50 66 (this included the sweep
stakes of 5000 and 81, 900 for beating Blower
Browns record)i Pegram, Sass 81; Howard,
81 7ii 81 Doblsr, $50 SO; Allen, SiS5 49, Krohne,
S2i774; Williams, Slos 81, and Ilanwaker, SOL 43
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

Hon. HENRY l.. LAMB.-Governor Cor
nell of New York has nominated Hon.
A. b. Hepburn as bank superintendent to
succeed Hon. Henry l.. Lamb. Mr.. Lamb has
administered the important duties Of his Of
fee with an intelligence and fidelity which
have given him favor with the whole peo-
pie. Although the highest respect is enter
tanned for Mr.. Hepburn, the people of New
York would be glad if he could be honored
without displacing Mr.. Lamb. Later re-
ports have it that Mr.. Lamb is to become
the editor of the Albany Evening Journal.
Mr.. Lamb has especial qualifications and
aptness for journalism, and will very ably
fill that responsible position. Many years
ago he was connected with the WATcnMAN
& JOURNAL and subsequently with the Free
Press
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

ORASGE.-To show their respect and affection
for their pastor, Rev. NJ Ryan Of Plainfield, the
people of Cutler Corner met at their school-house
ON the evening of March 3ist, bringing abundant
gifts OF food and money. The result of his labors
here seems to be mutually pleasing to pastor and
people, as he remarked that he had never preached
in place where the young people were so atten-
tive and well-behaved. Mr.. j. S. Chamberin OF
Plainfeld, superintendent of the Sabbath-school,
in a few wel-chosen and earnest words, urged his
hearers TO study the Bible and live in unison with
its teachings. After suitable time OF social
union the party went to their homes, hoping that
Rev. Mr.. Ryan or some other faithful servant of
God may continue to preach to them the salvation
OF Christ A general desire is expressed by old
and young for a revival OF the work of God
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

CHELSEA. Some OF the teachers and superin-
tendents of Orange county met here Tuesday,
April 9th, and formed an Orange county teacher :
association, and elected the following officers
President, A. W Edison of Randolph yice-presi-
dent, Miss Mary Perigo of Chelsea; secretary, L.
II. Martin Of Williamstowni executive committee,
A. n Fellows of Waits River, Y. n. Holman OF
West Randolph, ]. NJ. Comstock Of Chelsea, and
Rev r. NJ. Frost Of West Fairlee II was left
with the executive committee when and where
the next meeting shall be held. .. The silver
wedding of MIR. and Mrs, S. II. Carpenter was
celebrated last Thursday. OF the ninety present,
most brought useful presents. Mr.. Ezra Walker
made the presentation speech, which was re-
sponded to by Rev. A. shepard A poem was
read by Mrs Y, w. Bixby, After an excellent
supper and pleasant visit In the evening, the
guests departed, bidding the still happy bride and
groom OF twenty five years goodnight,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

MoRRIsyILLE large number of the village
people went to C. X Pages TO a "sugaring OFF ="
last Monday afternoon. A Sabbath-school con-
cert was held at the Methodist chapel on Sunday
evening, -. There were no services at the Uni
versalist church on Sunday, on account OF the
sickness Of the minister, Rev. J. c. Booth...
Miss Celia Ham of this place, and her sister,
j. IL. Davis and have opened dress-making es-
adjustment, The meeting OF the Republican
voters of the town at the town hall, ON Saturday
afternoon, resulted in choosing Hon. G. w. Hen
dee, &. ~ Doty, Bert Rand and A. b. Smith, as
delegates TO attend the convention to be held at
liy depark on the 2lst.. Charles Noe is again
out Of jail after AN imprisonment of about three
months. lie has settled his little difficulty with
l.. Il. BOyntOn. A party of the young people
went to llydepark last Friday to sugaring
of " and a social visit at Miss Emma Fergnson's
-. Leon Rich has got through with the measles
and gone back TO Stowe To continue his select
school. Asa ober and family have moved ON
10 the Metcalt farm to carry II ON the coming
year for q. W. Doty who has purchased the
place. ,Cyvun Joslyn and family have moved
back from llardwck and have moved into the
house he recently bought OF Z. d. Scott where he
has opened his livery stable, Union Fast day
services we're held at the Congregational church
ON Friday, and Rev. MIR. Bushee preached a very
able discourse. The reform club met at the
Methodist chapel on Friday evening Rev. MIR.
Wilder and Mr. T., Phelps made few very inter-
esting remarks upon the topic, why do we in
clude wine, cider, aud beer In our pledge2' after
which Mrs p X. Gsed gave the third lecture
upon the charts. -Four new names were added 10
the pledge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

THE Troy CoNrERENCE.-Th closing session
Of the Troy conference was held Tuesday morn
ing, April 9th The committee on the Freedmen
Aid Society reported collections of si04. A pc
tition to the New York legislature was adopted
against the proposed taxation of church property
in that state. The appointments were then read
the principal ones being as follows; Burlington
Rev Merritt Hulburdi Bennington. Rev. NJ. d
Jump; Plattsburg, b. b. Loomis Vergennes, NJ
A. Wicke; Albany, l.. McChesney, George A. Bar
rett, j. W. Alderman, S. NJ. Williams and H. d
Kimball; Saratoga, Homer Eaton; Rutland j
W. Quinlan; Brandon, G. n. Brown; Troy, W
j. Stevenson, W. II. Groat, Henry Graham, J
X. Wager, George Skene and S. Meredith; pre-
siding elder of Burlington district, Rev. J. j. Noe
principal Of Troy Conference Academy and mem
Der of Poultney quarterly conference, c. II Dun
ton; chaplain of Sing Sing prison and member oil
Fort Ann quarterly conference, S. w. Edgerton.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

EDMUNDs PRosPEoTs.-Edmunds' star is
in the ascendant in New England, and is
steadily mounting the horizon as the suns
of political conventions rise and set. The
sentiment in the Connecticut convention
which met at Hartford the 9TH instant for
the election of delegates to Chicago was
largely in his favor, and the indications now
are that the Massachusetts, convention, which
meets at Worcester tomorrow, will be over
whelmingly for him. With his assured sup
port in New England, and the favor his
name will find outside of this locality, he is
quite sure TO receive as large vote at Chi
cago on the first ballot as was cast for Mr.
Hayes at Cincinnati four years ago. On
the first ballot Mr.. Hayes received sixty-one
votes, and when it became evident that
neither Blaine nor Bristow could be nomi
mated, the grand break was made in his ia
vor and his nomination accomplished on the
seventh ballot. On similar contingency
hang the hopes of Mr.. Edmunds' friends and
the friends of government by the people
and for the people in the highest sgnifica
ton of Lincoln's immortal aphorism.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

BARBARIsM.-They are now having lively
times over the illness of the king of Bur
nah. Seven hundred men, women, boys,
girls, priests and foreigners have been burned
alive under the towers of the city walls at
Mandalay as sacrifice for the restoration
of the health of King Thebaw, most in
famous wretch. The king is still living
but his disease is said to be leprosy. A
frightful panic prevails in Mandalay, and
the people are leaving by the hundreds
Here is work worthy of the United King
dom.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

TIMELY ADvIcE.-Senator Geo f. Hoar
writes to friend sensible letter as to the
duty of Massachusetts Republicans al
think the Republicans of Massachusetts,
ought not by any action taken in April to
put it out of their power in doing what, on
a consultation of the representatives of the
party throughout the whole country, shall be
deemed wisest in June. They ought not to
send men to Chicago with labels about their
necks inscribed Grant Blaine, Ed
munds,' Sherman They should select the
wisest and truest men they can find, whom
they are willing to trust, to look over the
whole field when the time for nomination
comes, and give their vote to the man Who
seems ikeliest to combine the various ele-
ought to send delegate who is not at full
liberty to vote for either of the distinguished
gentlemen above named, if he shall think
the success of Republican principles lies
that way, without having it imputed to
him that he has misled anybody or betrayed
anybody. The one important consideration
in selecting Republican candidate for the
presidency from the gentlemen who have
been prominently named is his capacity to
be elected The foibles, or the grave faults,
imputed to any of them by opponents are
trifles compared with the evils which Demo-
cratic success would bring upon the country"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

RANpoLrH-The "Old Folks Concert at Nor
NAL Hall last Friday evening WAS a very pleas
ant and interesting affair. The singers for the
occasion were mainly from West Brook6ed and
Snowsyille, who performed their several part.
with wonderful accuracy and spirit under the
leadership of Professor Moses T., Cheney of Bar
nard, who was the fright man in the right
place" and who exhibited his mastery ability ~
a leader and exponent Of the good Influence OF
mus on the soul. The whole was eeyating and
inspiring, especially the Easter anthem at the
close which was sung with thrilling effect on
the large audience. MIR. Cheney put his whole
strength OF body and soul into ii, in a manner
that none but Moses" could do. Though near
ing his three score and ten years. his strength
seemed In its fulness, and his talent and zeal Il
suffer no abatement The only complaint by
the audience was" Too much concert for the
money"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

WISoosKL--A large new mill is in process Of
erection in the wooden companys yard The
foundations have been laid and the brcklayers
have been at work for some time. The building
was commenced about the first Of March and II
will be completed about the middle of the sum
mer. IL is two hundred and thirty-ive feet long
by Que hundred feet wide, and is 10 be three
stories high, From seventy five 10 one hundred
men have been constantly employed, and the work
is being pushed rapidly forward When COM
pleted 1t will furnish employment to large num-
Der Of hands, The Touring department Of the
Burlington FIGURING Companys mill has been
taken out, and II Is TO be turned into wooden
mill, Only the custom department of the Touring
mill now remains On Wednesday night April
T. we were treated to one OF the finest entertain
ments ever given here The cantsta OF Esther OF
the Beautiful Queen was given by hundred or
more of our best singers, The religious character
OF the piece rendered il pure and elevating The
costumes were magnificent and the acting extra
ordinary, The interest OF the audience WAS intense
and the applause hearty, At times almost inces-
SAINT Too much praise cannot be given 10 the
actors, and much credit is due the manager MIR
H. W Williams, for the efficient manner In which
he trained the singers
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

PRINCE GoRTscHAKoFF, the chancellor of
Russia, whose diplomatic career began at
the congress of Vienna, lies dying at St.
Petersburg. He has been long in slender
health, and his death has been for months
one Of the current possibilities Of European
diplomacy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

A GREAT DISCOVERY ny A GREAr MAN This
primarily, is what WARSERs SAFE NERvISF is
The great man Is one of the most famous liyinl
hysicians. lie found a harmless remedy for al
kinds of pain, others improved it, and the fna
result Ia the SAFE NERvIsE now manufactured
only by II. II. Warner & Go.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

An EXTENDED POPULARITY. Each year finds
Browns BRONCHIAL IRoChHs la new localities
In var GUS parts OF the world. For relieving
coughs, colds and throat diseases, the troches
have been proved reliable.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

DURING the past week eight bodies have been
stolen from the cemetery at papineauyille, On
iario. There Ia no clue to the perpetrators.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

Mr. Editor The financial distress which has fallen
upon the family OF the late william NJ Cooper, the founder
Of the famous Philadelphia Cooper Restaurant OF war
memory has now become part Of current newspaper his
tory Remembering as do with deepest gratitude the
welcome received there in 1852 and again In 1885 and the
kindly hands stretched forth through all those long
years to comfort and encourage soldier whom chanc
brought within its walls beg to hand You herewith such
data In regard to the matter As happen TO have at
command. sincerely hoping that you may lie pleased to
place the subject before your readers In such
you may deem most proper, and that the result will show
that Vermont will not be behind her sister OF the
east IN succoring this family who sacrificed all they pos
sessed in the world in support of cause which trust l.
not less dear to every true patriot to-day than nine
teen years ago have yet to believe theresa veteran
Green Mountain State who came within the shadow
Of the old Cooper shop but will cheerfuy contribute
his share toward placing the surviving members of that
noble family beyond the possibility of future In the
department of New York the Grand Army OF the Republic
thoroughly reused, and Is working theoretically Ia the
matter. considerable already raised and Is
promised and will he forthcoming In due time. The
rades Of Rankin Post No. 10 Of Brooklyn pledge them
selves to raise AT least sOO and hope do more and
posts are doing equally we'll II only necessary that a
few energetic men IN each locality should take the matter
In hand and good work will soon be accomplished. who
VIII move in the matter? Let 1t not he said Of the veterans
Of Vermont that they have forgotten the hand that
Tor four weary years know rest long there
sick or hungry soldier within s reach who needed aid.
Would 1t be well done rwere well rwere done quickly"
Yours truly, L. L. FOSTER
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

The returns from the First Maine con.
gressional district show Republican ma.
jority Of 1,643 against PAL last fall.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14

Coon health Is the greatest OF fortunes no
remedy has so often restored this prize to the SUI
fefing As Hoop's SARsAPARIIIA. Try H.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-04-14
JAMS +. HoLT, Post ~, Charm
JosRpH FERGUSON NJ D. Post IA Secretary

The following letter from Mr.. T.. l. Foster, now
of New York city, but late member Of the Elev-
enth Vermont, appeals more directly to the graft
:nde and charity of vermonters especially Yer
mont soldiers Mr.. Foster is a brother Of Sidney
H. Foster of North Calais and Aonzo NJ. Foster
OF Cabot and the most implicit confidence may
placed in the accuracy OF his statements:
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-06-06

THOSE who advocate the nomination this
year by the Democracy of some particular
civilian are in the habit of saying that the
country is tired of the soldier in politics.
While it is doubtless true that majority of
the people are tired of the kind of soldiers
who have occupied the White House for the
past twelve years, it should not be forgotten
that there are soldiers of very different kind.
The Democratic party has been three sue
ccSsive times defeated under the civilians
1t has pitted against the soldiers who have
headed its adversarcs. II is the essence of
hourbonism to refuse TO profit by experience.
hut If the experience of the Democracy upon
this point since the war teaches ANYTHING it
is that the time has come TO make the trial
of nominating one of those Union soldiers o,
whom the party possesses SO many splendid
specimens. II would be a good thing to re-
verse the experience of the past twelv,
years, and go into the canvass of 1850 will,
gallant and fortune-favored general bear.
ing the Democratic banner.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-06-06
FASHION NOTES.


checks to prevent slipping.
The long ten-button Lisie- thread gloves atc moro
stylish than those with lace tops
White lawn Jackets are the only house wear at
present The sight OF a SILK dress is enough to give
one an apoplectic seizure.
The id-fashioned muslin applique or net is coming
into vogue again for curtains and toilet covers not to
ties and nOunCcs.
Poppy.colorcd India muslin scarfs with ends OF
lace, are sold at French fancy shop up town Cream
color, sky blue, and navy blue, yellow, pink, Jade
green, and salmon scarfs found In this vaporous
material
The red window shades in some of the tasteful
houses softened aud given gracious nnlsh Ivy in
seition aud borders OF ccru lace which recall the
tains of gambling house less readily.
The elastic bands which conhne the loug-wiistcd
gloves positive injury TO the arm, they press
directly upon the large veins and paralysis or
weakness OF the wrist, which will interfere sadly with
brilliant piano-playing.
The lace mittens this year are Of two kinds Those
In delicate colois-pear, lilac, salmon, and straw
woven In the stocking net, with opcn-work wrists,
and those In the real lace mesh, ot the old French
lace, which como In evening coiors and the Glove
shades,
tasteful bonnet really the ptctticst ont on peCorh-
tion day, was small tutban, which thrown
round kerchie of black lace embroidered with gold
thread the scolloped edges failing lightly the hair
and held the frame apparently only by cluster Of
yellow rosebuds.
The new book Z" Ava Vine, Is pioulng curiosity
not little with Its evident knowledge of society and
art, Its recollcctions Of beautiful scenery here and
abroad aud Its thought. provoking sentiments on
twenty different topics, each cf which might well
suggest book Of itself. one anccdutc Is fresh
that II rs given hcrc az VIII tell You little anecoc
about the first lady In ts land, hc speaker sin Enr