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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30
COnkling Photographed.

From several paragraphs in the Chicago
Advance, whose editor was looker-on in the
national Republican convention, we clip the
following on the chief actor in that remark
able gathering " Senator Roscoe Conkling
is one of the most eminent politicians in
America If he had possessed character
enough to forget himself, he might have been
great statesman. He has been by far the
most conspicuous figure in the Chicago con-
vention. He is man of uncommon gifts
of person and OF intellect, besides having had
lifelong experience in political affairs. He
has real genius for rhetoric and oratory.
But his self admiring vanity, as everybody
knows, is phenomenal. 1t is a quality that
shines as ostentatiously in him as it does in
peacock. His pride is more than selfish,
it is prone to be cruel. Nothing appears to
delight him more than to sting an opponent
with sarcasm. Irony is his forte. 1t is
also his weakness. As political manager
he is astute, far-seeing and absolutely per-
sistent. AS an enemy he is ugly and trucu-
lent. He domineers his party in his own
state. All admire his abilities the circle of
politicians who are serviceable to him like
him; the rest fear him. In the preliminary
actions in the convention his motions gen.
orally did not carry. His attempt to enforce
the unit rule scheme failed almost igno-
miniously. His GRAFTON, nominating General
Grant, with the entire scene connected with
it, was exceedingly magnificent. His eulogy
of Grants character and military career, and
his skilful parrying of objections to the third
term, were worthy of the most classic orators
of history. One may say that his illusions
to other candidates were in extremely bad
taste, and that some of his points were
sophistical, yet no one could question the
extraordinary brilliancy and effectiveness of
the speech. As he stood, towering in manly
beauty, upon the reporters table, in the midst
of that mighty, august, excited throng of
twelve thousand people, waiting calmly for
nearly ten minutes for the applause to sub
side, his very first utterance, spoken with
great elaboration, was most captivating
stroke Of genius
| And when asked what state he hailed from,
| uo our soie reply shall be-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30

RAPID TRAvELING.-Jules Verne's hero
who went round the world in eighty days
has been outdone, or will be shortly, if no
mshap occurs to Mr.. Ismay, the head of the
Liverpool company which owns the White
Star line of steamers. He has just arrived
in New York on his way round the globe
starting from Liverpool, and going by way
of Suez, Point du Gale, Penang, SINGAPORE
Hong Kong, Yokohama and San Francisco.
His time to New York by this route was
sixty-six days, and if he makes the voyage
from New York to Liverpool in nine, which
is longer than any average passage, his
whole time on the way will be less by five
days than that of the traveller in Jules
Verne's story. Mr.. Ismay has made the
whole journey except his overland trip across
this continent in vessel owned by his COM
pany, and will of course complete it in an
other of the same line. The steamship
which brought him from home to San Fran
cisco was the Oceanic, which brought fifteen
hundred tons of the new tea crop, the first
import of the new growth. Probably, though
that is not stated, the Oceanic's voyage from
Liverpool to San Francisco in fifty-nine or
sixty days is the longest voyage ever made
by any vessel in so short time.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30

Coop SToRY.--Of General Grant this
story is told: When taking an early morn
ing walk the other day, in Green Bay, he met
a man making an effort to walk fast with a
shockingly bad looking homemade wooden
leg The general stopped him and asked
how he lost his leg. The man replied in
the army. The general then asked him why
he did not get better leg, to which he re-
piled that he was poor had large family
and could not affordit The general handed
him S25, with the remark that it would help
him get better leg. The man expressed
his gratitude over and over, and said that
he was on his way to the city to see General
Grant, and when that was accomplished his
happiness would be complete, The general
extended his hand with the remark, You
now see General Grant," when the soldier ex
tended both hands and embraced the general
his tears showing his Joy and gratitude.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30
Garfield and the Salary Grab.

1t has been hoped that this campaign
might be kept free from personal scandals
and that the different political parties might
confne their warfare to the character and
purpose which animate each. We are graft
fed that the better class of Democrats and
Democratic newspapers are showing dis
position to do so, and are honorably defend
ing General Garfield from the malicious
ISLANDERS of the viler class. That class of
Democratic journals which does not hesitate,
for particular purposes, to tell a good round
falsehood and stick to it, has, among other
things, attempted to make it appear that
General Garfield partook of the infamous
salary grab. We propose to dispose of this
SANDER at once and forever. The clause by
which the treasury was plundered of thou
sands of dollars was attached as a rider to
an appropriation 1.-THE method so often
resorted to in order to carry vicious meas
ure by threatening to stop the wheels of the
government. General Garfield was one of
the most conspicuous and active opponents
VI tho LucdsuiC, anu NOecu anu olohc
it at every stage. At length it went to a
committee of conference of which he was a
member. In committee he opposed it as he
had done in the house, until he saw that
further opposition was futile and consented
that it should remain in the bill rather than
let the government be crippled by the with
holding of necessary appropriations. The
bill finally passed in that shape, and he was
one of the first to refund his share of the
steal to the treasury, only two members pre-
ceding him-as will be seen from the fol-
lowing letter written by Hon. j. X. Upton,
assistant secretary of the treasury, to Mr..
II. Dusey, Dss Moines, Iowa, and dated
June %, 1880:
Sr:In reply your letter OF the 5h instant asking to
be Informed what date Hon A. Garfield paid into
the treasury OF the United States his back and how the
books show this transaction have 10 inform you that
appears from the records OF this office that the OF
ss deposited the credit Of the OF the
count Of retroactive increase OF salary the "a OF April
1873 and that this amount covered into the treasury by
miscellaneous coverings, warrant No TO4 second quarter
1875 and cannot be withdrawn except by OF
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30

STEAMER BuRSRD,-The steamboat Seawan-
haka, which ran from Peck's slip, New York, up
the sound to Glen Cove, Long Island took fire at
hslf-past four Monday afternoon while off Ran.
dall's Island, East river. The fire was caused by
an explosion in the engine room, and the middle
OF the steamboat was soon In flames. The pilot,
Charles Smith, remained at his post until nearly
burned to death and succeeded in Bleaching the
vessel on sunken meadow adjoining the island.
Many persons sprang overheard and were drowned,
and many others in the stern Of the vessel could
not get off and were burned to death. OF five
hundred persons supposed to have been on board,
fifty are believed to have persisted The bodies
of about thirty have been recovered. Among the
persons Of prominence known to have been on
board were Charles A. Dana, editor of the Sun,
S. L. NJ. Barlow, R. II, Rochester, treasurer of the
Western Union telegraph company. and Colonel
W. r. Chase. The vessel burned TO the water $
edge and will be total loss.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30

The ARMY WoRM,-This terrible pest, which
has been so destructive in Connecticut is on its
way northward and has already reached Massa-
chusetts and the southern part of New Hamp-
shire In view OF the probability hat 1t will soon
reach our state, 1t Is well to learn what can OF
its nature and the best methods of protection from
its ravages. The worms are specially fond of
grass and rye, and they eat not only the tops OF
the grass, but burrow down and eat the roots so
rs to completely kill the turf They cover the
surface OF the ground, and crawl and tumble over
one another in their avidity to find heritage. They
do not NEEDLE with tobacco and potatoes, probably
considering that the tobacco worm and potato bug
have prior claim on those crops. but they will
take almost anything else that is green, though
they clean out the rye and grass fields first. vari-
Gus remedies have been tried In New York and New
Jersey, but none with complete success. The ter
ritory they cover makes poison impracticable In
some cases bitches have been dug in their path
with gas tar in the bottom, and when the ditch
was so full that the worms began to crawl over,
the tar was set on fire. This process must be kept
up, however, until the whole army Is extermin-
ated, for the rear makes no bones OF crawling
over the c0rpsas Of the advance guard.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30

Nor ENcoURAGING.--Two facts are re-
called by the nomination of Winfield Scott
Hancock which are not calculated to help
his boom. The first is that the man after
whom he is named, Winfield Scott, was
beaten out Of sight when he ran for the
presidency in 1852. The second is that the
last time the Democratic party made the ex.
pertinent OF running a soldier they ran them
selves so deep in the mire of defeat that
there were grave doubts for awhile whether
they would ever succeed in digging them
selves out.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30

COLONEL FARSHAM AT HoME--CoIonel Farm
ham had an enthusiastic reception from his fell
low citizens ON his return to bradford Thursday
evening, The Bradford Guards, headed by the
Bradford brass band and about Ave hundred citi-
GEMS turned out to greet him j. II. Watson,
Esq, made complimentary speech, to which
Colonel Farnham responded assuring his friends
and neighbors that he priced their respect and
confidence above the honors conferred on him by
the nominating convention. The reception was
participated in by his townsmen without regard
tn marty
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30
Rutland Countv Nominations.


WALTER c. DUNToN of Rutland,
To- son..ox. ROYAL d. KING Of Benson,
i'i '0A"'oie OREL Cook of Mendon,
Z. h. PEMBER Of Wells.
Asst Judges m.m,r, w T.xfop 81 Sharhurne
States Attorney-JoHN HOWE Of Castleton.
Sheriff-DAN. p. PEABODY of Rutland
High Bailiff-JoHN c. WILLIAMS of Dandy.
p.,,, 1 THOMAS G. ROBBINS, Rutland Dist.
iioo' '"oses | J. B. BROMLEY Fair Haven Dist.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30

ARRANGEMENTS are being made by the
Massachusetts, Republican state committee
for grand Republican grove meeting on
Monday, July 9th, the day on which the an
niversary Of American independence is to be
celebrated. Eminent speakers are to be in
vited, and the gathering is expected to be
the greatest thing Of the kind ever wit
messed in Massachusetts.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30

No one having received two-thirds, there was no
choice. Four OF the most prominent candidates,
like Payne and Randall, were not nominated at all.
The convention, which had been In session since
morning. adjourned at ten minutes past six to
Thursday at ten o'clock A NJ
Resuming its labors at half-past ten O'Clock
Thursday morning. the convention proceeded to
with the following result
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30

Four per cent bonds of the United States
are selling at about nine per cent premium
which is an equivalent to one hundred and
twenty-five per cent for six per cent bonds.
And yet it is talked of changing to Demo-
cratic administration
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30

Orange County nominations.
ro, so,o.ou. MARCUS PECK Of Brookfield,
roi 'oh"'oiS SAMUEL NJ GLEASON Of Thetford.
,.u,. ,.,5,.. DAVID +. CHAPMAN of Tunbrdge,
ass 'ouuso' S. B. DARLING OF Ely.
States Attorney-SoLoMoN b. HEBARD. Chelsea.
Sheriff-ALvA NJ. CARPENTER of Corinth.
High Baiiff-DAvID C. ABBOTT Of Fairlee.
pro,, 1,anos JOHN A. TENNEy, Bradford Dist,
ioo' 'uuses w. II. NICHOLS, Randolph Dist.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30

Eos so,o.ou. EDWARD S. DANA Of New Haven
tut 'eh"''i' julius N NORTH Of Shoreham.
as.,t 1,doos I CYRUS W. WICKER of Ferisburgh
ass ''"'eo' HENRY N. SoLLACE Of Bridport.
Sheriff-NoBLE +. DUNsHEE Of Bristol.
High Bailiff-J. WARREN BARNES OF Vergennes
States Attorney-JAMEs NJ. SLADE, Middlebury
p.,,, r,ao. I LYMAN +. KNAPP, Addison Dist,
iroo' 'uuses JOHN d. SMITH, New Haven Dist
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30

yoTE TAKKs-Is cut from the State Journal,
Springfield, Illinois, the following "Among the
sick and disabled, ballot taken in person and by
proxy, resulted Ia form by a unanimous vote In
favor Of Warmers Safe Remedies"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30

HENRY X. START Of Bakersfield,
For Senators A. W. WooDwoRTH Of Enosburgh,
ALFRED G. Stafford of st. Adams
Ass,t JndUes T. II. CLEVELAND OF Franklin,
ass 'o"usee S. s. BEDARD Of st. Adams.
States Attorney-H. L. RUsTEDT OF Richford.
Sheriff-JULrus HALBERT Of Fairfax.
High Baiff-JoHN +. DRAPER of Sheldon
Probate Iudge-MyRoN W. BAILEY Of st. Adams.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30

ONE OF the Alabama delegates to Chicago,
who owns a plantation near Selma, on which
he was once slave, was ten years ago a
bootblack at Burlington, Iowa.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30

For Presidential Large,
WILLIAM Y. w. RIPLEY OF RUTLAND.
WILLIAM w. LYNDE OF MARLBORO.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30

The result OF the ballot was the signal for
general stampede for Hancock. Wisconsin, which
led the break at Chicago for Garfield, was the first
TO change her vote to Hancock The din and con-
fusion now became so great that the chairmen OF
the delegations could not make themselves heard.
The old presiding officer pounded his desk with
the regularity and almost the force Of trip ham
mer and shouted till his ruddy face turned to
darker hue. The delegates crowded upon the
platform, bearing in their hands the banners which
had marked their position ON the floor. and these
they gathered In a group above the venerable
chairmans head, shrieking all the time. In this
way the states signaled To the chairman above
the roar OF the conflict their desire To change
their votes to Hancock The reign OF tumult was
long continued but at length something like quiet
was restored and the call OF the roll ON the sec
ond ballot was repeated. The ballot after the
changes had been made stood as follows;
Hancock had.
Hendricks hAd
Bayard
ltlden had,
Hendricks thirty vote came from Indiana, Bay
ards two from Maryland, and Tilden's one from a
faithful follower In Iowa
The remaining work OF the convention was
quickly done, The name Of William H. English
OF Indiana was placed in nomination for the office
Of yice-president and he WAS unanimously chosen.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30


sIR;-I chosen deleyae to the convention by the
but unexpected proongaton OF the this county
prevents. greatly regret my inability to be present
at all anxious to participate In the selection Of
state ticket. The Republicans Of Vermont always be
safely trusted to nominate good only desired to
opportunity to express to the convention and 10
ations made at Chicago Probably no man IN Vermont
General Garfield Intimately than myself. He
congress during the whole OF ten years service,
eight served together in the house and
ability, power In debate and untiring devotion to public
service need not speak his long service and eatng posi-
congress made them known to all the people OF
the country who take any interest In public Affairs But
potcl opponents All c 10 question his personal nteg
ty purity character and to base their accusation
Of congress- OF which chairman, known the Credit
Mobier Committee. Now, desire 10 TO the cenvel-
ton, and to all no feel interest In opinion OF
General Garfield thai nothing which appeared before that
thing, which 10 my knowledge In
gard him, led me To doubt his personal integrity
believe him thoroughly upright and honest and
who would be under all circumstances ana against
temptation. The that Ia being made OF my and OF
report OF the committee which drawn by IN
opinion makes II proper for 10 express my personal
Judgment the character OF the man ask you To do
the favor TO communicate this note 10 the convention
LUKE L. POLAND.
An interesting letter from Hon Justin s. Nor
rill reviewing at length the political situation,
past, present and future, was also read.
The convention having finished its labors, with
rousng cheers for state and nationa, tickets, ad-
journed sine die.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12

PERsoxAL.-Mr. q. T. Palmer, Of the
Ireland Argus, deceased, was in town
this week.
Mr.. ). 4. Plat. Jr., Of the Revenue
service, was looking after Uncle Sans
interest In this county this week.
We were pleased to receive . call on
Wednesday last from our young friend
Mr.. johnny Gray, Of Portersville, who
was on bis way home from Evansville
where he has been attending CONNER
Icial College.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12
Attention Ladlissl

Mrs. Emma Withers having procured
the latest styles Of stamping patterns
especially adapted for pillows is prepar.
ed to execute work on short notice. She
also makes combings into puffs, curls
switches, &c. Those wishing work done
lin this line would do well to give her Z
call. All kinds Of hair ornaments made
to order. II.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12

BooM.-Brick are being delivered on
the corner of Second and Main Sts., for
the foundation pillars for . business
house and residence for Mr.. J. b. Kessner,
the popular railroad agent and produce
dealer. II will be an excellent business
stand in dry weather, but will have 10
be built on high pillars for food times.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12

We are authorized to announce Joseph
Eoelle, BY request of his many friends,
for Trustee Of cambridge township, at
the ensuing April elections
We are authorized to announce John
Betz for Trustee Of cambridge township
At the ensuing April election.
We are authorized to announce Casper
John for Trustee Of cambridge town
ship. at the ensuing April election
We are authorized to announce Chris
tan Rudolph for reelection as Trustee
Of Boone township, at the ensuing April
election.
We are authorized TO announce James
lB. PAYNE for Trustee of Madison town
ship. It the ensuing April elections
We are authorized to announce Thomas
y. Harris for Justice Of the Peace oil
Boone township, at the April elections
We are authorized 10 annouce John b.
Mclchoir for Assessor Of Bainbridgc
township. Al the ensuing April election
We are authorized to announce George
C. Greene, as . candidate for reelection
las Assessor OF Boone township, at the
ensuing April election.
We are authorized to announce Josiah
Whitehead for Assessor Of Boone town
ship, at the ensuing April elections
We are authorized to announce II. B
Miller for Assessor Of Boone township
at the ensuing April election.
i We are authorized to announce Rich
ard "A. Armstrong for Assessor or Madi
son township. at the April election.
We are authorized to announce Alber
b. Payne for Assessor Of Madison town
ship, at the ensuing April election.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12

GTRev. Mr.. Madden came to Jasper
TO fill his appointment last Sunday. but
could not get into the Courtroom, and
left without preaching. The room had
been locked after morning services, and
no one was on hand to unlock il.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12

DEDIcATIoN.-The new M. f. church
in ireland will be dedicated. we under
stand, at the next Quarterly meeting at
that place, to be held on the 27lh and
2sth insts. A large attendance is antici-
pated.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12

EXTRA TRAIN NEXT WEKK.-Durine
the sessions of Court beginning mex
Monday, for the accommodation Of the
people living south Of Patoka river, thu
railroad company will run . train e
Huntingburg every evening, leaving
Jasper at s 80 o'clock, Immediately up
on the arrival Of the Southern Express.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12

pWhat can be the attractions for the
young ladies' at the r. II. depot? We
notice several Of them are in the habit
Of strolling down that way often. il Il
possible they are counting kisses from
handsome Charley, the afTable and polite
attendant there? Its leap year. you
know.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12

FoR CIxcINNArI.-Wc are informed
that the STAR" band have accepted an
invitation Of the Cincinnati and Memphis
Packet Co., to take trip on one Of their
boats to the Queen City, and will leave
Jasper next Tuesday on tho excursion
They will have merry time.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12

We regret to learn Of the death Of the
estimAble wife Of Mr.. John Barnett
formerly Of this place, now in Illinois
Her death occurred week ago, and we
learn that Mr.. Barnett will return "a
jasper.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12

0JWhy Is il that none Of our street
lamps are lighted up ola Sunday night
Our people should remember that Sun
day nights are as dark as any other
night.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12

Mr.. Jonas Lehrburgher is a candidate
for reelection as Trustee Of HARRISON
township. lie has made an excellent
oficer. and the people Of that township
cannot do better than to re-elect him.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12

TRoesser's tailor shop stock was in.
ventoried last week by Mr.. NJ. Sweeney
-Jr., ct the legal solicitation Of some Of
Mr.. RS creditors. We understand he
designs going in another business.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12

nv Heppncr is prepared to make up
in latest style all kinds Of gentlemen's
clothing, and warrants satisfaction. He
lie regularly in receipt Of Butterick'i
Ifaehions-the standard Of the world.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12

eTJ. Gramelspscher l. Co.'S whistle,
on the Planning mill, stsrtles the natives
when Il lets of.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12

Mr.. John Sprauer lost AZ infant chill
BY death ON Wednesday. "Budded o
earth to bloom In Heaven"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12

Commissioner Schnell's action in re
gard 10 outside paupers is approved b
the people.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12

nTWhen all of the proposed saloons
get started. Jasper will have the moder
ate nunber Of fifteen.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12

nThe Ireland Graded school begins
Monday, March 22d. 1880. For particu-
lars apply to J. n. Pleasant, teacher. 3ts.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-12

GrAin't they : daisyS i what the
ladies all say As they examine the beauti.
ful Pinafors slippers for sale at 5. Kueb-
lers.