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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18

FANATICIsM.-The Authorizations of Free.
man, the Pocasset child-slayer, are really re-
markable. At the late hearing in his case
all the witnesses described him as humane
and truthful, prudent and sober, good hus-
band and loving father. He repels the
imputation of insanity with considerable in
dignation. lie atiirms that he is the Spirit
of Truth. @ represent" he says, "Christ
in all his parts, prophet, priest and king. |
am the elder brother referred to in Romans.
1t has been prophesied that all shall be gath
cred into one-that is me. have a dual
nature; both Christ and man are represented
in me. My wife and | are the door, and
everybody must enter through us. am the
Archangel Michael" Ga all other points
Freeman is intelligent; but he has no re-
morse that he killed his child, and has no
consciousness of having done anything
wrong. 81 feel perfectly justified" he says,
~ feel that have done my duty. would
not have the child back"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18

THEIR AGEs.-It is stated that Blaine
touched so on the last of January. Grant
was 81 last April. Sherman was SO last
May. Washburne was 83 in September.
Conkling was 30 in October. Garfield is in
his 45th year. Edmunds was so this month.
Bayard was 81 years of age in October.
Thurman reached his Goth birthday in No
vember. Hendricks was go in September.
Tilden will be SO this February, and in the
same month General Hancock will be So.
Seymour will be 20 in May. Washington
was in his 57th year when he was first
elected, and had Just entered his Goth year
when he left Office. John Adams was 81
when he was elected, jefferson 81, Madison
in his 5Sth year, Monroe in his 59th, and
John Quincy Adams in his 5Sth. jackson
was 81 when chosen the first time, and
therefore 65 when reelected, while he had
reached his 10th year when he quilted Office
Van Buren, was 81, and Harrison 81, when
they were elected, while Taylor when he
took office had just passed his 5lst birthday.
Polk was elected on almost precisely his
49th birthday. Taylor was not quite IS
when elected, and Fillmore was in his 51st
year when he succeeded him. Pierce had
not yet completed his 4Sth year when he
was elected, and was the junior of all who
have taken the presidential chair, except
General Grant Mr.. Buchanan was elected
in his 66th YEAR Lincoln in his 50d and
seth, while johnson succeeded in his 57th.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18

"PRIvATE DALzELL," of Ohio has organ
lied ilourishing club of young Republi-
cans who have never voted at presidential
election. His idea is to give right start
to these young men at the beginning of their
political career, Such clubs should be started
in every state in the Union. Mr.. Dalzell,
before putting his plan in operation, CORE.
sponded with number of prominent Re-
publicans throughout the country, and re-
ceived from them the heartiest endorsement
of the scheme. Among those so answering
were Secretary Sherman, General Hawley
Senator j. Don Cameron, Stewart L. Wood
ford, General Ben Harrison, Governor Foster
and Lieutenant Governor Hickenlooper
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18

WAsHINGToN's HoME.-The Washington
house, at Mount Vernon, has been repaired
and refurnished, and in way that does not
please woman correspondent of the Spring
field Republican. She says: at is such a
pity-sucb sad and woful pity-that the
women who have this place in charge have
so little common sense, so little taste and
real generation for the home of Washington.
The different rooms belong to different
states that have appropriated them, and a
vandal committee have undertaken to re-
store and furnish them. The east parlor or
music room, treated by Ohio, leads the ig-
nominious procession. 1t has at the first
glance an Ohio look it is so new, so fresh,
so shady. They have painted the walls aud
ceiling, they have laid Turkish rugs on the
floor, they have made new furniture that has
the pattern but not the look of anything
old, they have hung in it an abominable
mirror with a beveled glass border orna-
mented with cut-aower design, and the only
thing in it is the harpsichord of Nelly
Custis."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18

REAL ESTATE AT THE HuB-Boston
seems at last to have regular boom in her
real estate. Her papers tell us that the
back bay lands have suddenly moved up
ward in price after fashion which matches
the sharp advance of railroad securities dur
ing the last six months" Within week
one of the large land associations has sold
its entire holding of 100000 square feet at
prices varying from $3.50 for Common.
wealth avenue lots to 81 for those on Beacon
street. A portion of the Commonwealth
avenue lots were at once resold at an ad.
vance of half dollar. Another large trans
action proposed is the purchase, by syndi-
cate, of 100000 square feet comprising
the tract on both sides of Commonwealth
avenue between the Boston and Albany rail
road and Beacon street at 81 20. 1t is also
stated that all the transactions in real es-
tate throughout the city during the month
of January indicated steady advance and
that at present "actual building lots are
hard to get, the sales being generally from
second TO third hands"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18
The State Convention.

While there was never the slightest doubt
of the fact that the Republicans of Yer
mont are substantially unit in the sup
port of Senator Edmunds' candidacy for the
presidential nomination, the assurance is
now made Enthusiastically sure by spon-
taneous, hearty and enthusiastic expression
coming up from all sections of the state.
We have yet to hear of the first Republi-
can who is either silent or lukewarm in his
appreciation. And this support is an earnest
support. 1t arises from the settled convic-
tion that he is, all in all, the best candidate
that has been named in connection with the
nomination that he would be hampered
with the fewest clogs in the race that his
nomination would be the surest possible
harbinger of a return to the best days Of the
party and the republic and moreover that
he would be the surest of carrying the So
called pivotal states.
This universally cherished belief will OPP
crate to both simplify and augment the
duties of the state convention which assem-
ciOo hcAo WcOh' Aho Piih"iy uuey VI eh"t
convention is made plain and easy. Har-
mony is already assured, and the convention
is thus, we trust, saved the necessity or dan
ger of any attempt to bring harmony out of
the discordant elements arrayed in support
of the other presidential candidates. With
the best candidate in the field, we can well
afford to bide our time, and await the vindi-
cation of our convictions by the Chicago
convention when assembled but if COM
PEELED eventually to decide upon a second
choice, then to be free from all entangling
alliances and ready to accept the best posi-
BILE opportunity afforded by the develop
ments of the occasion.
But justice to our candidate and fidelity
to our cause demand that our case be pre-.
sented in the strongest light, and that our
delegation be composed of such men as shall
make the best possible use of all honorable
means to command success. If we are actu-
ally compelled to ego farther and fare
worsa," let it not be through any lack of
ability or disposition on the part of those
whom we delegate to speak for us. Give us,
then, for delegates, our strongest and best
men, and load them down with no tram
IN els beyond their conscientious convic-
tons in favor of Senator Edmunds.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18
Washington County.

We appeal to the Republican committees
in each town in Washington county to give
timely attention to the calling of caucuses
to choose delegates to both our state and
district conventions. The convention for
our district is called at Vergennes on the
Goth instant--the day following our state
convention. The distance and expense is
something, but the duty and privilege are
greatest of all. The other counties in the
district will doubtless be fully represented,
and the only sure way of being fairly repre-
scented is to look after the matter ourselves.
Reports say that active efforts are being
made to pack the convention in the interest
of a certain candidate. Let the people look
after their own affairs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18

THE engineer corps has completed its ex.
aminations and reports unanimously in ia
vor of level canal, placing its cost at $685.
100000. The route proposed passes up the
Chagres river, which it is proposed to d.
vert into new channel, using the old one in
digging the canal. At the point where the
canal leaves the Chagres dam 1000 yards
long and $50 feet high is to be thrown across
the latter, aft ,rding a reservoir with an esti-
mated capacity of 2,OOO,0OO,OOO cubic yards
and costing SO 100000, which it is expected
will be large enough to hold the largest trop-
ical rainfall Of the Chagres valley. The
canal, after leaving the Chagres, is TO pass
through tunnel and so on TO the Pacific.
NJ. de Lesseps proposes, it is announced,
to issue circular inviting American sub
scriptions for half the amount of the new
estimate. The tolls proposed on the canal
by De Lesseps' engineers is So per ton. The
work is to be finished, by estimate, in eight
years.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18

CHICAGO Inter Ocean: "There are in the
United States over 100000 Republican
voters, all more or less interested in the
choice OF a candidate for president. All are
as much interested, we may,venture to say,
as are the 1900 scratchers in New York
and Massachusetts. The great majority of
these voters are willing to leave the selection
of presidential candidate in the hands of
the Chicago convention seventeen thousand
men in New York and other states are not
Here is an issue squarely presented. Seven
teen thousand men ask 4,is3,0OO to say spe
officially that they will not do certain things"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18

A CANVASS of Yale College students on
presidential preferences gives total of five
hundred and sixty-one Republican votes,
one hundred and twelve Democratic, four
independent, and one each prohibition and
"radical." Grant is the first choice of two
hundred and thirteen, Sherman of two hun.
dred and five, Blaine Of one hundred and
sixty-three, Bayard of eighty-two, Hayes of
seventeen, Seymour and Tilden each of
sixteen, Washburn and Edmunds of four
teen, Garfield OF twelve, Evarts of ten, and
others scattering Twenty Republicans
voted for Bayard and six Democrats for
Sherman, and ten Republicans say they will
not vote for Grant il nominated.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18

TINES EFFAcING FINGER.-While we, in
common with the mass of our adult fellow
citizens, retain vivid recollection of the
varid incidents, the eager anxieties, the
mingled reverses and triumphs of our late
war, we recollect that it is almost fifteen
years since it closed. Next fall there will
be thousands of young men casting their
first ballot for president who had hardly be-
gun to walk alone when Fort Sumter was
fired on. More than half the average life of
generation has passed since our young
men left their peaceful homes on the hill
sides to learn the awful trade of war and
meet its fate
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18
Society In Washington.

Mrs Mary Clemmer, the Washington cor
respondent Of the New York Independent,
uses great plainness Of speech in describing
the frivolties, rivalries and hypocrisies of
conventional life at the capital, and shows
the slavery TO which the families Of public
officials are subjected. But she has good
word to say for two ladies who, in the ma
tional capital, WELD potent influence
These ladies' are Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Gen
eral Sherman.
OF the former she says, 1.-THE spiritual
conservation of this woman, from the begin
ming, has been potent force in the social
life Of Washington. She might have been
just as good woman, but il she had been
a weaker one, the influence for good would
have been neutral, where now IL is posi-
tive power. The revelry goes on; Vanity
Fair is still Vanity Fairs yet no one remem-
bering the past will deny that the character
of entertainment has been greatly modified
since Mrs. Hayes came to Washington.
The spirit of antagonism, born of the old
wanton luxury, has died out, under the
kindly light of her smiling eyes and her re-
ception last Saturday was as thronged and
radiant one as the White House ever saw.
Surrounded by beautiful girls, she and Mrs.
Sherman Qhe wife Of the secretary in their
blooming midsummer, looked as fair as any
one of their guests"
And Mrs. Clemmer continues, d" Another
woman in Washington, who, in the world,
is not of it, is Ellen Ewing Sherman, the
wife of the general of the army Mrs.
Sherman is Roman Catholic, Mrs. Hayes
is Methodist; but doubt if shade of
difference could be discovered in their in
iiuence on the community as Christians.
This influence is so positive and unques-
toned in both women it could never be
mistaken"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18

LINCOLN AND GRANT.-The Toledo (Ohio)
Blade says "Out of the strong, hard COM
mon sense of General Grant comes in its at
triton with problems that confront him such
vivid scintilations as burn themselves into
the minds of all his countrymen. No other
American save Lincoln, has said as many
keen, incsive things, that took such per-
manent hold on the popular memory. His
talks with John Russell Young are likely to
furnish an inexhaustible supply of these.
One of the recently published OF these con-
tains many things that will always be
quoted. The one that will live longest re-
lates to our foreign policy. He began by
speaking of his horror Of the Mexican war,
which, even when he entered as boy officer,
he regarded as inexcusably wicked. He be-
lieves, however, that the destiny of Mexico
is absorption by this country I suppose
that will be the future Of the country. Now
that slavery is out of the way there could be
no better future for Mexico than absorption
in the United States. But it would have to
come, as San Domingo tried TO come, by the
free will of the people. l would not fire
gun to annex territory. ] consider it too
great a privilege to belong to the United
States for us to go around cunning for new
territories'"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18

CLEVELAND Herald (Republican) ave
still hope that the first citizen of the repub-
lie, who has already received all the honors
his country can bestow, will not be found
striving again for place or power in bitter
political strife, that in no event can bring
him any real equivalent in the regard or af-
fections Of his countrymen."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18

Tue fredonia New York; Advertiser and Union
says; what other preparations fail to do, HALLS
HAIR REVIEWER surely accomplishes 1t renews
the hair and especially restores its color when
gray and faded, As dressing 1t is unsurpassed,
making the hair moist soft and glossy The most
economical preparation ever offered. Its effects
remain a long time, and those who have once
made trial of II will never use any other"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18

THE Democratic committee of Monroe
county, Mississippi, have adopted resolu-
ton that no school teachers shall be EN-.
ployed in that county unless they will certify
that they are confirmed Democrats and will
agree 70 work for the party.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18

From rnE QuAKKR Clry.-E. J. Campbell OF
Philadelphia, under date Of October 4th, 1879,
certified TO the wonderful efficacy OF wARSEa's
SAFE PiLis and Safe Tonic in removing liver
disease accompanied by chronic constipation and
yellsw skin.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18

WE are surprised that so many really
good and talented men should be so fright
ened at this THIRD terml bugbear. 1t is
time that this bubble was burst, and the
way to do this most essentially is to nomi-
nate and elect General Grant president of
the United States-this means for the north
and south-for the third time. And this
view will be the one taken at Montpelier on
the 25th inst, having due regard, however,
for the peradventure chances of our own
Senator Edmunds.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18

THE Brandon delegation to the state and
district conventions is composed of substan-
tial men, and if they represent the feeling
hereabouts they will vote for Blaine men to
go to Chicago. We find hardly any one in
Brandon whose actual first choice is Grant.
A very few may prefer him regardless of
his chances, while others prefer him because
of his supposed chances, but most of our
Brandon Republicans feel that they prefer
Blaine next to Edmunds, and that they
should express their actual choice regard.
less of how many or who are throwing up
their hats and sh outing themselves hoarse
for Grant
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-18

THERE is growing belief in the state
that Senator Edmunds can carry the empire
state, but beyond that all are at sea. Some
think Grant can do it, but vastly more be-
lieve the contrary, and regard the movement
in his behalf as extremely unwise and
hazardous. This has been the view of the
Standard from the outset, and time and the
march Of events only serve to confirm our
early formed opinion. There are individuals
and possibly localities earnest for the ex-
president, but the best information from all
sections of the state does not lead us to ex-
pect that these will have an appreciable
effect upon our state convention.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-09-13

ADJUSTMENTS.
Pipers' Opera House. Virginia City.
BANKERS.
Agency Nevada Bank Of San Francisco,
@ street. Virginia City.
BROKERS.
L. B. Frankel q Co.. Main street. Gold
Hill.
giniA City.
CLOTHING AND FURNISHING GOODS.
Banner Bros. Corner O and Taylor
streets, Virginia.
CIGARS AND TOBACCO.
d. Thorburn. opposite NKws onios.
Main street. Gold Hill.
DRUGGISTS.
Hssbrouck 4 Hall. Main street. Gold
Hill, opposite Yellow Jacket engine-house.
DENTIST.
A. Chapman. $50 South o street. VIZ
FANCY GOODS.
d. Thorburu, Main street. Gold Hill.
8. W. Chubbuck. Postofice store. Main
street. Gold Hill.
FOUNDRIEs.
Gold Hill Foundry. Lower Gold Hill.
George Emmett. proprietor.
Virginia Foundry. on Railroad. near
Julia mine. Virginia City. Fraser q Cum
mings, propristors.
FREIGHT DELIVERY.
Thomas Gallagher. ofioe near railroad
aRoCERIEs. PROVISIONS. ETC.
v. Lemery. Main street, Lower Gold
Hill.
+. ". Folsom, Main street. Gold Hill.
Richard Mercer. Main street. Gold
Hill.
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
Gold Hill Bakery and Restaurant. Main
street. Gold Hill; J. p. Becker, Pro-
City Bakery. a. North O street. Virginia
City Fitzmeier 4 Armbrust. Proprie-
tors.
HARDWARE.
aallatin 4 Folsom. Main street. Gold
Hill.
W. n. Hall L Co.. Main street. Gold
Hill.
LAUNDRY.
Pioneer Laundry. north Of Virginia
City ; q. W. Hall. Proprietor.
MARKETS.
Gold Hill Market. next door below the
News Office. Main street, N. b. Dwelly,
Proprietor.
NEWS DEP0TS.
d. T~horburn, opposite Nrws once,
Main street. Gold Hill.
8. W. Chubbuck. Postoface store, Gold
Hill.
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
DR.. T. J. Mages. Main street. Gold Hill.
Or. J. U. Hall. Main street. Gold Hill.
BALLOONS.
Comstock Exchange. opposite Liberty
Engine House, 7. E. Finch. Agent.
fsshion. Main street, Gold Hill Chris.
W~eidemann. proprietor.
Bank Exchange. Min street, Gold Hill;
z. +. Mckinney. proprietor.
Gibson's. Main street. Gold Hill; W.
d. O. Gibson. proprietor.
WOOD AND COAL.
Thomas Gallagher. near railroad depot,
Gold Hill,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-09-13

In submitting my annual report. - re-
quired BY law. / have deemed II proper
that the taxpayers and citizens should DO
informed Of the condition Of the town and
its financial standing ct tho present time.
The finances Of the town are in . healthy
condition. considering the dullness Of BUSH
ness the past year. The revenue from the
different branches Of business has consid-
erably decreased, and were 1t not for the
curtailment Of the running expenses OF
the town In the beginning Of tho year. and
the strictest economy on the part OF the
Town Trustees. the town debt would have
been increased instead Of lessened.
The water works and everything con.
nected with them Ia in excellent condi.
ton. The hydrants and mains have been
kept In the beat working order.
The streets are all In good repair. an d
have been kept so with very little expense
10 the town. Tho sewers are all In good
order. Al the cost Of new sewers and re.
pairs on old ones is.alwsys very heavy, the
Board have not done any work upon such
only where there was extreme necessity.
The officers Of the town have bean faith.
full and energetic In the discharge Of their
duties. The police force. though ANAL,
has done much In keeping Oh that element
which 10 20 much annoyance TO every
community. Dangerous and suspicious
characters have bad but little opportunity
10 prowl around In our midst, and oul
people have much reason to be thankful
that their interests arc 90 we'll guarded By
such an efaeient police force.
The Fire Companies. to whom 10 In
trusted the safety Of our property from
| fre, deserve some notice at this time
Their activity and efficiency at all timei
when their services were needed has beer
In keeping with their past record. and
might safely say that no volunteer hr'
department on the coast can surpass our
for promptness and activity.
In conclusion, I will state that I sin
cersly thank the members Of the Board
one and all, for the very able manner ir
which they have at all times assisted mi
In the management Of town Affairs. ThA
unity and good will which has existet
among them, together with . strong desir'
TO serve the best interests Of the town. ha
made my position a. President Of tn
Board most agreeable. As . new Board o
Trustees will soon commence their labors
! feel IL my duty 70 call their attention 4
the economy which has been prscticed b.
the retiring Board Of Trustees, ~ tn
prospects are that the evenues from taIs
BILE property. owing TO the extreme dull
ness Of the times will be much less thai
they have been the last year. Very respect
fully. l.. T. Fox,
Prvsident Of the Board OF Trustees o
the Town Of Gold Hill.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-09-13
COUrM OVE.MAN sILVER MIN

And In accordance with law, and an order
fourth l2tl day OF July. 1850. 20 many shares Of
each parcel Of such stock % may be necessary
win DO sold 1t public auction. At the ONCE Of
the company. No. sss Montgomery ~,treet.
Room n. San francisco, California, 90 MON.
SEPTEMBER, lsoo, at the b. ur Of one
O'Clock ?. \. Of said day. TO pay said delinquent
assessment thereon. together with costs OF
advertising and expenses Of the sale.
va q DAVID WILDER. secretary.
Once ss Montgomery street, hoom u. Ban
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-09-13
BOARD or fQUAIllATIoH NOTICE.

THE BOARD OF TRusTREs OF TIE
Town Of Gold Hill will convene and &c
rear OF Yellow jacket Fire Oompssy's House,
commspcing TOMORROW (WRDNRsDAYl
Aueust 9TH. st . o'eio 4 , =. asd ernanulne
for one week from . TO- o'alocE each day.;
". O.. Hp.. oist. :. sssiS