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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

Yankee ingenuity is dstanced entirely
by the cunning devices of southern Dem
Gratis to maintain solid south A new
plan for suppressing the Republican vote
has just been put in successful operation in
Alabama, and will probably come into ex-
tensive use in other states, as it has some
obvious advantages over any Of the methods
heretofore in use 1t may be described as
the Mississippi plan without the shot gun
attachment The system as set forth in
circular, not designed for northern dstribu-
ton, is in substance this All white men are
invited to enroll themselves in Hancock
clubs. Any one who neglects to do 30 is TO
be visited at first by committee of one,
who urges upon him the propriety of enroll
ing himself, and the Inconvenience in the
way of social and business embarrassments
which he must expect to encounter if he
persists in his refusal. If he still declines,
committee of three is sent to labor with
him. The treatment reserved for obstinate
recusants, who resist the arguments and ap-
peals of the second committee is left to the
imagination. For the colored voters some
what similar course of treatment is provided.
A list of these is carefully made, giving the
names of their employers, and other partic-
ulars Of their circumstances and condition.
Each Of these voters is visited by member
of the club detailed for that purpose, who
asks him to vote for Hancock. If he re-
fuses and resists all persuasions, he is then
advised not to vote at all. No open threats
are used, or at least they are not prescribed
as a part of the plan, but it is not hard to
understand that to the imagination of the
colored voter, knowing what the people of
his race have suffered from political perse-
cution, the vague threat implied the de-
mand that he should not vote is terrible
enough. If he succumbs and gives the re-
quired promise, he is informed that he will
be watched and young man under voting
age is detailed to have him in charge. This
system of terrorism, without actual violence
or even express threats, while it may not
suppress the colored vote entirely, is well
adapted to reduce its numbers 30 much as
to make it no longer formidable.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06
Educational Meeting.

State Superintendent Edward Conant, assisted
by Rev. J. d. Emerson OF Underhill, conducted
an educational meeting at Marshfeld last Friday
all day and evening The attention OF the morn
ing session given to the metric decimal sys-
TEN. Mr. Conant, with chart and the meter
stick, explained the principles OF the system, and
urged that IL be taught TO complete understand
ing in the schools. "How to teach Geography"
and Cease In Grammar" were also discussed at
this session. In the afternoon Mr. Emerson gave
some excellent hints on Attention" or how to
get and keep the attention of a class. Rev. Paul
II. Pitkin read an essay on Teaching Morals, "
in which he analysed and discussed quite fully
the object and results of schools Time had been
allotted for class exercises, and 80 o. T. Dwinell
asked some of his pupils TO place upon the board
the solution of some problems in commission.
The solutions were analytical and the work well
done. Mr.. Dwnell teaches at Cabot upper vii
lage, and nearly all the scholar from his depart
ment were present at the meeting. The question
box, perhaps, was as interesting as anything at
tended to during the day. A large number OF
practical questions were asked and answered In
the evening Superintendent Gale OF Plainfeld
enumerated the necessary furnishings of a school
Iocuit huu stoutN uiBch-hs uiu hiSo nov MI
Farley and Mr.. Emerson-that teachers be sup
piled with the tools needful for doing school
work with as much carefulness at least as farm
hands are supplied with tools with which they
may accomplish their desired work. Mr.. Farley
made strong appeal to the people to interest
themselves more In their children's welfare, and
make their school-houses more attractive aud
comfortable The remainder Of the evening was
taken up by Mr.. Conant, who spoke on "Our
Aim" and Mr. Emerson, who spoke on the
"Rghts of Pupils" The meeting, considering
It's nature, was well attended. Comments on the
gentlemen who engaged in the work of the day
are unnecessary. We only hope that the val
liable hints thrown out, not only to teachers but
to patrons, may be both noted and acted upon
1t was said, and very truly, THAT we are living
on our graveyards;' that names OF vermonters
stand among the best; but that too much time |:
spent In Dragging about those who have been
and too little In looking after the interests Of
those who are soon to fill their places. Vermont
ers, look out for vermont's future by keeping ~
the standard Of your schools,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

REMARKABLE LoNGEvITY.-.A correspond
emit of the Boston Transcript calls attention
to the remarkable fact that there is now
living within forty miles of Boston a gen.
tleman, iu the full possession of his mental
and physical faculties, who well remembers
a contemporary of passengers who came in
the Mayflower, when she landed the Pill
grims in 1920. The gentleman referred to
is Mr.. William Thomas, born in Plymouth,
March, 1889. He well remembers Ebenezer
Cobb, who was born in Plymouth in 1894,
and lived to the age of one hundred and
seven years, eight months and six days,
dying in 1901. Ebenezer Cobb was five
years old at the death of Mary (Allerton)
Cushman, the daughter Of Isaac Allerton,
one of the Maynower pilgrims, and herself
one Of the one hundred and one persons who
sailed from Southampton. She was eleven
years old when she landed at Plymouth,
and she died in 1899, at the age Of ninety.
1t is not said that Ebenezer Cobb remem-
bered Mrs. Cushman, but he did distinctly
remember Peregrine White, who was born
on the Mayfower in Cape Cod harbor, and
described his funeral as he saw it, himself a
boy of ten, in 1904.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

SUBJECT OF PRAYER.-The pastors Of
the evangelical churches of Washington
recommend that Christians Of all denomina-
tions pray that the people may Withstand
temptation to wrong-doing on election day,
and that the candidates preferred by the
majority of the actual citizens of the repub-
lie, the candidates who will be true to the
genius Of our institutions, TO the best inter
ests Of the nation and our common human
ity, and helpful to the cause of temperance
purity and true religion, may be elected
and that political party may prevail whose
success will most conduce TO the financial
civil and moral prosperity at home, TO peact
and respect abroad and 10 the favor Of the
God of our fathers. God save the United
States Of America"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

NoRwicH-on the 4th day OF July last Charles
Waterman, Edwin Cilley and Lewis Richardson
called at the house Of Ransom A. Slack In this
town in somewhat intoxicated condition and de-
manded cider OF him. Slack refused to give them
any, when they assaulted him with great violence
Waterman chewed his right thumb in such
manner that he has not been able to perform any
labor since that time and 1t is now uncertain
whether or not he can save II. Upon requisi-
ton from the governor they were taken out OF
New Hampshire, and on Thursday last were ar
rsigned before J W. Loveland, Esd. upon COM
plant OF the states attorney. After two days
examination Waterman and Cilley were held to
bail for their appearance at the county court next
December Richardson was discharged State .
Attorney G. A. Davis, assisted by W. N, Van Cor
for the state Samuel T.. Pingree and W. H.
Cotton for respondents. On Saturday last Mr.
Alpha Kimball, who lives in the west part of the
town, was also arraigned before J. W. Loveland,
Esd charged with having committed a rape upon
his step daughter young lady seventeen years
OF age. Upon examination respondent WAS held
In the sum OF $500 for his appearance at the
county court in December next W. N Van Cor
for state. Colonel 5. X. nngree fos respondent
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

GENERAL ORDER.-The following mani
festo has been issued by General Weaver
"To the Greenback- Labor men throughout
the United States-I urgently request that
you have struck off by the thousand for cir
culation in each county full extracts from
Mr.. Bayard's New York speech, in which he
says that the Democratic candidates for
president and vce-president and the Demo
cratic party are in favor of his bill to de.
stroy the greenbacks, and that they will
carry out that policy. Publish the Bayard
resolution, with the full extract from his
speech, so that the people may know just
what it is that the Democratic party and iti
candidates are pledged to carry out. The
issue is now fully made up. Let every
Greenbacker in the Union arouse himself
to the real situation and brand as an infa
nous traitor to our holy cause any man
without regard to his former standing in ou
party, who attempts to transfer our voter
to either Of the old parties
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

FAysroS James Somerville met with sad &C.
cdent few days since. While driving down a
hill his harness gave way. The horse became
frightened and began to run and kick, throwing
Someryille upon tia gtound and injuring him SO
verely. The horse cleared itself from the car.
rage and ran about a mile. -. Professor f X
ober has just closed his sixth term OF singne
school with grand concert, and three days con-
vention. The music was really fine, both vocal
and instrumental Genie L. Boycs, organist a
young miss only fourteen years Of age, played Ia
a manner which gave great credit TO herself and
her teacher Professor 0ber is very thorough
and excellent teacher both OF vocal and instru.
mental music. Msude Meredith, who has beer
visiting friends in Vermont this summer, has just
arrived safely at her home in Dubuque, Iowa
May joy and peace ever attend the pathway o.
our sweet Vermont singer. Mrs z. W. Boyc,
has been very III also her little grandson, Roy
Both are now doing finely.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06
Notes and Notions.

| NEW York Tribune 1t is a pretty bad
party whose candidate is forced TO say that
he will try 10 restrain IL from bankruptng
the country"
SPEAKER MOVES Of Massachusetts, has
started for North Carolina and Florida,
where he will make Republican speeches
during the canvass.
A NUMBER Of prominent colored men have
united in an address urging canvass Of the
southern states and volunteering as speakers
II supported by the national committee.
BosroN Herald. "Hancock is little
green in politics. When his political eye
teeth are cut he will see that congratula-
tions to Greenbackers are more useful when
omitted"
AN indignant Democrat, after hearing one
of Nasby's letters read, said with great
deal of force, "D-n Nasty. wish he was
out of our party. He does us more hurt
than good"
Rev. DIR. CHAPLIN Of New York con-
tinues seriously i'll, having fallen away in
flesh from two hundred and twenty 10 a
hundred and forty pounds. 1t is too prob
able that the great preachers career is draw
ing to its close.
THE following dispatch has been received
by Scion Chase from Mr.. Weaver, Green
back candidate for the presidency, dated
Mount Pleasant, West Virginia, September
90; ~ congratulate you upon your straight
forward course in Maine. The Greenback.
ers of the United States will stand by you"
ALBANY Journal: "The decline of gov
eminent securities on the announcement of
the close vote in Maine still holds. The As,
which were selling at 10 1-2, are now
quoted at l08. This decline in the As and
los make an aggregate loss to the holders
Of over s24,0O00 OO-a pretty round price tc
pay for " fusion victory"
In Ohio the other day, colored man was
knocked down and killed by thrown stone,
because he hurrahed for Garfield while a
Democratic procession was passing. A Dem
ocratic newspaper playfully alludes to the
occurrence" A black Republican has his
wool combed with a brickbat, and won;
yell for Garfield any more"
JUDGE TRUMBULL of Illinois, Democratic
candidate for governor: "The Democratic
party has never yet done an act that would
commend it to the favorable consideration
of the people of the United States, but, on
the contrary, its traditions and its acts are
| now, and ever have been, a standing menace
TO the progress and civilization of the nine.
tenth century,"
SINCE the Washington Post announced
that General Butler would be member Of
Hancock's cabinet in case the superb soldier
should have any use for one, that paper has
received numbers of letters from irreconcil-
able southerners saying that no power on
earth could make them vote for General
Hancock if they believed Butler would be
admitted to cabinet Office.
A Fort WAYNE, Indiana, dispatch of the
2Sth ult. says; "In a great Democratic
demonstration here to-day, the delegation
from Williamsport, in this county, marched
into this city with rebel flag flying at the
head of the column. The Mortified Demo.
cratic central committee secured possession
Of the obnoxious banner at once and re-
moved it to place of concealment. The
episode caused intense excitement here
among Republicans and Democrats alike"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

CHELSEA Miss Matte Clarke is at Montpelier
taking music lessons. . Edward II. spiller for
merly clerk for A. X. Hood 4 Son, has opened a
drng store in West Fairlee. ,,. Frank II. Godfrey
has gone to New York TO continue his medical
studies and expects to return in March as full
fiedged Md. David Comstock OF this place
has gone to West Fairlee to take charge Of Fred
W Farnham's hotel, while the latter attends to
his legislative duties at Montpelier. The Roy
alton Association of Congregational clergymen
met with Rev. Mr.. Herrck on the 2sth ult. The
rain caused the attendance to be but small. Rev
S. X. b. Perkins of South Royalton preached the
sermon in the evening. Ed, Lincoln and Al. w.
Chandler, who have been working down coun-
try" have returned home
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

PLAIN SpoKEN.-Toombs, of Georgia
that monumental old rebel--says that if
Hancock is elected "the old boys of the
south will see that he does the fair thing by
them" OF course they will. But since
the loyal masses understand that what
Toombs means by "the fair thing" for the
south they believe to be the unfair thing
for the rest Of the country, they will defeat
Hancock. "The old boys Of the south
do not constitute the element to which it
would be safe to commit the administration
of the affairs of this government.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

New York Mail; "a neat retort is 60
ing the rounds in Wall street. As the story
runs, MIR. Colgate, Of the firm Of Trevor &
Colgate, met Mr.. Tilden on the Wednesday
after the Maine election. The latter was
jubilant, and asked Mr.. Colgate how he
thought the glorious result would affect
Wall street WELL quickly replied Mr.
Colgate, . ! haven't seen my bear and Demo
cratic friends in Wall street 50 jubilant since
they heard ofhe first Bull Run Mr.. Tilden
relapsed into silence"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

How is THIS I'll, as General Hancock
says to propose the payment Of rebel claims
would be an "insult to the honor and intel.
ligence Of our people," then sixteen Dem
ocratic senators and fifty-four Democratic
representatives have thus "insulted the
honor and intelligence Of our people," fol-
that number have introduced bills to pay
such claims. Only let the rebel brigadiers
resume command aud Hancock will find
himself powerless to prevent repetition Of
these insults"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

EAST HARDwIcK. C. T. Gordon is er-
pected home from his vacation this week. Dur
Ing his absence Deacon j, d. Bell has conducted
the service in manner very acceptable to the
congregation A temperance meeting was held
at the hall last Thursday evening. Short
speeches were made by Professor McLoud and II.
Mack of Hardwick, after which temperance
club was formed, with T. II. George as president
and G. MeNaughton secretary. Rev. A. v.
Clark, who has been absent during the summer
on account OF III health, has returned with his
health improved. lie resumed his labors last
Sabbath A. W. Newell was considerably in
jured at our county fair by being run into by the
band wagon John Hancock is tearing down the
old stone house which was built during the war
OF 1872, and will replace it by modern building
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

Financially, the fair was a success. The show
was, notwithstanding the unpromising weather at
beginning, very satisfactory one. The manage.
ment was very good IL we may be allowed to except
the trottng department, most Of the time and
nearly all the patience OF the spect ,tors being
used up In scoring. Why the stables should be so
far from the judges stand, why the judges should
allow the trotting men to go as they pleased and
where they pleased, is Of the mysteries OF the
fair. At any rate the people who attend the races
have right to complain, and that they did 80
freely on this occasion we are witnesses.
The list Of the premiums awarded will be found
on the fourth mage
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

CHARLESTON, South CAROLINA, Nevs :
"There are different ways of yelling, but
the Abbeville method is TO lean back until
the yeller assumes horizontal position on
the back Of his horse; to gyrate the head
covering with a rigidly extended perpendic-
ular arm, to open the mouth, and then to
think Of radical rule. That brings the yell
out without any effort"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

STEWART L. WooDFoRp; al firmly be-
lieve that New York state is certain to go
for Garfield. There is just this to be taken
into consideration The financial relations
between New York and Indiana are such
that Democratic victory in Indiana would
so alarm the business interests Of New York
that Garfield would be sure Of success
This is on the supposition that the Republi
cans carry Ohio, and there seems to be little
doubt of that. II the Democrats carry both
Indiana and Ohio, Republican defeat Is
cart ain -
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

WEST RASDoLPH.-A grand musical convention,
commencing October 10Th, and continuing four
days, is to be holden here under the direction OF
Prof. W. o. Perkins Of Boston. Ms. W. y. Shaw
OF Boston, Mrs. W. A, Briggs OF Montpelier. and
Mrs. Flint OF Chicago, sopranos; Mrs. Clara b.
Howe of Battleboro, contraltoi Mr., Muusell OF
St. Johusbury, tenor, and J. X. kinney OF Mont
pelier, basso, make very able array of solo
talent Mr.. W. A. Briggs, pianist Free enter
tainment will be furnished members Of the con-
vention and return checks TO all who pay full
fare coming Holman rilson, jewellers, have
dissolved partnership, and Holman, who con-
tinues the business, has moved to Samuel Bass
store. ....A great many potatoes are being
shipped from this depot. the farmers improv-
ing the fine weather In getting them TO mar
ket Quite a number of cattle, sheep, hogs and
fowls are CARED on Monday mornings The
School Echo, a paper published by our graded
school, and soon TO be before "a, bids fair to be a
success. Our business men have given 1t good
start by their advertising.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

CABor-Appes are unusually plenty and cider
cheap, IL b, Ford has closed up the black
smith business at Lower Cabot and moved his
family TO the village Of Cabot and goes himself to
work at the scale works at st. Johnsbury. .. f.
b Ilaxen has left his farm and rented a portion
OF Mrs. Farr's house. ct. lafayette Myers has re-
opened the blacksmith shop on Main street W.
W. Buchanan continues the custom work, shoe
ing, etc, at the carriage shop. "A large num-
Der OF scholars and Others attended the educa-
tonsl meeting held last Friday at Manhfeld by
Superintendent Conant. Joseph Carney has
bought the shop built by company at South
Cabot year or two since and started n carriage
and general repair shop. The censu, OF the
town shows the population to be l, 2i2 number
OF farms OF three acres OF more, 2iSi establish
mepts OF industry, four; dwellings, 297 number
Of families, SIG, mortality for the census year,
twenty five Extra meetings are to commence At
the Methodist church. October 18th Tho pastor
il 10 DO assisted by Rev. T. Snow Of Plainfeld
and Rev. A. W. Ford Of Worcester.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

wAIrsFIELD.-Captain IL. N. Bushnell lost
valuable horse under peculiar circumstances.
While the horse was running in the pasture
knotty stick penetrated the inside Of the thigh
to the depth OF fourteen inches. The wound ap-
peared to heal all right and the horse was doing
well when arterisl hemorrhage set in and the
horse bled to death wv. A. Jones has returned
from Boston and brought with him an extensive
addition of dry goods to his already well filled es-
tabli-hment, and now his many customers can
find anything they want and feel sure that they
are getting good article at the lowest price.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

WEAVER, the Greenback candidate for
the presidency, says to an interviewer in
indianapolis 1.-THE fusion ticket in Maine
cannot come within $4,000 votes Of being
elected. / have been all through Maine,
have mixed with our people, and know what
am talking about"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

HARDwIcK.-The Bridgman sisters gave pub
lie reading at the town hall the evening OF the
29th. The entertainment was highly spoken Of
and well attended. -. Mt Smonds, OF the five
and ten cent counter store has closed his business
here and gone to Morrisville, where he will open
for similar trade at rooms in the Vermont
House at that place next week. Judge Perley
and L. R. Goodrich have returned from their
western tours. THE excursion to attend the
band tournament at "Magog Lake ON Saturday
last was well patronized from this vicinity. The
band responded to the invitation and improved
the pleasant day and opportunity
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

The society's purse Of 500, open to all horses,
came on last n. s. Town put 10 Auctioneer; W.
X. Wallace, Agnes, and W, II. Martin, Starlight
Auctioneer won In three straight heats; Agnes
second Time, 2;44, 2;4it 2;3. The Newport
band furnished the music, which Yves very good
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

DIN you read how Josiah Pitkin Of Chesea
Vermont was cured OF terrible sore leg by
Hood's BarsAparilla. the blood purifier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

The entries were many more than last year.
George Crane had a SOW and twelve fine pigs of
Berkshire breed. Henry Averill and W. +.
Duusmoor had White Chesters. Cassius Peck of
Brookfeld and Charles Dole of Mortified exhib-
tied Yorkshires, and there were several other ex-
hibitors OF similar goods.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

Purse No. 3, $50 OO-two-forty- five class
$500 to first, 5000 to second, $50 90 to third
SIS 90 to fourth and $40 90 to fifth.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-10-06

Purse No. 4, SS0.OO-fpr four-y -olds-S40 90
to first SIS 90 to md, Si2 90 to third $500 to
fourth and So 90 to fifth.