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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31
An Old Mans Counsel.

Thurlow Weed, the Nestor of the Repub.
lican party, closes his semi.centennial leader
in the Albany Journal with the following
words of wisdom at must now be evident
to all that the call of state conventions in
Pennsylvania and New York prematurely,
was, speaking mildly, mistake-a double
mistake, indeed, because it diminishes Gen
eral Grants chances for nomination, and if,
after struggle, he should be nominated, it
renders his election doubtful. The public
mind, when an extra session of congress
revealed revolutionary designs, turned in
stinctively to General Grant If. when our
national convention meets, similar appre-
tensions exist, General Grants nomination
will be indicated by his election,-and I'M
der such circumstances only should his nom
ination be urged or desired. Hence dele
gates to the national convention should be
left free to respond TO the public sentiment
as they find it when they assemble. 1t is
not the man so much as the cause that
should be considered in the selection of
candidate for president. The party ought
not to be demoralized by exciting and acri-
monious conflicts about candidates. The
welfare of our country requires the election
of Republican president. The duty of
Republicans and their delegates to the ma
tional convention is to reach a nomination
by methods and in spirit that will secure
united, Jealous and hearty support of their
nominee, whether it be Grant, Blaine, Sher-
man, Washburne, Edmunds, Fish, Evarts,
Window or Booth"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31
Current Literature,

HAL, THE STORY or A CLoDuorrER, is a story
by W. NJ +. Round, whose name has frequently
appeared in the magazines during the past few
years, and also the author of Child Marian
Abroad Achsah, etc. The present story touches
both extremes of the social scale, and contrasts
high life and low in a strik ng manner Some Of
the characters are true to life and will be recog-
nlzed as types Of persons that may be daily met
1t is a pleasant story to read. Price, paper, 80
cents Published by Lee & Shepard, Boston and
for sale by Phinney
The ATLANTIC for April opens with five chap
tiers of T. B. Aldrch's new story, The Saltwater
Tragedy, which begins in way to fascinate all
readers, and though tragedy is disclosed at once,
the humor and narrative charm which all Of Mr..
Aldrch's stories possess are here in full perfec-
ton. There are also three chapters of Mr.. How
ellis serial and in addition, Clary's Trial, a
capital short story by Rose Terry Cook; A Can
terbury Pilgrimage, one of the most engaging Of
Richard Grant Whites English papers, The Lost
Occasion, a fine poem by Whittier; some charm
ing Verses for Letter, by Miss Sarah o. Jewett;
"Reminiscences OF Washington a delightful chap
ter OF anecdotes and recoections of Jackson's ad-
ninlstrationi and large variety besides, of
poems, essays, reviews, and the Contributors
Club-all making an exceptionally good number
OF what an English journal calls the best OF the
monthlies." Published by Houghton, Osgood &
Co., Boston; and for sale by phinney.
THE ST. NICHOLAS for April opens with an il
Illustrated account Of a boys Adventure on an Egg
Var, in rescuing his baby sister from an eagle.
There are five other charming short stories, all
illustrated. There is also an illustrated account
of the exciting Mexican aud Cuban game Of Kite
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31

SHARP PRACTIcE.-Tilden's state COM
mittee held session in New York on Fri
day, to agree upon time and place for
holding their state convention. Kelley's
committee also held secret session of OBJ
servation at the same time. The former
were in such mortal fear Of the latter that
they left the whole matter of the convention
in the hands of subcommittee, Just as it,
by any such Tilden-like strategy, they could
succeed in choosing their delegates to Gin
cinnati without danger of a collision with
the inevitable Kelleytes. But this game
was at once effsctually blocked by the Kelley
committee, who also left the matter of q
state convention with their executive com
mttee; so that whenever and wherever the
Tildenites do congregate to do their presi
dental work, the Kelley crowd will surely
be on hand 10 renew the fratrioidal war
The quarrel is very pretty one as it stands
With Tilden as the candidate, the Repub
licans would have All easier walk over th,
course, but they will surely carry the stat
over any possible Democratic nominee.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31

GRoroS.-Lyman Batchelder sawed of the ends
of his fingers in Darling 4 Rlcksrs saw mill last
week. James Carruth and Allen Carter have
gone west...A valuable horse belonging to W.
5. Orr received an injury which will probably
spoil it, by stepping upon chain hook Rev.
5, F. Dean of the Baptist church, who has been
III, will soon resume his labors The remains
OF Mrs. benjamin Burnhan of Boston were buried
here last Wednesday. Her father was one OF the
first settlers of the town, and at one time owned
nearly all of the land on which the village now
stands. An unsuccessful attempt was made the
other day to rifle the money drawer in A. L.
Clarks grst mill by prylng out the bolt with an
awl aud chisel The attempt was made in the
day time, Mr., Clark having stepped out for a
moment leaving the door unlocked, as he fire.
quently did. The young thief is known, and is
regarded as having taken the preliminary steps
for Windsor
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31
The Silver Mania.

As the result Of the extravagant reports
concerning the number and richness of the
y-discovered silver mines In Colorado
the mining excitement is running higher
than ever, and the tide of adventurous emf
grafton from the east has set in earlier and
in larger volume than ever before in the
history of the country. This excitement
has also been greatly stimulated by the rail
roads leading to the mining country, which
are simply greedy for the transportation
money
The New York Sun says il is estimated
by competent judges that seventy thousand
men will this summer enter that portion of
the Rocky Mountains situated in southern
Colorado OF this vast number not one in
ten will have had any experience in mining.
The amount of suffering these men will en-
dure cannot be estimated The number
of miserable deaths in their ranks, caused
by starvation and exposure in those high
attitudes, il is safe to say, will be large.
Prospecting for the precious metals is no
pleasurable pastime. 1t is work of the hard
est iption--done on scanty food, of
wretched quality, for which fabulous prices
have been paid. In no conceivable occupa-
ton is the reality in greater contrast to the
ideal picture than in the life of the gold
hunter. 1t is not probable that one man in
a thousand who prospects in Colorado this
summer will find lead Of any value. 1t is
safe to assume that the really valuable mines
discovered there the coming season can be
counted on the fingers of the hands.
Moreover, the published reports of the
richness of mines already being worked are
essentially false, as they always have been
and always will be when the sampling is
done under the direction of the owners or
managers. The fraud consists in chipping
off the richest bits from selected ores, and
claiming the result as an average sample of
the mineral in the mine, instead Of selecting
and mixing specimens from every approach
able section of the quarry.
The teachings of experience ought to have
rendered this mining craze an utter i'm
possibility; for it is well known fact that
gold and silver mining, in leads, has never
paid The mines have, as a whole, year
after year, swallowed more money than they
have yielded. Occasionally a mine pays
moderate profit. In rare instances they
yield immense returns. None of the So
called bonanza kings made their immense
fortunes in legitimate mining. Their wealth
came from manipulating the stock markets
and in milling the ore.
1t is a sad reflection that the great major
ity of this multitude who are about to enter
the Colorado Rocky Mountains in search of
the precious metals are doomed TO bitter
and suffering, and not a few
to lonely and perhaps horrible death
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31
Chinese Commission.

There is a cheering prospect, at last, that
steps may be taken to put the vexatious
Chinese question at rest. The commission
appointed by President Hayes have accepted
the trust, and are admirably fitted for the
work assigned them-which is to visit
China, investigate all commercial questions
pending between that country and the
United States, and negotiate treaty in
place of that recently submitted by Minis
ter Seward. The chairman, President An
CELL of Michigan University, has exceptional
fitness for the place, and has been granted
two years absence by his college. His two
colleagues have been chosen not only for
their abilities, but for the schools of opinions
which they represent, one of them being an
exponent of the sentiment of the Pacific
coast upon this question, the other a we'll
known writer on international law, who has
had practical diplomatic experience These
selections have been made with admirable
skill to secure the benefit of the highest
learning and the best wisdom in the consid-
Grafton of the treaty, at the same time that
even the most radical views are allowed a
voice. A measure recommended by such a
body as this is almost certain to command
the approval of the conservative opinion of
the country. 1t is not likely to satisfy the
extreme opponents of Chinese immigration,
but it is plain on the other hand that their
demands are to be fully and fairly heard.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31
Speech by General Grant.

On the arrival of General Grant in Gal
weston, Texas, last week, the people gave a
banquet in his honor, In response to the
toast, General Grant, our honored guest
greater armies than Napoleon have marched
at his command, and greater glories than
crown have been his the general replied +:
Gentlemen Of Gdlpeston II am very much
obliged TO one and all OF you for the very kind re-
ception which have received at your hands and
at the hands OF all the citizens of this city, and
assure you 1t affords Inc very great pleasure to be
here on this occasion, and to see 40 many OF you.
1t was my fortune more than third OF century
ago u visit Texas Us a second lieutenant, and To
have been one OF those who went into the conflict
which was To settle the boundary of Texas. ! am
glad 10 come back now on this occasion to behold
the territory, which Is an empire In ITSELF and
larger than some Of the empires OF Europe. !
wish for the people of Texas, rs | do for all the
people OF the entire south, that they may go on
developing their resources, great and powerful,
and in their prosperity forget MS the worthy mayor
expressed 1t, that there is a boundary between
the north and the sopth- prolonged applause.
| am sure we will all be happier and much more
prosperous when the day comes that there shall
be no sectional feeling. Let any American who
can travel abroad, as have done, aud with the
opportunity OF witnessing what there Is 10 be seen
that have had, aud he will return To America a
better American and better citizen than when
he went away. loud cheers lie will return
more In love with his own country, Far be II
from me to find fault with any Of the European
governments, ! WAS well received ut their hands
on every side, by every nation in Europe, but
with their dense population and their WORKOUT
soil 1t takes great deal of government 10 enable
the people To get from the soil bare subsistence
Here we have rich virgin soil, with room enough
| for all OF us TO expand and live with the use OF
very little government. | do hope we long may
be able to get along happily and contentedly with
out being too much governed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31

Our Virginia has had, less
month, thirty-six years Of the presidency
Tennessee, nearly fifteen years; Illinois
nearly thirteen years. Massachusetts, eight
years New York, somewhat over six years
and half Ohio Cat the expiration of Mr.
Hayes term, a little over four years
Pennsylvania, four years and Louisiana
one month.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31

A 81 900 GUARANTEE. Warmers Safe Kidney
and Liver Cure will positively cure Bright's dis
ease and diabetes; aud ii is guaranteed that it
will also nnety-nne per cent OF other kid
ney diseases, aud will help in every case without
injury to the system, when taken according to
directions; and the sum OF $1,000 will be paid to
any person who can prove that ii has failed to do
this-H H. Warner a Go.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31

NORTH DuxBuRy-A very singular event oc-
Cured at North Duxbury on the 2ist OF March. 1t
was the thirtieth anniversary Of the marriage OF
Mr., and Mrs. Thomas Kennedy, also the wedding
day Of their youngest daughter Lettie, upon
her twenty-trst birthday. The groom and bride
were elegantly dressed The brides costume
consisted OF brown and brocaded silk, en- train,
white ruching, ornamented with the lilies of the
valley. Miss Sarah T. Kennedy acted as brides
maid and Allie q. Palmer rs groomsman. The
presents that Mr.. and Mrs, George W. Palmer TO,
ceiyed we're numerous and costly. Mr.. and Mrs
Palmer 40 forth into the battle OF life with the
beat wishes Of a Large circle Of friends.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31

ELy.-Good Friday evening, the ladies had a
sugar party in Ely hall at the mines Every
thing was sweet rs could be desired and the
sale Of hundred pound packages made lots OF
fun. The receipts, which were something over a
hundred dollars, are for the benefit OF the Meth
odlst society. IA wrestling match came off SAT-
urday evening, at the same place. The prize, a
silver cup, was won by Daniel Smith OF Corinth.
Music by the Hardware Club of Bradford
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31

STRIKE ENDED.-The great strike of the
piano-makers in New York ended last week
by the unconditional surrender of the manu-.
facturers. Various causes are assigned by the
entire unanimity and harmony in their rauks
which were indispensable to success. But a
sufficient reason is found in the fact that
the manufacturers do not appear at any time
to have been very sure that the essential de
mauds of the workmen were unreasonable
Unless they were morally certain of this
there was no justification for allowing the
strike to occur at all.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31

CURED OF DRINKING. A leading railroad official
in Chicago, Illinois, says " A young friend OF
mine was cured OF Unsuitable thirst for liquor,
that had SO FRUSTRATED his system that he was un.
able to do ANY business. He was entirely cured
by the use OF llop BlrrERs It alayed all that
burning thirst; took away the appetite for liquor
made his nerves steady, and he has remained
sober and steady man for more than two years
and has no desire TO return to his cups aud know
Of number Of others that have been cured OF
drinking by It."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31

TWELVE Of the fourteen consular appoint
ments recently made are promotions from
lower to higher positions. This is Secretary
Evarts' way of showing his belief in civil
service reform.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31

WEST RANDOLPH The girls held mum fes-
tiyal last Friday evening for the benefit of a
needy family. Proceeds, aboat IS. 81. George
ratro cut his foot badly while choppng wood last
Thursday School began Monday with total
attendance OF one hundred and ninety -four.
Lillian Ford goes to Dakota to visit her sister, Mrs
Flint, in about two weeks DIR. Abbott moves to
his new dental rooms in Smiths block April 1st
they are to be newly furnished. Orrin Cham
BERLIN who has been in Charles Thurston store so
long as to seem fixture, begins work in Sails
bury's furniture shop April lst.. ...A supper by
the ladies next Thursday evening. -. At the town
meeting held at the Center it was voted to in
struct the selectmen to build town house, either
under the Methodist church, at a cost, when furn-
shed not to exceed 81 800; on the common at
a cost not to exceed 81, 800 Considerable feeling
was manifested and the west part of the town
feel that they not well treated in the rulings
of the chair or by speakers at the Center AT
the annual village school meeting G. X Mont
gomery was chosen as the prudential committee
rhe total expenses OF schools for the year was
50, 223 02-sl ,696S 80 of such sum being paid to
teachers. A tax of one hundred per cent was
raised for the year ensuing-forty per cent to be
applied to paying OF debt
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31

The Virginia judge who presided at the
trial Of John Brown is reported as saying
that if the race for the president falls be-
tween Grant aud Tilden, he shall support
Grant.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31

Coon ESDoRsEMENT.-Ex-P President Wool
sey of Yale College, DR.. Leonard Bacon and
number of prominent gentlemen of New
Haven, Connecticut, including the presi-
dent of the New Haven railroad, several
bank presidents, leading lawyers, and others,
have pronounced for Mr.. Edmunds in a pub
lished statement, in which they say
Believing that sterling craftsmanship and high
principles of political conduct ought to be insisted
on in those whom we hope to place at the head of
the national government, and feeling that the
success of the Republican party in the coming
presidential contest, which we sincerely desire,
can best be made certain by securing a candidate
who will unite all elements of the party, we wish
10 express our sympathy with the growing move
ment in favor OF one who deservedy shares uni
versal confidence and whose nomination would
arouse enthusiasm In all otherwise wavering
voters, George +, Edmunds Of Vermont. His
great ability, his trained craftsmanship are un-
questioned, and his public character would be a
party platform. We earnestly hope that Connec-
ticut may Join with other states in presenting his
name To the Republican convention at Chicago.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE,

The president has added another man of brains
to our diplomatic corps by the selection of Pres-
dent Angel of Ann-Arbor University formerly
president of the University of Vermont to be
minister to China Mr.. Angel is not expected
here until after his confirmation, OF which, by the
way, there Is but little doubt
Mr.. Asher C. Baker, master in the navy, and
an old student at Barre academy is in the city
with his bride, nee Reese. They are the guests
Of Secretary Sherman, who is relative OF the
bride Sol.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31

NORTH DEMONSTRATIONS f. r. Ober held
musical convention here commencing Monday,
March 22d, and closing Wednesday evening with
a concert The attendance was not large the first
day, owing to the people being busy in their
sugar-places, but the attendance kept increasing
until the last Had it not been for the snow
storm, undoubtedly the house would have been
crowded the last day and evening. Singers were
present from Waterbury and Waltsfeld The
concert was success, and very entertaining
The exercises consisted of anthems by the full
chorus, duets, quartetts, solos, and instrumental
music song, Sing, Sweet Bird" was sung
by Bertha Ober, and was one Of the best All
went home feeling we'll pleased Mr., ober is a
first class teacher and the improvement made by
his scholars show credit To his teaching
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-31
Wafrhmar & gnnrraI.
The Presidential Question.

RRMs-s2 % per year strictly In advance; $3.50 not
paid within three months.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-09-18
Curious Facts.

Iron is rolled so thin at the Pittsburg
(Pa.) iron mills that 1000 sheets are re-
qulred to make single inch in thickness.
Chocolate, the -four of the cocoanut,
was first introduced into England from
Mexico in the year 1870, and soon after
became favorite beverage in the Lon
don coffee houses.
Armorial bearings pecame hereditary
at the close of the twelfth century, and
took their origin from the Crusaders.
who were accustomed to paint their
banners with various devices.
The first piece of artillery was in
vented by German soon after the in
vention of gunpowder, and artillery
was first used by the Moors at Al
gesiras, in Spain, over 500 years ago.
The most ancient manuscripts are
written without accents, stops, or separ-
alton between the words nor was it until
after the ninth century that copyists be-
gan to leave spaces between words.
During storm at Norance, in Switzer-
land, the lightning struck one of two little
girls sleeping in the same bed and in
stantly killed her, without even touch
ing or awaking the other.
Mr.. Hanney, who has made diamonds,
announces that his experiments show
that the equalization of silica quartz,
amethyst, etc. and of alumina (ruby,
sapphir,) may be carried on so as to be
commercial success.
A record of the weather kept nearly
three centuries ago blythe famous astron-
omer, Tycho Brahe. on the coast OF Den
mark, has lately been published at Co
penhagen by the Royal Danish academy
of sciences. The manuscript had found
its way into the Imperial library at
Vienna, where it was discovered few
years since.
The Japanese make very curious and
handsome kind of copper by casting it
under water, the metal being highly
heated and the water also being hot.
The result is q beautiful rose-colored
tint. which is not affected by exposure
to the atmosphere.
A remarkable electric phenomenon
was observed at Cape Breton a short
time ago. During thunder storm the
people on and near the farm of Mr..
Abraham Stacy heard low rumbling
sound resembling an earthquake. The
inmates of the dwelling rushed out and
discovered to their surprise that the
lightning had struck mound in an adj
joir ing field, and .plowed up a furrow
two feet deep, 100 feet wide and 200
yards long.