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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10

Deduct excess Of receipts over expenses, Rutland
5ll3 50
Actual expenses ..,.,......... SiT,5s6 IL
These figures tell their own "unvarnished
tale" of former constructive charges"
euphemism for steaiings, under the old sys.
tenn, and of the vast benefits of the new.
The reduction in actual expenses over 1877
is nearly $4,000, and over 1879 somewhat
more than $4,000. These years are taken
for comparison with 1881, since they are
the first years in the biennial term of which
they form part. The actual court ex-
penses for 1880 were $S0,00567, showing a
decrease for 1881 of s32, 4l9.51. The agita-
ton Of the question of court expenses seems
to have had salutary effect in securing an
increase OF returns of costs and fines before
the enactment of the law of 1880. The
total amount of costs and fines paid in for
the year ended July 81, 1880, was $50, 455,
"a large increase over 1877 and 1870 The
year just reported upon shows an increase
in this item of about S2,6O0
A comparison of the returns from Rut-
land county is a suggestive commentary
upon the need and efficacy of the new law,
| and an examination OF the returns from Cal,
| edonia county explains the loud squawking
that was heard in that quarter after Auditor
Powelfs first visit there. At that time the
WATcHMAN cited, in explanation of the
complaints against the state auditor for the
| faithful discharge of the duties the law i'm.
posed upon him, the case of a hearing on a
| charge OF petty larceny in st. Johnsbury a
few years ago. There was number of wit
nesses and hearing of a few hours length
to bind the parties up. The total expense
should not have exceeded $50, but by com
pounding, or constructing" charges the
state was made to pay nearly 5000 for a
brief and formal hearing. This is a sort of
sample brick, and by the correction of the
abuses which it illustrates, court expenses
have been brought down TO a standard that
is undoubtedly measurably legitimate. A
prominent feature of the new law is the
abolition Of the system of court auditors,
under which these abuses had fiourished,
and the assignment Of their duties to the
state auditor. To the fearless, impartial
and judicious discharge of his new duties,
under peculiarly trying circumstances, by
Hon. Il, ii. Powell, state auditor, the state is
Indebted, under the law, for the splendid
results exhibited above, and to him it gives
us pleasure to ascribe the praise due for
duties well and faithfully performed. The
law under which these results have been
achieved Is a sort Of twin brother to the tax
law, and II any man is now disposed to slur
the legislature for its doings at the session
OF 1881, these two acts alone should cover
him with confusion and shamefacedness
In reviewing the acts of the legislature in the
DAILY JOURNAL OF December "A, we in-
stanced these two acts as q an ample mantle
to cover any alleged shortcomings with which
this legislature might be charged" and time
has proved that the broad dimensions of the
garment were not oyerestimated.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10

PROHIBITION DEFEATED.-In the NORTH
Carolina election, which took place OIL
Thursday, all other questions were sunk il
the prohibition issue. Last fall the legisla
ture passed stringent law against the man
ufacture and sale of liquor. The temper
ance people had been very active for period
of two or three years and had addressed
monster petitions to the Lawmakers praying
for prohibition. 1t seemed to be popular
issue, and the democrats embraced it with
alacrity. Eightninths of the democrats in
the legislature voted for it and only about
one-fourth of the republicans. To become
operative the bill passed by this body needed
the sanction of the voters. Upon this issue
alone campaign of many weeks has been
conducted. The prohibitionists, strange to
relate, are mostly democrats. A majority of
the blacks took the opposite side, as they
feared that the prohibition scheme was a
trap to discriminate against negro liberty.
There were numerous conventions of i'm
mense size and enthusiastic as Jealous speak
ers and brass bands could make them. AL
together it was one of the hottest campai gns
ever conducted in the state. The result Of
it was the overwhelming defeat of the Pro-
hibitionists, only one county--that of Bun
combe," we are sorry to say-giving ma
jority in favor of the proposed law.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10

The AMERICAN BAR AssocIATIoN.-As hitherto
announced, the fourth annual meeting of the
American Bar Association will be held at Saratoga
Springs on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
August 18th, 18th and 10Th, On Wednesday the
address Of the president, Hon. Edward Phelps,
will be delivered and papers will be read by
Thomas NJ. Cooley of Michigan on " The Record
ing Laws OF this Country" by u. Nj. Rose Of Ar
kansas on THE Progress OF Codincation," and
by Leonard A. Jones of Massachusetts on " Legis-
lative Control of Railroads" On Thursday
Clarkson N. Potter of New York will deliver the
annual address, and II other business will permit,
a short paper on 1.-THE Advantages OF National
Bankrupt Law " will be read by Samuel Wagner
OF Philadelphia The annual dinner will be given
at the Grand Union hotel on Friday evening.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10
The Suffering President.

The condition Of the president steadily
improved up to Saturday when the increased
febrile rise of that day and Sunday having
occasioned considerable anxiety, the attend.
ing physicians deemed IL prudent as pre-
cautionary step to make further opening
for the discharge of pus. The operation
was accordingly performed by DIR. Agnew
Monday morning, the incision extending
downward and forward into the track of the
ball below the margin of the twelfth rib.
The operation was painless, ether being adj
ministered. The discharge Of pus from the
deeper parts of the wound is facilitated by
the last operation, and marked change for
the better is expected to follow. DR.. Agnew
states, it is reported, that an examination
with the probe has resulted in showing that
the wound is of far less serious nature
than was for long time supposed. These
incidents show how severe a sufferer is the
president, and, while our hopes are yet I'M
daunted, impress upon us the uncertain
nature OF the tenure by which his life is
still held But we believe new vantage
ground for stronger grip has been gained,
and in spite of all discouragements the pres
ident will continue "to hold the fort"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10

THAT JUDGEsHIP.-The st. Louis Globe
Democrat (stalwart republican, gives a new
version of the offer made to Senator Conk
ling OF the chief justiceship of the United
State supreme court by President Grant. II
has heretofore been asserted that he declined
but the Globe Democrat says; ale was
about to be appointed, with his own consent
some years ago, by General Grant, but il
was found that he was disqualified by a
clause of the constitution which provides
that no senator or member shall, during the
term for which he shall have been elected
be appointed to any office which shall have
been created or the emoluments of which
shall have been increased during his term
of office. The salaries of the supreme court
judges had been increased during the term
for which Mr.. Conkling had been elected
when Grant thought of appointing him, and
the appointment therefore, was not made. u
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10

THE MooDY CoNvocATIoN.-This re.
markable annual convocation began at North
field, Massachusetts, Mr.. Moody's home
on Wednesday last, and will continue until
September lst Mr.. Sankey is present and
will be assisted by Mr.. Stebbins and Mr.
McGranahan. Mr.. Moody said at the open.
ing of the convocation al have been writ
ten to great many times the last six months
for the programme of these meetings, but |
have concluded to have no programme.
Well work from a clean sheet, my friends.
Aud now, brethren, | expect the richest
blessing of my life here at these meetings
But we shan't get thoroughly blessed unless
we impart something. We mustn't keep
everything in; we must give out if we ex-
pect to get rich blessing. expect blessed
feast-sitting here at the feet of my friend,
DIR. Bonar of Scotland, this month, and
learning anew from the word of God" Mr..
Moody would seem to have made little pro-
gramme, however, for this order of exercises
has been followed: Friday, subject, sour
Standing with Christi" Saturday, Power
for Service;' Sunday, sermons by DIR. Bonar,
Rev. Mr.. Erdman and Major Whittle ;
Monday, "Sin )" Tuesday, " Redemption >
Wednesday, Repentance" The services
will all be conducted by Dr. Bonar.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10
The Miles Case.

| rc ,, -, -
i"e nea,ine OF inc miles case by Governor
,arnnau ''uoges fowers and Ross sitting will
| m"| NJ brauioru began last week Tuesday morn
lug continuing wei INTO the night, and from
e's"' c'och wednesday untll noon. The particu
a'S vi 'ne ropoery oil the Barre bank by Miles and
MS associates are well known and need not be re
| nearseu' Inc grounds Tor the application for
paroon were that ne was improperly convicted II
.""' he was not permitted TO prove an abb be
,ore Tue new iork courts, and his counsel, Henry
na'l"ru OF burlington offered to establish al
aho' " this nearing by the testimony OF some
thirty persons, who swore they saw Miles In New
iorh On 'he nay OF the robbery, the day before
ano the day after There were also about one
hundred and nifty dispositions In the case.
Inc testimony such as 1t was, brought out but
10" new facts The conductor whose train
brought Curley and his associates from New York
TO vermont and who knew Miles we'll, swears
.nat Miles was not in the party or on the train.
i"o men swear 10 DONG business with Miles at
MS Stables IN New York city July 9Th, the day Of
'"e roooeryi others saw him there the same day,
ana anote executed by him bearing that date was
put In evidence man from Miles native viii
iage OF Westminster, Vermont, went to New York,
according 10 an arrangement made day or two
Previous ior the transaction OF some business,
ana iounu nun there July 18th. number Of wit
"esses iuenuneu Miles as the man they saw In the
"eshpornoou .ne day before the robbery, as the
man '"ey saw IN team which 1t was proved he
"'eu NJ hio"'peiier ana droVe TO Barre on the
"'s"' VI 'ne roooery, ana as the man whom they
Jaw WIN ouriey oe'ore MS arrest near Rumney.
","o'' ,ey'ps on tne aoViee OF his counsel, 1t is
o"''u'eu' 'iaue no ueience Whatever, and at the
oo".'us,on Vi 'ne state evidence was sentenced
" iouf'eeh years imprisonment in the state
prisoD' Inc detectives claimed that when he
was arres'eu, ne asked IL It WAS for the Sing
o'os Joo' aIuuing 10 the fact that three years
oe'ore ne had escaped from the prison at that
p'aoe' ~nere ne nau oeen confined on along SEN
'e"oe ior oank ropoery' On being told the rea-
''i ',' "'ioS'' pe'Sp'ra''on broke out all over
nun, anu "e appeared very much cast down.
Ou',"s n'S o'n"ne'neh' IN the state prison he has
l'aue '"' desperate ana weli-nigh successful at
so"p'e " e'oape' ana ior long time past he has
oeen unuer CLOSE watch
ine governor TOOK the case under advise
"'' ou. nu"iiy uenleu Tue petition, making
suos'''n'iaiiy '"e ioloWing statement OF his opn-
', was oaineu' ne SAD, on the part OF
'oe 'ounee', 'na' his case should receive some
o o,l io' VIC reason ,'at ne was improp-
mum Ne" iork CITY 10 the Jurisdic-
,, -, 'ao 'e,'non. COURTS ana mat he was not
,uen''heu IN 'hat city as the robber of the Barre
"a"n' o'' !" o'her "orus' THAT ne was wronged by
po' pe'ng permitted u prove an abb before the
courts 0, new iork' "hen the question on the
w Vi ''uo,us corpus was 'ried the New York
N
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10

The new Uniyersalist church at Bellows Falls
was dedicated last week Wednesday. Many
strangers were present and were Hospitality enter
tanned by the ladies of the parish. Rev. Dr.
McCallister, the pastor, delivered the sermon
Rev DIR. Demorest of Boston, the charge to the
people Rev. J. IL Farnsworth state missionary
and Rev Asher Moore OF Ohio were among those
present. The church is an elegant structure and
cost 5000
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10
The Grand List.

We publish below, by counties, full de
tails of the complete and official grand lis
of this state. This list is the "revised yer
sion," and includes railroad appraisals,-
making the first complete list that has beer
published. On this the state taxes for the
current year will be levied. The total list
as given below, is s3,7Ol76 larger than the
incomplete list published few weeks ago
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10

GENERAL X. d. CUTS Of Washington, chief OF
the New England division OF the field work in the
United States coast and geodetic survey, is about
to establish station for triangulation at Bellevue
St. Adams. lie Is accompanied by Messrs J, A.
McNicol, Thayer school OF Dartmouth college, H.
NJ, Cults OF Harvard University and W, t. Weston
of the University Of Vermont camp will be
erected, and the party will be busy for about a
month making their measurements and comput-
ing distances
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10

The WHITAKER CAsE.-The Whitaker
court-martial, although "long drawn out,
has been far from being a." linked sweetness. y
The public long ago ceased to feel any in
terest in it, and will acquiesce in the unani
nous decision of the court, that he mutt
lated himself, if it does not entirely agree
with it. The only fact that ever called Out
any feeling was that the poor fellow was
most shamefully treated by those who as
sumo to avoid all conduct "unbecoming au
officer aud a gentleman
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10

The one hundred and fourth anniversary of the
battle of Bennington will be celebrated at the
battlefield the 10th. There will be military pa
rades. speeches by James S Smart Of Cambridge
and Revs H. Gordon and W. II Meeker music
by the White Creek gee club aud chorus Of two
hundred voices, and athletic contests. Secretary
Lincoln, who is in New Hampshire, may possibly
attend. Walter A. Wood OF lioosick Falls and
Mrs, Prentice, aged eighty-three, the granddaugh-
ter OF General John Stark, will be there.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10

By the appraisal of 1880 the total valua-
ton of real estate was s7l,O17,9s1 of per-
sonal property, S15,375,53 total sS6,393,-
5l4. Total for 1881, $40, 1884, O69,-a total
gain of seventy-three per cent to be placed to
the credit of the I" act to equalize taxation"
We also give below the grand list for state
taxation of the towns in Lamoille, Orange,
Washington and Windsor counties:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10

SMELLS Of the period at Saratoga wear pointed
shoes, very tight trousers, cutaway coats little,
low-crowued hats and carry huge canes. They
represent four or five different kinds Of fool,
and whenever they open their mouths to converse
the representation is complete and thorough.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10

UNHEALTHY or inactive kidneys cause gravel,
Brghts disease, rheumatism, and horde Of
other serious and fatal diseases, which can be
prevented with Hop Bitters, II taken In time.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10

TRAVELLING men find it hard 10 keep in good
health, owing ~ the constant change OF water,
diet, and the jarring of the cars All these things
injure the kidneys, while Warmers Safe kidney
and Liver Cure IL certain To counteract them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10

The statement of assets and liabilities,
having been made in the absence of the
treasurer, is not absolutely correct, but is a
very close approximation. No part of the
liabilities is likely to be called for at pres
ent, but interest is paid on all except 3d.
329'O4 unpaid balances to soldiers, only a
small part of which will ever be called for.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10

How can you remain a sufferer from dyspepsia
when worse cases than yours are being cured by
Hoods Sarsaparila? Try it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10

STATE FINANcEs.-At too late an hour
for full presentation, we have received the
report of the state treasurer for the year
ending July 81. We append statement of
assets and liabilities:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10

Agricultural College fund represented by state
bonds falling due June l, 1880. interest pay
able 10 the college semi-annually sIa5 500 70
There Is also liability to towns for United States
surplus fund. to soldiers, for unpaid bal
ance, and suspense account Outstanding
checksl, about ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2OOOo 90
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10

These figures tell their own unyarnisb

Total expenses of thirteen counties. ...... $50 6!
Deduct excess of receipts over expenses, Rutland
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-10

sss8ssSSssssss Deductions.
5ss sSs s SSSSSss
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-12-10
USlNESS LOCAL.

ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR SALE.-A complete set
OF Appleton's Cycopeda. Edition of 1879. Full
sheep binding. In good order. Price, $75. Agents
price for same, $96 Address
G.. y. GURNSEY, Canton, Pa.
UpH lis rERING-In this line of business I make
a specially and defy competition, l make my
own work and sell at prices THAI others have to
pay Wholesale. Call early and leave your order, as
have a number of ordors at present, but will try
and accommodate all. My goods are the newest and
best fthe money or tina have ever been put into
this city. j. OTrARsoN,
Up one fight of stairs. Bridge ST., Towanda.
Blank Deeds,
Blank Leases,
Blank Notes,
For Sale at the REVIEW Office.
FOR SALE CHEAP.-Good Farm, CONTAINING
One Hundred Acres, situate near Pottervie; good
portion of it under cultivation. Inquire of ARTH-
UR gURCHILL, at the Marble Works.
Keep your family we'll supplied with "Sellers
Cough Syrup" Use it in time; you will avert bron-
chial and pulmonary affections. 25 cents.
"A lady had the flesh eaten off her arm by scrof-
ula. Could the snews working. 'Lndey's
B-ood Searcher cured her."-J. Rolston, Elderton,
Pa.
George Carter having opened Barber Shop one
door South of the Methodist Church, solcts share
of the public patronage. George is Good Barber,
Give him a call.
The ''Senate" Saloon is not only supplied with
the best oysters in the market, bnt on the lunch
counter may always be found everything tho ap
petite Graves. Under Chamberlin's jewelry store.
Select Dancing Glass.
BY special request Mr.. +. LAMBREAUX, of Bing-
hamton will give instructions in the above art every
Friday afternoon and evening, at Mercur Hall.
Hours of tuition-Ladies, masters and misses at
p. m. (parcnts and guardians admitted free), gents
at 7 80 to p. M, assemblies from to II m, All
the modern dances will be taught. Round dances
specially.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-12-10

not guilty. of adultry' though Abr ans is
married man, but guilty of bastardy. That
jury should have leather medal.
Wheeler and Warner, the young men in :
dicted for robbery, with an offensive and
dangerous weapon, came into court yesterday
and plead guilty. Their efforts to buy the
prosecutors of, thanks to the vigilance of
District Attorney Tanning, having been
thwartcd. When Mr.. flaming discovered
that Tom Coggins, who appeared of record
as prosecutor, was not gong to appear, he
laid an indictment against him and issued II
warrant for his arrest. This had the effect
to bring The case to a close. as above stated.
Don't forget thGt the sale of reserved seats
for Miss kELLoGG's readings begins Monday
morning.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-12-10
The News Condensed.


Minister IIamlin has arrived in Madrid
Spain.
-Four inches of snow fell at Watertown,
n. Y, Wednesday night
Keifer's friends are already on the look
out for the Senate for him.
COL John W. Forney editor of Prog
ress, died carly vest rday morning, aged
Ga years.
General Keifer is the first Speaker of
the House from Ohio. Pennsylvania has
has three.
Chicago has fifteen synagogues, with
an average attendance of over | 300 mem
bers each.
The outlook for turf meetings on the
Southern circuit is said to be promising
beyond precedent
The gOvernment,profits from the coin
age of silver during the three last fiscal
years is 50, 1852, 900.
The Boston Journal can't make up it's
mind on the vaccination question. which
it thinks is unsettled.
Utah Gentiles want the Territory
governed by a Commission, as the Dis
trict of Columbia is governed.
herd of ii 900 sheep mas just reached
Nebraska from Washington Territory,
They have been on the road two years.
1t is complained that the Customs
officers at New Orleans are giving the
port Il bad name and injnring its business.
The Grand Lodge Of Master Masons of
England, on Monday evening passed
resolution of condOlence with Mrs. Gar
field
The fund for the Garfield monument
mad reached ST., ,497 on Saturday evening
last OF this, 80, ,497 was from dollar sub
Scriptions.
Three or four weeks ago long martingal
belonging to set of common harness, was
lost, propablv in the vicinity of MERCUR's
coal yard, if the finder will call at this office
VIC VIII u!TecJ iIllll OF neT TO IllC owner.
WANTED-By Germana Band, situations for a
dry goods clerk four years experience, house and
sign painter, and light work for young man. All
of them gentlemen of good character and will fur
nish recommendations, Communications addressed
to Germania Band, will receive prom pit attention.
ii. y. SCOTT, of the "Sugar Creek MILL" has
left an order book with o. d. Wickham at the Post
Office. All orders for Flour, Feed, Meal, Grain
etc, left there will receive prompt attention.
Buy the Waverly cracker,
Manufactured by
Robt n. Manners & Co.
Daniel Mcbride offers his house Washington
street, doors from the Henry House, for rent. A
small family desired
Wanted-A good volinist, with evenings not en-
gagged. Address, +. L. c.. Box 90 Towanda Pa