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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25
COnkling's Resignation.
As the first and only public and a

As the first and only public and authori-
tative presentation of the case Of the New
York senator from his point of view, his let
ter to Governor Cornell conveying his resig-
nation of his senatorship is of especial in
terest. The position taken by Mr.. Conkling
as to the political morality Of the presidents
course in making his appointments to office
is undeniably the correct one, but it is some
what weakened by the fact that Mr. Conk-
ling has never been distinguished as an
apostle of the most advanced type Of civil
service reform. On this account MIR. Conk-
ling's criticisms on the course of the presi-
dent will lose whatever force they could
have had in justifying his resignation of his
senatorsbip, but in the hands of more con-
sstent critics, and in the minds OF thou
sands of honest and conscientious voters
who did not need Mr.. Conkling's incisve
presentation to discover the points Of weak
ness in the presidents course, they will exert
an exceedingly damaging influence and strip
Mr.. Garfeld's victory over Conkling of any
reasonable or justifable cause for honest
congratulation. Mr.. Conkling has been
beaten only by an adroit use of his own
weapons by antagonists occupying high off.
cial vantage ground. 1t is a contest Of poll
ticians, and when it is over the cause of good
government will probably have lost rather
than gained by the fight. 1t is difficult to
see what Mr.. Conkling will gain by the res
ignaton. If it is his sincere desire and
purpose by this act to retire from political
arena which can henceforth have few attrac-
tions for him, it is a reasonable and iusti6a-
BILE act. II New York will or can now elect
two Of the able sons in which she abounds
"to bear her message and coNnmisson in the
senate of the United States" the state and
the nation will gain immeasurably by this
controversy. If the president will continue
the good work by sending back to the banks
of the Kennebec the intriguing politician
with the dead weight Of whose baleful inhu-
ence his administration is now encountered,
this fierce storm will have effectually puri-
fed the political atmosphere of the country;
and if Mr.. Garfield has learned wisdom
from past experience, the future of his adj
ministration may yet realize in a measure
the hopes and expectations of those who
made him president.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

ADJoURNED.-The senate adjourned sine
die, Friday, the Goth instant. All the i'm
portant nominations were confirmed and
the pending treaties were ratified, but the
great object attempted by the republican
senators was defeated the attempt to ex.
tend such influence as they legitimately
could to the development of an independent
political movement in the southern states.
The object was worthy one and the repub-
licans were justified in carrying their efforts
to the point where it was demonstrated by
the opposition of the democracy that the
attempt could not succeed. A new phase
will be put upon the matter when congress
meets again. Current political events will
exert their influence for or against the move
ment and the election in Virginia will have
added its significant and decisive testimony
as to the feasibility of this attempt to break
up the solidity of the south.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

WILLIAM H. ROBERTSON, the new collec-
tor of New York, was born at Bedford,
Westminster county, October 10, 1928, and
was educated at the Union Academy in that
place. He studied at the bar, aud was ad-
mitted in 1S47. He was member of the
assembly in 1S49 and 1850, of the state
senate in 1854, 1855 and from 1872 continu-
ously to the present time. From 1874 to
date he has acted as president pro tenn. of
that body. He was county judge of West
chester county twelve years; presidential
elector in 1860; representative in the forth
eth congress; delegate to the national con-
ventions in 1854, 1876 and 1880, and dele
gate to wing and republican state conven-
tons for years; he was member of the
republican state committee for ten success
i've years. In 1876 Williams College con-
ferred the degree of LII. d. upon him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

A SUccEss.-The experiment of present
ing Greek play in the original, at Harvard
college, has met with brilliant success. The
four performances in the beautiful Sanders
theater have drawn crowded houses, and
what is more, the audiences seem to have
thoroughly enjoyed the novel entertainment,
following the dialogue closely in the trans
lation, and with intelligent appreciation,
though evidently grateful for the occasional
relief afforded by the exquisite music of
the chorus, as composed by Professor Paine.
Those who have witnessed similar represen-
tations at Oxford university declare that
they did not equal in the perfection of the
accessories and the excellence of the acting
the Harvard play.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

EX-GOVERNOR HENDRICKS says that one night
his friend Colonel Donald Morrison Of St. Louis
and party OF boon companions were returning to
their homes when Morrison halted them in front
OF his residence and insisted that they should en-.
ter and take parting glass. Mr.. Hendricks con-
tinues: At last one of the gentlemen suggested
that mebbe Mrs. Morrison might object The
colonel seemed deeply offended. lie drew him.
self up proudly and said: Now, you shall come
in, for ! intend to show you that | am Caesar in
this houseV Scarcely had he uttered this proud
declaration than a second story window was
raised and feminine voice, cool and cutting,
rang out on the pale air: You are right, gentle
men; go home to your wives I'll take care OF
CasarF OF course the party went home and Col
onel Don pensively retired
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

THE OLD VIRUs.-In the Presbyterian
General Assembly South at Staunton, Vir-
ginia, on Friday, an exciting scene occurred
when Adger of South Carolina, chairman
of the committee on foreign correspond
ence, asked authority to send fraternal
message to the northern Presbyterian as
sembly at Buffalo, New York. These mes.
sages had heretofore been uniformly for.
warded by the northern assembly, but he
proposed that the southern assembly now
take the initiative. Mullaly of Virginia
bitterly opposed sending the message. lie
could never consent to such action so long
as the record of denunciation of this body
by the northern assembly remained un-
changed. The resolution passed, one hun
bred eight TO thirteen.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

WINDHAM COUNTY TEACHERS MEETIsG.-The
teachers OF Windham county held highly profit
able meeting at Brattleboro on Friday and Satur-
day OF last week, and perfected the organization
OF county society, differed by the leading teach
ers and friends Of education. After devotng the
morning session to social and general matters
District Attorney Kttrdge Haskins took the chair
In the afternoon and delivered the welcoming ad-
dress, followed by Superintendent Dartt, Prnci-
pals Boynton, Blake and Bingham, upon " Out
side Work Of the Teachers" Revs. Martin and
McColister gave short addresses, while an in
structive paper was read upon composition writing
by Mrs l.. A. Kenyon OF the Leland and Gray
seminary. Principal Hall of the Hinsdale high
school gave an exercise in reading with class Of
five pupils, and W. +. Rocheleau of the Randolph
state normal school an illustrated paper on the
geography OF Vermont Miss Alice Brown Of
Leland and Gray seminary rected "The Organ
ist" The evening session was taken up with ad-
dresses by Edward Conant OF Randolph and Pro-
lessor Cilley of Essex, an essay by Rev. 7. Nj.
Butler of Townshend and paper by Principal
Willard of the Vermont academy. The attend
ance on Saturday was even larger than on Friday
and the exercises were OF unusual interest d.
l. Mansfield of Dummerston addressed the con-
vention upon "The Town Superintendent" A. W.
Edison, principal of the state normal school. on
"who Shall Teach" and A. NJ Bailey, principal
OF the keene, New Hampshire, high school, read
an interesting paper on Arithmetic" G. A.
Brown, principal Of the Bellows Falls high school.
an address on "What Sort OF Citizens" followed
by Justus Dart, state superintendent and f. G.
Wheatley, principal Of the Springfield high
school, on Practical Arithmetic" There was
also an address by A. L. Hardy, principal Of the
West Randolph high school. Then followed a
general discussion by teachers and pupils Ex-
Senator Patterson OF Hanover being unable to
attend as expected, Rev. G. b. Cow OF Brattle-
boro occupied the time with an address to teach
ers, scholars and parents One Of the pleasantest
features OF the afternoon session was the class
recitation In fractions by Miss NJ T.. Sloson,
principal OF the Bratteboro grammar school
This with an address by Rev. l.. b. Ilibbard OF
Ludlow and other minor exercises closed the ses-
sion
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

CoNKLING-PLATT.-Latest advices from
Albany are to the effect that Conklng and
Plat are both candidates for reelection, are
organizing their forces and will conduct theil
canvass in person. This determination Of
the retiring senators is to be deprecated. A
determination TO withdraw from politics
honestly and consistently adhered to, would
win respect and give dignity TO their resig
nation, besides being the beginning of the
end of unfortunate political complications
If the New York legislature makes wise
and patriotic use of the opportunity thus
afforded to choose two new senators. The
election cannot take place before Tuesday
May 81. The issue cannot be forecast
The anti-Conkling party claim to be able t.
defeat the exsenators, while the latter in
dictate their confidence in their triumphant
vindication."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

JUST THE Standardization Davis seems
to be as much of secessionist to-day as he
ever was. May 10th the tomb of the Asso.
citation of the Army of Northern Virginia
was dedicated, and the statute Of Stonewall
jackson, which surmounts it, was unveiled
at Metaire cemetery, New Orleans, in the
presence Of several thousand citizens and
visitors. General Fitzhugh Lee delivered
the address. The widow and daughter OF
General jackson were present. At the con,
clusion of the ceremonies Mr.. Jefferson
Davis was cheered, and in response to re-
peated calls delivered brief address, in the
course of which he said stonewall Jackson
lived for his "country, never doubling the
justice of his cause, BELIEVING it was right
eous, and trusting in il, he died, as live
to-day, feeling that the confederacy ought
to have succeeded, because it was founded
on truth and justice"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

SENATOR LAMAR, with whom ex-senator
Bruce served as a colleague so long, showed
his high appreciation of the ex-senator and
his Astounding courtesy, by moving, when the
nomination OF Mr.. Bruce for register of the
treasury was announced in the senate, that
1t be at once confirmed without the usual
Formally OF being referred to committee
The motion was carried unanimously. Fred
erick Douglass has also been given good
position by President Gar6eld-that of reg
lister Of deeds for the District of Columbia
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

ir is related that the late car in riding about
the country one day in 1870 met band OF gypsies
and paused to listen to their songs One OF them,
young and pretty woman, came up to him and
asked to tell his fortune. He allowed her to do 80,
and she predicted, 1t Is said, the troubles that
crowded the last year Of his reign "when shall
de?" asked Alexander H. at last The gypsy
was silent, Speak" said the czar :" com
mand it," Little father" replied the gypsy,
"the year Of your death Is included in the year of
your irth-18l8-18Sl."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

THE Russian revolutionists have answered the
cars manifesto by second utterance, dwelling
on the wretchedness OF the peasants, the Danish
ments to Siberia. the gagging Of free speech and
public journals, and declaring that false coun-
sellers are In possession Of the cars ear The
document concludes IA follows: " Let your ma
jesty assemble your people around you and listen
to their wishes in an unprecedented spirit and
then neither your majesty nor the state will have
any reason to apprehend further catastrophe"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

THESE men (the New York senators)
have shown themselves unworthy of public
confidence, and besides they have made asses
Of themselves. The people sometimes for
give the former of these offenses the
latter.-Pr0viienc Press.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

GENERAL FRANCIS A. WALKER, superin.
tendent of the United States census, has
been chosen president of the Massachusetts
Institute OF Technology, and will enter upon
his duties in October.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

TIKI New Hampshire Press Association In seven
days next month is to go through Hoosac Tunnel,
visit Saratoga, do Niagara Falls, go through Lake
Ontario, visiting the Thousand Islands and Alex
apdria Bay, run the rapids OF the st. Lawrence,
tarry awhile in Montreal, and go thence, through
Newport, Vermont, To Plymouth. New namp-
shire And they will call 1t a pleasure excursion
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

The most notable feat In telegraphy ever ae-
complished in the world, probably, was the tee-
graphing. Friday night, OF the revised New Tesla
ment from New York to two Chicago papers The
magnitude OF the operation may be inferred when
1t Is stated that the number OF words Is one hun
bred and ten thousand. Twenty-one wires were
used necessitating, Of course, the services Of
forty-two operators
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

81 DON'T want that stuh, is what lady OF
Boston said to her husband when he brought
home some medicine to cure her OF sick headache
and neuralgia which had made her miserable for
fourteen years. At the first attack thereafter 1t
was administered to her with such good results
that she continued its use until cured, and made
so enthusiastic In its praise that she induced
twenty-five OF the best families In her circle to
adopt 1t as their regular family medicine. That
"stuff A" is Hop Bitters. -Stdnddrd
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25
Cabot Grand List.

The following are the names Of tax payers in
Cabot whose grand list for 1881 is $40 or more
For the purpose Of showing the increase the lis,
for 1880 is also given. The total personal list FOL
1880 was 1857 &c; for 1881, 81, 9i2Gi-an increase
Of nearly three hundred per cent The total list
for 1880 was s3s6l75; for 1884, SO 1860, an in.
crease OF S2,27794
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

FIRE IN BRooKsvILLE About two o'clock last
week Tuesday morning fire destroyed the
factory, finishing shop and barn OF the Brooks
edge tool company and the residence and barn OF
James d, Mutt The loss OF the tool company is
estimated at $4,000 on building and machinery /;
insured for sl7, 900, equally divided between the
Fire Association OF Philadelphia and the Newark,
New Jersey, fire insurance companies. Mr., Nuts
loss is about 1920; insured originally in the
Royal Canadian for $780, Part OF the furniture
was saved, but trunk containing considerable
sum OF money was burned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

To make the "rebuke" more binding,
the republican members of the New York
legislature should all resign and give the
people Of the state chance TO elect new
men for the express purpose of meeting the
new issue. Then reelection would mean
something. -Haryord Courant.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25
Mortified Grand List.

The following is a list Of the names Of tax pay.
ers in Mortified having grand list in 1881 Of $40
and upwards For the purpose Of comparison the
list OF 1880 is also given. The names marked with
a star are members Of the fire department and are
exempted from poll tar.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

RoAoH's Brazilian line OF steamers has been
suspended. The stated cause OF the suspension Is
that the route Is long and tedious. The line has
been operated three years at a loss, neither the
American nor Brazilian governments affording
any support in the way OF subsidies
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

GENERAL SHERMAN has qusrreled with
Secretary Lincoln. This is a little earlier
than his usual time for a row with new
secretary OF war, but his temper grows worse
with his increase Of years.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

THE arrest of Mr.. Dillon has caused the
greatest excitement in Dublin, and in fact
everywhere in Great Britain. He was one
OF the most efficient and energetic workers
Of the land league.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

ALREADY about s2O0OOO,OOO of the five
per cent bonds have been forwarded or are
on the way to Washington for continuance at
81 per cent Four per cents are now quoted
at 1l7a.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

HARPER's WEEKLY; "The mayor OF Bur
lington, Vermont is paid $500 year, and
the liquor agent 5000. He that ruleth the
spirit is more appreciated than be who gov.
erns the city"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

THE British steamers Pembroke and Ganos col
lded during fog Friday night In Boston bay.
The Ganos was sunk. The crew was all saved
except one who was drowned The vessel aud cargo
were valued at Slb0OOO The Pembroke was
considerably damaged.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

r. b. srAULDiSG, formerly Of Bolton, and a
hotel proprietor at Essex Junction, Is now presi-
dent OF the Nourse consolidated mining and
smelling company at Leadville, Colorado. The
company owns six miles Of mining claims, which
are reckoned As very valuable.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

The Tribune says that while the presi-
dent may be, as Gorham insists, SCAR"
Conkling is the man that has the bomb
under him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

COLONEL MARcRLLUs THORNTON of Geor-
gia has made the statement that Georgia is
a republican state on full ballot and fair
count.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

WESTERN Texas last year drove 23i 400 head OF
cattle northward To market, not including 100, 900
head driven from the Panhandle" These cat
tie represent value OF s., GAS, 900.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

IT is stated that Mr.. Conkling has accepted
an offer of $4,000 year to join law firm
at New York.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

MEETINGS are holding throughout the state
of New York to protest against the return
Of Conkling and Plat to the senate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25

Ny Dear Senator II see by the latest dis
patches received here from the capital of our
country that the deadlock in organizing the SEN
ate is not yet broken, and nothing has been done
by the president to allay the bitterness which
must be engendered by his most recent appoint
ments. When the first batch of nominations for
New York was sent In ] was delighted ! be-
lieved then the president bad determined to recog
cize the republican party and not faction But
his nominations OF the next day convinced me
that the first act was but a part of deep-lad
scheme by somebody to punish prominent leaders
for being openly friendly to me- cannot believe
that General Garfield Is the author of this policy
give him credit for being too big man to de-
scend to such means for the punishment OF men
who gave him hearty support in his election,
and who are disposed to give him the same sup
port now, for the offence OF having had a former
preference for some one else for the office which
he now holds. But Garfield Is president and il
responsible for all the acts Of the administration
Conkling and Plat are the chosen senators from
the great state Of New York, and that too against
All the opposition OF an administration created by
the same party that elected them. This should
give them all the stronger claims to be consulted
in the matter OF appointments in their state
when 1t comes to filling the most influential Of
fees in their state without consulting these sena-
tors, 1t Is q great slight. When he selects the
most offensive man to be found 1t becomes an in
suit, and ought to be resented to the bitter
end. sincerely hope the president will see this
and correct his mistake himself and restore har-
mony to the party lie owes this to himself and
to those without whom he could not have been
elected. Nobody believes that he could have car
red the state Of New York without the active sup
port of her present senators. Their passive sup
port would not have answered. Without the state
OF New York General Garfield would not now be
president. His rewarding Robertson is not only
offensive to the New York senators, but it is Of
iensive to New York republicans. The change OF
Badeau and Cramer, the two appointments in
which felt strong personal interest, was very
distasteful TO me, the first because of personal
relations and my wish that he should be kept
where his office would support him until he fin
ishes some work he is engaged upon, and which
he could do without interfering with his public
duties. The second, because it was at the ex-
pense OF removing son of my old secretary OF
state, who probably never had his SUPERIOR GER
tanly never for moral worth, in this department
II is true Mr. Fish resigned, but he did this from
sense OF honor, supposing it to be the duty OF
representatives abroad to give a new administra-
ton the opportunity of saying whether they were
wanted or not. Very truly yours,
u S. GRANT,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25
ATCHMAN STATE JOURNAL. WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 1881
Grand List Statistics.


We continue In the following table the publica-
ton OF the grand list reports from the towns Of
the state:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-05-25
Letter from General Grant.

The following letter from General Gran
to Senator Jones of Nevada, published dur
ing the past week, is among the contribu
tions to the literature of the Conkling con
troversy. A letter, said to be of similar i'm
port, was addressed to President Garfield, to
which the latter is reported to have replied
at length, and in friendly terms