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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-09-28

WATERBURY, CESTER.-The teachers and schol-
ars visited Mount Mansfield last week Wednes-
day. The day was all that could BIO desired and
every one seemed to enjoy it,. Last Sunday
union services were held in the Methodist
chapel. The church was appropriately draped. A
flag behind the desk was also trimmed with
Grape. The services were Of deeply interesting
and solemn character. Rev. Mr.. Merrill spoke a
short time from II. Samuel lii: SO, "Kuow We not
that there is prince and great man fallen this
day in Israeli" Mr. Merrill was followed by
Rev. S. d. Church, who spoke eloquently Of the
late president and Of his trust in the Savior
through all the trials and sufferings of the past
eighty days Rev. Mr.. Williams followed with a
few remarks Of eulogy, after which the SER
vices were closed by an appropriate chant by the
united choirs OF the three churches. Monday
was also observed by the three societies by a
union meeting at Seminary hall, which was also
appropriately draped. Rev. Mr.. Merrill was
called away, but the Revs. Church and wilkins
conducted the service in very interesting man
ner,. Miss Abbie E. Lyon, teacher in the re-
form school at vergennes was visiting her
mother and other friends in this place last week
MIR. L f. Hutchins is very sick with typhoid
fever The band is at Morrisvie playing for
the Lamoille county fair. John Hayes has
taken down the old verandah in front OF his store.
and put up double one to extend above the sec
ond story, which adds much to the looks of the
building.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-09-28

CABoT.-Rev. B. S. Adams was dismissed from
the pastorate Of the Congregational church by
council which assembled in the church edifce ON
the 10Th instant His reasons for offering his resig
nation were, in the main, due regard for his
health and a belief that his labors would prove
more fruitful in another field lie has been the
pastor of that church for the past ten years, and
it is acknowledged by all that his labors have
been productive Of much good. Not only does
the church lose good pastor but the town an
exemplary citizen-a man for whom we all feel
respect We can heartily commend him to the
church and the people OF Glover, to which place
he goes. Memorial services for President Gar
field were held at the Methodist church Monday
afternoon Prayer and remarks were made by
several gentlemen, and the choir sang appropriate
hymns. Rev. r, Sanderson delivered an able and
appropriate address The house was well. filled,
and feelings OF sympathy and sadness pervaded
the entire audience. Rev. Mr.. Sanderson has
just returned from vacation trip to Canada.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-09-28

INSTRUMENTATION memorial services were
held here on Sunday, the 18th inst, the Revs.
Mr. Pitkn and Farnsworth officiating
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-09-28
STOLEN!
$50 REWARD

The above reward will be paid for the return Of the team
and property stolen from the Fair Ground at Montpelier
vermont September Is, 1881. The HORSE ia DARK
BROWN OF nearly black mare formerly owned by Simeon
Dewey OF Montpelier growing bunch left hind leg. The
Phaeon Il nearly cushions dark brown and Of the
g j. Hunt Amesoury Massachusetts, make. on one side
above the step the moulding started of, showing
whites box under seat with hinges broken of Of cover, In
the fhaeton was brown summer shawl checked lap
robe iron hitch block and strap, and dark brown, light
weight overcoat sleeves lined with red with black stripes
Two men We're seen TO unhitch the horse and get into the
carriage about half past four o'clock The above
ward VIII be paid for the return Of the above property to
the subscriber and giving any Information lead
NJ WRIGHT.
Montpelier, VT, September a, 1881. lift
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-09-28

DIR. BAxTER's Mandrake Bitters are purely veg
etabe-the product OF the hills and valleys.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-09-28
Business eWufrss.

CErHALiNE is positive cure for dyspepsia and
chronic indigestion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-09-28

WARRANTED. Henry & Johnson's Arnica and
Oil Liniment is warranted to please all who use It,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-09-28

EASILY PRovES.--lt Is easily proven that ma
laflal feyers constipation, torpidity of the liver
neuralgia ailments yield readily to this great dis
ease conqueror, Hop Bitters. II repairs the raw
ages OF disease by converting tho food into rich
blood, and ii gives new life and yigor TO the aged
and iniirm always.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-09-28
sMarriages

In Montpelier, Vermont September g. in Bethany church,
by Rev r. Is. Thnrston, assisted by Rev j. H. Hncks Mr..
JAMES II. PIERCE of San jose California and Miss
MARION 7. THuRsroN, daughter of the officiating cler
gyman. No cards.
In Ely September 90 by Rev Mr. Culver OF West Faee,
W. J. TREVITHiCK and BESSIE BARRETT.
In Albany, September II, by Rev. s. S. Brigham, WILL
LIAM X. LATHE Of Coventry and IDA NJ PAGE Of New
port.
In Holland September 81 by Rev W. s. JENNIE, HENRY
!IARrWELL and MARY LABARIEN both Of Stanstead,
20.
In Northheld. September by Rev. H. W. worthen WILL
LIE ,LAVANSAf OF Roxbury and EVA j. SUMNER of
Randolph.
In Worcester, September H. by Rev Z. H. Carpenter,
MILO o. CHANDLER and FLORENCE L. HARRING-
Ton, both of Walden.
In Waterbury, September 10, by Rev. Peter Merrill
WILLIS SHERWlN of Chcopee Massachusetts, and BES-
SIZE A. HART OF Waterbury.
In Greensboro September a. the residence OF the
parents q the bride by Rev j. Edward Wright Of Mont
pelier CHlL0 l.. SOULE OF Fairfield and FLORENCE
NJ, daughef OF Samuel ingalls,, ESQ. of Greensboro.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-09-28

SAVE the health Of our women. The com
plants incident to the life of females are to-day
the cause of more pain, worry, nervousness and
general breaking down Of health than any other,
and real remedy should be used without fail
when found, Such is DR.. Hardys Woman 8
Friend" Try it, and thank us for calling your
attention to it,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-09-28
Memorial Services.

funereal ap,earanoo Tho rational colors floating
MT balf-mast from tho state house and from the
public buildings ANAL aags DRAINED with black
displayed in all parts Of the town and from stores
and private dwellings the portals Of many homes
wreathed with the sable emblems told how the
national loss was tho personal sorrow Of every
being BY previous arrangement Of the pastors
of MONTPELIER and in accordance with the wishes
OF the citizens. Governor Farnham's proclamation
was observed bv union reOous services at Beth
any church. By the Amounted hour the great
church was filled nv an andiepce whose feelings
were tenderlv alive IN the mournful occasion of
the unwonted assembly. within the church the
notes Of chant pealinp from the organ and the
display there of the omnipresent symbols OF a
great grief wreatbiny tho higb columns. rising in
draped arches above the broad aisle. the desk
and the platform. and droopiup with the national
coors from the organ. were all I'm harmony with
the subdued emotional frame Of each reyerential
mourner
At a quarter before three o'clock. the bar of
Washington county court at the head of which
marched Judpe Red6eld the iurymen the mem
bers of Post Brooks. Grand Army of the Repub
lie and many citizens. entered the church in
BODY and occupied seats reserved for them. The
cloravmon ~ Tho v,ii,,o- -pov I II u,ncLs ot
po,hsn, nav rd,,e.a w,;oh, =, Mo.s,ah
Do, N y uf,os =, r.,s,,.. Do, uo,r.,d T,,,,
=, co,r,., po,, II 30. =, ,,,o pan,,s, Do,
Church Tabor. presidinp elder of the Montpelier
district and Rev. A ID BARRIER editor of the
Chronicle, occupied the desk and platform. upon
which was also seated Hon. T. P. Redfield of the
supreme court. blessed are the Dead was
sung by the choir. when the services were opened
by Rev. Mr. uiucls in an appropriate praver. fol-
lowed by reading Of scripture bv Rev Mr.. Bar
her. Rev. Mr. Miller read the HYMN " Affection
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-09-28

wiibor's Cod Liver OIL and Lime.-The great
popularity Of this safe and eicacOus preparation u alone
attributable 10 IT, intrinsic worth. In the Of Coughs,
Colds Asthma, Bronchitis, Whooplng Cough. Scroulous
Humors, and all Consumptve symptoms, II has no supe-
ror, Il equal Let no one neglect the early symptoms OF
disease when agent Ia at hand which will cure all com
plants the Chest, Lungs, Throat Manu- featured
only by A. b. wILBoR, Chemist, Boston. Sold by all
druggists.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-09-28

WHERE pangs the mortal flesh assail,
And give bitterness to life,
Making the cheek with anguish pale,
Amid the fierce internal strife;
Then Sanford's Ginger soothes the pain,
And smiling Health looks up again.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-09-28

in several of our churches, the great national
sorrow furnished the topic of discourse. At
Trinity the pastor preached an able and appro-
pirate sermon from II. Samuel ILL., IS. Mr.. Wright,
at the church Of the Messiah, improved upon the
sorrowful event in his morning discourse, and also
at the Sunday-school concert in the evening His
church was draped in mourning. Rev. Mr.. Dut-
ton Of Lebanon, New Hampshire, who occupied
Bethany pulpit on exchange, presented the sub
ject OF duty in his morning discourse and incident
ally alluded to the life of our lamented president
rs furnishing striking example Of duty well
done In closing he repeated the following thrill
ing lines, entitled The Midnight Knell, from the
Boston TidnscriDt.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-22

" taken the step with open eyes There
have been vague whisperings Of Franco
German alliance on the Baltic question
which time may develop into 9 startling re-
ality. Germany has long cast a covetous
eye on Denmark and Holland, and felt the
inadequacy Of her coast line and harbor IA
cilities, and Bismarck has more than once in
timated that the end Of these little kingdoms
must be in the German empire. France has
likewise had an eye on Belgium Neither
power can gain their coveted territory with
out the consent Of both, and lis by no means
an impossibiity that both may decide that
to be the best thing to do-and do it. Ma
tons do not 60 to war these days fer re-
yenge, simply, but for more tangible gain,
and there is nothing to be gained by war
between Germany and France, unless it be
Alsace and Lorra inc, which would cost more
than it was worth to retake, and which Bis
marck has several times said was his mistake
to ever take away from France.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-22
The Star Route Prosecutions.

New York, June 16.--The Times Wash.
ington special says: The officers charged
with the prosecution Of the Star route frauds
expect to be prepared to begin operations
when the grand jury meets, which will be
the latter part Of the present month. The
selection of Hubert Schutter and Andrew
Langdon as members of the grand jury has
given rise to considerable comment in con-
sequence Of the former connection of these
two gentlemen with the Postofice Depart
ment. Schutter is fresco painter and per-
formed work for the department. His work,
it appears was not satisfactory, and an inves-
tigation was ordered by the Postmaster-Ge
eral, the result Of which has not yet been
fully made public. Langdon is President of
the Cooperative Mail and Transportation
Company, Of which Albert e. Boone is gen
eral manager, and whose peculiar methods
in manipulating postal contracts have been
fully exposed in the Times. The grand jury
consists of tWenty-four members, and the
vote Of q majority Of that numberis required
to make presentments.
The Times editorial hints at efforts of
Brady and his associates in the star route
rascalities to induce the administration to let
up on them. They will use their influence
to the utmost. There is not the slightest
reason for fearing that anything these rascals
can do will deter either James or McVeagh
from the course upon which they have en-
tered. It is to be hoped there is no ground
for fearing that they may be able to allure
or drive any of the official associates or off.
cial superiors Of these men from giving them
all the support they need, but there are
threats and murmurs that are disquieting.
Public sentiment ought to be more aroused
on this subject and demand with unmistaka-
Bile voice the strengthening of the hands Of
those engaged in this prosecution and the
battling of the devices of the desperate con-
spirators who are at bay.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-22
NEWS NOTES.

A prominent miller at Minneapolis states
that the mills Of that city will grind 10000
900 to 100000 bushels Of wheat during
the fiscal year, and the Minnesota mills out
side Of that city will grind as much more.
On the 14th inst, at Albany Conkling said
to friend that the question Of his re-elec-
ton will soon be decided, because deyel-
opments which are to come in the bribery
case will either cause the half breeds to
vote for the StalWarts or seek an adjourn
ment.
Press dispatches say that the stories Of
Blaine's are untrue. He was never more ro-
bust in his life. He has had nothing to do
with the New York fight, and means to
have nothing to do with it. He keeps up his
communication with the Department by tele
phone, and goes there only when he abso-
lutely is obliged to do SO.
The geographical position of New Or
leans is beginning to assert itself. 1t is now
the second port Of export in the country, and
greater than the next two. For April the
exports of New Orleans exceeded $11,O0O,-
900, the exports Of Boston for that month
was Sc, 900, 900. An occasional CLEAN Of
exuItation is visible in the New Orleans pa
pers; but, as a rule, they accept prosperity
with moderation equal TO the fortitude
with which they endured stagnation in the
sad days OF political agitation.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-22
The Postmaster GeneraI's Work.

New YORK, June 14-The Times Wash
ington special says Of Postmaster General
james work: Although Brady has been out
Of office only three months, the annual ex-
penses Of the department have been reduced
81, 500, 600, whilst the interests OF the people
have been carefully considered and have not
been injured. This reduction in the annual
cost OF Star routes is up to this date $685., 900
Of which $4,000 were saved in the last ten
days. There has been additional saving in
the contracts for supplies to raise the total
to more than 81, 100000 Large additional
reductions in the cost Of the Star route SER
vice have been determined upon and are not
included in the total given above. deductions
not included will be made at the beginning
Of next month"; when contracts for some ex-
isting service will expire, and not be re-
newed, and yet the great "expedited" routes
have hardly been touched The reduction
thus far made in the Star service are only
the beginning Of work that will be based
on official reports. The estimated receipts
Of the Departments for the next fiscal year
are $3.50, 578, 7S9, and it is believed they will
exceed this sum. lne estimated expenses
aoe $40, ,995, ,432, so that the expenses will
have to be reduced only $1,376, 943 to es-
tablish the Department on paying basis.
This can be easily DONE There can be no
doubtthat judicious, fair and honest reor-
ganization Of Bradys fraudulent Star route
service will bring into reality the dream Of
the postal expert-a postal department not
only self-sustaining, but affording profit 10
the Government.
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Grant as q Talk er.

New YORK, June 14.-The Tribune says !:
When General Grant was known as the ST.
lent, men thought him wise. He talks this
year, and his talk is not creditable to him nor
those who have honored him. It's very diff
fcult to conceive of a lower or more degrad-
ing conception Of public affairs than that
which Grant seems to have from his talk ap-
parently. He conceives that the sole object
Of political party is to put some individuals
into the enjoyment Of fat offices, and that
the Republican party ought to have no
higher aim in life than to bow at the feet Of
q. s. Grant and Roscoe Conkling. Never
before have personal politics been pushed to
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-22
saes - " y NisalSlg ~ al.lasezsS1
Back Talk.

ALBANY, June 14.-Bradley testified that
there was no discord or factional fight be-
tween him and Sessions, although all of the
party did not endorse Sessions action at Chi
cago. He thought that he did not tell G. ?.
Ingersoll that he had voted for Conkling and
Platt for the last time, and would not make
direct answer as to whether he told Dunnell
of the New York Times that he would vote
for DepeW hereafter. He did not think he
told him or Lymean B. Smith of the Buffalo
Courier that outside money was given wit
ness by lobbyist, and was positive that he
did not tell Il. III. Miller, Of Chatanqua, So
He did not remember saying in Kellys cigar
store in Olean, on Sunday, that there was
CONSERVATION in store for the people at AL
bany. He thought he did say that he could
get $500 for voting for Depew, and at the
same time please his constituency, but said
he would not do it. He did not tell the post
master that he could get $1,000 to vote for
Depew. He thought from street and news
paper talk that some members of the Legis
Iature could be bought. His was the only
case in which he knew of an offer being
made, except, perhaps, Mr.. Young's.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-22

THE Star route business drags its length
along, although, aside from the development
of the case from Rock Creek to Custer,
where the rewards were raised from $11, 900
to $100,0 per year, there is nothing new
that affects Montana. Maginnis work is net
perceptible in this business, in any way, and
if he had any he managed SO cleverly that
his presence cannot be detected. Thus far
efforts to incriminate him have failed, al
though in the matter detailed last week he
had too much to say for good appearances
But he may not have known the import Of
his words nlr the use which they would be
put in the unscrupulous hands Of the ring, Of
whose existence it is not to be expected he
was aware. Time will disclose few of the
ringleaders.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-22

paid for their positions. Courts are packed
and bought until they are the mere creatures
of the monopoly interests-the hired servants
Of the corporations that have placed them in
position. The Electoral college presents an
effectual barrier to popular influence on the
Presidential Office, and allows minority of
the Senate, and the monopoly interest, to
manipulate and select the Presidential In
cumbent.
Before the Government can buy or con-
fscate railroad lines, or assert even re-
strictive influence over them and other
monopoly interests, it must become the
master Of the corporations, not its servant.
Before the people can even meet the first
condition OF the problem they must become
the masters Of its government, not its tool,
and before the government can become the
master Of corporations, and before the peo-
pie can become the master Of its govern
ment, revolution in our system that is terri
bly, radical must ensue-a revolution that
would be impossible, if it were not that the
sentiment of individual self preservation did
not render it imperative-a sentiment that
will certainly in time bring it about. Such
revolution may be effected suddenly, but it
is more likely to come by degrees, as neces-
sity will dictate. The English and American
mind has not that synthetic perception Of
cause and effect which has enabled the
French to throw eff by q single terrible
effort the garb of maedieval feudalism, and
assume pure democracy in almost single
generation, and events are unripe for the
radical change in our government that must
ensue before the necessary reforms can be
accomplished.
Is the effort Of Conkling to strengthen the
senatorial cabal, and the senatorial preten-
sions, and the senatorial prerogatiye o step in
the direction Of popular government? Is
is not rather step towards strengthening
the oligarchy that stands between the people
and the great corporations-an oligarchy
that is the tool of the monopolists, and is
making tool of the people. It does not re-
quire high degree Of perception to see the
holloWness Of his pretensions and the
divine and prescient instinct of the popular
mind has already perceived its holloWness,
and will not follow a leadership even which
is armed with the popular bait Of anti
mopoly. Whatever may be the aim of the
President, and however he may be under
the influence of monopoly and capital, he
has struck blow at the oligarchy which it
Wi hoe no
effort toward popular emancipation and
popular influence on the government, that
will survive both himself and his party, and
which is one Of those peculiar events by
which the schemes of designing men are
made to subserve the ends Of justice.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-22
coinage OF Silver Dollars.

The orders for coinage of silver dollars at
the various mints for the current month foot
up 2, 100000 pieces, which is 100000 more
than the minimum required by law. The
excess is perhaps in part accounted for by
the departments understanding that the
statute requires the coinage Of $4,000, 900
worth of silver bullion monthly. 1t is not
highly important matter, inasmuch as the
entire coinage for months has been stored in
the treasury, there being no demand for it,
and the addition of small fraction to the
useless total cannot make much difference.
Probably Congress will see the necessity for
some action on the subject at the next ses-
sion, and the conclusions Of the monetary
congress in Paris may by that time afford q
basis for more intelligent legislation than
that under which the manufacture of cheap
dollars is now proceeding. Anything worse
than the present arrangement, considering
the state Of the bullion market, could hardly
be contemplated by any nation not prepared
for positive and undisguised repudiation.-
G7lScuq0 Times.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-22
The FIGHT for the succession at Albany

THE FIGHT for the succession at Albany
gives but feeble showing for Conkling, as
heretofore, showing which is now grow
ing feebler. Jacobs leads the van at 40, and
Wheeler is showing steady gain. Cornell
has fallen to 10. For the long term Depew
leads, and has gained little Notwithstanding
the damaging assaults made upon his charac-
ter by the bribery charges. His latest figure
was 81; Herman, so; Plat, 27.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-22

such disgusting lengths as in the converse
tons of the ex-President There are thou
sands Of sensible people in the country who
yo ed for Grant and favored his nomination
last year, but who confess the fact with
shame to-day The number OF people who
think him fit for civil Office is not in
creasing since he began to talk.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-06-22

WoRK on the Canadian Pacific is being
rapidly pushed on its Pacific terminus, and
Chinese labor is being actively employed,
which is producing the same state Of ill-feel-
ing among the Canadian and British laborers
their presence has inspired among our own
np0nIa
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THE RIVER Press.

WILLIAMS, WRIGHT & STEVENS,
PUBLISHERS AND PRoPRIEToRs.
r. C. WILLIAMS, EDITOR