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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-08
Civil Service.

In recent speech Senator Frye gave 1t
as his opinion that there is no civil service
in the whole world to-day equal to that of
the United States. There was none that
could compare in its results with it. There
was no service in any private corporation in
Massachusetts that could compare, in mat
tiers of financial management, with the civil
service of the United States. Could it be
improved OF course it could, because we
are men. There were some members Of
congress who looked upon the federal offices
as patronage to be distributed by them for
their own benefit. But the pain, the torment,
of public mans life was almost entirely
due TO the seekers for office. He was only too
glad to let man keep his office, for there
was nothing he dreaded more than vacant
office. In the forty-ifth congress he offered
an amendment TO a certain appropriation
making 1t penal for any member OF congress,
orally or in writing, to recommend any one
TO office in the department about TO be
created. The democrats, however, voted 1t
down. lie did not believe his hearers quite
grasped the question Of reform. 1t was all
very well for men in Cambridge to talk and
TO theorze and build Utopias, but, when
they came to Washington, they must put
up bricks and mortar. Let any one tell
them how to make the bricks and mortar
and put them up, and it would be found
that every republican member of congress
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-08

ORASGE-Frank Cunningham OF Topsham has
bought and taken possession of the P. NJ. Dlckey
farm. Mr.. Dickey has removed to Washington
Orange thereby losing its constable. Mark Da
Wis was In town recently after a prolonged triI
through nearly all Of the western states lie was
on the way to visit his parents in Berlin before
returning west, Willoughby Corliss of Eas
Corinth commenced singing-school here Tuesday
evening. We understand he is to teach in the
Mills district the coming winter 80, Although i
was not our good fortune to be present at the ex
hibition given by the students of Miss Emma R
stoddert's school, yet, judging from the enco
miums we have heard from those present, w
have no doubt it equaled, II not excelled, any
thing OF the kind ever witnessed In the place
As a slight token OF the love of her pupils anC
their appreciation OF her services, Miss Stodder
was made the recipient OF an elegant pair OF gold
bowed spectscles,, "A hog-house belonging t
A. H. Goodrich was consumed by fire on Thurs
day morning, together with the contents, consist
ing of two hogs and valuable lot of suga
utensils.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-08

MARsHFiELD.-Daniel Holcomb fell from the
| roof Of c. T. Shepards woodshed last Monday
morning, putting his wrist ont Of joint, bruising
his head and face, and shaking him up generally
oscar Pitkin returned from the west last Sat-
urday night, where he has been stopping the
past four months. lie stopped week at Bur-
lington, VT, on his way home. The band boys
tender him cordial welcome. "A. NJ Shepard,
bass drummer in the band, says he has some
thing to beat the cymbals for hm-a boy weigh
ing seven and one-half pounds Cor CALCULATIONS.
REV C. II. Farnsworth and wife have been in
Williamstown the past week. Albert N. Bliss
| filled the desk at the Methodist church last Sun
day The Universalists have succeeded in en-
gaging the services of Rev. Mrs. S. NJ. Perkins
for the ensuing year. She commences her labors
next Sunday, November IL, Albert Lamberton
has been repairing his barns and sheathing his sta
bles, and says he will make gilt-edged butter all
winter O.. Frank Brown moves into Charlie Pres
toms the coming week and d. W. Bancroft and
wife return to their house from the hotel where
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-08
Tariff Revision.

In talking of the work to come before con-
gress during the approaching session, Sena-
tor Edmunds on a recent visit to Washing
ton is reported to have dwelt especially on the
need of reducing the immense surplus in the
treasury. This is constant incentive to Law
ish and extravagant appropriations and I'M
wise acts by congress, which the people
are not disposed to let pass unchalenged.
This reduction in revenue taxes, the Senator
believes, should be undertaken this winter in
earnest by thorough revision of the reve-
nue. taxes, which will reduce the income Of
the government without interfering with
the prosperity of any individual interest.
The reduction must come, and if the repub-
lican congress does not set about and &C.
complish it, the democrats are likely to
make capital by the neglect in the presiden-
tial campaign of 1884, and injure the
country by the rash and reckless changes in
the tariff which they will surely make when
once they get control of legislation. He
therefore thinks it is the duty of the present
congress, above all other questions of legis-
laton, to effect such changes in the revenue
laws as will satisfy the increasing popular
demand, and in that way secure the credit
which will surely come to whichever party
accomplishes it, These sentiments from
such a man as Senator Edmunds are worthy
of consideration, especially since it is under
stood that the present tariff commission is
likely to report in favor of making no great
changes in the existing laws. A complete
tariff revision is necessity of the near
future, and Senator Edmunds reasons why
it should be effected this winter ale so
cogent that they are sure to command atten-
ton when congress meets.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-08
A Star.ROute Day.

Last week Tuesday was star-route day.
Besides the trial of the colored man
Payne, for attempted bribery of the jury,
William Dickson and Colonel Ingersoll have
both been again before a long uffering pub
lie. The former wrote letter to the fore.
man of the grand jury, asking that body to
investigate his charge that Bowen, special
agent of the department of justice, at
tempted to bride him to vote for Dorsey's
conviction. This note Judge Wylie decided
to be contempt of court Dickson will
therefore be fined and the grand jury will
not be asked to investigate his charge
against Bowen. Colonel lngersolls reply to
Governor Wells report completes the list
He declares that Mr.. Brewster is in a hole
and the law department of the government
is disgraced. He reviews Governor Wells
report in the bribery cases, and makes the
most of the weak points in that document
The star-routers seem to be growing desper
ate. They fear, apparently, the result OF
the approaching second trial, especially il
Judge Wylie is allowed to sit. Their coun
sci have been in consultation with Chief
Justice Cartier, asking him to substitute
Judge Macarthur. They base this request
on what they term Judge Wylie's prejudice
against the defendants, as shown by his con
duct during the trial. Judge Cartier is sup
posed to be considering the matter, with 8
view to making the change, if it can bt
done without arousirg too much opposition
Such step would be another most out
rageous scandal in this unsavory case.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-08
Thanksgiving Proclamation.

Heralded by garnered sheaves and rpeneu
fruits, the season Is at hand wherein our iatherS
for generations past have been wont to render
publc acknowledgment OF dependence upon the
Giver OF every good and perfect gut as wei us
thanks and praise for all his benefits
with devout recognition OF the propriety oil
this venerated custom, do appoint Thursday
the Thirtieth Day Of November, Instant as day
of public THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE, to be
observed in reverent and time-honored manner
ask the people OF this commonwealth, on
that day, RETAINING from their usual employ
ments, to assemble in their chosen places OF
worship and there "Ascribe unto the Lord the
honor due unto his name" Enter into his
gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts
with praise; be thankful unto him and bless
his name"
Let the gratitude OF our hearts find expression
not only in the services Of the sanctuary but
also in acts of Christian benevolence, and lei
this day Of national thanksgiving be made a
special occasion for deeds OF kindness and char
ity to the suffering and needy for Blessed Is
he that considereth the poor" and He that
hath mercy on the poor, happy is he
Given under my hand and the seal of the state
in executive chamber at Montpelier, this
seventh day OF November, in the year OF oui
Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty
two, Of the independence Of the United States
the one hundred and seventh, and Of this
commonwealth the one hundred and sixth.
Blu the Governor: JOHN L. BARST0W
GEORGE W. WALES,
Secretary Of Grill and Military Agdirs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-08
Progressive.


The Boston advertiser thus encouragingly
sketches the progress of the temperance
cause " The prohibitory and temperance
wave, which is supposed to have originated
in our western states, looks very much like
a spontaneous movement of the whole civil
lied world. The world consumes proper
tionately and, perhaps, absolutely less of
intoxicating drinks than it did twenty-five
and fifty years ago. Sunday is consecrated
to prohibition in ireland and Wales Corn
wall and Yorkshire are about to arrive at
the same conclusion. Mr.. Gladstone favors
local option, and in Germany movement
of partial prohibition has just been started.
The former assumption that vast empires
like England, America and Russia could
pay their debts out of the drink.tax does
not hold good any longer, and the reason
able regulation of the liquor traffic is now
within sight. Even the city Of Paris has
cancelled the old rule which allowed drink
shops to remain open till two o'clock in the
morning. Throughout Europe the govern
ments and many citizens seem specially anx-
ious that the public sale of beer, wine and
spirits be entrusted to responsible dealers
only, and that these be held in close super
vision by means of high license. In any
event, temperance has made gigantic strides
throughout Christendom."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-08
Chelsea Items,

The item In this correspondence two weeks
ago, stating that d. II. b. Allen had been taken
to the asylum at Bratteboro, we learn to be in
correct. At the auction Of the property Of the
late Mrs. II. b. Paul, on Tuesday Of last week,
the farm was bid off by G. L. Hayward at Si75
Mr., Hayward has sold the lot on which his house
formerly stood, with an acre or two adjoining, to
NJ. o. Coburn. The new sidewalk from Mrs.
Hydes corner to the Congregational parsonage is
long-needed convenience. Now, when shall we
hear from the surveyor who has charge Of the
northern part Of Main street ?. Leslie Hood
aged nineteen who has been living for some
months at George Bailey's, committed suicide on
Friday by hanging himself to beam in Mr.
Baiey's barn. He was not overnight and was
subject to fits Of dependency ID. Mrs. Phiander
Robbins has left her farm to live for the winter
with her son, William Robbins. =. J. Warren
Wills Of New York, son Of Perley c. Wills, Is on
visit to his father for the first time in twelve
years. The two men accused OF the theft Of
the horse and wagon were brought before Justice
W. S. Hatch on Wednesday, but as States At
torney Hebard did not appear the hearing was
adjourned till Thursday, when Mr. Hebard again
failed to put in an appearance, and the men were
"bNN' ~ 10 hhu'lhNpoh Nitb tNlutnCt
clearly connecting them with the crime was at
hand, and that they stood ready TO prove an
abb. Edward Douglass was called to Danville
last week by the dangerous illness OF an elder
brother, Guy Douglass. The village schools
close this week Friday, the upper department de-
voting the day to written examinations. s. B..
Hebard is at Montpelier, attending the general
term of the supreme court. Rev. w. II. Davis
has been in town for a week past, and on Sunday
evening delivered lecture In the Congregational
church on the New West showing the vast posi-
bilities for good or evil in the great region west
OF the Mississippi. Miss Lavina Lincoln, the
Oldest person in town, now in her ninety
year, is very low, and cannot long survive.
Burnam Martin has been failing very rapidly the
past week. Mrs. +. B, Robbins has returned
from western visit, bringing with her her
mother, Mrs. Ashley, who will spend the winter
here. -. There was one addition to the Congrega-
tional church by profession last Sunday H. o.
Bryant is about to remove into the tenement
lately vacated by T.. B. Dickinson in II. W. Dear.
born's house on Jail street IF. B. Bixby was
hooked in the eye by COW last week. and will
probably lose the sight of the eye. Mrs. Free
man Robbins received an apopectic stroke on
Monday, and at this writing is very low, with
slight chance OF recovery
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-08

Snow has come again-that Is, "Austra-
lan Snow" and may be found again at bis
old place at work in the granite shop. . Last
week Tuesday, there was drawn to Wetmore
& Morse's granite shop block Of granite weigh
ing some fifteen tons, the piece measuring three
feet at the base, two feet at the top and twenty
seven feet long Also, the days following, two
bases, one measuring 7x7x2 feet, and the
other Sx8x11O. They are for monument in
the state Of New York, and are TO be cut and
polished at wetmore & Morse's shop....R A.
Ball, who has been working around the granite
shops for two or three years past, put the usual
notice Of Harbor and trust not my wife," etc ,
in the Argus and gone west His wife says there
had been no trouble, and the first she knew Of
the matter was after the notice came out They
had been married little over a year and what
ma les II harder for her to bear IL her INDECENT
circumstances and little child to support.
Walter Cutler was considerably injured by the
premature explosion Of a blast he was firing at
the quarry last Wednesday,. Telephones have
been put In the Methodist church, connecting
with the residences OF Mrs Mary Burnham and
Nathaniel Chamberin. 1t being for the purpose
of giving Mrs. Noyes and Mrs. French chance
to hear the sermons, they being old ladies Of some
eighty years and confined to their homes
Several persons were received into membership
in the Congregational church last Sabbath. ID.
G. Bickford is out on the street again. Currier,
OF Dartmouth 80, was in town Saturday. ,.s
g. Meaker sold at auction last Saturday his farm,
stock and tools. The farm was bid off by a
Brookfield man for $3.50. Cows sold for s17 to
$50 each, and everything sold brought high
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-08

RANDoLPH.-Frank Fortier has moved his
family into the building formerly occupied by
the millinery stock of Miss II. f. Smith. VIII
and Dana Robinson have purchased a saving
machine OF Chester Bckford, agent for A. w.
Gray Sons, and are prepared to do good bust
ness In their line. Senator N, L. Boyden was
at home over Sunday. Isaac Granger has sold
his farm to Cyrus Parker, and intends to make
his home with his son, c. b. Granger OF Barre.
=. Cassius Doten OF Barre visited his father last
week. Thomas WEIGH is very sick and is not
expected TO recover, ..J. Leifust, Jr,, and wife,
who have been the guests of ]. W. Gray, Jr., for
some time, returned to their home at New York,
Saturday. =. Miss A, s. Murphy, who has been
stopping with Mrs Edward Conant at johnson,
returned home last week on account Of her moth
er's poor health. , Services are now held at
Grace church at halfpast ten A. NJ, instead OF
half-past one p NJ, as formerly. 1t is stated
that s, 900 bushels OF corn have been raised this
season in school district No. A., or Warren
Smiths district. What district can show better
record than this2. The Normal school has
opened on its winter quarter with an increased at
tendance. George +. Nutting has opened his
silo About four inches on top Is mouldy and the
rest is very bright. Mr. Nutting's horses ate II
eagerly. Colonel j. b. Mead has advertised to
sell his entire herd of Shorthorn cattle at public
auction, Friday, November 18th, 1t will present
a good opportunity to purchase some fine stock
I'M. C. Rowell has bought farm in Barre al
auction, paying $500
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-08

THE memory of Washington is guarded
sacredly in Tennessee, even by police mag
istrates. A young man figured as the father
of his country in masked ball, and be
came uproariously drunk. The justice duly
fined him the next morning, assuring the
offender that if he had been drunk as a
private citizen the ordinary fine would have
suffced, but the personating of Washington
and the appearing in this obliyious condi.
ton demanded heavier punishment, In
classic phrase the Justice said, Z" l will have
to gently stick you for 500. | will moi
have this patriotism business brought int
disrepute,"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-08

NoRTHFIFLD.-Regarding the entertainment
given by Miss Flora II. Averill at Concert hall
last Saturday evening, we hear only expressions
Of the warmest praise. Several Of our bridges
are posted as dangerous. II they really are SO,
it is matter Of surprise that they are allowed
to remain in that condition. e. A large number Of
hands are pushing the new building, adjoining
the Mortified house, towards completion as fast
as possible. A large number gathered on Fri
day night at the reception Of Rev. W. S. Hazen
aud his bride. The gifts were numerous and
valuable and the congratulations extended and
heartfelt. The residents OF Main street this
year individually take care of the street lights
nearest their homes. Brother Kidder has taken
charge OF the one opposite his house but now
Brother Hazen will take his turn and keep that
lamp trimmed and burning. We reckon oui
good brother is now fully prepared to let his
light shine, Rev. F. l. Small and wife.of Guild
hall are visiting at George II. Graves. .... The
National Bank are having their room repaired
and the Nichols Metcalf block is being painted.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-08

MoRRIsvILLE,-A Sunday-school convention
was held at the Congregational church on Thurs
day last. Quite large number from out Of town
attended and pleasant as well as profitable time
was enjoyed. Mrs Judge Parker Of Elmore,
while taking part in the sunday-school conven-
ton last Thursday, had shock Of paralysis and
is now at Orlo Cadys, unable to be taken home.
go. Young Campbell, working for his uncle, John
Campbell, while driving a colt in sulky last
week had the misfortune to get his leg broken.
The colt was frightened at team which was pass
ing and kicked, striking the young man and
breaking both bones Of his leg. Herbert Slo.
cum has arrived from the west. Invoice has
been taken in B A. Calkins' store, and the firm
Is now Calkins & Slocum.. Ben Sanborn is
home again from Boston. George Clark was
home over the Sabbath from Massachusetts and
left again Monday for Connecticut. Rev. Mr.,
Barnes has secured rooms at Mrs. N. P. Grants,
and board at Cady's, and will make this his
home REV. Mr.. Whitney of Woodlands Mills,
New York, is in town visiting friends. ...A union
temperance meeting was held at the chapel Sun
day evening with about the usual attendance and
benefit.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-08

WoLcoTT.-A. E. Phillips has his new house
well under Roadway. T. o. Andrus and II, A.
Taylor are doing the job. 1t is located where
the j. C. Hutchins house was burned some four
years ago. 60. Hiram Putnam OF Elmore Center
has bought the Crowe farm at North Wolcott,
consisting OF sixty-three acres Of land. Price
paid 81, 800. Mr.. Putnams son Clarence takes
possession the first day of March next. Cows
sold at the j. F. Spiller auction from SIG to s26;
hay from sl1 to s13 oats As cents. &C. c. Fisher
is fattening six hundred geese and six hundred tur-
keys that he purchased in Canada. George W.
White is building a new house, Arlo Cady was
In town last Thursday paying for hops for s. Nj.
PennOck OF Boston. E. Spencer Moody, who has
been living with his son in Stowe, has returned
and taken possession of his farm. Mark An
drus, who has carried on Mr. Moody's farm the
past year, returns to his own farm.....J. A.
Graves is slowly improving at the Mary Fletcher
hospital, Burlington. The stage from this place
to North Craitsbury has been discontinued and
there is to be daily mail from here to North
Wolcott.. ~. The farmhouse owned by Mrs. Helen
Sargent of Newport and rented by NJ. S. Burnell,
WAS consumed by fire on the Goth ult. No insur-
ance Mr. Martin Lyon, who occupied the house,
saved everything. Mr.. Richardson has rented
part of the Herrick house to DR.. Bates and he
has taken possession. Charles Clark took pos
session of the Wales shop last Monday. William
Grant will occupy the house. Mr.. Clark will
board with Mr.. Grant &C W. Moulton has
moved to his back farm, where he intends to do a
large business at numbering the coming winter.
-, DIR. Bates has 80 far recovered from his long
fit Of sickness "a To be seen daily on our streets
&C. c. Davis has sold his old homestead, con-
sisting of house, barn and fifteen acres of land TO
c. A. Clifford for $500, &c, w. and S. G. PEN
mock have traded their timber lot in Elmore with
A. IL. Blake for farm joining their home farm,
which makes one OF the largest dairy farms in
this town
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-08

MnDDLEsEX CENTER. Farmers have mostly
finished threshing their grain and report more
than an average crop. The wood drawers have
been grading the "Jo Gale hill" the past week
go. The lyceum last week discussed the relative
merits OF highway districts u.s. road commission
ers. l. II, Dunsmoor, L. NJ, Cameron, William
Chaplin and IL. L. Chaplin spoke in favor OF road
commissioners and c. c. Graves, II A. Sawyer,
George H. Leland and Joseph A. Chaplin favored
the present system, The question was decided by
a large majority for highway districts, OF the
other exercises the duet by Misses Myra and May
Sawyer and the paper by l.. +. Dunsmoor were
exceptionally fine. Question for next Wednes-
day, Ought the sentence Of Lewis Almon
Meaker to be oOmmuted to Imprisonment for
life 2"...W, A, Daniels has been quite sick but
Is now nearly reooyered,,.,,L Nj, Bruce has
bought new horse,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-08

MIDDLEsEx.- Miles who met with such
an accident a week ago last Saturday evening,
falling down the cellar stairs, died Saturday
morning last Mr.. and Mrs. Miles have lived to-
gether in this town fifty-hye years, rearing fam
lily of seven children, and her death is the first
that has occurred in their family. Five of then
children have homes and families OF their own in
this vicinity. one daughter ia in Brattleboro and
one son. Gilbert T, Miles resides in Lake Park
Minnesota lie arrived here few hours preyi-
Gus to his mothers death. Mrs. Miles was EN-
phatcally home lady, devoted to her household
duties and family, revered by her husband and
children and highly esteemed by her neighbors
and friends =, Mrs. U, II, Hammond has just
returned from visit to her brothers, living in
Grand Island, Nebraska, Her sister, who lives
in California, met her there and came homt
with her
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-08

A GOOD lawyer asks the Rutland Herald
to say that the legislature ought not to pass
laws which end as follows This act shall
take effect from its passage" as it involves
the business world in needless trouble to
follow the legislatures acts closely from
day to day. The various acts, If left with
out this qualification, to take effect Deem
Der l, would be altogether more benefcient
in their working than at present when a
lawyer cannot in the hurry of practice fairly
keep up with new legislation q that takes
effect from its passage"