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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16
Profession and Practice.

The hollowness of the professions of many
men and journals ostentatiously devoted to
reform is disclosed by the vote on the final
passage of the river and harbor bill. Sem
ator Miller, the anti.machine successor to
Platt Of New York, has posed before the
country as reformer and on various occa-
sions edited the country by the expression
of his views upon that much abused and
overladen vehicle of political cant, civil SER
vice reform and yet his vote was cast in
favor of the steal only second in magni-
tude among the wasteful and democrat
izing measures of recent date. The
more independent of Massachusetts, journals
have condemned in frank and uncompro-
missing language the action of their SEN
ators and representatives in voting for this
iniquitous measure, and have justly re-
garded their action as good reason why their
places in congress should be filled with men
having clearer convictions of right and hon.
esty in matters of public expenditure, albeit
they may be men of smaller pretensions to
superlative excellence in the matter of GER
tain "reforms." Other journals which have
been loud in their advocacy of "reform I"
are laboriously engaged in extenuating the
offense of the men of the old Bay State who
by their vote for the great steal have brought
disgrace upon themselves and ignominy
upon cause that demands the honest and
consistent support of every true friend of
good government. What would have been
the language of these journals had President
Arthur and these senators and representa-
tives held exactly opposite positions on this
measure, it is easy to conceive from the sys-
tematic slurring and Misrepresentation to
which the president has been subjected on
the part of the reform shouters.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16
The Probate Judgeship.

In the remarks upon the county conven-
tion in the last WATCHMAN mention was
made merely as matter of the history of
theproceedings that opposition to the renom-
ination Of Judge Tilden was developed on
that occasion. The mention of this fact
was not intended and should not be con.
strued as in any sense reflection upon the
administration of that important office.
Every one knows that the office has been
managed with strictest integrity and with
great ability by Judge Tilden. Its records
show marked order and efficiency, and look
at the state auditors report will show that
in less than five years the office has paid into
the state treasury more than one thousand
dollars in excess of salaries. The opposition
to Judge Tilden, as stated, grew mainly
out of conviction that man lawyer.bred
should preside over the important affairs of
the probate office, and yet we believe the
records will show that fewer decisions of
the present court have been overruled than
In the average of the courts in which the
judges have been taken from the legal pro.
fession. We desire to make these state
ments as matter of justice to an honorable
and efficient official and TO forestall any
misinterpretation to which the account of
the proceedings of the late convention might
give rise.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16

Boston ADVERTISER: "a defensive cam
paign is not encouraging to an army, how
ever effective it may be. 1t is confession
of weakness, while taking an offensive atti.
tude gives courage. The Maine republicans
seem TO have gained the advantage which
follows forcing the fighting. There is a
confident air and an aggressive plan of &C.
ton which already give the republican can
vass the aspect Of a victorious movement.
The fusionists are ON the defensive about
the state steal and cannot carry with
them on that issue every vote, and every
vote must be had or they are beaten. Cor
respondence from each county in the state,
given in Maine journal in its Saturday is
sue, shows that the republicans are in fine
fighting trim. The queer alliance of polit-
ical odds and ends opposed TO the republi-
cans ought not to be able to possess itself of
state like Maine. In an open fight the re-
publicans are sure of success. II is the fu-
sion work in the underbrush that needs
watching, and the underbrush business ia
understood prominently by Governor Plais-
ted and his associates"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16

The nomination of j. Amber Smith in
the Richmond, Virginia, district by the re-
adjusters, democrats and republicans, gives
chance of carrying it. Mr.. Smith was
elected in this district to the forty-third con-
gress by the republicans alone against the
same candidate now at the head of the reg
ular democratic ticket His majority then
was something over five hundred. At the
last election the district went against the re-
publicans by twenty-three hundred. 1t is
now believed that the situation again prom
ises republican victory. The information
from all parts of the state indicates con-
siderable turning of democrats toward the
administration.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16

Soon after the assembling of the United
States senate, on Tuesday of last week, that
body adopted Mr.. Cameron's amendment TO
the house resolution fixing the time for
final adjournment at three o'clock in the
afternoon. Several matters of legislation
were disposed of, and at the time agreed
upon the senate adjourned sine die. The
house concurred in the senate's amendment
on the final adjournment question, and, with
out transacting any business, dissolved
promptly at three o'clock.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16
Another Tax Dodger Flushed.

Mr.. Editor As a member Of the Orange
county republican convention some weeks since,
the writer was glad 10 aid by his vote In main
tanning the cause Of equal taxation and the rights
OF the people against the tax-dodgers and the ring
politicians. This convention did a good work In
defeating the senatorial aspirations OF a man who
refuses to bear his fair share Of the burdens of
the community, Since then, however, II has ap-
peared the work. though good rs far IA II went,
was not thorough. We nominated as assistant
judge man against whom the same stigma lies,
of refusing to make out his list. am sure he
would not have been nominated II the fact had
been known to the convention We have said
that man shall not make laws for us who will
not obey the laws now shall we allow man TO
interpret and enforce the laws he does not him
self obey2 Fellow-ctizens OF Orange county,
shall we vote at the polls for d. i. Chapman Of
Tunbridge for assistant judge9
Equal TAXATION.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16

WAITsrIELD,-Ge George o. Boyce's two daughters
who reside in Boston are at home visiting their
parents and friends The first horse trot OF the
season came off on the fair ground last Saturday
between George Fishers three ears-old colt and
four-years-old colt owned by WILDER Joslin,
resulting in victory for Fisher o., Charles NJ G.
Alster, one Of the substantial farmers OF Enos-
burgh, Is visiting friends In town A large num-
Der went TO the capital To see Barnum's circus
80. The horse Of NJ. l.. Richardson ran from near
James Carpenters up to the village, distance OF
three miles, and colided with one Of the shade
trees near the post office, somewhat damaging the
buggy and harness When near Moses lladley's
l.. X Hooker was knocked down and run over by
the runaway but not seriously injured. ....H. T.
Boyce Of Warren has started his meat cart again
and will visit this place two days in the week
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16

WmLIAMsTowN.-On Wednesday afternoon last
two barns on the farm OF Leavitt Hayward took
fire and were burned up. One was a large new
barn only built last year. The whole family
were away from home but they left at the house
a girl whom they had taken from the orphan
asylum at Burlington only few weeks ago She
says that in the afternoon two tramps came to
the house and wanted matches which she did not
furnish that they threatened to burn the barns
II she did not give them; that she at once called
the hired man who was away from the house and
told him what had occurred and he went to the
barns but did not discover any fire. He then
went to an old barn some rods distant and while
there fire burst out In the one he first visited
The whole thing is enveloped in a mystery as to
real cause OF the fire. The house barely escaped
burning. buggy, moving machine, and horse
rake were saved out of one of the barns. Loss
81, 400. Fred f. Smith was ont and settled the
insurance with Mr.. Hayward at $3.50, Great
sympathy ls felt for Mr. Hayward, who is one Of
our best citizens and who has had much OF the
hard things in life by sickness, etc.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16

BRADFoRD-Mrs. Leayitt OF Boston, SO well
known in connection with the work OF the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union, addressed
the people OF Bradford In Village Hall Sunday
evening, II is needless to state that the address
was instructive, interesting and awakening -. -.
MIR. and Mrs j. II. Watson have returned from
their trip TO the south part OF the state .... The
personal attractions OF Jumbo drew large number
Johnsbury last week In the collision OF the nm
mail with an excursion train at St. Johnsbury Sat
urday night Mr.. Charles Leavitt OF this town had
his hand badly crushed,,,,.,H. c. McDufee was
summoned to Boston last week by the sudden
and fatal illness of friend Asa Howard has
been seriously i'll, but Is now recovering 81. III
Peters has been on the sick list for two or three
weeks Mrs Daniel Harris went to Hanover.
New Hampshire for surgical treatment last week
and died in that place Thursday night Funeral
services were held in the Methodist church here
Sunday morning. attended by a large concourse
OF people
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16

WoLcorr-Mrs. J. A. Pattee OF Sheldon and
Paul Robinson of Beloit, Wis, have been in town
visiting friends. Almon Moody, a former resi-
dent OF this town. died in Massachusetts last
week. His remains were taken to Craftsbury for
interment. Many grains are very badly dam
aged by being lodged by the heavy rains the past
week. Mrs. Harvey Merritt was buried Sat
urday the 18th, the Rev G. +. Barnes officiating
at the funeral About sixty tickets were sold
at the station for the Barnum show at st Johns
bury. Beverly Titus, who fell from the high
beams OF his barn, died last Saturday and was
buried on Monday. Hemlook bark has taken a
rise In market and buyers are very plenty.
Jones Brothers have bought the goods In j. j.
Robbins grocery, and Mr. Robbins goes ON TO the
road as travelling salesman for a St. Johnsbury
firm, The Rev. Mr. Richardson is away on a
vacation for a few weeks
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16

MARsHFIELD.-E. NJ Snow and family started
for Colorado, Tuesday Of this week. He sold the
greater part of his goods at auction last Friday
The band lose their tuba player in the person OF
Gilbert l.. Dwinell, Mr.. Shows son-n-law The
band go to Plainfeld on Wednesday evening, to
attend festival in Sayton's hall. Their concert,
as announced last week, comes off next Saturday
evening at the hotel hall, consisting of music by
the band, songs, solos, duets and quartettes.
They will be assisted by Mrs. Z. V. Spencer and
other home talent A general admission OF if
teen cents for adults and ten cents for children
will be required. The proceeds are for the bene-
fit OF the band Albert Bliss filled the desk of
the Methodist church very acceptably last Sunday
morning. There will be services next Sabbath,
either by the pastor some one else. Mrs. s.
M, Perkins will preach at the Universalist church
next Sunday, at the usual hours
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16

PLAiNFIELD.-M Stephen Parkes, son OF the late
Captain William Parkes, from California is here
visiting friends, the first time for about twenty
years He finds so many changes he can scarcely
realize that this was his old home and did not
recognize some OF his brothers. Mr.. NJ. L. San
born OF Denmark, Maine, Is engaged to teach the
higher department In our village school this fall
and Miss Roxa circuit from Mortified the lower
department. Mr. Ssnborn comes with the best of
recommendations. lie is a graduate from Dart
mouth College and is prepared to teach Latin,
which will be taught in school, and French,
Greek and German to any classes that may be
formed outside of the school. ..... young man
about fifteen years old that claims his home to
have been In Bloomingdale, New York but who
has been at work for the last few days for Mr.
Charles Bancroft in this town, went to work for
Mr. o. w. Cree. On Sunday morning last he
stole watch from Mr., Cree and decamped, but
was overtaken by Mr.. Cree and Constable W. j.
Batchelder, near the " Sleeping Lucy" place, so
called, and brought before Justice W. S. Martin
when he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to the
reform school. The watch was found on his
person, Last Thursday disgraceful fight &C.
Cured near the depot between David Spicer Of
Marshfeld and Lewis Longe Of Harris Gore, but
no serious damage was done spicer is frequently
~ this village and 1t appears to be the height Of
his ambition to insult and get into fight with
some one. and insult ladies as he meets them.
Unless he is more careful of his conduct, the au-
thorities will look after him and see that he Is
properly taken care Of
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16

ELY.-Last Saturday we had an accession to the
population of this place of about seventy souls,
all told. They came from New York, and are
German and Swedish emigrants. Among them
are miners, carpenters and masons, and we bid
them welcome. There were among them sew
eral women, with families Of children. Most of
them were in working Clothes but looking neat
and thrifty. Boarding-places had been secured
for them beforehand, and they were soon settled
In comfortable quarters. Sunday they were
walking about, clean and quiet, evidently enjoy
ing the country air. Mr.. Cain was detained on
the way and did not reach home till Sunday.
Meantime few disaffected persons had been try
ing to persuade them that they were the victims
OF fraud and would never get pay for their work,
and q lew started to leave, but thought better OF
1t and came back. Wevery much need a new or
ganization here, to be known as the "Mind-your-
business society,"" and a few outsiders might ioin
1t, to their advantage as well as ours. As saw
these people pass asked myself, What should we
do in their place ? Should we boldly meet the
hard work and cold looks which are their ineyta-
Bile lot and press on, for our own and our chill
dren's sake to make for ourselves home II is
a sad thing to be driven from ones country and
kindred by the hard hand OF poverty. Here are
people whose worldly possessions are contained
in a small bundle, and we, with our abundance
complain OF our poverty. Let us be careful how
we deal with these strangers, OF whom we are
commanded to be mindful, not only here but
throughout our land; for they are our brothers,
with the same needs as ours and souls that may
be whittier than ours. To whom much Is given
oil them will much be required
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16

BRooKFlELD, day last week, while Will
liam Freeman was getting In grain, by misstep
he fell from the high beams to the barn floor
shoulder blade. 1t is hoped he will recover. =.
The "help and hope" society will meet Thurs
day, at the residence OF MIR. Osman Town..
Sunday, the 9th instant, while Luther Blanchard
and wife were going home from meeting, the bits
broke and the horse ran. Both were thrown out
Of the wagon. Mr.. Blanchard was not hurt very
badly, but Mrs. Blanchard was severely injured
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16

Washington County Nominations.
r.. e..... WILLARD S. MARTIN, Panfed,
TUT oena'ois EDWIN X. JONES, Mortified.
Ass,, 1udges J. II. HASTINGS, Waitsfeld;
Ass ''"usos JOHN NJ, FISHER, Cabot.
States Attorney-HRAM A. HUsE, Montpelier.
Sheriff-FRANK II. ATHERToS, Duxbury,
High Baiif-CHARLEs W. BRAGG, Warren.
Judge of Probate-HARvEy TuDEs, Barre.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16

ORANGE.-The remains of Hattie, only child Of
George and Ella Houghton Of Kansas City, Mo,
were brought from Rye Beach to this place for
interment, last week Tuesday. Little Hattie was
child of rare beauty and most loveable in char
acter, endeariDg herself to all by her winning
WAYS. The sympathy of all is extended to the
stricken parents, upon whom this bereavement
falls with a peculiar and crushing weight May
the Great Comforter bind up their bleeding hearts
and bring peace in healing. E. Miss Emma r
Stoddert OF Williamstown will open select
school at the town hall Wednesday August Odd
1t is hoped she will be well patronized as she IL
teacher Of experience and ability, and has had
uniform success in her vocation, Tent meetings
at Kimball' grove continue with large attendance
The tent was crowded Sunday eight townships
being represented in the audience. The meetings
will continue one or two weeks longer. Next
Sunday lecture will be given in poetry.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16

WEST RANDOLPH The fair held under the
auspices Of the Ladies' Aid Society OF the Chris
tian church proved a success in every particular
The articles offered for sale were not only beauti-
ful but valuable, and were readily sold long be-
fore the time for closing. The refreshment tables,
Rebecca's Well" etc. were well patronized
The sink bedquilt, valued at S25, was voted to
Mrs. Mcbride, to the general satisfaction Of those
present She received 1913 votes out of go cast
80. Parker Smith has gone to Canaan, n. H., to
work for Mr.. Milton in general merchandise
store. Kate Guptl is spending few weeks in
Rochester =. Mrs. f. J. Pitkin has gone to Read
ing. May Kendrick has returned from Brook
field. Lucy Montgomery is visiting friends in
Woodstock. The Hotchkiss family expect to
leave this week. Mrs. Shepherd and daughter
OF Melrose, Mass, are in town, the guests OF Mrs
Vial. Gertrude Jones leaves on Thursday for
her school, which begins on Monday next. Rev.
Mr.. Forrest preached at the Congregational church
on Sunday. Rev. l.. l.. Green OF Washington
occupied the pulpit at the Christian church on
Sunday afternoon. School begins Monday Sep
TENDER 4th W. H. Dubois was summoned to at
tend the court in chancery at Rutland on Monday.
. The Congregational Sabbath-school will hold
a picnic at Bethel camp ground on Friday.
George Chase was buried with masonic honors on
Monday. Rev Mr.. Parker OF Bethel offciated
-. Work began at Princes shop on Tuesday. =.
Who shall be our town representative is the
question asked these days. Improvements con-
tinue at Moulton's stock farm. :. Charles Thurs
ton is little under the weather, but appears to be
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16

CoRISTH-The showers of the past week have
peen great blessing to the farmers, as the sur
face OF the ground was very dry. .. G. c. Cook
and family go to Saratoga this week. Mrs.
Hiram True goes to New York, to visit her son,
DR.. K. True. Mrs. ii. NJ. Bliss was about her
usual work about the house, when she fell in
what was supposed a fainting fit, but j. G. Smp-
heart trouble. Hay is nearly all cut, and is
about three-fourths of an average crop; corn is
just in the silk; potatoes probably have suffered
as much as any crop from drouth. There is a
large growth of vines, but probably potatoes have
not set. and now at the middle Of August it seems
almost impossible for us to realize a good crop
Perhaps 1Si9 was rs dry, and the August rains
gave us more than an average crop. The drouth
extends over at least the eastern part of Orange
county.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16

NoRTHFrELD.-The remains of Captain N N.
Chase were brought here Friday afternoon for in
terment The Odd Fellows accompanied the pro-
cesson 10 the cemetery, George Braley Is hav-
ing his house painted. Misses Jennie Smith
mel, N. Y, have been visiting friends In town
... The annual Methodist camp-meeting will
commence next Monday and continue one week
49,. Mr.. Hatch and wife OF Brockton, Mass, who
have been visiting at w, j. Kdders, left Tues
day morning for Chelsea on their way home.
George Sanborn has been spending his vacation
In New Hampshire
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16

WATERBURY. William Renwick, the Scotch
diver and swimmer, having been pronounced in
sane by medical authority, has been removed to the
asylum at Brattleboro by Selectman Moody and
Sheriff Atherton This case Is one that calls for
sympathy. Renwick is a first-class currer, hav-
ing learned his trade in Scotland His wife and
little son OF about four years arrived here from
Scotland only about six weeks ago 1t is hoped
short stay at the asylum only will be necessary
to restore his mind. =. Mrs. Annie Dearborn
died on Sunday evening at her residence on
Maple street For several years she had been a
great SUFFERER from rheumatism and dropsy....
More than four hundred tickets were sold at this
station for Montpelier the day OF the circus 80.
Mrs. Joseph TAFT OF Waterbury Center who for
some time has been under medical treatment for
cancer, has been relieved of her sufferngs by
death. She was daughter of Stephen ]. Guptil,
Esq. The butter market on Monday was quite
lively Tor short time early In the day. Price
paid, about twenty-five cents per pound. :. The
large number of live hogs shipped from this sta
ton early in the week would Indicate boom in
pork. Mr.. q. b. Evans was the heaviest shipper.
-. Mrs. c. o. Graves goes to the seashore with
friends this week, Mrs. W. II. Ashley and
daughter are making visit at her sisters in
Essex Junction. Mr. and Mrs John Foster OF
Clinton, Mass, were in town last week and Mr.
frank Wells, wife and sister are still here ...
Miss Emma Foster, daughter Of l.. X. Foster, died
on Monday, at her fathers on Little river OF con-
sumption. Nathan Somerville, son of Joseph
Somerville OF this village, goes to Council Bluffs,
iowa, next week, where Mr. Somerville has
friends, to attend school few months perhaps a
year, Mr. Frank Graves will enter the Uni
versity OF Vermont at Burlington early in Sep
tem6er Ills place as clerk in the shoe store of j.
c. Griggs viii be filled by Charles Landon, a
young man from Williston. Miss Amy Fisk
will. deliver an address on the kindergarten sys-
TEN OF schools In the Methodist vestry next Mon
day evening at half-past seven o'clock. g.. The
lodge OF Good Templars this week adjourned 10
meet next week on Tuesday evening instead of
Monday, full attendance IL then desired -.
Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Batchelder are expected in
town early next week. Mr.. Leonard Huntley,
at the Center, whose wife died week ago, Il
himself quite i'll with pneumonia e.. August
Booker has bought Of John Birtel his place near
Colbyville.. Warren & Somervie are running
wood down the third and last slide from the top
OF the mountain at the rate OF fifty cords per day'