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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-04-05
From Our Regular C Correspondence
Washington Letter.

WASHINGTON. d. c., April l, 's2.
There was great Jam to day at the
court room to witness the legal encounter
over tho Star Route indictments. The
prosecution was represented by Attorney
General Brewster, Geo. Bliss, Esq, Hon r.
J Merrick and Mr.. Kerr of Philadelphia,
who drew the indictments. Col. Robert
Ingerscll appeared as counsel for ex-
Senator Dorsey. and Judge Shellabarger
and JEFF Chandler, Esq, appeared for Mr..
Brady. The points to be argued and de-
cided were numerous. Col. Ingersoll
enumerated twenty-four, to him good and
sufficient reasons" why the indictment
against Dorsey should by quashed. In
General Brady's case the number was
slightly less. The motion to quash was in
the form of demurrer to the indictments,
among the reasons given being the follow.
ing: First, that no crime is stated. Sec
ond, that the courts cannot supervise a
purely executive act, or irquire into the
regularity of the acts done by the execu-
tive department ofthe government. Third,
that the law requires the postmaster-gen-
eral to report all the reasons which con I.
trolled him in increasing the service on the
involved routes to congress, which lie did
his action being approved by congr ess,
which appropriated the money required to
sustain it. Fourth, that the postmaster
general himself, and not his first or second
assistant or anybody else performed the
acts complained of. If the indictments
are overruled for either of the reasons
given, there is an end to the cases. Col.
Ingersoll, it is understood, relies largely
on the informality of the indictment,
claiming that it was not legally found, but
it is probable that this view Of the matter
will not be sustained, as it would amount
in effect TO general Jail delivery. 1t is
held by tho opponents Of the colonel's
theory that those who are in Jail are better
off there, and should remain without in
curing as Is the manner of their entrance.
The week in congress has boon remark
able for some real debating on the tariff
question. and the end is not yet. Up to
the present time the mos notable speeches
on tho subject have been made by Kasson,
Carlisle, Drunncll and IIewett; other
speeches will be made, and the thorough
ness with which some members are pre-.
pairing themselves for debate indicate a
belief on their part that the tariff question
is no dead issue.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-04-05
Che FREEMAN.
The Veto,

The president yesterday sent to the Sen.
ate veto message on the anti Chinese
bill. In so doing he will have the APP
prevail of nearly everybody in New Eng
land, although the approval will not be
given from the same standpoint. Many
will be pleased because they regard the
whole principle Of the bill as wrong, and
as contrary to the often proclaimed "wel-
come to our shores" doctrine.
The main foundation ofthe veto message
is that in providing for a suspension of the
immigration of Chinese laborers for the
long term of twenty years the spirit OF the
treaty made with China in 1880 is violat-
ed, and the honor of this nation compro-
missed. That treaty, while recognizing
the right Of regulation by this country,
provided that the suspension should be
reasonable" The presid ent rightly re-
CARDS the period of twenty years fixed in
the bill as virtual prohibition and not a
reasonable suspension or restriction. He
also claims that provisions in the bill re.
garding passports are in violation Of the
treaty which provides that Chinese resi-
dents and immigrants shall have the
privileges conceded to subjects of the most
favored nation; and that the provision as
to skilled labor is not in good faith to.
wards the government of China
The president very naturally concludes
that bill violating so many provisions of
solemn contract would unfavorably af-
feet our business relations with China and
prejudice her merchants and better classes
against us.
1t will be remembered that Senator Ed.
munds drew on himself the condemnation
of Senators Dawes and Hoar because he
maintained that regulation of Chinese i'm.
migration was not only right Of this
government, but because of the peculiar
character of that immigration, that this
was right that should be exercised. With
notifications he would have voted for the
bill but as it was voted against it. The
veto message Of the president runs much
along the same line as Mr.. Edmunds' oh.
icctions to the bill in its present form
when it was before the Senate. 1t is pretty
clearly case of asking too much on the
part of those who had the bill in their
charge. For there is not the least indica-
ton in the veto message that had the bill
been made, as Mr.. Edmunds urged it
should be, to conform 10 the requirements
Of the treaty, that it would not have
received the approval of the president.
The bill passed both houses by more
than two thirds vote and it is very
possible that 1t may become law in
spite Of the veto. But it will not in its
present shape receive the approval OF the
better mind of the country whereas had
proper notifications been accepted many
who condemn it now would have looked
favorable upon it in modified form both
us regulating practical evil and asserting
the right to have our say ~ to whom wo
shall receive.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-04-05

A cable dispatch says that Gen. SkobeleiF
has been appointed on a commission for
the reorganization of Turkistan, and that
this Is considered ian honorable exile"
1t Is not easy to see how the post can be
considered one of exile In any sense. 1t
would be an enviable appointment for any
public servant. as useful a place as a
Russian general could be given in time of
peace, and particularly so for Skobeleff.
who knows the situation and is particu-
larly clear headed, decided and masterful.
qualities that are as necessary in that
region as anywhere. If the European
war that he has so audaciously predicted
should break out. he can be brought back
promptly enough for service.
1t carries a man back three hundred
years to read the amazing dispatch from
the imperial city Of Kieff. THE authori-
ties" says this incredible report "have Or
dered the Jews to leave" the commercial
mart of the city and settle themselves in
the suburbs and dismiss their Christian serv
ants. All the measure needs to prove
an authentic rescript of medieval intolor-
ance and rapacity is the signature of some
Christian king, like the gentle Tudor, the
tolerant HohenstaufeD, or the tender Haps-
burg The archaist will miss also the
charming detail of burning the recall
citrants 10 cauldrons of oil and embalm-
ing tokens of Christian benignance with
redhot branding irons on the arms and
breasts of Hebrew maidens.
A Washington dispatch to tho Boston
Traveller says that president Arthur has
declared that as he is held responsible for
appointments to Office, he shall exercise
his own judgment in making them, and
not submit to the dictation of congress
men," The country will sustain him in
this position as it sustained President
Garfield in his refusal to submit to the
dictation Of the New York senators. The
recommendations of congressman should
be treated in precisely the same manner
as the r, Communications of other promi-
nent men WHO are acquainted with the
candidate for Office and the requirements
Of the position lie seeks to occupy. No
member of congress or senator should be
allowed to control the offices in his district
Vi othto' uclbuOt u5o
his power of appointment for the promo
ton of his own interests.
FUEIoUsSToEM-TnREE Persons KILL.
ED.-Reading. Pa, was visited by furi
GUS wind and rain Storm, Sunday after
noon. George Shelthornc, wife and two
children. aged nine and twelve respective
ly. who were ont driving, took refuge
under q shed, two miles below the city,
near the water reservoir, ninety feet wide.
The wind blew the reservoir over the shed
crushing the Shelthorne family and one
or two others under 1t. George Shell
thornc. Rose Shelthorne and John Cursi
were taken from the ruins dead. Mrs.
Shelthorne was badly injured and will
probably die. George Full and Charles
SheltnUrne were more or less injured, but
will recover. A milk shed was blown on
the track at Ackworth station and a
passenger train had TO DO stopped until
the debris was removed. Barns and
fences were blown down and trees uproot-
cd.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-04-05

S. Z. Rounds of Chicago, the newly APP
pointed government printer. is Vermont
boy, and relative of Postmaster Rounds
at Richford.
The May term of tho United States Cir
cult and district courts opens at Windsor,
May 10th, at 2 o'clock p. NJ, Judges
Blatchford and Wheeler presiding. The
time for noting cases for trial will expire
April Goth.
Rev. Jasper IIazon, the founder and for
many years pastor of the Woodstock
Baptist church, died in that village on
Thursday. aged over ninety years. Mr..
Hazen was widely known throughout the
state both as a minister and bee culturist.
To the subject of bee culture he had given
much attention, and had written largely
about bee matters for periodicals..
One of the Vermonters who have made
great fortunes in New York is Mr.. Henry
L. Powers, formerly OF the Grand Central
hotel Some two years ago no bought
four lots on Fifth avenue for 5000, 900. 1t
is now announced that Mr.. Powers has
sold the property to w. II. Vanderbilt for
100000 this being the largest price
ever paid for a like amount of ground on
the avenue.
MELENDY VS.. BRADFORD hearing
was had in Burlington Monday night be-
fore Hon. II. ii Powers, to settle the bill
Of exceptions in the celebrated highway
case of Ira r. Melendy VS.. town of Brad
ford. AT the fifth trial of the case, last
June, resulting in a verdict of $7668.75,
the defendant town took several excep-
tions-mainly upon the suflicenoy of the
evidence to support the notice given to
the town selectmen by the plaintiff, and
the sufliciency of the notice itself. For
the plaintiff appeared Hon. j. w. Rowell,
Hon. S. M. Gleason and S. b. Hcbard,
Esq; for the defendant town-Orrn Gam
bell, Esq, of Troy N. Y, his excellency
Gov. Farnham and j. II. Watson, Esq.
The bill of exceptions is settled and tho
case will be heard at the general term of
the supreme court.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-04-05

sees it, and I. Is all right for her to try
and convict any American citizens who
break her laws and to punish them. But
the president will be heartily sustained in
demanding tho reasons for the imprison-
ment of any Of our citizens, and if such
reasons are not good ones. in demanding
and insisting on their release. There is
no need of wasting a great many moro
words about it than England used in de-
handing that Mason and Slidcll should be
given up.
There is good reason to believe that
there will be some news of interest in this
matter before many weeks are over.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-04-05

Hereafter the profession of law will be
open to women as we'll as men in Mass
achusetis. A bill has passed both branches
of the legislature, providing: 1.-The pro-
visions of law relating to tn qualification
and admission to practice Of sattorneys.at
law shall apply to women" Another bar
to the advancement Of women has been
removed, that is, of such women as feel
the impulse to the legal calling within
them and have the means of oboying it,
Mr.. Bcechcr,in his new lecture, ridoules
the fashion OF wearing long, trailing
dresses. stating: I" l must say that have
from time TO time most melancholy evil
dence that l have not yet attained sancti.
tlcation, for never tread on one of these
dresses that / don't say 'Gloryp and if I
hear the stitches crack at the waist say
Hallelujah!' and then am always sorry
because it never produces n satisfactory
result on the other side" A clergyman
ought to be sorry for sowing tarcs.
DIR, LAMsoN TEMPORARILY REpRrgyRn
The London Standard says: alt is
P"Soi''O 'h'S tho HoFoluuoDJ Is IN DOS
session of private information iustifyinr
the respite of DR.. Lamson, and if SO i
ought to have been published. The mere
desire 10 perform an act of courtesy is no
excuse for interfering with tho course OF
justice in case of the gravest character
known to the law" The daily Ne,os saws
DR.. Lamson has been temporarily re-.
prieved, in order that there NAV be no
practical possibility of facts favorable to
him becoming known too late"
A desperate and exciting race for life
was made across'a part of San Francisco
Bay, on March 20, by the ocean steamship
Columbia. In approaching the city in a
dense fog the ship,grounded in the straits
but in few moments glded of into deem
water. Suddenly it was discovered that
the vessel was leaking badly, and the cap.
tain determined to steer for a safe beach.
ing ground. Under full head of steam.
and followed by q feet of tugs, which
endeavored TO keep near her, to render
help if it were needed, the ship rushed
toward the mud flats. Her firemen stood
waist-deep in water, and she was SLOWLY
sinking, but there was just time to save
her, and amid chorus of shrieks from a
hundred steam whistles she ran high up
on the soft shore near her wharf.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-04-05

PROBABLE MURDER IN SwANToN.--
What seems likely to prove cowardly
murder is now agitating the town of Swan.
ton. II seems that Saturday night Frank
Joshua and George Massey, two young
Frenchmen of Swanton, went into Pete
Smiths at St. Armand to get liquor.
About midnight they started to walk down
the railroad track home and when about
half way met three other young men
to whom they gave some liquor. About
a mile this side the track walker found
Joshua at three o'clock with both legs
badly crushed from having been run over
by a freight train and bad gashes over his
forehead and in the back of his head from
which the brains were oozing. Joshua
was insensible. but still living. The track
walker stayed with him until the next
freight train came along, signaled ii and
put Joshua on board. He was taken to
his home in SwantOn, but died at in the
morning He was known to have Sc in
his pocket, but when found the wallet had
been taken. The wounds on his head
wero evidently not made by the train
which ran over him, as his cap, now at the
freight depot, shows the blows were made
WIFI u eudI iuSIumoht' 1t lOohS 40 IL
he was first knocked senseleSs. robbed and
then put upon the track in order to con-
ceal the evidences of the crime.
Massey remained in concealmcnt until
this morning, when he was arrested in
Swanton and held for examination. He
tells two stories. One that Joshua fell off
the freight train on which they were steal
ing ride, and the other that he dropped
behind and probably fell down on the
track and was killed. 1t is evident, any
way, that both were intoxicated when the
crime or accident happened.
Joshua has worked for Il. l.. Barney rs
stone mason, was "a years old and has
four children. Ills sister lives in St.
Adams. A Swanton dispatch says Public
opinion is decidedly against Mossey, and
foul play is suspected"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-04-05
UNITED STATES BONDS.
BOSTON MARKET, April 4.

Inv Darling & M
No. i stTse B MafGhan
S9d sa in Sat the
sra n, ia ,,n from nct,,a ciians rar
tatons only be realized for produce that comes up
IT, and Of rrod@c @
an important bearing Hpon prices "HN LAW
uTITTER
Receipts continue light. and the market s bare Of
desirable grades Fresh arrivals sought after and
some fancy lots have realized to &c u % more. Com
and the stock Of old butter Is very much reduced
G here is wo In most t9 o mot
- '.-' i11sO' We 'i"0'0
Franklin county, VI. fine, u fb.....,...,...u mn
New York aud Vermont, choice. ............,,15 CaI
10 DO tS1r 70 good'''.''''.'5 @%
vrv, ,rrervp~
- ,-,. M" "LsItHS'
Creamery, caoiSe,....i' .'...'..'.......,..""A 90
Lade packed, choice. @s
10 '4' 10 sOoi ,'.'..','''''''''''''" gu
Nav vor, nm, Vermont UaD cho,ca ., a.,
CANADA cboico w. ooili'uoh W Eoou''''ES &2J
10 common to good 'i''''''''''''Is 80
Western low grades ...,..,..,....,.,,,ia STs
,,., ,.. l., , 0nhno'
a. ~, y - go &c aLu Al ADVANCE Oh =
n on me sock Is estaoiished Sommsn grades are
North. factory, choice. . n ..............'.Is%a
Do do half skim '' .,'''.,,..'.''.S iSS
~. Do do, SKIN ;.:,'.....''....".... q 8
"etorh fsir ~ g iSH
Do. do, common.....,....,,.......,...5 "a s.
EGGS
The nnarLe. bns rulcI arn,cr tho nast ,,., ,,,
There good demand at the close We quote to-day q
selling prices:
Eastern, u dozen ...............I75als
New York and Vermont dis
Canada "a In
r. Island. @
'''''''''''''''''''' - ''''''''''''''''' "
PEAS.
The market continues steady at previous quot inns.
We quote:
60. ,hot,. n h,.h
Oahaua CuoCe, " e1 10
c 20 SUilNO9 SOC y
oreSu tods' ~ q
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-04-05
7 II f NJ A R K E T S.
r p0rtst md tCk'gfdphsd expressly FOR tie cree
Mountain Freeman.
BOSTON CATTLE MARKET
AT CAMBRIDGE AND BRIGHTON.
For the tgeek ending Tuesday, 4 prii 4. lsS2.

VI Il
cutie. Sheep H9gg. C,ttces
At market this eek.,".... $3.50 7,G27 1917 l05I
" last week. ........ 2,s20 1922 1851 $50
" one year ago.. l,3H s40l $4,000 9gl
PRICES.-Extra fat and heavy pre- mum oxen, $s75a
sH first quality IS 00S50; second quality, S5.71a75O
third quality IS 7G6 90 per 100 lbs total weight OF
hide. taow and dressed beef A few choice single
SO1Gl75 u pair or according to their value as beef
Steers S691lOS Mich COWS, S30OOa3S.0O; extra good,
$40 0O5OO with without calves as may be agreed;
farrow and ordinary, S5.0H85 " Stores, yearlings,
81 O0al3 90; Odds S4 o126 co. hreeye Odds
Sl5.0oSjO o. sheep $@5c: extra, 500 2 Nor S26O9
7a34c q n; northern dressed hOgsss4 9Oc y D. Veal
calves, Sa6Hc b Brighton hides sgsj5c country lots
7I118c Cali skins. la9l2H ~ a. Tallow, 6R7@c D n :
country, 4d43c Pelts with wool on, Sl925 each
countryilots $l@S2s5 each.
REMARKS-It is a remarkable fact that cattle are in
quick demand and prices very frm-on fancy stock
lUalObO u cwt, dressed, ia noticed We can hardly
attained but the outlook is favorable the seller
for another week Hathaway 4 Jackson sold eleven
western cattle, gross weight l4st0 ms, at 7c live
seventeen others gross weight $500 fbs, at c and
fourteen gross weight 1880 ms, at TIC; Libby Co
sold eight and steers TO dress 900 ms each at g.
dressed weigh;G W Jones sold twenty oxen, to dress
from 800 to 200 lbs each at sasSc q 10 dressed weight;
r Wood sold oxen, wei ching 29O0 ms, for si90
The sheep run was good but not heavy. Dan Brown
was at market, and will soon commence buying sheep
to slaughter. The market was firm at quotations
Kdder Robinson sold forty sheep and lambs, aver
age 70 nc, at 6c g. H. Graves sold ninety five sheep
and lambs. average Ol bs, at sc; H. j. Watkins sold
sold thirty sheep, average 50 u.s. at &c u h. Poultry
sold at Pic II N.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-04-05

learned that IN en- engagement with
Montsua, the Beers. attacking In consld-
cradle force and assisted with three guns.
were compelled to retreat before the sava.
ges with the loss Of their commander and
thirty-eight men. There Is another reason
to regret the arrangement we have
made with the Beers in the fact that most
of the native tribes are we'll disposed
toward England; and these are evidences
that, with fair treatment. it would be by
no means difficult to rule them peaceably.
If there should be change of govern
ment the probability is that the entire
question of our policy in Natal will be
reopened. AUGUST.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-04-05

Unhealthy or inactive kidneys cause
gravel. Brighrs disease, rheumatism, and
a horde OF other serious and fatal diseases
which can be prevented with Hop Bitters'
if taken in time. 1IwI
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-04-05
THE WOOL TRADE.

The market for wool remains the same. There l.
dull feeling in all the principal markets. and while
holders not DISPOSED to urge sales the
the part of buyers is quite as marked as have
had occasion to notice in previous reports Stocks
moderate for the season. but even for woods that
they will remain indiGe rent remains to be some
neighborng towns and Of our leading mills have
had their agents the interior recently looking NJ
what wool lie still left but at the time they admit
they have sufficient stock hand for present and f-
ture wants. We have n ,Ver known manufacturers To
be short but 1t often happens that the largest
holders are frequently free buyers When least expect
easier and holders disposed to clean up old stocks
there a more active movement at an early day.
Wa
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-04-05
GRAIN TRADE.
rnIt

tnue to I've we'll sustained. but the business has been
light We quote No and high mixed at sdsic: steamer
mixed and yellow at sc; aud no grade at 7a9s0c =
bushel 10 arrive ifrom Chicago, prices are quite
nominal,
OATS.
There is change in oats AMI demand is moderate.
There is firm feeling for oats with steady demand
The sales of No and extra white have at 5ll5lc; No.
white at 5Sistc No white 5iI57c; aud No mixed
5d56cf bushe The market closes hrn and SIC is ashe
for No ? white
RYE.
The sales have been confined to small lots at 97cas
3 bushel. ~
All kinds of feed and firm. Wequote shorts
and fine feed at S2ta2j; and middngs at Ssjq2s per
ton.
BARLEY.
Tho market remains unchanged with q moderate lie
mand az Csc to Sll5 y bushel.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-04-05

MlpLE sraAE Al sYRrp

Notbiux OF c1usal tslre ding In -rIaf,.--...
ales ars cDlhuei t1slI!.i los. ~, quote. ''i
lhoice Cape Z b'l.. ..,.,S4 nJ Q H.
JOuutry sees. ~ tI
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-04-05

There continues TO bs a good demand for rnots
small sized turkeys and prices have advanced 20 oc
p n. Strictly choice chickens Will command uuoia
tons. Game Of all kinds is quiet and will be ON
of market, We ulOte:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-04-05
FAIRLY VEGETABLES AND BERRIES
HAY AND STRAW
GRASS SEEDS.

Trade is improving and prices of.RedTop arc lsr
Timothy IS steady. Clover is easier. We qIoie;
clover, western .'..''..''' '...'''.'.'.'... n
ID New QTRs.-. -
Imgthy, X buhh,.... ...-............Sl Is
IOI u ~ n q
Do. do, uneven Wu.<ht..... ......... az :.
CIulry...-..... ,............. ~ % =
HOPS.
The sales nave been confined to small lots and prcs,
are unchanged. We quote;
Good 70 prime, 1881, Eastern Il b............4
Do, Observation-Disclosures. lsIq ,!
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1882-07-29
THE SITUATION IN EGYPT.

Alexandria, July 26.-The slownest
OF our military preparations daily
strengthens the position of -Araibi
Pasha. Leading Egyptians here de-
clare that the troops can only ar
rive by the latter of August. Arab
Pasha will meantime have time to con-
summate the ruin of the country.
Efforts are being made to circulate
tho Khedive's proclamation declaring
Arab Pasha Il rebel, through Gus
Egypt by agency of Bedouin Chiefs,
but severe measures taken by Arab
Pasha against several influential Chiefs
render it very difficult for the authori-
ties to induce them to undertake the
mission. The enemy's patriots are
very vigilant, SO we get no authentic
news Of what is happening beyond the
range Of our glasses. The enemy's posi-
ton, though strong, is much less formid-
able that was the Beers position at
Lung necks.
A dispatch to Reuters Telegram
Company from Constantinopie says:
Arab Pasha is very popular among
the lower classes here. The Turks
believe that if he is defeated he will
destroy Cairo, join the insurgents in
Soudon and proclaim the independence
of Upper Egypt. Some 1.-THE Sultan's
advisers counsel him to send force
merely to occupy Alexandria, while
others propose the dispatch of deputa
ton of Ulema5 to induce Arab Pasha
O lay down his arms,