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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-03-01
Washington County Fair Matters.


Mr.. Editor I'm your issue Of February 9Th,
what, according to his version, should be called
the late Washington County Agricultural Society,"
deceased. He gives it as his belief that "the
same is virtually dead" In your next, Secretary
Eaton says, 1t is not dead, but sleepeth. Well,
that may be one way the other. as the doctors
and lawyers shall decide. The point wish to
got at is that we farmers ought to be true and
just TO its memory, living dead, and not mis-
take or misrepresent in giving its history. The
impression given by Brother Arms article in re-
gard to the financial affairs Of the society, is that
at the time the buildings were removed to Mont
pelier the society had $500 in its treasury, be-
sides owning its buildings. That is certainly
mistake, to say the least OF it. The report of the
treasurer at that time showed balance in the
treasury of about 1925 and there were outstand-
ing claims against the society enough to absorb
large part of that His whole history OF the finan-
cial record of the society reminds me of what
the comic philosopher, Josh Billings, says That
man better not know so much than to know
so many things that amt So" The records of
the society and Its officers will tell the truth
about these things. As to Brother Eaton's state
ment that we are constitutionally all right and
that we have only been sleeping during the
time the state fair was holden here" quite likely
it is 80. l believe old Rip Van Wrinkle, who
went out hunting on the Catslil Mountains and
slept twenty years did not become constitution
ally dead; but he did get most wretchedly out at
the knees and elbows, and may be at other places,
and then the stock OF his gun rotted off and his
dog was gone and II he had gone to hunting when
he walked up don't believe the game would
have paid for the powder" So, brother farmers,
1t seems to me that we had better close up this
concern as best we can,-sell the buildings and
lumber belonging to the society, and pay its debts
and unpaid premiums, 10 far as may be. The
present board OF executive officers are able and
competent men, and are the proper board to do
1t. and II they need or wish vote Of instruction,
the society will doubtless give it, Then II there
Is public spirit enough to start an association to
include and unite the whole OF the Central Yer
mont that can conveniently meet at the capital Of
the state, and good and permanent location can
be found, we can have as good an annual indus
trial exhibition the state affords, and find 1t
"both pleasant and profitable
WILLIAM CHAPLIN.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-03-01
The New Apportionment.

Mr. Editor by the new apportionment Yer
mont loses one member Of congress. Will this
fact operate 10 lessen Vermont's influence and
power in the house2 1t may or may not all de-
ponds on the will Of the people. Our two con-
gressional districts as now organized, extending
the whole length OF the state, north and SOUTH
separated by natures dividing line, may be re-
garded in their position somewhat akin TO that Of
the states regarding their representation in the
senate. Vermont feels just pride in the ac-
knowledged fact that she is the peer OF every
other state Id reference to the ability and infu-
ence OF senators. II the electors OF our two dis
tricts will now lay aside their personal friendships,
their preiudices their personal obligations On any
growing out of our previous condition, and re-
solve that our two (coming) representatives shall
be the peers of any two in any state in the Union,
Vermonts influence and power in the house will
not be lessened but increased Let the only strife
be to see which district can and will send the
most able man to the house. Put this rule in
practice and we bring about much-needed refor.
nation. Men Of opportunity will then labor 70
be great, knowing that merit only warrants sue
cess, and the political machinery heretofore ex
tensively used in our congressional elections will
be laid aside, not to rest but to rot
ONE OF THE PEOPLE
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-03-01
THE END.

As the end drew near his early craving for the
sea returned. The stately mansion Of power had
been to him the wearlsome hospital of pain and
he begged to be taken from its prison walls, from
and It's hopeessness, Gently, silently, the love
OF great people bore the pale sufferer to the
longed-for healing of the sea. 10 live or die, as
God should will, within sight OF its heavng bill
lows within sound OF its manifold voices. With
wan, fevered face tenderly lifted TO the cooling
breeze he looked out wistfully upon the ocean s
changing wonders on its far sails, whitening in
the morning light; on its restless waves, rolling
shoreward to break and die beneath the MONDAY
sun ON the red clouds OF the evening, arching
low TO the horizon; on the serene and shining
pathway of the stars. Let us think that his dy-
ing eyes read mystic meaning which only the
rapt and parting soul may know Let US believe
that In the silence OF the recedlng world he heard
the great waves breaking on a further shore, and
felt already upon his wasted brow the breath OF
the eternal morning
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-03-01
fairfield Memorial Services.


One year ago the country was filed with
the name of James A. Garfield. He was
the center of all eyes and thought and iniu-
ence. The imposing ceremonies attending
his Inauguration, the dramatic incidents of
the occasion, the fatal I'd OF July, the lin
gering sickness at Washington, the journey
to the sea, the final catastrophe, the mourn
ing nations, the imposing funeral and IN O.
mortal services, the nation shrouded in sable,
all seem like the windngs of a troubled
dream in the retrospect through which Mr..
Blaine has led the nation in the last tribute
Of respect paid by the houses of congress on
Monday. An imposing audience listened to
the great grafton. The national executive,
the departments Of government, the repre-
sentatives of states and people, the army
and the navy, the foreign nations, and dis
tinguished private citizens gave dignity and
honor and solemnity TO the occasion. After
the opening passage the eloquent euogist
passed in review the ancestry of Garfield, his
youthful struggles, his career in the army
and in congress, and compared him with other
great parliamentary leaders. The follow.
ing are the portions of the Grafton which
have the greatest public interest
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-03-01

Mr.. President For the second time in this
generation the great departments OF the govern
ment OF the United States are assembled In the
hall OF representatives to do honor to the memory
Of murdered president Lincoln fell at the
close Of a mighty struggle In which the passions
Of men had been deeply stirred The tragical
termination of his great life added but another to
the heightened succession Of horrors which had
marked so many lintels with the blood Of the
first born. Garfield was slain In day OF peace,
when brother had been reconced to brother, and
when anger and hate had been banished from the
land. "Whoever shall hereafter draw the por-
trait OF murder, II he will show it as 1t has been
exhibited where such example was last to have
been looked for, let him not give 1t the grim Wis.,
age OF Moloch, the brow knitted by revenge, the
face black with settled hate. Let him draw,
rather, a decorous smooth-faced, bloodless de.
mon; not so much example of human nature
in its depravty and in its paroxysms Of crime, as
an Internal being, tiend In the ordinary display
and development OF his character"
HIS PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDACY
As candidate Garfield grew steadily In popu.
lar favor. He was met with storm of detrac-
ton at the very hour OF his nomination, and it
continued with increasing volume and momentum
until the close OF his victorious campaign:
No might nor greatness in mortality
Can censure 'scape; backwoundng caumny
The whtet virtue strikes. What King strong
tNas N.. ..II.. .lN Il a1.. Ia
Nebraska advertiser., 1882-04-06

A good team of horses for sale or
trade. Will trade for young cattle or
stock hogs. Apply to
JOHN HIGGINS,
Sheridan Neb.
Nebraska advertiser., 1882-04-06
Wall Paper.
at Nickel & Shurts.

Wall paper, ready trimmed for the
wall, without extra expense, at Nick
ellis drug store, Brownville.
Nebraska advertiser., 1882-04-06
The finest line of
queensware at Geo.
Riechers'. ~
For A FACT.

The Nursery portion of the FurnaS
Fruit Farm. Brownville, Nebraska.
will be cleaned out the coming spring.
the ground being required for other
purposes. Bargains can bs mad,
wholesale or retail. Those wishing
anything in this line will make money
by seeing this stock before making ar
rangements elsewhere.
Nebraska advertiser., 1882-04-06
NEBRASKA ZEPHYRs.

Away they 60,
Like flying snow,
Baskets. barrels and pail;
The dost doth hy
Right in my eye,
Before these gentle gales.
ltslans the door,
Makes the woods roar,
And blows the grain away;
1t tears signs down.
And sweeps the town,
And brings a rainy day.
'ris natures play,
On windy day.
To tackle each one out;
From maiden fair
To the grey hair,
And turn them round about.
So stay in doors,
And sweep the floors,
To keep the dirt outside;
And wait in peace
Until il cease
Before you take your ride.
And don teomplain,
For il brings rain,
Which will increase your wealth;
If not so fair
1t brings coed air,
And so gives MS good health.
D. !. WooD,
Nebraska advertiser., 1882-04-06
Very Truly Yours,
]. |. MCGEE,
BrOwnville, Neb.
Delays Are Dangerous:

All persons indebted to b. Bell An
drews will call and settle before the
18th of April. 1882. and save costs.
DIR. Andrews has lot of household
furniture TO dispose of. Any one
wishing anything in this line will call
and examine the same before going
elsewhere. 42-3w
Nebraska advertiser., 1882-04-06
Go to Geo. Riech-
ers' for your dress
goods.
Notice.

Notice.
Mrs. r. j. Monahan. of Maryville,
Mo-, will be in Brownville on April
18th, and remain three days Call on
her ut the Union House, where she is
prepared to treat all forms of eye dis
eases successfully. Her treatment is a
permanent cure for granulated eye lids
and all forms of Inflammation of the
eyes.
Surgical operations will be perform
ed by DIR. ID. G. Wilson, of Maryville.
Nebraska advertiser., 1882-04-06
Call and see the
new goods at McGee
& MOOre's.
special Notice.

wish to meet everv school official
of Nemaha county at the school house
in Sheridan, Wednesday, April 18th,
1882. Directors will please bring their
annual reports with them.
ELLA TAGGART SCIuCK,
Supt. Nemaha County.
Nebraska advertiser., 1882-04-06
Linn & Cooper.

Calvert, Neb., are now ready to re-
ceive grain of all kinds, for which they
will pay the highest market price
Call at the elevator.
J. G.. GAsKILL,
Manager.
Nebraska advertiser., 1882-04-06
Faded COlOrs Restored

Faded or gray hair gradually recov-
ers its youthful color and lustre by
the use of Parker's Hair Balsam, an
elegant dressing, admired for its purity
and rich perfume.
Nebraska advertiser., 1882-04-06

$500 per year can be easily made q,
home working for E, q. Rideout d Co., 10
Barclay Street, New York. Send for their
catalogue and full particulars. l9ly
Nebraska advertiser., 1882-04-06
BRICK BRICK |!

For sale by F. w. Samuelson, at the
Nemaha County Bank.
Nebraska advertiser., 1882-04-06
Wall Paper

Dillon, Croan & Go. have just re-
ceived large invoice of wall paper,
latest patterns and best quality,
which they propose to sell as low as
any other firm in Nemaha county.
Call and see them.
Nebraska advertiser., 1882-04-06
Harness Shop
PERU, NEBRASKA.
A. J. Williams, PrOuriet0r.

He has saddles. brides and halters to suit,
And that they are ali right no ono W.. dis
pute.
He has good harness too, both single and
double,
You can have what you want without any
trouble.
He has collars and harness ard whips and
all such,
Ofrood harness oil he has ever so much.
Indeed he keeps all that pertains TO his line,
In oil OF which goodness aud quality com
He works good material and does his work
strong,
And you need have no fear that there's any
thing wrong.
For this is a matter we would have UNDER
stood,
All that's made In his shop 10 warranted
good.
He can keep of the flies with splendid ny
And II they are skittish and inclined to do
wrong,
He has lines that Will nolu tnem hnu MS
brides are strong.
II your harness needs mendlng you need not
get scared,
But bring them to him and have them re-
paired
He'll make or he'll mend as you may desire.
And do IL as we'll as where prices are higher,
II you want anything made or mended come
here,
fear.
To do his work right he takes special care,
And we are quite sure his prices are fair.
Now to farmers and horsemen we nave this
Williams gives the full worth OF fail that you
At SOME other places you may do pretty
we'll,
Bat you'll find at this shop they are bound
to excel CUSlOhhh
Nebraska advertiser., 1882-04-06
COUNTY FAIR.

Shall we Have one at Calvert-SEeridan.
There will he public meeting OF all
interested in having county fair this
fall, at Samuelson's Hall, in Calvert,
April Sth, Saturday, at o'clock p. m.
Scatter the news. Let all the farmers
come. MANY CITIZENS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1882-05-06

:. District Court was opened Tuesday
morning May ~, 1882, pursuant to
adjournment. Honorable A. Barbiu,
Judge. presiding. Attorneys of the
Alexandra liar present, X J. Bow
man. H. L. D.ugre, r. P. Hunter. w.
+. Blackman. Resident lawyers, w.
L. Richardson and j. G. WickI,ffe.
Owing to no jury having been
drawn for this term Of court. but
little business was transacted, and
everything was whitfield down 80 ~
to ge, through in one day The fol-
lowing Is synopsis Of the proceed
lngs for the day:
Case No l80-Alfred Waddell We.
Sheriff of Grant parish ct III, excep-
toned filed, tried and ovsrruled.
136-E. g. Randolph Va. L. A.
Lsysard, continued BY consent
1871. N. Jeter VS.. john Schon.
over dismissed by consent.
IN the absence Of the district st'
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WHOSE OK Is G0RED?

In'reply to onr sqnib regarding y
change in tie judicial district. CON-
pueed of the parishes Of Avoyelles,
Rapides and Grant. in which we say
that the politicians Of Rapides want
to have things their own way. like it
used to be in the ''good old times,
friend Waters of the Alexandra Ex-
press, patbetically begs leave to in
form us that be is running that pa
per. and not the politicians OF Rap
:des. just 90. Jeemes, but you seem
TO be wonderfully in accord with the
pet schemes Of those very politicians
Now, We don't blame you bit. 1t
ia perfectly natural for man to favor
.home enterprise. We have been
guilty of this very mistake. friend,
and, while favoring the schemes oi
our politicians, have vsinly imagined
that zoe were running the CHRONICLE,
AM that their schemes had really
rlgiuated in our own fertile brain.
rnis is mistake that young editors
like ourselves are liable 10 make, .in-
Ill we have been III bsruess long
enough to learn better.
The argument that the district il
to-, large is rather thin. There is NC
more work than one judge can Vt.
tend to. As Tor the injustice ~ liti.
giants aud prisoners, there Is no WA,
10 remedy that except by cbanes
back to the Old system of parish and
district courts aud sbolishing the cir
cuts. II our friend will advocate .
change If that sort we are with hin
'.heart whole and fancy free"
So far Us Grant parish Is concernee
We happen to know that her poliu
clans are satisfied with the present
arrangement Of the 18th judicial dis
|irict, aud with this knowledge before
~ We wrote the lines that have q
aroused our cotsmporary. At pres
ent Grant holds the balance ct powel
bsswssa AvoyslIss and RApidss u
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sand iss Cotton.

The N. Y. Cotton Exchange has
been thoroughly examining into the
charges made SO freely and strongly
on the other side Of the Atlantic, that
Southern planters have been largely
engaged in sdulterating their cotton
with sand. aud have come to the con-
clnsiou that great cutlery has been
made over very tri6iug cause. The
committee find that nearly all the
southern States have laws making II
al offence to sdnlterste or fraudu-
leutly pack cotton. aud there is one
person at least now confined in the
North Carolina penitentiary for place
ing large stone in cotton bale.
Old cotton shippers in New York
testify that the losses by those tricks
have been greatly reduced in the last
twenty-five years.
Cotton bales frequently contain
sand, but it Is not packed in them BY
the planter, it blown into the bolls
IN stormy weather, or it comes from
contact with the soil when the stalks
are blown down. There was an unn-
smslly large proportion of sandy or
inferior cotton in the crop OF l8SO-8l.
which the planters were compelled ~
sell ut the ru,nOus low prices Of 5 to
Z cents pound. and which was pu,
ON the market only for what it was
worth. 1t is very desirable that cot
ton should be picked, ginned. packed
aod sent to market as free from sand
and duet as possible. and it is to the
interest IT planters that they should
! u-e the best methods for putting il
in this condition bat the New York
exchange repels the iutimation that
cotton Is fraudulently packed by those
who raise it it in the South. lex.
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the nominating conventions. Those
two parishes have nine delegates
each, while Grant has only three. It
is perfectly plain to any thinking
man that this arrangement gives Grant
u more equal share in the spills than
If tied like the tail of kite to Rap
ides, in which event our three dele
gates would simply be out voted
every time by Rapides' nine dele
gates. and the consequence would be-
that we would never have any say in
the nomination of candidates to Of
ice. By joining with either Rspides
or AvoyelIcs we are now left free to
exercise choice rs to who shall be
our Ulcers. We are perfectly. willing
10 coucede the smicsble relations
which exist between Rapides aud
Grant, but for I'll that, friend Wa
tiers. we do not proposed to put our
selves completely ut the mercy Of our
giant ueighbor, and we now call up
On our representatives in the Legs
lsture to keep vigilsut eye toward
the preservation of our rights IN this
respect. sst...-se.
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Are yoa disturbed ct night and broken
of yonr rest by sick child suffering and
CRYING with the excr,lciating pain o. cut
ting teeth II %, 60 ct once and got ,
bottle of Mns. WrNsLOwis SOOTHING SYauP.
Il will relieve the poor little sufferer inn
mediately upon IL (; there u NO
mistake about L. There 10 not . mother
ON earth who has ever used it, who will
not tell you at once that it will regulate
the bowels, and give rsst to the mother.
and relieve the health Of the child. opera
ting Me magic. 1t Is perfectly ssfe to use
in all cases. aud pleasant to the taste. and
10 the prescription OF one Of the oldest aud
best female physicians and nurses in the
United States. Sold everywhere ~ -
ceutp . bottle.
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The subject of "equalizing assess
ments" is beginning to receive the
sober consideration at the hands OF
thinking people that it deserves. Be-
cause in tue days Of corrupt carpet
bag rule ''board Of equalization
wac made to serve the interests OF
the robbers then f-eclng the Slate. n
deep prejudice has been engendered
against "boards" in general. bnt that
can not be used as reasonable srgu-
ment why the same system. properly
guarded BY law. may not be made of
incalculable benefit to the State. The
police jury Of Bossier parish, whom
we take to be body Of representa-
tive intelligent men, after dolly con-
sidering the matter, have formulated
their honest convictions in the shape
of = resolution. which We publish be-
low. We call the earnest attention
of our Senator and Representative to
this resolution, and predict that il is
only the beginning Of sentiment
that is fast gaining hold upon the
mass Of the tax payers Of the State,
aud which will force our Legislators,
sooner or later, to recognize the uni
versal demand that the property oi
the rich land owners shall be meas
nred with The same tape-line aud be
required to pay the same rate Of tax
alton that the small farmers now pay
upon their possessions. Here is the
resolution:
HEREAs, upon examination of the
assessment rolls of Bossier parish, We
find the property of the taxpayers
unequally valued; and whereas. upon
said examination. we find numerous
instances Of incorrect valuations
which greatly reduce the legitimate
revenues OF the State and parish. nov
so necessary to the msintensnce 81
progress Of the country, aud believ.
ing that q change in the method d
assessing property for taxation %
that proper and equal taxation may
ne reached, is urgent, necessary snc
practical (; therefore.
| he 1t resDtred. That our SENATOR
and Representatives be requested I,
urge the passage ut State law. n
he next meeting Of the Legislators
providing for the establishments q
parish boards Of equalization through
"ut the State. with their duties dull,
aud fully defined. rs
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1t ia an evident fact that farmers wives
are afflicted with many diseases which are
the results Of overwork They arr con-
stsntly 0n the ceas~less routine Of toll from
daylight ut morning until late at night.
No change. no rslaxtion, no rest ! Farm
ees should note this fact, aud be forewarn-
ed before il Is ito late. Il il astonishing
what an amount Of labor the wives Of
fartners perform Many of them get up
and have breakfast ready before their hus-
bands are ont of bed Then it is work.
work, work. until midnight, their minds
during tue time being constantly occupied
with their duties. and with thinking Of
how the food is to be supplied, when the
washing and ironing is to be done. when
time CA, be spared 70 scrub the door, how
the children are to be clothed and kept
tidy. and innuwerable other things mot
necessary to mention. all Of which COM
bined 70 overwork and brake down the
strongest man in the laud. In no case II It
safe 70 be continuously thinking upon any
one thing and IN csses where the brain has
been weakened by too great . strain ud0n
it. thereby producing insanity, epilepsy,
vertigo Mysteries. female weakness, .gener-
81 debility, and multitude of other dis
eases, the remedy is Rest and few bottles
of DR.. j. A. Richuond 4 Co.'S. Samaritan
Nervine 1t acts directly upon the nervous
system Many ladies have refrained from
using Samaritan Nervine on account Of IN
existing prejndice against advertised med
icinex. Let ~ ask = Question Ars you
psejndice against sewing machines because
you have seen them advertised, or can you
doubt the ingenuity and skill required in
their inventinn Again, would You refuse
t. iEsure your house because the company
ad. 81 tised that it had paid millions OF
dollars in losses and yet had capital Of
several millions LETT Does such adver-
tiselneuts shake your confidence aud create
prejudice Then why refuse to credit the
| testimouy Of those who have found SAma-
| ritan Nxvine to be oil that IL 10 claimed
| fr il in overcoming thoxs ailments pecu-
liar to your sex ? The following statement
speaks for itself: i.ee
Fairfield, Lesawes Co., Mich,
April IS. 1881
DR.. Richmond Dear Sir-This il 70 GER
| tify that my wife had dts for thirty-6ve
years. They would last her for about one
hour aud sometimes longer. happened
| u hear of your medicine and sent for some
I'of it. She had no more dts after she took
| the nrst dose. She u now permanently
cured, and her health u . great deal bettss
than it has been for twenty ye'.rs or moro.
You are entirely At Liberty % use her pic
ture and this testimonial in any n'snner
which you please, and may sign my namo
to II We 0ws you this much 1t least Tor
what you have done for her.
Yours truly. HENRY CLARK.