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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

The auditor estimates that $4,000 of the ex-
penses of 1881 and 1882 were exceptional Ad-
hitting this, and deductiDg but $4,000 as ex-
eeptional from expenses of 1861 and 1862, during
which time two regular and one extra sessions
we're held, we find our annual current expenses
sl50,0O0 greater than twenty years since, and
they were much larger at that time than they
should have been. A system of the same petty
frauds existed then that have been so often re-
ported of late years am aware that this state
Inent will surprise many, for nearly all the tables
prepared on this subject refer to 1860 and 1861
Tor comparison, and these years are generally
spoken of as halcyon period before the war"
but the auditor for 1860, in his report deyotes
some space to "defcits" and =" frauds in the
treasury to "errors and irregularities of county
clerks; and as to accounts of states attorneys,
he says: 81 find in most OF them improper items
charged and allowed, by court auditors, land
IL is believed that considerable amounts of
money will be found in the hands of some of
them unaccounted for" He also treats of
sherffs in about the same manner, so that il we
seek to find a time when state expenses were
what they should be, we must go back of 1860
But with all these practices in vogue the court
expenses for that year were s75,6i2, against
Si7S,027 in 1878.
The whole subject OF state and court expenses
has been so freely discussed by the press, so
much attention was devoted TO 1t in the messages
Of Governors Fairbanks and Proctor, and in able
reports by Hon. Samuel Williams, chairman OF
Joint special committee in 1876, and by Judge
Feazey, who, as commissioner on this subject
appointed in 1878 made a full, clear and valu-
able report TO the legislature Of 1880 that il seems
aeedless to do more than ask your attention to
the matter. | would suggest that everything
bearing on the subject of expenses, in the docu-
ments referred TO, be reprinted for your informa-
iion, and that the recommendations of Judge
Yeazey be carried into effect, Among them are
the increase of jury fees, the limitation of the
number of trial justices, and the power of the
states attorney 10 prosecute all crimes by infor-
nation. When man of Judge Veazey's high
character and ability devotes time TO a matter
with which he is already familiar and suggests
measures that will reduce taxation, and root out
congratulated evils, his suggestions should not
lind tomb in the hands OF a committee
The republication Of these reports Is desirable
for the reason that it is almost impossible 10 ar
rive at any correct result or conclusion from
reading the state reports Of that period. Mr.
Williams says: with this view we recommend
the adoption OF the joint resolution herewith sub
mltted, so that the report OF the auditor OF ac-
counts may hereafter exhibit more comprehen-
sive and detailed summary of the receipts and
disbursements Of the state revenue
The later reports are such as not only TO require
days OF labor but uncertainty as to the correct
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

While the reduction in court expenses, as
shown by the foregoing table, is worthy of note,
it should also be observed as equally deserving Of
attention, that there has been large increase in
the amount of fines and costs collected rs APP
pears by the following table:
Fines and costs collected for the term ending
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11
Governor BarstoW's Message.

Gentlemen Of The Senate
md House Of Representatives,:
IL il one hundred and five years since our
fathers. while surrounded with dangers and enc
mics. established the Constitution Of this Com
monweath," under and by the provisions of
successive legislatures have met without let OF
hindrance and in pursuance Of whose provisions
we have now assembled as the trustees and
servants" of the people to execute certain re-
quirements of existing statutes and to enact
dsuch laws as are necessary for the good gov
eminent of the state" Having sworn to support
this constitution let us give our attention to the
important duties of our trust with the same scru-
puious care and fidelity that we would exercise
In the management of private estate committed
20 our charge and bring them to close at such
early time as the interests OF the state will per-
nit
We meet under most favorable circumstances
General health and peace bountiful harvests, fair
business prosperity ample demand and reward
for labor. absence OF debt, faithful and jealous
state officers are among the blessings that crown
the close of the past biennial term. Our first
thought should be thankfully to recognize these
and all other favors OF Divine Providence, and
deyouty to supplicate their continuance
Yet our congratulations at this time are clouded
by the remembrance that within the present year
we have lost two of our most distinguished and
highly honored citizens The death OF John Pier
point, who for so many wears adorned the highest
judicial office in our state and OF the eminent
scholar and diplomat george 4. mafsh, VINO mas
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

The only items in the list of liabilities that are
likely to be called for are suspense saving bank
lax, and orders not presented, amounting to
S47, 1857 10, leaving an excess OF available assets
over current liabilities August / 1882, of S107,-
1873; on the same basis, August 1, 1875 S1530O9;
on the same basis, August l. 1880, Sl99, 49,
respectfully renew the suggestion Of my pre-
decessor that the tax levy be so made rs to avoid
leaving large sums in the treasury. 1t is fer
tile source of extravaganza in the national as well
as the state government, and an unnecessary bur-
den on the people. Authority being given to the
treasurer to negotiate temporary loans, no en-
barrassment will ensue. The temporary loans
made by the treasurer in 1882 were SS3,5 800, of
which S56,590 was under authority Of the act of
1880, and the remainder under previous acts.
These previous acts, running back to 1864 are
garded by the treasurer still in force, and I'M
der them there is still authority to borrow over
one million dollars. | recommend the repeal of
all such authority including the act of 1880, and
that future acts should provide that the power of
the treasurer to borrow money should cease at
the end of the succeeding session.
STATE EXPENSES
The disbursements for the last two years are
presented by the treasurer in his usual clear and
careful manner Omitting all payments on ac-
count of loans, savings bank tax, United States
deposit, soldiers and trust funds, that are not
taken into account as part of the current ex-
fpnsas Of the state the disbursements for tho
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-10-11

expenses for the year ending
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-03-17
~TunmeJton items

I~USSELToS, March 13-Eyerybody
seems 10 be busy and business seems To be
brlsk' which is certainly encouraging to
the people Of Tunnelton.
A. j. Bonshgli, Esq, expects to start
East soon, to lay in a stock Of spring
goods.
a son Of Eugene G.. Wilson died Thurs-
day night last Of diphtherIa, after an ill.,
ness of only two days.
There has been a great deal Of sickness
Ia Tunneltou and the surrounding neigh
bofhood this winter.
We noticed j. NJ Jeferys, Esq. form
erly Of TunneltoD, but now Of Grafton.
In town Wednesday last.
The Tunnelton Literary Society will
have = mock court, Tuesday ight. for
the purpose Of trying j. If. Phillips,
charged with h~slf-soling J. J.. wesver's
boots with paper. Mr.. Weaver. tho
plaintiff, has employed Messers. G.. j..
Shsffer and j. NJ. Nsgent as atlorneye.
and Messrs. a. J. Bonaheld, J.. Miller and
W. j. Lavelle will appear for the defend
ant. A good Tina il anticipated, and all
are cordially invited 20 sttend.
Atr. Joseph Matlick and lady. Of rear
Webster, and Dir. J.. ". Matick. OF KEY
ser, were visiting Hon. Peter Ztnn'f. last
week.
We regret 10 announce TO our readers
thst our csiimable friend and neighbor,
Hon. Peter linn, has left us. Ga Thur.
day morning last he and family boarded
train No. 2 for Cshoga, Clark County. No .
whero they intend making their future
home. AIr. linn vas w~ell-knogn through
out ibis county, sod during his life has
hllei several important offices Of trust.
and once represented our county I'm the
Legislature. The people OF Reno District
will loose a good neighb0r and citizen who
was always ready to assist 10 relieving the
sick and distressed. While we regret the
loss Of him snd bis smiablo family. We
Wish them success and prosperity 10 theii
new home, aud that our loss msy prov,
highly beneficial 10 them, aud hlghl,
commend him TO the people Of Cahoka.
We hear Of a great many more talkiDe
Of going Vest THIS summer. We are eorr,
20 see 30 macy NJ good citizens Iesv,
as, yet we believe the western coupty,
much superior TO the rough bills Of We
irslnia j. III. r..
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Order Of Publication.

WEST VIRGINIA 49,.
At Eulos held iH tuc Clerks Office of
tho Circuit Court oi Preston County. ON
the first Monday Of March, 1852.
SARAH 70 WELLS Admir-
vs..
SARAH POW ELLIS heirs Ct al.
IN EQUITY.
Tho object Of this suit rs to subject tte
real estate mentioned in the bill and of
which said dccedeut diol seizod. 10 tho
payment Of b. debts of O O. said deco
don't, and To- con lono the creditor. of the
said deCodenf.
And TO appearing that tie defendants
Thomas 81. Powell, Harrison III. Powell
Joel j.. Powell, Ruth Fortuey and Eu,
conc F0rtnoy, her husband: Nancy Mil
Tor and John Miller. her husband are
NOT residents Of this state, thew ore
therefore. hereby required to nppea-
here, 40 Rules ~ be held for said Cdurf
on The first Monday OF a pril next and
do what is necessary 90 protect tbcir ms
forests horeiu. And. on motion IN NJ
plaintiffs by their attorneys. IL is ordered
tiat the foregoing be published iu
THE WEST NfE8tNTA ARGUS wlskIy
newspaper published in thi5 county.
A copy-Test:
SMITH CRANE. Clerk.
Crogan and Payne, a,torncvs io,
plaintiffs.
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Transfers ormcnIE.1a,e.

Following is the list Of deeds admitted
to record from March Ord to 14th, inclu-
siye.
Eiizabeth Teets TO Samuel Fike for 80
acres 10 Grant District admitted March
Tito.
George b. spurgin to Mary r Morris
for l43 acres III Valley Districi admitted
March lin.
J'hn A. Hanger to w. 3. Kelley for
30 acres IN Portland District admitted
March llth.
John D. Rigg to james Litherington for
100 acres 10 Portland District; admitted
March 10Th.
Israel Miller to Johs -. Rigg for 1O9
acres in Portlsad District; admitted
March 18Th.
John Gale IL J. II. and II. f. Walls for
74t scres ia Grant District; admitted
March 14th.
Elizabeth King ct a. TO /. II. Walls for
J acres in Grant District admitted
March 14th.
NVIu"eiS Executor TO Jacob, Adom
end Albert Wolf for 237 acres In Grant
District admitted March 18th.
William Bowmer to George o. and w.
H.. BO6mer for 10 acres in Reno District .
admitted March IA.
Voltz & Lantz to Ferdinand Guth for
l2l sores in Kiugwoed District; admitted
March 18th.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-03-17

WILSON -On Saturday morning.. Msrcl
Ill, 1882, at his residence near Aurora,
ct neuralgia OF the stomach, Hon.
James H.. Wilson, aged "A years, 10
m0aths aud Is Gaye.
He was attended by Drs. Hall and Al.
nett. of Aurora, and on Friday DR.. Scott,
Of Cranberry, was sent FOR aud called In
consultation, but their combined skill
failed to arrest the hand of death. He
has suffered from occasional attacks OF
the disease for several years, but espe
ciallY during che past winter has he sui
tered intensely, yet he continued to at.
tend closely TO business up TO a few days
preceding his death. We learn that he
was not confined more than four DAYS TO
his room.
Mr.. wilsos has been engaged in the
manufacture of gloves at hts place for q
number of years, and 10y bis untiring in.
dustFy, un%ninching integrity snd upright
aud honorable dealing he has built up a
large and nourishing business, which gave
employment TO a large number of verify
and deserving females, many of whom
will sustain a loss by HE death.
IL seems almest impossible 10 realize the
fact hat one SO highly respected and 80
useful TO the community should be so sud.
denly taken from US in the prime Of life
and full vIgor OF manhood.
The deceased was born in Hampshire
County, West Virginia April 23d, 1887.
and immigrated 10 this county soue
twenty-five years ago. He was u CON
slsient and prominent member OF the
Evangelical Lutheran Church, and has al
ways maintained an unblemished charac.
ter. He was charitable to the poor, and
kind, genial and gentlemarly To all with
whom he came 10 contact.
He leaves o widow ca most excellent
lady and " interesting daughters, one
now the wife Of Mr.. James Forman. of
this place, aud the other Just budding
into womanhood. May tic God OF the
widow aud tatherless comfort and sustain
them in their severe afliciiou and beresvc-
meut. u
Carmel, w. Va, March 18th, 1882.
pMlih--On lnuTbuAy, hiatCh Olh, at her
late residence IN Pleasant District. Mrs.
Martha Smith, wife OF James Smith and
daughter of Jesse Msrtir.
Here remains were inferred IN the GENE
terry on the farm Of /. T.. Martin. We
sympathizo with the bereaved husband.
They had been married only about a year.
JoR BookKR.
PARKs-On Saturday, March llth, at
his residence, near Masuntown. thia
county, Henry l.. Parks, aged az years.
The deceased was born IN Rockingham
County, Virginia, but had been a resident
OF this county for 90 years. His funeral
took place from the residence OF his sor,
james w. Parks, of this place, on Mo.
day last.
CALE-On Thursday, March 81. nc the res'-
uence Of his ton Levi Gale. / Pleasant
District, John Gale, aged 81 years, 10
hs and 22 dAye.
Decea5ed WAS a soldier of tho War OF
1912.
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A4RRTED.

FoRMAN-SNIrH.-At the residence of the
brides father, March t4th, by Kew. T..
III. Murray, Mr.. Charles w. Forman
snd Miss Mshaia j. Smith.
DRvERs-WALLs At the residence Of
the officiating minister, March 5th. by
Rev. b. Fl. squires, Mr.. Robert NJ. Dc
yers and Aisa Lsurs Francis Wslls.
RTHGER-SPIKER,-At the residence Of tho
oflc allng minister, February 1Glh, uy
Rev. Conrad Ringer, Mr.. Wesley A.
Ringer and Misc Sarah L. spiker.
GUTHhE-STRAUsER.-Ai the residence of
tho officiating minister, March 81. by
Rev. Conrad Ringer, Mr. William y.
Guthrie and Miss Matilda Strausor.
BUcELEw-HARDRsrY.--At the rcsldcnce
Of Ar. Ashbury Shaw, March "a, by
Rev. Marcellus Knots, Mr.. James X.
Bucklew ana Mrs. Hannah q. Hardes'v.
LEwfs-W EIMER AT the residence Of
John Lewis, March %, by the Rev. d.
TltchCnell, Hanson B. Lewis and His,
Barbara Weimer, both O Garrt. Ccur
~. MI
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Squire Hezekiah Pell, whose death We
briefly mentioned 10 cur last issue, hiss
long been one Of our most useful and
well known citizens. lie was born ia
Prince william County, Virginia, in
1893. His father being lead he and his
mother came to this country in 1901
along with Col. John Fairfs1, who
was a brother Of his mother, Mrs. PelI.
They settled IN the old Fairfsx Farm in
the Glades, but afterwards moved on the
Fairfax farm near Kingwood where Col.
M-riin now resides. Ia 1920 he married
Miss Nancy Kelso daughter of Hugh
Kelso, one OF the oldest settlers west OF
the Alleghanies, and shortly after moved
to the farm where he hss since resided.
which was then entirely In the woods.
Before the constitution Of 1850, when the
magistrates held their offices bv appoint
ment from the Governor, along with
Squire Stone, Samuel Graham and other
venerable old gentlemen whose usefulness
will long be remembered, Mr.. Peil sat
upon the judicial bench Of the old county
court. He he's since frequently held that
Office through the gift Of the people.
lie has lived under the administrators
Of ell the Presidents from Washington
down. lie has been a life long Democrat.
following as faithfully The fortunes Of his
party alike through triumph and defeat.
He closed q long and honorable life Of
usefulness, beloved 10y a large circle OF
relatives, venereted by his friends. re-
spccled by all.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-03-17

h~owEsvILLS, March 1A-Our schoo
closed last Saturday, The afternoon wa,
spent in a spelling contest sad ball play
lng, and the evening" In spelling, reading,
recitation and speaking.
a big time is expected =. The Congress
Hall Saturday evening. March is A
question that should interest all. 'Resolv.
cd, That West Virginia should have a
prohbitory liquor law. " will be discussed
To affirm, John \ Cooke snd james
Gregg - ccny, rhooss Cooke and John
r. hathngly. We hope to have a crowd
ed house. Come out friends aud see what
the nowesvllle Congress ia doing.
The temperance cause at this place Is
booming. The gentlemen who addressed
the meeting on Friday evening last were
Thomas Cooke and w. L. Shatfer. Quite
a grand time is expected on Friday even
ing. the l7th. Several good speakers
have been engaged for the evening. Come
out, friends, aud tnHe an interest in the
work.
Miss Lucy Mstiugly, who has been
teaching school at York Run for tho past
tour months, returned home on Sunda,s
We heartily welcome Mics Lucy back to
our midst.
Samuel II. Crsyton, Of Wheeling, wss
In our town un Tuesday las'.
Henry Gre,ser, who moved away from
here about a year ago. has returned again.
he will now take possession of the farm
owned by John G. Plum. The Doctor ia
an accommodating young fellow. and we
are glad TO have him back with us again.
Edward Richards, who has been In the
West for the past four years, returned
home last week, bringing with him his
wife. Ell. Intends to take the home farm
and hake this his future abode. We are
glad TO sec him back with us agaia.
Messrs. s.. @. Shaw and A. NJ. Moore,
two Of the Irish Ridge teachers, were in
town on Saturday.
Miss Lou Cooke, John T.. Mattingly and
John a. Cooke were visiting Mr.. John
Mcnifee's, at York Run, Sunday.
The protracted meeting at The NJ. Il.
Church, closed last week with Eve or six
new members.
Misses Ella aud La Allender, Rose eau
field and Jane Doyle, of Irish Ridge, were
10 our town Saturday and Sunday.
Several Vt the Kingwood boys were la
our town on Saturday.
l.. f.. Swoarcngen, proprietor OF the
Sweareugcn House, Tuuneltou, was 10
town Saturday evening,
Jack Bradley was v%iaiting some of his
kingwood friends. Sunday.
}. NJ, Andrews, of Virginia, was visit
ing his brothcT-iu.llw, j. ID. Howe, last
week. There is some talk OF Mr.. An.
drewS making Preston his home Tor y few
yeara.
Joseph Domuic, Of l undalc, has been
visiting friends hsre. Bon.
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2. W. Morris has done more work IA
TIE Interests az the people and the press
ASTs any dozen OF newspaper men in the
StSts. HE disinteresied Efforts IN behalf
q = position % iks newspapers deserves
e~oa6&agati : fam tOe Graf Now
let ~ sue II RRsNpatnar SSen are as un.
graiednl &c The GSS%2e IS the world
New Dominion.
We don't think a DewsS15a- man of
this State csn fail 90 erdOrs az above.
Now, brethren, suggest some plan by
which friend Hcrris may receive what he
deserves II Wayne Advocate.
VII somebody be good enough to ;ell
us who this Mr. p. w. SIorris is, and
what he has been doing to merit u eter-
nal gratitudcG We don't want TO be IN.
grateful, we only want To know What we
are to be grateful for. Aud ,hen the Ad-
yoca,e still increases our bewildermeut by
calling on us to suggest some plan by
which It's friend Morris may receive
what he deserves" Now, how DO we know
wha, he deserves. II might be that from
i've 10 twenty Tears in the Penitentiary
would he about the right thing for him
Or there may be some exlenuaiing circum.
stances N his case that would render a fac
and imprisonment in the county Jail for "A
year or so N equivalent punishment. Or
II might save trouble and expense To- turn
him over TO the Red Men, The fact H.,
gentlemen, that before we can do the case
justice either by way of gratitude or
suggestion, you must &c L little more ex-
plicit.
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RcedsviIie Letter.

REBDsyHLe, March II Our little town
wa considerably eolivsned last week by
the presence ola party of sporting men
from MoTgantawn, who st1id with us from
Tuesday until Friday. The party consist
ed of Sergeant J. c. Sprigg, James Wal
lace, Leroy Crow. james Johnson, Lee
Cooper and Charlie Common. They were
putting up AT the Lloyd Hru3e with "A full
equipment Of horses aud dogs to make war
ON the foxes. TUey, Ia company with
some OF the "bpys' around here, spout
the time IN fox hunting and were very
enthusiastic over tho sport.
There was a regul n old fashioned clog
raising" at Mr.. Ashford Znu's one day
last week.
Mr.. Lu;hur Spurgin wac down at Pleas
aut Dale Saturday attending the meeting
of the Grange Society at that place. POI.
tics killed ali the Grange Societies around
here.
Mr.. Clark B4yles, of OlalesyiIe, was
rusiicating N the neighborhood Saturday
and Sunday.
Senator Grimas was off TO Independ.
enco last week, attending to a horse-tr>ding
suit pending before Justice McGee.
Our people were nearly oil down nj NJ
s'ntovu Sunday, attending the quarterly
meeting.
Miss Belle Loar conducted Nj. Hartle,,s
school Wednesday, white be was off at
tending the closing exercises Of the l. no
Hollow school.
The schOols ut OAK Flat and Gordop's
close to-day and the school here to-mo.-
row.
Squire Fairfax was down at Kingwood
on n business trip 10. day.
Dir. Frank Snldef and. b. y. Freeman.
OF Irondale, we're visiting in the neigh
borhoJd Sunday.
There is talk Of a subscription school
here after the close Of the present term.
Miss Molie SnIder, who has been al
lrondale oil winter, hiss returned home.
J.. 3. y.
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The kingVvoOd Literary and III,
IbrnrY Ahh1cinIiOn.

A regular meeting of this society will
be held al the Court Rouse Hall neIi
Monday evening, goth, Crowded the Hal
at that tine shall not be in use for relig
ious purpCscs) when the following pro
srsmmc viii bc observedi
Select Reading. Morris Crane, S. G..
Nayenscruft, Mlss Anuie klsusur aud
Miss Clara Beatty
Reciiation-ROy c. Stone, w. A. Harsh
oarger, Mics Florence Psrke, J. j. Yves
ling and T.. j. Crogan.
Essay-B. NJ. SquiIes and Mira. Jno.
Barton Pay ne.
Grafton Peter II. Smith and |. G..
Ralphsnyder.
DebGie-Question Resolved, That
copOral punishment should bc abolished
Ia the public schools" Affirmative.
Georee Purcell! and Jno. Barton Payne
negative, L. j. Crogan and John Is. Jack
Bon.
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A Word IN uoth...

Mothers should remember il is a most
important duty At this season to look after
the health of their families and cleanse
the mslaria aud impurities from their sys-
tens, aud thai nothing will tone Up the
stomach and LIVER, regulate the bowels aud
purify tue blood 30 perfectly as ParkCr's
Ginger Tonic, advertised 10 our columns.
Post. See other column.