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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-07-24
DEATH OF MRS. LINCOLN

Mrs. Lincoln, widow of President
Abraham Lincoln, died at Sprinfeld,
ILL.,, July 16, in the 9th year of her
age. She died at the residence of
her sister, Mrs. n. w. Edwards.
Mrs. Lincoln was born in Lexington,
KY, being the daughter of DR.. Rob
ert S. Todd, a practising physician
well known and greatly respected in
that region. Her family, one of the
earliest of those who settled in the
eastern part of Kentucky, was large,
and is connected with many of the
more prominent pioneer families in
the West. One sister of Mrs. Lin
coin married Charles Moulton Smith,
of Illinois another married DIR. Wal
lace, paymaster in the army; and
another the Hon. Ninian w. Ed
wards, son of the first governor of
Illinois, from whose house she was
married, and in whose house she died.
She was married to Abraham Lin
coin November 4 1872, and faithful
ly stood by him, M upheld him by
her zeal and devo On in private life,
in public station Yin peace and in
war. She devoted the greater part
of her time during the war to visit
ing the hospitals and the camps of
| the soldiers about Washington. Few
women have ever been called to en-
dure such sorrows and misfortunes.
Her second son died in childhood.
Her third son, William, died during
the first year of Mr.. Lincoln's presi-
dency. He was a lad of singular
and unusual precocity, having a taste
and talent for mathematics which
were extraordinary. Her fourth son,
Thomas Todd, who was the pet and
plaything of the Executive Mansion
under the name of ''Tad" during tho
war times, died some eight years
ago, after a short and very painful
illness. Her eldest and only surviv-
ing son is the present secretary OF
war. After the assassination of the
president, Mrs. Lincoln remained fol
several weeks in state of nervous
prostration, which it was thought
would end fatally. She recovered
her health, however, but her mind
never thoroughly regained it's bal
ance. Seven years ago symptoms
of the most alarming gravity super
vened, but her condition having
somewhat improved, she sailed fo
Europe, where she remained unit
the fall of 1880, residing chiefly a
Pau in the Pyrenees and other quie
places in the south of France. Sine,
her return her health has been grad
ually declining, and she at lasts rest
from her snfferings, after an event
!, full life.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-07-24
HE COVETS THE OFFICE.


While certain papers are stating
that Judge Poland is not candidate
for district representative, in a sense
OF using any personal effort to OBJ
tain that seemingly, too him, valuable |
prize, his emisaries have been scour-
ing all about in his own and adjoin-
ing counties to work up the prima-
ries and "fx'' Poland delegates. At
the same time is is stated that the
judge is writing letters to different
parties urging work in his behalf.
Some of the papers, notably the Ve,-
mont Waterman, is assuming that
the "Doom,' if there be any such a
thing for the Judge, is created entire
ly by those who have, an admiration
for their candidates "eminent fit
ness etc. Now it is well under
stood by those most familiar with the
facts, that the machine which has
generated the Poland electricity is
situated at "high Johnsbury," and
that the wires nearly all radiate from
that point. The influence of Joseph
Poland of Montpelier, reflected upon
the Watchmdn, and the personal
friendship of some other men in the
district are being felt in behalf of the
Judge and may be natural and right
but to state or allow it to be under
stood, that there is anything like a
general or spontaneous rising in be-
half of Mr.. Poland is a mistake, and
a fraud on the part of some who cir
culate such reports. We have had
opportunity within the past week to
learn more of this matter and think
we know whereof we speak.
We look upon it as an unpleasant
spectacle to see man of Judge Po-
lands years, attachments and former
positions in life, cOndescending to
the lower stratum of political ma
neuvering to obtain o prize which
most men in his place would not COW
etc. The Judge is busy, these days,
as busy as bee, and has doubtless
bestowed more smiles and shaken
more hands in the last fortnight than
he has done, ordinarily, in whole
year. 1t seems that the mania fol
ofIice-holding neither dies: or is sa-
tiated by offices bestowed or by de-
clining years. These old politicians
who happen to be out of office, look
upon a political prize with concupis.
cent desires and are as anxious tc
get into Office again, as the bereavet
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-07-24
IRISH AFFAIRS.

The United ireland of Dublin. in
It's issue for July s, announces that
a very remarkable circular has been
recently read at two conferences of
the Catholic clergy in the diocesses
of Taum and Ossory. The circular
IS directed to the priests, and is
signed by all the archbishops and
bishops of Ireland. 1t is designed
to regulate the conduct of the clergy
with respect to any future develop
ment of the land movement, and it
directs, first, that the priests shall
give no countenance or support to
the ladies' land league second, that
no priest shall attend a public meet
ing without the consent of the parish
priest of the place in which the meet
ing is to be held third, that no Gu
rate shall attend any meeting, even
in the parish to which he is attached,
without the consent of his parish
priest. This letter marks more
definite severance of the ecclasiasti-
cal authorities from the popular
movement than has before taken
place, and would seem to indicate a
purpose on the part of the Catholic
church in Ireland to oppose itself re-
solutely to the land league. This
course can scarcely fail to have a
discouraging influence upon the
movement.
The murder of Mr.. Blake and his
servant, some of the circumstances
of which were described in these col
ums two or three days ago, was the
third case within a month in which
assassins in Ireland have fired from
walls already loopholed. In the case
of the murder of Mr.. Brouke, the
arms used bore the same mark as
the rifles found in the recent import
ant seizure at Clerkenwell. These
two facts seem to point to the con-
clusion that criminal confederacies of
some sort, for the preparation of
murders in Ireland, have begun work
and the boldness of the deeds and
the evident reliance of the assassins
upon popular sympathy to conceal
and protect them are very disheart.
ening features of the situation. The
case of Walsh, who stored the arms
at Clerkenwell, is regarded as seri
Gus one; and after prolonged eX.
animation he has been held for trea
son.-BOStOn Journal.
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The mild climate of Atlantic City,
n. j., and the bracing air of the
New Hampshire mountains, alike
failed to bring relief; and now only
the lifeless form returns to the home
she loved and longed to see again. 1t
is the first break in a family circle
bound by ties of more than common
parental and sisterly love; and to
the stricken parents and surviving
sister, the tenderest sympathy will
be extended in their sorrow, by our
entire community. May God COM
fort and sustain their mourning
hearts,"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-07-24
COUNTY POLITICS.

The republican county convention
is to be held at Irasburgh next Sat
urday, and as this convention will
nominate senators and county officers
who are very liable to be elected, it
behooyes the voters of the county who
are interested in the matter to attend
the convention and to have a voice
in its results. We hear of less elk
ing" and less electioneering this year
than ever before, though some work
is being done in the interests of GER
tain parties. Having declared last
week, and believing it to be the true
way, we adhere to the notion, that
the two term rule is much the best,
and believe that the good of the
county and state will be best served
by the denomination of one of the
present judges and one of the sena-
tors of 1880. This being done, the
choice of the others may be determin-
ed by fitness, location, etc. Other
things being equal, a fair distribution
of the offices is due to all sections of
the county. The county will natur-
ally see to it that tax-dodgers, anti
temperance men and political "bum-
mers," if any such appear, are kept
from the ticket, and a set of clean, in
telligent, capable men are put upon it.
If the office of states attorney is
to be changed, the temperance people
must see to it that some man Is Sc
lected who will have the courage,
ability and the will necessary to pros
ecute and punish the violators of the
liquor laws as he Furnishes other law
breakers. This officer should be a
strong. capable man for his general
duties, and should be selected with
reference to his arduous and trying
position.
A high sheriff is usually selected
from among the deputies, and the
office usually falls into good hands.
Among those longest in service and
who have heretofore been before the
convention are Mr.. Patterson of
Craftsbury and Mr.. Daniels of Iras-
burgh. Should the choice fall upon
either of these men the work will be
well done.
While there was sharp and near
ly even contest relative to judge OF
probate, when the matter went be-
fore the governor, the fact that
Judge Austin won and has admins.
tered the office well, so far as We
learn, will give him the prestige
should there be q contest in this con
vention, relative to this office.
Every man who has regard fo1
the character of the officers to bt
selected should make it his duty t.
90 into the convention and worl
for the best set of men, otherwise
there is liability, if not probability
that the county will be disappointed
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-07-24
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

The debate on the tariff question COM
menced in congress on Friday and now
it is evident that an adjournment will
not be reached before August 10. The
discussion is evidently to be long and ex-
haustive of the subject.
The widow of the late President Lin
coin died in Springfield, Illinois, Sunday
evening. She had been sick long time
A few days ago she became worse and
suffered shock of paralysis and lay in a
comatose state till her death.
There is loud call upon the President
to veto the eXtravagant River and Har-
Dor bill. A veto would be very popular
act on the part Of the President, and if he
is the practical politician that he is cred
tied with being, veto may be expected.
During thunderstorm at Texarkana,
Arkansas, on Wednesday evening of the
past week, large three-story brick build
| ing, just finished, was struck by light
ming, and fell upon the top of frame sa-
loon adjoining, crushing it in. The sa-
loon was full of people at the time, and
over thirty people were killed and several
others injured.
Gen. Grant is reported as saying that
Egyptian fellahs are worse off than South
ern negroes before the civil war, and that
the more the sluggish waters. of Egyp-
tian civilization are stirred up by British
shot and shell the better for the country.
In this matter Grants opinion is worth a
good deal. He has poor opinion OF the
| Egyptian troops.
The end of Ireland's sorrow and troub-
lie is not yet. Misrule, assassinations,
petty resistance to the inevitable, and
general uneaSineSs, continue and beyond
this there is a strong probability that the
that unhappy country is certainly more
of misery and misfortune than it has here
tofore experienced.
The Chief of the Bureau of Statistics
reports that the total values of the ex-
ports of domestic provisions, tallow, ano
dairy products, during the month OF
June, 1882, and the six months ended
June so. 1882, as compared with similar
exports during the corresponding periods
of the preceding year, were as follows
June, 1882, $7,767, 1856: 1881, 50, COL, 1923
Six months ended June 80, 1882, $50, 1923,
402. Six months ended June 80, 1881
ST., 165, 337.
The Cunard steamship Servia, which
arrived off Sandy Hook late on Sunday
evening, made the passage from Queens
town in days hours and forty minutes
actual time. This is very quick time, ant
no vessel with the exception of the ia
nous Alaska of the Gunion Line, has
surpassed it. The Servia came by The
extreme southerly course, in order tt
avoid the ice, and met with westerly
winds during the entire voyage. At moor
on the 18th she completed a days run O
All knots; at noon on the 10Th of 40
knots; and at noon on the 10th of 40s
knots. But for the stormy weather which
prevailed between the 18th and the 15tl
the Servia's passage would have been &C
complished in several hours less tim,
than it was.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-07-24

the victims of death by sun-stroke,
the largest part are persons who
drink beer and whiskey. Let them
severely alone. Drink milk, yea,
drink it abundantly, if you can; if
water is your preference, do not take
it very cold nor in large quantities
at once. Drink moderately and
often.
Happy are they who are not oblig-
ed to work hard in hot weather. But
we, who are the sons of toll and
know no season of rest, may moder-
enjoyments by keeping as cool as we
can.-NeaU York Observer.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-07-24
STATE NEWS ITEMS.

There are fifty-five members of the Rut-
land county bar, of whom the oldest is
Reuben R. Thrall, admitted in 1919.
In Westford, farmers are paying first
class hands for haying from So to So. so
per day, and from $40 to $45 per month.
A railroad train in Lunenburg ran over
valuable horse and yoke of oxen
worth $3.50, belonging to Caleb Johnson.
One Hier has been sent to the house of
correction from Fairhaven because he
couldn't pay fine and costs of $44 As
for over-driving and failing to feed liv-
cry horse.
ST. ALBANs butter market, July 49,
Market dull. General price, % to % :;
selections, "a to %; fair to good, Is to
20 cents a pound. Shipments to-day
| about HOO tubs.
A thirteen-years-o son of John Con-
way of Brookfield died last week Wednes-
| day from lockjaw caused by wound in
one of his hands made by a cap while
playing with toy pistol.
E. M. Glynn of East Clarendon, who is
alleged to have shot his son-in-law Gould
in Shrewsbury several weeks since, is in
Jail. His bail was fixed by Judge Weary,
at $3.50, which he could not raise.
Freddie, nine years old, and the young
est son Of Jacob Putnam, was drowned
last Tuesday, in the mill pond, at Put
Evansville, in Middlesex, up Wooster
branch. He was fishing, and when bait
ing his hook backed off steep rock into
deep water.
Great excitement and CONSERVATION
were caused one day last week by the
appearance in the streets of Pownal of q
huge black bear. He finally left, going
up the railway track, where he was shot
by man named Brown. 1t finally turn.
ed out that the bear belonged to a couple
of Italians who were exhibiting him fol
pennies.
Mrs. Melvin Dickinson, of Corinth, has
been badly poisoned by potato bugs
which she was crushing ON a rock. A
small particle of the matter flew anC
struck her lip; she Immediately wiped il
off and washed it thoroughly as soon az
she reached the house; yet she has suffer
ed severely from the effect of it since, bu
is now recovering.
A German tailor in the employ of Mr.
Shandoff at Bennington was beaten latel!
by party of roughs. His nose was bro
ken twice, one eye was gouged out, anC
he was otherwise seriously injured. Las
Saturday Luke Morse was arrested a
Bennington upon suspicion of being on
of the three men who assaulted Reinhard
(that is his nance. He waived examina
, ton gave bail in 900 to await the &C
ton of the grand jury. Other arrests ar
expected.
The celebrated Huntington will cas-
has finally been settled, and the state @
Vermont receives about 5000, 200. Art
| nah Huntington, who died in the city G
: Brantford, Ontario, January 10, 1877, b
will left to the state of Vermont his es
: tate, valued at about 100000, 500, 900 c
which was in real estate. The will wa
contested. The object of the testator i
devising the property to the state was
provide school fund. Since the caus
has been in the courts, the property ha
considerably increased, so that til
, amount the state will realize is probabl
+ not far from that stated at the opening {
this paragraph.
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widower into the shaczles of matri-
mony. But we look upon these mat
tiers with some commiseration, charg-
ing such follies over to the account
of human weakness.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-07-24

The Vermont Wdtchmdn which has
been beating about the bush a long
time has finally come out and de-
clares for Judge Poland, ''Uncle
LIKE" This is all right and nobody
objects, but everybody is able to see
that the long essays and homilies
which it has published on "eminent
fitness, national fame,'' etc. have
been inspired by something little
lower than pure patriotism. The at
tempt to belittle and to ridicule one
candidate, has neither been fair Oh
manly.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-07-24
THEN AND NOW.

AS the Landmark (Earle's paper)
and the Vermont Waterman are try
ing to injure the reputation of Gen.
Grout and to belittle his talent and
fitness, we call their attention to the
following articles which appeared in
these journals at the time and onthe
occasion named. In the next : icuc
of the Citizen, after Gen. Grout' S
nomination over Barlow in 1878,
Earle said: ssGrout made a most
gallant fight and won against heaviest
odds. He had Bradley Barlow, one
of the best campaigners the state ever
had the Vermont Central Railroad,
the Portland & Ogdensburgh Rail-
road, likewise, and last, and biggest
job of all, he had as to fight-and 10,
he has scooped us all in. He has
reason to be proud of his victory, for
thick and thin. The General has
sufficient ability to make a good rep
resentative, and he will bring no dis
credit upon the district. His ability
we conceded years ago-never denied
when in our quarrel with him, and
shall not deny now; aside from this
he has vigor and ambition enough
for ten men. These combined with
good ability will give him promi
nence with his fellow members Of
which his constituents will not fee
ashamed"
This same, cranky Earle, in The
Citizen dated August IS, 1880, said
"We are going to let the dead pas
bury it's dead and support Gen. Grou
for congress. He was fairly nomin
ated two years ago, and by all rule
that govern political convention
should have been elected, but wa
defeated and we believe would hav
been elected but for us. We did no
then justify the bolt. He has agail
received the nomination and fairly
and we are not going to kick
After Gen. Circuit beat Bradle
Barlow in convention in 1878, tn
WatchDa0n said: "Gen. Circuit ha
acquitted himself admirably in ever
position which he has been called t
fill, and will make an able, homes
and popular member. He is an ez
, cellent lawyer, business man c
rare capacity, and a gentleman who's
answering fidelity to his conviction
has never been called in question
We are pleased with the result of tt
/, convention, and congratulate the pei
pie of that district that their delegate
! did not 60 further and fare worse"
But this same Watchman is diffe
emily situated just now, and selfis
interests govern its motives al
: writings. 'sUncle Luke is in tt
field. See?
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-07-24
Republican State Nominations.
The news from the Egyptian wa

The news from the Egyptian war
has been of no great Importance the
past week, though Arab has been
able to do considerable mischief. The
British are not in condition to at
tack him by land and are waiting re-
Inducements. When they can pro-
woke him to a fight he is liable to
learn more of the power of the ''Mis-
tress of the Seas" A great deal of
blood-shed, murder and rapine is liza
BILE to follow.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-07-24

Senator Edmnnd's daughter, Julia,
died of consumption, at Monadnock
Mountain, n. H., on Saturday even
ing, July Is. We clip the following
tender tribute to her memory, from
the Free Press: ssShe passed away
'yery peacefully ON Saturday even
ing, The family, bringing with them
the fair dust, reached here this even
ing. Miss Julia's health began fail
ing last summer, and her parents,
alarmed by indications OF pulmon-
airy disease, took her early last fall
from their home here, to New York
and Washington. In spite OF the
best medical skill of those cities, AND
the tenderest and most devoted care,
the disease made steady progress
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-07-24

JUDGE MEN BIZ THEIR WoRKs.-A man Is judged IN
this life by his works. and in this connection it may
not be inoppotune to add, that DR.. Swayne has ao-
complished more good through the medium of his
Ointment for skin diseases than has the entire school
OF physicians combined. Its i'll wind that blows
nobody good" What the physicians have lost DR..
Swayne has gained.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-07-24

Nerves, brain, and muscles gain strength and the
power Of endurance by using Browns Iron Btters.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-07-24

To the rescued Your liver is in trouble. Wheat
Bitters will correct 1t. Remember this.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-07-24
Hunor$

The cause of most human ills, and curing when ply
scians, hospitals aud all other methods and remedies
fall Scrofula OF kings Evil. Glanduar Swengs u
GERS, Old Sores, Milk Leg, Mercural Affections. Fry
sipelas, Tumors Assesses. Carbuncles Boils Blood
Poisons Bright's Disease, Wasting of the Kidneys
and Liver Rheumatism. Constipation Piles, Dyspep-
STA. and all Itching. and ScalY
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-07-24

The Lyndon Union in descanting
on dristrict politics speaks thusly
''There is no danger in any district
of sending ignorance to congress,
but there is danger in every district
of sending ability coupled with
greed, selfishness, lust for power and
disregard for the old democratic
principle of greatest good for the
greatest number. That is the dam
ger in every political campaign. Abil-
ity without patriotism, without hard
pan sympathy for the welfare of the
common people, is what ais the leg
islation of modern times. 1t is the
cause of hard times among poor
people, the source of the gradual
tendency towards the rich, richer,
and poor, poorer Don't put too
much dependence upon ability as a
sole qualification for representing the
people in congress. Fitness is the
word, and that includes ability, pat
riotism, political integrity, industry.
perseverance, and governing desire
to lift up and improve the condition
of the masses. 1t excludes greed
and selfshness, which develop them
selves in schemes for back pay, STOCK
jobbing, star route swindles, white
wash, and all others iniquities ant
subterfugees designed to build VI
the legislation at the expense Of thu
people,"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-07-24

The regular republicans of Penn
sylvania have formally rejected the
demand of the so-called indepeud-
ents that in calling a new conven-
ton the gentlemen nominated by the
Harrisburg convention should not be
eligible to nomination, and unless
the independents make some move
toward harmony, the republican vot-
ers of Pennsylvania will have their
choice between the Harrisburg and
Philadelphia tickets. The offers make
by the regulars for compromise
were all that were in any way neces-
sary, and in rejecting those PROPOSE
lions and making the demand they
did, the independents must have very
much weakened their support among
the republican voters. The indie
pendents have carried bossism alto.
gether too far, for it is good honest
doctrine that the majority in any par.
ty has some rights that the minority
should respect.