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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-28
Orange County Court.

The case of Clement Us Spear, reported last
week, resulted in verdict for the plaintiff for
S32 81 damages and costs. This was the last Jury
trial of the term, and upon its conclusion the
court proceeded to dispose of the remaining un-
finished business.
The new entry docket contains in all thirty-four
law and fourteen chancery cases, This is the
smallest docket Of new cases that has appeared
for good many terms or the law entries eleven
were divorce cases. Some Of these were contin-
ued, but the larger portion were heard and dis
posed Of.
The disposition last term OF the chancery case
OF Clement rs. Hyde leaves a fund In the bands
OF the special masters, To provide academic in
struction for poor children residing in Orange
county The fund has not yes been called upon,
and any parents in limited circumstances living
in the county can avail themselves of its proyi-
sions by making application To Lyman G. Hinck-
ley, Esq clerk of Orange county
The following divorce cases have been heard
this term, with the results stated e. Z. McAllis-
ter u.s. Adea l.. McAllister; notice, marriage
and residence proved; bill granted for adultery
Il }. McWain for petitioner. Addie q, Prescott
as, VIM. j. Prescott, notice, marriage and resi-
dence proved; bill granted for wilful deseTtion
X, Nj. Harvey for petitioner. Addie NJ Webster
rs. George Webster, same entry bill granted Tor
the same cause; s. Nj Gleason for petitioner.
Charles A. Sanborn u.s. Emma j. Sanborn same
entry bill granted ON ground of adultery Farm
ham and Chamberlain for petitioner Flora A.
Loyeland rs. S. X. Loveland, notice, marriage
and residence proved cause, Wliiul INSERTION
bill granted; Boyden for petitioner; Eliza A.
Cook u.s. Leander Z, Cook and Leander 7. Cook Us.
Eliza A. Cook. Both the parties sought divorce
in this case, the petition Of Eliza being little
ahead in point OF time. The causes complained
of In both cases we're the same, viz: iutolerable
severity and adultery The parties have been
married nearly twenty years, and have issue
one chid-a little girl, Each was DESTROYS OF be-
ing appointed custodian of the child, although
both parties introduced evidence tending 10 show
the unftness OF the other To have the care OF the
child Both sides introduced evidence In support
of their respective claims, but after full hearing
the court dismissed both petitions, and refused u
bill to either party The parties reside at Coz ath,
and the Corinthians seem to have taken sides -
in the matter. j. II. Watson and j. X. Darling
for Leander L Cook; A. Nj Dckey, George
Dlckey and 5. Is. llebard for Eiza A. Cook.
Az the conclusion of this case the business of
the term ended, and after making a few entries
On the docket Of cases continued, etc, court ad-
iourned,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-28

obedience. OF the present senate two only,
Messrs. Dwinell and Dillingham;, senators
from Washington county, were members in
1878 or had ever before been senators. OF
the present house of two hundred forty-one
members, nineteen only sat in the previous
bouseypf representatives. We believe the
majority Of the people are in favor OF good
government and of conducting the affairs
Of the state "on business principles" and
that when they fully appreciate the utter
absurdity of these sweeping changes and
realize their pernicious results, they will no
longer perpetuate in political things abuses
which reason and common-sense tell them
would speedily wreck their private enter
prises. Had the state followed the wretched
custom Of rotation in all its offices, where
would have been the expert financial skill
which in consecutive years OF successful
administration wiped out the state debt and
made Vermont a novelty among the states
of the union-a commonwealth without
Indebtedness Or where the rare efficiency
that has prevailed in the Offices Of inspector
of finance, of auditor, and Of secretary of
state : Or where the great fame and con-
trolling influence achieved by Morrill, and
Edmunds in the United States senate
Having obtained good men for the Offices of
state senator and town representative, let the
people labor to strengthen the legislative
branch of the state government by retaining
them in Office $50 long as is compatible
with the public good" Conniving for these
offices by designing men is going on all over
the state. Let the people look to it in sea-
son, seek out their old representatives in
either house who have served them with
ability and honesty for those who have not
done So or who decline longer public service,
select new men and send the intriguing ro-
tationists to the rear. The next legislature
should have vastly larger percentage of
experience to its credit than the present or
any of its recent predecessors.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-28
The One Term Custom.

The committee on resolutions at the re-
cent republican state convention seem to
have taken practical view of the duty they
were appointed to perform. Without gush
or sentiment, but none the less sincerely, they
deplore the calamity of Garfeld's death and
express confidence in President Arthur's ad-
ministration and in republican principles.
Correctly conceiving that matters directly
and practically affecting the welfare of the
state are of more consequence to it than the
affairs of the general government or the
stale platitudes which form the burthen of
the conventional platform, the committee
seem to have devoted themselves to securing
from the convention an endorsement of GER
tain reforms in the interest Of good local
government and an expression in favor Of
systematic development and liberal encour.
agement of vital moral and material inter-
ests. The one feature in the platform to
which we wish to direct the attention Of the
voters of the state is the second resolution,
condemning the mischievous practice of
rotation in office which quite universally
prevails in the choice of members of the
legislature. The recommendation with
which the convention accompanies its dep
recation of vicious custom is the special
point of interest to the freemen of Vermont
at this time. The election, it is true, is
still remote, but the time is already present
when political activity has descended from
high state to local affairs, and people are
casting about for the men who are to repre-
sent them in the senate and house for the
next biennial term. In the early days OF
this nation sentiment hostile to long
tenure of any political Office by one individ,
ual was born of the prevailing jealousy and
hatred of kingy government, in which long
and undisputed possession of power led to
oppression, and against which the colonists
had maintained q successful revolution.
Out of this sentiment there seems to have
have been evolved in the course of time an
idea that among the "inalienable rights u
not enumerated in the Declaration of In
dependence is the right of every American
citizen of average intelligence, at some time
before his eyes are dimmed or his men.
tai force abated, TO represent his fel.
low citizens in the general court OF the
commonwealth. Annual elections hardly
afforded the means of "rotation " suffi
GENTLY rapid to permit each ambitious citi
zen to have his turn in the guardianship Of
this heirloom of sovereign Independence
and many devout patriots were only per
mitted to view from some political Pisgai
the howery wales Of the promised Legislative
land. When biennial elections became thu
law of the state. change universal prevailed
and clean sweep in practically the entir'
membership of the legislature became Law
inAexible as iron. No statutory enactmen
has ever received from the most law-abid
ing people such general and unyaryinl
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-28
The Nominations.

The nominations made at the republican
state convention are placed at the head OF
our columns this week. The men selected
for the first and third positions have been
prominently before the people of the state
in various capacities. Their history and their
fitness for the respective offices to which they
have been nominated are well known. In
the days when the bulletin boards at the
telegraph offices throughout the state, and
when the columns of the daily press were
closely scanned for intelligence from the
front, the name of him who has been chosen
for the second place on the ticket became
known to fame. Bravery and skill displayed
in the volunteer defence of his country in
the great war of the rebellion raised him to
advanced military rank which may have fall
len as far short of his deserts as the higher
rank attained by more pretentious and push
ing comrades overshot the just rewards OF
which have flown by since from every belfry
in the north the gladstone news from Apo.
mattox was proclaimed with cangor which
feebly expressed the transports Of victori-
Gus people, he has quietly and modestly pur-
sued the tenor of his way, an transformations
citizen, skillful in his profession of the law,
scholarly in his tastes and requirements,
pure and upright in the discharge of every
duty. Under these circumstances and at
the very hour when, undsturbed by the
anxieties of the ofice-seeker, he was engaged
in the discharge of scholarly duty his
alma mater had called him to Hanover to
perform, his old comrades in arms sought
him out and pre- sented his name for the suf-
frages of the representatives of the citizens
of his state. No citizen will begrudge hon
ors bestowed upon Colonel Pingree We
cannot, however, regard as conclusive, under
the existing circumstances, the reasons urged
for Colonel Pingree's nomination, the prior
ity of his claim as soldier There is force
and sense in the argument that civilians
made great sacrifices and by the prompt and
patriotic discharge of their duties rendered
effective the valor of the soldiers Neither
class alone suppressed or could have sup
pressed the rebellion. Each heroically sup
plemented the efforts of the other. OF the
high state executive offices of governor,
lieutenant governor, treasurer, secretary of
state, auditor, adjutant and quartermaster
general and librarian, for the present ben-
NAL term and probably for the next, the
treasurer will have been the only civilian in
all the list In this view of the case fair
division of civil honors is simply just and
equitable, and by every principle of reason
and justice, the lieutenant governorship
might have been conferred upon competent
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-28

SHARoN.-Mrs w. II. Chison and Mrs j. s.
c. Bartlett are quite sick. "A man by the name
OF Riley got hurt by a stick OF wood striking him
in the head while at work on the wood slide on
the Wiley mountain. Wallie Burgess, while
riding with his father, fell from the wagon and
the wheel passed over his head and In stopping
the horses very suddenly caused them to back the
wheel over the boys bowels. lie was carried
home insensbe and remained so for some time
lie lies In very precarious situation at the pres
ent time although hopes are entertained for his
recovery The wonder is that he was not killed,
a. the wagon was heavy two-horse lumber
wagon weighing over nine hundred pounds.
Nicholas Jacobs WAS arrested last week for dis
turbing the peace and fined SO and costs, amount
ing in all 10 so ,..,, Charlie MoDonald's barn
was raised last saturday. Charles Day and
wife are visiting friends in the west ia silver
wedding at Deacon Chandler ladd's last Friday
evening with good attendance Some costly
presents were left them The Sharon band was
in attendance and furnished some Of its best
music A very enjoyable time WAS had by all
.. The grstmil has been undergoing some much
needed repairs and is now in running order with
a first class miller, $. d. Chillson, in charge OF II
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-28
The Assessment War.

A circular issued to government employees
by the republican congressional committee,
requesting them to contribute two per cent
of their salaries for campaign expenses, is
creating discussion from the fact that it is
generally understood by the men to whom
the circular is addressed that their places
will be filled by willing parties if the money
is not forthcoming. The New York civil
service reform association, of which George
William Curtis is president, has advised
government employees that in its opinion
they will render themselves liable to prose.
cution under an act of congress if money is
paid in accordance with this request, and
the matter has been the subject of some
sharp correspondence between the latter
gentleman and Hon. j. A. Hubbell, chair
man and treasurer of the congressional COM
mittee. There is great trepidation among
employees, especially those having meager
incomes, who can i'll afford to spare sny
portion of the means of supplying their
physical wants. To some of this class Con-
gresham Bowman from Massachusetts has
addressed the following letter:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
WASHINGTON, d. c., June 49, 1882.
Dear Sir:-Having received letters from you
and others, employees in the navy yard, in refer
ence to the request made of you by the republic
can congressional committee for contributions to
its fund, desire to say that any such contribu-
tons are in my opinion, to be entirely voluntary
that none OF you are to act under compulsion,
but, II from poverty or hardship, or any other
reasons you do not feel able to contribute any
thing, you should not be subject to blame or crit
icsm for refusal to contribute, and that any idea
of compulsory contributions Is, in my opinion not
only foreign to the ideas of the congressional
committee, but also entirely opposed to the judg-
ment OF what is right and proper. You are at
liberty, like any other citizens or any employe
in private business, to contribute or not con-
tribute for political purposes without being af-
fected thereby in your business or employment,
or otherwise.
There is no room for argument in this
matter of assessments, however the facts
may prove to be in this particular case.
Money must be had for political purposes
and its use by political organizations may be
as legitimate as by a church society. But
the present case relates only to the manner
of obtaining money. Contributions asked
or made under circumstances that leave the
individual free to decide for himself whether
or not he will dispose of any portion Of
his private means or income for political
purposes are legitimate, but contributions
levied under duress, under threat ex-
pressed or implied, are all wrong and no
amount of sophistry or plausible reasoning
will make them right. Funds enough for
honest purposes can be obtained in legti-
mate and reasonable ways, and republicans
should have no use for money obtained by
any different means.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-28

BRADFoRp.-Services are being held in the
Christian church in the locality called Goshen,
this summer. The pastors of the Congregational
and Of the Methodist societies OF this village al
ternate in preaching there Sunday afternoons
They report a credtabe attendance and good in
terest.. c. C. Doty is gaining quite rapidly.
II. S. McDuffee is away from home superntend-
The students Of the Hayerhill, New Hamp-
shire academy, gave " The Merchant of Venice ="
in the village hall, Friday evening, The Brad
ford guards were out in force Thursday. But,
alas, the training day of our fathers is no more.
Scarcely score Of people visited the Playground
to witness the brilliant evoutions of these in
trepid guardians of the peace.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-28

ROCHESTER. We are glad To see Uncle Gould
Stoekwell back in town.. Elias Lyman of Bos-
ton Is visiting at j. ii. Trask's. DR.. William
Huntington has returned from Northern New
York where he has spent several weeks visiting.
80. Eight of our young people are back from
school bringing fattering reports of Montpelier,
Barre and Holyoke, Massaeh usetts, as having
wonderful educational advantages -. Our law
yer Bliss has been having quite siege with the
measles. When Wallace and viii Campbell re-
turned from west part Of the town a few days
since bringing nearly five hundred spotted beau
ties rs the result of their days fishing they
considered adopts in the art, but later reports
bring in the joke that their money was hiring
the fishes caught while they were fighting mos
quitoes for dear life.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-28

ORANGE Miss Estelle Davis, who has been
visiting in town for few weeks, returned To her
home in Berlin, Tuesday. see. G. Y. Barnes is so
low with rheumatic fever as To be entirely help
less Porter Lord and wife were called to
Norwich last week to attend the funeral OF a
cousin. Mrs. Flora Curtis Beard of Chenoa,
ILL.,, only daughter of Frank Curtis, was expected
Saturday but instead OF her letter was received
saying her visit was indefinitely postponed on ac-
count Of sickness. Mrs Ellen Gale Houghton
of Kansas City, Mo, arrived in town last week.
... Edgar Curtis has been in Berlin visiting the
family of B. +. Davis Miss Nora Camp is
quite low and it is feared that her stay at Sara
toga instead of benefiting her has proved a de.
cided injury. Hubert Boister formerly Of
this town. but now of North Montpelier, has been
spending few days in this vicinity, buying poul-
try. Orvid Fowler of Medford, Mass, Is in
town visiting his cousin, Francis Curtis.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-28

SOLDIERS REUNION Commander William w.
Henry has issued the following general orders
for the soldiers reunion at Camp George p Foster,
Queen City park, Burlington Officers designated
as aides-de-camp in general orders No. l, are
hereby constituted battalion commanders, who
will, on arrival in camp or before, organize their
commands AS battalions. These organizations
Will be observed while In camp. Monday, July
Sd, will be occupied by arrivals in camp and as
sgnment to quarters. In the evening camp fires
at the several battalion headquarters. During
the forenoon OF Tuesday, July 4th, will be held
the regimental reunions at posts to be designated
on the ground, also to organizing prisoners
association for Vermont. At half-past one r.
NJ, the whole command will be reviewed by Gov
ernor Roswell Farnham and staff. The address
of Colonel A. y, Walker Of Rutland will follow
the review. After the review the election Of Of
tcers will be held; The evening will be devoted
TO camp fires. Shermans military band OF Bur-
ngton will furnish music for the occasion
Wednesday, July 9th, " break camp" and ego
AZ you please" We have every assurance that
General Hancock, General Grant and several
other OF our military ehieftains will be present
from abroad, and that the reunion will also be
largely attended by the officers and soldiers OF
Vermont transportation will be furnished by
the Central Vermont railroad over all lines OPP
Grated by them for fare one way, and the same
courtesy is expected OF other Vermont roads
Tickets good from July 3D. 10 7th inclusive. This
Is TO accommodate such soldiers as wish to remain
over at the Odd Fellows meeting, July 9TH, 9th
and 7th.) Tents, wood and straw for camping
will be furnished free on the ground. Ratons
Will be provided on the ground at reasonable
rates 10 such as desire The cars will run be-
tween Burlington and camp at Queen City park,
July ith, as often ~ required Every old veteran
in the state ia expected to be present, and CON
tribute In his own way to make this one Of the
largest most entertaining and delightful reunions
ever held In the state
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-28

-" PRESUMPTION begins in ignorance and
ends in ruin" On the other hand, the production
Of Kdney-Wort began with wise cautions and
scientific research, and It's use ends In restoring
shattered constitutions and endowng men and
women with health and happiness. My tor
mented back, Is the exclamation Of more than
one poor hardworking man and woman; do you
know why IL AchesY II is because your kidneys are
oyertasked and need strengthening, and your
system needs 10 be cleansed Of bad hnmurs You
need Kidney-Wort
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-28

EAST CALAIS Charles Bennett, while going
home from his work the other evening, came sud
denly upon French camp His horse took fright
and jumped over the stone wall into the field,
clearing himself from the vehicle and harness.
While Charles Adams hired man was narrowing
the harrow slid of the ledge and carried the
horses with II down some eight feet |: struck
bottom up and the horses fell upon it. They are
so badly Injured that it is feared they will die
80. DIR. Henry Jewell has located at the village
and commenced practice,...... Rev, George f.
Forbes has gone To Pennsylvania, near Philadel-
pha. Upon his return he and his family will go
In Maine.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-28

BRooKFELD.-The merry ring of the hammers
can be heard on the new meeting house in Fast
Brookfeld, the frame being mp. 49,. Elder Wells
Sabbath. The ladies of the Help and Hope
society held sociable at the house Of J. II.
Sprague, Thursday, the 22d instant, The ladies
OF the Help and Hope society will hold their next
sociable on the "od camp ground " in East
Brookheld, July ith. Literary exercises will be
given by the Fast Brookheld club, consisting OF
orations, declarations, Rotations and music,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-28

WEST ToPsHAM-A petition for a daily mail
from here TO Barre via Orange Center is being
circulated and very generally signed by people
here and in Orange. =, Asa Magoon has brought
a tTespass suit against +. M. Collins deputy
sheriff. and j. W Moore for carrying off some
maple sugar which they found secreted in Ma
coon sugar house and Magoon claimed rs having
been stolen from him. Court set for July LIST at
East Orange ,..,. The mail now leaves this office
at fifteen minutes past six, A. NJ, instead OF seven
a. heretofore. 1t is reported that S. NJ. Fields
has bought the gristmill of Mr. Goodale who will
leave town,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-28

MoRErowS.-The school in district No. 1S
closes with a picnic July lst.., Mr., William
Born, in Moretown, June cath, daughter TO
MIR. and Mrs c, II, Freeman; weight nine
pounds. Quarterly meeting next Sunday....,
Mad river lodge OF Masons will not be moved to
Waitsheld at present, at least
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-28

RANDOLPH - John WEIGH of Elmira New
York, is visiting his father and brother in town.
80. Elmer Miller, II young man about twenty,
died Friday morning of pneumonia. His was the
sixth death in the family within six years A sis
ter is the sole survivor, ... Mrs L. d. Carpenter
is away for time, stopping with friends at
Brookline, Mass. 1t is expected that we are to
have new physician in town, young man
from Connecticut here looking around last
week and intends to locate here. Wednesday
morning d. S. Washburn driving with a
swarm Of bees in his wagon when the hive tipped
over and the bees came out and attacked Mr..
Washburn and his horse. Hiram Huse saw it
and came out to the rescue. They succeeded in
partially unhtching the horse when he cleared
himself and ran. Both men were stung severely
and Mr.. Washburn tainted. Rev. Mr.. Blaisdell
was called and at once gave them quantity OF
cider brandy. which probably saved their lives as
1t overpowered the poison OF the stings Nearly
hundred stings were pulled from the head and
arms of each OF the men. They were out the
next day looking the worse for the encounter,
-: Last week brought back goodly number Of
old friends of the school, some of whom had not
been here for several years.