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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-13
Current Literature.

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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-13

In the debate in the senate on Friday on
the resolution of Mr.. Beck regarding polit-
ical assessments, Mr.. Edmunds very point
eddy observed that neither of the resolutions
offered by Messrs. Beck and Hale was in an
entirely satisfactory shape, and therefore he
suggested that they be referred to the COM
mittee on civil-service reform. This would
save time, which would otherwise be inevi-
tably wasted in these political discussions.
The pot on that side, said Mr.. Edmunds,
says that the kettle on this side is black.
Well, it may be brown in some places laugh
teri but the pot has great deal more SCOT
ON it. Gentlemen on the other side think
the republican party is the worst party in
the world, and we rather reciprocate that
opinion, and the outcome will be that after
four or five days debate we will offer this
resolution to committee to put it in proper
shape to accomplish the object that we al
profess desire to accomplish.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-13

We sincerely hope that the tax on to.
bacco will not be removed or reduced. With
the liquor tax it should be maintained and
these two articles which minister so slightly
to human necessities but which contribute
80 largely to the moral and physical in jury
Of the human kind should continue 10 pay
an undiminished revenue to the government.
Let us have two cent letter postage and a
lighter tax on many articles of common
necessity before tobacco is made free. There
is no great public demand for free snuff,
free plug or fine cut, free cigars or cigar.
cites. Before these noxious things are re-
lieved Of taxation there should be an APP
Proclamation towards free breakfast table
1t is gross prosti tuition of the legislative
office when the people are calling for relief
from unnecessary taxation on things de
signed for life and health to bring in as
the very first measure for tax reduction
bill for the relief of tobacco. Such states
manship, when the people ask fish, offer
them serpent, or tenders scorpions on a re
quest for eggs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-13
The Christian Workers.

The New England Conference OF Christian
Workers which met at st, Johnsbury, Thursday
evening December 7th, is composed OF the state
Young Mems Christian Association conventions.
Thursday evening was mainly given to an adj
dress by Rev MIR. Hastings OF Boston upon the
Inspiration OF the Scriptures, brilliant and
vigorous Misunderstanding attack upon the enc
niles OF the truth, turning their own weapons
against them. Friday evening Rev, Dr. Plumb
gave an admirable address upon Evangelical
belief condition OF evangelical earnesiness.
The day sessions Of Friday and Saturday were
occupied with addresses, discussion and CONVEX
sation upon organizations, individual work and
the work Of the Holy Ghost as related To 1.-THE
world for Christ" upon what Christ demands,
what binders his work, upon spiritual decleusion,
the need OF evapgestic work and the necessity
of REVEALS. The discussions were sharp lively
but Teverent and mingled with much prayer
The presence OF the Holy Spirit was increasingly
apparent and all hearts seemed 10 unite in the
In the prayer of conservation at the close, 50
that there vas good preparation Tor the gospel
meetings OF Saturday evening aud the Sabbath
These were conducted mainly by the brothers who
led In the work at ST. JOhnsbury seven ears ago
In the meeting of Saturday evening many were
found seeking the Lord The Sabbath was a
pentecostal day. la the morning services at the
several churches when addresses by laymen took
the place Of the sermons, In the Sabbath schools
when the closing services were times OF ingather-
ing In the grand union meetings at the North
church In the afternoon and the South church in
the evening the spirit OF God revealed his pres
ence and mighty power The ~hoe day was de-
voted TO reaping and probably nearly one hundred
and fifty thought that they accepted Christ, and
the work seemed to be genuine. There had been
growing interest and some hopeful conversions
especially Ia the academy before 80 that prayer
| ful ChIstians had been expecting blessing from
these meetings, but the rchuess and greatness
| Of the gift OF God has put to shame the faith OF
| the most hopeful. Some OF the brethren ad-
dressed the Sabbath congrs atoms In the neigh
boring villages also, aud 10 some the spirit OF the
Lord was evidently with them. II Is the prayer
OF Gods people that this may prove revival
OF the work OF the Lord that shall extend through
! all the region
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-13

BosToN JOURNAL -" For some years
back the contents of the presidents messages
have leaked out in advance Of its being
transmitted TO congress, and occasionally
whole paragraphs would appear. Some ten
days since President Arthur sent for public
printer Rounds, and asked him whether he
would undertake to print the forthcoming
message in confidence. Mr. Rounds replied
that he would, and when he received por.
tion of the copy he summoned to his aid
Capt. Brian, the foreman of printing, and
Mr.. Taylor, the chief clerk. These three
printers set up a large portion OF the mes
sage, and the remainder was given in very
short takes to trusty compositors. Mr..
Rounds and his assistants took all the
proofs, read it by copy, made the corrections,
and took care that no piece of paper having
printed word on it was left lying round
loose, while the galleys were put, so fast as
they were set, in large safe The result
has been that not paragraph Of the message
has leaked out, and that even the guesserS
have been bafled. While Mr.. Rounds was
visiting the White House to carry proof
and TO receive copy ii was seriously an
nounced that the president was thinking Of
removing him and appointing some one else
and had sent for him to announce the fact.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-13

A FIRE. GIFT The Chicago Rock Island Pa
cihc railway have in press AN almanac and hand
book of useful information, containing a vast
time during the year. The book contains descrip-
IL ms Of the western states and territories. list
OF United States land offices, where lands are
available at low rates, how obtained, etc, etc. AS
well AS interest tables, business law, rates OF post
age and political facts and figures. In fact II is
nlultum in paruo, and all the much is Of every
day use, The same road also publishes a Christ
mas book for Children, which contains several
line illustrations, and Is original matter, and
very line piece Of sheet music, arranged for piano
and a quartet OF voices. Either OF both Of these
books and the music will be sent post free, II re-
quested, by postal or letter The earlier your
name Is sent TO St. John, general ticket and
passenger agent, Chicago, the quicker You will
get the books.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-13
Why We Give Thanks.

The following figures Of the leading crops and
mining industries for the year, as far as reported,
are furnished by the statstcian Of the New York
produce exchange. They give good idea Of the
progress OF this country In material wealth, and
alone would have made an eloquent thanksgiving
sermon;
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-13

The house committee ON education has
recommended an appropriation of $4,000
900, to be divided among the various states
according to the ratio of illiteraoy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-13
Approved.

Like its predecessor of year ago, Pres
ident Arthur's message meets with honest
and outspoken appreciation from the press
of either political party. The religious
journals are also frank and cordial in their
expressions of satisfaction. The following
from the New York Evangelist is good
sample of the general comment
"The presidents message Is a carefully pre-
pared business document, dealing at length with
most of the questions of public interest. 1t Is 30
moderate In its tone, and so pronounced in its IA
vor Of civil service reform, and reduced taxation,
and peace with all the world and the nations, and
America In particular, that 1t will dsappoint his
opponents as much as 1t will please his friends.
His condemnation Of extravaganza, and partic-
ulary Of the assessment OF federal employees for
political purposes, is also especially gratifying
As regards polygamy, the president refrains from
recommending additional legislation until the
effect Of existing laws shall be more closely OBJ
served
The president has been fortunate in his
public utterances. 1t is the good fortune
that attends man of sense, of genuine nat
ural ability, and who has profted by great
and varied experience. There is frankness,
honesty of purpose and genuineness of con-
viction in what he says and does. His words
and acts bear the stamp of real statesman
ship. He has the simplicity rad clearness
of genius, accompanied with modest bear
ing that is very becoming. Back of all his
other excellent qualities is quiet determi-
nation that without buster or ostentation of
phrase or manner, inflexibly pursues the
right. Few men under the calling fire with
which petty fractional animosity has unre-
lentingly assailed him, could have borne
themselves SO evenly, with so much dignifed
composure, or could have so confused and
disappointed his foes by exhibiting such an
utter Inconsistencies of their hostility,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-13

In the case of the alleged star.route con-
spirators Judge Wylie has decided that Mr.
Dorsey's personal attendance at the trial
was not necessary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-13

PERLEY OF the Boston Journal in late letter
to his paper says: An epigrammatic quotation
which appeared in Judge Folger's recent report
on the finances has been the subject of much
speculation, and 1t has been ascribed to King
solomon, Sterne, Ben Franklin, and at least a
score of Others, but no one could locate 1t posi-
lively Yet 1t was originally spoken less than a
year since by Senator Edmunds, Ia a debate In
the senate on the reserve fund. and / will cnnv
the entire sentence, putting in italic that portion
OF 1t which Secretary Folger has quoted;
The time that we are looking to-day. when
nobody wishes to have greenback redeemed Mt al Is
the day when distress arrives when trouble comes when
business when the manufacturer cannot sell what he
has made when the farmer cannot sell what he has
duced when the debtor cannot pay his debt Then is the
time that the value of positive money comes into play
How going To get positive money then? You
get by the faith that the people OF the United States
have put into their treasury real money COIN gold silver
10 happen II does not do wait TO shnge YOUR house
the begins lou must be ready for the eri day.
and bang ready for the eui day. The eel day almost
not betH0 ready for the evil day. 10 Is certain TO
come.
1T Is not often that one hears a paragraph
spoken in debate which is cleaner-cut Anglo
Saxon than the one In italic, yet II was spOk en-
without preparation, and Senator Eimunds never
corrects either the reporters notes or the proof
sheets of what he says in the senate Secretary
Foger paid him compliment by fishing it out
from the record, although he should have given
him due credit therefor"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-13

RoxnuRY-Mrs George Eaton Is quite Sc
riously M. Miss Flora Lane Of Maishheld Is
teaching the village school and z. S. Stanton the
one In district No 2.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-13

WOODBURY. z. Goodell lost a valuable
horse last week by having It's leg broken.... Nj.
II. Teachout has a log slide completed one-half
mile long, upon which logs will be run from the
noun ain above the west road into Long Pond
...E NJ. Bill has leased the store owned by d
b Nelson and formerly occupied by him aud
the public.... Marshall Warren Of Hardwick is
conducting singing school at the Center A.
Is Thomas, law student from the office of j. A.
Wing, ksq Is teaching the day school in district
No. A.. he Ladies' help aud aid society have
purchased a very substantial b. Shoninger organ.
....A series Of religious meetings were held at
South Woodbury. last week that were attended by
quite good many people and with much apparent
interest
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-13

MARsHFIEID-The saw mill at the head OF
Molly's Falls owned by Wallace Lamberton, was
totally destroyed by fire last Wednesday morning
IL was discovered about hAlf-past two and was al
fire at that time, totally destroying the tools
and machinery and about one hundred dollars
worth OF chair stock. The fire Is supposed to
have originated from defective stove, although
every precautiOn was taken to prevent fire. The
machinery was insured for aboupSSOO Mr. Lam
berton had decided TO build again. having made
out a bill for the same and some OF his neighbors
have volunteered to assist him In work and lum-
Der. We understand that different arrangements
have now been made as A. 7. Duraut and Mr.
Lamberton have purchased the village saw mill
of L. and w. II. II. Smith, the papers being
signed last week. The mill at the head Of the
falls will not be rebuilt until spring, The
promenade concert last Friday evening was a
success The Danville band was present as ad-
veItised and added much to the enjoyment of the
occasion. Those present seemed To enjoy IL very
much. The playing by both bands was good and
the consolidation OF the two bands was success
The concert will be repeated next week Friday
evening Minnie Davis was prevented from
commencing her school last week by sickness
which came near resulting In diphtheria. We
hear OF several cases OF a similar indispositon,
Miss Carrie L. Packer Is very sick with dphtheTia
It taking violent form, and hat very little hopes
are entertained of her recovery. e, Mr.. Farms
worth's Sunday evening discourses are very much
liked and his subj CT next Sunday evening will
be, "Balaam aud Balaak -. There will be a
Christmas tree and exercises at the Methodist
church this year. The night is not yet fixed, but
will be announced next week. Everybody OF
whatever class or sect cordi ally invited to par
ticipate and consider themselves free TO take part
therein. A committee has been appointed To
whom all moneys and contributions should be
made.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-13

CHELsEA-Mrs. Louisa NJ Emerson has gone
to franklin, n IL to live with daughter, Mrs.
Devereux. Ii was recently discovered that the
two pillars in the audience room of the Congrega-
tiona church had rotted badly and they were re-
placed last week by sound ones. These pillars
were put In but six years ago and 1t Is now
thought that they were not perfectly seasoned,
and bling so tightly covered that they were not
exposed TO the air they soon began to rot. The
special town meeting called for the purpose of
taking some action In regard to the town clock,
voted after long aud spirited discussion 10 ac-
cept the proposition Of H. L. Bixby who offered
for fifteen dollars to repair the clock so that 1t
would keep as good time as 1t has at any time
during the past twenty years, and to keep 1t In
such repair for ten years for two dollars year.
49,. The Methodists held largely attended So
cable last Friday evening at the house OF Charles
DeBsmOre. ... Stephen Vincent was taken Sc
riousy III some day since, and is now in very
feeble condition. .. Several of our citizens went
TO Woodstock last week as witnesses for u. w.
cleveland In g suit brought agairst him for
false imprisonment by one Joseph Ellis The
Jury decided against Mr.. Cleaveland, but we un-
derstand an appeal has been taken. A. N.
W, odruff advertises an auction on Wednesday Of
cattle grain and farming tools, at his residence
on the West hill. John L. Bacon is visiting
friends In Chicago. John H. Bxby, now
senior at Dartmouth, Is teaching this winter at
Putney, VT. Jacob Emerson of Hartland is
here on visit to his mother and other relatives,
William ii, Puffer has gone to Bradford to
attend school for the winter. An effort is being
made to raise funds for singing school, to be
conducted by Henry Blanchard Of Williamstown.
E. Curtis s. Emery will continue his law studies
with c. W. Clarke, and not with ). Is. Hebard rs
announced last week .. The Congregational and
Methodist Sunday -schoos are making arrange
ments for Christmas trees. Wayland L. Sar-
gents infant child died Sunday evening. 1t had
never been well from its birth. Funeral services
were held at the house ON Tuesday, Rev. Mr..
Webster officiating.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-13

A fire caused by the explosion OF a kerosene
lamp occrrred last week in the Fall mountain
paper comptnys mill In Bellows Falls. The loss,
covered By insurance, WAS So 600. ...A Wind
ham correspondents plant is that there are no
less than Ave marIag,able men in that ,iciuity
who have TO build their own fires these wintry
mornings, wash their own dishas, and do various
other kinds OF Homework, who would, no doubt,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-13

The national bank OF Rutland, the Rutland
county national and the Rutland savings banks
have entered into an agreement to remain open
for business, after January !, every day except
Sundays and holidays. from nine O'Clock, A. NJ,
10 three p NJ Heretofore these banks have been
closed Saturday, Bridget Kennedy OF Rutland,
charged with dealing In rum, was found guilty
Thursday of 295 first offences, the penalty for
which Is fine of IS 800 and one month imprison-
ment. Bridget cannot pay her fine or get bail
and has been taken TO jail. She may spend half
a century at the house of correction. .Judson
II Rust, formerly Of Brandon, shot and killed
himself at Fort Douglass Wyoming territory,
while serving in the regular army. The Mar
BILE savings bank" chartered by the legislature OF
1880, and the "Rutland trust company" char
tered In 1882, are now organizing II these two
institutions 20 into operation there will be In
Rutland village two savings banks, two trust
| companies and three national banks. IA tele-
| Dorset The Rutland band II dsorganized by
dssension The leader, Il L. Hatch, has locked
| up the instruments Unless the matter is al
ranged, litigation will probably eDsue rs To the
| ownership Of the instruments. The instruments
were bought In part by subscription. The SUI
pIeme court begins January 24th. The docket
contains fity-three cases, most Of which are i'm
poItant Forty-fve cases stand for trial, the
other eight having been heard at previous terms
| and Judgment reserved. -. William W. Young,
was nearly killed Friday morning by the break
| ing OF chain used In moving heavy stones IL
the marble mill at Center Rutland. The will
Of Mrs Hanush Y. Sexton, late Of East Dorset,
contains q generous legacy for the Troy confer
ence academy in Poultney.
| WHITMAN COUNTY
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-13

There are but twelve cases to come before the
supreme court for this county next January term.
THE Burlington liquor agency, which has
been closed many months, has been re-opened.
There were seven marriages. twenty-five
births and seventeen deaths in Burlington during
November To-. Sheriff Barton has thus far made
the following appointments Of deputy sherifis for
A. b. Ashley Milton; L. d Baker, Essex juno
tion; Charles M. H. Ferguson, Richmond: Further
appointments will be announced in a few days.
-. John Fitzsimmons, = respected citizen OF
Underhl, was instantly killed by falling tree,
the 9Th inst. -. The new University bulldogs at
Burlington are practically completed, with the ex-
cention Of the chapel
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1882-03-08
PERSONAL.

Mr.. \. T.. Walker. I" Chicago. Il mem
Der vi the Salvatore minin" company
after Il wit Of II few day; III Butte has
gone to San Francisco.
Mr.. II. j.. Shcrwin, repre- cntin.
Griminc, & Tlric:, WHISKY d:a:;r. .!
Chicago, leaves TIL, noIniuy. II wi
return in july.
Judge q. =. IL. Thorousl,:.ar l,~
son, Nj. Eo':crt TiIor.ng:.maa All H.:
daughter, Mrs. I.aur>: Re Il. with i:t:.e
Master Walter Hale, went overt" I;c!c-
III in yesterday mornings coach.
Amon:: the latest arriva'. at til. It.
Nicholas Hotel arr: Waiter Il. >:.rr:
Rader>burg; Cha*. Smit', H Jena: 4.
Slavery, Gable Cry: Sam'l Nerl. Hc!,-
III; II. II. Hill, Chicago: j. Il. Co!:,u*.
Watertown, y. Y.
Among the latc.t arrivals At the Cen
tenrial Hotel are: ". J. Livingston,
Missoula &. W. Cakes. Basin: J. Il.
.'tcvcps. G. i. Wilcox Park: VIM.
McErccn, Georg,town, conc; .::..:!r.
Nicncy, Nyo. Ter.