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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

THE civil service commission has tenn
porarily departed from Washington on
tour to different sections of the country
for the purpose Of establishing local exam
lining boards to carry out the provisions of
the civil service reform act. Commissioner
Eaton goes to New York and the leading cit
les of the East Thoman to the cities south
west and south, and Gregory TO the west and
central New York. Chief Examiner Ly.
man accompanies Commissioner Thoman.
Joseph II. Blackfan, superintendent of for
eign mails, goes with Gregory and Z. M.
Clark, chief of the revenue marine d.
vision of the treasury department, with
Eaton. The commissioners expect to re-
turn to Washington by June LIST, and to be.
gin examinations for the department ser.
vice there June 10th. The local examining
boards will begin the examination of candi.
dates about June 18th.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

CoRINTH.-The remains Of daughter Of Ly-
man WATSON OF Barre, former resident OF this
town. were inferred at West COrinth last Satur-
day. :. David Quimby has bought the Sargent
place at West Corinth for 81, 100. The Sunday
school at the corner was organized last Sunday
by choosing all necessary officers. E. The pscatory
expedition Of Harry Heath recently resulted in
the capture Of nearly bushel Of suckers aud not
much Of day for suckers either. =. Our sick list
is quite large. Mrs. Alvart Avery remains about
the same as she has been through the winter.
Mrs. Maria Fellows Is quite feeble. Mrs John
Mrs Mary Fellows, who has been troubled with
a cancer for the last three years and is nearly
helpless is now out Of her head and gradually
failing All Of these are elderly people, the last
being nearly ninety years old. Harry Barnes Of
Goose Green is in a precarious condition and not
expected to recover. child of p. NJ Hastings
is quite sick with canker rash.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16
Getting Under Way.

The president, who is persistently re-
gsrded and treated by some persons oil more
partisanship than sense, as the personiiioa-
tion of anti.civil service reform methods,
has been compelled to act the part OF school
master to the civil service commission.
That body drafted code Of rules to carry
into effect the provisions Of the civil service
act. Pending the consideration and ap-
proyal of these rules by the president, strict
secrecy as to their purport was enjoined
upon commission and cabinet. Notwith-
standing this injunction copy of the rules
was purloined and the president was greatly
chagrined to see them in print in advance
of the executive examination and sanction.
An investigation was made into the manner
in which the government secrets had been
disclosed. Each member Of the cabinet
accounted for his copy of the rules, but the
head of the commission reluctantly con-
fessed that the leak was in his office and
meekly submitted to presidential reproof for
his official remissness. After the president
had made an appointment of model chief
examiner, and the appointee had petulantly
declined to accept the Office, the commission
tried its hand at making selection. 1t
chose a man whose unftness was so con-
spicuous that it was loudly proclaimed by
the press and people of all shades Of belief
or disbelief in the efficacy of civil reform
story measures. The president declined to
appoint Deb. Randolph Keim, the commits
sioners' choice, and again set those officials a
good example in the way Of genuine and
business like methods of reform by selecting
for chief examiner Charles Lyman of the
treasury department, an official who by
solid merit has won his way from the ranks
to high position of trust and responsibility.
He was not an applicant for the position, he
presented no testimonials. His personal in
tegrity, his official faithfulness and efficiency
and his proven capacity marked him for the
honor. Mr.. Lyman has accepted the ap-
pointment and the country approves the
choice the rules have been adopted, and,
after some experiences which are not en-.
tirely reassuring, the commission at length
approaches the direct object for which it
was created. The presidents former expe-
rience enabled him to give the commission
ers many points of the highest Importance
for the practical and successful perform
ance of their duties. With fine judgment
and commendable spirit he has averted
danger arising from their early indiscre-
tions and shown himself far more earnest
and judicious friend of true reform than
some Of its professional and offcious advo-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

IT is a matter of surprise that the press
of the North, religious and political, pays 30
little attention to DIR. fuckers statement of
the condition of the negroes in respect to
morality and religion. The New York d.
server is the only one Of the great religious
weeklies which, so far as we have noticed,
has given the subject any attention. There
is much collateral testimony to substantiate
all that has been alleged as to the condition
of the colored race. Since one man has had
the courage to publish his convictions to
the world, testimony Of strongly confirm
atory character comes to light here and
there. The state of things set forth by DIR.
Tucker, and confirmed by the Observer. can
not be cured by ignoring the facts or seek
ing to discredt the authors of the allega-
lions which have been made. DIR. Tucker
is southern Christian preacher with no
faint of bourbonism. He does not blame
the negroes for their condition. The fault
is not their own. Their deplorable situa-
tion is the inevitable outcome of state of
pni poiio ouOSoouOu ~ ioh6 POiiou VI
bondage. He states the facts in kindly,
sorrowing, Christian spirit. Candidly,
plainly, but not rudeIy or exultingly, he
speaks such things as can be decently told,
shows what mistakes have been made, what
illusions have been cherished and how
money and labor have been wasted. Like
the efficient surgeon he lays the sore open
to the bottom that the healing may begin on
the sound tissues. His great desire is to do
the colored people good, and he takes the
only honest and efficacious way to accom-
plish laudable purpose. Religion and
philanthropy should revise their knowledge
of the conditions Of the problem with which
they have to deal and should correct their
methods in the light of the information
which DR.. Tucker and the Observer have
published.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

NORTH THETFoRD.-Elder Cooper was present
last Sabbath, giving very good sermon. He
to supply the pulpit here and at Thetford Center
for the present. This leaves our place without
minister Of either denomination We suppose
that 1t is now settled that Mr.. Fay will settle at
Post Mills where he will preach every Sabbath
-. Oscar G. Barnes will return to Ohio this
week, where his business calls him. . John Lord
has improved the appearance Of his house by the
addition of coat of paint. The steam saw
mill has finished saving boards and will now saw
out the shingles for which they have lumber. E.
Mrs. Lyman Howard celebrated her ninety third
birthday last week Friday afternoon. Quite a
number of friends old and young gathered at her
home. After visiting during the afternoon, a
bountiful supper was furnished, consisting Of
baked beans and brown bread, cake. pie, etc A
poem OF Longfeow's was read by Mrs. II. Cush-
man. The party broke up about seven p. NJ.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

WORTHWHILE Communion services were held
at the Congregational church on Sunday. Eight
united with the church. The pastor Rev. Mr..
Bushee returned from his vacation last week.
The praise meeting held In the vestry In the
evening was largely attended. The usual monthly
conference meeting OF the church was held Sat
urday afternoon at the vestry. Jared Tabor is
chosen town liquor agent Professor Wilson,
principal Of the academy for the year about clos
ing, has been engaged for the coming year. :. The
monthly union temperance meeting OF the
churches has been postponed one week and will
meet next Sunday evening at the Methodist
chapel The new band stand in academy park
Is completed and was used by the band on We'd
nesday evening last =. Post Warner have made
arrangements FOR holding appropriate ceremonies
sociable at their hall this "wednesday evening.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN :; Those who
voted for Governor Butler on their curiosity
Just TO see what the old man will do are
getting satisfied, and also finding out that
such a funny curiosity carries with it con-
siderable amount of personal responsibility.
What are they going to do about the old
mans doings 2 His Eroellenoy's fiash.in.
thepan style of imperious feasibility and
low insult in official correspondence with
such citizens as Thomas Talbot waits for
their political Endorsement. How would he
do for another gubernatorisl term 2 How
would you fancy being a subordinate p
After all, Massachusetts citizenship is some
thing more serious than going to circus. +"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

man that had been stopping In town while, by
the name OF William Gillespie Jr., WAS taken to
the insane asylum at Brattleboro, and now we
have another insane young man. His name Is
Henry Goodno, and he has been subject to fits
sixteen years or more lie still remains among
u.s. but is chained some OF the time; his recovery
is doubtful. Charlie Stone has laid aside his
crntches and cane and is able to be about
Mira Minnie Hayes Wilmington Is t aching
school in district No. /, Miss Campbell in No. q,
Emma Ferguson in No. 3, Jimmie Riley in No. A,
Emma Severance in No. l0.....A Mrs Hobart,
who has been living at G. w. Mclntire's died
May 10th, Henry Briggs has moved to West
Rochester near Carpenter mill, and intends to
keep boarders. Mrs. Ii. j. Parkhurst Is going to
work for him
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

CAMBRIpGE-A very creditable rendering of
the operetts, Little Red Rding-Hood was
given at the yestry OF the Congregational church
last Saturday evening, by the pupils OF Miss Jen-
ST. Adams, tenor, and Miss Hattie Q. Hopkins OF
Cambridge, accompanied The children taking
part In the performance, without exception, did
their work finely, rslecting much praise not only
upon themselves, but upon their teacher, who the
past winter has had In charge the training OF their
Young voices The entertainment was cordially
received by an audience that was only limited by
the capacity OF the hall.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16
A TertiO Millennial.

The drowsy old city of Santa Fe, New
Mexico, is preparing to celebrate its birth
day. The first impression which this an
nouncement will make upon the ordinary
reader is that the natal party will be the
affair Of kids" As a matter of fact, how
ever, the city of the Holy Faith is reputed
to be the first born Of American cities. OF
the communities in the states which origi-
nally formed the American Union, James
town, Virginia, founded in 1907, was the
patriarch. When Florida became Ameri-
can territory Jamestown abdicated In favor
Of st. Augustine, settled by the Spaniards
in 1865, and the ancient city of American
Italy" yielded in turn to Santa Fe the
palm Of seniority when New Mexico was
wrested from the hands of the descendants
of the Montezumas. From historic chaos
the fact appears to have been fished out that
Spanish rover, Cabezs de Raca, was
wrecked off the coast of Texas in 1881 and
found his way to the country now known
as New Mexico. There he struck the Pue-
bios, or village Indians, and, smitten with
the beauty of the country, his brilliant sto-
ries on his return to Spain inspired Cor
onado to lead an expedition to that country
in 1541. Some of Coronado's adventures
settled in the chief pueblo, which in 1850
received Christian baptism and was thence
forth called Santa Fe. The anniversary
epidemic has overrun the East. Centennials
have paled on the public appetite and any
Of the ordinary divisors or multiples of GEN.
tennials have lost the charm of novelty.
Therefore the Santa Feans devise new an
niversary and task the learning Of the uni
versities to interpret the name they give to
their invention. "Tertio Millennial has
no special reference to the era Of universal
good will. Reduced to plain English the
words imply that Santa Fe has completed
the first third of an anticipated thousand
years of existence and that under this classic
designation of the event it will this summer
celebrate its three hundred and thirty-third
Christian anniversary. Its existence began
only fifty-eight years after Columbus discov-
cred America, seventy years before the pill
grims landed on Plymouth rock and before
the days of Cromwell, Captain Smith or
Walter Raleigh. The ceremonies will begin
July I'd and end August Sd. The pro-
gramme is made up of mixture of ancient
and modern things. There will be races, a
display of minerals and archaeological Curl
osities, exhibitions of the customs of the
Pueblo Indians-the ancient inhabitants Of
the country--a grand entry of the Spaniards
into the city, fandangos and other enter
tainments while the American civilization
will appear fundamentally in the grand
scheme itself and incidentally in excursion
rates by the railways, in concourse Of cap
italists interested in mining and railways
and distinctively in the inevitable GRAFTON.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

WATERBURY, CRNTER,-The closing exercises OF
the school were OF a very interesting character
and were well attended The past term has been
a successful one, and judging by present ndica-
lions, the fall term will be the largest for years.
There seems to be no doubt that the long needed
boarding house will be built this summer and be
ready for occupancy September l.. Mrs. Hattie
Burnham left Monday last for visit to Mr.. and
Mrs W. j. Craw OF Rowayton, Conn, She will
also visit friends In Illinois before returning home.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

EAST .WARREN.-The officers OF Mad River
Lodge, Independent Order of Good Templars, for
the present quarter are as follows; worthy chief
templar. John Senter; worthy vice templar, Mrs.
Addie Heath worthy secretary, Mrs Mary Per-
kins; worthy financial secretary, Mrs. D. G. Geer;
worthy chaplain, Mrs Eliza Banister; worthy
marshal, Mason Bradley; worthy inside guard,
Jennie Sargent; worthy outside guard, Sylvester
Banister; worthy assistant secretary. Willis
Cady; worthy deputy marshall Rose Perkins;
worthy right supporter. Mrs. Alice Richardson
worthy left supporter, Mrs. Lizzie Parker. The
captains chosen were Willis Cady aid Mrs. Addie
Heath. Mrs. Alice Richardson and Mrs. Eliza
Banister are ieutenants.. George b. Newcomb
has finished painting his house. William Martin
did the work George W. Cardelle is also repant-
ing his nice house and Maurice Sterling has the
job. Mrs. George Drew is very sick and Will
McGlahn is also sick... VIII Thayer left the
employ OF Judge Rford for more lucrative EN-
ployment in Parker's mill He now mourns the
loss Of the ends OF two fingers and has plenty OF
time for meditation -. The listers have COM
pleted their labors. Two persons, Mrs. Burnette
and Edward Eldridge feeling aRgrieved, appealed
to the civil authority, who after listening 10 a
spirited debate, sustained the listers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

RIcHMoND-Mrs. Wells, mother OF Mrs. Tyler
Towers, with whom she resided, died Of cancer
last Friday after a long period Of suffering and
was buried Sunday at Huntington II.
Hodges has added an office to his store building
raised the roof and flushed off the upper rooms
and is now painting the building In colors. The
people OF the Catholic church celebrated the
silver wedding of Rev 7. Clayier last Thursday,
1t being the twenty fifth anniversary OF his es-
pousal to the ministry OF the Catholic faith Sew
eral priests from adjoining towns were present.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

EAST BRooKFELD.-The officers OF the East
Brookfeld Sunday school for the ensuing year
are as follows; Deacon f. ii. Newell, superinten-
dent; NJ. s. Wheatley, assistant superintendent
Deacon A. G. Hilard, clerk; Mrs. ]. X Sprague,
treasurer; Fred Newell, librarian. Mrs. L. H.
Ordway Is conyalescent. Foreign help is leay-
which TO stock up his PASTURES. John Heathe
has an eve that recently dropped five lambs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

CHEIsEA.-The June term OF the Orange county
court will begin June 9th. The docket Just is
sued contains 215 law cases and 3S chancery cases
Another supreme judge will probably be assigned
for the first part OF the term as Judge Rowell IL
disqualified from sitting on several of the cases
.,.. Some Of the farmers Of this section have re-
Gently imported foreign help through William
Clark Of Brookied. The immigrants hire out
for Sos per year while native help costs from
raised by one fellow who came on his own ac-
count and hired himself to All Newman of Wash
ington for SIS per month. This caused dissatis-
faction among the others and they are demanding
higher wages. In some cases the demands have
been acceded to, and some on being refused have
left unceremoniously The foreigners are French,
Swedes and Germans. Dr. b. w. Braley OF
Barre was In town Monday. Mrs. A. C. Brown
OF Bradford Is over to see her mother, Mrs l.. w.
Bacon, whose health is very poor. :. Martin
Reyes has a bad thumb so he Is unable to work
Supposed to be felon. Fred Beckwith is learn
ing the dentistry business Of DIR. o. NJ. Rice
The promenade Friday night was thinly attended,
but all seemed to have a good time. :. Mrs j.
b. Atwood and son Freddie are visiting her sister
in Manchester, N. H., this week. The broom
drill will again be repeated next Friday night at
hotel hall The programme will be entirely new,
except the drill, and for refIeshment ice cream
and cake will be served. We hope to see a
crowded house, as 1t will be good enter tain
ment. W. p Townsend's wife has the measles,
also Julian Hood and Walter Goss II. Ii.
Taylor has bought the stage route from Royalton
to East Brookfield. =. c. X. Hyde & Co. have a
Mrs. +. W. Bixby is spending few days at
Barre this week. Rev. T. L. Herrlck changed
pulpits last Sunday with Rev. Mr.. Thomas OF
Vershire.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

RANDOLPH W. S. Blsisdell exchanged
with Rev. William Gay OF Brookfeld last Sunday.
=. George Crocker has moved to West Randolph.
-. Charley Chadwick has purchased OF j. b.
Mead that part OF the Holman place east OF the
highway. John S, Smith, former resident OF
this place, but now a lawyer in the city OF New
York, was In town over Sunday. The school
directors met all the district school teachers in
town Saturday, The village school now has
thirty Eight pupils
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

THE Worcester Spy reviews DR.. fuckers
pamphlet on the relation of the church to
the negro and says Teachers and preach
ers in the cities and in the northerly states,
Virginia for instance, think that MIR.
Tucker has made q one-sided statement,
but that is what he meant to do. The
good side, the hopeful things, the material
improvement of the South, have been stated
again and again, and missionary societies
have rejoiced in the apparently good results
of their work but because Mr.. Tucker sees
below the surface, sees what he believes to
be the great peril of both races, he is forced
to speak, and to reveal this corruption, and
to protest against the waste and misuse of
immense sums of money. He should be
listened to, and not set aside as mistaken,
by those who have not had his opportunities
of knowing the truth, or of seeing the hard
case of the negroes, of whom Mr.. Tucker
says Slavery used their bodies and poll
tics uses their votes, and the one cares as
little as the other that they are full Of
wounds and bruises and putrefying sores."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

PEACHAM.-rhree persons united with the
Congregational church last communion. Rev.
P. N. Granger, presiding elder, preached at the
Methodist church last Sunday. Leon d. Bin,
who left town few weeks ago for California, for
his health, 10 reported better. The spring
term OF the academy closed last Friday. The
students show marked success. William Ash
has lately put in a new set OF Jones hay scales.
-. George Fulford was in town last Sunday 49,.
Mrs. Walter Bailey OF Hardwick was in town last
week visiting her father. DR.. L. 4. Parker.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

EAST RANDOLPH John Dckerman cut his foot
quite badly, severing the cord to his big toe.
while splitting rails few days ago. Ed. Fits
foreign help has arrived, lie reports himself to
be Frenchman. The school directors aud
teachers in the town held meeting at the Center
last Saturday. Nearly all OF the teachers were
present Appearances show that the directors
have been fortunate In their selection OF teachers
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

"CoFFEEPoT-WALLAoE" was the desig-
nation earned by democratic ex-senator
Of Pennsylvania in 1868 by reason OF his
participation in the great naturalization
frauds of that period. 1t was alleged
against him that to give freshly manufac-
tured naturalization papers an appearance of
age he treated them to coffee bath. Hence
the name. After fifteen years of silence the
ex-senator has taken the pains to deny the
coffee-pot story. He admits that frauds in
naturalization papers were perpetrated but
asserts that it was without his knowledge
or consent. After quietly bearing the
title for fifteen years it is singular that
he should revive an almost forgotten Incl
dent by making a denial for which there
was no particular call.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

TAPPING FOR DRoPsy-A well.known medical
authority says; when dropsical effusion has
reached chronic stage, tapping must be resorttd
to as temporary relief, but is never relied upon
as cure" The cause Of the dropsy must be re-
moved, or II Is a mere question OF iime-the pa
tient must die. To remove the cause permane emily
use Hunts Remedy, the great kidney and liver
medicine This great medicine for the kidneys,
bladder, liver and urinary organs has no rival.
Hunt Remedy cures when all other medicines fail
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-05-16

woopBURy-R NJ. lawson and family left
town last week for South Hadley, Mass, where
they intend to remain for the present Mr.. Law
son has been resident OF the town all his life,
and is a man OF strong principles, always casting
his influence on the side OF right Society can Ill
afford to lose such people as Mr. and Mrs. Law
son. Rev. NJ Ryan of Worcester Ia to labor
with the Methodist people the coming year. Rev.
| p Chase going to Sheffield. Mr.. Chase has the
respect Of all. aud many kind wishes go with
him to his new field Of labor. 4. The Dakota
Dispatch paper published at Redheld, Dakota,
contains thebusiness card of the law firm OF
Fisher & Thomas. The junior member OF the
firm Is A. b. Thomas OF this town, who was ad'
mitted to the bar at the last term OF court in
Washington county. Many OF our young men
are taking the advice OF Horace Greeley to go
west, young man; go west." Y. M. Bill being the
last. . The reception intended for Rev. James
Ramage and wife on their arrival from Boston,
Saturday evening. was necessarily postponed
the married party failing to put In an appear.
ance. Mrs, +. NJ. Bill is teaching the district
school in the Center district.