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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06
How Much Shall We Believe
WEST ToPsHAM, Vt, Feb, q.

W hoI lofShAh, Wa foU. T. loo9.
Mr.. Editor In the Vermont Christian
Messenger of January 24th there appeared an
article entitled, 1.-THE Carricature of Faith. Z"
Now we would like to ask the author of that
article how much we are to believe of the
Bible. Will he please bound the promises of
God, for he speaks of taking " extreme views
of themP When God says a thing, how much
confidence are we to put in it? How much is
truth, and how much fiction? We feel that it
is necessary that some one, like the author of
that article, whose Judgment and common
sense" is not "of a minus quantity" should
inform us how far we may, or may not go, in
believing the Word of God. Peter prayed and
Tabitha was restored to life (Acts TX: 40); and
was not Eutychus restored by Paul (Acts
XXX: 81? Now the Bible declares that God is no
respecter of persons (Romans Ii 11); that being
30, will not God hear us as quick as he would
Peter or Paul? We have never been an advo-
cate OF wonderful cure-all," or worn a
liver pad" and our health has been 80 good
that we have never needed the support Of a
plaster yet we praise God that we believe
that we may be 80 filled with that spirit, which
guides into all truth" as to be led to pray
for sick friend, and to have him restored to
health In answer to that prayer; and II that
same spirit should lead us to pray for the res
direction OF friend who has passed away, we
know OF no reason why we could not exercise
faith enough TO bring 1t to pass. Ii may be be-
cause of our " sluggish reasoning powers" but
1t seems to us that the language used in that ar
ticle is unbecoming to a gentleman, to say moth
ing about a Christian minister.
REV. L. l.. SowLEs.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06
The Case OF FitZ.JOhn Porter.

The dreary course of the house debate on the
bill to restore Fitz.John Porter to the rank in
the army from which he was deposed, by the
unanimous verdict of court-martial composed
OF nine military officers was enlivened by a
speech from Mr.. Horn of Michigan. The gen.
tleman said the country had been enlightened
by military men, from generals down to pri-
Yates. He proposed to give the theories and
opinions OF one who staid at home. Mr.. Horn $
speech was frequently interrupted by inquiries
intended to disconnect and confuse him, but
his knowledge of the real facts, his apprecia-
ton of the real merits of the case and his
power of repartee, made him more than a
match for his assailants, military or civil.
One of the former class having asked him IL he
knew the difference between brigade and
DIVISION" Mr. Horr replied: 81 supposed
did. But since my friend from New York Mr..
Slocuml put the whole house so low down in
military knowledge, and knowing as do that
| am way below the majority of you in that
respect 1t is fair to presume that do not know
the difference. Let me again say, that in dis
cussing this question all | claim to know of
military affairs Is what | have learned from
observation, what | have gathered from the
reading of history, and the mere memory of
events at the time when these transactions oc-
Cured You must not forget that we were
then in a peculiar situation. Our president
was looking around in the dark, feeling to see
II in any way he could find some one to lead
our forces. 1t was hunt after ability; a
search for fitness; lantern In hand, he was look
ing for man. He may have made some mis-
takes The task was not an easy one. He was
compelled to try experiments. In doing this,
he fell upon General Pope to take command Of
the army of Virginia. Now, what
was the duty of every officer under Pope? To
give attention to and obey his orders. There
is not any doubt aboutit. Every man, whether
he be soldier or civilian, knows that But Pope
was no sooner appointed than the trouble be-
gan. General Porter disliked Pope, felt him
self to be the better officer, became dissatisfied
disgruntled, and finally neglected to give Gen
eral Pope that hearty support which he ought
to have given him, and which was due to Gem
eral Pope simply because he had been legally
placed In command . To begin WITH
General Porter's letters and dispatches which
he sent to Burnside and others show that he
was in an improper state of mind towards the
general in command. In what way? you
may ask First, that he despised General
Pope; and the gentleman from New Jersey
Mr.. McAdool i do not now see him in his
seat-told us "A week ago that Porter had a
right to despise Pope. why said he, 9 de-
spse Pope myself You recolect his language.
He then referred to that well-known dispatch
of Popes, where he said his headquarters were
in the saddle, and then exclaimed, Where his
brains were, God only knows Now, wish to
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06
Eminently Fitted for the Position.
CORINTH, Vt, January 8

CoRINTH. VT, January 81, 1884
Mr.. Editor IL have been much interested in
the discussions going on in the journals Of the
state concerning our next governor and, 80 far
as know or can learn, believe Mr.. Billings
to be man eminently fitted for the position.
His published letter, with its refreshing con-
trast with the confidential expressions of the
wire-pulling fraternity, gives strength to his
position, as the mass OF voters wish to seek a
man for the office rather than accept the
man who seeks the Office for himself, as they
are aware they have so often done. But with
all honor to friedrich Billings, do not concur
In your supposition that Governor Barstow
must be given up as victim TO the one-term
rule. The only reason why he must go, so far
as can see, is because the public journals,
which are supposed to be educators of public
sentiment, say that he must. / believe the
people are ripe and ready for a reform in this
scandalous rule The only thing lacking is
leadership. The men by whom the people
have habitualy been led, politically, have, too
many of them, their own cutlery to grin-din-
Guiding the whole range of jack-knives and
razors, with which small men try to whitte and
shave little profit and honor from town
offices; the table-knife, for lazy drones, with
too little energy TO earn their own food and
tobacco, to feed themselves at the public
crib; and the butcher-knife, to bleed and gut
the public treasury. Next comes the festive
Ratchet, with which to mutilate the statute
cherry tree, ostensibly to advance the interests
VI OuuOhbiOh anu tuo HldJoEldl Wollhfb Vi tHb
state, but really to make the luscious fruit
drop into the open mouths of school-book pub
fishers, privileged corporations etc. Then
comes the heavy wedge axe, to strike into the
probate offices 20 deeply that portly gentle
man can hang his whole weight upon the
handle without loosening its hold and last, the
big broad-axe, with which some bumptious law
yer hopes to hew the gubernatorial log to the
line (or a little deeper) after the admiring peo-
pie, filed with enthusiasm by his professions
of untiring devotion to their welfare, have
rolled 1t into place and properly scored 1t
ready for his finishing touch. All these want
their tools ground and put in use this year,
and as one must turn for another to grind, OF
course they will not lead In this reform. 1t re-
mains, then, for those journals that are true to
the principles Of good government, instead of
opponents Of the office-seeking fraternity, to
lead In the reform, II 1t ever comes; and when
they will embrace the opportunity and faith
fully perform their duty, it will take but few
months to develop so strong public sentiment
that those men composing the scum that some
times rises to the political surface will be
obliged to go back to their holes, with their
rusty blades, and give place to men of merit in
places for which they have proved to be fitted.
PLEBEIAN.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06

ton. II not chosen by this method, then
the delegates must be chosen by the dele
gates to the state convention, subdividing
into district conventions. The state con-
vention cannot be held earlier than April
3, nor later than May 8. The committee
cannot call it earlier than April IS, and
give the district an opportunity to take
the option the national rule gives. The
districts, having to give twenty days no
tice of the meeting of their conventions,
will doubtless act in the matter concur
rently with the state committee, If they
decide to hold separate conventions.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06
Choosing Delegates.

The republican state committee will
meet March IL, to decide upon the time
and place of holding the state convention
for the selection of delegates to the Chi
cago convention. The convention must
be called on not less than twenty days
published notice, and held not less than
thirty days nor more than sixty days be-
fore the time fixed for the meeting of the
national convention. 1t is worthy of note
and of immediate consideration that the
republicans of the congressional districts,
under the rule adopted by the last national
convention, have the option of electing
their delegates at separate popular con-
ventions, called on similar notice and
held in the congressional districts at any
time within fifteen days prior to the meet
ing of the state convention; or by subdi
visions of the state convention into dis
trict conventions. The district delegates
will be chosen by the latter method, if moi
elected previous to the meeting of the
state convention. That is, if the repub.
licans of the congressional districts prefer
to choose the district delegates to the ma
tional convention by popular district con
ventions, they must give twenty days pub
lished notice, and the district conventions
must be held not later than fifteen days
prior to the meeting of the state conven
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06
Notes and Comments.

LUDLOW TRIBUNE: "It seems to be
just occurring to some of the governor.
makers that the present incumbent has
served the state very creditably."
"THE democrats" said Colonel Bob
Ingersoll, the other day, twill holler just
enough to scare the protectionists and not
enough to satisfy the free traders. They
will sit down between two stools"
REFoRMER "Now Mr.. Billings has
taken himself out of the way, there is a
seeming concentration of political senti-
ment on acknowledgement Pingree as
the republican candidate for governor.
Colonel Pingree has been credited with a
manly independence of the machine, but
there are indications that it is organizing
for him."
A BILL taxing corporations has been
introduced in the New York legislature
which is an exact copy of the Vermont
corporation tax law, except that it is
provided that all corporations classifying
returns are to be held liable for felony,
and all disobeying the law are to have
their charters cancelled, aud that no com.
pany thus taxed shall be permitted to in.
crease its public charges on account of
any provisions in the bill.
HERALD AND NEWS Frederick Bill
lings has published letter declining to be
considered candidate for governor. His
chief reason is that he resides out of the
state. With some men this would be the
strongest argument in their favor. If
Ben Butler should be governor we would
prefer he should live in Massachusetts.
We have no such feeling towards Mr..
Billings. But what large hopes his letter
will stir up in the breasts of multitude
of smaller fry. If some others whose
names have been mentioned would grace
fully draw out of the fight before the bat.
tie begins, it would encourage us to be.
lieve that,we might have good governor"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06
Town system OF Schools.

Let the friends of better common
schools in all parts of the state not forget
that the annual March meeting is near at
hand, and that one of the articles in the
warning for town meeting should relate to
the adoption of the town system of schools.
This is matter which the friends of the
system, those familiar with its methods
and its practical working where it has
been tried, should take earnestly in hand
and place intelligently before the voters.
1t is matter for individual effort, for
local discussion. In this way those towns
who have adopted the system were
prevailed upon to give it trial, and by
such methods must the system make its
way into other localities. Its friends in
the towns where its adoption is desired
must take the matter diligently in hand,
discuss it at the village lyceum, if there
is one, or by other means propagate the
facts in regard to the system itself and
its practical working. Our information
from the towns which have recently
adopted the system is to the effect that its
benefits are already visible in improve
ments in the school houses, in better
teachers and in the systematizing and reg
ulation of school matters by strong and
capable board of management. Undoubt-
eddy there has been friction in the early
working of the new system. This is as
inevitable as in a new machine, but it is a
defect which time will cure, and bring
with the curing more efficient schools and
better educated children. Get the system
before the towns, for discussion certainly,
for adoption if possible.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1884.

THE opponents of the corporation tax
law make great account of the fact that
some of the corporations have paid their
taxes under protest. This seems to be a
very innocent device for saving the feel
ings of the professionals, or for an easy and
graceful coming down from belligerent
position. Such payments the law regards
as voluntary and they would not be recov-
cradle, even if the corporation tax act
should be overthrown. In one of the
California cases, suit was brought by the
railroad to recover money paid for taxes
under threat to sell the property. The
United States circuit court decided that
such payment was not made under
duress. and that the money was not re-
coverable. In the eye of the law it was a
voluntary payment.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06

WE are indebted to Hon. Charles
Dewey, inspector of finance, for the table
printed in another column showing the
comparative deposits in the savings in
situations of the state January /, 1888,
and January l, 1884. An examination of
these statistics and a comparison with the
deposits at other dates is interesting and
suggestive. For instance, June 80, 1882,
the total deposits was $12,675,000. Janu-
airy l, 1888, this total was ST., $685. 900, an
increase in six months of less than $780,
900. But June 30, 1883, the grand total
was $14,05O,OOO, showing an increase in
in the second half of the year, the half
during which the list of 1883 was taken,
of 81, $4,000. 1t also appears that in the
six months from June 30 to January /,
1884, the total of deposits in these institu-
tions has decreased over 100000. 1t
would seem that the spring tide of depos.
its occurs somewhere between January
and June 80, and if comparative state
ment should also include the deposits April
l, it would doubtless show that high tide
occurred about that time. Natural causes
to explain the occurrence would not be
far to seek. At other times, while the lis
tiers sleep and slumber, large share of
this fluctuating million, more or less, of
deposits, seems to be abroad, improving the
shining hours between annual listing
times to gather honey from flowers richer
in mellific sweets than those which bloom
within the precincts of the savings banks.
When, however, the chill days of annual
listing time come round, with an unerring
instinct they wing their way back to the
protecting hive. So much for the general
result. There are marked exceptions in
individual cases.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06

CONGRESSMAN EDMUND W. NJ. MAcKEY of
South Carolina died last week in Washington,
after short attack OF pertonitis. Mr. Mackey
was born at Charleston, S. c. March 8. 1876
and received classical education, but was
prevented by the war from entering college
He was assistant assessor of internal revenue
in 1865, WAS subsequently admitted to the bar,
took a prominent part in the work of recon-
struction, had held numerous offices in the
city, was formerly speaker of the South
Carolina house of representatives, was dele
gate to the national republican convention at
Philadelphia in 1872, to the Chicago conven-
ton in 1880, and had always taken a promi-
nent part with the republicans in that state
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06

THE Windsor Journal declares that
"the dear people do want our present
lieutenant-governor to succeed Governor
Barstow, in case the latter persists in his
refusal to accept denomination" This
is comforting. 1t is now decisively known
just what "the 'dear people do want"
and by inference that the only obstacle in
the way of Governor Barstow's renomina.
ton is his persistent refusal. This is
settling matters rapidly and satisfactorily
to the whooper-up of the lieutenant.
governor. What puzzles us is how the
Journal got its very decisive information
respecting the real wishes of the dear
people," That " time will tell " is proba-
bly, the significance of its knowing ad-
monition to "just wait Bit" Meantime
it disturbances booms unless the
boomer booms for Pingree. Its "wait
a Bit" its innocent Partially for particu-
lar candi date, the drawing of the "cul.
ture, character and ability stop of the
organ it is playing, have smack of mech
anism and decided flavor of conven-
tional oratory. There is not unfounded
suspicion that, Notwithstanding the Jour-
nails assurance that "the politicians do
not want" Pingree, there is more political
wire-pulling to the square inch in that ex.
ceedingly disinterested movement than in
all the others put together. "Just wait"
our guileless contemporary pleads-wait
till things are all fixed up, till through
connection to the executive chamber has
been arranged and the candidate provided
with through ticket. There will be
time enough for all the newspaper talk
there is wanted after the nomination has
been arranged and a state convention
called to ratify it. We mistrust there is
good-sized cat in the Journals meal, and
this may explain its political anxiety.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06

AN affair of a remarkably sad character oc-
CURED in East st. Louis last week. Mrs.
Charles Joyce left her house to go to the gro
Gerry, leaving her two children-one two years
old, the other three months-alone. The infant
was nursing from a bottle The older child
took the bottle, and when the mother entered
the room, few minutes afterward, she saw the
two'years-old just in the act of striking the
infant blow over the head with it. The blow
knocked the little one senseless, and it never
regained consciousness, dying half an hour
later in its mothers arms.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06

FURNITURE Some idea of the extent of this
branch Of business, as now carried ON in Bos-
ton, can be obtained by visiting the ware
rooms at Paines mandatory ON Canal street,
Boston. This is one of the largest in the coun-
try, with show-rooms covering acres of floor
room, stocked with every variety of house fur
uiture, at manufacturers and importers prices,
which save about one-third the retail price to
their customers.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-06
A Good Reason Wanted.

Mr.. Editor win not you ask those who
are so sure that the dear people will demand
the election of Colonel Pngree to the COVER
nors chair to give some good reason ,ohy'
VOTER
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-10-14
WOOD RIVERS RECORD.
THE HALEY ROUTE.

Jos. Dubrule, who has delivered
the DAILY TIMES to Haley subscri.
bers from the first issue, has surrend.
cred the route to engage in other bus
mess.
All money due by Haley subscri-
bers for the DAILY TIMES to date will
be collected by Mr.. Dubrule, who
wishes to close up the accounts at
once.
Money due for papers delivered
after this date will be collected by
Fred Anderson, who, together with
Frank Mason, will continue the
delivery of the paper in this city.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-10-14
THE ENIIHE PARRY HIMSELF.

A Mr.. Taylor, who styles himself
an Independent Resident Republican
candidate for Congress, is on Wood
River, training with Mr.. HALEY, the
Mormon favorite. AS we have never
heard of any such party before, we pre-
sumo that Mr.. Taylor has no following
whatever; that at the convention
which nominated him he was chair
man, secretary, sergeant-at-arms, and
sole delegate; that he was, in fact, the
whole convention himself, as he is the
whole party himself. Al any rate, he
is probably travelling at Mr.. Hailey's
expense, eating at his expense, and
speaking at his expense; and his sole
object is to make votes for the Nor
mons candidate at the expenseo f the
anti Mormons.
We do not know Mr.. Taylor and
cannot, therefore, say aught against
his character; but we have no hesita-
ton in saying that his course is, to say
the least, very questionable. No man,
claiming to be a Republican or anti
Mormon, has any business to speak at
meetings gotten ny to further the can
dldacy of the lifelong friend and pet
candidate of the Mormon church.
We say this much, not from any
fear of Mr.. Taylor's influence on the
voters, but simply to voice the disgust
which every earnest anti Mormon must
feel at Mr.. Taylor's attitude.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-10-14
THE SECOND DISTRICT COURT.

October, 1884, Term - Eighth Days
Proceedings His Honor Case Brod.
erick Presiding.
A special venre of twelve trial
jurors was ordered, as follows: w. p.
Mcbride, Charles Parsons, John
Willis, }. M. Lindsay, d. l.. Gray,
James Conley, w. E. Fleming, John
Owens, J. NJ. Woodwork, Joseph
Dubrule, Neil McGonigle and Owen
Riley.
People vs.. Samuel Hatton and
Thomas Kelly Demurrer to indict.
ment and motion for separate trials
overruled. Case set for trial on the
goth instant.
P. II. Quirk VS.. Matte Snow-Con-
tlnued by consent.
The grand jury reported two true
bills, presented their final report, and
were discharged for the term.
People vs.. A. P. Tumer-Defend.
ant arraigned for perjury; pleads not
guilty ; set for trial on the 10th inst.
People VS.. Jacob Newman two
cases) -Defendant arragned for grand
larceny and given until tomorrow
morning to plead.
People vs.. William Galehouse-
Charged with highway robbery. Trial
by jury. Verdict, guilty as charged,
but recommended to the mercy of the
court.
Adjourned.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1884-10-14
A FEW REASONS WHY ne SHOULD
NOT GET OUR VOTES.

The voters of Wood River will find
Hon. John HALEY pleasant, plausible
speaker. But while listening to his
harangues, they must not forget tina,
the gentleman should not be cleo.
ted -
Firstly-Because he is a devoted
friend and humble servant of the Nor.
mon church.
Secondly-Becausc this same plaus-
IDLE gentleman, by his so-called
"Snake River Irrigation Bill" en-
deavored to secure, for the benefit OF
the Mormon church, an area of the
most fertile land in the world larger
than several of the old States.
Thirdly-Because he has repeatedly
bought grain in Utah or Nebraska or
elsewhere, and brought it to Idaho, in
preference to buying at home, simply
because he could save few cents by
doing so.
Fourthly Because he conceived
and engineered the passage of the
road tax bill, by virtue of which
property holder is taxed IL per head
per annum and II per III 900 of prop
erty for road purposes alone.
Many other reasons might be given
why residents of Wood River should
not vote for Mr.. HALEY; but the above
more than suffice.