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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

The Barton Monitor is growing ner-
vous, reckless and discourteous, as the
canvass for representative eliminates. In
its last issue it says "At the time of
the state convention Will. P. Dillingham;
sought an interview with General Grout
and assured him that the talk about his
(Dillingham's) candidacy for congress
was not begotten of him, and that he did
not expect or desire to be candidate"
Mr.. Dillingham; sought no interview with
General Grout but, on the contrary, the
latter pressed Mr.. Dillingham; for an in
terview. In reply to the generals anxious
enquiries, Mr.. Dillingham; assured him
that if Judge Poland were in the field he
should not be candidate, but if the
Judge were not, he could not say that he
would not be candidate. What course
Judge Poland would pursue was not
known at that time. When, few days
later, his letter was published, Mr.. Dilling-
ham was importuned-and the strongest
pressure came from outside of Washing
ton county-to stand as a candidate.
After weeks consideration of the matter
he consented. He is candidate in re-
Spouse to a most flattering and spon-
taneous call-and, above all, he is candi-
date in violation of no pledge, formal or
implied, and he will continue to be a
candidate, untrammeled by any pledges or
by virtue of any bargains.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

THE Barton Monitor complains of the
Windsor Journal, CIRCUITS stanch advocate
two years ago, for supporting Dillingham;
this year. The Monitor says: The
Journal, it seems, is willing to let 60 a
certainty and takes an uncertainty. 1t
now booms for Dillingham;" To which
the Journal retorts: "Mr. Dillingham; is
no uncertainty. His past record gives
full assurance of what may be expected
of him in the future. His superior ability
is conceded. With Dillingham; as the
associate of Stewart, Vermont's two rep
resentatives will keep the ranks closed up
on Edmunds and Morrill, in maintaining
the national reputation of the state in
congress-"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

publicans and independents who do not
accept the candidacy Of Mr.. Blaine. As
matter of information, we publish in
another column extracts from the leading
republican and independent papers op.
posed to the republican nomination, and
also from the leading democratic papers
OF New York. The independent leaders
and papers heartily support the nomina-
ton. The democratic journals, with the
exception of the New York Sun, profess to
be satisfied with the work of the conven-
ton. The Sun, it is safe to say, will re-
main democratic, and while it may not
help to fire the enthusiasm for Governor
Cleveland, it will hardly contribute aid
and comfort to Mr.. Blaine. Every other
democratic paper in the city is unreserv-
eddy for Governor Cleveland and predicts
his election. The Herald, hitherto classed
as an independent, declares itself a firm
adherent to Cleveland and places the
ticket at the head of its columns, de-
cisive position it has not taken with ref
erence to any presidential nomination for
long period of time. Before the nomi-
nation John Kelly is reported to have
announced that he could not support
Governor Cleveland. After the nomina-
ton, in speech at Utica, the telegraph
declares that the Tammany chief said the
organization would act in the future as it
had in the past and support the ticket.
Some of his lieutenants gave it as their
opinion that Tammany would stand by
the nominations. Over against any dis
affection which may exist in the demo-
cratic party in New York, there may be
placed the support of the independents
and disgruntled republicans, if their in
dependence and disgruntlement survive
the developments of the canvass and
November 4th finds them mistaken in
their determination to vote the democratic
ticket. These things and some undeveloped
elements in the calculations, make the
issue of the election in New York more
than ever matter of conjecture. In its
present aspects had the republicans, as it
was easy to do, made nomination that
would have attracted, not repealed, indie
pendent votes, there could have been but
little doubt as to the outcome in that
state. But the canvass is very young yet.
As it goes on many things are likely to
happen that will upset, or radically modify,
any opinions or oonjectures that may be
based on present indications. The more
conservative republican papers are dis
posed to concede the strength of the
democratic nominations the more parti-
san journals, like the New York Tribune,
profess to regard the ticket with contempt
and to believe that it will be easily
defeated in November. Those who are
disposed to wait till the case of republi.
csnism versus democracy, as exemplified
by the record of the two parties and their
leaders, is fairly before the people, may
arrive at conclusions more just, as we'll as
more temperate, than some which are ex.
pressed in the first flush of excitement at
the beginning of the canvass.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

The Rutland Reuiew, after speaking
of the various candidates for representa-
tive in the second district, truthfully and
appreciatively says of William P. billing.
ham 4" He is not unknown to the people
of Vermont, and the voters of the second
congressional district are becoming con-
vinced that they want no purely COM
mercial man in politics for their next
member of congress-but one of clean
record, morally and politically-who will
make his mark and be prepared to be
called up higher, to take the place of
Morrill, or Edmunds, and that man is
William P. Dillingham;. His life gives
large measure of promise that his services
will be of the highest value to the state.
He is thoroughly equipped for the work.
His legal training has brought him great
success in his profession, and no man of
his age has higher rank at the Vermont
bar. He stands in the front
rank as parliamentarian, debater of
rare gifts, and few exceed him in eloquent
speeches when occasion demands. He is
the soldiers friend and of the soldiers
legitimate claims. He feels the deepest
interest in all that pertains to the masses
and questions which affect the material
industries of our agricultural state. He is
not the representative of any one class,
but broad-minded, liberal man, who will
promptly look after the interests of every
nam who forms his constituency. A man
of stalwart integrity, Christian gentle
man of superior ability and strength of
character, he will represent Vermont with
a credit rarely won in the field of con-
gressional life, and is fitting associate of
John w. Stewart in the house. Two able,
upright men will bear the banner of
Vermont-upon which there is no faint of
venality or corruption"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

REPUBLICAN SUCCESS IN THE APPROACH
ING ELECTION is, AS PROFOUNDLY BELIEVE,
OF SUCH FAR-REAoHINe IMPORTANCE TO THE
WELFARE OF THE WHOLE COUNTRY THAT ALL
THE INDIVIDUAL PREFERENCES AS TO CAM
DIDATEs, AND ALL PERSONAL ANIMosITIEs
SHOULD BE BURIED."- George F. Edmunds.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

For elector for the second district, the
name of H. A. Fletcher of Cavendish is
suggested as a good one to present to the
convention. He is well and favorably
known, and has been several terms in the
legislature.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

In a private note from Windsor, the
writer, who was present at the ratification
meeting, Saturday evening, at which Mr..
Dilligham was one of the speakers, says
"Dillipgham covered himself with glory
last Saturday evening-an omen of COM
ing victory"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16


WINDSOR JOURNAL: =" The candidacy
of Hon. William p. Dillingham; for rep
resentative in congress from the second
district is received with marked favor,
and, if the people act according to their
convictions, he will undoubtedly be the
nominee of the convention at Montpelier
the 23d instant. There is general feel
ing that the time has come for the district
to choose representative for other rea-
sons than that somebody wants the Office,
or for vindicstions of fancied wrongs.
The belief is also gaining ground that no
one can demand the nomination on the
score of ownership or personal right. The
Office is above all this, and the people are
demanding that Judge Poland's successor
shall be man of brains and character.
They are not disposed to give the nominal
ton to any one who is begging or teas
ing for it. They are determined that the
best man possible shall be nominated.
He is thoroughly conversant
with the great questions of the day, and
is sturdy champion of the right in all
that affects so materially the great
agricultural interests of Vermont. His
fine sense of right and justice leads him
to recognize the just claims of those who
wore the blue in the hour of danger. His
broad, practical mind enables him to
grasp with readiness the vital questions
affecting every business interest. Pos.
sessed of the elements of a statesman, he
has the power to represent the district in
its entirety, and not be the factor of any
one class. 1t is for these reasons that he
is presented by his friends as candidate
for the representativeship. Aud it is for
these reasons that we believe that every
voter in the second district who sincerely
desires to be represented by man of
strict integrity, spotless reputation and
the highest ability, will rally to his
support"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

carefully-planned efforts are being made to
that end, as charged. | would therefore sug-
gest that the people keep watchful eye on all
suspicious movements, in order to bear wit
ness, after the canvass Is over-if the facts will
justify it, as believe they wil-to the honor
and integrity Of an institution for which uni
versal respect and sympathy exists. 1t will be
an evil day for the organization when it can be
truthfully charged that 1t has been used to pro-
mote the political schemes or selfish ends of
any man or any party. Watch and wait before
pronouncing judgment"
Indications of disposition to use the
Grand Army posts to advance the interests
of certain candidates have been observed
in Washington county. We do not be-
lieve that any post has lent its influence,
as an organization, to favor the political
aspirations of any individual, but it is
quite certain that letters have been writ.
ten to officers and influential members of
posts, with the expectation that help
would be contributed which should derive
its efficiency by being exerted in and
through the Grand Army organization.
We are aware, further, of instances in
which attempts to work the organization
as political machine have been repealed
by individual members, and the true and
original character of the order defended
against the inrosds of military politicians.
We trust at the caucuses, tomorrow, a free
and impartial expression of preference
will be had, and that any attempts at
caucus.packing by any individuals, or
organization of individuals, will be de-
feated by the vigilance of friends of a
free choice, and fair, open-hsnded methods.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16
Watrhmar d 1nnrral.

TERss-s2.OO per year, strictly in advance or s2to II
not paid within three months.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-29
ALpEN,s LITERARY REVOLUTION.

John B.. Alden's LITERARY REVOLT
TIoS, though possibly, not making so
large a ''noise' in the world as three or
four years ugo when its remarkable work
was new t. the public, is really making
more substantial progress than ever
before. A noticeable item is the i'm
proved quality of the books issued.
GUizer's famous ''Ilistory Of France
not sold, till recently, for much less than
5000 is put forth in eight small octave
volumes, ranking with the handsomest
ever issued from American printing
presses, including 426 full page original
Illustrations. and is sold for 500. RAW
LINsoN's celebrated ''Seven Great Mon
~arcllies of the Ancient Eastern World
is produced in elegant form, with all
the maps and illustrations, reduced in
price from $500 to $50. These are
but representative Of an immense list Of
standard works, ranging in price from
two cents to nearly 5000, which are SCI
forth in a descriptive catalogue of 100
pages, and which is sent free TO every
applicant. 1t certainly is worth the cost
of a postal card to tho publisher. John
B. Allen 800 Pearl Street, New York.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-29
THE CENTENNIAL OF THE ME-
TuODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

On Thursday evening last, services
were he Id in the brick Church, to COM
memorate the Centennial of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church.
One hundred and eighteen years ago,
the Methodist religion was limited To
two parsons; but to-day it numbers
3,50C, 900 persons, and converts
ally 100000 to keep up the decrease
that is made by death.
On the oath Of December, 1874, the
Methodist Episcopal Church was es-
tablished, from which the present
great Church was established, from
which the present great Church now
holds its existence. There are several
Methodist Churches, and their uaues
must lot get COMPOUNDED, as their be-
lief is different.
The Episcopal branch was started by
John Wesley, vino laid his hands on
the head of those that came to this
country to preach, through this, the
power of Bishops came, and thus de-
rived its name Episcopal.
There were three centennial celebra-
ton in this country of Methodism.
The first was in 1889 in honor Of Yves
leyan Methodism in London, or the
beginning of the Methodist Church
(general). The second VAS in 1866
celebrating the beginning of Metho-
dism (generaD in the United States.
The present celebration for the 100
wears of Methodist EpiseOpacy in the
United States.
In all questions Of religious promul-
cations it has taken the lead, and also
in many civil questions. 1t was in the
fore ranks in the slavery question and
in the great evil of intemperance, it
has taken such a lead, that the party
that once smiled at its success, now
frowns at it.
In its branches of Missionary work,
Church Extention, lby which two
Churches are built daily, and Free
mans Aid Society; it has surpassed
the other protestant churches in iti
| growth and strength, and Low slime;
forth rs a beacon light on the coast.
and helps the weary traveller onward il
J his course Il heraidsfort its doctrizt
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-29
COUNTY G~LEANiNGs.

The night school Of Salem has beel
opened with about sixty pupils.
A nervous Salem county man voteC
a festival circular instead of a tickle.
on election day.
Among the claimants of the $500 re'
ward, for the arrest OF the negro Suili'
van, are Esquire Holmes and Constable
|. Il. Coles of Woodstown.
The Bridgeton roller skating rink is
very popular. There is some tax OF
converting Rumsey's Hall at Salem
into "A rink.
Jonathan W. Acton is said to lie
in training for the Salem Postmaster
ship. Captain Lambert l.. DIulford,
a gallant soldier Of the Union Army,
now fills that position.
County Superintendent IIolme met
the teachers OF the public school of this
County at the High School building, in
Salem, on Saturday and made arrange
ments for Il display of school work at
the New Orleans Exposition.
South Jersey has two candidates for
the Engrossmg Clerkship of the State
Senate, John IL. McMurray, of the
Courjcr, and D. II. Smith, ofthe Salem
Soub JerScyanDt,
A brick in the gable end of the old
tavern at IIancock's Bridge, Salem
county, bears the initials q" W. 5. IL. "
they were placed there by William and
Sarah Hancock, who had the house
built in 1854.
\ Bridgetonian driving through
Huntington township says he never
saw more beautiful and better kept
farms anywhere than those i'll that sec
ton. Nearly all of them are equipped
with fine looking houses and contain all
the latest Improvements. Tie appear
ances of thrift are everywhere. Many
Cumberland county farms are fine ones,
but it would be difficult to surpass those
Of Warrington. Bridyet0n NeUs.
The official vote of New jersey was
canyassed on Tuesday in Trenton. 1t
gives Cleveland a plurality over Blaine
of 1852. The total vote was as follows:
Democratic, I27, 7s4; Republican, Us.
432; Prohibition, Gl55; National, 1894.
The Congressional pluralities We're;
Hires rep HIP; buchanan Htep.),
2201; Green(Dem, 1913; Pidcock(Dem
2l53; Phelps iRep.), 224I; Lehlback
rep ,3ll; McAdoo Dem. ,53l,
The experiment of Joseph Macali-
blrning the limestone on his
meadow, has proven successful, a good
quality of lime for building purposes
being The result. a sample of the stone
is to be sent to State Geologist, George
II. Cook, who has consented to analyze
the same free of charge, with a view to
ascertain the value of the lime as a fer
.tilizer. If the analysis proves satislae-
Mr.. Macaltioner will erect Il kiln
of sufficient capacity to accommodate |
the farmers and others in the neighbor-
hood. Monitor.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-29
SOUTH JERSEY BRIEFS

A new Methodist church is being
erected i'll North Vineland.
The bond of Sheriff Packer of Glou-
cester comfy, represents -, 900, 900.
Sixteen families will spend the win
ter i'll their cottages at Pltman Grove.
Two new enterprises are to be start
ed in Bridgeport, a drug store and a
printing Office.
There is said to be a number of bo-
gus Bland dollars i'll circulation i'll
Camden.
Cumberland OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. near
Bridgeton, is being repaired and impro-
ed.
The first copy of the Bridgeport Pro
NEER was given circulation last ) at
uriay. J. c. Densten is the editor and
proprietor.
\ Gloucester county farmer has dis
covered that the rot in sweet potatoes
is caused by a worm and not by a dE-
ease.
While John T. Howey, of Swedes-
boro, was taking down a chimne5 o.
his place the other day he found a
brick with Jacob Johnson cut ON it
and dated "l715,
Levi Giles, residing at Bridgeton,
while out cunning in company with
Harry Dare, was shot and instantly
killed by the supposed accidental dis
charge Of Dare's gun.
Mr. Hollingsworth, of Vineland,
makes and ships to India e~vaporators
for drying teas. The press of that far
off country speakes highly Of the appar-
atus.
Miss Emma Lewis, of Woodbury., has
been appointed one of the Lady Com
m|issioners to the New Orleans EXPOSE
ton and Miss Fayette Jennings, of
Camden, an Assistant Commissioner,
While Charles G. Shute. a farmer liy-
ing near Mullica Hill, was attempting
to shoot a hawk a few days ago the gun
burst and his left wrist vas so badly
shattered as to necessitate aInputation.
A number Of Philadelphia capitalists
have purchased several acres Of land at
Sewell p. Q, (Bmnesboro s%tation) on
the w. j. r. r.. with the intention of
laying out a town which is to be called
Green Lawn.
John J.. Mason, of North Vinaland,
is the inventor OF the Mason Jar. Ii
was invented and patented by him in
1851. The first year he sold twenty
gross only, but the jar rapidly grew in
popular favor until now 100, coo eros,
per year are sold.
Rev. Mr.. Hos&in7, rector OF Trinity
p. f.. Church, Swede,boro, Ia ceuten
airy Of which was celebrated recently
is soon to resign, to accept a response
BE position in Michigan educational
: institution
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-29
TO THE PUBLIC,

The report of some thoughtless per
son which has been creating ~ much
excitement, has somewhat subsidized
since Monday 9th inst. refer to the
illegal ballot-boX stuffing, which some
of my friends took liberty to say wa
an accomplish with a professional poll
tician on my either hand. All ask IS
for amy n to prove any of the many
reports, which have been circulated
where l am instigated in the wrong.
Place not a stigma on any ones life CT
character, the cause of crime on treach-
cry will produce itself. | did my duty,
regardless of curious reports and Idle
gossip. There was a person to see me
claiming to be from Trenton; but he
did not help Inc ill the box as was
rumored, not only over or own Town
and district, but was placed in the
hands of parties at Salem, thus making
it the sensation and centre Of attraction
on Monday last.
Respectfully,
f. Z. Bright,
Clerk Of q. p. Neck.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-29
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What will interest a vast number of book
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The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-29
RECOUNT.

For the last two weeks the eyes of
the whole state have been turned upon
Saleru county and especially U. p.
Neck, as it was in this township that it
was thought there was a miscsuut.
After tho votes were re ;ountcd and the
ballot-bOx SEALED up on election night,
Mr.. James Cook the Republican III
spector. gave his key to the Judge of
election, Charles Merton, %suppdsimg he
had no further use for it.. When the
recount was talked of, Mr.. Cook went
after his key, but Mr.. Notion at first
refused to give it 20 him, surprising
he had a right to it as he had always
held it before. This STATED the rumor
that the Democratic Judge and Clerk
had tn1npered with the box. When L.
Z. Neck was reached III the recount,
there vas great excitement when Mr..
Cook put his key il the lock
1t did not fit, and it failed to open it.
Every one should be glad th@t the
rsturns were right, FOR if there had
been any change it would have cast u
stigma upon the Democratic election
officers, even though they were honest
as the recount proved. No one would
think they would do wrong, yet under
the circumstances, when the patronage
Of a whole State rested on a few votes,
there might be q great temptation for
some one.
The recount of the C0uu'y Senatorial
vote. was commenc ID Oil Monday and
finished on Tuesday. Mesers. \. IL.
Shape and Charles Garrison were couL-
sci for Mr.. Elwell ard {. II. Sinnick-
son, NJ. p. Grey for Mr.. Miller. County
Clerk Coles, and Messrs. b. i. v God
and w. Il. Caperson were appointed
tellerS by the Courss.
Elsinboro township was fist counted
Tie official returns gave Eiwell u
votes, and Miller 81. The recount
showed 90 votes for Elwell, and IS for
Miller. There was One Republican
ticket with Elwell'S name written on
it, without Miller's name being crossed
off. AS the intention OF the voter
must have been to vote for Elwell, it
was given to him. Miller gaiued one
vote. There was no change i'll Quin-
ton or Warrington townships.
Lower Allaways - Official returns
gave Miller 1S3; Elwell l23. The re-
count gave Miller a gain OF one.
i. p. Neck-OAicial returns gave
Miller 148; EIwell 1SS. Recount gave
Ellweli lS9, u gain of one.
There were no changes in Alloway,
Oldnan's nor P,lesgreve.
u. p. Neck-O1icial returns gave
Miller 20G; Elwell $40. The recount
gave Miller 207, and Elwell $40; a gain
of one for NJ Her.
Eiwell lost one in U, P~ittsgroYe.
Pittsgrove-The Official returns gave
Elwell 327; Miller, 1913; Woolman ..
The recount gave ElwelI 834, a gain OF
Z; Miller los, a gain of .; Woolnlan 10,
gain OF. ..
Salem-East Ward, no change. In
the West Ward; Miller gained , in the
first precinct, and Elwell 10 in the
second precinct.
The total vote is Miller 4991; Elwell
1884. Miller's majority :.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-11-29

aud Bible teachings q nearly all lands,
aud pushes onward taward the accom-
pIishment Of its deIgns. It's paper
The C5ristiaa AdrecSe has no equal in
the literary world, apd its editor no
superior. The Chuk h asks not for
success, but demand3tt. Its delight is
in the tducatim Of the lie pie and the
stnlr of tie Bibie.