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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-08-04
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

The Independent, while it has some
unpleasant things to say of republi-
cans and the republican nominees,
thus speaks of the democratic plat
form:
''The democratic platform, which
it took the committee on resolutions
thirty-six hours of hard work to con-
coct, does not appear as q series of
resolutions on many distinct points
of party policy. Its real character
is that of stump speech to win
votes. AS matter of course, it de-
nounces the republican party, and
eulogizes the democracy. More than
half of the speech is devoted to these
two objects. All this is simply
waste of words. 1t will not gain
vote that would not otherwise be
gained. The republican party will
not be destroyed or injured by a
large Eass of denunciatory platitudes
and the democratic party will not be
changed for the better, in public es-
timation, by an equal mass of pre-
tentious self laudations. The sober
sense of the people will pass by all
this sort of talk, whether it be repub-
lican or democratic, and count it for
nothing, and judge of the two parties
by the well known facts which con-
stitute their respective records, treat
ing them in this regard just as it Or
dinariIy treats individual persons.
The difficult nut for the democrats
at Chicago to crack, and upon which
their committee worked so long and
: so hard, was the tariff question. The
problem to be solved was formerly
to agree to a set of words SO elastic
, and vague. so unprecise and flexible
in their import, that they could, by
construction, be made to pass mus
] ter in any sort of political market,
5 and thus answer the purpose of q
] genuine dodge in the pending can
2 vass, on the one hand, not seriously
D affronting the free traders, SO as TO
a lose their votes, and, on the other,
}. not alternating those democrats who
S believe in the principle of protection,
S and thus seeking to unite, for party
s and election purposes, those who
C hold exactly opposite sentiments Oh
= this vital question. What the demo
It Gratis have produced in another form
l. of language, but not the less really
is is the doctrine of a tariff for reven
g ue only thus discarding the doctrin,
t, of protection as distinct principle
i So the Herald, of this city, interpret
al the language, and the Interpretation
IS is correct. What is conclusive upol
d, this point is the fact that the conven
a ton, by an over whelming majority
es voted down the resolution of Genera
q. Butler, which squarely set forth thu
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-08-04

The Burlington Free Press has
come out in q new dress, and with its
improved makeup present a highly
attractive appearance. The Free
Press is one of the most welcome
visitors to this office, and it will ac-
cept the fluctuations of the MONITOR
for this sign of prosperity and enter
prise. -
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-08-04

In our account of the district con-
vention We inadvertently omitted
the names of the district committee
which are as follows: Essex county,
c. w. King Orleans county, A. t.
Foster; Caledonia county, H. C.
Bates Washington county, L. B.
Cross Orange county, w. II. Du-
Bots; Windham county, A. B. Frank.
lin; Windsor county, j. j. Wilson.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-08-04
MR.. BLAINE'S LETTER.

The principle points contained in
Mr.. Baihe's formal letter of accep-
lance of the republican nomination
for president, may be thus summa-
rized:
The overthrow of protection would
reduce the wages of American labor
and infiict vast loss upon American
capital invested in manufact uring in
terests.
The business of the country has
been greatly encouraged and devel-
oped by protective tariff.
Any policy which puts the labor of
this country in open competition with
the labor of other countries will put
the wages on the same low basis.
Not dollar of the treasury surplus
has been wasted, and at present it is
proftably applied to the reduction of
the public debt and consequent relief
from taxation.
When reduction of taxation is to
be made the republican party can be
trusted to accomplish it much better
than the opponents of protection to
our In In ctriol iptapoctC
It is shown that the present reve-
nue. and financial systems have had a
favorable effect upon the agricultural
interest, and abundantly expanded
home markets.
In regard to the relations of labor
and capital, whoever arrays the one
against the other is the enemy of both.
The nations on the American con-
tinent should cultivate closer relations
for common prosperity and advance
ment, and all troubles between them
should be adjusted by arbitration and
not by arms.
The American citizen, of whatever
class or condition, must everywhere
walk secure in his personal and civi
rights.
The policy of the democratic party
in blindly urging south2rn politica
consolidation is strongly condemned
The extension of civil service reg
lations to the consular service is ad
vocated.
The Mormans are entitled to TIL
same civil rights as others, but t
these they must be confined.
Oar government should not ceas
its endeavors to secure q common in
ternational standard of value for COL
and silver.
The public lands should be reserve
for actual settlers.
|. All efforts to remove the burden
: imposed upon our navigation shout
, receive encouragement.
Finally, the safety of the poop
5 rests upon the integrity of the ballot
5 upon the security of the suffrage
: citizens.
RI Mr.. Blaine's views upon all ma
q tiers connected with government a
a airs are candid and explicit. II
q letter will prove an admirable car
5 paign document for the republicans
S Ii was not to be expected that NJ
i Blaine's letter will suit the democra
e and their ''independent'' allie
a Their newspapers are evidently dis
l. pointed in the character of the doc
1t ment; they find no weak points in
n and it is much more frank in its tire;
IN ment of many public questions til
n they had hoped it would be. Th
I'd are unable TO refute his facts a
70 arguments in relation to protect
er and free trade T; and the best they {
Id do is to treat the whole subject W
ch verbal quibbling and uncandid 9
insolent criticism.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-08-04
GEN. LOGAN's LETTER.

GEN. LOGAN'S LETTER.
General Logan's letter formally
accepting the republican nomination
of vice president is in substantial ac-
cord with the views of Mr.. Blaine in
reference to leading public questions.
Tho several topics are discussed with
ability and clearness, and there is no
evasion of any important issues of
the canvass. The following is brief
summary of the document
1t is absurd to institute COMPARE
sons between the economic system of
this great nation and those of other
governments, and especially to at
tempt to borrow systems of them.
The low condition of our national
credit and the financial distress which
prevailed under the democratic low
tariff a quarter of century ago, are
referred to.
The advantages of our protective
system to our laboring and producing
classes over that of European coun-
tries are considered.
Protection should be extended to
every article of American production
which goes to build up the general
prosperity and the wool industry,
which is a large and important one,
should be put on more prosperous
basis.
The tariff needs Ieadjustment, but
this can the more judiciously be ac-
complished by the republican party.
The financial and monetary system,
founded by the republican party, has
never been equaled by that of any
other nation, and 1t should be stead
tasty maintained.
Interstate commerce should be
regulated by needful legislation, con-
sistently with the rights of all con-
cerned.
The extension of our commercial
relations on this continent by peace
ful means is strongly advocated; and
also the settlement of all information
al differences by arbitration.
The methods of intimidation and
violence employed by the southern
democrats to carry elections are dis
cussed at length, and strongly de-
nounced.
A liberal school system should be
provided for the rising generation OF
the South, that the colored people be
made able to compete with the whites
IN exercising the duties of citizenship
| 1t is the duty of the national gov.
eminent to take action to secure the
absolute freedom of elections every.
where.
| There should be legislation amply
/ protective against the admission OF
foreign servile and pauper labor.
In conclusion, Gen. Logan favor:
the highest standard of excellence il
the administration of the civil service
the suppression of a polygamy; thu
reservation of the public lands TO
actual settlers the prompt punish
mento of official dishonesty rigid econ
omy in governmental administration
but without self-defeating parsimony
and declares that our present liberia
pension system should not be imper
lied by adverse legislation. All o
these and other matters are treated
in the simple and direct manner char
acteristic of the author, and withou
any attempt at rhetorical effect. The
influence of this letter in the campaign
will be helpful to the republican cause
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-08-04

AL
G. H. NEWLAND'S,
lRASBURGH,
You can find
Pure DRUGS & Medicines,

Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, Rogers Bros. Plated
Ware, all kinds of Spectacles and Eye Glasses,
Pocket Knives, Razors, Shears and Scissors, Per-
fumery, Soaps and Toilet Articles. Also full line
of Fancy Goods and Druggists Sundries.
We can also sell for CASH, the HOUSEHOLD,
HARTFORD, NEW HOME, WHITE and WEED
Sewing Machine at the lowest price. A first class
machine for $25. warranted for five years.
CALL AND GET PRICES.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-08-04

principle as one of the objects of |
tariff duties. Mere politicians may
foreswear their own convictions pro
fornsa, but honest voters are not
likely to initiate their example.
The professions of the democratic
convention in regard to civil service
reform and also a free ballot and a
fair count strike an impartial OBJ
server as ludicrous to the last degree.
How happens it that Senator Pendle-
ton was prescribed and politically
killed by his own party because he
advocated this reform? How happens
it that the democratic party of the
north accept, without protest, the
wholesale Acknowledgement of colored
men by the democratic party of the
south, and hope politically to profit
thereby, if the national democracy
believes in "a free ballot and a fair
coGnt?' The facts on both of these
questions and the professions of dem
ocracy are not in harmony. The
facts tell the truth, and the profess
sions tell the untruth.
The democratic convention, in or
der to win favor with the liquor-sell-
ing and rum-drinking interest of the
country, went out of its way to say:
I'VE oppose sumptuary laws which
vex the citizen and interfere with in
dividual liberty Everybody under
stands that this refers to Legislation
in the interests of temperance and
for the restraint and suppression of
the liquor traffic, and thereby tie re-
moval of the greatest evil in the
land. The convention need not have.
made this statement, since the record
of the democratic party abundantly
shows it's sympathy with and its sup
port by the rum-interest of the coun-
try, and its consequent opposition to
needed temperance legislation.
We have already stated our objec-
tions to the republican ticket, as rea-
sons why we cannot support it; but
these objections do not by any means
make us democrats OF lead us to con-
done the ong-standing offenses of
the democratic party, or overlook OF
excuse the faults of the platform
with which it now comes before the
country. We did not expect much
from the party in this respect, and,
hence, are not disappointed
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-08-04

The Travelling Salesman is irresistible fellow,
brim full of stories, jokes, courage, selfassurance
and grit. He is very taking withal.s Burdock
Blood Bitters very taking medicine; they take
everywhere, and are sold everywhere.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-08-04
ST
REX PATCHEN.
REX PATcHEN will make the season of 1884 at
Drews Stable, near it. Johnsbury House.
Terms, $25 to Warrant.

1GfmS, $40 TO w affanC.
REX PATCHEN was sired by Geo. NJ. Patchen,
Dr., (Godfrey's Patchen,) dam by Harris Handle
tonian. Is half brother to Hopeful, Genet, Lady
Smell and Wellesley Boy. He is a beautiful bay
with black points. stands 10! hands high is perfect
ly sound and healthy and of fine disposition, is a
natural trotter, and has no superior as a trotting
stock horse He has a record of 2 80 and has trot-
ted on Mystic Park mile in 2.26 and repeat in
2.241I, making the last quarter in 335 seconds
His colts are all very fine, resembling him
closely in form and action, and we know of no
yearling selling less than $500, and his FIRST when
fourteen monts old, sold for $510
Good pasturing free of charge for mares from a
distance. All mares at risk OF owners, escape and
injury. Colts win be holden for services OF
horse unless promptly paid within the year.
JERRY DREW.
st. Johnsbury, VT, May II, 1884.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-08-04
orleans County.

For Senators
LAFORREST II. THOMPSON of Irasburgh
SIDNEY II. FLETCHER, of Holland.
For States Attorney,
CHARLES A. PROUTY, of Newport.
For Assistant Judges,
AMASA p. BUTTON, of Craftsbury.
j. G. OLIVER, of Charleston.
For Judge of Probate,
.y.1. ORII0 H.. AUSTIN, of Barton.
For Sheriff,
LORENZO D. MILES, of Albany.
For High Bailiff,
JOHN f. CHANIBERLIN, of Albany.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-08-04

NV Shop will be closed from July 2S till August
25. when / shall be prepared to do all kinds of
Painting Thanking friends for former patronage
remain Respectfully, FL. AVERII4L.
Barton, July 81 = Hoa fiss
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-08-04
GRANITE
Polishing Machinery,

am able to fill all orders for POLISHED AND
PLAIN WORK, promptly.
Within the last two years have sent GRANITE
MONUMENTS to the States of Illinois, Iowa, Min
nesota, Michigan, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
and set a large number in Vermont
Parties wishing to purchase Monuments, Tab
lets, Head stones, or Anything in my line will
do well to correspond with, call onme, for prices.
Shall be pleased to show designs or specimens of
work, both in my shop, and in the cemetery in this
place.
Remember that it viii cost only postage stamp
to correspond with and it may save you dollars.
MI. j. SMITH.
Barton, Apr. IA.
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-08-04

JAMES @. BLAINE,
OF MAINE.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
JOHN A. LOGAN.
OF ILLINOIS.
FOR GOVERNOR,
SAMUEL Il. PINGREE,
OF HARTFORD.
LIEUTENANT-GOVERN
EBENEZER J. ORMSBEE,
OF BRANDON.
For Secretary of State,
CHARLES w. PORTER,
OF MONTPELIER.
For Treasurer,
WILLIAM III. Dubois,
OF WEST RANDOLPH.
For Auditor of Accounts,
l.. HENRY POWELL, r4
OF RICHFORD.
For Presidential Electors at Large,
10 d. HATCH, Burlington,
HIRAM HARLOW, Windsor.
For Member et Congressional District.
WILLIAM w. CIRCUIT, Of Barton.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-08-04

Marble Granite
ALL KINDS Of
MARBLE AND GRANITE
WORK
Furnished on short notice, and guaranteed
First Glass
In every respect. Having lately put in the latest
improved

In every respect. Having lately put in the latest
improved
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-02-08

The two highest salaried Governors OF
the States are those of New York and
Pennsylvania, who receive $4,000 year
each. Next come California, Nevada and
Illinois at $4,000 each. The Governors Of
Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri
New Jersey, Virginia and Wisconsin are
paid $4,000 each. "Poor, dear Ohio al.
lows only $4,000, but as every man in the
State is available for the Presidency ex.
cept few unfortunate gentlemen from Ire.
land and Germany, who are disqualified
by the far-seeing jealousies of the F. F,
VS. and Mayfower Pilgrims who built
the Constitution of the United States
four thousand dollars is enough for man
whose ambition is satisfied with Cover
norship Most of the Southern States
pay $4,000 and $4,000 The lowest sala.
ries are paid to the Governors of Vermont
New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Mich
1gan, who receive but $1,000 each. 1t is
not surprising that Gov. Begole, of Mich
igan, asked railway company for zone Of
those little red pocket-books" for himself
and Mrs. Begole.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-02-08

Representative Hammond's bill, intro
duced on Monday, to amend the constitu-
ton as to the Offices and duties of the Pre-
sident and Vice President of the United
States, provides for the election of Pre-
sident and three Vice Presidents, each
chosen for the same number OF years. The
first Vice President shall be President of
the Senate and the second or third Vice
President shall occupy that position in
case of the removal from Office of the Pre-
sident OF the United States. In Case Of
the removal of the President the Office is
to be held by the first, second or third
Vice President in order, and when the on
ly Vice President OF the United States shall
exercise the office of President, the Senate
shall elect President pro tempore, and
Congress may by law provide for the sue
cessor of the third Vice President when
removed from the Presidential chair
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-02-08
1884. THE DAY. 1884.
MORNING AND EVENING.
g- ALL THE NEWS. RN
THE DAY for 1884 will embrace a
Morning and Evening Edition

THE MORNING EDITION will he an eight
page paper, cut and pasted, thHs giving the
most convenient form for perusal of large
newspaper, and enabling better distribution
of news and other reading matter while allow
ing to advertisers he most attractive display
possible.
THE DAY " i'll aim to be the very best vehi-
Gle of news and organ Of opinion rs resources
for gathering news are thorough, and it will
not stint the account of matters Of importance
to a mere mention 1t will gather its items
from he whole world, and present them prompt
ly and clearly, while it will give special atten-
ton to subjects of home interest.
The industrial resources of Maryland and the
entire South will claim thorough and intelli-
gent discussion, with view to the promotion
of whatever will tend to their healthiest de-
velopment.
In its EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT, THE
DAY will expound Constitutional Democratic
principles, promote the policy of the Democra-
tic party, aud foster the political interests Of
the entire people. To that end, it will speak
the truth fearlessly and candidly, in abiding
conviction that whatever is clearly right can
not fail to be polite.
1t will not. however, be confined to the de-
m lin Of Politics, bnt give ample attention 10
Literature, the Arts and Sciences, Commerce,
Mechanics, Manufactures, Agriculture, and
fti SpHeIc
Its MARKET REPORTS Domestic and
Foreign, will be the fullest
Its SHIPPING NEWS will be the freshest
and most accurate.
PRICE TWO CENTS Served by Carriers
at twelve Centsa week. Mailed, postage paid.
for Six Dollars year, or Fifty Cents a month
in advance
THE EVENING EDITION of THE DAY will
lose none of the vitality. force and energy that
have made il a hresde companion in thousands
of homes. 1t will have fresh Telegraph News.
Local Reports and Editorial Matter. and will
still commend itself as the VERY BEST ONE
CENT PAPER to be found
In price it will remain as at prpsent-Six
Cents week, served by Curriers' Three Dol
lars 4 year, or Twenty five Cents month,
postage free.
s-Send in your subscriptions promptly.
address
CIT III e ID A w.
142 w Baltimore St
BALTIMORE MD.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-02-08

Those who have never seen the much
talked of dynamite explosive will be in
terested to know that it looks very much
like moist brown sugar. Nitro-glycerine,
which is formed by the action of nitric
acid upon glycerine, at low temperature,
is the active agent in dynamite, but is
mixed with some absorbent substance to
render it safer to handle than the liquid
glycerine The absorbent material thus
used is a silicious earth-a fine white
powder composed of the remains of in
fusoria, and resembling powdered chalk !;
this takes up two or three times it weight
of the nitro-glycerine, without becoming
pasty, and the Ingredients are easily mix
ed, leaden vessels and wooden spoons be-
ing used to avoid dangerous friction
When flame is applied to this mass it burns
with strong flame, without any explo-
sion; but when ignited by decorating
fuse, or even by sudden blow, its explo-
sive force is tremendous
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-02-08

rule, we believe, has always been in esti
m ,ting the distribution 10 counties having
colored populations, to include the color
ed youth in the distribution of the fund,
although they were excluded from the ben
efits thereof As we stated last week, the
reason of this rule seems to have been Il
just recognition of the TACT thai, in the
counties having such populations, the
white youth were SD sparsely scat cred
over large area of country as to require
larger sum per CAPITA to give to them APP
proximately equal educational advantages
which was the sole aim of the rule of dis
tribution.
The fact that these colored populations
formerly constituted a part of the taxable
basis of the State could not, according to
our view. have entered into the considera-
ton which led to the adoption of the ru e :;
because there is nothing reciprocal or
local in the idea of public education. But
even if that had been the case, when the
change was wrought in that regard is re-
called, and the subsequent sanctioning of
thai revolutionary measure by the State in
proclaiming its indemnity, it will DE seen
that the State government would hardly
be in situation to justly make an amend
ment in the rule of the distribution of the
school fund 10y reason of that change.
As we said last week, the fact that, by
a comparatively recent act of assembly,
ytae advantages Of tree Education Nave
been to limited extent conferred on the
colored population also, can have no bear
ing upon this question The State, in the
exercise Of its paternal power of educat
| ing her youth. determined to extend the
privilege o. free education to her colored
youth also and in this she was actuated
by the same motives that prompted SINH
lar bounty to white youth-,he advance
meut of intelligent citizenship and public
virtue. 1t was determined to expeud $780,
900 annually for the education OF colored
youth, without regard t. the locality in
which they are found, as we have said be-
| fore the ilea of locality not en'ering into
the theory of public education.
| 1t would be NANTES ly and fitgrantly
unjust to be influenced By this rs case
of such amendment in the rule OF distri-
button, because then, the whole burden of
educating the colored youth would fall on
the counties in which they reside, and
more. because the white appropriation
would be diminished more then the
amount received for colored education.
Thus would accumulated wrangs and IN
Ijuries be heaped upon the peop'e OF this
section of the State with singular cruel
ty and injustice In addition 10 the wrong
ful distraction of State property by our
State authorities. in anticipation of the
Federal Government, which would have
compensaied for them the whole burden
of their education up tn the estate OF
citizenship, and more, would be thrus,
upon these impoverished counties.
! 1t will thus be seen that the proposition
of Senator Bowlus of Frederick county To
make such an amendment to the school
law, to which we referred last week, is
manifestly unjust, and it is to he hoped
that it will not receive the sanction 0i a
| Just and intelligent Legislature.