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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-10-30

dent the ,e men sought to control Johnson, nut
they soon discovered that Lincoln's policy was
to be followed out by his successor. Then they
determined to get rid OF him. AN elaborate
scheme was planned the details OF whic1 were
all known to Mr. johnson. The plot was to
prove that Johnson was unfit, through excess
I've use of liquor and opiates, to exercise the
functions of his office. They collected and
manufactured a mass OF evidence, beginning
with sworn testimoryy~to prove that johns on
was drank when he was inaugarated and had
no idea of what the oath Of office was or OF
lot of evidence setting forth the day and date OF
vast number of acts of the president, puolic
and private, to show that his mind was i'm
paired all of which was to serve as the basis or
the arrest Of Mr. johnson. Mr. Blair and the
president were perfectly well aware of what
was going on and discussed the progress OF the
plot
WHY SHERMAN WAS SENT FOR.
When however, the schemers had so far per
fected their plans that it only remained to de-
eide on the date for the arrest, Mr. johnson de
cided to send for Sherman. The president was
afraid of Grant, the general Of the army. He
thou chit Grant aspired to dictatorship and in
conversation with Mr. Blair pointed to the fact
that Sherman had been sent as far from the
capital as possible. 1t was decided then to send
for old Tecumseh, which was done, and when
Sherman arrived the surprise OF Grant was
great The president proceeded very cautious
". He did not tell Sherman all the facts. He
never spoke to him of the conspiracy, bnt SIM
ply said he was gong to send Grant to Mexico
and desired to have Sherman at Washington
The rest is told in recent publications. Sher
man told the president that Grant would not 60
to Mexico, and volunteered himself. johnson
let each of the plotters know in quiet but un-
mistakable way that he was fully posted as to
their schemes, and they abandoned the idea OF
aresting the president, and their plans took
shape later on in the impeachment proceedings
This sending for General Sherman by the presi..
dent apprised Grant that he was suspected and
distrusted by the president, and it was not long
before even the pretcnce OF friendship was
abandoned by the president and the head of the
army, and then followed the correspondence
between them, portions of which are now find
ing their way into print
"This," said Mr. Filey, ''is the story as told
me fifteen years ago by Montgomery Blair"
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-10-30
THE REFORMER, OCT. 80, 1885.

coat tails OF Grants fame made themselves
ridiculous by rushing into print as soon as
D.pew's story appeared, to declare that they
knew all about 1t and 1t was true. Porter
offers nothing but loose and vague statements
beyond what he has before contributed to Blirr's
book. Sickles really offers nothing IN the way
of proof and his confirmation" is made up OF
a statement OF his own differences with John
son while he was military commander OF the
Carolinas. johnson he thinks was able, vim
dictive and perhaps sincere, but he Is very sure
that Grant and Stanton distrusted his loyalty
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-10-30
Look Out for Your Head.

No matier what parish may finally affect. Catarrh
always starts in the head, anc belongs TO the head.
There is no mystery about the origin Of this dreful
disease. IL begins in elected cold. One of the
kind that IL ~surs TO be be ter In a few dsys."
Thousand. Of victims know how II y by d eIpe-
rience. Elys Cream Balm cures 'lss in the head
and Caiarrh IL all its stages. Not snuff nor a
liquid. Applied with the Eager TO the nos;ris.-
adv.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-10-30
DAYS OF DARK SUSPICION.
johnson Believed that Grant was Plotting
to be Dictator Another story which
Comes second hand from a Dead Man.

Giles FiIley, lifelong ST Louis Republi
can. and an old friend OF Montgomery Blair
attorney general under Lincoln. made bis con
tri6ution to the controversy Saturday. liz
says;
Aadrew johnson and Montgomery Blair were
close fuends. After yohnsonwss insugurated vice
president he made Mr. Blairs house in Washing
ion his hone, and Mr. Blair was u q certain ex
tent his confidential adviser. Before Lincoln was
assassinated III. Republican party wss split, Ben
Wade, Salmon p Chase and William II Seward
leading that portiol OF the party desirous OF
forcing the most racial measures. WEel
Ilrcoln was killed and Jbhnson became presi-
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-10-30

Mr. Campbell did not give any more explicit
denial than this, although this is full enough,
for the story as published to-day was rot then
known. "Johnson was not disposed TO be Sc
we're with the military officers, and did nothing
TO any civilian except Davis lie never. con-
tempiated struggle against congress" sub
nit that Campbel's knowledge OF his man was
far superior to Grants Th s. were IL sympa.
neyson whom the president would have taken
into bis confidence. There are doubtless letters
ia existence which will substantiate this much
more fully than am capable Of doing, but l
think no honest citizen ought to allow any one
who did SO much for the Union as Andrew
johnson to have his fair fame blasted by the
single conversation Of an enemy, uttered years
after his death, when all the circumstantial ev-
idsnce and the denial of the one q, who knew the
history of the time most thoroughly stand
against it. Johnson's fault was that be refused
to pursue the beaten foe at the south with re-
lentess enmty: He would not bs the Robes.
pierre or the st Just OF the Mountain, but
won ID rather repress the violence Of the null
titude.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-10-30
Attention! hOusehOluers !

To those who intend putting 10 furnace for the
purpose of heating their houses tae coming ea.on
we would call your attention to the fact that we
have the agency for Bratteboro and vicinity OF the
ralo brafa I'D
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-10-30
More Quotations from Dead Mon.

Mr. Depcw still reterates the story, and in an
interview Saturday tells the following as con-
firmation of it,
"Vi,e. President Frank Thompson, of The
Pennsylvania railroad, dropped in to see me
yesterday. He told me that Ex-Judge Jere-
niah Black informed him OF Johnson's inten-
tions. Johnson sent for Black and laid before
him the plan which he had laid before Gen
Grant and which detailed in my letter TO Col
Grant He asked Black for his aid in carrying
out the scheme. You know that Black had
been attorney general in Buchanau's cabinet
and was very warm advocate of Johnson's
side. Black heard all that Johnson had to say,
and when the whole plan was revealed he said,
You have left one important factor out OF your
calculations, Mr. President What is that !?
johnson asked. He'll was Blocks reply to
the proposition"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-09

tai rufian, "or III blow your brains out"
enforcing the command by pointing the
weapon at the head of Mr. Baker, who was
unarmed. Smith then poured forth the most
villainous abuse on the head of his intended
victim, interlarding his frightful oaths with
the most shocking obscenity.
Realizing the perilous position in which
her husband was placed, Mrs. Baker, hop.
ing to save him from violence, left his side,
and, approaching Smith, knelt at his feet
and, clinging to his knees, shrieked out
Spare my husbands life For God s
sake, spare him He has never wrong
ed you. Do not kill him ~ and in the
excitement sinking to the ground in a
half fainting condition. The pathetic
appeal, Instead of moving the ruffian to- pity;
appeared rather to infame him to crime,
and spurning the PROSTATE, weeping woman
aside with his boot the iufuriated despera-
do took deliberate aim at the kneeliDg man
and fired. The entire load of shot pierced
Bakers heart and he fell forward, dying al.
most instantly. Smith cody reloaded hia
gun and with his two companions walked
away, all firing their weapons in the air,
cursing and shouting as they went
Smith, the murderer, made his escape.
The killing of Baker has aroused the neigh,
borhood, and if the murderer is found he
will no doubt be hung or shot without any
form Of trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-09

A NEW SOLAR YARD STICK.--A Wash
ington telegram says: At meeting of the
House Committee on Naval Affairs Tues
day petition of John Devlin, of Philadel.
phia, asking for an investigati by Congress
Of the method discovered by him for ascer-
tanning the exact distance Of the sun from
the earth, and the diameter of The sun, was
referred 10 Representative McAdoo. A let
ter written By Mr.. Devlin to Representative
Randall accompanies. the petition. Mr..
Devln says: would state that have
made natural laws study for fifty years,
with the principal object in view of finding
the suns distance and diameter, which
have positively accomplished, and am not
indebted to astronomy, as taught, for my
knowledge. My rule is original and of my
SELF My object is to have Congressional
committee investigate the claim. This COM
mittee need not be entirely composed Of
astronomers, except they are honest and
open to conviction, as they might not be
willing to accept the truth, at all the knowl-
edge that the ancient astronomers have
handed down to us is Only imaginary and
without merit Of truth. This rule which
will give cannot be contradcted, and is su
pi eme In astronomy"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-09
Brutal Murder.

Nothing ever recorded in the criminal
annals of Georgia equals in point of cold
bloodcd brutality the murder of Samuel NJ.
Baker at the hands of q gang Of despera-
does led by John w. Smith, who has for
years been recognized as q terror in the
neighhorhood. Not alone was there not be
slightest provocation nor pretext for the
deed, but the peculiar circumstances SUR
rounding the case render it one of the most
atrociorls that could possibly be imagined.
Surrounded by the band of ruflians the un-
fortunate victim was shot to death, even
while his weeping bride knelt at the feet
of the murderer imploring, but vainly, for
the life of her young husband.
Mr. Baker, who was only recently mar
ried, settled few weeks.ago on farm in
Carroll county, nearly on the line of Heard
county. The young couple were supremely
happy. The farm was well stocked and
the planning Of farming operations for the
coming year had been discussed and agreed
upon, the yield promising an abundant re
turn. On Wednesday evening last, about
twilight, Mr.. Baker took his brides arm
and together they went out to look at the
stock.
just es they turned to retrace their steps
towards their home three men, armed aud
infaned with liquor, approached them.
They were John W. Smith. Andrew Smith
and a. S. King. All were known to Mr..
Baker, who stepped aside with his wife in
the hope of avoiding any controversy with
them. John Smith stepped across their
path and, cooking his gun, ordered them to
halt.
go down on your knees" said the bru-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-09
Inliuman Father,

CHICAGO, Jan. "a Stoughton, Wis
special to-day says: John Steinsby a Nor.
wegian, who came to this country about
three years ago, and lived at Dunn, seven
miles distant, is reported to have poisoned
his daughter, about 20 years old, and new
born child of hers, and aed to parts un.
known. The child and her mother are
dead and the constable Of the town aud a
number of the citizens are searching for the
murderer. Steinsby is said to be drunk
en-, worthless wretch aud considered a dan
gerous person. Upon leaving home after
the fearful crime it is said he swore he
would not be captured alive. Several ofii-
GERS and the sheriff have just left this city
to assist in the capture of the murderer,
who is supposed to be in the neighborhood
of his home, as he was destitute Of money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-09
Railroad Accident.

FARMINGDaLE, L. L., Jan. 9.-The Deer
Park accommodation train, which left Hun
ter's Point a; 5;35 last night on the Long
Island railroad, was deraied at Brthpage
Junction, one mile west of here, at $50
The locomotive was upset, and engineer
Henry Burtsell and fireman Joseph Dotzell
falling under it, were crushed and scalded
Burtsell was dead when taken out. His
body was terribly mangled. Dotzell was
alive this morning but died soon after be
lug taken to hospital. None of the pas
sengers were hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-09
Salvation Arny.

DOVER, n. H., Jan. "a horse was
frightened last night by bass drum of the
Salvation Army, and the city has been ask
ed to pay the resultant damage. Mayor
Ross in person notified Captain Thompson
of the Salvation Army, this forenoon, that
uuder no conditions will he allow them to
parade with music. Thompson replied that
he took his orders from Heaven, and would
not allow any earthly power to dictate
He telegraphed to Saco for some Of the ar
ms to come up at once and swell to night:
parade Meanwhile the Mayor is getting
the police force ia trim. The women of the
army announce that nobody will or can pre-
vent their marching.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-09
The Washburn Estate.

LACROSSE, Wis, Jan. 9.-Judge Cameron,
in the Probate Court. has granted an order
in the famous Washburn estate case, au-
thorizing the executors to purchase Sl66, 00O
in United States II per cent. bonds, the
income on which is to be applied to the
support of the widow. The annual income
will be S7,470. Ex-Governor c. c. Wash
burn died in 1882, leaving an estate Of
50, O00, 900, and merely authorizing the ex-
ecutors to care for Mrs. Washburn, who has
been in an Eastern insane asylum for years.
Litigation in Wisconsin and Minnesota en-
sued to break the will. The decision to day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-09

CouRr OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Tun'
stall, trustee, against Christian, trustee.
From the Corporation Court of the city OF
Lynchburg. Reversed, Judge Lewis deliv-
ering the opinion.
Gill, trustee, against Barbour's admins
tator and ais From the Circuit Court OF
Fauquier county. Reversed, Judge Lacy
delivering opinion.
Town of Dauvile against Blackwell,
Judge. Upon petition for IL writ Of man
damus. Peremptory mandamus awarded,
Judge Fauntleroy delivering opinion.
Stearns against Harmon. From the Cir
cult Court OF Bland county. Affirmed, Judge
Richardson delivering opinion.
Wither's administrator against Sims and
ais. From the Circuit Court of PsttsyIvania
county. Reversed 10 part. Judge Hinton
delivering opinion, Judge Richards dissent
ing, Judge Lacy coucuring in result, and
Judges Lewis and Fauntleroy concuring in
the opinion.
Miller against the Commonwealth. From
the Corporation Court of Danville. Revers-
ed, Judge Lacy delivering opinion, Judge
Lewis dissenting.
Jones against the Commonwealth. From
the Corporation Court of Danvlle. Re-
versed, Judge Fauntleroy delivering opin-
ion.
W;ssler against Craig's administrator.
From the Circuit Court Of Shenandoah
county. Affirmed, Judge Richardson deliv-
ering opinion.
Commonwealth against Richmond and
Potomac Railroad Company. Writ oferror
allowed to judgment rendered by the Cir
cult Court of city of Richmond OIL October
20, 1884.
Jones against Commonwealth. Writ OF
error and supersedeas awarded TO judgment
of Circuit Court of Montgomery county, af-
firming judgment of the County Court OF
said county.
Crowell against Burson. Petition Of de-
PENDANT in error for rehearing OF the judy
ment rendered at Wytheville on the l2th
of August, 1884 Denied, the Court being
of opinion it had no jurisdiction to grant
such rehearing at this place of session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-09
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A commission as postmaster has beer
sent to Caroline F. Williams, at Irene, Lou
doun county.
The Governor has gone on another cruise
on the Chesapeake bay in search of viola
tors of the oyster laws.
E. Powell, Son & Co.. wholesale grocers
Norfolk, have Suspended. They were esti
mated to be worth from $4,000 to SIS 900
VIM. w. Ashby, Of SpotsylvaDia county
has been appointed Internal Revenue Col
lector for Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania anc
Stafford.
IL is said that the books in the Auditors
office show that most Of the banks doing
business in this State are delinquent fol
taxes for the year 1882.
Mr.. James Tongue, master builder, a ma.
tive Of England, but for many years resi-
dent of Fredericksburg, died there on Mon
day morning, in the 10Th year of his age.
Charles James, white man, has been
committed TO the Jail at Warrenton, charg-
ed with committing an outrage Saturday at
Elk Run, on Sarah Crum, q maiden lady.
aged 80 years.
d.. J. L. NJ. Curry, general agent of the
Peab ,dy Fund, has uoli6ed R. X. Farr that
he will contribute $4,000 in 1885 for the pay.
meut of expenses Of teachers institutes OF
the State during the year.
The Hon. VIM. F. Causey, Secretary OF
State of Delaware, has accepted an invita-.
tion~to make, in June, the commencement
address Of the Shenandoah Valley Acade.
my in Winchester.
John s. Wise denies that there is the
slightest foundation for the report that he
is to be appointed professor of law in the
University of Virginia. He says he would
not accept the professorship.
An appropriate monument has been plac-
ed over the grave of The late DR.. George
W. Bagby in Shockoe Cemetery, Richmond,
1t is made of Virginia granite and was put
up on November 29th,s 1.-THE anniversary of
his death.
An x-clerk of the State Auditors office
says that the defalcation in that Office might
reach $500, 900, as the manner of keeping
accounts there was incomprehensible. If
those who have paid in money which has
not been accounted for have to pay again,
the result will be almost interminable lti-
cation. All of the clerks of courts of the
State and many of the banks are deeply in
terested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-09
FROM WASHINGTON.
n.olal Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gssette.

Especial Correspondence Of the Alexandra Gazette
WAsHINaTo&. y. C.. Jan 9. 1856
Captain Salmon Tutte and J. w. Ham.
ilton, both Of Kansas, members Of the Cher
okee Strip Livestock Association and sub
lessees of the lands, held by that association,
were examined by the Senate Committee
on Indian Affairs to day. 1t was found
that the association held about 5000, 900
acres rented from the Cherokees at two
cents an acre, and that the sub-lessees paid
~ cents an acre Senator Harrison aske
what use was made of the surplus. Senator
Ingalls, objected, on the ground that this
was inquiripg into the private business OF
the witness. He would not object, BIC said,
to an inquiry as to whether any portion CT
the surplus was paid in securing the lease.
Senator Harrison maintained that his in
9uiry was necessary to develop the facts in
the case. It's committee then went into
secret session to cousl.ia. lbs scope of the
further investigation.
The following is synopsis of sundry de-
cisions rendered by the Treasury Depart
ment in customs cases during the past week.
l. Boxes Of glass containing as near as may
be SO feet. and weighing over 55 pounds per
box, are to be charged with duty on actual
weight. g Cotton Italian cloths, having a
SudIf SILK sITipo TuuutliS eLiiouSu 1uCin, wv
sufficient to give character to the goods, are
to be classified as cotton goods. 3. Mohair
nails, fit only for use as carpet stock, are 10
bs classified under class 8 and schedule k;
when fit for any other purpose, they are to
be placed in class 2. 4 Carriages belong
ing to persons arriving iu the United States,
and which have been in use abroad by them
for one year or longer, are to be admitted
"a household effscts
Rear Admiral Davis, commanding the
Asistic station, reports to the Navy Depart
ment under date Of Nagasaki, December 5,
that everything is quiet on that station and
that there is no news Of importance from
the coast of China. The Juniata has sailed
for Foocnow. The Monocacy has sailed for
Shanghai to receive new boilers. The
Ossipee is at Chefoo and the Enterprise at
Shanghai. The naval store-house at Ma
gasaki has been closed. The buildings and
contents were sold.
The U. S. ship Wyoming sailed from Nor
folk this morning for Annapolis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-09
NEWS OF THE DAY.

1t is said that Gov. Coburn, of Maine, has
left By his will 81 100, 900 in public requests
in that State.
Archbishop Gibbons. of Baltimore, has
Withdrawn his support from the Cathottc
Mirror, and it is DO longer his official organ.
A successful raid was made on vessels
dredging in the Little Choptank river We'd
nesday by the steamer Governor Hamilton.
Major RodDia Mutt, the midget, was mar
ried at the Crawford House, Boston, yester-
dav, to Miss Clara Corfeld, youog "o.
man of Is years. and Is inches taller than
The groom. Major Mutt Is # years old, and
has never been married until now.
The marine hospital bureau has received
a report from United States Consul Byers
at Rome, Italy, stating that in the late chol-
era epidemic in that country there were
/ 81 .246 cases in Italy and ii ,072 deaths ~,
4O2 cases and 629 deaths in the city OF Ma.
Lies alone Quarantine has been abolished
on the Italian coast and frontiers.
Now that the "Tichborne claimant has
served his term of imprisonment and been
released, he has returned to his plots against
the family whose fortune be covets. AS
new step in the conspiracy, it is now pub
lished that Edmund Orion, who has arrived
at San Francisco, has identified the real
Arthur Orion in an insane asylum IN Aus
tralia.
The British bark Isabel, from Cadiz, re-
ports, in latitude 1851 north, longitude
| 90 SIS west, experiencing terrible earthquake
shocks, lasting fifteen minutes. The thun-
dercus submarine roaring was appalling.
The ship was shaken in every fibre, aud
the crew, panic stricken, broke through all
discipline and cut the boats loose. Inc
cessation Of the shocks restored tranquility
on board. 1t was calm at the time.
The Illinois Legislature reassembled yes
terday, aud when the vote was taken for
Speaker pro tenn. the democrats voted for
Haines. with the exception of Haines him.
self. Representative Sittg, republican
voted for Haines, and he was elected. When
the vote was taken on other temporary Oil
GERS Sittig voted with the republicans, but
Haines voted with the democrats, and the
democratic nominees were installed
Owing to the continued earthquakes in
Spain it is reported that fifteen thousand
persons have already left Granada. The
people generally are Of the opinion that the
end of the world is ut hand, and are asking
dissolution. The village of Guevejar is slowly
sliding downward to the valley. An open
ing has appeared in the mountain at OhVar
from which smoke IS reported to be issuing
The subterranean rumblings and detona
| tons are fearful.
| Mrs. William Warner was shot at the res.
idence of the Widow Courtney, short dis
lance west Of Grafton, W. Va, Wednesday
night. Mrs Warner was sitting by the fire
nursing a small child, when some person as
vet unknown fired through the window, the
ball taking effect in her temple. Her physi
clan says she cannot possibly recover. Mrs
Warner has been living apart from her hns
hand for some time on account of crue
treatment at his hands.