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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

An opinion prevails that President
Cleveland is not making many
changes in the offices. This is due in
part to the fact that the mugwumps,
who are mostly civil service reform
ers, continue to indorse him, and
partly to the fact that the regulation
democrats continue to clamor for
more spoils. But really he has been
making changes much faster than
most of his predecessors. Senator
Hoar says there are ''73l9 officers,
civil, military and naval, who require
confirmation by the senate. Of these
1928 belong to the military, naval
and revenue service, leaving 1898 Of
the civil service proper. The terms
of nearly all these will expire by their
limitation during the present admin
istration. The president has already,
in fifteen months, nominated success
sors 10 2O87 of these civil officers.
There are left 1906 upon whom time
or the ak of the presidential heads
man is hereafter to do its work. .
"Yet," continues the senator, "the
AK is constantly upon the necks of
worthy and faithful officers, for nc
other reason but that they were re-
publicans, and that the president
wants their places for democrats"
There is no room for doubt that
the president is making himself solid
with his party as fast as he can ant
he seems to have abandoned every
other pretext than the old-fashioneC
one that to the victOrs belong tn,
spoils. We agree that fair an(
reasonable distribution was prope
and expected. But he passed tina
limit sometime since and is illustrat
ing now how easy it is to slide dow
into the depths when the stays ar
knocked out.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

Referring to the advocacy of Fitz
John Porter's case by Col. Weber,
one of the Buffalo congressman, EN-
ma James, the Washington cores
pendent of the Albany argus,
writes:
Another eX-soldier congressman,
of equally brave record and equally
conscientious, is just as firm in be-
lieving that Gen. Porter should have
been shot. | refer to Gen. William
w. Grout, one of Vermont's two
representatives, whose speech in the
same debate in support of his con-
victions, Is one of the most terrible
arraignments OF this unfortunate
man of all that have been called out,
and was the result of days and nights
of close examination Of the evidence.
He is a strong champion of whatever
cause he undertakes, and has gained
as much eclat IN Vermont for defend
ing the interests of pure butter as
have Senator Miller and Messrs. His
cock and Parker III New York. 1t
is said that he will have a "walk-
over" for the nomination this sum-
mer, and his brother members of
congress say he is well entitled to it.
Next Tuesday Mrs. and Miss Ed
munds 60 north, and Senator Ed
munds has prevailed on Gen. Grout
to come and keep bachelors hall
with him at his west end mansion the
rest of the session.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12
THE TREASURY.

The Treasury statements for the
past fiscal year show increased re-
ceipts, Treasury strong in gold and
other resources and wholesome re-
duction in the public debt. The ia
BILE of receipts and expenditures
shows an increase in receipts from
customs of over eleven millions, from
internal revenue of four and half
millions, against which there is a de-
crease from miscellaneous sources of
little more than three millions.
There is decrease of interest pay
ments of about three-fourths of a
million, and an increase in pensions
of eight and a half millions. The
total receipts of the year were S12,-
453, 584 more than the previous year,
and the expenses were $14,611, 100
less than the previous year. The
surplus of receipts over expenditures
for the year was 500, 1928, 545 against
$63, 563, 761 the previous year. Dur
the fall and winter gold flowed into
the Treasury, and for several months
the Treasury had an abundant sup
ply of gold, so that there has been
no immediate danger, as there was a
year ago last spring, of a change
| from gold to silver in the monetary
standard of the country. At the
end of the fiscal year the government
had $156.493, 74S in gold, an in
crease for the twelve months of near
ly thirty-six and half millions, anC
a larger sum than the government
has owned before since March, 1882
except October ond November. 1888
| Of course as the coinage of silve
has gone on it has accumulated il
the Treasury, but it is not driving
gold out as 1t was year ago. A
the end of the fiscal year the govern
ment owned of silver S96,229,5 $50
an increase of $5,213,962 in tn
month of May, and an increase O
$685. 0S, 4SS in the fiscal year. Tn
surplus or net cash in the Treasur
has gone on increasing, althoug
bond redemptions, previously sus
pended for fifteen months, have bee
going on for the last half year.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

The eports-there are three of |
them-emanating from the Congress-
ional Committee appointed to inves
tigate the relationship of the Pan
Electric Company towards certain
members of congress, furnish very
suggestive, and in way amusing
reading. -Four of the committee, af-
ter a full, fair and exhaustive inves-
tigation" think it was all right for
Senators Garland and Harris and
certain representatives to become pos
sessed of telephone stock as a gratu-
ity: other four members, after an
equally 'full, fair and exhaustive in
vestigation'' think the gentlemen in
question were all wrong in retaining
the stock and the ninth member
thinks emo great harm" was done any
way! We have only to add the facts
as disclosed exhibit wicked attempt
at direct bribery and corruption. 1t
is claimed by the friends of the SEN
ators who received the stock that
they are honest and of incorruptible
integrity. 1t may all be SO. Never
theless we believe the opinion will be
general that taking stock under such
circumstances was impolitic, unwise,
and grossly improper, to say the
least. Had these gentlemen refused
to receive any pan-electric stock un-
der the circumstances, their position
would be one fattering to their pride !;
and there would be no occasion for
any aspersion of their integrity. The
whole proceeding is shameless and
indefensible. The report drawn
up by the chairman will be sign
ed by himself and Messrs. Oates,
Eden and Hall, all democrats.
Ranney has secured the signatures of
Messrs. Miller. Hanback, and Moffatt,
all republicans, to his report while
Hale, democrat, has presented his
views in an individual report. Chair
man Boyle's report will not be made
public before Thursday. The report
signed by the republican members is
long and treats the evidence in de.
tail. 1t begins with the history OF
the formation of the company, anC
states that s., 100000 or 5000, 900
of ten millions of capital stock was
actually paid in cash. This testimo
ny is cited to show how the Pan Flee
trio company was organized and three
and half millions of its stock giver
| to gentlemen for the use of thei
names and reputation. The opinion
: of Secretary Garland declaring tina
5 the Rogers patents do not infring
] on the Bell patent is quoted with tn,
5 statement that it had been COTTON be
: cause the Pan Electric could not sci
e its rights without it, as it was inten
: ded to he an inducement, which lie,
i large numbers of persons to pay Il
3 money, part of which was divide,
o among Garland and his associates
and at the same time the Pan-Elec
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12
sICKLEs AT GETTYSBURG.

At one of the reunions held at Get
tysburgh last week Colonel A. w.
Norris of Massachusetts criticised
severely the conduct of General Sick
les in the great battle, charging him
with too leisurely obedience of the
imperative order from General Rev
nolds to hurry to the town. Colonel
Norris said that General Sickles al
lowed more than twelve hours to
pass after the receipt of the order
before breaking camp. To this Gen
eral Tremaine, Sickle's chief of staff.
reports that the order was not inner
alive, but was couched in such terms
as to leave General Sickles discretion
as to the time of putting his corps in
motion. AS an offset to Colonel
Norris charge, General Sickles. Fri
day, told a characteristic story of
President Lincoln:
| asked President Lincoln to grant
me a court of inquiry for the purpose
of correcting the serious errors of
fact contained in the official reports
of the battle on this field made by
General Halleck and by General
Meade. The president replied,
'Slckles, they charge you with bring
ing on the battle. They say YOU
pushed out with your men too near
the enemy, and began to fight just as
that council of war met, about three
O'Clock on the afternoon of the bat
tie. | am afraid what they say of
you is true, and God bless you for
it. Don't ask us to order an inquest
to relieve you from censure for
bringing on the battle of Gettysburg.
History will set you all right, and
give everybody his just place. There
was glory enough won at Gettysburg
to 60 all round"
General Meade commanded the
federal army at Gettysburg, but the
battle was brought on and fought by
his lieutenants, who thought the
Army of the Potomac had retreated
far enough. Apparently President
Lincoln was of their opinion.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

1t is one hundred years since what
John Adams designated as the greatest
act ever achieved by man was consum-
mated and proclaimed at Philadelphia.
1t is % years ago since the full
fruition of that act became determined
by the arbitrament of arms also on
Pennsylvania soil, as possible and
probable heritage for all our people.
1t is an anniversary for great rejoicing
and instruction. II we would preserve
its lessons we must depart from recent
customs and more fifty celebrate it's
glories. We owe this to our children
and to our adopted citizens. Let us
emphasize the value of liberty of a
government that depends upon the
consent of the people, but let US make
even more emphatic the idea that it is
government nevertheless, and that lib
erty under law is the only liberty that
lasts long or proves blessing and
not a curse.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

The Republicans of Kentucky do not
propose to let the Bourbon Democ-
racy of that state have things all their
own way in the coming Congressional
elections. Candidates Will be nom
mated in every district in the State
followed by lively campaign. The
9th district is the only one at presen
represented by republican.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

The failure figures for the last six
mouths just closed are unusually ia
vorable, in view of the adverse con-
ditions which have prevailed in trade
circles. r. G. Dunn & Co. state
that for the first six months of 1886
the failures amounted to 5156, as
against COOS for the first SIX months
of 1885. The liabilities of the fail
nres amount to S5O,434, 900 for the
first half of 1886, as against $74, 1922,
900 for the first half Of 1885; show
ing a decline in the nun Der of fail
ures of 848, and in amount of liabil-
tiles of S34,288, 900.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

Chairman Morrison b as succeeded
in persuading the democratic major
ity of the ways and means committee
to report adversely on Mr.. Randall's
tariff bill, thus getting as nearly even
with the Pennsylvania INSTRUCTOR as is
possible under prevailing circumstan-
ces. The republican members of the
committee tried to save the admins
tative portion of the bill, contributed
10y Mr.. Hewitt, but although that is
included in Mr.. Morrison's own
scheme he would have none of it.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

The democratic conventions for
the first and second districts of Yer
mont will be held at Montpelier at
the same time of the state convention.
The democratic state convention is
to be held at Montpelier, Thursday,
July %. 1t is recommended that
the caucuses to elect delegates be
held not later than Saturday, July Il.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

The call is out for the republican
district convention to be held at
Montpelier August 4. l any oppo-
sition to Gen. Grout is in contempla-
ton in any quarter, it has as yet
failed to come to the surface, and
judging from the present outlook he
will be renominated by reclamation,
as he certainly deserves to be-
BrattZebOrO PhRniT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

The English elections are going
strong against Gladstone, the totals
to date being, conservatives 21O, I'M
ionists AZ, Gladstonians 80, Parnell-
ties as. The liberal fear now is that
Sails bury will have working major
lily independent of his unionists allies.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

The New York Evening Post makes
the significant admission that it is a
"solemn truth" that the president has
allowed the New York Custom House
to become the stronghold of partisan
and fractional politicians, and the eff
ficiency of the service to be thereby
seriously impaired. Yet the presi-
dent declared in his famous letter to
Mr.. Curtis, that his conception of
true democratic faith and public duty
required that the civil service law and
all other statutes "should be in good
faith and without evasion enforced. "
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

The few papers in'Vermont which
are opposed to Mr.. Edmunds have
Quoted down considerably since pub
lie sentiment began to manifest itself,
and they come to understand the real
feelings of the voters of Vermont.
Unless there are more weighty rea-
sons for opposition than those here
tofore presented, we see no reason
for keeping up a din or an opposi
tiOn.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

company knew their instrument did
infringe on the Bell patent. The re-
port throughout severely criticses the
course followed by Garland and his
associates.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

The Milwaukee anarchists, three in
number, have been convicted by the
jury. Two of them cannot speak
English, which shows whence comes
this class of outlaws. Precious few
Americans are found among them.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

Beer, wines and spirituous liquors
must not be sold in places of amHse-
ment. The Court of Appeals says so,
and that is law. Meantime the propri-
etors of music saloons and dives are in
council to tInd out how they best pro-
tect their interests. The best way to
accomplish that is to obey the law. 1t
ought not to be necessary to call a
conference 10 discover that.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12
represented by a republican.
The prohibitionists will hold a con-

The prohibitionists will hold a con-
vention for the nomination of state
officers at Burlington Wednesday,
July p. j. B. Finch, chairman of
the national prohibitory committee.
is expected to be present and to adj
dress the convention, land A. A. Hop
kins, a member of the prohibitorY
bureau, will also be there.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

So far as can be seen, there is not
to be the slightest opposition to the
reelection of Gen. Grout to Congress
No such thing has even been proposed
in voice or print to our knowledge.
This is a noble tribute to the generals
fidelity to his constituency. He has
been untirIng in his labors, and his
voice and vote have always been in
favor of truth and justice, and what
can be more pleasing to has old-time
friends than to see such unanimous
approval p Valley San.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

The public debt statement for
June shows reduction OF little
over nine millions, leaving the debt
total al about thirteen hundred and
EIGHTY millions Ouly.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

The courts in New York City are
sending boycotters to Sing Sing for
one year or more each, and the gen.
eral verdict is, serves 'em right.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

In the election of a new British
House of Commons, the Gladstone
party is badly beaten, and the great
reforms for Ireland must be postpon
ed still longer. Mr.. Gladstone's
schemes for the amelioration of the
ills that beset Ireland commended
themselves to every patriot the world
over, but the aristocracy and money
of England are against the meas
ures, and the Gladstone ministry will
be supplanted. 1t seems a strange
thing that English arrogance and
stupidity should contend so long
against right and the inevitable.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

"Rere shaHthe Press the Peoples rights nldtntdin
Unatced by influence and unbribed by gain;
Hsrspatriot Truth her glorious preceptsdrGw
PLEDGED TO Religion Liberty and Law
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12
COUNTY NOMINATIONS,

For Senators,
Austin T. Foster of Derby, Geo. II. Blake of Barton
For Assistant Judges,
julius c. Oliver, of Charleston, Clarence p Owen
of Glover.
For States Attorney,
Frank f. Alfred, of Newport.
For Sheriff,
Lorenzo d. Miles, of Newport
For High Bailif,
Elijah A. Norton, of Glover.
For Judge of Probate,
Orlo H. Austin of Barton Landing.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12
REPUBLICAN STATE NoMINArIoNs.

REPUBLICAN STATE NOMINATIONS.
FOR GOVERNOR,
EBENEZER j. ORMSBEE of Brandon.
I1EUTENANT-G GOVERNOR,
LEVI IA. FULLER, of BraitlebOrO.
FOR TREASURER,
WILLIAM ii. DU BOiS, of Randolph.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
CHARLES w. PORTER, of Montpelier.
FOR AUDITOR OF ACCOUNTS,
f.. HENRY POWELL, Of RichfOrd.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12

Rock Creek, for instance, to be call
ed Lincoln Park, and the other on
the reclaimed Potomac Flats to be
called Grant Park. and both to be
provided with monumental structures.
Then | would dedicate the proposed
bridge across the Potomac to the re-
union of the North and South, and
make it a grand structure worthy of
these reunited peoples. But | shall
not object, for one, to the construc-
ton OF this monumental bridge in
honor of Lincoln and Grant.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-07-12
Notice to Tax PAYERS

The Tax Payers of the town of Albany are
hereby notified that the Town and State School
for collection and said Tax Payers are requested to
pay their several taxes on or before 90 days from the
date hereof. By so doing they will be entitled to
remaining unpaid after the expiration of SAID 90
days. will be delivered the collector of said
town OF Albany, TO be by him collected by
process OF law.
BIN, MOORE, Town Treas,
Albany, VT, July I. sT.2e
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-04-08
THE CAPITALIST

Can get the information necessary to secure
ture, stock-raising, mining, numbering. 81
any of the many Inviting 1ields throuEhout
the South and West, by addressing the nm
r. CHANDLER,
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Judge Albion W. Tourgce relates this
story in the Pittsburg Dispatch: 1T
was in Cleveland, and Henry Ward
Beecher and were stopping at the Ken
nard House. He was to lecture there
the next night, and CHANGED to room
across the hall from me. Sam Payne
was reporter on the Press. He was o
green-looking country boy who hadn't
been on the paper long and about as
rough and uncouth-looking citizen as
you could well find. Sam went up to
interview Beecher. My door was partly
open and / saw him 60 up to Beecher's
door and knock. When the reverend
gentleman opened the door Payne pre-
sented his card. Henry Ward glanced
at it and said, querulously: No; i can't
be interviewed. am tired and busy,
and can't be annoyed with any inter
viewing The reporter looked at him
moment, and replied with dignity;
We'll, Mr.. Beecher, / didn't want TO in
terview you. I heard that you were in
town, and knew that you would feel
hurt if gentleman Of my prominence
didn't call as matter Of courtesy
Then. with an elaborate bow, he walked
away. Bcecher didn't say q word, but
stood and watched him until he went
out Of sight. =
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-04-08

The time-honored story Of 6oIdsmith's
arrest by his landlady and Johnson's
sale Of the Vicar Of Wakefield" seems
to be In some danger. II Is impossible
that this account. received from John
son himself. should not be substantially
true; yet in his introduction to Mr..
Stocks new fac-simile Of the first edi-
ton Austin Dobson shows that it viii
have to be reconciled with certain in
convenient facts. He proves that the
book. as early us Oct 2S. 1862. became
the property of three persons. one Of
whom was Benjamin Collins. the Sails
bury printer. This relieves Mrs. Eem-
ing. Goldsmith's Islington landlady.
from her traditional reputation for
asperity, as Goldsmith at ihnt date had
not gone to Islington; and it fixes some
time anterior to October, 1862. for the
composition of the book point hither-
to obscure. Mr.. Dobson also gives
much new information as 10 the first
publication of the Vicar" and shows
that its carly popularity and sale were
by no means so great us generally sup
posed.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-04-08

al am pleased said I; and Jeanie
colored again.
We went out together TO Mrs. Love-
lash's, and talked fold times till the
small hours-that is, we did-Jeanie
was shy and silent.
During the days preceding that one
chosen for her debut i saw much OF
her, finding her exterior graces but the
index to her mind. But ] trembled for
her; she was fair as q flower and as
fragile. a4.
The eyentful night came. Much in
terest being taken in the production of
the tragedy, and Royalty was crammed
from floor to ceiling; the best actors
and actresses Of the day formed the CON-
pany, and the setting was worthy the
Lyceum In these times.
had aplace in the stalls and thence
saw Juliet enter, blushing like rose,
She was naturally nervous, but her
graceful timidity suited the part
f-possession.
Once her brown eyes met mine and
after that her acting was all that could
be desired; the sight of a friend seemed
to stimulate her.
Handsome Frank Milton looked like
Romeo and lived, not acted, the part.
went behind the scenes after "the bal
cony" was ended, whilst the house was
yet ringing with applause, whilst Ro'
meo and Juliet bent again and again
before charmed audience.
The curtain was held aside and the
two came back together. l stepped
forward to congratulate Jeanie, with
Mrs. Lovelash, the Lady Capulet of the
cast, and her pallor startled me.
Frank was flushed with triumph; she
deathly white. She looked at me with
a strangely mournful expression, es
sayed TO smile, and then staggered, as 9
thin stream of blood trickled between
her lips.
1 caught her in my arms as she fell
he sweet eyes still holding mine as BY
a powerful charm.
"My love-my lovep' cried, guess
ing her secret too late, needless OF all
who stood about us.
Too late; for the tragedy was ended
i My. Juliet was dead!