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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-05-09
How the "Tecumseh Went Down in
Mobile Bay.

At half past seven the "Tecumseh !"
was we'll up with the fort, having the
" Tennessee on the port beam. The
monitors guns had been loaded with
steel shot and sixty pounds of powder,
which at that time was the heaviest that
had been attempted. Craven knew
that the eyes of all the feet were upon
him. 1t was his great opportunity,
and his chlvalrous nature yearned for
fair trial of strength with the formida-
BILE ram and her famous commander.
The fire from the fort was scarcely no.
ticed as the monitor steamed toward
her adversary, drawing ahead of the
Brooklyn" the other monitors follow
ing Craven closely. AS they drew near
the buoy, Craven, from the pilot house,
saw it so close in line with the beach
that he said to his pilot, 1t is impos-
sible that the admiral means for this
vessel to go inside the buoy; cannot
turn my ship" At the same moment
the Tennessee" which up to that
time had lain to the eastward OF the
buoy, went ahead to the westward of
it, and Craven, either fearing she would
elude him or unable to restrain his
eagerness to commence the combat,
gave the order " starboard," heading
the "Tecumseh 4" straight to the ram.
She had gone but few yards, with all
hands awaiting the order to fire, when
one or more torpedoes exploded under
her. She lurched from side to side,
careened violently over, and went down,
bows first, her screw plainly visible in
the air for moment to all on the
Tennessee" who awaited her onset,
less than two hundred yards off, on the
other side of the fatal line. The mon
itor sank beneath the surface, carrying
within her iron walls Craven and one
hundred and twenty men, helplessly
imprisoned.-Blue and Gray.
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St0newall JacksOn's Grave.


This Is the hallOwed placed
A hero's dust lies meath this grassy mound
" Under the shade" Of these wide .arching trees
His armor " rests " secure from wars alarms
His soldier soul hath passed 1.-The river" o'erl
Upon Its earthly shore still stand and mourn
The yet unvanquished army OF his friends.
In blue as well as gray these legons are
One burning bush within the solemn scene,
kindled to vestal flame by Autumn's hand
Reveals small stone wall Of spotless white,
Unsullied, pure was his character.
Down the long village street
sleeps Lee the valiant, and his truest friend.
Perhaps Il love to thinl<) their spirits blest
Now and again to this fair scene return,
HOLD sweet communion in this sacred grove,
This green-arched, peaceful"hallo of Chancellors'
And bless the day that saw the dawn OF Peace
The newborn brotherhood Of blue and gray
The glad hand.clasping of the reconciled
But deftly chiseed, stately marbled tomb
Is not more eloquent than this plain stone
With naught thereon but Stonewall " Jackson's
name,
Telling Of deadly combat nobly waged;
OF field Of battle honorably lost;
OF mastery of self; of courage strong;
OF words of truth; of martyrdom at last,
In the mistaken he served so well;
OF knightly deeds. UNNECESSARILY great
OF stainless life, unutterably grandl
Blue and Gray.
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overhead was still pacing the floor. 1
listened, and-oh, God in heavenl-1
heard once more that intense, fateful
cry 1t was in the very room; it was in
my very ears; it summoned to do, to
act, as it should direct sprang out of
bed and into my clothes, and the quicker
my movements the more urgent was
that call.
Like a clarion note it sounded the adj
vance, unhesitatingly, and l obeyed. 1t
led me to the booBshelves and lowered
over that coil of line which had noticed
until / thrust it into my pocket. 1t led
me through the pitchy corridor, and by
the winding stairs, and along the next
floor until | came to a door on the jar,
through which a lamps light was glim-
mering. | listened a6s distinct from
those constant cries | heard the plod,
plod of restless tread. looked in, and
on the center table my eyes caught and
were held by a shining object. 1t was a
watch, one of these trumpery curios
which Mrs. Mainwaring had so cherish
ed There could be no doubt about it.
Many a time had seen her polishing it,
many time had | heard her explain
the impossible significance in cipher.
And as l gazed burly form Intercepted
my view, and 1 saw the restless stran.
ger, a stalwart, determined looking
man, with traces of desperate enterprises
on his face. saw. and l knew the mean.
ing of that cry. now cncouraainc and OK
ultant. and in an instant | was at his
throat.
Oh. but he had strength and coura~c.
this mani wos ue,,vod bvuoyvf ta s..rc.
w superhunan. He vns t.l-eu IN
awares; vet, strive all could. could
not oyer1nastcr him. Indeed bis clutch
was tighteiiing. He was slowly beud,n2
me back. IL his cv.s .houe the Gc.iro
for blood. In NV heart vas curse on
the impoteut sound that Lad betrayed
me. when suddenly tie ra.lor Of death
crept Over his face He loosc.cd his hold
and beat his head with his fists. He
swaveG, he STAGGERED. he fell like a
struck bullock. and ere his conscious
ness returned | had him bound hand
and foot and wound and trussed with
that tough fishing line!
AS l completed my task and painting
stood over him he opened his eyes.
Keep silencep he muttered, and
then. following me, he gasped: "Did
YOU hear it? Oh. did you hear it, that
old harridan's shriek?''
eyes. -" 1 replied. IT did hear it, and
for the last time. thank God! But you,
mark my words You will hear it again 7"
The morning was smiling as peace
fully as had that evening of 10 wears
ago and with far more tenderness when
Iapproache.. the coy, comfortable home
of the Mainwarings. The very air was
permeated with happiness. and my
shirt was tranouil. for it anticipated
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-03-08
VERMONT AT SAN FRANCISCO.

California is a good ways from
Vermont, but the Green Mountain
State was present at the Mid
winter Exposition in San Francisco
on Saturday, and celebrated her adj
mission into the Union, one hundred
and three years ago. 1t was the
first state day since the opening Of
the Exposition, and the formal ex-
ercises included speeches by Gov.
Fuller of this state and Gov. Mark
ham of California. Fireworks also
played conspicuous part in the
celebration. Gov. Fuller did the
honors gracefully for Vermont, and
presented her most kindly greetings
to the people of California. Among
other things Gov. Fuller said:
Upon this one hundred and third an
niversary OF the admission of Vermont to
the sisterhood of states, l know you
will indulge the privilege take of speak
ing of that event 1t was on the 4th of
March, 1871, that Vermont became the
first to Join the original thirteen states.
With the recurrence of this anniversary
the loyal sons of Vermont read over,
with a thrill of pride, the old constitu-
ton on which Vermont's independent
commonwealth was founded. Its
authors were neither statesmen nor
lawyers, but men, instead, who were I'm
trained in either political science or
literary accomplishments and yet that
old document displayed a breadth and
elevation of view, and a sagacity and
independence of thought which were re-
1narkable. We never tire in hOnOring
the memory of those stern and sturdy
men, who, before they entered into the
federation of states, simply sought to
lay the foundation of a government for
the Green Mountain state, which should
command the respect of the world. We
are glad to honor the heroism they dis
played in upholding it through the vi
cissitudes OF fortune during the seven
years OF its life, and who left their char
acters indelibly stamped upon the men
and institutions of the state.
Vermont has never relinquished the
proud privilege of which She is ever
boastful, of being the nursery of men
who have carried into other common
wealths the strength of her hills, the
ruggedness of her mountains, and the
charm of her valleys and have helped to
fertilize, by their intelligence, energy and
character, the states whose stars shine
in the yield of our national ensign. In
the cities and hamlets, on the plains and
h1llsides, wherever indeed there is work
to be done, or enterprises to be carried
forward, the children of Vermont may
be found lending a hand.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-03-08
GLADSTONE'S RETIREMENT.

The retirement of Hon. W. E.
Gladstone from the premiership of
Great Britain, made necessary by
advancing age and the failure of his
faculties, marks an important epoch
in the history of that country, and
will be followed by some interesting
changes in parliamentary leadership
and the general administration OF at
fairs over there Mr.. Gladstone
visited Queen Victoria on Friday
last and indicated his intention to
resign, and on Saturday, at a meet
ing of the council, the resignation
was accepted and the premiership Of
fered to Lord Roseberry. Some
organs of Gladstone's party insist
that the retirement was not neces-
sary now and should have been put
off, that the party would have been
satisfied to retain their great leader
under any arrangement he might
choose to make. But the Grand
Old Man." warned by the failure Of
eyesight and hearing, has taken the
wiser course and put active public
duties entirely aside. The situation
is not without its sad feature-a fact
which is recognized by ali parties in
England. The London Standard
very aptly says: Such a farewell
as Mr.. Gladstone is bidding today
appeals with singular force to
general sympathy. One of the
greatest and most interesting
figures of the century is passing
away from public life. His oppo-
nents with unfeigned cordially wish
him the peaceful enjoyment of
honorable repose."
Mr.. Gladstone has been a verita BILE
tower of strength to the English
people, and the service he has render
ed them cannot be over-estimated.
Called to the leadership at times
when a steady hand and a clear
hNad WIZ liz NoAd, III mas
himself a master of situations, and
the effects of his wise dealing with
questions of deep moment have
been felt far and wide. The Times, in
commenting on the resignation, pays
him this tribute: His disappear
ance from political life is, in some
sense, turning-point in the history
of the United Kingdom. The COM
mons will be profoundly changed by
the withdrawal of his leadership.
The house will sadly miss his re-
straining influence, which is more
than ever required when manners
are degenerating and respect of
authority is regarded by many as a
mark of Weakness"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-03-08
DISGUISED WITH TAMMANY.

Congressman Dunphy of New York
city has left the wigwam of Tam
many, and comes out with plain
letter condemning Tammany meth
DDS as more than he can stand. He
is suspected in some quarters of be-
ing afraid of retirement IN the near
future and of having an eye on a
nomination from the sO-called in
dependents of the city. Be that as
it may, Mr.. Dunphy's reference to
Boss Croker and his methods as
chief of Tammany Hall makes very
interesting reading; and it has
created a sensation which, in cOnnec-
ton with recent convictions of cleo
ton law violators in New York,
may have a wholesome effect. This
is what he says, in part:
Il have been forced to believe that the
ruling power, the dominating influence
of the general committee of our district,
has made it appear to the needy, the
ambitious but not OVer-SCTupuOus
among us, that they might obtain
political position by helping to produce
great najOrities that prices of costly
personal adornments were to be had for
startling election returns, and every
thing done to keep the district the
banner district paved the way to the
favor and political friendship of the lead
er of the districts.
Great majorities, legitimately pro-
duced, are worthy objects of any mans
efforts; but if, in order to make them
encouragement must be given to the
tramp to register and vote all over the
district, and inducements must be offer
ed to election officers to violate the law
great maJorities become great crimes
and no party can afford them at such
enormous cost.
Tammany's best hold is great
majorities" just where they are need
ed; and the above extract gives {
hint at the way these majorities art
brought about The whole nation
suffers, politically, from the out
rageOus transactions of Tammany
and recent events in the metropoli
should bring about such a revolu
ton as will forever down this grca
menace to our political stability.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-03-08

The Brandon Chronicle "regrets to
see party lines drawn SO closely in
municipal elections as they are this
wear in Rutland and other towns in
the state" and then proceeds to
claim that party government of
municipalities generally means mis-
government" Outside of the two
cities of Rutland and Burlington,
we think very little Of this dra wing
of party lines has been INDUCED in
this year, or in past years; and, so
far as the average Vermont town
is concerned, this is perfectly proper,
and 'citizens ticket" is a sensible
way of putting it. There are times,
however, in the case even of such
small cities as those mentioned,
when there is nothing Objectionable
in hewing to these lines. The Chron-
icle's statement that party govern
ment in municipalities generally
means poor government, will not
hold good. The opposite can be
proved by reference to localities in
this state, where party administra-
ton has been synonymous with
good government.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-03-08
ONE OF OUR CoNGREssMEN.

Gen. CIRCUITS clear sailing to the
port of another nomination from this
district is thus referred to by the
Evening Star of Washington;
Information from Vermont indicates
that Gen. William w. Grout, who repre-
sents the second Vermont district in the
house, will be reelected in September
without the worry or expense of con-
test. This is not common experience and
is a popular tribute of which, if it ma
teriaiizes, Gen. Grout will have every
reason to be proud. The District of
Columbia has warm place in its heart
for the general. He was a most efficient
chairman of the house committee on the
district, and although he no longer serves
on that committee he is always willing
to do what he can to advance the in
terests of the national capital The
probability of no contest this fall indi-
Gates that he has not neglected his
Green Mountain constituents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-03-08

George Hermon & Sons have been
putting in q large water wheel for
their saw mill, They were obliged to
use dynamite to remove a rock that
that impeded the course of the wheel,
and when the rock opened a large
quantity of live frogs jumped out
and started for water double
quick. -[Coventry item in Express
and Standard.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-03-08
good government.

Thirteen is has been alleged to be
an unlucky cumberland it is, some
times. 1t has proved SO, certainly,
for the Tammany heelers, thirteen of
whom have been convicted and
punished for defying the election
laws in New York city last November.
Certain individuals have been find
ing out lately how really difficult it
is, after all, to get ahead of 1.-The
people"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-03-08

Not all OF the unemployed" in the
cities and elsewhere are really willing
to work when they get chance. At
Indianapolis the other day the city
authorities undertook to furnish en-
ployment at stone breaking, but out
of the large number who had asked
for work only nine reported for
DUTY.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-03-08

A curious and interesting phase Of
the ravages of Texas fever among
the stock of farmers in Kansas is
that one hundred and fifty-nine far
mers have just secured a verdict of
$4,000 against Heller Bros. of
Kansas City, who brought infected
cattle from Texas and thus started
the epidemic in Kansas.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-03-08

Congratulations to the republicans
of Burlington and Rutland on the
election of Mayors Van Patten and
Kingsley, respectively. Burlington
not only elects Mr.. Van Patten, but
also four out Of FIVE republican alder
men, and the surprise was a genuine
one all around. In Rutland the re-
publican ticket had three other sets
of forces to contend against,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-03-08

The farmers alliance, an 'organi-
zation which has created considera-
BILE disturbance in portions of the
South and West, but whose infu-
ence on the country as a whole has
fallen quite fat, wants new con-
stitution, on the cooperative basis,
for this nation. 1t is likely to be-
come a ''long-felt" want.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-03-08

1t is reported that William Wal
dorf Astor, the present, proprietor
of the Pail Mall Gazette, London,
sunk 100000 in that paper last
year. Several Vermont newspapers
publishers know how to sympathize
with Mr.. Aston. They have not
themselves been entirely free from
this sinking feeliug.p
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-03-08

The extent to which Michigan feels
the hard times is indicated by the
statement that three hundred and
seventy-seven factories in that state
are wholly shut down, and four hun
dred and seventy-two are run on
short time
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-03-08

Talmage is to remain as pastor of
the Brooklyn Tabernacle. He an
nounced his decision on Sunday,
cancelling his resignation, and the
congregation applauded him ac-
cordingly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-03-08
ANon-Partisau Victory.

The Orleans County Musical Asso-
citation has 1924 in its treasury after
paying all its bills. Musical associa-
tions are not always able to make
so good a showing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-03-08
YER MONT MATTERS.
Settled at Last.

The supreme court, in session at Mont
pelier, has just disposed of an interesting
case which has been on trial in one form
or another for II years. O'Neil, liquor
dealer in Whitehall, n. y, sent liquor to
Rutland in jugs. He was arrested in
1882, convicted before Justice Wayne
Bailey in Rutland for 457 offences, and
sentenced to %, S34 days or over 70
years in the House of Correction. De-
fendant appealed to the supreme court
on the ground of excessive and unusual
punishment, but the decision of the lower
court was affirmed. The case was taken
to the United States supreme court on
the plea that the Vermont prohibitory
law was unconstitutional. That court
decided that it had no jurisdiction. AS
a last resort it was taken back to the
state supreme court on motion to ar
rest judgment, and O'Neil has been SEN
fenced to pay fine Of $3.50 and to
spend two months in the House of Cor
rection.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-03-08

Rev L. Harlow has resigned the pas
torate of the Congregational church at
Coventry.
Annie Mullen, aged II. of St. Albans
committed suicide with paris green last
week Thursday.
Fire at Manchester Friday night
destroyed the Perkins hardware store
and carpenter shop and 5000 feet of
valua BILE lumber; and damaged the court
house slightly. Perkins loss is $4,000
to $4,000; insurance, $4,000. Dr. Nc
Nerney, druggist, and the Masonic lodge
were also burned insured.
H. B. Davis, leading farmer of Rock
ingham, died on Sunday. He had held
many. town Offices and was universally
respected. He was few years ago a
noted breeder of Merino sheep and
Durham cattle.