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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17
A VOICE FROM EGYPT

1t was our fortune, the other day, to meet
in our travels with an old gentleman from
that quarter bordering on the slave states,
called Egypt-on account, doubtless, Of the
intense democratic darkness which has long
broodod over it. An ardent young Douglas
lite pitched into the Egyptian and got this re-
ply
81 am not Republican, said Egypt 81
never voted the Republican ticket but III
tell ye what ! shall do. know Douglas
and he is not an honest politician | know
old Abe Lincoln and he is both honest ant
true; and now if the contests between Doug
las and old Abe, shall vote for old Abe
That was an excellent sign from Egypt. III,
thick darkness is broken.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17

Cor CHEArED.-The Aroostook Herald
says We heard a conversation the other
day between a breckenridge man and an old
Democrat, who avowed his intention of voting
for Lincoln. I've always been Democrat,
and I've been reading AID studying, and
have come to the conclusion that the Demo-
cratic party don't stand where it did in 1850,
and m going to vote ior "1onest Old Al c.
Yes and get cheated, says the bunker.
swell, coolly replied the other, II voted
for Pierce and for Buchanan, and got awfully
cheated both times. and don't ieel like be-
ing humbugged the third time had as lief
be cheated once by the Republicans, as all The
time by the Democrats"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17

the gradual system of emancipation or alb |
oition,) which he had confidence would
make free the seven States named. lie saw
the "rropressible conflict between freedom
and slavery. and wanted the influence Of the
side Of freedom, and denounced the idea that
an equilibrium Of free and slaves States in the
Union was desirable. He secuted the propo
stiou that the Union was to remain "half
slave and half free" What was afterwards
REASONABLE in MIR. Lincoln, was then very
proper in Mr.. Douglas
We will now see how:
3D. DOUGLAS DENouNcEs ALL INrERvEN-
TON.
This part Of his path is too well understood
to need much notice. All understand what is
meant by "the great principle Of popular SOW
ereignty." We will give but two extracts,
to mark his trail in this department
"1he poop, OF Territory can, by lawful means
cude avery 0om their limits prior to the formation Of
II the people opposed slavery they will elect rep
rescnatiscs who will by uufrieudly legislation caectual-
w prevent thc introduction Of IL into their midst
Hence, no matter what the decision Of the supreme
Court may be- stll the right Of the people 20 make
slave Territory o. free Territory '-Dougiass Speech
~ firmly and conscientously believe that there is no
safety for the county no hope for the prcscraon n
the Union, except by faithful and rigid adherence 90
rories Intervention means disunion. ~ Douglass let
ter 20 Richardson 5ctorc his nomination.
The emphatic statement that intervention
by Congress with slavery in the Territories !
means disunion, is plain enough for anybody
The entire question whether slavery shall or
shall not exist in the Territories rests with the
people thereof, "no matter what the decision
of the Supreme Court may be i'' There is
now emo safety for the country. no hope for
the preservation of the Union, except through
the "non-intervcutiou by Congress in this
matter.
Lastly, and
arm. DOUGLAS INTERVIEWS FOR SLAVERY.
The convention that put Mr. Douglas in
nomination for the Presidency unanimously
adopted the following resolutions
RESOLUTION OF BALTIMORE DOUGLAS CON
vENTGoN.
Resoired That 1t is in accordance with the Cincinnati
Platform that during the existence Of Territorial govern
ment the measure Of restriction whatever IL may be- inn
posed by the Federal Constitution the power of the
Territorial legislature the subject Of the dumcsu,
ally determined by the supreme Court Of the United
States should be respected by an good citizens, and
forced with wompncs' aud fidelity by every branch of
the General Government
Hero the doctrine Of Intervention for the
protection Of slavery in the Territories agains,
the "unirioudly legislation" Of the people
thereof is boldly and completely set forth; SO
boldly, indeed that many Of Mr.. Douglas s
warmcst friends seek to deny the binding
force of the resolution on them or their can
ditate. But what says Mr. Douglas himself
ON this point; In his letter Of acceptance he
says
"Upon careful examination of the platform Of pru-
epIcs ndnpied at Charleston and re- affirmed at blii
with find be- faithful
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17


HuMoR OF Pourtcs-SrErHEN AND HIS
ANNI,rs Mo1HER.-Stophen was anxious to
see his mother His mother was anxious to
see Stephen. The dutiful boy advertised it
in the public prints that he was on his way to
see his mother. lie started from the CITY of
New York to visit his mother. who resides in
the western section of New York State lie
naturally came TO New Haven, Guilford and
Hartford on his way, and at the latter place
he was "betrayed" into a speech. Still bent
on the maternal pilgrimage he goes toward
Boston, attracted by a relative of his wife
IL was case of relative attraction. On his
way, at Worcester. some Judas "betrayed"
him into a speech At Boston, BETRAYED
again Now, however, he started toward his
mother. At Albany. seeking TO pass through
there as a private man. astonshed at the
magnificent demonstration. the unexpected
reception like the one at Hartford he was
"betraved" into speech. in which he declar-
ed he was on his way to see lis mother.
From here the pilgrim son reaches Saratoga.
Here he lays aside politics, thinks of his
long unseen mother whom he is about to visit
and sinks into the genial pleasures of the
place
Previous to this, we ought to mention, he
was betrayed into a speech Full OF
thoughts OF his mother, he starts in a north
east direction and lands at Rutland, the home
of his youth. Owing to the wholly unexpect-
ed arrival in that place, SO hallowed, &c.-
he-well--is betrayed into a speech, Fall
of pent-up affection, he can no longer restrain
himself but goes to Bellows Falls. Amid
the bellowings Of the populaco and the sobs
Of stephen, he is deceived, deluded, imposed
on-in fact betrayed into speech. He
fees to the north, he lands at the White
River Junction. What junction what a
conjunction, in point of fact, was there CUT
ting his hliaI stick in southeast direction,
he informs us at Concord that he is visiting
New England to look upon the grave of a re-
lauyo. Sad Stephen how skilltully his anx-
iety to see his mother is disguised This
statement was made IN the course OF some
extended remarks which, in point of fact.
"betrayed" pious -Eneas into a speech at this
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17

LINCOLN DESCRIBED BY AN ENEMY.
The New York Herald anything but Re
publican) has sent out its correspondents to
visit the several Presidential candidates and
report to the Herald. Here is the account
written by the man who was sent out to Abe
Lincoln as a spy.
WHAT ms NRIoHRoRs SAY or
Amer pretty thorough investigation find that there
not in this region who says word against the
honesty Of Abraham Lincoln. They like his souamhV
and his familiarity. He is universally regarded as
plain, unassumug possessing strong common sense,
welded 60 Quickness 0f perception that detects ht Bh
from the wrong and vinnows the chat from the wheat
whether the question be one Of legal character OF ue
selection Of a true man ffom an inposter ,
"What do lou think Of Lincoln asa man q asked OF
a resident Of Springfield.
but do the same He is honest talks sense, and is not
too proud sit down upon his doorsteps in his shirt
sleeves and chat with hs neighbors have been De
moorat, but am almost inclined To go for Lincoln.
"wll the split in ihe Democratic party prove Of any
service to Lincoln in Illinois ~
eyes, sir Egypt Is almost wiped out as Democrat
c sironehod and with scarcely hope 10 elect Douglas
Co the Presidency, there many who will from state
pride vote for Lincoln, as they think there is good
LINCOLN At HOME
We called upon Mr Lincoln at his residence last eve
ming and were readily admitted. There were present
Mrs. Lincoln and Mrs Judd the latter The wife Of the
Republican candidate for Governor Of the Statei the
Hon f. y. Washhurno, member Of Congress from the
Gacna district and lncon's little home boys. The
ladies were especially gracious and entertaining w9i,e
cold Abe and your correspondent took chair together
and talked upon almost every topic nov attracting the
attention Of The public. We have convcrsed with many
gentlemen 90 prominent political positions but t1 ANA
ham Lincoln must accord the palm " franknrss lie
had no duuscs The subject Of southern slavery was
touched upon, and Mr. Lincoln cmphaiical5 declared
that 10 bic principle NOT 10 touch u where % exists
but To- prevent ITS spread into Tcoucs nov irce lie
spoke Of SLAYER, an institution Tint did not meet 'hc
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17

~ Senator Seward has made flying ex-
cursion to Maine, and was every where re-
ceiyed with honor becoming the man, and he
responded happily. In Maine, said he at
Boston, they talk about twenty thousand ma
jority for Lincoln as to New York, you must
multiply that sum by four
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17

A MAN SHoT,-A man by the name of
Richardson, fireman on freight train, while
coming Northward on the Western Vermont
road, about dark, on Saturday evening last,
near Dandy, and at speed Of 20 miles an
hour, was shot in the wrist by some person
laying in ambush near the roadside. The
ball entered the wrist and lodged in the ell
bow and has not yet been extracted Sus-
picion is directed against man that was put
off the cars, on that road short time before.
because he would not pay his fare Rutland
Courier
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

The ciuhlicans u lamoillo County are requested TO
meet 10 County Convention, the Town Hall in HYDE
park, Monday August ~ 1862 at 10 o'clock A. NJ for
the purpose 3 nominating ticket for County Officers
for the ensuing car aud also for the purpose Of ratJ
BANKS UNDERWOOD. and POHTUS BAXTER.
Good Speakers have been invited, and Music will be
furnished for the occasion hy the Lanoo Brigade Band
A general attendance Is desired
=. B. SAWYER, ! r...
NJ. W TERRILL, : cNouhA
/ y. NEWTON, ) Oom"'''lee'
hydepark, Aug 8, 1860.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17

Fatal AooIDENr.--A young man, Can
adian, employed in the brickyard of James
Morse ~ Brothers. was killed this morning.
by the falling upon him of large mass Of
clay, from bank under which he was at
work. His body was dug out in about lit
teen minutes, but life was extinet-Ffee
Press, oh INST
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17

he several States are entitled to Electoral

A clear majority is 1872 We believe every
one Of those printed in the first column will
go for Lincoln and Hamlin, giving, him l79
votes, or u more than majority We do
not despair Of either Delaware or California.
~ y Tribune.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17

GRAND lsLE.-Ihe Republicans of Grand
Isle have nominated the following ticket for
County Officers
o. G WHEELER, Senator.
BuEL LANDoN, t1,.,
HAIRY HILL. (""'9'''
AUGUSTUS KNIGHT, Tad9e of Probate
sOLON REYNOLDS, Sheriff
EDWIN ADAMS High Bailf
HENRY G. ADAMS, Stafe's Attorney.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17

81 The Republicans Of Windham County
assembled in delegate Convention at Fayette-
vile. on Tuesday last, and nominated the
following ticket for County Officers:
JOHN c. RICHARDSON
FARLEY STARR, Senator'S
b y. HARRIS,
IRA GOODHUE,
MARSHALL NEWTON, {""'yeS'
ROYAL TYLER, Judge Of Probate
,.... for District Of Marlboro
A. sTODDARD, Jndge Of Probate fof
District Of North IPestniinsiey.
y. d. BRlDGMAN, States Attorney.
ELEAHER GORHAM, in Sheriff
JOHN HUNT, High Baibf
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17

SAD AooiDENT.-Some boy very fooishly,
with a false face on, frightened some little
girls at Highgate, last Friday, and one OF
them, daughter Of Mr. John Hogaboon, ran
off an embankment, by which leg was brok
en- st Aibaps Messenger
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17

70 Cajolngs to the contrary notwith-
standing, the "hard" democrats Of New York
have returned TO their normal adamantiue
condition, and have set their faces like a flint
against any fusion with the Douglas wing
Their convention at Syracuse ON Tuesday and
Wednesday was one TO command respect for
the character of its members and the frmness
of front with which they went forward to the
discharge Of their duties. With the proba-
biities against the success of any mere "fu-
sion" tickets, and with the certainty of last
ing damage and decentralization to the hards
in case Of defeat they have come to the con-
clusion that defeat is manlier standing gal
lantly by their own colors. Besides, revenge
is sweet, and this seems the time to pay of
old scores against the solts, Of which there
are plenty. So both principle, policy and
passion combine to recommend the stand they
have taken, and since they have taken it all
hope Of a union electoral ticket yanishes in
thin air. The convention indeed opened what
was called "doOr for outsiders but it is a
door to admit recruits, not one to let old par
tzans out door, moreover, through which
ingress may only be had on the hands and
knees, so that not many may be expected to
enter therein The resolutions are strong
earnest and fearfully decided Daniel s.
Dickinson himself penned the most signiG-
cant of them. The ticket is made up of
names that are towers of adamantine strength 4:
Gideon }, Tucker and Henry s. Randall as
electors at large and James T. Brady for
governor. Nobody supposes that these men
have been put up to be Withdrawn, or to re-
ceivc no more than nominal support. To
hlungly close the convention MIR. Dickinson
addressed for am hour, in one Of his most
rigid and petrded Of speeches, in which he
counselled the hards to be firm and unyield.
ing looking not to the triumph of a day, but
to the triumph OF the future and Of all time
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17

ANorHER CAsF OF RELATIVE ArTBAc-
r1oN-It is said that Gen Joseph Lane is
coming TO Connecticut. He has a son at
school in Stamford Folks will be glad to
see him. -Rnpstr
It seems to as that all the Democratic cam
didatcs have a convenient quantity Of relatives
in store no here I'm New England this year
Douglas is still at Newport, resting on his
way to see BIZ. mother i'm western New York
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17

GREAT FLIGHT OF GRAssHoPPERs. On
Monday the heavens were filled with millions
OF grasshoppers, and those which flew high
est, looked like thistle blows. We have not
the least idea where they have gone, and we
envy not those who receive their visit, for
they left here very hungry, If any more are
wanted, after those shall have got through,
we can spare them just as well as not, for we
have few more left. We are told that
there was great flight here ON Friday last
Pergennes Citizen
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17
DEATH OF HON. GEORGE T. HODGES

DEATH OF HON GEORGE T. HODGES.
We regret exceedingly to learn that the
Hon. George T, Hodges, of Rutland died at
his residence in that village, on Thursday
evening, the 9th instant.
Mr.. Hodges has for many years been
prominent and respected citizen Of our State,
largely identified with both its political and
economical affairs. lie repeatedly represent
ed his Town and County, in both branches of
the Legislature, and was chosen to a seat in
Congress. in 1856, for the unexpirod term of
the lamented Meacham. From the inception
Of the great enterprise Of constructing the
Rutland & Burlington Railroad, during all
the discouragements and difficulties that beset
it, and till its successful completion, he was
its persistent, intelligent and active friend.
For twenty years past he had been the Presi-
dent of the Rutland Bank, and for fdy years
the judicious and efficient promoter of the in
terests and prosperity Of his Town. His
judgment of men and affairs was of the
soundest and most reliable character, while in
the relations of social and domestic life few
men were ever better constituted, by temper
oment aud habit, to confer and receive hap
pness and enjoyment.
MIR. Hodges had reached his list year.
Darlington Times.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17
NEW YORK IN 1859 AND 1860.

The following are some Of the most impor-
tant changes that have taken place in New
York politics since 1856
Mr. T. b Jewett, publisher Of the Buffalo
Commercial, President of the Fillmore State
Committee. and chief manager Of the Fill
more campaign in $50. and till very recent
ly m mber Of Mr. Crittenden's National T.
Mon Committee, now supports Lincoln, with
all the influence Of the Commercial, which
has ever been an able advocate Of Wing and
American principles
The Hon. ~ s Benton appointed Canal
Auditor by the American State Officer in 1856,
an earnest supporter of Fillmore. and the A
merican candidate for Comptroller in 1857,
now supports Lincoln.
The Hon. George II. Babcock of Buffalo,
late State Senator, a leading old line Wing
aud American, close personal friend and
supporter of Fillmore is stumpng Western
New York in support Of Lincoln.
The Hon Daniel Ullmann, the American
candidate for Governor in 1854, supporter Of
Fillmore in 1856. now supports Lincoln.
Gen. G. A. Scroggs, President Of the A.
mercan State Council, candidate for Lieut..
Governor on the American ticket with Ull-
mann in 1854, supporter of Fillmore in 1856,
delegate to the Convention that nominated
Bell and Everett, delegate to the late State
Convention at which Hunt, Duer and Brooks
proclaimed the Douglas coalition now sup
ports Lincoln.
Goldsmith Dennison, late an American
Member of the Legislature and American can
didate for Canal Commissioner in 1857, a
warm supporter Of Fillmore in 1856, now
supports Lincoln
shepherd Knapp, distinguished Old Line
Wing Of this city, and a supporter OF Fill
more in 1856, now supports Lincoln.
James o. Putnam. late American State Sen
ator, and the eloquent advocate Of the prn-
ciples and candidates of the American party,
the personal friend and neighbor Of Mr.. Fill
more, and the candidate of the American par
Is for sundry important State and local Of
fees, now supports Lincoln.
In 1856, there were upwards Of fifty jour
mails in New York that supported Fillmore.
The number Of those that support Bell Bell
and Everett does not exceed six
OLD AHf'. FoREsfGHr.-One of the au-
thors Of Mr. Lincoln's biography relates an
interesting instance of the latter's political
sagacity. He had triumphantly answered
that set OF iuterrogatories which Mr.. Douglas
calculated would crush him, and in return
had made up bis mind that his Antagonist
should be presented with collection Iii.
plan was 10 compel him. by public interroga-
ton, TO repudate the bred Scott decision OF
the doctrine of uniriendy legislation in th,
Territories. Before the discussion commenc
ed at Frecport. Mr.. Lincoln informed hi.
friends of bis intention They unanimously
couuselcd him 20 abandon bis purpose "ior,
said they. eff Won put that question TO him
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17

10 Hon, John Covode, Pennsylvania, in a
speech delivered at Cleveland, Ohio, on Tues
day evening last, said that he had declined
nomination for Congress because he knew
that no more corruption Investigations would
be necessary after Mr.. Lincoln's election.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17

BLAIR ELECTED FOR BOTH TERMS
The Missouri Democrat (Rcpublican) of the
9th. says
we we're premature, il appears, in con-
cedlng the election Of Barrett for the short
term. BY official account there are over 200
republican tickets which we're pollcd for IF.
Blair for Congress, which he has not received
credit for so far, and which gives him ma
jorty over Barrett Of so or 60 votes"
1t also says:
The majority Of about 400 for Mr.. Blair.
on the long term, has in all probability car
ried the whole Republican ticket. There has
been great deal Of scratching, bur not
enough, VIC think. to beat single man on
our ticket"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17

SAD CAsUALTY.-Another Of those Burn
log fluid accidents, so called, occurred recent.
ly in Highgate, in which the wife of d. Bailey,
Esq, young Lawyer recently settled there,
was severely, if not fatally burned. The re-
port OF the case, so far as we have heard, is
that Mrs. Bailey was attempting TO kindle a
fire, in pouring the fluid upon the bindings !;
en- explosion suddenly followed, enveloping
the unfortunate lady in Aames At last ac-
counts bat li,te hopes were entertained of
her recovery. albums Messenger.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17

~ A correspondent in this town informs
us that in field OF oats, in his neghborhood,
he counted the products Of one grain, and
found it to be thousand foid This is ex-
traordinary, aud interesting but will give
little satisfaction to hundreds o farmers in
the county, who have been compelled to NOV
excellent crops Of oats in green state to
save them from grasshoppsrs. The loss in
this crop only, by this scourge will be tens,
perhaps hundreds OF thousands Of bushels
Middiebury Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17

10 correspondent of the New York
World figures up Lincoln's election as GER
tain, only Illinois and Oregon Of the north
ern states save California; being doubtful for
the republican candidate, while Breckenridge
and Bell divide the South nearly even, and
Douglas carries no state except it be Illinois
or Missouri. lie makes an estimate Of the
popular vote thus 60
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-17

NEw-YoRK.-The proud and defiant De-
mocracy who formerly scorncd all alliances.
and threw off those who faltered in the faith,
as barnacles which impeded the progress Of
the party has come down from its airy posi-
ton, and become a supplieant for life See
ing the united Republican hosts marching
along, with Honest Old Abe" as their stand
ard-bearer, and with no possible prospect Of
choosing either Douglas or Breckenridge,
their only hope now is that a coalition Of
odds and ends may be formed in the Empire
State, and its vote taken from the Republican
candidate. After some backing and filling it
seems highly probable that there will be a
junction Of some Of the forces--that is, that
the leaders will shake hands in a plot Of this
description. But while all tins is going on,
the rank and file are doubtless coming to the
conclusion that as Lincoln is honest. aud as
honesty will be a rare thing in Washington,
it is best to have change. The Aibaay
journal hopes the Democrats will 40 in for a
coalition. that the Republicans may have the
fun of breaking all the eggs in that basket
at one and the same time. N n Statesmar.