Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-08
FROM WAsUINGTON.
THURSDAY. Jan. 81, 1861.
Cdssius ". Clan.


NJ. Clay Of Kentucky addressed a large Re
publican meeting in this city, and advocated
substantially the propositions of the commit
tee Of thirty-throc, lie was followed 10y Mr.
Adams Of Ky, the representative from Cas-
sius NJ. Clay's district. Though not Re
publican, Mr.. Adams spoke in terms highly
satisfactory to his audience.
Arnistice Proposed by Virginia
On Monday the President transmitted the
proposition Of Virginia for an armistice be-
tween the United States and the seeding
States, and it was referred to the select com
mittee on internal aTairs The message was
opportune. 1t conveyed the request Of vir-
GINA for peace, at a moment when a repre-
sentative of Virginia had taken the floor to
advocate secession. Mr. Pryor felt its infu.
ence he spoke in a comparatively subdued
temper--so much subaued as to disappoint
the expectations that were entertained of him
Kansas Acknowledgements of the Militia
The action OF the House on Monday was
significant. Kansas was admitted to the I'm
ion. The southern members, with a few no.
BILE exceptions, recorded their names against a
suspension Of the rules but there was more
than two-thirds vote, and the passage of the
bill as umended by the Senate was carried
without division. Then came bill requir-
ing the militia of this district to take the ar
my oath-an oath Of allegiance to the United
States and fidelity to the commands of its Off
GERS. This bill ,c1s resisted by the South !
Aye, they wanted no allegiance to the Federal
Government, no purging Of the militia from
traitors. But more than twothrds Of the
House sustained the bill, and it was passed.
The North at last has power in the House
The Republicans control it, and theirs is now
the responsibility.
South Carolina dnsicers lirgiHid.
Tuesday brought the answer of South Car
DINA to Virginia a fiat refusal, an insulting
refusal The same day brought companies of
artillery for the defence Of the Federal Capt.
tai, and the news that two of the Federal
forts in the Gulf Of Mexico had been rein.
forced.
The Execution of The Lars
On Wednesday morning, the select com
mittec of internal affairs reported two impor
tant bills The first authorizes the President
to call out the militia for the protection of the
forts. navy yards, and other public property /;
and the other provides for the collection of
the revenue in seeding States.
The Debate.
The debate in the House for the week has
varied little in temper and influence from all
that has preceded. There is indeed less vio-
lence Of language for most Of the violent
men have gone out. There is more of I'm
ion sentiment for the disunionists have for
the most part Withdrawn. Messrs. Gilmer of
~ c. and Harris of Md, of the Southern
men, deserve commentator for their patriot
ic stand Mr.. Winslow of n. c., who has
been esteemed as both fair and conserva-
tive man, has given, as the ultimatum Of North
Carolina, constitutional recognition Of the
right of property in man. 1t is useless to say
that it will never be aeceded to. On the Re-
publican side, Thad Stevens Of Penn. has
sternly denounced all compromises and to-
day, Mr. Adams of Mass. has delivered the
best speech of the session. 1t will not in ev-
cry point be acceptable to the North; but as
a whole, all sides unite in according to it high
commentator. So general was the rush to
congratulate Mr. Adams, that it took long
time to get the House into working order a
gain.
Pacific Railroad
The Senate has added the Northern route
to the House bill, thus providing for three
routes Undoubtedly the House was wrong
in conceding the Southern and Middle route
and excluding the Northern. 1t must be one
route OF three.
Don't believe one-half the rumors about let
tiers from the coming Lincoln Let him speak
for himself
part of our letter from Washington has
failed to reach us-it has probably 'soceeded.
WAsHINeToN COUNTY Temperance Con-
vENTIoN. We trust that the friends Of Tenn
perance in this County will bear in mind the
Convention that is to be held in this place on
Saturday the 9th inst. to nominate candid
ate for County Commissioner for the year en-
suing. Let there be a full attendance from all
parts of the County. We have heard no
fault found with the present incumbent, Judge
Newcomb Of Waterbury, and know that there
is desire that he shall again be put in nom
ination. We believe that his nomination will
meet with general favor. If however any
part of the County is displeased with his
course the past year, let that part be fully re-
presented at the convention, and let there be
mutual understanding between all the friends
of temperance, and man put in nomination
who shall command their united confidence
and votes. Victory then will be sure.
Coon TINE COMING.-We are pleased to
learn that more Of our own domestic talent is
to be brought into requisition, in catering for
the Musical public. Those who had the
pleasure OF attending the excellent promenade
concerts given by the Montpelier Comet Band
last winter will le gratifed to know that at
least one more is TO be given at the new Viii