Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-09
FROM WASHINGTON.


THURSDAY, Jan. l.
A happy new year to all Of the readers of
the Wairhman and Journal; happy new
wear to all good people--may they be better
happy new year to all bad people--may it
see them good and finally, happy new
year to our country May God in mis- inf
mite mercy, grant il.
This day has been pleasant one, marked
by the usual calls Of courtly ceremony and
social customs, and marked also by the pub
LEGATION Of the Presidents Proclamation, in
mlfnment Of the promise Of September last.
Slavery is henceforth unrecognized by the
Government in rcbeious States and sections.
Last night the contrabands had very in
tcrestng meeting, in anticipation of tho mo-
ment when they were TO be declared free.
The evening was spent in addresses by con-
trabauds and others, until says the Star
about two minutes before y o'clock, when
the superintendent requested them to kneel;
and at once the whole number dropped on
their knees in silent prayer. About two min
utes past 2, an old colored man was called
On to lead in prayer. and he elequently inn
plored that the army might be successful /;
that the rebellion be speedily crushed that
the blessings Of Heaven would rest on Presi-
dent Lincoln; and that their friends left be-
hind in Dixie might be saved. The whole
number then united in singing Hellelujah
+ hymn. Then came general Misunderstanding,
and old and and young seemed frantic with
10Y, singing dancing and shouting. About
one O'Clock procession was formed, and
they marched around the camp, singing an
and then various hymns. The most Of them
afterwards returned to their quarters, but
numbers were engaged in singing, &c, till
daybresk.
The antecedents Of tho Star have been pro-
slavery and conservative, so its comments up
on the proclamation and the future are now
worth reading. quote:
'Elsevhere we print the Presidents imporon' procla
nation OF this dave.
ihe policy u enuuci,es being az, taif aeoomph it be-
I hoo,cs 40 loyal men 20 accept d as sueh.
Dr. 30 answers the purpose Of the kxccutiye-aids in
restoring the Union-an loyal men viii surely rejoice
that ac issued w add they are 7r the restoration
the people 81 the rights privileges and blessings they
have 20 far osi through e rebellion aud Tor se'u1lng
those OF which iIt success h tt isut
lion cannot fail to render certain.
We care c about the means necessary to those ends
heiue willing 90 sacrifice s''eil 70 men a''.' n
certainly willing o. sacuhce ann -sANety !" H. ~
che adoption of the puhcJ indicated u ths reclamation
shall help restore aud conserve those nights privileges
and blessings, tie Executive act will therefore De matter
H. on the c5ntrai5 {, shall really initiate against the
grand purpose OF he Executive a. many sincerely be-
hcve will Do grcAt good 70 the country will still result
incuiug the Executive hereafter to listen 70 consery
couuseis, from which, alone we appfohend Ultimate
tho rufltu ~ the var WIZ cliut
II Is already clear 90 u- that this measure fails Of
it's purpose the President will no longer continue 10
listen 10 he counscs Of whose hearty appreciation
Is bestowed ON his emancipation pohey Tor ne D. paT
otto, AVID strives Oh heart aud soul 20 conserve the
4 uiou."- lashiHgo" STAR Jan j.
Again:
..bc results Of the var measures Of the Government
throughout the past year 90 lcestabish the authority OF
the Unison The states in rebellion, have not been
such as 10 make this Joyous day 70 the loyal section OF
she country Nevertheless, behoovcs al hearty Union
regrets and doubts behind them, and q re-
douoo the energy and eauestness ~iih which they sup
p1rt the legitimate authorities of land in the resor
alton OF the Union Il ia these dark hours the heart
Of the country ters an Is lost The hope Tor the com
aug year Is that those charged WIN me prosecution i tne
viii profit by their last years experience aided by
the lessons deducin'c rom 'he s',uns 81 nun i'
management Of their so much less a'"heo's mil'I]
resources, which has marked the military admin''tra
ton of the uligarchay.
We believe that We surely possess all the necessary
speedily crush the rebellion, and that II the
mistakes OF poll aud the Of omission aud con-
Mission Of the past year be avoided ana corrected ton
thi, first OF January. 1868 the inst Of January 1861
vii ind the authority Of the United states te-esabish
ed all the seeded States Else there can De tue
for hope that the advent Of that day will fail TO hnd
the contest substantially settled against the right
W. lhc from which he needd Lessons or connse'
Of Experience may b. drawn are fresh in the memo
riet Of all that need not partcuari1e them mere IN
telling us why we have failed up this time, they
Nyr4ch US how We may succeed heieattef II We WIZ
Tic great danger ahead is the possibility that ma
iory Of the people Of the loyal states may hesitate to
tnftain the Governments military measures with me
hea liners absolutely necessary to secure sucorss II Is
eAes 10 attempt To disguise this patent fact ne only
pos bile remedyor this threatening state OF things is a
dsGlly Of such military energy and efficiency and a.,
adhefance In future TO such moderation OF policy as wa
impfess all Win the belief that we not only have the
pohef TO crush the rebellion IN due Time but that mat
tint power being welded to the legitimate end Of re-
sqrng the Union in fact as well as IN name-Ha ash
tRsfon Star. Jan, l.
Now | give you the following, from Hon.
John w. Forney, gentleman who thorough
ly understood tho Democratic party Of Penn
sylvania. You will see the point of future
danger indicated very plainly. Is patriotism
to prevail with the Democracy of the North
have no doubt of Vermont or Of the most
Of New England but confess that look
with anxiety to New York, Pennsylvania,
Connecticut. Ohio, Indiana and Illinois
'Dugng the contest for the Presidency in 1890 pre-
dot,d that the Shareholders would destroy the Railroad
between Baltimore and Washington in order to prevent
4 Mir. Lincoln however was duly instaedi but my pre-
diction was substantially fulfilled in the succeeding A.
prii remember well that when this prophecy adt
| II Was regarded as Iash and unfounded SEINE ofou
good friends chased It among the impos sibities
al ad the people believed thug 20 be probable
that time many Of the evils Of secession would have
been anticipated and crushed now feel like rskinp
another pr, dicton which will have the kreAt
Of seeming be reasonable in view Of the exraordnar,
events Of the past year The dem cratic leaders ars
preparing 70 sanction the dissolution Of the Unop-
Then whole policy looks to this and To this alone The,
conceal from their followers by cries against the abo
onists aud Black Republicans but they cherish it Ia
her hearts, and make it the real inspiration Of all then
actions.
'Take any Of these leaders in Pennsylvania. Their.
\ not ofthem that does not insist in private
upon ihC idea In public that the Union be
fioredi that the South be suhjugated, and
ihGeofe that recognition and peace should be aeoeded