Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-02-06

'""N Ve tmahclpateu Dy 1850, ana
Mr. Clark (of N. H. proposing twenty mill
ions for 1865, and ten millions for 1876.
There was another sliding scale suggested BY
Mr. Doolittle (of Wisconsin, Of twenty-five
millions for 1866, fifteen for 1876, and ten
Tor 1885. 1t was apparently question of
time and money--short time and more mon
ey, long time and less money Henderson's
amendment was rejected, 30 to Is. This was
the most gradual emancipation - 1886
Clarks was also rejected, 10 TO 2l--this be-
ing more speedy, 1865 or 1876. / am glad
to see that neither vote was political, both
Republicans and Democrats dividing on both
votes. ! notice also that Mr. Hicks, of Md.
voted against both--my inference being that
he is for more immediate emancipation. Mr..
Wilson (of Mass proposed twenty millions,
provided that emancipation shall be decreed
within one year, and completed not later than
July 4, 1865, when Mr.. Harris tof N. Y.,)
moved to recommit the bill and amendments.
observing that be hoped to perfect bill which
will be acceptable. Agreed to-
In the House, Wadsworth of Kentucky.
(pro-siavery,) Wright Of Pennsylvania, (loyal
democrat,) and Bidde Of Pennsylvania and
Cox Of Ohio (copperheads,) opposed the ne
gro army bill--all,' save Wright, with the
usual olap-trap talk Of demagogues against
negro equality" Wright thought it would
be impoitic to do anything distasteful to the
border states. The bill was supported by
Sedgewiok and Diven Of New York-both
Republicans, the latter very cons ervative 49,
The opponents Of the bill will find themselves
badly mistaken colorphohia and party pre-
JUDGE at the North will not be so strong as
patriotism and common sense--wll not con-
vince the people that it is wise to sacrifice
the life and money OF white folks, when both
can be saved by using the negroes in this
war. They will be equally mistaken in the
temper Of the loyalists Of the slaveholding
states. Gen. Hamilton Of Texas has given
emphatic testimony on that point, which is
confirmed by others In a life and death
struggle, any aid will be accepted 10, fully,
black OF white, and any sacrifice will be
made-slavery inclusive. Why should loyal
man give his money, his crops, his horses and
mules, aye, bis own life. and yet withhold
his slaves There is not a whit of common
sense in that No: the time mas come when
intelligent and patriotic Shareholders are ready
to make any sacrifice and much more so. the
intelligent part Of the non-slaueholders Of the
South Why should we forget that of the
Southern white population, less than half
million are Shareholders Why should we
forget that such men as Andy johnson and An
drew Jackson Hamilton, Of the South. are the
champions Of the Notwithstanding whites,
and advocate freedom for their good, rather
than that Of the blacks; and why should we
doubt that these white men of the south are
getting tired Of suffering the degr dation of
slavery in their own persons, and Of fighting
ts battles THEY are the victims of the
Notwithstanding in peace, and con-
scripts in war. They are getting their ewes
open. But hear, and believe, encouraging
reports from Shareholders, wherever our
army has control. Look. for instance, at the
recent Union meeting in New Orleans. !
that Mr. Durant is lead.
ng lawyer of Louisiana:
Mr.. Thomas II Durant made a patriotic speech aud
fter he clud he offered preamble and series Of
esou ions dcnounoing secession and those WHO sustain
4 ana reaihfmlng Their de'puon to the Union. The
concluding resolution was especially endorsed By loud
RlsoiseS That we are Ifepad EOS 70 su t4sh sue govern
nent Of the Union 10 all measures adopted for the sup
preston Of the rebellion and that fully approve the
measures set OUT IN the Proclamation Of the Pres
lent q January l. 1863 called for by the exigen
lies Of the case concentrating at act Of Justice
one class aud inhcng at the same time ON another
lass persisng In rebellion the blow best calculated to
educe them 20 obedience to the laws"
" Governor Hamilton was also present, made forci
,o and convincing speech deuuncAtoFy Of the rebellion
md t leaders and ahettnrs and calling on all those pres
utto stand hv the administration the representative
4 the government, and give it hearty and unqualified
uppou. The correspondent Of the New York Times
,ivcs the following description Of the meeting
" Bat, oh IL would have stfeued the baokboues "
oue II your Northern patriots and brought = blush
ipon some OF their doughty faces 20 have listened 20
ome or the speakers who followed. Grey headed old T
and shareholders al-msu with
property n negroes ranging from $40 40 90 $4,000 and
pwards, stood upon that platform, and raising their
gcd hands, rcmbltug with emotion they pointed 70
he glorious banner above them, that before they
would that banner humbled the inheritance of their
ahers destroyed, and human liberty Jsopardized. they
yould see siarery perish torcrer
One old gentleman said that he scorned take ref
ge behind any exceptions thar the Presidents proca-
nation might intend that II freedom granted 10
me, il should he granted 70 AL Tic then modcstly in
ormed Us that he had, only Few days ago, called all
ITS slaves together told them e the great change con-
emplaed and giving thon all their unconditional free
lnm."
came away with one conviction deeply rooted IN my
mind Whatever may be- the result of this struggle,
'haeyer new horrors may be in store Tor Us all long
such sentiments could be listened in New Orleans
,ud from such high sourccs--uot only listened to- but
ehemenuy appl 'uded-Siar0y Is forera ds4d M me
'lte Of LomsiaHa|
Certainly the reports from North Carolina,
Nentucsy, and Tennessee indicate that the
oyalsts are rapidly coming to the point of
Emancipation and why should we doubt
hese reports, when we know the advances in
he same direction in Missouri, Western Vir-
,ina, Maryland and Delaware; l know in
liyidual instances of conversion to freedom,
among Members Of Congress; and certainly
cannot doubt that such men know some
hing Of public sentiment at home. My con-
idence in a favorable solution Of the greatest
question Of the age is strengthened, What
ever be the fate of the Union. look for the
Heath Of slavery, and without the convusions
which have usually been apprehended. God
Jules. Let US not forget HIM
How the eopper-h ads give aid and comfort to
The rebels.
The rebel newspapers print and praise the
copper headed speeches-for instance. that
Of Merriok at Chicago, and Vallandigham's
asst speech in the House. Thus the copper
heads are used as preachers of rebellion, and
made to encourage the people of the South
with hopes Of independence if they will but
hold on in there struggle for it. At the same