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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-30

q. S. Grant, the Tanner, IS putting his
early experience to good use in tanning
the hides Of rebels Abraham Lincoln, the
railsplittef, is very appropriately engaged
in splitting his railers and Andrew John
son, the tailor. is sewing up the rebellion
in Tennessee, giving the rebels particular
cts, and dressing down the bu;ternuts. He
is just the man 10 cut short '1he brittle
thread of their improbable liYes."-St.
Paul Press.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-30

THE EFFECT OF PERNIoIoUs TEACHING.
CONNECTED with the story of Colonel J.
G. G. Thornton, of the rebel army, famil-
iarly spoken of as Coon Thornton, the dss-
perate leader of a guerrilla force now DESC
lating Northwest Missouri, is a reminis-
eence which is not without moral. Col.
Thornton, 1--WE do not recollect his first
name, of Clay county, the father of the
guerrilla chief, was a man of marked abili-
ty, and in the latter days Of Old Bullion,
an inveterate anti Benton man. He belong
ed to that school of Missouri politicians
whom Benton, on account of their devotion
to the teachings of Calhoun, was aceustom-
ed TO brand as "nullifeTs." He used to
predict that their course would land them
ali in treason, with what justice is now DEM
onstrated, as nearly sill the survivors are ar
rant rebels. Thornton, we believe, is dead,
but he leaves a representative of his name
and principles in bis son. The soa's name
is John Caldwell Calhoun Thornton. The
father not only conferred upon his son the
name of the great nullifer, but instilled IN
to his mind the principles of secession and
treason /; and we now see what fruit such
seed is yielding. A more desperate traitor.
and more remorseless murderer and rob-
Der, never played his part in the drama of
revolution. Missouri Democrat.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-30

The BILL TO ENCoURAGE IMMIeRAr1oN.
The bill to encourage immigration, as f :
nally passed by beth Houses, provides for
the appointment of Commissioners of I'm
migration by the President, with the advice
and consent of the Senate, to be under the
Secretary of State, and have salary of 50. :
500. His duty shall be to collect full and
reliable Information in regard to soil. eli
mate, mineral resources and agricultural
products: rates of wages and prices of Ia
Dor in the different parts of the United
States, and also the means of communica-
ton and the wants of the agricultural, man
ufacturing and other Industrial interests of
the United States, and to disseminate such
information throughout Europe in a concise
and popular form. The bill also creates a
Superintendent of Immigration at New
York. at salary of SO 900, who shall aid
persons arriving from foreign countries in
finding homes and work. EIsFI .Iasa
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-30
A scran of History.

Persons who respect and honor the pat
riotism of Abraham Lincoln are often sur
prised at the wicked attacks of the opposi-
ton papers; but the record of history
shows that no honesty Of purpose. or puri-
tyyof character, no personal sacrifices or de-
volion to the country, can screen the Pres
ident from calumny Of INSCRIPTIONS poHli-
Gins. The following extract from the
urora newspaper, after the departure of
Washington from Philadelphia. at The close
Of bis term of Office, is a specimen
"TLe man who is in tie source of all the
misfortunes of our country, is this day re-
duced to level with his fellow citizens,
and is no longer possessed of power to null
tiply evils upon The United States. IfeYer
there was a period for rejoicing. this is the
moment. Every heart IN the union with
the freedom and happiness of the people,
ought to beat high with exuItation that the
name ofWashingtoas from, this DAY, ceases
TO give currency TO political iniquity and
legalized corruption. --s7 = 49,.
.'Public measures must now stand upon
their own meritsi and nefaEioas projects
can u longer be supported by mans. II.
Is a, subject of the greatest establishments
that single individual shonld have carried
his designs against the public so far as to
have put in jeopardy its very existenee.
Such, however, are the facts, and these starr
ing US in tie face. this day ought to be a
jubilee ia the United tates.''-4nericRn
Statesman, p. So. fsssss) --1e
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-30

over two hundred miles. II is the termi-
nus of fYe Important roads, running to
Fredericksburg and the Potomac, to PEI
tersburg, TO Dauville, Virginia, to Jack
sons river by the Central Railroad, aud to
York river. ---.fs.- --r.. -
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-30

: Drowned persons as aeon as taken from bad
the water. are placed on their faces with one +
of the arms under the forehead, in which
position the water will more readily escape
from the mouth, and the tongue wilffaH
forward. keeping the windPipe free,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-30

An exchange says that Andrew johnson.
the Tennessee tailor" is ready to sew the
winding sheet of the rebellion, aad repair d
the breaches of the Union. -, - m
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-30

The OLD FIGHT OVER AGAIN The af-
fair between the Kearsarge and Alabama
was virtually the old fight between Yankee
and British tars over again. It vas a chap
ter IN the naval history of the war of 1919
reproduced: The Kearsarge was an Amer
lean the Alabama was an English vessel.
The former was American bull, American
manned, American managed the latter was
built in British port, out of British mate
rails, mounted by British guns. manned by
a erewaof picked British sailors aud fought
upon the British system. asdIass
Nor was this all. The Alabama vas &
pet of John Bull. He was proud of her:
He boasted tina! she would run down any
Yankee craft that might oppose her. He
bestowed extraordinary care in her outfit.
The best guns in his arsenaIs we're placed
aboard her. Her artillerists were trained
on board the Brilliant, which is his prac-
ship for naval gunnery.
And yet a single broadside from the
Kearsarge sci. her reel;ng and foundsring
IN the water. So clumsily was she man
aged, that while she was continually max
ing herself a target for cur guns, she sue
.ceeded in planting hardly single blow in
the side of her antagonist Becoming con-
fused at the outset, she fought blindly, stu.
pidly, impotently, and went down inglo-
riously. John Bull; who expected SO DIFF
ferent result, has no reason to be proud Of
his protege. His careful schooling was of
no avail. The tactics he taught her was as
unavailing as when he measured keels with
US fifty years ago. The rebels viii have to
get new misunderstanding Journal.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-30

"A friend, yesterday morning. speaking of
gold, which was reported at TWO hundred,
said it had ''got up to grandpa" "o6e
hundred" said he, sis par two hundred
l consider grandpa
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-07-30
JOHN HAMMOND.
BLACKSMITHING.

MADDOX 81 THOMAS
HAVE opened a new Blacksmith Shop OF
IL SIXTH AVENUE, in the west part of town /.
and are prepared to carry on the business in all
Emporis, November % 1861. F 6 el5
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-23

Ouh UoMrLIMESTs TO EACH suBsoRtpER
win wish In advance to each of them.
TOT happy new year. Will they wish as
much Tor us, heartily "Yes-yes-ve.n--
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tell you how to do it, Make glad the heart
OF 'he printer, and gladder still those to whom
ne Is inueo'eo' y paying what is due for his
iaoor ana moneysppendod Cor your sake -
WINE the main tenn in the cost Of news
papers lthe paper has advanced two hundred
per cent we have made, comparatively. an
exceedingly small idvance in the subscription
price. And that va to be paid in odyance
That means at the ,eginning Of each quarter
for the Daily, and Teach year for the weoh.
ly. We are obligd. to insist upon this
and as an induceme,t to our subseribers IN
pay promptly, we gienotce that the usual
extra charge will bemade to all who are in
arrears on the lst 4 January next. This
will make the Dali (Which is 81 so per
quarter in advance) q per quarter ii not
paid in advance; and the weekly (which is
81 per year in advancs) $3.50 per year if
not paid in advance. Wsdo not wish to have
it so, preferring the advnce price, il strictly
paid according to terms, because that would
exclude bad debts. Our experience has been
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paid, by long shot. Tls advance system
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and printer.
Now as to arrearages. This is Just the
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than wah. There never was so good time to
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last great while. The glorious victories Of
our army are sending gold downward, and ere
long it will be at par again. When that time
comes, it will be fully twice as hard to pay
an old debt as it is now SO II we we're to
force each delinquent subscriber to pay nop.
by collection suits, it would be mercy TO
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that we may be good friends forever one
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subscribers, trusting they will receive kind
ly' aud recognize the justice and propristy Of
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-23
gaa.rbman s. stat" Journal.
MONTPELIER. DEC. 20. 1864.
THE DEATH oF THOMAS DAVIS.

The last remaining survivor of the first
settlers Of Montpelier has at length passed
away. Thomas Davis died at the residence
Of his son, Arson Davis, in this village, at
five o'clock Saturday morning, the 18th Of
December. at the unusually advanced age Of
ninety five years and eight months.
Mr.. Davis was born in Charleton, Wor-
cecter County, Massachusetts,, on the 18th Of
April, 1863, and came into Montpelier with
his father, Colonel Davis. the first set
tier Of the town, in the spring of 1897, and
with him at once went to work in clearing
the forest from the site Of our present -four
ishing village, all the country from here to
BrookHeld being then an unbroken wilder
ness. Being remarkably strong and robust
young man. and as industrious as robust, no
man ever did more hard days works in clearing
up the town than Mr.. Davis. And when this
Herculean task was measurably accomplished
he became the proprietor Of the Mills, which
his father had previously built at the lower, or
Waterman Falls, on Worcester branch. and
carried them on with the adjoining meadows
many years. In 1907, he built the Pavilion
Hotel, and was for about dozen years it's
proprietor and acceptable landlord After
that he moved into the old jail house and
was for long time the jailor of Washington
County. Since then he has led retired life,
residing with his son in this village.
Mr.. Davis was an uncommonly unobtru-
sive,eXemplary man, ever avoiding giving Of
fence. and practicing all those virtues that
make the worthy man and good citizen. We
do not remember ever to have heard from his
lips single idle word.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-23

~ We hail with pleaaure the following
order. If faithfully executed, it will super.
cede the necessity Of non-intercouIse. The
next dodge may be for rebs. to come in the
guise Of citizens Of other countries
WAsHINeToN, Sunday night, Dec. II.
Official Order concerning Passports.
Al but Immigrants must hare them.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, De-
cember 1.-THE President directs that, ex-
cept immigrant passengers directly entering
an American port by sea, no troveler shall
hereafter be allowed to enter the United
States from foreign country without pass
port. If citizen, the passport must be
from this department, or from come United
States minister or consul abroad and if an
alien, from the competent authority of his
own country; the passport to be countersign-
ed by diplomatic agent or consul of the
United States. This regulation is intended
to apply especially to persons proposing to
come to the United States from neighboring
British provinces. It's observance will be
strictly enforced by all officers, civil, military
and naval. in the service Of the United States,
and state and municipal authorities are re-
quested to aid in its execution. 1t is expect
ed that no immigrant passenger coming by
sea In the manner aforesaid will be obstruct-
ed, or any other persons who may have set
out on their way hither before intelligence
of this regulation could reasonably be expect
ed to reach the country from which they may
have started. WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
Sec'y of State.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-23

MURDER IN STRAFFoRD.-JohnD d. Dona.
hue. OF Berlin, was killed by John Ready, at
Srsfford, on the 18th OF Nov. Both were
employed in the copreras works at that place.
1t seems that the parties we're at dance,
where Ready got into an alteration with one
or two others, and was upon the point OF
hghung, when Donahue came up TO part them
Upon this, one or more of them made fero-
cious attack upon Douahue and injured him
considerably; but he finally escaped them,
and LETT the house. As he was leaving, Ready
came up from behind and struck him upon
the bead with stiok OF wood. His skull
was split completely open, as he died in
few hours. Donahue was % years of age,
and is spoken OF mild and even tempered
man. ke.dy has the reputation Of beint
vicoFs and quarrelsome man, and it is re-
ported that he had threatened the life Of
young Donahue on previous occasion. He
wss arrested and admitted to bail. in the sum
of u 900.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-23

MORE ABOUT THE OFFICIAL VILLAINS IN
MoNTREAL.-The Chief of Police has confessed
that L" he kneiO the day before that the prison.
ers would be liberated, and took the pre-
caution to 20 to the bank and get the stolen !
money to be ready when judgment was rend-
cred to give It to the raiders" OF course
nobody would know in advance that Judge
Coursol was to discharge the rasoals unless
the judge himself declared his purpose. So
here was pre-arranged plot to let the rogues
off, with the money Of the ST. A bans banks.
and to give an early start SO as to escape a
fresh arrest. It is the biggest piece Of Judicial
rascality we ever heard of-not only viola
ton of the treaty, but helping the robber. TO
get off with their plumber.
We doubt the good faith Of the Canadian
authorities in the zeal which has been born
since Coursols decision and the outbuIst of
indignation IN the United States. Not until
they catch the rogues aud get the money back
or pay over the amount 10 the banks, will
there be any good evidence Of sincerity. Let
US not trust to Canada for any thing until re-
paration has been made for this dlsgraceful
affair.
1t seems the Canadians are afraid that nom
intercourse will be declared Well they may
be. But the Canadians have made enough
out Of this county to last until they can
learn to behave better
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-23

SHERMAN's GRAND MARcH.-Gen. Sher-
mans brief report Of his march from Chatta-
nooga to the seaboard puts the rebels TO
blush, if they are capable of bushing, for their
great lies about the lions in his way. He
found none, but rather had pleasant time Of
it. 1t is evident that the rebs are relying
more upon bluffing and Dragging than upon
fighting. They did not have the means to
stop Sherman's army, and we do not believe
they have enough to hold Wilmington, Sa-
vannah, Charleston, or Mobile long.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-23
CLARK CHAPMAN,
WIN. s. RUBLER.

Mr.. EDrToR:-Allow me to acknowledge
through the eolumnp of your excellent paper,
the receipt Of four hundred and sixty-fve dol
lars, as donation from my friends in Water
bury. This sum is in addition to my regular
salary, and in consideration. no doubt, Of the
great advance in the prices of almost
everything we have to buy. Some hundred
and twenty-five friends met at my Louse on
Friday afternoon and evening of last week,
and made the above generous donation which
we gratefully accept as testimonial Of thar
confidence and respect, for their humble ser
want and family. May the Lord reward them
at the resurrection of the just, is the humble
wish OF H. CANFIELD,
Pastor of Advent Church.
Waterbury, VI, Dec. lS. 1864.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-23
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Adj't Generals Office, Dec. 10.

Every officer and soldier capable ofduty /.
wanted in the field, and if not on duty they
are ordered to their respective organizations
All provost marshsls and boards of enroll
ment are instructed to employ most dilisent
exertions in forwarding soldiers to the front
and in arresling deserters, shirkers, and all
fit for duty who are absent without proper
authority. Surgeons ia charge Of hospitals
are directed to send forward all who were fit
for service, taking care however not 10 expose
any who are unfit. Recruiting officers are
enjoinsa. to diligence, and those who are
found guilty of neglect or useless. the Adju-
tant General is directed to recall Immediately
and send TO their commands. Every effort
must be put forth to fill up the ranks and
strengthen our armies and gallant troops now
shifting the Keeling enemy with victorious
blows.
By order Of the Secretary OF War.
Il. d. TOWNSEND, A. A. G.
], will be remembered that Mrs. Rose
Greenhcw, the female rebel, who has attract
ed 10 mucL attention during the war, was
lately drowned near Wilmington, N. c.
Richmond paper says that her drowning
was caused by her having six hundred pounds
sterling, in gold, sbou. her person.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-23


Of The Committee IN Finance on so much Of
The Governors Message as relates 10 the Fin
ances of the State.
SENATE CHAMBER, Nov. 10, 1864.
To The Honorable Senate no,o in session
The Committee on Finance to whom was
referred so much of the Governors Message
as relates TO the Finances Of the State. re-
specially report that they have considered
the same, and submit the following
The debt Of the State, including the excess
Of current liabilities over current resources,
as ascertained by the Treasurer's Report, a.
mounts to Sl,64O,S45 IL
This sum ia principally funded,
and is payable in the years
1871, 1874 and 1876
The foregoing does not include
claim of the State on the
General Government of 10000 90
II allowed and paid il will re-
duce the State debt to 81, o50,S45 -
Assuming the greater amount as the debt
Of the State, if a division is made the debt
of each individual will be IS 30, or of each
family Of five persons will be 500 O5.
The ordinary expenses of the year, includ-
ing interest on the funded debt,
are s23I, 1853 SO
War expenses. 97.235 OF
Making the total expenses Of
the year, 1929, 1898 IS
The proceeds of taxes raised upon the
Grand List OF the year amount to 1891 ,853
Is, which have been applied in payment of
expenses, Distinguishing about three fourths
Of the expenses of the year
The increase Of the State debt for the cur
rent year is S283,447 81. sum larger
than the State tx, il is estimated, has been
raised ~ towns f'r bounties to volunteers.
This sum, if it had been applied to the pay
ment directly Of the State debt, would have
extinguished it wholly.
The aggregate valuation of the personal
and real estate, as determined by the Eighth
Census, amounts to Sl22.4771 ITO 90, show
ing the debt about equal to one and one-third
per cent of the value of the property Of the
State or taking the estimate from the Grand
List of the year, it will not exceed one and
seven-tenths per cent.
There having been some misapprehension
in regard to The Finances of the State, the
Committee have deemed it proper to furnish
these particulars to the Senate.
Upon an examination Of the financial re-
sources of the State, 1t has been found that
in the increase of population, and in many of
the branches Of industry, we are far behind
the other New England States.
The Census OF the last decade furnishes,
by statistics, sharp contrast, and exhibits
more fully our relative condition.
For instance, the ratio OF the increase of
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-23

WAHoo AND CALIsAYA BITTERs-To
ladies OF delicate constitutions, those bitlers
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one or two bottles ofthese celebrated Bitters.
lhey are pleasant to the taste, while they in
Vigorate and strengthen. Ia fact, the ose of
one bottle will make you feel like a new per-
son. Try it. S6;3s;daw
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-23

OUR YOUNG Folks: An illustrated Maya
ZINE for Boys and Girs-Boston, Ticknor
" FIELDS. Monthly. 80 pages-$2 per
year.
Matter good. and generous in quantity
style neat and attractive. In short, it is the
Atlantic Monthly, junior,---to the young peo-
Pile what the Atlantic Monthly is to the older.
The Two should go together in every family
that numbers children at the Preside aud
the publisher offers both for IS per year to
one address-of COURSE payable in advance.
j. I. Tr,wbridge, Gail Hamilton, snd Lucy
Larcom are the editors, and among the con-
tnbu,ors are Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe and
Edmund Kirke.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-23

The largest Of twepty-seven new steam
corvettes for the Navy is named Pompanoo-
sue. Very good since il puts Vermont Al,
the head.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-23

The evidence furnished from industrial
pursuits is equally conclusive.
In iron founding, Maine, New Hampshire
and Rhode Island have made large increase
in the product Massachusetts has fallen off
five per cent Connecticut 10 per cent ; Yer
mont more than ~ per cent. Vermont COM
pares unfayora6ly in the increase of cotton
goods, boots and shoes, wooden goods, soap
and candles, clothing and leather, and favor
ably in the production of -four and meal, and
sawed and planed lumber.
in addition to the evidence based upon
population and the industrial products, the
comparative increase of value of real and
personal estate exhibits similar result.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-23
WARRINGTON. Dec. 90.


The total number OF prisoners captured in
tee two days fight is estimated at $500.
Hoods loss in men cannot be less than
10000, since he advanced from Columbia
towards Nashville. Gen. Thomas determined
to give battle again, and has ordered the pom
toons to be forwarded across the streams be-
tween this city and Columbia.