Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-03-04
Iuattbman & State Journal
MONTPELIER. MARCH 4, 1864.
FROM WASHINGTON.


" to Buncombe. New members predomin-
ate largely in that body, and it is the misfor-
tune Of many Of them to believe that, unless
they make speech, their constituents will
think they arc entirely unfit for Congress-
Hence they are bursting with speech, distress
sed for deliveranee, painting for the hoor, lest
they be hoored at the next election. This Is
an affl cton common to new members-as
natural to them ps are measles and belly
ache to babies. As they grow older in Con-
gressional life they will learn the great wis
dom of doing more than talking; and the
greater wisdom of silence, except when
speech contributes to efficient action.
The most important act Of the week to
Vermont is an extension Of the time for pay
ing boun,ies to enlisted and re-enisted sol
diers. The time has been extended one
month-that is, from March lst to April lst !;
and trust that time will be ample for YER
mont to fill every quota without draft, and
also to send out the 18th regiment with full
ranks Senator ColIamer is endeavoring to
/ get legislation to give the same bounties to
the colored soldiers Of Vermont as were al
Grafton Of Senator Foot; but it io more than
probable that the proposition will be smoth-
cred by a pile Of amendments for ether
things.
The sensation speech for the week 10 the
House was made by Henry Winter Davis, Of
Maryland lie is the sharpcst debator in the
House when he cuts, it is with keenest
blade--when he cauterizes he burns with a
vengeance In short. he is an able, fearless,
end perfectly independent man. Bred among
slave holders and slave holder himself be
is radical omancipationist, and bis heart is
set upon making Maryland free State
Emancipation is his cause and he plainly
declared that he measures President Lincoln
and every otbe. man by his fidelity to that
cause. He argued against the colonization
project with much skill and force and dem
onstrated, especially in the case OF Maryland
and 10y the action Of her own people in the
palmiest days Of slavery, that the labor Of
the free blacks Is wanted in this country, and
nowhere wanted more than in the old slave
States. The people Of those States, he said,
would out-bid the Government, giving more
to the emancipated slaves to stay than the
Government will give them 20 90 away. On
that point ] have no doubt he is entirely cor
rect. Colonization, as mode Of getting rid
of the mass OF the blacks must be failure.
Voluntary migration, to Africa or elsewhere
just so far and fast as i. Va. &c p. oftable or
pleasant TO those who go, will succeed. In
other words, the black man will be ruled by
the same law that rules other persons in Sc
lecting their location. While on the subject
Of emigration will add that, in spite Of the
war, the emigration 10 this country from Eu-
rope will be large. and the migration from the
States to the Rocky Mountain Territories is
immense. Colorado and Nevada are immedi-
a,ey to become States and If there is now
any doubt as to their having sufficient pop
ulation, there is none that they will have it
within the year Indeed | have learned to-
day, from Judge Edgerton, who arrived last
night from Idaho, that even that territory
must be cut up into two territories, aud that
within one year each will have sufficient pop
uIation for State. knew Judge Edgerton
well in Congress, and am sure he believes
what he states. His gold stories are brilliant,
and he backs them up by the finest specimens
| have ever seen
The Ladies National Fair is progressing
we'll have been surprised to find that,
notwithstanding large contributions else.
whore and the short time given for con-
tributing to this Fair. Vermont actually
has taken the lead of all the States 10 this
point l quote from the poem Of Major b. b.
French, which was delivered at the opening
Of the Fair:
And who are - Ne" who have assumed the power
10 shape the destnies 'hi' olesi hour
We are the almoners 20 spread abroad
Through the great kindness Of gracious Lord
LIS oothing blessings which, in trust, we hold,
To cheer mid summers heat and winters cold,
Our soldiers in the field who. for our good.
Stand ready To pour ont their dearest blood.
Whence came these blessings to our trusting care
Ask whence the Wiuds come when the trees bare
From many loyal heart and loyal hand
Ihai hopes from Freedom triumph in our land
New England glorious home Of Oh that's true,
We give our earnest grateful thanks to YOU;
And pardon our distinctive choice, for neer
was meTit gfeAteT--We award IL here
20 brave NernOnt-oh wori hy your applause
she pours her treasures forth 20 AID our cause.
As her brave sons go forth 70 fight and bleed,
Aud serve their country in her greatest need,
So her fair dAught rs--faithfll as they fair
Green be their memories as their mountains are
Have given pen, voice, and hand in behest-
May all heavens choicest blessings on them rest
From other States and cities far away
Came many treasures which we here display
For many more we have not br to roam
They came from generous hearts aud hands at home.
10 all our deepest, heartiest, thanks are given,
While we invoke the blessings Of high heaven.
While my hand is on the poem, must give
a touch at father Abraham:
The earliest learn from Holy Writ
WasN rebellion Kings engaged ia it,
Aud battles ragged and men and sovereigns fell
10 Siddim's vale, and one escaped 10 tell
The good Old patriarch Of that early day
That Lot was captured and was borne away
The Father Abram, with his valiant men
Went forth to battle, fought, and victory then
was his rewards then kingy power he broke
And brought his brother back from slayerys woke
Then Gods High Priest blest Abraham the first,
Heaven knew his and knew that cause was iust
And when we shall our bTethren's rights reclaim,
Our God will bless The second Of that name
This in Washington. few years ago.
such poem would have subjected it's author
to mob-lsw.
At recent meeting Of the stockholders Of