Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-06-23

bVee any oouy veil US tnht rehTlcNeu SUI
frage, and slavery itself, are Republican ae-
cording to all the past history Of the Govern
ment We answer so is more liberal suf-
frage, az in Vermont. We have had slav-
ocratic Republicanism; we have had restricted
Republication we have bad true Republican.
ism and it will be within the discretion Of
every member Of Congress to choose either,
until the pending amendment to the consti-
tuition shall have excluded the slavocratic sort.
/ Precedents permit it, the Constitution does
not forbid, and we have no doubt that Con-
gress wiH choose from among them. The
condition Of the country is changed 1t has
entered upon new era, with demonstra-
ton Of the fact that old and bad things must
pass away, and all things become new by just
so much as they can be made better. We
hold 1t to be the duty Of Congress now to
insist upon the best Republican government,
in the execution of that clause Of the Con-
stitution. The opportunity has come, and
the safety and glory Of the nation require
Congress to improve that opportunity. Tho
President has little to do with this mode Of
procedure, since Congress has the sole power
to decide on the admission Of its members.
The other states have an interest in this since,
by freeing the slaves, fourteen members Of
Congress and fourteen votes for President
and Vice President are to be added to the
Southern States. Are you willing to enlarge
the political power Of these states without
enlsrging their constituenciesi We are not.
Surely then the President was right in saying
there are difficulties to be met and overcome
and we will add that there are some difficult
ties in the North the old free states have
not been, and are not now, just to the negro.
Many Of them must cast the beam out Of their
own eyes. As the new condition Of the ma
ton demands radical reform in respect to hvs
millions Of its now free people, it becomes
the duty of all the states to meet that demand
fully and fairly. 1t is a work Of time neces-
sarily. SO far the President is right.
The Ninth Vermont Regiment arrived at
Burlington, on this (Monday) morning, june
10Th, between | and clock They were
under command of Lieut.. Col. Valentine q.
Barney. and mustered $50 officers and men,
They were greeted at the depot by national
salute and marched to the Cry Hall where
they we're appropriately and eloquently well
coined by Hon. Leverets b. Englesby, after
which the brave boys OF the Ninth" par
took bountiful collation., and then marched
to their quarters on the hospital grounds.
The 9th VI. Regiment, 500 strong, we're re-
viewed in Burlington on Tuesday by Govern
OF Smith, in which the Reg nent acquitted
themselves with the utmost credit, their drill
being pronounced by military critics fully
equal to that of the famous New York 7th
Regiment. Their marching was pronounced
superb, and their skill in tactics, as well Ms
their most excellent behavior, received showers
Of compliments. They are to be paid of to-
day "Wednesday and will to night be speed
ing to their homes.
Austin w. Fuller, discharged from the
l0ih VI. regiment from wounds received at
Cedar Greek, has been appointed I'd Lieut..
in Co. D. 9th regiment Veteran Reserve
Corps, now doing duty near Washington
Lieut.. Fuller, always courteous, manly and
brave, has won the esteem Of all his comrades
, and through the President has received his
present appointment in commendation thereof
We wish him success.
Mr.. Orson Skinner, Of Berlin, while COM
ing down the hill near his house, late Sunday
night, had his wagon upset by coming in
contact with another team, sud the horse,
wagon and himself were thrown down the
hill, fortunately Mr.. Skinner was but slight
ly injured, though his carriage vas somewhat
damaged.
NATIONAL CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL
Hon. James d. Bell of Walden is a member
OF the committee on the " state Of the coun-
try" Of which DR.. Post cf St. Louis is
Chairman. Rev. n. Bishop Of Windsor,
editor Of the Chronicle. is member of the
committee on Platform, or Statement Of
Church Polity." Gov Smith is also in at
tendance on the sessions OF the Council.
For the week ending June 10 patents we're
issued to the following Vermontefs John
Crane Of Glover for improve mt in wool
presses Reissues George ]. Colby Of Wa
terbury, for machine for peeling willow. Pa
tented Oct. IL, 1858. George j. Colby for
improved mode OF fastening India Rubber
} rolls 20 metallic shafts. Patented April |,
1862.
Another Montpelier boy meets with de-
served promotion-Sergt. Ed j. Stickney. to
be lat Lieut.. Co. B, 10th Vermont. Ever at
his post, never stunning danger, he has fol-
lowed the bloody war path for three long
years and bears to his friends an insignia in
recognition Of his valor.
The anti-wAr Democrats have called State
Convention at Burlington on Tuesday, June
27'h. 1t is not positive on whom will be
conferred the barren honor of gubernatorial
nomination, though Gen. Isaac McDaniels Of
Rutland is first in the field.
SUIT WITHDRAwN.-At tie recent term
Of court in Lamoille county. states attorney
Gleed entered nole prose9ui in the case Of
certain indictments against parties concerned
in the celebrated meeting House riot at
Stowe.
The trial of Hezekish Payne, one of the
St. Albans raiders, will commence at ST. AL
bans, tomorrow Tuesday, June 20, and pro-
misses to be of great interest.
Capt. II. C. Parsons Of St. Adams, has re-
signed his post as Inspector of Customs, and
gone to farming in Fairfax. His successor is
Stephen d. Hopkins OF St. Adams, late a
mem her of aomnanv 1Ofh W.