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creased Is fold within II century. Here,
through the easy development of bound
less resources, wealth has increased with
two fold greater rspidity than numbers
70 that we have become secure against
the financial vicissitudes of other coun-
tries, and alike in business and opinion
are self centered and truly independent
Here, more and more care is given to
provide education for every one born on
our soil. Here. religion released from
political connection with the civil govern
mcnt, refuses to subserve the craft Of
statesmen, aud becomes i'll its independ-
ence the spiritual life of the people.
Here federation is extended TO every
opinion, in the quiet certainty that truth
needs only fair field TO secure the VIC
tory. Here the human mind goes forth
unshackled in the pursuit of science to
collect stores of knowledge and acquire
increasing mastery over the forces Of ma
ture Here the national domain is offer
ed and held in millions Of separate free
holds, 70 that oui fellow citizens beyond
earth, constitute, in reality, people. -
Here exists the democratic form of
government, by the confession Of European
statesmen, "Gives power of which no
other form is capable, because incorporates
every man with the state, and arouses
every thing that belongs TO the soul"
Where in past history does parallel ex-
list to the public happiness which is within
the reach of the people of the United
States Where in any part of the globe
can institutions be found SO suited TO their
habits, or so entitled TO their love as their
own free constitution Every one of
them then, i'll whatever part of the land
he has his home. must wish it perpetuity.
Who of them will not now acknowledge
in the words Of Washington, that "Every
step by which the people Of the United
States have advanced to the character of
an independent nation, seems to have been
distinguished by some token of providcn-
tial agency" Who will not join with me
in the prayer that the invisible hand
which has led us through the clouds that
goomed around our path, will so guide
us onward TO II perfect restoration of fra
tcrnal affection, that we of this day may
be able to transmit our great inheritance,
of state governments in all their rights,
Of the general government in its whole
constitutional vigor, to our own posterity
and they to theirs through countless gen.
cratons
(Signed.) ANDREW JOHNSON.
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HOMEOPATHY AND LIFE INsURANc

HOMEOPATHY AND LIFE INSURANCE.
The directors of the London Lite As
surance ofiice-the General Provident "
at recent meeting, have placed on
record their opinion, that persons treat
ed by the homeopathic system enjoy most
robust health, are less frequently attacked
by disease, and when attacked recover
more rapidly than those treated by any
other system; that with respect to the
more fatal classes OF disease, the mortality
under homeopathy is small in comparison
with that of allopathy; that there are di-
seases not durable at all under the latter
system which are perfectly durable under
the former; finally, that the medicines
prescribed by the homeopathisis do not
injure the constitution, whereas those EN-
poyed by allopaths not unfrcquently entail
the mos, serious, and in maby instances
fatal consequences. The directors fur
thcr propose to summon a meeting of the
shareholders to lay before them the facts
they have collected, and the decision to
which they have arrived, namely, "to
open special section for persons treated
by the homeopathic system, at a lower
rate Of premium than that charged on
other lives
1.-The Hahnemannian Life Insurance
Company has been duly organized under
a perpetual charter, with present cap
itsl stock of $500, 900, and the privilege
of increasing the same to 81 900, 900. 1t
has Board of fifteen Directors selected
from among its heaviest stockholders, all
gentlemen OF the highest standing ip Ohio
IN business men and capitalists.
No life insurance company in this coun-
try has ever started upon firmer founda-
ton, or with brighter prospects. Although
not local in its char .cter or field of oper-
atoms, our community will look upon its
career with feelings of pride.
As to the new and peculiar feature of
this Company in regard to kinds of med
ical practice, we cannot be expected to
say much since we know so little of it.
The statistics and tables, upon the figures
OF which, the ten per cent discount is
made in favor of patrons cf homeopathy
are not before us. But we can see no
reason why life insurance companies
should not take into their calculations the
medical causes that may tend to shorten
or lengthen human life as well as those Of
climate, business or habits.
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RUTLAND & BURLINGTON RAILROAD.
TRAINS LEAVE MIDpLK
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

Since our last issue Oregon, California,
Georgia and Mississippi have ratified the
Constitutional amendment abolishing sla-
very. This makes thirty states that have
declared for the amendment. We need
not count any longer for 1t is now part
Of the Constitution ard cannot be revok-
ed. So much for the results of our sac
riiices in the war. Several millions Of
slaves have by this act become freemen
and have been assured Of protection in
their rights. Six Of tho late slave states
have assented to the perpetual extinction
Of the institution in behalf OF which they
took up arms in rebellion. These are
North and South Carolina, Alabama,
Arkansas, Georgia and Mississippi
Gov. Orr Of South Carolina, was inau-
gurated last Wednesday, and Provisional
Governor Perry made speech on retir.
ing manltcsiing the best OF feeling. South
Carolina is now ready to resume her re-
lations to the general government and
perform all her civil functions providing
Congress recognizes the action and i'm
piled promises of the President. The
cruelliss however practiced upon the
freedmen render it a question whether
the civil government of this reconstructed
state will sufficiently protect them in
their rights
The Virginians are greatly exercised
at the accredited rumor that Gen. Butler
is to be placed in command OF that de-
partment. That seems to them the
depths OF humiliation. The Louisiana
legislature has passed resolutions declar-
ing the people of that state loyal, that
slavery is abolished, and that they hear
lily endorse the Presidents policy of re-
construction. The Legislatures of most
OF the Southern States are in session and
and they are generally inclined to accept
the issues of the war and make the best Of
their misfortunes Gov. Humphreys of
Mississippi, seems to have got his back
up since his inauguration and talks in an
ugly way about the Freed.lan's Bureau.
The Springfield Republican thinks be
needs a little more reconstruction.
Congressional news aside from the re-
ports and message, is unimportant-
Monday was devoted to organization and
presenting credentials. The Presidents
Message was delivered on Tuesday. This
is a most interesting document. Interest
ing IN itself, and especially SO as indicating
the policy of the Executive. The coun-
try has awaited President Johnson's first
message with an eagerness perhaps never
felt before. The people were not without
anxiety rs to his policy of reconstruction,
his party prejudices and his exercise Of
executive clemency. His message restores
confidence that was wavering, infuses new
hope and strengthens the already firm
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SMAsH.UP.--Last Friday box freight
car got loose by some means at Ashburn-
ham, Mass, and started on the down
grade toward Fitchburg. 1t met the up
train few miles from the latter place
while going at the rate of 10 or so miles
per hour. The consequence was COM
plete demolition of the freight car and
some injury to the engine of,he mail train
No passengers were injured.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS,

Comptroller Clark says ladies cannot be
direclors in national banks.
Eleven more Fort Whipple prisoners
have been ordered released, leaving but
nine there.
Gen. Spinner received SIS from a
lady, Thursday, to help pay the nationrl
debt.
st. Louis is getting ready for water
works large enough for more than mil.
lion people.
Stevens, the head center of Fen,anism
in Ireland, has made his escape, and the
Fenians of New York and elsewhere arc
celebrating.
The Indiana legislature has repealed
the blue law, prohibiting the immigra-
ton of negroes into the state.
The finest deposit of block marble in
this country has just been discovered at
Williamsport, Pa.
Five hundred and twenty-seven vessels
of an aggregate capacity OF $50, 900 tons
are engaged in the California coasting
trade
Ex-Attorncy General Bates has witt
ten letter about the "odious test oath
imposed by the tYrannical convention" in
Missouri.
A singular poisoning excitement has
been sweeping through Naples. Every
body thought his food, wine, &c, had
been poisoned.
A whole family of eight persons, from
the grey-haired grandfather 10 lad Of
fourteen, was recently arrested and con.
victed Of larceny at Hollidaysburg, Pa.
An immense sum of money changed
hands on the New York election. All
the candidates for office were well bled,
one man paying $4,000 for the chance
of being defeated.
A sprightly newspaper, called the
True Southerner, has been started ut
Hampton, Va. Its motto-that all men
are created equal-wouldn't have been
raised on Virginia paper few years
ago.
The soldiers and sailors national con.
vention will be held in Washington on the
fourth Monday in January. Delegates
are invited from all sections.
Swindles amounting to half a million
are being worked up" in the quarter
masters department at Louisville. Eyre
regrious cotton frauds in Alabama are al
so undergoing investigation
A soldier at Toronto, beating his wife
with his belt, the other day, struck their
babe in her arms and killed it. They
buried the child and kept quiet, but their
secret was discovered and the man ar
rested.
The Indiana legislature will recommend
to Congress constitutional amendment
establishing uniform suffrage throughout
the country, and the apportionment of
representation upon the voting popula-
ton.
Mount Olympus, the seat of the gods,
is now excavated for its coal, at two and
a half dollars per ton. This is better
use than the gods ever put their mountain
to,
A woman in Chicago exhibits her bos-
ON and large rattle snake coiIed up in
it, daily, to gaping crowd at five cents
head, while her attendent shows a
spotted toad, whose nest is in his hair.
IL is said that President Johnson !.
strong for retrenchment, and sent back
the estimate for one of the Departments
three times, under direction to " cut it
down"
The fourth and last manuscript volume
of the census Of 1860 has just been COM
pleted, under the direction of Secretary
Harlan, and is now in the hands of the
public printer. Copies will be ready for
distribution at an early day. The vol
Tune embraces a variety of interesting
statistics.
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JEFF. DAvIs.-Perhaps no name in
spires more of the vndictive spirit or less
sympathy, than that of tho arch-traiior.
But hatred and revenge are not the mo-
tives which influence most of our people
when they demand that the representative
of rebellion shall be tried and receive his
meritcd reward. Davis should be punish
cd rather than any other rebel, because
he was the representative Of rebellion
and, being the representative of treason,
he is fit subject to DO the representative
of the punishment due TO that crime.
The President has positively declared
tor the civil trial Of traitors,
and 1t is now understood that he
will be soon arraigned somewhere.
His chief counsel, Charles O'Connor, of
New York, is now at Washington making
preliminary preparations for the trial.
Senator Doolittle of Wisconsin introduced
bill TO remove one great difficulty in the
way of civil trial, that o. obtaining an
impartial jury. The bill provides
that in all such cases no juror shall be
rejected on the ground of having ex-
pressed an opinion which was found
ed upon runors, statements of news
papers, or the common history of the
times. But the juror must make oath
that he will irnpartially try the case upon
the evidence deduced upon the trial and
make it appear to the court that he will
do so. We have often had examples of
punishment for murder and need no more
except as reminder of the Nervousness of
the crime but treason, more heinous in
its nature and more terrible in IFS results,
striking at nations life and sacrificing
its Thousands OF individual lives, has
seldom been punished. When Lnsuc-
cessfui, it has been pardoned because
it was unsuccessful and when sue
cessfnl, it has acquired the dignity of
patriotism 1t is proper, therefore, that
jeff. Davis should be tried for treason, in
preference to any other of his many crimes,
and this can only be done in civil court.
1t is hoped that Congress will at once re-
move every obstacle in the way of
speedy trial.
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convictions of the larger share Of the peo-
pie that there will be no compromise
with disloyalty. When the message was
read in the House those passages which
assert that traitors should be punished
and the offense made infamous and at the
same time, the question judicially settled
finally and forever; that no state of it'
own will has a right to renounce its place
in the Union; that tax on travel and
merchandise IN their transit constitutes
one of the worst forms of monopoly, and
that the burden is increased if coupled
with denial of the choice of route also
that no justification of England in fitting
out cruisers during the rebellion can be
sustained before the tribunal of nations,
and that friendship between the two
countries must hereafter rest on the basis
of mutual justice, was applauded with
emphasis The message is universally
regarded rs frank, clear, direct and pat
riotic by Congress, the press and the peo-
pie.
On Wednesday a series of resolutions
were offered in the Senate, favoring equal
ity to all men before the law.
The committees for the session were
announced, the Chairmen of which are
as follows
Foreign Affairs, Mr.. Sumner; Finance,
Mr.. Fessenden Commerce, Mr.. Chan
dler Manufactures Mr.. Sprague; Ag-
riculture, Mr.. Sherman Military Affairs
Mr.. Wilson, Naval Affairs, Mr.. Grimes
Pensions, Mr.. Lane of Indiana; Judici-
AIRY, Mr.. Trumbull; Post Offices, Mr..
Dixon; Claims, Mr.. Ramsey District
of Columbia, Mr.. Dixon; Private Land
Claims, Mr.. Harris; Indian Affairs, Mr..
Dooittle; Public Buildings, Mr.. Foot;
Patents, Mr.. Cowan; Territories, Mr..
Wade Pacific Railroad, ..r. Howard.
In the House several resolutions were
offcrcd-In relation to permitting wound
ed soldiers in the employ of Government
to draw Notwithstanding that part OF
the Presid.n message relating TO the
freedmen TO a special committee of nine
amending the constitution, annullug ex-
port duties, regulating the rebel debt,
securing all persons equal protection and
rights of liberty-and committe of thir-
teen was appointed to confer with COM
mittee from the Senate in relation to
taking appropriate action Oh the death
of President Lincoln.
On Monday Dec. l1th, in the Senate,
a petition by the negroes of the District
was referred, bill introduced to prevent
the sale of Confederate bonds and scrip,
and resolution asserting the Monroe
doctrine and directing the President to
take such steps toward Mexico as will
indicate the recognized policy and protect
the honor and interest Of our government.
The mos. important action Of the House
was the appointment of the Committees.
MIR. Washburne of Illinois, is Chairman
of the Committee on Commerce, Mr..
Schenk on Military Affairs, Mr. Rice on
Naval Affairs, Mr.. Banks on Foreign
Affairs, Mr.. Dawes on Elections, Mr..
Morrill, Of VT, on Ways and Means, Mr.
Stevens on Appropriations, Mr.. Pomeroy
on Banking.
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NouCr. annual meeting Of the
Vermont State Temperance Society for
1865, will be holden at Randolph Centre.
the third Wednesday of December, at 10
IL a. M.
In addition to the usual round of bust
ness, the following gentleman are to speak
upon topics assigned them respectively.
followed by others as the spirit may
lead
lst Encouragements - discourage
ments, and our present duties. Rev. +.
III. White, Coventry.
81. Has the "Prohibitory law rea-
.onable basis" and can it be enforced. j.
S. Adams. Esq, Burlington.
Sd Evils of moderate drinking Rev.
ID. w. Dayton, st. Adams.
4th. Organization. Rev. E. II. BY
ington. Windsor.
In addition TO the above discussions,
each of which will occupy from IS to 40
minutes, there will be the Report by the
Chairman of the Committee, Rev. Mr..
Ray, of White River, which all will de-
sire to hear.
Unless otherwise ordered by the Con-
vention, Rev. Mr. White will speak at
l J p m, Wednesday, Hon. j. S. Ad-
ans in the evening Of the same day, pre-
coded by Mr.. Ray in his Report.
Thurs 'ay morning, Rev. Mr.. Dayton,
followed by Rev. Mr. Byington the same
forenoon, or in the afternoon as shall seem
best.
Let all parts of the State be we'll rep
resented, expecting meeting of unusual
interest, corresponding with the fearful
demands of the times
The friends of Randolph, desire to
have their Inequalities tested.
All papers in Vermont are requested
to insert the above notice, and oblige.
by order Of Committee.
L. ii. SToNF, Secretary.
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In the last twelve months the N. Y.
Theatres have cleared the following round
sums; Niblo's Sl05, 600; Winter Gar
den $4,000 Broadway SOS, 900 /;
Wallack's $50, 1000; Olympic S55, 900.
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GREAT GIFT DISTRIBUTION I,

subject TO the following regulations:
Certificates OF the various articles are first nut
into envelopes, sealed up, and mixed: and when
ordered taken out without regard to choice anil
sent by mail, thus, giving all tair chanrc On
receipt OF the certificate, you will see what YOU
are to have, and then II ia at your option TO send
one dollar and take the article or not Purchasers
may thus obtain Piano. Melodeon, Sewing Ma
chine, Gold Watch, Diamond Ring. or any set Of
Jewelry on our list for 0sE DOLLAR.
SEND 20 CTS. FOR CERTIFICATES.
In all transactions by mail, we shall charge for
forwarding tho certificates, paying postage, and
doing the business IS cents each which must be
enclosed when the certificate Is sent for. Five
certificates will be sent for 81, eleven for g.
thirty for As, sixty-fve for $40, and 100 for els
AGESTS-We want agents In every town and
county in the country, and those acting as such
will be allowed 10 cents every certificate order
ed by them, provided their remittance amounrto
81. Agents will collect % cents for every certif-
cate, and remit 10 cents 10 us, either in cash or
postage stamps. Agents RENTING at once ESQ
will he entitled to beautiful silver Watch, md
also 200 certificates.
Please write your Name, Town, County and
State plainly and address al orders to
HAMILTON & CO.,
Agents for Foreign 4 Imerican Manufacturer.
p. o. Box 6675, New York.
Salesroom, rs Liberty Street. 25;sm
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Stocks.
New York, Dec. IL.

NEW lORN, Zee. IL.
Stocks steady. Gold /, Asa Coupon
skies, l,O71; 500 coupons, lO2 Treas
ury notes, 971 Tennessee SSl; Ohio
and Missouri, 75i Canton, 45t; Cum
bcrland, Al; Hudson, 10S; New York
Central, 96s; Erie, 90; Michigan
Central 1l6 Milwaukee and Prairie du
Chen, 95; Pittsburgh and Ohio, 80
Michigan Southern az Cleveland and
Pittsburgh, 93s; Chicago and North
western, $50; Toledo, 1O4; Chicago
and Rock Island, lOSs Fort Wayne,
l059.
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o he Re9ister,
WEDNESDAY, DEC. I3, 1865.

TO AdvertIseTs.-All communications, ad-
vsrtsencnts or notices for publication must be
handed in previous to II 4. NJ. Mondays, to Sc
cure insertion, Obliged to so 70 press at
in early hour on TUESDAYS.
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The Institutes will each continne in session two
DAYS, commencing at 8 A. NJ, with le ture ON
the evening preceding each Institute and on the
evening Of the first day Of each.
All friends Of Education rs invited to attend.
Town Superintendenis desired to see that
Teachers are notified, and urge them to attend.
Clen,ymen are respectfully invited to give
notice from their Pulpits.
J. s. ADAMS,
37;sw Secretary.
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NOTICEl-ESTRAYl

NUIICE I-ESIRA 4 =
IN Found 10 the enclosure Of the subscriber on
the Goth day Of October dark-red two-yesr old
heller. The owner Of said heifer Is requested to
prove property, pay charges and take her away.
SOION SUMNER.
Bristol, Oct. IS, 1855. ss.5v
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I OST.
IL Wallet with rubber clasp Ground Il,
containing Sum OF Money. a Note and X. X.
Ticket from ALBANY to Washington, Mas. 1t
was lost between Mlddebury and Cornwall on
Satu day last. Any one finding the above will
receive Twenty-Five Dollars, on presenting it to
Subscriber.
L. d. MOODY,
Middleburv, VT. Dec. 18th, 1865. S7:3w
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VT. BoARD or E5ocAr1os, /
SecretApT's Office, December 1855.
TEACHERS INSTITUTES.

Teachers Institutes for the Counties OF Orleans,
ten,Ien, Essex aud Addison, viii be held as fol-
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ERUIT AND ORNAMENTAL
l. TREES
select and put up all kinds Of Fruit and 0rna-
mental Trees, for all ny customers, and deliver
them myself.
E7-Make out your Orders and will call on you.
+. ID. TAYLOR.
West Salisbury, Doc. IS, 1865. 37tf
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In consequence of the great stagna,ion ~ trade
in the Manufacturing districts OF Franee add Eng
land, large quantity of valuable Jewelry, origin
ally intended for the European market, has been
sent off tor sale in this country and Nrsr nv SOLD
AT ANY sAcRrr1cE! Under these circumstances,
Hamilton & co, acting As Agents 'or the
principle European Manufactures, have resolved
unOn