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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29

JUMPING TO CoNoLusIoNs.- Thaddeus
Stevens Is brave and strong man, impetuous
and overwhelming in charge upon an enemy,
but because Of bis impetuosity he is not al
ways safe advizsr for his friends. The heat
Of his passion, or the force Of powerful
brain, sometimes carries him to an unreason-
able leap, and he takes it unhesiistingly and
bravely. He argued the other day that sun
dry amendments Of the constitution must be
made, else the rebels will be at their old
tricks again, blocking the wheels Of freedom,
and re,tortng slavery. All their promises, all
their new constitutions, and even the amend
ment Of the U. s. Constitution, he said, have
been made under dureas, and therefore they
will repudiate them. Now as the U. 4. Con-
stitution cannot be amended, nor the late
amendment repudiated so as to restore slav-
cry, without the consent OF three fourths OF
the States, it strikes us that our venerable
friend had to jump just exact y these States
to reach his conclusion. Nor is that the
worst feature in his argument. for, if the
new amendment is to be repudiated because
the South has accepted II under duress, pre-
cisely in the same way can they repudiate all
the additional amendments which Mr.. Stevens
himself would force upon them, by repudi-
ating them as states and holding them as ter
ritories, until his amendments shall Rave
been adopted by three fourths Of the loyal
states. The argument is felo dc Sc.
But Mr. Stevens lie not the only strong
jumper. From the fact that the votes Of
rebel states we're reckoned in the adoption Of
the amendment Of the Constitution, as APP
pears by the proclamation Of Mr. Seward, many
persons have jumped to the conclusion that
this is a recognition Of them as states, with
all the rights Of the loyal states, including
representa- ion in Congress. So these men
Jump Congress, forgetting that the President
himself has turned over to the Senate and
the House the question of admitting those
States to national political privileges. 1t may
be a Judicial question whether Secretary
Seward was correc, in counting the late rebel
states, or whether the amendment was not
coustitutionally adopted without counting
them, but we hardly think it will ever be
carried to the Supreme Court. In any event,
the power of Congress, we think, has been
in no degree abridged by Mr.. Stewards proc
lAmation
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29

Christmas this year was indeed merry
one, the day as brilliant one as ever dawn
ed, and so warm as to permit every body TO
be out of doors. Never was the season so
universally and pleasantly observed here, in
all the churches and sabbath schools and
seemingly by every body, old and young
The largest crowd and the most pleasant scene
we have witnessed WAS at Washington Hall,
where the members Of Rev. VIM. II. Lords
church and society, embracing all the mem
bers of the Sabbath School, were present, to-
gether with many friends from other societies
in town and from adjoining towns. After a
feast at tables abundantly supplied, presents
we're given to the scholars from a very fruit.
full and beautiful Christmas tree, and then a
veritable Santa Claus bore in large load OF
valuable gifts from the school to superintend-
ent Hopkins, and from the classes to their
teachers. Every one seemed to be giving
something to every body else, and this pleas
ant exchange was closed by present to Mr..
Lord of policy of life insurance for the sum
OF five thousand dollars. in the Connecticut
Mutual Life Insurance Company. Like scenes
were enjoyed in the other societies, and the
whole town was happy indeed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29

OCULAR cHRIsTIAs.-A poor man
lived near Deacon Murray, feferred to in
the tract " Worth dollar" and occasionally
called at his house for supply Of milk. One
morning be came when the family were at
breakfast. Mrs. Murray rose to wait upon
him, but the deacon said to her, wait till
after breakfast" She did so, and meantime
the deacon made some enquiries Of the man
about his family and circumstances. After
family worship the deacon invited him to go
out to the barn with him. When they got
into the yard the deacon, pointing to one OF
the cows, exclaimed, "There, take that COW.
and drive her home" The man thanked him
heartily for the COW, and started for home.
but the deacon was observed to stand in the
attitude Of deep thought until the man had
got some rods. He then looked up, and
called out. Hey, bring that COW back" The
man looked around, and the deacon added,
Let that COW come back, and you come
back, too" He did so. and when he came
back into the yard again. the deacon said.
There, now take your pick out ofthe cows |;
amt going 70 lend to the Lord the poorest
COW I've got" s, ...... ...,....
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29
FOR CALIFORNIA.

We call the attention Of our readers and
the merchant public Of our community to the
Pa ifc Mail Steamship Oompa"y's advertise
ment in our columns. The steamships COM
Tosing this line are large. commodious, ably
commanded, and fitted up solely with view
to the comfort Of passengers. We chssrfully
recommend this line to all who are desirous
OF visiting the golden shores Of the Pacific, ss
possessing convenience and accomod ations
surprising all others. Read the advertisi :
mont
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29
Major General. Commissioner

SENATOR Wilson's SPEECH on the freed
men question is so excellent in spirit, so SEN
sible and practical, that we are sure our read
ers will be pleased to see the most Interest,"
ing points in it. He makes no issue with
the President. and deprecates all attempts in
that direction, holding that both Congress
and the President should be left to act indie
psndently, practically. and according to the
dictates Of duty. That is the right sort of
talk
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29

The Boston Journal says: "a gentlemen
In travelling along the coast Of Florida and
Georgia found woman who did not know
what q newspaper Was. She had several
children and pipe In her mouth." II she
should take newspaper she would probably
put that in her mouth, too.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29

A NOVELTY FOR THE HOUSEWIFE ell
lington Reed, of Connecticut, is now at the
Pavilion, with very compact, simple aud
useful invention for laundresses and private
families, fully exhibited by model. 1t is
Durants Wardrobe and Clothes Dryer, the
two combined in a simple article of furniture,
occupying no more space than an ordinary
wardrobe, but capable Of extension to any
length desired when used for drying clothes.
In all families. but especially in large ones, it
will be very economical addition, in that il
will prevent the necessity of exposing valua-
bic articles out Of doors to clothes line
thieves.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29

A MERRY CHRISTMAS to all our patrons
to those who have paid, or will pay before
New Years day, because they make glad the
heart Of the printer and to all who have
neglected and will neglect to pay, because
they need great deal Of grace to enjoy the
holidays. II anybody thinks this lie a dun,
let him be thankful thu, 1t ia not a writ.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29

FIREs.-The Black River paper mills aud
merican Stencil Tool works. at Springfield,
were burn, on the ooh The buildings we're
owned by A. J. Fullam, who was insured
81 900, his loss being four or FIVE thousand.
F. Cate IL Co. lost 81 500 and were insured
$500. Mr.. Fulam is building anew.
The gas-works in Rutland were burnt on
Saturday night, and those in Piattsbargh on
Friday night last. No insurance.
Durant q Adams paper-mil at tie Forest
near bellows Falls, has been burnt. Loss
about $4,000 and insured for $1,000 in the
Vermont Mutual.
Commemorative are requested to say
that the Vermont Mutual had no insurance Of
$1,000, or any other sum, on Durant 81
Adams mill
VIM. Mason of Brookfeld. son OF Geo. L.
Mason, formerly of Burlington, was killed at
White River Junction on Thurs lay last while
getting off from train. His age was nine
teen.
AccIDENT.-In stepping from the entrance
to DR.. Comegys' Office to the street on Christ
mas day, Mrs. Jefferson Dodge of Barre fell
and broke her wrist.
N. p. Hill Of Rutland county tracked fox
as he supposed, to a cave; and being a sol
der he initiated Z" Old Put" by going in him
self, hanging lantern on the end Of his gun
to light the way. Shortly he discovered
pair Of big eyes, and put charge of buck
shot between them. The animal then eharg-
ed upon Hill and fight ensued, in which
Hill, with the aid Of dog aud Ratchet.
killed a panther, which measured five fest
eight inches in length and weighed one hun
dred and seventeen pounds.
~ Ir you want to purchase an excellent
carpet, cheap for cash, you can do SO at Drew's
House Furnishing Rooms, q. v. Babcoek's
old stand, Reeds Block. Main Srreet,) Do
not fail to call and see them before purchasing
elsewhere. sa.sa
VILLAGE MEETINo.-An adjourned VII
lage Meeting will be held at Village Hall. on
Friday. next, at 7 p. m, for the purpose Of
receiving report of Bailihs on the enlargement
OF Village Hall, and to vote tax for current
expenses Of the year. A full attendance is
desirable.
FARMERs,--See advertisement Of the pat
ent sled brake. and have one applied to your
sleds. 1t is a great invention.
Martin Mansfield. Of Moretowp, has been
fined 800 for violations of the liquor law.
Charles Whitney, of Bristol. caught wild
cat in trap last week. The cat weighed
twenty Ave pounds, and measured four feet
from its nose to the tip OF its tail. The cat
ran up tree with trap and chain. before II
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29
REAL EsTATE APPRAIsAL.-The following
appears in the Woodstock Standard:

At the late session Of the General Assem-
bly,, a committee was appointed to average
aud equalze the real estate appraisals Of the
various counties, In acco, dance with sec. 81
OF chap, S3 Of the General Statutes, and as
chairman Of the said committee have re-
ceved several letters making enquiries in
regard to their formal doings. A full report
was made to the House Of Representatives at
the time, as required by said sec. 81. but as
Il does not appear to be understood by all
listers, will You please publish the following,
for the benefit Of all concerned:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29

The remaining counties in the state we're
left witho { alteration. LEWIS PHArr.
The County board raised Montpelier ten
per cent. and the State board having put ten
more on the County, Montpelier goes up 20
per cent: We believe it to be grossly unjust
to this town, however it may be to the
County.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29

QUICK Dosx.-A couple we're married in
Bellows Falls last week, who met fret at
eight o'clock in the morning. and we're mar
risd at eight o'clock in the evening OF the
same day. They were "army ccrrespon-
dents. And quickly undone the bride
left her husband on the next day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29

The Oldest man in VERMONT. we believe, Is
the Rev Tbos. Marvin, 81 Alburgh. who was
born in the year l772. and 10 therefore nine
three years old. His father was captain in
the revolutionary war. being promoted by
Gen. Washington for gallant services.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29

A clergyman Of Newark ". j.. received the
following note on a Thanksgiving morning /:
Dear sir--not having a turkey for my min
istsr's Thanksgiving dinner. send him two
eagles instesd, Yours truly.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29


Gen. Grant blames Gen. VIM. F. Smith
for delaying to assault the enemy's works a,
Petersburg, on the first attack, saying that
he has never been aba TO understand why
Gen. Smith. after capturing the rebel picket
line at daylight, did not get ready to attack
the main lines till nearly shutdown. and that
then the assault was made with only part
OF his command, and was stopped after par
tial success, when Gen. Smith could and
should have pushed at once into Petersburg.
This failure to prosecute bis advantage cost
us the costly siege Of Peter sburg.
New YORK, Dec. 26.
The Herald's Washington dispatch says i,
is stated in Washington quite positively that
Gen. Grant will sail Immediately after the
holidays, in the flagship of the Gulf Squad
ron, for the Rio Grsnde. Commodore Wins
low has sailed in the Champlain, via New Or
leans, leaving behind his flagship for the
General.
1t is stated that the successorship of the
United States Judgship, vacated by the death
Of Judge Catron, belongs to the South, and
will not be filled for a time.
The Herald's Vera Cruz correspondent,
writing on the 18th inst, says The old Inn
perialist's rumor that Juarez has resigned the
Presidency Of The Mexican Republic, is again
being circulated. The story is a canard, in
tended, as in the previous cases, to affect the
Mexican Republican loans.
The lmperialists, just before the sailing OF
every French steamer, hatch up and circulate
some rumor to bolster up Maximiisn's cause
in the minds of the public in Europe.
CHICAGO, Dec. rs.
A terrible case of suffocation from gas
occurred at the Bremen House, on Saturday
night, resulting in the death OF FIVE men, and
perhaps six. The victims all slept in the
same room. 1t supposed that after retiring,
the cap Of the gas-dlpe, which was merely
stuck on with wax, fell off, allowing the gas
under full pressure to enter the room. Five
OF the men were found dead yesterday morn
ing, The other was still alive. but insensible.
r WARRINGTON, Dec. 20.
The President has. through the Secretary
of State, relieved Judge Sharkey Of the trust
of Provisional Governor, and recognized, as
his duly elected successor, in the person OF
Governor Humphreys.
The letters addressed to them are similar
to those written TO Provisional Governors OF
other Southern States.
Texas and Florida are the only two remain
ing States to be relieved.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29

An order will be Issued by General Grant,
in day or two, directing that disabled SOL
diers. capable Of doing duty as waichmen of
public buildings and other like services, snail
have preference in such employment over able
bodied men In the army. The object Of this
order is to prevent the discharge and muster-
ing out Of disabled soldiers, as far as may be,
by making room for them 10 positions where
they can perform service as we'll as able-bod.
led men. ialsqar 4 aafiapq sid aia
II is so cold in Minnesota that the railroad
aims have stopped running, the Thermometer
indicating twenty-four degrees below zero.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29

A lady in Union Co., KY, a short time
since sold her land and received some eight
hundred or thousand dollars in cash. A
night or two after stranger called at her
house and demanded lodging for the night.
After some hesitation he was admitted. La
ter in the night he was aroused by the lady
who told him that three or four men were
trying to break into the house. The stran-
ger arose, seized his pistol, told her to go
down stairs and get behind the door and open
it when be directed her. Placing himself in
position be gave the word, che opened the
door and in rushed man who had no sooner
placed bis foot on the door-sil than he fell
dead by bullet from the strangers pistol.
A second man met the same fate. A third
was wounded and run away. The dead men
we're recognized as the lady's sonin law aud
neighbor. The third man was her
son.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29

"CCULDN'T THINK OF BUT ONE THING AT
rIME."-Bill Grant was always very care
less about giving the necessary warning OF
&" stand from UNDER" when be threw anything
ON aloft. BY reason of said carelessness,
sundry tar buckets, slush buckets, marlin
spikes, monkey ropes, beavers, and blocks
were permitted to make the unlucky sailor
below him "see stars" from too sudden
stopping Of the aforementioned sundries on
his Uranium. Bill had his eyes spoken Of 10
a manner that should forever have prevented
his tears from flowing, for they were very en-
ergetically damned up, and his head ought to
have "busted instanter," "if not sooner, .
for he often had 1t blasted. One day we heard
him shout, ISLAND from under" and the
next moment he came smash on deck, break
ing his legs and dislocating a shoulder
When asked how it happened, he said, you
see, messmates, was so determined to give
warning that time, forgot everything else,
and dropped myself, instead of the coil Of
rope :"
ala -n nN It. DREw,
Successor to J. V. Babcock, g. Co.
a. Reeds Block.
T. s. am no longer a sailor, but q seller
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29

James Guthrie, as President Of the Louis
vile and Nashville Railroad, is credited with
a smart thing, whereby his road made $780,
900 out Of the war. The State Of Tennessee
had loaned is bonds for $500, 900 to aid in
the construction Of the road, which was to
pay interest semi-annually to the fiscal agent
of the State-the Bank of Tennessee. When
the bank ran off into Dixie il was of course
impossible to pay, and as holders got no div
idends the value of the bonds DEPRECATED
Guthrie quietly bought them all up for the
road, and the State has just received them at
par, thereby canceliog the debt.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29

II will be remembered that In the fall Of
1854 an arrange ment was made between Gen.
Grant and Col. Ould, by which 1000 bales OF
cotton we're allowed to be cent North and
sold, the proceeds to be applied to increase
the comfort Of the rebel prisoners then in our
hands. Gen. VIM. N. r. Bed, then pris-
oner at Fort Warren, was selected by the
iebel government to attend to the sale Of the
cotton and distribution Of clothing, &C., a.
mong the rebel soldiers. He has lately sent
report Of his doings to Little Rock paper,
from which 1t appears that the cotton, which
did not reach New York from the South for
some monihs-mostly in January, 1865, and
seme as late as April--was sold at auction
for 1855, 73442. The number OF prisoners
at the time Gen. B. entered upon his duties
Dan. 24) was 56,345. HE purchases and
distributions we're Of blankets, 1899; coats
and jackets, 1880; pants, 81, 500 shirts,
23,4S9 drawers, 1921 socks, i,17S ;
shoes, 2l,l74. Besides these, he received
1853 boxes Of provisions, clothing and tobac-
co from the South. Gen. Besl says that dur
ing the discharge Of his duties, which occu-
pied several months, he received from United
States officers great courtesy and every assis-
lance. To the charge that he gave contracts
to Union men, he says be gave them where
the best results for the prisoners could be OBJ
tanned, without regard to political opinions.
Duncan, sherman IL Co. took charge OF the
sale Of the cotton free Of expense.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29

The Alabama Legislature has passed a
stringent vagrant law. designed to bear upon
the coloTed people, which creates much ex-
citement aLrong that class. 1t provides Tor
the estabti shment Of houses OF correction in
every town for the incarceration and punish
ment Of Migrants. 1t provides that "in no
case lhall the punishment inflicted exceed
hard labor in or out of said house; the use
OF chain gangs, If necessary to prevent escape !;
such reasonable correction as parent may in
fict on u stubborn, refractory child, and soli-
tary confinement for longer than one week on
bread aud water.
in case Of second conviction the magis-
trate may cause the offender to receive thirty
nine lashes on his or her back. Persons CON
victed Of vagrsncT may also be hired out for
period Of one month and the proceeds paid
into the county treasury. Not very gentle
means for restraining vagrancy, certainly. -
Though color ia not specified, il 10 pretty
certain that white Migrants will not be thus
dealt with.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29
pomsstic Mus.

Gov. jenkins was inaugursted as Governor
OF Georgia on Thursday, l4tb. In his adj
drsss to the Legislature he says there is no
conflict between the Constitution of the Uni
ted States and that of Georgia. The laws Of
the United States are supreme. The Cover
noa then pays a handsome tribute to the good
conduct Of the negroes during the war. He
says that the must be thoroughly protected
in their persons and property and have the
right to enter the courts. They should be
encouraged to work, and then they would be
the best working class and their late owners
the best employers in the world. The gov
ernor then reviews the condition Of the state
Institutions and says for time even the light
est taxes will prove burdensome, but he
thinks that in the end the people will not suf-
fer. He concludes his address in an earnest
prayer that God will help us all.
At the close Of the address Provisional
Governor Johnson handed the great seal OF
the State Of Georgia to Gov. Jenkins, who
took the oath of Office, and was then declared
by the President Of the Senate the Governor
Of the State,
The sentiments Of the address are most
cordially endorsed by the members of the
State Legislature, which adjourns tomorrow.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-12-29

Successor to J. V. Babcock, g. Co.
s Reeds Block.
P. s, am no longer sailor, but seller
of the best furniture. carpets, picture frames,
house furnishing goods, etc.. to be found 10
Vermont. J. I'd.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-12-03
Washington Street, Opposite Old jail.

Washington Street. Opposite Old jail.
TOGETHER WITH
d IBBONS, COLOGNE, TOILET POW
N DER, VERBENA WATER, TOILEa
SOAPS, SOZODONT, DIAPER PINS, Toilet
Powder Boxes, Silk and Leather Belts, Cor
sets, Tooth, Nail and Hair Brushes, Gloves,
Linen Braids, Tape, Shawls, Edgings, Bal
moral Skirts, Caicoes, Travelling Bags,
Portmonaies, Canton Flannel, Cassimeres
and Cloths, for Gent Is wear, Blankets, Hats,
zine, Black French Merino, Black Alpaca.
B. E. Diaper, Huck. Diaper, Cloak 0rna-
ments and Trimmings, Serpentine Silksand
Worsted Braids, Fancy, Pearl, Agate, Bone,
Metal and other Buttons, Shell and Imits-
ton Tuck Combs, Dress Trimmings. Mar
celinc Shawl Pins, Menefour, Ladies' Meri-
Jet Belt Buckles, Gents Merino Drawers
and Undervests, Waterfalls and Pads, Lace
Wells, Marcelne Silk, &c. Oct 20
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-12-03

HOTEL LIVING IN New YORK.
proprietors of the Broadway hotels
are talking seriously Of raising their
prices of board from $4.5O to Sc per
lay, not because they have grown
immensely wealthy at the former
figure, but because they believe they
can obtain the latter rates as easily;
and believe they can. AS it is, the
landlords are unable to accommodate
the crowds Of applicants for board,
and they are inclined to establish a
tariff, out of pure benevolence to their
guests, of course, that will give their
customers more room The prices
which some persons pay at the fash
ionable hotels are remarkable. There
are families at the Fifth Avenue who
give $500. to 5000 q week for their
mere lodging and boarding privileges,
while their ''extras" will reach $500
to $4OO more. e.-Neao ,Yo7h Letter.