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The New York herald., 1865-09-18

The POLICE AND THE RowDIEs.-Every day we
hear Of policemen being assaulted in the dis
charge of their duty-some of them fatally, and
nearly all more or less severely. There was a
time when the police officer was all powerful
in quelling disturbances or making arrests; but
il would appcar that such is not now the case.
Criminals have become so conscious of their
power to resist lawful authority that the police
man has in most instances to risk bis life In the
attempt to prevent the commission Of crime or
to arrest the criminal. This fact ought to sug-
gest to the Police Commissioners the necessity
of prohibiting officers from going alone into
those dangerous haunts where q number Of
ruffians are congregated, as in the case
of the officer who was attacked and
beaten 10 insensibility the other night. 1t
is no safeguard for the policeman that he
carries a revolver, because, in nine cases out OF
ten, at the present time bis assailants are armed
also. 1t is an injustice TO efficient officers, anx-
ious 10 perform their duty, TO submit them to
the dangers to which they are exposed in many
districts of the city. In such haunts policemen
should patrol in couples. We presume such an
arrangement il quite within the means Of the
Police Commissioners. II adopted il would
give confidence to the officers in the discharge
Of their duty, and would have salutary effect
upon the rowdies, who now evidently feel their
capacity to cope successfully with a single po
liceman.
The New York herald., 1865-09-18

THE THEATRE SEAsoN.--This week is de fdcto
the opening week OF the theatre season. By
Thursday night they will be all in full opera
ton. Last week the Olympic had its opening
night On Thursday wallack's inaugurates
the winter term. All the houses have been
undergoing the manipulations of the scene
painters and decorators, carpet filters, white
washers and scrubbng women. They all there
fore come out now in their new costumes as
bright as dollar used TO be in the almost for
gotten days when silver coinage was a part Of
The New York herald., 1865-09-18

paid the republican party, under the war pres
sure, in 1861. Should the politicians decide
upon this piece of strategy they must remember
that it will not be so easy for the republicans
to regain power as it was tor the democrats in
1862. An overwhelming triumph now will decide
the next Presidential election in advance and
put the democrats in possession of the govern
ment for many years to come. The victories
won by the republican politicians during the
war were merely temporary but victory
now is . permanency. Thousands of demo-
Gratis left their party in the war times because
all other issues were subsidiary to the war issue;
but now they are marching home to their old
political quarters, just as our veterans are
returning to their farms and their stores.
We see some Of their names conspicu-
GUS upon the democratic State ticket,
and we shall see nearly all of them voting this
ticket at the polls. When the country is in
danger we all join the national army and the
national party; but when the war is over the
army and the party are disbanded together,
and our citizens resume their old political
Affiliations with their old avocations, or else
they strike out for themselves new parties and
new occupations The republicans must learn
that we will have no standing parties and no
standing armies. The democratic party is now
as national as the republican, and If the radicals
prevail at Syracuse they will make the republi-
can organization as sectional as it was when 1t
first took the field. We should not be surprised,
in that event, to see the democrats become the
administration party, and, assisted by Presi-
dent johnson, put the republican opposition to
total rout. But il the conservatives run the
convention, adopt some of the democratic can
didates and initiate the democratic platform in
it's support of President Johnson, there will be-,
practically, no contested election here, and but
little, if any, trouble in Congress, and the
seeded States will be restored to the Union
without further squabbling, greatly to the salts
faction of the President and of all the people,
North and South.
The New York herald., 1865-09-18

IHE WATERING ILACE oEAcON A1NOcD- NE
METROPOLITAN SEASON BEGUN.-When "the swal-
lows homeward hy," and the leaves put of their
green garments, to assume the orange and carna-
ton robes of autumn, the fashionable summer
resorts begin to thin out. That time has now
arrived, and Broadway begins to bloom again
with the beauty of face that Saratoga and
Newport only witnessed enshrouded in um-
brella-shaped hats, and glitters with costumes
unknown to rural haunts. This summer has
brought an improvement in many of our fash
ionable watering places. Hotel keepers have
been more courteous and less extortionate than
usual. There is, however, still vast room for
improvement in both particulars. While the
favorite places-such as Saratoga, Newport,
Long Branch, and so forth-have been exten-
sively patronized, as usual, people have dis
covered many new spots where the summer
can be passed agreeably and economically
These places will loom up by and by and ac-
quire as much n0toriety as the older watering
places; but for few seasons to come they will
no doubt be reserved for the few sensible peO-
ple who believe that ease and comfort are the
most precious gifts of country life, and that
fashion and dissipation belong to the city and
ought to be left there.
In no feature of our city enjoyments is the
return from the summer resorts more ap-
parent than in the Park. The scene there on
Saturday was about as superb as anything
which Paris or London could produce. The
vast assemblage, the elegant costumes, the
magnificent equipages, all presented coup
d'ea which was perfectly delightful. Added
to these were the pure, fresh atmosphere, pei
lucid and fragrant; the foliage, so delicately
touched with deaths decaying angers;" the
music on the water, on the land and in the air,
and the picture of beauty was complete. The
balloon ascensions which have been introduced
this season are among the most attractive
enjoyments Of visitors to the Park There
were many ascents made on Saturday, one
balloon being attached to ropes, and the other
soaring at the will of the wind, of which there
was so little stirring that the majestic air ship
remained for nearly an hour balanced and no
tionless over the Park. In one of the cars was
an instrumental band, which treated the ira
vellers in the balloon and the angels above
them to q concert in the clouds
There is still month or more remaining fol
the autumn pleasures of the Park, where the re-
turn visitors from the watering places may pro
long at intervals the enjoyment they commenced
in the country.
The New York herald., 1865-09-18

GENERAL HosPIrALs.-We are informed that in
August last Miss Dix resigned the Office of super
intendent of women nurses, the general hospitals
being nearly oil closed and orders for the final
closing of all at an early day having been an
nounced. Miss Dix's resignation was to take effect
the lat Of September. She has occupied this diff.
cult and laborious position for more than four
years, and the importance Of the varied services
she has gratuitously and faithfully rendered is too
we'll known to need comment. We also learn that
on the lat an order was issued from the Surgeon
Generals Office requiring the immediate mastering
out Of all women nurses, consequent on the rapid
closing Of all the general hospitals in the United
States Thus is dissolved the institution of women
nurses, SO important and 80 valuable In its results
during the four Asrs war.
The New York herald., 1865-09-18

Uncle Sans daily business AT many Of the
theatres powerful accessions have been made to
the original list of actors and actresses; In some
instances stars have been added to the usual
stock company, thus giving promise of some
thing unusually excellent in the performances
in store for US. We have no doubt that this will
prove one of the most brilliant theatrical sea-
sons we have had for many years.
The New York herald., 1865-09-18
AMUsENENTs THIS EVENING.

BOWERY THEATRE. bowery.-CRAvE DaA RHUG-
NJ FELLoW OLxRK-FL0ArIHG BEACON.
The New York herald., 1865-09-18

NEW BOwERY THEATRE, Bowery.-LIrE AND TINES
Rich AID uI.-FALss CoLoRs-BuRIxD ALIVE
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-19
Watctman & Stair JournaI.
BY E.P. WALTON
MONTPELIER. MAY 10, 1865.
THE LIE T. oovERNoRsHlP.

Since the name Of Hon. PAUL DILLINeHAM
for Governor seems to be 40 we'll received that
there is no reason to doubt his nomination,
we suggest that it will accord with the com
mon law Of Vermont (which ought to be for
ever honored by observance, } IL public atten-
ton shall be turned to Western Vermont for
u candidate for Lieut.. Governor. One name
is so prominent by the position, character
and fitness Of the man, that we think t will
instantly be recognized by everybody acquaint-
ed with our public men. II is ABRAHAM B.
GARDNER of Bennington, Speaker Of the
House Of Representatives. There is fitness
Of things not to be despised ia raising good
men from honor to honor. The Lieutenant
Governor steps not without preparation and
natural grace from the chair of the Senate to
the chair of the Governor and the Speaker
Of the House to the chair of the Senate but
in this instance the superior qualities Of the
men, their location and their relation to the
State in it's Legislation and its peculiar party
PNii'iS9s opth W eiukio Nhout OuN nc WV hoh
for the places beyond all possibility Of mis-
take. In private circles we know Of none
who dissent FROM the proptiety Of placing Mr.
GARDnRR at the head Of the Senate and we
are sure that the representatives Of the people
in every quarter Of the State, those who hsv,
personally known and admired him in his pc.
sition as Speaker, will unanimously commend
him to the confidence and favor Of their con.
stituents for the Lieutenant Governorship
This is no suggestion of mere personal prefer
euce or private Friendships it not shot
at venture but rather we hre sure, that
those who have the interest Of the State al
heart and have given to 1t their thoughts
have already hit upon the name Of ABRAHAM
b. GARDNER, and will honor it by hearty
support.
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fallen from their eyes. In the music of our
brave bands most Of The negroes seemed to
ind their fullest realization of the day OF ju-
bilee. orotesque dances, and rich plantation
scenes created infinite amusement for us all
along the route
Since our return we have been waiting near
the city for Gen. Sherman's Army to pass
Tomorrow we start for Washington, via
Richmond.
A new badge has recently been adopted by
this Division. 1t is long scarlet neck-tie,
to be worn by officers and enlisted men, in
accordance with the request and in imitation
OF our gallant young leader, Maj. Gen. Gus
ter. He has always worn one, and it has
been seen many time flying at the head Of
the column in headlong charges against the
enemy.
There is no special news to write Of this
regiment, except that most of lie officers whs
have been 40 long in captivity have returned.
Since the fighting ceased the men have been
thinking Of home. 1t is grand thing to be
able to excam
" Nov brows bound with victorious wreathes ="
but we should like to hang up orr bruised
arms for monuments, and 20 home. C..
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ny rHR GOVERNOR
A PROCLAMATION.

Whereas, the President Of the United States
has set apart the frs, day Of June next" to
be observed wherever in the United States
the flag Of our country may be respected, as a
day OF HUMILIATION AND MOURNING, in
memory of that GOOD MAN who has been re-
moved, so that all shall be occupied at the
same time in contemplation Of his virtues,
and sorrow for his sudden and VIOLENT end, >"
Now, therefore, in accordance Herewith.
and as becoming testimonial of respect for
the memory of our late President, ABRAHAM
LINCOLN, do hereby appoint THURSDAY,
TbE FIRST DAY OF JUNE,to be observed
by the people of this State as a day Of hum
iliation and mourning and do earnestly in
vite all good citizens to assemble in their re-
spective places Of public worship, and in sol
emn acts of devotion, tc seek that strength
and consolation, in this hour of a nations
grief, which the religion Of Jesus Christ alone
can afford, beseechng tie Father Of all Mer-
cies thai He would sanctify unto us this great
affection, and lie, de us to more devout re-
cognition OF our dependence upon Him who
governs and controls the affairs of nations
and of men.
And while we mourn the sudden and vo-
lent death of one in whom were centered the
hopes and affections Of great people, in the
critical hour of a nations triumph, let us
yet praise God for what has been accom-
pished through him for the redemption of a
race long-ippressed for the prospect Of tri-
umphant peace aud for the example Of life
Of unswerving rectitude amid great trials and
temptations.
Let our prayers also ascend for him who
has been so suddenly called to the admins
tration of our nations affairs, that be may be
directed by Heavenly wisdom, and be made
instrumental, through the grace of God. in
guiding this people and nation in safety
through the perils by which they are sur
rounded to happy and prosperous peace.
Given under my hand, and the Seal Of the
State, in Executive Chamber, at ST.
Adams, this eleventh day of Nay, in
LIS. the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and sixty-fre and Of
the independence Of the United States
the eighty ninth.
j. GREGORY SMITH,
BY order of the Governor
SAMUEL WILLIAMS.
Secretary Civil and Military Affairs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-19
KIRBY SMITHS DEPARTMENT.

The following is the order issued to HE
troops by Kirby Smith after learning Of the
surrender of Gen. Lee:
HEAro'R RS, TRANs-Mrss. DEPARTMENT.
Shreveport, La, April 81, 1865.
Soldiers of the Trans Mississippi army -
The crisis of our revolution is at hand. Great
disasters have overtaken us. The Army Of
Northern Virginia and our Commander-in-
Chief are prisoners Of war. With you rests
the hope of our nation, and upon your action
depends the fate Of our people. | appeal to
you in the name Of your fresides and families
so dear to you-in the name Of your bleeding
country, whose future is in your hands
Show that you are worthy of your position
in history. Prove to the world that your
hearts have not failed in the hour Of disaster,
aud that at the last moment you will sustain
the holy cause which has been so gloriously
battled for by your bretheren east of the Mis-
sissippi
You possess the means Of long resisting in
vasion. You have hopes of succor from
abro1d-protract the struggle, and you will
surely receive the aid Of nations who already
sympathize with you.
Stand by your coors-maintan your dis
cipline. The great resources of this depart
ment, its vast extent, the numbers, the disci-
pline, and the efficiency of the army, will Sc
cure to our country terms that proud peo-
pie can with honor accept, and may, under
the providence Of God. be the means ofcheck-
ing the triumph Of our enemy and securing
the final success of our cause.
4. KIRBY SMITH General.
A mass meeting was held at Shreveport on
the 26th, at which Gov. Allen, Gen Harry 7.
Hays, Gen. Hawthorne Of Arkansas, Colonel
Flournoy and others endeavored to show that
the condition of the South was by no means
desperate or hopeless. Col. Flournoy bestow-
ed glowing panegyric upon Booth, whom
he compared TO Brutus, the slayer Of Cesar,
and predicted for him like enduring fame.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 16.
Cairo dispatches say Gen. Negrete with
$500 Liberal troops appeared before Mat
amoras on the 29th and demanded its sur
render. which VAS refused. The lmperialists
marched out, and cavalry and artillery fight
occurred. Business was suspended and the
streets barricaded.
An attack was momentarily expected, but
all was quiet on the evening of :he I'd. The
custom house officers fed TO Brownsville, and
the wealthy citizens removed all their valu-
sbles to a safe place.
Eight hundred citizens had arrived at the
mouth of the Rio Grande and left for the iu-
terror. A report reached Bagdad on the 4th
instant, that the Liberals were in full retreat.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-19
]. GKEGORY SMITH,
BY order of the Governor
SAMUEL WILLIAMS,
Secretary Civil and Military Affair

A MEETING OF SOUTHERN MEN. A sin
gular meeting, which we trust will not be so
singular long. was held in Memphis, Tenn, a
few days sgo, composed Of Southern men,
lately identified with the rebel cause, now
anxious for the complete restoration of the
Union. The President was Judge Swayne,
who stook leading secession stand in 1861.
In speaking of the result of the war, he said I:
1.-The lesson briefly is, it is Gods will He
setteth up one aud pu!leth down another.
He reigneth in the Armies Of men And what
is this will in detail : Answer the question in
answering. what we're the issues of the great
civil war (for, in legal contemplation in in
ternational law, it is neither an instruction
nor rebellion, but a civil war
LIST. That this country must be and yemain,
undivided
I'd. That property in The negro shall cease.
! do not think that more than these were the OBJ
jects of 'Oar or t0H be insisted upon by the voice
of the country.
Are you prepared to accept these as the is
sues decided by wa: ! Way not Can you
change them Acceptable or not. they must
be accepted. They are the arbitrament of
war, whose DEGREES are as stern and unrelent-
ing as it's voice.
He concluded his speech as follows:
And let us .ove again the things that
Washington loved, and 20 forward, as peo-
pie, to grander and loftier destiny, purified
in the very fires that have seemed as if they
would consume us. Away with longer strife,
with further contention; WOO the spirit of
Cancellation, and not Of vengeance and vindic-
viteness be brothers again, and, to all this,
invoke the aid of the Prince Of Peace, and
lean upon the arm that encircles men and ma
tons" sH Gr
He was followed by Col. Grace of Arkan-
sas, who began as follows:
"FellowCitizens: l am The man uho drew
up The ordinance of secession in the Legislature
of arkansas; 1 haze been in the field fghtiag
against tbs Union for nearly four gears, but
notO am conquered and ,ohipped man.
(Lsughter.) As was gallant in going out to
fight, now propose to be gallant at surren-
dering and submitting to the arms Of the
government. Let us have respect for the gov
eminent that we cannot whip. daughter. J
have no contempt for Federal authority now ,
if ever had" r.h .
Resolutions were adopted declaring it to
be the duty and interest of Southern men to
return to their allegiance, and that the Uni
ted States ought to be as msgnanimous to
forgive as she is powerful to punish.
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The REACTION SoUTH.-The late Mr..
Crittenden said to a friend Of ours two or
three years since, that the people Of the North
need give themselves no trouble as to what
should be done with the leaders Of the rebel
lion when the war ceased. The people of the
South, he said, will take that matter out of
thir hands. While the fighting lasts, while
passions are at red heat, they will 90 with
their leaders but when the war ends, when
the excitement is over, and they shall see
what utter dosolation and ruin has been
brought upon them, the reaction will come,
and woe to the guilty authors Of their mis-
cries. bud N
This prophecy has been fulfilled, 30 far as
the army of Johnson is concerned, in which
we were told by the telegraph yesterday the
men had begun to beat and kill their officers
The privates express feelings of intense dis
gust and contempt for tne persons who have
led them into a frightful distress, and with
difficulty are their hands kept from the
throats of those they once cheeriully obeyed
Not among the soldiers only, but the CIVIL
ians as we'll, is this feeling prevalents An
officer of Sherman's staff informs us that
throughout North Carolina, SO far as his OBJ
servation extended, thousands of people, once
secessionists. now rxecrate the name of Da-
Wis and his compeeis. This hatred will grow
with time. until it will be altogether i'm posi-
BILE for any active agent OF the insurreotion to
live at the soalh.--N,w York. Eveni'lg Post
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-19

Rev. Matthias Ludlum, successor to the
pastoral charge OF Rev. A. L. Cooper, appear
ed before his congregation for he first time
onSunday. He is very courteous, frank and
unassuming man, and although quite different
in bis ways from bis predecessor, bids fair to
secure the esteem OF the community as we'll
as TO gain firm hold upon the hearts of the
members OF his church md congregation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-19

Hon. F, =. Woodbridge, M. c.. will de-
liver an eulogy upon the late President Lin
coin, in Montpelier, on the lst day Of June, -
the occasion Of the national fast. nlhH
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-19

Assistant Surgeon Almon CLARK. Of the
10th VI. regiment, has been promoted sur
geOn Of the lst VT. cavalry regiment. He is
a clever fellow, has made an excellent sur
geon and now receives deserved promotion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-19

New Music" Annie's Grave, song and
chorus, words are music by Geo. M, Clark
Proctorsville, Vermont, published by Melvin
Wright p ice 35 cents.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-19

ITs HARD BUT ITS EASY Hard to escape
breathing into the system the poisonous mall
aria that joyous spring brings in its train.
and which turks like deadly serpent in this
paradise Of seasons. But it is easy to neu-
tralize this poison-remove this deadly ser
pent's sting and avert the consequence
sickness and death-by timely use of Pink
erton's Wahoo and Calisaya Bitters. They
never fail to do it. 57:5sdaw
Wood, Bixby q Co., wholesale Agents.
Montpelier W.
For sale by n, X. Brown, Montpelier,
Vermont. daw:ly
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-19

a blade Of grass pulled from front yard
on State Street, Saturday May Is. measured
~ inches in length. 1sUJ rl4 o .a.rnr
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-19
NOTICE TO VISITORS TO CITY POINT,
RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG.

No passes are required, from Washington
or Baltimore, by persons desiring to visit
Richmond or Petersburg, but transportation
on government vessels will not be furnished,
except to persons in the government service
All persons visiting City Point, Richmond,
or Petersburg, will be required to register
themselves on landing at the office establish
ed for that purpose, and will be subject to
the police regulations established by the
military authority.
BY order OF the Secretary of War: