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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

SECRETARY STANToN.--When Generals
Grant and Meade we're before the committee
on the management Of the war, they were
both asked to state the manner in which the
Secretary of War had discharged his duties,
and both replied that he had act with
promputude and great ability; never inter-
fering said Grant, with his duties, and never
thowing any obstacle in the way of supplies
be had asked. So much for the clamor of
certain newspapers against Secretary Stanton.
His daily duties have been immense, and
necessarily had to be discharged with great
rspidity. Like lightning, he has struck rap
idly, and SON etimes struck hard but as the
atm phere is made better by thunderstorm,
so has the army usually been improved by
Stanton's flashes and strokes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26
ua.rtmqn & State Journal.
BY x. P. WALTON
MONTPELIER, NAY 90, 1865.

EVThe freeman approves of Mr.. Gardner
for Lieut.. Governor, and Mr.. Page for Treas
urer but it could not do it without showing
its teeth--thus
at is therefore a matter for rejoicing with
us that Mr.. Gardner's name has been thus
brought forward by the Watchmdn, inasmuch
as it precudes any possibility of such petty
ebulitions of envy and spleen as our neigh
Dor is inclined to indulge in whenever it i'm
AGNES ache party" doesn't fully recognize
its assumptions Of being first and foremost in
such matters. Freeman.
Had Mr.. Willard written this, 1t would
have been supremely impudent; but it is, we
suppose, from the acting editor, and he is not
presumed to know the positions of the Free
man and Waterman on this question. We
inform him, therefore, that it was the Free
man that assumed to be first and foremost
in this natter" while the Waterman was con-
tent to wait and follow others. 1t was the
Freeman, also, that still further assumed "
to inform the public that the Waterman didn't
fnd the way clear until Gov. Smith had with
drawn which was an ebullition Of sheer ig-
norance and spleen" Now we will add that
we purposely waited, and that both Mr.. Dill
bingham and Gov. Smith knew we were wait
ng--not to oppose, but to support MIR. Dill
lingham. 1t was courteous to Gov. Smith to
wait it was wise for Mr.. Dillingham; to wait.
The Freeman was assuming" contest, i'm
agining that Gov. Smith was to be pressed for
a third term, and assailing him for some
weeks. We repealed its assaults and prob.
ably the editor Of the Freeman supposed il
was because he was to be candidate foI Gov
ernor. He judged us by himself He assail-
ed Gov. Smith because he was afraid he woulC
be candidate. We knew that he did no
desire to be candidate, and defended hin
purely on the merits Of the case. The attacl
etic its attack upon the Waterman wa
splenetic and both attacks were indefen
sible. The record OF the Freeman on thi
subject is such that silence is its best course
/ We have not forgotten that the blows aimee
at Governor Smith fell upon both Presiden
Lincoln and Secretary Seward.
Now, not to make another article upon tn
Freeman, we must add that it thinks GU
statement as to Mr.. Wizards visit to tn
West was premature and impertinent.
Perhaps so but it had been the talk of tn
town for fortnight, the Freeman Itself ha
announced mis- departure, and Mr. Willar
himself had left behind him an impertinent
attack upon the Watchman. If the Freema
does not like our way OF hsndling, it shout
Just let us alone.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26
THE MAGAZINES.

1t is time for US to remind our friends that
the number for June completes the volume of
the American monthly magazines, as gem
eral rule. and therefore that the present is the
best time for new su )scriptions to be entered,
for the volume commencing with July. We
make list Of those familiar to us, and which
we can safely commend to favor, and to each
we give the price per year.
The NORTH AMERICAN REvIEw-S6.
The ATLANTIC MoNTHLY-S4.
OUR YOUNG FoLKs-An illustrated Maga-
zine for boys and girls--S2.
The above comprise the very best Ameri-
can literature, elegantly printed. Tcknor &
Fields, publishers, Boston.
HARPER's NEW MONTHLY MAeAzINE--
"a the best magazine of general literature
in the world and for the amount of matter,
and the excellence of its illustrations and
typography, it is the cheapest magazine
New York, Harper IL Brothers.
GoDEY's LADY's BooK-S3 Philadelphia,
Louis A. Cooley.
PETRRsoN's LADIES NATIONAL MAGAZINE
So Philadelphia, Charles T. Peterson.
FRANK LEsLIE's LADY's MAGAZINE ANI
GAZETTE CT FAsHIoN, SO so New York
Frank Leslie.
This is distinct class of Magazines, and
we give them in the order Of age. They ar,
designed especially for the ladies, and ar,
profusely illustrated with plates Of the fash
ions, patterns, novelties in needle-work, ant
every thing interesting in that line. Tn
literary matter in the fret two is original
while Leslie's larger magazine combines orig
inal matter and selections from American an,
foreign literature.
GAzLAY's PACIFIC MONTHLY, s.. New
York, d. NJ. Gazlay IL Co.
Though matters particularly interesting Il
the people of states on the Pacific coas; ant
intermediate territories are specialties in this
magazine, it is interesting and valuable t.
every body. The number for June completed
the first volume.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

STRUCK BY L1oHrNING-On Wednesday
afternoon last, during short thunder storm,
a barn owned by Chss. Dana in the town OF
Woodstock was struck by lightning and en-
tirely destroyed by the resulting fire. Mr..
John Fairbanks was at the time loading an
OK cart with manure, under an adjoining shed
The oxen were killed and Mr.. Fairbanks was
struck sensless and by the timely arrival Of
help was dragged from the burning building.
1t is hoped he will experience nothing serious
from the shock.
On the morning of the 18th inst, the light
ming struck the ground half mile from the
village of Jacksonville, blowing ditch about
five rods long and four or five feet wide and
three to five fee: deep, throwing out stones Of
several hundred pounds weight distance OF
two or three rods, and branching out from
the ditch in all directions, perforating and
tearing up the earth for more than ten rods,
and performing many curious freaks among
the trees, roots and stones.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

A very painful accident happened in the
family of Mr.. Peter St. John of Montpelier
last week. A child attempted to get into a
crib, in which was an infant, and tipped it
over, throwing the face Of the infant upon the
door of stove, in which was very hot FIRE.
The crib fastened both children to the hot
stove, and thsre they remained some minutes,
the mother being out. The infant was shock
ingly burned, one eye being destroyed, and
the older child was also burned, but not so
severely. The family of young children is
large, and the parents are poor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

CAPT. C. w. LYMAN.--An article has been
going the rounds Of the newspapers, stating
that Capt. Lyman(son Of Charles Lyman, ESQ,
has been convicted Of various
offences against military rules, and sentenced
to long imprisonment and heavy fine. This
article never was admitted to our columns,
because we had reason to doubt the justice Of
it and now our prudence is amply justified
by the fact that by the personal Intervention
Of Lieut. Gen. Grant, and the order Of the
President, Capt. Lyman, has been restored to
his rank. The Baltimore American of May
18th, gives the facts as follows:
Capt G. w. Lyman, U, s. A., arrived in
Baltimore two or three days since and was
warmly crested by large circle Of his friends
and relatives Of this city. During the sever
est contests with the Rebels in the Depart
meut Of Tennessee Captain Lyman was Chief
Of the transportation Department and render
ed services of the most valuable character. A.
military commission, however. was convened
on charges preferred against him, and he was
deprived Of his rank, but it is gratifying TO
state that upon the personal intercession Of
Major General Grant, with whom he served
the President Of the United States has restor-
ed him to his rank. His brother officers Of
the army speak in the highest terms Of the
action of both the President and General
Grant
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

DAVIS THE MASTER PLoTTER JEFF Davis,
the New York Herald says, meoitestly ar
ranged the assassination with booth rs AL
beroi, the Spanish Minister, arranged at Mad
rid plot to abduct from Paris Philip of Or
leans, Regent of France. He had his crea-
lures in Paris, as Davis had his in Washing
ton, and others in Netherlands, as Davis had
in Canada. And when all was ready he sent
word from Madrid to Paris to "Fire the
mines" Davis evidently sent similar word
to Booth. His messenger was Surratt. Sur
raft was the medium of communication be-
tween all the points of the plot The testi-
mony Of Wetchman shows that Surratt re-
turned fro,n Richmond April 8, that he had a
considerable sum Of gold In his possession
doubtless the "seoret service" gold Of the
confederacy and that he had at Richmond
had personal intercourse with Benjamin and
Davis. And this man, plotting tn murder
the President, fresh from the presence Of Da-
Wis, was then on his way to Canada. Rich
mond thought that the blow should fall at
once. He was on his way to see what Mon
treal thought. He arrived at Montreal on
the 9th of April. Can any one doubt that
this man, just from the rebel capital, had long
interviews and full understanding with the
rebel agents in Canada Certainly not and
the result of the interviews was that Canada
agreed with Richmond that the blow should
be given then SurIatt left Montreal on the
18Th, and was in Washington on the l4th, as
is shown by the testimony of d. c. Reed
He gave the word to Booth at once, no doubt
and Booth committed the murder that night
BY this simple chain of facts the agency o
Davis and the men in Canada is made so GER
tain, morally. that no sane man can question
il. 1t is to be hoped it may be made as cles
legally. II Surratt could be induced to turf
States evidence, it would be easier to hans
| Davis than any other man named in Connection
with this crime.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

COMING HoME.-The troops whose term
of service expires Oct. lst prox., are ordered
to be mustered out, and include first, three
years regiments mustered into service under
call Of July I'd, 1862, and prior to Oct lst of
that year second, three years recruits mus
tered for old regiments between those dates I;
third, one year men for new and old orgsni-
cations mustered prior TO Oct. LIST. 1864
These troops are to be mustered out near
Washington, but returned to their respective
States for payment. This order will release
from service the 9th, 10th and 18th w. reg-
ments, and large number of men in the I'd,
Sd, 4sh, 9th and 9th regiments, and the LIST
VI. Cavalry, who served as recruits in 1862.
Rev. II. Webster, chaplin of the 9th Yer
mont regiment, arrived at Mon pelier on the
18th inst, He left the old brigade 81 Dan
viii expecting marching oroers. supposing
they were bound for Alexandria, for the pur-
pose of being mustered out of service. The
men were in fine health and spirits, but feel
ing as though they had got a hard job SO
nearly finished, they wished much to get to
their homes, TO live again as citizens, and
have coveted rest from the tolls and perils
of Amy life.
Three years ago Daniel g. Shaw of Barton,
Vermont, while riding from Island Pond to
Charleston, lost his pocket book containing
S97. The present spring, while driving over
the same road, man from Island Pond turn
cd this wallet out of the mud on his wagon
wheel About SO OF the money was we'll
enough preserved to be redeemed by the
banks.
The body OF Lloyd Kimball. who was
drowned this spring at McIndoes Falls, has
been found more than so miles from the place
Of the accident, in Hsrtand, with the papers
and money on his person all safe
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26
THE SITGAR DISH RIIRRAIT

Just before the adjournment Of the last reb-
ell Congress, they passed bill authorizing
the Secretary Of the Treasury TO receive from
citizens donations OF money, bonds, jewelry
and plate, to be used in sustaining the con-
federate credit. This was one Of the most
heartless acts Of the so-called government
II was designed to wiring from the poor delu-
ded women of the country their jewels and
plate, their very teaspoons, at time when
every official was fully aware that the war
was virtually over, and that any sacrifice was
worse than useless.
1t is surmised that the sole object Of this
law, as well as that of taking specie TWEEN y
five per cent, was to furnish the fugacious
government with funds to run away upon.
However, they passed it, and credulous wom-
en- gave their silver cofe-pots and sugar-dsh-
es, and their cherished spoons-their earrings
and b. acelets. About the time OF the pass
age Of the law, the writer of this was APP
preached by a confederate official and request
ed to urge upon the women TO send in their
contributions and save the country.
We told this man we regarded the whole
thing as one of the most Infamous swindles
ever attempted, aud that 30 far from advocat-
ing it, we were only prevented by fears of
Castle Thunder from exposing it as scheme
to rob the women OF the country. We have
been led to alude to this u5jecI by the re-
port just brought to the city that all the sill
yer, contributed under the law, had been cap
tured in the country somewhere beyond
Farmville. 1t is said there we're three or four
horse ambulanoes loaded with silver cream
pots, urns, spoons, &c. II these articles have
been secured by the United States autho tiles,
they have fallen into better hands than we at
any time expected, and there will be some
satisfaction in knowing that they will not
benefit the Pecksniffian authors Of the law
under which they were sent into the rebel
Treasury Richmond Wing.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

Gov. Vance of North Carolina is in the old
capitol prison at Washington, close by his old
and more pleasant quarters in the new capitol.
In Congress he was very clever fellow, hsv-
ing hearty hatred Of the fre-eaung Demo-
Gratis Of the South, who then threatened re-
bellion; but when North Carolioa seeded,
he was weak enough to follow. Running with
the current of bad men. he has run himself
into Jail. Poor Vance
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

The exhibition Of the Junior class in Dart
mouth College, long suspended, was resumed
this year, and was highly creditabe to the
class, Latin GRAFTON by Henry Clay lde, Of Pa
ssumpsic Village English Grafton by Chester
Wright Merrill, of Montpelier and Forensic
Disputstion by Geroge Washington Wing Of
Montpelier, and Grin Gsmbell, Jr., OF Ran
dolph.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

The Rutland Herald very strongly urges
the retention Of Mr.. Page as Treasurer. We
presume nothing will be in the way unless it
shall be Mr.. Page himself The Burlington
Times suggests Hon. L. B. Englesbey Of Buzz
lington for Lieut. Governor
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

The Lamoille Newsdealer suggests Hon.
Henry Stowell, Hon. Geo wilkins, General
Giant, and Coils. STANDARD, Proctor, and Joyce
for Lieut.. Governor. Good men all but
our friend will hardly succeed with so many
candidates. They stand so tbickly as to be
in the way Of each other.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

" AohANbAPN 4Ao1 80
Great crowds are in the streets to see the
display of troops. The weather is glorious,
cooler than it has been of late and every way
fit for such an occasion. The cavalry are
now passing up the avenue under Gen. Mott.
Gen. Meade and staff first came up the Avenue
In splendid style. 1t will take till night for
the entire body Of troops to pass any given
point.
The stands in front of the Presidents
house are filled with distinguished people
The President is well and in fine spirits
Some Of the foreign ministers are already out
looking at the passing troops.
1t is now settled that JEFF. Davis will be
tried in Washington before Circuit Court
for treason.
The city is all excitement over the grand
farewell review of the army. The sun is
bright, the air clear and cool, and the town
perfec ly packed with visitors. There are at
least $4,000 strangers in the city. Penn
sylvania avenue is lined with spectators.-
Flags are displayed everywhere. The scene
is one of the most brilliant ever witnessed.
The past members of the cabinet, Gems.
Grant, Sherman, Meade, Logan and others,
reviewed the troops from in front Of the
White House. Gen. Merritt, in absense of
Gen. Sheridan lead the cavalry corps All
the way the advance was greeted with tre-
mendous cheers.
The horses were gaily caparisoned, and the
bronzed veterans who rode them seemed to
be in excellent condition. When General
Custer appeared at the head of his division
he was literally overwhelmed by roses and
wreaths of flowers.
WASHINGTON, May "a
The weather is fine and the town is full of
strangers as IL was yesterday.
Gen. sherman's troops are passing up the
avenue they are somewhat rougher in ap.
pearance than those Of yesterday owing to
their overland march from North Carolina -
Their appearance however is very fine. Gen.
Sherman does not remain with the prominent
generals near the main stand and did not yes =
terday. He refuses to appear with Mr., Stan
ton in any public place.
New York, May "a.
God-2 p. m, SIS "a
The steamer America brings Savannah dates
Of the goth. The Savannah Herald has later
advices from Augusta, Ga. The country be-
tween Savannah and Augusta is filled with
rebel paroled soldiers returning 70 their homes
Nearly all the planters have put in large a.
mounts OF seed, mostly corn, rye and vege-
tables. Some have planted cotton, the first
in four years, but freed slaves have skedaddled.
Much grief and excitement was caused in Au-
gusta by the announcement that Davis was
captured, wagon containing S244000 in
specie belonging to the :ebel government was
found in bye way and turned over to Gen
Molineux.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

WAsHINoroN County SABBATH School
UNION The third quarterly meeting OF the
Union, which was set for the first hursday
Of June, at Waterbury, is, in consequences Of
the National Fast occurring on that day post
poned one ,cesk--till the second Thursday Of
June. J. POLAND, President
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

THE SOLDIERS TO HAVE THEIR ARMs--
The Review. II is reported that il has been
decided by the Government tina, after the
grand review every regiment to be discharged
will be allowed to 60 to the State and dis
trict IN which il was raised. carrying its arms
out. This is eminently just, and will be
highly gratifying to the great body Of our
soldiers and TO their friends. The immense
proportions Of the armies TO be reviewed will
be partly understood through a remark Of
Gen. Grant on Friday. He said that they
would conscme two whole days in passing
the long bridge at Washington. and that, il
the same armies we're Marching against the
enemy with ali their trains, ia ordinar,
aching order, the line would extend from
" s,t iugtUn TO Richmond
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

The New York Times publishes letter
from one in the secrets Of JEFF. Daviss ad-
ministration. and the picture is by no means
fattering to JEFF. The rebel chiefs and lead
ers distrusted and despised him, and charge
upon him the failure to make timely peace
with President Lincoln.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

The commission and noncommissioned Off
GERS Of the Fourth Regiment, State Militia,
will meet at this place for drill on Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday Of next week.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

On getting news Of the Presidents death,
a mob destroyed six or seven copperhead FL
ces, at San Francisco. Better let the people
destroy them by suspending subscriptions.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

~ The first Vermont cavalry and the sth
and l7Ih infantry regiments, we're in the re-
view at Washington.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

It's 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-
ualize this poison-remove this deadly SER
pent's sting and avert the consequences
sickness and death--by timely use Of Pink
ertons Wahoo and Calisaya Bitters. They
never fail to do it. 57;5sdaw
Wood, Bixby & Co., wholesale Agents.
Montpelier, VT.
For sale by N, X. Brown, Montpelier,
Vermont. daw:ly
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

The robbers Of the walpole IN. H and
Wilkesbarre PA banks, have been detected
and arrested in Saratoga
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

A woman in Biddeford, Me-, who danced
TOR JOY at the Presidents death, has been
struck down with paralysis, and has no use
of her legs. People very naturally say "a
judgment from heaven"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-05-26

SO successful dose The money order system
work that it is to be greatly enlarged. One
hundred and thirty-nine Offices we're estab-
lished on the Let Of November last. On the
lat Of June two hundred and eighty more
will be established. The amount OF money
orders issued last quarter was $3.50, Ago, % on
which Government received about $4,000
There are about sac 900 constantly lying in
the hands Of postmasIeis, subject to call.