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The mountain Democrat., 1865-08-26

New II lNPsHlRE PoLTics They have
had. l-t'lv. 'iiS"n>>i III ~ on naIional
p"llirS in III" Legislature f New II mn.
| >kirr. whir'i i nuw ~ s>iln. \ d III
"craii.' member. Mr. MrN i. in the Hons.
ot Representatives offered the following
rc>n'uti"n. which rmhracss the words I"
President johnson To Hon. John Ashley
"f Ohio:
"E. solved. Tint We cordially and earn
r>rlv 'n,!,rr>e the declaration nf the Chiri
Executive .f the nation that STATES u hirh
have been in rrhrlIinn arr >tiII S arrS ; "r,
in Other word, tLut the G,vrrnm"ntS 't
those Stats were II. thr~tr''v. d. hnt wee
"nlv in aheyanrp. ar that "hrn The r"
hrlinn wn~ .n"lnp-s,n and III" Laws an
70 >tituti'n revived, u, i'hcr M resi-
i M NOR Cnrgr->. hHs anp authority t"
;'re-crrh- the q'4aiiira'inhS It 'ct"rN at
tir>r Siair>.
The =, s"Iutinn. after an "x ifnc Ae'. a'r.
vas +. j"c'tl hr r"te "f IA =" GJ-t =
DemnratS f'r passing It. aud the R-tuh.
iran< against H. The latter refuse Il"
sustain thu Prr-id. NJ,
The mountain Democrat., 1865-08-26

FLAG NN THE (oAN ENTIuN. The San
f. U"I>cU F'Hs, hA~ n y's~i deal tO say,
about the iSie ~ called Union Cnnvruii,r.
We give S''uIr cXtrHcl>. tium it's leader
In" IL cxMt Stalr CruveitInn MAS um
d"uhtriy tho tiiSI of ith kun. 1h,tv
ran hr a. H'ul,I 1T ITS complete nIiguHIi.
". Ii i the tit>t w. ever h, ART ui II,
y hich cAndhiaie> were Unihinxtr,t an z N.
,rai ptIrCIplrS. aud NIthuut n Eia,iu' ~ -
" 4 hCVcr binTr kheA ni y cunVrntIun ui
Wr" pr"t..>.'ug radical devnIi III TO rei tain
principles. making nh H!.i'Hat " uuahi,
nous nniniu,ri"u ni .H,e not only without
g'rH! rec" Il "n ih'S.. qrrStI"ns, hut
pos. rS>iny Ln>itIIr!v bad utr. We
hcrer saw :" nnny men together who
avp"a'rd To hSve "a lrrtiVriV no pRItiru
LAT vi" u" any tii"g. wh" seemed ~
afraid 1" eXIrrc>> " lat irw id ~ they had
ther III the abstract or G. nrIetr, and - iIu
" analogous. I" = basket uf eggs in rer.
iain c,Htditi"n, aud which, for o .VmrIS
Tra>niiS, ,,hu>t Remain IN state If cnnI l,tr
rrlpISe. We never knew pnlitiral no OlV
Oi the Snt t. IetuSr admission to foreign
repre-, entsIive>, and aitetW ards elect III, IN
To responsible AMI control ins offices. -
In Iacr, take it ali in all. We never have
hrarh ur read At cunventin', ri'h.r p"
ltIrAl "r ecclesiastical, which "aS charac.
trI IiZ,-d bN ~ mAnv strange inc"nSi>trn
Ip~, aud which auHuntrI t0 :" u tie -
Nevertheless. it was tnr highest lrgi>la
tive authority OF the Uni"" party; aud
while ia ms"y RESPECTS dissenting from
the Vi vs. "f that h"iv. We cheerful.
Ole, i + dir"rtinnS. aud will merely rxer
ri>" the right I" comment on m"a>urrE
which our own judgement does not ap'
DruVe
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

SIGNS AND TOKENs.-Thc GrIdlro1
take down the gridiron from the nail where
1t is hanging, with the left. hand. is a sign
that there will be broil in the kitchen
The Mirror.-If mirror is broken. 1t i.
a sign that goOd-looking lass will be mi S.
ed in that house.
A Fineral.--To meet funeral process SION
Is sign Of a death.
Pocket Book-To lose a pocket-book CON-
tanning greenbacks, is unlucky.
Naih.-Ii woman cuts her nails every
Monday, 1t Is lucky for her husband.
ROos ers.-If you hear rooster crow when
you are in bed. and the clock strikes few
times at the same inctant. it is sign of
mo(u )rning
:Sdh-To spill salt aecidently into a stew
while 1t is on the fire. Is a proof that the
family will meet with (s)alterations.
A Cdt.-When n cat prepares to wash it,
face, it is sign that ono in the house will
shortly receive licking.
Wdrts.-To have sixteen warts on the left
hand, Is unlucky to have the same number
ON the right hand. IL sign YOU are unfor-
tunate
Spirifs.-lf a married man. while his wife
Is IN the room, takes up bottle of spirits
with his right hand, it is sign that she will
shortly be out Of spirits. and her husband is
going to liquor.
Soek- RG'sng.-If a one-eyed bulldog
nles at stock-raiser's legs, it denotes that a !
misfortune will happen TO his calves
Br'ddI---1f YOU get on horseback on Mon |
day before the sun Is up, it is a sign that
you will have hand in the bridal
Lueky.-To stroke a grsen-eyed cat with
white spot on her nose is lucky, and heavy
purrs will he the consequence
Marricge.-If you are in house and
hear baoy cry, it is sign of marriage-or
if it isn't it ought to be.
Red Hd1.-lf red-haired man falls in
owe with girl who dislikes hair of that
'olor. he will very likely dye before he is
parried.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

JEFF. DAVIS N PRBoN.-The Richmond
correspondent Of the Springfield Repu5hcaa
says:
Its pleasant to be able 10 say with positiveness
from authentic information, that DAVIS Is no,
treated inhumanly, nor is his health failing from
captivity. He is in charge Of Mai Gen Miles
Il Massachusetts, soldier, who, with no false ten
deruess towards his prisoner. Is neither harsh
nor ungenerous TO even an enemy at his mercy.
The rooms assigned 20 Davis. CLAY and Mitchell
in Fortress Monroe are adjoining classmates orig
inaiiy designed officers quarters well lighted
and finished, comfortable aud c0mmodious rooms
only made secure by new bars and gratings al
doors and windows. Ga one side the windows
open on TO the parade ground Of the fort, On the
other 10 beyond the walls recent letter writer
10 the New York Herald INDUCED IN poetic
rankings over the picture OF DAVIS nj his case
mate windows watching the shifting waves Of the
for weary hours Of each dragging diy; but
the pith Of tins imagery Is taken out by the fac,
that from neither window Of Davis room can the
ocean be seen. The fare Of all three prisoners Is
just what thty need-goOd nOUrIshinR food. by
40 means restricted TO the soldiers rstions vet
not including mere Injuries. For an hour each
day Davis walks out on the brick pavement be-
parapet above. He comes from bis room attend
ell by the officer Of the day and followed imme-
dAtely by two soldiers OF the guard with their
rifles. Gen. Miles is usually present when he
takes this walk, sometimes ACCOMPANYING him
AZ others sitting where be can watch him Davis
has allowed his moustache and full beard IN
grow, they with his HAIR being quite gray. He
wears green goggles with wire game frames. His
dress Is loose yet uell-dt,ing SUI Of rebel yrav.
with a broad-brimmed, soft felt hat His STEM il
firm and his bearing erect There is nothing in
his appearance 20 indicate exhaustion Of BODY.
nor yet severe men'al anguish. His answer. 10
casual remarks Of the officer accompanying him
are in prompt and cheerful tone Few. how
ever, who knew him in Washington would re-
cogniIe him ut once with his changed beard and
dress. Few, indeed are likely 10. No one en-
tiers the outer walls Of the fort without special
permission from Gen. Miles, and only those who
happen there during the hour Of Davis exercise.
are privileged 10 SEE him. lie is not allowed 70
correspond with friends. but general facts Of the
health and condition Of his family are communi-
Gated 10 him as received in letters for him.
Ii i enough for the community to know that
Davis Is IN good hands, securely guarded and
humanely treated. lie is watched over by sol
diers. and by them he will be neither pette,l nor
insulted. No revenge will be taken on him He
will not even be exhibited 70 the curious When
the Government decides on hrs mole and Mace
OF trial, he viii he brought before the public and
will then be made an example Of public Justice /
Meantime the community and Davis must wait
as cOuteutclly a. possible
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

with responsible ch arge from the 90 sern-
nent as soon as its NJ Ithority was restor ed at
New Orleans. and VIII ose home is again there.
said to as the other DAY, in response to an
inouirv concerning the state Of Southern
feeling: The fesii ne against the Il overD-
ment and the North j very bitter, will many
OF the conquered rebc Is; but, bitter as it is,
i: is a better feeling towards the No rth than
have known in twelv years
When we remember how deep was the an
irnusity against US, eng endered in the south
ern people by the pOllti cal strifes OF a gener-
ation-how thoroughly they hated and de-
spised us: and that to this has BEEN added
four years of war, ending in personal ri in
and humiliation for almost every man of th'.m.
it surely need not surprise US that the era OF
harmony and good feeling does not begi in
2 moment.
It is not FIVE months since the re5 ellion
still held us at bay. and certainly it Is less
cause for surprise that the arrogant ar d pas
siopate Southerners are many OF the N still
sullen and moody, than that 50 many of them
submit with as good grace as they DO. If
they are ready to own, ssas most seem TO
be. that the question Of authority and pow
or is settled tina; their mad expert ment has
utterly failed and can never be renewed
and that their best and only couTa now is
to scquiesce in silence with the de mands Of
the government. it is all that can n ;asonably
be expected Better feelings viii prevail in
time. One grea. element Of good feeling,
respect for us. exists now, which ne'Ser exist
cd before. While they despised NJ as a race
Of peddlcrs and towards, they coulcl not like
". They have nov sincere respect for Nor
thern ability and courage. We siaall con-
vince them in time o. our sincere z God will
towards all who arc disposed to becc me good
citizens. as we have OF our determination
and power; and with the healing influences
Of time will come n truer harmony between
the sections than we could once have ever
hoped 70 see.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25
The Agricultural College Fund

The land given to Connecticut rs her por-
ton under what is often called the Agricul-
tural College grant. was sold and the pro-
ceeds attached TO the scientific department
OF Yale College, upon condition that GER
tain number of flee scholarships should be
accorded to the State each year. That Is a
sensible way Of applying that money, simple
and effective.
In Rhode leland, also, the fund has been
attached to Brown University we believe
under general condition that the income
shall be applied TO advance such objects as
the act OF Congress Prescribes.
the fund for this State Is about the same
in amount a. that for each OF the States
above named. 1t seems strange to many that
instead of making some such simple, obvious
ard beneficial application. the Legislature
OF this State should be determined that the
use of the fund shall be clogged with condi-
,iops which must prove a fruitful source of
dissatisfaction, productive of no good end
whatever, and with a fair prospect that if
the fund shall prove beneficial in some re-
spec,s, in some others it can not fail to work
sn,unyrv 5sc.assl q 11-T- issr- li- GOV Il
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25
Vermont Items.

Richard Bond. OF Winhall. aged 60, fell
dead in ms barn the o,her day.
The citizens Of Vergennes have purchased
a small steamboat at Newberg, n. y. for
$4,000.
There are two cedar hitching posts IN front
of DR.. Chapin's house in Brattlcboro. which
was set by Deacon Holbrook. ~ years ago.
and are still as sound a. ever.
The barn of E. and o. Allen in Stratton,
containing 30 tons of hay, was burned on
the sth inst Loss $500. insured for $3.50
1t was set on FIRE by match in the hands Of
a child
The St. Adams Messenger says, 1.-THE Por-
cine procession that defled through our
streets this morning, was longer and more
detailed than usual
The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge
of Odd Fellows of Vermont. will he held AT
BrattlebOro, on Wednesday next. Delegates
will be carried by the several Railroads Tor
fare one way
A corporation with the name Of Ben
nington & Rutland Railroad Company" has
been formed by the persons holding a major
ity IN amount Of the principal Of the Bonds
secured by the first mortgage upon the Wes-
tern Vermont Railroad, and the .'articles cf
association we're filed in the Office Of the
Secretary Of State. on the first day Of Au-
gust.
\ son OF LIra Elliot, Of Lincoln. aged ten
years, has been i'll the past year. Though
having a ravenous appetite. he grew emaciat-
cd. His physician gave him some medicine
that produced nausea when he was choked by
the appearance ef snake which required all
his force to draw from his mouth. It was
striped and eighteen inches IN length. His
snakeship is now IN the possession Of DIR.
Hire Of Lincoln, and the boy is convalescing.
The Vergennes VermoHfer Is responsible for
this statement
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

Mr.. GRxKLEY's PosITIoN.-Horace Gree
ley says in a published letter. in reference to
the report that he was 10 leave the Tribune
1--WE elec an editor ofthe Tribune annually,
by stock vote Zone hundred shares, enc vote
each.) % ice, many years ago, two votes were
cast again Il me for editor-none before or since.
I have ne ser heard that any stakeholder desired
my Withd rawal from the Tribune. | mean to
reduce m ' work on il at the earliest moment, ard
have so tated to all who have right to know.
am ovt rwhelmed with labor. grow old and
want re It and comfort. Ny idea is 10 get some
body el Sc 10 take the laboring oar, receive the
kicks and cuffs, and let me farm a little, fish
some, and write some when in the spirit. Such
Is my dream. | hope to realize at least part
Of it uring the year 1866 but may not till
some time later You know how circumstances
contr Of everything. At present | am writing
abou an average OF two columns per day for the
Tri 5une-too much; | mean to write less when
ever | can. That's all know about the matter;
perl APPS they know more at the Herald Office
Vol IL I grieve 20 say, does not get as fast
as It should. | have too much other work,
We y sick wife, and am not very well myself, and
tn weather is good for corn and turnips, but
bs d for history. | hope for improvement IN
n any, if not most respects"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

OGDENsBURG RAILRoAD.-On the first day
Of August. instant, We learn from the Ma
lone Palladium, by the harmonious agree
men; Of the FIRST and Second Mortgage Trus-
tees Of the Northern Railroad Company. and
the Ogiensburg and Lake Champlain Rail
road Complny,-a new organization, made
az oI majority in amount of the holders Of
the Second Mortgage Bonds, for whose bene
fl the Second Mortgage Trustees have oper-
sted the property since October lst, lS5i,-
the Northern Railroad. with all its appur-
tenances, was transferred by the Second Mort
gage Trustees to the last named Company
Hon. George V. lloyle. Of Chamrlain, is con-
tinued as Superintendent. by the new Board.
Abraham Klohs. the capable Superinten-
dent Of the motive Department. Is also re.
tanned. A new passenger station, the foun-
dition OF which Is nearly laid, i to be COM
pleted az Malone.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

COMMERCIAL COLLEGE. PRESERVATION TO
pnor. Su1ru.-N pleasant affair took place
at the American. last evening. in the prcscn-
,atioa to Prof. Gilbert SMITH. J'r., Of Bry-
ant * STATIONS Commercial College, as a
mark OF esteem and appreciation Of bis en-
,crprisc and energy. an elegant gold watch
and chain, Of American make, procured OF
E. b. Floyd Il Co., OF this ely, at COS, Of
sl5O-by number OF hi- pupils anu gsad
yates Of tie College, and its friends an.'ng
our citizens. We copy from the report Of
the Tunes
The affair was entirely impr mpfu, and
Iasscd Of satisfactorily 10 all concerned.
Mr.. Smith since undertaking the oxpcrIme mt,
Which las proved 70 sucet sslul, in BuIliug-
ton. of establishing first class Commercial
Coi!,-c, has faithfully and with almost SUI
pcrhuman energy. devoted himself 70 the
task and to such degree that be mas lost
his health in it. Some six months since be
was attacked bv hem rrhagc OF the lungs.
which has left him 80 feeble a condition that
be- has been Obliged 70 give M his position.
lie leaves this evening Tor his native town
Sheffield. Mass., from which. in few weeks,
he will leave icr Havana, trusting hat the
delightful climate Of the Island OF Cuba will
soon bring him hack to his Old accustomed
Robustness Of health and spirits.
The College now passes into the charge Of
Mr.. Frank D. Hoyt. son Of cur townsman
Mr. Hoyt OF the SeltiHei, a graduate Of the
University Of Vermont, and a young gentle
man Of fine talents, considerable experience
gained IN the Commercial College Of Wash
ington, D. c., with which he has been rc-
Gently connected. ANA of the industry and
energy which will command success. We
doubt not that the College viii prosper in
nis hands
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

A''rAtNs aug - 4CNh-
DEAR SIR | have just received the hand
kerchief which you have had the Kindness
TO send. and return you the most grateful
Acknowledgements COR II His mother IN
folded 1t. and said. as she read hi- name.
Il marked It. To Won 1t was curious
relic, and a. such can understand that YOU
valued It, and only parted with it from
generous impulse. which Is honorable To YOUR
feelings. But 10 u and to our chlldren's
children It Is. and will be. something more
than relic it records baptism Of lobod
OF my first born on one of the most dreadful
fields Of this hard fought war. Nv son has
the minnie bullet which tore his breast on
that iftal day. lie has the large hall from
spherical case which was dug out Of his
heel at Fredericksburgh. But this hand
kerchiei. returned after 50 long an interval.
calls up the recollection of that dav when
be- WA 49, near death more viyidlv tnan any
other memsnto could do. and will ALWAYS be
precious To him. ami 70 all Of US
Ny -on l. taxing vacation among the
mountains. a. ! believe ! mentioned. nut |
thank you in biz name a. well as m my own,
and IN that of all the family. for your
prompt and cheerful kindness.
Very truly yours,
o. W. HOLMES
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

JEFF. DAVIS FAHILY.-Mrs Jefferson Da
VIZ, her mother and sister, her sons JEFF. and
Bob ana daughter Maggie arrived ut New
York lew days ago (rOsn Savannah. The
object OF their trip. - they informed fellow
passengers, L. o. place the children az
some Canadian school for education.
though Mrs. Howell (Alrs. Davis's notberl
feared that thev would not be able 10 ,et
any farther than New York. they were such
big rebels Master JEFF talked a good deal
about going to Europe. and SAID when be
got back b" would show the Yankees what
he could DO. Mrs. Davis kept very quiet. It
doubtless being one of the conditions OF her
taxing the trip at this time that she should
travel Incognito as much rs possible Mrs.
H'we!l and the children passed through Al
hany. tuesday. While the party were stop
ping a. the Delcvan House several ladies
went IN and kissed the children. They went
West from Albany, over the y. Y Central.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

How TO DESTROY The CuRcruo.-B b.
trenca Of Washington, writes a letter 10 the
Ne'o England Farmer. in which he gives an
account Of his experience IN destroying The
c0tculio. lie says
Hon Isaac Newton. Commissioner Of cricuI-
ture, one day paid me friendly visit. and in
walking through my garden, called his stten-
ton 10 the curculio-hittcn and dropping plums
II was n little more than two years ago.
lie told me TO procure. some time during the
then ensuing autumn, cart-load Of as-lime
and spread it under mat tree .'Do that nd
he, ''and you will have plenty Of pluils next
year" followed his advice
Spring before last, the tree b,ooned as usu,l
and bore an enormous quantity Of pIurns. AMI
SO many remained on and ripened, that had
10 prop the limbs to prevent their breaking
under the load
Last autumn | again spread the ga.-Eme IN
DER II, and the result was the same; only thar
thus year many Of the plums, after growing 10
their full SIZE, without any perceptibIe cause
commenced rotting. | impute it to the verv
damp weather We have had Sill, large portion
OF them have ripened we'll.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25
Personal.
Gossip says that Robert Lincoln. son Of
the late President, is to marry daughter Of
Secretary Harlan.

Gossip says that Robert Lincoln. son Of
the late President, is to marry n daughter Of
Secretary Harlan.
Jahazel Sherman Of yergennes. United
States Consul, died at Charlestown, Prince
Edward Island, on the llth inst
1t is stated that Rev Mr.. Shelton, of
Christ's Church, Montpelier, will resign his
Rectorship, unless the Church will pay him
$1,000 per year salary, and furnish him a
Rectory
1t is also reported that Rev. W. II. Lord,
Of Montpelier, has received call to settle
IN Chicago, at a much larger salary than his
present one.
Rev. E. c. Cummings, Of St. Johnsbury,
in company with DIR J. P. Bancroft and
Rev. Mr.. Parker, of Concord. n H.. sails
for Europe in few days, his church having
given him six months leave.
Mrs. Maria Thornton. widow Of the cele-
brated DR.. VIM. F. Thornton. first United
States Commissioner Of Patents. died on
Wednesday, in Washington. at the age Of
100 YEAR,. Mrs. Thornton was the daughter
Of the unfortunate DR.. Dodd. of Lcrdon,
who WAS executed for forgery in the year
liz.
Hon. Moses F. Odell. who has been ap-
pointed Naval Officer at New York, has been
Member of Congress lrsm Brooklyn for the
last four years. He bas been War Demo
crat since the outbreak OF the rebellion
The President has appointed Hannibal
lamlin. Collector. D. W. Gooch, Surveyor,
and \. w. Underwood, Naval Officer for the
Port OF Boston.
Gen. Grant arrived at his bone IN Galena
yesterday, and was. oi course. enthusiastic
cally received.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

SAD AFFAIR.-Miss Essex. q well dressed
Young woman. residing in Greenport. was
stundinC al the coIutr OF Thompson and
Canal streets. waitirg FIR car. when a ulu
"A pair'er 20 all appearance. bearing
short ladder IN ms shoulder. rapidly turned
the corner, and not judging the di,tauc.
right. came rear striking the lady on tie
bead with an end Of the ladder he was CART
ing. rhs ladder missed the woman's heaG
out struck Der waterfall. - detached it from
the back hair. and caused general i--
charge of thr contents. which combined tlt
following articles Two curled hair Puff,
one piece IT mourning crap; two dark c5l-
Ored plucushI0ns. and one black w,r>'ei
stocking. These articles had previously
been carefully covered Up by the slender
locks OF the maiden. \ little hoy was sent
after her with the late .'iall,' but the lady
refused tc recognize them. Our reporter.
gave the boy dime tor one OF the pincush-
IONS. and intends TO seep 1t IS specimen
" Y Sun.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25
August 18th. 1865

\ WOMAN on WATERFALLS Think
ing of the great and blessed work done
during these last four wears by women in
tsc SInitarv Commission, the hospitals
and the school houses for the enumerated
| seem to see bright light dawning on our
iuturc career. But the vision rtceded in
the distance, when looked from nv window
and saw n Ncvy OF damsels sailing by. with
hen-crols in their skirts, and upon their
heads rirnlcss pan OF straw with feather
in it-utterly useless for defence against
wind or sun.
To make this unbecomIng head gear still
more ungracfnl. there de-cends from it some
thing called by tie flowing name of water
fall, but which IN fact looks more like
cnhtage IN net. tricked out with beads
and wamI un. II lad mot with them IN
western forests. >hoald have taken them
for opbhcway squaws. bat their dress wis
q Ia mode Pdri1enne This tyranny OF
France Il. suppose, one OF the things that
must - endured, because II can not d
helped. till our brains are better developed.
In procers Of time. trust the Empress Eu-
genie will sleep with her illustrious ances-
tors. and that no other fantastic queen of
fashion will come after her. to lead the civil
lied world such n fool $ dance. " nat set
Of monkeys we are, feathers and furbelows
dancing 10 the tune Of that imperial show
woman Mrs. Child.