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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-07-06
(Frnm the 81 Adams Messenger. June 2S)
SEN NATORTAT--O -OTTR POSITION

We observe that some of our c0ntempora-
ries, in designating the Senatorial preferences
of the State press have assigned The MES
sENGER to the support Of Judge Poland. -
The conclusion was at least Premature. and
hardly justified by any declaration of ours.
1t is true that when the resignation Of Rep
resentative Morrill, was published, we regret
ed it, and hoped that he might be Induced to
continue the services which have secured for
him aud for his State such distiucuon in the
House. We deprecated, agd considered it
highly important If possible to avoid, a con-
test between Mr. Morrill, and Judge Poland
whose brief Senatorial career has discovered
a legislative ability which challenges admira-
tion and whose course in many respects com
mands our approval But the issue is inev-
table. in fact, is already made up. Mr..
Morrill,, perhaps justly oonceiying that twelve
years Of arduous and intelligent labor in the
House, and labor which bas been so success
ful and honorable to himself and his consti-
tuency, entities him % the call 30 " 20 up
higher" adheres to the declination Of further
representative honors, and Declines a candi-
date f the Senate And between Mr.. Nor
rill and Mr.. Poland we cannot long hesitate
TO declare our preferences. If one or the
Council, it mus, not be Mr. Morrill,
There are many reasons that influence to
this opinion; but pre-eminent and controlling
among them is, Mr.. Morrill's rare and dis
tioguished financial ability. He is aoknowl-
edged to be the Gladstons Of the American
government and his absence from Congress,
at this time when questions Of tariff, revenue
and finance are of the utmost importance,
would be national calamity. How to dis
pose Of the legacy Of debt lef. US by war
how TO reduce aa inflated and dangerous cur
rency how to distribute equitably the bur-
den of taxation aud maintain the credit Of the
government-these are questions which must
agitate the people and secure the attention Of
Congress for some time TO come. To these
and similar problems, Justin s. morrill, Of
Vermont can bring a ripe experience and rare
sagacity And Vermont will see that such
abilities are made available.
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""N OF AM Mrs ari''a-
:" 'W's so'o'''ng SUBSCRIPTIONS Tor re-
"l',lAU'' anu very oeaut.'u. work OF "rt-a copy
'"J ''0,u =, rayo'' ''',su'A,y or""n w''n 'ne
su, | - T. D'o~n' J., embraces portraits oi
"'i', a"u u's Iosuos' anu many scripture Soenes'
V0p''' III "'y lro'n pnnungs OF ,ne ere" mas
ters and in the ornaments OF Che lettering it is
richly and beautifully emblematical
The Fourth Auditor si,tes that simon tho beyin-
,;u.,. .,e a.,
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Dumrstic Nrtus.

GALVESTON, Texas, June 26.
The Union vote is larger than anticipated.
It will probably be one-third of the whole
vote cast.
New ORLEANS, June 90.
After an informal caucus Of the members Of
the convention OF 1864, it was decided to re-
quest the Governor to call a convention in
July toratify the Constitutional Amendment.
New York, June %.
There were sixteen cases of cholera yes
,erday, six OF which we're fatal.
special dispatch from Washington says
the New York bankers having failed to ac-
eomplish anything with the currency COM
mittee will now urge on the House an abate-
ment of the tax on deposits aud circulation,
and the substitution of tax Of one quarter
OF one per cent on the capital.
NEW ORLEANS, June o.
The Radical Convention which sat yester-
day, gave power only to the Legislature at
its fret session to call the convention togeth-
er again.
The Legislature refused, and the conyen-
ton consequently died by its own acts.
A general order has been issued by Gen
Seymour. commanding at Pensacola, estab-
fishing virtually martial law over five coun-
ties OF Florida. in consequence of the civil
authorities having failed TO prevent crimes
being committed upon loyal citizens and sol
diers
WARRINGTON, June 90
The Chronicle announces that Southern
Union men are preparing TO call a National
Convention in opposition to the one at Phila-
delphia.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 90.
Complete returns from the Oregon elections
give the following Union msjonties Mallory,
for Congress, $50; Woods, for Governor,
1927. The remainder of the State ticket re-
ceised a still larger majority.
The Legislature stands--senate, Union
r,.i ~. uDn.n rnin,l Wi .ritv 49,
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Congressional.

In Senate, jane 81, the bill granting uni
versal suffrage in the District Of Columbia
was taken up.
An amendment was adopted excluding from
the light OF suffrage all who lef. the District
Of Columbia to 90 into the rebellion.
In the House, the bill to prevent SNUG
Cling was discussed during the morning hour.
After slight debate the uill was passed.
Mr. Morriu, from the Committee on Ways
and Mean-, reported back the amendments
to the tax bill, and proceeded to state the
important features Of the report.
The Committee rscommended non-conour-
renee ia the Senats amendments reducing the
tax on cotton from to cents; in the
amendment allowing gas companies aud street
railways 20 add in the tax to their charges /;
in the amendment increasing the tax on ready
made clothing from to per cent; in the
amendment reducing the tax on smoking to-
bacco from 20 To l5c in the amendment as
to taxing the circulation Of State bank notes,
and in the amendments as to the income tax.
Seperate votes were asked on all these and
on the other amendments.
In Senate, June %, resolution was adopt
ed that the Judiciary Committee inquire In
to the expe1ency of SO reorganizing the
civil service, especially the Post Office,
Treasury aud Interior departments, as to Sc
cure proper appointments and regulate pro-
motion on the same plan as in the army, in
order that the patronage of these depart
ments may not be used for political purpos-
es.
Ia the House, several bills from the Com
mittee on Public Lands were acted on.-
Among them one granting lands to Michigan
in aid Of the ship canal from Lake Superior
to Lake ISABELLE, which was passed.
The House went into a Committee OF the
Whole on the Tariff bill.
Mr. Morrill, explained and supported the
bill.
In Senate June 20. the bill amendatory Of
the act for the government Of territories was
taken up. Debate took place on motion tc
strike out the section prohibiting denial o.
the elective franchise on account Of race oi
color.
No action was taten.
In the House, the motion 10 rocommit the
adverse report made ON granting pensions tC
soldiers OF 1912 and ins,ruoung the commit
tee to report bill for tho parpose was dis
cussed.
Mr.. Perham opposed the proposition, and
Messrs spauldipg, Miller and Farquhar fa'
vOfed it.
The motion was agreed to-yeas lOl nays
! 10, so the committee stands instructed tC
bring in pension bill for the soldiers o
1912.
A bill was reported granting pensions tc
soldiers aud sailors Of 1912, and those en-.
gagged in the Indian war al the same period
Laid over until next Friday.
The House went into a Committee of the
| Whole on the tariff bill.
! The wool eocnon rassed unamsnded
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lo,yipg iot,er will sbow an ,yboso optboritv il
the CHARGE has been made that Mr.. Morrill, or
rosed n,e sp,oi,t,,ort of Cen St,,rord as Col
iector. Senator Po1ota himse,r 4, responsiH
c,. - Uo ;,t;,,a,oJ I'm Mr. ,vb;t;,, ,s rrob
ablv he has dome 10 others. that tbe nominato,
@, was not f,vored by oll ,bo deleo,tion from ON
et,to 50 and g, be made IL o,s far ,,, ono IN INN,
IN tho conrlus;o, tlot sone Of tbe deleg,tior ON
rosod con s,.,r.r3 nv ,yers ,,,,frier,li,+o him
l., o,,. y;o,, of t,o c,s. this IL ,oitber inst NOR
o,,,-,oo,,s ;r so,o,,- Poland u ;s rot ,bo wal,
Il, ,,b;,b so,,tors cousc,or ,,J Foot and tbe
vsrmont nembers If ,be Ho..e have been me-.
c,,.tored in mast t,os 10 treat each other nor is
il tbe ,y, IN .oc,ro ,bo barmonio-, action of tbe
doIo,,t;on f,r tbo y,eif,r, of t e,,to Inn, rather
d, cro,to ie,lo,sv Esssrsior and CONTROVERSIES
ho4b Il, tto Stat. ANIL a. W,.l,iostor with final
.yerifc,tioo or tb, v,.rring tb,ta bouse divided
,.,.;,,.t ;t..lf cannot st,,5 w. arc copG1ept
ore,, ioi,.,ico has beer dome n, Mr. Morrill, in
Ill. ,,,,,.- et,,. t,,,yr b;,, in tl,. r,,st al.
fri,,d of Geo s..,n,rl nrop,, 10 rocoopizo
bis desert. as an an ar e,d bo,r,il, coocprrinp
in Ia. nromotions to b;,b,r honor. and we under
stand tbat bo was eonall, friendly in resnect TO
.L, c,lo,+orsi In fact +ber, was no difference
~ ,,,, ,,,or... ,l,o d.ic,,tio, oe.on, os 70 tbo
'''ue Nn'" ''o "'i'''. ''''u'i ''N' -''
we understand the facts Mr. Clapp preferred to
hold for the quarter ending on the 3Oth Of Sep
t.rb.r ne,t IN rive him time 20 close his hooks
ana accounts anu 'nel i''s ''' i','' VI
stannard. Mr.. Morrill, e1detvored TO secure an
agreement of all parties 20 that effect, aud failed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-07-06

FRAUDS IN Do1NG UP WooI.-Some farm
ers have the habit, if they have few sheep
die in the winter, Of putting the wool pulled
from them into the shesred wool. distributing
a handful or two in each place. II the pulled
wool is unwashed and the aeeces are sold as
washed, the practice is a serious fraud. If
the pulled wool is washed, or is in the same
condition in this respect with the fleece wool,
then it is petty ffaui-ior pulled wool is
not so well adapted to some purposes as
sheared wool, and dead wool is apt to be
inferior in various particulars. Putting un-
washed tags into washed Aeeces, is also fraud
ulent for they are parts of Of the same fleece
Breech wool simply discolored by dung may
enter the fleece, but all respectable Aock-
masters should take good caae that no Jumps
or masses Of dung are accdently rolled up in
it, Locks wet with urine should be dried in
the sun before being done up in the fleece.
It is not fraud to put the hairy shank wool
into the fleece, but it is unworkmanlike. 1t
is fraudulent to sell aeeces blurred to any ex
tent unless the buyer is distinctly put on his
guard. All such heeces, however much or
little barred. should be put by themselves,
and the buyer invited to open them.--Ran-
daHs Practical Shepard.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-07-06

Save your suds for garden culture.
Keep a nice cat to destroy your rats and
mice.
Ribbons of any kind should be washed in
cold water, and not rinsed.
Oat straw is the best for filing beds it
should be changed, however, once a year.
A gallon of strong lye put into barrel of
hard water will make it as soft as rain water.
Half cranberry bound on corn will soon
kill it.
In winter, set the handle of your pump as
high as possible at night, or throw blanket
over it.
Increase your expenditures in housekeep-
ing only as your means increase. 1t will
save trouble and sorrow.
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f. B. WurlNo, ESQ

The ST. Albans Messenger Go the proprietor
of which Senator Poland addressed the foregoing
letter has declared in favor Of Mr.. Morrill, for SEN
ator-so the r publican Union presses ofFranklin,
Addison. Bennneton Wndham, Windsor, Or
auge and Washington Counties are now unan-
NOUS for Mr.. Morrill,. The presses stand l6
for Mr. Morrill, and @ for Judge Poland. We
now estimate the countie. % staud 8 for Morrill,,
with q votes IN the senate; and 4 for Poland
with votes we let Rutland, with votes, stand
uncounted
About seventy-fve Democrats met at Montpe-
er on Friday, re-nominAted their last years state
ticket, and endorsed President Johnson's policy,
but did not elect delegates to the johnson Ma
tonal Convention. The ticket is Chas, n. Da-
venport for Governor D. c. Linsley ior 1t.
Governor. and /. H, Moves for Treasurer.
VI. Central LIST Mortgage Bonds have risen to
sI05
INDDNIW.-Mr Gait made proposal in the
Canadian Parliament on Friday last to demand of
the United States indemnity for the expense in
CURED by Canada by reason of the Fenian inya-
sion.
A stage coach in Nevada was lately robbed Of
$4,000 at A. NJ; a reward was offered att A. NJ. (;
the robbers were shot and the money recovered
at 2P NJ. coroner's inquest held at 3 p NJ. and
the thieves were buried before sunset.
The Vermont Congregational Convention, June
1867, is to meet at St. Albans. The Convention
has dissolved its connection with the Vermont
Chronicle, and is now connected with no newspa-
per, This ought to end all controversy on the
newspaper question to the satisfaction of all par
ties
Judson Wior, of Arlington, was killed by Jo-
seph Sprague, his brother-in-law, June 81
Sprague is now in Jail at Manchester.
/ Since the discovery Of an eccentric hermit in
New York, local reporters the look ont for
such curiosites One has been found in Chicago o
AN old rag-picSer, who lives in a hut like a dog
kennel not high enough to SIT upright in, witho at
furniture of any kind, pile of scraps Of paper
serving for bed. lie has been thirty years a
hermit, but has occupied his present residence
only three years Six dogs serve as companions
and as bed warmers, and earn their own living by
catching rats. The hermit is a native of Ger
many, of limited education, and was school
teacher in his youth. lie eats nothing but bread
and milk, never reads anything, spends what he
earns one day in getting food for the next, and
never has cent surplus.
Allen Ripley Coventry, sheared from his me-
rino buck, Comet, 272 lbs. OF wool the growth Of
one year and eight days, and Y lbs. from lamb
one year and nine days old. Blow your rams
horns
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Goreian Nttus.
New YoRK, June 81.

New YoRK, June 27.
Montreal dispatch says the arrested Fe-
mans will be tried on the broad charge of
levying war against Her Majesty. A Toron-
to special says they will be tried BY court
martial, under the foreign aggression act.
Another Toronto special says one Of the
most terrible tornadoes ever visiting Canada
took place Monday night at the village of Oil
Syringe A large hotel was blown down.
Much damage was done to the derricks and
oil works. During the tornado boiler burst,
killing one man and injuring several others.
AT lngersol also much damage was done
OTTAWA, G. w, June 81.
The Finance Minister brought down the
Budget last night. The expenditure for the
past year amounts to S12 100, 900, Of which
S27O, 600 was applied 70 the reduction Of the
public debt The expenditures include all
charges incurred on account Of the Fenian
raids.
The customs have realized over 800, 900
in excess Of the previous year. Imports
excess S3 800 900 exports--excess $780,
900. The whole trade Of the Province has
increased $l8,000,000. The expense incur
red in consequence Of the Fenian raids was
Sl,l00,O 900 The Finance Minister alluded
to the efectual manner in which the U. s.
government has dealt with the Fenians, but
said the Fenian snake was "scotched," not
killed
The duty Of the Province was to be in
position to more effectuslly repel aggressions,
consequently instead of $4,000 heretofore
asked for militia purposes Sl,5O0, 900 were
placed in the estimates.
In consequences Of the abrogatiou Of the
reciprocity treaty it became imperative to re-
arrange the customs. The estimated falling
off in revenue is s 900, 900.
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THE TINES TRIBUTE TO OUR GOVERN
MENT.-The London Times, in the course of
its article on our Governments preservation
OF neutrality in the Fenian affair, says:
IF we have sometimes thought that the
American Government were tardy in discern
ing sutfi cent grounds for their interference,
we must now acknowledge that when the oc-
casion occurred they have acted in manner
which even exceeds anything that could have
reasonably been expected from the most
nation. The public will not fail to
see the most conspicuous evidence of this
disposition in tho persons to whom they have
intrusted the duty OF suppressing this igno-
BILE raid. A force of police might have seemed
the more appropriate agents for capturing
mere band of robbers and murderers, and, at
the utmost, a subordinate military officer
might have been thought amply sufficient to
deal with SO trivial disturbance But, in
stead of this the Federal Government have
employed the most distinguished officer in
their service, together with his most trusted
Lieutenant. General Grant, in America, holds
something of the position which the Duke of
Wellington held among ourselves, and Cen
eral Meade was only subordinate to him
throughout the final operations of the war.
To employ these two officers is not only to
insure that the Fenian attempt shall be most
effsctually suppressed, but to give the most
conspicuous evidence of the determination of
the Government to oppose, and, if necessary.
to suppress the Fenian Society. In point Of
moral force. President Johnson's proclama-
tion itself could hardly be more effectual.
This document, however, and the arrests by
which Il has been accompanied. are the most
complete blow which could have been struck
at the movement, and will do for us every
thing we could have wished to do for our
selves These energetic acts of genuine friend
ship on the part OF the. United States Gov
ernment will be long and cordially remem-
bered."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-07-06


The LATEST WAR NEws.-The London
Times of the 10th of June saws:
1.-THE war has now begun in earnest. We
learn by telegraph that Yesterday the Prus-
SLAMS entered saxony on the one aide and
Hanover on the other. Hanover has but its
own strength on which TO rely. and we are
not surprised to learn that its troops were
retreatins to effect junction with the small
Austrian force which has lately retired from
Holstein. Ii is probable that Prussia will
not have much difficulty in overrunninp the
Hanoverian kingdom. Il lies far away from
the main strength of the Austrian alliance.
shut in by the Prussian monarchy. and bay-
ing for its other neighbors the little States
which interest or feaf caused TO vote on
Thursday against the Austrian proposal. Be-
tore the Confederation has time TO muster its
forces. Hanover will probablv he overrun and
occupied, aud its resources placed at the dis
posai Of the conauerors.
1t is the first move in this great contest
that was made by Prussia Yesterday. The
crossing of the Saxon frontier brings the
largest military leyies that have ever taken
the field in Germany into necessary and prob-
ably immediate collision. As soon as Field
Marshal Benedek learns by telegraph that
the enemy has begun operations. be must e,
once mt Ma ,rast arrov Il, ,,o,ior Ia;ns;c
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-07-06

Manure trees, not as is commonly done,
by piing the manure close to the trunk, but
by spreading as far as the branches extend.
The small extremities of the roots are the
most active absorbents, and manure applied
so as to reach them will do the most good.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-07-06

Lieut.. Col. Booker, who commanded the
Canadian volunteers in the fight at Ridge
way, and who is to be court martialled for
cowardice, is Hamilton auctioneer. In the
confusion of the Fenian assault, instead of
giving the order to advance. he bawled out.
" Going. going, gone" and suising the ac-
ton to the word, was the first TO retire from
the field. r
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-07-06

Emma Amsden, aged 10, died suddenly at
FelchvilIe She was sick less than four hours.
The disease is supposed to have been spotted fe-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-07-06

ClII T0H 4 J0W-0N O1NVWU0N.-A l1TI
has been issued b., the friends Of the Admins
alelphia, August H. lt D. endorsed by most OF
the Democratic Senators, and al tho Republican
Senators who preach the doctrine of the opposi-
ton. The list Of siguers includes Mes,rs. Doo-
little Of Wisconsin, Cowan OF Pennsylvania, Dix
on OF Connecticut, Hendricks of Indiana Norton Of
Minnesota. Nesmith of Oregon, and Fowler, sen-
a,or elect from Tennessee raurIow Weed and
Raymond are also prime movers in IT, Messrs.
Weed and Raymond had an interview with the
President, who approves of thu CALL
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For the ladies', we are bound as usual, 20 com
This number is the first of volume 73. So per
annum.
Peterson's Lady's National Magazine, PhiIadel-
phia is IN the same line and next in time. 1t has
reached volume fifty. - per anunm
we conclude wth the new iortn'ghtly 'alaNy'
New york. which has very attractive hill OF
fare The Clayerinss by Anthony lroI'ope I'm
gh7h papers by 1eo' d. lo"'o' our latest msto-
i, ,''' 81 s,'' '''''' ''''' ''o'5" ''''' ~ 'N'A'
''iv io,,''' ''o'," P', ''',
an ''' s'-' p! DAl.ou, l'o'e'A''' Y N''
Hons. IRA Coohrlne, Of Dorset. and II. G.
Root of Bennington, are the Union Republican
candidates for Senator'S of Bennington County
Hons. Marcus o. Porter, Of Cornwall, and Lueius
A' smith, OF Monk'oA' ior Addison County EA-
'e'ent
Orange County Union Convention unanimously
apopted resolution IN favor OF MIR. Morrill, as U d
> Senator Tor the full term and nominated tho
'0no"'ng county noke'
u %. l,''l'pa'' 'lA''n' OIL One'ea ii''am
Tldgeg-Nathan King of Tunbridge. William
Child Of Fairee.
yr,dges ot Fro59,te-i X Cleveland for kln-
ucli'n Oi''''''' a. H. Oi'no'' 'o' D''-'o'' us
gfgtt, fttor,ey-rr 4 White of ,.linoton
Sheriff.. p Cleveland of Randolph
BaiB-Charles Croker
The Convention was addressed by Gov Diling
ham, EN-Lieut, Gov Martin and others.
The Rutland Co. Union Senatorial ticket con-
sists OF PITT w. Hyde John Howe, Jr., and Sem
eca NJ. Dor
FR,xKtry Corxry.-A TELEGRAM from ST. AL
bans Informs us that the Union County Conyen-
tl2n az 9nell9n' yeslsiAy, was largely aJlendel'
Albert 6 soue, Fairfield
Bradley Barlow, ST. Adams
Tbg noainee, miners are are renorSi 70 he in f,vor Of
Justin $. Morrill, and John Gregory Smith as u.
5. Senator's -Bnriingtoa Times.
A correspondent of the Burlington Free Press.
writing from Sheldon, corrects the report OF the
Times So far as to say that Gov. Smith would not
permit hi. name to be used as a candidate for the
Senate. The writer adds that th- Franklin Co.
nominees for the Senate are all for Mr.. Morrill,.
-
P' 0' il,
5ls' '''' I''s. ~ ''ss''' '''' x '''' ''''J'
81.
| ' ''''
mere Is an Onentai maxim just translated
man Apo"s' ana Knows "hat ne Knows ne "id
ieAn hApp! Hie' II a man does not know' ana
Knows ,D"' ne uoes NOT Know ne may 'eau toi'
er'ole me- DuI II man docs not Ano" tnAt ne
''''
IAefe are TWO mlll'ons ol acres planted "l'n
grape vines IN tne oA'tea States ana tne VINE
"nas P"ek market al from two to SIX dollars
per gallon
At Springfield, Mass, lady sent the following
volunteer toast: Spruce old bachelors, the ever
greens Oh so''''y'
recent tour OF the New York boarding g-houses
disclosed the fact that young men sleep in attics,
four and six in a room.
Robinson, the ." bare-backed circus rider, get.
an annual salary Of $4,000.
A $500 OO5 Old Fellows tsnple is buiIdino, in
Cincinnati