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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12


FRANCE AND THE U. S.--The President has
transmitted to Congress the correspondence on
the decree issued by Macmillan in October. or
dering all liberals taken in arms thereafter TO be
treated as bandits. When this order was issued
an impression is said to have prevailed that Jauez
bad left the country. IL was reported however.
and apparently with truth, that several officers ia
ken at Santa Anna, Amstlan, including Generals
Artega and Salazar, shot under this decree
MIR. Seward instructed Mr.. Bigelow TO call the
attention OF the French government to the fact,
and Mr. Bigelow, under date OF Paris, Nov 80,
1865, writes to Mr.. Seward as follows:
g Su-He on. Drouyn de Lbuys) here referred
to the representation / had made IN regard TO the
shooting of the Mexican prisoners taken in war,
and also to the case Of Nine. Iturbde WHY. he
said, do you not go to President Jaurez We are
not the government Of Mexico. and YOU do us too
much honor To treat us such. We had to 20 TO
Mexico with an army to secure certain iunportan.
iu"'rrsts, but we are not responsible for Maximil-
nan or his government. He is accountable 90 YOU
as TO any other government, and II he violates its
rights you have the same remedies there that we
had
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

those whthsve few helpers. The judgment
Of The ouagiseient are preparing for those who
wouldOy@feach, deiraud, Cypress, and pre-
ven, that poor people from the pursuit Of
happiness, and especially for those who re-
fuse the greatest defense OF citizens rights
the BALLOT, and full equality before the law.
seem to hear you saying to our rulers as to
the heads Of Israel, Is it not for yon to
know judgment who hate the good and love
the evil who pluck off their skin from off
them and their Aesh from off their bones ;
who also eat the flesh Of my people, and flay
their skin from of them and they break
their bones and chop them in pieces as for
the pot aud as flesh within the osldfon. Then
shall they cry unto the Lord but be will not
hear them; he will even hide his face from
them at that time, as they have behaved them
selves i'll in their doings"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

FEsrrvAL.--By reference to our advertising
columns, it will be seen that the ladies' in connso.
ton with the Methodist Church, Of this place.
intend holding a Festival in the Washington Hall,
next Monday evening. In addition to the fancy
and useful articles usually on sale at these Fairs,
we understand the ladies are exerting themselves
to prepare a most sumptuous repast, and we have
no doubt that those who attend will find an album
dance Of good cheer. Mr.. d. Goodwin, Of New
Y ork, and other vocalists. will be in attendance
to discourse sweet music. Their object is good
one-to raise money to purchase a new organ,
and we wish them success.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

CAITLE AND THE REcIPRocITY TREArY.-Tbe
Canada farmers along the frontier have sent a
large number oicattle intovermont in anticipation
of the termination Of the Reciprocity Treaty. In
the vicinity Of Derby all The iarmyards are com
pletey filed with cattle awaiting sale and shipment
to Brighton.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

Look out for counterfeit and altered bills
on the following banks: Ones altered 10
Elves on the Mechanics and Manufacturer
Bank. Providence Ones altered to Elves on
tina Cambridge City Bank. Cambridgeport,
Mass counterfeit Tens on the Essex Bank,
hsverhiil, Mass; counterfeit Elves on the
Merchants Bank, New Bedford, Mass. /;
counterfeit hves on the Worcester County
Bank. Blackstone, Msss.
Brigham Young is reported to have 1856
wives, sils Roeder 1873. jeremiah Stern III 4,
Job biliisen 80, Juliu Hoffman 80, Hsbacue
Croa'zy 81, and Gideon Rufiisn "a. Brig.
hams Oldest wife is not over 40, and his
youngest not above ID, while he 10 the suryi-
vor Of no fewer than 2s spousss.
Ketchum, the New York thief, was sen, to
the State prison on Friday lsst, a,h inst.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

The WArcHMAN AND REFLECTOR, Boston, is
the organ Of the Baptist denomination. and is an
excellent newspaper. Its editorial staff includes
many able writers Of this country. and some in
England. Price, $3.50 per annum in advance.
Ford, Olmstead q Co., ISL Washington Street,
Boston, publishers.
The LlBERAToR (Boston) has finished its course,
expiring in a blaze of glory VIM Lloyd
Garrison may well he proud of his thirty-fve
years Of suierings and labor in the cause Of free
dom.
me Utd Colony Sentinel, triymouth, Mass. }
by Avery & Cave, does honor to this office The
boys have been well taught, and get out hand
some paper
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

The Woodstock Standard mentions the recent
death ola hen, the property of Judge Barrett,
which would have been fifteen years old had she
lived until next Spring, tough one.
The Custom House officer at Rouse's Point seix-
ed liquors and struggled goods worth $500, and a
horse, harness and carriage, few days since. A
double wagon load of liquors was also seized
short time previously
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

GREAT FmEs.--At Rutland, Tuesday evening
destroying Union Block the finest block in that
town. consisting Of stores, Offices, and masonic
hall Loss estimated at 100000. The insur-
ance is principally in New York and Hartford
offices. Kerosene did it, Two fires occurred in
Chicago on the same day, destroying the Clar-
endon House and several stores, loss s22O. 900.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

CATTLE DISEASE IN HrNEsBURGu.-Th Bur
lington Free Press says; We learn that Mr..
Henry Wilson; of Hinesburgh has recently lost
five cows, out of herd of forty, by disease APP
parently the same in each case, and terminating in
death about twelve hours from the attack. This
causes considerable solcitude among the diarymen
IN that quarter. But as yet it is not known that
the disease has appeared in other herds.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

McCAaerty, formerly captain in the confederate
army, and an American citizen, was put on trial
for Fenianism at Cork. The judges held his being
an alien was fatal to the Indictment and. the Jury
rendered a verdict of not guilty.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

A Coon MAINE BANK.-The Cashier Of the
Bank of the State of Maine, Bangor, informs us
that (although the time of redemption expired
Dec. 81, 1869 the "bills will be redeemed as
long as any are presented, both here (Bangor)
and in Boston That is straight work
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

SURGEON GENERAL THArER and wife, of Bur
lington, have been bound in wedlock twenty-five
years, whereupon their friends have silver-locked
them (69 pieces), and " watched and L" chained ~
the good doctor-al to the tune of 800 So
they intend to let them go little longer, " on
time" We hope they will have good time.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

~ LADIES interested in sewing for the Freed
mems Aid Society. Of this village, are requested
TO meet at the Court House, tomorrow afternoon,
Thursday A full attendance is desired.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

In the town Of Murray, Orleans County.
New York, Lemuel Cook. aged one hundred
ana seven years, one OF the three surviving
soldies OF the Revolution, was recently sued
oy his son, youth of seventy eight
years OF age. There are several sons. ali Of
whom were witnesses at the trial, the Young
est OF whom being sixty-6ve year. old.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

REy. A. l.. SroNK, Of Park Street Church,
Boston, will lecture before the Citizens Associa-
ton. in the Village Hall, Montpelier, next Thurs
day evening.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

ARE You GOING TO New YoRK ?-If so, notice
the advertisement Of French's Hotel, in this paper
The hotel is well located for those having business
in the city, or for those passing through il.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

~ See advertisement Of the New York Times,
now the largest, as it is one Of the best, among
the daily newspapers Of this country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

In his inaugural address, Governor Walker, OF
Florida, declared that the people of the State are
bound to protect and preserve the freed negroes.
lie also expressed the opinion that, in reorgan-
izing the labor of the State, preference should be
given to the blacks over white immigrants.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

Look our!-Destructve fires, during the cold
snap have been numerous all over the country.
When the cold both exposes to extra danger from
fire aud cuts off the supply of water there cannot
be too much watchfulness
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

F. o. j. SMITH, of Maine, formerly Demo
cratic member Of Congress- was convicted Of
subomation of perjury some months ago, and APP
pealed the case to the Supreme Court That court
has confirmed the first decision, so this wealthy
man and influential politician must take the pen
atty Of his crime ike poorer rogues Justice
seems to shave been quite blind to everything but
his crime-seeing bis guilt, not his gold.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

BANK ELEcTIoN.-At the annual meeting Of
stockholders of the Montpelier National Bank the
following named gentlemen were unanimously
elected Directors for the year ensuing james X.
Langdon, Elisha +. Jewett, George c. Shepard,
Daniel Baldwin X. X. Keith, Dennison Taft,
Carlos Bancroft
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12
" SOUND ON THE GOOsE.n a,

] want 1000 lbs. geese feathers genuine live
geese feaihers-none Of your mixed turkey. chick
en-, and hen feathers. " Bring EN- in will
pay cash, or what's better, some Of my furniture.
carpets etc. }. 7. DRKw,
Successor to j. V. Babeock a. Co.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

MAIL RoBnED.--During the fire at Rutland.
the New York mail bags for Pittsburgh and st.
Adams were stolen, and the contents, save pa
pers, taken by the thieves
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

Naval Paymaster Charles C. Upham, Of Mont
pelier, is stationed at Portsmouth navy yard.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

THE LATEST FROM THE WHITE HoUsE.-The
Washington correspondent of the Springfield Re
publican writes
a. The very latest news have from the Presi-
dental mansion is to the effect that Senator Fes-
sender bad an interview with the President yester-
day, and that be is convinced there will be no
difficulty in managing the matter of restoration
without any controversy with the President. The
President has made the subioind remarks recently
to prominent Senator He said must look
to the Republicans for support and not to the OPP
position. | am familiar with the history Of John
Tyler and Willard Fillmore, and do not intend to
follow in their footsteps. We will wait for the
report of the joint committee and if it comes
within the bounds Of reason | will be satisfied
These remarks | am certain Mr.. johnson has
made within ten days. | could give you names,
but il doesn't seem proper
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

Nevada is turning out three lons u silver
per day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

Tnr WEATHER has changed rapidly from tenn
perate to frigid, the frigid term commencing on
the 5th On Sunday morning, 9Th, the milkman
reported % degrees below zero, and Edward III.
Prentiss Esq, reported 20 degrees at his dwelling
while at 8 A. NJ our thermometer marked 20; at
] p. NJ, 10, and at half past four l6 degrees be-
low zero. As there is hardly snow enough to
cover the ground the earth must be frozen deeply,
and the frost probably in some cases has stopped
the water in the underground pipes. At any rate,
Mr.. IIubbard's pipe at our office has ceased to
flow. The Burlington Times says the :" down
town thermometer marked 20 at sunrise. aud
throughout the day stood stiff at 20 degrees. On
the hill the mercury was, Of course. little lower
1t would seem that the has little effect in Bur
lington. Wilamstown reports "a degrees.
In parts Of Maine and New York, on Sunday,
the thermometer marked 80 degrees below zero
Woodstock, like Montpelier, PC st. Johnsbury
only 20. The most singular facts are that Wash
ington City and Philadelphia were at the same
figure, 80, and New York only one degree differ
ent, 4 and Montreal, far north Of us, only thir-
teen degrees. Philadelphia had its turn on Sun
day night-l4 to IS degrees below zero. The
thermometer has marked ten degrees there only
FIVE times since 1856.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-01-12

The information was called for to facilitate
the business of the Special Committee on the
War Debt Of the loyal States, to whom it has
been referred.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-30

About l25 Norwegian emigrants
arrived here this week. They were fine
looking people. and are portion of a
party of several thousand who have just
come from the old country. They were
here two days waiting for friends and
teams to convey then into the country.
They are thrifty, industrious people, and
will be a valuable acquisition.
-oapts. GEORGE CLEMENTS and w.
P. KNowLEs, and Lieuts. JERRY FLINT
and HENRY NICHOLS have been in the
service longer time than any other men
IN Pierce county.
The river has risen considerable
during the week.
--Beardsley d Co. are building q
new. large Warehouse at PIT. Douglas.
The Congregationalist Society are
going, 10 thoroughly repair the Brick
Church.
See Advsrtis smeut of La Crosse
Marble Works
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-30

- Business has been quite lively in town
for week past. The merchants have all re-
ceived their summer goods, which they are
selling very reasonable. Wheat is being
brought in and disposed of every day. buy
ers generally paying within five cents Of Pres
colt prices.
- Capt. n. B. Stout, until late connected
with the army in Kansas. and elsewhere. has
entered into partnership with Q. E. Davis. in
the Drug Store. They have built an sddi-
ton to their store Dom. and in future design
keeping a full supply of stationery in addi-
ton to their stock of drugs.
- Mr. Tozer, p NJ, is fitting mp the old
wheat ware house, near the drug store. and
will move the post Office into il some time this
week.
- Messrs. G. B. Cox d CO. are doing an
extensive business this season in the Touring
line. They manufacture daily about seventy
barrels of choice -four. which they transport
by team to Clement, thence by river and
rail to Chicago and the east. Work on their
new mill, at the Falls, is progressing finely.
Since my last the dam has been built, the
frame erected, and partially boarded. and the
machinery set up. 1t is thought the mill
will be in running order in two weeks.
There have been parties here from Du-
buque. prospecting for site on which to
erect a WooleA Factory. We learn that they
were well pleased with the situation. This
is one of the institutions needed here, and
our citizens are much delighted in the pros
pect of soon having one. 1t is a matter of
surprise that the splendid water power of the
Kinnickinnic has not been taken advantage
of by such company before this.
- Some OF the men who went out in 1861.
from this place, in the Fourth Regiment. have
arrived home. and the rem ainder are expected
soon. They have endured almost every hard
ship conceivable i'm their campagns-fi;st in
Maryland. laterally in louisiana and Texas.
We trust our citizens will make some demon
STATIONS of their welcome home As we have
heard of nothing in the way of celebrating
the coming Fourth, cannot something be got
ten up in their honor on that day 7
Yours truly,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-30

CAPT. KNAPP 1t is understood by
some, that Capt. Davidson has bought
Capt Knapp's boat. and that there is no
independent boat on the St. Croix. This
is a mistake. The arrangement between
Capt. Knapp and the Packet Go. is sim
ply this; freight which the Packet Co.
contracts to deliver to points on the St.
Croix. is to be transported from here by
Capt. Knapp at specified rates, agreed
upon between him and the Packet Co..
Tie rates of passage and local freight
are entirely under Capt. Kuapps control.
and the Packet Co. has no interest what
ever in his boat.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-30
I Items From the Hudson Star and Times ]

Items From the Hudson Star and Times
PERsoNAL.-Capt. W. P. Knowles and 1t.
Jerry 4. Flint, late of the 4th Cavalry. have
been i'm town this week, having good time
with the boys OF their acquaintance.
New STAGE AND ExPREss LINE.-Burbank
d Co. have established a stage and express
line from this city to Eau Claire, to go into
operation on the first day of July. A large
number of horses and coaches have already
arrived here. This new line will be of great
value TO the business of this city. The hor-
SEES and coach,s are all first class, and 10 ex-
peuse will be spared to secure speed aud COM
fort. This will also furnish us daily express
the entire year. Coon d Platt are the express
agents for this line.
- We are now located in our new office.
and can entertain our friends at home again.
Come in.
BuILDINGs.-M. L. Noyes is building a
large livery barn near the American House.
- Mollie Beard has erected and nearly
completed fair sized building on the old
dence.
- Ltbre is rebuilding his store, and in
tends 10 have it ready TO occupy soon.
IS. T. Merritt is preparing to build an
other store on his lot next to Moore & Nc
Gains.
TALKED oF.-Th-re is talk Of patting up
large stone block, four stories high the base
ment to be used for stores. and the three sto-
ries above for hotel. Such building is We
nv badly needed, and would not only be of
great benefit to the city, but would &c pay
ing investment to the builder.
- The new steamer of the Savannah line.
the BannocE City. came in for the first time
Tuesday. She will run here regularly here
after She is first class boat, and will prove
a valuable addition to the line.
WHAT NEXT I'VE have had an extensive
ccnflagration AMI destructive tornado here
this summer A small earthquake will be
next in order.
- AxorHER.-Dan Castello's Great Show
will exhibit hele Saturday, July 18th. 1t is
said to I've first class exhibition. Particu
lars next week.
Losr.-We received three weeks ago, the
particulars of ihe drowning of little son of
Robert Bowron. of Huntingden. and wrote
notice of it. and cent to Prescott TO be pub
lished. The letter. however, containing the
notice, with several advertisements and locals,
was lost, As We remember the circumsan-
ces. the little fellow was playing on the
bank Of the river, and is supposed Ia
have fallen in. and been swept down by the
rapid current. His body was found some
time after, several miles below the scene OF
the accident. The afflicted parents will have
the sympathy of their many friends.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-30

EXCURSION PARTY. = The Sabbath
Schools Of this place being invited by the
friends in Hastings to join them in the
Annual Jubilee of Sabbath School chill
dren, June 2S, started ut 8 o'clock A. M,
10 join in the festivities of the day. Ar
rangements were being made to GO in
wagons, when the PHI. Sheridan came
up, and the Captain cbeerfuIly consented
to wait an hour for the party, and take
them up free.
Notice was Immediately given; the
garments began to move at double quick
the cakes, pies, chicken, ham, AMI a
host of other luxuries were soon put in
to a movable position. and at tue time
appointed, such chittering and chatting
as aas heard among the children Of the
Baptist, Congregational and Presbyteri-
an Schools, can be easily imagined.
All safely on board, the meeting was
called to order. DIR. JoHN Mcdowell,
of Franklin Co. Pa. who is visiting here.
was chosen President, and G. II. OAKS.
of St. Paul, Vice President. The follow
ing resolutions were passed.
Resolred. That the thanks of many
citizens OF Prescott, aud of the Churches
represented here, are rendered to Capt.
JUDD WEST, for his courtesy on this &C
casiou.
That our thanks are also rendered TO
Clerks BARRON and SwAYzE, and the
other officers of the boat. Success 10 the
Captain. Clerks, and all interested in the
Phil Sheridan.
That these resolutions be Published in
the Prescott Journal.
Such mass OF children as was collect.
ed at Hastings, has never before been
seen in the Northwest. After enjoying
a splendid pic mic dinner, addresses were
male by Messrs. PABDEE, of N. Y;
WILLIAMS, of Mortified; ANDERSON, of
Lake City; and others. Part of our
company returned in wagons, and part
on the g. B. Knapp. and all were high
ly delighted with ,he pleasures of the
day.
D. N. TAYLOR,
L. B. RoGERs,
JAS. COCHRAN.
r. L. REED,
Committee.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-30
GET TIE BEST.
The --latest Fashions.
ron, the best authority on Fashions IN The
United States.

From the best authority on Fashions IN TIE
United States.
Since the beginning of Spring, we have
received numberless lett crs from subscribers.
particularly from those residing at distance
from the metropolis. as TO whether the reign
of crinoline may be considered permanent for
this season. and. if so. what is the most ap-
proved style and shape for hoops. The sub
iect is much more serious one than at first
appears. for the most expensive and tasteful
dress, in spite of the utmost efforts of the
most skillful of dressmakees, will be wanting
in elegance and style if wore over an i'll sha-
pen or Questionable hoop. In view of this,
we ave given the subject Of crinoline our es-
pecial attention and after comparing. and
fully entering into the respective merits of
each and all of the claimants to public favor,
we have concluded that Bradley's New En-
press Trail Duplex Elliptic Skirt. (Of which
we give as an SATISFACTORY is the style. of all
others. best adapted To the present fashions of
! the ladies, and also the most graceful, stylish
and elegant Skirt ever produced. 1t has no
rival except perhaps in another of Bradley's
most popular ST. les. called the Pride of the
World" which has all tho merits of the for
mer in regard to flexibility, durability. COM
fort and economy. etc, differing from it only
in shape-Frank Leslie's Lady's Magazine,
bay 1866.
P. S.-Messrs. Vests. Bradley d Cary are
the sole owhers and exclusive manufacturers
of the above justly celebrated Duplex
Skirts" and we are informed hy them that
the demand for the Duplex Elliptic Skirt"
thus far this year had been more than double
that Of any previous year since they intro
duced this remarkable invention to the pub
lie. and the demand is largely increasing daily
from every section of the U. S. as well rs 9TH
er countries.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-30
ANDRE w JO1N SON
WASHINGTON, June 90, 1866.

The papers throughout the State all
unite 10 saying that the editorial cor
ventiOn at Janesville was very pleasant
and successful affair. The address of
Chas. Seymour. of the La Crosse Re
publican, was a good effort, and well re-
ceived. The next annual convention Of
this association is to be held at 81 arta.