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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23

CONDITION OF THE SEA ISLANDS.
General Howard has received an interest,"
ing report from General Tillson, who vas
sent to inspect the condition Of the freedmen
on the Sea Islands He states that all the
questions in dispute between the freed people
on the islands and the former white inhAbi-
tants are now amioably settled those having
grants Of land have had them consolidated on
one part Of the Island upon which they we're
given. as directed in Special Field Order
No. 3.
In addition to these satisfactory results. a
saving Of from 600O to 5000 rations per month
to the Government has been effected.
The Assistant Commissioner fears that,
owing to the want Of Implements, seeds, AMI
mails and food, the freedmen having grants Of
land will fail in raising fair crop. There
are scarcely three families Of freed people on
the Sea Islands whose grants Of land are Of
any value whatever. Land is abundant enough,
but labor is scarce and commands a very high
price; and he thinks the freedmen would
End il much more to their advantage to go
to work for wages than to attempt to cultivate
land for themselves with inadequate means.
He is fully convinced from personal examina-
ton that the question over which there has
been so much dispute as to whether or not
the freedmen shall retain their lands for a few
years has ceased-from the cheapness Of land
and the scarcity of labor-to be Of the slight
est consequence to them. He says that the
real want in that State is a sufficient military
force to insure the prompt arrest of criminals,
and such an organization Of the United States
Courts as shall enable the people, white and
black, to stand on an equality before the law
and obtain Justice.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23
THE SHAREHOLDER AND HIS NEIGH
RORS

A CORES pondent Of the New York Inds-
pendent" writing from Tennessee, sends
the following anecdote illustrative Of the
peculiar institution" and showing how the
spirit Of slavery fingers after emancipation;
The case was hagrant breach of contract
by one Joseph Abernathy, a wealthy old
slaveholder of Giles County, Tenn, and
prominent member OF the Methodist Church
South. Two colored men, formerly his
slaves, intelligent young men both, and one
who claimed Mr.. Abernathy as his father,
made affidavit, that their former mas or had
made aud broken three distinct contracts with
them intending to defraud them in their
wages. 1t was a shameless violation of fair
agreement. with the colored men, both young
and intelligent had on their part fairly carried
out.
On this evidence, a telegraph order for
Joseph Alabernathy's arrest was sent. 1t
created a sensation in Giles County, Tenn.
kilograms were sent to friends here before
his arrival, asking them to see what was the
matter. 50, by the hour OF the arrested mans
arrival, Gen. Fisk's Office was thronged by
anxious friends awaiting Mr.. Abernathy.
He came in, fat, florid, self-satisfed man,
with all the consciousness of virtue, ease, and
goood living. As he took seat, to which he
was invited by the afFabe Commissioner. he
broke out oval, General, I've been drug
here under arrest. should like to know
what fori Who complains Of old Joe. Aber-
nathy" And he looked around with cons
cious recttude.
"Some Of your neighbors have entered
complaint against you, Mr.. Abernathy," said
the General.
my neighbors My neighbors complain
Of old Joe Abernathy any man, woman, or
child, in Giles complain Of me Wal, now,
| should like to see the papers on it." This
was said with mos perfect air Of oomplacent
astonishment.
The General reached down the papers, and
commenced reading "Jossph and Paul Abb
ernathy, being first duly sworn, deposeth and
saith, -
While he was reading, Abernathy's face
expressed the most whimsical astonishment
and at last he burst out with
"Why, General, thems my niggahs -
Them's not my neghbors -
"No, no, Mr.. Abernsthy, there are no
niggers in Tennessee now in the way you
mean. These are your neighbors and fellow
citizens and, Mr.. Abernathy, if what is said
be true. and looking at you, believe it, one
of them claims a nearer relationship than
neighbor; for he claims you as his father,
Mr.. Alternately"
This Psrthian arrow hit the mark. The
old man flushed, and then paled, dropping
his head, and never again raising it during
the interview. He agreed cheerfully to all
that was awarded, paid his hands for the work
done, aud entered into contract with them
for the present year.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23

" NKRMoNr seems 70 be strangely behind the
rest Of New England 10 amount Of collections,
while in expense OF assessment and collection, IL
is among The territories of the West With about
the same territory as New Hampshire, its contri-
buttons arc but a little more than one-fourth as
much with cost Of collection two-thirds as
much "-Erchnge.
As Vermont is much behind other n +. States
in the amount collected, the cost Of collection in
Vermont is proportionately enlarged But why
is Vermont behind in the amount Of revenue paid
TO the United statesY The answer is ready and
plain Vermont is far behind her sister New Eng
land States in manufactures, which are heavily
taxed and ahead in agriculture, which is taxed
more lightly Vermont ranks with Western
States not with Eastern.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23

SAD AFFAIR.--In Roanoke county, Va,
last week, two ladies living alone were pre-
pairing to retire one evening, when rap was
heard at the door, and no response being Civ
en- to the inquiry as to who was there, one of
the ladies dropped dead from sheer fright.
The other uttered scream when the door
was thrown open and in walked brother of
the ladies', who had been mourned as dead
for nearly three years, and who had intended
to surprise his sisters by not making him
self known till they had admitted him. His
grief at the result of his freak may be imag-
ined
HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.-In the absence Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Todd from their home at Paris,
jennings county, Indiana, short time since,
a man named Wash. Sage went to the house
and stole pockot-book that be supposed
contained money which Mr.. Todd had just re-
ceived from the sale of his farm. He then, TO
conceal his crime, beat three little children
in a horrible manner aud left them for dead.
One OF them has since died, but the other
two recovered and revealed the circumstances
Of the terrible affair, and Sage was arrested.
BY a singular blunder he took the wrong
pocket-bo book leaving the one with the money
in it untouched The stolen property was
found on his person, and he confessed the
shocking deed.
FAsr DAY IN MAINE.-Thursday April -,
proximo, has been set apart by Gov Cony Of
Maine as day of fasting, humiliation and
prayer in that States
The fast day in Massachusetts is April 5th.
The punishment of apup!l in school at
Marion, KY, recently, was the occasion of
savage fight, in which go boys engaged, about
one half for aud the rest against the teacher.
Pistols, dirks and clubs were freely used,
and one shot while the teacher was severely
stabbed.
A young lady Of Seymour Ind, became
warmly attached to young man. Her love
was not returned. She procured prepara-
ton called love powders" and mixed them
with the young mans food. They poisoned
and nearly killed him, and he is going to bring
sui, against the young lady for damages.
The firm OF vanetta. Friedman ds Co.. to-
baeconists OF Chicago. have been mulcted 10
the sum of Sl7 500 for making erroneous iI-
ternsl revenue returns Of their respective ins
comes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23

a log hut, occupied by French family named
Gilmore. took fire and was burned. The only
persons present at the time were two children,
six and the other two years Of age. II is sup
posed that the children set the building on fire
while at play. When the family returned they
found the house in flames and the oldest child
standing outside looking on, while the youngest
was burning inside The family lost all their ef-
iects by the fire and are taken care Of at the ex-
pense Of the town.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23
DR. MATTISON

Of Pro7idcnes, RI treats e4easyey all diseases and
accidents resulting fom imprudence in both sexes CIV
ns them bis whole ,ttsndon. Dr. N. isi thoroughly
educated phy sc,an Of twenty years experience,
bearing tue hghest testimonials. aud uudolot dy pos-
sssc superior skill IN that class Of diseases to "hieA be
has devoted SO much time and attention. Fersous At b
distance and aides especially, having any trouble Of
the Kind should be sure o. Tor bis Book on Special
Diseases lyag t8ll information, IN sealed envelope
sent iree gnoose one stamp Tor postage, and dret 70
Or MArTIsDN No 2s Uuion street, Providence,
IL 81 l0d4W
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23
GJlattbman & state 5uurnaI.
BY e P WALTON
MoNrPELIER. MARoH 2g. lsse.

Eli nf,YnR, formerly Radical Republican Of
Massachusetts is now a Radical Copperhead He
is for the admission Of rebels to representation in
Congress, and against the freedmen's bureau bin :
in favor of free trade, and against issuing Govern
ment paper currency and he moreover asserted
that the rebellion ought TO have been put down in
one year, and would have been had Lincoln been
an energetic man If we have free trade, we can
get no revenue from foreign goods and must
tax our own capital aud labor to raise revenue
II the Government cannot issue paper money, it
cannot take it for taxes; so Eli would require US
to add about one-third to the internal taxes, and
pay il in specie We like the specie part, on
condition that Eli shall give US enough to pay the
taxes
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23


1. is indmated in copperhead circles herr
that the President has been removing som,
radical postmasters in Connecticut, but tn,
statement is without foundation.
Every member Of the Cabinet is known e
desire the success Of the Republican ticket il
that State.
The Intelligencer this morning in an arti.
Gle on the loan bill, which is expected to come
up to-day in the House, says there are large
interests hostile to the contraction Of the cur
rency, and they are gathering, instead Of loos-
ing strength.
First, the entire restrictive high tariff in.
terest is opposed to IT, Next, speculator'
and the manufacturing class Then the large
importers, who are carrying immense stock:
Of goods at exaggerated currency prices and
lastly, the national banks, which are making
large profits upon their deposits.
The House has been somewhat excited
over an attempt on the part OF Green Clay
Smith, Of Kentucky, to make personal ex-
planation in reference to the proposition to
admit the Southern representatives elected.
He denounced the doctrines enunciated by
Thad. Stevens.
The House Committee on Foreign affairs
had up the Mexican bonds indemnity bill
this afternoon, and listened to explanations
from Romero, the Mexican Minister.
WAsHINGroN, N arch l6.
Quite a sensation has been produced by a
proposition from Senator Stewart of Nevada,
who has been a warm supporter Of the Pres
ident's policy, for universal shfrage, coupled
with universal amnesty This is significant.
1t is understood that government intends,
within the next Two weeks, to order the mus
.er out Of 10000 colored troops now sta
toned in the South. to be taken from sucn
points OF the several military districts as can
best spare them.
WAsHINGroE, March II.
The Secretary of the Treasury has decided
that the Canadian Reciprocity Treaty expires
at midnight on the 18th inst
Senator Foote'S continued illness has
alarmed his friends, aud serious fears are en-
tertaned for his recovery.
The defenses Of Washington, north Of the
Potomac, are to be dismantled
Military district Of East Tennessee has
been abolished.
There are indications that the vote on the
loan bill, defeated last night, may be recon
sidered, ani the bill passed by the House.
Large quantities Of Irish Republic bond
are being taken.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23

party in one OF the Circuit Courts Of
New York brought suit to recover DANA
ges of the Central Railroad Company for be-
ing elected from the cars. lie had offered a
one dollar bill for fare, and refused Troy city
fractional notes in change, in 1868. The
Court held that the conductor was not bound
to make change for the passenger. The rates
Of fare were published, and passengers were
bound to tend the exact sum before they
could demand a passage.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23

TENNEssEE.--Among the witnesses examined
by the Committee Reconstruction, was SON
in-law Of President johnson, who said East Ten
nessce is thoroughly and safely loyal but that
if there has been no great impression made on the
rebels in other portions Of Tennessee, the loyal
men cannot elect Governor Legislature or Mem
bers Of Congress, except in East Tennessee.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23
Congressional.

Nothing important done in Congress on
the 18th.
March IS, the Senate concurred in the
amendment Of the House to the civil rights
bill so that bill has passed
la the House Mr.. Morrill, reported an
amendment to the loan bill, striking out the
authority to sell bonds in foreign markets.
March g, nothing of.impoftance In the
Senate Ia the House, the loan bill was de-
feated on close vote, aud the House ad-
journed with motion to reconsider pend
ing.
March II, the Senate was not in session,
aud in the House the day was given to gem
eral debate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23

TIMOTHY CAHLI, from Montpelier, was picked
up by the police at the Union Depot. Troy, N, T..
on Monday morning, for being drunk and disor-
derby. he had lost $50 on his spree. During his
examination in the Police Court he was very noisy
and the Justice sent him to Jail to get sober.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23

The Western papers are full of accounts Of the
losses resuuugfr from ireshets. Half the bridges on
the Kalamazoo Mich, are down, and great guam
titles OF grain stored in warehouses by the river
side have been spoiled by the inflow ofwater. On
the Illinois the injury to dams, piers bridges, SC,
is very serious. Huge masses Office sweep down
the streem, some OF them more than thirty feet
i'm altitude.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23

Mr.. IL. X IIuNr, OF West Haven, lost IS
sheep 10y drowning during the late freshot. lie
had flock of IS in barn on his meadow, and
all OF them persisted but ten. The water was
never known to reach this building before.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23

NORWICH UNIvERsIrY.-We learn, by way of
Concord n. H., that the University building was
burnt on the night of the 18th, Library and fur
nture mostly saved Another statement is that
the south barrack only was burned
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23

HoN JOSHUA w. SHELDON, of Sheldon, died
on the 18th inst, in his 9th year A lawyer by
profession Representative five years in the Legis-
lature and Senator one year. when he declined
further public service. Since 1888, agriculture
has been his business
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23


ENrESsfvE ROBBERIEs on THE VI. CENTRAL
RAnRoAD Mr.. j. W. Hobart. Master of Trans
portation, OF the W. Central has for some time
been annoyed by the unaecouuta0le disappearance
of articles Of freight passing over the road Re
cent investigations have discovered that series Of
systematic robberies extending over a considerable
period. have probably occasoned these irregular-
tics, and several Of the employees of the freight
department have been arrested. +. Royce, Of
Northfed, freight conductor and brother, Chas
Royce Of Favston; l.. c. Peabody, OF North
field g. L. Thurston, Of Braintree, and Charles
Woodbury., Of Mortified, have had examinations
aud been bound over for trial G. L. Cady, of
Cornish, n H., freight conductor, was also ar
rested Yesterday, and has examination at a late
hour this afternoon. He is charged with abstrac-
tions Of dry goods, etc, to the amount Of 500.
Deposits Of the stolen goods were found at the
house Of Cady's mother and grandmother, in Cor
nish, n II. another lot of goods was discoyered
in Aloretown, W. The investigation which elicit
cd these facts was occasioned believe, by the
detection OF freight conductor Royce in an at
tempt to &" abstract ten tubs of butter, during
the detention of his train, between Northheld and
Roxbury, one day last week At present, it is
impossible to determine the amount of these rob
berries but it is thought that all those implicated
have been arrested, Cady was brought before
Justice Barton, this afternoon, and placed under
; 1900 bonds for his re-appearance on Monday
St. Aiban's Messenger, IAN.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23

The Vermont border is carefully watched by
five companies OF volunteer infantry at Philips
burg and st. Armand, and one regiment Of infan-
try and one company of artillery at Stanstead.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23

eter has recently marked rs c above zero in the
shade, aud 10 in the sun. Here, the snow is
rapidly disappearing A bad sugar season thus
far
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23

Mn. BALDWIN, of the sth Mass District, writes
from Washington 20 the Worcester Spy:
In the reports Of proceedings in Congress YOU
will notice free discussion of their minor differ
ences in opinion among the Union members. DO
not allow yourselves to infer from this that there
are any grave differences of opinion or purpose
among them. There is general desire 70 put
every measure adopted in the best form but there
are no substantial differences among the great
mass Of the Union members and you may assure
yourselves that the great mass of them will be true
to their constituents, and mindful OF the momen-
tous interests at stake
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23

II is reported that Mr.. Freeman Clarke, Comp
troller of the currency, missed figure in his
attack upon the Secretary of the Treasury The
Ways and Means Committee have examined the
matter, and reported in favor OF the Secretary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23

SOMEBODY tried to rob the Bellows Falls Bank
on Wednesday night. The burglars easily gained
entrance into the counting-room, but the first
door to the vault foed them. There were two
other and stronger doors and locks beyond that.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23
MARCH MEETING.

MrDDLEsEx.- Moderator, J. II. Holden; Clerk
aud Treasurer, w. II. Holden Constable, 9.
Holden Selectmcn, d. Ward A. j. McDermid
r. w. Warren Listers, S l., Daniels, +. Somers
G. Sawyer; Town Agent aud Superintendent, S
Herrick Oyerseer, G. G. Putnam Town Grand
Jurors. S llerrck, b. Barrett County Grand
Jurors, D. p. Carpenter, D Nichols Highway
tax, i5 cents on the list, payable in labor; town
tax, l10 cents.
WoLcorr.- Moderator, p. A. Stevens; Towr
Clerk, p. Crane; Treasurer VIM. T.. Hutchins
Seectmen, r Hubbel S. Gates, b. f. Porter
Constable +. Pinney Oyerseer Of poor, S. Gates
Listers, G. G. Moulton, Carlton Udall, A. Carter
Agent, Alger Jones; Town Grand Juror, Algei
Jones Sup't of Schools, Rev IL. llerricE.
WArrRviL1E. - Moderator, l.. W Holmes
Clerk and Treasurer, j. H. Shattucli Selectmen,
n b. Page, S Wiley, l.. d Sanborn Oyerseer
Of poor, L. W Holmes; Constable b. F. Wiley
Listers, Simeon Giddings l.. II. Hulburt, L. w.
Holmes; Auditors, d Q. Hulburt, NJ. Mcfarland,
s. n. Brown Trustee. e. II shattuck Fence
Inspectors, r. H. Stevens, II. Wilbur, S. Il. Mil
ler Grand Jurors, d. c. Hulburt, NJ. shattuck,
S. Manchester; Inspector OF Leather, G. n. Har-
vey Town Agent II. Wilbur Superintendent,
s. R. Miller.
GLOVER is out Of debt, and there is near $1,000
in the treasury The town voted 10 raise 10 cents
on the dollar, to pay the current expenses Of the
year
CovrNrnY has appointed the Rev. Pliny II.
Whit 70 prepare a Soldiers Record, under the
Statute Of 1861; and the town voted TO have five
hundred copies printed. A tax of 20 cents on the
dollar was raised to defray the expenses Of the
coming year The pauper expenses Of the last
year were S2j7.t7, and there are only two persons
dependent on the town.
Since the organization Of the town Of ofGraitsbury
in l792, the Office Of Town Clerk has never shift
ed hands but once the present clerk, Mr. Scott,
having held the office Tor thrty-seyen years, and
the former incumbent Of the office. Gov. Crafts,
having held il for the same period. or from 1872
60 1900
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Special Notices.
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-23

Hon JARED SPARKS, biographer, died at Cam
bridge, Mass. March IA, aged II years.