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their conssisutionality is affirmed by the Su
preme Court.
Anna Dickinson in Montpelier.
MoSrPEIIKR, Nov. lst. ls6'

MoSTPELIKz, Nov. lst, 1867.
You have all the particulars of Sheridan 8
reception, of the soldiers reunion, of the
brilliant display Of rockets in the evening
and OF the tasty and most excellent supper
in Freeman's Hall. But have you heard of
Anna Dickensons lecture at the Unitarian
church last week
Her theme was not as far as heard, dis
tinctly announced, nor need it be here. But
the whole lecture was a most scathing eriu-
cism upon the remissness Of the Repub-
lIcan party in not insisting with the strenu-
ousness Of an army in battle. on dong right
and giving justice to every class in the ma
ton. Ohio could let her black men fghs
and die for her but could nos permit them
their inalienable rights. California, rescued
from a bloody and heartless oligarchy. could
by personal qusrrels fling herself back into
the hands of the same party that had re-
duced her to snarchy and crime before.
Pennsylvania BY supineness had lost her
prestige as the border bulwark Of justice
and chained herself to the car of retrogres-
sion, of prescription of man for his color, for
his virtue, for his bIrthright. She sickened
as she anticipated the coming elections in
New York and Massachusetts,, complicated
as they were with questions of more rum or
less rum-a denial OF, or qualification of
the sensual appetites of those who hold
balance Of power.
She, in language more scathing than
Burke's in his burst of indignation on War
rem Hastings, severely blamed Congress for
not impeaching the President, who stood
charged with mentionable and unmentiona-
bic crimes. The nation had not punished
JEFF Davis, and thus i, proclaimed to the
world that treason was not a crime. 1t was
about to let 60 President johnson, and thus
declare that thwarting the design Of Con-
gress in a non-execution OF the laws he had
sworn TO enact, was no crime. That all his
encouragements to scenes Of blood and rapine,
were all to be forgotten, that his violation of
the - tenure of office" act was really to be
regarded as praise worthy.
The gentlemen of the legislature were
next sdmOnished Of their delinquencies in
not using their talents and powers to arouse
the nation to its responsibility and make it
respond to the calls of justice and honor.
But abstracts are inadequate. She must be
heard to be appreciated (; and she must be
as a power in the nation.
Yours,
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ed the reason or debaucbed the instincts Of
our race, so, too, the means Of its accom-
plishnent are the most accursed and devil
lsh that ever disgraced mankind.
On the contary, the real (thOugh not as
sumed) cause, led by Jefferson Davis, is the
noblest. most benefcent, true, and gloTiou,
cause that men ever battled for on this earth,
and the means employed were the grandest-
most Christian. and chivalrous ever witness
ed in the worlds history.
We think this will do for one dose.
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The sheridan Reception.

The Reception Of General Sheridan can't
of according to the programme, at Mont
pclier Oct. 30th. The weather was drizzly
but IN spite Of it, long trains came in crowd
ed with people, Of both sexes. and it was
estimated that the crowd gathered to gree;
d" Little PHIL at two O'Clock was not much
LEES than Ten thousand. The special train,
containing the General and his party. the
committee, gentlemen Of the Press and 9TH
ers, stopped at Jewetts crossing. where the
procession was formed under Col s. NJ.
Pingree a. Marshal, consisting Of
l. Gilmores Boston Band
,. Montpelier Band.
8. Escort Of Veterans.
I. Carriage bearing Gen. Sheridan, Gov.
Page, and Ez-Goys. Smith and Dillingham;.
6. \ large number Of carriages, bearing
staff officers, Vernon. officers in the late
var, and citizens.
After passing through the principal streets,
the procession marched to the State House.
broad arch spannei the main entrance
bearing the words '' Vermont welcomes the
gallant Sheridan. 4 platform had been
erected in front ofthe State House, to which
Gen. Sheridan was conducted, and was then
welcomed by Ex-Governor Dillingham; as
follows:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-08

IehsrcIe Ecu Diat.s h.w
My thoughts we're dressei wien WEs
But, temrus iugit see them now
Half clad 10 rags OF every tongue
o pLil0 fr4tres, cheIs am,s
dare not court the youthful muse,
For fear her sharp r5spalss should be,
Papa Anacre0u please excuse l''
Aiieu I've tI1l rly annual track
How long '-le, others count the miles
Aui pebble out Hy rlyuing pack
t. friends who -,T7y5 pay I1 smiles
So, laissez-mu 9 scnC youthful VII
No doubt has Earcs be wants t5 show;
And am asking, '' letLes.r,'
Dunn lie clsmat, " Dos pou sto l''
o. u. U1'ug.
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by his mother and sisters, to visit US and
fesr he viii feel himself IN duty bound to deny
himself the pleasure which he would greatly
ooVet' of being with you on the approaching oc-
casion' while he will be cheered in his efforts to
put himself IN position to justify some pleasant
relaxation, by the hope he will cherish Of being
aoie TO JOIN the Vermont ofi,ers, who occupy a
high place in his regards. at some future re-
unien' OF which fondly hope there may be
many 10 store for you.
Highly gratiAed by the kind manner in which
you speak Of my son, I am
Very truly, yours. &C..
DE- LORNA BEooKs.
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Ma JOHNSON AaD Nh. SrASroS.-It is said
by some who profess to know, that Mr.
johnson holds the ground that the Tenure Of
Ofhce bill invades bis. constitutional rights;
that he is bound to carry the question. if ne
oessaFy, to the Supreme Court; that he will,
# called upon by the Senate to reinssate Mr.
Stanton, decline to do So, and in such man
ner as to compel a submission Of the case to
the court. OF course. should the decIsion Of
the court be against him, he will reinstate
Mr. Stanton; but that be has reasons for be-
lievipg that the law will be pronounced un-
constitutional by majority of the Court.
We think that Congress willat,end prompt
ly to the case Of Mr.. johnson, if be takes the
position that he will not obey the laws ,ill
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Miscellaneous.
Echo.

Come 10 ne in the silence Of tie night;
Come in the speaking silence Of a dream;
Come with soft rounded checks and eyes a
bright
As sunlight cn a stream;
Come back ia tears.
o memory, hope. love of finished years
o dream how sweet, t-1 sweet, too bitter sweet
Whose Wskeuiag sholil have been in Paradise
Where souls brimfal OF love abide and meet;
Where tbirsting longing eyes
Watch the SLOW door
That opening, letting in, lets out no more.
Yet ceme O. lie N dreams, that may live
Ny very lie again though cll IN death;
Cone back Go ne IN dreams, That may r-ve
Pulse f1r pulse, breath fr breath;
Speak low, lean low,
As long sgo, my love, how long ago,
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LETTER FROM GEN BROOKS FATHER.

Col. Sdmuei z. PlRgres
Dear sr,-Your favor of the Goth ut, under
cover to my son, Gen. W. T. II. Brooks, has been
duly received, and the accompanying ticket Of
invitation forwarded to him, at bis residence
near Huntsville Ala. II vss entirely unnecessary
that | should urge it upon him as duty that
be should obey the invitation to attend re-
union Of Vermont officers. as feel perfectly
safe in saying that he would regard it As a high
privilege to be allowed to be present on such au
occasion, if the state Of his affairs and the cond
ton Of himself and family rendered it prudent
FIR him to 90. But, although well satisfied
that the health Of himself and family would be
improved by a trip, be has been forced, by the
demands Of bis lately purchased, and but par
tially-stocked farm or plantation, to decline a
somewhat pressing invitation from me, backed
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0fUcE INrERsATIoSaL TELEGRAPH Co.,
NEW YoRK. Oct. 4th, 1861.
BryERDALE, Oc'. Il, ls6
COL $. z. PiHqree

COL - r. EiHgrcc
Dear CoL,-N0ur very flttering letter Of yes
terisy (l6th) reached ne to-day. | have a.
really written 10 You in regard to your first
kind Invitation, and directed my letter, by
mistake, to you At Montpelier. II it is possible
for me TO get away from New York, I will meet
my old comrades AMI fellow soldiers Of the war
at the Re union Of the ermout officers. have
not yet received The ofiicial notice the invita-
tion o. The General Assembly but if / can get
10 you, It will be on the invitation Of nv Old
companions Of the First Vermont Brigade Ny
pride has been in the esteem Of the subordinate
officers and soldiers who served under me, and
who have testified their love and confidence on
many occasions and l would not exchange It
to-day for all the resolutions Of thanks Of all the
governments in The world; and for that reason,
| value your letter NOR, than acres Of parch-
ment. II [ an not with you, my dear Colonel,
At your Reunion, you may be sure it Is because
/ an attending to the business Of others, which
has been conhded to NE, atd which cannot be
neglected. Yours truly, W. F. SMITH.
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GEy SHERIDAN


GEy. SHERIDAN.
Il deyolyes upon me to greet you in behalf Of
the representatives Of the people of the State
OF Vermont, here convened in General Assembly
It gives me pleasure to extend to you cordial
welcome. Although we may not expect to
equal the external display that has ne: you
elsewhere, I assure you that you will find among
Us many warm hearts, such as a man, brave,
true and loyal as you have been, will be glad
to meet. We appreciate your character and
services, and are proud to recall the fact that
our Green Mountain Boys were lei by you on
to victory. We rejoice that your more recent
administration of sffaiTs at the South has been
consistent with the principles that have always
governed cur people, and We therefore approve
oG those measures that give Equal Rights, with
"Free39m and Unity"
Permit me to remind you Of the memorable
October day, three years ago, when riding down
the valley Of the Shenandoah, and drawing near
Cedar Greek. you found our army falling back
before an advancing foe. Refining up rear
the Sikh Corps. you inquired, "What troops
are these The sixth Corps! The Ter-
mont Briysie 80 was shouted almost simultan-
e5usly from the ranks You exclaimoi, 1--WE
are all right - which brought e1ultant shouts
from the men, and, and advancing the lines,
defeat was turned into glorious yistory.
The present condition Of public affairs re-
minds Us Of that October day, and now, as
then, We believe you stand for the right and
that the. vaveripg column Of freemen will again
advance to complete and perfect victory over
all oppression and wrong.
We believe, with you, that victory in the field
should bring security to all the people. In al
the positions you have held you have beer
found earnes, snd faithful Fer this we hcnol
you.
Gentlemen of the Gtueral Assembly, pre-
sent to you Major General PUMP H. SHERI
DAN.
Long and hearty applause greeted General
Sheridan as be stepped forward to reply -
GENERAL SHERIDAN REPLY.
Geqfiemen,-I thank yOu tor this kline
welcome, and your Governor for the compli
mentary manner be has spoken of me.
hope / shall continue to merit your goOC
opinion. | must not forget that ! would no
have been here to-day had it not been io
the Green Mountain Boys When | entered
this hall and saw these hsgs, felt that
ought to say as much as this. The Greer
Mountain Boys were among those troop
that gave me my position in the army.
have never commanded troops in which
have had more confidence than in the Yer
mont troops and do not know but can sa.,
that never commanded troops in which
had as much confidence ss on those of thi
gallant State. Again l thank you for you
kindness.
The Senatoss were then introduced to tn
General BY the Governor, and the member
of the House by Speaker Stewart; ate
which the returned soldiers, citizens, an
ladies were presented. General sberida
was then conducted to his room in the Ps
yilion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-08

IoUGH STORY A western paper tells
the following.
An accident OF q remarkable nature, oc-
I1a L4IiSo IN the woods OF a neIghboring country
issL week, by which a man was thrown
elghiy ieet into the air lie was standing
on balanced tree lying across large log,
to sec another tree come down, when the tree
10 falling struck the othel end Of the tree on
"hich he was standing, and the tremendous
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-08
LETTER FROM GOV. CHAMBERLAIN.

AUGrsTA, Oct. Is, 1857.
Ny dear C0l:-
regret thst an engagement for the SOth Of
October, viii compel me 20 forego the great
pleasure OF accepting your invitation to be
present At the Reunion Of the officers Of Yer
mont
should enjoy such greeting the more. be-
cause my presence would Lot only indic4te nv
own warm interest in the associations Of the mast
but that It would serve TO exemplifv the cordial
sympathy which still binds together the States
that stood shoulder to shoulder for the eountry's
cause
With the hope that your reunion may be as
brilliant a. your record II the field
am sincerely your friend and servant,
GEO. CHANBERLAIS.
Col. Samuel E. PiHgree,
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Ez-Gov. DiLLIyGuAN's SPEECH.

Cui-eqs Of T-ermoaf,-We are not worship
ers Of idols or Of men, nor we're our fathers be-
fore US, yet all honor and respect the good, the
true nj the brave as the demonstrations Of to-
day fully attest Humln voices have not been
alone in your welo me to tried aniyalant sol .
der, the keilehas spoke to the trumpet, the irum-
pet to the drum, the drum to the cannon, aud
the cannon to the skies in thunders Of applause
and all combined but ezclaim welcome to the bra
vest Of the braves now introduce to you the
man you 50 mu,h love and honor, Maj Gen
Philip Il. Sheridan.
To this Gen. sheridan replied as follows &:
GEN. surnmASs REPLY.
l thank you for ths very kind welcome which
you have given me here today. It has given me
great pleasure, assure you. I IrscoIleot when
was bog ofreaiing n the history ofyour STATE
Of the Green Mountain Boys in the times Of 1910
IN the old revolution. and l thought that if
should ever have the honor Of commsuiiug her
troops, l should be greatly privileged, and tha,
they would make the hes, campaign in the e1pe-
rienae Of any leader In the war. did have the
honor Of commanding the Green Mountain Boys
Of 1861, and assure you that believe that they
are equal to the Green Mountain Boys Of 1775.
No greater honor could be conferred upon any
one than the command Of such men, and the
State should be proud them. They were al
wsys proud Of 'hc;r State, during the war, and
always speak very highly of it. can assure you
that feel highly houorel by a welcome from the
people Of the State Of Vermont.
Ihi- capital little speech was received
with immense applause. Gen Sheridan
was then escorted to the Hall Of the House
OF Representatives, where Gov. Page pres
ented him to the General Assembly as fol-
lows
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County Clerk

sented here. But the war had taught US
that our rOlunteers were in reality the regu-
lar army Of the nation, and IN closing be
gave the sentiment, . TIE Cni>eH Solder
tile pillar oftke Republic =" This speech
was received with much laughter and ap-
plause, and Gen. Ripley prop sed that the
Society now brevet Gen. Butscriield as Yer
montcr,with three hearty cheers, which were
given him with will, followed BY three
cheers apiece i0r Gen. Ingalls,, and Gen.
Donahue.
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!. The Regular Army.

=. me htgbtT army.
Major Gen. Butterfeld was called on. and
rose amid hearty applause. He said -sat in
accompanying his friend. the hero Of Mission
Ridge, to Vermont to-day he had got light
on a subject that had puzzled him tor many
years. His mott er, be was proud to say, was
of Vermont her mother was also Of Yer
mont his grandfather on the mothers side
fought in the reYolution as Vermont sol
der; and it had occurred to him that it was
probably because he was not born in Yer
mont that bis mother thrasbed him 50 much
when he was a boy. IL had not been his
good fortune to command Vermont troops,
with the exception Of the sbarp-shooters.
They had taught him the character Of Yer
mont troops. He had also seen the Vermont
ers fight at Fredericksburgh and Gettysburg ;
, and they had righ, to De proud Of their
1 recnrd. He returned thanks for the honor
done To the regular army, which he repre-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-09-07

e. An Organ.grnder made his aF-
pearance in town on Thursday las. dis
presence created quite an excitement
amongst the boys and young freedmen.
lie ground out Pat Maioy," Father,
dear Father Come Home "Dixey,"
st. Parr.ck's Day in the Morning."
&c. &c, 10 perfection. He had no
'ronkey.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-09-07
De- The determination of the Adolf.

@ The determination Of the Adolf.
lion press. previous to, ard during the
pendancy OF the Trial of John II. SurFalt,
that he nustbe hung, gave rise 10 the
following, which we find floating the
rounds Of our exchanges
Letus hang him for his mother
Let Us twist his gullet now
Swing him first, then try him aiIer
We are practiced and know how"
Let Us hang him for ms mother,
Whom we slaughtered in his stead
Hang him innocent or guilty
VIC can try him when he's tead
Letus hang him for his mother
She was tender, he is tough ,
And the woman didn't struggle
To our liking half enough.
When he's buried Holt can try him
If he's innocent who cares!
Twill oa.y give some CouOYer
Stale PRISON ii he swcdrs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-09-07

C. Mr.. Samuel b. llorrlsoa, near this
place, planted one peck Of Potatoes last
Spring from Which he has realized over
eight bushels. Preuy large yield-who
can bea! it
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-09-07

CoLoEED CoSGEE--NbN.-Thc move.
menl for black Congrr,smen, seems 10
have gained considerable headway in
Georgia, and will become a question in
ohcr quar.t1- when election day draws
nieh. n Ho.e il.uc.s in which tie
blacks have 'hc majority, and are resoly-
cd to orgaoIz- separately and adversely,
as 20 tie vnr,-. 1t would be only conss-
tent to select as heir representatives. in
diyiduals OF lh,ir own number, instead Of
white aLtrn'gr,rs lsIse 10 lberr own race,
and courirg the coIorcd people only 10
get oNlrr We rtiuk,ss between Vol
behaved aud w.l, disposed co.ored u'n,
and - ll.r office hunter OF he Byrz Or.
der, lhc respectable whites would vote IN
maSse for the former for Congress. 10
THE manner, it seems hSeIy that Districts
containing large negro msJorlies deIerm-
inpd on separate organ.-atlon from the
whites, will very generally send negroes
10 Congres, Richmond Enquirer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-09-07

~ The Post Office at hcrneysyi!c this
county, is restored 10 the original site. b. S.
Mclutire has been appointed Postmaster, vice
Augustus Trump removed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-09-07

I%The attention of he taxpayers Of Shep.
herd Township are directed to the notice Of j..
r. McKcvitt, Township Treasurer. He is al
eryour School Tax with SHARP stick"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-09-07
Indian Affairs Officially Viewed.

Letters IRON Genera! Hahcoc" anu ON
ers, written some time ago. make Il SP'
pear that the sayages were oen' upon
war, and had no honest intention Of keep
ing at peace with The settlers lhey
sent numerous lhreSt' to the agents or,
dered the military not t" cut WOOD ana
wound NJ by sendin! message FequT'
ing the removal OF The SOLDIERS Ut '"ey
would help them 10 leave me country;
The Indians also expressed iHeIf decided
determination not 10 permit The consifuc'
ton OF the railroad through their grounds
Upon Geneta! Hancock moving MS 10Y
ces among them TIE impression Pfe'"',
ed that he had come 10 murder '"eH a""
destroy their villages he compilation
closes with an account OF numerous muir
ders and depredstiOLs committed by Inc
redskins. General Hancock, IN his 'ei"-
mony before the Indian COMMISSIONER
is very decided in his opinion that seri'
Gus war exists, and even declares his be-
lief that # the troops were Withdrawn not
a white man would remain in Colorado,
and the erea, highways TO the Pacific
would be closed. The Indians, he says,
are ampIy provided with modern weap-
ons, The expenses of,he Generals de-
nartmen, have thus far been substantially
those Of peace investment.
The General is of the opinion that the
Indians would not cease 10 be hostile if
the troops were Withdrawn. They would
then claim that they had gained what
they started out for, to Gu, of those roads.
Tlere would be peace until the roads
were started again. They gave US notice
tina, they intended to commence war in
the spring. Gen. Hancock has their
statement, which was sent to tie com-
mandcrs of posts, saying that these posts
must be abandoned in the spring, and
that the Pacific railroad must st2P al
Junction CITY as they intend to fight. We
cauno, have peace on the Plains so long
as The Indiar> are allowed to hunt be-
tween the Phue and the Arkansas. It's
impossible 10 control the young men.
The chiefs and principal men are nearly
all DESTROYS Of peace. except under some
great grievance. The young men leave
their villages and commit dePredailons
on some pretcnse. There is no cues.
ton but tia, the old hunters receive the
stolen horses from the young men.
The Indians always pierce the bodies
of white persons they Kill with arrows.
The fiends Of persons killing him, all
put an arrow into him They never
burn powder when they can use arrows.
In ambuscadcs they use arrows. The
principal men ale armed with firearms,
and the others with bows and arrows.
The Indians do not fgh, often, unless
they are Of very superior numbers. They
Go not fight without an advantage. When
ever they find their enemy prepared they
give up. The Indians are carrying on
the war Wllh-aI ihe new improvements
glass al Fort Wallace. They come up
like regiment OF cavalry, ana appear
like a regular regiment. Inc cn'eis
I stand with q mirror and throw TtutClIOUS