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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-08

Professor Baird Of the Smithsonian Institution
who has had two explorers in that country fol
nearly two years writes as iollows;--
TIMBER
The whole country. well up to the Northern
coast, is heavily tmbered-chieny hard-pine Tor
ests---the small trees extending down 70 the very
shgres. Some OF the islands also are heavily
timbered with pine forests and dense underground.
Others OF them are destitute Of timber but covered
with grass Of luNurant growth.
SOIL.
On the west coast the soil produces excellent
barley. and roots such as radishes aud turmps,
and esculents, such as lettuce cabbages, &o.
ANIMALS.
Furred animals. such as sea otter. river otter,
sable, furred seal, mink, black silver and red fox
es. are found in great numbers red deer on the
south aud reindeer on the north.
FfsE
Herring, salmon, halibut and Goldfish abound in
exha,,stless numbers In Behring's Straits, and
to the northward, great whales are very numer-
Gus,
MINERALS
Surface washngs Of gold have been discovered
on the head waters Of streams on the east side OF
the coast range Of mountlins
The geographical developments are the same on
the western slopes. Native copper has been dis
toNcftl IN various pid'c1 oh VIC 'ot't a"u ih the
vicinity OF Copper river, Iron ore Of excellent
quality (and believed to exist in exhaustess guam
tity) is now being melted and worked by Russian
artisans in repairing ships, sc
Coal is found in large quantities and is used by
the Russians for naval proposes In quality 10 is
similar TO New Brunswick coal, but not equal to
Cumberland coal Recent discoveries have been
made Of what is believed to be a better quality of
coal. though il has not vet been tested.
Mr. p. McD Collins of the Russian American
Telegraph Company and U. S. Commercial Agent
at Amoor says;-
Nor is th. country to be counted rs nothing in
an agricultural point Of view. Waeat, barley
and oats can be produced far north as sixty
degrees gardens flourish along the coast in the
Russian settlements producing all the vegetables
requisite for domestic
The principal town is New Archaugel, on Stka
Island, ii has a good harbor and population Of
1900.
The temperature at Sitka Island might, think
be endured by one accustomed 70 the genial eli
mate Of Vermont, as tue mean annual temperature
in degrees OF
Fahrenheit. Is 45.4
At Eastport. Name. it is 43
At Fort Ripley Minnesota, it II 800
AZ Burlington, Vt, (perZ. lhomProu ptis 446
AtW Williamstown. (per Judge Pane )lt is 3J.4
Al Burlington Vt. (6 years per Prof
Petty, l56l--i666 inclusiye,) It is 427
Then is not Mr.. Collins right when he says -
Taking it then as whole. the country Of
Russian America cannot be considered, as some
would have it, a dreary waste Of glaciers eebergs
white bears, aud whalers, and only ht for the
Esquuiaux aud drinkers oftrain OIL darlington
Times
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-08

Michigan abolished the grand jury system eight
years ago, and the recent annual report Of At
torney General Williams speaks in the hi CHEST ap-
proval Of the new method, which, he says pro-
notes both econoay and expedition in the trial Of
bunal sitting in dark aud secret places, with its
proceedings wrapped in mystery, holding inqui-
sitions on whomsOever IL will, which is truly not
in harmony with the spirit or genius Of our gov
ernmental.system or the age, and should be en-
tiroly and forever thrust aside Their district
attorneys take the evidence from the Justices
courts, and simply 90 on with the trial with such
additional testimony aud witnesscs5 as they can
procure.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-08
THE HEROES OF THE LOCOMOTIVE.

THE HEROES OF THE LOCOMOTIVE.
The Independent contains some interesting
sketches of locomotive engineers. We quote
frou is few instances of personal fidelity and
bravery -
"a few years ago my friend Orsbone, who has
driven the locomotive for the mail train on the
Morris and Essex Railroad for twenty years at
least with iaultless flithiulness, was once delayed
BY snow ON the track for several hours, bot re-
ceiyed explicit orders from the Superintendent
Ito 90 ahead for the road was clear, other
train was on the track. After satisfying himself
that he had not misunderstood the order, he left
the summit on steep down grade, and in round
ing a sharp curve came on train that was ascend
ing the same grade under fall head of steam. -.
In an instant he whstled down the brakes and re-
yersed his engine. The noble thing. under such
a Tremendous strain as II fully aware OF the dan
ger, obeyed and threw itself back 20 avert the
danger. Meanwhile the other engineer hal done
the same thing with his locomotive but It was
possible only TO modify the shock Together
rushed those two painting and reluctant giants,
their joint weight not less than sixty tons, with
the gathered momentum Of their following trains,
They rose like two furious animals in tight, stand
ing ON end, aud ia trice the two splendid ma
chimes were wreck The cars behind them were
also badly crushed Orsbone did not leap from
his engine but never p,oving his hands from the
levers which controlled it, ne stood as resolute as
rock at his post until the shock came, and then,
quick as thought, adjusted his valves TO allow the
steam to escape without explosion. Our war can
furnish no clearer proof Of the finest courage than
| that
Al the crossing of the Morris and Essex railway
and the Orange turnpike may be seen flag
with one leg the other he lost in the wreck have
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-08

A PRIG OF NJ o S S

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A feather from an Angels wing, Look at it
and tell me what else can it beY Did you ever
see ANYTHING SO much like the plumage of an an
gel? How soft, how downy, and how bright
found it on the mountain slope this morning. 1t
must have dropped from the pinion Of that rosy
little cherub lettering in the golden sunset on the
loity peak of Old Lincoln last night-charmed to
forgetfuness by the lovely scene IN the valley be-
low | am quite sure caught the lutter of pur-
pie wings and the simmer OF streaming plumes in
the flush of the evening sky; and undoubtedly, al
ter a shower OF flashing things came floating gent
ly down through the clear blue air, aud the sun
gave broad benevolent smile, and there were
laughing dimples on his great fat checks as though
some heavenly benson with his departing beams.
Ever since the rocks and bogsin all the dells and
daugles and far up the craggy heights have been
covered and clothed with feathers from angels
wings. FELT lT Our.
V0rTen, april 67.
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Inc Bradford Oplnion teIIs the following

The Bradford Opinion tells the following
Wr. William Rogers, of West Topsham, in
forms us that he hal one eve which brought and
raised eight lambs in twenty-five mouths and one
sheep 10 years old which had raised him 26 lambs
He has also one sheep which brought one lamb in
Jan. 1866 another in June, and third in March,
1867. This Spring ~ of his sheep brought him
2e lambs He wants TO know If that can be beat.
We are not much OF sheepist," and perhaps
our opinion on this subject would not be worth
much but we can inform him that it beats any
thing we have heard of.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-08
Az EFFgcrUAL WORM MEDICINE


ua wonu L9rtsaEs. Much Sickness undoubtedly with chill
m ana aiuits arbuiod % other Qcoasionrd ~
,r.. Thee yrsuiruar CoHirs,' although edsouai 10 De
roynr ~oras possible Injury Co the most delicate
eaui THIS vaIaabe cam6inson ta been suecessfuiy used
by phrsan. a1l niA 90 na saf and suoe Ia eradeaiin1
worms. 3D. hurtfll 90 calllren.
caiLBnrx uAvivg woEus require immedat- attention, a.
nss-sto th- troubs ohen causes prolonged soafess
srurroa. cf woEns CHlpErv are ofteu overlooked-
worms ia and bowels cause rr'auu shch can
be we'd only BY the of remedy rae iomhinH
tlou afIuarsnts ufsd 10 mtsns Brona Fer@1Hss Con-
st. % is such as 30 ys possible effect with safety.
CURTIS BROWN, Propdelou, New York. Sold by al
neaiers 10 MoIieaes. at % cts. box. lo-9l
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-08

sale py beo. W Nhuef.
A friend has taken exception to two or three re-
notices, which he took to be editorial having
failed 10 observe that a star (' affixed them
One Of the modern ways of calling attention to ad-
yertsemenis is an editorial other notice in the
reading matter, Usually this is unexcepdonable,
and the notice is given as that OF the editor, and
may be taken as his but sometimes it happens that
the editor does not hold himself responsible, and in
that case in this paper the practice is to afix star,
or "Com," or some other mark, sometimes TO
use different type Where ony mark is found to
distinguish an article from editorial, it is to be un-
derstood that the editor is personally responsible
Two boys in Richford Of IA and . years of age,
were very dangerously burned in attempting to kin
die a fire with kerosene oil. II is feared that the
youngest will not survive. his legs and body are
badly burned and one arm is absolutely cooked TO
the bone
BurrIR,-Ths article had good many prices
in st. Albans market on Tuesday. Some lots whose
faint odor was not of the violet sold for 10 cents per
pound and some lots little better, but still poor,
sold for 20 cents. 25 cents was the market price,
though few good lots sold for 26, and still fewer,
choice, brought 80 cents.
A wealthy man Ia Massachusetts has become in
sane and spends his time in counting imaginary
money-bags. The man is wrecked dead to his
friends and the community, but his passion lives
Had this man been possessed as well ofa passion
for doing good with his money, the pleasure of us
ing would have balanced the pleasure of gaining,
and prevented insanity.
The Haddngton Courier, Scotch paper, tells a
mary ellous story Of a man, who fell down SHAFT
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-08

Mr. VIM. p. weeSes, Of Pawlct, certiaes that in
one and the same trap, and spot not over three
feet in diametor he has caught sixty foxes, thirty
skunks, five coous and ten crows
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-08
PRIVATE LETTERS OF GRANT AND
RMAN

The final volume of the report Of the committee
on the conduct of the war, recently issued, con
tains many interesting documents not heretofore
published The following private letters Of Grant
and Sherman illustrating their love and respect
for each other very beautifully, are among the
uumber.-
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A San AND SUDDEN DE,rH.--The wife Of Dan
iel s. Kent, of East Wallingford was found dead
in the field on Sunday morning, the Zlst ut. An
inquest was held, when the following facts and
circumstances were shown On Saturday, the 10Th
ult., the husband, Mr. Kent was boiling sap in
the woods ia his sugar-h0use, some three-fourths
OF a mile from home, aud came home TO supper
and told his wife he should boil until midnight,
and that she had better not sit up for him, but put
out the light and 90 to bed See replied that she
thought OF coming up CATER doing up her work.
where he was boiling, aud inquired which was the
best way 10 come Gas she had never been thefe.)
He replied that she must not think OF coming, as
il was very bad going. No more was said, and
he thought no more Of the matter, but returned
about dark 20 his work. Mr.. Kent finished his
boiling, and, much later than be expected, reached
home about 4 o'clock in the morning. when he
found his house locked and fastened up, as usual,
when leaving il alone but getting in the back
wav and not finding his wife, supposed she had
gone to some Of the neighbors across the way to
stay, as she sometimes had done when alone. He
accordingly laid down and slept until daylight
and arose. built his fire and fed his cattle at the
barn, and then went 10 call for her, supposing of
course TO find herat some one OF the neighbors
but alas ON calling ON several OF the nearest, he
found she had not been there. He was then re-
minded of the conversation OF the previous even
ing and search was Immediately made, when she
was found some forty-hye rods from the house, ia
the direction of the sugar woods, and TO all APP
pearances had been dead several hours. IL ap-
pears that the poor woman had started for the SUI
| gar camp to find her husband, aud during the
night il was very dark. cold and rainy a thunder
storm came up during the time, and probably she
got bewidered and lost, became exhausted in
travelling about, and through fear, there perished
alone she being Of weak constitution. 1t was
also stated by several of the dearest neghhors in
different families, that they heard IN the evening
several times, sounds or cries similar to person
in distress, in that direction, but supposing il 70
be some wild animal, did not go in search. Sc
singular and sudden death seldom occurs, aud
in this the feelings of the husband and daugh
ters seem almost too great to bear yet they must
trust in Him who doeth all things for the best
Rutland Herald. %
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-08

AKentueky correspondent writes that the with
drawal Of Harding, the Union Conservative can
diadte for Governor, renders the election Of Helm
pretty certain, as the Radicals have little hope for
their candidate but the question mooted Is
The opinion is that Gen Rosseau win be appoint
ed Military Governor Of Kentucky. il being sur
missed that his confirmation as Brigadier General
was secured on such 4 compromise between the
Senate and the President. Such an event will
not be regretted by the Union men.
Mr.. Thomas d. Conway, who is now in the
Southern States helping to organize Union Re
publican party, writes that the party IS last be-
coming power of acknowledged influence and
respectabilityn He SAYS: ~ have already ad-
dressed ten Immense audiences in various places,
and blacks and whites mingled tremendously
have not been disturbed in any case
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-08

The inhabitants (about ten thousand ia the Brit
sh possessions on The Red river Of the North, are
inclined 10 be annexed to the United States.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-08
spsriaI Nutirts.
d r s G H EN- G k s

r W OF Y q II
DR. D. n. SCHfNCK u Philadelphia, has opened Office
second floor Of no. 30 Hanover dffe where he will
he proaasionav ever{ WkuNfsbAY, ,ftJmpps Every per
rlmpninuF with tuuslm uti1n disease a1iuE
h IS ntiid call on him. hg gives advice reei bat Tor
d0afs
nr schsuck explain patients correctly the stage
~ their disease. aud no o. h medicines namriy ha Pol.
syrup seawee ronc and Mandraks rms, shout the
he r. 8rirometri bat by be tell exactly how Tar
hc ing are sone ard shat par eiso whethf g r9eefea
loua fulmuutry, bronchial Dyapeptic CousmpUnf or
yhfr m merely 40 liberated throat and caArh' or from
Liver lpnrlfint.
Hs mtdcnes have fali dBeeions take them
without steng him hut 10 they live near ny and Wen
best him. AT tfrrf OF his medicines
rqaifed letry eyery II lung disease Tor ts impossible
unless che ach aud liver kept IN
peff g order 10 set lungs IN healing 9ua 9n ihe stomach
good td9i heir ae Lungs viii bgqin heal then
c ch snd night sacat will stop, and The cApccoraton be-
come free ahd essy.
He srcus flil suppy OF medicines his rooms which
be- bad at al tiues
Pncs o. he rlmghe syrup and sasged ronc each stso
per bottle, or 81 Ohe hAi DOZEN Mandrake fs' 20 cents
GEO O. GOODWIN B co.. % Hanover street. Hostou, len
crsi Nholrsaie Aaeut. fir tle NeN England states.
l0r sale By ali druftists. aseolw ~ daw
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-08
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-08

We understand that Costello is held for trial
without any material addition TO the testimony we
have heretofore substantially given unless il be
somewhat weighty piece of negative testimony
that is, filnre 90 produce or account for the dirk
which he has sometimes carried. Asid from that.
and the difference in the character o. the mon and
their condition at the time. we see little difference
10 the weight OF the testimony as between Swasey
and Costello
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-08
Senator Morrill, has returned to STAFFORD.

Nfw MusIo.--We have received, from II. L.
Story, Of Burlington, series entitled 'Seraphael
Walnes," by Irving Emerson. Good, very. For
sale by Geo. W. Wllder.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-08
DIR MATTIsON

OF Providence treats exclusively all diseases and
accidents resutne from impf u both sexes Civ
ing them his whole attention. Dr NJ is thoroughly
educated physician Of over twenty years experience,
bearing the highcs cstim onias, and undoubtedly o.
Hssea superior skill IN that class Of d-easesto which
he h.s drs, ted 20 much time and attention Persons
at distance aud ladls especially, having any trouble
Of the kind, should De 90 send Tor his Book on
Special Diseases giving ful Information, IN sealed
envelope ems ffsf Enclose stamp VI postage, and
direct T. DR. MATusCN, No. 2s Uniou street, Provi-
drr a. Il l566daw
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-08
WHEAT GROWING IN YER MONT.

In reply to enquiries by Caleb q Parnenter, OF
Attleboro', Mass, | would reply that wheat-grow-
ing in Vermont is getting TO be good business,
Farmers are waking up to the importance of rais-
ing their own breadstuff. When they call to
mind the price of four they begin to exert them
selves to raise wheat Whether Winter or Spring
wheat is sown, depends on the soil and location
Winter wheat does best on dry soil, so located
that the Snow will not drift so as to lay on it late
in the Spring. causing it TO Winter or Sprng-kill.
The land should be in a condition TO produce corn.
The best kind Of Winter wheat is the White Flint
As II makes the best -four and Yields we'll. The
best kind Of Spring wheat raised in this vicinity
is the Canada Club, which grows in all locations
-n the valley and on the hills A few years ago
farmers thought they could not raise wheat on the
Connecticut River; aud in fact they could not,
until they obtained the Club wheat The variety
can be obtained almost anywhere in Vermont.
It will be useless for me 10 give directions in re-
gard to raising Wiuter wheat although | would
say it should be sowed in August, that it can
get good growth before Winter sets in.
WILLIAM ALLEN,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-08

NASHVILLE, / ENN.t NlArcu Y, l0pf
Dsar Sherman The bill reWvng the grade
of lieutenant general in the army has become a
law, and my name has been sent TO the Senate for
the place. | now receive orders to report TO
Washington Immediately IN person, which indi-
Gates either confirmation or likelihood of con-
irmation. | start in the morning to comply with
the order, but | shall say very distinctly on my
arrival there that / accept no appointment which
will require TO make that city my headquarters.
This however is not what | started out 30 write
about While I have been emtnently successful
in this war in az least the confidence Of the public,
no one feels more than me how much of this sue
cess is due TO the energy, skill, and harmonius
putting forth of that energy and skill, OF those
whom il has been my good fortune to have occupy
a subordinate position under me. Lhere are many
officers to whom these remarks are applicable to a
greater or less degree, proportlonate 10 their
ability as soldiers But what ! want Is TO express
my thanks to you aud Mcpherson, as the men 20
whom, above all others, | feel indebted for what
ever have had Of success. How far your advice
aud suggestions have been of assistance YOU know.
How far vour execution Of whatsys. has been Civ
en- Won to do entities YOU TO the reward ! am re-
ceiving YOU cannot know As well as M. | feel
all the gratitude this letter would express, giving
it the most Aitteling construction. The word
"you" use IA the plural, intending it Tor Me
Pherson also. shouli write 10 him and will
some day, but starting in the morning, | do not
know that will find time just now.
Your friend u. S. GRANT, Major General.
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IFfirlIe 1lH c0liHdeHtlaI,J
NEAR MEMPHIS, March 10, /,

Dear General IL have your more than kind
and characteristic letter of the 4th | will send a
copy TO Gen. Mcpherson at once. You do your
self injustice, aud too much honor, m assigning
TO large a share of the merits which have led
TO vour high advancement. know you approve
the friendship have ever confessed to you, and
will permit to continue, as heretofore 90 mant-
fest it on all proper occasions. 1Ou are now
Washington's legitimate successor, and occupy Il
position Of almost dangerous elevation. But II
you continue as heretofore, TO be yourself, simple,
honest aud unpretending, you will enjoy through
life the respect aud love OF friends and the homage
Of millions of human beings that will award you a
large share in securing TO them aud their descend
ants a government of Law and stability repeat,
YOU do Gen MCPHERSON aud myself too much honor.
A. Belmont you manifested your traits, neither
of US being near Al Fort Donelson, also, you
illustrated your whole character was not near
and Gen. Mcpherson in TO subordinate capacl-
ty TO influence you. Until you had won Donelson
/ confess ! was almost cowed by the terrible array
of anarchal elements that presented themselves at
every point but that admitted the ray OF light
which | have followed since. ! believe you are as
brave, patriotic aud Just as the great prototype,
Washington as unsellish, 0nd-heared and hon
est, as a man should be bat your chief character
stie is the simple faith in you have always
manifested, which eau liken TO nothing else than
the faith Christian has in Savior. This faith
gave YOU victory at Shiloh and Nicksburg. AL
So when you have completed your best prepara-
tions you 90 into battle without hesitation, as at
Chattanotga--nO doubOs, no reserves; aud tell
you il was this that made act With conhdenee.
| knew, wherever was, that you thought OF me,
and If | got IN tight place, YOU would come Il
alive. My only points OF doubt were m your
knowledge OF grand strategy aud OF books OF sci-
ence and history; but | confess your common
sense seems TO have supplied all these Now, as
TO the future Don't stay 10 Washington Hal
] 4. =. IN .taal the huf.