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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

ly safe. Brick is a slow but a very sure conduc-
tor of heat aud wonderfully retentve. From a
it was discovered that where the pipes we're separ-
ated by their own diameter from the woodwork
no charring of the latter was caused. Air is the
best non-condictor known. and nues and pipes
should be surrounded by an open space, while the
wood should be sheathed with bright tin II these
hints are acted on, public buildings, churches
theaters, and hotels will be much safer.
Another obscure cause of fire is spontaneous
combustion, which is apt to occur from oiled saw
dust, waste cotton, aud bituminous coal put away
too fine and wet. Lncfer mltchss ought never to
be permitted to lie about, and the waxen ones
,hould not be used at all. as rats and mice will
AXE them into their retreais. ald by the friction
of their teeth may ignite them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

or Providence r. eHelusively all diseases and
seodents resulting from mprudenee in both sexes Civ
ing them his whole attention. Dr. Is a thoroughly
educated physician Of over twenty years experience
bearing the highes testimonials and undoubtedly pos
superior skill In that class Of dsessest % which
he hiss devoted % much time and attention. Persons
at dstanse and Adijs especially, having any trouble
OF the kind, should be 70 send for his Book on
Special Diseases giving fun Information n seated
envelope .ent free. Enclose one stamp postage and
direct T. DR. dATTIsCN, No. 2s Union s'test, Provi
dence. X io.oodaw
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

the too common plan Of saving small or middle
sized potatoes for seed was adopted, deteriora-
non invariably took place, which, sooner or later
led TO complete change OF seed. Now, as the
blossom eyes produced the earliest and best pots-
toes, and the smallest and worst were selected for
seed Is it not reasonable to suppose that the ben
eft to be derived from blossom eyes was lost, and
that the seed from second and third class eyes,
aud therefore Imperfect PSI
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15
W. JENNINGS DEMoREsT,
473 broadway.

DIcKrSs's woRKs.-We have carelessly stated
that two American publishers are competing in the
issue of these books-meanng Ticknor & Field Of
Boston, and Peterson of Philadelphia. The fact is
that Iurd & Hough,on, New York, are issuing
three different editions also. Between their
"GIobe edition andT, F.'s Diamond" edition, the
rivalry in beautiful illustrations and printing is
sharp
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

The Hydepark Newsdealer says there is consider
able excitement in that region about railroad from
the Montpelier and st. Johnsbury road, to run down
the valley Of the Lamoile and connect With the VI.
and Canada road at Georgia.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

A New YoRK ELEcrIoN.-At the last New
York city election General Hipne for Regis
ter, aud was elected In the Citizen, his Journal,
we find the following "reminiscences of the election
"Well, Pat" said to one Of my faithftl aihe-
rents in politics. after the trying campaign OF last
December was over, and my pet project accom-
plishel in the election for Register, "Well. Pat,
how often did you vote at the last election2n
"Och, yer honor" was the modest reply,of my
trusty henchmln. "don't be akin me any sich
questions. Yes knows its intrely agin the law to
answer them ~
"Yes Pat, but it's all over now, and you can
trust me, any way
"Well, yer honor, I didn't vote but foer
times"
"Only four Why how did that happenP You
must have been registered in m)re places than
that
$50 | was. was Registered in eight wards,
but only got a chance to vote in four of EN-. ="
"What WIS the mltter2 Did the police get
after YOU Pr
"Oh, no, yer honor. no danger of that. My
houses were posted, and all answered Elegantly,
without bungle among them But this was the
way it came about, | had voted fower times, but
just as got through, met McCoors repayters
coming round.n
"Repeaters, Pat Why, what are those an
"Och, sure, and yer honor knows well as
meself Repayters them's the bies what's regis
thered in every disthriek. Well, as was sayin',
jest as | left the last voting place, met McCools
repayters. They were thirty-two of them. and
Rooney 0'Flaherty was at their head. Now, |
had been going il sthrong for the Gineral for Reg
lister, as yer honor tould me ye wanted me to, and
couldn't stand that at all, at ALL SO I up and
says Rooney says /, this wont do says [ /;
yes must play fair with the tiineral.'n
"What would ye have me do 2 SAYS he amt
we good Dmicrats, as good yerself,' says he
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15
Special Nutirrs.
d R, S c II EN- G X S

DR.. J. ". sCHENCK Of Phiadepha, has opened once
second noor Of No 20 Hanover Street Boston where he viii
be professionally every WEuNE5U AI from 9to
compaiung with Consumption disease eading
g. Is invited him. Ne gives advice bot for
examination with his Res promeer s charges eve
dollars
shenck explain patients correctly the
Of their disease and boz 70 use his medicines namely bis Pgl.
Seaured Tonic and Mandrake Pills, vhuut the
use Rspiromesf but BY ~ h. tell exactly hos far
gone, what aso whether II s Tubercu
ous, Fumanafy, Bronchial Dyapeptic Consumption,
Whsher merely liberated throat aud oatArhi from
Liver Compliant.
Ms medicines have full directions can take them
seeing him but II they live BY, and we'll
enough g. Of his medicines
required yearly u lung disease Tor Il impossible
unless tn stomach and liver kept In
pert 10 lungs healing condition the stomach
be eeansed and appetite for good rich food created 80
good blood before the win heFin 10 heal then
the viii stop and the crpectoration be-
He iecps supply Of medicines At his which
Poe ofi6e Painouie syrup Sawed Tone each sIo
bottle 81 bOthe half doEeu handrAke Pills, % cents
per hon
GEO O. GOODWIN CO., o. Hanover street. Boston, Gsa-
srA wholesale Agents foT the New Engiand States.
For sale BY All drualsta. NraotW " dau
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

The Black River Gazette complains that towns
having a very large fraction of l5O votes were not
entitled to extra delegate in Convention, and
cites the fact that States are allowed representa-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

A leading Georgia paper says that "pubc senti-
ment is undergoing a wonderful and rapid change
in the direction Of prompt acceptance Of the terms
now rendered by Congress, and those would be
leaders and journalists who act upon and advise
the do-nothng policy, must either fall into
line stand out Of the way else they will be
whelmed by the swelling tide"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

The Charlottesville Chronicle, though far from be-
ing Radical paper, says, in late issue;
1--WE apprehend the most serious consequence if
the South hoists the democratic flag. The North
ern democracy are extremely violent in their Lam
guage and talk pretty much the South talked be-
fore the war, They afford to do it, because
they know it is only talk and that they are in no
danger. But suppose the South gets their plat
form and flies It's banners; shall receive the
wrath ofthe North--oA The head Of the South tciu
fhetr reR1eaRce Be lrreaksd.n
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

The stories about the ltreatment Of soldiers and
prisoners by the officers Dry Tortugas, which
have been current in the public press for some time
past, having come to the notice of Gen Grant, he
ordered an investigation Of the facts, which has
been concluded, and the result shows them to have
been utter fabricatons.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

Chancellor Pierpoint has granted the petition for
an additional issue of VT. & Canada stock, bonds,
&C., to pay debts of the VT Central and Vt. s Can
ada railroads.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

The Raleigh (N, C Standard says of Mr.. Will
sons efforts there; eve have listened to such
speeches since Stephen A. Douglas here. The
distinguished Senator has greatly encouraged and
strengthened the loyal men, and trust his efforts
in behalf of sound national principles will have
good effect on the dscontented and disloyal."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

j. p. G. Ctotrell has removed from Milwaukee to
New York city. His brother lawyers gave him an
ovation and sundry natterins crations the occa-
sion
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15
reItaneous.

Flour WITH INpIANs.-A letter from Fort
Dodge, Kansas dated April %, gives the follow
ing account of fight with Indians which took
place at Cinmarron Springs, about thirty miles
from that place, few days previous to the date
mentioned
"a corporal stationed as vidette. about four
miles from the Cinmirron, was grazing his horse,
when he heard a shot, and at the same tins bull
let whisted by in close proximity TO his body
On turning round he perceived an Indian deliber-
ately loading his piece TO fire a second shot. lie
fred his piece at him and at the same time saw
body Of six Indians making toward him. He
therefore mounted his horse and rode hastily to-
ward camp, AMI informed Major Cooper OF the
presence OF the Indilns. A scouting party OF ff-
teen men were sent after them, and on coming up
to the place designated by the vidette, found the
Indians posted an island in the Arkansas river,
naturally strongly fortified. The Indians, on see
ing the military party approach fred at once on
them severely wOunding one of the soldiers.
The soldiers, who were under command of Lieut..
Berry, opened dre, and soon made the island un-
tenable for the Indians, who then, after short
resistance, retreated across the river firing they
went, As soon as they had gained the other side
they commenced TO run and then commenced the
chase for ten miles the cavalry followed them,
and only desisted from the chase when they found
that all we're killed. They left the bodies where
they fell. They found woman's scalp, with beau
tfu long auburn hair. tied to the breech-clout Of
Cheyenne, aud the sight Of this embttered the
soldiers greatly and they refused to bury the
bodies. The two companies OF cavalry camped
in the vicinity Of the place where the bodies lay,
and they informed me that the wolves could be
heard tearing and deyouring them"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15
BATCHRLoR's HAIR DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye the best In the world The only
t-s r,sef DveHarmiess, Reliable .autaneoss No
dsappoatment No ridiculous tnts. Natural Baek and
Brown. Remedies ~ Of Bod Dgss nvgorates u =
hair eavlng and beautfui The Eenuue signed MI
an BaeAor. All others limitations, and should
be avoided Sold BY Druggists Peramsrs Factory 81
Barclay street, New York. 4Oly daw.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

The National Debt on the first Of May was 81
500, 7s6, O96 25-showing dimnution Of over two
and halfmons in the month Of April.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

Commercially error the day Of the Union
State Convention was printed May ls in this pa
per. The day is Thursday May 80.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

The Japanese Commissioners have had their first
interview with the Secretary Of the Navy, and have
made known their wishes to purchase light draft
steamers, machinery and arms.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

In regard to the recent rumor respecting the
lease Of JEFF Davis, the New York Tribune says
1--WE have conclusive evidence that no offer to re-
lease Mr. Davis has been made, and no communi-
cation of any kind on that subject has passed be-
tween him and the Executive"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

The reported massacre at Fort Buford is efectu-
ally discredited Persons have arrived at Sioux
City, who left Bufnrd several weeks subsequent to
the alleged massacre and say that nothing of the
kind has occurred
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

For GovERNoR.-rhe Mddlebury Register says
Addison county is unanimous for Hon. John w.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15
VERMONT CONFERENCE SEMINARY AND
FEMALE GOLLEGE


The recent session Jf the Vermont Methodist
Conference with entire harmony adopte tn fol-
lowing preamble aud resolutions;-
WHERgAs, rhis Conference at its last session,
appointed a connittee to locate the Conference
Seminary and Female College; and that commit
tee after daily considering tbs whole subject, fixed
upon Montpelier as tho m Dst desirable location
for the school aud the citizens OF Montpelier
having very genstousy pledged tRe Of ss0,-
800; anI the trustees appointed by tbs act Of in
corporation having purshlsed for the su Of si5
800, an eligible site upon which are buildings OF
value to the institution; and tho agent appointed
at the last session not being able to enter upon
his work until lats in the year. and being obliged
by i'll health to suspend his libors Just at the time
his work was well inaug guratel, he having secured
in the brief tins en- 3loyed pledges to the amount
of S2l ,0JO, leaving large portion Of the state
not canyasscd, yet h,ving awlkened suli ,lent in
terest in the minds Of several persons to secure be-
quests to the institution in the event of their de-
cease an in view of the Importance Of this en-
terprse to the future Of our Church in this State,
and of QUE connection with its educational inter-
ests, we mnend the adoption of the following
resolutons;-
Resoired, That approve aud endorse the ac-
ton OF the committee Of location, and do hereby, in
accordance with the provisions Of the charter, To-
cate the Vermont Conference Seminary aud Fee
male College at Montpelier
Rssoiusi, That we snd the appointment
ef sufh h,ient agents to secure at the earliest mo-
ment thorough canvass Of the State, TO raise the
amount neceisary to proceed with this enterprise.
Rss1Losi, That it is the settled policy OF this
Conference to push this natter to dnal aud glo-
riOus success
A1litional trustees we're appointed at Confer
ence as follows Rev A. l., Cooper, Henry Mutt.
WIN. b. Hubbard G. II. Cross and Robt. Htrgin
of Montpelier, and Hon. Geo. W. B lley OF Md
dlesex. Rev. Richard Morgan was appointed
general collecting agent
The Trustees hell seting at Montpelier last
Thursdiy. Rev. A. l.. Cooper, Henry Mutt aud
r. Hlrgin were app ointed prudential committee
Canvassng the State for subscriptions will pro-
ceed now more vigorously than ever, and It is
thought that by an earnest effort the necessary
funds be raised in short time.--F'reemIa
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

At least two hundred thousand freedmen-one-
fifth Of what is reekoned the school portion Of
the coored population-haye learned to read within
the last two years.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15

Gen Stephen Thomas is suggested for Lieut..
Governorin several of the Vermont newspapers.-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15


CAUSES AND PREVENTION or FIREs.-Mr
Braidwood the best authority in England on fires
and fre-proof buildings in one Of his annual re-
ports gives facts about the origin Of fires not
generally known, and some hints that may be yalu-
able to builders aud owners Of property, il they
will heed them. A writer in the National Intelli-
gencer, commenting on the report, says-
One Of the most common causes Of fires, especi-
ally in public buildings, is the ignition of wood
work FROM the vicinity Of fues and stove-pipes. -
Mr.. b. states that wood continuously exposed TO a
very moderate heat such as that of steam and hot
water pipes, will in a space Of time, varying from
eight TO ten years, become so infammable that il
will take FIRE at a temperature very little over that
of boiling water The wood undergoes a slow
process Of dessication and charrng, and only
awaits the admission Of air (Which gets by shrink
ing ana cracking) to burst out into flame. Three
instances Of fires from this cause have occurred in
the block where the writer lives--two Of them he
predicted, and a third was caused by cooking
range sitting on brick pavement laid on a
ely-joisted wooden floor At the time the FIRE
broke out there was very little fuel in the range,
but it had been Matching for months, perhaps
years.
Now for the means Of prevention. II is grea
mistake to think that interposing brick between
the woodwork and the source OF heat is sufficient
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1867-02-28

PRoY. KARL KAHR.-This gentle
man (D gave one Of his inimitable
humbugs, ht Beery's Hall on the 9Th
inst. As sold l3 tickets in all, He
left town without paying our bill,
and, therefore commend him as q dis
honest vagabond. lie also forgot to
pay his bill at the Pierson House,
and at one Of our groceries. lie is =
young man, wears fancy moustache,
long curly hair, and is A-cop perhead.
On the 9TH instant, our community
lost very worthy young man in the
death Of Mr. Jos. DE Long He was
twenty five years Of age, aud had liv-
ed the most Of his life in this place.
He served faithfully in the Union
Army, and thus helped to savea glo--
rious government which he was not
long permitted 70 enjoy. He leaves
good name and example, which ma
ny living would do we'll to initiate
A friend Of ours informs US that he
called to SEQ Mr.. De Long on the
evening Of the 7th inst, and found
him sitting up and dressed He ask :
cd him if he was not failing. He re-
piled substantially, ooh, no. have
been taking some patent medicine
which makes me feel bad, but hope to
feel better by to morrow morning, as
l have stopped taking that medicine.
Before i o'clock that evening be wal
a corpse Consumption did its hor
rid work in haste.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1867-02-28
From Mexico.

The report that President Juarez
had been taken prisoner, grew out Of
an unexpected attack, made by Mir
anon with 5000 men upon Zacatecas
Miramon's official dispatch says that
Juarez escaped, owing to the velocity
Of his carriage wheels,
Escobedo arrived upon the scene
the next day and gave battle to Mir
anon at San Juaneto, and completely
routed his army, taking 5000 prison
ers, and capturing all his artillery
aud $4,000 At last accounts Mira
mon had arrived at Querctaro, with
only four officer.
Marquese is reported TO have 0,00(
men at Mexico, Of whom only 4,00C
were armed. Eight hundred soldiers
glrrisouing Puebla, had declared fol
the Republic aud gone to Zamacoma
aud it was expected that as soon as
the French left, the remainder would
take possession of the city, and pro-
nounce for Juarez,
Advices from San Louis Potosi O
the 9th, state that an engagement
took place on the 4th instant, in a de
file Known as La Gallinera, between
the forces of Mirnmon, under Goner
alsb)asteilo aud Rcches, with Esco-
bedos command of 900 men. Th,
Liberals were defeated, aud 800 OF
400 we're killed, among them Genera
Herrera Y CAIRO aud Colonel Marias
aud most Of the remainder ofthe Lib
oral forces were either wounded oi
taken prisoners. Only FIVE escaped.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1867-02-28
Humane.

We should judge that Crawford
county, in this State, is good local :
ity for jealous lovers. That unhap-
py class Of people can effectually dis
pose of their rivals about as safely in
that county as 10 any spot we know.
The trial Of George o. Fitch, for the
deliberate murder of his rival d. Il.
Smith, has just ended at Bucyrus,
resulting in verdict of manslaugh.
ter and a sentence of ten years in the
penitentiary. Fitch was brak kesman
on the A. & G.. W. Railroad, Smith a
travelling insurance agent, and the
two were rivals for the hand or smil, 6
OF one Emma Heitabiddle, living in
Gallon. Tho artlcss Emmn encour-
aged the attentions Of both swaius.-
October 10Th Smith called upon the
lady aud remained until late in the
evening. AS he was returning to his
hotel, Fitch followed him under COW
or OF the dark ness, his slouch hat
drawn over his eyes, aud IN lonely
spot sprang upon the unsuspeeting
Smith and beat out his brains with a
club. These facts were proven, aud
the verdict and sentence were as
abovo.-iSdR, Reg.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1867-02-28
Surratt in Jail,

a bench warrant has been issued
by Juge Fisher Of The Criminal Court
commanding the United States Mar.
shal to bring John II Surratt before
said Court Immediately.
This afternoon, soon after the no.
tice. by the Navy department to de.
liver Surratt to the civil authorities
Marshal Gooding proceeded to the
Navy Yard, whore the warrant was
exhibited to Admiral Radford. The
latter, with a guard Of marines, pro
ceoded to the Swarata and soon re.
turned with the prisoner. whom he
delivered TO the Marshal. Surratt
was dressed in Houave uniform,
such as he wore whom he was arrest
ed in Egypt, and haudcuficd. Hav-
ing been placed in o hack with an
arme,I guard, he was driven to the
iaf; spd D eced in the custody of the
Warden Tho iH.ss lately fitted up three
irou.clad cells, one on each floor,
which are used for the confinement
of murderers and desperate "harac-
ters. lie was placed in one o. these
cells from which there is no possible
chance of escape. No one is allowed
to see him except his counsel and off.
GERS of the prison.
The prisoner positively denies that
he is Jonn III. Surratt.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1867-02-28
Advice from Washington.

The Seneca ADVERTISER has CORE
spoudentCrem this locality in Washlng-
ton. who in late letter to that paper ad.
vlses the conservatives o! Seneca county
In this wise,
But " my advice would ho needed, |
should warn the conservative people TO
20 to work immediately and form organ
izalions OF minute men Ia every town.
ehip IN the county, aud thus he prepar-
ed to meet violence with violence aud
force with force. IL is not for the pur
pose Of making treason odious, TO pre-.
vent the disruption oi tho Republic, to
exllrpate slavery Influence or TO secure
civil rights to The freedmer, that they
wish TO depose President Johnson. but Il
is Tor the purpose Of preserving tho 40.
cendeneY Of their party, to prevent the
possibility of the seeptre of power from
passing into other hands"
The above advice "De Kinder" urges
upon the people Ia case ths President /,
impeachel, IL Congress representa-.
the will ofthis nation aud placed Ia thei
high yocu,ions by the votes Of the peo
pie sees fit lawfully and formally to i'm
peach tho President, "De X inder' I'D,
vises reyolA Yet De Kinder is con
servative man. lie acknowledges ths
Congress has the power 10 do this, and
he canno, deny that they are lawfully in
power, but no would advise revolt against
lawful authority. lie says il is done 10
a." prevent the possibility of the scep,rC
OF power from passing into other hands >
The great crime Of which Congress il
guilty in tho eyes OF "Ds Kinder" is the
toct of posses ssiug OF the coveted power.
When tho people remember that
this writes--this Washington clerk ,--is
the soldier who strenuous'y endesyored
70 hold johnson Soldiers Convention
a,ihc Court House last fall. and who
was prVwling about this city for the
ltPoils Of the Assessorship, perhaps they
will medIt,,s upon his advice indefi-
nitoly before following II. We think
De Kinder ls trying to regain favor with
the Democracy Of Seneca 10 hopes Of
getting an office.