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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-09

We are rather pleased than panied to
learn that the Radicals propose to reconstruct
two States which have never been out of the
UniOn-MarylaDd and Delaware. The nor
thern people have surrendered all their rights
and placed themselves at the mercy of an
overshadowing central government, while they
were only surrendering the rights of the
southern States. "Power is always stealing
from the many to the few" We shall per-
haps have hand one of these days in recon
structing Massachusetts, and Ohio We are
thorough converts to the theory that the ma
tiOnal government possesses unlimited power,
and that the Constitution is no better than
SO much of the Koran. We are therefore
well qualified to aid in the rehabilitation"
of New England.-Richnsond Dispatch
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-09
Registration in Virginia.

LETTER FROM JOHN C. Underwood.
To THE EDITOR OF WAsmSoToS CHRoNIcLE:
During the past three weeks the registration of
voters IN Virginia has been nearly half completed
lUOOOO names being enrolled of these So 900 are
co'orcd and $4,000 white, and of the latter at least
'O'OUo are Radical RcPublicans--so that we now
stand:
Republicans. AZ mn
HcOel sympathizers or Conservatives, -. 80 900
MaJorlIy' ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $4,000
mere mas been much more enthusiasm and ac-
tivity among Republicans than with their oppo-
nents and the proportions of those registered will
DC greatly changed, though do not believe the ma
Jority now secured will be much reduced.
Yours, truly, JoHx c. UxDERwooD.
These statements contain about as much truth as
most Of those emana:ing from the same quarter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-09

-Juarez, the President of Mexico. lived
in New Orleans few years ago, and carried
on the business of manufacturing cigars. He
was at that time 4 political refugee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-09

THE CASE OF YOUNG LocK.-Austin
Lock, son of Mr.. Thomas Lock, who attempt
ed to destroy his life by shooting, on Monday
week, was still alive yesterday morning, with
some probability Of his recovery. The case
of this promising youth has excited much in
terest in our community where he was SO we'll
known, and many stories have been related of
the causes which impelled him to the rash act.
Many of these stories are simply absurd, aud
unworthy of repetition save from the lips Of
confirmed gossips.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-09

HARvEsT1NG.-The harvest operations of
our farmers have been greatly retarded by
the repeated rains of the past few days. as
we'll as by scarcity of laborers to engage in
the work of gathering the rapidly maturing
crop. Whilst some of those who were for
tunate enough to secure sufficient amount of
labor have finished cutting their wheat crop,
there are others who will not probably finish
before the latter part of the present or the
first of next week. We have no complaints
of injury to the wheat as yet, but if the wet
weather continues for few days, there will
be just grounds for apprehension that the
wheat yet unharvested will be damaged
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-09

a HARD H1r.-In deprccating a July
session Of the Rump and further ''reconstruc-
ton" (destyuction) legislation, the New York
Tribune administers tho following telling
chit" to a class of agrarian rascals who are
extremely anxious to better their fortunes on
other peoples labor. 1t says:
"a number Of c6iccJeggors and politi.
clans, calling themselves the Grand AImy Of
Me Republic, and meeting IN Outot:Me.rGy
places, 'Cith grips and passwords, are passing
resolutions demanding confscation and farms.
This Is either knavery or madness. People
who want farms work for them. The only
class that we know that takes other peoples
property because they want it is largely rep
resented in Sing Sing The people Of this
country do not want Sing Sing and Mexican
banditti principles introduced into their
craftsmanship. We can never reconstruct
America by the gallows and the deputy
sheriff"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-09

SERENADE.-A few nights ago, "when
slumber's chain had bound u.s." we were
aroused by the melting strains of delicious
music. We knew not the cause of this COM
Plimeut at the time, nor to whom we were in
debted for it, but have since been informed
that it was serenade to the editor of the
Spirit, from the 'String Band" of Halltowu.
They had come to serenade US as a slight tes-
timOny Of their appreciation of our Big Show.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-09

The registration in Petersburg, Va,
thus far stands SCI whites, and ,S27 blacks.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-09

Mayor Monroe, in an address to a meeting of
citizens ON his recent return to New Orleans from
the North, stated that he had not met a single man
at the North who approved the course of General
Sheridan, and that radicalism was virtually dead
The people OF the North, he said, were now tTemb-
ling lest they, too should have the rights Of Their
States OverthrOwn and military rule put over them.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-09

gia selling what they style q land scrip to the
colored people, They inform the latte" that the
Government will IL few days confiscate the lands
of the whites and give them to the recent slaves
Certificates Of land to be entered upon are sold at
prices ranging from one to three dollars each.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-11-07

Doubt is expressed whether JEFF
Davis trial will begin this month.
The revenue receipts on Friday were
81 ,600,0 900, and the increase is attributed
to the breaking up of revenue frauds.
Commissioner Rollins has decided
that forfeiture of spirits in bend for
alleged fraud on the revenue is not legal.
The Secretary OF the Treasury concurs
in this opinion.
The House committee on Southern
railroads has completed its investigation
1t is thought they will report in favor
Of seizing some roads that have been
restored to their owners.
Gen. Grant, on Saturday, issued an
order directing all officers assigned to
duty in the Southern States, and to
whom leave of absence has been granted
on account of the yellow fever, to report
at their posts on or before November 30
The committee TO ascertain whether
Kentucky has Republican form of gov
ernment has decided to take no testi
mony, but TO study the constitution o
the State, which is in substance th'
same as when the State was admitted
70 the Union.
1t appears from the records OF tn
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-11-07

which was on the amendment proposed
by Mr. Wood. Mr. Allen demanded the
yeas and nays, which were as follows |:
Yeas SO, Nays l06. So the motion to
amend was lost.
Mr.. Hubbard of stockbridge moved to
adjourn, which was disagreed to.
Mr. Ross of st. Johnsbury said the
statement made by Mr. Wood of Fair
haven In regard to the provisions OF the
Dill In regard to the amount that towns
are to subscribe was not correct, as the
nrst section expressly stipulated the
terms OF the subscription, and the
second section provided that the sub
stance OF the contract, subscription or
purchase must be set forth in the instru-
ment in which the tax payers gave their
assent. ...
Mr. Wood OF Fairhaven moved to
amend by adding new section, provid-
Ing that the stock or bonds, as SUBJ
scrl6ed for or purchased by said towns,
shall be first lien upon said road, and
all its rolling stock; and any mortgage,
sale, transfer or conveyance OF any kind,
OF said railroad, or its rolling stock,
shall be of no validity or effect as against
the lien OF the towns aforesaid; which
was disagreed to.
MIR Proctor of Rutland moved to
amend so that in no case the aid granted
shall exceed twelve times the grand list
of said town.
Mr. Brigham Of Hydepark said he had
understood the gentleman from Rutland
to say, the other day, that if the amend
ment he then proposed could be adopted,
he would not further oppose the bill, but
If it WAS necessary for further conces-
sions to be made, he would, in behalf of
the friends Of the bill, accept the amend
ment proposed by Mr. Proctor, and it
was adopted. ... ...-..
The question being then on the pass
age of the bill, Mr. Allen of Irasburgh
demanded the yeas and nays, which
were as follows: Yeas 1l3, Nays "a.
So the bill passed.
Adjourned,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-11-07

WEST VIRGINIA.-All the Senatorial
districts Of West Virgins, eleven in
number, have now been heard from, and
we are able to figure up gain OF two
members for the Union party. Last
year the Senate stood eighteen Union to
four conservatives. This year it will
stand twenty Union to two conserva-
tives. There will be no change in the
House Of Delegates, so far as we can
see. 1t will stand about as before, or
say fourty-four Unionists to eleven con-
servatives.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-11-07

applications Tor patents was SIX thou
sand in 1865, nine thousand In 1866,
fifteen thousand and In 1867, about
twenty-five thousand. The highest mum.
Der OF caveats last year was twenty
seven hundred, and this year upwards Of
four thousand.
The Secretary OF War has issued an
order raising the standard of qualifica-
tions for appointment to the army to
what 1t was before the war, which will
require proficiency In several branches of
higher mathematics, including plain and
solid geometry, logarithims, &C. A more
thorough examination is also required.
The President and Secretary Nc.
Culloch have been in frequent consulta.
tion during the past week. 1t is the in
tentlon Of the Executive to write clearly
on the subject Of National finances in
the ANIMAL message, and to that end he
has Of late given the most earnest atten-
tion-not only looking into the financial
view OF the Secretary, but listening to
those from unCfncial quarters.
Several Southern men have within
few days solicited the President to in.
ter'ere with certain orders promulgated
by Gems. Pope and Schoaeld, relative to
the late election within their military
districts. They received no satisfaction,
and have left with the belief that the
the President lacks courage to do any
thing. Gen. Grant has listened also
patiently to their appeals, but informs
them that he has no authority under the
law.
A statement is made in certain jour.
nails that the committee on elections,
which has been taking testimony in
Kentucky, will probably report in favor
of Col. Mckee, In the eighth district.
Inasmuch as the committee have only
been instructed by the House to investi-
gate charges Of disloyalty against GER
tain members from that State, they will
certainly not report that the candidate
who received majority of the votes is
not entitled to the seat OF any member
unseated for disloyalty. A contested
election case, Of which there are now
five before the committee, is altogether
another thing.
Attaches OF the foreign legation
look upon the ltailsn JTOuDie as lrhely
to lead TO more serious results than have
already appeared. The French officials
delsre that the course OF Victor Emanuel
is one Of double-dealing, and that he is
secritly aiding Garibsldi in violation Of
the stipulation Of the treaty of September,
1854, regarding the Capital OF Italy, and
for which the King, they say, will be
called to account by Napoleon. 1t is
further stated that the telegram of
Saturday to the effect that Prussia will
intervene in the Roman difficulty, should
such action be necessary to preserve the
peace Of Europe, is wholly incorrect,
Count Bismarck has simply intimated a
desire TO be present at the conference
proposed by Moustier, the French Minis
ter 0. State, to be held after the material
difficulties on the Roman question are
settled.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-11-07

EURoTB.-The trial of Gen. Warren
for completely in Fenianism was con.
cluded Friday evening, He was found
guilty Of treason and felony.
"A farewell dinner was given to
Charles Dickens Saturday. Sir E. Bull
wer Lytton presided, and made a speech
which was responded to by Mr.. Dickens.
"A dispatch from London sets forth
that Brazilian papers say the allied forces
on the Parana will not undertake any
operations for the siege Of the Para.
guayan Notifications at Humaita.
The Emperor Napoleon has proposed
to the King OF Italy to submit to the
citizens of the Pontiflcal States the set
tlement Of the Roman question by a
popular vote. The italian Government
however, declines to accede to the plan.
1t is again asserted in Copenhagen
that the United States have purchased
the Danish West India Islands for four
teen million dollars in gold, and It Is
said that Mr.. Christensen, formerly
Governor OF St. Thomas, will be sent to
Washington by the Danish Government
to complete the transfer Of the Islands.
There Is no longer any doubt that
the French troops have entered the Holy
City. The Italian Reserve has been
called out. 1t is reported on good au-
thority that the Government of Prussia
has pledged her support to Italy, in the
event of rupture of the friendly rela-
tions between that country and France.
1t is known there is crisis in the rela-
tions between France and Prussia, which
causes much uneasiness and apprehen.
sion In monetary circles. A later dis
patch from Italy sets forth that Gen.
Menabrea, the Prime Minister of Italy,
In a note, justifies the advance o. the
italian troops into the Papal territory.
He says the dignity Of the italian Gov
ernment and the violation OF the Septem-
ber Treaty by the French required this
movement. Sundays dispatches dated
from Florence, Saturday, set forth that
the Garibaldians are concentrated at
Monte Rotondo and awaiting events
Their chief, in reply to the summons OF
the King to dlsarm, has refused to dis
band his army unless a change is made
in the present Reactionary Ministry
which will put the Government of Italy
in accord with the national will.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-11-07
Legislative Discussions.
BONDING OF TOWNS TO BUILD RAILROAD

BONDING OF TOWNS TO BUILD RAILROADS.
On Thursday afternoon last, at IL
O'Clock, the House took up for action a
bill to enable the towns therein named
TO aid in the construction of the La
moille Valley Railroad. We give below
an abstract OF the discussion:
MIR Hubbard of Stockbridge said those
members of the House who proposed to
vote in the affirmative on this bill were
assailed from within this House, and
from without, with the assertion that
they proposed to do a thing which is
not constitutional, in that they propose
to take private property for public uses
without adequate remuneration ; but he
could not see that it confliCted more
with the bill OF rights jim this particular
case than in all cases where money was
voted for town uses, which often pro-
NOTED private interests at public ex.
pense. He should favor the passage of
the bill, believing that the interests Of
the State demanded that every facility
should be given to all portions Of the
State for developing its resources.
Mr. Glazier of stratton thought he had
a proper regard for the interests OF the
State, and was willing to leave the ques-
tion of constitutionality with the courts.
But he was opposed to the bill on the
ground of its oppressive character, aud
spoke at length against the provisions
of the bill, preferring that railroads
should be built by private capital, and
| that If any aid Is to be given to them, it
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-11-07

ty Napoleon seems to regard Victor
Emanuel as ward of his. The Moni-
teur says he has demanded OF him an
explanation of the invasion Of the Papal
territory by Italian troops. Perhaps the
Emperor was anxious to acquire the
honor of coming first to the rescne of
his holiness, the Pope, for the sake OF
the prestige it would have given him
among his Catholic subjects. 1t will be
a pity if the king has robbed him of his
honor, especially as it will certainly
add nothing to his prestige among the
Italians. The establishment OF Italian
unity may not be possible just now, but
its prevention would have become Ma
poleon better than Victor Emanuel.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-11-07
RUTLAND, VT, THURSDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER ! 1867.

the remains to Mount Auburn, while
minute guns were fired and all the church
bells tolled during the progress Of the
procession. Thousands gathered upon
the sidewalks and balconies, and testified
the heartfelt sympathy and sadness of
the entire community at the loss Of the
statesman and patriot. There were
very general manifestations of grief in
many other places in the State. Sunday
evening commemorative services for the
deceased statesman were held in Boston,
Mass, and at meeting called by the
citizens OF Massachusetts, residing In
Washington, D. c., resolutions of respect
to his memory were passed.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-11-07

CAsTLRroN. Rev. N. X. Chase, for two
years or more pastor of the Baptist
church at Hydeville, has received and
accepted call to the pastorate OF the
Baptist church at East Canaan, New
Hampshire. His ministrations at Hyde
vile and Fairhaven have been of the
most satisfactory character to the people
of both parishes. His new field of labor
is in the vicinity where he was formerly
located as preacher. q ...-
Rev. DR.. Anderson of Manchester
occupied the pulpit of the Congrega-
tional church last Sunday. In conclud-
ing the services of the afternoon he stated
that in the year 1880 he preached in
Castleton, the first time in the old meet
ing house, which was soon after taken
down to make room for the present edi-
fee. He thought that there could not
be more than two or three persons in the
congregation before him that were his
hearers at that time. In speaking of these
"reminiscences it reminded him Of the
pleasant associations of that old meeting
house, his people and their former pas
tors.
A week ago last Sunday Rev. Dr.
Wines of New York preached in the Brick
church. This eminent and venerable
divine came to Castleton 46 years ago
this season, q student in what was then
known as the Rutland County Grammar
School, and pursued a three years course
of study in that institution preparatory
to entering college. ..
A Young Mems Christian Assoeia.
ti0n is about being Instituted in Castle
ton. --... ..-
Mr.. Wilson of st. Louis and a son-in-
law Of the late Hon. B. F. L,ngdon, with
his family, have recently returned, after
spending the summer journeying in Eu-
rope. They will remain here few days
with friends and then proceed to their
home in the Southwest. B.w.B.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-11-07

The SPURIOUS SEVEN ,THIRrIEs.-Some
Of the detectives Of the Treasury De.
psrtment profess to have Information
leading to the conclusion that only
about one hundred and fifty thousand OF
the counterfeit seven. thirty notes were
printed, and that these were divided
among three parties to be put in circula
tion. The department has not, within
the last two or three weeks, received any
more OF these notes. Eight OF the old
counterfeit fifty dollar notes were re.
Gently received at the Treasury, but be.
ing examined by an insufficient light
their spurious character was NOT at once
detected. The Treasurer adopted mea.
sures additional to those heretofore in
force to guard against such impositions,
ana has assigned several ladies known
10 be reliable experts to assist the men
In the examination of the more import
ant issues.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-11-07

NARROW ESCAPE FROM wSING.-
During the gale Sunday evening, a small
boat in which were Capt. Latham Jones
and VIM. E. Tibbitts, who were pro-
ceeding to light the beacons on the
break water, at Burlington, were cap.
sized about twenty rods west Of Nye's
Dock. Both clung to the boat, an
though well nigh exh austed, were hual.y
washed on shore near the Cove culvert
of the Rutland Railroad. When taken
from the water, they were insensible,
and it was only after an hour OF hard
work, with the use of stimulants that
they were res uscitated.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-11-07

THE NOBLE RED MAE.-The news from
Arizona represents that the Indians are
killing white men on every side, and are
running off stock to an unlimited extent.
There are not troops enough in the Ter
ritory to give the settlers any degree Of
protection,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-11-07
Local and State Items.

REAL EsTATE.-Col. Redfeld Proctor
and Mr.. Albert Whittemore have each
purchased building lot of John Cain,
on Grove Street, opposite Gen. B,xter's
north line, for one thousand dollars,
upon which they will Immediately COM
mence the erection Of two substantial
dwelling houses. ---- ----- IL ----
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-11-07

The LATE Gov. ANDREw.-Ex. Cover
nor Andrew of Massachusetts, was
buried on Saturday in Boston. The
funeral services were held in the Airing
ton street church, and were largely at
tended. A large procession, under es-
cort Of the Independent Cadets, followed
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-11-07

ET Gen. Schofeld has issued an order
convening the State Convention at Rich
mond, Va, on the third day of Decem-
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-11-07

PoULTNEY.-Prof. Adrian ]. Ebell, will
give on Fridav evening, Nov. ID, at JOS
lin Hall, lecture on Frontier Life in
the West, for the benefit of the Dana
Natural History Society of Ripley Fe-
male College.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-11-07

~ Thousands have been changed By the
use Of the Peruvian Syrup "a protoxide of Iron)
from weak, sickly, suffering creatures,to strong,
healthy and happy men and women, and in
valids cannot reasonably hesitate to give 1t
trial. For Dyspepsia and Debility it is sysei-
dc