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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-11-13
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EDITORS & PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION
In answer to an invitation published by +. z.
Walton, good number OF the Editors and Print
ers of the State met in the Grand Jury Room, in
this village, on Friday Evening last, to organize
an Association of their craft, There were pres
ent--E. p. Walton of the journal, Il. b. Whiting
of the st. Adams MESSENGER, Addison Brown OF
the Phnnir, Henry Clark Of the Rutland Herald,
G. G.. Benedict Of the Free Press, G. NJ. Stone
of the Caiedonidn, A. n Swain of the Beliows
Falls Times, j. W. Wheelock Of the freeman,
l. O. Greene of the Woodstock Standard Il. p.
Ackerman and d. l.. Niliken Of the Record C Far
mer, G.. NJ. Chase Of the W. Union, ID. M. Camp
of the Newport Express, p. Ripley Of the Eagie.
f. 7. Walton called the meeting to order, and
sisted some of the objects to be secured 10y the
proposed organization. Mr.. Walton was chosen
temporary Chairman, and A. ~ Swain Secret ary.
Mr.. Swain, by request, read the Constitution and
BY Laws of a similar association in Maine, and
after a general discussion it decided to accept
the same for the present, and organize an associ-
alton in accordance Herewith. Messrs. Whiting,
Benedict and Stone were appointed committee
on nominations They reported the following,
who were chosen unanimously
Hon f. z, Walton, Montpelier, President.
L. b Whiting, St Adams,
j. |. G. Cook, Bennington, Vice Presidents.
W. IL. Hoyt, Burlington,
d. NJ Camp, Newport, Recording Secretary.
nenfy Nlafk, hutlanu, Corresponding secretary.
L. O. Greene, Woodstock, Treasurer.
A. N. Swain, Bellows Falls, }
G. w. Willard, Montpelier, : Elk. Committee.
G. II. Bigelow, Burlington, }
The proprety OF fixing some uniform rates, as
far as possible, for Job work and advertising, was
fully discussed, and committees were appointed
to consider the matter and report at the next meet
ing, viz
On Advertising Stone, Greene and
Miliken.
On Job Work-Messrs. Benedict, Whiting and
Swain.
Messrs. Benedict Ackerman and Chase were
appointed to DRAFT a permanent Constitution and
bylaws and report at the next meeting.
The Corresponding Secretary was instructed 10
communicate the Proceedings OF the Meeting TO
all absent publishers editors and printers in the
STATE, and if possible the attendance of all
at the next meeting
The propriety Of requiring advance payment on
subscriptions in all cases, was fully discussed. All
/ expressed themselves strongly in favor Of such a
COURSE but generally did not think any action
upon it at present advisable. No action was had.
Adjourned to meet at the call Of the Executive
Committee at such time and place as they ma y
deem advisable
The gathering was a very pleasant one, and all
present were proited thereby. 1t is hoped that
every of the fraternity will he present at the
next meeting and be found earnest in making the
Association, MS it surely can be, highly interesting
and useful.
f.. WALTON, President.
ID. NJ. CAMP, Rec. Sec.
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AM. GENERAL WAsHBuRN.-Th readers Of
legislative reports will observe matter implying
that Adj. Gen. Washburn is holding reports OF
other State Adj, Generals that belong to the Adj.
Generals Office or the State, BY law the State
Librarian had one hundred copies of Vermont Re
ports to be sent to Governors as exchanges witt
the other States. In addition, Gen. Washburn
sent other copies addressed with his compliment,
to the Adj. Generals of other States. Was the
last personal or official? Gen. Washburn treat.
it and meant it to be personals and the real ques
tion is whether the State will permit him to max,
the exchanges free of cost or charge him with tn,
Vermont Reports exchanged. The fact is tina
other officers, from Governors down, have beer
accustomed to take and send. to A reasonable ex
tent, complimentary copies of documents of whicl
they the authors, and the propriety OF it new
er has been questioned. This case differs only in
that the books are much mtre costly. We know
the facts in this case, because we printed the com
plimentary labels and we have given them with
out Gen. Washburn's knowledge, as facts due t,
him and TO the Legislature.
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For the journal
A SELF STYLED DEMOCRAT


Mr. EDTToR Dear Sir:-A self styled demo-
gus in which he takes occasion to speak very dis
paragingly of the representative from that town.
Mr.. Cheney, saying that he was drafted, paid com
mutation, &c. Now, though, as Mr. Cheney says,
- The condemnation Of the Argus &c Patriot and
its contributors is sufficient evidence Of the loyal
ty, patriotism, and political soundncss of any
man. Yet, knowing something of the facts in
the matter to which the Argus correspondent re-
iers, desire to say, viz that besides bis own
family of children, Mr. C's parents, both of whom
were sick and nearly helpless, were with him and
dependent on his care, therefore, he did not feel
IT liberty to enlist in the early part of the war
though he did offer himself and actually
signed his name offering to leave it to the recruit
ing officer to say whether the time had come when
he ought TO go; but the company being filed, his
name was dropped by the selectmen then recruit
ing, on account of his peculiar family surround
ings He was, however, drafted paid his commu
tation and subsequently enlisted during the dark
est days of the rebellion, and while he was entire
ly exempt from the service, The town of Glover
paid its men at that time only two hundred and
fourteen dollars (S2l4) bounty. The town did
pay his comm utation aud could well afford to for
he counted two men on its quota. Mr. G.. remain
ed in the service until the fight at Cold Harbor.
Virginia, when he was wounded by minnie ball
which passed through his body penetrating his
right lung, and from which he has been con-
slant sufferer since having chronic abcess of the
pleura discharging matter from his back and breast
at the present time. Let Atkins and his satellites
keep their dirty hands off from our returned sol
diers. j.
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For the Journal.
UNANIMTTY OF JURORS.

The question of unanimity of Jurors as a requi-
site lsr verdict is one of vital Importance in ref
erence to the administration Of Justice hence, it
may well claim the attention Of the Legislature
now IN session, Some may consider unanimity a
necessary and "sacred element Of cur once
" honorcd Jury trials Yet while we now hear
murmurings on either hand against jury trials,
would it not be profitable to enquire whether some
change might not be made to prevent that conf
deuce in jury trials that has heretofore been held
sacred from being entirely lost in the course of
time The means of forcing jurors to agree by
hunger, cold and darkness, has been given up.
ct we find large per eentage Of trials result in
engagement of jurors England and the Uni
ted States are the on y countries where unanim-
ity of jurors is required for a verdict, and | be-
lieye in England the parties by consent aud leave
of court can wave unanimity and take a verdict
from a majority OF the Jurors. May we not well
enquire, when 50 many trials result in non-agree-
ment Of the jurors or in compromise verdict,
what unanimity is worth when enforced or when a
jury IS kept out any considerable time, per-
chance, resulting in " accommodatiye verdict. -
Is such verdict a truthful one intrinsically2
Again, where unanimlty is required, It places it
in the power of any refractory Juror who may be
prejudced against one party or one who may have
sympathies with the other party to defeat the ends
of justice "by holding OUT The objection to
the non-unanmiy principle is not well made. Do
we not submit the most important principles and
sacred rights and have to abide by the decision Of
the majority? Is there unanimity in our highest
tribunals in our supreme courts even on vital and
constitutional questions and rights? certainly not.
Why then, make jury trial an exception, why
not say that two-thrds may render a verdict ?
Would not a verdict, the result Of the best iudg-
ment and honest convictions Of two-thrds, be
quite as likely to do equal Justice as " forced
verdict made by a compromise Of the feelings, as
well as the Judgment of the Jurors?
A CITIZEN.
BARRF Nov 1 1867
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foreign Minus.
HURRICANE AT ST THOMAS.

NEW YORK, Nov. II.
BY the arrival Of the steamer Marn.ion, from
st. Thomas lst inst. we have particulars Of the
great hurricane there The surgeon OF the steam
err reports We arrived at ST. Thomas on the
morning of the 30th and found that the island
had been visited the day previous by the most ter
rife hurricane ever known there, the town being
partially destroyed and the loss Of life very great.
The amount Of property destroyed at present it is
impossible TO estimate, aud the scene Of deStruc-
ton and devastation impossible 10 describe.
The wind commenced blowing a pretty sta
breeze about eight o'clock from the northwest,
and about eleven o'clock it changed round to the
east and blew perfect hurricane, carrying every
thing before it. Ii lasted about four hours, but
during that time ragged with such violence that
trees were torn up, houses lifted from their found
atoms and dashed to pieces Ships and steamers
of the largest class as well as smaller vessels were
hurled together and either dashed TO pieces or
sunk. Some fifty or sixty vessels are ashore, dis
mastcd or sunk, and part of their crews lost.
Thousands are rendered homeless aud the amount
of suffering, confusion and excitement it is impos-
sible to describe. There is nothing doing Ev-
erybody seems paralyzed.
large number OF American, British and other
foreign vessels were wrecked About all the COW
erngs Of the roofs OF houses were blown away,
such tiles zinc, &c. All the wharves were
smashed, and the fort barracks are gone. The
light house was destroyed, and about 300 persons
have been buried after having been picked up in
the harbor. The loss, both on shore and in the
shipping, IS very large American bark Esther
blown off from Sombrerr island, was dismRsted
and was just coming into port.
Florence, Nov. s.
Gen Garibad is to be tried at Florence.
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Cen. Garibaldi Is 10 be Md Al FIorenee.

SERENADE.-Mrs. Jefferson Davis and her
mother were serenaded in Rutland few evenings
since by John Cain, Editor of the Courier. Sc
says the Herald. But the Herald does not state
whether the recipient-in-chief of this honor " came
out and made a speech, or invited the gallant
serenader in. We hope she was more polite than
the cx-rebel President, her husband, was when
the Courier's present candidate, and the Peoplei
future President, sereaaded him, on a certain oc
casion, in Richmond. He retiring without even
putting light in the window
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For waiton's Journal
TO THE PEOPLE OF MONTPELIER

A CARD.
FELLOW CITIZENS We are glad to be able to
say to you thus, that the prospect is now very
good for procuring the necessary amount Of sub.
scription TO warrant an early commencement Of
the work on our College building in this village
The establishing OF this school--the Vermont
Methodist Seminary aud Female College-will be
Of immense interest to the people Of this town a,
well as TO the county generally. The work Of
procuring subscription by the general agent hav.
ing progressed slowly. at meeting Of the trustees
recently held in this village it was resolved TO de
vide the amount necessary to be ra'sed among the
several districts, the districts to subdyido amongst
the several churches or communities. To Mont.
pelier District the sum of $1,000 was set down. aud
in the subdivision the sum of $1,000 was set down
to the town OF Montpelier. At a recent meeting
Of the officials Of the church, the undersigned were
appointed a committee 10 call upon the friends of
liberal Christian education the friends OF prog.
rcss and improvement,-to solicit the amount of
$1,000 to consummate this much desired work
Many OF the citizens Of Montpelier have done no.
bly, in this work, others have done we'll q few have
done nothing at all so far. Those who have done
nobly can do iniie more, those who have done
wei can do still little better. and those who
have. up 10 this time, done nothing, can and will
we have, no doubt, do well for this noble enter
prise.
The amount that You may subscribe will not be
due or payable till the whole amount Of $4,000
is secured And then, if not entirely convenient
for you to pay it, note Of promise TO pay in thir-
ty, sixty or ninety days, xix months. or even a
year with interest from date, will be al-suihcent.
With this understanding the subscribers, or one
or the other Of them will call on the friends soon
for their subscriptions 20 this good work L.,
Montpelier be the first in the State to report "iu
and ready to be accepted g. w BAnKY,
c. II. Cross,
r. b. TAYIon
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"DEMoREsT THE Christmas number of this
unriyalled magazine for the ladies' is received,
aud is really gem. Its engravings and stories
are excellent its "Christmas Dinner which is IL
lustrated' looks good enough to eat, and is ac-
We notice several additions, in this number. of
interest TO ladies'. One of which is the enlargement
of the already complete Fashion Department, and
OF large page illustrations of bonnets, coaks, and
chldren's costumes. The pattern sheet is very
valuable one, being printed on both sides. x
feature OF the fashions claimed by Demorest, is
originality, and, therefore. of special value to
American ladies, who want practical designs and
information. 1t suggests the idea of independence
IN dress, which is as neediul as political or reig-
lous Independence, and calls for revolution
among the ladies. $500 a year. Address w.
Jennings Demorest, i7S Broadway, New York.
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Mammoth Concert Troupe is coming "Ho !
all to the borders.n The Vermonters are coming,
not with red wooden caps or jackets of brown but
in Leaytt's famous Egyptian Boat, drawn by the
spotted Tripolian horses, to the sound of trumpet
and drum. Then clear the way, for the Green
Mounaners will drive into the various towns they
visit near the hour of eleven, A. M, and drive
through the principal streets, and give street
concert, with Leavitt's Cornet Band. They also
give a Balcony Concert in front of the Hall, one
halt hour previous to the opening of the doors.
All citizens invited TO attend, Leavitt publishes
daily newspaper, which his agents circulate, con-
tanning the latest news Of the day. Secure a copy.
They perform as follows
Morrisyle, Monday Eve, Nov. 1lth johnson
Tuesday Eve, Nov. 18th Stow Wednesday Eve.
Nov 18th; Waterbury Thursday Eve, Nov. IA I;
Montpelier, Friday Eve, Nov. 15; Plainfeld.
Saturday Eve, Nov. l6i Barre, Monday Eve /,
Nov 10.
-, j. W CLARK, Agent,
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AFTERNOON
SENATE.

d. HA1uRnAI, NOV
Bepo,ts--From committee on highways aud bridges,
against "a in amendment TO c "a sieistfg 10 the
diseontnusnee o. Highways. o. motion OF Nj hsndee,
order ed 10 lie.
From oommiitee ndioisIy. against II 70 in amend
meDt q secs ~ and 20 az srelaag 10 diana and
yards. After .1PlAuAuon BY the chairman II judica }
eop ihird fsael,g itfted Il 81 d,fLing the rights Of
executors and admistraors Of deeeased partners and
psrnsrship properly, ll6 conmuling the ,ntenee Of
VIM fendsn all to third ,sading; l59 alter ia,
Lame OF Emma lennis and constitute he heir OF Wm
Stevens and Caroline NJ Stevens 1853 legaiizlnR III
grand list Of Newport for 1867 both 10 gen CON 46
relating 70 covenants 10 de- Dis, (pAss in senate and
dseussed BY fessis Martin, But AID P,out. On mo,
ton q NJ Psou ordered to lie ard be made the 'peeA
order foTfuesoAytM fl.lstng 70 the RICH sofu led
~'fnen pfoI ofed tnit n IL The house adO ted
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few nights ago, as the family of VIM. Dick
inson, of Frederick county, Md, were about re-
firing for the night, they were aroused by the
smell of FIRE On searching they found smoke is
suing from rat hole and at once cut away some
wood work, discovering rats nest on fire and a
piece OF the match that had not been consumed.
Half an hour later, and the house, and perhaps
lives would have been lost while the cause of the
fire would have ever remained a mvsterv
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-11-13

TIME" As every thread of gold is valuable,
so is every minute Of time" Its greatest thief is
illness drive away this intruder upon the golden
moments by using American Life Drops a war
ranted cure for Coughs Colds, &C., and perfect
Pain-Killer for the relief of wounds, bruises and
sprains. d w & s
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A lady visiting New York city found a ragged,
cold and hungry child gazing wistfully at some
cakes in shop window. She took the little for
lon one by the hand, led her into the shop, bought
her cake, and then took her elsewhere, supply
ing more needed wants. The grateful little crea-
ture looked the benevolent full in the face,
and with artless simplicity inquired, care you
Gods wife? n
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wmIom is THE EplroR AND WHICH THE CAR

Winch is THE EDIToR AND WHICH THE CAR
TooN?-Two pictures displayed in the window OF
the argus office yesterday, one representing a
donkey and the other the negro in an exaggerated
form, led psssers by to make the above inquiry,
In the language of Snowman, said by-stander,
Just which you choose, you pays your money and
You takes yoar choice The verdict of the ma
ority conferred the Editorial honors on the longest
ears and loudest brayng thus saving the colored
man from the deeper degradation of the two, asso-
citation being the only disgrace. The original Of
the happy representation was the hero of sixty
small boys with smoking torches in the evening.
g There is hope for the country!n
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-11-13

FOR ALL THOSE DISTRESSING AND AFFLcTING
MALADms which originate in sorofula or an enfee-
bled or vitiated state of the blood, nothiag can
equal the tonic and purifying effect of Dr. Anders'
Iodine Water, pure solution of Iodine dissolved
in pure water totth0uk q S0Ipenf
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CoxsrERNArIoN AMONG rMr Drvrrsrs

VNsIEKNATION AMONG THE DENTISTS.
The dentists have great times and rich picking,
among the multitudes of decayed teeth arising
from the use of impure Saleratus with which the
community is flooded But Pyle's Saleratus cause.
great CONSERVATION among them 1t threaten,
TO destroy their business. Sold by grocers every.
where, in pound packages,
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Letters unealled for at the Montpelier Post Ofic
Nav

Nov. ~.
Ladies-Mrs. Lawera Bodrie, Mrs Elzabetl
Brown, Miss Sarah o, Fisk, Mrs. Emily French
Miss Della Hoyt, Miss Anna Hooker, Miss Maria
Persons, Miss Nellie Tuell, Mrs. S. n Walker
Mrs Stephen Bennett.
GeHtiemen-Jesse Allen, r. w. Bouditch, Mile
S. Bennett, j, b, Brown, James r Connell, lilo.
ner d. Camp, Erastus s. Fisk, Stephen Gamble
l.. Degolia Gilman, j. E. Griffin, +. ii. Hubbard
d. Hendricks, Stephen S. Langley, A. S. Laird
Norman Millington, A. r. Leonard Edwin Nor
ten, Wallace X Nealy, Peck Clark & Co., Ro-
bert Soloman, Leango Stearns, Joseph sierra
John A. Stone, Frank A. Sergeant, DR.. Taylor
louis Willet, Henry WRIGHT.
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EDITOR WMToN's Journal The Argus of
November 9TH says, that the " Grand Secretary "
has used money belonging to the Good Templars
which he is unable to replace. The author OF the
article, whoever it may be, is Iiar My address
is ED. p. ACKERMAN, G. w. s.,
BFdttLeborO Vermont
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COMPLIMENTARY We dip the following from

CoMPiIMENTARr.-We clip the following from
the Albany Epening Journal,
One Of the prettiest conceptions in music which
has lately appeared, is by S. b. Whitney entitled
The Spray OF the Cascade" The melody clear
ly underlies a iancilul and playful caprice, which
IS as airy and evasye as the mist of waterfall
The piece is in four flats, the sweetest of KEYS
aud though not extremely difficult yet il requires
good degree OF executive aid fine musical taste
to Interpret it, Published aud for sale by Harris
aud Trsry.
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CHILDREN's LIVES SAVED FOR so
GENUG

THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN DIE ANNUALLY or GROUP
Now yop you'd spend 10 cents aud always have
hottie q br Tubias Venetian liunent IN The house, on
ef NEED fear losing your little when attacked WIN ,
COMPLAINT II now 70 wears since have put Up my
and never heard u child dy lag Of Group when lnimt
used but hundreds ~ ported
TO and many state II $40 bottle they would nov
BE- without y Besides slch IL ia certain cure q. Su'
Burns Headache VOOthAchs Sore Thrnas, Seedlings hum
Coe pafrhga Dysentry, spasms, Ola Sores, ard Pans ~
IL p'ls snu met No one orc irss y vh9 Full III
rectinns with every bottle Spld by The Druggss depot 90
Cortland Street, New York. N0ylh dSTlmp'
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P. l.. l.. means simply license. AL. D mean
license to health and long life but rigid prohi-
bion OF every thing that tends TO destroy the one
or shorten the other they the symbolic letters
OF that great Pain Killer, for external or internal
use, American Life Drops d Was
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~ Attention is directed to the advertisement
Of Ar Shove q Co., Boston. Mr. Ar Shove is
real Chinaman, and being connected with his
brother in China possesses superior facilities for
obtaining pure and genuine article at a low
price
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WHERE SHALL REST RE FOUND ?"-Is one of
the Hymns sung so beautifully by the choir at the
Congregational services Sabbath morning, yester-
10th inst. The audience, which was large and in.
telligent, we perceived were deeply affected. and
many of them to tears, while the choir were per-
forming their part so admirably and satisfactory
to all present. And they have we are pleased to
state, many other Hymns which they sing to the
satisfaction OF all good Judges Of music.
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~ Lazarus & Morriss, whose perfect Specta
Giles are advertised in this paper, will be in Mont
pelier on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov 10 an
20, and not on Monday preceding.