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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-16
Our COUNTRY.

It il hardly necessary at this time 10 al
lude to the part taken by Vermont in the
late rebellion We have reason to be proud
anv of our sister states
Let us not be deprived of the fruits Of our
sacrifice Of men and money by executive in
reference and by the removal from official
position OF men Of firm and consistent 10y
aItv and patriotism. Let that the
catIse we gave the lives Of our sons TO estab-
iish is henceiorth maintained, and that we
receive the benefit OF our sacrifices in the
ncrmanent establishment of this Union on
principles of justice and equal rights ; and
to that end let u - urge Congress 10 act
bravelv and thoroughly in the adoption OF
whatever measures may be requisite for the
establishment Of peace and prosperity
throughout the whole country
1t is no time now to take step backward,
, but advance the whole line, hold the po-
sitions we have won, and with our fathers
declare and maintain that . all men are
equally free and Independent, and have GER
tain natural inherent and inalienabie
rights, among which are the enjoying ana
defending life and liberty, acquiring pos
sessing and protecting property, ana, persu-
ing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Finally, let US remember that. . It Is not IN
man that walketh to direct his steps. and
that all our iabors are nothing worth,
without the direction Of that Infnite-N as
dom whose guidance I1nvoke.in in all your de
liberations. JOHN d: PAGE.
Montpelier. Oct II, 1867.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-16

er during the school hours when it is
empty of it's occupants, reflects credit upon
its management. The highly finished desks
and seats which were put into it more than
year ago, though in constant use, have
scarcely lost anything of their original lus-
tire.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-16

The late tipsy and brilliant Senator Nc
Dougall was the first man TO detect Andrew
johnson 3 drunkenness, on the 4th OF March
1865, the day Of his adiegraceful exhihition
at his Inauguration. McDougan, himself
well in liquor, listened q few minutes to the
idiotie harangue, and turning to an eminent
Senator who. sat near him, remarked in
husky voice Z" / eay-you; when talk
in that.way-you think I'm drunk. saaz
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-16
4 N Ant

The question ota larger and more commo-
dious shop is not neN To you or to the public
The enlargement made in June TO the old one
was an absolute necessity. apd is, considering
tho very slight cost the greatest improve
ment that has yet been made in our comforts
and a ;comodations. But a new shop is re-
quired. Fhe present one will soon be ina
deuuate as t. size. and is a present far from
what the institution requires in other
spects
Considering the earnings of the shop and
the part which it accomplishes in the disci
pline and training of the bovs-considering
that is, its great pecuniarv and moral advan-
tages and the necessity there is for it in both
these respects. 1t can scarcely be an object of
too much attention and interest to the guar
dians and officers of the school.
With improvements and repairs we NAV be
able to go through the winter and spring,
should it be necessary, with the present
building. But without something better
provided, serious injury and embarrassment
\ to all the interests Of the institution must
soon ensuc.
| feel that too much praise can hardly be
bestowed upon the manner in which the
boys have discharged their duties in this de-
partment. The chcerfulncss and diligence
with which they have labored during the
whole time has been u source of great graf
ifcation and cncoura cement. We have great
reason to be satisfied with the nature of the
work which has been found for them to do
cane seating chairs. 1t is light, neat, easily
learned and remarkably adapted to the capa-
bilities OF children. With due compensa-
ton, probaly better work could be found
for them. We receive work mostly from
the Rutland Manufacturing Company. Thus
far the supply has been sufficient, but we have
no assurance that it will be permanently SO.
IL. Il,
good deal of custom work-rc-seating old
chairs We are glad of this kind of work.
1t has not only been gladly received when of
fcred, but has besides been diligently sought
tor in the neighb prhood. It is believed that
the pecuniary results of the work in this de-
partment. shown in the report, will be
found satisfactory and encouraging.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-16

A NEW ExEbosivE SUBSTANCE An. expl1-
sive substance, whose effects arc somewhat.
like thoseof gunpowder. has been, discovered
in. France by NJ Pool. IL is prepared BY. the
action ofchlorate and of nitrate Of pat assa or,
ordinary glue or isinglass. s,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-16
TERMS FOR ADVERTISING.

For square OF IL lines %, NoBpareh Vpe
QUE insertion subsequent fD- eTtr 70
cents Unless the number OF marx on
the advertisement will he continued till ordered our
raj discount made merchants and others a" vertss
ing ny the year.
Probate and tc..nmissIoner's Notices, $500 each
For notices Liherat,ons, Estrays the Formation ana
Copartnershps &C., so eat u, '"r ree
insertions, il by matt the money must accompany
the letter.
Notices columns, 10 cents per lire earh insei-
ton, but no charge made of less than 50 cents.
Notices Deaths and Marriages inserted GRATIS, hui
extended Obituary Notices Poetry will be charged
The of five cents per line
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-16
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Ii seems u Iec -0uIii policy z, continue 70
apply yearly ,ne hundred and fifty thousand
dollars as sinking tilud 10 retire the funded
irht. Should y34 concur in this view. and
should &c basis ot The foregoing c-timate
prove correct ir VIII Ac necessary To ;isscss a
taN upon 5he pills and ratable estate of the
inhabitants of tie State. that will realize
tl the treasury four hundred thousand dol
Iarr. II viii be noticed that this sum is
nearly one hundred ann seventy thousand
dollars less than wa- raised by tax last an
rr..I ---.i-r
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-16
THE SCHOOL.

While it is my wish 10 make the depart
ment of instruction prominent in our sys-
TEN of reformatory agencies, and to make it
effective in the highest degree-to do by
means of it all that is possible for the intel
1ect and the heart-yet l do not wish to ex-
alt it or foster it at the expense of the 9TH
-ers. | regard it as coordinate in system
of-reformatory agencies with the cultivation
of habits of industry. We have from the
first been encouraged by the results of the
school room labor and discipline. Most of
the boys have been making good progress in
learning and are manifestly deriving the N os
substantial and lasting advantages from the
school. This fact, | think. was pretty con-
clusively shown by the annual examina-
tion.
As some relief 10 the monotony of school
exercises throughout the year, and for the
sake of much needed respite to the teacher
a vacation was allowed from the 9th of Ju.
/ ly to the 18th of August. During this time
/ though the boys were kept in the school
! room in the morning the same hours as be-
! fore, and.inthe evening one hour instead of
Z two, yet'tbey were released from all the har:
1 der tasks, reading Eyeglasses and solitary
readine at their desks being the most tina,
was required. $50
The appearance of the school room, wheth
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-16
Governors Message.
Fellolr citizens Of t.e .Senate and
Ho,Ixe of Re5y-e Sg7f,rg,,.1

= tftUtt tfAf~tftS ~ tftc -S@ftItt ana
H0iIse of Representatives.
Grateful to the Freemen Of Vermont for
the expression Of their confidence in calling
me II act a. the Chief Magistrate of nv ma
tive State. accept the trust and assume the
responsibilities Of the Office, with the assur-
ancc ST faithful endeavOrs On my part. 80 10
discharge its duties a. to promote the best
interests and the prosperity of the people.
BY the constitution, it devolves upon me
o. suggest for YOUR consideration - such
business - may appear necessary 70 lay be-
fore the General Assembly" 1t could not
be expected that this communication would
refer To ali matters that may come before
YOU during the session. and | shall confine
myself U a brief reference to some Of the
more important interests Of tho State as
gathered from the reports Of the executive
officers. with such Recommendations as seem
10 bc required thereon. respectfully referring
YOU u these reports for further details
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-16

We aim u spend the day in Il rational and
religious manner But it is of necessity n
dav OF special labor and care. the physical
care IL tar more than on any other day, Tor
then the boys are u be washed and Dire sed
and got ready for church and Sunday school
In the cold weather the first business in the
morning. after prayers. is the la hing, then
the dressing: then comes the Sunday School
exercise. commencing at about nine O'Clock
and continuing until church time. In this
part Of our work we are assisted by friends
from the village, they hearing the lessons,
which We are careful 10 have the BOYS pre-
pared with. that matter being especially at
tended TO on the Saturday evening proceed
ing. Our acknowledgements in this regard
are due to Dea t. Parker, Messrs. Cecil
Graves. Haines and W eaver, who have taken
a great deal of interest in the work, and by
their punctual attendance and kind and iu-
dIcial labors done ~ and the boys a great
deal Of good
am happy to speak of the lively interest
the BOYS take IN these Bible studies and in
structi0ns and of the strong conviction l
have that they are deriving great benefit
from them The aim il t. lodge the plain
and simple teaching, OF the Scripture in
their inmost minds. The most OF them are
engaged in committing verses without ques-
ton books. the main effort Of the teachers
beng t. see that they are faithfully commit
ted \ few of the more advanced scholars
have question book, but these arc mainly
occupied in committing and recting the pas
sage tor the day There a few 50 back
ward AZ to be unable to read. For these We
have not vet been able To do 50 much as for
the others, but we hope to do more hereaf
ter
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-16

The condition Of the finances should re
ceiyc the careful attention of the General
Assembly. with "A view to economy in all de
pIrtmeut-. To diminish the burdens of taxa
tlon- and t. the equal appointment of the
expenses of government upon all the proper
tv of the State
From the Treasurer report with the
final report of the former Treasurer, com
plotting the fiscal year, am able to make the
following statement
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-16
EaNK COMMISSIONER

The duties of Bank Commissioner during
the past wear have been almost nominal. |
recommend that the office be abolished, and
that some other State officer be authorized to
perform such acts as may hereafter be re-
quircd in this department.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-16
ErGi~rEgaD LOAN.

Coupon State bonds belonging to the Ag-
ricuitural College fund. to the amount Of
one hundred ami thirrv-three thousand and
five hundred dollars. are deposited with the
State Treasurer These bonds are negotia bic,
and. under. tie law. are % be held Tor years
{, come. For greater security. recommend
that authority be .-rantcI { cancel these
bonds, and any others that may be returned
t. the treasury for that purpose. and to l.
sue certificates in the form OF the registered
loan of tie United States In-cribng the
credit un tile books in the Offices of the
Treasurer and Secretary of state.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-16

the year are S3S74 03 the net earnings,
SI3I7 OF leaving a balance against the in
stitutIon of S2554 %. To this sum add
s l62 90 for services Of trustees, andS l32 94
cash paid out by them for expenses, and you
will have S2Sl9 90, which is the actual sum
raid hv the State for the current support of
the institution during the year. This sum.
as compared with the expenses of institu-
tlons OF Il similar character, Is small and
vet we believe that when the shop arrange
ments shall be completed. and the farm
brought into proper state OF cultivation,
this sum may be much diminished.
In estimating the actual burden of this
institution upon the State Treasury, it is to
be considered that most of the inmates ot
the school would have been boarded in our
county ails, If they had not found their way
to the Reform School, and at a much greater
expense to the State.
1t has also occurred To the trustees that the
farm may be used u some extent for expert
lnents in agriculture, under the direction OF
the officers OF the Vermont Agricultural
College. Thus might be given 10 the boys
of the school some practical knowledge oi
the processes OF scientific farming, and their
interest he excited in It's experiments and re-
suits. We can concei t better facilities
to learn and practice the art Of farming.
In closing this report we can but express
our belief that the experiment of a State Re
form School IS No longer doubtful, and that
with proper care and prudent infringement
it must continue u be success. 1t IS now
demonstrated that tie school is greatly need
Ell. and that we have in TINS State every ia-
cility for making it a model institution. I'M
pressed with sense II Its Importance ard
necessity. we invoke the pIternal restrls of
your Excel!cncy, and the sympathy and CO
operation Of the honorable Senate and House
Of Representatives,.
The State, in sustaining the institution, Is
but diScllargin, in part its duty To educate
and make the hest citizen 1t can Of every
boy within its limits Those who have been
exposed t. unfav,rable influences in their
early years, seem To have the strongest claim
upon the State To reform. educare and con
vert them into useful men. Wisdom. JUS
tce and true economy require that this
school should he honccforth regarded one
Of our permanent institutions, and that t
should be specify furnished with all the
proper appliances Of such an establish
ment.
The dcbentures OF the trustee. for the
wear have been ~29+ q.
From the report ofMr. Pease, the devoted
Superintendent Of the school we copy the fol-
lowing
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-16

among the people, which is one of the first
duties Of the State. | commend this subject
t. your liberal consideration.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-16
COLLECTION Oh TAXES

From observation and experience | am sat
isficd that our system Of ofcyllecting taxes can
bc much simpliiied aud improved. | recon-
mend that the existing laws on that subject
he modified a 10 require the selectmen,
other proper officers. of each town or city 10
include in the same rate bill all taxes,
whether State. county. town, or otherwise,
duly certified to them voted and assessed
in any year. and that such rate bill be COM
mitted for collection to the first constable, or
collector Of taxes. in each town or city, who
should pay the amount, when collected, 10
the respective Treasurer of the state, county,
city, town. district or village, according =
tie nature Of the taxes. The expenses OF
collecting might thereby be materially dI-
minished, and taxpayers would be saved the
annoyance of numerous calls from different
collectors during the same wear
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-16
ORGANIZED MILITIA.

The present law regulating the organized
militia Is wholly in adequate to provide
efficient force that can be relied upon in case
of need, and your attention is directed to the
sensible remarks upon this subject in the re-
port of the Adjutant and Inspector General
Some portion of the public property in pos
session of the militia is reported in bad con-
dition. and without more Vitality in our mil
itia system, it would seem necessary, the.
this property should be collected and placed
in safe keeping under the care Of a proper
officer. The signs of the times indicate that
we. as prudent men, should not wholly lay
aside our arms, but rather emulate the ex-
ample of the old Bay State in 1861, and be
prepared for an emergency.
EDUCATION.
Under the act of the last annual session,
normal schools have been established IN eacn
of the congressional districts. They cannot
but prove useful in providing our common
schools "a better educated class of teachers
thus raising the general standard of education n
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-16

H,USE Mr.. I. ). Hubbard. representa-
tive elect from the town of Stockbridge APP
peared at the har Of the House. was sworn
and took his seat
BiH introduced. BY Mr.. Howe of Castle
ton. TO lcgalize certain proceedings of the
town of Castleton to com. on judiciary
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-10-16

And thereupon. Rev. y. =. Foster Of
Montpelier. was declared duly elected Chap
lain Of the House.
The speaker announced as committee on
rules MessrS Park of Bennington. johnson
Of Rockingham and Parker of Nolcott
AdiJurnci
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-01-24
FROM NEW YORK.
Trouble win Negroes In jana

Trouble with Negroes In Jamaica.
New York, Jan 23.-The Herald's ia
naica correspondence says the negroes of
st. Thomas in the east and St. David's, have
refused to turn out to work on the estates,
except they get an increased rate of pay.
The proceedings of the Jamaica committee
are producing in these parishes the greatest
amount of hostility towards those in au-
thority. DIR. Fiddis, the opponent of ex-
Governor Eyre, leaves for England to tes-
tify against him at his trial.
Canadian Items-Mr. GaIt's Mission
10 EnglRnd-fkecciPtsO of Railroads.
The Times Montreal special says Mr..
Galt's mission to England has nothing to
DO with the protection of the educational
rights of the Protestant minority of Lower
Canada. The scheme, as published in Lon
don, omits the guarantees on this subject,
Notwithstanding it is regarded as the most
important feature Of the confederation
project.
The total receipts of the Grand Trunk
railway in 1885, were $6,639,26O, an in
crease of $53,067 over 1865. Those of the
Gfeat Western were SO, 265, ,4O2, an increase
Of $3,64S. Those of the Northern $5l2872
an increase of $1,99O. The receipts of ali
the Canadian railways from which there
are returns, including the above, were
S1096S, 1863, an increase of $175,5s5.
Arrested for Embezzling Cheap
Distillery.
Peter Allen was to-day held to, bail to
answer the charge of embezzling $2S00,
property of his employers. RI.
An Illicit whisky distillery seized by
Government, estimated value $4,000 to
$4,000, was knocked off at private auction
sale to-day for $102 to one of the officers
connected with the United States Marshal's
office The sale is said to be nominal and
the property to have been bought in for
Government.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-01-24
Now York Financial.

There was an unsettled feeling in the money mar
ket towards the close OF bank hours, owing TO the
Stock Exchange fI ure and heavy decline in
stScks. The events Of to-day have induced eau
ton, and collAterals are closely scrutinized: The
decline in values at the Stock Exchange will un-
doubteJy cause shifting Of loans but as. yet the
effect will not be unfairly felt The report that Sec
retary NcCullOch will resign in case RandAlls bill
is passed. is not generally credited. Pending the
impeachment Of the President, and the cOntiuued
contraction Of currency, tend to suppress business
The gold market closed firmly at l34H. Govern
ernment securities are heavy and lower. Coupons
Of O1 I01 69lO71S: do 92 1O71S9lO7eI do "a. 1861
@loSx do e5, lO5HSlOsT; do, new issue. lO4H9
IO4k; lO-40's 991.
The stock market is generally frmer, and quite
active on some shares The following are the clts-
ing prices: Ohio certificates 24k926; Western
Union Telegraph 4Sk94G; New York Central 1920
1021S; Erie 65h q 65,<; Hudson l23H@l26; Reading
102X@l025I; Michigan Southern 74K97IH; Illinois
Central ll2Xi13Tl Pittsburgh s4x9s5; Rock Is
land 97h@9eiS: Northwestern 4O1S4OX: preferred
T7H977X. Erie afterwards rose to 66h, which stiff
fened the whole list. A firm, understood to be act
ing in behalf Of the clique in Cumbe rand caal,
was unable to meet its engagements, and failure
was announced. Cumberland huciuated widely
during the morning, and at IL A. NJ, ~ was bid for
and 96 asked. Later so was bid and 81 asked. Min
ing list firm on Des Moines, Lacrosse and Gold Hill:
the rest Of the market heavy and | wer, especially
on Gregory Quartz Hill; Gregory $l2 2 COrydon
&c 08 TO Hill 81 80; Quartz Hill $425; Des Moines
81 80; Lacrosse 81 40.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-01-24
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COTTON-1lc lower. Sa'es of middling upland
at33k934c.
FLOUR--Dull and dropping. Quotations un-
changed; market close quiet. Holders arc dis
po cd to accept lower prices.
WHISKY-NOminal.
WHEAT--Dull, ard tending 10 buyers favor. No
receipts or sales.
RYE-Quiet and dropping.
BARLkI-S eadyi 0Sc offered for good Canada
Wts ern in hond.
CORN-Du and 1e lower; unsOund mixed tl n
81 IS in store; sound aaoAt sl ls1; do offer d in
store at 81 10.
3. o lTS-Dull and drOOping western e99S5,; State
6e969c. n
HOPS-Firm,
LEATHE ER--Firm.
WOOL-Flrm but quiet domestic fleece 45aG3c.
GROCERIES-Steady and unchanged,
PETR0LEUM-Quiet crud, zoe, aud refined 20
@3ic. .t
PORK-Dull and lower. sales at $50 25@9I I2 for
new mess, closing at S2l 90 for westerDi 90 2509
10 81 for old mes', closing at $40 81 cash: el6 rs
@l7 90 for prime: also new mess at &2l 37D2l 80,
seller and buyer for February and March.
BEEF Heavy; sales at previous prices.
BEEF HAdS-Stealy; sales at $2S 5O9S3 30.
BACON-Quet
cur ME AfS~Du sX00Hc for shoulders. and
I09l2c for h ms.
DRESSED HOGS Steady at sXSs,So for west
ern.
LARD--Dull and heavy; sales atl2N0roc for old.
and Is 413I<c for new.
BUTTER and CHEESE-Firm.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-01-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
ALLCOCK,s POROUS PLASTER

ALLCOCK'S POROUS PLASTER
LANE BACK.
NEW YORK. Nov. %. 1859.
7. ALLcooK C0.-Gentlemen; l lately suffered
severely from q weakness In my back. Having
hoard your plasterS much recommended forcass Of
this kind. procured ono, and the result was all
could desire. A single plaster cured mo In week.
Yours respectfully,
J. G. BRIGGS,
Proprietor Of the Brandreth House.
CURE OF CRlCK IN THE BACK, AND LUM-
BAGO.
Lyons, N. Y, July 4, 1862.
MEssRs. ALLcocK 4 Co.: Please send me dol
lars worth Of your plAsterS. They hav, cured me
Of a crick in my back, which has troubled me for
some time, and now my father is going to them
for difficulty about his heart.
L. H. SHER OOD.
DR.. Green. No. 1863 Broadway, New Yor informs
us he sold. Monday. Juno 29d, 1862 two plasters
TO young woman suffering very severely from lum-
bago. On Thursday she called TO got two more for
friend, and hen stated how the tyo she had pur-
chased on Monday lpd relieved her Immediately af-
ter putting them on, and CURED HER IN TWO DAYS
Of most distressing pain in her back and loins
Sold by all Druggists. jams d&wlm