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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20

KEROSENE Om-We publish below the law
Just passed by Congress in relation TO the sale of
adulterated and unsafe Kerosene or petroleum oil
The extent TO which the authorizations are practiced
at the present time is not generally known The
most common adulteration is by mixing naphtha,
which is iu'lanmable at any temperature, with the
oil, thus making "A mixture which endangcrs the
life ofeyery one who burns it, Any oil which will
ignite at a temperature of less than one hundred
and ten degrees Fahrenheit is unsafe, and the law
Furnishes It's sale with fine aud Imprisonment:
Z" Section 29 of Amendment 10 Internal Revenue
Law, approved March 4, 1867 And be it further
enacted, That no person shall mix for sale naphtha
and Illuminating oil, or shall knowingly sell or
offer for sale such mixture or shall sell or offer
for sale oil made from petroleum for Illuminating
purposes, nfammabe at less temperature or fire
test than one hundred and ten degrees Fahrenheit /;
and any person doing shall be held TO be guilty
of a misdemeanor. and on conviction thereof by
indictment or presentment in any court of the
United States having competent Jurisdiction. shall
be punished by fine OF not less than one hundred
dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, and by
imprisonment for term OF not essthan six months
nor more than three years"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20
CONGRESSIONAL.

The Senate March ., continued the debate on
the supplementary reconstruction bill.
The House ordered that the coin OF tue Rich
mond banks be paid into the U. s. Treasury leav-
ing the banks to try the in the court of claims
Mr. llurlhurd repeated the charges Of corruptit n
against collector Smythe Of n. Y. City, and fur
Their investigation was ordered. Adjourned to
Monday.
In Senate, March i6, Mr. sherman from the
Finance Committee reported a concurrent resolu-
ton that the Joint com. on Retrenchment are in
structed TO ma 80 careful and minute examination
into the Printing Bureau Of the Treasury Depart
ment, &c, and that the Committee have power to
send for persons and papers and report at the next
session of Congre 8.
Mr. Sherman said that the Treasury Department
desired the investigation so as to set at rest the
false report circulated for speculative purposes re-
garding the fraudulent issue OF bonds
Mr. Williams called up the House Joint resolu-
ton in regard to coin aud bullion taSen from the
Richmond bank and after some debate the rosolu-
ton was passed.
Athalf-pa.t one the Supplemental Reconstruc-
ton bill was taken up.
MIR Howard moved an amendment substituting
oath for that in the bill, which after debate
was rejected.
Mr. Morton moved to amend the fourth section
that the constitution shall be adopted when yot-
ed for by a majority of votes cast adopted.
Mr. Edmuuds moved an amendment that at
least three-hs of the registered voters shall vote
ON the question Of ratification.
Mr. Edmunds' amendment was lost by yeas 10,
nays 2l
Several other amendments were offered and re-
jected
The bill then was taken out of the COM Of the
whole and reported to the Senate.
Mr. Drake moved his amendment, which was
voted down on Thursday, providing that vote
shall be taken 10 cash State for and against a
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20

NEw AND MoNpTWuL DscovrRY IN EEc-
TRICKY MIR II Wilde of Liverpool has brought
out "a new discovery in electricity during the past
year which is described as exceedingly brilliant
and important. He has found method Of pro-
ducug electricity in quantities and OF AN intensity
hitherto unknown, by the action of feeble elcctri-
cal currents upon powerful magnets. His appa-
raus consists of six small permanent magnets
weighing only pound EACH a tcn-inch electro
magnetic machine, having an electromagnetic
weighing three pounds (Which accumuates aud
retains the developed electricity, on the same prn-
cpe as an insulated submarine cable or the Lev
den ja), and an immature revolving within an
IRON cylindtr at the rate of fifteen hundred turns
minute The cylinder is about foot long, and
has bore Of two and n half inches the armature
which plays within II, not touching the sides is
cooled about with insulated copper wine. 1t is
from this amaturc WHEN the different parts Of
the apparatus have been connected and put into
operation that the electricity is evolved and the
effects are produced.
/ This machinery rnvolyes n light which rivals the
sun in its dazzling lumiuousness and surpasses
that orb IN taking photographs At distance Of
a quarter Of a mile 1t throws shadows from the
flames of street lamps upon Il wall. Two photo
graphers in England have set up the machines in
their shops and now do all their copying and en-
larging by the new electric light at night The
heating power of the flame is so intense that il
melts seven feet of No. 10 non wire and heats to
n red heat twenty one feet of the same wire In an
instant The cost OF the apparatus is small the
waste of materials triillug. and the expense Of
working light. For lighting streets, ior light
houses, and for Eliminating public buildings the
new discovery is far superior to gas and there are
probably various other purposes besides those al
ready indicated to which it may bee devoted IT its
properties are trutbully Decentralization Jo,n-
nat.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20

WAsnINGToN AND WASHINGTON IRVING.--
There is a little anecdote Of Washington Irving
whose authenticity is perfectly reliable, which
shows the permanent bias which may bee given TO
a child's mind. Somebody asked Mr. Irving il he
had ever seen General George Washington
Yes, SAID he, " twice. Once was on occasion of
some review in the city of New Nork-I do not
know what had been taken to see the parade.
and Was lifted in the arms ofmy Scotch nurse to
see the General, and was told that the stately
gentleman on horseback was General George
Washington for whom | had been named And
! knew, even then, it was something to have seen
General Washington. Next day was out walking
sight of the General entcrnga shop Cutching
my hand tightly shs hurried into The shop and
caught him by The sleeve, CRYING,
General General here's BARN that's called
after ye, no gle him blessngYn
"Caled after me, is be 7 said the General in a
pleased voice, and, laying his hando my head,
SAID, IN most reycrental manner, God bless the
little one ioreNer1 and went out of the shop.
neVersawthe Geueralagain, continued Mr. Irving
" and am AN old man now but | can sometimes,
even now, feel the gentle pressure of his hand on
my head, and know his blessing abided with me,
for have been blessed,n
And the noble head bowed as If to receive
another benedction and those who heard the
simple story grew grave and rcycrental for they
all felt that il was much TO have received the bene-
diction Of Washington. And who can tell If il be
not to this incident that owe the rare volumes
Of the great mans " Life for which we are indebt-
ed to the pen Of Washington lryingS
Mrs. JEFF Davis has another son
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20

For the Journal
RAILROAD MEETING AT CABOT.
There was a large gathering Of the citizens OF
Cabot at the Village Hall. March H. convened by
the call of the Directors Of the ST. Johnsbury and
Montpelier Il. Il. Co.
The Meeting was organized by appointing
Hon. c. II. Paige, Chairman.
q" Edwin Fisher Secretary.
IL was addressed by
Hon. Bliss n Davis Of DUriHe.
-" Calvin Morril, Of 81. Jomsbwy.
d" Jonathan Ross "
Gen. p r pitkin, Of Montpelier
Hon. G. W Willard,
" Samuel Wells,
The large assemhlago listened attentiyey for
three hours TO the clear and iorcble demonstrations
OF the advantages Of The contemplated Road and
the conclusive arguments ia favor Of bull ling TO-
There was q respectable delegation of citizens
FROM the adjoining towns OF Walden, Hardwck,
aud Marshhcd All we're much Interested 10
hear, and received the information and stubborn
facts presented by the various speakers, many
times, with applause.
The Meeting was decided success, so far as
developing the heariHg interest was concerned,
and must have good effect upon the Stock inter
est.
No subscription was taken, but the Directors
propose 90 open books Immediately.
We, at Cabot, bid the project Con SIZED
CITIZEN.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20

The New England Commissioners Of River
Fisheries wish to bespeak the attention and the
assistance of all persons who are interested in the
restocking of our fresh waters with valuable fish,
such ms the salmon shad, herring aewiie, trout.
black bass, striped bass. and lampley eel.
These fish, half century ago, furnished album
dant and wholesome food TO the people; bat, by
the erection OF impossible dams, the needless pol
luton of ponds and rivers, and by reckless fishing
in all way aud at all times, our streams and lakes
have been pretty much depopulated.
Luckily, the immense natural increase of fishes
opens a way TO their restoration. We have only
to remove the causes Of their destruction, and they
will multiply enormously without any care az all
The cause, of destruction are ch,i fly as follows :
/. impossible dams Over these, hsh-ways
may be built with little waste OF water.
?. Pollution Of water by lime, dyes, soap saw
dust aud other mill refuse. Much of all these
should not be thrown at all into the water As to
the dirty water from wool or cloth washing, it
may be confined to one side OF the river by plank
screen placed opposite the race-way.
3. Destruction Of young fish by mill-wheels,
which may be avoided by lattice placed across
the mouth of the mill canal
4. Destructive modes OF fishing among which
we may include gill-nets weirs, very long senes,
pots set-hooks, iire-tshing, and fishing through
the ice all (which should be by law forbidden.
d. llehlug too much, and at wrong seasons.
For migratory fish, certain days in each week
should be CLOSED, that is to say, no fishing
should then be allowed and the taking of trout
ON their spawning beds should be vigorously in
terdicted.
Massachusetts and New Hampshire have already
passed laws for the opening of the Merrimack and
the Connecticut 10 fish, and Tor the encourage
ment of the breeding of valuable iresh-water fish
Fish-ways have been erected upon the Merrmack,
and many thousand salmon eggs have been plant
ed IN its upper waters.
BY the interest and the assistance of the people
at large, these cheap and important reforms may
be carried through
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20
iHarkrts.


NV YORK, March 10
Gold, S133 5-s. IS Of 81, los Is. 7-3O's
LIST series, l.O6 POS Of 60, iO5 do Of July.
'G5, 1.O1 is. l0-iO's 9S.
BosroN, March 49,
Flour quiet, Western Superinc, $500 to
1925; Common extra, $40 80 to so; Medium
do. SIP. 80 to 1880; st. Louis, Sl4OO to $3.50.
Corn, firm, Southern yellow, 81 .27tol.3O New q
old Western mixed, Sl.27 to l.2s. Oats, quiet
Northern and southern, Ia to 7sc Rye 5000
to 600. Butter, ~ to lOc. Cheese IA to 2lc.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20

Mr.. Edtor:-The schools of Vermont deserve
more attention in the line of Maps, Globes, Die
tonarles and other apparatus. These importa mt
aids add greatly to the progress OF the pupil and
success of the teacher In fact, but few realize
bow much can be accomplished with the aid of a
he and a set of Outline Maps in one term
May the people Of our good State see to this mat
to at the coming school meetings. These articles
can be secured at large discount after MAY LIST
xt. A FRIEND OF EDuoATIoN.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20

Mrs. Upper, of Brighton, Iowa, says that she
has wntered her bees successfully for six winters
thermometer usually is about 200 above the freez-
ing point. Here they are perfectly quiet, not a
sound comes from them; they seem to remain tor
pid. hive weighing 90 pounds in the fall of
1868, wintered out Of DOORS weighing only 10
pounds the LIST Of April. while 20 kept in the eel
lar the same three months lost an average only
five pounds each. Again, six hives wntered out
of doors lost an average Of 29i pounds each in
three months, while twenty in the cellar the same
length of time lost an average Of only "a pounds.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20
Special Notifies.
MOTH AND FRECKLES.

The only reliable remedy for those brown dcooraoD On
the face called Moth Patches aud Freckes is PrnRrs Morn
ASU FREcKlE LoroN Prepared only by Dr. b. g. PEERy,
Dermatologist 40 Bond ST. New York Sold by AN druggists
in Montpelier and elsewhere Price - per bottle.
b3;I6 daw.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20
l1HRA1LRnAn OrEsrION.

The meeting at Danyille on the 18th was large
and enthusiastic. 1t was addressed by Hon. C. w.
willard. Calvin Morrill,, Gen. Pitkin, d. c. Lins-
ley the Engineer j. d. Stoddard, Franklin Far
banks and Dr. Billiard. On motion of y. II. Eaton
a resolution was unanimously adopted, plodgng in
Aucnce and material aid for the work.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20

MIR. Lyman b. Sanford writes to the New York
Farmers Club that, while in Canada lately, he
paid an old English farmer ten dollars for secret
remedy for the disease in cows of abortion, which
simply TO feed with the salt for each one about
a teaspoonlul Of bone pounded or ground to dust
As result in a dairy OF 33 cows he had lost none
while his neighbours focks were as badly afflicted
as
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20

Mr., BowpITcH states that clay removes ammo
MIA from gas perfectly acids and metallic salts
do 1t has also a remarkable power OF acting
upon certain sulphureted compounds in gas, so as
To render them removable. The foul clay is worth
2ls. per tun as manure, and costs the companies
very little Mechanics hagaziRe.
NEVER FRET.-Children, have capital rule
to give you about fretting aud grumblng-a very
short rule which is worth your while TO recollect,
II you want to cultivate conteniment.
Nerer fret about lohot you can't help, because
il won't do any good. Neuer fret about iohaf you
can help, because if you can help it, do So
When you are tempted to grumhle about any thing,
ask yoursef-"Can help this !" and if you can't,
don't fret but if you can, do so, and how
much be ter you will feel.
lie who pokes his nose everywhere will some
times poke it between thumb and forefnger.
10 show the virtue of advertising, it is said
that young man advertised for wife, and re-
ceiled eighteen hundred answers from husband ,
saying he could have theirs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20

CEMENT TO FAsrEN lRoN IN SToNE.-A German
professor has found out a cement for fastening
iron in stone which ia foHy-egbt hours becomes
nearly as hard as the stone itself This consists of
six parts of Portland cement, one part nicely
powdered lime, burnt but not Stacked, two parts
of sand, and one part of Stacked lime. This, when
will mixed and reduced to one mass Of cement
with the necessary quantity of water, is put in the
creyiccs or openings of the stone and the iron,
both being previously damped, and after forty
eight hours the iron will be found thoroughly and
lastingly fastened in the stone.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20

The internal revenue officers at Burlington have
confscated $3.50 worth Of struggled liquor in two
days this week
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20
Jaatrbman y Stair JuuruaI.
BY L. p. WALTON
MONTPELIER, MARCH 20, 1866.

TERMS DAnY JOURNAL, 81 6Oper quarter
SO per yea. WEEKLY, 81 per year in advance
81 30 # not paid in advance.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20

A GOLDEN WEDDING.

~ 'tAffAftN " i@AfAfAANis
The Golden Wedding OF Mr. and Mrs Del
Billings was celebrated in Woodstock, ON Wedns-
day the 3th inst, ~ follows ;-
All the surviving members of the family were
present. Tie same persons who acted as brides
maid and brakeman for them fifty years ago, stood
beside them on this occasion.
a short time previous to the evening entertain
ment the relatives, together with a few friends
presented their congratulations to the happy coup
le The house was filled with the perfume OF
flowers in every available place were bouqets OF
exquisite beauty. Upon the wall of the drawing
room in letters of cedar were the following words
chiidrcH shalt rise mp and iitbcm blessed
After the hearty greetings were over, several
original poems were read by ladies' and gentlemen,
and eloquent remarks made by one Of the sons 10
his honorcd parents.
Two hymns were sung during the interview,
one Of which is the following g.
THE GOLDEN WEDDING.
AlR-Auid Lang Syne.
Our youthful day again returns,
l.fes currents swlter flow,
Loves incense ON the altar burns
As fifty years ago.
Our faith and love we plighted then
With thoughts none else can know
That golden hour comes back again
From fifty years ago.
All glory ne 10 Aibh hNuNts
Who cares for MS below,
And gave the hope, the joy and love-
OF fifty years ago.
And glory be to Jesus name,
Whose love has blessed us so,
With heavenly peace in heart the same
As fifty years ago.
In thankful song till years are gone
Wen praise Him as we co.
While hand i'm hand we Journey on
As fifty years ago.
The way is bright with love divine
And brighter yet will grow,
Till heavens own love the love outshine
OF fifty years ago.
In the evening the spacious house was filled
with guests, Such an interchange of good feeling
and such genuine happiness are seldom expert
enced, County gentlemen of the old school and
blooming Young girls in white dresses gave yarie-
ty to the scene Good taste characterized every
arrangement Mendessohn Quintet Band dis
coursed fine music.
Upon entering the supper room, large boquet
of tea roses aud Other rare flowers occupying the
center of the table met the eye, around which were
arranged choice viands in abundance. After sup
per was over, the Band played Sweet Home
and Aud Lang Syue y the goodly company then
babe adieu to the fifty years welded pair, and to
their son, the noble hearted Californian, who
loves Vermont and his native hills as he loves his
own kindred, and through whose efforts this occa-
sion was made memorable.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20
YERY srRANGE cAsE-


A VERY STRANGE CASE.
"1r A MAN Dm, SHALL H. Llyr AoAiNT
We learn from Mr. Bradley of the Adiutant
Generals Office that very strong hopes are enter
., -, init h.,n, - vinot,,.,or
60. ii, ,e,, ,'., l,,. an ,,,,. ,,n,.,r5
-, .,li. 60.
acquaintance, is still alive. His comrades saw MIN
shot in the head recognized his body among the
dead, laid IL out and buried 1t themselves, and sub
scqucntly the remains were removed to Bellows
Fails and tbore irtorrcd. vct ON the itb of this
~, ,,...,
cru Hon i9ncn"u'B" f"' su'''nB 'n'' "e was
killed so says the letter but that, some time after
wards, w. found himselfaye and in Springfield Ill.,,
without money, without friends, and unable to con-
nv '' ,,''
'
waite. and was recently discharged for disability.
The obicctofh his letter to gcta copy of his COM
mission from the Adjutant General, by means of
which he could have transportation from Lynch
hurgb IN Bcus,vs Fau. The letter clearly indi-
.,.. a.. t,.... .,t.t.
Jaws '''' ''' "'".. ' 'i''' ''''' s"'' u 'V ~
the real q arles BuNt"n' from the effect of the
wound In his hcnd. Mr.. Bradley compared the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20

1t is said the falls Of Niagara have gone up stream
on the American side about one huudied and fifty
feet within two weeks by the fall of huge masses Of
rock. The recent fall of table rock was on the
Canada side, and just below the falls.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20

ThurAton Cos steam sayo-mill, Sunderland,
was burt the 10Th. Loss $4,000. Insured
$4,000
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20

A panther has been seen recently in Royalton'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20

DR.. Dane,, Of France by order Of government
has made an investigation of small pox and kindred
diseases and reported
That vaccination and small pox lose after time
their power ofpreserving from small poN
Vaccine matter therefore has need of being re-
newed.
Reyaecnaton is fan absolute necessity.
Those even who have had the small pnX ought to
be reyaccinaed.
Vaccine matter in passing through the human
body horrows from it its constitutional principles
it may therefore, often be dangerous to yaccinate
with vaccine matter from arm to arm
The reyaccnauon from the COW TO man is the on
y one which presents all the guarantees of success
and Of security.
A febre condition is in general a cause of fail
ure.
Preserved vaccine matter ought to be reyyiied
by transplantation TO the heiier
We remember that the late DR.. Adams of Mont-
pelier expressed like opinions several years ago.
An Illinois gentleman says the leaves of the white
..f, IL
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20

IowA.-At the spring elections the Radicals Re
pubs have swept every thing before them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-03-20

MnuIcAL,-Henry c. Lea, Philadelphia, has pub
shed the Half-Y early Abstract Of the Medical Sci
ences No. XLIV-July-Dec 1866 332
pages, price sl5o. An excellent guide to medical
literature and practice.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-26

Rock Island Market.

Rock IsLAHv. December 20.
fLouR-Spring Double Extra, in bills. $40 .
wholesale, and 100 ut retail. Sacks, $500 q
Wholesale, and $500 at retail. Loose, $500 a
Wholesale, and S., 40 at retail.
WHEAr-No. 1, $1,7lal,72. No. 81 Sal ,65
No so.
OoRK--65e
0Ars-44a45c for IS lbs.
RYE-l ,23al,25.
BARLEY-No. l, l,50. No. 2, Lac
BEANs-2,00
SALT 00a4, rs per barrel.
KERosESE-Wholesale, oarreis included, so;
retail zoe.
HIGHwINEs-$2,20.
ONIONS so per bush
PoTATogs-95al, 90
EGGs-20c doa.
BUrreR-Very choice lots, for retailing, will
bring to Soc.
PoULrRr--Live chickens, 81, 4oa2,6O per doz.
HoGs-For live hogs 5la6c. Dressed 6a7, di :
Eiding on 200 lbs.
CATrLE-Live weight, common, 5,00a3, SO.
Prime shipping 4,50a5,5 per hundred pounds.
HIDEs-Green Country, &c; green cured, &c +;
green calf, 12Aai5c: dry flint, 12al5c; dry salt
cd, l24c.
HAY Prairie, $sa1O per ton Timothy lO,Cc
s$12,O0.
WooD-oak &c. to 7,Ot 4 cord.
CoAL-At the Coal Valley Yard, on the Levee,
GOAL is sold at cents the cost OF delivering TO
be. added.
From teams, in Market Square, at I5al6 cents.