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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-26
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Drs MofNrs. Iowa. lime 20.

DIS MoiNEs. Iowa, June 20.
The Rep ihlican State Convention to-day nomi-
mated Hon Samuel L. Morrill, of McGrepor, for
Oovcrnor and Colonel Scott Of Story county, for
licut-Governor.
Resolutions were passed in favor Of amendment
Of the State constitution securing right Of ballot,
protection OF the law and equal Justice to all men
irrespective of color. race or religion, approving
Of the Military Reconstruction Acts Of the last
Congress, and demanding that Congress assemble
IN July to cary out, by additional enactment the
true and original intent Of said acts.
Number "a and 90 on Sherman street. az Chi
oago, Illinois. occupied as a saloon and boarding.
house, were burned at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning
IL is reported that II persons persisted IN the
flames, and three bodies have been taken from The
ruins. Lose 5000; insured. The fire is sup
posed to have been incendiary.
INV York, june 2l
Twenty-one dstillerics in this city have been
seized within the last two days py revenue agents
for alleged noncompliance with the laws.
NEw YORK, june %
II is stated in letter from Hilton Head that
there have been twelve deaths by yellow fever on
board a steamer recently arrived there from Ha-
yana.
CHICAGO, june %.
About $50 last evening a FIRE broke out at the
corner Of Lake and Clinton streets, and extended
to nine buildings which were totally consumed
Some twenty other buildings were more or less
Injured. \ woman uhlutu htuiliti was Dufntu 10
death in endcayoring TO save the lives OF Others.
A great number Of families have been rendered
homeless. Loss estimated at about 100000, Of
which $4,000 is covered by insurance
AuRuRN ~ Y, June %
A suit has been commenced here to-day for in
junction against the Merchants Uuicn Express
Company and for the receiver of its properly
The suit brought the grounds Of reckless
squandering Of the company, its present insolven-
cy and attempt on the part Of portion Of the fiji
GERS Of the company to effect for their own benefit
secret and clandestine arrangements for winding
up the company.
GALVESTON. Texas. June %.
The opinion of Attorney General Stahbcfy is
already bringing forth evil fruits. The spirit Of
revolt is Strengthening.
Mayor Havllsnd, who was removed By Gen.
Griffin for rebel procliyties, refuses to recognize
military authority.
BosroN, June o.
The services attending the dedication of the
new Masonic Temple to-day, are Of the most in
teresting character, and are omiueutly successful
be procession is one Of the finest over witnessed
and of immense proportions, occupying upwards
OF two hours in passing given point.
President johnson brought up tie rear Of the
procession, and everywhere received with
marked respect and he feels much iattered by
the welcome greeting bestowed upon him at all
points.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-26
VERY LATEST.

GALVESTON, TEXAS, June %.
The unearthing OF an immense villainy has been
begun here. During the war the rebel Legisla-
tnre ordered a sweeping and complete confscation
OF all property, real and personal, held by loyal
men The act was enforced with remorseless Wig
or Property valued at more than 500 OOO. 900
was seized and sold. Judge Dennie, Just pardon
ed by President johnson, decreed more than three
thousand sales I he rebel records are imperfect
and blind and do not show the names of ihe pur-
chasers Immense sums were distracted bv the
receivers. The coniiseations Of Cromwell in Ire
land do not equal this in extent and cruelty. Gen.
Griffin is urged TO probe this huge spoilation to
the bottom.
NV YoRK, June %.
Mr.. Lord, upon whose property the famous Lord
bond robbery was committed, yesterday received
from an unknown 8 100000 worth OF
bonds, stolen from him. This leaves deficiency
OF only $50 200, still missing
The grand jury at Albany yesterday found a
true bill against Gen. Cole charging him with the
murder Of the frst degree in killing Mr. Hiokok.
LONDON, June 25-Noon.
u. S. 5-20s "a.
WASHINGTON, June 25.
The Intelligencer says chat Gen Sheridan must
obey the Presidents orders or resign
The Chronicle names 30 Senators who vii be
here one week from Tomorrow. Twenty-s en-
form quorum
zen. Grant has decided not to relieve Gen.
Sickle aud BE- has been Go notified
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-26
COMFORT TO GENERAL sT0UGuToN.

COMFORT TO GENERAL SEDUCTION.
The following from Bakers history Of the Secret
Service will not be devoid Of iutor,st la Yer
mont 80
1t will be recollectcd that Miss Ford aid-de-
camp ol the cavalry commander Stuart. BETRAYED
Gen Stoughton and bis ,taD 60 guerrilla Aioscby' S
band. find spicy cpisuc on the subject, from
lady Of the first standing, among fine Intercepted
correspondence OF the war. which Us % fair speci-
men Of refined hate to the north, along with a
touch of sympathy with betrayed and captive
Union officer
GronGE1owN.
DEAR INA is sending off letter in which.
presume, she tells you the news of the day
(lou know how ,auoh Of that article there is ia
Georgetowu.) So / viii commence 90 once with
my little piece OF business, although / presume
you have heard that Gen. Stoughton is now a
prisoner in Richmond. haak Heoteh! lie has
at last reached the desired haven, but l fear he is
rather IN destitute condition. Three hApudeht
1ebels dashed into FarlaX and took the gentleman
out Of his bed with a number of other soldiers,
horses, and contrabands and ! hear that some
were in a state Of nudity What grand cntree
it must have been into Richmond But while /
rejoice that his little hands are kept Gom "pick-
ing and stealing and that his noble Efforts for
crushing this wicked rebellion are now confined
within four walls yet | can't help feeling q little
solry for the discomfort he will necessarily suffer
and which he richly deseTyes-a prisoner among
strangers and he must be without clothing, money
or any Of the necessaries OF life, Now, Aunt Jo-
sic, please ask Colonel Lcitrich. or any Of the
family, if at any time they go TO Richmond, won't
they be- co Kind 10 20 aud eo.. him. on know
doe, they are people Of much wealth and Standing
and no matter what Gen. Sioughtun might want
in the way Of money and clothing would Toe most
chccTiuily returned. Probably Col. Lcitiich would
write to some friend in Richmond His mother
and sister, who were with him at the time are
both inclined to be southern, and would be so
grateful for amy kindness shown Gen Stoughton
When YOU write cousin h. ask him If hc comes to
Richmond which he ycry often does to go and
see him. Ii you can't get any one else, please
write TO John Hunter, aud beg him TO go at once
aud do what he can. highly approve of his bee
ing kept behind bolt aud bar. But please.
Aunt Joe, attend 20 it at once, and ask Col Lett
rich it he will not write TO some friend You
know or at least, Ina told you in Der last letter,
that after you left, Gen. Stoughlon went TO Mrs.
G. Is and got Charloys ,.hise for me and he
has always been so remarkably kind To- me, that
! am very anxious in some way TO repay it,
FANNIE
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-26
4HarBcts.

Boston. June %.
Flour quiet but firm, Western SnperGne IS soto
9.Ooi Common extra. - so to 100: Medium
do. SLIGO to 1900; ST. Louis, slS.5O to sl7.5 so
Southern Flour quiet, and prices nominal.
Corn, firm, New Southern yellow. 81. 22 TO / .25.
Western mixed SLIP to l.l5. Oats, steady.
Northern, Southern and Western IS 10 a3c Rye,
40 to lJo. Butter, 10 10 23e. Cheese. 8 20
10.
NEw York, June %.
Gold 3l.36 3-s. 5-20s Of G2, ITO -; do of
Ga, l07 If do Of '6j l.O7-8-s do new issue
ITO. 10-i0s 100 is. 1898 all series, sc IA.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-26
rIR GENERAI cnNNrNrloN

The General Convention Of Congregational
Ministers and Churches IN Vermont was opened
on Tuesday with sermon 10y Rev. T.. II. Bying-
ton, Of Windsor in which he discussed the duties
OF the clergy in regard to their work The Con
vontion was organized by the choice of Rev presi
dent Kitchell OF Mddebmy College, as Modera-
tor; Rev. f. j. Fairbanks, OF Westminster, as
Scribe, and Rev. w. A. Robinson, as Assistant
Scribe
In the afternoon Dea Joseph II. Brainard. wa.
appointed Auditor OF the Fairbanks Funds
Delegates TO Foreign Bodies reported and il
was voted to add the Baptist Convention of Yer.
mont to the list of Corresponding Bodies
The Rev. Francis Horton presented the saluta-
tions OF the General Conference Of Rhode Island,
and Rev. Timothy NJ. Hopkins offered those Of
the New School Presbyterian Church
In the afternoon there was discussion Of the
subject ' The law Of bcncNolence given in III,
Leyitcal code, is binding in its spirit thee hris
tian Church opened 10y Rev. c. c. Parker, and
Rev c. c. Torrey.
In the evening the subject for discussion was
" The burden OF supporting the gospel at home
and Of spreading it abroad, should be equalize,
between the stronger and the weaker churches :
was opened by Rev, L. c. Cummings, and Rev
Q. L. Ferren.
WEDNESDAY MoRNINe.-The reports Of the
Fairbanks Boards were made and adopted. The
Committee on Church Psalmody also made re-
lH''s 90 - -" hhN ""HiNNloWa 'NNA'lHNo VI NuN
Vermont Domestic Missionary Society took place
Addresses We're made by Pres. Angel, Rev. Pres.
kitchell, and Rev Mr. Gushing.
The Committee on Overtures made a report
which was adopted. The following appointments
were made -
Fairbanks board If Education.-Rev Messrs.
Adace Walker, WV Thaser II. r. Hickok, T.
Ii Byington, and Gohn G. Emery. ESQ.
FdirbaHks board for the Reiief Of Ministers.
Rev Messrs III Y Ieavitt Silas Aiken ID ID
Thaddeus Fairbanks Esq, Hon. Jason Steele, j
q Stimson, Esq
AFrERHooN.-Ihe Sacrament Of the Lordi
Supper was administered; after which, aud essa,
was read by Rev. Wm IL. Lord, on The vita
connection between christian belief and christian
life In the evening occurred the anniversary o.
the PermoHt Education Society
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-26

inE SECRET or fFFioIENoY Once
church in one Of the Southern States became
cele braied for tue Christian enterprise of its
membership. be past was well supported
and every coed work shared largely in ,he
contributions as well as tue symtathies Of tae
brethren. NJ, ny were added FROM inc to time
&, their numbefan love and harmony prevail.
cd. AT leng' an able minister became The
TOR Of the church, who unioitunateh, was
aole to live without their support, and refused
to have anything Tor his services Other OBJ
joe we've soon also neglected Contributions
grew less, the church ceased to exert aay roli-
gicus power, and the pastor gave them up in
hopeless despair. Though apparently dead
a poor young man came along, aud with some
urging, got Them TO commit themselves to
I'm alt support lie succeeded, by degrees, 10
Increasing the amount took collections ire
qutntly for other oljeois-lhe brethren began
10 make up and The same church, under The
impulse of Chris ian activity became a gain as
liberal, as prosperous, and as rfIenliAl fer
the cause OF Christ as it had been in other
Yeas.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-26
'ouniy Committee

a. G. Drown,
d. NJ. Phelps J
lNfoNl Ant ~ '''loN' ''"'' justly N,''v' ~
siding in Tue L. 'lrcult court Tor Norm Oaroh-
ma, has made an important and interesting decision,
10 tho Object that tbc rebellion failed to discharge
,,,,,s -,o,,s from, ,no oe,.,, oc u. laws
,--...,...... ,.,.,,.,,- .l..
." u' "i''U ''"'. "''" "'''''''0 U''' 'V'''
To Northern people ana seques'ered ny 'he r'pe'
government are now colleciable 10y tho Northern
creditors. We quote the material port of the opin-
ion.
Courts have no pohcy. lheY can only u''iafe
the law On what sound principle men, can we
say lhdlciay lhai tue it'!ihs ol war ceases 10 oe
treason when the war becomes iormdan'ef mat
though WI" ieWed 10y lVV or IVY men is certain
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-26

The fdibwirg is Maj. Gen. siches' letter to the
Adj General;
II have the honor TO request that may be re-,
licyod of the command OF This military district ana
respectfully demand q court Of inquiry upon my OF
fetal actions that / may yindicate myself ron Tue
accusation OF the Attorney General pubiisned' II Is
prcsumcd, With the approval of the President
Congress having declared the so-callcd state
Governments Illegal, the declaration Of the Auor'
noy General that the military authorities have not
superseded them, prevents the execution Of the he-
construction Acts, and disarms me Of the means OF
protecting life property and the rights OF citizens
and mrnaces an the interests Of these States with
ruiu
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-26

Arrangements are being made for a grand ma
tonal and continental base ball tournament to take
place in Detroit, probably about the 18th of Au-
gust, and continuing one week. Competition is
pen to all players in the United States and the
dominion OF Canada Prizes amounting to about
sl2OO are to be given, 5000 of which will be in
greenbacks.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-26

Matte j. JACKSON, the fugitive slave from
ST. Louis, Missouri, who lectured at Village Hall
last evening, LETT here this morning for Oherlin,
Ohio, where She will prepare herself for teacher,
and then 90 to some destitute district South among
the cOlured people and serve in that capacity
She has bad but five months schooling but related
her story well, sang one or two songs and re-
peatod lines on the death of our martyred Presi-
dent with much feeling. Who, that heard her last
evening, can help eXclaiming, liberty and freedom
to all
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-26

BRIGHAM Dung was spcndidly received upon DIS
return to Salt Lake City from Dis tour Through Dis
broad dominions. Wth TWO dozen Of bis wives,
council Of twelve saints and escorts. secretaries.
outriders. &C., ac..-formnr suit almost les bril-
liant %. tte sultan of Iurkcys-he devoted two
weeks to examining che various settlements, and
salt Lake determined 60 celebrate bis return no an
appropriate manner. in tbe words of the local
print. "the dimensions Of the demonsuauon we're
prodigious.
Cen. Long.trect was one OF the most honestas
wen as able rebels. when De resigned his position
United State. Paymastcr to enter the rebel army,
he turned over 90 DIS Ola governmental gifts funds
which De bad con band, and made provision for the
payment OF all the checks vhieh he bad issued.
Tic Log House on jay Peak is 20 be dedicated
next Tuesday, june 20. The carriage road is now
completed very near thc suomlt of the Mountain,
and the House is wcll finished, and good accommo-
daou. for eating and sleeping are provided, 80 that
i has now D.. come one Of the most pleasant and
beautiful resorts for pleasure seekers, afforded in
the State.
Reports from Kentucky state chat the wheat crop
Is hld, injured ly rust and in many places is u,-
tarly ruined.
A'l'HA NNlIfr OF l' NNNIItht recently .lNg on his
farm a clover root feet aad inches long and
about half am inch through at the top The bunch
Of clover leaves ON the top wa, some Give iuche. in
diameter
The Post Office at uanland -Four Corners. W.,
was robbed on the night of tle 18th day of june,
1867. No clue 20 the robbers. The entrance was
effected through back window, and was not disc
covered until Sunday night at about o'clock Civ
ing the robbers ample time to make their escape
with their il-gotton money.
The citizens Of Norwich have raised fund by
private subscription and are about to commence re-
pairing aad remodcing the building vacated by the
military University, aud will open j, ia thc fan for
an Academy.
The matter Of bonding the town, for the purpose
Of aiding in the construction of the proposed rail-
road from Glenn's Fallsto Fort Edward, was SUBJ
mtted to the taxable inhabitants OF Glenn's Falls,
ON Tuesday last and the result exhibited majori-
y Of 275 in favor Of the road As Genn's Falls
village was nearly destroyed by FIRE not long ago.
this vote shows thatit people are very courageous
ia bearing burdens.
While working on the road, one day last week,
Mr. W. s. Nay, Of Milton, ploughed up twelve
gold dollars, Of the dates Of ls5l-2-8 and g. This
shows the advantage Of intending our ways"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-26
LAY rREAcnING IN ENGLAND.

ing the Word of God every sunday in London
city alone many may have thought that ] over
stated the case but when tell you that the Rev.
G. II Sturgeon alone has COO men from bis church,
every one Of whom breaches somewhere on sun
day, and that one of these members has a Bible
class Of more than 2OO-that nearly every Chris
tian merchant breaches. that nearly every Chris
tian employer IN every business takes his Bible
and finds, every Sunday, some place TO preach,
and that hundreds Of others do likewise. you must
admit that ! did not say too much. The way Of
these preachers who have no churches or lecture
rooms of their own is to take a Bible and gener-
ally one or two persons 20 sing hymns, aud TO
mount stump, wagon, or go into a hcer-shop,
any place where they would be tolerated, and
begin 10 sing and read and preach was aston
ished to find that in England everybody breaches
loymcn not only preach and pray, but they hap
tie and administer the sacrament without regard
TO the fact that they are not ordained The En-
glish people dislike exceedingly the title Of Rev
erend' Mr.. Spurgeon tells bis friends never 10
address him by that name. This dislike comes
from the establishment of a legal church, which
exercises the right of collecting tthes and church
rates hy process of law from every body, whether
they attend church or no. and people have natu-
raj prejudice against being compelled Co pay ior
religious privileges whether they enjoy them OF
not. Lord Shaitcsbury, who began This movement
many years ago, said that not one 900 twenty OF
ihr common people eve, attended church, not be-
ing able TO pay the pew rent, and that this theatre
preaching arose from that fact. On one special
Sunday all the churches in London invited the
working classes to come aud listen 90 sermons
prepared especially for them, and every church
was crowded One great feature Of these Jay
preachers is that they begin by ailordng the poor
temporal relief as well as giving them merely
spiritual advice, and we shall never accomplish
anything iu ibis country uil We do the same thing
They began with " tea meetings. when the pco-
rtIa fraf fIfIr wanted fD Gen
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-26

An old bachelor is traveller ON lilts railroad
who has entirely failed 70 make The proper con-
heptons.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-26

Col. j. I. II. Claiborne Of Bay stLouis, Mics
has filed nearly 200 applications for so acre tracts
OF land, under the homestead law, at Jackson,
Miss, all Of them for negroes, many OF them for
merly his slaves. Colonel Claiborne, who was
formerly member of congress- aud has always
been Union man, appears TO be true friend TO
the black, aud those he has assisted TO homesteads
are hard at work for themselves and bid fair to
become useful and respectable citizens
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-26

dispatch to the New York Times says letters
are being received from members Of Congress in
all the States announcing their intention Of being
present on the 4th Of July. Dispatches have also
been sent TO several Of the members abroad nclud-
ing Senators Morrill, Of Maine and Morrill, Of Yer
mont, Sherman Of Ohio Representatives Wash
burne of Illinois, Blaine of Maine and others. Over
thirty Senators are now counted upon sure to be
present and there seems no longer any doubt as TO
the probability Of quorum at that time But two
ofthe States entitled to representation will be un-
represented viz. Tennessee and Cafornia-Ken-
lucky, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hamp-
shire having held their elections.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-26

AMOUNT o. STOCK At NAALErs
Cattle sheep. shoies. Fat Hogs vealCaiv.s
is 9i, S ss i lsA 9l3 40 $50
PRCEsi
BEEF Csrrlg Extra mtand heavy premium Oxen sl47sa
$500 lst quality slltha slsb0i and quality eI810F so
81 quality @n ga u ler 100 lns total weight al hide
Ao" enc dressed beef few choicest single pars, 5000
pt0 Bulls &c. si0t0a sttao.
working oxen SID at2h reT pair. according 10 their val
W. ~ n'rl. nanny Steers eluu 0o
NnNa caves lalf qna} ttb stOi extra yDud Us
so G'1ou' ea'es'as may he Agreed hrrae ordinary
stors,-YgsIag sooa 500, two ear, ola $1,000 5000
Sheep Ia@bs- 4l2a6 cts, extra, 6-ias1ooo per b. or
1856 600 per head,
Nholssale, ea cents retail iocsnts per H.
Iat h0gs-i a u 2cfuts per no.
Spring Pigs, u ga ~ cene per M.
Veal Calves sh 20 81 ger bead.
i9gs,-brshon 10 90 per H. County lots, 9a9
Cali-skins, on l!cperlh.
Iauuw ~ 3 l-lc per Id.
Peits 7th wool on 5000 co. County lots co TO 90
RHMARKsRt cclp Of cattle over the Northern roads 97 or
snout ut ZANE A. asi ek Western liai o.
va dsI a se' y 90. rom Maine Ira e a. Camofdse
Obliged clos o4 at Rishon At Brighton trade was
nh and relhais shade better than week the
sam uH ea foesny re good dinners which we're by
&c forty hfy thousand sTangers M, visited th- CIV
Mon ay as participants IN, spectators OF the Masonic ds.
syi ana ne Presidential exhibition may have diminished
Ae amount OF meat IA our market
NJ ~ 1ne petehets =, nnie liberal purchases a.
We have very iue ehunge the cattle trade But
mp o. Ne .hsfp dealers has struck snag, while the
hught 30 oany for TO prices cannot
pc ekpt'ed r common Northern lois. LAMBS though droop
70 hoa up ouer than 'se vhi IA have raised crsp q
about he grade Of n ysarlnqs ~ As his eeek 81
M ana - the week before also a good od htpp lhs COR
osp pr ny some we're sold iPom cts. Old sheep
~. ih % "a. cent 90 = NJ. 4, ss Than iss,.
ihlYth uurlll nHtd.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-06-26

BRAVERY WINS Sitting in doorway 20 catch
the breeze we saw q LARGE toad come out from bis
hidingplacc, and move on as stCaithily AS cat in
search of prey, when humming bird visited flow
err close TO the toad As soon as the DIE Of bird
saw the toad. Doe dafied at him 6crccIy swiftly bal-
ancing back and forth ON bic humming wings and
sharply scoi lms eiih Dis little mouth an the tosd
backed out and beat as hasy a retreat TO 10 cover
clumsy ss would permit Tie bind did not
venture nearer than about eight inches of tho toad
but was done swiftly and spiiefuiy to- fright
on the toad thoroughly.
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Tup uOUsrWIyFs, sTRIKr

no HVW7VWINV' WVIV UANIIII Z GUM sIIIkV--NUI
for higher wages, but for good bread. biscuit and
cake and We're about giving up in despair, when
Pyes Saleratus came TO their relief, and all were
sale for it,.
SOME OF OUR COrEMroRAuEs seem TO think
that the triumph of their cause depended. like the
fate of Jericho upon the amount of noise made
In these days Of refinement aud luxury, an article
Of real intrinsic merit is soon appreciated hence
the unhounded aud unparalleled success Of PLAN
TATlON BlTTERS,
This remedy has ever and always been found
reliable. As gentle stimuant and appetizer it
cannot be excccd IL is no doubt O sovereign
remedy for stomachic disordcrs-ior Dyspepsia,
Liver Complaint, aud in stimulating a healthy APP
petite. GO :67