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for years the strength Of tho Republican
party, in peace and in war, and the sole
stay Of the principles of freedom and
equality, have been threatened, in the
most insolent style, with party vengeance,
if they dare to disobey the deerees of
these self-elected dictatorA
The natural effect Of such language
upon men whose self-respect outweighs
their devotion to office, is 10 disgust and
repel them. They naturally feel that
Office held only on terms Of such subser-
vieucy, is not worth having. If they can
only keep it by discardiug their own
convictions, and following the dictation
of others, it loses all that gives il any
value. The only inducement which any
man Of fitness for public place can have
to serve the public, is the opportunity
he may gain for impressing his own
views and principles upon the policy OF
the country. II that is denied him, and
he is allowed to act only under the die
tation Of the lower class OF political
leaders and wire.pullers Of the party,
public Office loses all its attractions and
becomes simply badge Of very degrad-
Ing eerYltude.
The Senators upon whom this language
of menace has been most freely be.
slowed, are those who have refused to
decide the case in advance of the trial
They comprise the ablest lawyers, the
wisest statesmen and the most influential
Republicans in the Senate. The assaults
made upon them have assumed that they
we're to be. driven into action which their
Judgments do not approve. The inevi-
table effect of such an assumption is TO
offend and disgust those who are made
the objects of it. They not only feel
insulted by it, but their motives are
aspersed whatever action they may de-
eide upon We do not believe they will
be influenced in either way by such ap-
peals but the appeals are none the less
disgraceful to those who make them
New York Times. f.
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A Chicago Radical Organ on Trumbull.
From the Louisyille Courier1

The Chicago Republican was violently
opposed to the re-election of Senator
Trumbull in 1867. Since he voted to sc-
quit the President, the Republican re-
prints string of twenty numbered rea-
sons, which it gave January IA, 1867,
against the reelection of Trumbull
From some of these reasons, which we
copy below, it will be seen that he was
objected to because he was suspected Of
regarding the freedom Of the press and
the freedom Of citizens from arrest as
rights which Republicans are bound to
respect. 1t will also be seen that, even
then, the party in power had determined
to remove the President as an obstacle to
their revolutionary designs. Five Of the
Republican reasons are as follows:
Because be is naturally Conservative,
and the Republican party of Illinois is
Radical.
Because Mr.. Trumbull is the author of
the act of 1868, which, by requiring all
civilians arrested by the President to be
delivered to the civil courts or discharged,
rendered military tribunals illegal,
thereby in effect giving his aid to rebel
conspirators and those who were plotting
against the Government.
Because he sustained the Chicago
Times in its disloysl.y by his influence
in revoking the order which would have
effected its reform.
Because he has not yet dAered word
indicating that he is prepared to adopt
radical policy in reconstructing the
South, by abolishing the present State
governments, substituting new ones in
their stead, based on impartial or uni.
versal suffrage, and cfficered by loyal
men.
Because he will not sustain the House
of Representatives and the Republican
party in bringing Andrew johnson to
the bar Of justice, and impeaching and
removing him from Office, for his crimes
and misdemeanors.
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TTF SOMERVILLE FALCON,

rs THE ONLY PAPER PUBLISHED IN
,s. wealthy and Populous e0unty Of Faye'i'.
+, ,,;rcula,ss widely IN Faystss and adjoinins
,ouutio., and is rad by that elass Of persons
-hO deal lArrsly. and almost exclusively. Win
Memphis. makins ii . desirable 'd'sFtisins
ussiun fsr those vishins .==as from 'hai ''o-
all SPARKS
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Ths pAmOcratic State Convention.

The attendance of delegates to the
Democratic State Convention was un-
usually large. All portions of the State
were represented by their ablest and best
men. Nearly all the counties, through
their delegates, took part in the delibe-
rations. The primary object of the Con-
vention, as declared by its resolutions,
was to devise q plan of campaign to
defeat the proposed African domination
constitution. Its results were encour-
aging and satisfactory. That iniquitous
scheme will undoubtedly be defeated, if
the same spirit which now animates the
legitimate political community continues
to inspire all its members, and if they
can be assured of fair count ofthe bal
lots in the election. ..
The plan Of organization is described
in the resolutions reported by the Com
mittee Of Fifteen, and the address Of the
Executive Committee heretofore pub
lished, which we're adopted by the Con-
vention. The people of the several
counties must now 90 to work and carry
it into effect without a moments delay.
The gentlemen nominated for the
various offices accepted the positions
assigned them. Last night an immense
concourse Of citizens assembled with the
Convention, at the Capitol, to ratify the
nomination. Many ladies graced the
occasion with their presence. Governor
Humphreys, the nominee for bis present
position, was hailed with shout and a
cheer. How the popular heart beats
higher aud its pulse faster At the name
Of this "n0blest Roman Of them ali"
Addresses we're made BY Gov Hum
phreys, Messrs Faleoner, Hooker,
McCsskill, Potter, Turner and Bestor,
accepting the nominations assigned
them.
AT the close of-iheir addresses, the
President Of the Convention, General
Feathers.on, in response TO its wish, de-
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E,-MONDAY EVENING. MAY rs. 1868.

livered a cogent address, briefly sum
ming up the main issues Of the contest,
and presented some exceedingly prac-
tical views in reference to the manage
ment Of the campaign against the Radi-
cal constitution.
At late hour the Convention ad-
jourped, every member resolved to keep
the flag Of the party Of constitutional
freedom full high advanced, and 10 bear
it to victory. Jackson Clarion.
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AND
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Letter from Rob,. McMurdy, D.D:, Ii, p.'
Grand Prelate of Grand Encampment OF U. De-
and Editor of the National FreeRdsoH
NEv YoRK, September IL, 1856: DIR. stiwell
Was in charge Of Grace Church Hospital, Alex
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and lad every means Of knowing his reputa-
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nc treatment Of patients was remarkable.
eA0 RoBT. McMURDY.
ORGANIC VIBRATION.
n Cts into the ear, is not Pereeptibie,, re-
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dcaf persons 10 hear distinctly at church ana
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" = A. IA 80
CLARENCE Il. CLARK. President.
JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance and Executive
Committee.
HENRY D. COOKE, Vice President,
EMERSON ". PEET, Secretary and Aetuary.
This Company national in its character, offers by
reason of its large capital low rates Of premium and
new tables, the most desirable means ofinsurng life
vet presented to the public
The rates Of premium, being largely reduced are
made as favorable to the insurers those of the best
Mutual Companies, and avoid all the complications
and uncertainties of notes, Dividends and the misun
derstandngs which the latter arc SO apt tc the
policy-holder.
Several new and attractive tables now present
ed which need only to be understood to prove acs
ceptable to the public, such as the INC0ME-PR0-
DUCING POLICY and RETURN PREMIUM POL
ICY. In the former, the policy-holder not only
secures life insurance, payable 4; death, but viii
receive. if living, after period O, 4 few years an
annual income equal 10 ten per cent no y cent Of
the par Of his policy. In the latter, the Company
agrees to return to the assured the total Of
money he has paid H. in addition to the amount Of
his policy.
The attensl0D OF persons contemplating ihsuIihI
their lives aT increasing the amount Of insurance
they asety have. is called to the special adyant-
ages offered by the National Life Insurance Com
pany-
Circulars Pamphlets. and full particulars given on
application to the branch Office Of the Company or
10 the New England General Agency, under the di-
reetion Of E. A. Rollins and w. e Chandler Of the
Board Of Directors.
J.P. TUCKER, Manager, MERCHANTS Exchange,
State Street, Boston.
j. RUSSELL ARLINGTON, st. Adams and Mont
peIrsr, VT special agent for Addison, Chittenden,
Grand Isle, Franklin. Lamoille, and Washington
Counties. Nov. l., deod&weowly.
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ACROSS THE LAKE.

Mrs Elizabeth Taylor died in Port Kent Oct
10. aged A. years.
Mr.. Randall Reed died in Elizabethtown Oct.
p, aged 72years.
Mrs. John Shuts died in EllenhurEh Oct.
20, aged 81 years.
The Keese7ille Fur Company has commenced
operations, " Mould. Captain for the season.
having killed the first fox.
A son of Mr.. Jarvis Of Chateaugay lost three
fingers by an accidental blow from an axe in the
hands of his brother.
On Thursday, Oct. both, Mr. William Hnck-
ley Of Willsborough, aged 81, in the employ Of
Mr.. Asa Frisbie, was so badlyharton o schooner
that he died in two days.
Northern New York has done nobly Clinton
Comfy elects the whole Republican ticket Ivy
rnaiorities ranging from 200 to 500 The Re-
publicans carry Essex county by 400 majority,
and Franklin County by over ll00,a larger ma
ioritv by 800 than ever before recorded there for
the Union and equal rights.
Starch factories are unfortunate in this yic.u-
ity. Another in Brandon, Franklin County,
/ owned BY Benz. Lawrence Of Bangor, was burned
4 on the n inst As usual in such cases the fire
/ took in the kiln Loss about 5000. \ policy
/ of 900 had Just expired day or two preyi-
! ously.
At squirrel hunt in Potsdam last Thursday,
two bands consisting Of 40 men each. Killed 1920
] squirrels, the winners coming in with $3.50.
Pretty fair hunt that, but not quite equal 20 the
enc that came off previously at Newport. n. Y.
when the game killed amounted to IL. 500. the
winning side gaining the victory by only twenty.
At this rate we should not at all wonder If the
oc,rpet bacging" system was seriously enter
mined and adopted by New York squirrels at
tbeir next convention. Unfortunately the per
4eeution is not entirely confined to small game
, large black bear was shot a short time sinc
bv E. Comstock, one nile north Of Salisbury
Ny. The animal dragged the trap in which h
was caught six miles before he was overtaAeI
and despatched He weighed $50 pounds ~
when dressed.
The following officers Of Adirondack Lodge
No. sol, l. o. of G. T., were duly installed a
Port Henry by Lodge Deputy c. A. Vorce,on Wed
nesday evening, for the ensuing quarter, endin
Feb i.IS69 DR.. c. Z. Nichols, W. c. T.; Mrs.
r Stevenson, ". V T. Jas. L. Meagher, W. 5.
Miss c. E Warner, W. A. 5. B. F. Sentenn
YVES: Mrs. L. Whallon, ". T.; Rev. F. N
Newman, W. c.; DR.. R. E. Warner, P. W.
T.; Miss 7 c. Wheelock, W. R. II. 5. Nj:
c, L. Rice, W. L. S; A. S. Gokin, W NJ; Mi:
Jennie Cudworth, W. l. G.. H. Z. Spring, "
o. G.
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School CoSvENTIoN.-TheSu Superintendent Of
the several towns in Chittenden County held
meeting at the Court House in this city on Tues
day. They were in session both morning and af-
teruoon, but the attendance was not SO general
as it would have been had the weather and the
state Of the roads been less unflvoTable
They organized by appointing the Rev L. H.
Elliot Of Colchester Chairman. and Mr. J. T.
Smith Of South Burlington Secretary. The time
was occupied in discussing various questions
connected with their office, aud the internal man
agemeut Of the public schools. The most prom
inent topic was the examination Of teachers. A
good deal Of time was taken up in debating the
best method Of conducting this examination. the
subjects that should be included in it, the nun
Der and difficulty Of the questions that should be
asked, and the standard Of qualifications that
should be insisted on 1t was agreed that this
examination should be mainly written, and that
allwho failed to answer 50 per cent. of a proper
list Of questions should be considered unworthy
Of the certificate This standard. however, was
considered only temporary one, to be raised to
% per cent, as soon as possible. 1t was feared
that enough teachers could not be bad if the lat
ter mark was insisted on now.
The idea Of unifofm system of examination
to be held On the sane day in all the towns Of
the county, and conducted by the use OF the same
list of questions, found favor with all present
and Messrs. Goodrich of Burlington, Estes Of
Jereiho, and Ferrin Of Hinesburgh were appoint
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Agreeable TO announcement Capt Lonergan's
GRAND whecl-barrow trot took place on
saturday evening. At the appointed hour a de-
tachment Of the Artillery, under command of
Lieut.. Peck, together with an escort Of volun-
BEERS, all armed with torches and headed by
lrlm corps, formed in hollow square, and with
Captain I. III the centre, proceeded down Church
Street TO College St, where the procession was
met by the i'lustrious winner Of the wager.
mounted upon d mu-cl, considerably ten
lered Tor he occasion by the owner, Mr.. L. 5.
Drew. A few remarks suggested by the occa-
sion were made by the Captain, which were ap-
prpriately responded to by the donkey and
rider taking possession Of the vacancy in the
square, Immediately in the tear Of the barrel Of
apples 60 see that the program me was properly
carried out Around the park, and through
College, Champaign, Maine and Water Streets,
locompauied by the usual number If 81 irrepresi-
ule-,' went the barrel, the Captain behind, like
WISE the mule, whose gravity and solemn de
meanor was emiueuty betting the dignity Of the
occasion The periods Of rest, which grew more
frequent as the weight Of the apples increased.
were generally i'm proved by sage remarks by
John - and lis enthusiastic followers. On
tie arrival at tie Lake House, the residence of
Mr. Crombie, the barrel was formally delivered
hy the ,rtecle- to the rider with one Of the Can
t.iu's neates- speeches, and as acceptably re-
ceiycd by the Judge by knocking in the head
aud distribut ing the contents among the Assem-
blei multitu de. After which some Of die Trin-
-pal witnes ses Of the affair filed into one Of th'
rooms of TIE hotel and partook Of the eenef0u
hospitality al the successful party. Songs wer
sung and speeches made, and cheers in ahund
ance given, and a general good time - a
round - terminated the eyentful occasion, tn
only celebrasion THIS far of Grants election il
our city. We respectfully insinuate, that sue
;essful as it was, it should not be the only on
on the part Of the public.
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Pof41ds Whtc Pine Compounf-After having
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ed committee to prepare such list of questions
and present them at the next meeting of Super
intendents 1t appeared impracticable to intro
duce the proposed method this fall, as some had
already held their examinations. and others had
announced them but it was deemed advisable to
grant certificates this fall that should be ayaia-
BILE oaiyJor the coming lciAfer term. in order
that the whole body Of teachers might be sub
Jected To rigid and thorough examination in
the Spring, and SO the incompetents be weedel
out Of the ranks, and the positions given to those
who should prove themselves most copable Of
filling them.
1t was suggested that another meeting Of Su-
perintendents should be held at the same time
and place as the winter meeting Of the Chitten-
den County Teachers Association, for the pur-
pose Of revising the committees list of questions
1eior printing, and whatever other business
might come up and the officers Of the meeting
with the chairman Of the committee were empow-
cred to call another convention at their discre-
ton.
OTHER topics taken up were the proper temper
AZURE and ventilation Of school-rooms, the con-
diton and care ofoutbuildings, the feasibility Of
teachers meetings, the usefulness Of weekly or
tortnighty reports to parents, dictionaries,
globes, outline maps, Thermometers, blacLboarls.
The Importance Of securing the immediate adop-
ton by al the schools, and by all the pupils in
each school, Of such new textbooks as were now
to be intaoducei. was also considered. Uni
formity Of textbooks was deemed well nigh in
dispensable to proper and profitable classifca-
ton Of the schools. The saving of few cents to
a scholar was often the loss Of many dollars to
the district
School books too, and their relative merits. re-
oeivel some share Of attention, as also the best
means and methods of Primary School Instruc-
ton
Mr. ). S. D. Taylor, Superintendent Of St. /
Adams, was present at both sessions, and contri-
buted largely to the interest and profit Of the |
meeting
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VI. 3. 0. S.

Oar reasons and 'c trust our il 'tidc4tl1a !ar call.
in. tll public attention to Alo,i.r Baley's Quiet
ing syrup, are furnished by the frequency and "a
tal.ty aftls diseases infancy ami childhood. Sc
alarming and serious are tle diseases, that one child
in three dies before the dfh year. These facts NJ
ford conclusive argument for enforcing on mothers
the importance ofusinE remedy. (Which contains
nc Morphine or Poisonous Drug aud never fall,
when timely used 70 effect cure. It greatly a.
ssts the child through the months OF teething, Al
lays all pain, reduces Inflammation, corrects aedity
the Stomach and never fails 20 regulate the bow
els, makes sick and weak children strong and
healthy, produces natural sleep for the child there.
by aG1riius rest to tie mother. For summer con-
plants, Dsssntery and Diarrh@s, it has no equal
For Wind Collie, Commissions, Gripping, &c, it never
gals to i've immediate relief
Mother Bailey's Quietug Syrup, for children, Il
original medicine well estab shed therefore use
no other and YOU are .afe. For sale by all Drug
gists and Dealers in Medicine
A. RICHARpS View Londss Gem.
Agent for tie United Ss<lss
June 81. dSwlvris
Darlington. sept. 70.
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Lieut.. Peek sectiea Of artillery fired a salute
ofone hundred guns on the vacant lot opposite
tae Locust Street cemetery, Saturday last in
honor Of Grants election. Why the guns should
have been irel In that vicinity We cannot sur
mise, unless it was more suggestive Of the pre-
-slt condition Of the party whose complete defeat
+ being celebrated.
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