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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-06-26

REFERRING to an alleged recent inter
view between Chief Justice Chase and
Andrew Johnson, the Washingtonlcor-
respondent of the New York Tribune
says:
pressed his Willingness to to- a"Sent. provi-
ded the Democrats would make n broad
national platform without Flanks on
which he could consistently stand.
The President told the Chief Justice
that he (Chase) was his first choice,
then Hancock, but that in no event
would he support Pendleton."
OF course Mr.. Pendletoa will now de-
cline incontinently.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-06-26
DeclinnsSoR.

Boston, June 25.-Representative
Hooper has written o letter to the elect
ors of the Fourth Massachusetts, Dis
trict declining denomination.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-06-26

THE New Albany Commercial says
&" There resides not far from Scottsville,
in this county, family named Der
ment, consisting of father, mother, and
nineteen children-seventee boys and
two girls. There are in the family
eight pairs of twins, including the
two girls and fourteen of the boys.
There has never been q death in the
family, and both parents and children
are remarkably STOUT and vigorous
The family are East Tennessee refugees,
and all chew tobacco except two of the
boys.n
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-06-26
Democratic Conservative
State Convention.

In pursuance of a resolution passed
by the State Convention held in Wheel,
ing, on the Sth day Of January last
there will be q State Convention of the
Democratic and Conservative voters OF
West Virginia, at
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-06-26
German Fire Insurance Co,

OF WHEELING, W. VA.
Incorporated May H. 1867
CAPITA1.........-. .---.......s1OO,OOO
OFFICERS:
JOHN OSTERLING, President
AUGUST WIEDERUSH, Vice President
ANTON REYMANN, 1TeGSureT.
JOSEPH SEYB0LD, Secretary.
HENRY A. KNAPP, Asst Secretary.
WILLIAM KLEVIS,
PHILIP SCHUEHLE, iHlrpeyorS
AUGUST WIEDEBUSH.)
DIRECTORS:
Christian Hess William Klevis,
Benna Hammer John Osterling,
John Pfarr, Andrew j. Long,
Anton ReymAnn, Philip Schuehle,
August Wiedebush.
TNHIS COMPANY, NOW FULLY ORGAN.
i lied, is prepared TO insure Buildings, Fur.
nIture, Merchandise and other personal prop.
erty at favorable rates.
Losses after due adjustment will be promptly
paid.
Applications for insurance will receive imme-
diate attention from the Secretary.
COmpany's Office at Bank of Wheeling, No. II
Main street. je39.Iy
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-06-26
National Insurance Company

National Insurance Company
WHEELING, WEST VA.
CAPlTAL.- ..S1OO,OOO.
flee, u Monroe street, next door 10 First Ma
tiORal Bank.
OFFICERS.
GEORGE X. WHEAT, President.
JAMES McCLUNEY, Vice President
JOHN BISHOP Secretary.
.C. II. COLLIER, Assistant Secretary and Gen.
eral Business Agent.
DIRECTORS:
John Z. wilann. George K Wheat
Jas. c. Orr, SAINT uaIPor,
John A. Armstrong James McCluney,
A. C.. Quarter. Morgan L OFT,
George Adams
REFERENCES.
S. Brady, Cashier Merchants National Bank,
Wheeling; List Morrison a. Co.. Wholesale
GrOcers, Wheeling; Pryor, Handlan & Co,
Wholesale Groeers, Wheeling Michael Reilly,
Wholesale Grocer, Wheeling; Mcclellan &
Knox, Boot and Shoe House, Wheeling; McCabe,
Kraft & Co., Druggists, Wheeling; Geo. w.
Franzheim & Co., Wholesale Wines and Liquo
Wheeling; WinBhip, Woods & Co, Queensware
Wheeling; Lewis Baker. Pub. REGISTER, Wheel.
ing I. C.McAfee, Notisns Wheeling Camp
bell, Frew & Co. Pubs. IRteHigenceT, Wheeling
Ott Son g. Co.. Hardware, Wheeling; J. T.
Sands Cashier First National Bank, Fairmont
X. i. Camden Pres't Nat. EG. Bank, Weston
w. Va, Capt. John Mcclure, Jr., Wheeling
may3
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-06-26
lnlb Iallo gives W Ih0 OOuhIiSo i0o
nectiYelY the following representation

1t is respectfully suggested that, a.
far as may be practicable and conve'
nient, the Delegates be chosed by Town
ship or County Cony entions, on
SATURDAY lilly 18th. 1863.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-06-26

DeR0craiie and Conservative State ErecN-
fire Committee.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-07-29
Adjournment of CONGRESS.

Congress has adjourned, or, more properly
speaking, taken recess, from Monday, the
9th, until the 2lst of September, and will
not meet again until the first week in Decem-
Der, unless the action of President johnson
make such meeting necessary.
While the late session has not accomplish
ed all that was desirable, still much mpor-
tant legislation has been perfected Two sub
jects have mainly occupied the attention of
both Houses, and oyershadowed all others in
interest and Importance, to-wit: Impeach-
ment and Reconstruction. The first failed
how, and by what agencies, all intelligent
people understand, and will place the respon-
sibility where it belongs. The second was
successfully accomplished. Seven of the States
lately in rebellion were recognized as having
propery-constituted State governments, and
representatives were admitted, before the adj
journment, TO seats in both Houses of Con-
gress. Three States only arc lcft--Mississip.
pi, Texas and Virginia. BY special enact
ment, the electoral vote of those States not
admitted to representation--and it is not pos
sible that any more will be admitted before
the November electiou--will not be counted
In respect to revenue legislation--where
much was hoped and needed, though but lit.
tie expected-tho new provisions in respect
to spirits and tobacco are about all.
Tho funding bill failed, lacking the Presi-
dents approval.
Whether Congress will avail itself of the
advantages secured by this method of adjourn
ment, depends entirely upon the action of the
President His bold and defiant avowals con-
eerning the South, contained in his recent We
to message, furnish good cause for alarm, and
call for the utmost vigilance He predicts
that " the withdrawal of the troops from the
South will result in the destruction of the
earpet-bag governments Again he says
"Icdnnot consistently recognize The officers
Of The reorganised States as loyal officers,
and consequently iciH be Obliged either not 10
hold intercourse Nth them, or address myselt
10 my Provisional Governments"
Already, influenced by these utterances OF
the President, the rebel press is insolent up
on the subject. The Richmond Wing, usual
ly not extreme, now says =
awe scarcely how the President can be headed
of IN this matter. Applications from the Legislatures
or the Executives Of States for assistance will 70 to the
President who is the 1.-THE bogus
bastard, and unlawful negro and
apply to the President for help TO establish themselves
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-07-29

Hon. q. @. Iangdon was one of the Ala
bama delegates to the New York Convention.
Before going to New York he published a
letter, giving his views of the proper policy
to. be adopted. 1t will be seen that he exact
ly comedies with the Blair doctrine, and that
the democratic party stands pledged to the
principles laid down beforehand by Mr.. Lang
don =
Our only hope IL in the Of the democratic par
~ In the ensuing Presidential electiou-presupposins
That tho party Will not In the nomination of candidate
ignore us creed The democratic doctrine is that the re-
construction measures Of the present Congress and ey
erytbing done under them, nnoonsiufiona and Of
oourss, null and roid zAs dsclafion take g. ,ou con-
''"1i' As main plank in s deooafe PLATFORM and rrAo.
=" " Nominated must pledge AiaseU stand BY IL and en-.
Jore" That the Supreme Court will eventually prob-
ably at It's next term decide all these acts to be uneon
futuuonal, is now universally conceded Fhen all we
N@nt PRESIDENT whose views are in accord With that
noolHon, ana VINO has the will and the nerve 10 do his
auty, II will be hisduy to ENFORCE the deere, oC,h Court
Vnesd Be- ar ne point Of ne bsyousi. We must hava !.
President who w have the patriotic courage not only
20 enforce the laws, but to protect people against
constitutional enactments Here, then Is our hon, "a,
escape rom negro domination. With such a doeison
RON me supreme Court as have anticipated sud de-
noisne President 10 enforce IT, aud the naultons
auo Of the Radical Congress relating TO reoonstrue
al 'e negro consultations Of the several southern
M, ' enaeunen's authorizing negro suffrage and
u1 thousand other denominations Of RadIcalism. win be
on'ofeyer and the State Established
~ "'e men, DO declared In full force IL viii thps h
son 'hAt our sole reliance Is In the election Of p
~ why "i not hesitate 10 enforce with all the powers
az nus command, the decfee Of tho Supreme court'p
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-07-29
For tho Journal.
Our Common Schools.
TO rnr FRrrurv OF VrnMovr.-

To THE FREEMEN OF VERMONT -
Fellow citizcns--as the time is now ap-
preaching when our Representatives must be
returned to the capital to enact laws for the
government and welfare Of the people Of the
State, | wish to call your attention to a sub
ect which appears to me to be Of vast impor-
lance. refer to our system Of common
schools. 1t has ever been our pride and boast,
that we, the people, are our own lawmakers
that ~ our ruler is law, and the law is our
own" If that be so, then if we have laws
that arc oppressive, unjust, and unequal in
their operation, the fault is our own. Now
that you may clearly comprehend how une-
dual are our school laws In their operation, |
will state two facts.
In the year SGT school district No. l3 in
Morotown sustained school eight weeks in
summer and twelve weeks in winter, all taught
by female, and all conducted in the most
economical manner possible; to deiray the ex-
penscs of which they found it necessary to
raise and pay a tax Of 70 cents on the dollar
Of their grand list, in addition to what money
they drew from the town treasury chat is,
their legal share Of the public money SO call
ed.) In the winter of the same year district
No. / in Morctown sustained two schools the
one taught by male, the other by female
teacher, twelve weeks each, making twenty
four weeks school to pay the expenses of
which they raised tax Of 32 cents ON the
dollar of their grand list, in addition TO the
money drawn from the town treasury, or l3
per cent less than it cost number Is to sup
port % school twenty weeks
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-07-29

Tho Union Pacific Railroad Company do
not disappoint the public. They said they
would do their part towards having rail.
road to the Pacific in 1870, and they are 60
ing to do it in 1869. They have 700 miles
done noio, and they expect to have 900 done
this year; and yet, notwithstanding this
speed, the Government Commissioners and
others pronounce il A FIRST CLASS ROAD IN
EVERY RESPECT. II has 70 locomotives and
over 900 cars in constant use, and nearly
twice as many moro are ordered. 1t laid
10000 tons of rails before 1867 and about
10000 tons moro will be required in 1868.
10000 men are at work, west of the highest
point of the Rocky Mountains, aud Brigham
Young has all the male Mormous that can be
spared from their domestic duties digging a
way eastward towards Gentle civilization
The Central Pacific Company are also active
y engaged, and there is now little doubt that
the two roads will meet in 1869, and that the
traveller may see the sun rise on Monday
morning over Boston IIarbor and set through
the Golden Gate of the Pacific on Saturday
night. The business that will 60 over this
line will be something remarkable. Tens Of
thousands here are anxious to join their
friends in the new III Dorado, and as many
there are anxious to return to the homes Of
their youth New mines are waiting only
for means of communication to be developed,
and the bullion Of Australia, and the teas and
silks and spices Of Asia, will seek the Pacific
Railroad as the readiost and cheapest ksans
Of reaching market Many persons predict
that double track will at once be necessary
one for the slow-moving freight trains and
the other for swift passenger trains, which
will permit nothing to remain in the way Of
the impatient traveller. If the Government
had not loaned its credit, this work would
never have been done; no private capitalists
would have invested over hundred million
dollars in any such enterprise. But the Gov
ernment gave the Company the right to issue
First Mortgage Bonds upon the road, and
took second mortgage for its own security,
but the completion of the work will more than
double the value of all the national domain
in its vicinity, and make the First Mortgage
Bonds one Of the safest and most profitable
investments in the country. The earnings
from the way traffic more than pay the inter-
est, which, at six per Gent. in gold, is between
eight and nine per cent. in currency.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-07-29
The Old Game.

The Southern rebels who have greeted the
Blair letter with expressions Of the most un-
qualified appreciation, are disposed to hold the
Northern Democracy to strict fhlflment of
all the pledges embodied in the platform and
the candidates The Richmond enquirer Of
late date, while approving the Democratic
platform, Of which it says its declarations
ring out loud and clear over the land like q
bugle blast Of manly challenge and defiance"
expresses some doubt as to whether the party
will stand up to it, 1t objects to some re-
marks of Mcssrs Buckalew and Davis, in the
Senate, on the 10th inst, in which Mr. Davis
said he " did not believe there would be any
attempt to set up other governments in the
South than those now organize" Mr..
Buckalow did not coincide with Gen. Blair
in the necessity of overthrowing the recon.
structon laws The Eramiaer says
"Ifthis is the mode in which the platform b to be vim
dictated defended u would be better 10 hold another
convention, and call In Better strike flag than
feud It ia such a fashion, And If this the Mind Of bat
Tie which the Democratic champions are 10 lead they
might ms we'll abandon the field, for they whipped
already. Tho South, ai hlsi something ielca Heg
protest against negro supremacy rcoonscaon htoiot
bie, and a. e'oHai aar and not pare"
The Examiner does not seem to understand
that Democratic senators are actuated in this
matter by policy. II does not understand
that if they should go into the canvass in the
North on the platform Of the Blair letter, they
could scarcely carry single precinct, and
that what they say in the Senate is designed
to deceive the North rather than to offend the
South
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-07-29
Republican Union District Convention.

Republican Union Convention, FOR the First Con
grcssiona District Of Vermont will be held at Rutland
Wednesday the 5ih day ofAueust next atone O'Clock
r. W. for the purpose of choosing candidate for Repre-
sentative 60 Congress 10 he supported by the Republic
can irccinen ofthe District at the election the hrsi
Tuesday of September next and olector Of President
and Vice President, % be supported by the frcemon OF
The District at the election The FIRST Tuesday ia No
yomcr next Tile Republican Union voters Of said Die
trc invited to be represented IN the Convention by
their Delegates to be chosen In compliance with the fol-
lowing resolution adopted by The District Convention
held at Middlcbury on the 18th day ofAugust 1867
Rssohsd That the next Convention In this District be
called Delegate Convention each town 20 be cnti-
tied to delegate and additional delegate for
cry hundred aud every fraction Of one hundred nrg
than atty votes cast by said town for the Republican
Union candidate for Governor at the election the year
preceding the time for holding said Convention, the
District Committee to prescribe the method Of election Of
such delegates.
The Delegates Of the several towns in tho District will
be chosen at primary meetings called by the Republican
Union Committees Of the respective towns and must be
provided with credentials signed by the secretaries Of
snid meetings.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-07-29

FAREWELL SERVICE. - Rev. Mr.. TAYLOR
preached his final discourse yesterday Sun
day. afternoon, replete with earnest instruc-
ton and tender farewell. In the evening, at
the Sabbath School Concert, we understand
services were held appropriate to the occasion
consisting of song, Farewell to our pas,
tor" an essay on temperance; presentation
to the retiring pastor Of an album, contain
ing the photographs of several teachers anc
scholars; and farewell address. Respons,
was made by Mr.. Taylor, and an interesting
talk to the children by Prof. Wilder, Of
Nowbury Seminary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-07-29

We commend the following extract from
Gov Seymour's late speech to those eastern
democrats who are asked 70 endorse tbo Pan.
dlo,oa L. 7. nu, c,,;hc.1
'''0r P0'''y ~ WIN .u'"i'u 'oou ior renee
tioh Tor those who hippantly talk OF the
bloated bondholders as against the "poor
plough-holders w.
..trho l,bo. % ,.,,.,.. NTH.
IN lar,o d. ;n,o W. P"'' M W. J It
the oast npts E. oorn;ns " ,s,o ~ %r 'Ioo' t VI
I;f, ;n,',I r', 80 Il CIV "'i W ''''A'
;nrost,non, TL. ~ o'".i ,Vi'''s pi liio.''3 W
in governmo,t bona. Tbo o,oip'a3t r', -
bo5ts in tbis state oIono ~ SIIo n90 oo3
80 wy
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-07-29

The following is from the recent New-York
Convention notes of the Springfield Republi-
can;
There is something noveland courageous,
yet sad, in Judge Chase's daughter, Mrs.
sprague, being here on the ground to conduct
the campaign in his behalf She is in contact
with delegates and editors, reportingher faith
er's position, and urging with true womanly
zeal his cause. She furnished to the press
this evening, the latest exposition of his views
Besides her, there is nobody having his cause
in keeping here but Mr.. Cisco the banker.
lie does not want for outside claquers and sup
porters; but the two have named represent
all the organization here in his name--all that
may be relied upon or are authorized to speak
for him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-07-29
Remains of the Hon. Portus Raxter.

The remains of the late Hon. Portus Bax-
ter were consigned to their final resting place,
in Stafford, VT, on the evening of the 18th
inst, after appropriate religious services at
the residence of Hon. j. S. Morrill,. All the
members of the family were present, with the
exception of DR.. j. Ii. Baxter, whose official
duties would not permit his absence from
Washington, )besidesmany relatives and friends
of the deceased from this aud other States.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-07-29

How Is TnIs?-Some of our brother edi-
tors residing outside the District-espeeialy
at Burlington, St. Adams, and St. Johnsbury
are maniiesting no little concern Gl,Oas...sll,s
approaching election in this Congressional
District. In discussing the subject, most of
them allege that Mr.. Woodbridge receiysl
the nomination two years ago only for the rea-
son that no prominent candidate was brought
out against him; while the balance assert
that twas simply because there were so many
candidates Allow us simply to suggest gen
tlemen, that you agree upon the facts, before
presenting your arguments.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-07-29
p. p. PITkiN,
W. &. DUNTON,
HENRY LANE,
CHARLES NJ. BLISS,
I,strh
Committee.



The apporounent Of delegates to which the several
towns in the Distric, are entitled is as follows viz
ADDISON CouNrY.-Waltham, I. Middlobury and Monk
ton, cnehi the remaining towns each. Total, H.
BENNINGTON COUNTY glastonbury and Scarshurgh, I
oachj Bennington, 81 Arlington Dorset and SALISBURY,
, each Manchester and Pownol, each, the remaining
towns cnch. Total, &c.
RUTLAND CouNTY.--Chttondcn, Ilubbarlton, Mount
Tabor, Tnmouth and West Haven each, Castleton,
fairhavcn, Pawlct, Poultney and Wallingord, each
Brandon, Rutland, s the remaining towns each.
Total, 81.
WASHINGTON COUNrYs-Barre, East Montpelier and
Waterbury, each Montpelier, 4; Northheld 3, the
remaining towns, each. Total i6.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-07-29

Docs The grand list of 1867 returns ten
thousand nine hundred and Mirty-oae taxa
Die dogs in this State. Rutland is the ban.
ner county, having fourteen hundred and thir-
ty-ono; and Rutland the banner town, with a
full kennel of two hundred and seveniy-cight.
Next on the list is Fairfield, with one hun.
dred and seyenty-while Montpelier boasts of
only torty-eight. Allowing the taxes to be
200 per cent, which is a fair average, we
have the sum of s2l, $4,000 raised by taxa
ton on dogs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-07-29

WELCOME no Mn ADAMs.-llon Charles
Francis Adams met with a cordial reception
from the prominent citizens Of Boston, at
Horticultural Hall on Thursday afternoon
The address of welcome was made by Hon.
VIM. K. Gray,who referred to the distinguished
services cf Mr. Adams at the Court of St.
James. The great events which had trans
pired during Mr. Adams term Of Office at the
Court of st. James were alluded to and Of
what Mr. Adams had seen Of the struggle in
this country from his distant point of view.
And now, in welcoming Mr.. Adams, he wish.
ed to say that they were ready to hear from
him the story Of what had transpired in his
long official career Mr.. Adams, very sensi-
bly,, made brief speech in reply He said
he feared his audience would be very much
disappointed when he said that he had little
to respond to the remarks, most friendly and
complimentary, which had been made by the
Chairman Of the committee (Nlr. Gray be-
yond expressing to him and all present his
deepest and most heartfelt thanks for the kind
ness manifested towards him. An opportu-
nifty was then given friends to take him by
the hand, and they all expressed sentiments
of satisfaction at his safe return This cere-
mony occupied considerable time, and When
over the distinguished gentleman retired
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-07-29
PERSONAL HrsToRY OF L. S. GRANT: by AL
bert ID. Richardson.

PERSONAL HrsToRY OF T. S. GRANT; by Al
bert d. Richardson.
OF the several Lires Of Grant now Offered
to the public, this is unquestionably one Of
the best 1t is designed to be personal his.
tory Of tie man, as well as military record
of the General, written in pleasing style
by a raey and truthful writer The author
has spent months in collecting material for
the work. and has received information and
public documents from the General himself,
not before made public, and the work is pub
lished with his full consent. In view of the
present position of General Grant, it is
evident to all that a full and truthful his
tory of him should find its way into the hands
of every reader, and such history we believe
this to be. The work contains over 500 pages,
with % full-page engrayings, and is got up in
n substantial manner.
II. 5. Spalding, the agent for Montpelier
is now procuring subscribers for the work il
this place.