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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

STRINGENT. 1t will have been noticed that our
Legislature, at its last session, passed law with
a view of breaking up the present clandestine
mode of flooding the country with intoxicating
liquors, by bringing the responsible party to the
light of day. The law makes it an offence pun
ishabe by fine of twenty-five dollars for any
railroad official, stage driver, expressman OIL COM
mon carrier to bring within the limits of the
State any box, parcel, demiohn, or other package
capable of containing intoxicating liquors, unless
egibly marked with the name of the consigneC
thereon. Boston express companies have warned
their employees of the penalty incurred by the
violation Of this law
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

DEPARTMENT REroRrs.-Thc annual reports Of
the Secretary Of the Treasury and the Commits
sioner Of Internal Revenue have been published
in the city papers
Secretary McCulloch argues against the wis
dom Of the legal tender acts, which, he thinks,
" have tended 10 blunt and deaden the public
confidence and are chargeable in no small degree
with the decentralization which 80 generally pre-
walls lie therefore recommends cnactnents by
which contracts for the payment Of coin can be
enforced and that after the first Of January, 1870,
" United States notes shall cease to be legal
tender in payment Of all private debtssulseq uent-
ly contracted, and that after the first of january
1871, they shall cease 10 be legal tender on any
contracts, or for any purpose whatever, except
the government dues for which they are now re-
ceiyable."
The diminished receipts Of internal revenue he
attributes to inefficient collection, and reduc-
ton of taxes. Greater economy in every branch
of the government is recommended. He also ta-
yors a reduction Of the tariff, an increase Of ex
else duties, and tax on sales. The Secretary j,
apparently well satisfied with the condition of tn,
public debt, although showngan increase of oven
thirty-fiye and half millions on account Of the
loan to the Pacific railroad and the Alaska pur
chase.
Mr.. Rollins most important recommendation
are, that the general codifcation Of the reyenu,
laws, begun at the last session of Congress, b
postponed year, in order that the recent act rela
tive to distilled spirits, tobacco, snuff and cigar
may be thoroughly tested and that single ac
may then cover all the essential changes, and Civ
to the revenue system character of permanent,
and stability; that no claim for the rciunding o
taxes enormously collected be allowed if not pre-
scented within fifteen months from the time tn,
tax was paid that receipts for money or the pay
ment of debts exceeding 500 be stricken from th'
schedule Of instruments subject to stamp duty
and that the method of making appointments il
the revenue bureau be changed to correspond will
the civil service of Great Britain, the importan
features ofwhch are incorporated in Mr.. Jenckes
] hill
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

~ The London Times begins to discover flea
about its ears on the Alabama question. Its is
sue of Thursday had long article on the Presi-
dents message, in the course Of which It says
that /" the English government has shown every
desire to make an arrangement, and 1t is difficult
to believe that the American Cabinet, or hostile
majority in Congress, will throw over the settle
ment arrived at after long and laborious negota-
tions." There are some things which it is very
difficult for our English cousins to see, that are
nevertheless distinctly visible. When we are
fairly rid Of the whole johnson tribe, Gen. Grant
will have little settlement with Mr. Gladston,
that won't be all on one side.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

n We have examined with great pleasure a
series of New Engravings entitled " Ideal Heads
of American Women, !" drawn by Mr.. Charles A..
Barry Of Boston, and Autographed by the eminent
French house of La Fosse and Fuhn The pic
lures represent army ideal characters, and are
entitled as follows The Angel of the Hospital ;
tie; Army News. They are evidently the work
of a master in conception, and are admirable spec
linens Of art.
Mr. II. IL. Phettplace, the general agent for
New England, is now in the place and would be
glad to dispose of some of the pictures, as well
appoint canvpssing agents for this vicinity
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

II TnE CoMIrTEEs.-The revision of the COM
mittees of Congress, made necessary by the admis-
sion of new mombers from the South, has been
completed, hut the changes are 80 unimportant as
to render ii hardly worth while to publish them
in detail. The chairmen of all the important
committees remain the same rs before in both
Houses, and so do the majority Of the members,
the Southern members, as q gencrh thing, being
simply added on. An attempt was made in the
Senate to degrade those committeeman who yot-
ed against impeachment the majority, however,
refused to agree to II,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16
The Grand List of Washington County.

NoS-INrERcoURsE.-I is said that none Of the
Republican Senators were willing to serve on the
Committee to notify the President that Congress
wus in session, and the duty was confided to two
Democrats while Gen. Schenck and some others
this it viii be inferred that great cordiality will
not exist between Congress 2nd the President
during the session. though, from the brief time
remaining, and the unpleasant experience of the
past, it is believed that active and aggressive hos
tlities will give place to a sort of armed neu-
tralityn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

ment for December, issued Thursday, shows the
total debt, December L. less the cash in the treas
ury-$l06 $40 ,320,-to have been $s,539,03l, :
sii, an increase Of nearly Si2, 900 900 during the
month of November The debt is divided debt
bearing coin interest, 81 1907 1886 100 debt bear
ing currency interest, $72, 1900 matured debt
not presented, IS, 2ls 1888, and debt bearing no
interest, $4l3, l52, ISL The coin in the treasury
is SIS ,374, and the currency SIS ,253 ,6l6
The coin in the treasury has decreased $l5,OOo,.
900 during the month, and the currency increased
SIS ,00O, 900.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16
THE ARMY REUNION AT CHICAGO.

CnIcAao, Dec. IL.
The local committees are very busy in
their preparations for the great army reunion,
which takes place here Tuesday and Wcdnes-
day. Present indications show that nearly
two thousand officers of the four armies will
be present. This number will be nearly pro-
portionally divided between the four armies
On Tuesday the grand reunion Of all the
armies will take place in the Opera House.
The programme for the occasion is as fol-
lows:-
Order of exercises at Crosby's Opera
House on the evening Of the 18th. General
George H. Thomas presiding.
Revelle by the drum corps.
Address Of welcome by Aforementioned
w. 7. Sherman.
Song by the Gleo Club.
Grafton. The Army Of Tennessee; by
General w. II Belknap.
Music by the Band-Guard Mount
OratioR.-The Army Of the Cumberland
by General Charles Graft.
Drum Solo.--Thc Battle Of Stone River.
Oration.-The Army Of the Ohio; by
General Jacob ID Cox.
Song By The Glee CuJ.-The Star Span
gled Banner
Oyation-The Army Of Georgia; by
General William Coggswall.
Song BIZ the Giee Club" Sherman
March through Georgia
Retreat by the Band
Taps by the Drum Corps.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

RUTLAND AGAIN BURNING After several at
tempts at fires on Saturday night, success was f.
nally had in the total destruction of Town Hall.
The barns Of Mr. Charles 0lmstead, j. j. r.
Randall and Harry Adams were burned, with the
back part of Mr.. Adams house The whole los
is estimated at $4,000, only part Of which Is
covered by insunuce. These fires are doubtless
the work of incendaries, and the attending cir.
cumstances have produced profound sensation
in the community
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

THEN AND Now.-The outward adornment Of
the female head, in manner to attract attention
and call forth, not only expressions of admira-
ton, but also ridcule, is no new wrinkle, and is
not confined to the present day and generation,
as is evident from the following advertisement
which appeared in The Spectator of January II,
l7l2.
From the Parish Vestry January 9th. All la
dies who confe to church in the new fashioned
hoods, are desired to be there before divine SER
vice begins, lest they divert the attention of the
Congregation"
We wonder if Addison Steele & Co. ever saw
a pdnier, defined by Webster ga wicker basket
designed for carrying fruit or other things on 4
horse, attached to LADY,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

~ The Springfield Republican says the friends
Of Woman Suffrage meet every Monday evening
at Washington, and, free speech being the rule,
the discussions are more amusing than instruc-
selves prominent, generally ON the wrong side,
and declare themselves strongly opposed to tear
ing the angel element away from home to dabblc
in the dirty water of politics." &c. The newly
enfranchised colored brethren seem to rather lik,
the " dirty water" for themselves
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

~ In calling attention to the advertisement Of
l.. p Brown nanother column, wequote from the
" Vermont Uaion' published at Lyndon. "We
can confidently say, Mr.. Brown has tbs best bu-
siness in town, and at price he offers his real es-
tate, II is the cheapest property we know OF any
where. There is certainly an excellent chance
for a business man with capital Of $4,000 or
$1,000"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

Roll OF HoNoR.-Q uartermaster General Meigs
has published the 10th number of the Roll of
Honor, containing an alphabetical list of the sol
diers inferred at Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea
and Worcester, in Massachusetts,, Brattleboro'
and Montpelier, VT, aud at a number of places
in the Middle States. The list contains 20,500
names, and the proportion Of the graves, the names
of whose occupants are known, is less than one
half, or 25 per cent less than is generally the
case, where about two-thirds are known, and one
third unknown. The total number of graves re-
corded in printed form is $50 900, and Of them
50 coo are unknown.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

The GEORGIA QUESTION seems likely to receive
that immediate attention at the hands of Congress
which its Importance demands. The Fourteenth
Amendment was adopted in that State by legis-
lnture, many of whose members were disqualified
from holding their seats by the amendment itself.
The disqualified members then expelled thirty Of
those who had voted for this amendment, upon
the ground that they were disqualified by the
negro laws Of the State, II therefore Congress
recognizes the latter action, the amendment has
never been legally adopted, even in the rebel
view and if it abides by the terms of the amend
ment, it will reject the votes Of those whom the
amendment disquali6es.
The intention of the reconstruction laws was
plain. It was to secure to the States in question
Republican form Of government, as the Consti-
tuition requires. If, therefore, the new Constitu-
ton of Georgia arbitrarily disqualifies any limo
cent class of voters from holding Office, or in any
way discrminates sgainst their equality of rights,
it is void, as not being republican. If any State
law excludes them, it is therefore demonstrations
al and void. Congress of course does not mean
its purpose shall be defeated and we are glad to
see them moving thus early for its yindication.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16
North Montpelier Amateur Dramatic Club.

The North Montpelier Amateur Dramatic Club
propose to appear on their stage, in UNION YES
TRY HALL, NORTH MONTPELIER, on TUESDAY
AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, Dc. Goth and 3Oth,
1868, when they hope to present to the public a
programme that will please and interest all who
may favor them with their patronage.
Programme next week.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

The resolution as originally introduced was
then adopted. an
Mr.. Broomal Of Pennsylvania introduced bili
to regulate the value Of Z. $. legal tender notes
in coin. and to provide for their redemption re-
fsrred 10 committee on ways and means.
The Senate Joint resolution respecting inc
provisional governments of Virginia and Texas
WINS referred 10 the reconstruction committee
Mr. Coburn introduced bill to amend the in
ternal revenue laws taxing whiskey, which was
referred TO the committee on ways and means.
Mr.. lngersoll introduced bill supplementary
tee on banking and currency
Adjourned till Monday next
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

~ Washington special states that it is ru-
mored in diplomatic circles that Hon, Caleb Cush,
ing has gone to Enrope to counsel Reyerdy John
son. Ii this he true, the negotiations with Great
Britain may he concluded this winter, as Gen.
Gushing is well acquainted with the whole sub
ject, to which he has given great attention.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

~ The alleged naturalization frauds in New
York will be Investigated by the committee on
the revised statutes with power to send for per-
soas and papers, andsit in New York city. Judge
Poland Is Chairman Of the Committee.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

TnE Quo STEAMBOAT DsAsrER--rhe Louis
vile papers relate some thrilling incidents Of the
recent terrible steamboat accident on the Ohio
river. We quote the annexed
a. touching appeal was made by Miss Jones
10 a gentleman ON board As the wood work was
becoming too heated to bear and the flames Were
forcing their way gradually into the cabin, she
went TO him saving " Oh Mr., You have
talked to me me this evening, you have danced
with me- you know who am aud where came
from, save me : Oh, save me Oh, save me! He
told her he had a wife to save and could not help
her. Poor girl, she is beyond earthly help now.
One of the gentlemen ON board had the pres
cncc of mind 10 unhinge a door, which he threw
into the river; and, after his wife and he Ind
jumped in, he placed her ia position e. reach the
shore. d" Now stay here dear, was his request,
"until ! can fix myself some way, and we cnn
both be saved Imagine the husbands agony
just as he had procured something that would
il0at to see a man swim toward the trail support
Of his wife and knock her away from 1t. She was
drowned.
\ lady on board the States relates that Us she
and her husband were moving toward the shore,
in the water, she saw one Of the liie-boats filed
with people who had escaped. But all at once
the America begins backing toward the slore,
and mercessly the rudder strikes the boat, cTusl-
ing and upsctting it. None Of those passengers
were saved
One mother, holulng uef hApJ IN lef arms, ran
to the guards, but the water seemed to her only
a chilly grave then she jumped in the cabin
again, then to the guards. The last that was
seen of her she was standing up with her lnhy
Rugged closer to her, in her awful death, burning
up.
A gentleman with his sister, lovely and ac-
complished young lady, were passengers On the
United States. At the first shock the gentleman
was thrown from his bed clear on the AJ1r. Has
| tily pulling ON his pantaloons he rushed to the
stateroom Of his sister, burst upon the door, ard
Selling her in his arms carried her down ON the
main deck where procuring door shutter, he
threw it overheard and leaped after it with hi,
sister in his arms. lie placed her securely Oh
the shutter, and was swimming behind, pushing
| il, with its precious load, toward the Shore wher
/ to his horror, big, burly and able-bodied mar
/ swan up. pushed his sister off the board, ant
climbed upon it himself.
The young girl sank with scream, and i
she came to the surface it was 50 dark aud tn,
confusion was 50 great that lie could not find her
Maddened at the dasardly act, he made alter th'
author, and sezing him by the throat struggle
to the death ensued. They rose and sank togeth
er, still struggling, and when last seen were crap
ping with each other. Whether either was say
ed, or both went down together, is not known
The sister sank beneath the wave and was lost
but she was terribly avenged by her brother
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

" There are reports of threats of mem
bers Of the kuklux khan to assassinate the
president elect. One story is that band Of
over hundred of these rufians have solemn.
ly sworn that Grant shall not be naugurated.
These reports may be wholly sensational, but
every precaution should be taken to prevent
the success of any such desperate attempt
The madness that still appearsin large class
at the South may eliminate in another Booth
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

RIGnr.-lt will have been seen that PROPOSE
ton is before Congress to appropriate $4,000 to
reimburse President johnson for the expense Of
defending himself in the impeachment trial. On
the charges preferred against him, the High
Court Of Impeachment pronounced an acquittal,
and we can see no good reason why his costs
should not'iollow II the Senate failed TO do its
duty in the first instance, it will not justify Con-
gress for like failure in the last
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

" The Burlington Times brings us the sad in
teligence Of the death, from consumption, of
JEREMLAH FRENcn, of that city. Mr.. French was
the Oldest son of the late Hon William H. French,
also of Burlington. lie graduated at the Cam
bridge Law School in 1856, and since then hG-
practced at the Burlington bar, where he took
and held high rank--being regarded as themost
talented Of the younger members of the Chitten-
den county bar. His age was 80 years.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

LECTURE AssocIArIoS-By our Lecture Calen-
dar it will be seen that the Fourth Lecture Of the
Winters Course will be given on Tuesday even
ing next-Dec. ood--by Rev. Dr. BurLER, Of
Charlestown, Mass, who will favor us with his
celebrated lecture on the Sepoy Rebellion, which
has received such high encomiums in our large
cities. We trust he may have an audience in
some measure commensurate with the merits Of
the entertainment
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

~ The article on Fertilizers, on our last page,
prepared by one Of the most practical and relia-
bic farmers Of the county, will be found Of great
value to every agriculturist who will give thought
full consideration 10 the subject
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

" 1t is a curious fact, as appears from the
report Of the Secretary of the Interior that while
there is but one Revolutionary soldier now living,
(he lives in Massachusetts, and drawing pen
sion. there at the present time the pension
rolls the names of sSs widows of Revolutionary
soldiers. The mothers of the Revolution We're
evidently either younger or longer-liyed than the
fathers
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

The San Francisco democrats lost large
amounts in bets on the late general and To-
cal elections, it is estimated at 100000 on
single police officers election in the city,
and full million upon the States vote for
President.
Gen. Grants speech at Providence !:
mo sir" He will be obliged to repeat it
often within twelve months.
by the new appointment Of committees,
Vermont Senators are assigned as follows ;
Senator Edmunds as Chairman of the Joint
Committee on Retrenchment, he is also a
member Of the Committees on Revising the
Senate Rules, on Pensions and on judiciary.
Senator Morrill, is on the committee ON FL
nance, on Commerce, and the Committee to
audit and control the contingent expenses of
the Senate.
The Bellows Falls Times says Eigh.
ty campaign copies of the New York World
were sent to Windsor, and each democrat in
town had copy, and the balance were given
to republicans. The result was handsome
republican gain and even several of the DEM
ocrats went over and voted for Grant"
Brick Pomeroys paper calls President
Johnson'a plan to rob the national creditors
an equitable adjustment of tho matter"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-16

The annual meeting Of the State Temperance Society
postponed To the month Of January Of which due no
tico win be given.
c. NJ. WILLARD
Chairman Fix. Com.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-25
B Y TEL Ell GR A PHI
Foreign and Domestic Markets.
For the Southwestern

4
LIVERPOOL. Nov. 20, noon.-Coton Grmer; sales
of the week 1000 bales Of which forexport sao0 and
on speculation 5000; stock on hand $4,000 bales,
whereof 10000 are American.
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 90 afternoon. firm, but
Unchanged stock aHoat 81 600 hales whereof $4,000
are American Yarns and ahricsa Manchester steady
NEW ORLEANS. Nov 20.--Gotton stifftr and tending
upwards middng 23c; sales to-day s6eo receipts 6724
and exports 55as bales; receipts Of the week, total
so s67 proper a.62s; sales 3125o and exports for
eign 26,63o and coast wise s69s bales Gold 1876
sterlng-hank DO; commercial New York
sight cent. discount. r6fnler; fair lo3@11,
and fully fair TO prime 12l@l21e. Mo1asses firm !;
prime 65@6s, and choice re. Flour dull; snperfne
Sc 80 and choice 50 25@s1o 80 Corn dull and lower;
new soc. Oats firm. CSC. Bran unchanged. Hay dull
and lower S21 5o@$22. PORK. no wholesale demand
retailing at $40 30 Bacon verydnll; shoulders +
t0l3a, clear rib and clear sides lsa@1sac Lard
dull tieree 81 and keg Isle. Whisky-Western rec
tiied s. Io@s1 ~. Coffee stead prime Rio l63@
16a and fair I4!c.
New YORK, Nov. 90, evenine-Corton frmer and
more active; sales 5000 bales low midding 234 and
nplands 24}0e241c. Supply of money exceeds the de-
mand; call 6f@7apet-; prime paper 9fpet. Sterling
frmer, 80. Gold l342&.