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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10
Senator Trumbull,

u. ~ Hon No LOT from m
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70 governor "V''".', " PuO'Sned IN the
Belleyille Illinois, Advocate -
WASHINGTON, May 20, 1868
4" Governor &. KoerHer -
My Dear Sir,-Your telegram, and a..
your letter Of the 18th, were duly received
| thank you for the letter and the kind mil,
in which il is written. No words can ,.n
you how panied ] am to be compelled to de
fer from you and other lifelong friends
This will be my first letter in reply to pnm
crous ones received on impeachment. A.
first, nearly all my letters were in condemn.
ton, but within the last few days, perb,n,
half are in approval of my course. In n.
midst of the storm Of abuse and misrerrs
sentation poured forth by rash, reckless. ,n1
in many instances unprincipled politician.
thought it idle to attempt to reason with them
feel sure | am right, and when the passion
of the hour subsidies, that shall be ablen
satisfy all reasonable and ialr-miuded mon
that It was my duty to decide according Il
my convictions, whether they agreed with m,
political friends or not. was just as well
aware before voting as now, that Andre,
INnl-hil WIS NhANhN w WV Country ana that
probably niucty.nne hundredths ofthc rcpub.
licaus desired his removals but to have con.
victcd him Of high crimes and misdemeanor
because the party demanded it, when in INV
own opinion he was not shown to be gunyd
/ them, would have been monstrous. II hs
prosecutors have the right to dictate the Yer.
[ diet and Judgment the trial is a farce. No
/ President who disagees with Congress will
hereafter be permitted to remain in Office II
such principle is to obtnin-or to state tbs
ease more accurately, a majority Of the Hou.e
of Representatives, when two thirds Of the
Senate agree with them politically may at
any time remove President That the re-
publican party has right to demand the .on
viction of the President is horrible, and the
sense of justice Of the nation viii revolt at
such an idea when the passion Of the hour
,ubsidcs; and yet | have received numerou.
letters and kilograms telling me that the re-.
publican party demands the removal Of doe
President
do not believe it, unless the tribunal ar.
pointed by the Constitution % try him believe
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10
C0LFAX AT HOME.

a letter from Northern Indiana thus des-
cribes the manner an which the no'"in@sio" 80
Mr.. ColRlx for the Vice Presidency was re-
ceived there;
As soon as the news of the Speakers NOM
nation for the Vice Presidency had been
flashed over the wires, there transpired in all
the towns and villages on the railroads in
northern Indiana scenes which our people will
remember for long years to come. Business
was generally suspended, and there was every
where shaking of hands, and jubilant cheers
rent the air, as if the gladest tidings that ever
reached northern Indiana had been received.
1t is no wonder that Schuyler Colfax should
be so exceedingly popular with his own people.
There are few men among them who have
not shaken hands with him, looked in his
genial, kind-hearted face, and exchanged a
pleasant word with him. The very Democrats
are proud of him, and it is a well known fact
that at every Congressional election for the
past twelve years he ran in every township of
his very large district considerably ahead OF
his ticket, and that the ablest and most popu-
lar Democratic leaders were unable to defeat
him under the most favorable circumstances.
| asked, on Saturday, gentleman from North
ern Indiana how Grant and Colfax would run
in that part Of the State, and he replied that,
no matter who would be the Democratic NOM
inees, Grant and Coliax would sweep the two
northern districts by between eight and nine
thousand majority; that, until election day,
every Republican there would consider him
self a committee ofone," and work with UNI
! tagging zeal for the success of the ticket
and that great many Democrats would vote
for it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10

W The new steamboat, "Oakes Ames,"
was successfully launched at Burlington yes
terday No little mystery has enveloped the
building Of this boat but conjecture appears
at last to have ripened into certainty, that it
is to ply between Burlington and Plattsburgh
in connection with the Rutland & Burlington
railroad, and more actively compete in the
future with the Vermont Central railroad for
western lreghts by taking them from the sea-
board or from the West and carrying them
across the lake from Burlington to Plattsburgh
or rice uerSa.
She is by far the staunehest boat ever built
for this lake, and will be capable of trans
porting fourteen cars at once upou its deck.
Beneath the deck will be a spacious cabin for
passengers The boats extreme length is
253 feet, breadth of beam 81 feet, depth
of hold II feet 6 inches 1t will draw five
feet of water, is sharply modelled, and is ex-
pected to run 90 miles per hour it win have
two vertical beam engines, with ~ inch
cylinders and ten feet stroke, two tubular
boilers % feet long, and will be in every
respect 6rst-class steamboat.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10
The Chief Justice.

1t ought to be distinctly known by the
country that the Presidents chief defender,
and the influential author of his acquittal is
Chief Justice Chase Without charging Mr.
Chase's unseemly course to disappointed am
bition, or dislike of Mr.. Wade, or to man@u-
vering for the Democratic nominatiou--all
which charges are most sorrowfully alleged
against him in Washington by his old Repub.
lican friends-it has, nevertheless, been well
known in that city, from the beginning of
March last, that Mr.. Chase has been bitterly
opposed to impeachment and has been re-
garded by the President as one of his best
friends. From the moment the House of
Representatives voted to impeach, the Chief
Justice hristled with hostility to the measure.
While the Senate was getting ready to be a
court he threw at it punctiio to show dat
he was dissatisfied At five minutes before
twelve o'clock, on the opening day of the tri-
al, he stood refusing TO enter the Senate Cham
Der to preside refusal which was overcome
only through the earnest solicitations and the
friendly compulsion of some of his radical
supporters of 1864. During the proceedings
he made many singular rulings, as if both his
head and heart were inclining toward the en-
envy. When of the bench he unhesitatinely
denounced the trial as a moekery. In view
of the Presidents possible conviction, he took
pains to indicate in various ways that Mr..
Wade would not be the constitutional success.
sor. After the hearing closed, he did his ut.
most, in private conversations with such Sen.
ators as were considered doubtful, to incline
their minds toward acquittal In short, he
did his utmost endeayor to prevent a lust yer-
diet against The President. Such is the Chief
Justice OF the United States-a man whom
Republicans once delighted to honor, and
whom Democrats are now trying to nominate
to the presidency Verify, the proyerb is
true "Times change, and men change with
them.'-Ne'c York hadepeadent. .
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10
dor tho Vermont watshman a State Journal)
Vermont Eclectic Medical Society.

The third annual meeting Of the Vermont
State Eclectic Medical Society, was held IN
Mou,pelier. june 3D., at the State House,
room No. o. President A. G. Brush, NJ. De-
called the Society to order at IL o'clock, A.
NJ The Secretary then read the minutes OF
the second annual meeting, which were APP
proyed The annual reports of the Secretary
and Treasurer we're then read, approved, and
ordered ON fle. Several gentlemen being
present wishing to join the Society, were ac-
cordinrly examined by theceusors found duly
qualified. and were unanimously elected TO
membership
j. NJ. rcmplcton NJ d. Of Montpelier,
then moved that committee Of three be ap-
pointed to nominate a board vt officers Tor
the ensuing year The following names were
chosen for said committee;
G. II. Plumlcy, Montpci"~, w. f. Tenn
pleton, Glover, Albert Dodge, Chelsea.
The dinner hour having already arrived, II
was moved that the Annual Address be made
the special order for o'clock, 7. VI. Adj
journcd till 1870 p. W.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At precisely 80 p NJ the meeting was
called to order BY the President, A. q. Brush,
in the chair Report Of committee on cleo
ton of officers was then called for, which
was presented by G. H. Pumley, chairman
of said committee as follows;
Pr@Mem-M McCcan, Mortified
Vice PreSideHts-W. s. johnson, Milton,
W. +. Tcmpeton, Glover, G.. \. Bagley'
Chelsea
Recording Sccretny-G. II. Plumley Of
Montpelier
Corresponding Secretary-,Iomes Temple
ton, Of Montpelier.
Treaauer-J. NJ. Tcmpleton, Montpelier.
Ceasas-Albert Dodge, Chelsea, l.. A.
Moves, fast Randolph John Durkee, Tun
bridge. 4. G.. Brush, Fairfax, Geo Washhun
llardwick
All of which were duly elected.
DR.. Brush then offered a few kind and vel
timed remarks, thanking the Society for tn,
honor shown in electing him TO the Office Of
/ President for the two previous years, and thci
retired. The chair was then occupied by VI
| McClearu
The hour having arrived for the deliver,
of the Annual Address, all other bushes, WA
suspended, and the President, IN a most abb
and liberal production. depicted the life, char
acter, and essential qualifications as well "a
the rules which should ever actuate and gov
cru the course, of " The true Physician
Several Essays were then presented am
read BIS different members of the Society.
motion was then carried that the cleo
ton Of officers at our future annual meeting
take place Immediately after hearing the rc
ports of the several committees.
Several medical and surgical cases wer
then reported with their curative treatment
by Dr-. Brush, johnson, and others.
Resolutions of thanks were then tendere
to the Eclectic Medical Society of the Stat
Of New York for valuable documents present
ed to each member of the Society, throug
the kindues. of Prof Robt $. Newton N
D., of Now York city.
Also the same 20 the Vermont Central Raj
road, for it's liberality in FURNISHING retur
checks for al, those from a distance
Adiourled sine die.
G. II. PLuNEy, W. D.
Recording Secretary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10
Grant on Northern Copperheads.

We make the following extract from the
New York Erening Post
General Grant said in our hearing, not
long ago 1.-The rebels we whipped, as il
was our duty to do they fought US bravely,
and for one have no spite against them.
If they behave themselves, shall think well
of them. But the Copperheads and peace
men Of the North--the men who, during the
war, reyiled the soldiers, encouraged the enc
my, and did their utmost TO stop supplies and
achievements to our boys in iront--such men
| can't forgive | will never forget them, nor
nor have anything to do with them"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10

-Four men have been arrested in New
York dheld to bail for carrying on distillery
on board ship. They would take in cargo
of material, make short cruise during which
the still was operated, and then return with
spirit.
Missouri not only has lead in FIVE hun.
bred different localities, but coal under thirty
Counties iron enough to supply million tons
for two hundred years, and zinc and copper
in great abundance.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10
Portland & ogdensbnrgh RnlIroad.

The railroad contest in Portland has got to
be quite warm-more so even than ordinary
political compaigns The friends of the Og-
densburg road are very jubilant over the re-
cent vote by which the city, in vote of 262s
to 557, subscribed s750,00O to the stock of
said road. two thirds vote was necessary,
and those who oppose the scheme We're at one
time confident of success. Recently, however,
the result has not been doubtful. The Og-
densburg scheme has been steadily gaining
ground, and is now supposed to be on a sure
footing.
AT the jubilee meeting which followed the
above vote, the following telegram was read
from Horace Fairbanks, Esq.
ST. JoHNsBuEY, W., May 81
To l. WdshJHrR, Jr.:
Vermont sends greeting, and congratulates
Portland upon the result of her vote to-day
Horace FAIRBANKS
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10

" The Amherst college Alexandria fresh
man prize exhibition occurred on Wednesday
evening last The prizes were given as fol-
lows first to I. Il. Stiles, indianapolis, Ind,
subject our Citizen; second TOD. w. simp-
soy East Crafsbury, W., subject, The First
Blow and the Last third to c. II. Pitkin,
Montpelier, VT, subject Garibaldi Music
was furnished by the college orchestra.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10
ior the Daily Journl
A Small District.
WoopRrRy June

WOODBURY., June g.
Nesrs Editors We hear of school dis
tricts Boosting considerably. so | want put
in just word The little district Of East
Woodbury., which has population of eighty.
five persons; grand list about two hundred
dollars has twenty-one voters; twenty re-
publicans, one war democrat; sent sixteen
soldiers to the late war has made tioelue
thousand four hundred and ffty pounds Of
maple sugar this present season. If any 9TH
or district has outdone us, we will let them
have No. |, and we will take some other No.
JosEPH AINswoRTn.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10
Vermont Editors and Publishers Association.

RrtLAvp, VI, June G, 1868
The annual meeting Of the Vermont Editors aud Pub
li.hor. Association will be held OF the Memphremagog
House Newport, Thursday evening June IT, l-o7'
ut o'clock.
Attic last meeting Hon Charles W willard, editor Of
the Green Mountain Tr,oap, was appointed essayst,
and John Cain OF the Rutland Courier poet.
Editors and publishers, aud proprctor Of job printing
establishments Boz Vermont orc eligible Co memiciship
and ore most earnestly requested TO be present
Those who attend this mectngoi association except
those living along the line Of the passumpsc l@ilroad
arc requested TO meet OF White River Junction ON Thur
day noon June - HENRY CLARK,
Corresponding Secretary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10
The Funeral of Ex-Prcsidcnt Buchanan.

LANCASTER IAt June \.
Mr. Buchanan's funeral to-day was the
most imposing ceremony ever witnessed in
this county. The procession extended mile
and half. Delegations from Philadelphia,
New York and other places were present, as
well as from Congress and many political and
other associations About 5000 persons were
in the procession. The body was exposed in
the hall of his late mansion at Wheatand,
which was thrown open to the public. The
band played a funeral march on the way to
the grave. Masonic rites were performed in
addition to the religious services. All de-
nominations Of clergymen assisted at the
grave. The funeral services were read by the
Rev. DIR. Neyin. Business was universally
suspended, and people crowded the streets
through which the procession passed to Wood
ward Hill Cemetery The deceased gave ex-
plicit directions to his executor ON the Satur-
day preceding his decease, requesting that on
the cap-stonc of his tomb should be Inscribed
the following and nothing more -
Here rest the remainsol JAMES BuomAxAS, Fifteenth
President Of the United States Born in franklin Coun
ty Pennsylvania, April % 7o Died at his residence
at Wheatand, Lancaster County Pennsylvania on fad
ding the day Of his death"l
At the same interview with his executor,
who was one of his intimate friends, he
said -
Tho principles Of the Christian re gon were instled
into my mind in youth and nom all have observed and
experienced in the long life Providence has vouchsafed
TO me- have only become strengthened In my con-
yicton of the divine character of the Saviour and the
power Of the atonement through his rcdceming grace
and mercy"
The will Of Mr.. Buchanan will be opened
tomorrow. His estate is computedat $780,
900, and he is understood to have left leea.
cy to the poor of the cityof Lancaster. Ills
last words were ." Oh Lord Almighty, as thou
wilt %
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10

W Senator Edmunds introduced reso.
luton in the Senate Tuesday, that none of
the Southern States shall be admitted to votes
in the Electoral College, for the choice OF
President and Vice President, unless they
are thoroughly reconstructed, under State
Governments in peaceful operation, at the
time of the November election.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10

woodford, May %, ls6s

It s further announced that Col Charles II Joyce viii
doliver nu addrcss and that the railroads Of the State
will extend the courtesy of Return Tickets to those at
tending
The Secretary requests all who cannot attend to send
him cter-to be read at the moct.ng-giving details
ofporsoual history since the war.
large gathering Ia expected.
The date ofthe meeting is put the 22d owing 10 the
10Th falling on saturday. CnAs. VI. BiIss.
June l, 1853.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10
oIbave nothing but

woman had laid down. 81 have nothing but
rags" said the woman.
. Tom Is right" said Mr. Sinclair AS he
lacked his door. the end of drink is misery and
RAGS and the man who has taste for that
sort Of thing may put his name on the new
sirnhoard.'
That summer Mr. Sinclair went into the
40, trade in which he made handsome for
tpne Tom Hall is now famous engineer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10

OTWe are most happy in being able to
announce that DR.. Lon. is to sail for home in
the Scotia, which leaves London on the 10th
instant.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10

"A well known Wall street firm has
regular lady customer who daily speculates
through them to the amount of fifty and a
hundred thousand dollars
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10

Ten persons united with the Congregational
church at St. Adams, Sunday june I, on pro-
fession of faith,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10

Napoleon is examining into scheme for
bridging the English Channel, devised by M.
pca'el' The plan is to make railroad
bridge to rest on floats,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10
FOR PRESIDENT,
ULYSSES 5. G II A n II.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
SCHUYLER COLFAX.
CnnniH Convention.

The Union Republican freemcn of Washington County
are requested 20 meet n Convention Mt the Court House
n Montpelier on Monday July 6, s6s, at 10 o'clock A.
NJ TO nominate candidates for senators and County OF
nco. for the year ensuing and to do any other business
..r....- 4. I'M Lnna NJ .nld Convention.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10
LIFE OF ULYSSES S. GRANT, By Rer. John
s. c. ABBOTT.

Among the numerous Lipes of Grant 4"
which are being written and sold at the pres
ent time, none are more popular than this, by,
perhaps, the most distinguished historical
writer in America, Rev. j. S. c. Abbott.
Being the author of one of the most popular
d" Histories Of the Rebellion, in which the
distinguished hero, whom the people are so
soon to elevate to the chief magistracy of the
nation, acted so prominent part and brought
so speedily and effectually to its termination,
the reverend gentleman possesses unmistaka-
bic facilities and qualifications for producing
work on this subject which shall be reliable
and satisfactory to the public. This work
will be sold at the low price of $3.50 aud
$500 per copy thereby, coming within the
means Of all, and every family should have
a copy of it, An agent is now canyassing,
in our village, for the sale of the same, and
orders for it may be left at the music store of
G, W. Wilder, at the head of Main Street,
Montpelier, VI
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10

W The SPLENDID success of the LefTe Wa
ter Wheels is every where attracting attention
Repeated trials, in which the Leffel wheel
has invariably triumphed, conclusively prove
that no other compares with it in economising
water. William Duncan, of Lebanon, N. II. +,
is agent.-LebaaOa IN. H) Free Press
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10

-Diligent search among the New Orleans
scholars resulted in the discovery of twenty
nine, supposed to be colored, attending white
schools. Nine were proved innocent, eighteen
others were acquitted for lack of evidence and
only two were convicted.
DTlt is said the President will, during the
week, withdraw the nomination of Gen. Nc
Clellan as minister to England
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10

Why are women extrsyagant in clothes?
Because when they buy new dress they wear
il out the first day
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-06-10

Beer fills many bottle, and the bottle
many bier.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1868-06-26
Death of Rev. Father Riordaa.

From the Oshkosh Times, June 10.
1t is with the deepest regret that we am
nounce the death of Rev. George r. Rior
dan, pastor of St. Peters Church, in this
city. He had been sick for some time,
but it was not until near his death that
his attendant friends gave up all hopes OF
his recovery. Some hours before his
death his brain became affected, and from
that time mis- strength gradually gave way,
and he passed quietly but unconsciously
from life.
We are able, to-day, to give but brief
sketch Of the life aud services of this esti
mabe man. He was born in Core, near
Queenstown. Ireland Commenced his
studies at Thures, under DR.. Leahy, the
present Archbishop of Cashel. He then
studied at Maynnoth, and from thence
went to Paris, France; and finally COM
pleted his studies at St. Mary's, Baltimore.
He commenced his missionarylifc under
Bishop Fenwick, of Boston, and continued
under Bishop Fitzpatrick, his successor.
He was for several years the beloved pas
tor of Charlestown and Worcester, in Mas
sachusetis, gF
Having been transferred to the diocese
of Wisconsin, he oficiated for some time at
St. Johns Cathedral, in Milwaukee, where
his ability and Christian example gained
for him the love of his people and the ad-
miration of all who knew him from Mil
waukee he went to Madison, where he off
ciated for some time, deeply beloved by
his congregation, to whom, and to the peo-
pie of Madison, news Of his death will be
received with heartfelt regret. He was at
Beloit for short time, and eight years at
Kenosha before coming to Oshkosh.
Last fall he succeeded Father keenan, as
pastor of st. Peter Church, in this city.
From that time to his death he has been
untiring in his labors, devoting his whole
energies to his church and people, and do
ing good constantly by the exercise of those
virtues which distinguished him as Chris
tlan.
We have seldom been called upon to no.
tice a departure from life with more pro-
found regret, and such is the feeling of all
who knew Mr. Riordan. A great and good
man has thus passed in the prime of life
from the midst of its labors and usefulness
to final rest.
His funeral will take place at st. Peter s
Church, ON Wednesday next, at 1Oa. m.
Until that time bis body will remain at the
church.