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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02
Exchange of Prisoners.

Since the war closed the Rebels and the
Democrats have charged upon the North the
responsibility for not exchanging prisoners,
when our poor men were dying off by thou
sands in the rebel prison pens, They first
charged the blame upon President Lincoln,
then upon Secretary Stanton, afterwards upon
General Butler, and now they say it was
General Grant as they can find nothing else
to bring against him. A letter from Robert
Ould, the Rebel commissioner of exchange,
to General Winder, which has been published,
shows conclusively that the Confederate prof
iers of exchange were honestly accepted by
our Government, and that while we returned
Southern prisoners in robust health, and ready
to 90 directly into the service, we received in
their places poor emaciated men, so broken
down by cruelty and starvation that but few
Of them were ever again put in the field
This was the secret Of the treatment of our
poor boys in rebel hands They meant to
disable them for the service, and they accom-
plished their purpose.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02
A More Cnntlous PoIicr ADVISED.

The tremendous reaction produced by the
revolutionary uttcrancos ofDemocratic speak
ers and writer's, especially in the South, and
still more by the atrocious outragcs Of the
Kuklux Khan, which are becoming a matter
Of almost daily record, is alarming some Of
the more cautious and polite Of the Southern
papers. As an example of the effect it is pro-
dueinp, we quote the following from the Rich
mond Eaqtirer anil Examiner Of Saturday
BE- CAurtous N wonp Avn Act.-Gi there is one coun-
sol which, during the next ninety days should he inn
pressed with more frequency and more ior9o unan ai
othcn upon the southern people 1t BE- ths hc enuilou
We entertain the most saneulno hopes that the APP
preaching election will result In decisive triumph for
The friends Of liberty and law, and restoration OF the
Government 90 it ancient foundations, now So far re-
sIrablc issue little saoricd to do It s unfortunately
true that may do much 10 lmpcrll or ct least fcatd
TO- In that regard the near pact rises before u with The
by mo- means certain that The people Of the North
would not have sustained the President IN the fan ecc
lions of $780, defeated Congressional RadicalHm, and an
ticpatod b, two years the gorou. victory on Which we
consprod to thwart the rotracng steps of those people
and 10 dash back the tide Of returning reason and mag
cral prosperity OF the Republic one OF these was me
extreme mprudenee Of certain OF the public nttemnees
OF the President, but the r moro ntaill crtNr nNsth
Gle was the riot In New Orlcausi
Mr. Langdon, one of the most noted rebels
of Alabama, in a recent Democratic meeting
at Mobile, urged the necessity Of keeping
down the old rebel spirit as much as possible
lie said :-
our friends Of the North are exceedingly anxious on
thIs subject They appealed TO ~ no. 90 lood them with
any burdens in the prosecution OF this campaign Ihey
aage1iri 90 vac .H Neir York
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02

The WAR BETWEEN THE STATES, ITS CAUSES,
CHARACTER, CoNDUcT AND RGsuLTs.-By
Hon. Alex. II, Stephens. The National
Publishing Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
Histories of the late civil war have sprung
up like mushrooms, and they can now be num-
bered almost by hundreds, but all who are
DESTROYS of arriving at a correct understand
ing Of the causes, and clear history of the
events Of the late lamentable war, have felt
the want Of a reliable history of the same
from Southern standpoint, by some repre-
sentative man Of the South This want is
about to be supplied by Alexander H. Ste
phens. Mr.. Stephens was most earnest
protestant against rebellion, and only succum-
bed at the last moment, when his State, in
spite of his warning, committed the great er-
ror. This most valuable work is sold only by
subscription, and the publishers want an agent
in every county.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02

securely passed out as though nothing uuu-
sual had occurred.
Dear Jessie" she said, " this walk has
done me 80 much good must 60 every
day.
She was standing in her own room, remove
ing her gloves as ! entered. She did not
look up but said -
"1 have letters from Capt Willard and a
number Of others, | believe. Here they are.
But, Jessie, why do you tremble SOP Is
anything the mattor2'
{" | am afraid you cannot bear it if | tell
you"
What is it2 | can bear anything aoic.
Lena, Frank in not dead, rs we supposed,
but has been prisoner, and has come back
to US again
81 thought you spoke Of Frank" she said,
abscntly, putting her hand to her head and
looking very pale; did you say Frank
what about him, Jessie 2"
Down stairs" was all could say. In o
moment the faint foreshadowings Of the truth
burst upon her she sprang down the stairs
and fell half fainting upon his bosom.
Dear reader, far away on Southern battle
field is a lowly grave and at its head a wood
en- slab, on which is inscribed -" Captain
Harry Willard, Sh Regt, --, fell at -"
And although mourn for that lost love, |
thankfully remember that Weeping may en-
dure for moment, but joy cometh in the
morning
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02

Ben Hill made another speech at For
syth, Georgia, on the Sth inst. We give few
choice extracts from it,
81 thought the people committed an error
when they seeded from the Union. never
thought it a crime for they had a right to
secede But did think they committed
crime when they permitted themselves to be
subjugated. These men THE southern re-
publicans are false to their own race. They
will deceive and demoralize your society
They are false to all. But there is one re-
mark he wished the people to ponder we'll
Il hate them. No man will ever get TO heav-
en- unless he hates them. . have said did
not intend to support Bullock and | do
not. lie is not the legal Governor Of the
State. Countries have always lost their lib.
critics by corrupt men in high places. You
are within three months of an election which
will finally disrupt this country unless the
radical party is defeated An intelligent gem
tleman has said to me How are you going
to got rid of these radicals? Well, it is the
first duty Of good citizen to desire to do
right. 1t is his second to find out what is
right, and his third duty to stand by right.
1t is your duty to determine never to accept
radicalism, never agree with it and never
compromise with it, but fight it forever. We
must fight it,"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02
Grand Floral Concert.

Our citizens are promised rare treat next
Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Ths
beautiful Operetta of the Twin Sisters will
be then rendered under the direction of Mr..
II. l. Proctor, well known to our citizens.
The Choruses will consist Of about seventy
young ladies' and in addition to the 0peretta
will be given a choice selection of vocal and
instrumental pieces. We trust full house
will reward the labor necessarily expended to
bring out this beautiful composition.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02

INV YoRK.-lIon. Il. d. Morgan L. S.
Senator from New York, represents that New
York is safe for Grant and Collax bya hand
some majority. A large number of Demo
Gratis, including many men of considerable
prominence, will either vote for Grant and
Coliax or refrain from voting at all. They
feel that rs patriotic citizens they cannot vote
for the Seymour and Blair ticket and new
rebellion, and endorse the sentiment of Gene
raj Grant, " Let US have peace"
As to the Republicans, they have laid aside
all jcalousies and petty differences, and arc
organizing and working in perfect harmony
with most encouraging zeal and activity.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02

L~A young friend, on whom we rely for
candid opinions concerning the juvenile
monthlies, informs us that Merrys Museum
is Every nico-as good as any of the chill
dren's magazines if not better, in some re-
spects.' In particular, she commends "Aunt
Sues Scrap-Bag,' and says the stories can't
be beat. This Judgment is worthy Of con-
sideration and all interested can soon decide
for themselves by sending stamp to Horace
B. Fuller, Boston, for a specimen copy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02
jeff. Davis in England.

An APOLOGY PoR HIS COURSE FROM JEWISH
TRADITION.
" Mr.. JEFF. Davis is now in Liverpool. He
arrived on Wednesday and put up at the
Adelphi. We will not apply to him Byron's
address to Napoleon, on his downfall
But yesterday king,
And armed with kings to sirivei
But now fallen thing.
50 ahjeet, yet alive.
For he is now a man of sorrow, broken down
in health, entitled to pity but not to pardon.
No man during the last half century occa-
stoned so much misery TO the civilized world.
He introduced rebellion into a peaceful, hap
Ply, and prosperous country, and the result of
that act was the death of a million of men
during the revolt, the impoverishment of
America, the commercial disturbance of the
universe, and very protracted financial suf-
fering all over Europe and the United States.
At this moment there is hardly an individual
in this town who is not poorer in consequence
Of the American rebellion seven years ago.
Mr.. Davis may claim excuse, if not entire
justification, from the history of mank L.
Rebellion is detestable according to preocpt,
when it fails; when it succeeds, it takes the
name of revolution. This is Locke's doctrine
and until recently it was the admitted doe
trine Of Europe There were formerly few
escapes from oppression but in rebellion, and
hardly ever did revolt entirely fail. In our
day, however, in nation, moral force is IA
perfect substitute for physical force. Mr.
Davis did not, unhappily, recognize this fact
He committed terrible mistake, to call il by
no harsher name, and the mistake was based
on calculations which sanguine and thought,
less men only could have made.
Mr.. Davis is entitled TO the apolo.
~ made for the chosen people by Mr.. Dis,
racli Whatever may have been their motives
they we're an instrument in the hands of Di.
vine Providence, for it was owing to that in.
strument that Christ, in his death, redeemed
the world from the bondage of sin. Mr.
Davis unintentionally redeemed the people o.
America from sin aud slavery. He original
ed rebellion which terminated in universe
liberty. The negro stood up man aud hi
chains fell ON the ground from around him.
Four millions Of men breathe the air of free
dom, and there is nothing visionary in beiev
ing in asserting, that had it not been for the
Southern rebellion slavery would have endur
ed for ages--inhiction disgrace upon a fire.,
people, aud torture upon a helpless race Mr.
Davis has done il unwittingly, done what h,
did not intend to do but the result, never
theless, is something for mankind to rejoic,
at, something TO remind the world that in wa
and even in rebellion there may be a grea
atonement for the horrors and sin of both"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02

CANDID.-Ihe venerable j ohm S. Pettibone
Of Manchester, one of the unterrifed"
writes to the last Argus complaining of the
political intolerance of the Baptist church,
and especially of their organ, the Watchn,an
and Reflector He says -
The Baptis were till lately the warm advocates Of
the utmost freedom Of speech and Of the press take
an extract nom the Haioind and Reffofor of June ~
sos which shows different spirit 1t reads 70 llows
General Grant once wished he had the power to stop all
wishes will be grated Soif Grant Is elected President
your press will, no doubt, be stopped"
Does Mr.. Pettbone really intend to call
the Argus disloyal?'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02

ought to have done it long before, that bo
ought to have made an early appeal for Cod
and liberty that as soon as possible he shoull
have called out 100000 men aud made tbem
efficient in protecting the liberties Of the no
ton, giving liberty to those that were boun5
and trampling rebellion in the dust rs IT.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02
PASS IT DOWN THE LINE ;

As we 60 to press the telegraph brings us
the following returns from various sections of
the State, which, compared with last year, in
dictate a Republican gain Of from 5000 to 5000
in the State Let the toiling Republicans of
Maine take heart, and roll on the ball
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02
Republican RalIy Al North0eld.

We learn that the meeting of the Republi-
cans of Mortified on Monday evening was a
decided success, Notwithstanding the noisy and
attractive demonstrations Of the Democrats
outside. The large vestry of the Congrega-
tional Church was crowded with attentive lis
teners to a most able and convincing address
by Hon. G. w. WILLARD.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02

A correspondent of the Washington Chron-
icle, writing to that paper, says -
SIN: The Sunday Herald saws


icle, writing to that paper, says -
SIN; The Sunday Herald says -
The Radical party has spent more Of the public money
since the close Of the late than spent By all the
administrations through sixty years of peace and war
from the commencement Of Mr. Jeferson's term to the
ond OF Mr. Buchanan's. Such hct Is shocking.
Now, because the Democracy could not car
ry the Presidential election in 1860, the ma
jority Of the party turned traitors and inyoly-
ed the country in war which cost teniold
more human lives than all our other wars
from that Of Independence down. If blood
is dearer reckoning than any currency, then
il is this fact which should shock humanity.
But what of the charge that our Govern
ment expenses have been enormous? 1t is
true. Yet VIC are but paying in less terri.
BILE form those honorable debts ontailed by
Democratic treason which could not be liquid
ated in blood. We propose to go on paying
them. The Democratic party, now controlled
by that majority who were rebels during the
war, propose to repudiate them. And this
Blair party are bowling for another reyolu-
ton That would indeed be costly economy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02

~ Nearly every Southern delegate to the
Democratic National Convention was rebel.
II is doubtful if one of them had been a loyal
Union man during the war. These men
nominated Seymour and Blair. Every South
ern rebel supports their nomination. Every
true and tried Southern Unionist turns his
back on it,
Do not these undeniabe facts plainly point
out the duty of every loyal man?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02

Our ELEcrIoN.-The New York Times Of
Monday says the Democrats will doubtless
feel jubilant tomorrow night, When they learn
that Vermont has gone for the Democratic
ticket by minority of 20 1000 votes, and that
all the Seymour party have made triumph
ant failure to obtain an election. Let the
Empire Club get out its cracked cannon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02

Col. Joyce, chairman of the Rutland Co.
Republican Committee, offers a 500 Grant
and Coliax banner to the town in the county,
having at least 200 republican voters, which
shall cast the largest Republican vote in pro-
portion to the whole vote Of the town. and a
$50 flag to the banner town casting less than
200 Republican votes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02
A teacher Of the freedmen in North Caro-
lima writes as follows in private letter =

We feel anxious 10 know the result Of the coming CON
test The smouldcring fires Of rebellion seem kindng
since the nomination of Seymour for the presidency
The hatred Of Republicans black and white, In many
instances Is shown by their being discharged by their
conservative employers These honorable and ehiyal.
rio gentlemen do not disguise the reason You vote
against US who have always been your friends This is
have Just been laid byn while these laborors lose their
years work.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02

LAMoILLE County AGRIouLTuRAL FAm.-
We have received the poster of the Lamoille
County Agricultural Society's Third Annual
Fair to be held at Morrisyille, Sept. 10, 49,
and II. The orator is Philip X. Gleed, ESD,
Of Morristown Hon. A. W. Griswold's herd
of short horns will be on exhibition, but
will not compete for any premium. The
blowing match will take place the first day of
the fair.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02
POLITICAL.

The action of the Alabama Legislature
in removing, as fully as possible political dis
abilities from citizens of that State, seems not
to be appreciated by the disafected prcss-
The Montgomery Mai acknowledges it in this
style:
Let 10 be observed that tle Radical Legislature ha.
passed this BIN simply because they knew that % did
not pass every disfanchscd voter would spend bis
money and hls time iu ovcrthrowing their power As 10
Is they will gain nothing BIZ H. fr every one Of this
class Will vote for seymour and Blair and damnaton %
the Radicals They will not rcgnrl hoirroefn s mat
ter of generosity since bad not been Tor thc-e verv
fellows, there would have been occasion for relief
The man who knocks us down and steals our money Isl
not entitled 90 many thanks for letting us upad r'r.
the Laval
- Col Brown Of Kentucky, whose recent
revelations respecting the Chase movement
in the New York Convention have attracted
so much attention, says of the Chief JUS
tee -
then Inquired what he would do if the New York
Convention put forth the theory Of the southern reaction
proposed 20 deprive the coorod people of any sect ON
Of the country Of the right and privilege hcy
lie answered unequiyocay that, in such an ,tfnf u
ooaa be ne duty Of eterg patriot ant Of sty eni Qf ha
manHy 70 rally % The standard Of GeHsrlI Grdaf.n
know that Mr.. Chase anticipate. The election of Cen
Grant that he expects, il both alive the th day
of march, 500 10 him into once as the next Prcs-
dent OF the United States and he believes that his adj
minstmtion will be mild, humane and hnrmonlling /
safely tell you, too that he regards GENERAL Bas
letter 90 Colonel Broadhoad ku-kux simply devil
lsh. and eau also you that u the proressi1
lists Of the n, Y Convention had Tar succeeded there
as to Justify Mr. Chase in accepting the nomination they
proposed 90 tender him. ho would have rcpudatcd that
part of the platform which declares the fcconsirucon
acts Of Congress unconstitutional revolutionary and
void"
Senator Morgan, Of New York Chairman
Of the National Republican Committee, states
that no understanding has yet been arrived at
between himself and General Schenck relative
to September session Of Congress. 1t is
regarded as being too early as yet to decide
upon the question. We doubt not, however
that due consideration will be given to the
circumstances which seem to demand an extra
session.
AS George II. Pendleton, of Ohio was
leaving the platform recently, after delivering
one Of his most vigorous speeches, he was ac-
costed by one-armed man, who stepped up
to him and said -
"Mr. Pendloton, allow me to congratulate Won on the
excellence Of your speech we'll appreciate IT, a.
lost this arm IN defense Of the you
at the same time holding up 10 view the stump OF his
arm. All" said Mr.. Pendleton, with O bland smile.
o. Yes SIR said the ex-sodier, i lost that arm while
lighting Ia the southern army against the abolition gov
eminent Mr.. PendletOn walked On, rather confused
but the soldier reflected his sentiments truly.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02

Time of Issuing His proclamation.

c .cpt 10Y mo went TO him, II was a hot day, and he
wa. lying about q9 .of ND chair. in asoHis1 T
70 to- r - Sa Gm r stc1ens he sald n have
lqsi been rcading h I s oi a,,I NAV b1y1
made speech lately - know N soid be- but THIS
u the speech yoa m,YS ny 'o No. Mr. presdent aid
! l. one don't easily forget your 'eoldngs rgmcmoef
pslwrdiSSs, "'''' W.T.
Dc,r frank. generous. noble soul ever to
| bo remembered. and whose greatness H. q
tbops,pd fines enhanced bv perlect iuecnu-
op.,,oss sincerity. and love of the good Thy
| r,no ,yas ma object with thee but humility.
honesty and nitbGlness marked all thy life.
/ This fnol Indictment and confession of Mr.
I Iincolp,s 4. worth untold millions for rpht-
oouspess, salc There were thousands who
saw from, tlo incoption of the war the slave
INNS, bo liberated and madc Ia work AGAINST
| nj. rchol master Mr.. Steven was one and
i, indicated i'm his spcerb Mr. Lincoln and
his Cabinet ,yero ,rying 10 be emineptly COM
SENTATIVE The Democrats i'm Congress and
ont were slcuth hounds. to raise die cry of
Ia tbolitiop;.t " and poipt the finger of scorn.
and t,rp tbe iilo of 6orco yipdictiye hatred
AGAINST him. If he took decisive step in "a
yor of emancipation. Hence his revocation
/ or Fremont proclamation md the crushing
! of that somewhat destinations bnt noble ren-
cr,l But Fremont doubte.. had the SYM
patby and the Indictment of the great body of
/ The Abolitionists throughout The country
/ Nothing bnt the most thorouoh LOYALTY on
/ their mart ever .ulTted 10 enable them 10 enc.
dure The chogriu and deplor,blo los. 10 lib.
erty and the cause of the war of that rcvoca.
ton. So also of Hunters PROCLAMATION I'm
South Carolina Every one saw that Il must
be idle to fpht rebels With one hand and helm
them with thc other. They SAW that thi. was
only helping them lo carr, out ,her Ginda-
mental principle " that slavery wa. the cors
uer..ione of the republic and must be made
Iporpetual." The United State. AS we'll al,
/ the Confederate States were absolutely FIGHT.
inc for two years. Che one profes.edly and de-.
.igncdly to compa.. this end and make it ac.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02

% TtOUHSi u. n, TIUNIi -NT NH.
Eight towns give Barlow for Senator 341
majority which insures his election by 200
majority. Republican gain in St. Adams 2O2
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02

Never chase your hat when it blows off
in gale of wind just stand still and YOU
viii presently see half dozen persons in pur.
suit of it. When one has captured it, walk
lelsurely toward him, receive il with grateful
aeknowledment and place it on your head ;
he will invariably act as if you had done him
favor, Try it,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-09-02

Mn pr>ptrroN'. OprDI,V as Gp,NyA<p
r,,.., t.L;. r.. .....L N. p..u,
" '''
ION set sooo example Tor 'he democrats 70
follow, in his manner Of speaking Of the re-
publican candidates viii the World, the
Boston Post the journal of Commerce and
Al. H., eo,..,o,,. r..l .al ;a.;....9
''' ''0,''' '.''' i'''' ''''' INITIATE
\, l snau speak WIN no partisan bitterness
not accustomed myself to yield anything to