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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-01-29

Mr.. Editor MIR. Jonas G. Smith, of this town.
called upon INC this evening, and handed me the
first and second annual report of the Trustees and
officers of the Vermont Reform School. Mr..
Smith has Just returned from a visit to son of
his who was sent to the school the first of last Sep
TENDER From MIR, Smiths account Of the man
agement of the school and the Improvement his
son has made during his short stay there, am
well satisfied that the State of Vermont has a right
to be proud of the institution. Mr.. Smith said he
would not have brought his boy home if he could,
but would rather have him remain under the NOR
al and religious training of the noble Superinten-
dent, Rev Aaron G.. Pease.
Vermont should take one more step in the way
of progression, viz provide another institution
between this Reform School and our State Prison,
to punish criminals for their first offence 1t seems
to me wrong to send young man is or 20 years
OF age to our State Prison Tor stealing 81, 90 and
thereby iasten the mark OF Cain upon him for life
Respectfully yours,
j. Il. ALLEN,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-01-29

PANTHER KuLEp-A party of four sportsmen
from Chazy,N. Y on a hunting excursion in the
Adirondack wilderness, killed panther of the
largest size on Blue Mountain last week. The
animal was freed. and received four balls from the
rifles Of the party, which brought him tumbling to
earth, breaking branches and stripping bark from
the tree in his descent. On striking the ground he
made leap, it is stated Of more than twenty feet,
and after running a mile, took refuge under some
rocks, where he was overtaken and killed, receiy-
ing eleven shots before he finally surrendered
The carcass, measuring seven feet from tip to tip
and weighing l IS 3-4 pounds, has been on eNhi-
bition in Champlain, Chazy and Pittsburgh
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-01-29


In the Senate Jan "a the chair laid before the
Senate a message from the President returning
Mr. Thayer's resolution in regard to Mr.. Seddon,
the late rebel Secretary Of war, which was referred
to the committee military affairs.
Also a message replying to the resolution of in
qury whether the bill to equal rights in the
District of Columbia had become law. After
much discussion the subject was referred to the ju-
dietary committee
Mr., Ferry presented petition in regard to the
rights of American citizens abroad, claiming that
in rendering obedience to the government of the
United States they entitled to its protection.
Mr., Ferry said that he entirely concurred in the
views expressed, and hoped that speedy action
would be taken in the premises. The petition was
referred to the committee on foreign affairs
In the House Mr. Starkweather presented the
petition Of over one thousand citizens of Norwich,
Conn, praying for legislative action 10y Congress
defining the status of uaturalzed citizens, and de-
manding that the British government shall be made
to respect their rights. Referred to committee
on foreign affairs.
Mr.. Ward presented the proceedings Of a pub
lie meeting in Almira, N. Y, and the petition OF
800 citizens Of the 37h Congressional district OF
New York on the same subject. Referred to com
mittee on foreign affairs
In the House, Jan %, Immediately after the
reading of the journal the House went into Com
mittee of the Whole on the state of the Union,
! Tor general debate.
The Senate was not in session.
In Senate Jan. q, Mr. Wilson replied to Mr.
Doolittle on the reconstruction question.
In the House among the bills introduced andre
ferred were the following -
BY MIR. Stevens of New Hampshlre-To make
partial compensation for the expenses incurred in
the prosecution of the war by providing for the
taxation of national bonds.
BY Mr. Stevens Of Pennsylvania Relating tc
suffrage on national questions Referred to tn,
Committee of the Whole. 1t gives the right o
voting on all Presidential elections aud on all ma
tlona questions to every citizen of the United
States over twenty-one years of age who shall
have resided ten days in the district. This is no
to affect municipal questions but to apply to al
State elections Ali such elections are to be by
ballot
Mr.. Stevens subsequently withdrew the bill, a
he wanted to get it in position where it could b.
called up at any time
BY Mr.. Mier-ro prohibit the Assessors ant
Collectors of Internal Revenue and their deputie
from being inter ested directly indirectly in an,
forfeiture for violation of the revenue laws.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-01-29

RALwAr NovELTY.-A Russian engineer ex-
hibited at the Paris exposition railway invention
which has attracted considerable attention The
object is to save the power gained in descent,
now lost in the friction of the brakes, with wear
and tear, and use it in an ascent. 70 do this the
engineer has attached to the locomotive two very
heavy hy.wheels. Going down hill they act as a
brake, and the force they gather will carry the
train up an equal rise, less the friction. A model
train was loaded with water and run down a sharp
incline, the water off, and the force Of the fly
wheel carried the train back to the place Of start
ing. In this way short lino, taking coal down
an incine-from the pits mouth, for example
could tie worked without any power but that gain
ed by each descent Of the train.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-01-29

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 81.
The journal Of ST. Petersburg, official organ
Of the Government, has an article in reply to the
assertions made by some OF the Paris newspapers,
relative to the attitude and intentions OF the i'm
peral government, particularly toward the East.
The journal says that the Empire of Russia is
great, powerful and strong. In its resources it is
equal to France. Al the same time it is neither
her wish, perhaps her policy, to seek to extend
her frontiers, but on the contrary TO endeayor TO
maintain peace, so as to ensure continuance OF
progress. She bears i'll will hate to the 9TH
powers Of Europe, but does not wish to see any
one of them claim particular preponderance in the
influencing OF its affairs nor will Russia allow
others to arrogate such position. The article
concludes with the assertion, that whatever power
precipitates war with Europe, just now will insure
for itself and deserve the execraton OF history in
the future.
LONDON, Jan. %.
The excitement occasioned by Fenan move
ments still continues. The authorities are exceed
ingly wakcful and arrests made every day.
A man named Michael Cough was captured last
evening while in the act of posting seditious
hand bill in the Mansion House
Information having reached the Government
that Thomas Simon, the Sheriff of the Island OF
Alderny. identified with the Fenian organiza-
ton, be promptly apprehended and sent to
prison to await trial.
Considerable feeling is created by the recent
resolutions Of the United States House of Repre-
sentatlyes declaring the sympathy of the nation
with the Fenians.
The journals of London have editorials on this
subject and severely criticise this expression Of
unfrieDdly feeling toward England.
A very silly rumor is current in different part'
OF the continent and has even been extensively
printed, TO the effect that the Prussian government
has secured the use Of the United States navy, il
of war.
MADRID, Jan. %.
Information has been received by the Govern.
ment that another Instruction has been planned
by the Carlists in Catalonia and Aragon. Active
measures have been taken to thwart the move
ment.
vienna, Jan. %.
The Arch Duke Albrecht has been named al
Inspector of the Austrian army.
EDIHBUkG, Jan. "a.
A very heavy gale passed over the Southern coun
ties Of Scotland yesterday. Houses were unroof
ed, blown down, &c, and much damage done
kilograms report the loss of several lives. The
storm was very heavy in this city and in Glasgow
II is thought that the shipping must have suffered
terribly, though no adyces OF disaster have yet
come 10 hand.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-01-29
Newport, Jan. 10, 1868.

CLOTHING THE NECK, The clothing about the
neck should be very moderate in quantity, and
worn so loose as to prevent the slightest compress
sion.
The great errors frequently committed in cloth
ing this part OF the body, consist in wearing such
an amount to overhead and weaken the throat,
and thus render it easily susceptible to cold, or in
wearing it SO tight to retard the circulation OF
the blood to and from the bead.
Great care should be exercised upon this point,
as the arteries and veins leading from the heart to
the brain are situated so near the surface in the
neck, that slight compression there serves TO
check the flow OF the blood
Many CAGES OF congestion of the brain and head
ache are partially or wholly caused by too tight
collars and cravats.-Healh Reformer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-01-29

Ma said an nquisitive little girl, twill the
rich and poor folks 1--we together when they go to
Ileayen?n
Yes, my child, they will be all alike there"
"Ihen, ma, why don't the rich and poor Chris
tians associate together herePn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-01-29

Serious fears are entertained that the "Horse
Shoe" fall in Niagara river is about TO give way.
II is believed that suberranean passage for the
water is undermining the great natural dam, and
that the fall will soon be only wild rapid.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-01-29

An Illicit distier 10 Chicago kept the revenue
officers away by posting the sign small poxr over
his door.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-01-29

Walton's Journal is at last in competent hands.
Huntington Times and Rutland Herald.
Intended undoubtedly as a great compliment to
our successors and in that sense we heartily en-
dorse it, Whatever was intended as to the out
going editor and publisher Of the journal, it is
clem that he is amply competent" to select bis
successors; and he therefore recprocates the
compliment by offering to select competent
hands" for the management Of the Times and the
Herald
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-01-29
Iautrbman & Stair Journal.
BY \. P. WALTON.
MONTPELIER. JANUARY 90, 1868,

It is known to many and it is fit that all our sub
this paper was changed on the 18th instant, and
that Mr.. Walton's formal connection as editor will
cease about the first Of March. In the meantime
we have only to say that arrangements are now
progressing actively to greatly enlarge and i'm
prove the paper and we have no doubt the result
will be entirely satisfactory to the patrons who
have so long and so well sustained it. More de-
finite announcements will be made when our sue
cessors are ready. They are trustworthy and am
ply fitted for the task they have assumed A set
Element Of old accounts must necessarily cnsue,
and we invite all who are indebted to us to remeIn-
Der that fact and act accordingly.
, 1868-05-05

the officers can't afford TO pay for this
luxury, and their government refuse to
assist them, declaring that If they desire
to blow their own trumpets, 1t must be
at their OaCn expense.
The officers of the garrison are prac-
Using pistol shooting, being sadly deticl-
ent in the art. kihe practice on the
parade is also observed every afternoon.
Although cholera is said TO be raging
all round and about US, no sanitary pre-
cautious are taken. The inhabitants
dread its approach, but are too lazy to
provide against it. Most Of the principal
~thoroughfares are filthy and sinking.
In the immediate neighbourhood of the
market, and before the office of the DG-
rio de Santi0go, the stencil is SO great
that pedestrian transit is almost lmpossl-
BILE. If cholera does happen to visit US,
it will be the best specimen yet known.
There is an unusual turOr for learning
English, with a view $50 they say) to be-
fitting themselves for a certain governing
anticipated, and devoutly wished. An
academy, on an extensive scale, has lately
been formed at one Of the institutions be-
longing TO the Economic Society. A
considerable number Of pupils, Of all ages
and professions attend. An Engllshman
residing 10 this town, has undertaken the
Dictatorship.
The last numbers of the Cleaner, were
detained by the Censor two days after
their arrival. The public which invarl-
ably looks out for West Indian news from
that paper, were greatly disappointed,
and the Djario de 81. JagO, which usu-
ally publishes all the interesting matter
which the Cleaner affords, were unable
TO go to press in time for the mail to
Havana | think I told you that his Cen
sorship understands not a word of En-
glish, and keeps no interpreter, but the
Cleaner always reaches its rightful own
ers eractLy as it is packed and sent.
, 1868-05-05
u Unclaimed Letters
IN CHRISTIANSTEDS POST OFFICE.

Maria E. Adams, James B. Barthwart,
H. L. Boardman, Sarah V. Breton, Jas.
Brown, Mary Brown, Jas. Behagen, Ca
roline Bough, Charlotte Brown, susanna
Carney, Alfred Christopher, Charles NJ.
Delmar, Christian Doute, The Honble.
Dealing Master, Susanah Edwards, Au-
gustus Edwards, Miss A. Emery, Juliana
Ellis, Catherine Francis, John Francis,
Miner George, Patrick Higgins, Mrs. M.
Hansen, Angelina Hansen, Sue HAZEL,
Hans Peter Thomas Hansen, Henry j.
Hansen, Charlotte Jackson, A. jackson,
Louisa Jacobs, John King, G. A. Krause,
Manager Lambe, Peter j.. Lucas, Mr..
Lindesee, John Martina, Sarah A. Malioy,
Mary A. MllIen, L. McFarIy, susanna
Marcoo, Clementina Nielsen, Ellen Nan
trupp, Christian Ogaard, Sarah 0. Brien,
Mary Petersen, p. r Prescott, Maria J..
Petersen, Janette Robinson, Udney Rat
%clitfe, Dotiah Richards, Cistinah Samuel,
Catherine Schimejen, SamI. Saunders,
Mary Z. Smith, r. Samuel, Arebella
Thomas Trueman, Matilda Thomas,
Nancy Thomas, Thomas War; and Rob
ert Williams.
, 1868-05-05
From the jamaica Cleaner, AprH 24.)
ST. JAGO DE CUBA.
St. Jago De Cuba, April 10, 1868.

OU' uSO ~ O~'
The employees of the Custom House.
who were convicted in the late robbery
are still in jail awaiting sentence seven
merchants aud shop keepers implicated
in the affair, have escaped imprisonment
by providing good and sufficient bal! and
security. They await the consequences
with dread and trembling.
An officer in the Spanish regiment OF
this town, has lately received tue cross
of Isabel the Catholic for his ertr0OrdtpGry
services at the war in St. Domingo.
1t is generally believed, that the funds
collected in aid of the uufortunates OF
Porto Rico, were appropriated to other
purposes than charitable ones.
One of the chief events since my last,
has been a grand Bazaar in aid OF the
Aims House funds. AS everything IN the
way of luck or chance, pays In this coun-
try, the Bazaar was a great success. The
articles of which it was composed, Turn
ished gratis by Store-keepers and private
individuals, were converted into prizes to
be drawn by those purchasing twenty-five
cent tickets. The lottery, or rattle, lasted
four consecutive nights, and the town
was very gay indeed. The Militarysquare
was crammed full of people. Six maho-
ganv tables, brilliantly illumlned, were
set out in the centre, at which the female
members of SOM of the first families Off
ciated, for the purpose of disposlng OF the
tickets. The scene was very animated.
Two military bands played Spanish airs
and Cuban dances necessarily. The tick
els were all got rid of at an early hour ON
the fourth day. The profits realised,
were over 5000 dollars.
The big prize in the Havana lottery, Of
loo, 900 dollars, has at last fallen TO our
unfortunate town. 1t was we'll dlstrlbu-
ted amongst the needy ; one Of which-a
blind beggar who sells tickets about the
streets-came in for a round six thousand.
Your own correspondent, who has the
free use of his optics, did not see so much
as the price he paid for part of ticket.
Two slaves, belonging to the English
directors of the Copper mines, nave late
ly appealed TO the presiding Syndlc,
claiming their liberty upon the following
extraordinary plea: I'VE are slaves OF
the consolidated mines. These mines
belong to the English. The English law
prohibits s~lave-holding. Ergo, we are
free" 1t is impossible to tell how the
case will be decided, as all depends upon
the private sentiment of the solitary
Judge who constitutes the Spanish fri
bunal.
The Military band has struck or to use
the word in another meaning, Will strike
up no more. In clearer language, the
officers have been struck with the CLAP
py thought" of cutting off the peoples
Sunday music. The reason assigned Is
, 1868-05-05
acknowledgements

IF6LGE ohicieI Meddelelse til Gouverne-
mentet er Pasfrihed for Den Cuba indtil
videre hevet, og vii som F0Ige heraf fore
lobigen Ingen blive admitteret der paa
Den uden Pas.
Hvilket heryed bekjendtgj6res.
Gouvernementets Iste Secretariat, St.
Croix den 24de April 1868.
ROSENSTAND.
, 1868-05-05
e or Sale
n few head of young DRAFT
III OXEN.-AppIy to
p. ~LANGBALLE.

WOUNG men and boys whose pa
rents wish to send them to Den
mark for further instruction, should
place them under the tuition Of
'.School Director WoIsen", Is Lake
gade, Copenhagen, who for several
years has had such an institution.
The ordinary yearly pay is 300 rigs
dollars. A piano stands for their
accommodation. The best recommen-
dations and references are given by
Z. w. SCHOUSBOE Esq. & Mrs.
DANIEL STEWART.
Frederiksted, St. Croix, April 18th
1868.
, 1868-05-05
Translation.
NOTICE.

IT is hereby made known, that according
to official information received by the Gov
eminent, the exemption from the use OF
passports has for the Island of Cuba been
repealed for the present, so that no one
will be admitted in the said Island without
passport.
Governments 1st Secretary's Office, St.
Croix, April oath 1868.
ROSENSTAND.
, 1868-05-05

ty. If it does not do so in reality it is
the fault of the electors, and no ones else.
That body has lately petitioned His Ma
iesty to transfer US to the United States.
For parties now to petition His Majesty
to make US an integral part ofthe Mother
country is not only stultifying the Colo
NAL Council and themselves but, writing
in st. Croix, we might say "E~ddytylng*"
themselves.
x Everybody, at least in Basin, knows who Eddy
is. Is it he who has got up the Address! II So we
beg him to be so kind as to withdraw it.
, 1868-05-05
For Sale !

n splendid new PIANO of Hor-
L5l nung Il M0lIers make, newly
brought out from Copenhagen-Ap-
ply to Messrs. p. KNUDSEN & Co.
, 1868-05-05
FOR SALE

THE House & Lot No. Is in
Kings Street formerly occupied
by Miss LasaIe for price and terms
apply to the undersigned
X. HEYLIGER.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-03-26
THE SUICIDAL CAT.
10 fl Ef.
An AFFECTING TALE.

I q There was a man named Ferguson,
He lived on Market street, S.r. .i--.-..
He had speekled Thomas eat
That couldn't well be beat;
He'd catch more rats and mice and slch,
Than forty cats could eat ."i ~
This cat would come into the room
And climb upon cheer.
And there he'd sit and lick hisself ...,
81 And purr SO awful queer.
That Ferguson would veil at nim-
But still he purred severe. .-..s -st.
And then he'd climb the moonlit fence,
And loaf around and yowl, -......
And spit and claw another cat
.ls Alongside of the jowl;J -
And then they both would shake their tails
AZ And jump around and howl. Ett'f
y Oh, this here cat of Ferguson's
Was feaful then to see;
Hen yell precisely like he was III
In awful agony;
. z You'd tt ink IL first-claSs stomach -ache
Had struck some little baby.
f13. .@1 tNj-4 ilf3f s-.t' Sst-s -s- ff
And all the mothers in the street, >s.s
--t WalSed by the horrid din.
s Would rise right up and search their babes
To find some worrying pin; .---... 3
And still this vigorous cat would keep
-,tI.g Alhollerinl ii ke.siii. - stt.. aH
- And as for Mr. Ferguson, ~ A15
l-i Twas more than he could bear, I. ts.tsg
And 50 he hurled his boot7iack out
But this yeciferous Thomas cat, ..
tt Not one cent did he care.
For stll he yowled and kept his fur 81
t4- A staiGiu' UP on end.
And his Old spine a doubiin' up 3 .l
As far as it would bend,
d AS his hopes of happiness s-
Did on his lungs depend. r..t t-.-,..
ID Butwhile a eurvins of his spine,
And Waitin to attack
A eat upon the other fence,
There came an av fCl crack; f-t
And this here speckled Thoma cat
= 81 Was busted i'll the back.
When Ferguson came down next day,
~ There lay his old feline,
And not q life was left in him,
Ii Although he had had nine.
'.All this here comes" said Ferguson,
''Of curvin' Of his spine."
Now all you men whose tender hearts
This painful tale does rack,
just take this oral to yourselves,
All OF you, white and black; s-s-
Don't ever go like this ere cat,
- To gettin' up you back.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-03-26
week. to show its sfine clotl1es, and

week, to show its fine clothes, and
is carefully charged not to romp or
run, lest it spoil them. It goes from
a hot, unventilated nursery, into the
biting winter wind, with bare legs.
bare neck, cotton seeks 'berelyz COW
ering the ankle, and daintyqslippe
OhhI have seen it and SO, have you
reader, and you, perhaps like myself
have longed TO catch up the poor
little victim, and cover hespoor pur-
pie knees with sensible warm flannel
and replace the low necked, en-
broidered dress with q high-necked
wollen one, that would protect the
tender little throat and chest, and
successfully defy the Group. = That
clild's father, meanwhile, goes to
his business, wrapped in -fannels,
wearing a, heavy oyercoat, q fur-col-
lar and gloves, stout pair Of doub-
le-soled boots. with cork between,
and, even, thea,, gro,wls that it is
"counfouhdedIy cold. ''A4H = q
Oh, women,l why won't yousform
yourself into a glorious company to
resist the senseless encroachment Of
Fashion? Why won't you be SEN
sible and true? Why won't you be-
come the noble workers in the
Lords Vineyard that He meant you
to be? Why don't you try to help
Adam work off the curse you
brought upon him2 Stop crying
for your rights untiL-you deserve
them. Prove to the men. that they
can't do without you, and they will
be willing to help you up to the
place you want. But while there is
such field for work, in needed re-
forms at home, for od's sake, stop
sending flannel petticoats to the
South Sea Islanders, and fans to-
Greenland, and look about you;
there are plenty of these around
your very door. Never, until wo-
man rises in the might of pure
and regenerated womanhood can our
reforms prove lasting and effectual 7
Try it, and see, my dear sisters, and
my word for it, you will find. your
husband all that they were in the
blissful days of courtshlp and mat
rimony. go.
ESSEN EsPEE. =
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-03-26
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
2aiIruadS.
Pittsburgh, Fl. Wayne & Chicago
'--t,a nANsf- Railway. - ','-.,.

On and. after Nov. 25. 1867, trains will leave
stations daily, Sabbaths excepted, as follows:
lTrain leaving Chicago at so p. M. leaves
daily.l s(Train leaving Pittsburgh at is r NJ
leaves daily.l ...t,s q - 20 - d ~,
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-03-26

one can conjecture.@-The gentle
men with whom we have conversed
represent it as a black man about
six feet, high, but in. other respects
resembling to a great degree the
description given by the negroes.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-03-26
AT. a public meeting in, country

AT a public meeting ina country
town, an eloquent advocate of, pop
Iular education thus delivered. him
self: s'Mr. President, I rise to get
up, and am not backward in coming
forward in the cause of education,
for had it not been for education, l
should have been as ignorant as
you are, Mr.. President. -" '' e
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-03-26

The citizens of lWaltham, Mass,
have voted that no bees shall be
kept in that town.