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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-07-08
July. l, 1865.
Partisan Judgment.


We copy from exchange the followin:
extract from the New York World.
- Nobody is hardy enough to claim civi
capacity for Grant New York World
May, 1868 1.-The War Department is. 70
the present, in the discreet and able hand
of Gen. Grant - New York World, August
1867.
Our object in calling attention to these
contradictory expressions Of opinion from tn,
same journal, is not at all political, but
rather to expose what is a common fault o.
almost all partisan journalism. The Worh
had no knowledge of Gen. Grant in May that
1t had not in August last, except that in
August it expected Grant would be the Dem
ocratic candidate for presidency, and in May
it knew he would be the Republican candi-
date. If THAT journal had any intelligent OF
honest opinion of zen. Grant at the time it,
opinions were written, it must have had the
same opinion at both times ; and of course one
of the expressed opinions could not have been
the real opinion.
There is scarcely a more perniciOus prac-
tice of journalism than that of which tn,
above is an example, practice by no mean'
confined to Democratic journals. but indulge
in nearly as much, perhaps, by Republicans al
by democrats Neither party hold all the abil
Ity, or honesty. or integrity of the country ;
and party friends are not always worthy OF
praise, nor party foes deserving of censure.
" C believe if journalism could rise above the
mere partisan view of every question or every
statesman pretended statesman upon
whom it was called to pass Judgment, into
the clearer atmosphere of unclouded reason,
It's utterances would be of infinitely greater
service to the public. 1t would thus com
reform in the public service by
honestly keeping clear of party prejudices
questions of the fitness, ability and integ-
rIty of all public servants. \ worse evi
may sometimes happen to the country than
to have an honest political adversary get
Office; and it does happen when dishonest
political friend gets office. We have thought.
and we still think, that, a genera
rule, the Democrats are less scrupulous il
their advocacy of their party friends and
measures than the Republicans and that il
one ofthe many reasons why we like the Re
publican party. But we should like the
party very much better, as we believe
would be much more worthy, not only oil
love, but of respect, if it did not count among
IT. supporters a single journal that would
color the truth to secure party success. The
future of this country will need, most of all
honesty, clear, unfinching, unsullied homes
ty in the admin stration of its affairs, to
save it from great and threatening perils. 1t
is because we believe Gen. Grant to be both
fearless and honest, that We have much hope
of good to the nation from his election bu
he will be powerless unless the people and
the press are also fearless and honest. The
press ought to judge with an eye alone to
the public good, and then its judgment may
be righteous but with its eyes covered with
selfish partisan considerations, it is but
blind leader of the blind.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-07-08
Our County Ticket.

Our readers will find elsewhere the pro-
ceedings of the Republican county convention
held here Monday. The new names upon the
ticket are Mr.. Heath of Planfield, Senator,
Mr. Dwinell of Marshfield, Judge, Mr.. Smi-
lie of Waterbury, States Attorney, and Mr..
Brown of Waterbury, High Bailif. There
we're several candidates for all these positions
except that Of High Bailif,-but the
convention was harmonious III its final action
md we think all will agree-although there
we're personal preferences which led delegates
TO favor one candidate or another that the
gentlmen selected are eminently fit for the
positions to which they will be elected. Mr.
Heath is known as good lawyer, educa
Ted gentleman, forcible as we'll as pleasing
speaker, and will make an Influential senator
Mr. Dwinell is man of sound judgment and
considerable experience in public life, and
will make candid, prudent and excellent
Judge Mr.. Smilie,-whose nomination was
quite compliment to him, as it came I'M
sought and while he was industriousIy at
work for another worthy candidate, -although
young law yer, Is well hilDN III III Iut county
Deputy Clerk for some time, is .diligent
.tudent in his profession, and will make
aithful prosecuting officer Mr.. Brown de-
lined the position given him on the ticket,
)ut the convention refused to excuse him.
lie is quite competent to be sheriff should
my exigency arise compelling him to act in
hat capacity. There were several candi-
iates for Sheriff, and the convention did as
wise thing as it could. in settling the matter
" nominating for the third time Mr. King.
who has performed the duties of the Office for
two years in an entirely satisfactory manner.
fhe other officers who were re-nominatcd re-
:eived unanimous vote mot so much mat
Ter of course, as because the convention was
heartily unit in appreciation of their public
service
The attendance on the convention was rather
thin, owing to the fact that the farmers were
Ill busy with their haying and we take the
liberty of suggesting to the county committee
chat conventions be called hereafter as early
Is the twentieth of June. \ better repre-
sentation of the county eau be secured in
J une than at any later day.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-07-08

Judge Chase letter, which is being shown
to Democrats to help his prospects in the
New York Convention, is reported to close
as follows
'' 1t is an intense desire with me to see the
Democratic party meeting the questions Of
the day in the spirit of the day, and assuring
to itself a long duration of ascendancy. 1t
can do 50 if it will
If Judge Chase succeeds in reforming the
Democratic party, turning it away from the
issues of the past to the issues of the future,
he will accomplish great work. But we
may be permitted to doubt whether he Is
quite equal to that gigantic work. AS Gen.
Thomas said at Burlington, nothing short of
miraculous regeneration can make the Dem
ocratic party fit to rule the country, and
Judge Chase is not gifted with the power to
work miracles
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-07-08

THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW, for June has re
Gently been issued by the Leonard Scott Publishing
Company and completes their series of publications
for the quarter just closed. This Review is great
favorite with many readers the editor has of late
years shown good judgment in the selection of sub
jects, and it has ceased to be the organ of mere
local interests. Of the eight articles in the number
those the History of Writing, Sleep, and on
Louis TX. of France (saint LOUISE will be &C
ceptabe to all classes of readers. The first named
article gives account of fac SMILES of national
manuscripts lately published by authority in Eng
land and is full of antiquarian information of the
most readable kind, and the paper on Louis TX. is
of marked biographical and historical interest.
Other articles are-MistraPs Mireio "a review with
many extracts, of very pleasing Provencal poem)
The Gree Idyllic Poets, Memoirs of Baron Bun
sen, Schools and Universities, Churche and Creeds
He must be hard to please who finds this number
dull reading
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-07-08

money was required to carry on a war
which threatened the life of the nation.
ssThe evil effects resulting to nation,
whether her national credit is guarded ana
protected, or whether by legislation OF the
character now proposed the confidence of all
other civilized nations is forfeited, may not
be felt or appreciated in time OF peace. but
the committee desire to call attention to the
consequences that would follow the passage
of bill of the character now submitted, In
case we should hereafter have occasion to use
our credit for the purpose of providing means
either to sustain ourselves at home, or to de-
fend ourselves in collision with any foreign
power. The committee repeat that In re-
porting the bill they act in obedience to the
positive directions of the House, and contra
nv to their own best judgment. They reseve
to themselves their rights members of the
House. to oppose in every possible way the
adoption of a measure which they regard as
hostile to the public interest, and Injurious
to the national character
What the sober second thought of the
House will be on this measure remains to
be but if it passes the House we be-
lieve the Senate will defeat it. To the extent
of the tax assessed it is simply reputation
The interest of government bonds is now
taxed like the interest on all other securities,
in the income tax. This proposition is there
fore nothing less than reduction of the rate
Of interest of these government obligations.
If debtor because he happened to have the
power, should say to his creditor that, al
though he had agreed to pay six per cent in
terest. he should hereafter pay only five, and
should not pay the principal until he got
ready, be would Justly be called rascal and
a swindler; and we do not see why any milder
term should be employed in characterising the
vote Of the House of Representatives. Every
bond is contract between the government
and the owner of the security, and contract
which should be kept as inviolate as an up
right and honest business man would keep
Ills own contracts. W bat would stain
Individuals honor, will stain the national
honor. The government is not yet, we trust,
reduced to bankruptcy but it will certainly
ruin its credit by these assaults on its cred
itors. 1t has good faith to maintain, and it
should maintain it at any cost. 1t is able to
pay its debts, and if it honestly endeavors to
10 SO, it Will be only short time before it
can get money enough at a lower rate of in
,erest to redeem all its present bonds But
if it commences TO extinguish the debt by re-
pudiating it, it can never, and ought never
70 borrow money again at any rate of interest
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-07-08

FRANKLIN COUNTY CoNvENrIoN.-The Re
on Thursday, and nominated the following
ticket
Senators-Bradley Barlow. Henry A Burt,
W. r. Hutchinson. Assistant Judges Wal
ter c. Stevens, John X. Whitney. Judge of
Probate-Myron W. Bailey. States Attor-
ney-Willard Harrington. Sheriff-James
p. Place. High Baiiff-Julus IIalbert
Mr.. Barlow was elected by a rising vote
by a majority and Messrs. Burt and Hut
Crimson, by unanimous vote.
There were two ballots for States Attor-
ney, Messrs- harrington. Hill & Tyler being
candidates, and one for Sheriff, standing
Place 80, Soule ID. The proceedings We're
harmonious, especially so for Franklin Coun
ty, and there Will probably not be over three
bolts organized before election.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-07-08

Kennedy of Vermont. figure in it. The Con-
vention is believed to favor Gen. Hancock.
Gen. John A. McClernand was temporary
Chairman of the body, and Gen.W B. Frank
lin permanent President. They have adopted
resolutions after the general Democratic pat
tern, and constitute an outside pressure,
probably against Pendleton.
The Convention assembled Tuesday. The
Committee on the Platform then made their
report, which was read by the Chairman, the
Convention listening with great attention
The first plank declares the questions OF
slavery and secession as settled, and never to
be re-agitated, and that the states are now
entitled to all their rights. The second IA
vors amnesty for all. The third demands
prompt payment of the national debt accord
ing to the terms of the law. The fourth
favors the taxation of national bonds. The
fifth demands one currency for all. The
sixth demands the economical administration
of the government, the abolition of the freed
mans bureau also, favors tariff for rev.
enue, with incidental protection. The seventh
favors a reform in the administration of the
government, and the subsection Of military
to the civil rule. The eighth demands pro-
lection for naturalzed citizens. A long ad-
dress arraigns the Republican party for many
offences, and it is declared that the question
of suffrage belongs to each state, and that
any attempt to regulate it for the purpose of
centralizing power is usurpation. The sol
diers are praised for their services. The sale
of lands to actual settlers only is recon-
mended. Andrew johnson is thanked for
his services for the Union.
The Chairman said the platform met the
unanimous approval of the Committee. On
the motion of its acceptance the previous
question was ordered, and the platfOl m wac
adopted with great applause.
Having thus successfully got over the plat
form difficulty the Convention proceeded to
ballot for candidate for President. The
fist ballot resulted as follows Pendleton
had los votes A. johnson 65 Church 81
Hancock 80 10; Packer %; English 10
Doolittle 10; Reverdy johnson s IL Park
er -; Hendricks ID Blair l-2
On the second ballot Pendleton had l04
votes, \. johnson %; Hancock 80 English
II; Packer 26; Blair 10. and the balance
divided and scattered
The third ballot resulted as follows Pen
dletOn ll9 -: \. johnson 81 1-2 Hancock
IS 10; Church 33 Parker 10; Packer % :
English ID, and others scattering. On this
vote Virginia changed her vote to Pendleton,
and Pennsylvania returned to Packer
Fourth ballot: Pendleton lis - Han
cock 43 ID; \. Johnson 80 Church 80 :;
Packer %
Chase got no votes during these ballots,
and Pendleton's highest vote was nearly 100
short of the required two-thirds
We may have something later by telegraph,
before our paper goes to press. If nomina-
ton was made yesterday we shall be able to
announce it, but the balIoting thus far does
not look like immediate harmony
Peter Cagger, one of the delegates from
Albany. thrown from a carriage in Cen
trail Park, Wednesday evening, and instantly
killed
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-07-08
For the Freeman.
The Noisy Fourth.
MoNrpEJJER

MONTPELIER, July 4.
EDITOR FREEMAN: We have celebrated the
s. glorious FOURTH and that we have cele-
is truth which the readers of the FREE
MAN who had the misfortune to be in
Montpelier on the night of Friday, need not
| be told
! | used to know an eccentric old farmer up
in Lamoille County who once had quarrel
with his neighbor and being a little pro-
fame at times, in the zeal and bitterness of
his wrath, he exclaimed, - On him and
| d--n all such won't sit up nights to
d-n him And so your correspondent, in
common with everybody else in this patriotic
capital, has been compelled to sit up-or at
least to lie awake-the best part of one
night, and mentally anathematize the g pow
ers that be - for permitting the sacrileglous
dissertation Of Gods holy time by such internal
ding dongs ushered in the great national
jubilee for the present year.
denounce the practice of making night
hideous by the firing Of guns and the ring
ing of bells, not only too childish for
children, but an unwarranted otfense against
the rights OF humanity. And especially at
this time, when, - garmented and CARRIED to
represent civil suited man. the tabled
Shape, all hot from Tartarus,' has walked
our streets, and scattered upon our walls the
- invisible dust" which has bred disease
in many Il household-morc, as the phys-
clans tell me, than has been known at this
season in this vicinity for many year. AID
unusual number of our people are suffering
from disease, and many others are worn out
with the care of the sick-all sorely needing
rest, which, in consequence of the excessive
heat of the last few days, has been very
difficult to obtain, except during the last
half of the night, when the mercury gets
down little below the boiling point.
One poor woman on the other side of the
river, dangerously sick, who had slept little
or none for three days and three nights-be-
tween eleven and twelve last night, by the
watchful and constant tanning of the
faithful nurse, had been lulled into a quiet
sleep; but just then this brazen patriotism
must needs be heard, and of course she
must wat-and possibly die-while several
others, for whom | have inquired, are re-
ported worse, having been injured more OF
less by its nocturnal howlings. The cost of
such a manifestation at such q tme-thougl
1t cannot be accurately computed be
vastly more than it is worth to anybody to
be reminded of the fact that ninety-two
years ago, the venerable - Fathers" il
council assembled in the city of Brotherly
Love-did then and there cry havoc, and
let slip the dogs of war which itself was
less an act of patriotism than is generally
imagined by those who 50 noisily celebrate
il The day should. however. he re
membcred, but the night, it seems to me
should be devoted to sleep and rest before
we take such audible thought for the
morrow. RR
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-07-08

AMNEsrY.-We publish elsewhere Mr.
Johnson's bid for the Southern vote in the
New York Convention, in the shape of an
amnesty proclamation for the benefit of the
rebels who have not all ldy been pardoned,
and have thus far escaped Indictment. The
amnesty can have no legal effect except, pos
siby. to relieve those included in it's terms
from the pains and penalties of the law, as
by the reconstruction acts of Congress no
amnesty can restore the right Of voting to
those from whom those laws take away the
right. The rebels, however, may be thank
full enough for the favor, small as it is, to
give Mr.. johnson vote in the Convention.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-07-08
TO FEMALE

DIR. w. r. PA DEL FO II ID. Phs ~ican and Sur
geon, gives exclusive attention L. Disease of Women
He has made diseases of women hi suiv for the pas
twenty years Hts has f
both hospital and private pracfICe. H. reputation
has vouchers IN all the city paper~ rs patients, and the
medical profession both here aud sbr1ad, being
most skiiifIt sp ciast here, and thorough
all -eIual diseases.
DR.. PADELEORD is admit e. by the b 81 medica.
IA lent OF the country have equal the
Il Female Complaints, and il Is no unusual occurrence
PHYSICIANS in regular practice nd patients
q him for treatment when afflicted
peciaiIty.
Ladies VIII receive the most scientific attention. both
medically and suiscally w-th private apartments
nag sickness and with old ana experienced nurses,
they wish.
tents wSlIug hrs opinion vice, hN etre-, and
coSIng the usual fee. will he hy mail
Medicines sent t. ali parts the country.
Office, Ne. l.: HOWARD STREET. Boston. Mess.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-07-08
Republican Union District COnven.
ton.

Republican Union Convention, for the
First Congressional District of Vermont, will
be held at Rutland, on Wednesday, the 5th
day of August next, at one o clock, Pm for
the purpose of choosing candidate for Rep
rescntatIve to Congress, to be supported by the
Republican freemen of the District at the cleo
ton the first Tuesday of September next, and
one elector of President and Vice President,
t. be supported by the freemen Of the District
at the election on the first Tuesday in Novem-
Der next The Republican Union voters OF
said District are invited to be represented in
The Convention by their delegates, to be
,frosen in compliance with the following reso-
luton adopted by the District Convention
held OF Middlebury, on the 18th day of Au-
gust, 1867
EesoIred That the next COW ention in this Dis
trict be called a. a Delegate Convention, each town
he entitled 10 delegate, and an additional
delegate. for every one hundred and every fraction
~ ne hundred larger than my votes cast by said
town for the Republican MON candidate for Gov
holding SAID Conventions the District Committee to
prescribe the method Of election OF such dele gates
The delegates Of the several towns in the
District Will be chosen at primary meetings
called by the Republican Union Committees Of
the respective towns, and must be provided
with credentials signed by the secretaries OF
raid meetings
j. p PITKIN,
W. c DUNIoN, District
HENRY LANE. 4 ComHgIttee
CHARLES VI. Bliss,
July. l, 1868.
The apportionment of delegates to which the
several towns in the District are entitled l.
~ follows, viz
ADDISON latham, MIddlcbury and
NOnktOn each the remaining towns, each. To-
tai.
BESNINGTOS COUNTY.-(.lastenbury and sears
hurgh, each; Remington, .: Arlington, Dorset
and shafts ; each, Manchester and POwnal
each the remaining towns, each Total, -.
RUTLAND Observation-Disclosures Hubbardton,
Mount Tabor, TmmOuth and West Haven, each
Casteton, Eairhaven, Pawlet, Poultney and VA
Hngford, each; Brandon, ! Rut and, : re
naming towns, = each. Total, jS-
WA>HISGTON COUNTY.-Barre, East Montpelier
and Waterbury, EACH Montpelier 1; Mortified,
~ the remaining towns, each. Total, ~.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-07-08
The Wood Moving Machine.

offer this Mower for the harvest 1865 with the
utmost confidence, knowing full well its history for
the past fifteen years. and its success which has had
no parallel in the history of Mowers. 1t is known
by three distinct names The =" Wood Mower,"" Lit
tie Giant" and g Prize Mower The last two it is
justly entitled to, because moving machine is
stronger, better built and better adapted to long life.
1t has drawn more prizes than any other Mower in
the world, and stands first in this country and Eu
rope Further comment is unnecessary. They can
be obtained of me or my agents as low any other
first class Mower They tcdrrdRted to give sat
isfacton and success, and to be tceH manufactured.
Machines and extras be had at JOHN p.
DEwEY's store, Montpelier; also, from me and my
agents. Those wishing extras for repairs the Old
Farmer should send to !. t PERRY.
Waterbury. June l, ls6S. F25w3
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-07-08

COMMENCEMENT WEEK AT DARTMOUTH
commences Sabbath. July 10, at Il
o clock, P. NJ, by Baccalaureate Discourse
by President Smith
Monday, July 20, IS o'clock, P NJ,
Prize Speaking
Tuesday, July 2l,-3 O'Clock, P. NJ,
Glass Day Exercises So'clock. p. NJ, Ad-
dress before the Theological Society, by
Profess n f. A. Park, of Andover Theolo-
gical Seminary.
Wednesday, July 23,-I0 ID clock. A
NJ, Address before the Alumni, by Hon
James Barrett. of Woodstock, Vt.
IL o'clock, p. Nj, Anniversary of the
United Literary Soc cites Address by Ed
win ?; Whipple, Esq, of Boston, Mass =
Poem by Charles c. Van Zandt, of Newport
r. 1. 5 o'clock, p. NJ, Gymnastic Exhibi-
ton, by the Students, under the direction of
Prof Welch. o'clock, p NJ, Concert,
by Dodworth S Band, of New York
Thursday, July 23.-S O'Clock. A NJ.
Meeting of the Alumni in the Chapel. 10
o'clock, A NJ, Commencement Exercises
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-07-08

time of peace being dangerous to public
liberty, incompatible with the individual
and spirit of our republican form of govern
ment and exhaustive of the national re-
sources and
Whereas, 1t is believed that amnesty and
pardon will tend to secure a complete and
universal establishment and prevalence of
municipal law and order, in conformity with
the constitution of the United States, and
to remove all appearance and Prescriptions
of retaliatory or vindictive policy on the
part of the government, attended by I'M
necessary disqualifications, pains. confsca-
tions and acknowledgements, and on the
contrary to promote and procure complete
fraternal reconciliation among the whole peo-
pie, with due submission to the constitution
and laws.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-07-08

BURLINGTON FREE Press. Our friends,
Messrs. Benedict of the Burlington Free
Press announce that during the present week
they shall commence the issue of morning
edition of that paper, with the full reports of
the associated press, with an increased
amount and variety of reading matter and
other changes and improvements. The city
of Burlington is large enough to support
both the Tines and Free Press, and we wish
both papers an abundant success.