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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

HEARTH AND lloME.--Ihe first number Of this
new weekly illustrated publication, published by
Pettengill, Bates 4 Co., New York, and edited by
Donald e. Mitchell and Harriet Beecher Stowe.
has been received, and is really attractive paper,
the illustrations being Of a superior character,
while the contributions are from the pens Of the
best authors in the country among which are
Mary i. Dodge, Prof s. W. johnson of Yale
College, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Donald G..
Mitchell, Harriet BeecheF Stowe, William Cullen
Bryant, j. p. Thompson, d. d., J. T. Trow-
bridge, Grace Greenwood and Madame lie Vert.
The paper is destined to secure an immense circr
latioh, and we heartily commend it to all in want
Of iirst-class family Journal,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

speaking Of the Festival held by
the Congregational church in st, Adams recently
the receipts at which were SeiO,-the Messea-
ger expresses what has often occurred to US as we
have looked over the luxurously furnished tables
provided for similar occasions, and compared them
in quality, variety and price with what can be
obtained at our houses of public entertainment.
1t says
We thought their prices were generally too
low We have often paid twice as much AT hotels
FOR supper not half as good, The fancy articles
sold well, and why should they not 4? Many of
them were marked far less than the cost of the
bare material, 1t may be a pleasant device for
the ladies to cloak their own generosity, but gen
temen realize the great labor there is in getting
up such pleasant entertainments, and mo doubt
they would be willing to pay a reasonable price. 4"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30
Rehabilitation at Northilcld.

The NJ +. Church at Mortified has just been
enlarged and reiitted at an expense Of nearly
$1,000, besides the Organ and the furnishing
The organ is present to the Society from Joseph
Gould, ESD and the Furnishing is done By the
ladies of the Society, The Society now have a
large, convenient, and beautiful church. The re-
opening occurred yesterday, the 23d inst. A
large audience, good music, most excellent SER
mon' by Dr. Butler Of Boston, with other appro-
pirate services, made it a pleasant and profitable
OCCASION
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

LEBANON SPRINGS RArmoAD.-The excursion
over this road took place last Friday, and the ex-
carsionists expressed themselves pleased with tie
thorough manner in which the road has been con-
strueted, and accorded great credit to the builder,
Mr. I. W. Park, for the energy and perseverance
with which he has pushed through to so early
completion this great enterprise. With the ex-
ception Of about four miles Of track to be laid ON
the south end of the line, the Lebanon Springs
road is in running order, and it is expected that
by another week regular trains will commence
running over IT,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

AMERICAN AGmcuLTuRsT.--rhis standard
monthly commences its 2sth volume with the
January number, and bids fair to maintain its
commanding position among the agricultural pc
rlodieals of the country, and indeed of the world.
Each number contains at least 80 elegantly printed
quartz pages, treating upon every subject connect
ed with the agricultural interest, and prepared by
the most experienced hands. Its splendid engrav-
lngs alone are worth many times the cost of tie
Journal Price, 81 so peryear Address Orange
Judd Co., 2i5 Broadway, New York
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

to the principles Of liberty, justice, and equality;
his answering fidelity 10 the trusts Of his State
and the trusts of the Union, have left an honora-
bic and inciiacoablc impression on the pages OF
history and on the records of great Republic.
Resoircd, That we will remember him ~ o
son OF Vermont, and win cherish his memory,
and point with pride 70 his life ms an example Of
patriotism for ourselves and our postcriiy.
Resolved That the Governor be requested to
transmit copy Of these resolutions to the Cover
nor of PENNSYLVANIA "
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30
Goyerameut Bond, to the Ualon Pacific
RailrOal COmnanY.

After thorough examination Of the report Of
the special commissioners on the Union Pacific
Railroad, (Which they pronounced well construct
ed), President johnson directed that all the L. S
Subsidy Bonds due the Company should be deliy-
cred, and that the deliveries should continue, as
heretofore, as each 2O-mile section is completed
The Company has rendered security which the
Government considers ample that it will build
and equip its road up u the highest standard of
the law. The work will 60 on through the win
ter, and the whole line to the Pacific will be open
early next season. less than lolr hundred miles
oftrack are required to close the gap between the
Union and Central roads.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

InE NrRsERY.-The January number is beau
tiiuly adapted to this Christmas am New Years
season, always so full of mystery and interest to
children. For the youngest readers we consider
the Nursery the best magazine published, That
iather who would follow the advice of solomon To
" train child in the way he should go, should
not be without it. Terms $3.50 year. Single
numbers 10 cents. Published by John Shorey,
ID Washington street, Boston.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

InE TRuE CorRsE.-A good indication Of what
Gen Grants policy in dealing with the South
will be, is furnished in the course he has adopted
WITH reference to the War now raging in Conway
County, Arkansas, said to grow out Of the excess
Of negro militia. Gen. Grant observes that these
complaints come exclusively from rebel sources.
and therefore sends down an officer of his staff To
make personal observations and furnish him with
a trustworthy report Of the existing facts.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30
Lamollle valley Railroad.
We copy the following communication concern-
lg the condition and prospects of this project
'om the Burlington Free Press

CAMBRIDGE, Vt, Dec. "a, 1868
Mcssrs. Editors The question of the lnmoile
Valley railroad was never agitated more thorough
y than now. The directors find themselves short
Sl6S 900, to make out the sum requisite, before
work Is commenced and as no work will be con-.
menood until that amount is raised, and as the
towns and individual subscriptions have been
crowded to their utmost, the enterprise requires
strong exertions from those who have worked the
project up TO its present position. Yet they seem
confident, and assure the people that the road
shall be built. Cambridge is to have another
meeting to test the question OF bonding. It is
believed that the Town will now contribute to-
Nard the railroad enterprise, provided the road Is
built to Georgia.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

Gratifying, AND OTnERwIsE.--The correspond
ent of the New York World, in describing the
dlsgroceful and drunken rioting which prevailed
at the late soldiers banquet at Chicago great
as to break up the proceedings and demolish a
good share of the croekery and furniture in the
hal, relieves the dark picture with the follow
ing bright my of sunlight
Meanwhile Grant, Sherman, Thomas, and al
the committee, had been using their combined in
luence 70 restore order, but without any success
till about nine O'Clock General Gmnt withdrew
in apparent disgust. BE it known TO his credit
that he drank nothing but water during the en-.
tire evening, Although pressed BY many friends
TO take n +" friendly glass" he refused every one,
and drank all his pledges in cold water Indeed,
AS the ohciousness of some of his friends led them
to place bottles before him. or send him glasses Of
wine, he ordered the walters to remove from his
table every bottle and glass"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

The old Franklin ALMANAC for 1869 eco cts,
A. Winch, PHILADELPHIA is full of valuable sta
hsties' II gives an orderly record of the chief
events OF the past year, both American and For
egn, American and Foreign neurology, the gov
ernments Of the world, chief officers Of the United
States from liza to 1869, &C.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

Intelligence from Maryland and Kentucky
reports that there is large and independent par
~ OF Democrats in both States who declare their
intention to eoneede the right of suffrage to all
their colored men rather than submit to a loss of
representation IN Congress
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

~ As Gen. Grant and staff were being con-
yeyed through Baltimore on his late return from
tie West, the omnibus broke down, and they
were compelled to foot il through the city at dead
Of night to catch the train for Washington. Bal
timore is surely an inhospitabe city for Republ-
can Presidents.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

II We desire 10 call attention to the advertise
ment Of the Bailey Butter Tub, for proof that it is
one Of the best inventions for the dairy that has
ever been brought out. II is said by the best
dealers that no butter should be put down, which
is liable to be kept on hand for any length Of
time, unless in this tub.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

ANNEsTY.-President johnson must have Of
last exhausted bis stock of pardons, his Christmas
issue having extended that boon TO all the 50 rest
of mankind " not included in his former procla-
nations We hope in this he has been actuated
by higher motive than to spite Congress, or as
a last appeal for Southern favor
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

A DmMMA.-A well-known Montpelier boy,
residing at present in Massachusetts, recently
had the following embarrassing experience, as
related by one who knows
50 Having been to Vermont On visit he passed
through Nashua on bis return where he delivered
up the check to his trunk aud had the same trunk
ms he upposed--re-checked to -. passen-
ger and baggage reached their destination at our
1t. James on saturday night, and on Sunday our
friend essayng to open his trunk found himself
unsuccessiul-the key wouldn't work additional
keys were procured and the trunk lid NJ last dew
open, when presto chdngei mirajile dicfu, our
friend found his trunk well stocked with ladies'
apparel In other words his trunk proved to be
not his trunk. but that of some fair one who was
probably ut the same moment curously inspect
ing the contents of her now found trunk and Won
dering who " he" could be. Our friend, 80 we
hear, was unable for various reasons TO attend
divine service on the following Sunday, but care
fully and jealousy watched the trunk. On Mon
day suspense at both ends Of the line wus relieved
and the safe exchange of trunks and their delivery
to their rightiul owners was effected.
Mord-When travelling be sure and see that
il is your own trunk that you check"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

THAT PARDoN.-lt detracts greatly from the
importance Of President Johnson's last ebullition
of mercy when we remember that the small num-
her of hitherto unpardoned rebels who were I'M
der Indictment, and have been since the war wan
dering in different parts Of the world, are the on
ly persons to be affected by the last amnesty proc
lamation. These were Davis, Breckenridge, Ben
jamin, Mason, Slideu, Thompson and Others,
against whom indictments were found at II time
when they might have been prosecuted to some
useful purpose. The indictments long ago fell
into the sleep that knows no waking and during
the last two or three years there has probably
been no time when any of the wanderers might
not have returned with the same assurance OF
personal safety they will have now. There has
been an occasional Alteration of stirring up the
case of jefferson Davis, but all that is now left Of
his case is a motion pending in the Supreme Court
at Washington to quash the Indictment 1t will
afford sensation of relief to know that, since
there cannot possibly be at this time judicial
determination Of the nature Of the crime commit
ted by these men, the pretence Of holding them is
10 be abandoned. The amnesty secures to them
immunity from prosecution for any offences they
may have committed against the government, and
their rights as private citizens. The right Of
voting and holding office it is not within the Presi-
dents power to confer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

OrR RrlERs AND orr RiGuTs.-Messrs Parma
lee Co., Of Philadelphia, have issued work
with this title, which from slight examination
we think will prove a very useful work, as an aid
to Families, Teachers, Students, Business men
and persons Of all classes, in understanding the
origin, progress, Development, theory, practice.
and machinery Of the United States Government.
in all its departments. It contains in compact
and methodical form, and in language within the
comprehension Of all, a complete eptome of our
Institutions, their origin, history, character, phi
losophy, and results, besides much valuable and
statistical information concerning our country.
Mrs. Lucy p Demmon is agent for the sale Of
this work, las well as for Sunshine and Shade
IN New fork.') She is very worthy woman,
seeking to earn Il livelihood for herself and two
small children
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30
CnRIsIMAs IN MONTPELIER.



Parish with appropriate deyotions and rejoicugs.
The music at the celebration Of the Holy Com
munion was Of the high quality usual with this
choir. Under the premiership of Mr.. Phillips,
the a." Christmas Anthem" the " Jubilote,' and
the mtroit " llark the herald Angels sing,
were sung with beautiful effect. The Z" le
Deum, and the hymn Shout the glad tidings,
by the entire congregation, were given with great
spirit. The evening was devoted to the Sunday
School Festival The carols were sung with the
hoartness OF gonnluo interest, and the precision
Of careful drill. The Free" modest enough,
but tasteful in its display was crcditablo to those
who hnd it in charge, and for some eyes possessed
a marvellous interest After the distribution Of
the gifts, the congregation dispersed, with hearts
warmer, let us hope, and more thankful to The
Giyer Of all good, having caught the trick and
secret of real happiness from the glad suggestions
Of the day, and the bright episode .or the eve
ming
AZ thn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

SACRED SoNos.--We take great pleasure in an
nouncing that PnluP PHLLps, the worldwide
renowned singer of sacred songs, will favor our
people with an entertainment on Saturday eve
ming next, Jan ?. 1t WINS of him that George
H. Stuart, the great Sunday School man, said,
- that although his friends told him he had no
ear for music, he was not ashamed to say he had
eyes that could weep with President Lincoln ms
Mr.. Phillips sang his thrilling songs in Repre-
sentatives' Hall at Washington.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

EU-yice-President coliax and wife spent Christ
mas in Springfield, Mass, with editor Bowles,
late victim Of the last corner " 10 Erie.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

the festival of the Sunday school was very fully
attended The destinations of some of the schol-
ars eyinced very high order of merit and formed
a very entertaining part of the festival. The
" tree was heavily laden with gifts. more Of the
useful than ornate character The pleasant en-
tertainment concluded with the distribution Of
the gifts, aud few remarks from the pastor Rev.
DR.. Foster, aud the superintendent, Mr.. Edwin
llibhard.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

.71-rhe Rev. VIM. II. Gilbert, Secretary of the
Vermont Bible Society, having accepted the
agency of the American Bible Society for Con-
nectieut and Western Massachusetts will onter
upon his labors there ON the first of January NEXT
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

The Central Pacific hes twenty-five miles
of snow shed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

A HoLinAY NUsRFp --iirpinestt'a Magazine
for Januny, begins am original American novel
entitled AMoSo TUE BHEAxERs, and present.. IN addi-
ton the following table Of contents
Poems for a Golden Wedding. First Greet
ing by K. II. Stoddard Second Greeting, by
George Ii. Baker Song, By Bayard TAYLOR f.
Christmas Pantomimes, by T. c. de Leon. The
Blue Cabinet A Christmas Story, by Lucy Ham
ilton Hooper The old and the new. by F. W.
Clarke The Secret Agent (of Napoleon HI
Justice for Bue-Beard, by Miss NJ \. Campbell
Cross and Crown A Poem, by Edgar awcett
Pearl of Great Price, by Rebeeca Harding Davis
The Partisan New Years by George NJ. Towlo :
Nor Dead nor Living A Love Story, by Jane G..
Austin win Spain be a Republic by Karl
Blind Golden Dreams A Christmas Story. by
Albert tabre Our Monthly Gossip Literature
Of the day
Though among the youngest, lippinc5tt's is
one of the freshest and most readable Of American
Magazine. j. B. Lppincott 4 CO.. Publishers.
Philadelphia. Terms, : 90 per year.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-12-30

Minister johnson has declined at least
Que invitation to dinner.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-09

aI.m not worthy 10 eyour wife, John" she
exc,aimed- one oocasi> IN. = am far worse
ihsn you think me 10 be. an. you kne.
all ~ and then John laughed q. ne. anu am mea
he would not be afraid even 90 kh ow si, ne vs.
too sure Of his little wife's integrib Anu 'oVe tor
him. -re--
"wbat O'Clock is it,p be asked moro man once
during the evening. A..
joint" inquired his wife, +" Have you to go on.
again. hope not, for il Is raining harder thu
ever;" and she shuddered to recah how she haa
been dragged Gin fancy barehssded through that
Nothing Of that sort, 'FrepIied ner husband;
my work Is over to-day. And yet am anxious
about the time, Meg, and l wish it were nine
o'clock crrs1 rrTgf tHl
peeped behind the blind; :" for the postman 10
next DOOR" SOB
John Hartley rose from his seat, and. coming
behind her, placed his hands upon her shoulders.
How he trem5led! or was IL her own frame
which shook beneath his weight
els the postman coming here " he whispered,
eagerly. why, what on earth could John want
70 know that for-he, who so seldom reseived
or wrote etterO he isis be not, Margaret
yes no yes! be is. Hurra my darling 3
all right - and, with one fond kiss on her as
tonished face, he had darted like boy into tho
passage, and opened the hall door himself.
with open letter in bic hand. " could lOt tell
you before. dearest, lest you should be dissp-
pointed but had seen Lord Chester this after
noon, and was almost sure of it,
"0f whst-of what ~ she said eagerly.
"0f living in the country dssrest; OF the Ia
cumbency of Middecross, the village where my
mother and sisters live. All II can take you there
now Meg, darling! take down my dear wife and
my little child. Of whom AMI so proud, and show
my people am justly so; takesyOu to one Of the
PiSS,iSst sOsssOe iu nnsi-sd} guss ss0s hOnIo
as we have always pictured and longed to have
together where Daley shall Iesrn TO walk upon
the green grass ; and we shall hive garden, aud
q meadow. and keep our COWS and pigs aud you
shall have your poultry and-why, what's this,
darling in tears-when thought you would be
so glad"
40 John John" sobbed the little woman, at
don't deserve il; indeed d0n't. Take me In your
arms John, and let me tell you all. shall never
be happy again until you have forgiven me.
And with hen head upon her husbands breast,
and her arms about his neck, Mag Hartley told OF
her former discomfort aud present penitence, and
received his full forgiveness ere she slept
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-09

Long since dream Of Heaven had,
And still the vision haunts me oft;
see the saints in white robes clad.
The martyrs with their palms aloft,
But hearing still 10 middle song,
The cesseless dissonance of wrong:
And shrinking, with hid faces, from the strain
OF sad beseeching eyes, full Of remorse and pain.
The glad song falters tn q wall,
The barping sinks to low lament;
Before the still unified veil
see the crowned ioreheads bent,
Making more sweet the heavenly air
With breathings Of unselnsh prayer:
And voice saith 80, pity which is pain,
o, Love that weeps, fill up my sunerings which
Shall souls redeemed by me refuse
To share my sOrrows in their turn?
Or, sin forgiven, my gift abuse
OF peace with selfish uneoncernl
Has sanity ease no plying carel
Has faith DO work andlove, no prayer,
While sin remains, and souls In darkness dwell
Gan Heaven itself be Heaven, and look unmoved
on helll
Then through the gates Of pain dream
wind of Heaven blows cOolly in;
Fainter the awful discords seem,
The smoke OF torment grows more thin,
Tears queDch the burning soil, and thence
Spring sweet pale flowers OF penitence;
Starcrowned an angel walks, and, 10 Gods hope
is there.
Is It q dream? Is Heaven so high
That pity cannot breathe its air;
It's happy eyes forever dry,
Its holy lips without prayer
My God my God If thiIher led
By thy free grace unmerited,
No crown nor palm be mine, but let me keep
heart that still can feel and eyes that still can
weep.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-09

A Yankee preacher. on predestinston, spoke as
Follows: ''Let Us, for arguments sske, grant
that /. the Rev. Elder Sprightly, am foreord hned
80 be drowned inthe river at Smiths ferry next
Thursday at twenty minues after ten O'Clock; and
suppose know il; suppose l am free, moral,
xoinntary agent, do you think / am going 70 be
-drownedf ] should rather guess not! | should
etay al home and you would never catch the Rev.
Elder sprightly at Smiths ferry, no how, nor near
the river neither
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-09
,NITFD STATES DISTRICT

Di Of louislsna-In the matter Of Wm. Bundel.
bankrupt In Bankruptcy, No l49 Where's WIN. Bendel
of the city Orleans ara district aforesaid du de-
aed bankrupt under the Act Congress Of March I'd 1907
hiss this fled IN said Court petition prayug Tor as
charge and certificate thereof from all his deos and other
clztrs prOvabie under eaid act; ~. ..-
Notice therefore AL creditors who bave proved
debts sbdto al other IN interest that th- 10Th
he same and ehul Nsassigned Tor the tearing Of
cause any they have why the prayer Of the said petition
should not be granted - -.
Clerks once, New Orleans, July u. 1893
rus n. LOENs Deputy Oiefk.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-09
I1nIrEp STATES prsrKIor coURr-

limited STATES DftIHIUT CYUHE-
" District Of Lousianaln the matter ~ L0vck Nentess
Re bankupt-In BANKRUPTCY, No iS-Whereas, Loyck
yentres Eel OF New Ora parish OF Orleans. and Dis
ict aforesaid duly declared bankrupt under the sct OF Con-
gress March 1867 has this day tiled In ssid court Ps
tor pray ing and certificate thereof from all
his debs other claims provable under said act notice Is
therefore given creditors who have proved their deos
persons In inere that the 6th day Of No
veber 1865 a. n assigned for the hearsg Of the
same that they then and there attnd and sh w
cause ay they why tie prayer Of the said petition
shOu not be granted
ole rs Office New Orleans, August 1, 1868
sutli IL CHAs. CLAIBORNE, Clerk.