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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-03-18

Is JoHNsoN INSANE The New York sun
has long article going to show that the
President is insane-that he is n victim of
opium--and advises his counsel to enter that
plea in the court Of impeachment, to prevent,
for the country's sake, and in respect to the
position he occupies, his conviction for high
crime and misdemeanor The Suns sugges-
tion will not be accepted, of course but sure
~ the friends and the foes of Mr.. johnson
have questioned his forgetfulness of dignity
and his lack of polioy-his inaugural speech,
his 22d Of February speech, his conduct while
he was swinging around the circle, and his
latest action-yery closely, and can find no
cause for it other than in the suppositon that
he is often beside himself, from one kind of
indulgence or another, or at times actually in
sane. 1t is due to him to say, all that his
Democratic friends claim for him, that he has
been consistent in advocating the one idea he
has so often placed before the country, and
firm in its behalf TO the last degree; but his
manner of doing it, and the most of his action
that is known to the public, have been so
needlessly violent and coarse, so utterly re-
pugnant to all manner of taste and courtesy,
so needless of propriety and the dignity of his
office, that they cannot be explained any more
charitably than in the manner the Sun pro-
poses.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-03-18

TnE COMFORTER mother in the habit Of
asking her children before they retired at
night, what they had done to make others
happy found her two twin daughters silent
The question was repeated
~ can remember nothing good all this day,
dear mother, only one Of my shoolmates was
happy because she had gained the head Of her
class, and smiled on her and ran to kiss her ;
so she said was good. That's all, dear
mother
The other spoke more timidy.
"A little girl, who sat with me on the
bench at school, had lost little brother. |
saw that while she studied her lesson she hid
her face in her bosom and wept felt sorry !;
and laid myself on the same book snd wept
with her Then she looked up and was COM
iorted, and put her arms around my neck but
| do not know why She said | had done her
good
"Come to my arms my darlings" said the
mother, "to rejoice with those that rejoice,
and weep with those that weep is to obey our
blessed Redeemer."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-03-18

the FIRE at once. Or rather, the better way
is, to get out of the reach Of the sparks.
4 spark-arrester" has been attached to
the chimney Of the brewery, so that il will
not endsngcr property any more. But the
brewery goes on in its vile work, scattering
its moral sparks as busily as ever. So are
thousands Of others al over the land. The
only safety then is, to keep out Of the way Of
the sparks Young men, old men, every one
who thinks there is no harm in glass of ale,
beware Of the sparks from me 5re,cery
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-03-18

In making some excavations recently
near the castle of Creyeceur, noar Bourigues
in Belgium, the workmen discoverd mines in
which We're canvas bags filed with gunpowder.
They are supposed to have been placed there
by the troops of Henry II. of France, when
they besieged the town in 1854. The articles
were in good state of preservation.
"A conservative student in western coll
ege, discussing the question of negro suffrage
in public debate closed his eloquent argu.
ment with the remark--"lf you choose TO
marry blacks you may do so; but as for my.
self, when | marry, | shall marry one of my
own SEX"
The remarkable story is told that gen
tleman Of New York has procured the passage
of bill by the Legislature at an expense Of
thirty seven cents.
"A society of contractors and builders has
purchased the iron framework Of the exhibi-
ton building in Paris for million and a
half Of francs.
MIR. Eugene ST Clair has accomplished
I the feat Of skating one hundred miles in eleven
hours and f6rty-six minutes on Cincinnati
rink.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-03-18

TnE "bll to exempt certain manufactures
from internal tax" which passed the House
yesterday, and is published elsewhere in our
columns, is of vast Importance. 1t exempts
from tax the great bulk ofour manufacturers,
and will breathe new life into the industry of
the country Coupled with the verdict of
New Hampshire sustaining impeachment and
the prospect of the early removal of a usur-
ping President, who has kept the threat of re-
volution hanging, like the sword of Damocles,
over the nation, it heralds the Inauguration of
new and brighter era of national prosperity
and peace Washington Chronicle.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-03-18

A WISE ASswER-A little black girl, eight
years old, was setting the table, when boy
who was lying on a lounge, said to her;
Molie, do you pray?" The suddenness
of the question confused her little, but she
answered,
"Yes, sir, every night
"Do you think God hears you % the boy
asked and she answered promptly,
Yes, know he does"
+" But do you think said he, trying To
puzzle her, " that he hears your prayer as he
does those Of white children3"
For full three minutes the child kept on
with her work without speaking; then, stop.
ping in front Of the lounge, she slowly said
"Mr. George, pray into Gods ears, and
not his eyes; reckon my voice is just lik.
any other little girls and II say what
ought to, God doesn't stop to think anything
about my skin"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-03-18
from He washington chronicle oi Monday. =.
Funeral Of the late Hon. Portus Baxter.


The funeral Of the Hon. Portus Baxter,
formerly a Representative in Congress from
Vermont, took place yesterday afternoon from
his late residence, southeast corner of
Eighteenth and q streets. \ large assemblagc
OF distinguished persons and friends Of the
family were in attendance, among whom were
Senator'S Morrill, and Patterson, Representa-
tiyes smith and Poland, of Vermont; Sena-
tors Morrill, OF Me, Conkling, Nye Pomeroy,
Sherman, Cattcll, and Representatives Bald
win, Boutwell,, Ames, Paine Ashley of Ohio,
orth, Perham, Speaker Coliax, Judge Wylie,
and others The corpse was eneased in a wal
nut coffin, covered with black cloth, and beau
titully ornamented, and covered with massive
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-03-18
MARK TWAIN

INrRoDUcTIoNs-I introduce persons who
are mutually unknown, is often to undertake
serious responsibility, and always to certify
to each the respectability of the other. This
responsibility, then, should never be under
taken without first ascertaining whether il
will be acceptable TO both parties to become
acquainted. Always introduce the gentleman
to the lady-neyer the contrary. This rule
is to be observed everywhere socially or 9TH
erwise The chiyalry etiquette assumes that
the lady is invariably the superior by right of
her sex, and that the gentleman is bonored by
being presented. Where the sexes are the
same, present the younger to the elder, the
unmarried to the married or the inferior in
social rank or talent to the superior A gen
teman should never be introduced to lady
without first asking her permission. Upon
introduction most people limit their recogni-
tion of each other to bow. Shaking hands
is reserved until the parties shall have become
friends
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-03-18

TnE shortest and the surest way to live
with honor in the world, is to be in reality
what we would appear to be.
THosE who are most loud in their threats
are alwaysthe weakest in the execution of them.
" man cannot readily recognize merit in
others it is very evident that he has none
himself
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-03-18

SINGULAR CoISoIDENcE,-lt is rather SIM
gular coincidence that the last case of impeach-
ment was that of Judge Humphreys, Of
Tennessee who was impeached upon the tes-
timony of Andrew johnson and that one Of
the managers prosecuting that impeachment
was Pendleton, Johnsons present rival for the
Democratic nomination.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-03-18

WuILE the Republicans of New Hampshire
were routing the common enemy and prepar-
ing to send JOY to every loyal hearthstone in
the land, the Republican House of Represen-
tatyes were passing bill lifting the taxes
from our great industries This important
measure was passed with but two votes in the
negative; and we trust the Senate will take it
up at the earliest moment and enact it into
law Washington Chronicle
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-03-18

PORTLAND AND RUTLAND RAILaoAD.-The
Maine Legislature, which closed its annual
session on Saturday last, passed an act incor-
porating the Portland and Rutland Railroad
Company.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-03-18

George did not question her any further
The answer he felt TO be wiser one than he
could have given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-24
ANOTHER WALLsT. swINDLE.

For many months past the Messrs. Tempe
& Marsh have done brokerage business at MOP "as''
Recently however, Mr. Temple became dissatisfied Win
some irregularities the part Of his partner T.
Marsh and on the 10th inst the copartnershp was as
solved The dissolution Of cOpartnershp was not pun
lished, and 1t was not generally known Taking adVan-
tago of this fact yesterday morning Marsh called al inc
Office OF Henry Heisers Sons, No 80 Walst, ana pur
chased $4,000 In United States 20 bonds or the issue W
1867 giving In payment therefor check Tor 5000;
drawn the Bank OF the Commonneaith, ana sgn ,
with the firm name of Temple Marsh; knowing noti-
ing OF the dissolution of the firm. ana having on man
and his partner the member OF the firm unhesltahsy
accepted the check In payment for the oonds. ".
presenting the check at the bank Tor payment,
short time afterward 10 was pronounced Voorhees, anu
this statement was corrobOrated by Mr. Temple s;arch
was then made for Marsh but he had disappeared ana
has not yet found The transaction, although Tor
comparatively small amount, Is one OF the shrewuest
that has perpetrated In Wallst for long Tune.
Marsh is well known among the operators on tne
street and at stock boards. He Is respectfully
connected He removed all his personal property from
the Office OF Mr.. Temple Saturday last and gave out
that he was going to visit friends IN the country III
is stated that called several brokers previous To
negotiating the purchase at the Messrs Hesers out as
he personally known to the former they declined
TO receive his check payment lt Is not believed that
Mr. Temple any manner concerned IN the transac-
ton his reputation upright business man ana clti
zen fOrbIddng such belief.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-24

they woud agree 10 any resolutions or DECLARATIONS Du
ing themselves to keep the peace when 'hey WeiS ko'
A., IA an anyhow The Democrats then objected 10 al
league night or secret political meetings 10 lhs aiso
che Republicans agreed Resolutions ehnouyins su
by he leading Of both pares, william NJ. hal DC
President. aud George ". Clark Secretary OF W. 80
mour and Blair club, taking most prominent pdit anu
Republicans joining in the resolutions, which were .
lnously adopted and greeted with three rouslns ct
SIX miles from the village. and soon ~ tht
were signed. George W. Clark started Tor ln"H r!S:
and evidence given in that ~ he rode hoie
while conversug about the Republican spa -
won't speak to-day, Tor sn' iifl,orryord Nir. g.
through them In very snort lihs aIt0 Minds aud
W Clark arrived in Indian Bay. the Hon Jas n,rics
Col Joseph Brooks arrived anu ,or ,ras and immed
learned from Clark where the meeting "as' %
lated 90 maj sometimes one in advance OF tno
other When about mile from LOW, tsrd the latter
soeoin and turning round observed George CAEh IIu
inc near and oonversing with COi; hIhua r IA not
dOuble.barreed gun In his hands ms Int clark
,, 10 oIarn, in Col Brooks as nc knew not DuI CIah
might have concluded 70 90 to the speakne' anu ,,ent
mo- esneeal Thought 10 the matter SUI III an ii,v,
~ 1T shock heard the report OF gun ana KNEW
MAJ no was wounded His horse also Deihg Suo hjud
H.G otber report OF the gum realized the apPMI.9s
f,c that not only himself was wounded DuS t a. hc
Winds was also shot and so seriously %ou.Hc ma sd
~ 70 - dead from his horse. Col. Brooks then passe1
raoidy on 10 the place Of meeting ana tole t'u 81
tgie Men passing and returned soon l0unu WI is ~,
lc in the road sill alive and rational but conscious o
the fact that his wound was OF suo serious r,r
hut a few moments more remained OF MS eaIInS a.
Mir Iohn Hilard arriving, at once sent Tor team 10
convey the sufferer bOspitabe shelter III the lnto
,eI swsiting the arrival OF the team Mr.. Tim Cart
wight received from Mr. Kinds directions concerning
hi. wife's whereabouts and few words OF parehul
solicitude for his two small daughters which ME- cart
wright wrote in Ar Hinds's hat Dr. Irask arriving az
once pronounced the wound positively speedily iatal
aud before the team used for the conveyance VViu
reach Mrs Railways place, the spirit had noWn-a me
les corps alone remained. On Friday and SATURDAY
cor)ners Jury composed Of II good men. mace thoi
,eh and searching examination OF the case AFTER most
ug d and scrutinzing Investigation, the jury un@n
m0usly rendered the following verdict:
,me Kinds came to bis by wounds inflicted him by shot
dshr, from double bagclc shot the bands oil george '"
Clark.
0'r,c said George W Clark has family in Indian Bay
Ark and was Secretary Of the seymour ana BAR n az
this place lie had seen Mr. Kinds IN ms NE beoie
and had no personal acquaintance Win Mf bioohS' ~
that his sole and only object was TO Kill Radicals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-24
TIE MERCER. ST. ERE.

The following are additional losses and ln-
surances OF the building and contents No 81 Mercert
destroyed by fire Sunday night The first ana second
floors OF No 81 and the second door OF No SO were occu
pied by V. Sgler. manufacturer OF oohnggass
and picurcframes: Oss $4,000 insured 10y the follow
ing named companies: FTemen's Fund $500; tla OF
Hartford Conn., o. 500 Commonwealth, 5000 The base
ment was occupied by John Setter packing box maker
loss $20O insured for 81 1000 by the Hope Company OF
Providence 81 800 by the United states OF Baltimore;
81 900 by the Norwich Of Norwich Conn, and $3.50 by the
Albany City Companies. The third floor WAS occupied by
Wolf Morse, cabnet-makeTs: loss 5000 insured for
81 by the Narragansett and $500 by the Niagara Com
panies. The fourth floor occupied by George W.
Ferguson, manufactures OF picture frames; loss SOG
insured for VI 500 by the Monumental Company OF Batl-
more, Md. The fifth floor occupied by MesSrs. Hal
stein Zimmerman. manufacturers OF desks and piano
flames 5000 insured for 81 900 by the ST. Nicholas
and 81 900 by the Protection Company OF Philadelphia
The building owned by C. Z. Richards, and was val
ned at $4,000 insured in city and outoftown companies
The first floor OF No 50 occupied as lager beer sa
loon by Christian schell loss furniture and effects
81 insured for $780, Jacob Johnson, rear OF No 81
Mercerst loss 500 insured for $500 by the Beekman
Company. s. f. Furman, rear building loss $50 in
sured for $500 by the Peoples Eliza COnkn, rear build
ing loss 900 insured for 81 200 by the B0wery Mrs
brewster building loss, $500 insured for Sio0 by
the (ieruauia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-24
THE KENTUCKY BOURBON WHISKY CASE.
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ORDERS 1T TO BIZ
TRIED.

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ORDERS 1T TO BIZ
TRIED.
In the United States District Court yes.oi-
day Courtney Informed Judge ba''n
ford that he had received instructions from Attorney
General Eyars requesting him 20 bring the kehtuey
Rourbon Whisky case, Blaisdel and Eckei anu o.ne.
whisky cases covering about 30 indictments 10 ula a,
soon M possible Judge Batchford said some uennto
time had better bo agreed upon forthwith mr ~
said he was an xOus have the cases tried as eur! s
nossibe. He wanted delay tho Government Nao
ready and hoped the defense would DO rehuy 40
as practicable Counsel for defendants IN inc bouDOn
Whisky cases I'm which there are five indictments uo
solidaied said they would do the best in their power
get ready at an early day. Mr. Courtney tnCuE t
that tie defense should be ready 10 proceed an.ss
mediately they have had abundance Oh uv Sp Of
pare Judge BatchfOrd said that from tine huinOel ~
other cases pending. would be npraceaD1 10 bnt
ence these cases before the early part OF &
thew ought 10 20 then. Mr.. Courtney Wanteu tns.
set down for the first day Of the December term duso
Ratcford then set them down for the 7th OF
and in reference the Bourbon Whisky case ne sa"
the defendants must be ready 90 be tired together
Jonn sedgwck counsel for one OF tho deenuss in
TO have an opportunity, In the meantime, 70 sdr
favor OF "A motion for separate trial ,ssuod
smith counsel for another OF the defendaDts also
a similar privilege for his client Judge ~ n
granted both applications, and argument VIII eosuo "
Huva
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-24
WHO PLANTED THE FLAG UPON CHAPULTEPEC
To me Editor of The tribune

WHO PLANTED THE FLAG UPON CHAPULILfL0
tn fhs Edtt0r Of Fhe tribune
SIR: In your paper OF the l4'n inse., III "
communication correcting statement in which inc
honor of planting the first flag upon the nights Oh ona
pultepec was imputed to the late Rebel Gen H. o,u
vor correspondent states that "Gen Scott III us as
, -, Tho action mentions Lieut.. Dardonville, IN con-
necop with Lieut. Mayne Reid of the Newfork no,un
teerq az the one who first planted tho flag OF the Unou
sttes upon the CASTLE" The statement Is eViuen'y
MISTAKE as by referring to Document No g. IN VOL iiu
Of tho Executive Documents Of tho First session Oh '0
xXxth Congress page $40, it will be iounu tase a..
scott particularly mentions Capt Barnard as '"e
TO plant regimenta color" Also Gen. fiom, ~ -"
d.notcb o, the action, same Document, page 4 ss
n tbe Vogeur Regiment belongs the hoho5 IN U cr
Arst planted its colOs upon the parsPe. the colors
beorer Of the regiment having been shot & can't
we're Immediately seized by the gallant anu a sbs nj,
Rernard who scaled the parapet ana un @ o,Nds
pder terrible fire. from which he receiver two w ren
Also I'm same Document and Dispatch Page 80
PIow again SAYS: "Capt. Barnard win ,,noo
sllantrY having seized the coors OF MS Teg h then,
fIe fall OF the coorb bearer, scaled tne walls & ,ner
unfired and has the honor OF planting inc nrs'
can standard In the work" lanh @c''
ke,o. York, Nov. 16, 1868.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-24
THE COURTS.
JUDGE RARNARps REMARKABLE CHARGE.

JUDGE BARNARDS REMARKABLE CHARGE.
In the Court of Oyer and Tcrmincr, yester
day. at the opening OF the Court, Judge Barnard adj
dressed the Grand Jury in the following terms:
GENTLEMEs OF THE GRAND JURY: deem II not map
proprlate at the present time 10 call your atten-
the Grand Jury should look into. First, in regard
TO alleged frauds at election Second. in regard
Third as TO the action OF certain newspapers
IN New-Iork in perperatng daily and hourly libeis
had Intended. gentlemen al the commencement OF this
torn, to have gone many OF these subjects more
fully than can now but am led to-day not 10 delay
any longer. IN consequence OF the annoyance sub.
out OF all sorts OF vcatOns and abuses for onenses OF
which certainly know nothing and the writers OF
some OF these articles cannot be made 10 before you
and substantiae among the many OF the different
allegations that they have made against the Judge that
addresses you In todays TRIBUNE and In today's
Times, along with articles in the Jersey papers and
elsewhere charges of the atrocoue Character
made against eorruptons in interfering with the duties
OF electors ana charging the Judge with being = com
bnaton In wast Now IL Is unnecessary for me 10 saw
to you that he bought sold or owned share of
STOCK In his NE and az for the large fortune OF 600
which one OF the papers charges him with being nos.
seased or he has not did he ever have belonging
y, n, separately rom ms WIFE single dollars worth
OF property, ana IA day dependant his salary as A
Judge and the charity of his wife and why these part
GUAR ana atTOcious charges AZ this particular time should
De made with such boldness and audacity is matter
hope you, Grand Jurors whose duty 10 is will look
INTO 40 thA fyOu md them 90 he substantial or even
that they are true that yon will give the Judge
aolehce 10 resign For lnfamy means thing and IL
ought TO be ferreted and IL "A man or a newspaper
Editor it VIII SIT down deliberately and make a charge
any proof let us see whether the rgor terror
OF the law viii not stop this thing in future For eleven
years ls Judge has submitted To IL without any notice
u now having arrived At period " life when his use
fulness Ia Impaired by such charges he deems n m, d
ahu yours gentlemen, 10 look into the matter Whenever
yon nave leisure and TO say whether combination of
ne,es Hsouhurrls, ana rascas who have infested Was
anu brOadst for years and now Quarreng among them
serves SHAH be permitted 10 around and endeayor
Judge '''''"'''" " Wv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-24
KEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE

is cost Col Pcyt9n. General Agent Tor tne cnnmttee
80, Wood preserving Company, attended the
d a,,ordcd every opportunity for an EXHAUSTIVE oN""
iustiOu OF the process -. ..,,,. ,oceived ,n the
rnc entire marty most pleasantly ftceINS " ,tey
80 mo residence Of Senator fOgg, MheIo tn,y
b,d in opportunity OF becoming acquainted N VIZ, "a
ha, 81. oten of Concord. on Tuesday they fethfheu'
,i,c on their way az Manchester and Lowell %heiI'
s ~ Boston aud Concord, they were most hihy W.
Nh we're shown the far famed wonders OF their maui
Gsctores the thunder OF whose looms ana sIn1es II
st"p md on Tuesday night the Phadephlans lelt thc
land of Puritan rgor for the city OF Brotneiy
charmed with the treatment OF the huns Dy theH
iesis and with their treatment as guests by me uD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-24
MONDAY. Nov. 23-p. /,

Gold opened at 1874 sola at Sa rs lSra siOS.
Inc The following were 'he treasury
gold this mornins amazon ua4os
~ ". ss.wsld. ..-...-......-..-.. iOO.OO lSSoS
" ,.rngs at the Gold Exchange Bank were
~ ,,e and the balance 81 464,i5s H. The imports oil
go for the week sdG,76a; previously reported.
~ no RS time 1867, 29os.i05; time 1866.
seiT3,TsS
Government bonds opened strong and active under
purchases made by brokers for foreign 62s ad
vanced IL selling at ll2. CAS- old 6s and 6s were also
taken for shipment. and the transactions heavy
The bonds continue IN good demand for investment
and the market presented y buoyant appearance
The Gas and CTS were III sharp borrowing demand and ara
largely ovcr-sod. Al the last Board new bonds sold 40
III Al the close the market strong For the past
days orders for registered have sent
here from Cuba The trouble the island making the
holders Of gold very uneasy, and they sending
here and buying bonds for safety. The amount
already taken IL arga and the demand on the increase
State bonds were DUH Tennessee d69 New bonds
esq d6s; North Carolina 65la6s. ew bonds, 6o; Mis-
souri, e., s9l. Railway bonds steady. Mechanics
Bank sold at 100; Metropolitan, 40; Cumberland Coal
sot Western Union Telegraph, $50 Delaware ana huu'
Bon, 1870; Canton, Is Pacific Mail stronger selling AZ
I5oi6i Adams Express sold at i7l6lS United saee''
Wells Fargo 97t Merchants Union. 1911 di9 Railway
shares opened weak, but rallied after the Board iro"
Iel per cent Now York Central sold ~ l2jiG hu"