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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07
Empire Mutual Life Insurance Company.

We desire to call attention to this Company,
whose principal features or manner of doing bnsi-
ness seem to US liberal, just and safe The Off
GERS, We have good authority for saying, are men
ofability and excellent character, The President,
Vice President, and Secretary having served with
honorable distinction as officers in other corupa-
mics, bring to the service of this the advantages of
experience, They evidently believe that improve
ment and progress may be made in Life Insurance
as well as in other business. Believing in Life
Insurance, we cheerfully recommend this Com
pany to the favorable consideration of the public.
We deem the Company fortunate in securing, as
its General Agent for Vermont, the services OF s..
NJ. WALTON, Esq, of this town, a gentleman well
and hyorbly known throughout the State.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

INDErESDENcE FOREVER While issues of trnn-
scendent national importance within the last ten
years have almost dwaried the story of the reyo-
lutionary war and while, beside the immense
ornaments Of the rebellion, the heroic bands
which Washington commanded, despite their no
bic aim seem mere pigmies in the martial scale :
it is nevertheless a source Of profound grntiica-
tion to know that ninety three years Of progress
unparalleled by the imagination of man have not
by one iota diminished the affection of all Amer-
cans for independence Day we cannot outgrow
our history. Ninety-three years of social and POI
litieal commissions, beyond the dreams of our
Revolutionary Fathers, have not shaken for a mo-
ment the reverence of all Americans for the Dec
laraton which gave MS our country we would
not ignore our birth. Despite numberless ami
versaries Of national events, the Fourth of July is
still, and ever will be, the day of the year and
we rejoice that, in some form, it has had general
recognition and observance throughout our com
munties
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

ANOTHER MuuoN.-At special meeting of
the Trustees of the Peabody Education Fund,
held in New York on Thursday last, Mr. George
Peabody doubled his previous prnoely gift for
educational purposes in the Southern States. In
letter to the trustees he expresses his high sat
isincton with the manner in which his previous
donation had been managed by them, and con-
gIatulates them on their good fortune in obtain
ing the valuable services of Dr. Sears as their
general agent. lie tells them that when he left
this country, after making his first appropriation
to this fund, it was his intention to return in
three years time, and if he found the enterprise
which he had at heart succeeding to appropriate
further sum to its promotion. But his preca-
rious state of health had adnonishcd him to do
more quickly what he intended, and he had come
now for the express purpose Of fulfilling his pre-
yiousy expressed intention.
Mr. Peabody then proceeds to convey to his
rustees Sl,OOO,OOO in sound, dividend paying
stocks, and 1854 600 additional, in Florida per
cent. bonds, which he says must before many
years be paid making in all an addition Of
81 ,3Si 600 to his educational fund
Thus, like king has this Araunah given of
his princely estate 10 promote the cause of educ,-
ton in the Southern States, with the expressed
desire that they may all share in its benefits ac-
cording to their respective necessities and the
sound wisdom and discretion of his chosen trus-
tees and general agent.
The trustees, in accepting this new evidence of
Mr.. Peabody's lberality and great interest in his
native country, passed appropriate resolutions,
and after prayer of thanksgiving from Bishop
Mcllyaine, dissolved their meeting.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07
A Good Showing.

The Springfield Republican thus condenses
good speech by a well Informed Congressman
Ina speech mode at Columbus, Ohio, a few
days ago, General Garfield glye some figures and
made somc statements, of special interest 10 tax
payers, and which will serve as at least partial
answer to those disconnected individuals who are
now and then petulantly iniuring" what Presi-
dent Grants administration is doing?n General
Garfield said that, owing to the more honest and
efficient collection Of the revenue, since the new
administration came into power, the current
quarter Of the fiscal year, expiring June 30, will
yield 500 600 600 while the first three quarters
of the year yielded but $3.50 600 900, and no sin
gle quarter under johnson ever yielded more than
$50, 600 600. On the other hand the expendi-
lures of the present quarter will not exceed $780,
900 900, or S25 600 900 less than other quarters
during the year and not only will the reduced
estimates Of Congress meet all the expenses of the
government, but there will be handsome surplus,
aud Congress, Mt the next session, will have the
novel sensation Of no deficiency bills to pass.
The increase in the revenue and reduction Of ex-
penseS, Of course, will allow reduction Of the
taxes, and Congress will doubtless authorize such
a reduction at the next session. So far, at least
whatever other mistakes OF failures he has made
President Grant has certainly fulfilled his promise
10 have his administration carried on in the inter
ests Of economy
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

A Pacific RAILROAD RuNAwAY.-At Echo, the
other evening, three freight trains stood upon the
main track, when wJrd came flashing over the
telegraph from the superintendent, a locomo-
tive and tender, with steam up, and with nobody
on board, have broken from freight train aud
started down the grade" All then and there
was hurrying to and fro In few minutes came
a second message" She has just passed Castle
Rock station" Never were three trains got of
upon siding with less delay. Then the work
men piled sleepers high upon the truck Lest
even that should not stop her, and she should
do murder further down the road, they tore up
the rails below. just as this was accomplished
she came in sight. She shot through the sleep
ers like bullet through pine board, sending
them flying in all directions, and darkening the
air with the splinters. But at the broken track
she jumped up and down with vexation, and
finally plunged angrily bead foremost into hill
side. She had run 90 miles in 20 minutes
best time yet made upon the road,-A. D. Rich
ardsOn.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

Brave AND SEssnLE.-Ihe Board of Aldermen
of Washington city have passed a resolution re-
questing the Washington papers to discharge the
printers "who are raising such row against
Douglas, the colored man" The language of
the resolve is peculiarly iorcibe considering It's
sonrce. 1t argues that Z" the places of men who
are VIGOROUSLY open-mouthed and noisy adherents
of the late rebellion, and especially active and
yindctiye in embarrassing the Congressional
printer, Mr.. A. NJ Clopp, in the exercise of his
official duty 10 his government, and in his noble
effort to give expression to the national will, be
supplied with employees who are in accord with
such will, and who now ignore that horrible
dogma that negro has no rights that white
man is bound TO respect"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

Tm RoaAN CuuRcn.-Ihe pope delivered an
allocution, June 9th, in which he reviewed the
condition of the church in Italy and other coun-
tries. lie deplorcs the Italian law suhjecting
clerical students to military CONSUMPTION as an
infringement OF the immunities, rights and iber-
BY of the church. lie dwells ON the evils aiilict-
ing the church in Austria and Hungary, and on
the complaints of the bishops in those countries
The events in Spain give cause for sadness and
mourning The zeal Of the bishops in Poland,
undnunted by Russian persecution, is source Of
consolation. The allocution concludes with these
words Let the enemies of Christ consider the
fate OF his enemies let us pray they may be re-
stored to the paths of justice, and that the church
may be covered with flesh triumph"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

PERsoNAL.-We learn that the Hon. f. A. Roll
Inns, late Commissioner of Internal Revenue, is
now acting as President of the National Life In
surance Company of the United States of Alneri-
ca, at the Company's Branch Office, in Philndel-
phia, during the temporary absence in Europe. of
the President, @. II. Cprk, Esq. Mr.. Rollins
has been an active member of the Board of Di-
reetors Of this Company since its organization,
and in giving to its interest the benefit of his per-
sonal cooperation, and the advantages Of his en-
larged experience and extensive acquaintance, we
confidently look tor renewed impetus to be given
to the already unprecedented progress of this
great National Institution.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

sERfNApED AT LAsr.-rho democracy Of Wash
lngton city, after passing the hat another day,
raised money enough to hire band, and on Tues
day evening the much talkcd-of serenade to Andy
johnson came of, The crowd mum bered about a
thousand persons. lie talked an hour and quar-
ter without saying anything specially new or i'm
portant, and was not 50 bitter and dolelul as
he is in private conversation. The most notice.
able thing in the speech was his argument as he
called it, to show that the country was far better
on before the war, when it had $4,000, GOO, 900
capital invested in slaves, than it is now, when II
has the same amount invested in government
bonds and certificates.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

l8-Iho first woman lawyer has just been H.
oensed to practice in Iowa, and her success al the
bar will be watched with good deal of interest
by the women ambitious of the honors of the
forum, as well as by the public at large The
ndy's name is Mrs Bell A. Mansfield, and it is
perhaps little unfortunate that her husband Is
also lawyer, as he will be credited by the skep-
teal with furnishing the most law of the firm
II her preliminary examination may be taken as
evidence, however, the lady is quite as well post
ed as he is and whether or not she will be able
to practice what she knows, as well, can only be
told by experience
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

VmaNIA-One Of the most striking features
OF the present animated canvass in Virginia is the
fact that there is no democratic party or ticket in
the field This stronghold Of modern Democra
cy, where but few years ago any one suspected
of repnblisanism had but 10 run or die, has now
but two tickets in the field, and the great contest
is to prove each more thoroughly Republican than
the other. But Wednesday of this week decides
the contest; and We apprehend, should the
Walker ticket be elected, it will prove to be, not
merely conservative, but Democratic victory.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

tins NATIONAL DEnr.-The fact that the pub
lie debt statement shows a reduction, during the
month, of SlG,i0O,OOO, is as much surprise to
Secretary Boutwell, as any one else, The unex-
pecied decrease is due to two facts First, the
receipts OF Tuesday and Wednesday were aston
ishingly large and the warrants for expenditures
quite small, 80 that there is good deal more
money on hand than usual. The expenditures in
Julymust be heavy, and il is not likely that much
reduction can 10 shown in the next statement.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

~ We have question for the gentlemen who
favor Woman Suffrage. Voting implies that the
voter has u choice founded in Judgment, and to
get such a choice there must be comparison of
opinionn---in short, discussion. Vhers is the
man 'pho 'c'H dare 10 enter into discussion ioih
ooman2 Trot him out We think the majority
OF men yield to the women. II it be 50, what Is
to become of Mans rights2 We shall have to
employ some eloquent and pious and loving Qua.
keress to preach for the Rights Of Man
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

~ The question concerning quorum in the
lndiana Legislature, which has excited 50 much
interest lately, has just been argued before the
supreme court Of that state, ex-Judge Perkins
sustaining the view Of Senator Morton, Vice Pres
ident Collax, and other leading citizens, that
quorum is two-thrds of the actual members at
any one time, and not necessarily two-thirds of
the members chosen. II is believed the court
will sustain this opinion, and thus declare legal
the specific appropriation bill and the ratification
OF the fifteenth amendment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07
"a western pnper relntes this slor.

"A western paper relates this story =
Deacon b., Of Ohio, very pious man,
was noted for his long prayers, especially in
his family. One Monday morning the dea-
con and his wife were alone, and as was his
custom, after breakfast, prayer was offered
There being an unusual amount Of work that
day, the deacon's prayer was short, and seiz-
ing his hat and milk pail he started for the
barn. His wife being deaf did not notice his
absence, but supposed him to be still engaged
in prayer. On his return from milking, he
was surprised to find her still kneeling. lie
stepped up to her and shouted Amen, when
she Immediately arose and went about her
work as If nothing had happened"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

~ The efforts of the government officers to
prevent the departure from New York of a Cuban
hlibustering expedition indicate purpose on the
part of the President to enforce our neutrality
laws 1t is said that the officials at New York
have received most positive orders on this subject
As much as our people may sympathi1o with the
Cubans, we cannot afford to compromise ourselves
by allowing these laws to remain dead letter,
either from indifference or from inability to en-
force them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

~ The President shows his good sense By
taking frequent vacations from the atmosphere
and the work of Washington His next trip will
begin about the 10Th of July, will continue sever
al weeks aud will included visits 10 Long Branch,
the White Mountains, and participation in the
commencement and the centennial celebration Of
Dartmouth College.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

TE Fashion IN BooTs.-Ladies boot an
mostly made to buttono lace in 'front.' kid OF
morocco stock being used. Serge goods 'r
scarcely worn in the northern cities, the abo"
material having its place. For the intor9f
ton of those who may wish to know for Vni'
market the enormous quantity OF serge y
asting) shoes made in Massachusetts np
spring were sold, we will say that laIg
proportion Of them went south, where all VOC
colorcd women seem to run wild after serg
shoes, and wholesale dealers there informed u
few weeks since that they had standing Of
ders in northern houses for all the goods o
this kind they could make, of sizes ruu6Ds
from seventh twelve forwomen's wear.--N@
and LEATHER Reporter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

- The English government don't know what
disposition to make of the Fenian prisoners. 1t
dare not release them, and it is not safe to I'M
prison them while there are such strong influences
in their favor
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

- The New Hampshire Legislature has passed
bill allowing nine per cent. or any less rate Of
interest by special contract, with provision that
the question shall be submitted to the people al
the next election.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

u General franklin Smith was nominated ~
Governor by the Maine Democratic State Convea
ton, and Mr.. Hichborn is the. candidate Of ~
temperance men for the same Office. No doubt o
Governor Chamberlnin's reelection seems TO Be
entertained
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

II The Democratic papers have been scodins
the government, because an expedition of CutM
flibusters had sailed from New York Now tig
will complain because they were caught beov
leaving American waters
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07

~ Communication with the steamship Great
Eastern has been restored, and the work Of lay
ing the French Cable is again progressing hyr
ably. \ fault had been discovered in the cable
and a storm prevailing it was thought best b cot
and buoy IT, and this was successfully don'
When the storm was over the fault was remedicd'
and Die work Of paying ont re-eommeneed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07
Thn SIIenl conllIrls Of LIfe.

A triumph in the field is II theme for P0eF
ry, for painting, for history, for all the eay
gists and aggrandizing agencies whose unll.'
tribute constitutes Fame; but there are Wv
tories won by men over themselves, h'''
truly honorable to the conquerors than ~
that can be achieved in war. OF these sn's'
successes we never hear. The battles u
which they are obtained are fought in soI'u,
and without help, save from above. Inc oga
flict is sometimes waged in the still wa'OsJI
of the night, and the struggle is often ie1l,~
Honor to every conqueror in such a waIiar
Honor to the men and women who fight "~t
tation, hatred, envy, sel6shness back " ii
last covert in the heart, and thence sA So,
forever. Although no outward show oil nV @s,
accrues, the yictors in these good fights S "a
have their reward--a higher one than i 'I,,
can bestow They come out OF the c0D'
solf-eunobled.
DR.. and Mrs. S. j Allen, Of WINE ",
cr Junction, celebrated their 25th annl'''
ry on the evening of the 29th ult
They have big dogat the Island NV, I,
Bellows Falls, that stops runaway horse .v,
appears by reports Of his exploits o low w
ago. Noble fellow,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-07-07
AND STATE JOURNAL.
From our New York Correspondent.

Rain, Hcaf and Co!d-- Phasarc.SccNus-,Ns aNd
MoRniain-Om Of T5wn--CYsc The bhgds ~
Not rsiJh 10 Naked Eye Fashions hdiet-
Cuban Question England and the W{oria.-
orr Friends Alabama Queshon- Ago,nw
Expedition Disappointed Mo-MdrshH bdf-
Der westbote. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1843-1871, 1869-03-25
Columbus, s., Dcnnerfta8, % Mar3 1860.

.llnperi6bnt nit Sir sehorben !" iaste lie leiie.
VT niroe auf benz Sterbebette Die perobnenoe
Sano suridsewieien baben; ID babe mir tsinsn
Vornnrf au MAIDEN"
Limb uie lautet unler fpabrer Nome2"
nWittau. Dein Waier mar 9r6oler in Breslau.
uno nun beoenfe. bab Ou, bic 5odter zines Srbo=
lers. Did 5ur BaroneiIe erbeben tpirh, mub oieies
9etSel Dir nit eine itolBe @enustbuuns bereten 2"
..aS~ Du eieba Sir ben aniden, ols ob Du
nld9t seree5ig feet, Du mlit Define Natur perleus<
.,.Sn bieiem Gimme bin i'd ME ebrseiBis setueien.
itrebt."
.Weil Der l1nterofiicier -"
uDn boft mid eebeten. i'm nidt au erpdbnen,
mid perleben uno er peroient i'm nidt. Wsutter,
tannf Su nod ben grfabruneen, bic binter Sir
liesen, bon Deinem ein5ieen Sslnbe berlansen baB
es iein 8elhid NIT benz zines Mannes perfnipfen
lou, ben es Mot liebt, nidt a4tet? 3annft Du es
aud eann nod foroern. tpenn Dein Rino Sir iast,
oaB biele 6eiratb es un9liidli9 MAIDEN wiro 2"
1rau Surnitebt 5udte bic Mdieln.
DO fommen mieoer einmal bic romanhaftenS6een
sum Bori@ein,'" iaste fie !pottenb. Gin Yersleid
1T bier nid3t 5uldif9, Der Wann. tueIher Did bem.
fibre1 mill 1T Jung. ih6n. reid, anseieben. er be.
nbt ole 5usenoen zines ebrenbaften uno seflblpoli
len Msni@sn. 10 Sas en;m man NIT & &Si$erhe!t Dorasss
perlanee feline freuoise ginnilisung, obidon iie
mir oneenebm mare. aber id) forbere @eboriom;
tpebe Dir. tpenn Ou ihn mir pertueigerit! Sen Sc.
gen beg 0aters muBt Ou entbebren, ooppelt ldmer
miirbe. Der Stud Der Wlutter Did oriiden. Mber
mesbalb orobe i'd 2" fubr iie in moerem Sone fort.
sd weib, Du bit elm folgiames Rino, Du wirit
aud bic @rinbe ebreno anertennen, bic mid bsmes
gen, benz Serru Baron meine ginuiaisuns 5u se.
bsn."
Mfs ob iie elmer Mnttport auf bieie in rubisem,
aber febr fefiem Zone seesbenen grfIdruns porbeu,
gen iuole perlieb Jrau Surniteot raid bas 3immer.
menben Ausen ipeeelte idb cine GntihloKenbeit,
Die iebes SinbernB mutbis beIesen 3u uolen idien.
Sic NOR rubig eeblieben, 10 lanse Die Wutter ans
ueieno mar, ebt lieb iie unge5iiselt ben Rampi in
ibrer Seele austoben.
Ser Brud mar erfoIst, bic &luft, peIde in Der
in9iten 3eit 5miihen ibr uno Der Wtutter lid mebr
uno mebr ertpeitert bate, fonnte ndbt mebr iber-
bridt perben, Sannp wuBte, baB es perseblide Mabe
mar, ea 5u periuden.
Der westbote. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1843-1871, 1869-03-25
(Gortietuns foIat.l

Sbm mad. = Cine alte 1rau iudte neulid in
Snoianapolis als Wttme zines So!baten BON 1872,
Der in 1S47 auf Dem Ohio Jlub umtam, ura Yen>
lion an. Man benadridti9te lie, oab Der 5oloat
Nlte madte fdb auf unb eins bem felt % Sabren
permbten @emabl nod. -el74
Der westbote. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1843-1871, 1869-03-25

SdmadoolI = unisre 9adb. rfaot Cans
CATER muroe am Yfttipon in nibt gerlnse 4uire=
auns periebt eurth foleenben fhmadpoIlen Muftritt
in Der 6ffentli ben Shule. pr. Raateaiaub, Der
Grammar sIebrer. muroe am Uormiitag BON elmer
@ebdlislehrerin eriuht. einen unartisen Sunsen.
Narens Senlep, gu beiirafen. als er ben Sungen
All iid rief, wolte er MIDI fommen. worauf Serr g.
ibn nit @emalt aus oem 5ise 5os. .Obne aufm meis
tere Yroeeour 5u marten, lief Der eSunee fort uuo
aSs snsm a germ ssm s1 S9 Sr ah be-
beraus. Mls berielbe aus Der 9bir trot, i.blua
benlep, Der Batter bes Snn9en, ibn nit einen, nirs
tel iiber ben Ropf, 10 ooB Der 2ebrer in's 3immer
suridtaumelte. Senlep folste, ersriff Die auf Dem
Slid ftebenbe sroBe Sd.lle unb mari He Sem 2eb=
rer an ben &opf mos etne beoeutenbe Wunoe per-
uria9te, iobab Sr. g. cine 3eit lang beip,bIos oa-
Lao, nnb man ibn anfanas fir sefdbrlid psrIebt
belt - Senlep, Der en 8roeerp. palter lit, madte
| fidp aug Dem Staube uno am Mlttpoh 9ohmittaa
! battsn Die poIi5iften ibn nod riht sefanoen.
The Portland daily press., 1869-07-29
WASHINGTON.
FINANCIAL.

FINANCIAL.
WAsHINGToN, July 28-The internal reye-
nue. receipts to-day were $947, 900.
IMPORTANT TO COASTERS.
The Secretary of the Treasury has decided
that American steamboats, which merely touch
at ports on the lakes and ON the coast shall not
be subject 10 entrance and clearance fees
SURVEY OF ADDITIONAL TOWNSHIPS.
Reports have been received at the General
Land Office showing the completion OF the
survey of twenty additional townships lying
between the Sabine and Salmon forks of the
Kansas river, embracing an aggregate area Of
AGO, 600 acres.
The following ID the correspondence bet ween
the Emperor OF France and President Grant
by the new French cable:
irs NAPOLEON TO GRANT.
The Emperor of the French to the President of
the United States:
am very glad to inaugurate the new tele-
graphic line which binds together France and
America in sending you the expression of my
good wishes for yourself and for the prosperity
Of the United States
Signed, NAPOLEON.
GRANT TO NAPOLEON
The President Of the United States TO the En-
per0r Of the French:
cordially reciprocate your good wishes and
trust that the liberal policy Of the United
States, pursuant to which this cable has been
landed, may result in many such means of COM
munisation, especially between this country
and its earliest ally and friend.
Signed, U. 8. GRANT.