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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

Mr.. Cleveland introduced the following rcso-
luton, which WIS read and adopted
Resoired, That the Secretary procure the print,
ing Of one hundred and fifty copies OF the l2uina.
of this Council at its present session, ana tl9i no
forward by mail one copy thereof 10 the publlsh-
ers Of each daily and weekly newspaper IN the
State, and five copies 10 each member oil this
Council.
Mr.. Dewey introduced the following rcsolu-
ton, which was read and adopted
R,s,ired. That the Treasurer of the State be
requested 10 furnish this Council at the COM
mencoment Of its adjourned session, statement
Of balances due It any, from officers who by Nir-
tue of their office, are required 10 account 10 him
for balances in their hands belonging TO the State,
and the time when such balances accrued.
Mr.. Colburn introduced resolution, which,
after amendment, WINS ns follows
Rcsolrcd. That the legislative committee be in
structcl 10 inquire whether the laws Of this state
regulating the rate Of interest have been disre-
gurded and violated, and that for this purpose
they have power t1 send for persons and papers,
and that tie said committee report the causes Of
such violations, If proved 20 have existed, ana
whether t be withinthe province OF the powers
of this Council TO provide a remedy.
And the resolution was adopted
Mr. Reed introduced the following resolution,
which was read and adopted
Rrsoirrd, That each committee of this Council
% which has been referred any proposed amend
mont of the Constitution or subject OF considers
ton. Notwithstanding the instructions 10 said
committee may be spceihc) are hereby requested
and authorized % report such amendment to the
Constitution or other proceeding pertaining to
the general subject committed 10 it, Us any COM
mittce shall deem the public interests require.
Mr. Dewey introduced the following resolution,
which was read and adopted
Rcsoittd. That the committee On the Powers Of
the Constitution be instructed 90 inquire whether
the legislative branch Of the government in the
enactment OF certain statutes enabling towns TO
grant aid to railroad corporations, has assumed
To Itself and exercised greater powers than it Is
entitled to by the Constitution.
Mr. Cleveland introduced the following resolu-
ton, which was read and adopted
Res1'rtd, That ut the close OF the session Of this
Council. tomorrow morning the Council adj
llurn meet ON the 9Th day of July next, us
heretofore ordered
Mr. Lame introduced the following resolution,
which was read and adopted
Resl'rcd, That the Auditor of Account7 be re-
Questcl 20 furnish this Council, at its adjourned
session. statement OF balances due tie State, if
amy. from thc judges of Probate aud County
Clerks Zoo the several counties and the years in
which such balances accrued, aud the names of
SUCH delinquent officers.
On notion of Mr.. Harmon, adjourned
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

We arc indebted to the Burlington Pre- Pres,
r,r tbc g,it,,.t,e

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old Ways 10 matters Of state policy, with fidelity,
day ill., would compel h to discard railroads and teiS-
graph, sna .ne Other innovations Ten sS spo dn
stand. stouty by the Council q Censors Unable how
tcunr .dTye az pre. s IN tbe way Of amending Tie
o,nsgtSn !, finds great Importance ~ The addlonrl
unconstitutional laws have been passed by the legisla
Se,sd sSd Whether fs s have r' bol DIV escaed
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edoi,, ., o. ,I al ,o,.. l., ,,,,,ors If state mol.
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

Gen. Logan, in behalf of the Grand Army Of
the Republic, under date of June ., has issued
letter in regard 10 the decoration Of rebel graves,
in which he says
The Grani Army Of the Republic seeks to hon
or and preserve the principles and institutions for
which its members and their dead comrades
fought, to keep green the memory Of the latter,
and made stronger the devotion to those who sur
vivc
Hence the institution Of " Memorial Day. -
Hence, too the necessity of combining it strictly
to the holy purpose indicated that Of honoring
the men who died that the nation might live. and
Of thereby rcviying in our hearts, and of those
who are to come after u.s. the lofty devotion to
freedom and Republican nationality, which mark
ed the Republics Grand Army of the dead
Is such an act incompatible with the noblcst
idea Of mngnanmity2 We know it is not. We
strew flowers, therefore, on the graves Of our
comrades. and prevent their being strewn in the
national cemeteries ut the same time on the graves
OF such rebel dead rs may he buried therein, not
because We cherish amy feelings of hate or desire
to triumph over individual foes, but because we
seek to mark in this distinction and manner the
feelings with which the nation regards freedom
and slavery, loyalty and treason, Republican
principles and those of a slaye-hodng olgarchy
We are ready TO forgive. We hold no malice,
but We will never consent by public national trib-
ute to obitemte the gulf lying between tho Obj
jects, motives and principles for which we fought
and our comrades died, and those for which the
rebel armies banded together and for which their
dead now lie in numerous gu,yos.
They were brave, and we know it, None can
better appreciate that fact than those who fought
against them. Bat mere courage never cnnoblcd
treason.
1t cannot turn slavery into liberty, nor make
desposiic intentions desimbt aud to lie applaud
ed virtues
Oar refusal to decorate rebel graves marks not
hatred Of their occupants or friends, bat our uu-
dying hostility to the ideas for which they fought
and died
To do less than keep the distinction fresh in
The national mind is to undermine the Republic
itself
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09
Important Foreign News.

The London Star Of Monday, in abiding 10
the reception Of Mr.. Motley in Liverpool, says-
p" IL Is assumed on the best authority that MIR.
Motley comes charged with mission of peace
ana Tor the purpose Of conciliatng and binding
closer the ties Of friendship between the nations
The writer entirely repudiate1 the statements thnt
have been promulgated 10 the effect that the Min
ister comes armed with authority 10 demand an
immediate settlement of Alabama claims.
In the British House Of Commons. Monday
night, Mr.. Gladstone moved the third reading Of
the bill for the establishment Of the Irish
church. A large number Of petitions against lis
passage were then presented, after which James
MAIDEN Holt, the member for Northeast lanca-
shire, and Lord Elcho from Iladdingdonshire
seconded the motion that the bill be rejected. A
long but uninteresting debate followed, terminal.
ing IN the refusal Of the House TO accent Mr..
liolt's resolution, and the bill was passed by A
vote OF 36l against 2i7. The result was receiy,
cd with uproarious cheers from the ministerial
benches.
Intelligence from Russia under date of Monday
last, states that the Emperor has signifed his in
ientlon oil sending an Envoy Extraordinary Ia
washington Tor the purpose of cOngmtulatina
President Grant on the success of his election
and also To express the value that his Majesty
sets ON the maintenance Of friendly relations be-
tween the two nations
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

iHt NHNAlf June 'f l0u''
The Council was called to order at 10 M. by
the President
Prayer hy Rev Dr. Lord
journal OF yesterday proceedings wa, read
and approved.
The President announced the following stand
ing committees
On the P0,-ers Of me Coas,ifiGoa -Nlessrs.
Dewey, Rand and Cleveland
Legislature Committee, - Me,srs Redield
French and Harmon.
Frscwire CoumHse.-M essis Reed, Colbum
and Powers
On Tunes and Elpeadtwes-Ales Ross
HOLSTER and Lane.
The President also announced the following
special committees
On the resolution introduced by Mr. Cobum,
providing for Biennial Sessions Of the Legislature
lNlr. Colburn being excused By special request
from the Craftsmanship OF this cOmmittec)
Messrs, Rand, Colburn and Harmon,
On the resolution introduced by Mr.. Rand, Gas
amended on motion Of Mr. Reed) relating u
Woman Suffrage, Messrs Rand, Reed and Pow
ers.
Mr. Dewey introduced resolution, which, as
amended, was as follows:
Resoired, That when this Council shall close
its present session, it shall adjourn to meet and
hold its second session, at the Capitol in Montpe-
lier, on the 9th day Of July next, at 10 O'Clock
III the forenoon.
Which, after discussion by Messrs Harmon,
Reed, Powers, Dewey, Cleveland and Lane, was
adopted
Mr. Powers introduced the following resolu-
ton, which was read, and, after amendment
adopted
Resolved, That the committee on the Powers oil
the Constitution be instructed 10 mako inquiry
whether Sec. 10 of Part % of the Constitution
has been violated by any member of the Iegisa.
ture during the last septenary, and that such
committee have leave 10 sit at any term during
the term OF office of this Council, and have power
to send Tor persons, papers and records.
fhe resolution of Mr.. Lane in relation 10 the
prohibition Of special enactments Of the Legisla.
tnre incorporating manufacturing companies, was
taken up.
Mr.. Lane moved to amend the resolution, anC
on motion of Mr. Dewey, the original resolution
and the amendment were laid on the table,
On motion adjourned
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09
Washington Items.

ImuRsnAY, June ,.
Amount Of public debt les cash and sinking
fund in the Treasury On the 1T ultimo. g BIS
~ ,39l 90 decrease OF the public debt during
the past month, Sl3,35l, II % decrease since
March l. 1863, so $3.50 ,0i6 So
The Chronicle this morning has an article high
ly complimentary 20 SECRETARY Boutwell, and bis
management of the affairs Of the Treasury De-
plrtment, and argues from results already lchiey-
ed that the Secretary is proving himself Z" worth
bis weight ia gold To the government.
The Washington Councils have enacted an
ordinance providing that there shall be hereafter
no distinction made on account Of race or color 10
the admission and privileges Of places If anus
ment, and negroes are therefore to have seats
with the audience Unfortunately. The Mayor
has not signed the ordinance. but will certainly
do 50. some interesting litigation is in embryo
on this question. The proprietors of theatres
say they will not submit TO the literal practical
effect OF this municipal law, and as soon as sone
person of color feels inclined 10 take a seat among
white folks the case will likely 20 10 the Court.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

THE LEAyEN WoRKlNo-An eminent American
gentleman, writing from one Of the great centres
Of European politics. under date of May llth.
says" Mr. Summers speech has made a tremen-
dous sensation all round here, The effect was
seen in the fall Of several per cent. IN govern
ment securities. If President Grant sticks to
the position of Mr. Summers speech, it is gener-
ally believed that war between England and the
United States will be the consequence sooner or
later. represent public opining as unanimous
ly accordnnt with Mr.. Summers views, in the
United States, and that while we do not desire
war, we feel that series Of wrongs have been
perpetrated upon us which require reputation
Mr.. Summers calm, unimpassioned ARRAY of
facts, is turning public opinion in Europe to our
side, Tn hgh-toned spirit of this admirable
speech will put all the world on their good be-
havior to us, as they will see that we do not suf.
fer injustice with IMMUNITY, and that we will
never let it pass by unredressed"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

- The New York Independent, referring TO the
course Of England during the rebellion and the
friendly greeting extended to Minister Motley,
says that although in London he is regarded as a
fearless, vehement, almost acrid, champion of re-
publcanism and Of the Union, yet he will find in
England public to whom he personally is wei.
come. The same journal further says
When Liverpool welcomed an American min
lister so VIGOROUSLY loyal TO his eountry's cause
and principles, it was Lyerpool's way of showing
that she believed she had gone little astray when
she packed cards with that country's worst en-
emies. Perhaps such significant demonstrations
as this may he regarded as England readest way
OF making apology for the past, and the task Of
obtaining practical repaRtion be rendered there.
by all the more easy
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500

Cum.-The recognition of the belligerency of
Cuba by Mexico and Peru, will probably be fol-
lowed soon by similar action ON the part Of Chill
and other Spanish American republics The pol
icy ofSpan has been such as to ALLEVIATE from her
all her former colonies, and she shows no purpose
of doing anything under her new government to
eonciliate them. The action of these States may
lead them into war with Spain, but they proba-
bly, consider that they can never find better OPP
portunity for war than now.
The Cuban cause is looking up again, and, if
the band of iilibusters landed at Nipe have good
luck, their example will be followed by others,
and the troops of Spain will be powerless to put
down the revolt.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

SPAIN AND THE UNITED SrATEs.-'rhe n. Y.
Times of the LIST inst. contains the following Gu
rious sequel to our late civil war &c." statement
made not long since, by Mr.. II, j. Perry, our
secretary Of legation in Spain, to the effect that
the government of Spain had resolved at one pc
Rod ofour civil war to commence war against the
United States, has excited good deal of atten-
ton and curiosity. From information that has
since reached us we are inclined to believe the
statement well founded. The determination Of
Spain was brought about by the intrigues of the
Emperor of the French, and was based on a COM
plant that our government had been guilty of a
violation of neutral rights. The 9th of October,
1868, was fixed upon as the day for commencing
hostili;ies, orders to that effect having been al
ready sent out by the Spanish government but
through the active efforts of liberal Spaniards de-
voted friends Of our cause rs identical with their
own counter orders were sent out by the steamer
from Cadiz of Sept. 10, 1863, and the whole ai-
fair was suppressed. In the present condition Of
Spanish politics it would be highly imprudent to
disclose the names of the persons who rendered
US this service. They are all now, since the rev
oution, prominentpublic men, and their positions
and influence would be seriously compromised by
premature disclosure of their agency in this
transaction but the time will probably come he
fore long when their names can be made known,
and We can award them the acknowledgements
their friendly services deserve"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

CENTRALIzArloN or CAPiTAL.-Statistics Of the
two cities Of Boston and New York forcibly illus
trate the tendency of capital and business to con
oentrate at important points. Boston has five or
six hundred millions Of assessed valuation, New
York eight or nine hundred millions. The two
cities combined own nearly oHe-fcnh Of the entire
property Of the country. The city of Boston
alone, has more wealth than the States Of Maine,
New Hampshire and Vermont combined.
New York has some sixty or seventy millions
OF banking capital, Boston nearly fifty millions
The two cities combined have within their limits
(not including any suburban institutions) nearly
one-third of the entire banking capital OF tho
United States, Boston alone. has twice the capt.
tai of the rich State of Connecticut, and four ar
five times that of Maine.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

CWIL Starvation Thomas A. Jenckes, oil
Rhode Island, has been at Washington on oosi'
ness connected with his ciyil-seryice scheme lie
finds all the new Cabinet members and most
OF the heads Of bureaus favorable to the leading
idea of the project, and is strongly encouraged :"
believe that the plan of appointment by comPeu'
tive examination will be formally and iorelD'y
recommended by all the officials in their annaai
reports next fall. 1t has been put in operation,
by the commissioner Of patents, and to partial
extent by other heads of bureaus, and thus lat
has been Of decided advantage to the service !"
the different departments.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

Nrw lssuE.--lt is stated that strenuous efIor
IS to be made to bring the Alabama claims ques.
ZION prominently into the politics Of the country
and leading politicians at Washington are quoted
as authority for the belief that the Republican
party may be greatly strengthened thereby-the
Democracy being compelled to take sides on the
question, greatly to their disadvantage. The
Republicans Of Pennsylvania, under the guidance
OF Gov Curtin and Col. Forney, propose to take
the initiative, and adopt resolutions on the sub
jeet at their approaching State Convention.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

~ A temperance society has just been formed
in Iowa, the members of which agree neither to
treat or be treated, The first thought is, this
society will do but little good But, really, it is
this treating and being treated, this drinking an
der the name of goodielowshp, that makes tip
piers and drunkards. If We could induce all the
young men in the land to take this pledge and
keep it, there would be little need OF prohibito-
ry law for with the death of the old race of drunk
ards the keepers of tipping shops would be with.
out customers, and they would find no profit in
their business.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

~ General Thomas Jordan, who has lust
Joined the Cuban rebels at the head of a force of
recruits FROM New York, was prominent officer
of the rebel army during the war, and is regarded
as good soldier by military men. lie graduated
at West Point in 1910, and saw active service in
the Florida and Mexican wars, remaining in the
army up to the breaking out of the rebellion,
when he resigned aud joined the rebels lie is a
native of Virginia
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

Republican County Conventions are notified I,
be held as follows
Washington County - Mass convention, a
Montpelier, Saturday, June 20,
ADDISON Couaty-Mass convention, at Middle
bury, June -.
ChineRden CouEty-DelegOte convention, a
Burlington, Saturday June 90,
Windsor CouRty-Mass convention, ut Wood
stock, June H.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

II The new Spanish constitution was promul-
gated on Saturday at Madrid, with great rejoic-
ing. There were said to be one hundred thous-
and people present at the demonstration. Some
disturbance occurred, causing the death of two
and the wounding of several Others, but it was
promptly suppressed by the military.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

~ The Tory members Of the British HOUSE u
Lords have had a caucus, and expressed deter
mnation to defeat the bill for the dsestabsn'
ment of the Irish Church. They haze the power
to do this, but the result would be On exaspe'',
ton on the part of the supporters Of the liue'u'
majority in the House, which would endanse'
the existence of tho House of Lords as power
in the government
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

~ The enactment of the new liquor law in
Massachusetts was substantially completed yes
terday, Thursday passing the Senate by about
two to one. 1t exompts only elder from prohibit
ton. This will doubtless be the signal for new
campaign on the liquor question in that State
hercef than ever
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09
County Convention.

The Union Republican Frcemen Of Washington County
requested to meet in Convention the Court House
in Montpelier, Saturday, June 20 at roclock, A. NJ
to nominate candidates for senators and County officers
for the year ensuing and to do any ether business proper
to be done at said Convention.
JOSIAH Woob.
A. q. brown, c,
j. II. HOLDES, ,ouH,y
u w. RICHARDSON, e""''''''''
Il. h. JONEs,
In. 1
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

~ The bill consolidating all the railroads be-
tween Boston and 0g'lensburg, n. T., asked for
by the projectors Of the Great Northern Rail-
road, was reported in the Massachusetts, iogisla.
ture by the Railroad Committee on Monday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

II The English papers are again discussing
the Alabama question, and are positive that in'u
government will make no more concessions 'n"n
were embodied in the rejected Reyerdy Johns"
Treaty But England has once admitted that s"'
has been in the wrong, and having once done 'a.'
sho must make such concessions as will SATISFY
the injured party
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09
Council of Cens0rs.

On motion Of Mr. Rand, of franklin County
a temporary organization was effected, by. u'
choice Of Hon Charles X. Field, Of Wind
ham County. as President pro tc'n., and H. II
Powers. Of lamoille County, ms Secretary pro fem
On motion Of Mr. Rand, the rules Of the las
Council were adopted as the rules OF the prcscn
Council until new ones were adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Dewey, Of Rutland County
a committee OF three was appointed to prepare
rules Inc committee was appointed as follows
Mcssrs Dewey, Reed and Harmon.
Mr.. Reed, Of Washington County, offered {
resolution that at O'Clock this "wednesday al
ternoon the Council proceed 10 the election. by
ballot, Of the permanent officers Of the Council
adopted.
On motion Of Mr. Lane. the various oIicatin.
clereymcn of Montpelier were invited to be pres
ent and open the proceedings with prayer
Mr. Rand. of franklin County, introduced The
following resolution
R,s3ir,d, That the Scrgeant-ot-Arms he di
rectcI to attend upon the deliberations of th'
Council. either in person or by deputy.
ON mntou adjourned
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

A caucus Of the Republican Union voters Of Montpo
Ter, will he held at Village Hall on Saturday evening
June 70 Mt ~ O'clock to elect four delegates the stat,
Convention at Rutland.
Pm ORpER on TOyN Con
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-09

~ The State Convention occurring ON Wed.
nesday Of next week, the several town commit
tees should lose time in calling caueuses for the
choice of delegates. The number to which each
town is entitled will be found succeeding the call