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LEGIsLiIIRE CT VERMONT.
SENATE.
THURSDAY, October IA.

THURSDAY, October IA.
Agreeably 10 the constitution and laws OF th'
State of Vermont, the Senate assembled IN ths
Senate chamber, and was called to order by hon
Stephen Thomas, Lieut.. Governor, at ~ ~ a m
PRAYER was offered BY the Rev. Mr.. Fisk OF
Peacham.
The President directed the Secretary, Henry
CLARK. Eco, of Rutland. to call the roll of the
Senate, uhereupon the following Senators an
swered to their names, and were duly sworn and
qualified:
Caledonia Co, r. NJ. Hall.
Franklin Co , Homer E. Royce on d
Lamoille Co Asa r. Camp.
Orange Co, James Hutchinson, Jr.
Orleans Co, W. G. Elkins, J. E. Dickerman.
Washington Co., Charles Dewey, Charles II.
Heath.
Windsor Co , VIM NJ. Pingrey.
Il appearing that no quorum was present, on
motion Of Mr.. Dewey Of Washington Co, the
Senate adjourned.
AFTERNOON.
Senator Colamer, Of Windsor County, appear
ell at the bar Of the Senate, and was duly sworn.
No quorum being present, Mr. Hutchinson, oil
Orange County, moved that when the senate adj
iourn, it be until tomorrow morning at 10 CLOCK,
and on his motion the Senate Adjourned
HOUSE.
In pursuance Of the provisions Of the Ccnstitu-
ton ad Laws Of the State Of Vermont, the MEM
bers of the House Of Representatives convened
in the State House, in Montpelier, on the second
THURSDAY. being the 18th day, Of October, ls69.
At ten O'Clock in the forenoon, Hon. George
Nichols, Secretary of State, called the House 10
order
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addison County-Messrs. Barnes of Ferris
burg. North of Shoreham, and Clark of Lincoln
B,nniagton Courfy-Messrs. ShufietOn o.
sunderland, Moore of Landgrove, and Peck O.
Stamford.
: Caledonia Counfy-Messrs. Hall of St. Johns
bury, Hooker Of Peacham, and Bigelow Of Rye
gate.
Chi.ienaen County = Messrs. Baldwin o.
Hinesburgh, Rice Of Westford, and Barrett O
Underhil.
E.ser County essrs. Merrill of Bloomfield
Chase Of Concord, and Read Of CRANKY.
Franklin CouRfy-Messrs. Permont Of Geor-
gia, Brigham of Bakersfield. and Hopkins Of
Montgomery.
Isle. Parks Of North Hero, and Keller Of South
Hero.
LqmoHIe Counfy-Messrs Wetherby Of Cam
bridge, Manning of johnson, and White Of Eden
ORANGE CouHfy-Messrs. Dow Of STAFFORD,
Bailey OF NeWbury, and Abbott of Fairlee.
Orleans Couaty-Alessrs. C0wles Of Coventry
Aiken of Troy, and Glib Of Silem.
Rutlqnd County Messrs. Peabody OF Pitts
ford, Cobb Of Tinmouth, and Uewett OF Chiiten-
den.
Washington Counfy-Mes,rs. Coburn q East;
Montpelier, Holmes OF Moretown, and Paine Of
Cabot.
Windham COuuty-Messrs. Upham Of Wind
ham, Wheat of Putney, and Whitney Of Brook
line
HTadsor Couniy-Messrs Pratt Of Pomfret,
Smith Of Hartland, and Scott Of Plymouth
The Speaker announced that the Clerk had
appointed as his assistants for The year ensuing
Henry n. Newell Of Shelburn,
Edwin 7. White Of Woodstock,
Calvin J. B. Harris Of Danville
The Speaker also announced the appointment,
sgreeaby to law, Of the following named persons
as reporters Of the House of Representatives
Andrew C. Brown Of Montpelier,
Charles F. Dodge Of Montpelier.
On motion Of Mr.. Hinckley of Chelsea, adj
journed.
AFTERSOoy.
Joint Resoluiisrs.-From the Senate, grant
ing the use Of the Representatives, Han TO the
Vermont Historical Society, for their annual
meeting on Tuesday next adopted in concur
renee.
Also granting the use Of the Representative,
Hall to the Vermont Colonization Society for rs
semi-centennial celebration on Thursday even
ing next adopted in concurrence
Resoluti9a-By Mr. Baldwin, Of HiuesLurC,
directing the Clerk 20 furnish every member and
officer Of the House with one daily newspaper
during the Session, to be selected by Themselves;
adopted.
The Senate aal House Of Bapreseu t.tive> met
in Joint Assembly, in the Representatives Hall
at - O'Clock, 10 hear the report Oft the Commit
tee to canvass the votes for Governor, Lieut.
Governor and Treasurer
Hon Stephen Thomas, President Of the
Senate in the chair, George Nichols, Secretary Of
State Clerk
The canvassing committee submitted "a report,
which was read by the Clerk, as follows
To the Joint Committee r9r ia Session; The
Joint CaBvassing Committee appointed 20 can
vas= the votes FOR the Governor. Lieut., Governor
AMI Treasurer, having attended 10 The duties as
signed them, now submit the following report
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HOUSE.


IA4l hDA1. Oct. 10.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
Journal Of yesterday read and approved
The Speaker announced as a committee on
joint rules, on the part Of the House, Mr.. Walp4
Of Burlington and Mr.. Hinekley Of Chelsea.
Mr.. Gardner e. boyntou, having presented his
credentials AS the representative elect frum the
town Of Holland, was duly sworn, and took his
seat
The committee TO canvass the votes for Gov-
eruor, Lieuteuant-Goyernor, and Treasurer nre-
scented themselves, on the ell of the Clerk. and
were duly sworn. Mr. Gay Of Stockbridge be-
ing absent, Mr.. Pierce of Cavendish was snbs,;
tnted in his place.
On motion Of Mr.. Frisbee, the c.nvss.;r,
committee had cave to sit during the session Of
the House this forenoon, and the COMMITTEES
thereupon Withdrew to attend to the duties If
their appointment.
Mr.. R'iiiu NJ. Holbrook of Lexington. Mr.
Gardner Merrill Of Bloomfield. Mr.. GEORGE "
Huntoon Of Canaan and Mr.. Henry r. Jones NJ
Benson, having presented their credentials as
the representatives, elect from their respective
towns, they we're duly sworn and ,ook ths;r
seats "
JOINT ResJl.iion--From the Senate uons.
resolution inr JOINT Assembly at eleven O'Clock
TINS morning. with proposals for amendment
nAihg Inc tine OF meeting at half past two
O'Clock thus afternoon, which proposed amend
ment Wa agreed to.
The Speaker nominated and the House con-
armed rs committee on the part Of the House
to canvass the votes Of the freemen of the State
for County aud Probate District officers, the fol-
lowing named members
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THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS

Is published every Friday morning by
THE FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION,
College ST.. Burlington, VT.
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The Pr 10 denies that tie French soyernmcn.
intends Co suspend the right Of reuuion, and
adds. The Government simply desires to give
warning that it viii act with energy should the
public meetings degenerate into proyoc4tiops Of
instruction There is a simplicity about this
that is highly amusing. What is the obie.t OF
public meetings except TO enable the people 10
compare their views and give expression to them D.?
Now every one familiar with the history of the
Second Empire understands that provocl;ion o
instruction - means the free discussi n q pub
lie questions To prevent such a calamity the
" government viii act with energy" Cetainly
1t will hat is its distinguishing characteristic
1t alway- has acted with energy to check
freedom Ot speech or freedom Of the press. The
Emperor has been in the habit Of removing peri
o1ically the restraints upon the press They
were to be free to encourage any opinions which
would not have seditious effect. But under
broad Interpretation Of what was seiitious, the
police took care to suppress the publication Of
anything that was at all unfavorable toward the
Emperor or his policy. An adverse criticism in
a journal was followed by Imprisonment of the
editor. That was what freedom of the press
meant. And the 60 right of reunion - is Of the
same liberal character 1t is Gil Bias and the
Archbishop over again. Criticism is invited,
but the unlucky wight who ventures to tell the
truth must look out for his head.
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And therefore David NJ. Camp was declared
duly elected Clerk for the year ensuing, and
rre-enting himself At the bar Of the House was
duly sworn.
,r motion f Mr. Bromley Of Psslet Mr..
Austin = Graham, u,m5er Of elect from the
toNu Of Niuhal Wa aiutted to seat unon
the aocr of the house without producing his
credentials, and he was duly sworn and took
his seat
Mr. Frisb;e of Poultry Offered the following
resolution, which was adopted
Resoirs9, That each member of the House for
ward Immediately to the Clerk. on slip of pa
per prepared by him for that purpose, his name
In full, town and county, number Of seat, board
ing place with the number Of room, the name Of
the newspaper be elects 10 take during the ses-
sion, with the designation where to he delivered.
10 enable the Secretary Of State to make M the
legislative Directory, and the Clerk to distribute
the papers ordered
Mr.. Nheelock offered the following resolution.
which was adopted
Resoire9. Thst this House now proceed to the
election Of Chaplain for the year ensuing.
Inc Speaker thereupon directed that the bal
lots be prepared and forwarded for that purpose
Mr. Wales Of Burlington nominated Rev
James c. Houghton Of Burlington
Mr.. Wood of fairhaven nominated Rev Rich
ard Morgan Of Mortified.
Mr.. Burt Of Swsntou seconded the nomination
of Rev. Mr. Morgan.
MIR. Nheelcok Of Berlin also seconded The
nomination of Rev. Mr.. Morgan.
The ballots having been taken and counted
Mr. Wales Of burlington, Mr.. Burt of Swsnton,
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a trusty servant leaves tie public service
Of tae state, Ia 'he retirement Of Governor Page
For rier years important interests Of the Stale
have lJsu under his charge. As State Tr5asg--
er. be administered with marked ability and
fidelity that most important ofEce through al its
large .rerad.as during the war, and following
its close. As Governor, be has had tie we.tlre
Of th. State deeply AZ heart, and has served iJ
Will capable and faithful service. The closing
act 4 b. administration, the submission Of the
fifteenth .meaimert, connects his name, 10 his
honor, with that great measure Of national JUS
,ice: 44l lis is % clear and honorable record in
the annals e the State.
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pAIRYMEx.s ASSOCIATION.

The Da,rvucn u Vermont are invited to meet at
MONTPELIER. 90 "Wednesday, oct o, l7ds, 1t three
o'clock p. p TO Organize Vermont Da'rymen :
Association" or take such other action ia te mat
ter as may be deemed expedient when met
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OPea'ng O. Dec Sss,saa -O-Jaas,..-
H'1se'- - NasTP cJa..st fo- C.s,.
House
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AFTERNOON.

Senator Collamer, Of Windsor County, appear
ed at the bar Of the Senate, and was duly sworn.
No quorum being present, Mr.. Hutchinson, OF
Orange County, moved that when the senate ad-
journ it be until to- morrow morningat ~ clock,
and on his motion the Senate adjourned
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Bills introduced and referred-By Mr. Hall
in amendment # the act Incorporating the New
bury Seminary 20 committee On judiciary
BY Mr. Royce. allowing parties in civil suits
90 pgr5urtori.J challenge three jurors to COM
u.i-tee a1 pria ting.
By Mr.. Dewey Of Washington, in amendment
0f tie art enathnc towns % ali in construction
ofNoutr5 er and Wells River Railroad; 10 com
uitrea au railroads.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE.
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~ rEs1OOS.

Bills introduced and seaerrei--By slr. Bull
Of Hanooek, TO anne al SEC. ?. chap. l0S. in re-
lation TO 6ounties 1o.-iOus aeiAlsls (hxing the
bounty on each wolf or panther AZ $50, each
bear ; 10. each lynx $40. snd each weodchuck
20 eents); 10 general comm tee
ny Mr.. wales of Burling On. TO amend the
charter Of the Vermont Life insurance. Com
pAiy; to committee on Judiciary.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-03

neither dare venture with his whole force nor
send detachments for tho almost indlspensaOie
supplies of provisions-Val Valmaseda, VINO nomi-
nally commands the whole Eastern Department,
issues a proclamation that every male over hf-
teen years of age, found out OF his domicile,
shall be executed. First of all this part of the
proclamation can refer solely to children and
old men incapable of bearing arms and there
fore, if not intended purely to inaugurate a mas
sacre of the innocents, could have other effect
than that of driving all males capable of bearing
arms into the camps of the Insurgents The
second part of the proclamation if possible still
more fully confirms the old proverb of "Quos
Deus" etc. Women found outside of their
houses without sufficient cause, forsooth and
the judges of the suficiency of the cause Spanish
soldiers The razing of the houses to the
ground is of minor import. The people of the
Eastern Department are of pastoral character,
and their habitations correspond. They are not
marble palaces
The animus, however, which dictated so bar
barrie proclamation gives rise in reasoning
mems minds to other considerations. We have
been told, and are being told daily, that the
revolution is conquered; that at the worst,
every semblance of insurgency will be oblite-
rated in epochs varying at most from twenty to
sixty days. If these statements tally little with
the daily supplicatlons of General Dulce to
Spain Tor further recruits, they still serve, in
conjunction with this proclamation of Valma-
seda and the character of the Spaniard as de-
duced from history in parallel cases, to give us
an inside view of the true state of the case
spun HoIIo whenever tDe cuban has dared
to lift his voice in the assertion of civil rights
common to the subjects of all constitutional
monarchies, has ever been, 'Cuba shall be
Spanish or African" and an impending dread of
a second Santo Domingo has hitherto been sufl-
cient to quell any breath of freedom. To-day,
the case is changed Cubans have cast the die.
They know that if, by misfortune, Spain should
reconquer the island, their condition will be
utterly hopeless; and the Spanish rulers fully
cognizant of the spirit which animates them,
seeing that the bugaboo of an African massacre
has lost its terror, come out in their true char
acter, and their watchward now is, "Delendd est
Cuba"
This is what Valmaseda means
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fee and courthouse for the City of New Yorl,
His Congressional record contains no evidence
of craftsmanship either in debate or1the origino
tion of measures; but he has manifested co1sid
cradle shrewdness, energy, and cunning in ex-
hibiting great zeal for economy by resisting an
preparations for every other section, as Blind
to enable him to push through bills for the hem
eft of his own constituents.
The means by which Washburne has oainod
his ascendancy over the mind of General Grant
reflect no more credit on his Character and
talents than the other parts of his career When
the war broke out, Mr.. Grant happened To be in
the tanning business in Galena. Governor Yates
knowing Grant to be graduate of West Point
made him colonel. Washburne in his ennocb
of February /, 1864, on the Lieutenant-G General
bill, spoke of Grant as "my neighbor and NV
friend, appointed upon my olon recommenda
ton." In May, 1862, Washbume began his ad-
vocacy of Grant in Congress by defending him
accuracy and fairness stand out in this sem
tence:-"There Is no more temperate man
in the army than General Grant. He neper in
dulges in the use of Intoxicating liouorsn Tn
February, 1864, Washburne pushed through the
bill for making ''my friend and nv neighborH
Eeutenant-General, and thus laid the founda-
tion of his influence over General Grant. His
mental horizon was no larger in this case than
when he succeeded in getting an appropriation
for a marine hospital in Galena. 1t was a dema-
gogues attempt to strengthen himself by making
the most of local advantage. His zeal was
not inspired by the fact that Grant was n great
general, but by the fact that he was a resident of
Galena.
Washburne's appointment to Paris is the worst
and weakest ever made to that country. Benia-
min Franklin was our first minister to Paris:
Thomas jefferson the second; and Elihu B.
Washburne the last.
''Oh, what falling Off is here, my countrymenlv
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BRoAD-BRIM AND BREECH-CLoUT.

From the N. Y. Times.
AS Colonel Parker is to give the new effort to
civilize, and perhaps even Quakerize (who
knows ?) the hitherto hostile Indians every ad-
vantage for fair trial, and as the Friends, on
their part, are said to have selected as agents
men distinguished for q rare union OF business
tact with benevolence, of wide knowledge of
human nature with spotless integrity, we may
declare that the scheme is launched under favor
ing uspices. And there are other promising
omens in the very peculiar circumstances OF the
I'Indian situation" at this moment. In the first
place-not to say it in any disparaging way-the
hostile tribes were soundly thrashed by Sheridan
and Custer last winter, and hence may be APP
preached with peace offerings, without fear of
the motive being misinterpreted Again, the
new agents and superintendents go well sup
piled with what are usually called "the sinews
of war" but which are as emphatically the
sinews of peace. They carry for disbursement
the entire treaty appropriations of the House
something over two millions; and though it is
true that they take none OF the funds proposed
under the unratited treaties OF last year, yet
they have in their place the discretionary fund
of two millions, to be expended, as Congress
ordered, in 'civilizing" the savage tribes.
Now, it is to be noted that, under this arrange
ment, we have still suoslsGlng all the benefit
which has ever been claimed by its friends in
behalf of the Indian Bureau machinery In the
next place we may count on having purified the
bureau organism by the introduction OF honor,
honesty, fidelity, business energy, phllanthropy
and patriotism as its motive power, in the place
of the selfish greed, the treachery, the negl
gence the knavery, and the bold plunder, 1t Ii
claimed, which have sometimes disgraced IT
Finally, we have, for the first time in our his
tory, the two great bodies of Government off
ciais who come in contact with the Indian work
ing harmoniousy instead of at cross-purposes
For the first time, we say, the army and tn
agents are at apparent accord and the spectacle
of the President the General-in-Chief, the Secre
tary of War the Secretary of the Interior, ant
the Indian Commission pulling all one way in
stead of three different ways, at least a
hitherto, is most happily significant. Shoul
the new commission save us money 1t would b
gratifying; should it save us from war; it woul
be still more SO; but should ii both save u
money and save us from war; it would mark
new era in the civil service.
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WATCHES, JEWELRY, ETO.
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SPANISH FERocITY AND WEAKNESS.

Without choosing to analyze its effective
force in which regard it is probably about as
valid as the Pope's bull against the comet, the
wording of Count Valmaseda's proclamation is
worthy of consideration, both as TO the spirit
i'm wbici. il is dictated and as a sample Of the
animus that rules the Spanish authorities in
Cuba.
Vnlmaseda, though positively, according to
latest accounts, shut up in a locality which once
WAS the town Of Bayamo, but from which he
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GB!TUARY.-HoN HENRY J. RAYMOND -
This gentleman, so widely and well known
as politician and journalist, died suddenly
of apoplexy in New York yesterday, at the
early age of forty-nine. Mr.. Raymond was
born in Livingston county, New York,
graduated at the University of Vermont, In
1910, and soon after removed to the city of
New York, where he taught the classics, and
wrote for the Ne,o Yorker, a weekly journal.
In l641, he became managing editor of the
New York Tribune. Subsequently, he be
came connected with the New York Courier
and Enquirer, and at the same time was one
of the literary attaches of the firm OF Har-
to the Assembly OF his native Stale, and was
subsequently reelected and chosen speaker.
MIR. Raymond established the New Yo,k
Times In 1851, and engaging actively in
politics, was soon recognized as one Oi the
leading men of the Radical party, and elect
ed Senator and Governor of New York. He
was a delegate to the Chicago Convention,
and in 1864, became member of Congress.
in the deliberation and debates Of which
body he took prominent part. Mr.. Ray
mond was likewise a delegate TO the National
Convention, which assembled in this city in
1866. and the address issued by that body
was from his polished pen. As a newspa-
per writer. Mr.. Raymond was terse, concise
and pointed. while in oratorical powers he
was by no means deficient His death will
canse a gap in the editorial corps OF this
alton, which cannot be readily filled, while
in the social circle. host of attached friends
will mourn his sudden taking off.-PhiLd.
Age, 18Th.