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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03

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SENArE-Ihe first business of importance in
the United States Senate to-day was the passage
Of the copper tariff bill over the Presidents veto
by vote Of IS to -. A joint resolution was
passed authorizing contract to be made with
Messrs. Riyes q Bailey, the present publishers
OF the GLOBE, for reporting and printing the de-
bates and proceedings Of Congress for two years
from the lth OF March next. The army appro-
priation bill was then discussed until the recess
At the evening session large number Of bills
reported from the military committee and some
private bills were passed Adjourned
HoUsE.-ln the House, after the usual prelm-
mary business, Mr.. Schenck's bill to strengthen
the public credit was passed without amendment
The recusant witnesses in the New York election
frauds were ordered to be released on payment OF
the costs The legislative appropriation bill was
then taken up and discussed during the remainder
OF the afternoon, and throughout the evening ses-
sion. \ number Of important amendments were
adopted.
On the passage Of the bill for legalizing gold
contracts, Messrs. Poland and smith voted in the
affirmative. Mr. Woodbridge name docs not
appear. Adjourned
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03

II The Rev. Mr. Murray, successor of DIR
Stone, oil Park street church, Boston, is quite 4
sensationist, and, like his predecessor, not exact
ly ministerial in all his ways lie is said to bay,
greatly surprised bis congregation the other morn.
ing by praying Tor the " middc-aged females in
the church whose early hopes had been blasted. y
All supposed him to be singing out the old maids
as special subjects of prayer but are they the
only " middle-aged sisters" or do they compose
the largest number, whose "early hopes have been
blasted ?"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03

SERVING THE LORD WITH INSTRUMENTS or THE
DEvrL.-Ihe Burlington Scahneli is responsible
for the following good story Of a prominent law
yer, now Of ST Adams, and who served as a Col
one during the late war
1t is said that when he first commenced the
practice of law he was fond of a sociable game Of
euchre, and on one saturday evening while engag-
ed with three friends in a quiet game, he was
called upon by worthy member Of the church
who requested that he should attend church on
the following day and read the sermon, as the pas
tor could not be present-to which he consented
and on Sabbath day performed the duties of his
new appointment with credit to himselfand the
entire satisfaction Of the audience. But it was
soon noised about the village that while playing
cards he had accepted Of a request to read the
sermon in church, great ofiense in the ewes Of
maryland it was found necessary for the young
lawyer to explain himself Meeting one Of the
dcacons on the street, he commenced his explana-
ton, when the deacon, smiling, said "That re-
minds me OF certain choir, when some of its
members desired to purchase violin, and the
subject had to be left to the elder for decision
who abruptly replied A fiddle in the choir a
fiddle in the choir By all means | wish could
bring all the instruments Of the devil into church
to serve the Lord 1t is needless 20 say that
the attorney made no further explanation. "
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03

tiRK N MoRRlsymlE.-lhe Masonic building
and dwelling house adjoining in Morisyile were
totally consumed by fire on Monday morning
The block contained drug store, grocery store.
harness shop, two Offices, the Post Office and a
very hnely furnished Masonic Hall, the contents
Of all Of which were destroyed. The furniture
In the dwelling house was saved.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03

InE sPEAKERsHir.- dispatches from Washing
ton state that the Hon. II. L. Dawes has writer
lestei 10 Mr. Blaine that he Dawes will no
boz candidate for Speaker of the House Tbi
doubtless settles the question in favor of Mr.
Blaine
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03

MONTPELIER TowN REroRrs Prom The annual
reports Of the officers Of the town we learn ta.
u miles Of brick sidewalk have been laid and
mile Of gravel sidewalk made during the pas,
year. The total expense Of this improvement.
Exclusive Of bricks, which were furnished by ths
parties against whose land the walk was loated.l
was S36ll -. The amount expended for ,bs
completion Of the brick drain from Barnes mead.
ow 10 the North Branch exclusive Of S2aj paid
by Individually was S2O90 a. No action hi.
been taken relative to the erection Of a town Sol
diers' Monument during the year The amount
paid for the support Of the poor for the year la.
been S3s33 Al. The total amount expended by
the street commissioners (incuding sidewalks and
brick drain) was S69sl s. The commissioners Of
the cemetery report fund on hand Of Sl525 81
The Indebtedness Of the town at the present
time il $9l7l Il, and the tax Of us cents on the
dollar voted will raise, to meet Instability and
current expenses for the next year, Ne'suin. 81
SH0l3 o. 20 cents On the dollar add,t,Qns
was voted for highway tax which will raise ablut
$1,000.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03

MAPLE SuoAR-Ihose who have sugar orchards
should make the most Of them this year, for su.
gars are up, aud the iusurrection in Cuba and
the tricks Of spectators will be likely to carry
them still higher, if possible. Ii may be well to
mention the fact that the annual product Of ma
pie sugar in the United States has been, in years
past, upward Of serm millions Of doiiarsi The
product may and ought to be materially increased
this year, for one thing is certain, that for all
now made large price will be obtained We
advise every owner Of sugar-bush to get it ready
as soon as possible--the pans, troughs, buckets,
kettles, gauges, spiles, yokes, &C., and let there
be lively times at all the camps this year And
:" may zoe be there 20 see ~
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03

THURSDAY, Feb %.
SENATE-Ihe unfinished business Of Yesterday
the army Appropriation bill-was discussed
and various amendments adopted, one providing
that breyet appointments shall be merely honora-
~, conierring no additional command or pay
EVENING sEsslON.-On motion Of Mr. stewart
the constitutional amendment was made the spe-
cial order OF tomorrow
Mr.. Cattell, from the committee Of conference
IN regard to the bill 10 give to deputy collectors
and assessors the pay Of their pTincipals when
they performed their principal duties. reported
that the committee had agreed upon the bin as il
originally passed the Senate
The report was cOncurred in. Adjourned
HouSE.-Mr. Butler of Mas, called up the re-
port Of the conference committee on the consular
ana diplomatic appropriation bill presented by
him last evening.
After a lively debate in which Butler. Banks
Pruyn, and others took part, Buter OF Mas. call.
ed the previous question, and Mr. Banks demand
ed the yeas aud nays which were ordered The
report was disagreed to yeas 45, nays lO2.
Mr.. Banks OF Mass, moved that the House in
slst upon its bill and that new committee be
asked from the Senate, which was agreed to.
MIR. Boutwell, Of Mass. submitted report from
the conference committee on the suffrage consti-
tutional amendment. The report recommends
that the House reoede from its amendment and
agree 10 the Senate proposition. Mr. Boutwell,
demanded the previous question on agreeing to
'NP',t. NV report was then adopt
ed yeas l43. nay 43.
The proposed amendment as adopted is as fol-
lows
Article 10Th. The right Of the citizens Of the
United States to vote shall not be denied or
abridged by the United States or by any State
ON account OF race, COLOR or previous condi-
ton Of seryitude.
Section ?. The Congress shall have power to
enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
Mr.. Butler OF Mass, moved TO suspend the
rules tor the purpose Of discharging the commit
tee OF the whole from the further consideration
OF the legislative appropriation bill The rules
were suspended and the committee was discharg-
ed. The bill and amendments being before the
House.
Mr.. Butler of Mass, then demanded the preyi-
ments.
The House proceeded to take separate vote on
the amendments made in the committee of the
whole. The amendments were agreed as far as
reached, including the amendment making the
compensation OF female clerks in the Office Of the
Treasurer OF the United States equal 10 the pay
OF male clerks of the first class, and giving the
same compensation as male clerks of the HIGHER
grade when called upon to do similar work.
This latter amendment was adopted by vote of
yeas 50 to nays o.
Pending the consideration Of the bin the House
took recess until 1880 O'Clock this evening.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03

TUE LATE j. r. BRADY-A correspondent of
the J0uHn last week somewhat severely crit-
csed the professional life Of this eminent New
York lawyer, lately deceased, ON the general
ground that no won his great reputation in the
successful defence of criminals The writer of
that article loves mercy, as well as justice, and
will be rejoiccd to learn that though Mr. Brady
made his chief reputation in defending criminals
who were probably guilty, yet he seems to have
had q more delicate sense Of professional homer
than some of his brethren Of the New York bar
ure credited with lie is said to have refused to
defend John II. Surratt for any money; he also
declined a $4,000 fec to take part in the whisky
fraud trials and his brother having been APP
pointed judge Of one of the courts of the city,
he never would thereafter engage in any case to
be tried before that court no matter what the in
ducement These are honorable facts in his pro-
essional life and it is well that they are recalled
now with praise from press and public, One Of
the greatest needs Of the legal profession is an
elevation of its principles and sturdy adherence
to them, under such temptations as these were.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03

Council Of C,ns0rs.

MISSES. EDuoRs
The following preamble and resolution WEI.
hastily penncd with view to introducing Them
to the consideration Of the State Convention Ma.
tcrday but the prolonged discussion Of prcnI.
nary proceedings and Of an individual nomin,.
ton, as well a. the necessary breyty Of The .a.
sion, seemed to make it inexpedient to offer them
TO the Convention. If their spirit, and the nun.
pose, to call the attention Of the freemen Of Ye,
mont to an important section Of the constitution
and one which must be discussed and acted up..
by the people, meets your appreciation, pleas.
publish for the consideration Of your reader.
let them consider for what purpose a change
radical is advocated A Mtunm
Feb Goth
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03

Whereas, BY the terms and manner of ,aln5
this Convention, it was intended it should rpDr,
sent both political parties and all classes OF c.iI
zens, and Is therefore presumed 20 embldy H.
popular sentiment upon The objects Of IT, cau,r.
ing
And whereas, Certain influential Journals la,.
to some extent, discussed the propriety or ahr.
eating the i3d section Of the State C0nstiuda
in pursuance Of which section Council Of C...
sors is 20 be elected once IN seven years, t0 nli
nate candidates for which office this Congontm
Nas called
And whereas, The nominees Of this Convent
il elected, may he called 70 deliberate and act .
the abr0gation Of said section Of the Constitute
and therefore it is desirable and proper that d..
sentiments on this subject, both Of the Couy,-.
ton and It's nominees, should be definitely under
stood by the ireemen and electors whose scryaa.
both the Convention and Council should he there.
fore,
Res0lrcd, That the i3d section was wisely c9a.
oci,od in the patriotic foresight Of the fmmcr. f
the Constitution, and only needs 10 be hthiuh
adhered to and carried out in its true spirit aui
intent, By the election Of the best qualified mei
Of the state, 10 make 1t q most conservative SOLE
guard Of our liberties
Resolved furthermore, That whatever else na,
be changed in the Constitution, this should siall
as one OF the wisest provisions of the early atla-
of the State
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03

Charles Marsh has been appointed Deputy
Clerk CT Windsor county rN''
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03

u, s. BoNDs.--lhe cable announces that lite
bonds Of the United States have risen in the Lon
don market to ST. The rapid advancement in
these securities abroad is Unprecedented and ey-
cry indication points to still higher rise This
shows most conclusiyely the confidence which is
lelt abroad in our new administration The mar
kei to-day on this side of the water is also buoy
ant aud there has been a material advance in all
the different issues of the national stock.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03
MONDAY. March L

MONDAY, March /
SENArE.-Mr. Morton presented the credentiols
OF Senator elect Brownlow from Tennessa" '''''i'
House joint resolution suspending the 10Th and
l7th joint rules from now until Ire end If tha
session g as to facilitate business was agreed to.
Consideration of the army approximation hin
was resumed, and the proposition of Senator
sumner s, to allow interest on the War claim Of
massachusetts, was opposed by Senator Sherman
VINO sand i would cost the government from one,
ana-a-half 20 five million dollars.
EVENING SESSION spent ia discussing the sa,oe
proposition, without action.
Hovsk.-On motion of Mr.. Schenck. the rules
Prohioiting the passage Of bills from House to
House, and the presentation of bills to the Presi.
dent within three days of adjournment were ans
pended. 1t was ordered that the House meet
Inc House went into committee Of the whole
on the miscellaneous appropriation bill
Items for Freedmen's bureau. amounting IA
Ssli,oo were stricken out. 1t was agreed To
appropriate $1,000 to pay Miss Winnie Ream the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03
t15atnhman s. journal.
WEDNESDAY. MARCH 3. 1869.

TrRvs-s 90 per year, strictly n advance or $40
ifrot paid within three months
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03

WONDERFUL lNyNrIoN.-Dr. c. NJ. RunLEE,
of this village, has thoroughly convinced us Of
the utility of the voLrMc ARMoR SOILS, for which
he is the agent in Montpelier They are highly
spoken of by eminent physicians as beneficial in
those diseases for which they are recommended,
and we can testify from personal trial that the
last cold snap WINS poweress to make cold the
feet Of one protected by these soles They are
also certified to by the most responsible parties as
a sure cure for rheumatism, neuralgia, nervous
headache, aud all kindred diseases. They are
certainly worth an examination and trial.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03

RETURNING REAsoN.-During the last presi-
dental campaign We repeatedly had occasion to
copy from the Pe;ersburgh (yirginia) Ipder the
most stirring appeals in behalf Of Seymour and
the lost cause It affords us double pleasure
therefore to copy from its columns the following
evidence OF returning reason, In closing u recent
article on the duties aud prospects Of Virginia, il
explains in few plain words the mistake Of the
past and the part Of wisdom in the future, 1t i,
50 seldom that paper of such antecedents pro
poses to adopts so noble and proiseworthy course,
that We wish TO direct special attention to it. By
such line of conduct carried out as it certainly
would be with the heartuess and enthusiasm that
characterize the Southern people, they will be
sure to dnd all the sympathy and all the real
union Of purpose that they desire, from all tho
Northern people with the exception of those who
wish that the South shall be kept as it is in order
that their party may make capital out Of its con-
dition. The following are the closing sentences
of the article referred to
For years the South has been drawing draft.
on outside sympathy which have not been honored
For years large portion of its journalism has
been nothing but a literature of despair. Is it
not time that all this should cease The best
the truest, the most real union which in our 0pin-
ion can now be formed is hearty support Of and
co-opemti0n with the administration of General
Grant IN advancing the national welfare. We
Shall thus take part in the cheerful national ac-
tiyities, and escape from the aimless, querulous.
discontinued and hopeless inaction, which is with
ont future and without promise. -
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03

The House resumed its session in committee Of
the whole at 100 o'clock and proceeded to the
consideration Of the legislatyeap appropriation bill
Among the amendments adopted was one increas-
ing the salaries OF the female clerks in the Office
Of the Comptroller Of the Currency to { 200 per
annum also one striking out the appropriation
for the salary and expenses Of the special commits
sioner Of the revenue
The committee then rose and the House adj
journed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03
HOUSE.

EVENING sEssIoN.--A portion of the Alaska in.
vestlgatlng committee presented report addition.
al 10 the one presented on Friday The present
1 ;al S C Mr.. Robert D. Walker for becom-
ing Counsel for foreign government in n bo rSa;n
WI wlth ms own, without letting the fact be known
me senate amendments to the Indian appropria.
tl9n Dill were then considered in committee Of The
whole During the discussion Mr.. Butler admit
yea That the treaties made with the lately hostile
indians were more favorable to them than former
''ea' i; We're to comparatively friendly Indians.
til adjournment. ''''No' uiF
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-03-03
WASHINGTON, Feb. %.
SENATE.

,y EVENING sEssloN.-ln the evening session Mr..
W lsoh introduced bill for the more equal dis
trlbution of national banking capital.
Mr.. Sherman offered resolution proyidino Cor
the .ri recognition of the independence of Cuba
The JOINT resolution donating cannon for the
monument OF Gen. Mcpherson, was passed.
The public credit bill was then resumed. and al
tee passed 30 to 10. '''''''
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-12-18
THE WHAT Is IT."
A correspondent of the Sacramento
Tnson Hotails a. foliova.

A correspondent of the Sacramento
Union details as follows:
The stone giant which has been as.
,onishing the natives of Onondaga coun-
ty, where it was found, is on its way to
this city. A friend of mine saw it in
Albany few days since, and while he
concurs in the opinion of the press that
it is well worth seeing, be qualities the
statement by pronouncing it an ingenI-
Gus fraud. A story is going around that
the giant was taken into Onondaga coun-
ty and deposited on the farm of Newell
by Hull. who figures prominently in its
discovery and subsequent proprletorship
and il is distinctly charged that several
months ago an iron-bound box was con-
veyed bv four horse team down the
road Leading to Newell's house, and Was
not seen beyond his farm, aud that Hull
appeared in that locality about the same
time. There are various other suspi-
cious circumstances surrounding the al
legged mystery, and two or three scien-
life gentlemen, among them Professor
Marsh, of Yale CollegeI learn have pro-'
nouncei against the antiquity OF the
statue But Notwithstanding this, the
credulIly of the public appears to be
undIsturbed and stock IN the stone man
has suffered no decline. 0ne hundred
thousand dollars was offered and refused
for one-fourth share in the statue
while it was in Albany. His giantship
proves one claim TO the powerful an
cestry which he represents, to be well
founded-he drGacS well, filling the honse
nightly. His draft powers are certainly
superior to those of the artists who have
drawn him for the illustrated and daily
press, though the cuts which these have
been presented of him were probably |
not intended to be the {. unkiud - re |
presentations which they appear. Ac- |
cordiBg toa private accom- oftbe statue, |
il is not very slightly object, ner a de-
sirahie show for ladies' to visit. 1t is !
simply curiosity, and il is being brought
20 the right market In a few DAYS we
shall have the newspapers full of it.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-12-18

RAILROAD RESPONSIBILITY. the Wyo
ming Territory Legislature has taken the
matter of railroad accidents IN charge
aud passed a very stringent bill, to the
effect that any person in the employ OF
any railroad company in that territory
VINO may be killed or injured By ioco4
motive, car or rolling stock, whether in
he performance of his duty or other
wise, his WIDOW or heirs may have the
same right of action against the company
for damages as if said person was not
in the employ of The company; any agree
ment to the contrary shall be null and
void, and shall not be admitted as testi'
iLony in behalf of the company.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-12-18
FEMALE SUFFRAGE.

The bill recently passed by the Wyoming
Legislature has been signed by the Gov
ernor Of the Territory This is the first
step in allowing women equal voice with
man in government. There is but little
which Territory can grant in the way of
suffrage. ye, there is principle at stake in
this move which may develop into a degree
VI enli ,htenment as to the policy pro-
priety of = more general system of female
-uffr ,2e- The question has become a mat
Ter of greater or less consideration and de-
bate throughout the country. The good or
evil result of extending the right of suf-
frsge to women could no. be tried on a
smallsr scale and at the same time carry
~ith it the principle involved. inasmuch as
the officers usually governing States here
hold BY appointment. The experiment will
De closely watched and if it be demonstra-
:ed that BY female influence the elections
are more orderly and less corrupt, and
soman is not by means of the part played
m elections rendered less worthy in her
osn esteem or that of her male friends, if
she is nos thereby to some extent unsexed
and disqualified for the conduct of domes-
nc affairs, the advocates Of female suffrage
nave gained q point Ii is onlv necessary
n practically demonstrate tina. the tendency
Il this new feature in politics is to improve
he suffrage without entailing evils & induce
u general adoption in other States.-Enter-
,Vrae.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-12-18

MIRACULOUS LAYING ON OF HANDS
The following is RELAXED by the CoIma
(Nexico), spondent of the Bulletin:
A Frenchman who calls bjm self { lyss-
es. Count of Sigerie, is making miract.
Gus cures at MorelIa- By laying only
his hands on sufferers he has been cur
ing blindness, deafness, parai! sis, and
all kinds OF chronic diseases, which has
given him such Il reputation that the
lower class pronounce him the resurrec
ted Messias, particularly because be acts
disinterestedly, taking only money from
those who can afford 10 pay. 4 man
who saw this rhaumaturgus believes him
to be an Italian Freemason whom be
met at Honolulu some years ago.