Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-04-07

however, is sometimes great virtue, and we
think was never more 80 than in their case"
The Mississippi bill, reported by the reconstruc-
ton committee, and championcd by Gen Butler,
has been warmly discussed in the House this ai-
ternoon, and by large majority was postponed
till next session This was n Notifying defeat
to the gallant General and strong indication
ola determination to adjourn at an early day.
Among all the marvellous changes in the world,
/ the greatest, believe are in men. Ex-Governor
Wise has at last surrendered to Old John Brown.
lie says For myself praise God for the war
every day, Notwithstanding It's disaster and deaths,
as a special providence, indispensable to free mo-
and my heirs forever from tho weakness, if not
wiokedness, Of African slavery"
FRIDAY, April ?
Great interest is beginning to be attracted to
the subject Of the next census, which is to bel
taken the coming year. In many respects it will
be- the most important over made in the United
States, for it will not only demonstrate the nyag-
es Of the war, but also the marvellous rccupcratye
powers Of the nation arising from the industry
and energy Of our people, and the vast tide of
immigration to oar shores. This important sub
iect has already been committed to the hands of
an able committee in the House, of which Cen
eral Garfield Of Ohio is chairman.
/ The power Of the census is immense in respect
10 the formation OF those public sentiments which
underlic legislation nni shape the destiny Of the
country The Importance Of is being fun and
correct can hardly be overestimatcd Its reyela-
Z a.
/ population, the absence of education, and the
prevalence Of crime, pointed the weapons which
struck de1th-bow at slavery and during the
war the last census was the textbook which in
spired the loyal heart Of the nation with full con-
fdence in its ability to subduc the rebellion.
/ II has been intimatcd that, in taking the ces \
sus Of 1860, the almost parlonable pride of the
South led them to hide the great Ignorance which
prevailed in Tint section. Now that slavery isl
dead, the motive for all this Is gone and it /, to
be hoped that the next census may show, not
only the actual condition Of the colored people in
respect to their progress in education, but also
the character Of their schools, themans by which
they are supported, thcextcnt 70 which they have
become landowners, DC, &c
General Banks stated in the last Congress that,
out Of twenty-five millions Of people in the United
States, twenty-one millions were descendants OF
foreigners who had entered the country since the
formation Of the Government This, if true.
strikingy illustrates both the composite character
OF ourpopuation and the great debtwe owe to for
egn immigration. IL the next census could gost
farther, and give the nativity Of the parents and
grandparents, it would show the degree Of mi
| ,vl,f b,, A.
Of our own country. 1t would then show, for in
stance, how many Of the present population of
Minnesota or Iowa owe their ancestry to Vermont
or Massachusetts, or to Ireland or Germany
The most important action in Congress today, |
has been the discussion Of the Indian appropra-
tion bill in the Senate, while the House has con-
sidered and recommtted to the committee on cleo
tions the Coyode-Fostcr contested seat in Penn I
syl,ann
All distractions being removed, the current OIL
removals and appointments begins to flow freely. !
About one hundred and fifty nominations were
sent in to-day comprising officers of internal reye-
nue., customs, postlnasters, &c, mainly from New
York, Pennsylvania and Ohio. As the list was
read of in side room to the brcathlcss throng of
candidates and reporters, the sight would have
been amusing, but Tor "a thought Of sympathy for |
those to whom serious consequences were in
voyed.
Those behind the scenes report that the oompe-
ttion for territorial positions is greater than for
any other places in the Presidents gift. This is |
not to be wondered at, for they are not only re- |
garded as stoppngstones to higher political posi- |
tons, but the territories themselves are known to
ol hound in tta Il.
the routes upon which the enrichng trade oil
India is to find its why to the central portions of |
our continent. Population will flock to these
mountain territories with ten-iold rlpidity now
that the Pacific railroad can swiftly transport it
along the whole line to the Pacific coast
Much comment Is had uron Gs-,o~al p,..Ier =
desperate efforts to become the leader of the
radical party in the House. Some think he fiat
tiers himself that he can in this manner best an
tagonize and embarnss President Grant, for |
whom he still cherishes anything but affection
while others think it is only to make himself
strong with one Of the most radical constituencies
in the whole country. 4 certain Southern mem
Der was once Intercepted as to how he could JUS
tfy himself with his constituent, for his habitual
intoxiation. 81 will give you to understand
that | represent them exactly" was his triumph
ant reply
The Kentucky delegation complain that they
have but poor sight with the new admnistra-
ton, on account Of the equiyocal position Of that
State during the war. But one Of them very hui
morously remarked that he thought kentucky
more loyal than any Of her sisters during the re-
| bellion-she being the only State that furnished
| her full qii0fa 10 both si9csf