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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

The authorities Of the town of Rutland have
1t is now thought, succeeded in eflecting the ar.
rest Of the incendiaries who have been SO active
in that place for some time The Village Trus.
tees employed three detectives, one of whom sue
cceded in Negotiating himself into the affections
OF gang of rowdes, who in their conyiyial mo-
ments impaired secrets To him which, on Thurs
day night last, led to the arrest OF several OF
their number
Since the arrest it is understood that one of the
gang, named Peter Neary, has confessed to firing
the Town Hall, and another building, on the
night OF the lsth Of December last, and the de-
tectiye is confident that he can produce evidence
sufficient to convict every one of them of arson.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

~ Although it is not safe to believe all we
hear quoted as said by Gen. Grant, there is no
reason to doubt that he agrees in substance with
these remarks about the Reverdy johnson treaty,
and the Alabama claims. We find them in the
Tribune, ascribed 10 Grant. The common sense
view of the whole matter is condensed into these
few sentences; The treaty is unjust to the
United States because il assumes TO measure in
jury inflicted upon this country by money value
Of ships actually destroyed, whereas the chief
damage to our commerce was in our ships being
driven from the seas by Anglo-rcbe pirates In
addition TO this, the sympathy extended by the
English government to the South prolonged the
war AT least year, and for all lives lost and
money expended, for this time, England is direct
" responsible The treaty proposes to settle all
these things by the payment of the paltry value
Of few ships
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

~ New York and Brooklyn paid, last year,
for amusements at the regularly opened theatres
and music halls, the sum of S2,9sO, IT'S. The
theatre which had the heaviest receipts in New
York was Niblos, which returns $3.50 $40. fol-
lowed closely by the Olympic with $3io, 1921
Wallacks stands fourth oil the list, It's receipts
having been -!Se03,3l9. There are in all eleven
theatres which resolved more than hundred
thousand dollars. The once proud Academy of
Music now stands sixteenth on the list, It's re.
eeipts having dwindled to the contemptble figure
oil SSS'7iS, only a little more than half as much
as those Of its Brooklyn neighbor of the same
name The Park Theatre stood at the head of the
list in Brooklyn with total receipts of Ss2, I7s.
The government revenue from the theatres of the
two cities was $59,603 so.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03
TnrPr,DoDr MrDAL.-Letter. from The ,eeip.

TnE PEABopr MEDAL.--Lefier. from The recipient
The President sent TO Congress, yesterday Il
correspondence between Secretary Seward and
George Peabody relative to gold medal present
ed to him by order of Congress in consideration
of his munitcent donation for the promotion Of
education in the Southern States. Mr. Peabody
says
" Cherishing, Ms do, the sncerest affection
Tor my country, it is not possible for me 10 feel
more grateful than do for this precious memorial
Of its regard, coming as ii does from thirty mil,
lions of American citizens through their repre-
sentatiyes in Congress, with full accord and CO.
operation Of the President This medal. together
with the richly illuminated transcript of Con.
gresslonal resolutions, shall shortly deposit in
the Peabody Institute, at the place of my birth.
IN apartments especially constructed for their safe
keeping, along with the public testimonials with
which have been honored. There trust il will
remain Tor generations To attest the generous nl-
nlfcence of the American people IN Recognizing
the efforts however inadequate of one of the hum,
blest OF their fellow countrymen 10 promote the
enlightenment and prosperity of his native land /"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

Mr. Morton, from tho select committee nm r..
roscntativo Reform, reported with slight amorl
mont the joint resolution introduced yesterlov H..
Mr.. Buckacw ~ amend the Constitution 81 . ~
compel the choice Of the President directly gr,''l
the people, and advocated it in brief speech VI"
At 30 the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr. Julian from the committee on public land.
reported n bill 10 close the land system In a. =
States where the public lands do not exceed ill.,
thousand acres passed.
The House then resumed the consideration 81
the Constitutional amendment, and WIS addresaod
by Mr.. Kelley in is advocacy. Mr.. Shellalnr,.s
next addressed the House In support of the ssb
stitute, which he offered the other day, 10 ~,
Constitutional amendment. Mr.. Jones nddress,I
the House in opposition 10 both amendment and
bill lie was followed by Mr. Ward in favor ~
the substitute which he had offered. Mr.. Buller
Of Massachusetts, spoke against the suhstib,,a
offered by Mr. Bingham aud said that when H.
could see every man, white or black, free 10 nl,e,
any sentiment he pleased within the bounds =,
propriety, anywhere in the Republic, he would "
ready to relieve everybody from all burdens. M,
Pike and Mr.. Scholield also occupied five minuia.
each in arguments IN favor Of the pending mo.
ures. and against Mr.. Bingham amendment
Mr. Boutwell, proposed 10 alter the pronos,t
Constitutional amendment - as 10 make il read
" The right Of any citizen Of the United STAT.
10 Nuif NJ NlN tltfNlNU III tilf NNitr IN which L..
shall have actually resided for a period Of ,n.
year next preceding such election shall not le
denied on abridged by the United States or srv
State thereof by reason Of race or color or nre,3
Gus condition vi slavery Of any citizen or cless a.
citizens Of the nitcd States, and on account ~
his want of property or education" After Snme
further discussion Mr.. Boutwell, offered an amazed
ment 10 add to the first section the following
Nor shall educational attachments or the ne.
Session or ownership Of property ever be made a
test Of the right Of any citizen 70 vote.
Mr. Bingham argued against the amendment
on the legal principle that the exclusion of con.
tain things was the admission Of all other tbin0s
and that religious or other tests might. unde,
that amendment, be established.
The discussion ON this point was carried On b,
Messrs Bingham, Eldridgc, Boutwell,, Shells.
larger, Wilson Of Iowa, and Jencks.
Mr. Boutwell,, making no answer. moved tie
previous question on his amendment. The prr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03
U. s. Internal R,enrs in eaoa Of As La,f Tuo Y,a,,.


The returns for the current year will show u
still further very important reduction We had
hoped that this Congress would see the import
ance of increasing the revenue. and would direct
its attention to this subject, instead of fritering
away its time in proiitless political discussions,
and the arrangementof little jobs for dividing the
lessening income among its friends. If this is
continued there will be point where the income
and expenses will be so wide apart that the ma
tional credit will drop between, to the manifest
injury of every important material interest
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

81 The Senate committee have agreed not to
report the House bill repeating the tenure-of-otce
law, bat have brought in substitute, e1emptine
cabinet officers and relieving the president OF the
necessity Of making out case against officers
suspended during recess of the Senate. Mr.
hhmunds has also procured the embodying of his
plurnlity-oi-ohces bill in the substitute Il isso
modified however, as only 20 apply to federal of.
fees, Of which no person can hold more than one
unless he Is an army or navy officer detailed for
such duty In this form, it is thought, the whole
b,ll may pass the Senate and be accepted by the
ilouse.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

II Dr. URANN, - long and fi,yorably known
through Vermont for his many wonderful cures.
viii be at Waterbury, Saturday, Feb. 9th, and at
the Pavilion, Montpelier, Monday, Feb. sth
lie has been on tour North and judging from
the following, cut from the Frontier .Seatia.J bo
has been doing some good, and making glad the
hearts of many.
Dr.. URANS has been at the American Hoose
since last Saturday and will stay there till next
MONDAY. Ills rooms have been constantly crowd
several remarkable cures. In two or three 90 ~
,nyalids have been brought on beds, and have been
helped so that they could walk without helm
The case Of a Mrs. FELTON,, of Franklin IL one If
that kind, The doctor has certainly caused n a
great deal of rejoicing among inyalids In this Vi.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

AFRICAN CoLoNIzArioN.-An Englishman has
recently sent one thousand pounds-about $1,000
in American currency" to he laid out in sending
persons 70 Liberia in whom it is Enthusiastically
evident that they have the highest welfare of AZ
riea az heart" One-half of the amount was sent
to William Coppinger of Washington, and one.
half to Rev. Thomas $. Malcom of PHILADELPHIA.
The Goleonda, the Colonization Society's shin.
VIII take out large number of emigrants on her
next trip.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

We trust the farmers of Washington County
will neither forget or neglect the meeting ut the
Court House on Saturday next, (Feb. - to form
County Agricultural Society 1t seems that
the need of such an organization is seriously felt
by the most intelligent and enterprsing class of
our agriculturists, and we believe the time has
come when an earnest aud united effort on their
part will result in the most glntifyng success.
We sincerely hope to see every town in the coun-
ty fully represented, and by that class Of earnest.
practical farmers that alone can render the Or
ganization permanent and useful
We are requested To name 10 O'Clock, A. Nj. as
the hour of meeting
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

~ Whalen is to die on the 18th of Febru.r,,
all efforts to procure new trial having failed
Unless there should be reprieye granted, he NJ
swing in twelve days, and have an opportunity 70
ascertain If Inferno is better than the United
States, which is his present belief. There some
thing very strange in his case. His guilt cannot
be said to be established, and 1t is possible that
ms lie mas been sworn away, Perjury isa very
common article in State trials.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

AGENCIES FOR PROCURING PATENTs.-Amona
the multiplicity of agencies we take great pleas
ure IN referring 10 one which has gained desery-
edly high rank from test of more than twenty
years successful practice, that orr. H. Eppy
ESQ, OF Boston Highly honorable, prompt, de.
voted to the interests of his clients, and possess
ing thorough knowledge of the intricaces which
necessarily involve the granting of patents and
their reissue, in country where mechanical and
scientific ingenuity have 50 broad field, Mr.. Ed
ny is known as one who often succeeds in obtain
ing patents where Others have failed. All docu.
men's necessary to secure the rights of inventors
are executed in careful manner, and especial at.
tention Is paid 10 procuring patents in foreign
We refer all interested in any way IN
patents and inventions to his advertisement In
another column, which gives fuller details.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

IL will he seen that this distinguished orator is
TO lecture in Village Hall, on Wednesday evening
Of next week, Feb. TO- The subject Of the Lecture
will he DANIELO'CoNNELL. Doubtless there are
many throughout this and adjacent counties who
viii desire To improve this opportunity to hear one
who stands among the very first of the public
speakers of the present age and as but limited
number Of tickets will be Sold 50 as not to over
crowd the hail. we would advise all to have sea-
sonable care in the matter The tickets are fer
sale at j. Elliot Smith K Co.'S.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

Choicf ENTERTAINMENT The Washington Dra-
matte Club announces an Entertainment at Union
Hall, Washington, on Friday evening next, Feb
8, where will be presented the five act drama by
T. y. Arthur, entitled Ten Nights in a Bar
Room" TO be followed by the hughable farce
" Turn Him Out" After the dramatic exercises
there will be Masquerade Ball. From the rem
ntation this Club has already achieved we doubt
not the entertainment will be Of a high order
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

n Mr.. Blaine, of Maine, and Mr.. Dawes, Of
Massachusetts, are competitors for the Speaker
ship of the United States House of Representa-
tives. Perhaps the competition will he carried
so far as to defeat both gentlemen and the Spea-
kership 90 to the West, did the Vice Presidency,
because Massachusetts, man wanted it, and 50
did Maine man, and neither would give way to
the other ' Go in and win, say Western men
to ambitious mon Of the East-but 60 in and
lose, " is the result of their competition.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

MissIsouoI RAnRoAD.-They had lively time
ut the late meeting held at Richford to open the
books Of the Missisquoi Railroad, resulting very
differently from what was expected, at least by
the Franklin County friends of the enterprise
The Commissioners from Orleans County, being
in majority, elected their President and Score
tary, opened the books, subscribed for the stock
themselves, Imam unlawful manner, ii is alleged)
and closed the books Now they can elect their
own Directors, and act their pleasure about doing
anything more. The Orleans County Commits.
soners' 1t is charged acted in the interest of the
Passumpsic road, and with design to defeat the
enterprise, The Richord Sentinel, representing
the Franklin County interest, says:
- We are not entirely without hopes that some
"a SATISFACTORY arrangements may yet be made with
them. One thing however, is certain il will
take more than twenty men in Orleans County to
prevent the people of franklin County from having
n railroad. They have it in their power 10 bloce
our wheels for a few months, but we can probable
easily OBTAIN redress from the next Legislature -
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

81 The ladies Of Christ Church invite their
friends to the last Socioble of the season, at Burn
hams Hotel, "Wednesday Evening, February B.
1869. Admission, Including supper) 80 cents
which will be served from Z to 9 O'Clock Tick
cts may be procured at Bixby a Co.'S. and at the
door
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

BANKS AND GRANT.-The controversy concerning
the issuing OF an order by the War Department,
when Grant asbeiore Nicksburgh, that he be SUI
perceded by Banks, RACES fercer than ever. Score
hry stantons general denial TINT such an order
was ever issued, is thus fatty met by Perley -
oil the Boston Journal, by whom the allegation
was originally made -
1" When Mr.. Stanton over his own signature
denies the truth OF my statement that Gen. Banks
was twice ordered from Washington TO supercede
Gen. Grant, and twice declined, it will be proper
70 doubt the correctness of that statement Mean
while equivocation or irresponsible denials do not
impair The correctness OF my direct assertion"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

Miss Amy Stone, plucky school.ma am in
glover, recently ieruled a 200 pound lubber, for
disobedienoe of orders. His father sued her but
the Court, after hearing the evidence, dismissed
the case. That boy ought to have bib.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

LABOR Losr.--lt appears that President John.
son has nominated To the Senate at this session
about three hundred persons for confirmation
lhree-i'urths Of whom were for civil appoint.
ments' OF whom only eight have been confirmed
ana the majority in the Senate have now resolved
20 60 no farther in that direction.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

rosrroSrD'-rhe meeting of the State Teach
erS Association at Castleton is adjourned, to
meet at the call of the executive committee sup
posed to be on account of the appearance Of small
pax in that town
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03
THURSDAY, Jan. 81.

Inc Constitutional amendment came up ion
consideration. Several amendments from the IN
dietary committee were reported, one Of which
provides that the right Of citizens to vote and hold
Once shall not be denied on account Of race. colo,
OF previous condition of seryitude An amend.
leht was adopted to the effect that Congress shall
nave power TO enforce this article by appropriate
legislation. Mr.. Stewart, Of New York followed
IN IN speech in favor of the proposed amendment
1t was then adopted
MT Bnckalew proposed an amendment proyid.
ing Tor the choice Of electors BY the people. in
stead OF the legislatures, of the States but after
discussion, withdrew and offered it as a Joint
resolution, which was referred
MIR. Henderson reported from the eo,nmitt.e ON
indian Affairs the House bill to restore the Indian
bureau to the War Department, with an amend.
ment, IN the nature Of n substitute creating a
department of Indian Affairs.
HOUSE.
Mr' Boutwell, gave notice that to-morrow he
should move the previous question on the Consti
tutonai Amendment and proposed that the
speeches be limited to twenty minutes.
Nj Eldridge objected
Mr.. Schenck then offered an amendment IN the
ordered printed "''''" was
MIR. Lawrence Of Ohio, from Election Commit-
zee on the New York election frauds, reported n
resolution directing the arrest of Henry ,Johneon
who refused to appear before the committee when
summoned. ""eh
MI, Brooks suggested that the committee should
ator in New York. '''" Vi 'ei'-
insre being no quorum present the vote was
not taken on the resolution, and the Uonse nj IS
minutes to took recess till halfpast seven. -
EVENING SESSION.
The evening session Of the House was Devoted
70 discussion Of the pending Constitntioroi
Amendment, Speeches were made in sunnort o.
the measure by Messrs. Schenck, Nc Kee nnd M; n
ier' Il was opposed By Messrs. Peck md Rnrr
AT 1880 the House adjourned. ' ""''
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

TnE INTERNAL REyENuE.-The internal revenue
OF the United States for the year 1868 was S7l,
739,9l0 81 below the corresponding total for 1867
To show at glance the particulars of this de-
crease We give the following, which we have com
piled carefully from the official returns:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03
TOT tle 10
PnrdOnS...Ihe Recent Enrcn


The pardon Of all rebels is n fit finale or tn,
present administration policy towards those of,
lenders. PnrdOned without repentance and
without reformation, and as really in spirit rebel
llous to-day as they were six years AGO What
call was there upon government 10 issue that
senseless ORDER Rebels may well laugh il 10
scom. All that it means. is. that Mr. ,Inbnsor
is in fellowship with them, and his advisers Ike.
wise. By no civil process could any one of those
pardoned be convicted of crime in the Southern
states, and the administration of Justice there is
elleetually barred and has been since the war.
The pardon will prohibit any law-abiding citi-
zen from attempting any legal process upon any
person concerned IN the late rebellion, or in the
ASSASSINATION of President Lincoln Ii is intended
also as precursor to the restoration of nII nhan
doned lands or property that might have fallen
INTO the hands of United States officials The
criminal remlssness manifested by our govern
ment in falling 10 confscate the lands Of those
rebels, and make them the basis Of indemnify for
the expenses OF the war, now returns in formi-
ulols array OF opposition ON the part of those
rebels against all disabilities on their part. and
the President as their attorney seeks to inrratate
them INTO favor with all the people.
bN all laws OF God or man hitherto offenders
were paruoned upon repentance. When manifest
ing true sorrow for misdeeds suing for for
gNeness IN contrition, and giving evidence of re-
lolmauoh' pardon has been granted by outraged
70 oil rebels against God But when and where
has lie promised to forgive on other conditions
lie has,t the power Of His throne to maintain. and
to pardon without repentance and Reformation
would be to destroy all law, and sink himself to
the level OF his rebellious subjects. II would des
Troy the confidence OF the intelligent moral uni
verse in his justice and in his fitness to reign md
stop forever that grand anthem of Heaven, 3 lioly
right is He" '' "'N
" hen Cen Grant paroled Lee and his troops
wlth the proyiso that they were not TO be ais
government sanctioned it,, from that moment the
power OF the government was tramped under
loot, and the decadence tina. has followed MIGHT
have been anticipated, What the General Mil
90 when he is inaugurated remains 10 he seen, |
put what can he do? Many have the brightest
antlcipations and let me not becloud them but lei
me say we have not yet seen the last of the rebel
non. H. y n
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

II few months ago the State Of Georgia
seemed to be nearly reconstructed" A loynl
mnn had been elected Governor and the State
Legislature, composed in part of coored men. was
supposed 10 be in full sympathy with the recon-
stroction acts Of Congress. Two senators to Con-
gress were elected, one Of whom, Mr. Hill, was a
reliable Union man, and the other a Democrat.
Had the Legislature stopped here, one. and per
haps both Of the Senators, would have been ad-
fitted to their seats But in the hope and belief
that the democrats were coming into power. it
threw of the mask and turned out every colored
member. The disloyal members next proposed to
prevent colonel men from sitting ON iuries and
were about To impeach Gov. Bullock, when il be-
came apparent that Gen Grant would be elected
President and they thought it prudent 10 halt in
their work Of undolng reconstruction" Now
Mr.. Hill appears at the door Of the senate. and
asks for seat in that body lie meets with no
opposition personal to himself, but the majority
OF the Judiciary Committee reports against his
admission, taking the ground that Congress has
full power to pass upon the legislation of the
Southern States until they fully conform to the
spirit and letter Of the reconstruction nets, and
holding that it may remedy the wrong which de-
prves half of the people of Georgia of the rights
and privileges to which they are entitled.
Il is believed that the Senate will sustain the
committee, and that Georgia will be rebuked for
its bad aith, and that equal rights to the freed.
men will be made sure before that States allowed
n representation in Congress
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-03

MoRE HoPEFuL.-The following from the Rich.
ford Se"f'nei gives the latest phase Of the railroad
controversy in that section
we are happy to be able to state, from the
pest oil authority, that the friends of the eastern
una western ends OF the Missisquoi Railroad have
come to IN understanding, by which both ends
can be built: The meeting for the election Of a.
Feb. '"e '''" vi