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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

PERsoNAL,-Mr. Chas NJ Rogers, late Of the
Mt. Anthony House, Bennington, but more re-
Gently residing in New York City, was attacked
on the walk in front Of his residence ON Thursday
morning last by a rulian, evidently with an in
tent to rob Having lost pocket-book, watch and
chain, Mr. Rogers seized upon his assailant 50
firmly that he finally drew large bowie knife and
inflicted fearful wound, from which Mr. r. died
ON Saturday morning. The murderer escaped
Mr., Rogers had been many years superintendent
in the st. Nicholas Hotel in New York, and a
partner in the Troy House, and was one Of the
most successful caterers in the country.
r G. White, Esd, of Bennington. 50 long
connected with the Rutland 4 Bennington rail
road in various capacities, has been appointed
Superintendent of the Lebanon Springs nilroad,
and therefore the consolidated line from Rutland
to Chatham Four Corners Is under his control.
Mr.. White is one of the worthest men and most
genial and faithful railroad officials in the coun-
try
Ten. Grundey arrived at Washington, ON
Wednesday, and delivered the certificate Of the
vote Of Vermont to Senator Wade
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13
Il(lIIsE

The Senate bill relieving John > Slater of
Alabama from all political disability was taken
up, discussed, AID passed.
On motion Of Mr.. Paine, the Secretary of war
was directed t. communicate the number Of en-
listed men of the army now ON duty in Texas,
Mississippi and Virginia who were citizens or
residents Of late rebel states during the rebel
lion, and how many were soldiers in the late rebel
army.
Mr.. Poland presented joint resolution Of Iegis-
nture OF Vermont against any reciprocity treaty
with Canada, and in reference to public lands
Mr. Mashbune of Ill.,, from committee ON an
preparations reported the naval appropriation bin
Tor the year ending June 30, 1870 ordered 10
be printed and recommitted
The bill appropriates Sl5 pa, 672, being 50 =
O9l ,51s less than was appropriated for this year
II comprises 81 200 600 for pay Of navy, $3.50, =
900 Tor the pay Of marine corps, numerical
strength OF which it fixes at 500 men, to be
0theered BY one colonel, one lieut-cOl0nel, two
majors, one adlutant and inspector, one paynas-
ter, one quartermaster, one assistant quartermas-
ter, IL captains, Is first ieutenants and Is second
heutenants. Sargeanis, curpomls, and clerks are
10 be reduced twO-hiths reductions Of the officers.
and non-oommissi0ned officers are to be determin-
ed by lot.
The pension bill which approprates Sl3, 25O.-
900 was ordered to be reported to the House and
was subsequently reported and passed
uAN va pipulhtiN appropriation Dill
was then taken up,
Mr. Brooks moved an amendment 10 insert an
appropriation for the mission to Rome lie took
the door in support of his amendment, and was
followed in opposition by MIR, Coyode, who made
an assault upon the church of Rome, and said
that church had been used in his own district as
an element of power by the Democratic party in
disregard OF election laws. Considerable discus
sion ensued, and finally Mr., Brooks amendment
was rejected
Mr., Wood then moved to strike out the ap.
propllation for the mission to Turkey. Re
ieoted
MIR Butler of Massachusetts, offered an amend
ment providing for but one minister TO the Gov
ernmentsoi Nicaragua, Honduras, San Salvador
and Costa Rica, and for but one minister 10 the
Governments Of New Grenada, Venezuela and
Ecuador, After considerable discussion by NIossrs.
Butler, Chandler, Maynard, Kelsey, Brooks aud
Judd, the amendment was agreed TO-
On motion of Mr. Kelsey, a salary Of 81, 500
was. appropriated for consulate at Yalentia,
Spain
Mr.. Brooks moved to strike out the appropria-
lion for carrying out the treaty with Great Bri-
tain Of the 9th of August, 1919, for the suppress
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

UNCERTAINTY OF LiH.-A few days since a
well-known citizen of Boston Highlands was
dining with club Of which be was member,
there being about dozen present After dinner
he invited them to dine with him, at his house
the next Tuesday afternoon, promising them a
pleasant social afternoons entertainment. At
the time promised, all but two were present, not
to dinner party, but to attend his funeral
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

SENATE


The President laid before the Senate commu-
ncaton from the Secretary of the Interior in re-
Spouse to the resolution OF inquiry in regurd Ia
the fur interests in Alaska.
Mr.. Pomer0y presented the petition of A. p.
llazlett, and five hundred other citizens Of Mis-
souri,, in favor Of general suffrage without dis
tincti0n Of race or color referred 10 the commit
tee on Judiciary.
Mr.. Williams offered resolution directing the
committee on agriculture 10 inquire into the ex-
pediency Of recognizing the department Of agri-
culture 50 as 10 provide for the selection Of one
person from each State familiar with the agricul-
tural wants and interests Of such State, ~ as ti
occupy position in the Department adopted
Mr.. sherman presented petitons from the cit
liens of Ohio, asking Congress to pas. laws t.
guard against fraudulent naturalization referred
To the committee on judiciary
The Senate took up Mr.. sherman hin to pro-
mote commerce between States &C.
The Air Line Railroad bill was read at
length.
Mr. Sherman in an elaborate argument in favor
Of the bill, showed first the necessity for new
roads, and second, right Of Congress to authorize
the construction Of them by virtue Of it, right IL
regulate commerce between States On his mo-
ton i was then postponed until Monday next
Adjourned
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MONTPELIER AT the
annual meeting of the First National Bank of
Montpelier, the following officers were elected for
the year ensuing
Direfors-John A. Page, Roderick Richard
son, Silas Burbank James T. Thurston, Charles
Dewey, Fred. y, Smith, Jabez W Ellis.
j. A. PAGE, Prcsidcnt
L. 4 RICuARDsoN Cashier
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

~ Governor Clailin, of Massachusetts, in his
late inaugural message, while he avoids any d.
rect reference to the Woman suffrage question,
maniiests evident sympathy with one of the main
features of the general question of Womans'
rights lie speaks Of the great and unjust dis
parity between the wages of the male and the
female instructors Of our youth, and if woincs
are more generally placed upon school committees,
as he advises, it is safe to assume, that this inc
quality will not long exist
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13
Abstract of Washington County Treasurer
Report, January l, 1s6a.

NPoil, January 1, ISbH.
Balance on hand january 1, 1868, S6OG,oa
Received of State Treasurer, 50 SO
Rent of Jail House, 5000
Interest, 3s,aA
S7a3,26
There has been paid out by the Treasurer on
orders drawn on accounts allowed by the Judges,
ana Tor insurance and interest, the sum OF
SsSd,s9 leaving the County indebted to the
Treasurer in the sum of Se53,64.
Ina RICHARDSON,
c. W, II. DwNELL.
Judges Wash Co. CT.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13


BAaBAgors.-lAst Monday night it being ru-
mored that destitute stranger had found his way
into an old tannery building near Manchester
some OF the magistrates and officials of the town.
backed up by IA posse of returned soldiers and
citizens, made descent upon the building, and
there found poor, unfortunate, but sober man,
who had made his way thither to get protection
from the pelting storm, lie complained of suffer-
ing from hunger and frozen feet claimed that he
had been soldier, and gave his name, company
and regiment; said Judge Fowler WINS prosecut-
ing his claim for bounty, and he was ON his way
to see him The officials - far releuted from
their purpose of arrest and imprisonment, and
held in allegiance their fear lest he might become
town charge, as to suffer him to remain in the
howell over night, provided he would promise to
icarc torn early IN The morning. At early dawn
the poor man made the best of his WHY out Of
town These facts coming to the knowledge of
Judge Fowler, he said he had such clent---had
procured his bounty of 800, and, for some
months, had been looking for the claimant A
message was dispatched at once to find the poor,
frightened fugitive.
This story seems incredible, but We coudense it
from the local columnof the Manchester Journal
AomOIrrRAL LIBRARY .--'lhe annual meeting
fthe Montpelier Agricultural Library ASsocia-
ton, was holden at the Town Clerks Office,
"Wednesday evening, 9th inst
The officers elected for the year ensuing. are
Samuel Wells, President.
Charles Reed, Vice President
Mahlon lapln, Secretary.
Nelson A. Chase, Treasurer and Librarian.
The following resolution WIS adopted, via 49,
Any person who shall give to the Library Association
hye doaHWorh OF hooks To the acceptance of the Fx
e6uve Committee shall become momhcr Ut the Ass0
eialon and shall be entitled To certificate Of one share
of stock In said Library
II was voted that notice Of this meeting be
published in theNillage papers--ond that all per-
sons, having books belonging to the Library, be
requested 10 return the same Immediately 10 the
Librarian
The Library will be keptat the Town Clerks
Office in the Court House, and books can he
drawn ON SATURDAY of each week
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13
The Dead Of 1865.

Rev, Plry II White furnishes the Burlington
Fra Press with brief biographical sketches of
prominent citizens of the State, who have died
during the year Just closed The following is the
list, given in chronological order John Henry
Hopkins Bishop Of Vermont, Samuel Adams, Of
Grand Isle Norman Williams Of Woodstock {,
james Davis, Of St. Adams Leonard Keith, of
Barre Herman Blrstow, Of Shelbume; Nathan
iel Jones, of Wolcou Portus Baxter, of Derby (;
james l.. Stark, of Halifax Colonel Enoch f..
johnson. Alexander Ferguson, Of South Burlng-
ton; Alwh Spaulding, of Weathersiield Daniel
Pierce Thompson Of Montpelier Levi Meader,
Of Nergenncs Lewis Meucham, of New Haven
Milo /. Bennett and Gomalicl b. Sawyer, of
Burlington; Daniel Cobb, of Str,ilorl George
W Bailey, Of Nidllesex james Amber, of Hun
tington Thomas jameson, of lrlsburgh Andrew
Tracy, Of Woodstock Benjamin i. Foster, of
Duuumerston, stephen Royce, Of Berkshire
Charlie. LOOMS, of Montpelier jeremiah French,
Of Burlington Stephen p Flagg, of Wilmington.
Three persons have died in Vermont during the
year, at the age of more than a century, viz
Mr.. Styles, Of Peru, aged lO2 Robert llanalord
Of Underhill, aged lOl and Samuel Cooper, Of
Troy, (29 Noyembcr), aged 100 years aud
months
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

~ The roof Of the building in process of
erection by Mr.. Ashley Hubbard, near his Saw
mill, ON the road between this village and East
Montpelier, fell in On Tuesday evening last, from
the weight of snow upon it, The building was
10 by 10 feet, and, Us it was the intention of Mr.
Hubbard to add 10 feet 10 the length of the build
ing in the Spring, one end of it was not finished
off, nor strongly enough supported to resist the
weight of the damp snow. Fortunately no one
was in the building at the time The loss to Mr.
Hubbard is not lar from $1,000
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

PLArNrHLD.-Ph citizens Of Plainiicld honored
the anniversary Of the battle Of New Orleans, by
meeting to consider the Montpelier and Wells
River Railroad question, and the result we do not
doubt will be-, that, like Gen. jackson, the men
Of Plnnfeld will bnyely gnppe every difficulty
and win the victory. The meeting was well at
tended, and brief but pertinent addresses by
Messrs. Walton, Atkins, Ferrin, Wells, Willard,
aud others We're listened to with great interest,
but the brieiest and best speech of the day was
by Mr.. langdon, who was called out and respond
ed to the call 10y saying that he could not make a
Speech but he could pay his money for the road,
and he was going to do it. Mr. Shepard re-
sponded in like spirit, and Col Boutwell, gave
the best turn to the key that left the audience
wound up to high pitch Of enthusiasm We
trust the Coonel's declaration, that the increased
value Of hemock bark in PhiuGeld will more than
pay the town subscription, will not be taken
merely as a proof of enthusiastic confidence 1t
is a substantial fact, a~ the dealers in bark will
attest. But better than this would be the tame
ries in plainGeld to work mp the hides and bark
of the neighhorhood into leather, and thus save
in extra profit nearly all the present freight of the
bark
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tgatchman & juurnal.
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WEDNESDAY. JANUARY ID, 1869
10 nnr Nnh,crillers.

Trpvs- s2.nl per year strictly in eiuancc or s2o
ifnot paid within three months
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

The boys Of the Reform School ut Waterbury,
will long remember this festive occasion. 1t was
a bright hour dawning upon their monotonous
life. few ladies Of the village, who volunteer
to teach the Sabbath School connected with the
Institution, interested themselves 10 decorate a
tree. which had been obtained and erected ia the
school room. It was a large, fine evergreen and
made beautiful show 1t was well filed with
collars, cr,yats pocket combs, and other articles
Of service to the boys. It was beautifully ies-
TONED with popped corn. There was also pruv-
ded an ample supply Of cake, apples, candy, end
corn ms white as snow 4 little after six O'Clock,
the ladies gathered ut the school rolm with a few
invited guests, and found the boys and families oi
the institution nnxiorsly awaiting the proceed
ings The exercise, were opened with n Christ
mas Salute, which had been written tor the occa.
sion by hdy, one Of tine tcicher- of the sabbath
School.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

/. +. RICHARDSON, Cash,er.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-03-04

forms of modern dissipation. The infu-
ence that deteriorates the standard of the
young. paralyzes the energies and dwarfs
the capacities Of those who are 10 eomnose
society in the future.
How can parents advise, IL syren
tempters hold the willing ear and words
Of wisdom fall like beaiings upon the
empty AIR; The morals OF community
are as sacred as it, dollars. A fathers
hopes and a mothers ioys are a. valuable
AZ the rich man's cheek-bpok aud Jewels.
If there were no drinking Young men
there would be few drunkards. Rum or
no rum j. the question, which shall It be
his Is national question. Ii involves
the whole OF society. IL runs it, tide by
every door aud riss- To overflow every
threshold and unl,riniue- the founda-
| lions OF government. Aud nog We ak
what shall be done Ne ran.t create a
moral sentiment sufficiently strong TO
break it up, by calling e-p.clally on the
pulpit and the pres, 10 sh0w up IT. vie
tins and its destroying p9ner. this re-
form /, gAining ground. Fsmilies. the
social circle. ciiqne- aud psrtie- ere more
Or less moving IA tie lnaltrr sud We are
beginning 10 irel the current 81 reform.
a ltf AANk A"|aa# tffttA .t# III H|faA aeh AAH1
speaker wt. that we. aslto have The right
81 suffrage, viii vote far uD man far any
public trust. who D. riat q man "a known
aud iriea principle a1ad habits. The
majority 90 tie g+.sIi,. -isKs uo sympathy
wlth the Tree n-- ni irgf.zIeaglux drinks,
and this M jvriiy -aaall gul-. The great
want Of the nation D. HlaiI II positive con-
yiotion. The age j. gaaiesl j. sidinires
D.. "A. Il "A 2
mess: but trickery, aud cpui j. dealing 1t
dispi>rs.
The speaker t'.eu iri,Gy d.sribod the
mode Of party nominations aBd elections,
abiding severely u tie tsBls II wire-
puiler-and whipq"r--.no ~ party. sharaeter-
iZiugtLem a. Wofrhlrs- khau-1s 81 q ,d's
air. Like oakum tholare u-s3 hy political
caulkers a. stop the le- L when rh., arty,
like a sinking ship IS going - I5.csz. 4
mans social influence is AUGMENTED by
being placed in position If public trust.
4 beg-ar can lee a~ drunk ss- q President.
And when we confer an office ~ any kind
upon a man who is opposed - temper
ince, IN principles and habits. we oonfer
upon him the power 10 dI--,ni.at those
principles. and gave re~pcriabilify 70 those
habits. There j. uo consistency ia pray
ing Temperance in the morning and vot-
ing rum at noon. Friends II temperance,
Be yigilant. be faithful. We need more
of our former enthusiasm. our first loye.
Let the community hook ~ the wholesale
slaughter Of their citizens by the ppi-ons
that are offered for sale On 80 many Of
our streets. Let all the friends of tenn
perance rally their forces iara united aud
vigorous assault upon tie enemy, and If
our civilization j. anything more than
name: ii cur christianity hs- any vital
pow r If humanity and iraffie'I-Ia have
not died ont among our eiiizgu-: tAIs fair -
city Of ours must be freed from the curse
Of rum, and hundreds and thousands
may be saved from p5y wretehedness
and deatL
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-03-04

aIlgi0n Items.

- Of Mr.. Dawes from
!, ~ started a ru
the Speakership contest Ia e.. ~
;nat - :. : = Sc,.l y -" Is prob
ably not any ground for the rumor.
E. B. Washburne is better, but he has
informed his intimate friends that he
shall not remain in Congress, as his health
will not permit it. Mr. Dawes will, I'M
doubtedly, take his place as chairman of
the committee ON appropriations.
The Senate finance committee hold
on to the Hooper finance bill singularly,
and 1t is limited that they don't intend it
10 become law. There is powerful in
terest opposed to the section prohibiting
the payment of commission for the pur-
chase or sale OF bonds or coin.
impressions concerning construction
OF the incoming cabinet multiply rapidly,
out as yet there is no ground for believ-
ing the names of any proposed members
WIN be made public, even an hour before
the date of their nomination to the Sem
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-03-04

The RAILROAD ACCIDENT AT PITTs-
+ FoED.-We noted briefly in Monday,
HERALD the railroad accident which oc-
CURED to the night train, at Pitf,forl.
shortly after three o'clock, Saturday
morning, throwing the slecping-car down
the embankment. The Free Press has tie
full particulars, which are given below {:
Shortly tfs3r tlrss stDsI on Saturday
morning, as the night express train from.
Troy was about a quater Of a mile north
of Pittsford station, and going Mt the rate
of twelve or fifteen miles AN hour. a rail
broke under the engine. The train con-
sisted of engine baggage car, passenger
car and sleeping car. The engine and
tender passed over the break in safety
The forward truck OF the baggage ear and
the rear truck Of tho passenger car ran off
the rails, but neither of those cars ran
wholly from the track. The sleeping car.
however, was less fortunate, being thrown
from the track, and running so for short
distance, when, the coupling breaking.
ii Fan quite off and rolled down an en-
bankment nearly thirty feet in hight
1t struck first upon the side, then on the top.
and rested finally on the other side. thus
making three-quarters of a revolution.
Every berth III 1t was occupied. and "a.
passengers, bedding and fixtures were
thrown into one indistinguishnble mass.
there was a lively scene Of confusion IN.
side for a while. Fortunately no one
was seriously injured. The one most
hurt was General Avefill, United
States Consul General ut Montreal.
who occupied state-room. and who re-
eeiyed a cut in the scalp. Our townsman
/. W. Gregory, received some bruises and
cuts about the face, and conductor c. G..
Ruggles, a cut under one eye Two or
three others received slight injuries. The
rest, among whom was our editorial con-
frere, J. NJ. Poland, of the Moutpelier
journal, who had a narrow escape being
thrown directly under the stove which.
however, fortunately did not break loose
from its fdstening-wcre uuhurt. There
were no ladies III the car. The depth Of
the snow on the embaukment, which
greatly cased the shocks, and the strength
of the car prevented what might have
been a serious disaster. 1t was also very
fortunate the car lodged as it did. as an
other turn would have cdrrid it down a
further descent into the river. DR. f. 5
Iowlc, of Quebec, who was among the
passengers, promptly attended to the
wants Of those who had cuts to be dressed.
Conductor Ruggles, who was active and
judicious in his efforts for all under his
charge, got the passengers up the en-
bankment and into the passenger car and
the train came on, reaching here about :
O'Clock
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-03-04

vention was held at Windsor in 1923
Rev. Aaron Leland, moderator. Rev
Alvah Sabin, preacher. The Baptis,
churches in Vermont at that time had q
membership of 6,GS5, a d, ,crease of 1,O7:
members from the previor S year.
Charles Marsh has been appointed
deputy clerk of Windsor county.
j. W. French, Esq, n esteemed citi
zen of Hartford, was badl hurt by lever
in saw mill striking him in the head
and chest
The Supreme court commenced IL.
session in Woodstock IN Thursday last.
Judges Pierpoint, Peck, Steele and Prout
are in attendance
"A large hog belonging to the late
Alvin Wright, Of Pomfrct, was sold by
auction few days since. 1t was sold for
sGG, and weighed l 800 It's.
The fine old residence Of the late
Charles Marsh, beautifully located on the
hill few rods north OF the Elm street
bridge, III the village of Woodstock. and
commanding delightful view OF the
whole village and surrounding country.
has been sold 10y his son, Charles Marsh.
together with the farm of about 27O acres.
to Mr.. Frederick Billings. the well known
Californian.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-03-04

NEW CAUSE.-THE Vermont Central
IA lroad company are turning out q vast
number Of freight, passenger, drawing
room and sleeping ears, which, for finish,
durability and comfort, cannot be ex-
cclIed During the month of February,
thirty cars were finished, which Is over
one day We had occasion to pass a
few moments, last week in the car shop
Of this company, being attracted there by
being informed of two common passenger
cars, one of which Is almost ready to be
placed upon the road, which were in pro-
cess Of construction. These cars arc all
built under the especial supervision of
Mr. Milton Sessions, Master CIR Builder
of the Vermont Central railroad Mr..
Sessions has 10 superior in this depart
ment, as the work turned out by him will
abundantly testify. As bridge
builder, also, Mr.. Sessions has most en-
viabYe reputation, having built the cele-
brated Victoria bridge, across the ST.
Lawrence, which is considered one of the
finest specimens of bridge building in the
world.
Tbis is certainly one Of the finest pas
ears, destined for common use,
oehser have seen. 1t has what is
whlch we Il rooi, although varying
calieo an he common o G roofs,
from .a5a Inv Mr. Henry
and is from a design 4 -. sbo, Tho
Sessions, Foreman of -, Eaob
wood work inside is magnil.
side of the windows are futed
Of black walnut; the paneling bet =
the columns is of black walnut, lniai>
with chestnut, with gilt border. Above
the windows. and running the entire
length of the ears, on each side' are
series of chestnut panels Win ceuai
in the center OF WHICH, ue
Of black walnut. The Wlnoo"
sash are of black walnut, and the Tlnoo"