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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-12-29

10 travel, nor to study and reading or mental
culture Of any kind, but II will be lost in iu-
dolence and recreation, waste and gossip,
harmless or otherwise, with greatly increased
temptation to prodigaliiy end dissipation. In
conclusion, Mr. Morrill, said Workingmen
have a right, singly or by association, to set
their own price upon their labor Time is
the workingmen's capital exclusively, but they
must remember that if not discrcctly used it
cannot be stored up, and its value in the
twinkling Of an eye departs forever. They
have right in time Of peace to stipuatc for
wages in gold OF its equivalent. Paper money
is their banc. They have the right to CO.
operative unions Beyond wages, partici.
patton in some annual share of the profits Of
business wherein they are employed would
secure their hearty good will to do the most
and not the least in their power, aud not only
promote the welfare of workmen, but would
in the end prove beneficial to all those who
might be induced to furnish capital for enter
prises on such terms. Yet the greatest boon
which can be conferred by the State upon its
people. and one which workingmen should in
sist upon having, is n sound elementary cdu-
cation, made compulsory and free Of cost to
every child within its domain. Thus only
will higher sphere of usefulness be reached
and higher social organization be maintained.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-12-29
nenlh of Mr.. Slnninn.


Hon. EpwfN NJ. STANTON died at 3 o'clock,
Friday morning, at Washington, aged about fifty
four years. lie had been i'll for some time but
1t was not supposed that his illness was danger
ous one for President Grant, ut the close Of last
week. appointed him an Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court, to take the place made vacant by
the resignation Of Associate Justice trier. The
appointment was made in the most complimentary
manner, and not less complimentary was the IT.
pidity and the unanimity with which the senate
confirmed the appointment. Mr.. Stanton wos
born at Stcubenyillo, (Ohio,) and his parents
were natives Of Virginia. lie became lawyer in
1890, ut Cadz, (Ohio,) and soon rose to distinc-
ton Mt the bar, and in politics, as democratic
politician Removing to pittsburg, Cln.) In
1878, bee there reached the height Of his profess
sion, and was frequently employed us counsel in
cases tried before the supreme Court ofthc United
States and he removed to Washington nine
years later Government employed him. probes
sionally, in California, which State he visited,
and argued in It's courts In December, 1860, he
was made United states Attorney Generals by
President Buchanan, in which position he first
showed his fiery hostility to the rebels. In JAN
uary, 1862, President Lincoln appointed HIM See
rotary Of War, which Office he held during the
greater part of the secession struggle, and for
some years longer under President johnson, by
whom be- WINS removed, action Tint led 10 the
attempted impeachment Of the President The
position held by Mr.. Stanton in the Lincoln Cab
met enabled him. through bis strong energy and
force nr character 10 do "a treat work for hi.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-12-29
Georgia.


About the only completed measure Congress
has to show for its three weeks session, prior 10
the holidays is the bill providing for another re-
construction of Georgia. This law, by the way,
while it may be exceedingly unpleasant to that
portion of the people of Georgia, the action Of
whose representatives in the Legislature caused
its enactment, is what they might have expected
and what their course merited. Believing them
selves beyond the power Of the General Govern
ment, they hastily and defantly violated the
terms Of the reconstruction laws, which they had
prolessedly accepted, and thus brought upon
themselves the act of Congress of which they now
complain.
They were unwise as well as dishonest, for, il
they designed to violate the terms Of their resto-
ration to the Union, the wisdom or shrewdness
that usually governs the actions of such people
would have dictated action less precipitate They
might have accomplished their object, unworthy
though it was, had they exercised prudence and
been patient for year or two. 1t may prove,
however, that their imprudent haste will prove
permanently beneficial to them as wellas to those
whom they sought to iujure
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-12-29
Local Newspapers.
ny HORACE GREELEY

Nothing is more common than to hear people
talk OF what they pay for advertising, etc. as 50
much given to charity. Newspapers by enhanc-
ing the value Of their property in the neighbor.
hood, and giving the localities in which they are
published reputation abroad, benefit all such
particularly if they are merchants, or real estate
owners, thrice the amount yearly, of the meagre
sum they pay for their support Besides, every
philosophical citizen has a audabls pride in
having paper of which he need not be ashamed
even though he should pick it up in New York OF
Washington.
A good looking, thriving sheet helps property.
gives character to locality, and il is in many re-
spects desirable public convenience If from
any cause the matter in the local or editorial col
umn should not be 10 your standard, do not cast
it aside and pronounce it good for nothing, until
satisfied that there has been no more labor be-
slowed upon it than is paid for. you want a
good readable sheet it must be supported. And
it must not be supported in spirit of charity
either, but because you feel necessity to support
it. The local press is the power that moves the
people
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-12-29
The Death Of Hugh II. Henry.

notable man in the social business and POI
litica life of Vermont was Hugh II. Henry, who
was found dead from apoplexy at his home al
Chester on Sunday morning. Blunt and out
spoken, a good hater and firm friend shrewd
and successful man of business, and a sa0aoious
and able politician, his death will be felt in all
circles as real and abiding loss. lie was born
IN the town where he died, fifty-fye years ago .
was graduated from Dartmouth College when he
was nineteen, having among his classmates
Judge Asa Fowler, of the New Hampshire SUI
preme court, Rev, DR., Worcester, President Ed
ward o. 5. Waldron, and Rev. DIR. John Lord
ana ihhcriting from his father a large fortune
ana being poor in health, he abandoned the idea
oil studying a profession, and went back To the
iarm at Chester, where he remained till his
death lie at once, however, took an interest
and part in public affairs, was chosen to nearly
every local Office, and at the age of Twenty-Five
went to the legislature, where he at once became
influential as a ready and skillful debater. lie
was always hater of slavery, though demo-
erat and cast in his lot with the free-soilers in
IN 1913 When the movement failed, he resumed
ms old party relations and was prominent man
among the democrats till the Kansas Nebraska
question came up in 1854, when his ant-slayery
principles caused him to abandon them forever
rheneeiorward he was IN earnest working re-
publican, and helped to nominate Lincoln At
chicago in 1860. lie was elected to the lower
mouse IN all some half dozen times, and was usu-
ally its acknowledged leader. In 1864, Windsor
county elected him State Senator, and the next
year President Lincoln appointed him United
states Marshal for the district of Vermont lie
was director of the bank at Bellows Falls. A
protector OF railroads, and a hearty supporter oil
AZ measures to develop the resources of the State
nor, 70, nineteen W years he was president Of the Yer
Oldest railroad president in the United States
nir. Henry leaves family of nine children, his
Republican. ''' -'p''sI"''a
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-12-29

n The decline Of our mercantile marine /,
Attracting general attention, and Congress will
take early action in the matter of encouraging
American ship-buildng and the carrying trade
OF this country. We cannot hope for any real
relief in this matter until general business is re-
viyed and stimulated by wholesome currency,
which is specie. At present, the contrast be.
tween the ship-building industries of England
and America is not only Notifying, but almost
diseonraging- 1t is said that for miles upon Ell
Their bank of the Clyde, steamers and sailing
vessels are in process Of construction, while our
ship-yards are deserted, except for the limited
employment of building coastwise and river YES
sells In ls67-os the tonnage of English vessels
engaged in foreign trade, which in former years
was about equal with the American, had run up
to nearly 5000 900 while the latter had fallen to
i,3is,Sos, of which less than 300 900 was en-
gagged in traffic with Europe and the East the
remainder being employed on the lakes and rivers
and the Pacific, OF in the coasting trade.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-12-29
FORTY..FIRsT CONGRESS-.



WASHINGTON. Tuesday, Dec. 81.
In the senate, the bill for the suppression Of
polygamy in Utoh. was reported iayornbly from
the Committee. and bill was introduced for the
more equal distribution Of national banking capi-
tai. After brief executive session, the House
Census bill was taken up, rccommittcd and joint
resolution adopted suspcnding all existing laws in
regard 10 taking census until February |, 1870.
The International Ocean Telegraph bill was dis
cus-ed at some length on Mr. Summers amend
mcnt. that the bill should apply to existing as
well as future cables. and finally was rccommt-
/ ted. A Joint resolution was passed indemniiying
loyal owners of steamboats, and vessels taken by
the Government during the war. The claims
amount to S30s goo
I'm the House the debate ON the Georgia Recon-
struction bill was continued from Monday night,
and speeches made by Me4srs. Potter, Voorhees,,
I Eldri,lue. Cox. Bingham, Mrnsworth. Paine, To-
can and Butler. Mr.. Bineham's amendment to
POSTPONE action until after the recess was reject
ed. and the bin passed by vote, yeas, III nays,
81. Mcssrs. Bingham and Furnsworth, of the Re
publicnns. voting in the negative. The Senate
mint resolution suspending the provisions of the
present laws for taking a census was passed, and
Ialsoo concurrent resolution extending the holt
DAY recess, until January no. 1870. After some
discussion, the resolution authorizing the Presi-
dent to make suitable arrangements for the recep-
tiou of Mr.. peabody's remains was adopted, as
was also a resolution offered by Mr.. Logan to
provide cannon for the purpose Of castinga bronze
statute of General Grant, to be placed on the
south terrace of the Treasury.
WEDNESDAY, Dec %.
In the Senate the bills providing for the con-
struction Of the New Mexico wagon rond aud the
.,es Moinc- Rapids appropriation were passed.
MIR Sumner introduced new bill for reconstrue-
ton in Virginia, which, he gave notice, he should
move as a substitute for the one reported from the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-12-29

MIR. STANTON AND THE WoRLD.-Mr. Stan.
ton was an aiiectionate man his hostility TO.
ward those whom he regarded as the enemies
oil his country was warm also. One day dur.
ing 1868 or 1864, correspondent of the
New York World applied at the war depart.
ment Tor pass to the Army of the Potomac.
The question was taken to Mr.. Stanton-at
that time he allowed no one else to give such
passes-and his answer was d" Refuse il
and say to the correspondent that no favor
can be given here to reasonable newspa.
per" No doubt, this reply was faithfully re.
ported at the World Office and that io1rnal
mas ever since pursued Mr.. Stanton with n
raneor 1t has never exhibited toward JefFer.
sou Davis.-NeO York San.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-12-29

y Some reader Of the Iudependenf has writer
to MIR. rilton to know if it is really true that h,
IS in the habit of drinking wine with his dinner
MIR. Iilton promptly replied that such is hi.
habit, that he considers it an agreeable and
healthful habit, and means to continue it. He
adds as a snapper to his answer thathis catechist
Is at perfect liberty to publish the correspondence
provided he will add " the expression of my Cril-
,on's) wonder as to whether you (catochist) are a
fool or a kna'e." We suggest that Mr.. William
Lloyd Garrison's next plea in the Independent for
prohibition be directed specially to the editor-in-
ehiel Of that paper. Mr.. Tilton is quite as likely
as anybody to carry his " healthful and agreeable
habit to very unhealthy and disagreeabe con-
clusion
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-12-29

PoMFRET.-Atan early hour on Monday
morning Whipple's tannory, situated in tue
northerly part of the town, was destroyed py
fire. Insured for $1,000, in the following com
panies; Vt. Mutual, $4,000; Equitable t .ne
and Marine and Hope, of Providence, sl,oVV
each Windsor County Mutual $1,000. Inc
value Of the building was $4,000 and oil 'n0
stock about $4,000. The tannery was opera
ted by Obed Whipple, Jr. A portion OF ,ns
stock was saved, but how much and in wna'
condition it is impossible to estimate as 'ns
leather in the watts in process OF tanning mus
be overhauled before its condition can DC ~
certained 1t is supposed the fire took !"
some way from the engine.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-12-29

NoMINATIoNs.--The President sent the follow.
ing nominations to the Senate ON the elst
stephen Thomas, Pension Agent atst. Johnsbury
John 90, H. barstow, Pension Agent at Rutland
These are excellent appointments.
we understand that Gen Geo. P. Foster. oi
Noicott, who was the last brigade commander Of
'he old Vermont Brigade, is likely to receive tine
appointment OF the United States Marshalship Of
Vermont, in the place of the late Hugh NJ Esn
~ e 80 ''oi-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-12-29

~ The British Quarterles and Blaokpood's
Megasiae, reprint from advance sheets by the
Leonard Scott Publishing Company, of No. IiO
Fulton Street, New York, are almost sine qua
non with men of culture. Reprinted for the
American public at price far below that which
our English cousins are Obliged to pay, and being
issued here at very brief period after their APP
peannce in England, these treasures of litenture
deserve all the patronage they receive. See ad-
yertisement in another column.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-12-29

That was pitiful sight at New York
ferry few days since. A young man en-.
treating his sister, almost child, who has
just deserted her home, to leave the company
Of fashily dressed procuress Of house Of
ill-fame. Al first she hesitates and is about
to turn back, but here her seducer appeals to
the girls vanity by promises of rich dresses
and jewels and plenty Of money, and they pass
on, while the brother turn hear,-sick, away.
II Is the old story.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-12-29

U The use of the Bible in the public
schools is subject that is coming prominent.
ly before the country for discussion and ac.
ton We give in another column commu.
nlcation on the subject, without endorsing
the views of the writer--if indeed he OK.
presses any.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-12-29

II See the advertisement of Moore's Rural
Nac- Yorker in another column. The paper is de-
cidedy the abest paper in its sphere in the ooun-
Try, and is a welcome weekly yistant to more than
10000 homes in our land. We thoroughly and
heartily commend 1t to our readers.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-03-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.
A MaIariOus Month.

March, that gives Us new President, Is also
the inaugural month of many harassing disorders
Entangled in its fogs are the seeds Of coughs,
colds and of that alienation of frigidity and
fire, more widely known than admired, called
fever and ague. The only way to avoid these
little unpleasantnesses, is to render the sys-
TEN strong enough to fight off the atmospheric
poison that produces them, and the best way 10
endow il with this repellant power is to tone it
with HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS.
If a wayfaler were credbly Informed that a
rufiian was waiting at the next corner, he would
doubtless turn in his tracks, and take safer
route to his destination. With just about the
same amount of trouble the attacks of diseases
prevalent at this season may be evaded Nay,
the trouble will be less, for drug stores lie in
every ones route, and every respectable drug
pist in the Union keeps Oh hand HOSTEL
TIERS BITTERS. The article is staple OF
trade, aud il would be as easy to find a grocery
without sugar as the store of an apOJhecary
without this popular tonic remedy.
In Wow of the experience o. the nation with
regard to the article, during the space of twenty
wears, il seems almost unnecessary to recapitu-
late its merits to Americans But as our popu-
lation is increasing at the rate of couple OF
millions a year, in the natural way and by i'm
miEration il may be as well to hint to the rising
generation and new arrivals, 1.-THE old settlers
know all about it, that HOSTETTER'S STOM.
ACH BITTERS Is the most wholesome and
potent vegetable tonic ever manufactured; that
il is a specific for debility, dyspepsia, bilious
ness and miasmatiC fevers that ii prevents, as
well as cures, these complaints and their COM
plications that it is not bad to take, and is
absolutely harmless.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-03-02
Washington Items.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The Su,
preme Court of the United States to-day
decided the Russell Majors IL COmpany's
Floyd acceptances to be illegal. The
Court also delivered an opinion sustain
ing the gold contract case from Mary
land on the same principle as that in
volved in the case of Bronson VS.. Rodes.
The interest manifested in visiting
army headquarters is kept up with un-
abatcd fervor. The scene this morning
was renal kably lively. The number
anxious to pay tn cir respects to General
Grant, as well as to General Sherman,
exceeded that of any day during the
winter. Senators, members ofthe House
of Representatives, officers of the army,
clergymep and civilians were present
in considerable force. The city is rap
filling with visitors from all sections of
the country. Admiral Farragut will ar
rive tomorrow to participate in the
inaugural ceremonies. All applications
for Office under Grants administration
meet with positive denialS. General
Sherman is devOting the greater por'
ton of his time to the consideration OF
matters connected with the army.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-03-02
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, March l.
FLOUR-Dull; holders firm at 25a
so, for spring extra.
WHEAT-Firmer and shade higher,
sales of No at l GOAL %; No. 2, at ISL
al l65 for regular, and l5al l6t for
fresh; closing firm at l4fal l45 for reg
ular; sales since Change at l4t.
CORN-Moderately active, and &c
higher; sales of new at 81 Ia5S4c, and no
grade, at57a57ic, closing at Sass !a5Sfc,
for new; nothing doing this afternoon
OATS-Active and ta3c higher; sales
No. , at 53sa53fc for regular, and saga
SOC for fresh, closing at 54fc for regu-
lar.
RYE-Neglected; nominal at l7a1 20
for regular and fresh receipts of No. l.
BARLEY-Quiet, and holders firm at
tale higher; No. 2 ranged at Sal s.
for regular, and sc for fresh receipts.
HOGS - Neglected and nominal;
dressed hogs more active, closing at
II OOal2 so for light and heavy lots live
dull and weak, sales at 9 5OalO % for
fair to good lots.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-03-02
Cincinnati Market.

CINCINNATI, Marcn L.
FLOUR-Unchange and steady; FAINT
lily, 5Oa7 90.
WHEAT-Unchanged and quiet; win
ter red, 40al so.
CORN-Unchange and steady; ear,
64c; shelled, 65a66c.
OATS-Unchanged and firm at 67a65c
for No. /.
RYE-Dull; not saieable at better
than l 43 for No. /.
COTTON-Dull and nominal at 25a
2S5c for middling.
TOBACCO-Unchanged.
WHISKY-Dull; closing unsaleable at
better than Ole.
BULK MEATS-Held at l24c for
shoulders and 14ac for sides, with sales
of 5000 pounds at these rates.
MESS PORK-Held at 81 90; no sales
excepting 500 barrels at 81 so, buyer
this month.
LARD-very dull and pressingly of
fered at 19c.
BACON-Held at 14a144c for shout
ders, lie for clear rib sides, and l7&c for
clear, but no demand of consequence:
HAMS-Sugar cured held at l8ta19ic.
BUTTER-Scarce and in demand at
35a40c.
EGGS-Firmer and in demand at 19a
20c.
OILS-Lard dull at Goal 65; linseed
steady at O6: petroleum firm at 35a37c
for refined.
SEEDS-ClOver firm at l6tal6tc; tim
othy less firm but unchanged.
SUGAR-Quiet and demand light, but
prices are unchanged.
COFEEE-Firm at 22a26c.
GOLD-131t buying.
EXCHANGE-Steady at Ito discount
buying.
MONEY-The market is quiet at 10
per cent.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-03-02
New York Cattle Market.

NEW YORK, Marcn L.
BEEVES-The receipts up to Satur-
day were: At the Communipaw yards
147 head; at the Bergenhill yards none,
and at the National yards 1911 head.
The week opened with light supply
and quicker market at slight ad-
vance on the better grades, which sold
at l7a174c, while the poorest cattle on
sale brought 14a143c. This feeling,
however, wore off as the week advanc-
ed, and at the close the trade was full at
those figures. To-day there were on
sale at the National yards $50 head, and
at the Communipaw yards 2lO head.
The weather was extremely cold but
clear, which aided trade. Business is
fairly active, and with fair quantity
of stock on sale, prices were well main
tanned and we cannot alter our quota
tiops from those of last week. Poor to
medium 10a12c; medium to fair steers
l2a13c; good do. to fat oxen 14al43c;
prime to extra steers 15a16c; choice l6i
al73c; the majority of the sales were at
14a15c, the average price being late.
The receipts for the week amounted TO
1896 head.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-During the
latter part of last week, under moderate
arrivals and fair demand, the market
was firm for all grades. To-day the ar.
rivals were to a fair extent, but the
market was telerably active and a
shade frmer, particularly for good
stock, which was most sought after;
prices ranged from 53a9fc. Sales dur
ing the week l4,500 and to-day 1850,
nearly all Ohio, Michigan and State,
but including a few Kentucky. Re-
ceipts fer the week 23,399.
SWINE-Since our last report the
arrivals were limited, but the demand
has been light and prices have depre-
ciated about &c. To-day there were on
sale 400 head at Fortieth street
and 73O at Communipaw, and prices
ranged from 10al0sc, with sales of 1872
head at the latter price; dressed firm at
l3al3ic for western and l3sal4tc for
city. Receipts for the week IL $50.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-03-02
New York Marker.
NEW YORK, March |

NEW YORK, March l.
COTTON-Dsll, heavy and a shade
lower; sales 700 bales at 294c for mid
ding uplands.
FLOUR-Dull and 5a10c lower.
WHEAT-Dull and in buyers favor,
with limited milling demand for
spring.
RlE-Nominal at l 40a1 Al for west
ern.
OATS-Qniet and steady at 74c for
western in store.
CORN-Scarcely so firm at 94a95c for
new mixed western and Oh for old
mixed western in store.
PORk-Nery firm; sales 500 barrels
new mess at 32 81, sellers for April,
closing at % u regular, and 30 37a32 so,
sellers for April.
BEEF-Qui and heavy.
CUT MEAIS-ln limited demand and
without material change.
BACON-Nomiual.
..LARD-In moderate demand at 1oc
for prime steam.
EGGS--Steady at 25a26c.