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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10

TOrsHAN, Feb. 3, 1869
TO the Editors Of The Wdichmdji From your
paper Of January eth, learn that it is desirable
to find feasible route from Montpelier 10 Wells
River, to connect with the Boston, Concord and
Montreal road and | wish to call the attention Of
those interested to the fact that there is an easy,
practicable route from point three miles west
erly of East CorinthNillage ON Waits River. ria
Butterield's four corners in Iopsham, up the
Levi Brook 10 the Lime kilns in Newbury to South
Ryegate. Distance from the first named point to
Wells River village, Is miles do not know as
this route has been surveyed as n railroad route
but as have passed it many times, | am satisfied
that the route is feasible, alta low grade, and that
It can be cheaply constructed as there will be
little if any rock cutting to encounter
If the distance between Wells River and three
miles up that stream can be managed, there will
he no further difficulty to encounter on the route
to the point first above mentioned ON Waits Riy-
err. OF course you are better posted thnn myself
IN regard to the route westerly from that point.
You are at liberty to use this as you may deem
best to serve the public
Yours Respectfully,
CHARLES S DOWNS
Nc hidocs Faiis FeJ. 5, 1869
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10

~ The oonyicts at Vermont State Prison had
a great feast Of roast turkeys and pork, pies
bread and butter, and apples, on the 3Ist ult
1t was provided for by the munifcence of Mr.. II
@. Dorsey, of Providence, r. l., who arranged
for the like on the same day for several othel
penitentiaries in New England. The faces Of tn,
men shone with delight, and the generous giyer',
wish appeared TO be realized.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10

We have had the pleasure Of examining the
fine assortment of writing paper for sale by Geo
W Wilder, at the head Of State street The as
sortmcnt IS very extensive, embracing every va.
rety and kind. Mr. Wilder is prepared also 70
do all styles of initial stamping, in colors or plain
in the finest manner. All who are in want Of
anything in his line would do well to give him a
call and cannot go away dissatisfied either in
quality or prices Of his goods
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10

~ The " brother and sister - who have been
playing the confidence game 50 successfully at
Burlington, Montpelier, Randolph, Windsor and
ether places, came to grief in Hartford, Conn.
last week. They offered to compromise with the
chief of police, but he couldn't see it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10

TIM AoRIouLTuRAL MKETNG.-'rhe convention
on Saturday last, to consider the question of or
ganizing County Agricultural Society, far ex-
ceeded our most sanguine hopes, both in respect
TO numbers, and the degree of earnest purpose
manifested by those present. II was noble
gathering Of the most intelligent and successful
farmers of the county, especially of the younger
and more enterprising class, who are in many re
spects taking step in advance of their fathers
The organization was effected and more than fifty
We should judge, at once enrolled themselves and
paid the fee Of annual menbership-$l while
several became life members by the payment OIL
50. board of Directors consisting of one from
each town in the county, was chosen, who will be
expected to look especially to the interests Of the
new society in their respective localities These
Directors will soon be furnished with copies OF
the constitution and bylaws, that the towns
may be thoroughly canyassed for members
See proceedings in another column.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10

~ Who will ever again be surprised at any
thing, when they witness some Of the almost mi
raeulous changes wrought by the late war? One
Of the most remarkable cases Of this sort is furn
ished by Gov. Wise, Of Virginia, who declares in
a recent letter that he praises God for the wal
every day, notwithstanding It's disasters and
deaths, as a special providence, Indispensable to
free me and my heirs forever from the weakness,
il not wekedness, Of African slavery" Many
win be delighted to know that this distinguished
son Of Virginia thanks God daily for anything
especially for the abolition Of slavery.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10

~ We learn that lIENRY A. SnEDp, ESQ, late
~ the popular representative of Ilardwick, ha,
purchased the well knownmorcantileest
of Judge Aiken, Of that town, and is making ex
tensiye preparations to meet all the demands o.
the trade in that region Being thoroughly
familiar with the business, and possessing the full
confidence of all parties where he is best known
we predict for him degree of success which sell
dom comes to a country business house.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10

Convention OF the Frccmcn Of Vermont will he held
d. Montpelier. the 2Sth day Of FEBRuanY lsc9 .,
O'Clock a. NJ, to nominate q ticket Of thirteen persons
C.. De elected BY the Frcoinen OF this State the last
wednesday In March next. ae a Council of Ceuaors
.rueshy 10 the Constitution.
GEO. W. GRANDEy. Chairman Rep. State Com.
A. II. SMITH, Chairman Dom. State Com.
Utisd Ian nl isga
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10

70 few days ago we were surprised by a
dispatch that the Illinois House OF Representa-
tiyes had passed bill ceding the city of Chicago
and the county of Cook to Indiana. OF course
we knew there was some explanation, though
none was given. 1t turns out 10 have been n
joke, perpetrated in mock session Last Satur-
day there was no quorum in that branch and the
day was given up to frolc, This act of cession
was the leading act of the session, and it was
passed by vote Of l76 to ., giving an aggregate
precisely one hundred larger than the constitu-
tional vote of the House. When the name of the
Speaker pro tempore was called, twenty-six per-
sons responded, and their votes were all recorded
At the same session bill was introduced and
referred to the Cook County delegation---the
members from Chicsgo--in regard to the marriage
relation. This rather singular bill enacted a
complete reversal of the relations of the sexes.
II vested all political, civil, and social power,
g irrevocably, in the female portion Of the popu-
I" lation above the age of sixteen years." CON
ierred upon the same part Of the population the
exclusive right to escort men, hold property, pro-
pose marriage, and keep late hours, and remandod
the male population TO the duties of the house.
hold, running sewing circles and wearing the
Grecian bend.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10
WEDNESDAY
SENArE


senate took up the Consular appropriation bill.
Mr.. Buckalew's motion to strike out the appro-
priation Of Sl2 800 to carry into effect the treaty
vote OF 10 yeas 10 81 nays.
Tho salaries Of the ministers resident at the
Umguayan and Argentine Republics were increas-
ed, and with some further slight amendment the
bill passed
Mr.. Trumbull, from Judiciary committee, re-
ported back with amendments bill recently in
uoduced by him 10 amend the Judiciary system
Of the United States also hy0pbly, q bill a.
provide for the execution Of judgments in capital
cases, published Jan. 18th also, bills relating
to the Judicial system and practice among them
Mr. Warner introduced a joint resolution pro-
posing an amendment, in regard to suffrage, to
the Constitution.
Mr. Eaces gave notice that il the bill for the
repeal Of tenure OF office law was not reported to
the Senate at an carly day. he would call it NJ
himself
The Senate then resumed consideration of the
constitutional amendment passed BY the House
\ number of amendments were offered and order
ed printed, and then the Senate adjourned
HOUSE.
Florence Scannell and Henry johnson, the re.
cusant witnesses who had refused to answer Ger.
. tain questions put by the committee ON the New
York election frauds were brought b the bar in
custody Of the Sergeant-at-Arms In reply L
the Speakers interrogatOries they announced
their readiness TO answer the questions put L
them by the committee and they were then re.
turned to custody.
The House then took recess.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10

~ Our farmers and gardeners are referred to
the advertisement Of Messrs. Bailey 4 Park, for
an article that is most highly commended by good
judges who have thoroughly tested It's merits.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10

A Coon BEGINNING The Boston Traveller
says one word from Gen. Grant has saved the
country millions of acres of the public lands,
while we are likely To get without such dona-
ton all the advantages that the giving Of them
would have secured. The great Western nilroad
companies that short time ago were asking belts
of land forty miles wide and hundreds of miles in
length, have grown quite modest in their requests.
The four great railroads--the Northern Pacific,
the Southern Pacific on the thirty second parallel
n proposed road from Cairo to little Rock, and a
road West Of the Rocky Mountains from Salt Lake
to some point in Oregon-now unite in asking
Congress, not for land, but simply that the gov
eminent guarantee the interest for forty years on
the first mortgage bonds of the roads to the ex-
tent of $50, 900 per mile. This they would have
asked even if the land grant could have been OBJ
tained. They propose to secure the government
by the reservation of all sums due from the Unit
ed States to the various roads on account Of bust
ness done, and further reservation Of ten pei
cent of the gross receipts Of the roads. The INIT
ter is now before the proper Congressional com.
mittees, but it is doubtful whether even the more
moderate request Of those corporations will be
gnnted at present.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10

CoNSEcTIcuT. Republicans of Connecti
cut assembled In State Convention yesterday, and
renominated their old State ticket, with great
unanimity and enthusiasm.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10

couScL or CfssoRs.--We give to-day the joint
call Of the State Committees for meeting at this
place On the 25th inst, TO nominate Council Of
Censors The movement seems to be judicors,
aud il Is to be hoped that such representation
will be had as shall secure the nomination Of an
lnsxceptionable ticket
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10
MoNDAr, Feb. g


The resolution in regard to counting the votes
Of Georgia WIS taken up. II was advocated by
Mr. Edmunds, and opposed by Mcssrs. Trumhull
Hendricks and Whyte. on the ground that Georgia
is Il prlma face member OF the Union AID is en-
titled 10 cast a vote
On the expiration OF the morning hour Mr.
salisbury declined to yield and commenced hi.
speech ON the pending Constitutional Amendment
Mr.. Stewart gave consent 10 a suspension Of the
debate long enough to allow the Senate 10 take
action on Mr. Eimunds' resolution regarding The
electoral vote Of Georgia and it was passed "a 70
H.
The Senate then continued the discussion of tn,
pending Constitutional Amendment. Mr. Fro
linghusdon made brief speech, and was followed
by Mr.. Davis taking the door, and announcing
that he proposed discussing the amendment fol
several hours thereup0n the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE
Under the call number of bills were intro
duced, among which were the following By Mr.
/ Delan0 authorizing the President 10 appoint
commission to revise the tariff laws and to repor
/ its proceedings and recommendations u Con
/ gress referred 10 the committee on ways anC
means. By Mr. Spalding in relation TO recipro
city treaties with foreign nations, as being agains
/ public policy at this time referred TO committee
/ on ways and means.
by Mr.. CLARK Of Kansas Joint resolution oil
/ the Kansas Legislature rendering It's thanks /,
| Generals Sheridan and Custar, and n Colone
/ torsythe for their services in the Indian war ant
declaring want of sympathy with the peace com
missioner and the eastern phianthrupists in try
ing TO cast odrum on those gallant officers refer
red 10 the committee on military affairs
Mr.. Spalding, from Committee on Appropria
tions reported back the Senate amendment I
consular and diplomatic appropriation bill mad
special order for tomorrow.
Il The House then went into Committee Of In
T.. IL 4 II l.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10
NorIhneld DRAMATIC CInb.

We learn with pleasure that the Mortified
Dramatic Club propose to play before Montpelier
audience, on Friday and Saturday evenings of
next week. The programme for Friday evening
includes LucREnA BoRoA and SoLoN SnINeiE, and
on saturday, NElcHnoR JAcKwooD will be present
ed Their acting elsewhere is spoken Of in the
highest teHns. and we trust full house will
greet them
PHILLIPS LEcruRE.--1hey are having great
scramble for tickets to the lecture Of this world
renowned orator at Rntoud ON the sth lie is
MISC 10 he at Burlington on the 9Th, when they
expect to give him the biggest audience of tho
season. Are our people making sure Of the
chance to hear one who stands ut the very head
Of the popular lecturers Of the world2 The sub
lect will be DANnL O'CoNNELt the famous Irish
patriot, which i. pronounced his finest lecture
and those who are tender about our national poll
tics discussed, can come with safety on this occu
sion
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10

Senator Carpenter of Wisconsin avows
himself in favor Of female suffrage
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10
Washington County Agricultural society.

AarccahlV to q call previously published, o.
good delegation Of The leading farmers and agri-
oulturists- representing most Of the towns IN Che
County. assembled nt tho Grand jury Room on
saturday The 9th inst. Mt 10 O'Clock 4 NJ Tho
meeting was called to order bv a. j HOLSTER,
President of tho old Society. aud organized by
choosing .JosFru pot,Np Chairman and j. W.
Wurri0cg Secretary.
After considerable discussion. q Business Com
siou. ne follow ! flollistcr. John Grepory.
Il 4 Chandler. u p Carpcntornnd A d. Arms.
Adjourned tIl y o'clock T. NJ
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10
FRIDAY, Feb 5


Morning hour expired and constitutional amend.
ment came up,
Mr. Williams addressed the Senate in favor Of
his amendment offered yesterday. Mr. Sumner
followed in lengthy speech to demonstrate that
Congress had the power under the Constitution
as il now exists to provide by law that no ouali,
tcation arising from color, race or previous con.
dition of seryitude should he imposed by State.
as requisite for suffrage and at the Conclusion
of his remarks favored such action in preference
TO submitting this amendment for ratification
when there was no assurance that il would IN
acted upon by sufficient number of States within
reasonable time, and which would only lead e
protracted political agitation.
Mr. Viekers followed in opposition to the pro
posed amendment
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10
XLth CongreSs.-...Last Session


SENATE
On motion Of Mr. Trumhull, the judiciary
committee was discharged from further conaluoi-
alton of the petitions for women suffrage
The consular and diplomatic bill came up rs
unfinished business. The pending question was
ON Mr.. Patterson's IN. II j amendment, TO re-
duce the salaries Of the Judges and arbltrators
under She treaty Of 'G2 with Great Britain, TO
suppress the slave trade his object was to break
up the commission
After long debate, Mr. Patterson's amend
ment wa defeated and Morton's adopted, leaving
| The salaries Of the judges and arbltmtorS nm
changed, but requiring their residence at their
respective posts rs condition OF payment
] Mr. Wilson introduced a Joint resolution TO
submit to the legislatures Of the several states
for ratification, the following articles OF amend
mcnt 90 the Constitution , q,
Art ID. Sect. /. All the male citizens Of United
States residents Of the several States, now or
hereafter comprehondod in the Union, ~ years
and upwards. of sound mind, shall be entitled to
an eannl vote in all elections in the states where
in they shall reside the period Of such residence
MS n qualification for voting 10 be decided by each
STATE Except such citizens as have engaged IN
rebellion or Instruction or shall be duly convict
ed Of treason or other Infamous crime
Sec 9 The Congress shall have power to en-
force by appropriate legislation, the provisions Of
Art. lG. Sect. /. The right of citizens of the
United States to hold office shall not be denied or
= abridged by the United States or any State on ne,
count Of race or color. or previous condition oil
2 SEE. The Congress shall have power to en-
force by appropriate legislation the provisions of
; this article.
, Mr. sumner, from committee on foreign rela-
u1n.. reported substitute for Mr. Mortons bill
authorizing the landing Of foreign telegraph ca
ble- ON our shores. Ii gives this government the
Il .Vf.. Nt.H
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10

No quorum was present till $40 when Mr.
Nickers continued his speech Mr.. Wiley spoke
IN favor ol the Constitutional Amendment, Mr.,
Buekalew briefly advocated his own.
Adjourned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-02-10
Another Railroad Routo Proposed.

washington. Feb. 8. 1863.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-09-16
Care of Tools and Implements.

The injury done TO all kinds of hand
tools and farm implements by long ex-
poSure to alternate rain and sunshine,
often amounts to much more than the
wear and tear while in active service.
Even when implements are made entirely
of iron and other metal, the scales of rust
that will form on smooth and bright sur
faces in few days will often iniure the
running parts more than the actual wear
during the entire season. Steel plOws
are frequently left standing in the furrow
with the damp earth in close contact with
the bright surface of the mould board and
the Landslide, where thick scale of rust
will form in day or two, which will wear
out the plow more than to pillow
several acres. A hand-hoe is frequently
left with the bright blade covered with
wet earth pressed down on the surface,
thus facilitating the formation of thick
scale Of rust, which wears out the steel
and makes the tool work unaccountably
hard, 1t should be one of the inheXble
rules of the farm and garden to wipe the
bright surfaces Of all tools clean and dry
as soon as they are not to be used again,
for even, half day, or more, and cover
the parts with any kind of oil or grease
that contains no saline matter. The wood.
work OF hand tools and farm implements,
even when painted, is often seriously in
jured by rain, dsws, and sunshine. Water
and dampness will raise the grain of the
timber, settle in the joints and hasten their
decay and the hot sun will crack the sur
face, and warp, contract, and twist the
wooden parts TO such an extent as to
damage the machine more than all the
work that has been done with it. If one
would have good tools, they must be taken
care Of Tools are n reliable index to the
character and skill Of the workman
Hearth and Home
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-09-16
How TO Shoe a Horse.

A correspondent favors US with some
hints on this subject, which we publish
believing that every owner of a horse
should have such Information as will fit
him to critcise the blacksmith. Before
applying the shoe, says our authority, the
foot should be reduced to nearly the same
shape and tormas that ofan unshod horse
in hi, natural state la moving, horse
bears more On the outside Of the foot than
'on the inside, hence, the inside should not
be made over, but rather higher than the
outside II this is not done the foot does
not raleeel and lamencss is induced. In
pairing the frog it is only necessary to re-
move he ragged portions and the sole
ought not q be pared 50 thin as toyield
to the pressure OF the thumb. Frequent
resetting Of tile shoe is not to be neglected,
lest i become partially displaced or
twisted, and cause corns.
The shoe should DC Of IN equal thick.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-09-16
4 Regular Habit of Body

Is absolutely essential TO physical health aud clear
ness OF intellect Nor Is this ALL Beauty of person
cannot coexist with an unnatural condition Of the
bowels free passage of the refuse matter OF the
system through these natural waste pines. is AS no
ccssary 10 the purity OF the body as the free passage
OF the otla of city through Its sewers is necessary
to the health of its inhabitants
Indigestion is the primary cause of most of the
diseases OF the disChargin. organs, and one of Its
most common results Is CONSTIPATION. This com.
plant, besides being dangerous in itself has many
disagreeAhle concomitants-suCh rs an unpleasant
breath, sallow skin, contaminated blood and bile
hcmorhoids, headache, loss ofmemory, and general
debility.
HOSTETTER'S STOMACH Br1vrERS remove
all these evils by removing their immediate cause
IN the digestive organs, and regulating the action of
the intestlnes. The combination OF properties in
this celebrated preparation Is one Gifts Chcfmerits
II is not merely stimulant, or tonic, or an anti
bilious agent, or nerYine, or blood dopurcnt or
acathmtlc but all these curative agents udciou-ly
blended In one powerful restorative II lends nc.
tyity and yigor to the inert and cncryated stomach
relieves the amcutary canal of it, distractions
and gives tone TO the membrane which lines It.
gently stimulates the liver, braces the nerves and
cheers the animal spir!t,. No other remedy DOS
sesses such variety of hygicniC virtues 1t is to
these characteristics that it owes rs prestige as a
household medicine. Experience has proved that II
IL as harmless as II Is eicaciOus and hence ii IL as
popular with the weaker sex rs with the stronger.
UOSTErTERS STOMACH BlTTERS IL sold in
bottles only and the trademark blown in the glass
and engraved ON the label, with our steel engraved
revenue stamp over the cork IL the test of genuine.
ness. Beware of COuntericits.