Events
| Date | Type | |
|---|---|---|
| By almost unanimous legislation, Vermont becomes the sixth state to ratify the Fourteenth Amendment | Lawmaking/Litigating | |
| In Montpelier, the Vermont Democrats nominate Timothy P. Redfield for governor in the fall elections | Campaigns/Elections | |
| Sudden freezing weather grips the north-eastern United States | Crime/Disasters | |
| Vermont Republicans meet in Montpelier to nominate candidates for the fall elections. | Campaigns/Elections |
