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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1836-12-20

SINGULAR PRESENT. On a recent visit
Of Mr. Webster to WeStfieId, Mass. Mr..
Hiram Hall, the extensive whip mlnulac-
turer in that place, having an elegant whip
finished as present for Mr. Webster, this
opportunity was taken to present it to him;
which was appropriately done by the hon.
Patfcl; Bocs. 1t was pleasantly remarked
ed by Mr. Bnies, that if Mr. WIS friends
could not give him the reinS, they must
give him lchip, to which Mr. Webster
facetiously replied that as long as the people
enI listed him with the ,ehip, he would
see that those who held the re1ns should
not want for sui able monitions to keep in
The right track.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1836-12-20

WAsHrsGToN, Nov. 26

WAsH1GGToN, NOV. 70.
am told that the experiment OF the EX-
press Mail, may, after all, prove an admit
rable safety valve by which the surplus
revenue may be let off and the fatal conse-
quences of an explosion prevented. AT
present, it is running at vast loss 10 the
department, running away with above a
hundred thousand doilaS a week. but it is
calculated that all this loss will be Ultimate
" made up, and that tie profits will nearly
amount TO as much as the present losses.
At present, it is almos' ludicrous 10 see a
post-rider starting on splendid horse With
a mail bag which he could conveniently
put into his great coat pocket without pro-
voking curiosity By an extraordinary dis
rention. The dignfied appeudage Of sad
die bags is decidedly an afectaliun an
imposition on public credulity, Tor which
10 or 1900 dollars day between this city
and Baltimore is rather too weighty a cost.
A mail weighing II 10 pounds is neces-
sary TO pay the expenses; but as ! have
been told it does mt at present average
above fifth or sixth Of that capacity. 1t
is announced thai no ranked letters are 10
be carried BY his conveyance; and it is
boosted that even the President could not
avail himself Of this mode Of cOmmunca-
ton without paying his triple postage.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1836-12-20

But as like TO have people read what !
write, will take one step towards ihsurng a
perusal-that is, be brief; and defcrring until
another time remark or two more, will be
content at present, with dropping barely two
mr. THREE WORDS.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1836-12-20

Feeder WailiIie, a native of America, in
Asiaic Russia, had by his first vile sixty
nine children at 81 births; by his second
wife Is children at births, in all 81 chill
dren. He was alive in 1882, aged IS
wears,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1836-12-20
Stray Horse.

HAME into the enclosure of the sub
~ scriber about the LIST of Nov. bay
horse, supposed TO be five or six years old,
black main and tail, and hut one eye. The
owner is requested TO prove property, pay
charges, and take him away.
ASAHEL ii. NYE.
Berlin, Nov. %, 1886.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1836-12-20

GRANDEUR IN RAGS. We little dream
ia this country oflhe reverses which attend
some OF the titled pcrsoHaGes oi Europe.
An Inquest YVES la'cly held in England
ON TIE body of baronct who died for
want OF proper loodin miserable lodging.
He had been ruined by a law suit. A.
mongsl some debtors proclaimed out laws
at II She,li's court, were Lord William
Pagei, Sir John de Bcauvoir, and Long
Wellesley, the brother of wellington. Tie
unfortunate Colonel Guslulson, tie EX-
King OF Sweden, The lneal descendant of
The Great Augustus, is wandering about
Europe. oiten an outside passenger on a
stage coach because he is ton poor 10 pay
Tor a more comfortable sea-. Compared
wit such Instances at fallen rank, how en-
viaLle is the condition pi oui rrpuhlicnn
farmers aud mechanics, whose industry Sc
cures lhen from the possibility Of want.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1836-12-20

The United States Mint is about to is
sue fifty cent pieces of a new and beautiful
coinage.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1836-12-20

A ne,p Project.--Some nice polilcll e.
economists seem 10 be troubled . know VIVA
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1836-12-20
Legislature of Vermont.

Bank of 50. Adams BiH.-IN SENATE.
Remarks OF Mr. She don, in reply 10 Mr.
Watson.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-26

The Americans are betting people. When
discussions become warm among onr talking DO
pulation, who. in this free country. talk and
discuss every thing. an effectual atop II but 10
further disPutation by proposing q bet. Much
has been said in Pennsy lvania, and this state Of
'ne respective advantages Of the former as re-
CARDS the opening Of the spring trade ON ths
Iakes. The conversation has been rife on this
subject during the past severe wiatcr, as the la
yer ofesking up 1.-THE ice at the east end ofLaks
Erie, and in our Erie Canal. than in the west.
ern termination OF the Lake. has been princi.
pal argument for the New York and Erie Rail
Road bill, which has just passed. Very heavy
bets, as We learn by the Buffalo Advertise,
bave been pending there, that the lake wouId
not be free Of ice 10 that part until very late oy-
ing TO the excessive severity ofthe winter. Un.
spring dissolved the Chick ribb'd ice, and ~
steam boat boat Daniel Webster came into Buffalo.
Aprll Sith. from Detroit, in fine style, 20 The
oiseomh.1re o. divers spectators, who were
nulcsed thereby off plentiful assortnep 81 hs,s
coats vests, &c.-Nstr York star.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-26
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We really cannot resist the temptation to pre-.
Ierve the following curious sample of legislative
psalmody, which the Portland Advertiser in.
orms US was written by Mr.. HOLMES OF Alfred
county, and sung in full chorus in the House Of
Representatives of Maine after the adjournment.
w can almost fancy we hear the " JUNCTION u
With which the primitive Legislators" mus,
nave poured out the chorus. Metropolitan
When Legislators come to part,
They cheerfully incline
They recollect with grateful heart.
The days of auld lang syne."
Tho fierce debates and party strife,
To chill our hearts, combine,
parting thought will bring to life
The days of auld lang syne.
Then wives and children and our friends.
Wake rapture most divine,
When sweet reflections e'er extends
To auld lang syne--
We fly away on wings of love,
And all our thoughts cambine,
To reunite and thus improve
The days of auld lang syne.
When we around the social board
In pledge offriendship join,
We take the cup and pass the word
To anld lang syne.
And when our wives shall cheer our lives
With raptures most divine.
Well here engage to seal the pledge
To auld lang syne.
And when the lass shall fill the glass,
Wen cheerfully incline
To kiss the lip that takes the sip
For auld lang syne.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-26
7Douse s. Gfm 3aafmtfma
TRANSPORTATION.

'E'HE subscriber living near the Fal
b ling Waters. would inform the clti
sens of Berkeley County, that he has
provided himself with large substantial
BOAT. for the purpose of TRANSPORTING
Produce by way of the Canal to George
'owO, d, c. He is now prepared to pur
chase any quantity of flour that may be
offered, and in few weeks he expects
hswarebouse TO be ready for thereception
olProduCe. when he will be prepared TO
purchase WHEAT. RYE, CORN, Oats
and other articles suitable for the George
Town market. In his purchase he intends
70 be governed by the City prices, conse-
quently, those who favor him with call !,
may expect liberal price for their pro-
Nuce. Those farmers who wish to provide
themselves with Plaster, will be accom-
mOdaled by applying TO the subscriber,
"no VIII furnish them any quantity they
may desire, He also intends keeping con
SANITY for sale Fish, Salt, SC. SC. for the
accommodation Of all who may wish TO
procure such articles. The flour is now
10 be delivered at a house open for its re-
e',ep'Ion, near Andrew Ulum's blacksmith
Ssaop; but when the Warehouse is ready
~, :, The reception OF produce. then all ar
Hcles are to be delivered al it situated on
M ,ue Potomac, few hundred yards below
Mr.. Sherer's mill.
ihe subscriber having procured an ex-
IIs.lent boat, with good hoatmen, flatters
SSImsell that, by punctuality 10 business
nc Will be able TO render general satisiac-
GOn Flour will be taken to Georgetown
,SF thirty cents per barrel, and other pro-
0ucs in proportion.
CHARLES DOWNS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-26

HE ROMANCE OF SAVAGE LIFE.-While
Black Hawk was on his grand tour thro'
the United States, his handsome son was
presented by celebrated lady with We
~ pretty silver essence bottle. The In
dian received with great satisfaction a
mark oil favor for which whole regiment
OF pale faced adorers would have made
any sacrifice short Of their whisker,, and
Ragged it with the utmost care. A great
many fine speeches were made on the oc.
casion, and much sentiment was evolved
concerning the destiny OF the trinket.-
The lady herself suggested, that in all
probability it would be presented to the
same lovely forest nymph, who was then
anxlously waiting his return, and would
render hum the envy Of all the unbottled
spirits beyond the Mississippi.
We are now happy to inform our fair
readers that the gift was faithfully preser-
we'd until the interesting savage returned
to his people. The best evidence of the
price he set upon it, is the fact that he
eventually sold it to French trader for
ten pumpkins! We can also state for the
believers IN the romance Of forest fidelity.
that, upon his return, he found his affec.
tomato and lovely young wife-the wife
OF another She had supposed that her
lord and master was put to death, and had
shown her industry and providence bv
getting another without unnecessary de.
lay. Our information is undoubtedly cor
rect, and may be relied on.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-26
M 7 S @ = I. L A NJ Y.

TALLEYRAND. 1.-The wonder Of the
age-the arch diplomatist, who has
been at the bottom of all the thousand
and one rogueries Of the last forty
years.
The history ofthis individual is wor.
thy the pen of William Goblet. He
was one of the few who escaped the re.
evolutionary horrors of France-he was
the confident of every ministry every
party which strutted its brief hour up.
on the stage. He has borne charm.
ed life while ten thousand better men
were displaced and beheaded, his head
was always to be seen high in the
ranks ofthe successful party. He has
sworn allegiance to every successive
faction, and done good service to each.
He had always the sagacity to desert
falling building in good time to save
his neck, and make it seem volunta.
ry act of abandonment. His life is a
romance of inconsistency and absur.
dlties. The great secret of his unpar.
alleled success in politics is his caution
and above all his unerring tact in de.
Gliding when and to whom TO crook the
pregnant hinges Of the knee He is
an incarnation of apparent frankness
and real hypocricies. His oath to sup.
port the Government of Louis PHILIPPE
was his thirteenth oath Of allegiance.
He prayed it might be his last, and
we'll he might, though twenty more
would make no more impression upon
his conscience, than kick upon an
india rubber foot ball. He is an old
man, but still giant in diplomacy
He could negotiate Metternich, Palm.
erston and all that clan to death in ten
minutes, and they know it ana keep
their distance. He is at the bottom of
all that protocol foolery about Holland
and Belgium. If Louis PHILIPPE goes
down, Talleyrand will be found, in the
other scale and will 60 up. Sink don't
mention the word. He will float like
a cork and feels as safe in a storm as
petrol.
"The accident of his having issued
from the loins of Perigord, made him
gentleman, but for seventy long years
he has been an Able, Bishop, Con.
stitutional Priest, a clerk in an office,
a Minister, keeper of tavern in A.
merica, a Prince ofthe Empire, Tea.
cher, Secretary, a Grand Chamber.
lain, an Ambassador, Protocolist, a
Catholic, an Atheist, Royalist, ia.
Goblin, Council of five hundred, a
Senator, a Bonapartist, an extreme
Droit, Center Droit Center Gauche
an extreme Gauche, Quandmeme, a
Doctrinare, Louis Phillipist, Just
man, a wit, trimmer, a rake, whist
player, a rat of many tales, d
what not"
His first friend vas Count D'Artois.
That Count is now the Ex-King Cha's
x. and TaIleyrand represents King
Louis PHILIPPE at the Court Of st James.
Shakespeare says that, upon this stage,
the world, each man plays many
parts. Who has played so many as
Talleyrand; aye, and played them
better7 There he sits at a whist Ia
ble-lo! the scene changes, and he
steps forth in the robes of Bishop a.
non he re. appears as mine host of the
inn--lo now he comes forward with
the Diadem of Prince upon his brow
What will be the last act to crown his
strange, eventiul history A few
years will answer the question.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-26
The BURIAL PLACE OF the MousrAtr

HE BURIAL PLACE OF THE MouNrAiS
EERs 1T Is with the liveIest satisfaction
we inform our readers, that the Common
Conncill of Norfolk, at their meeting YES.
terday afternoon contracted Tor building
brick wall around the burial place of the
brave and patriotic yeomsnry ofthe upper
country. who marched TO the defence of
our town during the late war. and Who
Tell victims TO the terrible plague which
ravaged the country in the memorable
winter OF 1Sl4-l5. Too long has this
duty been delayed. while every citizen OF
Norfolk has felt il as reproach, that no
public tribute of respect and gratitude had
been paid to the memory Of their gallant
defenders. but for twenty years their
graves had been left unenclosed, and with
out any mark TO distinguish them from the
sod Of the field. 1t is contemplated to
have their remains disinterred and depo
slted IN one common grave, and to mark
the spot by monument TO their memory,
inscribed with their names. as far as they
can be ascertained Norfolk Herald.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-26

Ii was during the last war, when the
vessels Of Admiral Gordon were making
their way up the Potomac, that negro
woman was arralgned in a court Of Vir.
ginia, Tor killing one Of her own sex and
color; she bad been committed for muir.
der. but the evidence went clearly to ca
tablish the deed 70 be manslaughter, mas
much as It was done in sudden heat, and
without malice aforethought. The Attor.
neys Tor the commonwealth waived the
prosecution for murder, but quoted British
authorities 10 show that she might be con.
yIcted OF manslaughter, though committed
Tor murder. The counsel for the accused
rose. and 10 most solemn manner, asked
the court I" il it was thing ever heard of,
that an individual accused of one crime
and acq oitted, should be arraigned imme-
diateiy Tor another, under the same prose
cution :" AT intervals--boom- boom
boom-went the British cannon. "Brit.
ISL authorities exclaimed the counsel !;
British authorities gentlemen Is there
any one upon that bench, SO dead 10 the
feelings OF patriotism, as at such a moment
TO listen TO British authorities, when the
British cannon is shaking the very walls
OF your court house to their foundation -
This appeal was too cogent TO be resisted.
Up jumped one of the Justices and pro.
tested that " il was not TO be borne lei
the prisoner go,--away with your British
authorities !" The counsel for the accu.
sed, rubbed bis hands and winked at the
attorney the attorney stood aghast his
asionlshment was too great for ut.ersnce
and the negro was half way home before
he recovered from bis amaEementi
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-26

1 ExrRAoRpISARr FAcr,-One Of III,
most extraordinary instances Of perseve
rance ever recorded. is related in lat
publication 10 England. The discover
OF the process of splitting bars ofiron, 70
the making Of nails, was first made il
Sweden. and the consequence Of this ad
vance IN the art, was most disastrous e
tue manufacture in England. An indivi
dual who lives in the neighborhood of the
works OF Stourbridge. BY the name Of Flo
ley, was all at once missed, and was not
seen again for three or four wears. He
mad mentally resolved TO ascertain by
what means the process the splitting bars
OF iron was accomplished and without
co communicating his intention TO single
human being, he proceeded TO Hull, and
thence, without funds, worked his pas.
sage TO the Swedish iron port, Arrived
10 Sweden. he took up the occupation of
hddier, and after time he became a
universal iavorite with all the workmen !:
aud from apparent absence of intelligence,
or anything like ultimate object, he was
received into the works. 70 cvery part of
which he had access. He took the advan.
tage thus offered. and having stored his
memory with observations on all the com.
binations, he disappeared from among his
KIND friends. as he had appeared, no one
Knew whence or whittier, On his return
10 England he commune ated his iaCor.
nation to some friends. and by their aid
the necessary buildings were erected, and
machinery provided, When at length
every thing was prepared il was found
that the machinery would not act; at all
events, It did not answer the soe end Of
its erecilon-it would not split the bars of
IRON. Foley disappeared again, and it
was concluded that shame aud mor,iiica.
ton at its failure had driven him away for.
ever. Not so /; again, though somewhat
more speedily, he found his war to the
Swedish iron works, where he was recei-
we'd most joyfully, and TO make sure of
their hddler. he was lodged in their split
ting mill itself. Here was the aim and
end oil his life attained beyond his utmost
hopes. lie examined the works and We.
~ sool discovered their failure. lie now
made drawings or rude tracings and ha.
wing Alluded ample time to verify his OBJ
servatlons, and impress them clearly and
v'v,diy upon his mind, he made his way
10 The port. aud once more returned to
England, This time he was completely
successful. and by the result Of his expe.
renee enriched himself and greatly bene.
h'ted his couDtrymen.--.Nepb Her.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-26

aTounu-tnere nfmiy and proudly enthro
ned sits little Republic of an age OF ,hir.
teen hundred years--one Of the oldest. 4
| not the Oldest government of the world :
but alas " the last Of all the Romans. ~.
the last OF those glorious republics tina,
once dotted and sparkled upon all the tia.
Ian plains Liberty, that inspiring word
when no longer heard in the Roman Fo /.
rum. and no longer fought for on the ise,
| OF Venice, when the very whisper Of il was
death upon the banks of the Arno. even
then found refuge in the forbiding cliffs
that overlook the Adriatic. and was proud
y blaxoned upon the portals of San Ma.
rino.
The Oldest Republicans Of the world
are there in one little town, as some proud
eagle in her sky built eyric. The waves
oil despotism have for ages beat against
THIS rock, but have never over. topped ito
summit. The invading armies of Romsg-
ma, the Hun, the Austrian, and the Frank,
have never clambered up its sides. Even
the q thunderer Of the Earth. as the
French once styled the last man. conquer.
er OF theirs. who by the noise and confu.
sion he made, well deserved the name.
hurled no bolts Of wrath against thi, little
Republic. nesting in the very heart OF his
achievements. Even when flushed with
triumphs, and sezing every thing for him
sell and France, with his own hand. he
complimented the little miracle of a 20.
vernment, and promised it an increase of
territory, which the people had the wis.
dom TO refuse with thanks for the Offer.
but with the avowal that they had no am.
oiton TO aggrandixe their territory. and
mus compromit their liberties. Even des.
pots, then, and the subjects of despo,s re.
spect government thus consecrated by
age; and the interest Of an American is
redoubled, upon seeing this little fac similc
OF his own far of land upon feeling as il
were, the pulse Of a people, whose sympa.
tbies are in unity with bis. The little
heart. that is beating here upon the rock
oil San Marine, is 10 the new world. send.
ing life blood through ten thousand mighty
veins, and flushing with lis health the broad
spread surface Of country that reaches
from the sea wrought battlement, Of the
Bay of Fundy TO the sands of Mexico =
and though the hope is wild, vet il will
spring up--that the humble work of the
honest Dalma,ian mason, who, flying from
persecution, founded bis city upon the Ii.
tan's mount, may become what the like
government was that arose on the Pala.
tine Hill, and stretched at last from SEQ.
tia to the Euphrates, or like that nobler
empire OF those wandering pilgrims who
first landed on the rock of Plymouth
Italy would thrice save the world, and
thrice redeem il from its indifference. il
but the principles and the purity Of Mari.
nos Republic could extend from The fro.
zen needles OF the Alps, TO the blazing
mouth OF Vesuvius.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-26

EcoSoMY.--No matter for the title OF
that Scotch lord whom the Prince Regent
used to mention as such a peace maker
that he would hardly speak III Of the 'deii'
behind his back. On one occasion an alb.
sen'ee was named TO whom the prince ap
piled very brief and emphatic title
Even Lord. there canno, deny that
the man lives upon lies. Come my Lord
IS ne not harp Indeed. your royal
H'ganess, answered this lover of harmo.
mony, III not go as far as that but I'm
Tree to admit that the gentleman is n
great economist Of truth George the Nv
often quoted. with much zest: originality
him,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-05-26

A question for pedigree-mongers, hum
bly, submitted for consideration by Micha-
ell Scales, Alderman Of the No Mistake
ward :" If your mothers mother was my
mothers sisters aunt, what relation would
your great grandlather's uncle's nephew
be to my elder brothers first cousins son
in lawn