Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-21
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so..,o,s nave peen slam. There are about 10000
soldiers in that country, 10000 OF whom are in
hospitals. 1t requires the sum OF 100000 per
week to pay and support them.
Electoral Votes. The returns of votes by the
Electors for President and Vice President of the
United States will be opened in the House ofRep-
representatives., both Chambers of Congress being
present the members being bare headed ; on the
second Wednesday in February.
An Extreme CdSe.-The Philadelphia Ledger
says that man who resides in Beaver street, be-
ing in state of partial intoxication,on Wednesday
afternoon took the cradle and cradlebed from I'M
der his child and pawned il, or disposed OF it in
some way, TO obtain further supplies of liquor.
He was staggering through the rain, the
die, &c. on his shoulder. We have seldom heard
of a more disgusting instance OF drunken brutality
US-The soldiers at Plattsburgh N. Y. who are
under the command of Lieut.. Hathaway, were
marched TO the polls and voted the loco foco tick
ct. This is but specimen of Mr.. Van Rnrens
intention with his 100000 Army bill
Judge Colqui,t, one of The SubTreasury mem
bers from Georgia, in consequence Of his recent
defeat,has resigned.
We have often heard of the man who Bit his
own nose of, but the Van Buren, presses have i'm
proved upon that. They are talking of the Peo-
ple's having bought themselves uP," atthe recent
election.
The Rolunda of the Capitol at Washington has
been recently ornamented with a new picture by
Chapman. The subject is the Baptism Of Poca-
hontas.
All good natured people should attend TO clear
ing away the snow from their side walks in front
of the premises. clear path way is an evidence
Of good taste in the house keeper.
Usury bill has passed the House of Rep.
resenaives of Georgia, in relation to the laws of
Usury, which provides;lhat in all cases where usu-
ny is plead, the plaintiff shall recover his prime pal
and legal interest," instead of the principal Alone
as the law now stands.
The following words are deserving TO be writ
ten in letters of gold, like those over the principal
gate of Athens in the days OF her pride and glory:
-" Keep thy feet dry-ihy skin clean-thy di-
gestion egular-thy head cool and fig for the
doctors"
The Methodist of New England have at length
concurred with some degree of unanmty in
founding theological seminary. The institution
is TO be located at Newbury, in this county. Rev.
John Dempster has been elected theological pro-
fessor, and Rev. John Merrill professor of sacred
learning - Chelsea Republican.
To cure scratches on Horse. Wash the legs
with warm strong soap suds, and then with beef
brine. Two applications will cure the worst cIse.
} John Evans was recently executed at Savan
nah, Ohio for murder On the gallows about TO
+ launch upon his destiny, he warned the bystand-
ere to beware Of intoxicating drinks, ascrbng to
their influence his own most unhappy condition.
Van IN the rear Western paper contends
that the people in the recent election have shown
great ignorance Vt military tactics, because they
D have placed Yam so far in the rear.
: Corn Meal should never be ground very fine.
1t Injuries the richness of il. Fry it coarse. This
is the secret why western dodgers are so good
Those persons who wish their COWS 10 give
: large messes OF milk in the winter season, should
n give them warm drink. small kettle full Of hot
! water will warm sufficient quantity Of cold, &c
supply a COW, and the extra trouble will be more
y than repaid in the increased quantity of milk.
To say the least, this is decided improvement
. upon the fashion of watering the milk.
Description ofa good toife.-She hadn't no ca
Is for music Sam, but she had a capital eye for du
and for poor folks, that's much better No ont
never seed ms much dirt in my honse as fl,
couldn't brush off with his wings. Boston gal
- may boast Of their spinnets and their gytars AM
- their eyeiatian airs, and their ears for music, bu
70 give me The gal say that has an eye for dirt, 10
" she is the gal for my money.
The Loco foco papers are busy in making up
lie a cabinet for President Harrison. This is yer
4, harmless business and much better thar
- deceiving their own friends with false eleclio
- news.
" The Philadelphia Sentinel comlnends to disap
y" pointed and beaten politicians, the excellent
mark of Thomas Jefferson; SHAT an absolul
acquescence in the decision of The majority,
lis the vital principle of republics, from which theI
IS. is appeal but to force, the vital principle an
immediate parent of despotsm."