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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22
AFFAIRS OF THE STATES.

OHIO Col. John Sloane, Wing, has been elect
ed Secretary of State. A bill has pissed both
Houses TO preserve the purity of elections.
MSSisSippi-The locos have nominated tick
ct, about half Of the candidates being against pay.
ing the State bonds.
Lndiana.-The legislature adjourned on the 10Th
ult. bill was passed authorizing the State Bank
to issue small notes.
Michigan. On the Oath ult. Gov. Woodbridge
resigned his Office having been elected to the U.
S. Senate. Hon. James Wright Gordon, is now
the acting Governor
louisiana. The legislature adjourned on the
9Th. Nothing done of much importance, save
recommendation of so altering the naturalization
laws MS to require 81 years residence before aliens
shall be allowed the right Of suffrage
Pennsylvania. The locos have nominated Gov.
Porter for reelection with some division. Tho
! Wings have nominated Hon. John Banks
In the Senate of Pennsylvania, n resolution for
an amendment Of the State Constitution, so as to
render the Governor ineligible to a second term of
office, after short debate, passed, by vote OF
lG!os.
.Ne'o Hampshire. As usual, the ocofocos have
elected their entire state ticket members Of Con-
gress, and majoresin both branches of the Ie-
gisalure. This dark spit in New England is
not without lis use {: i; serves TO show how
bright aud clear all the rest. Governor Page
has appointed the 18Th of April us day Of fast
ing and prayer.
.Hrssachu5eiiS. Governor Davis has appointed
Thursday The Sh Of April as day of fasting,
humiliation and prayer
Just IN Time. The Legislature Of Missouri al
Ijourned just in time there was no, money enough
in the treasury to pay tie members for another
davis silting.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

Armed Steamers on The Lakes In the Watch
man Of the 9Th, we said that the British Govern
ment had war steamer on Lake Erie. In ref.
erence to this, friend writes lhus from Buffalo
"The British are building large war steamer at
Chippewa, 10 carry many guns, though it is be-
lieved they now have no armed vessels in com.
mission on Lake Erie. The Canadians opposite
TO us are sure of an eaIly war" Probably Great
Britain has right by treaty, to build one vessel
as large as she pcases, f so be it carries but one
gun. 1t is clear, however, that this vessel is in
tended to carry more than one gun, IN cuSe of ne
ceSSi'y: in other words, Great Britain is prepar.
ing for the worst that can come. Our own gov
eminent must do tie same, and we doubt not will
do all that can be done. Much ought to be done ;
that is clear. The Atlantic coast and the Lakes
are deienceless-he Navy is inadequate TO the
defence Of the coast alone--and even for effec-
tive military operations land there are wanting
depols for arms and ammuni:ior, at proper points.
These things ought not so TO be, even in time OF
the most profound peace. To be saved from in
suit, and aggression, and injustice, the nation
should always be ready to maintain her dignity
apprehend that few men will doubt his wisdom in
this respect. 1t would have been well had a lit.
lie of his wisdom been infused into our rulers for
the last twelve years. BY gradual advances and
economical expenditures in works of defence, the
nation nigh now be ready to meet any emergen-
cy while, for the want of these, immense ex.
pendures may be suddenly required and great
injury be suffered which in the other case would
be avoided. Lest from these and other recent re-
marks of ours our readers should infer that n
speedy war is expected, we take the occasion to
say ths a speedy war with Great Britain is pos
sible and therefore preparation for such an event
is wise f.; but we do not think war certain--indeed
hardly probable. The North Eastern Boundary is
in a way of settlement the North Western boun-
Diary has but just began to be agtated and the Nc
Leod case we expect will be boodless, for we fully
believe that he will have an impartial trial and be
acquitted. We see, then, no reason for war. I'M
less Great Britain is bent upon it. In that case,
any OF these questions may be made pretext for
aggression. Is Great Britain bent on war? We
think not She might like it, under other Cir
cumstances: but with China on hand Russia and
France waiting TO assail her, and whal, the ele-
ments of internal rebellion ready TO burst upon
her at the first opportunlty-we think Great Brit
ain would rather keep the peace, at least for the
present.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22
GRIMES, CASUALTIES, & C..

Fire The dweiling-house belonging to the es-
tate of the late Deacon Brown, of New Haven,
was burnt ON til, 25lh ult. Insured in the Mutual.
The Court House at Exeter IN. II was de-
stroyed by fire on Thursday last.
New Orleans papers ofthe 2lih nit contain ac-
connts of the bmnog OF the Steamer Creole, on
the Mississippi; ~ lives lost certainly, ard prob
ably more. We recognize no names Of persons
rom the North
Drta3fu Disaster The steamboat T.amplight-
er, from ApaIachacola. Eth ui. for Tampa Bay,
when about twenty miles from the flrmer broke
her main slmlt, and bad 10 ahchnr in the midst of
a severe gala Cant. CoSs Of the revenue ser, ice
put off in suall boat to II steamer which was
passing to procure assistance, bot the captain OF
the lner refused to 90, because he under con-
tract II land a Hcuh zeal mpany al .9ppuIGchico-
Ia HGt day. Nhcn they attempted 10 return TO
the LampIighicr, she not to be found, aud is
supposed to have gone Ia pieces and sunk. with
all on board, -twenly -fOur persons. The wife (
family OF Capt. Coss were among The pa-sengei Is
Tie l.amplighicr foundered six persons we}r,
saved.
.N;0O,c Escape. We learn that on "Wednesday
the 81 INST about II o'clock, NJ. the Steam Boiler
used in The Paper Mill Of Messrs 6. s. W. q. Cut
ting, Gulliord, burst with tremendous eN pIosior
Fortunately, however, no lives were lost. But a
few moments previous, six persons passed the
Boiler on their way to" dinner. Truly may we
say that the hand OF Providence is visible in this
event. BrattleJoro' Phgnir.
Killed by an Elephant. The united MENACE
ries of Messrs. Humphrey & Lynes, was 10 have
opened To day, but rs The elephant of Mr. Lynes
killed man yesterday, who travelled with the
menagere, and broke off, the opening Of the ex-
hibtion is postponed till Tomorrow, Thursday.
The name OF The deceased was Crumb He was
the keeper Of Nh Humphreys elephant. Yester
day afternoon, when about six miles from this
city up the coast, on the opposite side ofthe river
and as both elephants were walking along iogeth-
err, The deceased addressed some words to The eie-
phant of which he had CHARGE when Lynes' ele-
plant made lunge of his trunk ut him. thar
Knocked him aud his horse down. He then took
him up, put hun in his mouth aud crushed linn 10
death. When he come near A gers he met
mule on Tie road, which he threw over the fence
ont of his way. lie then became unmanageable.
passed down through Algiers, created great alarm
and WINS at large as late as ten o'clock last night
.Nt,c orleans Picdyune.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22
LIBERTY TO THE CApTlvEs

we are nearby re Joiced in being able TO say
that The '4"''Stad ne grOes ARE FREE. The U.
. supreme Oour I, TO its own and the country's
'o"or' mas SO decreed. Judge Story delivered
'he OPINION oil the court on the 9th, affirming the
''''''o" VI fudge Judson that the cOptives must
We &c, tt. herty. All the Judges concurred, ex-
oeP' ~" ge Baldwin of Penn. Til, is worthy OF
.'pe'' Al remark, the fenr ifnot the expectation,
''"' Ieen openly expressed that the Southern Judg-
Us would be so biased by the slave interest as to
decide enormously. When we saw that the
late administration was evidently bent upon de.
lyering up the negroes to the Spanish authorities,
we confess that occasionally fears were not want
ing lest the Court also should yield; but the result
proves that the U. S. Supreme Count is above Sec
tiona interests and unbiased by sectional feelings.
Thus proved, it merits, in higher degree than
ever, the confidence and the admiration of the
nation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

Deaut IN Bal Room. Alta ba in Portland,
on The evening of the 4ll Of March, one of the
company, William Parker, fell to The floor dead,
just as he had led his partner 10 the floor.
1.-THE Spy in Washington says, "what he
knows TO he substantially true" that on Saturday
morning MIR Ewing went 10 The Treasury Depart
menl, and discovering some movements which he
did not like, he proceeded TO the President, and
communicated the facts to him Shortly after
Col. Chambers appeared Mt the Treasury Depar-
ment, with an order from the President TO stop all
payments until further orers Ii is said, but he
does not vonch ior,) that they were paying inn
properly, it not illegally, certain deferred claims
The same writer states TINT Mr. Webster has APP
pointed his sou, Daniel Fletcher Webster, under
Secretary OF State.
The correspondent Of The n. Y Express, in
Speaking ol the affairs of the White House, says
"'IEe Presd M brings With him an entire rev.
oIutj1n in the domestic af'drs Grlhe White House
il Is said MS we'll rs revolution in the Govern
ment. Gen Harrison hHving so long kept open
house at home on The North Bend, seems disposed
tn keep up the custom here, The old set at SER
wants aud walters yet remaining have not heroine
AT all accustomed To The new head oi the Court
! l'hey can make 80 calcnu'iou on tlle number ut
their guests, or up0n HE hours ul tie General.
This ri.ing at du lighI puzzles them amazingly.
The free aud easy, tnL liian md slrHghl forward
manner al Tho Ohm farmer c0nounds all etiquette
! The ~ hiir House having wnhn few days
been thrown open 10 The public, all eyes have had
an opportunity 10 Uule pretty well what was IA H.
Ofthc SubsinHiiaiS apparently there was a great
want. IN 'eed, it is SAID there was not ihrnilure
enough Icii ia tie kilrIen 10 get dinner, but OF
re wgawS iicncli fincry &C., there was quite mn
abundance all around. The large hanquelng
room appeared IN shabby order, the chandeliers
cxcent What has heroine ol all the mnney spent
ON lhe Milne House establishment Ion the twelve
INST ,enrs If * diffirut 10 q aud, indeed, what
Inns been, snenf is pretty well worn ont, and used
nr The Immense carpet on the East room Is
Yearly worn out and The chairs il it appear de-
rent only when covered, tor tho satin ianask is
worn off on the SEATS,
The Dregs of Lcc2focoism The 4h of March
was not allowed TO pass of without a characters
tic exhibition on the part OF The more vruleni Lo.
co Focos. Gen. Harrison was hung in ehigy on
the lag-siailn front of The Fifth Ward Van Bit
ren committee omThis pallry proceeding on
ly excited the contempt of the Wings, aud was
severely censured by The better portion of our op-
ponents--.4lbay Ere Journal.
Sotah Carolind-This State voted for Aaron
Burr for President, against Thomas Jefferson; il
also voted for Martin Van Buren, for President a.
gainst "a iam Henry Harrison.
The same, we believe, may he said of New
Hampshire. The fact needs no comment.-M
isonian.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

The Supreme Court closed its term Tor this coun.
~ on the 1lth inst, after session of only three
DAYS. A new trial was granted in the case Of
Carpenter, administrator of Job Taylor, vs. liol-
lister. Kendick Trow, of Monioe, pleaded guilty
of burning his neighbours barn, and was senten.
ced TO the state prison for six years. Another
man from Monroe, who was convicted OF sheep
stealing at the last term of the County Court
brought his case up on exceptions. The court
decided against him, and sentenced him TO the
slae prison Tor TWO years.
SlilIman II. Curtis, of Plainfed aud VIM. X
Upllam, Charles Reed, and SIillman Churchill, oil
Montpelier, were admitted attorneys and counsel
lors in this Court.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

,NcLeods Case. The following from the Can.
ada Times, n Montreal paper is the nlost sensible
thing we have seen from that quarter of late
years:
" A true bill has been found by the grand Jury
against Nc Leod for murder; consequently he
must now remain in confinement ill his trial
comes on. Had not Mcleod vain glnriously
b1ased, in II tavern nj Lockport, New York, oi
having belonged 10 the exposition sent by Sir f.
Is. Head, to destroy the steamer Caroline, he
woul not now he where he is, and this trouble
and excitement might have been nvoided-
Should al American citizen come into Montreal
Toronto, or any other place in Canada, and pub
!icy declare himself 10 lave been the murderer.
or an accessory to the murder, of British sub
ject, would he not immediately he lodged in Jail,
and there kept uni, found guilty or innocent by II
fair aud impartial trial? We haze not the least
doubt that it is the intention of the authorities OF
The State Of New York to do him every Justice,
and discharge him AT once, if proved innocent; as
we cannot for moment suppose that the citizens
of that state would be guilty OF such barbariiy ms
10 take away tho life OF an innocent person in cold
blood merely to crafty their feelings OF ven
geance for any i'll treatment which they hive re-
ceived from the British Government.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

Extra SESSION. 1t is no new thing to have
on extra session Of Congress soon after n new
President comes into Office. The following have
been called:
John Adams was innngurated on the dth Of
March, 1891. lie convened Congress May e. 1897.
Ills first annual address was delivered Nov. %,
1877.
Thomas Jefferson was inaugurdted on the 4th
of March, 1901. lie called session October IL,
1903
James Madison was iAauguraied on the 4lh of
March 1909. lie convened Congress May %,
1909, also, on the 25th of May. 1913.
Martin Van Buren, was inaugurated on the 4th
March, 1887, and convened Congress the 4tl' OF
Sept 1887.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

On the afternoon of the 9TH, n handful of loco
locos at Rutland hung out black flag. The Wings
roguishly insnualed that it was the Pirates ban
ner, the world over, and hence quite significant of
some of the doctrines of ocofocoism, 1his seems
10 have shamcd the fellows, ms they subsequently
hauled down The black flag Of locoiocoism, to give
place TO the stars aud stripes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

.nahimony. DIR. Johnson (Jomes) says the ear
lest manageable age is 81 for females and rs for
mules. He insists that, at whatever period Of life
marriage is entered upon, there should be this
difference of seven years in The ages of the par
ties
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10 See outside pages for interesting matter.

% The "red back banks of New York are in
trouble, but it is probable that most of them will
pay every dollar of their circulation. The banks
whose notes are secured Ivy pledges of state stocks,
and stock and real estate, are the banks alluded to
mol The saietY fund banks
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

The last Spirit of the Age is quite free with nc.
cusations and misrepresentation, levelleL at the
Watchmnn This is evidently only to cover its
sudden retreat from the contest on the Council OF
Censors Good tactics, Eastman, but rather bad
temDer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

Council Of CensOrs. Hon. JosEPu ID. FARMS
WORTH has been nominated to supply the varan-
cy in The ticket occasioned by the declension of
Geo. w. Foster We would call the attention of
our brother editors to this fact, as notice that
several of them continue the name of Mr.. Foster
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

tEJ-The new Cabinet finds the departments in
very disordered condition. Two aud half u,il-
lions of Treasury notes have been Issued beyond
the amount reported. A thorough examination
into the condition Of the departments is in pro.
gress, and there can be no doubt that such mass
ofcorruplion, peculalion and fraud will be brought
to light as will astonish those who have expected
The worst.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22
WATCHMAN g. STATE JOURNAL
MONDAY, MARCH %, 1871.
ELECTION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 81.


For CoUNcIL OF CENsORs,
MARTIN G. DEMlNG, Bennington Co.
AUSTIN ORCHARD, WindhaIn,
JOHN A. PRATT. Windsor,
GORDON NEWELL, Rutland,
LUTHER CARPENTER, Orange,
PETER STARR, Addison,
HEMAN ALLEN, Chiuender..
HEZEklAH II. REED, w oshington,
EPHRAlM PADDOCK, Caledonia,
JOSEPH ID: FARNSWO RTH, Franklin,
ALVA r. FRENCH, o r,cans,
DAVID HlRBARD, Jp.,. Essex,
WALLIS MOTT, G rand Isle.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

!E$'As yet but few appointments have been
unde 10y the President. Among them we notice
the following:
Nathaniel p. Causin ir. Secretary of the Pres
dent to sign patents.
WIN. Barron, Marshal for the District of YER
mont in place of Heman Lowry, whose term has
expired.
Ogden Hoffman, Attorney for the Southern
District of New York, in place OF i. f. Butler
resigned. Z
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

p5-Let our patrons bear The mail contract adj
vertsement as well as may be- Some years have
elapsed since they were greeted with such an Of
ferng in our columns.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

Mr. Clay and Mr.. King. The pnprrs ofthe past
week have been generally INDUCING expectations Of
duel, in consequence ofthe late personal remarks
of these gentlemen in the Senate. 1t is snid.now
tina; Mr.. King sent note to Mr. Clay inqulriug
whether he would receire Il challenge, to which no
answer was given, 1t is also said thar unrss
previously settled, the matter was to lie brought
before The Senate on Monday last. Mr.. King has
given bonds in The sum of 5000 tSenalnr Blu.
chanun hondsnan,) TO keep The pence within the
district; aud Mr.. Clay assured the Marshal that he
had no intention of violating the laws They may
fight out of the district but we Il not believe lliry
will do it, We hope that Mr. Clay, at least, is too
wise for that
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

Col. Harvey has not been arrested for hanginl.
The Indian chiefs in The Everglades of Florida
On the other hand, the commanding Gener,
(Armistead,) compmented him in general orders
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

Treasury Notes. Mr. Woodbury., on tho lst
inst. reported the amount OF outstanding Ireas'
ury notes OF old issues TO he S4,929,176 40 A
mount issued under the act of Feb. To- lSil, S463,
3lS 90
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

VIM. P. Briggs of Richmond and Henry Leav'
enworh of Burlington, have been admitted TO the
lar of the U. S. Supreme Court.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

D'roree" Of he Globe from The Treasury
Messrs' Blair and Rives have been dismissed from
me once OF Printers TO the IT, S. Senate by vote
of 26 TO Is. The whole country will rejoice that
these eeches have been choaked off AT last.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

to elect its own officers; that the Joint Resolution
of 1919 <"As not binding that one Congress
could not impose printer upon another; that on
~ iory-seven members who had voted for Gales
4 Seaton had been returned, and that it was ub
surd, therefore to suppose that this minority was
TO impose officers upon the House, &c. THIS ar
tIcle occasionod some merriment in the Senate
Mr Walker called upon the Senate TO tnke no.
tce that the views orthe Globe were represented
ny ne Democratic party in the House, to whom
they were addressed, and who were in large ma
iority.
No question was taken on the resolution, and
after nearly four hours debate the Sennte on mo-
ton OF Mr. Preston, went into executive session.
Thursday March | l. The debate was concIn .
ded in the Senate, and the resolution disn,issinp
Blair & Rves, Of the Globe, wns adopted by a
party 90 to l5. We'll done: the SANDER
crs are no longer to be paid for their dirty work
out Of the treasury; the locofoco majority in the
late Senate nre also justly rehuked for having at
tempted TO impose their minions upon the new
Senate. No printer will be elected by the Sen
ate until the next session. i he Vice President
according to custom, left the chair in order TO per
nit the Senate to elect President pro tenn, when
the Hon. Mr. Southland, Senator from New Jcr-
sey, was elected. Mr.. Southland 26, Mr.. King -
Mr.. Preston |, Mr.. Calhoun l..
Fr,day, March ~. After brief session the
Senate adjourned to Monday, on which day il
wlI probably adjourn sine die.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

The Seneca (lraudulent) Treaty was not touched
by the late Congress. There is reason now to
hope that the treaty will be annuled,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

~ On the 9tII INST the representatives of for
eign powers III Washington waited upon prcsi
dent Harrison in II body, according to cuStou.-
Mr.. Fox the BRUSH Minister, was Spokesman, be
ing the senior minister. lie said that then diplo
uatsls rcioiced at tie amicnlle tone Of tIrRfnnu
gural Address towards inregn nations and the
President, in repIy, rencwedIy expressed the hope
shat no sinister event would for ages interrupt the
friendly relations between the IT, ). and other ma
lions.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

Tom Hughes, slave, imprisoned in NJ Y. for
robbing his master, has served out his time, and
on being released be voluntarily returned to his
id m aster.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

The .Nelo Yorker. This well known paper has
just entered upon the 9Th volume. Now is the
time for new subscribers to send on their names
and-pay. H. Greeley 81 Go. publishers, New
York city.
"The Boston Notion" has recently been very
much improved in its appearance. One thing is
certainly wanting to this, ms to other similar pa
vers il is about twice too large.
"The New World" newspaper, New York, ID
TO contain new story entitled Barnaby Ridge
by Charles Dickens, (Boz) popular British wrl-
Ter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-22

pointed Mlnlstef 70 snccetH Mt van mess, nnf, MS
before stated, died on his way TO the mission. His
representatives drew from the Treasury for his
outfit S9,000 return allowance 81 $50, and salary
and other charges, the entire SUI, of Sl4,5l4 Go
MI Eaton was appointed TO the same mission in
the spring Of 1886, and up 10 the Dist Of Dee. 1886
when he reached Cadiz was entitled To SI4 1862
for outfit and salary. The 5 'crelary Of Legation
is by law entitled 10 $4,000 per annun.
The expenses AS charged To his mission, and &c
tualIy drawn from the treasury, from the % Sept
1922 till 2Ist Dec. 1886. being about six ears and
IlIrnI. months mr. M In,lnAvs