Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-12-13

Pofnainvie, respectable farmer near Montreal
was recently killed by his son. Afer some dis
pute the BON, aged % drew his knife, and stabbed
his father in five places. He died soon after. The
son has been arrested.
"A Curiosiiy.-The greatest curiosity in the
world, is now exhibited in this town, in the per-
son of James Washburn the wonderful dwarf
decidedly the smallest man in creation. He is in
his l7th year, weighs but % pounds, and is only
80 inches in height. He is in good health, has
hne sparkling eyes, is active, intelligent, in short,
perfect man in miniature. He is said to have
been born in Vermont and ceased growing at an
enrly period, without any assignabIe cause.
Worcester Spy.
Enlightened Patriotism. They have some on
l'ghlened patriots in Indiana. The Protectonis
says the following is an exact copy of notice,
rosted up in Van Buren, township, Madison Coun-
,y, the day of the last election.
Act of 1S4l Be it inacted BY the generate as
selnhIy OF the stale of van buren, township that
AbOichenor shall be alOued to vote at the poals
Bair hrmes in the Miltery servis wourke Roads
pay pole tax or Bee witness Tor or against a
white Man or 4 Dutch Man or TO hold any Office
of trust Or profit this law To be in lorse From aud
after its paishegg the day OF september lo4l."
Remlrais from Office. The doctrines of Loco
Focoism on this point, as on all others, vary as
often and ms rapidly as the wind changes. When
they are in the minority they eXcHlm against
prescription" and make every instance of
moval from office by the Wings the subject of
long and loud complaints No sooner, however,
does the wheel of fortune bring them TO the top,
than, forgeul of the moderation iDhich eypredch-
ed tohiie in dduei sity, they clamor luslIIy for
"clean sweep" An amusing illustration Of their
changefu principles me; our eye Yesterday in
running over our exchange papers The Kalma.
20 Gazette, Van buren, paper, printed IN Mich
gan. (where Locotocoisln after being three years
in the minority, has just got back to power) thus
lays down the rule Of action as to appointments
and removals. Albany .9dr
Rotation in Office. If clear sweep OF all the
Offices now dby the hig party in this State,
(Michigan,) is not made, are free 10 say, thai
great measure Of reform demanded by the
people ut the late election is not regarded. The
Democracy Of course expect that democrats
shall hold all the offices when democratic princi-
Piles a:e triumphant. Sauce for the goose is
sauce for the gander' a clean sweep we say.
Impeachment of Judge At the meeting of the
Legislature of South Carolina, on the oath inst
Mr.. Dudley, member from Marlborough, inlrodu
ced resolution inpeaching Judge X. 5. Cannot
Of incompetence to discharge the high duties Of his
Office. After much discussion, the matter was
laid over TO the following day lntemperunce is
said 10 be The cause of the Judges incompetency.
Shadrick Bureson, better known hereubouis as
Shad, Burcson, is now Vice President Of the Re-
public of Texas. He is we'll known on The Cham
plain Canal as bonmnn of 1875. He was en-
gagged in building boat at this place, about that
Time BY this together with irregular habits, and
miscacula,ions in business, he become einhar-
raised, took the Sabine Slide, entered the Texan
army-becaine Colonel, and now Vice President
by over 1000 majority Shad was q 'go ahead,
and right sort of Il Texan citizen should
think. Sam Houston, the hero Of San Jucnto, is
elected President. Whitehall Chron.
"a clergyman of the established Church of
Scotland" asserts that" it is no exaggeration to
say, because it can he demonstrated, that the corn
laws bring to premature grave at leasl 2000s
persons annually in Great Brain!' We'll may
the writer say, "What punishment the Almighty
may have in store for the producers of much
misery, it is not for fallibe attempt to scru-
tiniZe."
1t is said that Gov. Buchanan died ct Bassa, Lii.
beria Sept 3D. He was greatly respected as Gov
ernor Of the colony.
Two men have been arrested at Richmond Va,
for robbng graves. One said he had supplied
one institution with eighty five bodies.
.4tcfM.-A boat with three men WINS carried
over Niagara Falls the night of The 23i ut--
Their cries were heard, bur mistaken. J. ID Kin
ney John York. and stranger were The unoru-
nate men. They went over the American rapids,
aud pieces of the boat were found in the eddy in
thu murning.
Mr.. Bolts, NJ. c., is out in The papers, refusing
te accept The challenge OF MIR. Adams, "the pur
loiner.'
Mcleod has been arrested at Niagara charge
of certain delalcatons. So much Tor this loyal
braggadocio.
A slave murdered the whole Of his masters
family with IA broad axe, in y ssissippi, the other
day brother. sister, father, mother and infant!
Preparations are making for building one Of the
most splendid STEAMBOATS, in the world. Her
speed is % be not less than 30 miles per hour
She will accommodate 1000 passengers with state
rooms Length of keel }25 feet This boat will
be built on an entirely new principle. She will
use newly invented propeller, and will ply he
tween this city and Albany ~ Y. .4me,i lean i'd
pocae.
GA tariff for protection is UNCONSTITUTIONAL
says the Globe. "A tariff for protection 10 un-
constitutional" echoes The Louisville Advertiser
g" A tariff for protection is unconstitutional :" re-
echo nine ienths of some party presses in The
country. DO these wiseacres know that the very
first tariff law, enucied Immediately after the a.
doption of the Constitution, and voted by large
number OF the trainers of that instrument, com
menced with preamble thus?
"Whereas, 1t is necessary for the support OF
the Government, for the discharge OF the debts of
the United States, and lie encouragement and
protection of manufactures, that duties be laid on
goods, wares, and merchandise imported there
fore, &C."
What wise chaps, these, TO know more about
the Constitution than those who made il?-Er.
paper.
Tee Committee on Farms of the Vrginia Agri-
cultural Society, voted voluntary premium Of
Sl2t farmer, rs Il reward for the fine condition
OF his fnrm but learning nilerward ihat he i'll used
his wife, The vote was reconsidered and the pre-
MUM withheld. A gallant committee that
oj- c. G. Clay of Alabama has resigned his
seat in the Senate of the United States. In his
letter of resignation he declares Mat the Southern
Wings have formed coalition with the northern
Wings aud alOlitionisls and conjures his ocofoco
brethren to make bold warfare against such COM
Lha,ion and destroy it, II it be true, then we re.
joce in the prospect that The northern and south
ern Whigs will rive ia n protectiye ,nrifr md ,le