Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-04-12
Nrw-YoRK. March 40. ISAI.

New oRK, March 80, I64l.
Considerable anxiety is felt among our citizens
in consequence of the non arrival of the British
Queen, advertised to leave London on the IOtl
inst. II is thought not unlikely that she hat
been detained beyond the day appointed to un
dergo repairs. There is little doubt that she will
bring most important intelligence. The effec
produced upon American credit, and the money
market generally in England, by the news of the
third general suspension Of the Southern banks
must be considerable ; and our moueycd nen
especially those who deal largely abroad in state
stocks, are awaiting the next arrival with feel
ing OF the most intense anxiety. 1t is not mprob-
able, too, that we shall receive intelligence from,
China, which will sensibly affect the tea trade.
Both political parties fairly in the field
for the approaching charter election in this city.
.,Al2ESs an ..s.s,slustic msciihe was held las,
= ,s,ial Hall, to respond to the nom
PHILLIPS Phoenix for the Mayoray,
r. Non to the disgraced Ex- Recorder
Vigorous exertons l think the city may be
fled by the Administration party; but it must
'V"be confessed that very general apathy and in
difference seems TO have Obtained possession of
them since the successful termination Of the pres
idental contest third party has been formed
in the city, which has placed in nomination n
third candidate. Its character and principles
will be readily conjectured from its name; it is
called the Native American party.
An immense meeting was held in the Park OH
Saturday, for the purpose of listening to the ad-
dresses of " five reformed drunhards' from Bati-
more on the subject of Temperance. great
degree of interest has been recently awakened
upon this subject, and many signatures have been
obtained 10 the pledge. The new steam fire en-
CINE was exhibited in the same grounds, at the
same hour and this seriously Interrupted the
exercises.
The newly appointed officers in this city are
vigorously engaged in restoring order TO the af-
fairs of their respective departments, and in MAX
ing preparations for thorough, accurate
and economical administration of the public bust
than has prevailed for some years past
They are all active, energetic business men; and
the body OF our citizens rest perfectly assured
that their respective duties will be ably and hon
orably discharged. We hear to-day that Hon.
Levi Lincoln has received the Coectorsiip at the
port of Boston. There has been as yet no APP
poiutment made of Postmaster for this city; and
as the present incumbent, Mr.. Coddington dis
charges the duties of his Office with reasonable
faithfiilness, it is possible, though not probable.
that lie will he continued, OF least, for some weeks.
You may readily conjecture that all possible at
tention and poeness is shown by The officials
Just at the present time.
Hon. Daniel Webter is in this city to day in
consequence of the serious illness of his falerin-
law, Mr.. LIE Roy, an aged and respected citizen.
He will return 10 the seat Of Government to NOR
row.
The Hudson is now fairly opened, and our
communication with Albany will soon he as brisk
as ever. The regular line of River boats will
Immediately commence their trips at the reduced
price of one dollar. The interruption to trade
and general intercourse between the city and the
northern and western sections of the state dur
ing the winter is very serious; and public opin-
ion well as the public interest, calls loudly for
the construction of Railroad between Albany
and New York.
Mr.. J. III. Peasants, long and favorably known
as the editor of the Richmond (Va.) Whig has
issued proposals for publishing daily paper to
be called the "Observer,' at Washington. His
object seems 10 be to uphold the doctrine Of State
Rights in opposition 10 the influence of the Jour-
mails already established at the Metropolis, which
he thinks have decided leaning towards the
Federal power.
new steamboat called the Columbia has been
launched-to ply between this city and Hudson.
A most splendid new boat is to be added to those
on the river running between New York and AL
bany.
The whole tf the last week, with the single ex-
ception of the day which ushered the Elk -Pres-
dent into the city--and which could not be well
expected TO be lair,-we had the most delightful
spring like weather imaginable. This week how
ever the skies are again lowering und we are WIS.,
--ited by cold npcomortable showers suppose,
that we have the decided advantage of you in Yer
mont-where | doubt not the sound of the merry
sleigh bells ringeih as joyousy as in mid winter
1t is said that e. A. Theller of considerable no.
toriety US one Of the bravest and most able men
concerned in the Canadian rebellion, is TO be-
come the editor OF new daily paper soon 10 be
established in this city. 1t will be devoted main
ly, TO the advocacy of Canadian independence, and
will take no part in our political contests.
l observe that the President has appointed
committee ofthree to inquire whether any Of the
workmen at any time employed upon the pubic