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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-15

FortT,otions In the Senate, on Tuesday he
~, Mr.. Benton, from the committee on Military
Afairs, reported plan of national defence which
will cost, ipis'snid, Une hundred million dollars
From The fact That locofoco committee brings in
such report, on the very heel Of the session, we
infer tina. il is mere party nick. Blu, il is too
big a humbug 10 escape instant detection. No
man in his senses would think Of sinking this vast
amount for national defence. A much smaller
sum would idrnsh every se'Lport aud every lake
with floating batteries enough 10 defend us against
the world
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-15

" The STATE Banner is the name Of new and
good appearing newspaper-Whg-E Davis
attempts have been made TO SUSANNA Wing pape,
Aherc; hut now that the county is redeemed, re-
generated, aud 'lisenhralIed,' we hope, both fol
ihe sake oI Mr. Davis and the cause lie espouses
that the " Banner" will float long and gay 10 tht
brerlE.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-15

eTJ-The Pulrot publishes brief article pur.
porting TO be speech delivered by President Har-
rison ut Richmond, Va. The correctness oil that
article is denied, and was denied before the Pari-
OF published IL We giVean authentic speech from
The President in our columns to-day. We refer
the Patriot TO that, as the undispuled record Of the
Presidents views.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-15

.SJ@Look out for spurious bills Oh the Farmers
and Mechanics Bank Of burlington. Some ras-
cal usstolen n general plate of the Farmers g.
Mechanics Bank" and manages TO ct it for vari-
ous banks Of this name. Counterfeit 5s of ,lle
Bank Of Woodstock, letter a, l.. A. Marsh, cash
Ter, Lyman Mover, presdeulD have been discev-
cred in Boston.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-15

COVE last week alluded 10 the rumor that a
large number of members of Congress nre can
di,laIes for Offices from The Executive. We have
since seen il stared that there are but two of the
New England members, lboth from Aassachu-
se,,S,) who have yet been named as candidates.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-15

Ine last dct Of Fan Burenism- From the off =
cial announcements copied from the Globe it will
be seen tina; at the heel OF the session, MIR.
Van Buren, appointed no less than three of his
partizans judges ofthe U. S. Cours--ollices which
they hold for life This was accomplished at u
late by the locofoco Senator'S when only one
Wing was present, aud he brought in by the Ser
gean,-at-arms to make a quorum. Philemon
Dickinson, appointed in place of MahIon Dickin-
sou, was one of the five New Jersey loccs volcd
into Congress against The will OF the people. 1t
is asserted, und we doubt not with perfect Truth,
that there was bargain between him and the
President, that hc should have this place after sell
wing out his term in Congress. Hence the pecu-
liar circumstances attending his appointment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-15


F3-1hc Putriotiuqiires whether we have heard
from the March meetings in Washington County.
In all sincerity we reply, that we have heard from
Il few towns only. We knew the Wings, as a
party, were too good uatured ngain to heat the To-
cos, before they had recovered somewhat from the
sore ihreshng they received la November; hence
we expected 10 battle Oh the part of the Wings
in March, and have not been curious TO see the
returns.
We will note NOW few things which we lave
learned-very briefly for want of space:
.NoniptEer RunIoreays that the locoS, after tie
usual ciucussing, marshalied their forces as
strongly as possible not neg'ec;ng even the
guards at ouposts within one or Two hundred
miles, and being we'll supported with fixed 0mmu-
milton i. e. printed volcs,) slormed the old centre
mcetiug-house with considerable vgor. We don't
hear that they actually worked themselves up 10
perfect desperation: but in all probability, had
the thirty forty Wings, who were present, show
ed any signs nf fight, there would have been OK
ilois performed, hriunt enough 10 have made
lhe day ever memorable But liere was no op-
position; Tie Iocos had etery Thing their own
way, and elected all their officers. If The rcsu
satisfies them for the awful fright they suffered
from The whipong ,eIich they erpected, We hiI then
welcome ~ il.
Barre. A strong hold Of ocoiocoisnl wlicl
we never eXpectto carry aud would hardly wisl
it, we're it not for tile Wings there who, FOR then
indonitHbe 4irnness, deserve better flute. The
locos I'nve had the power fhere since mod
err !oryism was usiered into existence in tic
blue, sckly, SUI hurous light of ocoloco natche:
in TumnanY Hall; lui they have retained unit
now heir old Wing town clerk-a venerable ci,i.
zen, aud as good a celk ever II town had-on-
occasionally, if not always, placed oiher Nhig
in town offices. 1t sheen left for the Iocos O
ls4l, in Il fit of revenge which al! liberal men o
their own party viii acknowledge to be despca
ble, 10 ou>t every Wing from Office, high or low
1t has been perfect sweep we hear, save oae ju
ryman selected by mistake A splendid victory
truly. Magnunimous men of Barre your ijer
'dliy was truly conspicuous uud so we under
stand was your temperance on the night succeed
ing the victory. We presume there are locofoco
in Barre who are hea tiIy ashamed Of this trans
action. Such may thank the Patriot for inviting
This public notice of it.
-.NrtJfeld A strife, sc learn, and the Whig
successful in every point they aimed al. North
field Wings do it, when they begin ia earnest
Last March The locos claimed victory.
RorLtny. We learn tiiGt the locos, through Tie
negIec, Of The Wings, succeeded liz electing Town
officers. RoXbury, however, went loco last March
II in these results the Patriot can find any thing
10 crow over, let it crow. We certainly would
10 deprive it Of qualification 80 small as this
certainly not, so long it IL nj tlT paper is per.
n,itlea to enjoy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-15
From The Washington Globe Of "Wednesday E1
ming. March Sd.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.


Phileman Dickerson, to he Judge of the United
States for the District OF New Jersey, in the place
OF Mahlon Dickerson, resigned.
Peter V. Daniel, of Virginia, to be ons OF the
Associate Justices cf tho supreme court of tie
United States, in the place of Philip r. Barbour
deceased.
John Y. Mason, of Virginia, to be Judge Of the
United States, for the eastern district OF Virginia,
in the place of Peter V Daniel.
Solomon Wescott, 10 be Deputy Postmaster at
Hudson in the State of New York.
John f, Fackler, Collector oflhe Customs for
the District of ST. Marks, in the Territory OF Flor
ida, vice Francis S. Bealle removed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-15
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS

OF William Henry Harrison, President of the
United States, will be found on our first page. In
doctrines it is republican, in spirit conservative, in
style llain. We commend it to u careful perusm.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-15

The New World (Leviathan) for March Alb, Is
a splendid number. IL contains nm original lale
by DIP Thompson Esq. of this village, which
viii undoubtedly render he paper particularly nc
septable in this vicinity.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-15

Yirginia -Hon. VIM S. Archer, Wing, was
elected IT, 5. Senator the 81 inst. in place OF
MIR. Roane V. b.
KENNEBEo MAINE CONGRESSIONAL DIsTRcT.-
David Bronson, Esq ofAnson, was unanimously
nominated, by Wing Convention held at Angus.
Ia on Thursday last, candidate for Congress, in
place of Hon. George Evans, resigned,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-15
HOUSE OF COMMONS-Fsb, 9.


Lord Stanley wished 10 know If the Noble Lord
Opposite, the Secretary Of Foreign Affairs, would
recoiIsfeier his answer Of last night, with refer.
ence 10 The correspondence hetwecn this Govern
menI aud that of the Unile States, relative to the
caI ture of Mr. NJ l.eod He wished, likewise, to
ask distinctly whether the Noble Lord had taken
Steps for the protection Of Mr.. M'ieod against the
proceedings then going OH against him.
lod Palmerston stated that similar to
that Of Mr.. NJ 'LeOd was about to happen abou.
year and half ago, aud instructions applicable 10
that case were sent TO r. Fox from the Govern
ment, but were not required, and MIR. Fox, on the
case Of Mr. M'Leod arising, made the remon-
STRANGE and representations that he had prepared
To make on the former occasion. He would state
that dispatch was now ready and would be sent
of Immediately, containing Instructions 10 Mr.
Fox, which the House could not expect him To
stale
Lord Stanley wished to know if any instruc.
tons had, up 10 the present time, been sent 10
Mr.. Fox on the suhec
Lord Palmerston said that despatch had been
addressed TO Mr., Fnx similar TO that addressed Oh
the former case.
Mr. Hume wished to know ii the noble Lord
had isluiuad to ise AMERICAN Government their
opinion on the case.
| Lord Pa merston said that the opinion of the
Government had been communicated TO The A.
uIprican Ambassador here, and Mr.. Fox had no
doubt communicated il 10 the American Govern
inent.
Nh. Il. DGncombe inquired il The Government
of lliis country approved or disapproyed of the
act Of the officer under The orders OF Sir Francis
Head, with reference to the capture of the Caro-
| line
! Lord Pnnersion said that he considered The cap
ttpe Of The Caroline perfectly jusiNab'e proceed
ing, warranted By The necessity If offending her
.NgjesU's territory. Loud cheers.)
! FRoM LlBERIA.-Bya recent arrival the graf
! flying intelligence Of the destruction of several
slave factories 10y British cruisers is confirmed.
| Airicas Luminary, published at Monrovia, gives
the following account of the seizure ola notor-
ons slave mart Mt Gallenas, kept by "a Spaniard,
known as Don Pedro Blanco.
ltappears that n preconcerled plan Of arrange
menls had been entered into between the com
manLcrs oil ll,B Nj. armed vessels, the Wanderer,
the Saracen, and the Roola.--On certain day,
MS il accidentally, they all dropped anchor, one at
ter the other, off Gallenas oar, and began to man
their boats foI an attack on the establishment on
shore. AS soon as all things were ready, Il boats
carrying 100 men, well armed, pushed off from the
sides the Wanderer and Suraceu, and steered
directly for the bor, passing through which they
entered the river and began to near the field OF
action.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-15
WATERMAN g. STATE JOURNAL
THURSDAY, MARCH II, 1871.

Es-In order TO furnish our readevs with the In
uugural Address at the earliest period, we have
anticipated our usual publication day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-15

file ~ enty sixth Congress terminated It's exis-
tence ,si late hour on "Wednesday night, March
81, having passed all the necessary appropriation
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-03-15

bills, and very few others Not one tceniieh ~
those reported by The several Committees were
finally ucte1 on, aud Hts-fouthS Of the most I'M
portant measures OF The session went overbonrd
Among these are the General Bankrupt Law, the
Revenue protection bull (Nlr Adams, J the Preenp-
ton Bill, tho Bill reorgan2ing the Judicial DIS
lricts OF the United States, and either the navy
PENSION or the Revolutionary Widows Pension,
we cannot tell which, our advices from Washing
ton being entirely contradictory. The Judicial
Reorganization bill passed the Senate by heavy
vote but that body unaccountOby nuhed 1t
late on Tuesday night Ivy confirming the Presi-
denis nomination Of Peter V. Dariel to lie Justice
for the Virginia District, (Which was the one TO he
merged in two othersl The vote on confirming
was ayes 90, noes 5--a the Wig Senators absent.
All the Judicial and good many other noinlna-
tons Of the President were at the same time con-
irmed, including the transformation of some
twenty or thirty uidspmen into Lieutelanls.-
What was done on Wednesday night we do not
learn.
Vice President Johnson vacated the Chair Of
the Senate on Tuesday. resolution of thanks
for his mpariaty and courtesy ns presiding Of
fcer was moved by Mr. Mangun and seconded 10y
Mr. Clay of Nv. Hon. VIM Il. King of Alnm-
ina was on Wednesday chosen President pr tenn,
having lG votes to 9 for Mr. Southland of ~ J.
and ) scattering
Hardly any private bills have passed Mr..
Crahh Of Ala irel On ~ c,lnesday to get the hill
merging the Virginia Judicial District and crcning
II new on IN the South West: but there were -
NAYS to % Yeas not Two thirds in the affirmative
and the bill could not he rraclled, except in due
course whrl, was impossible
The old Congress separated in good feeling
Mr. Speaker Hunter made an Impressive address
OF twenty minutes N rcsgnng the rlmf which
was warmly cl,rcrcd. .NtS-Yoker.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-04-14
From the Hunterdon IN j. Gazette.
LAMBERTvILLE, April l, 464l.
Melancholy yAccident--FOur Lives
Lost.
ain the midst of life we are in death"

ain the midst of life we are in death"
Mr.. Brown--We have sad and heart rend-
ing accident to record this morning, which has
caused sorrow and mourning in the hearts of
many, and shrouded our village in gloom and
in melancholy. Never was the truth of the
above quotation more painfully brought to our
minds than upon this occasion. The Ferry
Flat which plies between Lambertville and New
Hope struck the Pennsylvania Pier of the New
Hope Delaware Bridge with such force as to
upset the Flat, and all On board were precipita-
ted into the middle of the river. The current
was strong, and Immediately upon its striking
the Flat turned up and broke in the middle
one half remaining against the pier, and the
other half foated down the river. 1t contained
two loaded wagons, one belonging to Mr.. Ran
dolph, moving to the West, and the other to
Johnson Pidcock, who, with his family, con-
sisting of himself, his wife, two children, and
his mother, were moving to Bucks county We
learn there were twelve persons on board al
together, including the hands employed. Their
shrieks and cries for help were appalling in
deed, as many witnessed the catastrophe
Boats were Immediately put out from both
shores for succour and relief. We have not
learned The names of all the persons on board.
mot being present. but some narrowly escaped
with their lives. The names of those drowned
were Miss Rose, daughter of Mr.. John Rose,
an interesting young lady aged about II years;
Torbet Westner, one of the hands; and two
children OF Mr.. Pidcock The wife of Mr..
Pidcock was seen floating by young man
casually crossing in boat at the time, and was
rescued from watery grave, with an infant
child in her arms, and landed on the Pennsyl-
vanla side; the child survived but short time;
the mother is doing we'll Two or three others
just escaped with their lives. Two of the men
clung 10 the part of the boat remaining on the
pier, and saved themselves by climbing up the
pier on the bridge. The greatest exertions
were made by the Inhabitants of the two vii.
lagos to save the passengers, and secure the
properly on board; and especial praise is due
to several individuals for the extraordinary ex.
ertions they made for that purpose. The fam.
iiy of Mr. Randolph had crossed in another
boat, and were thus probably saved from wa
terry grave The horses were unloosed from
the wagons before starting, and three Of them
were saved by swimming TO the shores one
was drowned and another much injured. The
boat was commanded by Psxson Coates, who
was steering a! The time. The wind wa;
blowing strong, the river high, and curren
rapid. Yours, DC.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-04-14
McLeod's Life and Character.

The New York Times communicates some
personal facts in regard to McLeod's former
life. He is respectfully connected in N. York
city, and studied for the ministry, but was ex-
PEELED for want of moral character He then
studied medicine in Philadelphia, and went to
India as surgeon of a merchant vessel; and
finally returned TO Canada, his native country.
He has long been known as lying braggado-
clio, and the Times is ofopinion that, as the only
witness of his having been present at the burn
ing of the Caroline, is himself, his Munchausen
character for truth and veracity will prevent
that evidence from having any weight-Syra-
cuSe State Journal.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-04-14

A PIONEER GoNE.-The Warren (Ohio)
Chronicle notices the death of Mr.. Ebenezer
ellison, of Garfield, soldier of the revolution,
aged 81 years. Mr.. G. removed from Sharon,
Connecticut, TO Garfield township, Trumbell
county, Ohio, in 1898. In 1899 he carried the
mail on foot between Warren and Pittsburg,
the first mail ever sent from Pittsburg north
westerly towards the State of Ohio. The first
letters Mr.. G. carried in pocket handkerchief
for the want of mail bags.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-04-14

The citizens of Easion, generally, on Mon.
day last paid merited tribute of respec. to the
deceased President, by a funeral procession,
and an Grafton, delivered by A. E. BRowN, Esq.
On Wednesday last, whilst the last sad rites
were performed over the remains of the Cen
eral, every house, store and workshop in Eas-
ton was closed. The Church bells were tolled,
and minute guns fired
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-04-14
RObinson Since His TriaI.

The New Brunswick Times says: "since
his sentence Robinson remains unaffected He
refuses to admit the ministers of the gospel to
his cell, and has kicked the Bible from his
door. On one occasion he did admit a clergy
man and seemed somewhat moved by his ad-
montions; but the next day he was as reckless
and hardened as before. He has made so
many different confessions that reliance can be
placed on none. He has, however, distinctly
avowed himself the murderer of Suydam"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-04-14

full cortege There the body was taken from
the car, and placed on bier, which was car
ried slowly, and with frequent intervals of rest,
by detachment of artillery men, surrounded
by number of pal-bearers, to the public vault,
where the residue of the service was read, and
the corpse was placed in the spot prepared for
its reception.--The marines then fired several
excellent vollies, the guns of the flying artillery
pealing forth their thunders in the intervals, and
the procession resumed its march homewards.
THE VAULT.
The public vault was hung with festoons of
black Grape and muslin. II is spacious arch
ed apartment at the extremity of the ground,
perfectly dry There were about eight coffins
in it, before tha, of General Harrison was re-
ceived into it. In the centre of this vault, a
mahogany shell had been placed, and into this
shell the coffin was fitted The lid was then
placed upon it, and the door of the vault was
closed.
GENERAL EFFECTS.
1t was the universal impression, so far as |
could CLEAN it, that the procession was larger,
and the whole effect more imposing, than that
of the pageant of the Inauguration. The ma
rines mustered in great strength, and exhibited
truly soldierly appearance; and the corps OF
U. S. Flying Artillery attracted great admlra-
tion. | have never seen any thing to surpass
the solemnlty of the whole scene.
The Vice President appeared to be much af-
fectcd, and if judgement might be formed from
his countenance, felt the deep responsibility
of his new position. Mr.. Ewing, the Sec
retary of the Treasury was, at times, almost un-
manned by the excess of his grief Mr.. Web
ster, Mr.. Bell Mr.. Granger, and Mr. Critten-
den, evinced, by their department, that they
felt their loss.
The discharge of minute guns continued du-
ring the day. We have now laid the venerable
chief in his tomb; and tomorrow, the business
of Government, and the hum of life, will be re-
sumed, and the ceremonies which have pierced
us with such deep sorrow to-day, will gradually
fade from memory, and serve only TO adorn a
page in the history of our country.
In day or two l will write you again. We
have every hope that Mr.. Tyler will carry out
the views of the lamented General Harrison.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-04-14
The funeral of Gen. Harrison.

The funeral of the late President took place
at Washington, on Wednesday last at l2 o'clock.
His remains were entombed in the receiving
vault of the Congress burying ground, with ap-
propriate ceremonies. A committee of one
from each State and Territory acted as pail
bearers.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-04-14
Death of the President.

In orr last we noticed the melancholy intei-
geuce OF the death of Gen. William Henry Har-
glson, late President of the United States. We
had then no time for comment on the sad and
unexpected news, and shall therefore take the
present opportunity for making few remarks
upon the life and character Of this great man.
His life was one Of pre-eminent usefulness
10 his country. No man ever, perhaps, devoted
more time and service TO the nation than did
Gen. Harrison through his long and useful ca
reer. He was ever ready at her call, either 10
and protect her interests in the Legislative
Halls, and al the Council Board. From the
tender ago Of g years, in 1871, when he was
appointed an Ensign in the Army, by Washing
ton, I'LL the year 1929, when he was minister
to South America, period Of 81 years, be was
almost constantly in the public service, and
held no less than fourteen different commits
*ions. He enjoyed the confidence of, and was
honoured by, every successive President, from
the formation of the Republic, down to the ac-
cession Of Gen. Jackson to that Office. And
when he was recalled, through the enmity of
that man, from his theatre of action and useful
ness, and retired to the shades of his beloved
Norh Bend; it was but to await the almost
unanimous call OF his fellow-countrymen, 10 re-
deem the Institutions of the land, from the
dreadful condition in which they had been
placed, by the follower in the footsteps Of his
predecessor"
In examining his military career we find that
his services TO his country were rendered under
more than the usual difficulties, and dangers of
war. In the winter campaigns of the North,
amidst SHOWS and tempests, his clothing filled
but single valise, and his only bedding, to
protect him from the severe frosts of the night
was single blanket He never took 10 him
soldiers, with whom he always shared every
privatiOn and danger. Ii was this trait in his
character, which so endeared him TO his SOL
diers, and 10 man induced them, last fall, to
come 10 his support.
His civil life, was as marked and unexcep-
1lonable as his military career, was distinguish
ed and useful. The good of the people, was
his constant aim; and the opening of his new
administration, was characterised by such meas
ares could not but have redownded 10 his
crsdH, and his country's usefulness.
Bn he has been taken from US; and America
weeps his death! His loss is in truth nation
al calamity. A cOn6ding people had elevated
him 10 The highest honour in the gift of man,
and looked with anxious hope to his carrying
out the true principles of Government. But
an all-wise Providence has thought fit to re-
move him from oUr midst, and we feel bound to
submi; 10 the decree. Those who were pre-
sent when he brealhed his last, inform US, that
as he lived, so he died ain death, as in life,
'he happiness of his country was uPPermost in
his thoughts" May it be lesson 10 US all.