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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16

History Of Montpelier. Rev. John Grdey, Of
the Iirs, congregational church, very appropriately
selected thanksgiving day to give full and inter
esing history of this town, for half II century from
it's commencement. The discourse is TO he printed.
Doct Merrill has performed the same good service
for Middlebury md we trust the example will be
nj once followed in all the principal iowns-llle
oller ones, aud oil in which interesting events
have occurred. And then let copy he sent to
the Librarian OF The Vermont Antiquarian Society.
A irh fund Of interesting and important facts
would thus he preserved which cannot he pre-
served in my oiLer way. In Bennington, Gull
ford, Arlington, Westminster, Burlington, Wind
sor, Rutland, Woodstock, and RoyalIon, we think
even we could select good historians: but we ven
lure 10 promise any industrious and faithful col
ieclor Of facts, in these or other towns, that for
every Town history our friend the Librarian, Hem
ny Stevens of Barnet, shall give one of the queer
est letters of Acknowledgements that mortal man
ever perused. lie is queer one
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16

New NovE. We learn from the Fayciie
Times Of Saturday last, that, Mt II great democrat
ic meeting in TINT pace on The Monday previous,
Col.Benon WINS formally nominated for the Pres
idcncy in 1914. Coy. Reynolds, who had been
days travelled fifty. five miles on horseback for The
purpose of hting ut The neetng--was presen,
when the resolution WINS Offered and adopted-and
rs further evidence Of the official character of Tho
proceedings, we will mention that DR.. Lowry The
President of our Bank, was the advocate and au-
thor of the resolution. This move is new TO us
needs explanation -contains internal evidence Of
had faith to Van Buren, Il but in the end will prob
ably not create great deal of mischief. Ofcourso
our Deghbor will announce in his next paper that
Col. Benton was ignorant OF the whole proceed
ing, and desired nothing Of the Sort This will be
due to the consistency of his great leader, whose
significant and truthful motto iuns thus" Every
thing for the cause, NOTHING for MEMS.
Louis .NsiO Era.
We are graiifed 10 see by tho Postmaster Gen.
erals report, that he proposes to Congress an al
teration in reference to the Frankng Systom- the
amount Of which, the past year, was over half a
million Of dollars, and which has hitherto been a
tax upon the business and friendly correspondence
Vt the community. The cost of TRANSPORTING the
mails by railroads 10 $432 000 and the report re-
commends that this should become public charge
to be betrayed by Congress, in offset to the afors-
said expense which Congress alone lays upon that
Dspartmenr-Daily Mail
% The report Of tho death Of Mr.. Caruthsrs, M. C.
turns out to be untrue. ..as.le rat0s4
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16

Hz- The Patriot says it does moi justify Villas &
Co. for running the House on Gen. Cushman's
resolution So far SO good. But then, the edi-
Tor of that paper afirms that he has no evidence
that they did run except our word. He insinuates
what he dare net affirm, that ocofocos did not run.
We cannot believe the editor OF the Patriot. lie
must of heard Of the fact, for i was notorious 10
multitude, in the House and lobby. We will
name witnesses, and in justice to us, we think the
editor Of the Patriot should interrogate them and
publish the replies. We name Mr.. Colby OF Der
BY, Mr.. Harrington Of Middletown, aud Mr. Cobb
OF S.rafford-a political friends Of the Pasrio'.-
Ask them, il you please.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16

.4noiher Melancholy Disaster.-The schooner
Napoleon, Of Portland, from Calais for New York.
was capsized in the gale on the night of the 30h
ult' She soon rightcd with the loss Of both her
hiasts, and full Of water The cook, Scotch boy,
was drowned when she capsized, and The captain,
York. with the remainder of The crew, six in num-
her, persisted one after another with the Cold
The wreck of the Napoleon was fallen in with on
tho night of the LIST inst, when the mate (Mr.
Stephen Chase) was tho only person found alive
on board. He was badly frozen, but it is thought
that he will recover without the loss of any of his
limbs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16
M l. S M r. RISM.

On Tuesday evening we attended public ex-
hibition of experiments in Mesmerisn', alias ami
NAL magnetism, or phreno-magnetsm, by Mr.. f.
Richardson, Of this village. All these terms are
used as descriptive of the thing, ond probably the
las, is BEST meaning by it phrenology and magnet
ISM In truth, the thing 10 for from being reduced
to n science, aud can therefore claim no distinct
i've name, other than as descriptive o(the phenom-
ena produced. These phenomena orc inexplca-
bly, strange. BY few motions OF the head and
hands of the mognetizer, accompanied by an in
tense desire on hs part that the phenomena shall
be Produced the person operated upon (in this in.
stance it was young lad Of this village appren-
tice in MIR. McDowels printing offce,) is soon
thrown into deep sleep, and all his muscles be-
come rigid, like those of corpse. In this condi-
ton, the operator has complete power over his
subject placing his limbs in any position causing
him 10 walk stand at will fastening one foot to
the floor, and giving motion to tho Others draw
ing him beyond the centre Of gravity, SO MS to fall
upon the noor causing him 10 speak, hugh, sing
and in an instant seal oil his senses and indeed
doing MS lie peascs with one or another limb, joint,
muscle, or organ, or with nil. Taking the organs
OF the brain, as classified in phrenology the oper-
alter would excite them one by one, and The sub
ject would demonstrate the organ by his actions !;
or when language was excited in connection with
any other organ, the subject would demonstrate
that organ Ivy his words. In short, by some pow
er, The operator WINS the complete master of his
subject, and the subject was entirely nscnsible of
that power; that power is conveyed by motions or
mnnipulatons but ,chdt it is, we apprehend that
the operator himself be he who he may, cannot
satisfactorily explain. There have been OCCASION
ally persons about, pretending TO exercise this
power, without possessing any thing but little n-
genuity TO deceive tho public, and in some rstan-
ces even without That Mr.. Richardson is not Of
this character, and we advise all, who have any
curiosity about the matter, to attend his expert
nents and judge for themselves.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16

SLAVERY. The high stand which Vermont, as
State, has been the first to take on this great
question, will be followed by other States. Mas
sachusetis is now moving in the same direction
We find in The Boston papers the following peii-
TONS which are he clrcnotcd in every town in the
State, and will Of couse receive an immense num-
Der Of signatures. The object is, by legal means,
10 free Massac huse,ts from the foul blot of snve-
ry, and from the slave laws which have recently
come in conflict with her own laws.
GREAT MASSACHUSETTS, PETITION.
To The Senate and House of Representatives ofthe
State OF Massachusetts
The undersigned, citizens Of the State of Mas
sachusets, earnestly desiring TO free this common
wealth and themselves from oil connection with
domestic slavery, aud to secure The citizens Of the
Slate against the danger of enslavemcn,, respect
fully pray your honorable body,
l. To forbid all persons holding office under any
law of this State, from in any way officially, or
under color of Office, aiding or nbeillng the arrest
aud detention of any person claimed as fugitive
from slavery.
2. To forbid the use of cur jas, or public pro.
perry of any descrip iIon whatever, within The
commonwealth in the detention OF any alleged fu-
gyes from slavery.
3. To propose such amendments TO the Consti-
tuition of the United States, as shall forever separ-
ate the people of Massachusetts from all connec
ton with slavery.
GREAT PETITION TO CONGRESS-.
To the Senate and House Of Representatives of
the United States of America:
The undersigned, citizens of the State Of Mas
sachusetts, earnestly desiring to free their COM
nonwealth and themselves from all connection
with domestic snvery, and 10 secure the citizens
of their State from the danger OF ensluvement, re-
specially pray your honorable body,
To pass such laws and To propose such amend
ments 10 tho Constitution Of the United States, AS
shall forever separate the people OF Massachusetts
from all connection with slavery.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16

Arthur Tnppan, Of N. Y, recently man OF
great wealth. and extensively known for his lber.
atty in contributing TO benevolent objects, has be-
come bankrupt, by giving his nnnle for others,
and by losses in purchasing land. lie has snrren'
dered all his property to his creditors. We think
he will vol succeed in The world, and probably pny
his debts TO tho last cent.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16

Wades Powder Mill near Cincinnati, was
blown up on the evening of the @oth ul'', and men
seriously injured, two OF whom, sens OF Judge
Brown, have since died. The accident occurred
in consequence of person dropping segar into
some looss powder. z gna3a4s ~ lp-s.a (
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16

SOnih Carolina. Hon. George McDufie IAN a.
BILE Calhoun many has been elected to Gil the va
cancy in the u 8. Senate, oecasioned by the res
isnnlion of Mr. Preston, Wing Mr.. McDuffie re-
ceived al ont of LAG votes, and was elected for
six years from the 81 Of March next, well as for
the vacancy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16

.Ntiv Hampshire. The Conservative portion Of
the Locotoco party in New Hampshire under Tho
auspices of their leader, Isaac Hill, are abou, TO
hold State Convention at Concord, TO concers
measures to bring out their strength to the polls in
March next. J. II. White, OF Lancaster, Ex-Gov.
Page, of Haverh, or Ex,Gov. Badger, Of Gilman
ton, will probably be the Hill candidate for the gu
bernatorial chair in opposition TO the pressnt in
cumbeut ---Boston American. ,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16

One Yois--ln the town of Windsor, Mass.
says the Greenfield Gazette, the wings in ls4o
succeeded in electing their candidate TO the legs-
laturs by one vote; In l64l the Locefocos que
ceeded Ivy one vote, and in 1912 the wings again
elected their man by one majority. The impor-
lance Of single vote is getting to DO well unue''
atood
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16

Georgia. Rev. w. Il. Colquin Q.ocofoco OF
course has been elected to The u S Senale in
place Of Mr.. Cnihhert. MIR. Colquilt was once n
Southern Wing, and went over with Calhoun 10
Van Buren,. He is not very great man. and can
not probably be smaller Than the man whose seat
he tukcs. lie is for Calhoun.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16

Mexican Indemnity "A letter received in Phil
alelphia, dated Mexico November Sth, states
that treaty had just been concluded bet@ren The
Mexican Government and our Minister, General
Waddy Thompson, Tor the payment Of the n
wards made by the late Convention at Washing.
ton. The payments To he made in instruments of
one twentieth every three months, and The pro-
cceds of the Mexican custom house ind some Of
tie taxes ere pledged 10 The American Govern
ment for Tie tulfllment Of the treaty
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16

y. S. Senator for Missouri The Hon. l.. F.
Linn has been re. elected for six years from the
4lh of March next. lie received ll9 ont Of 100
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16

Consideration. The Episcopal Church, small
but tasteful edifce, built the past summer on state
street, nearly opposite the ue-house, will be- con-
secrated by Bishop Hopkins, on Thursday the 2sih
inot
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16

The Bankrupt Lac. Already have bills for a
repeal been noticed in both Houses. We have no
doubt OF its rcpea! ere long.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16

Amendments TO the Constitution. A communi-
cation on this subec, was received too late for this
paper. II will bs given in eur next. is4 s-.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16

The Washington Globe, fof tho 2ilh, has a
column Of editorial against Protective Tariff,
and in favor of Free Trade.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16
U. S. SHIP COLUMN
hlahon, Oct. 20, 1912.

day:
U. S. SHip COLUMN
Mahon, Oct. 20, IS42.
To Hon. A. 2. UpsHrR, Sec'y ofthe Navy:
The melancholy duty devoves upon me of an
nouncing to the Department the unlimey death
oil Passed Nlidshipman John Smith Patterson, of
the U. s. Navy, Acting Master Of The friga,e Con-
gress.
This officer was ussassinated on Friday evening,
the 2Sih inst, about O'Clock, in the town Of Ma
hon, while on his return TO The ship.
This foul and cruel murder has been commit
ted without any known provocation, and lis very
wantonness has increased the deep distress felt for
his loss by his numerous and warmly attached
friends and messmates.
Every exerton s being made by the civil au-
lhorilies; but no trace has yet been discovered OF
the perpelralor of The horrd deed.
The deceased received three slabs with knife
in the left breast one OF which pierced his heart,
causing instant death. His mortal remains were
inferred this morning at the American burial
ground, with the usual military honors.
have the honor 10 be, very respectfully, your
obedent serv't,
III g.. CHAs. w. MORGAN, Commander.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-12-16

Murder of IMidshipmaa }. S. Patterson. The
following letter, detailing a most arocious assas-
sinalion, is copied from the Madisonian OF Saur.
day:
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-31

90 Emmit and Brewer at the Bowery Amphtheatre,
drawing immense audiences witness their negro
extravaganzas and drolleries Emmts banjo playing is
fully equal to 10 Sweeney and far ahead Of any other
now in the United States. The dancing and Carolina
negro characteristics given by Frank Brewer, quite
original and comic any thing OF the kind given in
this city. Master Walter Aymar complimen,ed on
Wednesday evening with wreath thrown into the ring
by company OF ladies and gentlemen in the dress crc
upon which inscribed, ITO Walter Aymar for supe.
rior horsemanship.' The company, altogether, is the
best in the Union.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-31

a. any compensation. / did not want him, but
out Of pure piiy-as have acted to many other I'M
Grateful scoundrel--l gave MIN a little employment
a. = or slO PER week. ! soon found, however,
mai ne was OF little use reporter-and too lazy
ioftny purPose, except oafng at taverns, or playing
billiards with Iackasses. AT his earnes. entreaty,
ssh' nm TO Albany-then TO Hauisburgh-then to
washington al the extra session, with special d.
REGIONS, m reference To correspondence. con-
tuned him during the las, regular session, but found
MN totally useless, deceptive, impudeni, presum-
ING and exiravagant Hence his drafts for money.
then dismissed him, and am sorry to find that the
President sun continues t. employ him in the
Treasury Department II the President has any
regard for has reputation, he ought TO dismiss him
instantly.
Then again with regard to Mr. Auree The at.
ienPts made TO SANDER his character, TO depreciate
has talents, and TO underaie his intellect, by such
persons as Mike Walsh and Parmelee, can accom-
pish nothing. We have tried Aitree-he is one of
the abest reporters in this coun,ry-and is particu-
larry capableln giving exact verbatim reports InIhs
repect there is not one in Washington that can
equal. far less surpass, him. We have every conf
dence, too, that his conduc, and demeanor at Wash
ington will command respect and esteem Out of
9"''i 'hNt dIil'lef may Hldlgn sucn Hlan-Dut
IL requires a species OF subteuanean" ingratItude
akin to hell itself, for such man as Mike Walsh to
SANDER one who never put a straw in his wayne
yer injured hlm-but, the contrary, by reporting
two OF his speeches, and improving and correcting
them far beyond their original merits when he re-
ported them, was the sole cause of gaining Walsh
the short-lived notonety he has had IN the world
To Auree, Mike Walsh is indebted for the greatest
efforts and most disinterested riendshp-and to re-
turn that kindness by attacking his benefactor and
his benefactors wife, indicates that Mike Walsh has
enc of the blacklist hearts that ever curded into vii
lany within the breast of any being in the shape of
man. II is melancholy TO think of it.
As for the Herald and its proprietor, we have met
and driven back too many greater assailants than
such miserable beggars as Mike Walsh and Parme-
lee; we consider their impotent attacks as the
bites of half famished mosquitoes on the first appear
ance OF winter. Go, miserable devils-go-or we
will crush the villainy out of you between our fore
finger and thumb--thus
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-31
THEATRICAL.

THE PARK-Mr w. II. Williams benefit on
Thursday night was indeed humber as that uni
versal favorite deserved. In the "Heir at Law"
the beneficiary sustained the excellent character of
Ezekiel Homespun IN very effective and charac-
terisc style. The sterling honesty, unaffected in
tegrity, and truthful simplicity of the worthy
Ezekiel were never better pourtrayed. We were
particularly pleased with the scene in which Ezekiel
makes his boisterous demonstrations of Joy on
drawing the prize in the lottery, and Mr.. Williams
was here much appauded. Mr.. Williams, Burton
and Placde engaged to play at the Chatham
after the holidays. Mrs. Wheatly and some other
members of the Park company go with them.
CHATHAM THEATRE-MR. FoRREsT's BENEFIr.-
grand bill is presented this evening, for the benefit
of Mr. Forrest. This distinguished gentleman
appears in two of his choicest characters those of
Claude Menotte, in the admired play of the Lady
of LYONS, and Rolla, in the tragedy OF "Pizarro .,
In both of these characters he stands unrivalled,
and sustained as he will be this occasion, by per-
formers of no ordinary cast, the plays will doubtless
be received with great enthusiasm by crowded
audience. Miss Mary Duff, a very superior actress,
appears as Pauline, in the Lady of Lyons. AS there
will be tremendous rush tonight, those who desire
good seats should secure them at an early hour in
the day
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-31

HOLIDAY PREsENTs-We call the attention of our
readers to our advertising columns Read them
from beginning to end-they are interesting at this
season, containing full collection of holiday pre-
sents of all kinds, at all prices--of all sizes-and to
suit every taste
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-31

IRON SArEs.-It is weknown fact that those ar.
tcles improperly called Safes, made of oak plank
and'covered with sheet iron, are about as unsafe a
receptacle for books and papers in case of fire as
can well be devised.
We yesterday saw the fragments of one of those
mscalled safes, taken from the ruins of one Of
the stores consumed in the conAagraton on the
night of the 18th instant, the contents of which were
entirely destroyed. We have coed reason to believe
that these objections will not apply to Wilders Pa
tent Salamander Safes, but would recommend to
those who have use for safes to call on Mr.. S. C.
Hewing, l39 Water street, and examine the trial
safes and Committees report, and also avail them
selves as we have done with one of these property
preservers