Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-07-07
CHIPS 4 CLIPPINGS.

inc parties IN the memorable battle OF Trenton.
In The New Hampshire House of Representa-
tives on Friday last the Resolution to receive the
600 allotted to that State for her share of the
public land money, was indefinitely postponed by
a vote of l21 10 l01
Credttdble. The single fact that our police did
not make single coininta to the Jail on Salur..
day, (l7th June,) speaks volumes for The respect
for law and the love OF good order, which char
acterlze New England. Though our city was fl.
led to It's utmost capacity, and though the greatest
excitement was felt on all hands. not the slightest
outbreak occurred TO mar the harmony of the oc-
caslon. Tins circumstance, so honorable TO New
England, was especially noticed by the distinguish
ed strangers from the South, and spoken of in
terms of the most unbounded qualification.
Boston Courier
Hon. C. C. Clay lately in the U. S. Senate from
Alabama, has been appointed one of the Judges
of the Supreme Court of that State He was The
first Chief Justice OF that Sate, having been cleo
ted by the Legislature in the fall of 1889.
Something Singular Wisconsin and Fsr Riu.
erS-These rivers, near Fort Winnebago on the
Wisconsin, run parallel to each other, though in
different directions The distance between each
Is but II mile and quarter. They are simply
separated by plain or fiat piece of ground, and
what is remarkable, in high water they run into
each other, and thus become united. Almost ever
snse the snow melted this spring they have been
thus connected. The fiat separating them has
been covered with water 10 the depth of four feet
some say slx-ihe present season, or sufficient
10 admit steamboat to navigate up the Wiscou-
san, across the fiat, and thus find its way down
the Fox RIVER into Lake Michigan at Green Bay!
Canal could easily be constructed, one mile
and quarter in length, which would most eflec.
luaIIy unite the waters Of the Mississippi with
those Of the Great Lakes. Io,pa Hank Enc.
frdnklin County, Mass. 1t is stated in the
Greenfield Courier, that in Sunderland, Franklin
n n III
every female who is old enough to write her name
has signed the total abstinence pledge. Every
male but ~ has also signed the pledge.
In Connecticut town few years ngo, was q
grocers shop, where produce aud other saeable
articles were received in pay for liquors. A little
srl came into the shop one day (abOut | 1 oclockl
with a small Tin pail, and something covered up in
she whispered, "Moher wants half pint Of rum,
and here's five eggs; the hens OH the nest now,
aud when she gets off Ill fetch over another"
Graceful Compliment. Washington visiting
lady. in his neighborhood, OH his leaving the house
u little girl was directed to open the door, He
turned 10 the child and said, am sorry my dear,
TO give you so much trouble" 81 wish, sir'' she
rerlled,"it was to let you in"
No Duel Voltaire was once challenged by
Prussian Marquis. lie objected to fighting with
pistols, because lead would SO naturally mpple
nm! The Marquis aerward became the laugh
ing stock of the Berlin Court
.4necdote The minister of the town of A
by some confederation Of events, became some
what unpopular among his people; and they, TO
snow their spunk, at March meeting. elected him
hog reeve. The gentleman elect happening 10 be
present, rose and addressed the Moderator thus:
Sir was chosen some years ago as pastor of this
Hook, but as my flock have turned to swine, think
TINS change OF Office exceedingly appropriate.
viii endeavor to serve according 10 the best ofmy
abilities.
The Continental Army. The following shows
the force that each of the thirteen Suites supplied
for the regular army, from l775 to 1893 inclusive:
New. Hampshire, l2,437; Massachusetts, 81
Connecticut, 1899; New York, 1881; New
Jersey, 1926; Pennsylvania, 25,676 Delaware,
23S6; Maryland, 1912; Virginia, 2667S; N.
Carolina, 1868; s. Carolina, 64l7; Georgia.
2.67s; total 23I,77l. The total number of the
Continental troops, by the statement in the Col
lection Of the New Hampshire Historical Society,"
was 23l ,97l; Militia 80, l63
Orders have been received at the PHILADELPHIA
Navy Yard TO fit out The Rartan frigate with all
possible despatch. No less than $40 hands. il is
stated by the Philadelphia Gazette, are employed
IN and about the Yard and it is said that the num-
Der is TO be much increased
Death on The Bunker Hill anniversary. Deacon
Benz. Pratt aged "a years aud six months died at
his residence IN Reading, Mass. on Saturday the
9Th inst. during the exercises on Bunker Hill
lie was in the battles at Lexington, Bunker Hill
anG White Plains
The Norrlstown, Pennsylvania, Herald soys
that all the large manufacturing establishments in
that town are in full operation, giving employ
ment to upwards of seven hundred workmen.
The proudest man on earth is buta pauper fed
and clothed by the bounty OF Heaven.
1t is stated that the territory of Algiers during
the twelve years of its occupation by The French,
has cost that nation $l20,000,000, upwards of 20.
600 lives-all Tor national glory.
The Georgetown (Ohio) Examiner, states that
George H. Bohrer, of Brown Co. was deliberate
ly shot down while at work IN the field. MIR. b.
ran short distance before he fell. lie was DUR
sued by the murderers, and killed with the hoe
with which he worked! One Of his little girls
swas standing with him when the murder was
committed; but no direct proof of the perpetra-
tors could be obtained. Three persons have been
since arrested, and were under examination.
A correspondent of the Troy Wing states that
the Mount Vernon estate, which was The homo
and embraces the tomb Of Washington may now
be bought for $4,000. 1t comprises about 1000
acres OF land, twelve miles or SO south of Wash
inglou City, but under poor cultivation, aud the
buildings much dllapidated. Gen. Washngon's
garden remains, including many of the trees he
piHHeu hhu thc pIuHls He HnpoTleu' L lie slle Is
beautiful though the land is greatly overgrown
with bushes.
The Cincinnati Gazette Of the ODD inst. states
that there are now on the stocks just above that
city, seventeen steamboats,; most of them are first
class boats. Seven have already been completed
since January, aud negotiations are going on for
the construction OF several more.
IN old Veteran Gone We learn with sincere
regret that Capt. josiah Cleveland, of Osw6go,
Tioga Co N. Y, one of the hen oes OF the batlle
of Bunker Hill died dt Charlestown Mass, on Fri
day, aged 80.
Strange il was, that he should 60 so far TO par.
ticpate in the celebration of the l7h and then at
last leave his bones on the very soil he fought, CO
years ago. to maintain.
1t appears from an article in the N. II. Patriot,
Tint the Warhen of The N IL State Prison hos