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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06
GREAT AGRICULTURAL FAIR.

On The 10Th, 20h and 2lst ult. there was grand
Fair OF the farmers of New York, ut Rochester, at
tended by 80 600 or more people, and among the
multitude were many distinguished men of the
Stale, and some from abroad. Dauiel Webster OF
Mass, Col. Aston from S. c., Mr.. Gowun oil
Penn. and MIR. Ferguson of Canada, were ON the
list Of guests from abroad, while of New Workers
there were MIR. Van B9ren, Gov. Bouck, Elk
Gov. Seward Francis Granger, and CHRISTOPHER
Morgan--a OF whom were SCALED OUT" and
made speeches, save Gov. Bouck. Mr.. Van Blu.
rem made very brief speech, thanking the socie.
ty for inviting him to be present, und telling biz
OF his experience "ss farmer OF Lindcnwold."-
Daniel Webster, "lhe farmer of Marshield, Mass"
made one great speech, and several smaller ones.
He was the lion, and witlall made good speeches,
from the best Of which we have selected The prn.
cipal portion and give it on our first page. Elk.
Gov. Seward (now iarmer,) spoke sc eral lines,
and always with grea, effect. Sin one of his spec
ches, noticing the hoppy meeting and harmony
of different political l. aders ON this occasion, lie
happily alluded to "lhe farmer of Ashland, Hen.
ny Clay" which drew out q storm of APPLAUSE
But this was not only a rich intellectual feast :
there were specimens of every variety fthe pro-.
auctions of the soil and the Workshop there,
too, were the nobest horses, the finest sheep, the
largest and best cattle, the latest hogs, and every
thing else which is the pride of the farmer and
The mechanic. The time has been when similar
exhibitions, though oil much smaller scale, were
customary in Vermont, and we arc strongly in
cned to believe that the farmers missed figure
when they abandoned tI,en
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06
BRIDGE BROKEN DOWN,

On Saturday last, as Mr.. Hooker OF Bakersfield
was driving a drove Of cattle over The North
Branch Bridge. at the Union House, one OF the
centre string-pieces gave way, and down went the
bridge with tremendous crash, with twenty five
of the cattle. One had leg broken and several
had broken horns and other injuries. Three were
SO much injured that they were killed, und on the
next day we understand lhut one of The wounded
died. Mr.. Hooker settled on receiving $50
probably less than one quarter the sum which u
legal settlement would have cost This bridge had
been recently condemned and closed by our Sc
ectmen, and let out to Mr.. Oliver Clark to repair,
who agreed TO keep it in repair one year, and war
rant it, for the sum Of $25. Of course Mr. C. suf-
ters this loss. This may be very cheap way for
the town to keep its bridges in repair, ~ but it
strikes us that it is very miserable one. The
contractor is led 10 do as llle as possible hoping
that no accident will occur, and the consequence
has been in this instance, and probably always " i'll
be under the same SYSTEM that the lives of travel.
iers, and their property, are endangered In this
case, Dir. Hooker himself barely escaped. We
are told that the seleclmen Immediately condem-
ned the other branch bridge, at The Academy, and
have let 1t out for repair: we hope not on like
conditions. The seleclmen ought to prescribe
whGt repairs shall be made, and then lie, the pre-.
scribed work he sold TO the lowest bidder, instead
OF leaving it to Tom, Dick, Harry, or any bridge.
builder, 10 speculate on the lives or limbs of the
DulIc
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06
NATIONAL WIG CONVENTION

The Wing Convention of Baltimore LeId
meeting last Thursday, and, after referring 10 Tho
aci that The Wing members of Congress have
designated The Isl OF May as the day for holding
The National Convention Mt Baltimore, for the SEE
lection of candidates tor the Presidency and Vice
PRESIDENCY adopted tie following resolutions:
Aud Whereas the Wings of the cry of BsIti.
more being deeply impressed with the importance
VI giving 10 the nomination Of the National Con-
'en.o" 'he most conspicuous aud authoritative
,aihca""n winch their bieiIreD throughout he
Union ARE able to confer and bolling IN I,vely re1
membranes The admirable service Of the Yonng
Mems Convention assembled in This ri,v nm ,be
an OF May, 1910, and the desei ye,llv gres, mai
ence OF that Convention over the country: and
pe,iev'ng that the canvass OF 1874 may be ANNA
teh ny the same patriotic enthusiasm and he cnn,
ouc'ed win The same eminent success, IL it be
commenced aud directed under the same mali
gent guidance; they unanimously recommend
through their delegates in this body, to their Wbig
brothers OF the several States the formation of !.
ioung mems Convention of Ratification, to be
composed OF delegates from every district of The
country, who shall meet in the city of Baltimore.
on Ihnrsday, The % day of May 1874
therefore, Resolved, That it be recommended
70 'he wings OF the several States, to appoint n
Young Mems Convention Of Ratification, TO assem-.
Die IN the city OF Baltimore, on Thursday, the I'd
DAY OF May 1874, who shall have full power to
rnuiy the nomination of the National Convention.
aud to make such arrangements for the conduct Of
Tue canvass MS they may believe best adapted TO
insure success TO the cause.
Further, Resolved, That this Convention. in
the name OF The true and patriotic Wings of the
cry OF Baltimore, invite the largest appointment
OF Delegates TO the Young Mems Convention of
ha'lhca'ion, rendering TO them, we'll as the ,nen-
bers OF the National Convention, cordial welcome
to house and home, aud hospi.abe entertainment,
during their stay.
Resolved, That the editors of the journals rhro'
out the United STATES friendly TO tho Wing cause
he requested to publish these resolutions, and to
invite the concurrence and aid Of the Wings to
give them effect.
GEO. K. RICHARDSON, President.
JAMES FRAZIER,
JosEpH WILEY, vice Efesaents'
c. e. Edgerton, Jr. ! S..
Robert NJ Proud, { "ecte'hries'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06
GEOLOGICAL siJRvEY.


1t has been said that where ignorance is bliss
IT'S folly TO be wse.' But that there is bliss in the
ignorance OF Verm0nt, as 10 the rich mineral treas
ures she has in her bosom, and which are so pro-
f''sely scattered ever her length and breadll-we
cannot believe nor do we Imagine that her intelli-
gent people so think, although the long delay of
all Legislative action upon The subject of Geo
logical survey OF the Slate, might be taken as an
indication OF such slate Of feeling.
III our notice oil this subject last week we were
governed simply by desire to call the attention
OF others to its consideration firmly believing il to
be matter OF great importance 10 the best inter-
esls of Vermont. We did not consider it neces-
sary IN view OF our object, 10 detail any OF the
particular advantages that would lie by our State
derived from such survey--supposing that all
understood und were ready to admit lis Importance.
But as we have since heard men, claiming tor
themselves high character for heir business hab-
lis and general nelllgence-giavelya asking what
are the particular advantages that this Stale would
derive from SUCH survey" We proceed hastily
anu rery niperteciiy 10 notice some OF The especial
Wrifdtions that Vermont is constantly giving US
10 cultivate farther her acquaintance.
Among the useful minerals, most OF which
have been accidentally discovered in Vermont,
may be mentioned Iron ore, both secondary aud
primitive The former constituting nearly all the
ores employed in casting, the latter embracing the
magnetic and speculnr oxides from which the
best varieties of Bar Iron are made. Although the
indications of primiiies Iron ore are abundant all
along the whole range of mountains from one ex-
treiniy of The Stale to the other, yet in but few
localities has il as yet been found in workable
quantities. Tina, il will be, however, when thor
ough survey OF the State shall he made, there can
be no reasonable doubt. Several localities OF Cop
per have been found, some of which from the "a
bundance and richness Of the ores promise to be
OF great value. "A few localities Of Zinc have also
been slightly examined and doubtless further ex-
animation would show Vermont rich in this valu'
able and useful mineral. Evidences of the exis-
Ience OF lead in Vermont are very numerous, but
scientific men say that from It's being generally
associated with chrysalized rocks renders II very
doubtful whether this ever can be successful
y worked here.
The extent, richness and beauty of Vermont
Marble! has already produced for II large and
increasing demand, But it cannot reasonably ha
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06
wALToN'S DAILY JOURNAL.
Sept. rs, lSi3

The subscribers propose TO issue paper, of the
same size as heretofore, every morning (Sundays
excepied,l during the approaching session of the
Legislature, containing the fullest practicable re-
ports of the proceedings of both houses.
TERMS. Single copies by mail or otherwise
Sl pos,masters or others sending SO will re-
ceive copies to their address; 6 copies for 50.
THE WATCHMAN g. STATE JOURNAL
Furnished during the session for SIS cents for
three months, embracing the publication of the
laws,) so cents.
L. p. WALTON g. SONS.
Montpelier, Sept. q, l543.
10 Editors copying The above entitled 10 The daily
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06
wATCHMAN G. STATE JOURNAL.
FRIDAY, OCT. 8, Is43.
WIG STATE CONVENTION.

A Convention Of the Wings of Vermont will
be holden Mt Montpelier, on THURSDAY the
18Th day Of October next, OF p. NJ. for the pur-
pose Of appointing Stale Central and County
Committees for the year 1874, and making such
other arrangements as may be deemed expedien
preparatory to the next State and Presidential
elections. All towns unrepreseuted by Wings in
the legislature are especially requested 10 appoint
delegates to this Convention.
CALVIN TOWNSLEY,
II. CANFlELD,
JOHN A. PRATT, c
G. A. ALLEN, 9.aie Cen-
ERASTUS FAIRBANKS, "a' o'"'
ARTEMAS CUSHMAN,
E. P. WALTON, JR.
Sept 25 1913.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06
LECTURES-ON DISEASES OF THE HUI
MAN TRUNK.

DIR. Banning proposes 10 deliver q series Of lec-
lures, Qree,) in this village, next week. upon dis
eases OF the lungs and heart, bronchitis dyspepsia
&c. &c. lie has spent some time in eclurng in
various parts of The country, and has recently de-
livered series in Burlington, and also in Middle.
bury, and brings recommendations from gentle.
men Of The highest responsibility in both Of these
places, and also in several cities in which he has
leciured. Among them, we notice the names oil
Hon. VIM. Slude, Drs. Allen and Russell, Peter
STAR E. ID. Barber Esq. and Rev. Benz. Briefly
See advertisement.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06
THE DOCTRINE OF PROTECTION.

AnE DOO IhlNE OF fhOIECIION.
For mastery aud unanswerable argument in
favor of the doctrine Of Protection, see Dsniel
Webster's speech, on our first page. Indeed,
single sentence contains an argument which all
the Free Traders orators in the world never can
overturn, viz that whatever individuals cannot
do for themselves, Tor their own defence and for
their own legitimate interests, government, must
do for them. IL will be observed that Mr.. Web
sler regards the protection Of agriculture as the
paramount queslion-and justly not thar manu-
features should not be protected not that the in.
lerests Of commerce should not he regarded
These must be taken care Of in order TO protect
Agriculture, from which both spring and by which
both are sustained. Three things are essential TO
the protection OF Agriculture the first is TO ex-
clude foreign competitor the second is to give an
easy transmission of Agricultural products TO mar
ke; and the third is 10 create a narke, for those
products, which cannot be done without fostering
domestic manufactures. II to this we add, that
sound currency, adequate in quantity, to make The
exchanges of the country, is necessary to secure
just payment in all The markets OF the country
then the whole Wing policy on these weghly
questions is embraced. Read Mr.. Webslcr's
speech.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06
FIRE.

About half-past ten on Sunday night our SUM
berng citizens were aroused by the cry of fire.
II was found 10 he the old house belonging 10 E.
las Hall, on the corner at the head of Weybri,ige
street near the College, which was rapidly con-
sumed together with the old paint shop aud gun
merry. The fire seems to have caught in the shed
part, whether by accident or design is uncertain.
No insurance, but the damage to the proprietor
must be uncomfortable since the buildings were so
dilapidaled as scarcely to admit of repair. by ia
yor of the wind and the prompt and active efforts
OF the Fire Company, whose engine worked well,
the buildings north were saved .Mdiiebury Press.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06

Marshal BERTRAND arrived al New Orleans on
the 9Th ult. The Orans Courier welcomes him
in manner that shows the enthusiastic feelings
still subsisling among the Louisianans towards
NAPOLEON the idol OF la belle France
"We learn with infinite satisfaction that Mar.
shal Bertrand, one of the purest and bravest spir-
its that figured under the empire OF Napoleon, mr.
rived here this morning. lie came from Havana
10 the mouth OF the river in the French brig of
war, the Nlercure, Capt Dubut The marshal is
accompanied by his sou Napoleon Bertrand, a
gentleman of about thirty years OF age, upwards
OF six feet high, OF very pleasing appearance and
us we learn, OF rare accomplishments aud acquire
ments. The marshal is aged about seventy years,
but of robust health aud vigorous frame, a ulrong
ly marked connenance, aud even to a stranger his
appearance would indicate man who had pas :
sed through many stirring and trying Scenes. The
marshal was received at Havana with marked dis.
iinction and liberal kindness-waled upon and
feed by the most distinguished inhabitants, and
treated III oil respects as man of his celebrity de-
serves.
"The name of MARSHAL Bertrand is insepara-
bly, connected with that Of The Great man whose
existence has LETT lis impress upon The era in which
We live Bertrand was his most confidential, his
bosom frieud-and adhered to his fortunes thro'
oil their changes accompanied him to his last
residence in that bleak aud miserable isle, where
he expired, waited upon HIM with bro,herly AT.
tenlion in his mortal sickness, listened 10 his last
words, and witnessed his dying struggle. II he
had no other merit-yet the chosen communion
aud dearest friend oil Napole' would deserve the
affection nnd respect Of every righl-lni.ded man"
The people OF New Orleans Toasted, and toast
ed, and iOted the old Marshal Il. e. drew him in
carriage, la Jock-uss and then he started up The
Mississippi to visit Gen. JacksuiI.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06
MURDER OF A WOMAN IN THE STREETS
OF BALTIMORE

on the 18th ult. early in the evening, respec.
table young woman, named Ann Maria Burke
was struck down in the street by some person un.
known, and in lew hours she died from the
wounds Inflicted. This took place in respecta.
BILE and orderly part Of the city. and no, the Sigh.
ties, cue has been found either of the murderer or
the cause for this act. 1t is supposed that the
murderer mis'cok Miss Burke for some other per.
son,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06
ANNIVERSARY MEETINGS, AT MONT.
PELIEK

VI. Temperance Society, 17h October.
VT Bible Society, 18Th October.
W. Medical Society, 18Th October.
W. Colonization Society, l9;h October.
W. Historical aud Antiquarian Society Oct 10
W Anli-SaverY Society," = time not specified
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06

The following gentlemen compose the commit.
tee on Si0ine at The next Worcester Mass. \ Cattle
Show:
William Lincoln, Worcester, Chairman Daniel
Bacon, Barre Fiske Bacon, Charlton RUFUS Ba.
con, sn,oni Jonas Bacon, Oxford Belbier Ba-
con, Charlton; Alvin Bacon. Charlton; Enoch
Bacon, Souihbridge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06
CUMMINGS CONVICTED.

IL will he seen from the annexed that the Jury
have returned n verdict OF guilty against Cum.
mDgs; ia verdict which has surprised every body
from this section, who attended the trial, aud prob.
ably nine tenlhs of the public who had not pre-
Judged the case Cummings was a native Of Ber-
lin, where he has come xions of the highest re-
speciality.
HAvERHILL, N. II. Oct. g 1S43
Mr.. EDITOR The trial of Cummings for the
alledged murder OF his wife at Bath IN Sept 1919.
has closed The charge was given TO the jury on
Monday morning, closing ut half past ten o'clock,
and at quarter OF three the Jury returned YER
diet of Guilty.
The counsel for the prisoner have filed excep-
lions aud an effort will be made to have another
trial. People here appear 10 be very much sur
prised at the verdict Even those who believe
him guilty are Of The opinion that there was not
evidence 10 warrant such verdict. | give this
merely as the opinion ofintelligent men who have
been here during the trial.
There have been some very singula, things
connected with the proceedings in this case.-
Cummings left Bath about three weeks after the
death OF his vile (Which was about the 9th Septi
by the urgent advice of those whom he SUPPOSED
TO be his friends, accUun OF The excitement and
iears OF personal violcnce,-cr III other words u
trial, verdict and punishment by Judge Lynch
Ntut " iIcIiiil, We, "Hetb he TeHlhIeu WIFI MS
friends some ten days, writing back to Bath and
10 the friends of his wife in Hanover, immediate.
ly after his arrival that he was there, giving them
his reasons for leaving, and saying That he would
not avoid legal investigation. After this he left
openly and went TO Rensselaerve, N Y, where
he was taken without resistance by officers Ken,
of Newbury, VT. and Patterson OF Bath, aud Ia
ken in irons 10 Haverh Jail, where they arrived
on Friday evening, Feb. "a. He had then no
friend within 40 miles, hut by the strenuous exer-
tons of some benevolent individuals in a Neigh
boring town they were informed in season to he
there on Monday evening. The examination be.
fore magistrate commenced on Tuesday morn
ing, Feb. 3d. al Bath, in the midst of violent ex-
element, at the close OF which he was commit
ted for trial. 1t is curious fact that Information
Of his arrest aud confinement in Jail could not
have been communicated to any friend, by mail,
in season To have been there 1T the comnience-
ment of the examination, and he was not inform
ed until the arrival OF his friends on Monday eve.
ming when it WINS TO he held
The trial has been long and arduous one, hay
ing commenced on The ! lh Sept.
Yours, G.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06
MAINE ELECTION.

In 3l5 towns Anderson (ioco) falls 400 short of
an election. The remaining towns gave 1000 To-
co majority last year, rendering Anderson's cleo
ton probable
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06

Why is there no frost IN cloudy night? The
remark is frequently mude that "there will be no
frost tonight for il is too cloudy" A correspon-
dent thus explains this phenomenon, SO familiar
to all but The why and wherefore of which few
have taken the trouble 10 ascertain:
All bodies emit heat in proportion as they con-
tain 1.-two bodies of equal temperature placed
beside each other will mutually give and receive
equal quantities OF heat, thei efore one will not
gain of the other. But piece of ice placed in a
warm room will receive much more heat from the
surrounding objects Than i, inparls--, will there
fore gain in temperature and melt The earth dur.
ing the day receives much more heat from the sun
than it imparts to the surrounding space in the
same time. But during clear night, the surface
of the earth is constantly parting with its heat and
receiving none the consequence is, that il be-
surrounding air becomes condensed aud attaches
itself TO objects in the form of dsw, in the same
manner that a lumber or pitcher containing
cold water "sweats" as il 10 called in hot day
the surface is cooled by the water, and this sur
face condenses the humidity OF the contiguous air.
IL The surface OF the earth after the formation OF
dew loses heat enough to bring il 10 the freezing
point, the dew becomes frozen and we have frost
But II it be cloudy, the heat, radiating from the
earth, will be received by The clouds, and by them
the greater portion of il will be returned to the
earth, thus the surface Of the earth very nearly
tain It's temperature, which not only prevents q
frost, but almost always prevents even the forma-
lion of dew.-Bu6alO Pat. and Jour.
MIR. Samuel b. Wingo, Sheriff OF Shannon
county, Missouri, was cruelty murdered in open
day on The ri II ult near tha viIlage of Harmony
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06

Sacred .Kusic.-We are requested to say tina
MIR. Cheney lSimeon) will soon be in town, ready
70 enguge schools in this vicinity.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06

PTginia Legislature. The Richmond Wing
clnsslfies the members elect ofihe Virginia Legis-
lature as folIows.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-06

MIR. Samuel b. Wingo, Sheriff Of Shannon
county, Missouri, was cruelty murdered in open
day on The 3lst ult near the village of Harmony,
by person named Moyres, on whose property he
was aboui to execul levy. Moyres, the princi
pa'' and two others have been arrested.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-05
O'ConueH and Bennett.

Bennett seems to have gotten into n tight place
in Dublin, at the meeting of the 9TH August in that
city. After various proceedings:
~ gentleman. who had for time been sitting be.
side Mr. oConne here addressed Mr. Steele. and handing
him his card, requested introduction TO MIR. OConnc
Mr. Steele accordingly presented the card, and minated
that Mr.. James Gordon Bennett, OF New York, pre-.
sent.
Mr.. OConnell reped-He is person with whom | can
have nothing dohc the editor of the Ner York Her
add OF the most Infamous gazettcs printed and
shall have nothing TO say 20 him.
This a reception that Mr.. Bennett did not count
upon, and he forthwith proceeded take his departure
The room being very full his much reiard-
cd; but by the aid of the chairman he struggled amid
the groans of the meeting"
What will the young princes, John and Bob,
think of this unceremonious clipping of tho cold
shoulder" To their cronyl
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-05

with England in the effort expe And secretary
Of legation lends az he does something the
Of his diplomatic character the thoroughly rggcd-out
opium smugge thus giving the vesse OF official
port facilitating her while il DISCUSSES her de-
signs II has been stated that MIR. Fletcher Webster
connected with the Gushing mission with the ultimate
purpose of establishing himself in commercial house
in the China trade. I'VE may Judge from the ship in which
he has embarked, the trade he will be likely
rage, advance his reputation, however may his
fortunes.
Our first China Mission is, think, rebound much
the honor Of the country Of the agents who sought
eagerly and have laid hold of the forbidden appropria
ton with little scruplc But would SEEM from all the
aspects the proceeding far that has been considered
by Messrs Gushing and Webster getting business
no matter how.