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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

Passage 10 the sea. The most vigorous meas.
ures were in operation, during The whole of yes
terddy, ~ effect the opening OF ship passage
from the wliarves OF our harbor 10 l!e A
large body of men were employed iii ploughing,
and otherwise eating up The lce-und their efforts
were attended with great success. The weather,
although quite cold enough, had very sensibly
moderated from the temperature Of the preceding
seven days. There is every reason to believe that
in the course OF the present day, passage way
will be opened through The immense body of ice
covering the surface Ot our harbor, sufficient to
admit The passage of inward aud outward bound
vessels
During the whole of yesterday, our harbor pre-
sented II scene of unusual veliness and gaiety.-
Beside the large number OF men employed in
cutting ont the passage, the surface of the ice was
llrongGd by thousands Of persons some viewing
the operations Of the workmen, some amusing
themselves in skating, some enjoying The novelty
OF perambuIaling the hurboI, aud others regaling
themselves with u sleigh ride OH the ice. The up.
pearumce of sich vast number Of our Citizens
Walking and riding safely over The whole extent
OF our ample harbor, was ror,auy very unnccus-
oued, at the same lime that il was very interes
ilg spectacle.
The Journal OF last evening thus describes the
manner in which the ice is removed:
" \ channel OF about sixty feet IN width is first
marked out, which is then divided into blocks Of
are then pIomghed, by which The ice is cut nearly
down TO the water. The plough used for this
purpose is formed of seven different ughsLares,
perfectly fiat, aud very sharp, which are arrang
ed in row, nearly similar to what is called II
cuiivaor. After poughing, the ice IS sa we'd, SO
as TO detach the cakes entirely from each other,
eiter which Two grapucs are attached 10 the cakes,
aud they are hauled under the Stationary ice bv a
sung oil about one hundred and fifty men, some
fifteen or twenty men standing on The cake in
order 10 sink it sufficiently to make il pass under
The blocks of ice Oh one side only ure thus dis.
posed Of, thus forming channel OF thirty feet in
width. The blocks OH the other side are 10 he de-
lacled after this channel has been completed, aud
will float out 10 sea with the ebb tide. The ice il
from six to eight inches in thickness in the upper
harbor, - Boston ALas, Feb. 2.
The Ildrbor.-Ihe passage TO sea through the
ice was opened on Friday evening last, and shortly
nfer 10 O'clock on Saturday morning the Steam
ship iiri,lnna, Cupaln Hewitt, proceeded 10 sea
through The channel made, having been detained
about day aud half, und by this detention la.
been enabled to lake important letters received by
the southern mail, which arrived on Saturday
morning. Her mail is lbe largest ever car
ried across The Atlantic, containing over Miril
thousand letters She VAS accompanied down u,
far rs The C,sl,e 10y ahoul 200 persons Oh the ice
Boston, Alias, 5M
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

HIPS New Hampshire Patriot, in speaking of
the election of 3Iai 81 Rives, suys:--
"'lhe members have been i7iip5ea to do this
while il is fact universally confessed, that Blair
and his course is openly condemned in conversU-
lion by large portion OF tho Democratic Repre-
senlulives aud 10y some Of the Senators, if not by
our own in New Hampshire. This act OF The
Democratic party, under The whip Of rigid disc'-
pine, will alone cut loose from it at least one
fourth of lis strength in the next election, if Mr..
Van Buren's name be found along with it, as The
nominee of the Baltimore Convention"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

.lfericdn vie,0 of The question Of .4nnering Ter
as 10 the Unded States. The following view
Of the opnon and feeling entertained in Mexico
OF The proposition 10 annex Texas to this Unlon
is part Of n long article in lie " Government Jour
mai" published in the city Of Mexico, on The 2lst
Of December last
"rhe usurpoion OF Texas (for its annexation
to the United States eau he called by no other
name } wonld be an open declaration Of Var a.
gaidst .Merico by the United States and doubtless
is only the precursor OF other ambitious move
ineus which many Of their papers are already in
plain terms predicting II happens that the Span
ISL American race does not admit the superiority
claimed in favor of The Anglo Saxon race and
even il they dbl, Mexico would know how 10 de-
fend with glory the territory which she was able
by her own uuuled arm TO render independent of
the mother country, and 10 maintain her honor
and rights, or to perish in the attempt sooner than
submit 10 I'm insult degrading. In future she
could not count upon her own safety, nor even
her political existence, should she permit friend
ly nation TO erect itself into conqueror of her
territory, by means SO degrading, shameful (ver-
gonzoso) and perfdlous.
1--WE should do injustice 20 our Mexican fellow
citizens, were we 10 occupy moment in refec
tons like these, when it behoves us on the other
hand 10 present an example OF wise moderation
Especially, since Providence, the author aud
controller Of ilaliuls, has given us, III this most
difficult crisis OF our political career, chief like
General Santa Anna, always firm, and who has
distinguished himself AT all times, in sustaining
the Independence aud bery OF the country its
honor aud good name. Relying, US he ran rely
upon all the energies Of the MeXculs, he Will,
in cuse the Anericnu Congress should uniorIu-
nately adopt II resolution 50 nconsderate as the
annexation OF Texas, know how to ylndlcate the
outraged rights and lnsuIted honor OF the AMER.
can Republic.
10 morrow we shnll commence publishing
the articles from The New Orleans papers ION the
subject oi annexation AMI will soon proceed 10
combat The ridiculous preext that Texas belongs
TO Louisiana; simply renIarklng, Oh the present
occnsot, ihn even had it ever been so, the Treaty
OF l.iniils between Mexico aud the Unttd States
recognizes, IN the most uiit qdvocal amer, that
Texas has been, and viii ever be, part Of the
MeAican Territory"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

Ruh.-At II Loco. Fuco Convention recently
held IN Tippecanne county, lndilnn, a friend Of
Mr. Cuss moved resolution 10 lhe following Ell
feet; Whereas, General Lewis Csss emigraled
10 the west from New hampshire in early lie with
his knnpsack on his bOck, aud unshealhed his
sword in repeliiug the Indians from our North
western frontier, aud in lighting against the Brit
isl in the last war: Therefore, resolved that he
ought TO DO supported by the Democratic party
Tor President OF the United Suites" brother
Loco Foco moved 10 amend tic Resolution by
striking oul the name of "lewlS Cas-" aud insert
ing lh0t Of "Martin Van Buren," which motion
alter an animated discussion, prevailed Some
one called FOR -'-s.ling OF the resolution n
mended whereupon, tho secretary cuurnrssis,esl
reading, in loud voice" Whereas, Gen. Marin
Van Buren, emigraod from, the west to New
Hampshire in early life with his knapsack n his
back, and unshealhed his sword in repelIing the
Indians and fighting against the British" by
the time the secretary had got thus far, the alb
surdhy of tho thing became so manifest, thai
the same Loco Foco who moved the amendment
sprang to his feet, exclaming "Tul, tut tut, MIR
Chairman, ,hal'll never do ] move to lay The
affair on the table," and there it was laid accord
ingy.- JVhig Standard.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

Slick a Pin there says the Rochester Dem
ocral in referring 10 the advertisement OF II mer.
camille firm in that city, announcing for sale
200 lbs. of Pougksepss pins The establishment
of This manufacture at Pougkeepsie Is another OF
the good fruits Of the "American System" and
will flourish. we doubt mol, 10y The side OF the
wood screws" the manufacture OF which has
been for some three or four years, If we mistake
not, under prosperous way in the same pleasant
and enlerprsing village .-.4lbany Advertiser
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

Arkansas. Even in this far-of region, hitherto
exclusively swaycd by locoiocoism, the Wings are
arousng and determined 10 make gallant strug
Gle. A spirited state convention was holden on
the 18th ult, and full tickets for State officers and
Presidential Electors were formed. The UNDER
currents are at work, and here and there comes a
strong gust, all which promise s'eeeping Vh'g
breeze ere 1914 is closed .-,,.....
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

II fankee Discovery. 1t is said that yankee
in Pennsylvania has discovered process of ma
may he used for buildings, stntuary, plasering
rooms covering roofs. and pavements. 1t costs
about the same common mortar and harlcns in
six hours. IL true, this is q great discovery.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

GF77The friends of Gen. Lewis Cass held a meet
ing in Boston on the Both ut, described by the
Boston Post as "large and spirited" Mr. Van Bu-
ren's suferings is intolerabc"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

The Mails from New York have been sadly
thrown out of Joint by the hte cold weather and
storms On Tuesday three mails came together
Here, our mailcarrlers don't stop at such triles as
snowdrifts and weather cold that we havnt Their
mometers long enough to measure it, they are in
by the post-offce time, and generally in advance.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

a Southern MN on The Right Of Petiioa-See
the extracts from the speech of Mr. Clingman of
North Carolina. He is a Wing member of Con-
gress. His speech shows correct doctrines to be
on the advance in the South, the third party or
gans to the contrary notwithstanding.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

Honorable NJ C's. 1t seems from cards in
the newspapers that Dawson, n locofoco bully in
Congress from Louisiana is against duelling but
in favor OF killing in street light, and that Wei
Ter, The Ohio bully, has been posted as coward.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

appointment By Cor. .N1tiocks-FIon. Samuel
Elliot of Brateboro' is appointed frs; Assistant
Judge of the County Of Wndham, TO fill the
vacancy occasoned by the decease of Hon. John
St,itb
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

Death Of Senator Porter Hon. Alexander Por
ter of louisiana died at his residence on the 18th
ult., aged SO. lie was native of Ireland, came
to this country 33 years ago, and has been for
large part Of that time in public life. He served
one term in the U. s. Senate, and had been elect
ed for the term commencing on the 4th March last,
but never took his seat under that election. lie
was a Wing. 1t is doubtful whether Wing or
Loco will take his place.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09
HURRAH FOR OLD ORANGE!

We have just learned that the Wing Convention
at Straiiord last Tuesday was a rouser after the
1910 fashion. Soyenhundred present. Another Is
to be holden at Chelsea Oh the 25th. Let US imi-
tate the example in Washincton County.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

The .Ntsioriaas.-A correspondent of the New
York Commercial Advertiser, writing from Con-
stantinople, excupates all the missionaries from
any share of responsibility for the massacre of the
HISTORIANS. He says the subjugaton of that peo-
pie had been determined by the Turkish Govern
ment before any missionary had set foot upon the
soil
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

OF7Hon. Wm Upham was recently, on motion
of Senator Huntington Of Conn.,, admitted to the
bar of the u s. Supreme Court
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

U'-The Wings Of Lamoe County hold
County meeting at Hydepark on the glorious 22I
Of February.
Wing Meeting is also called at Woodstock
signed by some 200 Wings,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09
& STATE JOURNAL.
FRIDAY, FEB. 9, 1874.
wAsIrrNcTON COUNTY

Tho Wings Of Montpelier, aud OF such towns in the Of
Washington do not hold town mcengs requested pur
sunnt to the accommodation of the Wing State Committee to
the Masonic Hail. Montpelier the anniversary of
WAs1lINGTON's BIRTH DAY, being the 22i inst, at
o'clock L. NJ Gomez and ALL and let confer together
the interests of common country.
g.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

The three Larnsrds, accused of robbery of tho
Milbury Bank, were all found guilty by the jury,
Thursday Of last week.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09
The Back Tariff The Journal of Commerce

he B.dcf 1W1H The Journal OF Commerce
says:
n Great Reccnue. The receipts at the New
York Custom House for the month of January a.
mounted to the very great sum of SlS76,000, or
three and half times the amount collected in the
same month Of last year.
1t is pretty evident from this, that the doctrine
that Tariff may not be successfully arranged for
Protection and Revenue is an absurdity The
Wing Tariff of AZ is proving itself admirably cal
cul2ted both to give necessary protection TO indus
try and to repenish the treasury. At this moment
wool is advancing, while the revenue is also adyan-
. cling. BY the way, Senator Evans, in his able re-
ply to Mr.. McDuifie, takes issue with the Secreta-
ry of the Treasury, and shows two things-frst
that the revenue estimated too low by the Sec
rotary, and second, that the expenses were ostina-
ted too high. With proper economy, and adher
cnce to the Tariff there will not be the great def
cheney estimated by The Secretary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

The Minis. The money coined in 1643 amounts
to within fraction of $l2OO0,OOO in value, of
which more than two thirds was in gold, showing
greater proportion of gold than has heretofore
occurred The gold mines of the U. S. yielded
Sl045445.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

COUNTY COMMITTEES.

Hindsor County, Simeon Lyman, Foster Stur.
tc,ant, John Porter.
Orange Couuiy.-J In McDutlie }. X. Parish,
Darius Pride, Aaron Cleveland.
OHenden County, John Pctk Horace Mich
OILS, William Rhodes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

Ohio Judge Spangler declines the nomination
for Governor, and another Wing State Convention
will meet on Waslington's birh-1ay-the 22d inst.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

Postage--The Vermont Chronicle complains
that Vermont editors do not say at least something
on the subject Of postage. We have, thus far,
published little or nothing and principally for the
reason that we have had no faith in any change
til somebody had devised and demonstrated an equi-
table and feasible plan. The scheme Of the New
Workers, as to newspaper postage, we do not like,
and have so expressed ourselves to the Committee
of the Senate; and we have been pleased to see
that the bill of Mr.. Merrick aims to steer clear of
the prominent objections to that scheme. Yet Mr..
Merrck's bill if we understand it, will not accom-
plish purpose which its author undoubtedly aims
to accomplishment is to preserve the circulation
of the country presses. We suppose the privilege
of sending papers free within the county was in
tended for this purpose but it amounts to nothing
here. Probably there is not publisher in Yer
mont who sends fifty papers by mail within his coun-
ty, unless the Chronicle is an exception We gen.
orally supply our subscribers within this and adj
joining counties by post-ridcrs-and if, as we fear,
this bill cuts them Off it will be positive injury TO
u.s. and to subscribers who reside remote from post
offices. Publishers should be allowed TO send their
papers ,ohin their o,pn State by post-riders, where
there are no mail routes, and by stages or in the
mails at the cost Of OTHER like parcels Of freight
When papers are sent out ofthe State it is right to
charge them in proportion TO distance, and in this
point we would prefer tolove the bill altered so as
to regulate the postage on that principle As it is,
the prohibition of post riders (f we understand it
rightly,) the dscontnuance Of free exchanges, and
of free orders and remittances from postmasters,
render this bill far more to the country pub
fishers than the present law. As to the rates Of lei
ter postage, we like the bill, and we think the pub
lie demand at least the proposed reduction.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09
MONTPELIER.

Tho Wing citizens Of Montpelier aud vicinity Invited
meet the Masonic Hall in Montpelier village the 22d
at r. NJ for the purpose Of forming public Wing Association
for the free discussion Of political questions during the Pscn-
tiIl campaign of 1911.
Feb. q lsii.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

Improving. The opinions of prominent men in
New Hampshire we learn are undergoing change
in reference to Rail Road charters. Experience is
proving that they have been wrong. Gov. Hub
bard it is understood has modified his views and
at the Lebanon meeting last week, Judge Blaisdell
declared that he had been a strong supporter Of
the present law Of New Hampshire in reference to
Rail Roads, but he was convinced that he was
wrong. He repudioted that democracy which goes
against internal improvements; and declared it alb
surd to permit the proprietor Of single rod Of
land on Rail Road to veto the whole enterprise
ana thus sacrifice the interests Of whole commu-
nifty. This is encouraging, and we hope the lcav-
en- will spread until the majority in New Hamp-
shire will be right on this subject
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

GF7We again acknowledge the courtesy of
Messrs. Upham and Dillingham; in sending us Con-
-srcssional documents.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

sThe maximum grade from Concord Connecticut River is
but So per mile the from the Vermont line on me
FitehbuTg route TO Braeboo is feet to the mile and the
xmu grade the Keens route have been informed "
co NJ o the mile,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

Hon. Amos Abbott (Whig,) has been elected by
60 majority.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09
RAILROAD MEETING AT LEBANON.

On the lst inst meeting of citizens "interest-
ed in having the Railroad extended from Concord
to Lebanon Montpelier, and Burlington" met at
the town-house in Lebanon. We have not the Of
fetal proceedings, but from minutes Of one of the
Secretaries and by report of delegates in attend
ance from this place, we are abfe to say that the
meeting was very large and spirited More than
one thousand persons were in attendance, from N.
Hampshire and Vermont. Hon. Elijah Blasdell
presided, and there were five Vice Presidents, a.
mong them Hon. Joseph Howes and Col. J. p. Mil
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09

Mt wobsera Letter ON the Presidency will be given next
week.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09
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RAIL- OAD-TTfES.
CENTRAL RAILROAD ROUTE.
SHALL II BE SURVEYED?

At the Convention at Montpelier, Jan. 6, IS4i,
the Central Corresponding anI Financial Com
tnitlee were authorized and directed by resolution
to cause Il survey from Connecticut River TO Lake
Champlain through the valleys Of Onion aud
White Rivers, and m examination of the routes
on the Western side of the Mountain.
In pursuance thereof the Committee will cause
an accurate survey to be made as soon rs the nee
essarS funds can be raised. Aud to facilitate the
cole ction of the same, the County Committees
appointed by said Convention for The Counties Of
Windsor, Orange and Chi,teuden are hershy re-
quesled TO call meetings in their several Counties
as soon as may be, to make arrangements for
raising the requisite funds for said survey to col
luc statistics aud useful information and TO con.
cert measures that may promote the construction
OF the Vermont Central Rail Road.
One of the members Of the Central Committee
will he present TO give such information rs they
possess relative 10 tho expense Of survey, &c.
CHARLES PAINE, } Centrh Cor.
DANIEL BALDN IN, apd Financial
AZ. L. lEN EFT, \ Commihe
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-02-09
THDRsDAYI Feb. /.
SENATE.

Mr. White of Indiana, presented petition from
tte State Of Indiana, praying Congress 10 grant
lands of refuse character, 10 the State, for tho
nal. lie said the grant would enube the Slao TO
complete the work. and SO greatly increase the
revenues Of the State thereby, as TO enable her in
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10 whom il may concern!
Sept 90

The subscriber regrets that he is un
der the necessity Of informing hose in
teTesled, that ss his former calls on them
Tor money, have been in a great meas
nre neglected, ho is therefore compeIed
10 make this last peaceOble appeal.
You are aware that business cannot,
be conducted without money; and you
are also aware that you have fora con
siderable lOngth Of time been withhold
ing that which is Justly due; thereby
violating the golden rule, do to Others
as you would wish them to do unto YOU.
Feeling conf 'ent that no man can req
sonab|y expect 10 prosper in business
unless no usos sono eXerlion to pay hit
debts in reasonable time, (ul least il
from two to five years aGer Ihoy become
due,) lie earnestly requests all those
indebted to the late firm of Jackson G.
Sinclair to call and pay of before tho la
Of April next, aud thereby relieve him
Of pecuniary embarrassment and them
selves oil The upbraidings Of conscience
WIN. NJ. SINCLAIR,
March s, 1874.