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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13

passed about among the audience, and selected
such subjects as seemed to be most under his con
troll and is remarkable that mental or physical
strength saved no one from his influence. Twelve
were asleep on one evening. lie has so thorough
ly plmly2od the jaw, in the waEcfl MS we'll us
sleeping state that in number of instances teeth
have been extracted without pain or leaving any
soreness
There seemed to be no propensity or faculty of
the mind which might not be excited in these Sub
jects; exhibiting at different times by the excite
mcnt of organs, those states of mind common to
monomania, insanity, visions, trance, &c. The de-
monstration of its utility seemed to be the great
object Of the ecturer,-nor did he fail to do this,
to all who heard him. He plainly proved that II
could have no immoral tendency in society, except
in the hands of The ignorant The resolution Of
fere by Col ]. p Miller, and unanimously passed,
at the close of the course, shows the entire salls
faction with which the citizens of Montpelier have
witnessed these most wonderful phenomena.
II. L. X.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13

From Bmmah 1850 Karens BrpiizeA The
BaptisL Record contains letter from Mrs Abbott
ia Burmah to her sister. Referring to the spread
at the Gospel among the Karens in Burmah Proper
end in Arrac1n, she says:
"The good work continues to prosper among the
KarenS. bath in Arracan aud BHruah. Mr. A. made
two tours to the southern churches this season, du-
ring which ne, with the native pastor, baptized a.
bout eighty converts; since which, 10 Skyat Kyou
has made a tour into Burmah visiting the little
churches, counsenr aAd encouraging the assist
ants, adjusting difficulties, and blptizHg Converts.
He appears to have had very cool and successful
time in this missionary tour We have not seen
him since his return his station at Megassan but
Mr.. A. has just received letter from him an which
he says that through the grace of Jesus Christ he
has baptized one MouSand fee hundred end 6jtY."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13
WAR WITH MEXICO THREATENED.

News was received at New Orleans on the 9Th
ult. of a very angry correspondence between the
American Minister (Shannonl and the Mexican
Secretary of State. The result was that Mr.. Shan
non had cut off all diplomatic relations at least
for the present.
The same mail which brought us this news also
brought the correspondence of our own Sec
Rotary of State Calhoun with our Ministers, &C.,
in Texas and Mexico, from which it is evident that
Mr. Calhoun is very willing TO prove q quarrel
with Mexico: but we guess this breeze will 90 off
without the help of gunpowder.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13

The immortal Jack Downing says" There's
nothing that greases the wheels of business like
newspaper ADVERT ing. Bears lie amt touch
to it,"
The devil laughs outright when he pru.
dent man SAVING ashes in wooden vessel. Rare
sport, saws he, soon, and o good bonfire.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13

Emigration 10 TerqS We learn from the -rks
vile Texas Northern STANDARD of the Both ult that
325 wagons were latcy counted between Fuvctte.
viilc Ark. and louisville. on their way to the
Trinity country, Texas. That paper siys: Even
now, as We write, four wagons are passing the of
fee from Green county, Illinois, with Polk, Dali
las, Oregon aud Texas nlinte on the covers"
This probably, is the advanced guard of the ar
my of "squltters" who arc already on the move
for ToXns to take possession of the choicest lots of
laud. BY the lime that the project of Annexation
is consummated. if the curse is indeed to come up
on us, we shall doubtless find all the Public Lands,
for and in consideration of which the United States
are to pay the Cebts, assume the slavery and adopt
the wars of Texas settled and improved by squat
tiers from the Southern and Southwestern Sttcs.
.Abany Ere jour-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13

FlRE.-.The large Machine Shop at Winooski
city, owned by Messrs. Reed and Peck, and occn-
pied by Messrs. ]. N. g. II. r. Dewey, Patent
Fence manufacturers, Mr. Chase, Sash manutac
turer, and others, was destroyed by fire, Thursday
evening, Dec 5. Loss, probably & or $1,000 A
large saw mill standing near took fire, but was sa-
we'd by the prompt aid of the tiremen and citizens,
and especially of the Boxer Engine Company from
this village, whose promptness on the occasion won
new 'aurels' for our efficient fire Department.
Blulington Free Press
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13

NJ Arago, the celebrated French astronomer
predicts that the present winter will be a severe
oHe' m fruncu r!TuIns, of cuursv. IF st+efe
there, the chances are all the better for moderate
winter here
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13
A HINT FOR THE DAIRY.

The Boston Cultvator reveals a secret which
has been kept by many dairy men too valuable
for every body to know. 1t is this
10 maize yttioW Butler in Winter. Put in yolk Of
eggs Just before the butter comes near the termln.
atlon OF the churniug. This has been repeatedly
tried, ana 1t makes very fine sweet butter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13

In Peterboro N. II. Nov. II, Ara, wife of Nathan BBss,
aged ~ wears
Ia Wmm.own, Nov l7th Mr. George Bass. aged 81 years
In Mortified, Now 9Th, Charles 1t. OF Harvey w. and
Sophonu :. Carp 'ui, aged about years and months
In Moretown Nov Is after illness of nearly yenrs,
Patty, wife of Andrew Johnson, aged 30 An nfectonae
wife, kind mohe and devoted Christian.
In Mddcsex, the ih instant Annette Co. daughter of Calvin
and Amim Farrar, aged yenrs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13

A CRUsTY OSE.-The editor of the Iiagerstown
News, himself an old Bachelor, says" Nothing
can prevent az increase " bachelorsm save an
amendment in the mode of educating woman
When they learn common sense instead of broken
French-when they learn some useful employment
instead of beating the piano-when they learn to
prefer honest industry to silly coMcombry, and when
men find that woman is help mate Instead of a
burhen, then we may expect TO find fewer bschel-
ors- not till then"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13

The Gag al The South. The repeal of the Gag
has occosoned bitter feelings against the Northern
locos, who are charged with want of sincerity
and good faith. True remember the Baltimore
resolutions
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13
PROBATE COURTS

\VrHIN and for the District of Randolph, year
w iDgr wiliJo holden follows, viz
AT the Probate Office in Washington the first Tuesday in
Zach mUn through the year AT the Registers in un.
bridge the first "Wednesday through the
At 1hayer's nn in East Randolph the Wednesday
IN each aent through the Yea At the Inn of L. Boutwell,
Chelsea the thId Wednesday December, March, June
and SeptembeT and ut the Ian Of A. Gale in Wams,on on
the Sd Wednesday February, May, August and November
ny order of the Court. GUSTAVJJS RoJFE
Washington ntc. lst, lo4i. ~ Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13

STATE OF VERMONT, In Probate Court holden at Mont
WAsmSGIoN Dls SIS peliel, within and for said district,
the lith day of DC. A. D. l5ii
TOM w WINTER, Administrator on the estate of Ma
THANlEL WINTER late OF Moreown in said district,
deceased, makes app cation to suid Court the time
heretofore allowed him 10 pay the debts due from said
and settle his administration until future day
whereupOn II ordered by said Court said application be
hoard NJ the Pohe ohe in Montpelier the 81 day Dee
lsil and is further ordered that notice hereof the
creditors OF said estate AMI to all others concerned by publish
ing the substance OF SAID application and orders thereon the
Vermont Wulchman and journal printed Montpelier least
three weeks succosvey before the time aforesaid appointed m
hearing OF said application.
~ ii i"' o'1'''------z ,,s.c eys narecs p.,,.,.,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13

At a meeting of the Friends of Temperance,
held at Chelsea, on the 2Sth of November for the
purpose Of nominating Commiss oncrs for Orange
County under the new License Law, Harry Hale
was appointed Chairman, +. G. Rcdlngton Secreta-
ry, and Levi Tabor Of Topsham, N. Taplin Jr, OF
Curnth, Phincas Walker Of Srallurd Samuel
Wortley OF Washington, y. c. Redngton OF Chcl-
sea, were appointed Committee to report the
nuucs Of three persons as candidates for the Office
Of Commissioners. The Committee reported the
names Of
Asa Low, of Bradford,
James F. Geo ge, of Topsham,
Harry Hale, Of Chelsea,
Which report was accepted and unanimously adop
ted
Jason Steele, l.ement Bacon, and +. c. Redinc-
ton were appointed committee to iniorm the gen
tlcmCn of their nomination, and to ill any vacancy
that might occur
Voted that tae proceedings Of this meeting be
sent to the publishers Of the Patriot, WatclIuan,
Freeman, Unrersalst Waterman, ana Protector,
with request to publish the same.
The Convention adjourned to meet OH Wednes.
day, the 18th Of pccember at | o'clock, A. NJ. at
the Congregational Meeting House in Chelsea.
HAIRY HALE, Chairman,
E. c. REDINeroN, Sec'y.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13

Missouri. Ncssrs Benton and Atcheson haze
been re elected to The L., 5. Senate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13

Honorto Henry Clay The friends Of Mr. CLAY
in Kentucky, have determined to erect column Of
stone, to be Rot less than ore hundred feet in
height, in honor Of their distinguished fellow cti-
zen. a society has been organized at Frankfort.
OF which Il. r. Letcher, is president, and OF which
any person, on the payment Of one dollar NAV be-
come member, for the purpose of carrying the
design into effect The work is expected TO cost
$4,000. and no subscription in ore name for over
five dollars will be received.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13

Hnitor every body. "Short settlements make
long friends
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13
NOTICE!
"BE TEMPERATE IN ALL THING

"BE TEMPERATE IN ALL THINGS"
lii those who afraid the people, and who
opposed TO regulating their habits, morals, religion,
by Legislative corciun requested to at tho Hall OF
Bodgets Hotel in Chelsea, Tuesday the 9th
O'Clock T. NJ for the of nominating three Comms
ers for the County of Orange carry into effect tho late Lii
ccne law of the Legislature such will grant what licenses
the public good equc discreet and persons and
others. By renuost of many ne,sops
Chelsea Dec 10Th, 1914. 81
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13

10 dad Sii w 9gA TTgIIk CASHMERES
DE LANES, Mt sTORRs n LANGDONs.
December 10,
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CAPS, CAPS, CAPS

u y III n y cSistH tNC3
~ boz. oator, seal end NuN Trimmed Caps, at oousu
w low pices.
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WANTED.

7 the Paper Mil, few Pea and Ga, Straw n,sd
N OF separate, Rye Straw and Swinge Tow also 80 cords of
80
Monlpclcr Nov lsii s56w
The Woodstock age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1844-1845, 1844-08-22
THE WARMING PAN.

In Ireland a warming pan is called a
iriar. Not many yenrs ago an unsophls-
Heated girl took service in hotel in the
town -. Poor thng-she had new
cr heard of IA warming pan in her life,
though she regularly confessed to frar
once a year.
/. so happened, on a cold and drizzly
night, that priest took lodgings in the
inn. He had travelled far, and being
weary, retired at an early hour. Soon
after, the mistress of the house called the
servant girl,
"Betty, put the lriar into No, g."
Up went Betty to the poor priest.
"Ycur reverence must 60 into No, 6,
my mistress says"
GLOW, WHAT" asked he, annoyed at
being disturbed,
''Y our reverence must 60 into No. 6.
There was no help for it and the priest
arose, donned dressing gown and went
into No. 6.
In about fifteen minutes the mistress
called to Betty,
''Put the irar into No. 4.
Betty said something about disturbing
his reverence, which her mistress did not
understand. So she told the girl, in a
sharp voice, to do always as she was di-
rcclcd and she would always do right
Up went Betty and the unhappy priest,
despite his angry protestations, was o.
bligcd to turn out of No. 6 and 90 into
No. 4. But little time elapsed ere the
girl was told to put the triar into No. 3,
and the poor priest thinking that every
body was mad in the house, and sturdily
resolved to quit it on the next morning,
crcpt into the damp sheets of No. 3.
But he was to enjoy no peace there.
Betty was again directed to. pu, the
friar idlo No. 2, aud with tears in her eyes
she obeyed
In about an hour the Iandlndy concluded
to 90 to bed herself, and the friar was or
dered into her room. Wondering what it
all meant, Betty reused up the priest and
told him that he must 60 into No. II. The
monk crossed himself, counted his beads,
and went INTO No. II, 1t so happened
that the husband of the landlady was trout
bled with the green eyed monster.-Going
up to bed, therefore, before his wife, his
were confirmed by seeing be-
tween his own sheets man sound asleep.
TO rouse the sleeper and kick him into the
street was the work Of moment; nor was
he mistake explained till the next day,
when the priest informed the innkecpers
Hha, outrages had been committed upon
nm, and he learned to his amnzement that
he had been serving the whole night as a
warming pan.
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JOHN SPAULDING.

Mn EDIToR,-Ever since the organiza-
ton of our government the federal party
have claimed the possession of all the tai
ent, honesty, decency and religion, and
have so long reiterated that claim, as APP
parcntly to suppose that the people believe
it to be fact, and that they are ready to
cast the mantle of charity over any fraud
however gross, of these honesty party men,
and mark down any corruption as simply
"a pious fraud But unless the wing free
men of Vermont are indeed calous to all
moral feeling, or so completely under the
thumb of their party hadrs, as to dare to
do nothing contrary to their bidding they
certainly must frown Indignantly, upon the
insult offered them, in soliciting their suf-
RACES for William Slade and John Spaul-
ding. A very important enquiry in rela-
ton to a candidate for Office is this, lis
he honesi!' This interrogatory is pro-
posed in relation to John Spaudidg, the
whig candidate for State Treasurer. And
facts shall answer the question.
The Treasurer of this State has a fixed
salary of S4OO, per annum, and one hun
The Woodstock age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1844-1845, 1844-08-22
HENRY CLAY SAYS

81 never was in favor of what regard
as high T@iG-there is no necessity
of protection for protection.
'Do not raise the question of protec-
ton, which had hoped had been put to
rest"
These extracts are worthy of note. We
should like TO know if the coons of VT,
are in favor of a different tariff from that
set forth by Henry Clay. If not,
why are they preaching up tariff ofpro-
lection for projections"
The Woodstock age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1844-1845, 1844-08-22

WHO is JamtS Il. Polk On the occa.
sion of the presentation Of banner by the
ladies' of Alexandria to the Democratic
Association of that place, the following
neat aud patriotic address was made:
"Mr Presldent-On behalf of the Dem
ocraic ladies' of Alexandria, | p.csent
through you, to the Democratic Association
Of the town and county Of Alexandria,
this banner, to be devoted TO the cause of
our beloved Union. In confidng It to
their care, we know it will be cherished and
protected without one stain or blemish.-
On il YOU see the likeness Of that man
whom his country do now, and will still
more delight to honor. And, sir, when
you are asked, as we have been who Is
James X. Polhl-reply, Young Hickory,
Of Tennessee pure and thrifty shoot
from the old stock, TO be transplanted in
March neat TO the public ground in
Washington, and under whose branches
the constitution and liberties Of our country
are sure to be safe aud projected from the
bllghtlng assaults and wiles OF their enc
mics
The Woodstock age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1844-1845, 1844-08-22
THE DUELLO-CANDIDATE.

In the clog Cabin" ofjuly A. 1910, pub
lIshed by Horace Greedy, we find the follow
ing indignant rebuke against those remotely
engaged in the Duel which resulted in the
death of the beloved and lamented JoNA-
THAN CMLY:-
eve neither justify or excuse anybody
concered in this dreadful tragedy-all were
wrong-all deeply guilty. We regard
the unhappy principals as innocent as any
among them, and the seconds who were
on The glound as no worse than those
WHO HAD PUSHED THE AFFAIR
ON TO IT'S TRAGICAL TERMINAL
TON"
VINO penned the challenge? Who more
than HENRY CLAY, pushed the affair
on to its lragical termination! Will llor-
ace Greedy answer this question! or will
he now "Justliy' or "eXcuse" MIR Clay as
being connected with the sad ragedy?'
One olthese things he must do, if he re-
CARDS his character for consistency,
En-, Paper,
The Woodstock age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1844-1845, 1844-08-22
HOW DOES NAME LIKE II?
We find the following in the New York

We find the following IN the New York
Journal of Commerce of July c.
Mr.. Cl0yan the Cumberland rOad.
In a letter dated on the 10Th ult., Mr..
Clay refers, FOR his opinion in reference
to completing the National Road through
Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, to speech
deIverd in indianapolis in 1919, in which
he declared, "that an estimate ought to
be made of the expense OF finishing the
road in the three states, to be stoned or
graveled' where stone or gravel could be
obtained at reasonable expense; and
where they could not be so procured, to
be cleared, graded, and brldgcd; aud that
appropriations from time to time should be
made by the general government, as
the state of its finances would admit, to
complete the road the money to be expen-
ded in each of the three states under the
direction Of the respective states"
What do yOu say to it, fellow citizens of
Mainel will you vote for this dcmagogue
who openly declares that he will take yOur
money, TO build roads for the vest viii
you submit to this plumber mih your eyes
opeu' Is tnot hard enough 10 make your
own roads, without being taxed to make
roads for othc pcopM
This Cumberland Road has already
swallowed up millions upon millions, but
was Fortunately abandoned, three or four
wears ago.
win Maine vote for man who w
BL T.SHINGL YATOlVSh his determin-
alton to renew this plundering scheme!
.4ngRSfa are.
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WOODSTOCK, THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST e. lsaa

votes, tor such constituencies wretch
Is the discipline of the party sufficient tc
compel them to violate their freeman's oath
and afford this house-leech another opportu
nifty to gorge himself with the fruits o.
their sweat and toll!
Mr. Editor, | wish you would reques,
every newspaper editor in the State to lay
these facts, plainly and extensively before
the people, SO that those who vote for Mr.
Spaldlng may do it with their eyes open.
But | have not done with him yet.
INVESTIGATION
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lioil-DriShton anu boston Markets, Sc
last page.
Mr.. EDIToR-Sir-I noticed in tn
Mercury Of Aug, 9th, communication @
surprising Importance, headed Mas
Meeting at Pomlret' over the signature Of
"A llearer'--The article purported to Civ
an outline of a meeting of the democrac
of that town on the Goth July last, and al
the author of that communication asserts
among others, that there were but abou
thirty democratic voters in all, present
and knowing that statement to be incor
rect and in perfect keeping with all coor
assertions, deem it my duty as one o
the democrats of Pomfret who was present
at said meeting to pronounce the same
false, and the coon that penned that com
municatlon was not such a bocahead as
not to know the assertion he made was
perfectly void OF truth, Instead of thirty,
Gas he says,) there were, no less than
scventy-fve ofthe real true hearted DE-
mOcracy Of Pomtrd in Attendance.
| know it is not an uncommon occur
renee for the coons to misrepresent and
falsiiy, But must say was surprised
that the 'WoULD-BE Coon REPRESENTA-
TIVE of Pomlre,, should so far forget him
self in his brish anticipations of future
renown and glory as to wlIlulIy make such
an assertion.
But it matters not to US whether there
we're thirty or three hundred prcsent-suf-
fee it to say, however, eIough were present
N our opinion, to throw every thing in
the shade over the cams Gin these dig-
gins"
The efforts of the speaker on that mo
menus occasion (as the coon in the Mcr-
curry would have iD who was none other
than CHARLES q. EASTMAN, Esq, of
Woodstock, was any thing but pleasant
and agreeable to the few coon reporters
that were present at said meeting. Iwould
say TO you my hcatics if you don't like
poke let pike alone:-thats alI:--for be as.
sured whenever you attend our meetings a
dose ofthat article will be served up aud in
constant readiness to be applied to your
pcculiar rants, and you must not be angry
if ITS bitter drcgs should not prove accept
able to your MHcoic tastes
BY the way our friend Eastman proved
himself to be an expert Coon Hunter as
we thought to their hearts content, for he
hunted them out in crcry unlawful position
which they have assumed to serve their
own party purposes and deceive the peo-
deemed it necessary, and had
time | would pursue this coon little fur
Their IN his despcratons, but before close
| would inquire of the Junius-tract pedir
of central Pomfret, if he has ever read
(vol. list Page 1867 of Greeley g. Neil
rath's Life and Speeches of Henry Clay
where he says in his own words-'1gri-
culture wants little or no protection against
the regulations of foreign powers'-and ifI
he has, how he can, with the shade of hon
csty about him, say thar Henry Clay is the
father of prOtcCtiOn' One word further
the people are fast awakening to their
senses and when your hypocrisy, and
wicked designs are fairly exposed, coonery
will be put to rest for al least century
and democracy will reign triumphant
Good bye, Mr. COOn-'We have done-and
when next such an august assemblage
takes place, may YOU and we again be
there to see.' ANOTHER HEARER.
Pomfret, Aug. l3, 1874.
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THE RIGHTOF INSTRUCTION.

Come up here, William Lound, want
to teach you your lesson, said apedagogue
in Mississippi to juvenile hater of knowl-
edge as impaired by spelling-books.
4 shan't.' replid Master William.
why not, SIR asked the sovereign ofthe
school.
Cos, sir, daddy says that he is opposed
10 the right Of iRsfruction-and 50 is j.
The Woodstock age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1844-1845, 1844-08-22

LIKE MASTER, LIKE MAN.-Mr Clay was
nominated at the Baltimore Convention by Ben
jamm Watkins Leigh, of Virginia. Nh Leigh is
the oiiicla representative of Mr. Clay in that State,
and in order TO show that his views on free labor
are identically the same with those of the latter
gentlemen, which we have repeatedly copied
we make the following quotation from one Of hi,
speeches III 1887:
"The WHITE LABORERS Of the north are
not whit better than the slaves of the SOUTH and
have AS little right to NEEDLE with the affairs of
government" Bel. W. Leigh.
How true is the old adage-'Iiko master, like
mnmI