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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-10-11

Safe Mode Of Blasting. It's known to many in
divduals though not to the public generally, that
rocks may be blasted without ramming down poun-
ded brick upon the charge. And this is the mode.
Put rye straw in to the hole; if one be not long
enough, use two, running the top of one into the
other, tying paper around the joint. Then put in
the charge of powder, and prime the straw, and then
fill up the hole with dry sand, without running
Nothing more is necessary preparatory to touching
the match.
We lately saw at the place Of the Brook Farm
Association, the effects of blasting, under direction
Of Mr.. Holland, who has tried both modes, andi
seemed the greatest execution was done by the use
of sand. Mr.. Abel Kenney, Of Dorchester, informs
us that person blasting for him, pursued this
mode in more than one hundred cases. and it was
attended with good success.
In the common mode of blasting there is danger
IN rammng down the brick, in drawing out the wire
and in drilling out charge that fails. BY the mode
we have named, all these dangers are entirely OBJ
waited, and the business rendered safe. for ifa
charge fails and there be any dangar in taking Out
the sand and powder with scoop, water may be
turned in, and then the whole removed with safety
One person was lately much injured in Dedhan
by discharge while ramming down, and we nam
ed, not long since, an instance ofinjury in Yves
Cambridge, by drilling out charge with the use o
water. Many lives have been lost, and more arr
wounded every year by blasting; and this SAT-
mode ii worthy OF trial.. Boston Cnhivator
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-10-11
WHICH DO YOU CHOOSE &?

Nobly did the Wings of the fourth district rally
at the September election and render their verdict.
We doubt not they will again do their whole duty,
the Wings of Vermont and of the Union expect
1t of them; but we look beyond the Wing party of
the district to the whole people, irrespective Of par
ty lines and appeal to them to look al The questions
actually at issue, and to decide those questions up
on their intrinsic merits.
Are you for the great principle of Proteciion on
which the Tariff of 1912 was the princi-
pie which was born with the Constitution, and ad-
hered to by every administration down to that Of
Jackson the principle with which your own pros
perity must stand or fall? Geo. B. Chandler ad-
heres to it, and Paul Dillingham; jr. rejects it
choose we between them
Are you in favor of securing to Vermont hei
portion of the Public LqndS, with which to educate
your sons and daughters, and cover your beloved
State with the highest blessings of which she is
capable? Geo b. Chandler is in favor of that
measure, while Paul Dillingham;, ir rejects it
choose We between them.
Are you in favor OF sound National Currency
such as Washington and Madison deemed it the
solutoly necessary to ensure safety in all the trans
actions of business and a reward to labor; OF
are you in favor of the Sub Treasury, infamous
alike in its despotc origin and in its design to sep
arate the interests of the government and the PEG.
pie? Geo. B. Chandler is for the former, while
Paul Dillingham; ir. is ter the later choose yc be-
tween them
Arc you for the preservation Of the rights ant
interests of the free States, and you against the
perpetuation and extension of slavery, and against
surrendering the balance of power to the saveoc
racy, through the annexation of Texas: Geo. B
Chandler is against annexation, while Paul Dill.
ingham, r favors that infamous measure; choose
we between them.
Are you for a fair ard equal distribution of po
tica power among the people of the several States
as near as may be under the Constitution, by re
curing all the States to elect their members o
Congress by Dstrcts-and against the presen
unjust and absurd system, which gives a voter O
New Hampshire double the power of voter il
Vermont: Geo b. Chandler is in favor Of rcqur
ing all the States to elect by districts while Pau
Dillingham; jr. is against it; choose yc between
them
These, freemen Of the fourth district, are tn
main questions to be decided at the coming cleo
ton, and all we ask of you is to give to them you
deliberate and honest Judgment and to vote &C
cording to your oath. On these conditions, W
could have no doubt of the triumphant election o
Geo b. Chandler at the next trial Wings lie
us do our whole duty; let no voter fail of exerci
sing his right at the ballotbox; let no honorabl
means be omitted of presenting these question
fairly to the frecmen of the district, and then lie
us trust to the intelligence and patriotism of tn
people to give us the victory.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-10-11
LEGISLATURE OF VERMONT.

The Legislature met yesterday and organized
as follows:
HouSe-IIon. Andrew Tracy, Speaker, F. F.
Merrill, Clerk.
The vote for Speaker was as follows:
Andrew Tracy 1874
William Sanborn 50
A. NJ Hawkins
Scattering 2
AS we are obliged to go to press while the House
is in session, the full report deferred until our next
We anticipate short session, and trust il will
prove pleasant one.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-10-11

o. Does the Patriot really think that the Wings
at all misuse Mr.. Dillingham;? How was this same
Mr. Dillingham; treated by the Patriot in the cleo
ton of 1913? The attempt to get up sympathy
for Mr. d. must be failure. We know of no man
who has been more harsh, more unjust and more
unfair, in this campaign, than we honestly believe
Mr. d. has been. Thus believing, we more think
Justice than otherwise.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-10-11
WING STATE CONVENTION.

The Wing members of the Legislature, and all
other Whigs,are invited to meet at the Free Church
in Montpelier, on Tuesday the 18th inst. at
o'clock p NJ for the purpose of appointing State
and County Committees for the year lS45, and the
transaction of any other business which may be
deemed necessary.
By order of the State Central Committee.
Oct A, 1914.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-10-11
aTuE ROoRBACK FORGERY

A miserable forgery, attributing to Mr.. Polk the
guilt of branding his slaves, has been seized upon
by the locofocosa over the country, and made the
text for loud abuse of the Wing presses in general
well as those editors who have been deceived by
the forgery. Alas, now for these pure and unspot-
ted scrbbers; The Roorbaok forgery icas The teo'h
of a locofoco, who imposed upon young Wing,
and through him, upon the editor of the Ithaca
Chronicle. This fact is proved ON the oath of the
young man who was the first to be cheated The
forger was VIM. Linn, Esq. of Ithaca, locofocc
office holder who PROFESSIONALLY designed tC
bring the Chronicle into discredit
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-10-11

But if the conflict is unequal and perous, the tri
umph will be more glorious. Let us summon every
faculty. Let every man resolve steadily TO ex.
ert his utmost energy Our cause is the cause of
our country. All that is worth preserving is invol
we'd. Our defeat alone can reveal to us the magnl-
tude, the misery and suffering, the degradation, the
infamy, of allowing Polk and Free Trade, Texas,
Slavery and Dorrism, to obtain possession Of this
Governmental Journal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-10-11

Whtay.-Capt Danas company of Danville
Rihemcn have paid Montpeliera visit and envened
selection time" with something of the "pomp and
circumstance of glorious war;" as was the fashion
in years gone by. This is new and handsome
company, and officers and men acquitted themselves
well.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-10-11
EsOFE 0pUiusf fHe oy-f.r0.rers.

The wool consider the duty upon foreign wool i'm
potant to their prosperity This opinion, JoppeHd uHdcd
IN Very little wool OF the nliddng quality, such
kinds Chiefly imported are either the coarse South A.
merican WOOL costing cents and under the pound the fine
We SlP r." %0 wa G S@
tent mo-, -
but wool growers think otherwise, We have retained duty
fifteen per cent upon the imported articoI n Pok Cong.
jan. H. s?7 NJ MpllOry of Vermont reported bill
speech IN M "ppo Mr. a of P aG @ @
%cdiaeiy rose add ayOwod FREErRADE no6TRiNEs and
commenced upon the bill Mr. Polk voted AGAINST thu
bill throughoutCoRg Deb vol g. pages 9e, 1896 1921 1929,
Jan. 81 ls28 Mr.. MaIary of VI reported the famous Tariff
bill of ISIS giving increased protection 10 %oG wooen and
enemies Of tho bin and voted AGAINST itSamc vol H. part
p s9 a ES iS a. NJ, Mo,rv rc,o,.J III, II frauds
in the importation of foreign p9Gcts and cntorce tho Tariff Of
s2s NJ Polk voted AGAINST the bl Same vol g. pori 2,
Dec ii, 1880 Mr. Barnger introduced resolution TO RE-
DUCE The duty wool, yoqleas Sc and on
the question Of consideration, Mr. Polk voted in the AFFR
clay for GnT E'oM "s"i"''t" T 81, Of lsia.
have every where maintain had steadily during tho peri
ss taSs IiI
OUGHT TO BE MADE ToRlPRoTECTiVE PoLICY.*t*t
PROJECTIONS that the Tar In the contest for GOV
DENEFIClAIiX, aud that IsITlON to the Taranc OF the
IF Urtp y T9E'i, in S's
Mr. Cope June 49, 1911 character and otdesigncd by its
Without intending express authors revenue measure
my opinion every item Off had avowed my public spec
this last Tariff would that eos that the interests Of the
think the provisions il thecouny, and especially of the
Il there be any exccsscs or de- REaUIEED is REEAI
cts in it, (of which have not the restoration of the principles
a9 onc 4rf' ro BE- K @s q" Ss
RECTEDCla litter Mr. pie of Tennessee, dated Uay %
Bronson Sept 10, lei3. 1913.
EpoIk smsfuinimg THE SK.gg.E-TEy.sDE!
March 1891 Mr. Mercer introduced the following esouton
Roird That the President of lhe United States be
cd and from time time such negotiations
mn dSs s espean @ as1
THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE its ultimate
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-10-11
297
2IO loco.
Sussex,
Wing mai.

The result in Sussex is owing to two
cause.-the running of two Wing tickets
in some of the Hundreds, and the absence
of many Wings Ohe election being Of no
great importance at Wing mass meet
ing in Pennsylvania, Delaware is good
for 500 Wing maj. when the trial comes,
and Wing ma ority in every county.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-10-11

SENATE. Wings, Is, locos Giving
gain 2.
House. Wings 81, locos 2i-WhIg
gain IA.
The Wing majority in joint ballot is
49-enough to secure the election of a
Wing to the U. S. Senate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-10-11

Tolerably large Meetings We see ac'
counts of immense Wing meetings in New
York and Pennsylvania. For instance
100000 at Philadelphia, 100000 at Roch'
ester, and 5000 at New York city.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-10-11

E'o!k against Projection and EDisfribHf!Ou.
"THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE COURSE OF
THE POLITICAL PARTY WITH WHICH HE (Mr. Milton
Brown) ACTS AND MYSELF L., WHILST THEY ARE THE
ADVOCATES OF DISTRIBUTION AND A PROF ECTiPE
Y.4RIEF-MEASURES WHICH CONSIDER RUINOUS
TO THE INTERESTS OF THE COUNTRY, AND ESPE-
CIALI.N TO THE INTERESTS OF the PLANTING STATES
i HAVE STEADILY AND AT ALL TIMES OPPOSED
II n Pal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-10-11

Another Bone TO pick-We find this
paragraph in the Boston Atlas of the 18th
instant:
"The Clopen Fooi.-EsyOsed al last
James G. Birney, the candidate OF the
Liberty party for the Presidency, is also
the Locofoco candidate for the Michigan
House of Delegates, from the county o.
Saginaw.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-10-11
DELAWAR

There has recently been an election in
Delaware ,-barely of Inspectors of cleo
ton, preparatory to the state election
The result is as follows:
Sussex co. ITO maj. wing.
Kent lS7 +"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-10-11

VIM. F. Cummings, has had his trial at Hayer-
hill, N II. for the murder of his wife, found guilty,
and sentenced to be hung in the jail yard on the
Both inst
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-10-11
From The albany Evcning Journal.
"LAST CARD'' IN MIR. PULK'S
q AM II

The Democratic Association of Washington "
have played their "Last Card" in most inhamma-
tory appeal to the South, urging the defeat of Mr.
Clay as the only means of perpetuating Slavery
We have not room, ofcourse, for the whole of this
Tract, but will give such extracts from it as will
enable the public to understand its character and
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-10-11

EBoIk snsfuinimg me SK.g

March g. 1881 Mr. Mercer introduced the following resolution:
ResOird That the President of the United States be
cd to and from time time such negotiations
with the several of Europe and America he
may deem expedient, FOR THE EFFECTUAL ABOLITION
OF THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE, aud its Ultimate deRua
citation PIRACY under the law of nations, by the
the civilized world.
On passing this resolution ayes lis, 3D. MR.
POLK VOTED IN THE NEGArIYE.-C Cong. Dt5 vol. Z
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-10-11

Mr.. JAccB STRArroS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-06-28

can take care of myself" And she wished
to know if Julia Pelew would deny this
Julia replied she would not-she had bar
bacued pair of fine fat quaiIs for her hus-
bands supper, and had been. helping him 10
choice bit-he had pressed her to keep it
herself, saying she was too kind and she
did on the occasion utter the offensive words,
" Well, sir, can take care of myself"
A burst of establishment succeeded, Miss
Cav run out of the room like woman who
had lost her senses. The worthy couple re-
ceived the congratulations of all the honest
folks present; and though the knaves pre-
tended to be mighty glad the truth had come
out, 1t was with grace that but half con-
cealed their sorrow. Thereafter, not syl.
liable was ever lisped about the before much
talked of separation.
But thus it is gentle reader, that one hall
OF the tea table stories originate and who
would think there were, still, as many ready
to believe them and trumpet them about
as there were in Alesbury, in Polly Gaw's
time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-06-28

A HEART IN THE RIGHT PLAcE.-l am
welded, said Coleridge, to the fortunes of
my sister and poor old father. Oh, my
friend, ! think sometimes could recall the
days that are past, which among them should
| choose. Not those merrier days"-not
" the pleasant days of hope"-not the wan
behring's with the far-hared maid, which
have so often and so ieelngly regretted
but the days, Coeridge, of mothers fond
ness for her schoolboy. What would give
to call her back to earth for one day on
my knees to ask her pardon for those little
aspertles of temper which, from time TO
time, have given hei spirit pain and the
day, my friend, trust, will come. There
will be time enough for Offices of love, if
heavens eternal years be ours. Hereafter
her meek spirit shall not reproach me. Oh,
my friend, cultivate the filial feelings and
let no man think himself released from the
kind character of relationship. These shall
give him peace TO the last These are the
best foundations for every species of benevo-
lence.-C Lambs Litter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-06-28

Nuu,Lcr Of Grains Of Corn in a Bushel,-An
English farmer has given the following as the re-
suit of an experiment to ascertain the weight and
number of a Winchester bushel of each of the I'M
der mentioned sorts of grain-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-06-28

"My son, tell me who was the strongest
man3' "Jonah." "Why sol" "Because
the whale could MT hold him after he got him
any more at present."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-06-28

A correspondent of the Prairie Farmer says,
lady of his acquaintance colors woollen goods
blue with pursiane, common garden weed
that the lady assured him i was equal in every
respect TO the best Indigo blue.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-06-28

Better late than neuer !-Congress has at
length adopted resolution prohibiting The use
OF intoxicating liquors OF whatever character.
at The Capitol. We presume this movement
is intended To break up those dens Of drunken
ness, which in the face and eyes Of public opin-
ion, have 81 long been kept open in the Capt.
tolTlself. How public building, and particu-
larry the Senate House of the Nation, ever be-
came prosttuIed in any of its apartments, to
the retailing OF ardent spirits, is more than we
can reconcile with decent regard To the per-
Torrance of duty on the part of the servants
of the nation. With the adjustment of in
toxlcating liquors, we may reasonably conclude,
will also BE- abolished many of those disgrace
full strifes Of which inemperance is the prnc-
pal promoter. There has ever been in this
country, too much Of a disposition To wink at
the vices of great men. The same course of
conduct which in humber walk of lie would
be denounced a. luathsome drunkenness. scarce
y excites frown of censurc, when enacted bv
member Of Congress. The very reverse of
this is the true standard of Judging. The man
who fills responsible place in socety,is bound
by every moral obligation, To sustain the dipni-
~ of his position, aud Ia see that his influence
rs not weakened nor perverted By givinq.. nadps
dUrungard, whether in high statinn or a
low; and whether he has made himself so by
genieeIly quating his wine and the more refin-
ed intoxicating liquors, or by his three cent
glasses of rum drank in the veSt GROCERIES OF
the land.-OtUe Branch.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-06-28

A paragraph in Cuba paper, dated at Puerto
Principe, announcing the fact Of the late rains in
the island, says,-"prevous 10 this rain, water
scarce at that place, that well and river wa
ter sold at half real (six cenls) for two bottles
and cstern water at one real Tor one bottle, and dit
hcult to be obtained at any price.
We infer from the latest accounts that the rains
thus far had been by no means abundant, and thai
the island was but slightly relieved from the effects
of the long continued drought
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-06-28
j. TERRY, C.orat,r;as
w. c. MoRAoNE,

Strange Disease al Fall Rirer-The Monitor of
Wednesday says -" Another child in the family
of Mr. Maconiber died few days since-being one
of the five first attacked by the singular and yet
undiscovered disease of which we spoke in our last.
Three of the family have died. MIR Macomber and
one child still anguish. They not exercised
with acute pain They eat, drink and sleep as usu-
ol-and the organs Of the body are for the most
part regular in their operations But they are mo-
tiopless as log of wood-being completely pros
trated. This, to us, appears subject claiming the
minutest investigation by the medical faculty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-06-28

A Railroad Meeting was holden at Sher-
brook, Lower Canada, May 81, for the pur-
pose Of considering projected line from Bos-
ton to Montreal A deputaiion was present
from meeting for similar purpose at Haver-
hill, New Hampshire. The address adopted
argues the Importance Of perlecting the commu-
nicaiion between this city, The fixed landing
place of the British steamers, and the Canadas,
which are SO much interested in early news
from England Such line Of Railroad would
bring US The trade of the two provinces, and
reoptoo ate a valuable intercourse.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-06-28

When The Cats a,cay. The Nice rM play
The editor of the New York Aurora, having
been absent for some days from his post, has
returned in full vigor and strength, as appears
from his paper of Monday. But unfortunate
~ he finds that his absence has been the cause
OF some detection in the ranks of the party,
over which he is The special guardian in New
York. Hear the gentle admonilion which he
gives the unwary Ienegades-
We regret 10 learn since our return that sew
eral of our active friends, and particularly a
whole bevy of custom-house officers, who are
ever anxious about their places, have already
given in their adhesion to the nomination of
Polk. We think they are aching rather pre-
cipiately and with very bad Judgment Men
who have been pretending Tyerism for the
year past for the sake of an office, should be
decent when they make up their minds to re-
pudiale their previous professions, for the sake
of keeping it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-06-28

A philosopher has said that "though man
without money is poor, man with nothing
but money, is still poorer"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-06-28

The Boston Chronicle Leaviit's abolition
representatives To keep the forgery about Mr.
Clay's saying we must have "white slaves'
SC. at The head OF its columns, notwilhstand-
ing Mr.. Claws unequivocal denial of il. Mr.
Leaviu should either Withdraw the charge or
prove it, or he will stand convicted OF forgery.
He seems ready TO withdraw any charges
against The Loco candidate upon any ones de-
NAL. Give us even-handrd justice, Mr.. Lea
viii. Springfield Republican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-06-28

Fortunate EsoApE.-A beautiful little GIRL
three years of age, daughter of Mr. Higgins, re-
siding in White street, by some means got posses
sion Of paper of needles. which, child-like, il put
into its mouth. Several Of the needles escaping
from the envelope, got down the chds throat, pro-
ducing the most alarming symptoms of sutfocalion
The parents in their distress called in DR.. A. G.
Castle, Dentist, who Immediately proceeded in
the attempt to relieve the little sufferer. Having
extracted two needles with furceps, the third
which was deep down the throat, causing the
greatest distress, and nomcntarily threatening the
infants life, he extracted by very skiliul con-
trivauce, viz: skein Of floss silk tied to the end
of probang, Ia staff of thin, pable whalebone }
which he slightly wound round the instrument -
Throwing the chlds head well back, and COM
pressing the muscles of deglutitOn and respiration,
To prevent their action, he passed the instrument
carefully down the throat until the silk beyond
the needle /; then tuning the probang the reverse
way, by this means he loosened the silk and the
instrument continuing to rev0lve, entangled the
needle within the silk, and thus il was safely
moved, saving the child from a speedy and nevita-
bic death, with little injury except the laceration of
the parts, and the consequent exhaustion arising
from the sufocalng process of their presence, and
the operation.--.N, Y. Jour. IF Commerce.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-06-28

Trouble IN the Camp.--The Portsmouth
IN. H. Gazette, Z" true man" in the Dem
ocra,ic sense, supports the nomination Of Polk
for President, but says of Mr. Dallas" He
cannot be the preference of the Democracy for
that high office, (Vce President) These
things need further explanation. We have
strong suspicious, Furthermore, that he is high
tariff man. On these points, we would like
further information,