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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27
APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESJn
May 90, 1S45.

APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT.
Louis McLane of Maryland, Minister Plenipo-
Tertiary and Envoy Extraordinary to the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland vice Ed
ward Everett recalled
This appointment will perhaps prove the most
satisfactory Of any that Mr. Polk has yet made and
we are informed by the Union that Mr. McLane
has accepted the mission, and will probably leave
for England as early as the 10th of July.
The New York Express makes the following re-
marks on this appointment;
Mr.. McLane's a pointment as minister to Eng
land, creates good deal OF surprise in the com.
muny, and, as far as can learn, gives more
satisfaction to the Wings than to the friends of Mr.
Polk. Under the circumstances, no man could
have been selected by the President, whose appoint.
ment would have been more satisfactory, though,
as it is, good man (AIr. Everett) is recalled to
make way for one who serve the country no
better. Mr.. McLane commends himself favorably,
however, to The public from the fact that he is not
one of the rabd partlzans of the Administrations
Though Gen. Jatk soh appointed him his first min
lister to the Court of St James, he did not hesitate
to oppose Gen. Jackson when he laid violent hands
upon the public Treasury, by removal of the de-
posts. Upon the great question of American in
terests at home he has been, and is in favor if not
of the present Tariff, of one that will accomplish
the same degree of good. The Union proHounces
him all right upon the questions of Texas and
Oregon. Well, we hope he is "all right" and the
more disposed TO do right, the better We only
wish that the Administration which has rendered
Mr.. McLane this important Office were q all right"
also
We hope much good will come of this mission.
The present indications are that nothing more can
be made out of negotiation. Our own Government,
it is understood, refuses TO dispose of the matter by
arbitration, and at the same time the British Gov
eminent refuses to recognize our claim to the line
Of 400 as set up by the bill before the last Con-
gress. Neither party appears to be willing to con-
tnuc the "Joint Occupancy" as established by en-
isting treaties. 1t is obvious them that some new
plan must be struck out. Whether it will be to
guaranty an independent existence to Oregon, or to
fight before further negotiations beyond those in
contemplation at London are begun, we are not
wise enough 10 determine The question is full of
difficulties, but we hope the good sense of Mr.. Nc
Lane and those with whom he must negotiate will
prove sufficient to unravel them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27
GREAT FIRE.

A destructive fire occurred in Moriah, n. Y, OH
the 10th inst. There were nineteen buildings and
almost 100000 standing logs destroyed. Estima-
ted total loss, far as known, S3l7,O 900.
| We extract The following from letter in the Es-
sex Co. Republican, dated June 10Th:
The fire originated in West Morah, on the farm
of Col Barnes. 1t was first seen in little bit of
| tuit, and water was turned on to put it out but
while Col. Barnes men were at dinner. the wind
blew it up and spread II until it unconquerable.
Behold what great matter, little fire kindeth"
At II o'clock, A. NJ. June 10th it was on the road
leading from East TO West Moriah. Two hours af-
ter, Barnes and Travis mills lay in ashes. BY 3
o'clock =. NJ. it had travelled about miles, when
it reached the stream on which were the mills o.
JLdge Storrs, and Ensign & Spencef's. Before
o'clock p NJ, four mills, &c., above stated, lay
heap of burning ruins. Such was the rapidly
with which the fire Travelled, that the smoke in the
distance was hardly discovered before the fire was
upon the spot. The families who lived near those
saw mills had barely got through surmising what
and where the fire could be, when they were oblig-
ed to flee, TO save them. elves and little ones tax
ing only their cow with such things as they cond
carry under their arms. One family left in such
haste that the father lost even his hat. Fire was
frequently discovered to fly, and catch and "a
of mile. Thus, those families who were hasten
ing out of the woods, would often discover fire A.
head OF them when they would hasten on again,
but only to pass through fire and smoke
Ten or twelve men we're intensely engaged at
what is called "EnsigE's upper mill and in
few moments the fire had passed them, surrounding
them on Nil sides, so that they could not leave
Many had left them, and some Of the " ten" would
have been glad TO leave, but being heinmed in
" they fought like brave men, long and WELL" and
though at times ready to sink from fatigue the mill
and lumber were finally saved During the hot
test of the fire. young Storrs and William Foster
lef from what called Ensgn's lower MILL" to
cross the hills to the other mills belonging to Judge
Storrs. They passed in safety, and with three 9TH
or men, by dint Of hard labor saved the mills, be-
ing also providentally favored by change of wind
The situation of these two companies of men
was for time truly critical, and excited intense
interest in the minds Of those who were "ou of
harms way" Imagine them one and half miles
from any closring--all chance of escape cut Off
the flames flying to the height of two or three hun
dred feet over their heads, and inclosed in small
space OF lew feet, with most raging fires on all
sides, and some faint glimpse may be had of their
situation. Thanks to the brave One family being
too late to leave the woods, moved all their goods
their COW and pig into scow on the pond. where
all remained over night in safety, though not free
from fire.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27
For the Natchinan and journal.
SLAVERY INCONSISTENT WITH OUR
COVER NNENV

We believe, with the author of our Declaration
of independence, that " all men are created equal
that they are endowed by their Creator with certain
nalienable rights that among these are life, lber-
ty and the pursuit of happiness; that to secure
these rights, governments are instituted among men
drawing their Just powers from the consent of the
governed" We believe in the capacity of man fol
self-government, and VIC would confidently RELY or
the strong arm of public opinion, enlightened and
corrected by reason, intelligence and virtue tc
carry forward any work of moral and even political
reformation, which the condition Of society may, al
any time, demand. We believe that civil govern
ment is essentially necessary to protect and secure
the natural rights Of man, and we would have this
government strong and effectual one. We would
have its officers and its agents elected by the peo
pie and supported by their power. Let government
be based on the peoples wants lei it be created
by the people and for the peoples let its only OBJ
ject be the protection and security of the peoples
rights Let the right of property be CAREFUL,
watched and guarded. Let each man feel that he
has an interest in the government; if his voice ma,
not be heard in the halls of Legislation, yet his in
fuence may be felt there in the votes he may fear
lessly give at the ballot-box. Such government
and such only, is republican government. ant
long may we enjoy the inestimable privileges which
such government conters.
But bark! what deep wall of sorrow is that
hear from beyond the Potomac and the Ohio?-
What sable band is that, slowly marching in chain
and letters, by the proud capitol of this Republic
They come from the land of Washington and JET
ferson. Methnks | see one among them, who's
countcnance betokens some faint CLEANS of intelli
gence, when lie hears mentioned the declaration
that call men are created equal" See him. rails
ing his hands towards heaven, as high as his chain
will permit him, and hear him sarcascally cxclaim
can hail Columbia, nAPrr ASp"
Should he point to that constitution, which we al
so much revere, and tell us that by its provisions
the United States are bound to guarantee to ever
State in this Union REPUBLICAN form of govern
ment, and should he ask US whether that govern
ment can rightfully be called republican, whic
converts n portion of those men whom God create
equal into goods and chattels, what answer shal
we give him? What answer can we give him
Will it satisfy him TO be told that "Slavery is tn
corner stone of our Republic %
" False fools profine 60 teach as well.
Of holy Truth from Faischood born--
OF Heaven refreshed by airs from He'll!
Of Virtue reared by open Vice
or Demons planting Paradise - d.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27

"A Noble Sentiment.-Some days since, the Hon.
John p. Hale OF New Hampshire, met Franklin
Pierce, at Concord, to discuss the points at issue
between Hale and the Loco party. In concluding
his Address, Mr.. Hale remarked that, when he had
made up his mind to separate from his party on the
Texas question, he had expected . be abused and
traduced and that his course would be ascribed to
ambition of personal dst,nction-but said he, 81
may be permitted TO say that the measure of my
ambition will be full if when my earthly career
shall be finished, and my bones are laid beneath
the soil of New Hampshire, and when my wife
and children shall repair to my grave to drop the
tear of affection TO my memory, they may read on
my tombstone, "He ,cho lies bereqth, surrendered
Office, place and polcer, rather than bO'r dOwn and
,pOrship Siduey."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27

"Texas can hardly be in worse state than it is
now, the most wicked, vile, God-abandoned place
of which we have any knowledge-its history
would make the savage blush with shame"
Yet there are some who desire to effect the union
between Texas and this country, as if we had not
enough guilt and crime already upon our shoulders.
We wish rather that we could find an impossible
gulf between us and its borders, that lis breath of
pestilcnce nigh never reach our shores. Heaven
save us from union with Texas !"-Dorer NJ II.
GGz. of Nov. 80, 1913.
| Will you believe it, reader, the creature who
drew the foregoing graphic delineation of Texas
and Texans, is now clustering advocate of an
neXaton? Yet such is the fact. So far from now
desiring an "impassble gulf between us and its
borders" he is believing like calf in favor OF
having Texas united TO this country and Judging
from the tone Of his paper, at present. VIC infer that
he deems her "brea,h of pestilence," something
sweeter than 8" otto of rose"
But ridiculous this fellow appears, his course
! is no more contradictory and inconsistent Than that
of thousands in our own State, who said privately
just as severe things as he did publicly Among
the loudest blusterers for Texan annexation in our
own city, are to be found men who up to June, OF
last year, were saying all manner Of hard things
against it. But when they found out that their pc
tical masters expected them 10 follow their lead
they came under The yoke promptly as well drill
ed oxen! BY doing so, they disgraced themselves
in the eyes Of honorable men, but they preserved
their places in the ranks of their party. That was
their chief anxiety; and to have secured it, they
would have hurrahed for the annexation of region
even worse than this 60 most wicked, vile, God
abandoned place. of which we have any knowl-
edge."-Roch. DEM
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27

Fugiiipc Stare. A fugitive from the blessings
and 1oggings of the "patrarchal institution" as
they are dispensed in the city OF Charleston, S G.
passed through this town last week. His master,
he stated to US, was Methodist clergyman, who
preached on Sundays and raced horses on week
days. He had always been kindly treated himself,
but last winter his master sold his wife and the
mother of his two children to go TO New Orleans,
when in the phrenzy of agony at being thus torn
away, and separated forever, the poor slave at
tempted to rescue her from the hands of the Eur-
chaser, blood hound was set upon and tore his
flesh-for which he could not forgive his master.
He leaves his two children and "A mother still in
bondage to the reverend horse jockey. and only
desires for himself to labor for living in the free
air and among the free men of the Norlh-Sp1ng.
Gnz.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27

Death from 7'obacco. We learn from the Ded-
ham Democrat, that little boy of six years old,
son of Mr.. Lewis Goblet of West Dedham went
to the store Of Mr.. Jason r.lls Jr in that place,
and asked the clerk, n boy by the name of Hank,
they had no sugar pums, but he could have some
tobacco. The child replied that tobacco would
make him sick. The clerk argued that it would
not and took cracker and put on some butter,
and mulasses, and tobacco, and succeeded in some
way in getting it down the child The little fellow
commenced vomiting afer and continued to
do so for several days, and at length went into fits,
and finally died on Thursday the 9Th inst Mr. L.
promptly discharged the CLERK, as soon us il was
known that he had committed the Infamous trans
action.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27

Hon. William X. Van Rensselaer, died at Alba
ny on Wednesday last, aged 81. For many years
he took an active part in the political affairs and
represented the city and county in Congress, for
period Of ten years, but for the last twenty years
has led life Of retirement, enjoying the respect Of
his fellow citizens, and his numerous friends.
Sir Richard Downs Jackson, Lieut.. Gen. com.
manding the British Forces in North America, died
at Montreal, few days since, very suddenly
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27
COMMON SCHOOLS.

The lecture OH common schools, at the Brick
Church in this village, on Saturday evening last
though not so well attended as desirable, was lis
tened to with deep interest Mr.. Palmer is master
Of his subject, and presents his views in clear
and convincing manner, and in chastc and beauti-
ful language. lie is extremely happy in his illus
trations, and VIC doubt not will be instrumental, in
his lectures, of doing much good
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27

Leaves, carried by the smoke and wind fran this
fire, fell "thick and fast" as far off Mddlebury,
VT, distance Of twenty miles.
In the vicinity of the fire, the wind blew per-
feet hurricane while out in the cleared land it was
as calm and quiet as q summers eve.
The roaring of the fire was heard the distance Of
two miles, and the rolling up of the clouds of smoke
like the swift and agry clouds Of thunder storm,
impressed the people of the town with awe and
wonder.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27

Drowned in Castetou, Vt. l7Ih inst, Cutler r.
Brtton, merchant OF Hampton, Washington CO. N.
Y, aged % years. Mr. Is. was a brother Of the
Mcssrs. S. w. g. d. b. Brtton, merchants of Troy.
The circumstances were these: party were out
fishing, the wind blowing very fresh the boom Of
the boat struck him and knocked him overheard.
lie swan considerable distance, but the swells
were running SO high that he was washed under
before assistance could be rendered him. and thus
found watery grave. His body was recovered on
The 18Th.
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49,

panks of the society were presented to J.
N. Stiles, for his able and highly interesting dis
sertation; also voted that copy Of the proceed
ings of this meeting be prepared for publication.
After which, the society adjourned.
]. II. Morse, Secretary.
Chelsea, June "a, 1915.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27

.another SLAYER erpecied We learn by the brig
Dr. theirs. which arrived at this port this morning,
from Rio Janero that the brig Porpoise, of Bruins
wick, Me, which was seized at Rio some time
since, suspected of being SLAYER, was to sail
thence on the 18th of May, for Boston, under com.
mand of sailing master Duer, of the U. s. ship
Raritan.- B0St Trans.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27

Nsw Hampshire.-The Wings of New Hamp-
shire, at their State Convention held on the 18th
inst, nominated Gen. Anthony Colby for Cover
nor. Hon. lchabod Goodwin was also nominated
as Wing candidate for Congress at the ensuing
election
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27

Odd and Epen.-Toast drunk at recent dinner
by the independent Order of Odd Girls !"
"May the Odd Fellows soon become and
the Even Fellows never become odd!'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27
A COMPLIMENT AND REBUKE.

The editor Of the Charleston Mercury having as
serted that the only way TO touch the sensibites
Of the Northern men is to touch their pockets -
Prentice says" The sneer is a very contemplate
one. That editor ought to know that it is very
easy thing TO touch the pockets Of Northern men.
Let case of distress be presented to them, and
;her pockets touched ut once, and touched
deeply. No sooner was the distressing tale of the
Pittsburg fire circulated at the North, than the
pockets of the citizens Of Philadelphia New York
and Boston were touched to the tune of nearly
100000 II there is way to the sensibilitics of
Northern men through their pockets, there is also
a way to the pockets through their sensibilities-
If either their pockets the scnsibilities of the
Charleston 'chivary' have been touched by the
Pitsburg calamity we have not received The inter.
esting intelligence"
| II has long been customary, says the Boston
Mall for the people Of the South to taunt those Of
the North with ulercenary motives whereas, If the
truth were told, the boot belongs on the other leg
entirely. 1t is true the New Englanders are rather
sharp otn bargain, and calculate not to be over
reached it they can help it but when an appeal is
made to their oeralty, their charity or their sense
of Justice, it is seldom made in vain. When q
great fire destroyed the better portion of Fayrtte.
vile, N. c severn years ago, how tluch did the
whole contiguous and chivulric State Of South
Carolina give towards matchmaking the condition
Of the sufferers? Not $4,000! while Boston a.
| lone gave twice that sun. Our hardy mechanics
| freely pulled ont the iivcs and tens, while the rich
planters of South Carolina were spending their
thousands in luxurious case at Saratoga, but kept
their pursesrines tight TO the call for help almos!
! from their ow doors!
pretty set Of men these nulliffrs, 10 talk sneer
ingly about touching the sensibilites Of the north.
ern men through their pockets Why the whole
feeling Of South Carolina, chyalrous they would
have us believe 1t 10 be, Is made mp of the "al-
mighty dollar more completely than any other
people on the face Of the earth The cotton CROP
Of South Carolina has formed the politics Of that
State for the last twenty years. And yet That crop
for the benefit Of which this whole Union has beer
repeated y threatened with dissolution is less thar
two thirds the annual value of the potatoe crop il
the State of Maine Who ever heard of getting
pOtatoe purity in Maine, and multiplying the law!
Of the Union because potatoes were not protected
in preference to everything else?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27
WATCHMAN e. JOURNAL.
E. p. WALTON, JR., EDtTO
MONTPELIER, FRIDAY, JUNE q, 1915
STATE CONVENTION.

The Democratic Wings Of Vermont are invited
to meet in State Convention, at Montpelier, on
WEDNESDAY,, THE SECOND DAY OF
JULY NEXT, Mt ten o'clock a. ~. for the pur.
pose of nominating ticket for State officers, and
of taking all necessary measures preparatory fol
the election in September next.
ERASTUS FAIRBANKS, !
c. p. PECK. State
+. p. WALTON, JR. Central
HAMPDEN Gu IT'S, Committee
c. w. CONANT,
May 80, 1S45.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27

The Union states that tho negotiations concern
ing the Oregon Question will not be transferred to
London
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27

O. We would call attention to the advertise
ment, in another column, of Messrs, Bourdman &
Gray, manufacturers Of Piano Fortes. We find the
following in the Albany American Citizen:
Piano Forte ManvGlctOry. The large Piano Forte
Factory of MessrS. Boardnan & Gray is located at
Nos. and N. Pearl street. 1t sin brick build
ing, facing on Pearl street. G5 feet in front, and
stories high. Several large rooms are occupied in
which the various branches of Piano manulac,ur-
ing are carried on This establishment has been
in operation about 10 years. and is one of the old
est of the kind in the city. The Piano Fortes are
really most superb instruments, and for richness OF
Tone elegance Of workmanship and substantial good
qualities, are not exceeded by any that we have
ever seen They find ready SALE being disposed
of us rapidly as they can be made. Many of them
are sold in this city, and some in New York, but
the majority find markets at the East and West
Wherever they go, they establish for themselves a
high reputation, and are universally popular.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27

THE tro Organs m Discord. The Richmond
Wing having taken occasion to say that the Dem
ocrats have for twenty years so ruled Virginia as
to make her the most contemplate State in the I'm
ion, the U. S. Journal, at Washington, has the fol-
lowing, by way Of comment:
If the proof reader had stricken out the word
Democrats and inserted Richmond Enquirer, he
would have come much nearer to the truth. To the
malign influence of that paper and its obsequious
toadies, it has been owing that the people OF the
State have 50 long groaned under its present anti
Republican Constitution Its influence has been
deadly to the prosperity Of Virginia. as a BJhon
Upas is to human life.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-06-27

Case Of Conscience. A letter was received at
the Conlnerc al Bank Of this City, this morning
through the Post office, addressed in printed Ro-
man characters
CASHIER COMMERCIAL BASK
ALBANY
y. Y.
Containing the following words, also in Roman
letters
supposed 10 have been overpaid by the Teller
ten or years ago so dollars tored by the in
structions from Jehovnh-See Ezekiel chap. 23d
verses IA &. l5-Wth interest-l545"
The SUN of one hundred dollars in good banka-
Bile money was enclosed, which ii is presumed, was
intended for repayment of principal, and compound
interest," in full; the receipt CT which IS hereby
gratefully acknowledged. J. +, Cashier.
Ere Journal
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From tho Boston Daily Evening Traveller, Juno 49,
SIXTEEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE

Chelsea, June q, 1915.