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of Amherst College and soon after, the Governor
was informed by him, that his duties as President
would interfere with the performance of his duties
as State Geoogist. lie, at the same time, strong
ly recommended Mr. Adams for the appointment.
MIR. A. had been pupil of his, and had been with
him in field labor. He assured the Governor that
he might depend on his accomplishing whatever he
should undertake. And indeed such is his well es-
tabllshed character where he is known. lie is nm
enthusiast in the natural Sciences and is of the
most industrious. persevering men ! ever knew
while, in every thing that pertains to science, espe-
ciay in his department, he is most exact and thor
ough
Upon DR.. Hitchcocks recommendation. the Gov.
ornor conferred with Mr.. Adams, and having OBJ
tanned from him detailed estimate of the expense
of the survey, which included his own compensa-
ton at the sum Of 5000 per annum, with the addi-
ton OF his personal expenses and expense Of horse
and carriage while in the field being, in the WHOLE
less than one half of the amount estimated by Prof
Benedict in 1897 for the compensation of the prln-
cipa geologist) the Governor appointed him, and
at the same time secured the services of President
Hitchcock, to such an extent, as will give 10 the
survey the benefit of his great experience.
The conducting of the survey thus far, by Mr.
Adams and his very competent assistants, and the
excellent report submitted to the Legislature, have
satisfied me, well as others who had doubts that
the Governor did not err in making the appointment
that the survey will be well conducted, and that
tue final report will be second to none which has
been made in the United States. Very few are a.
ware of the power of Mr.. Adams mind when con-
centrated upon any branch Of science especially
any of the natural sciences.
! am sure If you had known all the facts, you
would not have said that the appointment of Mr.
Adams was "a great mistake" Surely the Gov
ernor had, by scanty appropriation, sufficient of
embarrassment thrown upon him without this addi-
tlonal one.
The great mistake" was on the part of the Lo-
gslature in making inadequate appropra-
tioD* and not Gov. SHADES part in doing the best
he could with it, IF he had had an appropriation
Of $4,000 per annum, he might have obtained ge-
oogist who would have entered on the work with
more reputation, but doubt whether he could have
obtained one who would, in the end, have compile
ted better survey.
| hope this explanation will be sufficiently salts
factory to induce you to place the matter upon
different ground in your next paper. 1t seems to
me you ought to do it, in justice to the Governor,
for think your article is aculated-though, of
course, without any such purpose your part
to make wrong impression in regard to the exc
cution Of his duty in this NATTER as well TO i'm
pair the public confidence in the survey ITSELF
+Agreed to that though we had been Governor should
have appointed Dr. recommended the Legislature
| mistakc.-Ed. Watch.
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" Multiply one murder by 10000 and The product i



War."
These words were on the seal of a letter covering
the following petition;
To The Honorable the Senaie and House of RepreSen-
tatiiUeS of The U. s. of .4nerica:
The undersigned, citizens of in the
State of Vermont deeply impressed with the evils
of war, and believing it possible to supersede It's
necessity by providing another method OF settling
national disputes, respectfully petition your honor
able bodies to provide by law, or in any constltu-
tiona way, for proposal TO other governments
that a Congress of Nations may be assembled, to
form a code of international law, by which their
varying interests may be determined.
| December, l645
! We do not think Congress of Nations will pre-
vent all wars but there are many petty outrages,
! like that detailed in the last news from lhberla,
published in this days paper,) and many graver ma
ional difficulties, which never would occur 1t they
were to be subjected to the scrutiny of such Con-
gross. 1t is safe TO say that many wars would be
prevented were it one war, involving 10000 MUIR
ders, the labors and sacrifices for Congress OF
Nations will have been richly repaid. We shall
sign this petition, and we inYlte others to do the
same thing
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-12-18

LOOK Our On the 4th inst. the bake house at
the corner of Main and Hubbard streets narrowly
escaped destruction by fire; and on Saturday night
last the shop of Mr. Barnes, in the rear of State
street, was saved by The extraordinary prudence of
"our joe" Watch the fires closely during the cold
nights, since engines will be of little with the
thermometer below zero.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-12-18

ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS ON LICENSES
From a spicy communication on our first page, and
from sundry other signs we infer that the election
of commissioners on licenses to sell ardent spirits,
comes off soon. The freemen had better keep an
eye on this business lest the first Thursday of jan
uarY pass before they know it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-12-18

Hon. John c. Calhoun has been elected U. S.
Senator from South Carolina, in place of Mr.. HUI
ger resigned. Mr. c. received all the votes but A.
1t is said he accepted condition that his friends
shall not urge him for the Presidency.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-12-18

The MURDERERs OF PARKER.-The Manches
ter IN. H.) papers say that there is much excite
ment in that place, growing out of the supposed
discovery of clue to the murderers of Parker
" Murder will out" even in this mysterious case.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-12-18

% There is more snow in some parts OF Penn
sylyania and Maryland, and in Western New York,
than in this portion of Vermont.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-12-18

SupERINTENDENTs OF COMMON SCHooLs.-Rev
Worthngton Smith of St Adams, Franklin CO.;
Thomas II. Palmer, Esq, Of Pittsford Rutland Co.
- both excellent appointments.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-12-18

THE WEATHER. On the 18th the thermometer
was 80 deg. below zero here and at st. Johnsbury,
and 81 deg. below zero at Mortified.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-12-18

~ How do the committees on Finance in the
Senate, and of Ways and Means and on Manuiac-
lures in the House, stand in relation to the protec-
ton of Rool? Will the Patriot be so good as to
inform the democratic wool-growers of Vermont?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-12-18

NJ Hon. WIN. c. Preston, formerly United
States Senator, has been appointed PRESIDENT OIL
South Carolina College at Columbia.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-12-18

~ Dickinson's Boston Almanac for 1916 is as
beautiful its predecessors, and invaluable to all
who 90 to Boston on business.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-12-18

OREGON A British fleet of war-shlps passed
Monterey for Oregon in Oct. last--it is said. All
the stories about Oregon are not always true, how
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10 A Society for the Improvement of Common
Schools has been organized in Caledonia county.
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SINGULAR. The Boston Post is dead against
hanging for murder, but goes it strong for capital
pun -ishment- thus
% The Boston Post says that Natvism died
in that city on Monday, of an attack of QtdnSy
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-12-18

(ry- Commodore Jesse d. Elliot died at Phla-
delphia last week.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-12-18

REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS.
These reports are unusually voluminous this
year. and republication of them entire IS out OF
the question. We will make few notes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-12-18

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF Wharf.-The
army consists of $500. There is but single reg
iment on the Northern frontier of 1900 miles; but
one regiment on the line of the Mississippi River
of 800 miles and four companies of artillery
man all the Notifications ON the Atantc-all the
rest are in Texas. An increase of the army by
increasing the number of each company to 6S men,
suggested; also by adding regiment of Dragons
if our posts are 10 be extended to the Rocky Noun
tains. A corps of sappers and miners, of 100 mem
is also asked. An interesting account is given of
Col. Kearney's expedition to the Rocky Mountains
last summer; he met 2,325 emigrants to Oregon,
with 1000 cattle, 400 horses, and AGO wagons
Some of the Indians of the Rocky Mountains have
asked permission to reside on the territory Of the
United States. The appropriations asked are a
little larger than usual OF forts, AZ are in the
process of construction, and more are recommend
ed. There are now 2s,92l =, nsioners - 1871
were added last year, and l,43S deceased The
organization of the militia is finally treated at large
it is recommended that no person under 81 years Of
age be liable to military duty
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. STATES

TN pursuance of law, T. john TYLER, President OF
i the United States of Amerce, do hereby declare
and make known that PUBLIC SALES will be
held at the aforementioned Land Offices IN the
STATE OF LOUISIANA, at the periods hereinaf.
ter designated, To wit:
AT the Land Office at NATCHITOCHES, ON
mencng on Monday, the sixteenth day OF Decem-
Der next for the disposal of the inappropriate, va
can, pubic lands, TO which no "privatc claims are
alleged, under existing laws, within the limits of the
underme ntioned townships, viz:
North Qfthe 3la Degree of Latitude and Wes ofe Ne
ridian.
Township seven ofrange five.
Fractional township eleven, on the south side OF
Red river, of range nine.
Township twenty-three, Of range fourteen
Al the Land Office at OUACHlTA, commencing
on Monday, the twenty-rhrd day of December next,
for the disposal Of the Incorporated, vacant public
lands to which no "prvate claims" are alleged, un.
der existing laws within the limits of the undermen-
toned townships, viz
North ofthe 3la Degree Of LATITUDE and East Qfe NE
ridian.
Township fourteen, Of range five.
Fractional township one, Of rsnge nine.
AT the Land Office at OPELOUSAS, commenc-
ing on Monday the hrteth day of December next for
disposal Of the unappropiaed vacant public lands to
which no "private claims are alleged under existing
laws, within the limits of the aforementioned town
ships and fractional townships, viz:
North ofthe 3la Degree Of Latitude East Of The JNeri-
dian Line, and South Of Red Rirer.
Fractional township three, ofrsnge three.
Township one and fractional township, three, Of
range four.
Fractional township four, ofrsnges five and six.
South Qfthe 3la Degree Of Latitude and Vest Of the Me-
ridian.
Townships seven and eight, except section thirty
one in the latter, Of range eleven,
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES.

TN pursuance of law, |, JoHS TYLER, President of
i the United States Of America, do hereby declare
and make known, that PUBLIC SALE will be
the TERRITORY OF FLORIDA, commencing on
Monday the sixteenth day of December next for the
disposal of the unapproprated vacant public lands
within the limits of the townships hereinafter desig
mated, to wit
South Of the Base line and East Of the meridian
Townships twenty, twenty-one and twenty-five, Of
range eighteen.
The two easternmost tiers of sections in township
fifteen the two easternmost tiers of sections and
tons twenty-five, twenty-seven and thirty-four, in
township sixteen the half of township seventeen,
and the east half of township eighteen, and the sec
tons enty one, twenty-eight and thlrythree, in
the same township and all OF townships nineteen and
twenty, except the two westernmost tiers OF sections
in the former, of range nineteen.
Townships fourteen, fifteen and sixteen of ranges
twenty, tweny-one and twenty-five.
Townships fifteen and twenty, of range twenty
three. ...
Lands appropriated by law for the use of schools,
military other purposes, will be excluded from
sale.
Tho sale will be kept open for two weeks UNLESS
the lands disposed Of and no longer; and
no private entries of lands in the townships so offer
ed will he admitted until after the expiration of the
two weeks.
Given under my hand at the City Of Washington
this oath day of June, A. ID. 1874.
JOHN TYLER.
By the President:
Tho. II. BLAZE,
Commissioner ofthe General Land Office
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PROSPECTUS
For publishing ia The Cisy Of Washington Ds"'0e'a"'
.Nswyspfr, to be called
"THE CONSTITUTION"


"THE CONSTITUTION"
TINE undersigned. having purchased the materials
L Of The Spectator will issue, on OF ot'o'e Vo
10th inst the first number Of new paper +" 20
called sTHG CONSTITUTIONS" II VIII De ue'o''u
TO the steady advocacy of that system oil nioa-lo'
which will preserve unimpared the saefeu 'ns
ment from which We borrow the name anu as w U.
stantly oppose whatever is not sanctioned by H., we
shall increasingly oppose National BANK $500
tipe Tarif-lnterpal improvement by the "eneIai
Goyenment-a Distribution Of the Proceeds OF mo
sales Of the Public Lsnds-AssumPuon OF the 9'as"
Debts-an abrogation of the Executive 'eto, As uu-
constitutonaland inexpedient. 81 .-
We hope TO make the paper worthy OF INC oV u
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be the faithful exposition Of their principles, anu vi
ever ready medium TO convey their senumen's stu
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shuns no investigation. And We are ae'eiminou "
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the principles rather than TO the men, oil our par
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As soon as The ell engrossng topics OF the eleeuon'
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june 81,
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES.

IN pursuance of law, J, JOHN TYLER, President of
the United States of America, do hereby declare
and make known, that public sales will be held at
the aforementioned Land Offices in the STATE OF
ARKANSAS, at the periods hereinafter designated,
to wit;
At the Land Office at BATESVILLE, commenc-
ing on Monday, the eleventh day of November next,
for the disposal of the public lands within the under
mentioned townships, viz
North Of the Base Line and West Of the FUfh Principal
Meridian.
Townships FIVE six, ten and eleven of range one.
Townships four, five and nine, of range two.
Fractional townships FIVE and six, west of White
River, Of range four $780,
Fractional township four, west OF White River,
and township eight of range five
Fractional township twelve, north OF old Indian
boundary, of range eight.
Fractional township eleven, north Of old Indian
boundary and township twelve, Of range nine.
Fractional township eleven, north OF Old Indian
boundary, and townships twelve and thirteen OF
range ten.
townships twelve and thirteen, of range eleven.
Fractional township nine, north Of the old Indian
boundary, and township twelve, of range twelve.
Fractional townships eight and nine, north of the
old Indian boundary and township twelve, oil range
thirteen.
boundary and townships nine, twelve and hiteen, oil
range fourteen
Township fifteen, Of range fifteen
Township seventeen, Of range sixteen.
Townships thirteen fifteen, sixteen seventeen and
eighteen orange seventeen.
At the Land Office al FAYETTEVILLE, com
| msncina on Thursday the fourt enth day Of Novem
Der next for the disposal of the public lands within
| the aforementioned townships, visa
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NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTION CLAIMANTS

Every person entitled to the right of prescription
to any lands within the limits of the townships above
enumerated is required establish the same to the
satisfaction of the Register and Receiver of the
Land Office, and make payment therefor as soon as
practicable after seeing this notice, and before the day
appointed for the commencement OF the public sale
of township embracing the tract claimed, above
designated otherwise such claim will be forfeited.
THO. II. BLAKE,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
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