Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-11-13


Splendid Government Steamer. Our Govern.
ment does every thing on grand scale. Cost is
of no consequence; utility and useful ness are first
considerations. The Florida proved ths-and
the new Mexican war, that is to be- when il comes,
farther shows IT. We see for instance, by the Pr
cayune, that the U. S. Steamer Col. Harvey, that
runs about in the ponds out that way, for Uncle
Samuel, has such miserable, leaky boiler that it
will take another steamer to get her along. If the
assistant Is equally good, a third will be required
to hold each hair upon her head in certain gale
it will be worked out.-iSiar.
The Difference. The Declaration of Independ-
ence says" All men are born free and equal"-
The Halifax Herald gives practical illustration
that such is not the fact-it states that lady in
Halifax recently had twins, two boys, when one
was found to weigh tOelre pounds, and the other
eighteen.
An old lady who sells eggs in Cincinnati has o.
yer her door, "new laid eggs every morning. by
Betty Briggs"
He who loves to employ himself well, can never
want something to do.
Ideness is the dead sea that swallows up all vr-
tues, and the self.made sepulchre of living man.
The best friends are those that stimulate each
other to do good.
"A Cool Apology. "O!" said poor sufferer to
dentist, that is the second wrong tooth you've
pulled out!" "Very sorry, sir" said the blunder-
ing operator, shut as there were only three when
began, Pm sure to be right next time"
Mexican officer lately taken, and found gull
ty as spy, was by order of Gen. Taylor conduc-
ted through the camp at Corpus Christi, showed the
number and strength Of the army, and then dis
missed to return home.
Flour Barrels There has been rise IN -four
barrels, at Oswego, lately. They are now worth
35 40c-an advance of 10 to I5c. 1t it is said
that Rochester millers have been in the market
81 would give half my fortune" said wealthy
man the other day, "couId but perspre as that
laborer does" Labor as do" was the reply,
land you will"
Fisher Ames hit the nail on the head, when he
characterized class of men as "very weak, or
very vain, or very great hypocrites," who pretend
that thy cannot lind any party sufficiently honest
for them, only because they cannot find any party
to give them place or honors.
q can't has ruined many man it has been the
tomb of bright expectation and ardent hope. Let
'Ill try be your motto in whatever you UNDER
take, and II you press onward you will steadily and
surely accomplish your object, and come off vcto-
rious Try-keep trying-and you are made for
this world.
The latest plan of doing large business, is to en-.
2oy half dozen police officers to arrest public at
Standardization Mail.
1t is understood that Washington Poe, Esq, of
Georgia, has rendered his resignation to his seat IN
the 10Th Congress.
Why is fifer at recruiting rendezvous like the
wind?
Because he biotceh where he hstefh
D,owning ofDr. HOrghton. Dr. Douglass Hough:
,on state Seoogf O supersr Surag v~sn,
snow storm on the night of the 18th ult He had
four men with him, two of whom were also drown
ed. Most of his papers were saved
The Louisville Journal says with much truth,
that the recent elections show the strength and the
spirit of the Wing party. Never before did beat.
EN- party exhibit so much vitality during the first
year after its defeat. glorious victory awaits US
when the time shall arrive for general and vigor-
GUS action.
1903 miles were recently performed in England
in hours and 80 minutes; As miles was perform
ed in 50 minutes, and during part of the distance
mile was accomplished in AZ seconds, or at the
rate of rs miles per hour