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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09
MEXICO AND TEXAS.

The Vor del Pueblo of the 9th instant contains
n considerable portion Of the memorial addressed
to the Chamber Of Deputies by Don Luis Cuevas,
Minister for Foreign affairs, on the subject Of the
Annexation of Texas We have been struck on
its perusal, by the comparative moderation of its
tone and by the ingenious array Of argument in
favor Of the peculiar views put forth lie frankly
admits that war with Texas presents peculiar
difficulties, which merit grave consideration before
the Republic determines upon a series Of barren
sacrifices. The population of Texas he argues, is
entirely foreign; they have no sympathy with the
Mexlcans, and their political, social and religious
principles arc entirely opposite to those of Mexico.
10 attempt to annihlate such people, or induce
them to abandon their territory, would be little less
than absurd. To believe that Texas could conin-
ne united to Mexico, would be an nexcusable err
ror. No power within the scope of Mexico could
accomplish such labor.
The difficulties attending recognition Of Tex
an independence 1--WE continue to give Senior Cue
vas yews are very serious, connected as is such a
question with the integrity, and with the previous
~ expressed determination to wage war on that re-
tractory province. But these two extremes are for
tunatey not the only points to be considered. The
lertinacity with which the u. S. Government pur-
sues It's object is well known, and there can be lit
tie doubt that this re union will ultimately take
place: under these circumstances the recognition
OF the independence Of Texas may be viewed as a
grave alternative and it merits attention, because
it may enable Mexico to prevent annexation to
Illustrate the incorporation within her own domin-
ion Of American territory. The memorial, there
fore, suggests a NEGOTIATION with Texas, and
though it does not say TO what is to be the fruit OF
such negotiation, the whole scope and tenor of the
reasoning leads to the inevitable conclusion that the
independence of the young republic is to be the
subject of diplomatic intercourse.
The memorial is very interesting, and but for its
extreme length, we would transfer it to our col
unns. The brief summary have given will
nevertheless furnish an idea of its general charac.
ter-.N o. Bee, 22d.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09
WARLIKE.

The Mexican Minister, in his dispatches to the
U. S. Minister, on the % ult, (see last page) de-
clares
"The necessity which Mexico is under of main
tanning no friendship with Republic which has
violated her obligations, and usurped a portion OF
territory which belongs to Mexico, by right wh,ch
she DH maintdin, at lphHtever cost"
That looks like war with Mexico. To this VIC
add the following declaration made by the Wash
imgton Globe, (the organ of the administration in
reference to England:
" We shut soon again be calied 10 take up arms a.
gd'nst our former and only adperSary"
We give these nkngs of war as we find them
hoping that nothing worse than Il paper tcm
will ensue. Suppose war ensues with either
England or Mexico-a war destructive to our com
merce, burdensome for years to the treasury of the
nation, and awiully deplorabe for its waste of hu
man life and the moral injury 1t will infict vet af
ter all, this very question in dispute must be settled
by the pens Of diplomatsts Why not shed the
ink first and spare the blood?
p. S. We are glad to see this:
The Globe, which expressed an opinion A few
days ago, that there must be war with ENGLAND
now undertakes TO show that England cannot b,
serious in her menace, and that it made with ,
view of trying the nerves of our administration
This does not look SO warlike.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09

fasinq of cattle for market became the leading bu-
siness and was probably more lucrative than the
raising of wheat The cattle from the county be-
ran to be priced in market, and Addison became as
noted for the excellence of its cattle as for its
wheat The excellent grazing qualities of the sol
were known and appreciated. Indeed, have heard
it remarked, that the butchers of Brighton could
distinguish by the appearance and feel, the fat cat
tie from this part of Vermont, from those in market
from other places; and that cattle from this part oil
the Stale, of the same apparent flesh, had always
the preference with them, opening better, having
greater quantity of tallow, and beef OF superior
quality and flavor.
Improved breeds of cattle were introduced lnto
various parts of the county by public spirleu iidi-
viduals. | believe there are those present, VINO
could communicate to the society very interesting
and valuable facts to the effect ana general re-
suits of this introduction OF improved stocK Eve
nv neiphborhood can even now furnish trace OF it.
I am aware that some strongly biased against
iunroved stock But venture the assertion, that,
where favorite individual is found could the ped
igree be traced, in most instances you would not
gomany removes back before you would run against
some one Of the imported, improved breeds of stock
A circumstance, referable to this period, has had
great influence on the subsequent pursuits and pros
perty of the farming interest of the county. Sew
eral individuals, awakened to the wants and capa-
biities of the country, by the prvations and en-
barrassments experienced during the interruption
of our commerce with foreign countries before and
during the late war with Great Britain, did ut great
expense and also mourning the penalty Of all in
novators, being laughed at by their neighbors in
troduce into the county the merino sheep. Among
the foremost in this benefcent work were Refine
Weeks Daniel Chapman, George Cleveland, and
Horatio Seymour.
Contrary to the predictions of many, the sheep
proved healthy and of constitution well fitted TO
our climate. Manufacturing establishments were
commenced in various places, and the comparative
" high prices paid for the merno and even grade
wool, facilitated the introduction and spread of the
sheep in 4 remarkable manner. Prejudice, which
had made the sheep feared and guarded against as
pestience would have been soon melted away
before heavier fleece, and discriminating price
between the common, and merino and grade wool,
Of from twenty-five to hundred per cent
To be concluded.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09
EARTHQUAKE Az MEXICO.

The city greatly injured, and considerable loss oCHfc
The New Orleans Bee derives from the Vera
Ciisdno of the 18th instant, the following account
OF an awful earthquake which dcsolated the city Of
Mexico on the 9TH instant.
At the moment we WRITE says the .SigiO of the
9Th, the inhabitants of the capital of the Republic
are still under the influence OF the horrors excited
by the earthquake of yesterday, the disastrous cf
tects of which we are still mperfectly acquainted
with.
Yesterday, at 50 minutes past 3 o'clock p. M.
the oscillations began, slight at first and then
stronger. The direction of the motion appeared to
be North and South. 1t lasted about two minutes.
The shocks were terrible, nothing like them was
ever experienced before, and the condition of the
buildings too surely proves the absence Of all ex-
aggeraon.
We were by chance upon the great square at
time, and we witnessed spectacle not easily for
gotten In an instant the multitude but moment
previous tranquil and listless, were upon their
knees, praying to the Almighty, and counting with
anxiety the shocks which threatened to convert
the most beautiful city in the New World into a
vast theatre of ruins The chains surrounding
the portico were violently agltated the flags of
the pavement yawned open, the trees bent fright
fully, the buildings and lofty edfccs osclated to
and fro; the immense arrow which crowns the
summit of tie Cathedral yibrated with astonishing
rapidly; and So minutes past 3 the movement had
ceased
II Is impossible to ascertain the extent of de-
struction Not house or a door but bears the
marks of this terrible calamity. Many of them are
cracked and greatly injured, others are totterng
and others entirely fallen San Lorenzo, La Mis-
ercordia Tompeaie, Zapo and Victoria streets and
the Grand street, have particularly suffered. The
aqueducts were broken in several places. The
bridge of Tezontlale is demolished. The Hospital
Of Saint Lazarus is in ruins, and the churches of
San Lorenzo and San Ferdinand greatly injured.
The magnificent chapel of Saint Teresa no longer
exists. At the first shock the cupola building of
astonishing strength and great beauty, fell, and
was soon followed by the vault beneath the taber.
hacie and the tabernacle itself.
fortunately, all those IN church so much fire.
quented, succeeded in escaping. At eight o'clock
last evening, seventeen persons had been taker
from the ruins of other buildings and carried to the
Hospital.
At three quarters past six, and quarter pas
seven two more shocks were felt They were
however, slight and occasioned nothing but tenn
porary renewal of terror
The authorities did every thing that zeal anc
humanity could suggest, to carry help to tho vic
TINS and restore the acqueducts which furnish wa
ter to the city.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09

There is curious coincidence that deserves to
be noted. There were three men in the Baltimore
Convention, which nominated Mr. Polk, who were
conspicuous for fighting after the battle was lost
who could not, and would not give up, and would
not abide the nomination of Mr.. Polk. These
three men were Messrs. Bancroft and Morton, of
Massachusetts, and Mr.. Shields, of Alabama The
first is in the Cabinet, the second is Collector of
Boston, and the third sent on foreign Mission.-
Strange, is it not? Does Mr.. Polk mean to say
that it was a very nasty business making HIM Pres
dent, or does he wish us to understand that he pun
shes his supporters and rewards his opposers, be-
he is compelled to act at the dlctation of 9TH
ers One or the other seems to be the natural
conclusion
There another gentleman in the Baltimore
Convention, who besides being Mr.. Van Burcns
spokesman there, was conspicuous for the threat
which he hurled at that body, that they would get
enough of Texas annexation before they got done
with it," Yet Mr.. b. +. Butler was pressed to take
a seat in the Cabinet, and on his refusing was ap-
pointed to an office worth $4,000 year, Charles
ton IS. c. Mercury.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09

Money digging Extraordinary. keeper Of
the Jail at Springfield, was induced week before
last by the representation of one Of his prisoners
to go with him to Westfed, in search of treasures
which he, the prisoner had concealed there After
searching in vain in two places, they proceeded in
the evening to the third What followed is thus
described by the Hampshire Post:
"About o'clock in the evening the two again
proceeded to consummate the object of their visit
to Westted. After arriving at the place last des-
ignated the negro measured off given distance
from certain tree, and striking his spade into the
ground exclaimed in tone of triumph: Here it
is, aint mistaken this time no how. Now take of
my handcuts Boss Day, and I'll show you some
thing worth looking at The handouts were re-
moved, and in an instant, instead Of Teasing his
eyes on sparkling gems and uncouned treasures,
Mr.. Deputy Day found himself lying upon his back
and surveying the stars of heaven as composedly
as the prisoners yice,like clutch upon his throat
would permit. When he rcgained his feet the stars
were shining us brightly as ever, there was the
spade, there the hand-cutls, and there too stood
Deputy Day, but the prisoner had fled, leaving his
old hat as security for his return. The Deputys
glowing vision of jewelry and gold reclaimed from
the ireebooter's SAFE had all vanished also. The
next day he returned to Springfield, alone, II wiser
man for his expedition Courier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09

An Unexpectedly touching scene was presented
TO the Academy OF Sciences very lately. The new
invention Of Van Peterson was to be exhibited
an artificial arm by which, if the wearer has bur n
third of the shoulder remaining he can pick up a
pin, lift g lass Of wine to his lips, hold newspa.
per, etc A committee had been appointed by Inc
Academy to decide on its merits and an old SOL
der, from the hospital of lnyaIids was the subject
Of experiment lilo had been for many years de.
prved of both arms at the shoulder, and when the
substitutes were attached, he performed all that was
set down by the inventor with the greatest easeta-
king glass of wine, etc. But half an hour of
these restored iunctiors had moved the heart OF the
old mlltaire. AS the arms were detached his breast
heaved with emotion difficult to be suppressed
"harder to bear" he murmured, I" than the frStoss,
when did not know their value" The Academy
sat few moments in breathless silence, all present
evidently affected.
swell /" exclaimed M. Arago at last, has no
one any thing to propose Are we to let this brave
old man 40 back mutlated, when we can relieve
him? How much do they cost?
"Fiye hundred francs each"
"Ah! it would be costly to re.fnrnish all the
manned soldiers of the Hospital, but the others
have not been reminded Of their loss. We will
subscribe .he thousand francs for this one"
The proposition was received with reclamation,
and the veteran walked away gesticulatng with
new arms.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09

Geological .Smrey-Two of Prof. Adams Asss-
tants, the Rev. Il. Thompson and Rev. S. r. Hall,
have been directed to proceed as soon as the tray.
cling will permit, from Burlington through Grand
Isle County and thence to run their East and West
lines of reconnaissance from the Lake shore to the
Mountain. After the annual meeting of the Amer
lean Biologists in Connecticut, Prof. Adams in
tends to commence East and West lines of explo-
ration IN the Southern part of the State; but no
will be ready to visit Franklin County and will
traverse the entire County in company with the
Rev. Il. Thompson, as soon as his Assistants shall
have made the preliminary Survey This is done
at the solicitation Of many of our ieow-citizens in
Franklin County, and Prof Adams has altered his
original plans so as to comply with their request
81. Adams Messenger.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09

Justice in Georgia.-We have heard good many
stories about Georgia majors, Georgia fights, &c,
last item from the Georgia State. The story is
told by one of the jury hmsef-so it must be all
right.
Two intimate friends had " fuss" about TWEEN
ty-fVe dollars, and "went to law" The case was
jury case, and it happened that the plaintiff and
defendant were unusual friends of every man on the
jury. How to decide the case was most impor-
tant consideration After long and perpexing
TO raise the sum Of twenty five dollars by contribu-
ton among themselves, satisfied the claim, paid all
costs, and had the case dismissed'-N o. Pic,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09

of foreign powers to subvert our institutions and
mould and fashion our domestic policy at their
pleasure-it is for such reasons as these that me
shareholders Of the South haze ceased almost tnueD
TO immigrdte 10 our country. And yet, OF all men,
we present 10 them the greatest inducements to
come and settle among us, from the character oil
our cline, our soil and its peculiar products. vi
all men, they alone can give value to our inexhau
tible bottom lands and render them source OF
wealth and revenue TO the country. Without the
labor and capital which they can bring, our coun-
try will present little else than immense field fol
| pasturage and stock-raisng like the Pampas OF
| South America inhabited, as under the rule OF
Mexico by herdsmen and shepherds losing all hei
agricultural importance, and furnishing no great
staples for the commerce of the world we appeal
to the experience of the past: In this state OF IN
dependence which we now enjoy, are we rot rap
! idly becoming a European colony The great BODY
of our immigration is already from beyond the
ocean, AMI is hourly increasing while that from
the Southern portion of the Union, whose interests
feelings and institutions are identical with our own
is almost totally annhated. Can we doubt the ev-
| idcnce of our senses ? Look at our numerous Col
onizaton contracts, and the crowds of Europeans
who are daily coming under them, and settling in
dense masses throughout the country, whose Ian
guage associations and customs bind them togeth-
err, under their peculiar regulations, rendering it al
most impossible TO mix and amagamate with our
own citizens.
The conclusion is, therefore, inevitable, that we
must either offer greater encouragement dad more
perfect security 10 The Southern p'anter or else aban
don forever The cultivation OF cotton sugar, tobac-
CO. rice aud indigo which have always been, and
must long continue to be, dependent upon slave Ia
Dor,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09

Handsomely Done-A letter from Lexington,
Ky, to gentleman in this place, speaking of Mr.
Clay says:
"He Mr., Clay has been largely in debt; but
within the last week, his entire Indebtedness
(amounting to near S30,0001 cancelled and
his notes delivered to him from the Bank! The
great man was deeply affected, and asked who had
done this thing. I'VE know not was the reply 1;
the money was deposited to your credit, and your
notes are cancelled. 1t need not concern you who
did tit was not your enemies y SomerrHie Re
porter.
As this matter has been made the subject of in
vldlous comment in journals hostile to Mr.. Clay, we
shall not now violate any confidence, by stating the
facts more clearly. The truth is this MIR Clay,
who has not for many years. incurred nor owed
debt on his own account, had involved himself, by
indorsing for relative, who became deeply en-
barrassed and failed The debts came upon Mr..
Clay to such an extent, that his property must have
been swept away to pay them. The circumstances
came to the knowledge of some Of Mr.. Clay's po-
htical friends and admirers, few of whom knew
him personality and they quietly subscribed the
sum necessary to relieve him from embarrassment.
The first intimaton he had Of it, by the return
of his cancelled notes.-.N Y Tribune.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09

.Soldierly .4musemcnis The Baton Rouge Ga.
zette Of the 10Th ult gives the following interes-
ting account Of the way in which some of the SOL
ders of the u S. Garrison in that place are in the
habit of amusing themselves. AS practice makes
perfect" they will no doubt render essential ser
vice to the country in the case of war:
THE disorderly conduct of some Of the soldiers
of the garrison for the last few days, loudly calls
upon the officers in charge thereof, TO adopt some
measures to keep them from prowling through our
streets, and endangcrlng the lives Of our citizens
at all hours Of the night Some nights ago young
gentleman Of this town was stopped by some of
them, and after asking him few questions in high
wayman style, they let him pass. On Thursday
night party of them entered the workshop of Mr..
John Capadoue, about ten o'clock at night while
he at work, and without provocation beabored
him with clubs. He, however, was able to raise
the alarm, and seized an axe, with which he quoted
one of them for the time. The citizens gathered
to the spot, and the rest Of them Off On Tues
day night some of them went to a coffee house
with the intent of making disturbance, but in that
they were frustrated. Such repeated outrages call
upon our citizens to be on their guard, Instead of
our garrison being protection, it is becoming a
source of dread 10 our peaceful community"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09

Looking Up.-T'he Pittsburg Spirit of the Age
concludes article on the state Of affairs in that
piece thus:
Already is the gloom being dspeed-
cia men and manufacturers seem to forget their
misfortunes in The struggle TO regain their lost
strength Rough board slantees have been erect
ed on some parts Of the ruins, where articles are
vended by "burnt out" merchants, as was their
wont, and consumers appear as eager to buy. A
general spirit Of orbearance is manifested by those
who escaped destrucon-not many instances of
meanness have we to record. Some few, Of course,
have taken advantage of the necessities of the I'M
tortunate but, to the honor Of the city, can say
they few. The communist might here real
ize his hopes of perfect brotherhood-a system
where the suffering of one member is dlffiIsed
through ALL
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-09

The Madisonian says that every fine afternoon,
at Washington, Mr.. ex Secretary Bib, who dress
punctiliously according to the old STYLE in black
clothes, low crowned bat, silk stockings and short
brceches is to be walking off very brskly to
what all who have been in that city know to be the
long bridge. Here he changes his walking staff
into fishing rod, with tackle complete and after
taking from his capacious breeches pocket obac-
co box filed with angle worms, seats himself on
the rough pier, and hobs with astonishing patience
for anything below, from bull minnow to pom
derouS cat fish.
Judge Bib was not accounted very wise Sec
rotary Of the Treasury, but he may be skilful an
gler, and we can easily imagine that his change of
employment affords him abundant pleasure The
clear stream Of the Potomac may have charms for
quiet old gentleman, which he could never enjoy
while dabbling in the turbid, angry waters of polit
ical life; and it must be less trying, if not more
innocent to bait for suckers and perch, than to be
baed by a ravenous brood Of office seekers. Willie
seated on the rough pier of the long bridge he is
in no danger from sharks but in the Treasury De-
parment they swarmed about him, like eels about
the carcass Of drowned puppy; and if he is des-
tined to "bob," day after day, without catching a
fish even bullminnow, at least he is spared the
iniiicton of being himself bobbed at by two-leg-
ged Bob" whose vsitations of the Departments
were said TO be, in Tyler's time, much more assidu-
Gus than agreeable.-.N Y. Com. .4dp.