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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-09-24
MIG sTATE CONVENTION.

The usual October Convention for the appoint.
ment of State Central Committee and County
Committees for the ensuing year, will be holden at
MONTPELIER on WEDNESDAY THE 14Tu OC-
TOBER next, at o'clock p. NJ. A full attend
ancc of the Wing members Of the Legislature, and
of delegates from towns unreprcsentod, is desired.
HARRY BRADLEY
ANDREW TRACY,
GEO. Il. HODGES,
PORTUS BAXTER, State Committee.
i. p. WALTON JR.,
SAMUEL ADAMS,
A. L. MINER,
Sept 90, 1916
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LoCOFOCO1SM FRUSTRATED IN MAINE
The Boston Post Q4oco) pithy says that it looks
foggy down east" The fact is that the people are
just getting out Of the fog of Locofocoism, and
emerging into a clear and healthy Wing otmos-
phere.
urp
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-09-24

When all the towns are in, the majority against
the Locos will be at least 5000.
CONGRESS-. In the first district Hammond U4oco)
is probably elected, and in the third Hiram Becher
(Whig) is elected by large majority. In the four
other districts, now represented by Loccs, there
has been no election one of these will certainly
elect Wing, and there are chances for more.
SENATE The Wings, thus far count upon 10
Senator's to or 6 Loco
IIoUsE. % Wings, 10 Locos, Abolition 43
no choice. The filling of vacancies will decide
the character OF the House.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-09-24

OMIssToN.-ln the vote for Governor in the town
of Groton IA Malice american votes were not re-
ulned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-09-24

OLE FRANKLIN. The Wings of Franklin Co.
have elected their three Senators and NINE of the
eleven representatives chosen-TWELVEst aunch
Wings Old Franklin didn't mean to let Horace
EATON go to Montpelier unattended Make room
for the Governors Guard."-Free Press.
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loss OF THE STEAMER NEW YORK +
SEVENTEEN PERSONS DROWNED!


slip from the Mobile Tribune, of the 10th in
slant, gives account Of the loss Of the steamship
New York, on the 9Th instant, in severe gale
from the North East. The news was brought TO
New Orleans by the steamship Galveston, Capt.
Wright. Seventeen persons were drowned IN
GLIDING twelve passengers and five Of the crew.
The survivors were picked up by the Galveston,
and taken to New Orleans.
Passengers Sared-Mrs. Follett, T. w. fIouse,
Judge Tally, Mccormick, Jr, DR.. Pouscars, N.
Steaks Repard, Capt T. w. White, Smiths, Capt
German, \. w. Gydy McCatierty, Shepherd. Hef-
terman, w. |. Hutchlnsons, Clermont
Lost and .NtSSing.-Mrs. Wilson and two chill
dren; Miss Follett; three children of Mrs. Follett;
A. II. Mccormick, William Armstrong, one cabin
and two deck passengers, names unknown.
Cret0 lost and miSsing.-P. Luncas Murch, Sec
ond engineer; Charles Wilson, seaman; John
Forward, fireman; VIM. c. McRea, fireman; Jas.
Watson, second steward, and one seaman, name
unknown
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-09-24
EROM THE ARMY.

Serious Military Riot !! INSTRUMENTATION near Mat
amordS !-iSoidierS Killed and Uonded Dis
osh'ious Steamboat Explosion !--Mdrch for Mon
Ieypt
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-09-24

The Providence Journal says, "One passage in
the reply OF Mr.. McIanc to the complimentary ad-
dress of the New York Chamber of Commerce is
worthy of particular remark. lie says:
Having some knowledge, from my official po-
sitlon at that time, of the policy and objects of the
Convention of 1928, am quite persuaded that its
main design was to lead in future partition of
the Territory to the recognition Of our claim to the
country, not north, but south of the 49th parallel,
and between that and the Columbia river d.
vision Of the country upon that principle, with
reasonable regard to the rights grown up under the
Joint possession, always appeared me to afford a
lust and practical basis for an amcable and honor
able adjustment of the subject. Such, also, was
satisfied were the views OF our Government at the
time engaged in my recent mission and in ear
nestly and steadily aboriug to effect settlement
upon that basis, was but representing the policy
of my own government, and jdiihfitiLy promoting
The intentions and irishes Of the PreSideHt'
| Now, we would like to have the friends of the
President explain how this agrees with his own
declaration in his inaugural address, and SUISSE
quenuy in his annual message, and with the "clear
and unquestionuble right to the whole of Oregon,
up to 81 40, which has been the ground of the ad-
mlnisration, and if its most solemn professions
may be believed, the fighting ground of the admin
stration throughout.
The only excuse we have ever heard offered is,
that the President made claim which he never
meant to enforce, and which he knew was not val
id, merely TO get the best terms that he could +;
and that these solemn declarations of policy and Of
right were put forth Just n tin pedlar swears
that sauce pan cost him 25 cents, when he means
all the time to sell 1t for shilling This is the
explanation that his own friends make of the
course Of the President and, poor it u.s. we have
heard no other. In what light does it hold up
the diplomacy of our country What credit will
in future be given to the solemn declarations of Mr.
Polk? What confidence will be laced in then
by his own constituents or by the foreign powe
with which he may be called upon TO negotiate.
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The Subscribers, Inhabitants Of The county of Fair
far, in The Colony Of Vaginia, having duly consid
cred The above agreement and association, and being
oeH convinced Of the utility and real necessity Of The
measures therein recommended do sincerely and cor
daily dccede thereto and do hereby, voluntarily and
faithfully each and every person for himself upon
his tVord and honor agree and promise that he ,pii
Gle and resolution therein contained, according TO The
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-09-24

Brownson, Wing, 1913 Morse, Wing, 90 sos
Dana, Loco, 2S,O00 Anderson, Loco, 81 1851
All others, Sab All others, 6O6l
Increase of Wing vote, 1868
Loco, 1,510
all others, 1852
Majority of all against the Locos now, Sag
against Anderson last year, 275
-
Net Locofoco loss, 5,l7l
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II. p. WALTON, JR., EDITOR.
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TPELIER, THURSDAY. SEPT. "a, 1916.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-10
VOLUNTEERS FOR THE WAR

The two Richmond companies have been organ
ized-The officers of the Grays are R. G. Scott
jr., Captain, Thomas P. August LIST Lieutenant
John j. Fry End, and Robert DOMAIN Sd Lieuen-
ant of the Rangers, E. G. Darlington, Captain
Robert Porterfeld, lst., Carlton R. Munford, End
and IL. Williamson. Sd Lieutenant Gov. Smith
has procured permission for the battalion from Eas
tern Virginia to rendezvous at Richmond, instead
of Guyandotte.
The Alexandria Company has been accepted by
the Governor
company is being raised in Chesterfield, and a
third in Richmond
Two companies have offered their services from
Jefferson and one from Berkeley.
A company Of volunteers for the Mexican wal
has been raised in Petersburg and the citizens have
undertaken to equip them in handsome style. The
City Council appropriated $4,000 to the object
The "cockade" knows how to do things.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-10
ANOTHER JOAN OF ARC.

A letter from Monterey to the New York Spirit
of the Times, relates incident of the late battle
which we have not elsewhere seen. He states that
Mexican lady, laying aside the habiliments as
well as the timidity of her sex, had taken the field
at the head of corps of Lancers, by which one of
the most formidable and sanguinary charges was
made upon the American troops. The name of this
lady is Dos h'tApEs. Just before the battle began,
she harangued the Mexican troops with stirring elo-
quence and much of the obstinancy and courage
displayed by the Mexicans in this engagement is
ascribed to her glowing appeal, in connection with
her high and gallant bearing She desired to be
placed at the head Of the corps which should make
the first charge, that she might be present when
the first shot was fired-vowing that she would
never lay aside her weapons until the ''Northern
barbarans" had been expelled from her native land.
1t is impossible not to admire the herosm of this
lady, even though she be Mexican This Incl
dent, striking in itself, is perhaps more remarkable
as evincive of the intense hatred of the Mexican
people towards the citizens of this country-Rich-
mond Wing.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-10
GENERAL SCOTT.

Gen. SCOTT, accompanied by his aids, Lieut..
SCOTT and Lieut.. WILLIAMS, and Maj. SMITH of
the Engineer corps, sailed from New York on the
3Oth in the ship Union for New Orleans, en- route
to Mexico, to take command of the Army.
The Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
American, whose information heretofore has proved
remarkably correct, says-'Gen SCOTS present
destination is New Orleans His ultimate desti-
nation Mexico, where he has supervisory con-
troll of the whole army. To this complexion it has
come at last, notwithstanding all the occurrences Of
May last Gen. Scott is quite ready to receive "the
fire in front" now that he has assurances that there
shall be no 'fre in the rear" The idea Of pene-
trating Mexico by the way of Monterey and Saltil-
10 will be abandoned, and just at this point wish
to add that before the close of the last session of
Congress, Gen. Taylor advised the Administration
in letter to the Government and in letter to its
friends, not to make the attempted invasion from
this point. At this time General Taylor had no
discretionary power in the matter, and he had none
tor Il long time after. His orders were to 90 for
ward, and as obedience was the soldiers first DUTY
and the of his instructions was likelv to de-
veope itself before long, he went on until the Go
'OihibehI gave iiiih rye discretionary power. but
after the success Of the Army the Administration
here seemed to think that nothing was to be done
but go forward, and notwithstanding the terms of
the armstice, the daily diminishing force of Volun-
teers, the long route which had to be protected and
Che great sickness in the army the orders were Civ
en- to suspend the armistice, and this with the idea
Of carrying out the invasion Of the Capitol Of Mex
leo by the distant route Of Monterey. Nav. more.
Immediately after the battle of Monterey, general
programme of military movements was marked out
at this point by which the Army were TO have been
at San Luis by the Goth Of November, and posses
sion taken Of the Capitol.
All this adyisatory folly, it is 10 be hoped, is now
over The idea seems TO be to fortify line of
country which will connect the Rio Grande with
the Pacific in the possession of the ports
of Mexico on the Gulf, and all the important Mexi-
can ports the Pacific, and thus secured, TO colo
uize Northern Mexico, California, New Mexico.
chihuahua, and parts of Sonora and Tamaulipas
as fast as we may. This done, the advice is to
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-10

halt until Mexico sues for peace. The invasion OF
her Capitol would cost hundred Thousand men
with the necessary troops 10 secure the important
points on the road. To do what is proposed will
probably require regular and volunteer force Of
$4,000 or $4,000
HE Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
Sun, says.
suppose the object Of the appointment Of Scott
ana otrwart is to take Vera Crz-and that, for
inns purpose, Scott and Stewart will not differ
'eriaiiy IN their plans from that suggested under
stand, some months back, by the gallant Gen. Arm
strong, our present CCnsul at Liverpool The city
Oh vera Cruz will be taken first, and then the Gas
tie, by successful bombordment from land and sea-
Between Vera Cruz and San Luis Potosi, probably
before reaching the valley Of the Lamarine, we must
expect pitched battle, for which the Mexicans are
assurediy preparing, but the result of whi,h can
nard'y be doubtful. After that battle we may look
Tor peace, II a new revolution i'm Mexico do not a.
gam change the aspect of things, and hasten an
event which cannot be long retarded. But it will
be well for us, not to be deceived or elated with
vain hopes of peace being thrown into our lap
we must fight for it, and do our own part, if we
would have the Mexcans come up To our expecta-
TONS We must not expect the Mexicans to trem-
bic at our bottled thunder had they correct knowl-
edge OF our strength, they would not have waged
war against us. They must see the lightning and
Its effects, before they will come down on their mar
bones and sue for peace
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-10

AT meeting of the citizens Of the town Of Staun-
ton, held at the Court house, on Monday the 9TH
of December, 1876, ALEXANDER III. H. STUART,
Esq. was unanimously elected Chairman, and JNo
ID. lMBoDEN appointed Secretary.
Mr.. STUART, on taking the Chair, announced
the object Of the meeting in brief, but eloquent
and feeling address, to be for the purpose of adopt
ing measures for the accommodation of our patriotic
fellow citizens, who have volunteered their servi-
ces to the Government of the United States in the
prosecution of the war with Mexico, whilst they
remain amongst us, awaiting their marching orders
He hoped that all who heard him, whether volun.
teers or those who from their ties and engagements
at home could not in person engage in the war
would adopt as the principle of action on the pre-
sent occasion the sentiment of the immortal Deca.
tur: ''Our Country right or wrong, our Country
always" That although many of us would moi
60 to the field, yet we are able and willing TO dc
all in power in furherence of the patriotic views
OF our fellow citizens who have volunteered thci,
personal services.
On motion of Capt. Brooke, Committee con-
slstlng of Messrs. j. b. Breckenridge, James Points
Benjamin Crawford, NJ G. Hartman, and F. II.
Geiger were appointed for the purpose of providing
comfortable quarters for the volunteers while thew
remain In Staunton, and to procure subscriptions
from the citizens furnish them with all necessary
supplies.
On motion, another Committee consisting OF
Messrs. c. Kinney, j. ID. Imboden, j. l.. poy.on
Thomas Butler, and Hugh j. Crawford, were APP
pointed to wait on the Common Council of Staun-
ton, and ask their aid and cooperation in further
ance of the above arrangements.
On motion, Resolved That when this meeting
adjourn, it do adjourn to meet here to morrow at IL
O'Clock, NJ, and that the above Committees be then
prepared to report.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-10
VOLUNTEERS FOR THE WAR.

Accompany of Volunteers for the War with Mex
leo has been organized in Augusta by the election
Of the following officers :-KENroN HARPER,
Captain; ROBERT II. KINNEY, LIST Lieutenant
V. f. GEIcER, LIST 2nd Lieutenant; and WIN. III
HARTMAN, End End Lieutenant-and the fact re
ported to the Governor, from whom orders are ex-
pected in a few days. The company is rapidly fill
ing up, and those who desire to volunteer are re
quested to report themselves without delay. Com
Portable quarters have been provided for the Volun
teers by the citizens.
Staunton, Feb. 8, 1916.
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CALL FOR MORE TROOPS.

A gentlemen from Washington, who has correct
means Of information, says the Patriot, states that
every thing about the Navy and War Departments
are quite brotsk and warlike--that President Polk
himself has brstled up within few days past, and
and that his message to congress will make direct
call for forty millions Of dollars and fifth thou
sand men This, he thinks, will conquer peace
with Mexico. This does not look as if the Cabi-
net expected peace by negotiation between Mr..
Buchanan and ga Mexican AGENT Petersburg
hteliigenccr.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-10

The New Orleans Bulletin states, on authority
upon which it implicitly relies, that when Santa
Anna was SO politely passed through the blocka-
ding squadron, he produced passport or paper Of
any kind; but that when the steamboat on which
he had embarked was boarded by an officer of the
squadron, Santa Anna was told by him that Com.
Conner had orders to permit him to pass.-This,
we doubt not, is true version; but the enquiry u.s.
WHY Were such orders given to Com. Conner ?
Must it not have been in consequence of some pre-
vlous understanding between Mr.. Polk and the Tx
lie returning from Punishment? If so, what was
the nature Of that understanding? Or, if there
had been no concert between them--no arrange
ment-how will Mr.. Polk excuse himself to the
country for permitting the most influential and sa-
gacious Of the Mexican Generals to return, in the
midst Of war; to his native land heal its dissen-
tons, and to head its armies Rich. Whig.
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The Rockingham Register says that it did moi
purposely omit the Governors Proclamation calling
for volunteers for the Mexican war-that it was
placed in the copy drawer, but unfortunately forgot
ten A bad excuse is certainly better than none
but why has it omitted the Proclamation again in
the last paper? Why does it persist thus in re-
fusing to give its fellow-ctizens chance to serve
their country in the battle -held2-Its plea tina,
Buckingham, possibly, thinks it equally as import
ant to tarry at home, and CIRCULATE" our internal
foes, the AntiAmerican party, as to go to Mexico
is supremely ludicrous, and may be ranked a.
mong the best jokes of the season.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-10

A Public Dinner was given to Mr.. WEBSTER in
Philadelphia on the End instant.-There were "a
bout four hundred persons at the tables, and the
Hon. Samuel Brock presided. After removing the
cloth the regular toasts were commenced. The
third was to the distinguished guest-"D Daniel
Webster-the faithful representative, the able ne
gotiator, the fearless statesman, the eloquent de-
fender OF the Constitutionhs patriotic services de-
mand our gratitude, his unarnished honor is the ma
'on's property" On which Mr.. Webster arose
and delivered one of the most brilliant efforts of his
eloquence. He commented on the course of the
present Administration, and instituted comparison
between the measures of Jackson and Polk The
Mexican war was alluded TO, and the Adminisra-
ton blamed for its origin. The results of the re-
cent elections were cited as evidence of the dssatis
faction of the people. The spectacle of the Senate
making the Oregon treaty for the President, was
commented upon with sarcasm.
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VOLUNTEERS,

The Washington Union understands that since
the battles of May last, 100000 volunteers have
offered their services to the Government. The re-
giment of Virginia, it says, will soon be completed
The regiment of New York is nearly ready-It
will be under the command of Col. w. b. Burnett.
formerly cadet at West Point. The Pennsylva-
MIA regiment is ready. North Carolina will be rea-
dy before the first of January South Carolina
Col. Pierce ButleD is rapidly filling up her ranks
This Col Butler is another of those FEDERAL.
Wings who are opposing the war!
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The late news from Mexico represents that coun-
try to be in very distracted State. Senior Rejon
has been removed from the office of Foreign Secre-
tary, and the quarrel between the Federalists and
Republicans had approached to almost open and
deadly conflict at the capitol A temporary sus
pension of hostilities had been agreed upon with
view to submit their differences to Santa Anna, and
each party seemed confident that his decision would
be in their favor. The Fedemlsts are for institu-
ting such government as we have in the United
otates-the Republicans are for more consolida-
ted government.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-10

GJ- The Common Council of Staunton have very
generously appropriated $500 towards supporting
and fitting out the Volunteer company now being
raised In the County for the Mexican War, and the
adjourned meeting of the citizens on Tuesday de-
termined to raise the sum to $1,000.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-12-10

AT a Locofoco Convention recently held in the
northwestern part of Ohio, resolution was adopt
ed, declaring that its members would ''never sup
port for any office of honor, trust or profit, James
X. Polk, James Buchanan, Thomas H. Benton,
John q. Calhoun, OF any other man, who aided or
advised the settlement of the Oregon boundary on
the 49th parallel of latitude" We had thought
that the ffty four forties We're defunct but this
shows that there is still a spark Of life left
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JAMES RIVER AND KANAwHA COMPANY.

JAMES RIVER AND KANAWHA COMPANY.
The annual meeting of this company was held
In Richmond on the Odd nltimo-The report of the
President, MIR. Gwynn, shows the receipts of the
company during the last year to have been SILL
100 o2, being decrease from the previous year of
$l5,S97 l8, which is ascribed to the shortness Of
the Wheat and Tobacco crops. A deficiency of
$5O,597 81 is anticipated in the resources OF the
company to meet its liabilities within the next three
months, and an application to the Legislature for a
loan to the amount of the interest on the guaranteed
bonds, which will be due on the LIST of January, is
recommended.
The President estimates the cost of completing
the Canal TO the Ohio river at SIO6I6 500 20, and
the cost of single track Rail Road from Richmond
to the Ohio at ST 5,O0O,O00 double track at $50,
OOO,0OO He recommends the immediate compile
ton of the Canal between Lynchburg and the North
River, the tide water and other connexions and the
kanawha dam and lock, for which purpose the Gre
alton Of new capital to the amount of ST. 2IO, 900
will be necessary.