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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-12
IMPRESSIONS AT WASHINGTON

From the best data we could gather at Washing
ton up TO yesterday morning, FEB. 81 we conclude
that the Diplomatic Correspondence respecting Or
egon was opened by Mr.. Packenham, with pro-
position that the last (pubshed) letter of each to
the other should be mutually withdrawn. This pro-
posa being acceded to at once, 1t rcopened the ne
gotiation on the basis of Mr.. Folks Offer to COM
promise on the 10th parallel which Mr.. Pocken.
ham so gruflly rejected when made. 1t now be-
came incumbent on Mr.. Packenham, II case his
non-acceptance Is PERSISTED in, to make counter
proposition, which we infer he has done, but of
what character are not advised. We think Mr.
Buchanan, having rendered his resignation of The
post of Secretary of State, was nominated for the
vacant Judgeship and we heard that his nomina-
ton was even sent to the Senate, but withdrawn on
the reception of Mr. Packenham's new overture
Mr. B. conserving to retain the State Department
and make another effort to settle The Oregon differ
ence When This negotiation is terminated, wheth-
err successfully or otherwise we think Mr.. Buchan
an intends to resign and we somewhat doubt that
any nomination for the Judgeship will meantime
be made. 1t has been known to Mr.. Buchanalis
friends that he is tired of his present gddy and dis
tracing position as the head Of an anti-Tarif Cab
met and will leave it on the first fair opportunity
The House will vote to give the Notice, in a
guarded and peaceful shape, when it votes at at
all on the subject. but it is in no hurry to act The
Senate is apparently inclined to await he result OF
the pending negotiation before acting at all deci-
sivey. We doubt whether it will ever act on the
Navy enlargement bill-we are confident it will not
pass it-before the negotiation is brought to sor1e
issue.
The President will probably be in no hurry tc
answer the inquiry of The Senate for fresh advices
respecting the Oregon Question. If the resolution
of inquiry had not been passed some days since
we presume it would not have passed at all.
NJ Y. Tribune.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-12

From Yucaian. BY the brig Historian, Mill
ken, % days from Sisa, we have received Spanish
documents containing declaration by the Legsla-
tive Assembly of Yucatan against Mexico in it is
an allusion made nregard to the injustice of its
Government, and the evils under which the towns
of the peninsula are obliged to labor in con
sequence. private letter which we have Just re-
ceived states that there preparations for con-
hict with Mexico, but no great excitement at Ssal
or Merida. In the documents received, the Nation
al Government is discarded and various threaten.
ing expressions made use of The Declaration is
signed Barbachano, Z" first voter of the Assembly y
and Joaquin Garcia Rejon, Secretary General.
NJ y Tribune.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-12

RAvAGEs OF 1NTEMPERANCE. The Boston
Traveller groupes together five recent cases of
sudden death, occasioned by intemperance
LIST case.-Mr Stephen Of Warren, N. j., left a
Tavern intoxicated, ttho' not habitualy intempcr-
ae) lost his way, found next morning dead in a
creek, where his horses had stood through an in
clement night.
III CORA colored man named Harrison, also
of New-Jersey, who went on "spree," was found
in the road frozen to death.
3D. case.-Levna Frazier left store in Cam
bridge, Md. intoxicated, and was found the next
morning frozen to death in the road.
AN case Rachel More, free coored person,
cake and fruit pedler, who frozen to death at
Britains, Md. was supposed to have been intoxica-
ted.
5th cuse.--The Newark Advertiser says that 4
man drank twenty three glasses of brandy at Mill
vile, from the effects Of which he died the next
day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-12

MEXIco.-The Washington Union contains no
mention Of the receipt Of any dispatches from Mr.
Slide. II rather discredits The report that he had
demanded his passports, though it apprehends that
his mission will prove u failure. The New Or
leans Tropic of the Goth ut says:
In our paper of Saturday we did not think it safe
to credit the rumor in circulation here that Mr. Sill
dell had not only demanded his passports, but that
he had been grossly insuted by the refusal of an
escort to his safety out Of the country. Our
information from source on which we invariably
place reliance, was, that he had not yet presented
his credentials, but that, when presented, they
would undoubtedly be declined. Letters of la
ter date, published by some of our contemporaries,
would lead us to infer as altogether probable, that
Mr. $. had actually demanded his passports and,
having failed in his mission, was preparing to leave.
All beyond this we consider as mere rumor. Par
edes with portion of the old Santa Anna party,
is in full power, and 1t is certain that decided dem
onsGralons from our Government can alone put an
end to the halt-war, halfpeace relations Of the two
countries.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-12

IMPORTANT MOVEMENT IN THE soUTH--We
find, in the Tuscaloosa (Alabama) Journal, report,
submitted to the House Of Representatives of that
State, by special committee, upon the subject Of
the Domestic Slave Trade. 1t is important, as in
dicating, on the part of the holders of slaves,
conviction of the i'll tendencies of that traffic upon
the interests, safety, and character Of the States
which furnish the Market. The report is accom-
panied by bill prohibiting, under Serere penalties,
the introduction of slaves by traders or non-res.
dents. The objects OF this important royement
are thus stated, by the editor of the journal =
"The committee complain that our slave population
is becoming loo numerous for the interest and Sc
curity OF the citizens Of the State and that non
resident planters send their slaves among us, and
withdraw the proceeds of their labor to be expend-
ed in other States. They further express the fear
that, popular opinion is setting itself against the
continuation of slavery in Kentucky, Virginia, and
other States may be oyerrun with this class of
population" We are rejolced to see this streak
Of light, where the good Of all parties have long
and anXousy looked for the dawning of a better
day. Enquiry fairly started, and undislurbed, will
effect all that the rational philanthropst can hope
for.-BoStOn Atlas.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-12
FATAL DUEL.
Correspondence of The Tribune.

WAsHrNGroN, Feb. 81, 1916.
The city was full of direful news, to day, of
duel having been fought by Mr.. johnson of Tenn,
and Mr.. Bayly Of Va. This arose from the fact
that a duel had really been fought by young man
named Johnson, although not by Johnson of Tenn.
The sharp controversy between Messrs. Johnson
and Bayly, on Saturday, added plausibilty to the
rumor. Their fresh fight in the House, to day, Of
fectually cleared them from The charge of having
fought with deadly weapons
1t appears that DR.. Daniel Johnson and Thomas
+. Jones' both of Elizabeth city, N. c., had con
troversy the latter charging the former with dishon
orahlo intimacy with his wife, They came on here
TO settle it-Johnson, with his second named Hen
dcrson, arrived at Colemans on the ooh of Janua-
ry
They met this morning at Badensburg John
son protesting his innocence, refused to fire, and
was killed by his adversary His BODY was brol
to this city this morning. Jones and his second
were taken prisoners. Henderson, belive, escap.
ed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-12

Rev. Charles w. Dennison, who has been -four
ing somewhat corspcuously liberty party"
lecturer and seamens preacher, has been unani.
mousy accommodated from the First Baptist
Church in Boston, and deposed from the ministry
on a charge of lying and obtaining money under
false pretences. He has friends who regard him
as prosecuted man. and he was to commence his
preaching again, under the sanction Of The In
dependent Bethel Society, of the port of Boston"
Making Railroad Iron al Trenton. Mr.. Cooper
at Trenton is fitting up his iron works for rolling
rails The mill is to be in operation by the LIST Of
Nav next. contract, the Gazette of that place
saws has already been made with the Camden and
Amboy Railroad Company for 1000 tons, and we
are informed that the propositions have been made
from other companies 1t is expected that these
works will produce thirty ions daily. About one
hundred and fily additional hands will be employ
Cd Harrisburg Union.
The Southern Courant Of the 23d inst, publish
ed in Washington, Wilkes county Geo. says:
We were visited on Monday night and Tuesday
last with the heaviest fall of seet we have ever
seen in this latitude. The immense weight of ice
did great damage to the fruit and ornamental trees
of our village and we learn that the roads in eve
ry direction have been completely blocked in many
places by fallen branches, and III some instances
whole trees.
Raiiroad Contract We understand that the
Providence and Worcester Railroad Company have
contracted with the New England Iron Company,
of this city, for the rails for their road. The price
contracted for is S77, 80 per ton The rails are 10
be Of the n pattern, and to weigh Sc pounds to the
yard The New England Iron Company expect to
0e able TO turn out FIVE hundred tons of Railroad
Iron a month"; as as they get their machinery
! in operation. No railroad iron, we believe, has ev-
er been made in New England-Propidence Jour.
Of Feb. 7.
ALMOST A BURIAL.--A Mr.. Shot lately slipped
from Wagon, and it was supposed, died soon al
forwards, but while preparations were making for
his interment, and the corpse placed in the coffin,
the doctor discovered that the glass in the coffin
lid was somewhat covered with vapor, took his
handkerchief for the purpose of removing II; but
finding that it proceeded from the inside OF the
glass, he at once pronounced the man alive, and
he taken from his narrow house, and IS now
as well as ever he was in his NeicburyPort
(yhass.) ADJ.
i RUMoR CoNTRADICTED. rumor has been go
ing the rounds of the press to the effect that Sena'
tors Allen and Cass, had purchased the U. States
Journal at Washington That paper of Monday
says ave have only TO say, that we ". +. Dow
own the United States Journal, and that we have
never seen Gen. Cass to speak to him, in our lives,
aud that Senator Allen has as much to do with us
as Mr. Polk, and no more
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-12

President Madison on Protection. A pamphlet
ten by Mr. Madison in 1928, addressed to Mr.. Ca
bell, at that time member of the Virginia Senate.
The letters contain the authors opinion of the con
slllulionalty and policy of the Protective system.
The argument in favor of the constitutonallly of a
law OF Congress for the encouragement of domes-
tic manufactures, like all the constitutional argu-
ments from the same authoritative source, is clear
and conclusive.
What will these Locofoco Free Tradsts, who
are in the habit of demonstrating to their own sat
isiaction the unconstitutionaiy Of the Protective
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-12

accident. At North Adams on Monday evening
last, large party of young people of both sexes
were amusing themselves in sliding down hi on a
large Sleigh and several excursions had been made
without injury, when at the last descent, the vehi.
Gle became unmanageable, descended with great
rapdity, and leaving the road came in contact with
a tree, breaking in pieces the sleigh, ana injurng
J. of 10 persons who were in it, IF them severe
ly. Two females, Miss Green and Miss Mel .ellan,
reported to be badly hurt TO leave but lit
tie hope Of their recovery. The collar bone of the
latter was broken, and the former sustained inter-
nal injuries. -PHsfeld SIN.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-12

AT Starksboro, not long since, the house belong
ing to Messrs. l.. & T. Searns consumed by
fire, in the day time, with all its contents The
members of the families of the occupants were all
unfortunately absent at the time, except an aged
mother Of the Messrs. Stearns who was left sitting
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DIED.

In Mo-eown, Feb 3D. Eunce Noble in the I'D year Of her
nge Printers in New Hampshire, New York, Peunsy lvania
Ohio and Wisconsin, arc req. &c.
IN this village, Jan. 30, Mrs Magnet Ruth, wife Of Mr..
Lorenzo NJ Washburn aud daughter of Mr. Stuson West Of
Danye, aged % years II months, Q days.
In Walden January 29h, Mr.. Job Dow, aged 20.
In Lunenburgh the 2sh August last Botsey, wife of
Den. Bazilai Snow, aged 20 years aud nine months.
Also in Lunenburg JAN 81 Dea Barzilai Snow, aged 80
years and months member Of the Baptist Church and
of the first settlers of said town.
In Lunenburgh jan 2eth, Favln g. oco daughter Of f.
a0d Lucy Oco and grand daughter of Dea b. Snow
aged II years and ten months.
In Lunouburgh, Jan. 9th, Cyntu Snow widow of Adm
Snow, aged is.
In Albion, Orleans county, N. Y. the 25t ult George E.
only of Elijah DANA aged years.
In Barre, Feb 9th the residence Of Elijah d. Wheeler
rush, Ednuh Aurora only child of Abel ind Mary
Putnam Of johnson, aged 90 months
4" I'll take these little lambs, said he,
And fold them to my breast
Protection they shall find in me,
I'm mi be tles'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-12

lhe 1fnfh for once The i'aston (''a<) SEN
tinel an o'd organ Of the Locofoco pariy ihs des-
"7hf party -ihc Democratic Republican party,
we menn Of course, for that Is the only party that
has everarl'en in this country worthy of the de-
signatonE hagst leneth become so involved by
selfish and corrupt politicians and uprincipled dem
agogues, in discussions, perplexies. and factiona
warfare, that it will probably have to pass through
the ordeal of another general and overwhelming
defeat before 1t shall be purified, and restored to
its former glory, unity, and strength. In Pennsyl-
vania, worse and more deplorable state Of the
party is witnessed, than in any other State IN the
Union. except, perhaps, it be the State Of n York.
With the fell spirit of faction that is raging IN the
party in that State and sowing the seeds of its o.
verhrow ard prostraion, we have nothing now to
to do; we shall, in this article, confne ourselves
mostly to cur State and, in the spirit of pru-
dent forbearance and kindly admonton, endeavor
TO point out some of the causes that have brought
about the present deplorable condition of the Dem
ocraic party in Pennsylvania, and placed it in
imminent peril OF defeat at the next Gubernatorial
election, at tauheres', more dsgrtceful and disos-
truus than that of 1885"
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MARIE ED.

Feb 3D. by tho Row Mr. ewes, Mr. Geo Carroll of Rich
mond TO Miss Susan Johnson Of Williston.
In Peacham January 2Oh by Rev H. Bedford, Mr. Joseph
Peak to Miss Clarssa Fyfeld, both OF r.
In Peachan Feb 3, by Rev. David Merrill Walter Brock,
ESQ Of Barnot Miss Mary Prior, of Boston, Mass.
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STATE OF VERMONT, The Hon the PIobute Court Tor
Randolph District, the District of Randolph-To al
persons concerned in the Austin Barron, late of
Washington, deceased, Greeting.
WHEREAS, Dianthl bnoh administrative on the estate OF
w said deceased has represented to the Court that the debts
charges said estate exceed the OF personal
about sA hundred dollars leaving that sum TO be raised
real and the Court grant her license
sell much OF the Real Est of said deceased will u
the aforesaid Therefore it ordered that ali
concerned be notified to appear ut session OF said Probate
Court be held c. Bodgotts Inn in Chelsea the first
Thursday of March that they may give bonds for the
the deh and show why license should not be
gIanted aforesaid.
this order shall be published three weeks successfully in
the Nermsnt Waterman, newspaper printed at Montpelier,
this state the last OF which publications shall he before the
day assigned for hearing, as aforesaid. .
Given ande hand the Probate Office at Randolph, this
9th day of February A, ID. 1916 - .
50 PHlLANDER PERRIN, Register
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-03-20
FRA DIAVOLO,

Towards the close of the last century,
there lived in Calabris an humble family,
consisting of a father, mother and seven chill
dren. Unambitious and moderate in their
wants, they had never even penetrated be-
yond the narrow limits Of their own country,
thew followed the humble trade of stocking
WAIVERS, and their Labor was barely sufficient
for their sranty subsistence.
Michael Pczza, the oldest Of the so s,wxs of
a hasty and impstuous character, and pos
sessed an adventurous and determined spirit.
He was never disposed to obey his fathers
commands-and alone, of all the family was
not contented with his condition. He dream.
cd Of making his fortune, and was forever
talking Of going into the world to seek it. Al
the age Of seventeen he escaped from the
paternal domicil, never to return TO il again.
Destitute OF means, and Without resources, he
determined 10 avail himself of his courage and
natural audaciiy. He went in quest of the
celebrated Scarpi, famous chief of the bri.
gands, who infested tho environs, and spread
Diliape and desolation in all directions. Scar
pi gladly received him-but he remarked
that he was very young to be able TO endure
the fa,iguss Of the profession, and be useful
ed CONSENT said the brgand to him, TO
admit you among us-but, at the first mani.
fests,ion of weakness, shall despatch you
as useful member without pity Michael
Pezza agreed to this. and from tbs moment,
commenced his criminal and adventurous Ca
reer. His first expedition was one so full of
skill and audacity, that ii placed him very
high IN the esteem of his companions.
The convent Of Santa Martha possessed a
small image Of the Virgin, of massive gold.
adorned with diamonds and precious pearls,
Of inestimabie value. This Virgin was an
object Of alteration TO the faithful Scarpi
had long desired to possess it, and thought
over different means of getting possession of
it. But an expedition of this kind presented
great difficulties. the walls of the convent
were of great height, and faithful guardian
watched night and day, over the precious re-.
lie. Scarpi, il it was impossible to succeed
by stratagem, would not have recoed even
before the employment Of forcs-bu, his
companions, Influenced by the remains Of
their former feelings of venera,ion, refused
10 shed the blood of persons consecrated 10
the Lord.
These obstacles did not, however, t.rrify
Michael Pezza. He assumed the dress of q
nun. and directed his steps towards the con.
vent alone, with his stick in his hand. liz
knocked q, tie door, and by the command o.
tie Lady Superior, he was conducted into =
separate part Of the house. where candidates
before they are permitted to penetrate into
the interior and appear in her presence, mus
mass three days and nights IN prayers and sb'
stinencc. As soon as he was in his cell, MI
chael Pezza began to mediate upon hi
plans, awaiting the moment for an action
Two days passed, and he had already be-
come uneasy as to The way in " hch he should
accomplish his object, when an unexpected
circumstances came 10 his aid. II was at tha
period Of the year, when the peasants from
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-03-20
SHELTER ISLAND.

TO ny s,srEa-AcGusT l3,h lS4l.
TIE said that each succeeding year
Another circet Neaves,
Within each living, waving tree,
Yet not in bark or leaves;
But far within the silent core
The tiny shutt.es ply,
At Natures ever working loom,
Unseen by human eye:
And thus within my "heart Of hearts,
Doth this returning day,
Another golden zone complete,
Another circle lay;
And when unto the shadowy past
In retrospect flee,
numerae the fleeing years
BY deepening love for thee.
Since last we met this sunny day,
How bright the hours have flown;
Youth, Love and Hope, with fadcess light,
Around our way have shone;
And If a shadow from the pas,
Has foaied DER the dream,
Twas sofened like violet cloud
Reflected in stream.
Thea, strong in faith, III trust that Time
Another race may run,
And other links be added 10
The chain around us spun;
That If the flowers should ever droop
Around thy pathway here,
Their roots may bloom to live ag,l,
In some more blessed sphere.
Pray tina, the hopes that perish here,
May brighten in the sky,
As SHOWS that fall upon the earth
Are purified on high;
That If a fierce, bitterer grief,
Should e'er thv spirit claim,
II may the fiery ordeal pass
As gold the trying fame.
The planets round the suns revolve,
The grander systems roll,
In harmony sublime and true,
Around vaster whole
Thus may the years that bind our hearts
In love that cannot die,
Still draw us hourly near our God
And nearer to The sky. May GARpISE