Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-15


The contributions made by the to the rapidly unfolding
science of geology and The aid afforded by solving
eoon yet in no danger of being overroted in our estimate
their importance
opprsed that any further appropriation will be required
order complete satisfactorily the field labor of the unless
chance making up the final report should be found that facts
wanting complete the chain of evidence in regard to certain
conclusions that flying excursions should be deemed
to supply the deficiency If So small sum might be needed Tor thu
purpose -
and such provisions made for its distributions at the time b
deemed desirable and cXpcdcnt
The report of the State Superintendent of Common Schools will i'm
medaey be laid before you In regard that great interest of thu
State which forms the subject OF this report sufficient Tor me herr
onb have been expected should be accomplished at early stag
ted system of supervision, believed have been fully realized
audabe degree of interest for the improvement Of their school
deeper anxiety exists among teachers to secure proper qualification
for their work and the general impulse has extended its quckenn
and animation unknown and un before And cannot obea
ny TO express my deep ana m al the highest and Oes
calculated elevate the character of Schools in
the vast influence which these institutions upon unfold
ing and advancing destinies.
reports ohe Trustees and Superintendent ohe Vermont Asv
lum for the Insane which have been forwarded exh pros
porous and faerng condition that institution its buildings
erected completed that ample accommodations
vided for three hundred PATIENTS and giving in the results of it
operations ample evidence that the beneiocon of the State hav
not been unworthily bestowed.
During the year appears that 1917 have been admitted into the
YUM and 100 have been discharged OF those discharged 81 ha
recovered and 81 improved There the institution
2 of whom 1913 bcnedcares sharing in the continued mun
of the State
1t cannot but be gratifying to the friends of humanity that the
tuon free from debt and with accommodations complete
ness and nov week. giving society," to useful
and happiness those who had entered within its walls
dakenng of mind and SOUL the propensity mischief and perchanc
the erocy which characterize the unhappy maniac Or where
cloud OF darkness has settled permanently down upon the soul of the
unfortunate inmate that the of his
such favorable result have supposed be realized human
y yet be consoed by the reflection that refuge afforded hin
the best adapted his condition. and the best calculated
to his comfort and happiness that benevnce could provide devise
But Vermont aside from the interests which her domestic policy
reach and guard has Others growing her relations the genera
government of high Importance And these
affected by the prominent which, during the past year,
been consummaed in the Congress of the United States
Among those measures that by which
institution of Slavery has been distinctly recognized
huos care by thus prostng the nations power aud applying
energies to the unconstitutional and unhaowed purpose of extending
the limits and increasing the POLITICAL influence of this institution,
has encroaced upon just rights as com
mied an outrage the moral feelings of citizens
principle Vermont has taken the golndo hostility
she must and vii continue maintain it, Educated Stat
constitution which brGhes the freedom
pie have deeply mblbed that spirit In defending maintaining
UaSe from S9 Tud ge no % g she would dis
test itself neither in words of nsolence acts of outrage
the rights firmly aresy yesis a"o
encroachmen upon her And this her fixed determination
do by whatever she rghttuy and lawfully command
true that the ust alluded has been
been involved unhappy wha neghborng Republic
the past beyond retrieve still have duties perform the
ture We have engage in fresh conflicts The aread
consumlnaed reluctantly compelled believe, one of
series OF yet impending designed the slave
pu of power Encouraged by past success slavery
be projecting schemes for the her domains yet
and for increase of the already dpopoonate
political power conceded the territory which has been recently
submit inquiry whether the occasion does not demand som
action the part of the Legislature this me by way
the further progress of this dangerous growing
threatens absorb every interest of government and to bin
the nations energies the unworthy and odous task of mnsern
Its own unholy purposes and demands.
Should not the State proclaim to the that she persists
determination o oppose the admission into the Union any Stat
whose constitution oerates domestic slavery And should
declaration forth accompanied with the declaration that
%c epoa 50 to BE- sG that nSo en
yielding opposition the ground which right and justice and
ana we scarcely need stop make The inquiry whether public
al OF position other action part will avail
1t would stand recorded the honor of
OF patriotic and worthy that they earnestly unwaverng
tamely submitted the wrong And while eaping
have begun to DO the bitter fruits the measure which has aead
ton to her appeals national justice and
pride, that she against the advance
exeted her best energies its consummaon And her
be aevated by the reflection that they her pocun
There however, occasion despair for future In III
lessons wisdom which the have impressed graz
ua progress of enlightened and regard to III
intrinsic wrong slavery and its unworhnes Of rank the
teress of the naon may see fair for the future
suspicious results
Among the recent of the general government
but deeply feel that of overthrow of that system protecv
policy under which she had been enjoying such unwoned
This be bitter results of that addition
ready spoken Of which has been made political power GOV
free labor But Vermont crushed and her pros
pe stayed without uterng her clear deeptoned
Of the runous policy under which her prospects bgd
has insisted and will still insist upon protection true and correC
system of national policy Her convictions regard 10 its utility
and the obligations othe yield
too clear allow her be shaken in her belief genen qu
submission by distinct open reputation the protective prncp
In regard the advantages system no proposuon il wor
could be clear and papabe than that the which pro
tecs the labor OF It's population which
own industry in all It's various pursuits and aims policy
secure SO far practicable the production within limits Of
cry article requisite Tor the supply OF its will be likely
crease IN wealth and its attendant enjoyment apd
than one which cody turns from pursuits with
lated stimulate the industry of other countries opening them