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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-11-12
MESN ERISM AT FAULT.

Some time since an unbeliever in the mysteries
of lnesmerism deposited Gl00 note in one of the
Dublin banks, to remain there for six months, and
which was to become the property of any person
who, without opening the envelope in which 1t was
contained should describe every particular respect
lug the note-such as its number, its date, the
bank in which it was payable, &C.. and who should
read three English words, plainly written on slip
of paper, which was contained in the same envel-
ope with the note.
Six months and seventeen days have expired.
and no person having appeared at the bank to OK
anime the envelope, it opened, and the note
proved to be check for Gl00, payable to Gdipus
or bearer, and lated the lst of October, lS45. The
English words written on a separate slip of paper
were, "To Gdlpus alone"-a translation from the
Greek of the celebrated oracle delivered at Del
phos, which committed to Edipus the difficult and
somewhat dangerous task Of solving the SphinX's
riddle, on the true solution of which depended the
safety of his country and his own life. The result
is well known; Gdipus solved the riddle; the
Sphinx in despair flung herself (itself) from rock
into the sea. Thebes was saved.
1t is stated that communications were received
from different parts of England and one from Amer
ica containing mesmerc revelations respecting the
number Of the note and one letter enc osed PIC.
ture, or (ntended) fac simiie Of it. OF course all
these mesmerically- inspired persons were mistaken
in every Particular rening Mirror
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-11-12
POLITICAL.
THE EMPIRE STATE
REDEEMED

The returns from the Empire State, reports Of
majorities from towns cities and counties in all d.
rectons, from Buffalo to New York, all are of
nature to leave no doubt that the Wings have
swept the State-eec,ed John Young, Wing, Gov
ernor in place Of Silas Wright, by an overwhelm-
ing mojority-and probably majority of the mem
bers of Congress and the House of Assembly. OF
the last, however, no definite conclusions can be
formed until our returns are more complete.
The Albany Journal Of the evening of the 4h
has pretty full returns. Young is elected Govern
or, without doubt. In 80 counties, he has gained
over Wright, in 1914, 1890 votes The election
of Hamilton Fish, as Lieutenant Governor, is doubt
ful.
Wing Senators are elected in the 81, 5th, 9TH
and 9Th districts, and probably in the 4th and 9Th
Without much doubt, the Wings have elected a
majority of the members Of Congress. They gain
the 5tb, 9Th, 1lth and Eth districts. So far as
heard from, seven Locofocos and thirteen Wings
are chosen.
Eleven districts to hear from. The vacancy in
the 10Th is filed by Wing.
The Boston Daily Mail of the 9Th says:
The following are pretty nearly the majorities in
the Counties heard from, by Countless
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-11-12

Cooling Peppers. A gentleman at one of the
hotels in an eastern city, sat beside countryman,
who, from appearance, had just "colne down" He
used slitted spoons" as he termed silver forks,
with remarkable agility, and the jricaSse de pOuet,
and other viands, were sent to their long account
at magnetic speed. Ga the opposite side of the
table stood plate of peppers, the genuine red hot
ones, strong enough to shake man to pieces,
which the countryman eyed for moment and then
plunged his fork over, and conveyed one entire to
his mouth-munched ard munched, and munched
away until he could stand it 10 longer, for he was
the color of CRIMSON End the tears poured down
his cheeks. lie hastily took it from his mouth and
laying it down aside OF his plate exclaimed there,
lay there and cool will You ?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-11-12

THANKSGIVING. The Governors of Vermont,
Massae husetis, New Hampshire, Connecticut,
Rhode Island, New York, Maryland, Ohio, Mlchl-
gan, and Pennsylvania, have issued their proclaim
atoms for the observance of Thanksgiving, in their
respective States on Thursday, the 10Th OF No
vember
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is fine gallery OfpOrtraits-tho Daguenootype can't
POLITICAL PORTRAITS.
From the vicksburg Wing.

CLAY.
He speaks land vewless chains
Upon Senate rest
He ceases ?-look upon the names
That gem nations breast.
WEBSTER.
The calm, unsounded deep
Is emblem of his mind
Bat reused, its heavy pillows sweep,
In grandeur uOconhn'd
CALHOUN.
A loom of curious make
May weave a web of thought,
And he who Tensls the shining warp,
May in the wool be caught.
ia. ADAMS.
Statesman and poet too -
Philosopher in tuIn;
Link with the past "a nation soon
Shall sorrow DER his urn.
cRIrrESpEN.
Now with giants might
He heaves the pond'rous thought
Now pours the storm of eloquenee
With seathngs iraught
With temper calm aud mild,
And words Of soflen'd tone
He Oyerturns his neighbours cause,
And justihes his own.
The POLISHED shaft of wit
Il quivering in the light;
'Tis sped upon its shining track,
And havock marks his flight
IN. CLAYTON.
The lighning's glare may turn
The needle from the pole;
Who ever swerye,
Or bow to low control.
BENTON.
Judgment and combind,
A mine of knowledge vast
A walking book case-on its shelves
The archives of the past.
cAs.
With neat and rounded phrase
He tricks the shapeess thought;
Like hope of power, it charms to-day,
Tomorrow il is SoUGHT.
We gods defend my ears
Bass-drums around me throng
Through empty galleries leap and ioii
me notes Of Chinese Gong"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-11-12

Besides these, we have partial returns from Erie,
Genessee, Duchess, and several other Counties,
which almost invariably show Wing gains, and
seem to leave not the slightest doubt that the Wings
have elected John Young for Governor by a large
majority-some estimate high as 10000. We
think it will not exceed 10000
The Locos concede Young 5000 majority.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-11-12

We hate some persons because we don't know
them; and we will not know them because we hate
them. The friendships that succeed to such con-
nectons are usually firm, for those qualities must
be sterling that could not only gain our hearts, but
conquer our prejudices.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-11-12

Men learn to sing, to dance, to read to write,
and yet that for which all other things are learned
"a well-reguaed and orderly life, and practical
wisdom--depends entirely upon chance, and is the
only thing that can neither be taught nor learned
PIuf0rch
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-11-12

Pause ere you rldicule man for his opinions,
par icuary upon religious points. The man who
truly believes is not to be laughed at, while the ia
nac is only to be pted and the hypocrite despised
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-11-12
& JOURNAL.

20 cash in advance 81 90 il payment not made
advance interest always charged from the end oil the year
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-11-12

School Books in Caledonia County. The Com
mittee for Caledonia County met at st. Johnsbury,
on the oath ult, to act upon the recommendation Of
School Books made at Montpelier. The following
is the result:
cater mature deliberation, the Committee a.
greed to recommend the following: Webster's
Common School ID ctlonary Webser5 Elementa-
ry Spelling Book; Sanders Primer, and LIST, I'd,
81, and 4lh Readers. Morse's School Geography
(Quarto); Wells School Grammar; and Columns
Mental Arithmetic"
For small Geography the County SuPerintend-
ent recommends Smiths.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-11-12

An empty headed youth once boosted that he
had been TO two OF the most celebrated schools in
England. "Sir," SAID bysander, "you remind
me of a calf that sucked two cows" "And what
was the consequence" "Why, sir, he was very
great calf"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-11-12

The FOLLY OF FRETTING. Two gardeners, who
were neighbors, had their crops of early peas killed
by the frost. One Of them came to condole with
the other.
'Ha cried he, how unfortunate. Do you know,
neighbor, that have done nothing but fret ever
since? But, bless me. you seem to have fine
healthy crop growing. What are these?
why. these are what sowed immediately after
my loss
what! and coming up already" said the fret
ter.
YES replied the other while you was frettiug
was working
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-11-12
MONTPELIER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER ~, 1916.
TERRIFIC GALE IN THE GULF.

The following letter from Lieut.. Pease, of the
Gutter Morris, describing this fearful and destruc-
tive hurricane, we find published in the New Or
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-11-12
LATER.

The editors of the Georgian have been favored
with the following letter. which gives some addi-
tiona! particulars.
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mack Of wolves at bay, thirsting for blood,

pack of wolves at bay, thirstng for blood,
and ready to rush upon him, whenever one
bolder than the rest should commence the
attack. II was one of those moments OF in
decision, when the slightest weight thrown
into either scale will make il preponderate J;
a moment in which a bold man, CONVEX
san. with the secret springs of human ac-
ton, may seize upon the minds of all round
him, and sway them at his will Such a
man was the intrepid Virginian. He spoke,
and there was no man bold enough to gain
say him--none that could return the fierce
glance OF his eye. Raising his arm and
waving his hand towards the door, he ex-
claimeds "Dogs! you may go!" The In
dians hesitated for moment. and then
rushed tumultuously out of the council
room.
The decision Of Clarke on the occasion,
saved himeelf and comrades from massacre.
The planfof the savage had been arlfully
laid he had read it in their features and
conduct, as plain as if it had been written
ON a schroll before them. lie met it in aman-
ner unexpected; the crisis was brought on
sooner than it was intended, and on prn-
cipe similar tothat, by which, when line
Of hattie is broken, the dismayed troops fly
before order can be destroyed, the new and
sudden turn gave to these proceedings by
the energy Of Clarke, confounded the In
dians, and before the broken thread of their
scheme Of treachery could be united, they
were panic struck. They had come pre-
pared to browbeat, to humble, and then to
destroy; they looked for remons.ance and
alteration; for the luxury Of draggjpg ihe
tolls gradually round their victims; Of be-
holding their agony and degredation, and
bringing on the final catastrophe by an ap-
pointed signal, when the scheme should be
ripe. They had expected to see on our
part great caution, a skillful playing off,
and an unwilingness to take offence, which
were gradually goaded' into alarm, irrita-
] ton and submission The cool contempt
with which their first insult was thrown
back into their teeth, surprised them, and
they were foiled by the self-possession Of
one man. They had no Tecu,nseh among
them, no master-spirit to change their plan
SO as TO adopt new exigency and those
braves, who in many battle had showr
themselves to be of true valor, quailed be
fore the moral superiority which assume,
the vantage ground of position they coul,
not comprehend, and therefore feared to as
sail.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-24

i
| T,RESH GROCERIES The subscriber is nowy
| r receiving by packets Statesman and AleHan-
dria, from New. York his Fall and WiDtey 81 pply
of Family Groceries, making his assorlmest COM
plete.
1t is deemed unnecessary to enumerate general
ly, but he vii, name the following artcl4s 5, viz:
ST. Cioix, Polo Rico, New Orleans, Mascsyada
Sugar, In hhds. and btis. ,' s7s2 .aefs1 tstt
Loaf Lump, Crushed, Powdered, Brown, and
White Havana Sugars ssaft+ tat
Suyar-house St Croix, and a. L. Syrup A slsf
New Orleans, Porto Rico, Sugar hOusey St.
Croix, and Trinidad Moiasses. al4H8
e@f tG TEAS 4a a
Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson,. Skim and
Black fresh and Of the best quality. IA fsas
Mocha, Java, AaIacaibo, LagnyTa, (glsen and, i
white,) Rio, ST. Caihay1ne's, and ADxpsiuia
Spices of every description, gros,ad ami un-
ground
Catsups in great variety 5
Sardines and Curry Powder a#EGK{
Fresh Salmon, Lobster, and Clans, hcrmeticallyv
sealed }tat ,sse 1863 a g
Anchovies, Capers, and Olives ftfag
Bakers Kitchens, and others make, Cocoa and !.
Chocolate
Salad oil Of very superior qualify
French and other Mustards
Fish, Mackelel, lin bbs and kits, (shad Saln on !,
Cod, and Herring ff t at95f
Z ,CANDLEs-Sperm,A Adamantine, Stsrine and
Mould &a s4
NUTS-Almonds, Pecan. English and Brazil
FRUI rS-Rasius, Currants, Prunes, Figs, Ap-
pies, Cranberrips, &c. ;
4 CHEESE Sapsago and dairy Cheese
RUTTER-New York and Glades Bniter
ttG@ Fa 8, FLOUR.
90 bbls. New York, OF choice brands
80 bbs. Virginia, Family, Extra, and Super6ne
l00pacKages Buckwheat Flour, New York;
Oat and Cornmeal
RAf,ON AND DRIED REEE
200 choice Family Hams
1000 lbs Middlings
1000 lbs Shoulders
1000 lbs fresh DrIed Beef aa#3
OIL @e ar
1000 gals. Winter Sperm Oil, 'beached and un-
beached ~e .t& HE ES
d g CIGARS. r.4st gS3
10000 Cigars, comprising Regala, La Norma,
Pantilla, Cheroots, Lord Byroo,. Principe, and
other brands e.Bs 1r ts
Tobacco, in great variety, plug and 6ne-cut
chewing
SOAP
10 boxes fancy Toilet Soap ..f
20 boxes Family Soap
Buckets, Pals Baskets, Brooms, Brushes, Mats
&c.
Thankful for liberal share of patronage froI
the citizens Of Washington hitherto, lie respectful
iy soicitsa continuance OF the same.
S. HOLMES,
nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank, 7th street
dec I3-tf ~ Htfa#Ht sJEs
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Dry Goods. Dry Goods

VuNHE subscriber has just returned ffC m the
Il North with we-assorted stock OF Spring
and Summer Goods, among which may be found =
Rich French Lawns and Balzarnes a
Graduated Lawns and Ginghams
Mourning Lawns and Ginghams
French, English, and American Prints
Black and Blue-black Silks
Swiss, Null, Book, and Plaid Muslinss
Black and Blue-black Aipacas, Black Grape
Shawls and Scarfs rich Berege Silk
Worsied & Embroidered Canton Grape Shaw,s
Rich Berege and Silk Scarfs
White, black, and lead colored Moreen for skirts
Grass and Muslin Skirts Ns.f1
Irish Linen, Table Diaper and Marseillss Toi-
let Covers as".
Plain and Hemstitched Lnen-cambric Hand
kerchiefs
Parasols and Parasolets
Marseilles and Satin Vestngs a
Fancy Cassnneres, Summer Cloths, .6Lc
Boys wear Of every kind and quality
Hosiery and Gloves of every description anI
price
Bonnets, Paris Lace, English Lace, Lace Nea-
poEtan uEr
English Straw, Rutland Braid, and Florence
Braid. . gase3
In fact, have full assortment of all Kinds
seasonAbIe goods, and will sell at small advance
Tor cash or 10 punctual customers
WILLIAM X. RILEY,
Corner sth street. and opposite Centre Ma ket
april 2-if
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TOOTH ACHE Cured
DIR. VIM Raften.

experienced DENTIST, cures tooth-achc, in all
cases where It is proper and desirable to save the
aching tooth, for which the charge Is but fUty
Gems. 8 s ~
Pulling or extracting Teeth.
Dr. Van Patten extracts teeth with as much
skill and as little pain as any other dentist in this
country, and charges but so cents per tooth.
Strangers win do well to inquire of citizens and
particularly of citizen physicians, before allowing
themselves to be humbugged by travelling pretend
ers, who would never have left large cities (fron
which they usually pretend to haiD unless they
were sadly deficient in skill 2sa a. 2f
DIR. Van Patterns Office and residence, next door
to I0dd's Hat store, near Browns Hotel-ian S--tl
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WASHINGTON AGENCY

Htaa Fire Insurance Company, Of Hart
ford, Connecticut. M n.
a PPLICATION for insurance. % the renewal
n OF policies, and all business connected with
the office may be made to the subscriber, agent oi
the Company for the District Of Columbia, and vi
ciniy, with full power to receive and issue policies
on terms as favorable as any other office.
ID. A. HALL, Agent
Washington lst APRIL 1916.
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$500.

a SUIT Of summer clothes furnished at the New
IA. York Mammoth Clothing Store for Three
Dollars, aN 8 M
Just received splendid assortment Of Shirts,
at the Ne,o York Mammoth Clothing Store.
Vesfs for 75 cents to be had at the New York
Mammoth Clothing Store, No. 2, Centre Mvket
Space. JAS. GAI.LIGAN & SON.
June l7-ecd6
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-24
CARRIAGES, CARRIAGES |!

n TN . The suDECIIUtI FctuIHS HE slICcfV
49, thanks to hi, friends and the public
-0ly-- 81 q generally for the patronage heretofore
extended to him, and has the pleasure to inform
them that he has Just finished splendid assortment
of FASHIONABLE CARRIAGES of every de-
scription, which he will sell the most reasonable
terms for cash or approved paper His establish
ment is two doors west of his old stand, corner Of
Sd street and Pennsylvania avenue, and opposite
Gadsby's New Hotel. Persons in want Of carriages
will find il to their advantage to give me call be-
fore purchasing. Old carriages repaired at the
shortest notice. taken in exchange for new ones.
june 2O-eodtf MICHAEL McDERMOTT.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-24
THE MUTUAL BEN Eft LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY;

Office No.. III, Wall street, New York
TNHIS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
j LY spon the most favorable terms, and at the
lowest rates Of premiums. The annual premium.
# over $50, may be paid one-fourth in cash and
three-fourths in secured note payable in one year,
with six per cent interest, subject to assessments
if required by the Company or it may be paid in
monthly quarterly payments at the option Of the
insured There will be an annual dividend of pro-
fits paid in scrip certificates bearing per cent. in
terest, which interest is payable annually. The
Company Wi loan on their scrip two-thirds its
amount, or it may be applied to the payment of fu-
tnre premiums, or to increase the amount insured.
All persons taking policies become members, but are
not liable beyond the amount Of their premiums
A married woman can insure the life other hus-
band, secure from any demands Of his creditors for
any amount, the annual premium Of which does
not exceed $500. The company will pay an equ
table rate for Life Policies, when they shall have
acquired value. All claims on Policies will he
paid within three months after proof Of the death Of
the persons insured. The funds Of the Company
must be invested only in stocks of the United States
States Of Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York
or in first mortgages real estate, worth double the
amount loaned
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-24
DIR. SChVyartZc's

TNRIVALLED COMPOUND EXTRACT
~ OF SARSAPARILLA.--The afflicted are
respectfully referred to the advertisement Of the
above celebrated preparation in the Sum-" which
has produced such astonishing cures in this Dis
trict Also, the celebrated Chrome Thermal Ague
Pill, which never fails to cure the most inveterate
Ague in ~ hours. The proprietor can refer the
afflicted to hundreds Of cures performed by the
above remedies. april 8-tf
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-24
Feed Store.

YTHE subscriber hereby respectfully informs the
- citizens of Washington that he has opened a
Feed Store, on the Northeast corner Of 9 street
North and 18th street West between Pennsylvania
and the bridge 18th street. His carts at
tend the markets with meal, cuthay, and all the
A,her articles in his line Of business, and will de-
liver articles purchased either from the market or
at The Store. He solicts share Of their patronage.
,piiI ~ rod ,u. l.. Fl. BERGMAN.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-24

This Company was incorporated in 1918, with a
perpetual charter, and capital Of S250O00, with
liberty to increase to S50O000, and insure against
loss or damage by fire, on Dwelling Houses, Stores,
Manufacturing Establishments, Household F lrni
ture and Merchandise in general, on tho most IA
vorable terms.
The ample means and successful business Of tie
Company, has enabled il to pass through many ex-
tensivs conhagratons, and To meet its losses with
the most satisfactory promptness; and any losses
which it may sustain risks taken at this Age ncy,
will be literally adjusted by the agent, according to
the usage of the best Fire Companies, and aid
with promptness in current funds
In case differences should arise touching any loss
or damage, the Company is pledged, by resolution
Of the Board of Directors, to submit the same to
arbitratofs pdfferently chosen or, at the opor Of
the assured, the jurisdiction Of the proper Cour OF
this city will be acknowledged
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Thomas X Brace, Samuel Tudor, FsA
rEn &eadman, JOAph Morgan,
James 7honas Ward Woodbridge,
Joseph Church Silas b. Hauilon,
Frederick Tyler, Robert Buell. ..s
Samuel E. BroYghton, Miles A. Iuffe,
e. White, John L. Bos,UeA,
Ebenezer FioWer, Jocsph PyDtt,
Thomas X. Brace, Presit ent.
S. L. Loomis, Secretary. may l. taW Pm.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-24

h A NTHRAClTE COAL. A superior lot Of
II Butler and other Coal, cheap for cash only,
msv hn bod of the subscriber. Orders received at
the office opposite 8. s. Colemans, or at the yard
neae the Long Bridge.
fob eff % John PETTIRONr
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-24
FRESH SPRING GOODS.

HNHE subscriber will be receiving, during tie
j present week, per packet Statesman and Frank,
nom New York, full supply of fresh Groceries,
and sfTers to the citizens of Washington complete
assortment. comprising
st. Croix, Porto Rico, New Orleans, and Mus
covado Sugar, in hhds and bbls.
Loaf, lump, crushed, powdered, brown, and
white Havana Sugars t
Sugar-house ST. Croix, and w. |. Sirup
New Orleans. Porto Rico, Sugar-house, st.
Croix, and Trinidad Molasses.
ETEAS.
Gunpowder, Imperial Young Hyson, skin,
and Black, fresh and Of the best quality.
COFFEE.
Java, Maracsbo, Laguyra, (green and white,)
Pio ST. Caharines, and Angostura
Spices of every description, ground and ur-
ground
Catsups in great variety
Sardines and Curry Powder
Picked and smoked Salmon, Lobster and
CLAIMS, hermetically sealed
Anchovies Capers, and Olives
Bakers Kitchens, and others make Cocoa
and Chocolate
Salad Oil of very superior quality
French and other Mustards
Fish, Mackerel, Tin bbls and kits) Shad, Sal
mon, Cod, and Herring
CANDLES-Sperm, Adamantine, Sterine, &
Mould
NUTS-Almonds, Pecan, English and Brazil
FRUITS-Raisins, Currants, Prunes, Figs,
Apples, Cranberries, &c. &E
CHEESE-Sapsaeo and dairy Cheese.
f OIL. .
1000 gallons winter Sperm Oil, bcached anl
unbleached, Solar and Summer. H 4
CIGARS.
10000 Cigars, comprising Regalia, La Norma,
Fantilla, 1,rd Byron, Principe, and other
brands p
Tobacco, in great variety, plug and fne-cui
chewing.
SOAP.
l5 boxes fancy Toilet Soapi
IS boxes Family Soap
3a Buckets, Pals. Baskets, Brooms, Brushes,
@ y Mats, &c.
sl Maple Sugar.
Thankful for liberal share of patronage tr,n
the citizens of Washng'on hitherto, he respectfully
solicits continuance Of tie same.
ai =. HOLMES,
Nearly opposite Patriotic Bank, 7.h street.
may 2o-f