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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-24
springfIeld correspondence.
SpRIveFIrrn A,o

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The convention have under consiGera.
ton the Legislative department. A dis
cussion was had to day. on the 8 ST Sec.
Mr.. Scates was in favor of the section,
and so was Mr.. Williams; both having
something contained in il which they
wished to retain. Many members al first
we're for striking out the entire section,
but its friends were very anxious TO perfect
il To their liking. and then, if the conven-
tion were determined to strike out they
would submit. A resolution was offered
this morning declaring it inexpedient to
district the State into Representative dis
tricts. The convention refused TO consider
It at present, and proceeded with the LIST
section which was struck out.
am told that many members in The
committee of the whole, were very hostile
d the section on account Of Mr.. Williams
amendment. which was thought by some
would Interfere in collecting taxes by the
sale of real estate.
The 32d section. which relates to taking
he Census and apporiionment, was
AIKEN up. Judge Lockwood moved to
amend SD as to rel y entirely on the census
10 be taken oy the United States, which
was resisted by some Of your northern
men; the motion did not prevail, and the
section was adopted as it came from the
committee of the whole.
The next section which contains. among
other things, the following provision:-
! Provided that cities and towns contains
ing the requisite population. shall be diyi
ded into separate districts; but the ratio
| IF representation in such cities or towns
shall be- equal to one and a halt Of tina,
required for counties; and not more than
Two representatives shall be allowed to
each of such Districts" which after some
discussion was amended by inserting the
word ''may" and striking out the word
''shall," and inserting the word Flaw -
This amendment seemed TO satisfy town
members.
The following section was carried by a
vote OF 65 TO 81: '.ln forming senatorial
and repres districts, counties cou-
tanning population of not more than one
fourth over thy existing ratio shall form
| separate districts, and excess shall be
given to the nearest county or counties
not having senator or representative, as
The case may be, which has the largest
white population" Yours, &. &.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-24

PROMOTION IN THE ARMY.--James B
FRY, a graduate Of West Point. last year,
to be End Lieutenant, by breyet, and to
be attached 70 company B. 3rd Artillery.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-24
SPRINGFIELD, Aug. II.


DEAR SIRs:-- The cOnV euton this morn.
ing commenced business with Sec. I9 of
the Judiciary department. which relates to
Justices OF the peace. The section as re.
ported limits the jurisdiction to 800 in
civil cases. A motion was made to strike
out sion, which was carried. A motion
was made TO Gil the blank with $3O0--
decided in the negative yeas 81. nays 81.
Afer number of motions and votings. The
jurisdiction Of J. r. was, left without
limitation. - H
The section which relates to Attorney
General was stricken out, SD that an o.
ficer ofthat name is not to be known in
the amended constitution. Section let,
which relates to prosecuting Attorneys
wac taken up. It was amended so as to
leave it in the power of the Legislaturo To
permit such officers 10 be elected in each
county of i'm the State. A provision ha<
been ad ,p,ed IN regard toSherifFs hywhich
that officer holds his Office for 2 years, &
can hold his Office but 2years in 4--this
was almost unanimously adopted.
C.. C..
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SpR1reF1ELp, Aug. IL.

q
The comm ttee Oh law reform made q
eport-among other things in the report,
it proposes to do away the distinction in
taking testimony in Courts Of Law and
Equity.
Gen. Whitesides offered proposition
which admits any county that has not
population enough for representative,
TO elect a member to the Legislature,
provided the county shall pay all expense
ofsuch member; aud in case ,hey elect
such member that county shall not vote for
a member with other counties for mem
Der or members. The ''yeas and nays"
were called and the proposition was lost,
% and lis. The 34th section was unan
imously adopted, which is as follows
The credit OF the State shall not in any
manner be given 10 or in aid Of any indi.
vidual, association or corporation"
Yours, @.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-24

yellow FEVER This epidemic is
still raging in New Orleans. There were
80 deaths during the week ending the
9th of August. H
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-24

SPRINGFlELD, Aug. II.
Last evening when the convention ed.
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SpRrNeFIELp. Aug. IL.


This afternoon, the convention took up
the executive department. he question
on concurring with the committee of the
whole on the amendment requiring the
Governor to be citizen of the United
States for IA years before he can be
e.ected; the vote was taken and the report
sustained. q The Democratic side of The
house were very much interested in the
result of this questions. The saIaryof the
Governor, 8 $50, was struck out and
81, 500 inssrIed--vote 70 and 81. A
motion was made to make the Governor
"Fund C Commissioner" which was lost
by large vote. - ,1s
The veto power came up, and sthree
fifihs', were struck out anda majority OF
all elected inserted. This | thought did
not suit some of your uprlhern men, ley
said they were satisfied with the three
fifihs under all the restrictions proposed
to be placed upon Legislative proceeding;
but were not with the mater as it now
stands. II requires majority Of allmems
bers selected" to pass an act over the
Governors veto, which is much better
than majority of all. Yours,
S ~ y - 1.i : r
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-24

The convention adopted the following
section: "'The Legislature may poss a
general law authorizing township organi
zation in all counties in which majority
OF the legal voter may ct any general cleo
ton vote for such township organization,
and when such township organization
shall be established IN any county. then,
the county court herein before provided
shall ceace transact county business in
such county" Yours, C. c.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-24

"a fsvieUieg that part Of ihs above article shict
g os ist paesswe discover several typographical
srF0fs-in the53d Tins read s'they" instead Ct vws'
aad in tho 67ih lins read '.eou Risdtinal power
II sho rissi0naI Government 20 improve our Lake
aed River raVieation.y inpsead Of 5seonssitu-
,isa and liver Dzzifstioa ~ EDss
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23
HEAR ONE OF THE FATHERS.

Let no man fail TO study the article on the
Mexican War; by the venerable ALBERT GAL
LATIN; we say study--it is worth more than a
has,y reading. He was in the cabinets Of JEFF
ferson, Madison aud Monroe, and the democrat
c candidate for Vice President in 1924. No
living statesmen, except John Quincy Adams,
has had more experience; and now, having far
passed the allotted age of man, he volunteers in
defence of the honor and true glory of the ma
ton. His letter is mastery production clear
in its style, conclusive in its principles and facts,
and characterized by the cGndor and calmness
and dignity characteristic of truly great men.
AS early as 1893, Mr.. Gallatin was U. s. Sena-
tor from Pennsylvania, and of course must be
now at least IS years of ase.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23
ELOCTUION, &c.

We refer our readers in the village and vicin-
ity TO the notice of Free Lecture on Tuesday
son, A. NJ, NJ. d. Mr.. B. is graduate of Mid
dlebury College, and was classmatc of Gov.
Eaton-a pretty fair introduction TO the people
of Vermont; but he is also well and widely
known as popular lecturer upon the subjects Of
iology and anatomy. We are fully warranted,
by multitude of fattering notices from the
most respectable sources-from Clergymen, Off
GERS of colleges, and editors-to predict an ex-
ceedingy interesting aud valuable course of
lectures, if Mr.. B. finds sufficient nducement
to remain for few days. Let him have full
house, on Tuesday evening.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23
Sad Accidents.

Lew Worthen, Of Worcester, VT, was shot
by companion named Stowell while hunting in
West Morlah, n Y, on Sunday the 2sth of No
vember last. Mr.. Worthen was in his 28th
year. 1t seems that he was dressed in lawn CO.
lored garments, and was mistaken for deer
Stowell was very much affected, and it is feared
that he will become deranged.
On the 9th inst, Archibald Park, Esq, of Rye.
gate, was thrown from his wagon, and so rnuch
injured rs to occasion his death on the lth His
age was about 6S.
STAGE ACCIDENT We learn that serious
accident occurred in Thornton, N. II. upon the
stage road from Plymouth to Litteton, on
short turn to The footsG it, the road being icy,
and thinking to preventive coach from sliding
oves the bahsq-the driyt urged the horses for
,he 'u whees apu he es qpr"sr
The driver, Ste phen Sc ", had his face horr-
bly, bruised, lady had d q arm broken, and 9th
ers were injured. One y of the coach, nearly
"a new one, was smashed 10 pieces.
NJ H. Statesman.
DEArH FROM THE BITE OF RATTLE SNAKE.
Doctor Wainwright, Of New-York, received
from Kentucky rattle snake, Enclosed in a box,
and on Thursday evening he brought it to the
Broadway House, corner of Broadway and Grand
street, to show it to soG.e friends. In order that
they might see 1t to more advantage, the Doctor
let it oct of its box, close 10 the fire place, and
for few minutes it lay III an apparently half
torpid state. But the heat from the fire resus-
ctated it., and it began to glide round The room,
and the Doctor took it in his hand to replace it
in its box, when ii bit hun in one of his hands,
causing it and his arm up TO the shoulder, al
most Immediately 10 swell TO a frlghtful size,
accompanied by acute plin. Medical assistance
was shortly after obtained but il availed nothing,
and he died in the course of few hours.
HoRRlBLE. A correspondent of the Worces.
ter Spy writing from Canaan, N. H., Nov ODD,
communicates the following shocking inteli-
gence
"Some fourteen years ago, Capt. Elijah Whit
tier, living at the summit four miles below
here, killed child of his with a ganbrel. He
was arrested, tried, and finally after long i'm
prisonment in ilaverhil Jail, set at liberty, being
considered insane. lie has borne the nlme oil
kill baby Whittier ever since. Last Satur-
day morning he got up from the breakfast table,
went 10 the door and took another young child
of his two and hafyedrs old, by the legs, and
literally beat his brains out against the door
stone. lie is to be tired for The Decd and will
doubtless be acquitted as formerly"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23
SMALL POX.

This disease has manifested itself at Newbury,
and son of Rev. s. p. Williams died of it.
The Messenger of the 10Th says there are seven
or eight cuses, but that no new case had occur
red in several days.
In Waterford (lower village there are a few
cases, and Miss Moulton died she had been at
Nowbury.
In Plain6eld $50 we learn there are some ca
SEES, springing from Newbury. 1t seems the
students in the Acedemy there dispersed, and
thus haze ctatrd H. disease in various quarters
So says the Caedenian.
LATER. The Bradford Gazette of the 22d
records two more deaths at Newbury--a Mr..
Sampson and the wife of DR.. Stevens.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

The Post Master Generals report shows the
Revenue received during the year, S3,945,S93
Expenditures during the year, 3,y79,570
Excess Of receipts his year over The
last, Tor i3 1000 per cent? Ass, G93
Deficiencies Of the year, 1867
Letter postage received during the year 3,254, 512
Number OF letters passing through the
Mail, 52I73, 4s0
Free letters annually, 5000 600
Newspapers annually, 81, 5000
Pamphlets, 100000
Dead Letters, 100000
Post Routes miles, lo3,SlS
Annual transportation, miles, 3S037,6l8
Receipts by mail for two years, S7360,0O0
or the amount due in this time, the delinquent
cies are only S2l,94s, and the denquents I54
Postmasters of an aggregate number of fifteen
thousand one Hundred and forty six. The post
masters changed during tile year number 1850.
Boston .4dueriiser.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23
FROM MEXICO.

p. Bates, of Derby, VT, discharged teamster.
died on board the steamer McKim in the Gull
Of Mexico, on the 9th inst.
A letter from one of the Vermont soldiers, da-
ted in the city Of Mexico on the Doth ult., says
that all the men from Montpelier, and vicinity,
are in good health and spirits, except David
Stickney, whose health is poor. There is no
prospect of peace, says the writer, and he ex-
poets hard times from the guerrias. The wri-
ter speaks highly of the bravery of the Vernon
tiers, and says Gen. Scott commends them very
highly.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23
tuattbmon & State Jollrnol.
Il. p. WALTON, JR., EDITOR.
Montpelier, Thursday, Dec. 23.
AN OFFER.

Following the example Of our neighbor Of the
Patriot, we propose to have the wings enter into
competition in obtaining regular subscribers for
our paper. The town which shall furnish the
largest number of new subscribers by the 9th of
January, for the year ls4s, shall receive the same
number in addition for the year, free of charge.
Every town in the state may enter for competit.
ion,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23

Religious papers, quite number OF revivals re.
ported OF late. They seem not to be confined
toony denomination or to any particular section
OF the country. They are mentioned as existing
IN Ackworth, N. H.; in Theiford, W.; in Row
ley, Bradford, Barnstable, and Southwick, Mass;
IN Thompson, Connecticut; in Fabius, lIinsdale,
Os"ego and Truxton, N. Y; in Elk Creek, in
Chester County, and in Shepardstown, Va; in
Traveller.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23

CONE BAcK-We have rarely witnessed a
greater excitement on " Change" not even upon
the arrival of British steamer, than was appar-
ent to day, at one o'clock, at the return of" Gen
eral Miller" whose name has been coupled with
recent extensive forgerles He seemed in good
health and excellent spirits.
Boston Jour. 18th.
The Courier says the case Belknap Vs. Miller
is to come before the Grand Jury, from which
we infer that Mr.. Belknap has entered COM
plant
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23
ANOTHER DOUGH-FACE!

See resolutions Of Senator Dickinson (loco)
Of New York, introduced on the 18th. He is
not only against the Wllmot proviso, but takes
the ground that in all cases Congress must grant
territorial governments Internationally, leaving
the territories to act upon Slavery as they please.
This is the bid of the old Iunkers Of New York
for federal patronage.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23

o. The people in nearly all the large towns
are holding, or are about to hold meetings, to re.
spond TO the truly patriotic and American senti
ments OF MIR. Clay's late speech ON the Mexican
War. Mr.. Clay has struck an anti slavery chord
that will not cease vibrating, until slave emancl-
patton is accomplished in Maryland Western
Virginia, and Kentucky.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23

HON. ANDREW STEWART.

The Pennsylvania Intellgencer names the
Hon. Andrew Stewart of Pennsylvania as can
didate for Vice President He has done excel
lent service, particularly in The matter of Pro-
lection, and is one of "nature's noblemen"--a
strong man, as well as self-mudc man.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23
GREAT FLOOD.

The rivers in Ohio have been even higher
than the great flood Of 1892, and much damage
has been done at Cincinnati, GAINESVILLE, and
other places. At Cincinnati there was IL inches
or snow, preceding the food
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23

MIDDLEBuRY COLLEGE. The Galaxy states
Governor Eaton has been appointed Burr Pro.
tessor of Chemistry and Natural History in
Mlddlebury College, to supply the vac ancy made
by the resignation of Professor Adams.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23
AN UNJUST TAX.

The President and Bob Walker 60 for a tax
on Tea and Coffee. No tax could be more une-
quail, and therefore unjust; the poor old lady,
who drinks her cup of tea. must pay precisely
the same tax as John Jacob Aston with his mil
lions of dollars
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23
A STRAW,

Showing where the wind lies The Spirit Of
the Age has come out against the Wilmot pro-
viso, denouncing it as "a bone thrown in to at
tract attention from the real object, sort of pre-
Jude to the no more territory" &c.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23
DECEMBER %, lS47.
BANK OF ORWELL.

We are authorized and requested to state that
" the house of II. Gray g. Co., never owed this
Bank one thousand dollars in the world, and never
dollar but what was well endorsed"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23
BOOKS FOR THE SEASON.

The number OF new presentation books Tor
Christmas and New Year is unusually large, and
many OF them are splendid specimens of the arts
of design and typos raphy. In book-binding and
ornamental TYPOGRAPHY the advances Of the last
two Yeas have been truly astonishing; some
specimens orc .-4a4---- the splendid books
from the hands of French artizans, exhibited
here recently by NJ. Vattemare. We invite at
tention to the following, which may be seen at
our bookstore.
BIBLES 81 PRAYER BOOKS.
Bibles, English and Amerio =, Illuminated and plain
Prayer Books, New York and Philadelphia editions.
ANIMALS.
Leaflets of Memory, The Gem of the Season; The Opal
Sacred Tahleux-relgious Christian Keepsake Christmas
Blossoms The May Flower; Friendships Gih The Rose
of haronj The Amaanh The Gift of Friendship Friend
ships of,rinsi The Gem; The Foun'ain-remPerunce.
POETRY.
Thompsons Seasons, iustrated Halleeks Poetic woksj
Burns, Milton, Young and Cowperj Tho Floral Year, ilu
minated Festus Longelow's Evangeine Paradise Lost
Tappan's Poetry of Life Motherwes Minsrelsy Solitary
Hours, by Caroline sou,hey Chde Iiaiod Gathered
Leaves, by Miss Gould
MISCELLANEOUS.
Fanklins Works, Mechanics Own Book Letters TO young
Ladies' ditto to Young Men, Beeehers Lectures to ditto
Floras Interpreter, spragues Letters to Daughter M.
Chd's Letters from New York. Alderbfook by Fanny For
rester New Years Day by Mrs. Gore, Tupper Proyebia
Philosophy, Young Lady'' Home, The ady's Recipe Book
by Miss Leslie, fteh's Con, umption Cured Every Day
Hand Book, Wayland Elements of Moral Science, Life Of
Putnam, Pictorial Life ofTayor accidents Of American His
tory. Washington his Generals, EdgewoI,h's Mora Tales
Life tho Ocean, the American Cruiser, and variety OF
| Wiley & Putnam's choice cheap publications.
FOR THE YOUNG.
great and rch variety, sueh as the Boys TfeaSary OF
Sports, pareys Annual, tho Little Republic. Picture Story
Book Ahura Tales (numerous) Charlotte Elzabetb's sto
res Leisure Moments Improved, parleys Every
Day Book James Freneh excellent books fo tie young the
Young Maiden Moral Library for the Young In short large
choice assortment, varying from cent to dollar vol
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23

EXTENSIVE FAILURE. "A thousand men out
q ,ooN The proprie.ors of the Covington Iron
Works, OF Baltimore, have failed. Their estab-
iishment 10 a most extensive one, and at least
thousand hands were employed in it.
The foregoing account has been contradict
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23
$8l,o34,7l5 80

as the admitted probable Debt on the LIST of July,
1870 But to get this sum, the Secretary has es-
timated an enormous increase of the revenue
from ordinary sources; for instance, an increase
of nearly millions next year, and nearly 0 mil.
lions for the succeeding year, from customs a.
lone-and this without proposing any change of
duties What if he is mistaken what if the
crisis IN Europe, or more favorable turn in af-
fairs, should interrupt the extraordinary condition
Of commerce during the last year? All then
his Debt will be ONE HUNDRED MILLIONS in '49 =;
and these petty projects OF taxing tea and coffee,
and forcing land into market, and levying contr-
buttons from Mexico-al of them combined
will not gay even The aHnpal interest on tie ne-
tionat debt
This ID the wisdom of The administration
And will the People have it so Shall the Gov
eminent go on, plunging deeper and deeper into
debt and disgrace, or shall it be forced to take a
wiser course? Congress can control this mat
ter let the people speak out, requiring either The
tpithdraoat of The army from .Nerico, or else a
systen. If Har duties TO raise The revenue required
The last course was taken during the last war
with Great Britain. Peace is cheapest and best
but if the country must have war, let it furnish
the means. Let us not tax posterity for our fol-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23
WHO BEATS ?

Amasa Pride of Waterbury, killed on the Goth
inst five pigs months days old--welght, 26O,
$780, 29s, 300, 30s-tota l446.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-23

the immediate organization of ten additional
regiments OF regulars, to serve during the warn
and he also asks authority to accept in case of
exlgency, the services of volunteer force of
not less than 10000. The Secretary states he
has no means OF ascertaining the amount of rev.
enne that can be collected in Mexico. The to-
tai amount already collected in Mexican ports,
amounts to S530,8l0 az
or this sum there has been handed
over to the Commissary Depart
ment 1922 80
Remaining S92,085 ID
Ills further recommendations are as follows:
Payment Of expenses of States for organizing,
transporting und subsstng volunteers. Tie
specifics the clam Of Texas to such compenaa-
tony
Ihe formation Of retired list.
An appropriation for repair, &C. Of the public
detences along the sea board and northern line.
An increase in the engineer force.
The appointment Of six additional hospital
surgeons.
An appropriation for the payment of addition
al clerks employed by the department, TO furnish
discharged soldiers with scrip and certificates
Of location.
A pension for the widows and children OF
those dying by disease while in active service.
(no such provision now exists by law)
Such a modification Of the pension law as to
place the widows and children of officers and
soldiers Of the regular army on the same footing
with those Of volunteers with regard TO pension.
The Secretary reports on the present condition
of the Indian tribes, and their relation towards
the United States.