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potato uKey 10 DC owing
the scarcity and the dearness of the seed and the
willingness of the farmers to risk another crop, after
two years of failure. The Debats contends that the
certainty deficiency Of the supply of potatoes and
the entire uncertainty to the productveness Of the
grain crops render it necessary to suspend the duties
the admission foreign grain for another yearthat is
to saw until September 1913 In support Of this argu
ment the Debats states that the potato crop of the
utmost Importance and that If It is lost substitute
must be found in foreign grain Its produce is estima
ted ut from hundred to hundred aud twenty millions,
of hectotres equal to three hundred millions OF bush
els The writer contends that the loss OF so enormous
n quantity Of food will expose France to absolute Ia
mine, unless taken to supply its place is
generally understood that this article is put forth to
explain the motives and defend the policy OF the go
vcrnmcn in proposing further suspension OF the corn
laws. -
from the Belfast Corn Circular, April l..
Although large breadth of land has been sown, yet
the cold ungenial weather which has prevailed during
the month of March has retarded vegetation and all
that be said for the spring crops Is That they nave
been committed to the ground perhaps, earlier imam
usual but certainly up to the present me they nave
made but little progress whilst the wnter-sown wheat
though healthy enough, is not IN FORWARD POSITION
During the past month we had weighty ana numerous
arrivals of breadstuiIs, chiefly from america anu the
Mediterranean rauch Of which has come into the hands
Of parties not previously in the trade who finding that
their expectations of profit not very likely TO be re-
allied have in many cases take such prices
as could be procured and in Indian corn particularly
prices have undergone change equal to about 90 to
CO per ton from the highest point making ours at the
present moment perhaps the cheapest market for corn
In Ireland The decline In wheat during the month has
been about f in barley e. in oats 81 to 81 and In
tus seems to turned the attention Of dealers and
farmers to the proprety of sowing fax Seed and the in
qurics and transactions Of this week lead to the hope
that this important crop IL likely TO meet yet with the
ttention IL merits.
From the Paris Galignani, April 81
intelligence has been received from Odessa TO March
49, which states that wheat stationary at sf 3sc the
hectic Thirteen vessels had just arrived there twelve in
ballast which makes up the number of 1879 vessels taking
in ading Twelve vessels had just sailed of which
were for Marseies for England aud one for Bre
men Tho present supply Is said to consist Of the fol-
lowing quantities Odessa lls6 525 hectolitres; at
Taganrog 735, 00O;- at Rostof 100000, mt Marioupo
630O00 at Besdausk 336000 giving total of l27 525
hectic From Hamburger information comes down to
the 22d ut The Navigation of the Elbe having resumed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-01-07
FOURTH DISTRICT.

The contest of Tuesday was the severcst ever
had in this District The Wings have come no.
bly, to the work in our own county, and we doubt
not generally. In this county, the Wing vote is
beyond our estmate--it will come within 300 of
the vote for Gov. MATTocKs in 1910, when there
was no third party; and that, too, notwithstand-
ing the fact that the third party has now, with a
lew honorable exceptions, abandoned Heir pro-
feSsed principles by sticking TO their party organ
ization. Mr.. PECK is probably elected; it is
barely possible that the Northern counties have
beaten him the Wings there have undoubtedly
done nobly, but we fear they cannot have over
come Peck's plurality in Washington and La
noble.
Never have the Wings labored more earnest
1y; and if the verdict is given in favor of FREE
TRADE and the extension and perpetuation of
SLAVERY, the Third Porty leaders alone are re.
Sponsible. While the Wings have taken high
and patriotic ground-while they have labored
earnestly and necessarily TO gain verdict of
condemnation against the Slavocratc admins
tration, these third party leaders have driv-
en- on their party to withhold their aid in the
HOuI vi tlldl--IO IHIOW away lHelT SueDptn-tO
yield the victory to the Slavocrecy. This is poor
encouragement for the Wings to labor against
the Slave poicy--it is chilling to the hopes of
every lover of liberty: but it ought not, it shall
not lead us to alter one hair from our course
Wings of the Fourth! let this treachery to the
cause of Freedom only teach lis that we must
rely on our o,cn efforts alone to redeem the dis
trict from the thraldom of the slavocrats; let it
move us to new zeal in the Wing cause-to a
determination to labor on, continually and zeal
ously, for the trial of 1S4S If Mr.. Peck has
succeeded now, it has been by small plurality
over the Wing strength, ON A FULL LocoFoco
VOTE. Let the Wings but stick to their ground, |
let the third party take its new converts (if they
can get Them from the slavocratic ranks and
the next election ln'this district will result in
GLORIOUS WING TRIUMPH. Such is the lesson
taught by this contest
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
B<rsr,r
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-01-07
Montpelier VT, August, 1916.
For the Waterman and Journal.
WASHINGTON COUNTY TEMPERANCE


WASHINGTON COUNTY TEMPERANCE
SOCIETY.
The third annual meeting of this Society was
held according to public notice, on the 22d of
Dec, at the vestry Of the Brick Church, in the
village of Montpelier, the President Of the Soci-
ETY., DR.. ]. Spalding, in the chair.
DIR. J. SpALDING was elected President for the
ensuing wear DR.. O, Smith, of w aitsfeld, Vice
Pres. Rev. Eli Balou, Secretary, and Hon J.
Howes, Treasurer
Gen. Il. P. Walton one of the "Persuasive
Committee appointed at the semi annual meet
ing, reported that the said Committee succeeded
in obtaining promise from all the unlicensed
liquor dealers in this village, SAVE ONE, that
each would desst from the traffic in spirits, pro-
vided all others would come into the arrange
ment.
Appointed the following gentlemen board of
Managers Tor the year, viz: Eli Ballou Montpe-
lier; L. Ilovey, Berlin; John Thompson, I'd,
Barre Col. Oliver Averl, Mortified; J. c. Far
90, Waitslield; Nath. Sherman, Plainheld; DIR.
o. w. Drew, Waterbury; Pierce Spalding,
Warren; Il. W. Boyce, Fayston Rufus Clapp,
Moretown; Daniel Strors, Marshfeld; Col. J.
Moore, Calais; Chester Marshall, DuXbury.
The following gentlemen were appointed
delegation to attend the next session Of the
Vt State Temperance Society to be held in
Springfield, on the goth and 2lst days of January
Dr. ]. Spalding, Rev. Eli Ballou, S. b. Colby, Esq.
and Joseph Poland, of Montpelier; Hon. IL. +.
James and DR.. Q. w. Drew, of Waterbury Col.
Orson Skinner and E. Holden, Of Waitsfeld;
j. l.. Buck, Esq, Of Norhiieid; Hon. jacob
Scott, of Barre; Col. Nath Sherman and A. II.
Bancroft, of Plainfied Col. J. Moore, of Calais.
DIR. @. S'H.ll. istroduced the following resolu-
tion which was adopted.
ReSoiued, That the board Of Managers in the
several towns, be earnestly requested to get up
meetings in the several School Districts in each
town, for the purpose of exciting deep interest
in the minds OF the people in view of the fact,
that the question of " License" or "No License"
is to be decided by their votes, throughout this
State, on the first Tuesday in March next.
Rescued, That the President and Secretary Of
this Society be requested to confer with the Board
of Managers in the several towns and take such
measures as may be deemed most advisable to
promote the cause CT Temperance in this coun'
y
ReSOloed, That a copy of these proceedings
be handed TO each of the editors of the newspa-
pers in this village, with arequest to insert them
in their respective journals.
JAS SPALDlNG, President
Attest, ELI BALLoU, Secretary
December, 22d, 1886
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-01-07

universally and strongly against its further pros
ecution, woulJ bring il To nm end verv soon and
every ncrson in tbe Ioud con do eorno,Ii3,r -
helm firm such son,in,on, al ,i !, ,,,,.ss
and efficacy. If tbis scnti,onu, yo,o o"Orosnod
in tbe wov of pofifionin', o,r rrIor, =" ,aLo
measures TO sion the war and smch no,;,;ons wore
poured into Congress- from no., ~ nyr nor,,,
at the Fast and IVost. ot tbo Nor,h "a H.,
Sopth would NOT tbor ,yiahesbo too1nJ ',l, i,
War bo brouqbt If ooco to n close g. !, soo,.,
to us: and hence we wonld nrge rnnr ali .ho
importance of their pet,iioninc Congress- 70 nee
is constitutional mowers in Srrosti1r tbis war
and securing lust and honorable nenee wi,Ion,,
any more bloodshed.
MAY we not appeal esneeiallv "a Christians
They believe in pospel of peace thew ore tho
protested followers octhe Prince Of Peace, and
are bound. as we conceive. by every princiole of
their religion, TO do all they can 10 sfav the
crimes and miseries of war. There are said to
be in the United States some $4,000 Christian
churches of every name. with three or four mil
lions of members and, il half these millions in
every sect and PARTY through the land. would on
ly unite in earnest against the further contiau y
ance Of this war, would they not be sure to sue
coed?
Still more earnestly would we appeal TO min
listers Of the gospel. They are the moral guides
of the people: and commissioned from the
Prince Of Peace, and the God of Peace, as
preachers Of peaceful religion, ought they not
to lead the van Of efforts Cor the restoration and
conilnVanoo OF Poooe Can they, .-t,i.ot -i-,fr
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Congress.
MoNDAY, Dec. 2S.

MONDAY, Dec. 26. Z
SENATE. Mr. johnson, Of La presented
petition from sugar planters, complaining of the
Tariff of 1876 which reduces the duties on SUI
gar and molasses, and asking the restoration of
the former rates of duties existing under the Ia
riff of 1912. A debate ensued after which it
was referred to the Finance Committee.
The Vice President signed the bill for the adj
mission of Iowa into the Union.
The bill providing for the purchase of the pa
pers OF Alexander Hamilton then came up for
consideration. 1t finally passed by vote OF 70
to II. The Senate went into Executive session
and adjourned.
House.. Mr. Sawyer obtained the floor, and
the debate was continued by Mr. Baker, of Hi
nois, who has just returned from Mexico. He,
explained the difficulties under which the volunA
tcers attached 10 the army are laboring. He ad-
verted to the increase of the army and The vigor-
Gus prosecution Of the war, and offered Joint
resolution authorizing the Secretary Of War to
deliver clothing to the officers of the army for
the use of the volunteers. The Committee then
rose, and the joint resolution was reported to the
House.
Mr. HARRISON offered Joint resolution, provi-
ding for the relunding to the several States the
expenditures necessary for the subsistence of
the volunteers previous 10 their being mustered
into the service OF the United States 1t was
read twice and referred TO The Military Commit
tee
The committee on engrossed bills reported the
bill for the admission of Iowa into the Union and
1t was signed by the Speaker. The debate on
the Presidents Message was ordered, by a vote
of % to II, to be closed to day at 3 O'clock
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole on the Presidents Messaue
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Later from the Army.

The steamship McKim, Capt. ]. b. Peck, from
Brazos, arrived about two o'clock this morning.
Gen. Taylor was to move, IN column, on the
6th and 9th and 10Th ult for Victoria, with near
1900 men. Victoria is equl-distant from Monte.
rey and Tampico, and it was supposed that Gen.
Taylor would make that place his headquarters.
No further demonstration would be made to-
wards San Louis Polosi until further orders from
our Government. Gen. llamor of Ohio, died at
Monterey on the Sd ult. General Blu, Ter was in
command of the district of country comprised
within Saltillo, Monterey, and the Rio tirande.
Col. Harvey arrived at Monterey on the "a IA ult.
Gen. Taylor had imprisoned the Alcalde of Mon
terey and his son, and several vdiientes homLreS,
for furnishing money and horses to deserters q
the American Army. Old Rough and Ready, it
is said, had threatened to hang this dgnitary and
his accomplices, Gen Wool was at Paris 100
miles north of chihuahua with 1000 men. Gen.
Worth was at Saltillo, and will shortly have UNI
der his command 1000. Col Riley was at Mon
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TO OUR PATRONS.

We to-day present our patrons with the Watch
man much enlarged and improved. 1t is now
the largest newspaper in Vermont, and gives an
opportunity for much more political, miscellaneous
and agricultural NATTER which we shall endoa-
vor to improve to the best of our means. We
shall be happy TO receive accessions to our list
of subscribers, to repay the additional expenses
which we must incur; and for this purpose we
have sent copies TO a few friends who are invi-
ted to take an interest in obtaining subscribers.
Responsible Agents will be accepted on liberal
terms.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-01-07
The Mexican War.
The following was sent to us from the Amer
lean Peace Society -
For the Waterman K Journal.

The following was sent to us from the Amer
lean Peace Society,"
For the Wotchman & Journal.
What shall be done 10 hasten is termination
We think it time to press this question upon
the serious consideration of our countrymen.-
We would call their attention to it without dis
tinctlon of party, and ask every one to inquire
tor himself what he ought to do or attempt for the
spcedy termination of the present war with Mex
leo. -.
This var might be terminated very soon. If
a spirit OF .1tlce sfiuSl1. pervade both Farties /;
il either party, octuated by stisS spirit, should
stop fighting, ana then offer to seltNe the points
in dispute by fair reference to compereent ana
impartial umpires; ifgar passions, and the senIres
barbarous code of national honor did not goad
them on IN tho work of matual mischief and de-
struction if the mass Of the people IN each or
either country would cailaloud for peace, or their
rulers set themselves at work in earnest Tor
consummatloI so devoutly to BIO wished; now
soon might this war come to a>close, perhaps
without even another drop Of blood
Such result is confessedly possible. Ana
does not its bare possibility impose on every good
man the duty of doing all IN his power to arrest
the murderous, suicidal strife now going on be-
tween these republics? Does not every pr'ncl-
pie of our religion, every dictate of humanity,
every motive OF PATRIOTISM every just view OF al
the interests at stake, require such services o. us
Vt the present crisis?
If asked tohat you shall do for the speedy ter
min ltion of this war, we answer that great
deal nay be done by every class and individual
in the community. A public sentiment, once set
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-01-07
The Ouakers and the War.

The Quakers of New England have deemed
to be their duty to exhibit their principles a.
yainst War to Congress, coucheG in respectful
anguage and petitioning for restoration of the
c ountry to peace yet by the casting vote of the
' ice President, the courtesy of printing their
p etiton has been refused
In the Senate, Mr.. Atherton having reported
a gainst the printing of the Quaker petition from
n Massachusetts, for peace, the question was deba-
&c ID, and decided in the negative t2l to 2l by the
isting vote Of Vice President Dallas.
Vote in the United States Senate on printing
memorial iloT The yearly meeting of Friends
in New England, praying that the Mexican Wa
II Ry be brought to close =
feas-Messrs Archer Badger, Barrow, Ber-
r EN-, John M. Clayton, II. Clayton, Corwin, Crit
t snden, Davis, Evans Greene, Jarnagn John
S on Of La, Johnson of Md, Mangum, Morehead,
J MeS, Phelps Simmons, Upham and Woodbridge
81, fall Wings except Mr.. Nes.)
.Nays-Messrs Allen, Ashley, Atchison, Ath-
erton, Bagby, Benton, Breese, Bright, Butler,
Cass, Chalmers, Dickinson, Dix Houston, Lewis,
Semple, Sewer, Sturgeon, Turney, Westcott and
Yulee-2l, (all Locos
The presiding officer voted with the nays, and
the motion was thus negatived.- Boston Post
WASHINGTON, Dec. 90, 1886
The persecution of the Quakers, by the Loco
Focos, had its turn in the House of Representa-
tves to-day Memorials from New England
similar in character to that offered in the Senate,
conceived in the most becoming and temperate
terms, were treated in the same sort of uncere-
monious contempt. For what cause this sys-
tomatic partisan hostility has been displayed a
gninst people universally peaceful and meek
is more than can imagine. The record fur
nishes no parallel to its vndctyeness and in
Justice Cor of The Boston Atlas
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Conversational Globe.

We commend the Congressional Globe, and
the Appendix to the Congressional Globe, to all
who desire a record of Congressional proceed
ings, and summary of the debates the APP
pcndix contains the Messages at length, Reports
from the Departments, and such speeches as are
revised, or furnished complete, by their authors.
Terms 81 each. Address Publisher oe Congress
sional Globe, Washington ID. c.
o. The Weekly National Intelligencer con-
tanning proceedings of Congress, &C., will be
furnished during the session for so cents.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-01-07
u. S. Courts in Vermont.

Senator UPHAM introduced bill in the Sem
; lte on the 10th ult., providing that Burlington
md Montpelier shall hereafter be the places for
J holding the Circuit and District Courts of the U.
! J., in Vermont. The bill was read twice and re-
/ erred to the Judiciary Committee
Mr.. DILLINGHAM gave notice In the House of
HIS intention to introduce similar bill.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-01-07
Goshen Coics-Who Beats? Mr.. Joel Parker

Goshen CoicS-Who Beats? MIR. Joel Parker
of Goshen, has made from the milk of two cows,
from the 23d of March last up to the LIST day of
January, 600 lbs. of Butter besides suiiiciency
of cream for the use of his family The COWS
are small, native breed, had no extra feed, except
one bushel of Indian meal per month, given dai-
ly in water with little salt The greatest qran'
tty made in given time was los lbs. for 3C
days-the month Of June.-[Com.
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The Great Question of the Day.

TIom Tho National InteIIgencor.
The subIoined Essay, from an eminent citizen
of great experience in public life-though now
in retirement from it-deseryes n conspicuous
place in our columns, on account of both its
source and its substance.
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Tbr 4flrxiton Al)ar.
THE PRESENT CONDITION OF THE
ARMY.
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFcE,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 1916.

ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFcE,l
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 5, lS46.
The authorized regular force Officers and
men) is 1898, and is constituted as follows:
The actual force in service, commissioned Of
fcers and men, is 10,3Sl leaving deficiency
of 605S to be recruited.
The mechanics and laborers belonging TO the
Ordinance Department, not being restricted in
number by law, are not included in the forego |
ing exhibit. The number now IN service is 300.
General md STAT oDfcerS Of The Volunteer Forces
IN The ,SerUice Of The United States.
General officers, 81
Quartormastcr's Department, n majors, 2G
captains,) 33
Commissary's Department. Il majors, % cap
tains) 30
Medical Department, (22 surgeons, "a assis-
tant surgeons0 46
Additional Paynasters, (under the 25th sect
ion, act of July, 1889 II
Total general and staff officers provided for
the volunteer troops in commission at this
time, 1913
The .7rmy in Campaign.
The army in Mexico has been augmented du-
ring the year by recruits and deachments OF
regular troops drawn from various points, and by
numerous regiments of twelve months volun-
teers.
The land forces employed in prosecuting the
war may be estimated as follows:
REGULARS.
In the field, officers and men, including
general staff. GGl3
Troops at sea, and under orders to JON the
army, UOS
Recruits en- rome for the seat of war, 7U2
Aggregate regulars in campaign, 6,l73
VOLUNTEERS.
| 7, ,Lo Go1J 1Sz1S
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MoRE TROUBLE. The Van Buren, Ark In
telligencer Of the 10Th ult. says;
We learn that some one or more of the
volunteers SO supposed, now stationed at Fort
Gibson, have recently killed two Cherokees.-
The Cherokees are greatly excited and we hear
that they loudly demand redress. We have not
heard any particulars, and therefore were not a
BILE to give any history of the affair, nor our o.
pinion as to the cause Of the murders, or the JUS
tice of the excitement.
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BALTIMnRE. Dec. %.

Hon. Alexander Barrow, u. s. Senator from
Louisiana, died this morning at five o'clock, at
Barnum's Hotel. He had left Washington as
the friend of the Hon. G. Davis, of Kentucky,
with view to the adjustment of the difficulty
with Mr.. Bayley of Va,-was taken i'll very sud-
denly and so violently as 10 battle the skill of the
best advisers
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to Morales with about 1000 men. Gen. Pillow
was to move to Victoria on the 18th
Santa Anna has sent out deaC hment Of g.
600 men TO destroy the water tanks between Sal
tlllo and San Louis Potosi.-.M o. Delta.
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ARRIVAL OF GEN ScoTr Gen. Scott and
suite arrived in town yesterday morning, and is
staying at the st. Charles Hotel We under
stand he leaves for the Rio Grande, in the early
part Of the wcek.-.N o. Delta, Dec. 20.
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O. The U. s. Brig Somers, employed in the
blockade of Vera Cruz, was wrecked on the 9Th
of December, and thirty lives were lost. Several
who escaped from death by drowning were cap
tured by the Mexicans.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-01-07
Massachusetts.

In the I'd Congressional district, Hon. Daniel
P. King (whig) is elected by l40O majority and
in the 18th, Hon. John G. Pafrey (whig) has 100
majority.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-01-07

We think Peck is elected by about $50, The
third party have cast 1900 votes-and could of
course have defeated the Polk candidate if they
had the ,cil to do it.
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o. The vote of Montpelier don't look as well
on paper as it really was; thirty Wings belong
ing in this town voted in other towns.