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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-02-04

The Magnetic Telegraph has been extended
from Buffalo to Toronto, and communication be-
tween New Haven, Conn, and Toronto, has been
tried with perfect success. The distance is 900
miles, and messages were instantly exchanged
between the two points.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-02-04

THE AMERICAN REVIEW for January is splen-
did number. 1t contains portrait and biogra-
ply of Hon. Rufus Choatc, with a large number
of interesting articles. Among the latter is
scorching review Of Fesus," one of the most
remarkable poems of modern times: this
article is by N. II. Hudson, a native of YER
mont, and is said to be one ,of the best critical
papers ever published in an American journal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-02-04

o. Gen. Taylor's letter on the war contains
plain talk. Probably he will be recalled, Gen.
Scott taking his place-and then, If possible, the
administration will supersede Scott by sending
on some raw recruit as Lieutenant General
Thus Polk hopes to kill off Taylor and Scott,
WHO are Wings, and may be, as he fears, in the
way of the next Presidency.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-02-04

Mr. BENTON AND THE PREsIDrNT.-Th u
nltcd States Gazette says of Mr. Benton's at
tempt to interposo between the President and the
almost universal disapprobaton Of the Lieutenant
Generally" There must have been great deal
OF palpable rdcue in the exhibition of person,
who, during the war of 1912, remained on the
recruiting service, without seeing shot fired,
boosting of having held higher rank once than
Generals Scott, Taylor Gaines, and the whole
list Of general officers of the army"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-02-04

= THE Storm of Friday night and Saturday
: last, was the severest of the season the snow
fell to the depth of about 10 inches, and was fol-
lowed by strong gale of wind. Notwithstand-
ing this severe storm, the mails on the. principal
routes into this place on Saturday came IN with
but little variation from their accustomed hours.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-02-04

MICHIGAN LEGIsLATURE.-The Senate have
passed bill to allow any person to construct
lines of electric telegraphs through the State.-
They have also adopted resolution insructlng
the judiciary committee to bring in bill to pro.
vide for the election of all public officers by The
people, except where the constitution provides
otherwise.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-02-04

New JERSEY. Hon. Jacob w. Miller (whg)
has been reelected U. S. Senator for six years
from the 4th of March next; Mr. Miller recey.
ed 40 votes, aud Gurret D. Wall, loco, 90.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-02-04

No REcIrRocITY.-A letter writer thinks i,
hard that our Congress should refuse to give Mr..
Polk Lieutenant General when he has been SO
kind and obligng as to furnish Mexico with a
Captain General.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-02-04

o. The London Times abuses DANIEL WEE
sTER, tecausah he is for protecting the Yankees.
Just what certain locofoco presses do in this
country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-02-04

THANKs-to sundry brothers Of the press for
their compliments to us of late. Good luck 10
them ALL
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-02-04

John b. Defrees Wing was elected State prin-
ter, for three years from the LIST of August next.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-02-04

The BEE is the title of small but sprightly
paper published monthly at Middlebury by Gay
g. Wetherby.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-02-04

MATAMoRAs, January Q.
1t will be gratifying to the friends of General
Scott to learn that he is very well received by
the troops.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02
SAINT Ste. Marie canal.

A meeting was held at Detroit, by the
friends of the project to construct a canal
at the Saul Ste. Marie, and those interest.
ed in the copper regions of Lake Superior,
on the 4th instant, of which the Hon. Lu.
cius Lyon was President. The object of
the meeting was to urge upon the Legis.
lature of Michigan the immediate incorpo.
ration ola company for the, construction
ofthe canal-on the ground that the pros.
pect Of obtaining aid for the construction OF
that work from the general goyernmet has
become matter Of extreme doubt, and
had better be abandoned that the pres
ent condition Of the State Of Michigan will
not allow the appropriation of means for
that purpose and in order that the work
may be carried through in advance of the
project now under adyisement by the Can.
adams. A committee ofthirteen was ap.
pointedrto present the subject before the
Legislature. 1t is to be hoped that there
will be favorable and speedy action in
the matter.-Buf. Cour.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02
From the Ottawa Free Ira
Oregon.

we notice in several of the papers Of
this State. that active measures are heinz
taken for the formation of emigratine
companies for Oregon. A meeting was
recently held in Peru, in. this county, for
the purpose, and we notice those engaged
IN it are principally young men, of good
character and fine abilities, and are well
calculated to endure the liardships ofthe
Journey. ~ ao4a sa1gi3sl OH ba1al
From the independence, {Mof.Y Expos.
ltor' OF the 9th inst, we clip the following,
which gives some important hints to this
class ofemigrants. 1oq0 n9ilil" ad o.
From letters received at this place,
and from other information received. we
are inclined to think that there will be a
very large emigration 10 Oregon this
spring There are many persons in this
county now who design going, and many
others in different quarters are making
preparations also Companies for Ore.
gon have started regularly from this place
Tor the last four or five years, and those
have always succeeded best. on the trip
who got the earliest start. The first
company, sho!lld start at least by the 10th
OF May and sooner if grass. is sufficiently
grown to allow them to advance. The
others should then follow as soon as con.
venient. 1t would always be better for
the emigrants, if they. would 60 in smaller
companies, than usually done here
tofore. From thirty TO fifty wagons in a
company, are amply sufficient for safety,
and add greatly to the comfort, as we'll as
despatch in travelling. In large com.
panies, the divisions which are always
occurring are very annoying, besides
they must necessarily move slower than
if divided in small parties. In our next,
we shall have more to say upon this sub
Ject and We shall also endeayor to give
what IS considered a proper outfit for those
who go on this long and arduous journey.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

SHOCKING MURDER.-The Sullivan
County Wing details the particulars of a
most horrid double murder near Ora.
Evansville, in that county, namely the Kill.
ling Of a young girl by her step-mother,
and the latter by her own hand. 1t ap.
peared in evidence before the coroner's
jury that the wife Of Mr.. Harmsn Barclay
in the town of Neversink, had imbibed a
spirit of hatred towards her stepchild, the
daughter ofBarclay, aged about eleven
years, and had ill.treated her accordingly;
but Of late had suffered under remorse of
conscience, and a blief THAT she must her.
self despair of mercy she had withheld
from Others. She told her husband that
she must make away with herself, but
he believed she said so only to disturb
his peace.-The child too, was appre.
hensiVe of evil, and in the absence of her
mother, come to her father in tears, and
said. Father | am afraid ofmother. | be.
lieye she intends to'kill me- On the morn
ing Of the 10Th ult., Mr.. Barclay left his
house to go to neighbours. On his re.
turn, whom near his house, he heard his
mus mus USy, SIX years oIo, scream, saying,
Mother has killed Amy and herselEs He
came irts the house and found his, wife
and daughter lying on the floor with their
threats cut. @ a sdw
The boy stated that Amy arose, and
dressed herself aad went to the corner of
the room to get her mittens; her mother
Immediately seized her by the throat With
one hand, and choked her-the girl scream.
ed; his mother with the other then took 4
razor from shelf opened the case, took
the razor therefrom, and with her teeth
opened it; the boy sprang for the razor,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

bic mother rushed him back and drew the
razor across the throat of Amy. The
boy then seized the youngest child "a
babe in bis arms, and wehr toward the
outward door; his mother hade him stop,
and sprapg towards him; he told her that
bis father was coming. Sic looked out
ofthe window, saw him and then stepped
back and cut her own throat She fell
upon the tloor iiteless.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02
Mexican Letters Of MarOus,

An office for the sale of Mexican letters
OF marque was opened in London. So
says the London Globe. The following
Is given asthe list of cases in which cap.
lures may be made
l. Vessels of the enemy, with all that
fhey may garry on board belonging to
aaem, s&hefher of war, privateers or mer:
chant vessels.
-2@Th cargo and effects of neutrals Il
MexIcans, which may be found on board
these said vessels, after sufficient time has
elapsed for the declaration of war, pro-
Claimed by the government of the United
States to them exican nation. being known.
.. Vessels constructed by the enemy,
or which may have belonged to the enemy,
if the property be not sufficiently .accredit-
ed or neutFal.3I .bnal4I I'll ,ses1oa- ii.
q. Thosewhich may be navigated with.
out patents or register, that may prove
their neutrality; their.entire cargo, or part
thereof being. if they should inthe same
liprsdicament, for want of the indispensable
papers, the act alene of throwing papers
into the sea, shall be sufficient motive for
declaring them lawful seizure. % 9niis3i..
5. Those which may be found without
legal patent of sovereignty, state, or re-.
public, having the authority for granting
it,. ,a4s, - - : = . ''7'
6, Those which may have it from one
or more powers. s. tea..a5.,,a- g. :..f
I. Those who may fight under other
Pcolors than the sovereign OF, state to whom
their patent belongs. II these vessels,
and those comprised in the foregoing par
| agraphs, should be armed for war, their
captains and officers shall be reputed as
| pirates ,I.,ooe
8. Those which, after the national flag
is hoisted should refuse to lie to; and sho' d
provoke combat. rs
8. Those which may navigate with the
patent THE enemy in the terms expressed
in the second paragraph.
10. Those belonging to Mexicans and
neutrals which may be armed for priva-
teering under the Mexican flag, without
having obtained permission from the su.
Preme government and accredited with the
patent, their captains shall be treated as
pirates! ,.7gr,. se, 4 .,.,s.. a.-..,.
II. those OF pirates and mutineers re-
turning to their owners, should they appear
within one year and day, and those also
who can prove not to have taken part di.
rectly or indirectly in piracy, separating a
third part oftheir total value for the benefit
of those making the seizure.
~. Vessels abandoned by the enemy,
OF which may be adrift from tempest, OF
any other accident, before being brought
into safety, if it should not he known to
whom they belong for want of documents
or if they should not have proper crew,
and if the owners of them should not ap.
pear within year and day; adjudica.
ting, under any circumstances, the third
part of those taking them, the two remain.
ing parts shall belong to the public treas.
ury. 57sea,ea5 as 90
ID. Provisions which may be carried tc
the enemy's camp, blockaded or beseigec
by the forces of the nation. -
Is. The effects and merchandise which
may be found on board neutral vessels
whenever the power to which they belong
should not recognise the principle of ex,
emption. b.H .segs.'
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02
1e0e,.fy-Jvinth Oo,.gress.
FRIDAy Feh 1

FRIDAY, Feb. 10.
In SENATE.-A bill to establish a II
States port at Key West was reported from
the judiciary committee, and passed. 9
The bill to make attachments issu;nno
from the U. 8. courts, conform to the II q
ofthe States, was passed. 'ss'ssl
"a The resolution to exclude. the editor.
and reportersof the Onion from the priv.
lsge of tae floor, and. the reporters SSal.
lerles, was taken up. and that part relating
to reporters, withdrawn. Debate shsned
in which Messrs. Yulss, Allen, Sewer
and Tarney, took part. The debate was
of 9 desultory character. Tie subject
under consideration was LOST sight Of to-
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02
EtHNVf3 - go a
nMoNDAY. Fak.nI5.


Mr.. Webster offered two resolutions
First, that the war with Mexico ought not
to be prosecuted for the acquisition Of
territory, to form new States to be added
to the Union. Second, that the United
STATES does not desire to dismembef Il n
republic, and is ready to treat for peace,
for aiiberal adjustment Of boundary,
and for q, just indemnity for Claims due
by either Government to the citizens Of
the othef.A sn 7ss.l s5,Nass1ls
On Mr.. Webster's own motion, the rss.
olutions were laid on the table to hsseal.
led up hereafter, when he was speaking
on them. =
The bill to provide for the construction
of four steam frigates was passed.o
The bill to extend Naval Pensions for
five years was passed.
The 100000 bill was then taken up.
Mr.. Bagby defended the Administration,
and alledged hat the annexation Of Tex. =
as was the immediate cause fwar.
Mr.. Badger has the floor for tomorrow.
In THE HoUsE.-The 5000. 900, bill
was taken up, and Mr. Pendleton address.
sed the committee briefly. AT IL O'Clock,
the committee proceeded to vote on sun.
dry amendments which have been pro.
posed, and which were rejected. .ifH
Br. Hamlin proposed sn amendment 10
the Wilmot proviso, providing for surrsn.
dering fugitive slaves, which was adopted,
ITO to 80. = "a Il =
Mr.. Dromgoole offered substitute for
the whole bill. and this Mr.. Ashnua
moved to amend by adding the Wiimet'
Proviso.. The motion prevailed, los to
II.
The substitute as amended was reject.
ed. ~ - 80 sIJoo - ysrer0~y,
The COMMITTEES rose and, reported tho
original bill to the House, with Mr.. Ham.
Inns amendment for the Wilmor. proxiso.
The previous question was demanded.
and the amendment. agreed to, los toI05.
Mr.. Dromgoole moved to lay the bill
and the amendment onthefable. Neg.
atIved, 90 to l22. 4zyzoe -y-..t
The bill as amended, was then read q
third time and passed, lis to los.
Mr.. Brockenbrougb ross to question
ofprivilege. and read a charge made by
Mr.. Wetscott in the Senate on Saturday.
of corruption against the Administratien,
the Senate, the House, &c, and offered
series effesolutions for the appointment
of committee Of one member from each
State to investigate the matter, and report
if adVisabls, the report and the result
should be submitted 20 the Senate for lis
action. as - . sag.s,,,,-9 ...........,
The chair decided tina. resolutions such
as these could not be. entertained by the
House.
Mr.. Brockenbrough applied, and mada
asPeech, in explanation Of his motive,
declaring thatthe charges were Of q char.
acter which demanded the consideration
ofthe House.
The decision ofthe Chair was sustained.
The committee appointed to investi.
gate against the reporter Of the Union,
asked to be discharged tom further con-
sidertion ofthe subject, and were dis.
charged accordingly. 80 ls '.IaissAes'm
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02
TuRspAY. Feb.kI6, Is74.

Is In Standardization offhe. Leg
islatufes Of Ohio and Pennsylvania, pro-
hibiting slavery IN amy territory acquired
by or annexed to the Union, were present.
ed by Mr.. Cameron and Mr., Corwin.,sA
Mr.. Benton, from the Military Gem
mittse, reporteda bill to orgalize 10 isn
regiments into brigades and diFisions.
each brigade to consisl Of not lsss tk6n
two regiments, and each division lot les
than two hrigades. General siofficers 10
be discharged Immediately otter the t6t.
minatipn efthe war. Yoiuutpsrrpow- IN
Mexico. may be enlisted, II hey eAos %,
and, made regulars 4 The Pfssidsns is
authorised SUI vacancies ID 70luntse.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

lS45, is fac-simile ofan extract of what
is said TO be the very last letter of Gen.
Jackson. That extract tells what he thinks
of Mr.. Blair, prescribed to make way for
Mr. Richie, and the suppressed part, with
other letters of his in this District, will
tel the balance: - -
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

GThs New York Herald states tina,
the disagreement which recently tool,
place between the American Minister Al
Rio de Ianerio and the Brazilian Gov.
ernment has been satisfactorily adjusted,
in nanner highly honorable to both
Governments. u.a. ~ Lii t.ai.r.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

SPRINGFELD.--We have received no
news in regard to the proceedings Of our
Legislature for several days, probably
owing to the difficulties in transporting
the mails.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

0srItis reported that Col. Webb, ofNew
York, has been appointed Brigadier Gen.
OF the volunteers,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

RELIEFFoR misunderstanding are
being held in nearly every town in the
Union, for the purpose of contributing to
the reliefof the suffering poor in Ireland.
New York, it is said, has contributed a.
bout fifty thousand dollars for this noble
purpose. Efai sti ,ti
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

Messrs. Wentworth and R. Smith, of
Congress, and Messrs. Matteson and Lit
tie of cur Legislature, have our thanks
for valuable public documents. saa,e...s T
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

RA1IROAlps.-The Legislature of In.
diana has granted charters for, building
lines of railroad across that State, from
the Western to the Eastern boundary.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

@Upon the receipt of the news of the
success Of our arms in Mexico, Ell Com.
melcio. the leading paper in Peru, speaks
as follows:
ave desire with all our hearts the fri.
unph Of the United States, and if posi-.
BILE, the annexation of Mexico, In order
to consolidate as much as possible the
grand systems of republican government
on or continent" ssg 9ai9a 30
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

The LAKEs.-The Buffalo Commercial
Advertiser estimates the tonnage on the
upper lakes for the business year of Is47at
nearly eighty.eight thousand oftons, ad-
eed to which are several vessels now in
course of construction. which will be
completed during the year, SSwill swell the
aggregate to one hundred thousand tons.-
This tonnage furnishes employment for
over six thousand persons. y
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

KENTUcKY.-The Legislature OF Ken
lucky, after several attempts, have sue.
ceeded in electing Judge Underwood to
the United States Senate. MI. Under
weodis awhig, and has been Repre-
sentative to Congress from that State. s1z
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

CH1cAGo.-The democrats held con.
vention in Chicago, on Friday last to
nominate candidates for city officers
James Curtiss, Esq, was nominated for
Mayor R. C.sCross for Marshal; A. D.
Taylor for Collector; Andrew Getzler for
Treasurer; Patrick Ballingall for CityAt.
torney; and A. F. Bradley for Surveyor.
These gentlemen will undoubtedly re-.
ceive the entire support of the democratic
party in Chicago, of which, as far as we
have been informed, they are justly emit.
tied. Of Mr.. Cur,iss we feel az liberty
to speak more freely, IS we have been
acquainted with his course for number
of years. He has occupied several i'm.
portant stations, which he has filled IL a
manner highly credible to himself. Hs
has distinguished himselfas politician.
and for STRICT and steady adherence to
the measures of the democratic party
Me-. curtiss has Displayed so much
,firmness. and has IiabOred so long in the
democratic cause, that we feel anxieas
to see the democratic city ofChicago give
him an overwhelming majority.
1 q
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

GThe present U. s. Senator from
New Jersey, Jacob w. Miller, wing, is
reelected for another term of ixayears
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

AMERICAN AGR1cULTURIsr.-Among the
many useful agricultural publications OF
the day, this is certainly deserving Of high
favor. 1t is published in New York by
Saxton & Miles. e.-g......s
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

Work remaining to be done, $7O6, is7 81
Thereport contains one hundred and
sixty pages, and should be examined by
all who take an interest in this important
work. There aresome portions ofthe report
which we desire to notice, but not hav-
ing given it a satisfactory examination,
we will delay it till another time.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02
Total cost of the work
when completed 1890

Total cost of the work
when completed 1890, 24s 80
The following shows the amount which
has been expended, since the work came
into the Bondholders hands; and also the
amount required for its completion. ~
according to the report e. - s7s0
; of Mr.. Gooding.the ag.s Il P
gregate amount of work 1907 IA
done and 10 be done &
to bedtime upon thsica- Ysae j s,IaF
nal,the feeders, and the 5oE iaef
hydraulic works. DC. s1,14o,Is7 81
Superintendent and con- sdi a.ti
tingenciss, tIsee 50 q 17I,O2o 9s
m Total. .aFy 1,311; LET. 81
Work done Including a. rom 90
bove items,btid1ol aa.B 6O4.973 II
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

- ~ SATURDAY. ED lCs
In SENATE.-Aresolution was adopted
to meet'at l A. NJ. in future.
The resolution to exclude tie editor IF
the Union was taken'up. sssnisud v4snii,1tl
Mr. Webster addressed the ;Senste Z.
great length, and gave ieas his opinionshati
the articles we're pFeconeerted attack bva
the administration. Mr. Calhoun BIZ hiss
attack on Mr.. 'Furney yesterday, HAD COD.
firr1ed his Impressions. ,bisq -4sog ~ tssar
Mr.. Mason opposed the resolution as
abridging the freedom Of the PFssS, and az
violation of5he constitution The dSbals
was continued by others, and was fnaily
decided, 81 to 81, that Mr. Richie be
expelled. His reporters were spared in
the withdrawal of the resolution relating
E z 2S-HEsSs .sssx "a
In THE HoUsE.-The COMMITTEES ofiho
whole resumed the consideration OF the
5000, 900 BILL, which WAS discussed, for
some time. z'...' = i'' 2 .'5tiJ
The venerable J.oQ. Adams appeared
and took hislseats 2I6OJ YII0t
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

4 EThere are now on the Goyerb,nsn,
pension list. not including the navy pen.
sioners. 27,6OO names, Of whom 6ie5 are
in the State of New York. a
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02

AMERICAN PHREsoLoGIcAL JouRNAL.
This valuable and entertaining periodical
is. as usual, filed with alarge amount of
interesting reading matter. Its editor has
long been known as an able expounder of
Phrenology. It, is published imsnthly in
New York, at one dollar per annum.