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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-08-05
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averaging over 10 per cent per annum
or the roads more recently completed and
now in successful operation, may be mentioned
The following:
The Fitchburg- incorporated in lsi2-open-
ed March ), lS45-ength, 40 mes-cost, ST.
100000. In 1916, receipts were S2e6,645-ex-
penses, $ll7,447 net income, Sl69, i9S-dy-
dend, 10 per cent
The Old Colony incorporated in ls44-op-
ened Nov, 10, lSl5-lenglh, 81 miles cost,
100000 In 1916, receipts were $i257ll-
expenses, S57,23O-net income, S6S,46l-divi-
deId, 6 per cent
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-08-05

% A Native American Ticket for State
officers was nominated at Danville, on the 9th
ult., as follows: for Governor, r. C.. BENTON, of
Lunenburgh-for Lieut.. Governor, DANIEL p.
THOMPSON of Montpolier-for Treasurer GEO.
NYE of Irasburgh. Mr.. Benton has declined, de-
cla-ing himself for Gov. Eaton. We understand
that Judge Thompson refused liberty to use his
name, he being in favor of Mr.. Dillingham;.
Judge Nye probably follows suit-we say proba-
bly, because we have no authority to speak for
him.
In Vermont, of all the States, there is the least
ground for party organization of this sort: be-
cause foreign born persons are comparatively
few in nuinbelwlI besides, we believe they are
in Vermont, for the most part, good citizens, and
worthy of favor rather than frowns. The Scotch
are among our best as well as most thrifty peo-
pie and if we are not misinformed, the greatest
difficulty with them is, to make them take upon
themselves the responsibilities and privileges OF
frecmen of the State-a officially arising from
scruples about the oath ofallegance.
But of the Scotch, and Irish, and French, it is
safe TO say, that they need only good neighbors
good examples, good influences, and coed schools
for their children 10 make them and theirs as
good citizens as The best of US.
The fathers of the "Natives " were Saxons
and Cets. and Gaus; they were of like races
and blood, and capabilities, as The n!ultitudes
now annually coming TO our shores. The stock
is good enough what we want is, to prevent
fronlc and abuses unon the 80 mon $50 frauds am
abuses, which are originated by native-born po
litcal tricksters--and to increase the means iol
surrounding new corners with healthy and happy
Influences Transplanted plants never thrive by
blows and bruises-protection and good culture
think prevail among the best men of all parties
and will be acted upon
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29
GENERAL TAYLOR

It appears by the following development, by
correspondent of the Journal Of Commerce,
that the prominent military chiettaln ri the
Mexican war, is fully committed as candidate
for the next Presidential contest, irrespective OF
party claims:
In reference to the position Of Gen. Tay-
lor as candidate for the FFesidency, have re-
Gently ascerlained one thing which it may be
oil very great importance to the pnbic to know
Having given his consent, though very rcluct>
an,ly, and at the solicitation oi persons Of all
parties and every section OF the Union, TO serve
his country, when called upon. as the chief
magistrate, he will never withdra~ from the
position he has thus assumed. He is now a
candidate, and will abide by the result. He
understands and feels all the delicacy and diff
Guilty of his peculiar situation, but having Civ
Ell his word to his friends he will never break
his pledges, however lightly any any Of them
NAV treat their own. He is, repeat, candi-
date, whether he gets one electoral vote, oil
what is mere likely every electoral vote.'
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29
The lightning in Woodbury..

On Tuesday the 2Oth, heavy thunder storm
passed ever Woodbury.. the incidents Of which
we gather from the r H Courier. The house
ofMr Ira Thomas in the outskirts of the town
received a bolt which passed completely down
through it, tearing the plas,ering from the
walls in its passage, and ripping up quite hole
in the floor. No one was injured and the loss
of property was small.
The dwelling of Mr. Wheeler Atwood near
the Watertown line was likewise struck. The
fluid here alsopassed down through the house,
but the principle damage done was the shat
tering of a clock which stood on the mantel,
piece None of the inmates suffered any in
convenience from the shock.
In the western part of the town. the house
Of Mr. Jacob Bounce felt the effects of the fluid
We did not learn the particulars any further
than that two individuals were Frustrated by
the shock, but recovered soon.
In the same storm. large tree in another
part of the town was struck and completely
splintered.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29
ITEMS-Original and Selected.

lB-Rev. H. A. Graves, late editor of tn,
Christian Reflector, has ceased his connection
with that paper. and is planning some benevo.
lent enterprise for the benefit of some OF tn,
West Indies.
0s-The Printers of Bost,n are taking meas
ures to erect monument over the grave Of
Stephen Day, the first man who exercised the
art in America. The venerable I. Bucking>
ham heads the movement.
D-AUsrIN KILBoURN, Esq, has been ap-
pointed Notary Public by Governor.
(GjThe Queen is about to visit Scotland
again.
@s-There is every hope now entertained
that the Great Britain will be got off by the
end of next month. The most active prepare.
tions are going on for the purpose.
Oo-Hon. Elisha Whittlesey passed through
Pittsburgh Past week, with his family on his
way to Washington, where he intends to re-
new his residence as President of the WASH
ington Monument Association.
Mr. Abbott Lawrence has $1,000 to the
Franklin Library Association of the city Ut
Lawrence. Mr.. L IS one of the most munif>
cent patrons ofpublic learning that distinguish
the age in which we live.
0u-We learn from the Abbeville, (S.C.) Ban.
formerly Governor of that State, and late U
:. Senator, is at this time very low with a ner-
vous affection, and that doubts were entertained
of his recovery.
kI-Levina Teasman, a colored woman, died
at Newark, N j., on Monday OF last week, at
the age Of l04 years.
lu-Mr. Richard Bentley, the great London
publisher, in the London Times says that be
tween ETA 900 and El5,00O have been paid by
him to 8 American authors alone.
l6s-The Jonesbo,o' Tenn, friends OF General
Worth have paid off mortgage of $4,000 on
the farm of the General, ard for which ii was
about to be sold An instance of liberality
| which does credit to them.
Acquiring the thunder shower on Sunday
evening on Sunday evening of last week, gre
Gerry store at Fort Edward, Washington, CO.
| N. Y, wasstruck by lightning, instantly kill
ing s men and severely injuring Sothers. name'
unknown. The building was literally torn t'
pieces,
| Ns-The Louisville Journal. in commenda
tory notice of The Examiner the antl-slave
nv paper in that place, says it has 1000 subscr'
beers to begin with. 1000 Of whom are in Ken
lucky.
Geo. Washington DirOn.-This blackguaF'
uffo, getter up Of several obscene papers an'
vagabond in general, was recently sent for tn
seventeenth time probably, to prison at New
Orleans Tor vagrancy.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29
From the Boston Posi-.
Funeral ObSequieS Of Capt. George
Lincoln.

Al an early hour yesterday morning the
remains of the late Capt Lincoln were res
moved from the Kings chapeal reception
tomb to the mayor aud aldermen's room,
preparatory to their being conveyed 10 The
Worcester depot The body was enclosed
in two coffins, the outer one being of black
vain at, polished and 0rnamented with an
eagle, and studded with twenty eight states,
all of silver The coffin was made by Mr..
G.. ]. Pratt, of this city, and the eagle and
stars by MeSSrs. Sheltoa d Cheeger. The
plate bears the following inscription:
"George Lincoln, Capt. 9th Regiment
Infantry, U. s. A. Fell at Buena Vista
Mexico, Feb. %, IS47. Aged 90.
On the top of the coffin were placed the
service dress and swords of the deceased,
and belt, chapeau aud plane. The dress
sword was presented to him by his fellow
citizens of Worcester, in consideration of
the gallantry displayed by him IN the battle
of Resaca de la Palma.
After appropriate ceremonies and militia
nv parade, the body was placed in car and
accompanied to Worcester by over 400 per
sons In the procession was the grey horse
of the deceased, with black covering Trim
med with white crape-and bearing the
deceased's holsters and boots, suspended
across the saddle.
At Worcester imposing and appropriate
ceremonies were performed over the remains
of the brave officer. The body was inferred
in the rural cemetry.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29
Union College.

On Sunday evening, the 25h, at half
past o'block, Rev. E. Haley will de-
liver an address before the Theological
Society.
On Monday the Goth, at half past 7, PM
Theodore Sedgwick, Esq, will address
the Senate.
On Tuesday, the 9th at 10. A. M, the
Ph'lomathean and Adrlphic societies will
celebrate the semi>centennial anniversa-
ry. An address and poem are expected
On Tuesday, at 4o'cIock P. NJ, Hon.
Willis Hall will deliver all Grafton, and
DIR. J. K. Mitchell a poem, before the N.
York Alpha OF the Phi Beta Kappa Soci>
ely.
On tn" same day, at half pas, 7 p. M i,
Hon. George P. Marsh will deliver the
annual Grafton before the literary socie-
Ties.
The commencement exercises will he
held on Wednesday,, the 2Slh. at 10 o.
clock A M.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29
LITERARY NOTICES.

The .Nsao Englonder, for July..-Table OF
Contents -Bledsoe's Examination of Edwards
Inquiry Mysticism The Messianc Success.
ion; DR. Thomas Arnold; The Good Time
Coming Headley's Writings; The Sufferings
of Christ not confined to his Human Nature
The Dependence of Popular Progress upon
Christianity; The causes and cure of Puseyism;
Christianity Examined in Court of Law,
Pronunciation of Proper Names, Torrey's
Translation of Neander. Notices of new works.
New Haven published by A. H Maltby
Teeth, their structure, disease and treatment,
with numerous illustrative Engtavings, by
John Burdell, Dentist.
This is a valuable treatise on an important
subject has already reached the fifth edition.
a sufficient indication of its popularity. Fow-
lers and Wells publishers, 1871 Nassau st New
York.
Memoir of Mrs Sarah Louisa TAYLOR. or an il
lustratinn of the work of the Holy Spirit, in
awakening, renewing, and sahctitying the
heart, by Lot Jones. A. NJ; Missionary in
the city OF New York, in charge of the Miss
ion Church of the Epiphany, fifth edition
Published by d. Fanshaw, SIS Broadway,
New York.
This is copy of the Fifth Edition of the
memoir of an eminently useful and pious lady
who, by precept and example, illustrated the
efficacy and beauty Of religion.
The complete Gardener and Florist contain
ing an account of every Vegetable production
cultivated for the table, with directions for
planting and raising Flowers
This is Just such work as every family OF
taste should possess--at least every family who
desire to possess beautiful and at the same
time fruitful Garden. II contains nearly
$50 pages, land is sold at the low price If 25c
VIM Patti IN, Tribune Buildings, New York
The complete Horse Doctor containing tn
habits, diseases and management of the
horse; in the Stable and on the Road, witt
| advice to purchasers.
This volume is highly recommended BY
those best qualified to judge of its merits. Our
| farmers, and all who have the management Of
care of that noble animal, would do we'll t'
purchase it. PIP. 126-plice 25 cts. VIM
Patton, Tribune Buildings, New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29
To the Editor of the Enquirer :

To the Editor of the Engu,rer-
Dear Sir-As the Gibbs descendants are
quite numerous in LlchfeId county, some of
your readers may be interested in few re-
marks on the origin of that name.
The history ofthe name Gibbs involves and
explains several important principles in the
origin of family names
The name Gibbs is property paronvmic,
being the genitve case Of Clio an abreviaIon
or cani-name of Gilbert or Gisiebrt. This
genitive Of Glib. after passing through the
forms Gibbs or Gybb,s, and Gidbes OF Gnb6es,
has at last settled down in that OF Gibbs -
Thus di flerent points need illustration.
l. The name GiSiebert or Giibtrt, Tin old
German, Gilbert or Gisberi, when Latinized
GisIebauims or GiibcriaS,) is ateulonlc chrs>
tian or baptsmal name cf grea, antiquity, as
appears from its frequent occurrence in the
Index of Tenants IN capite in the time of Will
liam the Conqueror
The latter part of this compound evidently
denotes bright, shining. celebrated compare
Albert, all bright Egbert, ere' bright; Ethel
bert, MOLLY bright, &C. The meaning OF the
first part Of the compound is not so clear.
The names Gilbert, Lambert, Roberts, &c.
occur also as surnames or family names
The name Glib is an abbreviation or cor.
ruption Of Gilbert compare Bait from Bar
tholomew Kilt from Christopher; Watt
from Walter.
Authorizations Of this kind occur also "a SURF
names. Thus, Dick from Richard, Hodge
from Roger, Gregg from Gregory.
3. Gibbs, Gibbes and Gibbs, or Gybbis,
Gybbes and Gybbs, with b doubled to Indicate
the shortness of the preceding vowel, are sue
cessive forms of the genitive case OF Gibb.--
Compare Maeso Goth vaurdis. Anglo Saxon,
wordes, English words, the genltive of word;
Goddis in Tyndale, Goodies in CranLner, now
Gods, the genitive of God werkis in Wiclif.
workes in the Rhemish version, now works, all
plural of work. The forms Gibbs, Gibhys,
Gybbys, as sur names are mostly very ancient.
a. This genitive of Glib is sort of patron
ymic, equivalent 10, but not derived from Glib
son. For similar surnames from Abbreviated
or corrupted Christian names compare San
ders from Sander for Alexander; Bats from
Bait for Bartholomew Kits from Kit for
Christopher; Cuts from Gut for Cuthbert,
| &c.
s. The vowel which formerly luctuated
between land yIs now t. Compare him. ans
GENTLY him or hymn; things, anciently thyngis
or thinges, sins anciently synnes or shines.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29
WESLEYAN University.

The examination will commence on
Thursday. July %, at 9 o'clock in the fore>
noon.
On Tuesday, Aug. Sd. the Joint Board of
Trustees and Visitors will meet at 8o'clock
A. M.
Commencement will take place Wednes-
day, Aug. 4. The procession will form at
9 O'Clock, Or the College Green and march
to the Methodist Church. Exercises will
commence at 10 o'clock.
In the afternoon of the same day at o.
clock an address will be delivered be fore the
Philo:hetorian and Peithologian Societies,
by the Rev. DIR. Matthews of N. Y.
In the evening at l>2 o'clock, an ad~
dress will be delivered before the Connect,
cut Gamma OF the Phi Beta Kappa Society
by Rev. Prof. Holjich, d. d.
.DfiddietO,Cn Constitution.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29

SE~ The Richmond Wing saws ave have
is a whig Indeed, our information upon this
point has for some time been clear and explic-
it and it is corroborated by the concurrng
A letter in the last Charleston n, Va, Free
Press, written by an officer of the Virginia Vols
unteers. not as that paper tells US for pnbica-
ton, but for private use, is conclusive on this
point. The writer says. q spent two hours
with Gen. Tayiur swine DAYS since, and was de-
lighted with him. There IS no better schig
than he, and men of all parties here, are a.
prove that he is not whig'"
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29
Death hY DrOHninr.

A melancholy event occurred in the western
part Of this town, on Thursday last Mr.. Da-
vId Green, Jr., of Milton society, aged "a years.
in company with two other young mon, went
into small mill-pond for the purpose of bath
ing, After being in the water a short time.
he suddenly sank to the bottom like lead, and
did not rise TO the surface as is usual. Such
was the panic created by TIE singular event,
among those who were with him and those
who were attracted to the spot, that nearly
two hours were permitted to elapse before the
body was recovered.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29
Meath Of CoyornOr Edwards,

We regret to learn that the Hon. Henry W
Edwards, la e Governor &c this State, died al
his residence in New Haven on the 22d inst
aged So wears. He was son of the late Hon.
Plerpopt Edward. and grandson of the cele>
brated President Edwards. Gov. Edwards had
often filed offices Of responsibility and honor,
and ever enjoyed the confidence Of his fellow
citizens He was Representative in Congress
from 1919 to 1923, a United States Senator
from 1923 to 1927, and Governor in 1893, '35,
'36 and '37.
The funeral was attended in the North
Church, OH which occasion the Rev Mr. button
an impressive Funeral Discourse.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29

Hack hire in Nep Ymk.-If travellers
going 10 New York will bear in mind the
following few facts, they will be able to
resist the frequent and enormous abuses
proc,iced upon them by The brazen frater-
nitv of hack and cab drivers:
The Corporation of New York have res
Gently issued n circular wherein are eX~
rlicitlv stated The rates Of fare which the
hack drivers are allowed by law to charge
their passengers. For the benefit Of all
strangers visiting the city, we publish an
abstract. For conveying passenger less
than one mile IS cents, and for every add
,ional passenger % cts each. For any
distance over one mile 50 cts For convey
ing passenger to 42nd street, remaining
half an hour ami returning, $l-to 6lst St
three quarters of an hour and back again,
ST. 5O-and to Seth street, remaining one
hour and returning. So. For conveying
enc passenger to Harlem, remaining
three hours ard returning SIS Cab hile
by the day, SIS. For attending a funeral
within atch district, $2-to Potter's Field,
So. These regulations have reference 10
hackney coaches, carriages and cabs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29
Vale Oollege Commencement.

The annual commencement Of Yale Col
will take place on Thursday, August 10th
On Tuesday evening, August 18th
Concio ad Clersm will be preached by the
DR., Hooker, of East Windsor.
On Wednesday, August 18th, will be Isl
the Meeting of the Alumni, the Theoln
Commencement, and the Meeting of the
Beta Kappa Society. The Rev. William
ans. D. D., of New York city, will deliver
address before the Alumni, President Mort
Hamilton College, is the orator of the PHI b
Kappa Society. and Mr.. Luzerne Rey, of Ha
ford, the Poet.
Candidates for admission to college will
examined on Monday and Tuesday August le
and 18th.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29
Wisconsin.

Gov. Dodge, of Wisconsin in'ends-so
say the papers-to call together the Leg
islature early in October, for the purpose
Of preparing another Constitution, and the
admission OF the Territory into the union.
Before The adjournment OF the next Con-
gress, Representatives and Senators from
Wisconsin, may take their seats in the
C;raoa Council OF the Nation.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29

Neo Cluster Of siars.-The Cincinnati
Herald states that Professor Mitchell, has
discovered new cluster of stars, to which
he mas given the name of Becehode. Their
appearance is singular. Tney are ola blue
nnge, and emit an unsteady light. They
seem TO revolve in spiral orbit. They are
sub>arranged4into ten distinct agglomera
tons, which are still further divided. The
number of stars in this cluster is about one
thousand, but their celestial situation is no
Described
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29

9G-We regret to learn that his Excellency
Governor Bissell has been prevented from en-
tering upon his duties as Professor in the Law
School, by an attack of inflamatory rheumatism
which, when our informant saw him, on6n-
cover his haalth, and commence, his citizen
ship here-.NeD Hnven Courier.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29

Comforting To be taxed with postage
on letter apprising you of the time "t the
next meeting of the creditors Of an insolv,
ent, whose whole effects will require careful
management to meet the costs of chancery
Springfield Post.
So we thought, a day or two since, on ia,
king from the Post Office Springfield let
ter, informing us that if we had anything TO
say in the matter of an ansoluem debtor, we
could go up to Springfield and say it! we
paid the postage with feelings akin to those
of deacon Swipes, when wag called him
up at 2 O'Clock of a January morning, tn
enquire "what time he thought green peas
would be along next year.
~ Fl. Register.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29

Death of Prot. Fiske We learn. verbally;
that letters have been received. announcing
the death at jerusalem, of Rev. Nathan w.
Fiske, Professor Of intellect ual and Moral
Philosophy in Amhers College He died, it is
stated Of cholera. Our readers will recollect
that he was on a tour in the Eastern world for
the benefit of his health-being afflicted with
symptoms of pulmonary disease. Tie death Of
Prof Fiske will be a great loss to the College.
He was ripe scholar and very aniabls
man.-.North0napt0n Gazette.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29

DPA New Haven correspondent Of
the Middetown Constitution says ii is
rumored thul Judge Storrs is about TO res
sign the Professorship of Law in Yale
College and that Hon. T. S. Williams is
spoken of as his successor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29
Death by Lightning (!

The storm of Thursday afternoon pass
ed over the village of Bethel. in the Town
of DaDbury, and Mr.. Willard Taylor,
recently from South America, and who
was on visit TO his mother, while s.and~
ing IN the door Of her house, was struck
by the lightning, and Instantly killed.
The fluid passed through the dwelling
doing considerable damage TO one end Of
the building.-[ Palladium.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29
Mexico and the MeXiCans.

No English or American family could
live IN so rich ceuntry-or in any hab>
itaile spot whatever-Without collecting
around i, more Iuxuries and refinements
than is found in whole village.
Among a dozen families you will not
find floor, (other than the ground) or
window. One weeks labor would pro
vide a whole village with an abundance
ofd"Iicious fruit the year round, but how
can the poor man think of planting trees
even in this glorious climate when he
knawS not how SOON the owners of the soil
may take his cottage from him, or he be
torn from it to serve in the army as a
soldier.
saw in the near neighbour hood of the
city of Mexico, company of soldiers re-
turning from a recent recruit HINT with the
score Of Volunteers they had caught, tied
together with ropes and dragging them after
the horses feelS The poor e lows looked
sad enough t en-, but when they have served
their year or Two hopeless distance from
their frien!s, they become themselves de-
moralized into men hunters, and when they
are turr.ed adrll at last are more willing to
turn robbers by trade. A bad land system
and twenty yealS of military, de>potism
have filed The country with reckless hoa
ting population, hut the great mass of the
people are peaceful and we'll disposed. I'm
der Just and stable government they would
be industrious citizens, and soon make such
| as this neglected Poturo, bright with the
/ hum Of business.-N. Y, Sun.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29

Fire and Smoke "A wet silk handker
chief. tied without folding over the face, il,
is said, is complete secarity against Sutto
cation IRON smoke-it permits free breath
ing and at The same time excludes the
smoke from the lungs II has been efiec.a-
ally tried Newspaper.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29

nFThe remains of Colonel Hardin, and
r. R. Houghton, reached st. Louis on the
evening of the 9TH inst; and were escorted
to tAe steamer Defiance, they will be
debarked at Meredosia, and taken to Jack
sonville, Illinois, their last resting place.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29
LitchasId, July 20. Isl7.
Y. n. PALMER.

Tribune Billings, opposite the City II all.
lie oua authorized Agent in the city of New
York for receiving and transmitting advertize-
menis and moneys for the Enquirer.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29
The Name of Gibbs.

rive commend the following communication
from the pen of Professor GIBBS, OF Yale Col
lege, to The attention OF the authors name
sakes in this vicinity. l-ENe.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-07-29

The following Statistics we copy from the
last Annual Report of the Connecticut Wash
nginnian Temperance Society