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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08

EMANcIPATING SLAVES BY THousANDs.-A
number Of the Democratic Pacfique received by
the Cambria, contains highly interesting letter
from its correspondent at ST. Peter,burgh, dated
18th Of May, from which it appears that the work
of aboshing slavery ia Russia has just taken a
vast step, thanks to the generosity as noble as
it was unexpected, Of NJ. Ruminn, one of the
principal proprletors of that country.
Yielding to the impulse of p noble heart, this
wealthy individual has suddenly granted com
pleie eniranchisement to eight thousand serfs of
both sexes, who belonged TO him in the Govern
mants OF Mini and Rlazan, and what is more adj
mirable in his conduct is that completing his
work Of charity, he has abandoned to this popu-
alion, restored to liberty by him, for trifing
rent, the enjoyment Of the domains over which
they are dlifused. This double deed of charity
has, moreover, been accomplished with the sim
picty which still farther enhances its merit.
"On the departure Of NJ. Ruminn from the do
mains which he had Just so generously ceded, all
the liberated serfs with the exception of the sick,
rushed in mass to accompany him whom they
lately called their master, but whom they now
called their iather, even beyond the territory in
which his domains are situated.
"When the hour of separation at length ar
rived, 1t was not TO eight thousand persons mere
! Iy that NJ. Rumlnn had to address his thanks and
adieus, but to twenty thousand persons, belong
ing TO the population Of other villages, who all
aroused by the echo Of this great deed Of hui
manlty, had come around the generous iberator.
If we join this new fact to the efforts already
made for the abolition of bondage IN Russia, by
the Prince Woronzoff, the Count Protasof, and
NJ Koogrivoff and especially 10 the powerful
encouragement given by the Sovereign himself,
may we not at last hope shortly 10 see the day
Of liberty dawn for so many thousands of mon
who still furnish the odious spectacle of slavery
in the bosom OF a Christian and civilized nation z?
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MEXICO.

Withdracal Of Santa .4nna's Resignation Con-
fusion and AEarchy IN The Capital Of .Lerico -
.tiouementS Of Gen. Scott, &c.
The Southern Telegraph Is broken. The New
Orleans Commercial Times, of the 23d, has been
received by pony express, and says the steamship
Edith, from Vera Cruz, brings letters from the
city OF Mexico, dated "a inst
They mention that Santa Anna had Withdrawn
his letter OF resignation, under the apprehension
that 1t would be accepted This goes TO show
the extent to which sincerity forms portion of
the character of this redoubted hero.
The capital is represented as being in state
OF complete confusion and anarchy.
No steps have been taken to fortify the city
against the approach Of our troops.
1t Is presumed that Gen. Scott will have an
easy conquest Of The halls of the Montezumas.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08

PRoTEsTANr EPISCOPAL BOARD OF Missions.
The Board of Missions of the Episcopal Church
in the United States, met at st. Barthoomew's
Church, Thursday morning, Bishop Brownel, OF
Connecticut, presiding. An exc eedingly ANNA
ted debate arose on motion for the appointment
of n committee, to report at the Triennla Con-
vention, TO be held in this city in October next,
on the character management and efficiency of
the mission at Constantinople The motion was
rejected, chiefly on the ground that Bishop South
gate, who is at the head of the mission will him
self transmit full report on the whole subject,
for presentation on the same occasion. Much a
bity was displayed in the discussion; especial
ly by Bishops Hopkins, of Vermont; Doanc, of
New Jersey; Nottingham, of Maryland, and
Edward a. Newton, Esq, of Pittsfed, Mass. 1t
would seem that the mission continues success
ful, aud retains the confidence and support Of the
Church.--.N T. Express.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08

TAYLOR MEETING AT HARRISBURG There
was large aud enthusiastic Democratic meet.
ing held at Harrisburg, on Saturday evening
last, at which Gen. Taylor was nominated fol
The Presidency. Hon. William Dock presided
assisted by Messrs. Peacock, Zimmerman, and
some dozen others. A State Central Committee
was appointed to further the objects of The meet
ing. Meetings were recommended TO be held
by the Democrats in the several counties of Tie
State. Other measures were suggested and a.
doped with view of securing the election Of
Old ZACH John M. Read and Richard Vaux,
Esqs. of this city, were introduced To the meet
ing by Hon. Simon Cameron, and made eloquent
addressed A letter was received from Ovid +.
Johnson, Esq. regretting that he could not be
present
This meeting is likely to exercise an important
influence throughout the length and breadth OF
the Stale.--Pha. EUe. Bulletin.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08

A VIRGINIA DEMocRATIc PAPERS OPINION
OF NORTHERN LABoRERs.-The Richmond En-
qurer, the great organ and oracle of the slavoc-
racy of the South, and the Locofoco party every i.
where, shows the quality of its democracy as well
as the estimation in which it holds Northern
Freemen, by the utterance of the following sem
tlment:-
sour slave population is decidedly preferable,
as an orderly and laboring class, to a northern
laboring class, that has just learning enough to
make them wondrous wise just enough to make
them the most dangerous class to well regulated
liberty under the sum-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08

KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEoPLE THAT Moses
Norris IT,, in his speech the other day IN the
House, pledged himself and his party mol to make
the Uiimot PropiSo and The extension Of Slavery
test al the next Presidential election.
KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEoPLE;-That Gen.
Wilson, in the same debate, pledged himself in
no contingency 10 poie for any Presidential candi
date ioho lOM not sustain 10 The letter, The Wiimot
ProuiSo. Which of these men is the truest DEM
ocrat p Concord M H. Democrat,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08

MELANCHOLY AccIGENT.--Mr. Orman Will
lard, young man some thirty years of age, the
son of Aaron Willard, Esq, was killed at White
River on Friday last, by an unexpected discharge
in blasting. 1t appears that he was supernten-
ding some blasting that had to be performed under
water they had inserted the charge in a
Iarred bag and sprnkod some dry powder on
top The dry powder only, took fire at the first
discharge, lie supposng the whole had
burnt, returned to the spot just in tlae to receive
The explosion of powder contained in the bag,
which had then become gnited, in his face. He
survived but a few hours Woodstock Mercury,
I'd instant
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08
STATE CONVENTIONS.

The Conventions had not completed their
tickets when we went to press. The Wings
had agreed to the nomination of Hon. HORACE
EATON for Governor and Hon. LEONARD
SERGEANT for Liut. Governor. Col. Jewett
declined a nomination as Treasurer. The Locos
have nominated Hon. PAUL DILLINGHAM; Jr.
for Governor.
P. S. The Wing State Convention has compile
ted and adopted ticket--GEORGE HOWES,
Cashier of the Bank of Montpelier, for Treasurer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08

DRowNED.-The Bellows Falls Gazette Of
June %, says IA ratsman, named Alden
Chamberlain, of Wells River W., was drowned
in the Connecticut River, at the Horce Race,n
Just above Turner'S Falls, on Monday, the 18th
inst, while en. aged in running raft of lumber
over the rapids He was thrown fium the rat
into the river by the current striking his oar. He
was % years Of age. His body has not yet been
recovered
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08

MIDDLEBURY ALuMNr-Thc Anniversary of
the Association will be held on the afternoon of
Commencement Day, July 2Sth, the Grafton by
Rev. JONATHAN CLEMENT (class 1879 of Tops
ham, Maine, Poem by Rev. Byron SUNDERLAND
(class 1889 of Batavia, New York. The Annu-
al Meeting will be held at the College Chapel
on the evening Of Commencement at o'clock
the preliminary Meeting at the same place, on
Tuesday the 9Th at 10, A. NJ.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08

ENLARaED-The Vermont Journal Windsor
comes to us much enlarged and improved. Thos.
Hale, Esq, late OF Norwich, takes charge of the
editorial department, and starts finely. Success
to the Journal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08

Polk AND HIS GENERALs.-The Vicksburg
Wing says that new work under this title will
shortly appear. The principal Generals sketch
ed are Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Thomas
Hart Benton, and Gideon Pillow. The Wing
predicts for it an immense-run!
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08

Godey's Lady's Book for July abounds in use
iul and beautiful embellishments the number
being twenty-four. The publisher announces
that new novel, by Miss E. Leslie, will be COM
menced in the October numbcr-occupying OK.
ira pages, SO as not to interfere with the usual
variety of this magazine
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08
NOTICE..

The CONNIE NcEMENT of the Middlebury COL
lege will take place on Wednesday, July 26th,
1917.
The Rev. JONATHAN CLEMENT, and the Rev.
BYRON SUNDERLAND will address the associated
Alumni. The Rev. A. H. CLApP and the Rev.
L. p. HIcKoK D. D. will address the literary So
cleties.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08

o. President Polk visited Concord, N. H.
and there concluded to go to Maine, and from
thence to Washington, without coming to Yer
mont Hope he wasn't afraid
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08

QUICKEST YET. Mr. Henry George, ofFnnk-
lin, N. H. run private express from Franklin
to Montreal in 10 hours, the present week.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08

Fifty dollar bills, on the Orange County Bank,
Chelsea, Vermont, altered from bills of small de-
nominations, are in circuation.-.N Y. Trib.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08

New WmEAT.-A lot of new wheat has been
received in New York hom the South, and sold
at 81 so per bushe
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08
GEN, TAYLOR.

We give the following for what it is worth, re-
marking that the National Wing, at Washing
ton, the ~ Y Commercial Advertiser, and sun
dry other Wing papers, regard the letter as for
UCrv.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08

BURGLARY AND kowDYIsm On. Sunday night
the shop of Miss Stebbins was broken open and
twenty dollars in money stolen; and on the same
night the dwelling of h. H. Reed was entered,
though it is not yet known that any thing was
taken there. On the same night party of young
men made night hideous" by their own noise
aud the aid of an anvil, with which they kept up
vigorous cannonade from about | o'clock to 9
or Monday morning-much to the disturbance
and injury especially of the sick. Where are
the conservators of the peace, that such often
ders are not taken care of?
P.S. Part of the money stolen has been re-
covered, and the possesors have been secured
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08

O. The rumor Of peace with Mexico is pro
nounced profound humbug.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-08

WINDHAM CoUNTY.--The Wings met on the
Both ult and nominated the following ticket for
Senators:
John Kimbail, OF Putney,
Peter w. Dean, of Grafton, and
Larkin G. Mead, of Brattleboro'.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-02-12
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, ls47.

The journal OF yesterday was read and approved

The journal OF yesterday read and approved
PETITION.
Mr.. WESTCOfT presented the memorial OF citizens
of Washington county, Florida, praying that the unex
Of the Chocawhatche and Holmes rivers, may be applied
for the further improvement OF the Holmes river which
was referred TO the Committee OF Claims.
Mr. ASHLEY, from the Committee on the Judiciary.
10 which had been referred the memorial OF Robert Owen,
submitted reports which was ordered to be printed.
CITY CHARTER
Mr. A., from the same committee, to which had been
referred sundry petitions of inhabitants OF Washington,
praying certain amendments to the city charter, made a
report asking TO be discharged from their further consd
Grafton and that they be referred TO the Committee for the
District of Columbia.
UNITED STATES COURT AT KEY WEST.
MIR. A. from the same committee, to whom had been
referred the bill to establish court at hey West, in the
State Of Florida reported the same with amendments.
On motion by Mr. YULEE, the prior orders were sus-
pended, and the Senate proceeded, committee OF the
whole, to the consideration of said bill.
The amendments reported by the Judiciary Committee
Mr. WESTCoTT submitted an amendment to the
amendments, which adopted, and the amendments,
as amended were then agreed to-.
No further amendment having been offered the bill
reported to the Senate, and the amendments
MI. WESTCOTT moved to strike out the Sd section
of the bill, which, after some remarks from Messrs.
WESTCOTT, ASHLEY, and YULEE, was disagreed 10.
The bill was then ordered TO third reading, and was
by unanimous consent, read third tlme and passed
ATTACHMENTS.
On motion BY Mr. DAVIS, the Senate proceeded to the
consideration, committee Of the WHOLE OF the bill to
make attachments which are made under process issuing
from the courts OF the United States conform TO the laws
regulating such attachments in the courts of the States
No amendment having been offered. the bill was re-
ported to the Senate, and ordered third reading and
was BY unanimous consent read third time, and passed
GENERAL ARMSTRONG.
Mr. CRITTENDEN, from the select committee to
whom had been referred the bill for the relief OF General
Robert Armstrong. reported the same without amendment
and with Recommendation that 1t pass.
MOORE.
On motion By Mr. BREESE, the Senate proceeded to
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Inc journA having been read,
CALL OF THE HOUSE.

CALL OF THE HOUSE.
The House proceeded to the consideration OF the mo
Ton made yesterday by Mr. SrRoM, (and pending wnen
the House adourned) that there be call OF the House
and the question being put, il decided in the an
alive
so call of the House was ordered and being TAKEN
III members were found to be present
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the consideration, in committee of the whole, OF the
bill to compensate John M Moore
No amendment having been offered, the bill was re-
ported the Senate and ordered TO third reading and
was, By unanimous consent read third tme and passed
CITY MADISON, INDIANA.
Mr. BRIGHT on leave, introduced bill relinquish-
ing TO the city of Madison, in the State OF Indiana, all
the right and title Of the United States to strip OF unsur
yeyed land lying within the limits of said city, and Dor
iering on the Ohio river; which read first and
second tme by unanimous consent, and referred TO the
Committee on Public Lands
The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-22

NHAUNCEY WARRINER has recently added
~ to his facilities for manufacturing parts Of
Watches that may be required, by instruments for
that purpose; and having obtained knowledge Of
Watch Repairing by practice in Boston, New York,
Philadelphia and elsewhere, will be able to attend to
whatever may be offered in this department Of me-
chanics. Okla
Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Lepine, and Re-
peaing Watches, accurately repaired; also, Common
Watches and Mantel and Eight-day Clocks put in
order, north side Pennsylvania avenue, between
Four-and-a-haf and Sixth streets, on the corner OF
the alley east OF Coleman's Hotel sign of the
Watch with Guard Key and Chain and Models rep
resen,ing the exterior Of sefregisterng Meteoroo
gical Observatory.
The above location is in part occupied by STE
PHEN EDDY, who deals in the American manu-.
featured Patent improved Perifocal Spectacle Lens,
an instrument evidently destined to supersede all
other aid to the human vision; judging from test-
monias Of their superior properties over other lens
it will only be necessary to refer to observation and
facts to establish for them far higher character for
usefulness than has hitherto been attained by the
efforts Of art and science.
s. Eddy also deals in Jewelv, fine Watches, Sill
yer Ware, Browns and other Gold Pens.
The public respectfully invited to call, particu-
arly those afflicted with defective sight;--nothng
so desirable as its preservation and improvements
little attention in the selection of glasses will accom-
plish the one, in some instance both. 1t is highly
important to see clearly.
CT Jewelry repaired, and all kinds Of Gold and
Silver Work made to order. Old gold and silver
bouoht
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A T the suggestion of many of the most respec-
~ table citizens of Washington, and in accor-
dance with general wish expressed by yisiters at
the seat Of Government, that commodious and
genteel place of resort for general refreshments
might be established on the plan Of some of the
most celebrated Northern and Eastern Restaura-
teurs, the extensive establishment known as the
Fronting the Unitarian Church, and in rear Of
Coleman's Hotel, has been reftted and furnished
for the purpose, and the Saloons are now an
nounced as being ready for the reception of COM
pany, with full supply Of choice Game, Oysters,
and every delicacy Of the season.
A separate entrance to the establishment will
introduce ladies and gentlemen to reserved Sa-
looms, where they will meet with the most respect
full attention, and parties may depend at all times
on being served with promptitude and at moder-
ate charges.
The style in which these Saloons are fitted up,
and the manner in which the friends of the estab-
lshment and the public will be served, it is con-
idently believed will be satisfactory.
JOHN COTTER,
Y Late of New York, Manager.
N. B. Families supplied to order.
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RESTORATIVE FRANCHISE.
CON SUMPTION.

IT OUIS FONTAIN, jr., partner Of the firm OF
il Fentain & Son, Chemists and Prescription.
lists to the Royal University, Paris has established
at Washington city, ID. c., depot for the sale of
the above celebrated compound, at VIM. Adams
Bookstore, No.. 3. Elliott's Buildings Pennsylvania
Avenue, near jackson Hall, which they offer
to the American public as sure antidote for Com
sumption in its advanced well incpient stages.
Acting directly upon the LUNGS, and arresting
their decay, it not only soothes and quiets at once
the distress and pain attendant upon this hereto
fore regarded fatal disease, but restores the lungs
and their sympathsing organs, to natural and heal
thy action. Accompanying each package are gem
era instructions and directions (ranslated for its
USE adapted to all cases, and if strictly followed,
will not fail, in every nstance--if the lungs are
not wholly consumed-of restoring to health
which may be permanently secured by future care
and avoiding too much exposure to atmospheric
changes. LOUIS FONTAIN.
Price, eight Francs.
IFFor the information Of persons residing in
the interior; any part Of the government would
state that the remedy is prepared and imported di
rect from their Laboratorie, Paris, and that the
same can be transported through mail, as he is adj
vised by officers Of the Post Office Department to
any post Office in the country, at the same charge
as for double letter. Any persons, therefore,
residing distant from this city, who may wish to
avail themselves of the remedy, can do so by adj
dressing him through the mail, post paid. Two
dollars accompanying an order, will entitle per-
son to one whole and one third package.
LOUIS FONTAIN.
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Magnetic Telegraph.

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ceeding hundred, and part of hundred words,
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WARE, CHINA, & GLASS,
ID Thos. Pursel has Just imported, per ships Lib
erty and Ohio, from Liverpool, and other sources,
eighyfour packages Of the above articles, amongst
which are
French, English, India, Bluestone, w. G. and
Ironstone dinner, dessert tea, coffee, and toilet
sets
Rich gold-band white and figured China Tea sets,
or pieces detached
Cut and plain hall lamps
Solar, side, Liverpool and stand lamps and wicks
Lamp glasses, girandoles, SIC.
Ivory handle and other knives and forks in sets Of
fity-one pairs or separate
Real silver and imitation table, tea and dessert
spoons
Plated and German silver casters
Brass and plated candlesticks
Plated cake-baskets, waters, in sets or detached
English and American tea and coffee sets
Coffee higgins and urns
Looking glasses, shovel and tongs, &c.
All of which will be sold wholesale and retail at
very low prices for cash
First quality stone and Britannia ware at the fac
tory prices
An extensive and good assortment OF common ware
suitable for retail groceries
The subscriber solicits call from his friends and
the public generally at his store, opposite Brown.
Hotel Penn Avenue, assuring them that he is deter
mined to sell cheap the very cheapest for cash.
THOS. PURSELL.
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