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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14
interesting from New MexiCo--A Ter
RITORIAL GOVERNMENT ASKED
FOR-SLAVERY, &c. &C,

The st. Louis Republican of the 2d nit. has
the following Interesting details from New Mex.
lcO:-
The Republican contains the proceedings of
Convention OF Delegates of the people of New
Mexico, " to form Constitution. and to apDly to
Congress for Stale or Territorial Government.
and to do such other acts as TO them NAV seem
Tor the interest Of the people," majority of
the Convention were Mexlcans. Antonio Jose
Martin, Of Taos was elected President and J.
NJ. Gijdings, Secretary, and the business of the
Convention was transacted mainly through an
interpreter.
The only official act of this body was the
adoption Of petition on behalf of the people of
New Mexico, to the Congress of the United
States, IN which they ask for the speedy organi.
zaiion Of a Territorial Civil Government for New
Mexico. They represent that the organic and
statute laws, promulgated by authority of the
United States Sept %, 1876, with some few al
teratlons, would be desirable to them. That they
desire the appointment OF Governor, Secre'ar y
of the Territory, United States Marshal, District
Attorney and Judges, aud all the usual rights Of
appeal from the Territorial Courts to the Su-
prene Court Of the United States. They re-
specially but frmly protest against the dlsnem-
berment Of our Chem Territory in favor of Tex
as or for any cause" They furthermore say:
ave do not desire 10 have Domestic Slavery
Wltnln our UOIuefs, ana until tne time snail ar
rive for our admission into the Union, we desire
to be protected hy Congress against their intro
duction among u.s." A local Legislature is ask
ed or and that their interests may be represent
ed by Delegate in Congress.
On motion Of Mr. Quinn, il was
" ReS0tred, That The petition Of the people Of
New Mexico, in Convention assembled, to the
Congress of the United States, be forwarded to
Hon. Thomas II. Benton and Hon. John NJ. Clay
ton, and that they be requested 10 represent the
interests OF this Territory in the Senate OF the
United States"
1t appears from statement in the Republican
that two of the Delegates refused to take the
oath of allegiance to the United States
This Convention was held IN pursuance of a
proclamation issued by the acting Governor OF
the Territory, Donuclana Vigil.
a one OF the meetings we observe, that the
claim OF Texas 10 any portion OF The Territory
OF New Mexico, and the recommendation Of The
President of the United States that 1t be attach
ed TO the same, was denounced in strong terms.
They say that sit Is fabricated to deiraud the
Government and the people of the Territory Of
their just rights" and that they look upon it
swift scorn and dlsdaln, there not being IN that
State the least shadow OF right, except in the
wicked Imagination of graspng demagogues."
1t is noticed as evidence that they "are not
residing IN heather land" that Rev. Mr.. Will
son breaches every Sunday to large congrega.
lions OF the Santa Feans.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14

O. We wish 1t distinctly understood tina,
The PLANK ROAD is for the tinc being our hob
by. Believing this kind of road feasible in ma
ny parts of Vermont, and that it may also be
made profitable, it is our purpose TO follow up
the hints already given, with such information
as we can gather. The plank road is in our
judgment, next to the railroad in importance
indeed, if properly located and graded, plank
road will Piepnre the way for The iron rail as
soon as the amount of business done will war
rant the expense. But we dom, intend to branch
into an argument now when facts arc develop
cd, it will be time for that
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14

VIRGINIA. The Legislature Of this State con-
vened at Richmond on Monday the 4th inst
Gov Smith again urges the iorcibe expulsion
of the Free Blacks and Mulattoes from the
State. The following paragraph from the Mes
sage will show the present relation which the
glorious State Of Virginia sustalns 10 this uul-
versally abused class:
Without meaning to enter into any discus.
sion as 10 the moral and intellectual capacity OF
the negro, ask how it is possible, that he can
be other than he is, under the laws 10 which IRE
subject him? Born in a howell, the companion of
the Slave, and the tool OF The pcious tcl,ite man,
he naturally eympulhizes with the degradation
around him By law, he is forbid to intermarry
with the whites. 10 hear testimony against them,
10 learn 10 read and lcrite, 10 preach The Word of
God 10 has JeoloS, TO Lear arms, and TO resent in
suits from lVhile man. Many other laws OF the
same character are on our statute book and in
every relation, from The cradle 10 The grape, he is
nepsr aio,pedto forget that he is Of an inferior
race. BY the providence OF God, such is his des.
tiny and according 10 naturasts, history, and
the experience Of all mankind, he is regarded as
the third, or an inferior species Of the race of
man. But not content with this, Jy all The dris
o. legislation, zee force him bel01 TINT position in
NE scale Of humanity, 10 ohich he is naturally en-
titled"
Alter thus acknowledging that, 10 great ex-
tent the lacs Of the model Democratic State
have made the free negroes the degraded beings
ihey are here represented, this eminent and pill
lahthropic statesman, instead Of proposing meas.
ures 10 ainellorate their condition, grayely pro-
poses 10 drive these victims OF Vrglnla's oppres-
SION (Some $4,000 In number troU their msera-
Ole homes and ffesldes at the point OF tue bay
onet.
Finally, the Governor goriiss the Mexican
war, ana threatens terrible things in case Con
gress sinai not allow the newly acquired terrific
ny (Calllornla and New Mexic0) to be blackened
WIN the curse of hiIInan Slnyerv-IrIhune
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14

Lit Newman late in service in Mexico, is form
ing company for California. Frederick Bill
lings, Esq. of Woodstock goes out soon in com.
pany with Capt. Simmons, also of Woodstock,
who rendered signal service to the Americans
in California in their time of greatest need
Fred is clever fellow, and in whatever station
he may be placed will do his part well. Good
luck to him. BY the way, Fred, just send us a
small quantity of pure California gold, by way
of specimea-a bushel or two will answer the
purnose.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14
~ We have omitted four.ten,bs of Mr. p,lt,,

o. We have omitted four tenths of Mr.. Folks
message. Some papers publish mere synopsis,
and some publish nothing. We believe we have
given all that is interesting or important. The
portion omitted is almost exclusively Mr.. Folks
attack upon what he sunposeS trW be the course
of Gen. Tdy!or's administration. Disinterested
and honest men will prefer 10 judge of the new
administration by its ffui,s-and of course will
be willing 10 wait awhile.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14

o. President Polk dates "the American Sys-
TEN" at the close Of the last war. II he would
take the trouble to examine, he would find its
birth at the adoption of the Constitution, its in
fancy in Westinghouse administration, and its
youth in the administrations of Madison, Mon.
roe and Adams. We would be glad to find lis
vigorous manhood in the administration of Tay
Ior. Mr. Polk evidently fears that it will prove
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14

FOREIGN. BY the Britlania Steamer, news a
week later has been received. Distress prevails
IN Ireland. France was excited by the Presl-
dental election, (which took place on Sunday
last) In Austria, the government was execut-
ing the prominent leaders in the late affair at Vi
enna The cholera was increasing moderately
in England and Scotland.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14

The Daily Washington Globe. We have re-
ceved several numbers, and would be glad to
have the Daily regularly but if we can have
but one, we prefer the Congressional Globe and
.4Ppendir.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14

ONLY p HOURS FROM MONTPELIER TO N. Y.
CITY. See advertisement of Central Railroad
By the way, let US have q mail by this route. Mr..
Post Master Reed, is it your business, o. is it
Senator Upham's and Mr.. Peck's?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14
wAsHryeroN, SATURDAY, Dec. ON.

VAsHINuEUN, odtuIuuy, DUU' V-HIs
Ii is rumored IN the CITY that General lay
lor's resignation OF command has been received
at the War Department.
MIR. Corwin, of Ohio, has, it is also rumored,
been spoken Of for Attorney General.
The President, having received such nforma-
ton from the gold region of California as to war;
rant government action on the subject, has a
message in readiness fos Congress on Monday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14

FLORIDA. On the 25th ult the Legislature Of
this State assembled at Tallahassee. Governor
Moseiey ex'ols the Mexican War, and thinks
That ihe recent European revolutions are atirlbu-
table 10 the principles OF the present Polls dynas-
~, and talks nulihcaton IN case Congress shall
refuse to admit slavery into the now free terrific
ry of California and New Mexico. -N.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14

MARRIAGE ExTRAoRDiNARY.-The Indianap-
oils JOunat chronicles The marriage in that city
on the 23d ult, OF Carey II. Boutrght, Esq, TO
Miss Margaret Thornton. This Is Mr.. Bout
rights ninth marriage.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14
10000
$1,000
Thus English labor and capital require
from this investment annually

''""' s'''S uhiiu9ily S-CU,OUU
1t follows that English capital and labor have
an advantage over American of S2e0,0uO, or
twenIy-eglt per cent. Tint is that the manu-
facturer III Manchester can sell his goods at
least 70 per cent. cheaper than the same goods
made at Lowell can be sold; and it will be seen
that OF this difference, three per cent? or $50 600
goes to capital and twenty five per cent or $780,
100 10 labor
Clearly, then, the PINCH comes upon LABOR.
The manufacturer may be willing to work for
nothing; but unless labor will consent to take
hay prce, the Engllshman will have the market
II our hgures are correct, and they are sufii-
clenty so tor the purpose of illustration, a duty
of 80 per cent on cotton cloth will give US the
home market ercepl tehen England has a sur
plus Stock trhtch she chooses 10 sacrifice abroad,
rather Than al home; and III whatever degree the
rate of projection Is fessened to that extent
within iracton-:nust the price of labor be
lessened, and labor must submit to that reduction
or find other employ, and so the manufacture
cease.
This point was well understood by the present
Secretary Of State, when he told the manuiac-
lurers IN 1910, that they had nothing to do but
reduce The price Of labor, and then they would
not require any protection. But there is another
point IN The case which he did not SO well under
stand, 10 wit: that American labor is lndepeni-
ent 1t iS not obliged TO dig coal, or make iron,
or weave cloth always has the land 10 fall
bacs upon, and when wages are unproductve in
manufacturing operations, 1t will adopt that al
temalve. The result, then, will be destructive
TO great portion OF our manufactures, and a
corresponding increase Of bread producers an
annual increase Of agricultural productions, and
a corresponding decrease of The demand for
them-iorcIng labor 10 the soil and destroying
the market Tor the surplus production of the soil
keeping he pinch stu upon labor.
The question, then, between us and the Tree
traders, Is Shall AMERICAN LABOR be project
ed and sustained in its present position OF inde-
pendence, producing ell we want IRON our own
resources, or be driven from all pursuits but ag
rcuture, and so compelled to produce only
bread. of which we are already producing too
much? The alternative Of English wages, Of
course, will never be submitted TO by American
labor. And this, We say, is an AMERICAN ques-
tion-neilher Wing nor Democratic IA question
which affects equally the interests Of all men of
ali paities, and therefore question which should
be examined by every American citizen, without
any reference To the prejudice, or the ignorance,
or the wllfu blindness oi party leaders.
AS there is no subject OF 50 much Importance
to the business of the county as the one we are
considering, We shall make no apology to our
" money and business" readers, for hiling 80
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14

+Gerrt Smith ISIS Including Yancoy Co.. return nor-
malt gave 81 majority for Taylor Scattering ZIG
Scattering III. II Two counties returned both gave
small majorties for Taylor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14

o. We understand tina. the heavy rock cut
on the Vermont Central road near Col. Johnson's
in Berlin, is to be flushed this day, (Wednes-
day1
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14

O. The gold fever is likely to prove more ia
tai than the cholera. More persons will have it,
and more will be ruined by it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14

The CHOLERA. There have been several
more cases of cholera at the quarantine ground,
New York, but the disease seems to be subsid-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14

o. The Saratoga and Whitehall railroad
was opened to Whitehall on Friday last.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14

o. Congress has done nothing.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14

much space with it that we have no room left for
the ordinary topics of the week, other than 10
say that no marked change has occurred in the
money or business operations of our market.
NOTE we me aware that in taking tho Cotton anuf,e
lure Tor m Illustrations have selected that which
be,, able to sustain itself against foreign competition We
ore also aware that something like 1900 900 of our cotton
co'h annually find market abroad aid thnt bis fo h. oc
Ten offered IN evidence to that need
10 po'eouon But ~ mistake suppose that the goods
thus exported c9mn in competition with similar .,,;cos
broad They are initiated 10 appearance by English brcs
but not In quality and There those who ,oi,
superior intrinsic values and are willing TO pnv Cy !, ill.,
English manufacturer does not attempt competo In bis
trade because he makes more money the imitation than he
could on tho reality. NV
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-14

Costs per annum
Three per cent. being as near the aver
age value Of money there, as six pr
cuut. is here.
Suppose The production to be Sl,0C0,-
GO the labor included in that pro-
ductIon, one third OF the cost Of A
merlcan labor, at the usual rate of
wages, Is
But It Is SAID and probably with truth
i that wei, led and well clothed A.
merican labor produces fifty per cent.
more work il given time and al
lowing such 10 be the case, we add
thereiore.to the English cost of labor
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-02
THE sUB.TREASURY

Extract Of a letter from prominent Democrat
IN the Western part Of this State, dated the
26fh inst. M sa ag 8sx
ssThe operations OF the Sub Treasury are be.
coming more manifest to the public, and / Is abus.
es more obviously apparent What curse It
would be to all the business interests Of the
country, in the event OF a full Treasury Imag
Inc its effects with the Government out OF debt
and Forty Millions on hand, as was the case prior
sum In specie locked up in the Government vaults
1t is an evil which 10 only bearsbie in fair wealth.
or. | shall rejoice II live to see the day wren
It Is repudiated by all enlightened men, and ez-
plunged from the statute books"
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-02

FREE Soil MEETING. We had another tremen
dous Free Soil meeting in Worcester, on friday even.
ing giving unmstakable indications in relation to the
dying a,oay OF the Free SOIL SPIRIT which opponents
have been hoping for and predicting, and which they
have falsely represented to have already taken place.
The fact Is, that the Free Soil party, OF Worcester
bning decided majority of all the voters, not only
stands firm and mistaken, but is steadily accumuating
strength. Any representations the contrary, are the
offspring OF ignorance, or of w'ul intention to de.
ceive.
The City Hall was densely crowded, and the western
gallery was we'll filed A delegation of about thirty of
the ever true and gallant Sons OF Freedom from bury
cheered us by tLeH presence. The meeting called
to order at half past O'Clock, when HoE. JOHN c.
PARK of Boston introduced 10 the audience, and
made one the best political addresses that has ever
been our pleasure to listen TO- II was able lucid aud
convincing and manifested spirit OF moderation can.
dor, and tolerance, toward his political opponents, wor>
thy of all praise and which believe has always been
characteristic Of his political speeches. The favor
with which it received very manifest from the
silence that regned in the audience and the earnest att
tention which paid TO the Speaker, for about two
hours.
Our opponents, very generally kept themselves away
from the meeting. This now seems to be their policy
They cannot stand the free soil re The facts and ar
gumeats which we present trouble them, and make them
feel uncomfortable and, to attempting any satisfacto
ry reply to them, it is quite out of the question. How
different in this respect from the Free Soil men, who
hear all sides, and gather strength, nearly much from
the weakness Of their opponents arguments from the
srergth.of their own Yet if opponents persevere
in this course, think the time is come, when Free
Soil men should consider whether they will continue to
render the Taylor meetings respectable point of mum.
bers by their presence while this exclusive and proscrp.
tive spirit prevails among them.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-02

A DOUBLE ASSURANCE. The Richmond Wal Ems
qurer says-"In the event of the election OF General
Butler Vice President, we have most confident as
surance that he would the United States Senator tor
the whole country, give bis casting vote against any bill
which violates the interests Of the Souh-say the Will
mot Proviso--if there should be tie vote upon that
question and should pass that, have the pledge OF
Gen. Cas- to Veto il I"
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-02

a The st. Louis Revile says:-'sSince the
Barnburners have assumed position AZ a party,
we have heard more AboIitionism talked In Mis-
souri, than ever before--it new has more pleas.
Ing name, and, as Free 6oilers, many who be.
fore INDUCED their Abolition notions In quiet,
now openly avow their views In favor OF imme.
diate emancipation. We shall not be surprised II
In few more years, the agitation of Abolition.
ism becomes transferred from the North 10 the
South"
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-02

~ The Northern Intelligence, clsremoO, n q
has come out with The Free Sol Gag ayine !, i, ma,
head This makes the filth paper in that state devo,.d
to The adveeacy OfFfee Soil The Intelligence !. IN
published and edited by Mr.. Weber well known in me
western part Of the State as always heretofore warm
Wing. He has been for some years the Proprietor and
Editor ofthe Careont Eagle the Wing organ for Sui.
Ivan County
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-02

W suit has been decided in Louisville which es.
tabl'shes the principle that merchap, ma ,ecovs,
damages for loss oecasioned BY the fall b The n,cs of
an article ne has shipped when tina. los. !. caused h
the neglect Of the officers or Owsers Of the hos, -
port al the stipulated time. oF z az " 'e"''
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-02

" While the people Of the upper part ofihe city Of
Reading, r., were raising Cass and Butler pole, i.
broke in two one halt falling upon and instantly killing
an elderly and very worthy aud respectable gentleman
by the name Of Poor.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-02

Halifax papers state that The Corn crop in Nova
Sco''a IS very light, aud that the Whea. is almos,
destroyed The Dat crop is not heavy, and the early
potatoes as nearly all destroyed by The ro, The le.s
crops, however, are in better condition. Much suffer.
ING Is anticipated among the poor settlers.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-02

JERUSALEM. We understand that The model of Je-
rusalem which has attracted much notice in some of
our cities, has arrived here, and will be exhibited in the
course of two three days 1t gives better idea of
the place than any painting could give. Mr. Nj. A.
Beik, converted Jew, will lecture on the subject three
times, during the day and evening.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-02

REMARKABLE. The Cuyahoga correspondent Of
the Cincinnati Herald says-"There are hat two Taylor
men running for the Legislature onthe Reserve viz -
Axtell in Lake, and Reber in Huron and Erie and both
will be be aten.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-02

RHODE ISLAND. The Free Soil Stale Convention
that State met al Providence on the 27h The Liberty
Party Electors appointed in March last withdrew their
names Joshua Leavitt, Rev. Mr. Lovejoy, and MIR
waters Of Mass severally addressed the Convention.
The following Electoral Ticket was formed
At Large. JOSEPH vEAZIE. Dist A. s,..,o 7.
tJoHN DE WOLF Geo m Church
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-02

ASTl Rent STATE NoMISATIONs. The Ambient
State Convention has nominated John A. Dix, free
soil tor Governor, aud u. w. Patterson tWhig) for
Lieutenant Governor.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-02

NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE. The Senate
staOds-26 Wings, "a Democrats, but one member of
each party has lately died. The House stands--6O
Wings and go Democrats, Of whom (Whig) has
since died
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-02

MARYLAND. complete Free Soil Electoral Tick,
ct has boon nominated in MARYLAND. NN
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-02
MECHANICS FAIR.

This Exhibition will close Tomorrow evening Ifthere
any of our readers who have not yet visited it
advice u.s. do SO, Immediately. Iii the brilliant and
magnificent affair ever got up in this City.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-02

PRINTER's ERROR. A rather green village
editor up country, was very DESTROYS OF gaining
the good graces OF the new minister; and In de.
scribing his first entrance into the church, wrote
he 10 most venerable sample OF antiquity."-
But 10 his establishment and the amazement OF all
tne inhabitants, II came QUE .on the next morning
In types--"He is a most venerable sample Of In.
EQUITY"
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-02

P Amasa Walker will lecture at Grafton on Mon,
day evening, I'd instant.
AT Princeton on Tuesday evening.
Al Sturbridge on Friday evening.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-02
WARD 2.-FREE SOIL.

The Free Soil voters in Ward No.2 requested to
at their ward the evening OF Ost I'd at
O'Clock to organize the ward aud transact such business
may come before them A full attendance is request
ed. Per order of the Committee.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-02

lHiRTY.FIRsT CONGRESS. Twenty three members
of the Thry6 Congress have been already eiec.ed
as follows: