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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-21
A NEW RAIL ROAD PROJECT.

The following article came to us, as TO others
Of our townsmen, in an extra from the Family
Gazette Office, Bradford. We publish 1t for the
benefit of all interested. The writer is evident
Is man who has bestowed no little thought up
OH The project, and we fancy he can do better
justice to it. If this is not mere fancy, we sug-
gest to the writer TO give the public little more
information ola practical sort. For instance, by
what route is the connection to be made betwee
Portland and Wells River-what is the distance,
and how many miles Of road remain to be made
The same details are also wanted as to the line
between Wells River and Montpelier with the
reasons for rejecting the Barre route. How will
the whole line compare with the other lines from
Portland TO Montreal? In short, the first thing
is to show satisfactorily that the project is prdc-
licdbie; and the next that it will be proftnbie-
then it will find friends enough. The illusions
10 the Central road induce us to remark, that we
see no ground for the slightest jealousy on the
part Ut the friends OF that road The Central
is, and ever will be, the best route between Mon
treal aud Boston and if by this project il is al
so 10 be The best route between Montreal and
Portland, it strikes us that here is only another
illustration of the extraordinary advantages OF
the Central road. The Central now connects
with Boston by the Northern, Concord, Nashua
and Lowell roads. In month, it will have a
connection also by the Sullivan, Cheshire, Yer.
mont aud Massachusetts, and Fichburgh roads
The N. II. Central road, which boasts Of bel ~
much the shortest route TO Boston, connects d.
rectly with the Vermont Central at It's terminus
in Windsor, and cannot connect with any other
Vermont road, except indirectly. Now we arc
told that the Central is also, for half its length
to be the very best route 10 Portland. Surely
if good connections are valuable, the Central is
exceedingly fortunate.
THE GOWN IEl,IICI,,r RIyuI1 LII,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-21

Ohio observation-disclosures from Columbus,
OHIO, TO inc llth inst, state that The troubles
continue IN the Legislature, aud that TO organ
izatlon had been etiecied Exciting Resolutions
had been offered by Democrat, but not adop-
ted, to The effect that the State Audnar had no
power to levy or collec, taxes without the Legs
iallye sanction, and he advised the County
rreasurers not to pay over the county dues, Dur
ing The dlsorganizauon OF the Legislature.
case no compromise was effected, the people
should be invited to Columbus, to form Pro.
vlslonal Government. Much excitement prevail
ed, and exciting speeches were made. recess
was taken, and ii was thought nothing would be
done.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-21
Good Signs on The Slavery Question. See Co

Good Signs on The Slavery Question. See Con-
gressional proceedings of Wednesday. On the
question IN the Senate as to New Mexico, Mr..
Upham voted aye; Mr. Phelps was not present.
except Mr.. Peck, voted for Mr. Palrey's motion
as to Slavery in the District. Mr.. Peck asked
leave to vote aye after the call had been conclu-
ded, he having been without the bar when his
name was called-.but leave was refused. On
Mr.. Roots motion as to Slavery in California and
New Mexico, all the Vermont members voted
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-21

Our Nst0 Hobby has been mounted for smart
drive this week. Let no business man fail Of
reading the elaborate, able aud interesting Re.
port on Plank Roads, commenced on our first
page. In it will be found succnct history Of
this scr, of highways, ample directions for con.
structlng them, aud strong reasons for doing it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-21

improvements in our Light House System are
urgently recommended.
New standards for weights aud measures and
the adoption Of the decimal system are urged.
A Scientific Commission is asked 10 survey
tho mineral lands of California.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-21

o. Don't run away to California because
g3'd Is 80 very abundant and cheap, without re-
memOer'ng that flour aud pork and beans are
proportionaby high Mind aud carry cash
enough to get home with if you choose 10
return.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-21

Boston. John P. B'gelow, Wing, has been
elected Mayor by $500 majority over all. The
Van Buren, candidate had 929 yotes-at the last
Presidential election $500 The Atlas thinks
that if the than continues, Van Burenism in Bos-
ton will soon sink out of sight.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-21

Among The supersttions of the Senecas is one
remarkable for its singular beauty. When a
maiden dies they imprison a young bird when 1t
first begins to try its power Of song, and then
loading it with kisses and caresses, they loose
lis bonds over her grave, in the belief that it
will not fold its wings nor close its eyes until it
has flown to the spirit land, and delivered its
precious burden OF affection to the loved and
OSl.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-21

The Cabinet. 1t is now said that Mr. Cri,ten-
den Of Ky. ,riu accep! a seat in Gen. Tayor's
Maine, Seward Of New York, Clayton of Del,
Woodbridge of Michigan, and Bates of Missou-
ri have also been suggested for posts in the Cab.
inet-all good men.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-21

Mr. Speaker Winthrop denies, through the
Union, that he was at any dinner 10 Truman
smith in New York, ON his way to Washington,
as was reported IN that among other papers, and
of course made no allusion, On such occasion, to
any Compromise bill.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-21
NOTICE

Is hereby given that an application will be
made to the next General Assembly of the State
of Vermont for general statute authorizing the
forming of companies for constructing Plank
Roads within the State OF Vermont and regula-
ting their management.
Montpelier, Dec. l6, lS48. l:3w.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-21

ASSAY Of California Gold. The Washington
Union contains a letter from Robert M. Putler-
son, Director Of the Mint at Philadelphia, which
states that the specimens of gold from California
are found to be of extraordinary purity, yielding
ninsiyeight and iWo thirds per cent in one hun
bred paris; and melted within six dollars to the
thousand Of STANDARD mint gold.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-21

o. The Locofocos obtained the vote OF
Pennsylvania in 1874, by fraud, when her vo'e
was not necessary to elect Polk. Now, because
Of that fraud, they have lost her vote, when 1t
decides the contest
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-21

Cost of the Passage TO CaiJornia.-The cost
of getting to San Francisco by The Chngres
route, using the mail steamers, is about 1915
say $50 to Chugres, $40 across the iSthrus,
and 5000 from Panama 10 San Francisco. BY
taking second cabin passages, however, the cost
will be reduced about $50; and by taking sail
ing vessels instead Of steamer, to Chagres, The
passage may be made for $3.50. The voyage
via Vera Cruz and Acapulco may probably be
made in rather less time, but not cheaper. The
passage via Pansma will probably average 80
days from New York The distance from Pana-
ma to San Francisco is about $500 miles.
The prices of passage IN the U. 5. SHIPS, from
Panama to the ports respectively named on the
Pacific coast are as follows:
Panama to Realejo, 700 miles, in state rooms S6i
Do Acapulco, 1900 miles, do l2j
Do s1n saa, 1000 do do us
DO San Diego, 5000 do do 225
Do San Francisco, $500 do do 25U
Passage in thu lower cabin at a reduction ol
one fifth IRON the above rates.
Passage in the forward cabin, from Panama &c
either OF the above named ports, $lOc.
Paw in advance, in all cases.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-21

The Field of Gold. We publish the official
account on which chiefly President Folks state
mens were made us 10 the California gold. See
fist page.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-21

G5~The Legislature of Virginia have elected
John b. Floyd Governor OF the Stale for the
term of three years. Mr. Floyd was elected on
the third instant.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-21
OHIO.

We clip the following from the Ohio Slate
Jownnl Of tile 6 b. 1t shows the unhappy state
OF affnrs existing in the House Of Representa-
,lyes, III hat State, aud proyeslhe Democracy"
be composed OF the sane radical, dl-organizing
elements, in Ohio, as in Rhode Island and South
| Carolina.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-21
S972,S64

The imports from other parts of the Unued
States into New England were, for the same
timc ESTIMATED by adding 50 per cent, to the
Imports OF Boston, for The quaulitles received at
all the other New England ports, and which we
believe to be under the mark, aud deductlng the
foreign exports from Boston,:
922,Ul7 barrels flour S46l0Os5
l9G0,663 bushels corn l,l76397
G0O0O barrels pork. exclusive of
! exports $40 0OU
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-21
RAILROAD ROUTE.

,ONNECTICUT RIVER, MONTE
AND MONTREAL
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-03-23
A Bit of Humor.

We do not relish The truth the less for being
occasionally spiced with bill Of humor. The
following extract from The report of a acumni,.
Tee on Hogs, read before an Agricultural Secie-
" down east contains some excellent hits:
I" Again: Some folks accuse pigs of being
filthy in their habits, and negligent in their per-
sonai appearance. But whether food is best
earen off the ground, or from China plates, is,
it seems to me, merely a matter of taste
and convenience, about which pigs and nien
may honestly differ. They ought, then, to be
judged chariiably. At any ra'e, pigs are not
filthy enough 10 chew tobacco, nor poison
their breath by drinking whiskey And to
their personal appearance. you don't catch pig
playing the dandy, nor the females among them
picking their way up this muddy village, after
a rain, in kid slippers.
Notwithstanding their heterodox notions,
hogs have some excellent traits of character.
Ii one chances 10 waow lule deeper IN some
mre hole than his fellows, and carries off
and comes in possession of more of this earth
than his brethren he never assumes extra
Importance on that account! ; ncitheir his
brethren stupid enough 10 worship him for IL.
/ heir only question seems TO be. is he stIl
hog! If he Is, they treat him as such.
Aud when hog has no merits Of his own,
he never puts on aristoera;ic airs, nor claims
any particular respec. on account Of his family
connections; and yet some Hoes have descen-
ded from very ancien, families. Teey under
stand full well, the common sense MAXIM, "evc-
ry tub must stand on lis own bottom.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-03-23
AnecdOse Of Gen. Taylor.

great many anecdotes have been related
Of Gen. Taylols remarkable coolness aud
gacily on he field of battle; bot the following
is more than twenty -four hours in advance of
its contemporaries 1.-THE General Is in the
habit of riding with very short s,irrnps. Well,
in The heat of The figh, al Buena Vista, The old
veteran saw cannon bail making towards him
from one of the Mexican bakeries, with terrific
speed. Rough and Ready eyed il for mo-
ment with great interest, during which time he
ascertained, with mathematical precision, The
exact spot where il would hit him if he re-
mained sill. Bu, al the same lime he satisfied
himself that with iule faesse he could avoid
the danger. So, waiting with great Pa'ience
until the shot was abou! TO strike him, he de-
hberarely raised himself in his stirEups, and The
ball passed between him and the saddle leas
ing him quite unharmed! This The Doctor saw
with his own eyes, and therefore there can be
no doubt Of It's truth"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-03-23
WING State Convention.
HARRISBURG, March Is, !


The Convention met at ii O'Clock, and was
called 10 order by VIM. M. Watts. E-q, who
nominated THOMAS E. COCHRAN, Esq, ,em-
porary Chairman, which was acceded TO-
Mr.. Williamson, of Huntingdon moved that
ROBERT /. CONRAD be appointed Secretary,
which was agreed TO.
On motion Of Mr.. Williamson, the roll of
delegates was then called.
Mr.. Hoffman moved rha, committee of FIVE
be appointed to sellle the contested seat in the
4,h Senatorial Anthony Baker being
appointed by Delaware county, and Charles
Brooke by Chester
The motion was agreed to, and the chair ap-
pointed Messrs. Jones, Hester, Rogers, Max
well and williamson, the committee.
Mr.. J. B. Johnson submitted resolution for
The appointment Of commiuee from the sever
al senatorial districts, equal in number 10 the
Delegates TO which each district is entitled, 10
report officers for The permanen, organization
ef the Convention. Adopted.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-03-23

until dense crowds filled the principal thorongh-
fares leading TO the Legislative CHAMBERS and large
bodies of police and military were called out to
preserve order They assembled in great multi
ludes round the Chamber of Deputies, aud forced
their way over the walls. They were attacked by
The troops and dispersed; but re-assembled in va
rious quarters.
They showed their hatred of Nj. Guizot by de-
molshing his windows and attempting to force an
entrance into his hotel, but were again repulsed
by the troops. All the military in Paris. and all
the National Guards, were summoned TO arms,
and every preparation made on the part of the
people. The latter raised barricades in various
places, and unpaved the streets, overturned omnl-
busses, and made preparations for vigorous as
sault protracted resistance.
All the accounts from Paris represent the city
in terrific state of excitement and dIsmay the
whole of that day. All the streets leading to the
Chamber of Deputies were, like the bridge, occu-
pied by strong detachments Of troops, and no one
allowed TO pass except the deputies, the news
paper reporters, and those who were furnished
with special tickets of admission
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-03-23
HumbugEIng a Mexican.

An American officer, writing from Mexican
village, tells The following story Il must tell
you an anecdote that occurred the first day we
arrived. The people had been told that the
Americans cal children, and all these pledges
OF love had been removed. Lieutenant III OF
'he dragons, having heard this story. accos,ed
a man, and asked him if he knew where he
could get "a nice fat boy for suppef-ad adding
lhai he was very hungry"
The astonshed Mexican answered. with a
doleful shake Of The head, "kay no."
Well,'' said NJ, Gas i'm hungry, ain'l
psrucular-let US have lIle girl then"
The poor man, still more Mortified, declared
that there were none Of these in The village
ID then tnrued to him and Inquired, well,
show me marke, where can get nice piece
Of . lull grown man.
This was TOO much for the indian. and he
took 10 bis heels in The ,wiasiiog Of jack
knifs.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-03-23
Cur Candidate.

Ii viii be seen by the proceedings of the Wing
State Convention, that Ma MIpDLrswARTH, oil
UHion county has been nominated by our political
friends for Canal Commissioner. This selection
by the Convention will be well received and hear
lilly responded to throughout the State better
choice for the Office of Canal Commissioner could
not we'll have been made.
Mr. NJ. is a man Of strict moral integrity and
honesty, and is possessed of a sound, dscrimina-
ting judgment and cultivated intellect. He is in
fine, a man around whom our citizens can rally
with confidence and success.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-03-23
0HAsers OF WEATHER AND CATCHING COLD.-

~ 1t should be remembered that a cough IS an
evidence that some mpuriy is lodged in the lungs
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills are one Of the
very best medicines in the world for carrying off
a cold; because they purge from the body those
morbid humors which are the cause OF coughs,
consumption, difficulty of breathing, wa'ery and
inlamed eyes, sore throat, rheumatic pains in va
rious parts Of the body, and many other dangerous
complaints Three or four Of Wright's Indian
Vegetable Pills, taken going to bed, will in all
cases give relief; and if the medicine be repeated
a few times, the blood will be completely purified,
the digestion will be improved, and the body will
be restored to even sounder health than before.
Beware Of Sugar Coated Counterfeits.--Re-
member, that the original and only genuine Indian
Vegetable Pills have the written signature of VIII
LIAM WRIGHT the top label of each box.
For sale by George H. Miller, who is the only
authorized agent for Stroudsburg see advertise
ment for other agencies in another column.
Office and general depot, l69 Race ST. Phila
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-03-23
Administrators A n etice.

Notice is hereby given. lha, letters of Admin
istralon, de boais non, have been granted by The
Register of Monroe couniy 10 David Keller,
upon the Estate Of Abraham Shatfer. deed, late
Of Chesnu,hll township in said county. All
persons indebted 10 said estate are hereby no.
,ifed 10 pay the same. and all petsons having
claims against said estate are requested TO PIE
sent the same duly authepiea'ed 10 The su3>
scriber al his residence in Sifoudsbnrg.
DAVID KELLER, Admir-, de bonls non.
January LIZ, 1S4S.--6t. mar. %
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-03-23

/, was thus decided that Thomas Mex. T.
McKennon, of Washington county, and John P.
Sanderson. of Lebanon county, be The Senate
rial Electors.
On motion Of Mr.. Kerr, Of Dauphin, FL
nance Committee Of three was appointed.
The Convention then took recess unl hall
past seven. to enable the Congressional Dis
lricis TO fix upon their Electors
EVENING SESSION.
At The reconvenlng, the following names were
reported from the Congressional Districts, as
Electors
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-03-23

Letters testamen,ary on the estate OF Henry
Meyer, late Of Pike county. Pa. have been gran
Ted to the undersigned by The Register. All
persons indebted TO the said estate are request
ed to make immediate paymeni, aud all persons
having claims against the same are hereby no.
tilted 10 present them duly authenticated 10 the
subscriber, a, Milford, Pa.
T.. B. ELDRED,
March 90, ls48. AdnaanaStrator
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-03-23

The least affected They are now, as they al
ways have been, thoroughly, radically Wing.
With me preferences merged in principles
aud men in measures am Wing, not from
policy, nerher from expedency, but because
honestly believe the prosperity Of our common
country, and the purify of her institutions de-
pend upou that creed of principles TO which
am attached
The pure unadulera,ed creed of the pure
Wing Party is my creed; the nominees of this
and he National Conveniou my nominees
And whatever may be the course Of others, my
duty Is TO strip TO the belt and fight 10 The last.
| remain, respectfully. your ob't servi,
SAMUEL D. kaRNS-E
Harrisburg, Marrh Is, 1913 m
The second ballot for Canal Commissioner
resulted as follows:
Ner Middleswarth, : 90
Paul S. Preston, 26
Henry w. Tracy, 81
motion was then made by Mr. Graz, of
Dauphin. that NERR MIDDLEswARTH be unan.
imousIy nominated the Whig candidate for
Canal Commis sioner, which was agreed TO-
Mr.. Conrad moved the appointment OF COM
miiee 10 draft resolutions expressive of the
views and sentiments OF the Conr enlon, which
was agreed 10.
On notion the Con,en proceeded to nom
mate candidates for Senatorial Delegates 10 the
National Convention. a large number were
offered, almost every county having It's prefer.
ence, but without expectation of selection =
There were then three ballots for choice, with
the followinU rasuli.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-03-23

These Resolutions were read and unanimous
ly adopted.
The business Of the Convention being over,
the body adjourned sine die
The appointments for the STATE Central Com
miuee, vested in the Presden. Of The Conven-
llon have not ye. been promulgated
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-03-23
be following result;

Thus on the first ballot, William F. Johnson
Of Armstrong, was elected, and on the third
ballot, Samuel Bell, of Reading
The Convention then proceeded TO nominate
| candidates for Senatorial electors. 10 vote for
President and Vice President, Here again a
large number Of nominations were made, and
The following was he result Of The balIollngs:
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-03-23
ELECTORS.

l Joseph G. GlaIkson l3 Henry Johnson,
2 John P. We,heril, Id William Colder, Sr.
3 James Nj. Davis. Is (nol filled)
4 Thos W. Duffield l6 Charles W. Fisher,
5 Daniel o. Hinter, IL Andrew G. Curtin,
6 Joshua DUNCAN, 8 Thos. R. Davidson,
7 John D. Steele, 9 Joseph Markle,
8 John Landis, 90 John Allison,
9 Joseph K. Smucker,2 2l Andrew w Loomis,
10 Charles Snyder % Richard Irwin,
II William G. Hurley,l23 (not 1ied)
70 Francis Tyler, "a Saml A. Purviance.
Mr.. Miller, of Fayeue, offered resolution
in favor of The nomination of Hon. Andrew
Stewart for the Vice Presidency. This was
laid on the table.
Mr. Leyburn Of Schuylkil, offered resou-
lion empowering the State Central Committee
TO fIl any vacancies in the electoral ticket which
may occur by death, resignation, or otherwise.
This was adopted unanimously.
Rober. T. Conrad of Philadelphia. from The
Commmitiee on Resolutions, made the follow.
ing report:
Resolved. That the Wings of Pennsylvania
cherish with unabaied zeal and earnesiness, all
the wel-known and long established principles
of the Whig party that those principles have
been signaIly vindicaied by The lamenable re-
suits winch have attended their violation, and
that the peace, the prosperity aud the honor Of
the nation demands union Tor iha sake of the
Union i" The Whig Pariy.,o secure their speedy
and permanent re establishment
Resolved, That we firmly adhere 10 the prin-
ciples ofproleclion embodied in the Tariff of 40
Resolved, Tha. The Whig candidate for the
Presidency TO be worthy of The support of ihe
L L 4. L Il :.
principles, willing 10 become their exponent
and champion, and prepared TO carry them faith
fully out IN The execution of his official duties.
Resolved, Tha, cherishing he fulIes, conf.
drnee ha. the Wing National Convention will
nominate candidate truly devoted 10 Whig
principles, aud every way worthy our support.
We IN 'hs nsne OF our constituents, pledge him
the -"fpor' Of tho Wings Of pcnnsylvsnia.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-03-23
Adjournment.

Both Houses of our Legislature have agreed TO
adjourn sine die on Tuesday the llih of April 1t
will then have been IN session 90 days. After 100
days the Per diem is reduced from three dollars to
one dollar and fifty cents, and this we have no
doubt accounts for the selection of the llth. The
last Legislature, which was Wing in both Ranch-
es, it will be recoected, adjourned Oh the 10th of
March, Learly one month earlier than their loco
foco SUCCESSORS