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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29
RAILROADS.

The Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad
wOs opened to Meredith Village on the 18th INST
Receipts Of the Northern Road in November,
December and January, 81, 042. Same time
wear before, $56,327. Increase $l4,7l5, or %
per cent.
Chnpier of Accidents. Within few days the
Cheshire road has had land slide, covering q
hundred feet of its track; the Sullivan has had
a couple of hundred feet of embankment wash
ed away the Central has had slight wash
ing OF embankmen, stopping the train hall on
hour, and the Northern had a rail broken and a
few freight cars injured. But in all there has
been no loss of life or limb, and no difficulty to
passengers beyond little Inconvenience. Ere
this time probably all is right again.
The Woodstock Mercury breaks sundry limbs
in the little affair on the Central. The number
of passengers was large, but not n man received
scratch or bruise, and in thirty minutes the
train was on its way again. The Central has
been remarkably free from accidents; three men
only and they employed on the trains, have
been severely injured since the opening of the
road, and all are dong well.
p. s. Another collision of freight trains on
the Northern, and car off Of the Sullivan track
on Monday. Passengers on both roads came
through safely however.
We understand that ground has been broken
the past week on the New Hampshire part of the
Peterborough and Shirley Railroad.
Work has been begun on the New Hampshire
the Vermont Central will have still another di
rect connection with Boston,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29

tundu, and went up steadily propelled by the en-
glne, in a regular gyration to the root-making
two full circles on its way. Here, a weight hav-
ing been attached, it descended in spiral, fol-
lowing the set Of the rudder, and landed safely.
III is experiment was repeated a second time with
like result, and so far as flying in quiet at
Inosphere goes, the locomotive may be consider
ed fully successful. 1t remains 10 be seen, wheh.
er large machine, similarly constructed, would
safely resist the violent connections Of the open
Dir. There was a large number of persons pres
ent yesterday, who testified, by a hearty op-
pause their opinion of the exhibition.-.NeD
York Tribune March 2lst.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29
Ernm the Nntinnnl IntellIgencet.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC ANDINSTRUC-
uIQNS 10 POS rMASEtRS

NOTICE ~ itiE ~ BLlC AMI IRUC-
TIONS TO POS rMASrERS,
Relating TO The rating Of Letters, The return Of
Dead Letters, Transient Newspapers, and The
Pos'mrking Of Letters Conveyed BY the British
and u. S International MAIDS
Hereafter, when a letter exceeds an ounce in
weight, but does not exceed two ounces, it
will be rated with four charges of single post
are /; when it exceeds two ounces, but does not
exceed three, it will be rated with six charges of
single postage; and so on there beng single
postage on the first half ounce, double charge
for the first ounce, and two additional charges
for each succeeding ounce or fraction Of an
ounce, beyond the first ounce. This Is ordered
in virtue of an act OF Congress approved March
3, 1919.
And, in pursuance Of the same act, it is re-
qnired that letters which are refused at the office
Of delivery, hy the parties addressed, and letters
which, Ter any other cause, cannot be delivered
to said parties, shall be immediately returned TO
the Dead Letter Office in " ashngton, under
address to the Third Assistant Postmaster Gem
eral, without waiting the tine Tor Advertising as
heretofore required In relation 10 this class of
dead letters. They must IN every case be mark
ed IN red ink on the face, with an entry showing
they are refused, or the cause that prevents their
delivery; also stamped with the stamp OF office,
and, with view to the proper adjustment OF the
accounts, he placed under the post-bill 10 the
Dead Letter office.
Transient newspapers, Chat is papers not sent
from the office of pmblIcatlon) will hereafter be
subject to newspaper postage rate only; that is,
| 3 cent for any distance exceeding one
hundred miles, where the newspaper IS sent from
one State into another But postage on all such
newspapers is IN all cases to be prepaid, as here
toOrc.
In respect to British mails, where the official
postage entries on the letters received are IN red
ink, the letter is considered paid, and 10 be
delivered accordingly; where in black ink, as
unpaid, and the postage is to be collected. Post
age in such cases is either wholly paid or who'll
Iy unpaid. the postage figures on such letters
show, on the paid letters, the amount to be cred
tied TO the United States on the unpaid letters,
the amount charged to the United States. The
postage TO be collected from unpaid British let
tiers is 10 all cases to be, whatever may he their
debt or credit figures q cents when single, with
an additional "a cents for each additional rate
and after the first ounce, each letter exceeding
that weight is to be charged AZ cents for each
additional ounce or fraction Of an ounce.
J. COLLAMER, p NJ. General
p. o. Department, March 10, 1919.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29
Destructive Fire. On the Goth inst. vergenne

Destructive Fire. On the Goth inst Vergennes
was visited by destructive fire, sweeping u
way three stores and four dwellings and out.
houses. The losses are as follows:
w. Martin, 5000 or $500; not insured.
Vernal a. Spooner, $1,000; not insured.
Keller g. Bedlng, wool, $500 not insured.
Messrs. Hawkins, $2000 insured $780,
A. Z. Wllkey; loss not asceuained.
James Barley, $1,000; $500 insured.
Elijah Benton. 500.
J, N. Hawley, $500.
L. Goodrich, lot Of Household furniture; and
three or four families were left entirely destitute.
barn of Mr.. s. Allen, in Panton, was burnt
on the 10th inst, consuming the horses, fifteen
tons OF hay, aud other valuable Property. Loss
estimated at $500. Insured Tor $3.50.
A fire occurred in this village, about o'clock
this Wednesday, morning, destroying the barn,
a wagon and sleigh belonging to Hon. S. s.
Brown. Loss partly covered by insurance. ST.
Adams Messenger.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29

Fitz Henry Warren, formerly of Massachu-
sets, but OF late OF Iowa, has been appointed I'd
Assistant Postmaster General. The more par
lcular duties of tbs office appertain TO The APP
ponlment OF Deputy Postnuslers. Brown, a
real pirate IN partzurshp, and who has reno, ed
nearly every Wing Deputy Postmaster through
out lie coualry, occupied this station. The ox-
ceplions to his general prescription are to be
found only where the office was not worth any
thing or no locooco could be found capable Of
taking care OF it; aud this last obstacles has hot
always proved guarantee against the exercise
OF his proscriptlve spirit.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29
THE NEW POST MASTER GENERAL

The NEW POST MASTER GENERAL.
The public press everywhere speak in the
highest terms OF Judge Collumer, and approve
the selection by which Gen. Taylor has honored
our State. =
The keene Sentinel says:
"The selection of Hon. Jacob Collamer, of
Vermont, is highly complimentary 10 his native
STATE aud 10 New England. Mr. Collamer stands
h'gn asa New England Wing. He is a thor
makes himself master of everything he under.
takes, and will We believe, make one of the very
best officers we have ever had. We have suffer
cd much heretofore Tor the want OF Northern
man ~ The General Post Office, who is fa.nliar
with the rapid action OF industry in the free
States. 1t Is said the only objection TO MIR. Col
laner was'hls his abolition principles, as they
say at the South, but 1t seems Gen. Taylor did
not deem them an objection"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29

The correspondent of the Courier and Enouir-
er states that all the Cabinet nominations were
unanimously confirmed by the Senate, without
formal division by yeas and nays, and adds
As rumors have run through the streets pre-.
Judicial to Mr. Collamer, aud as they will doubt
less be sent abroad upon 10 better authority, it
may be proper 10 say, thut some objection was
intcrposed to his appointment by Southern
Senator, on account OF n vote given in the House
of Representatives, upon a proposition to abolish
slavery in the District Of Columbia. Discus
sion of considerable length was provoked by
this opposition, but when The direct question of
confirmation was put, Mr.. Cnllmer was conpli-
menlcd with the general assent of the chamber,
which was due alike to his character and his DO
sltion.
We will add aud we doubt not the fact will
be highly graiifyi,y to every Vermonter, that
Senator Upham promptly, handsomely, and ably
sustained Judge Collauer on this occasion.
Milking II The ;SSue. The Washington cores.
pondeut OF the New York Post says, that when
The Cabinet nominations were under discussion.
IN Executive session of the Senate, Mr.. West
colt OF Fla. objected to Mr. Collamer, because
he was "tan,od with abolllunsm." After the
objection had been debit at sole length, Mr..
Seward OF N. Y. rose, and remarked that he sup
posed he himself represented the most radical
opinions upon Slavery that were held by any
considerable body of the people at the North /;
and that he supposed Mr.. Coamcr would sub
santially agree with him. With respect to the
objection made to this nomination, 1t was time
there should be an understanding. He would
therefore simply defy them 10 make this issue, to
vote against this -nan upon this ground, and es-
tahlish this principle. He had nothing more to
say at tins tlne and he took his seat, SUB siteniio
There was sensation, and after he mad settled
himself back IN his luaihcrn cushions, the re was
a general buzz Mr.. Collainer's nomination was
Confiru,pd
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29
STATE OF VERMONT.

SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE
Montpelier March 90, Is49
I, JAMES NJ M. SKATER, Secretary Of
State of Vermont, hereby certify and make
Proclamation, that l have canvassed the votes of
the Freemen cast on the first Tuesday of March,
A. d. 1919, in pursuance of law of this State,
approved November 3, 1896 entitled can Act,
relating to licensing innkeepers and retailers"
and that the result is as follows:
Votes for License, 1871
d" No License, 23,6l6
Majority for No License 12,445
OF which all persons will take due notice.
In witness whereof have hereuno set my
hand and affixed the seal of this office.
J. Nc NJ. SKATER.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29

An engineer by the name of Garvin, was badly
injured on the Central Rail Road, at Sharon, un
Monday last He was conducting tram, and
Just before reaching the depot, on looking ont,
his head struck a car, which was standing ON a
side track, and by means of the Conclusion, his
skull was fractured. Mercury.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29

General Scott arrived at Washington on the
18th, and paid bis respects TO the President the
next morning. The meeting between these two
gallant and distinguished soldiers is described
as having oeen cordial and every way worthy
of the exalted reputation which both have ac-
CURED in defending the honor of the country,
aud which each enjoys as man.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29

&C. Thomas j. English and Daniel A. Chip
man of Vermont were appointed Cadets in the
Westpoint Academy, by President Polk, jast be.
fore he went out
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29

W The following Vermont passengers are
reported as having arrived at Panama:
Frederick Billings, G. Il. Brown, Il. J. Harri-
son, +. Huling, A. II. Potter, b. B. Spencer, S.
+. Parker, b. Simmons, lady aud servant.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29

APPOINTMENTS by THE PRESIDENT AND SEN
ATE.-Charles w. Rockwell, OF Conn. Commits
soHer of Customs
Allen A. Hall, of Tenn. to be Register of the
Treasury of the United States, in the place Of
Daniel Graham, resigned.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT, by and
,ciih The aduite and consent OF The Senate re
Evans, of Maine, Caleb b. Smith, of Indiana
and Robert Il. Paine, of North Carolina, TO be
Commissioners under the act of the Congress Of
the United States, of the Bird of March, lS49
entitled, San act to carry into effect certain
slipuIalions Of the treaty between the United
States OF America and the Republic Of Mexico,
Of the 2nd day OF February, 1913"
William Carey Jones, Of Louisiana, to be Sec
rotary to the Board Of Commissioners appointed
under ihe said act
Thomas c. Perkins, of Connecticut, to be At
torney of the United States for the district of
Connecticut, in the place of Jonathan Stoddard.
PoSim1SterS. Timothy Coggshall, Newport,
r. l.. ; Ephralm Hutchins, Concord, N. Ii. Jo-
seph !. Pltmln, huntsville, Ala; Samuel c..
cuok, New Brunswick, N. j.; Thomas b. Big.
ger, treappontedl Richmond, Va; Edwin Boyle,
Annapolis, Mary llnd.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29

Good. Several Of the locofoco presses in Yer
mont speak in a manly and liberal tone of Judge
Collamer's appointment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29

Tho Wings of Bolts district, in Virvinia
have nominated an opposition TO him in CIare,
Carter Lee. There will be three candidates 70,
Congress, one Democrat and two Wings.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29
to the Mexican treaty, called for by resolution

to the Mexican treaty, called for by resolution
offered yesterday.
Mr.. Webster moved that the Senate 90 into
Executive session, which was agreed to.
All the previous nominations sent in, together
with that of Gov Pennington, as Governor Of
the Minnesota Territory, we're then confirmed
debate sprung up between Messrs. Benton
and Foole in relation to the Protocol, during
winch The latter was very severe on Mr.. Benton,
reiterating what he had charged in u former
speech, that Mr. Benton originated Mr.. Stephens
movement in the House; that he was acting now
in unison with Nj. de la Rosa, the Mexican Min
lister, and using the same language in the Uni
ted States Senate as that functionary had used
IN his cores pondence with Mr. Buchanan He
denounced 10 warm terms Mr.. Benton'S presen:
resolution, ard said that the United States would
fulfil in good faith the Treaty, according to its
Interpretation. He considers the Protocol as
unnecessary; the explanation of the Protocol
itself being strictly in conformity with The pro-
visions laid down in the Treaty.
When Mr.. Foote had concluded his remarks,
on motion the whole subject was laid or the ta-
BILE, with the understanding that this was the f.
nal disposition Of the matter.
| Messrs, Webster and Fitzpatrick were APP
pointed COMMITTEE 10 wait on the President.
The doors were then opened, when the Senate
on motion, adjourned over I'LL tomorrow, when
they will adjourn sine de-
The Cabinet, it is reported, have had under
consideration Mr.. BanctoIt's alleged assurances
to the British Government, in regard to the alb
rogation of the Navigation Laws and that it
was determined to instruct him to withdraw such
assurances, should they have been made, as the
| United States Government are not disposed 10
enter into any such reel procl arrangement as
that proposed by Mr.. Labouchere.
The Government have had under discussion
the threatened disturbances along our Northern
frontier, and have determined to preserve the
Neutrality of the country in any emergency that
may arise.
1t is rumored here, with what correctness |
cannot say, that a formal Cabinet discussion has
been had upon the policy of general system of
removals from Office, and that the prevalent opin-
ion was in favor of moderation and torbearance.
This is quite likely TO be true, as 1t is in entire
accordance with the practice of the Adminlsra-
ton thus far.
The Senate adjourned without day on the 23d
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29

Judge Collamer, The new Postmaster General,
served IN the war of 1912, as Lieutenant OF
Artillery. lie was stationed upon the frontier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29
p. o. Department, March Is, 1919.

OF@The British mails from Boston 10 Monre-
al are to be transported hror gh this place after
the 18th OF April.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29

LitifPS Lining Age. No 2j4 is the las, Of
volume twenty, which consists Of $40 pages
There are four volumes year. The leading ar
ticIe OF this number, filling thirty pages, Is We.
ry full and very interesting account of the man
agemcut of British Railways particularly the
London and North Western Railway. Were i,
not too long (equal to fifteen columns of our pa.
perl we would give this article to our readers
as 1t is, we intend at convenient moment tc
state briefly some of the most Interesting facts
contained in it. Terms of the Living Age-SC
year for single copy, four copies for $50
nine for $40, and twelve for $50. By tlking
each number wilhou. covers, subscribers can re.
ceive it by mail at The newspaper rate of postage
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29

Horn's Rail Road Gazetie: New York, by S.
Horn.
weekly paper, 50 per year, devoted to Rail
road matters. We have received four numbers,
and find it useful particularly for Rail Road
Companies and persons engaged in travel and
transportation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29

Firing Machine.-Porter and Robjohn adver.
tise Tor passengers TO California by flying
steamer passage $50, ana found. A humbug !?
Very like but here is an account of an expert.
ment on a small scale.
The Aerial Locomoiiye Siar!ed.-An exhibit
ton of the model OF Porter g. Robohn's Aerial
Locomotive was made yesterday afternoon IN the
Exchange, and was perfectly successful. The
float, or spindle shaped balloon, made OF gold
oeater's skin, was about 10 feet long, TO which
was suspended steamenglne IN immature,
weighing water, and all complete about
or 4 pounds. Notwithstanding It's dlmnutlve
size, the engine turned the light padde-wheels
oi the machine with ease, end eept IN motion as
long as the water lasted. The rudder was set
70 fly The balloon in a circle.
was started from the eastern door Of the Ro-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29

COmm0n-schoOlS. The third annual report OF
the excellent State Superintendent, Tx Govern
or Eaton, came to the Editors table IN his ab-
LEGATION, but happily the wide circulation o: the
report in measure supersedes the necessity Of
republication; and it is also interesting and i'm.
portant. We trust the copies sent to eacheowu
will be generally read.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29

The Temperance Leree. This entertainment,
which is being gotten up by the friends of Tenn
pefance in this village, TO celebrate the triumph
of No License, promises to be fine affair."
Tickets of admission twenty-fi cenls-lhe a.
walls Of which, after defraying the incidental ex-
penses oil the table, will be appropriated for The
benefit Of the worthy poor in the place who have
suffered from lntemperance. procession OF
the Sons OF Temperance will be formed at the
Court House at 6 o'clock, P. NJ, "wednesday,
April Az and the doors of the Hall thrown open
at l-2. Tickets may be had at the two Book
stores after Monday morning previous to the l4e-
wee. The Montpelier Band and Glee Club are
expected TO be present on the occasion.-Com.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29

The area of the State OF Vermont is about ten
thousand square miles, IT,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-29
IA DAYS LATER FROM EU-
nDI,


The Boston papers Of Saturday contained tel
egrophic dispatches of news by the steamer
Canada, which reached Halifax on Thursday
evening.
Cotton has declined Ia ofa penny Ter pound.
The importation of American breadsuffs have
been unusually large and prices are downward.
Ditto as TO beef, butter and lard; pork and
cheese barely support late rates.
The abrogation Of the navigation laws is still
talked ofin England, and answers begin tn come
in from other governments. Austria, Prussia,
Russa, Holland, France and few smaller states
are favorable Belgium, Portugal and Hanover
unfavorable. The u. S. Government Is put
down as favorable-but that is prcsuming too
much.
The British have suffered terribly in battle
with the Skhs in India losing 90 officers and
$500 men killed and wounded, guns aud or
5 regimental coIors. The Bengal cavalry regi-
ment and two British corps of Dragons disgra-
ccd themselves by running away. lord Cough,
who commanded the British forces has been su
perceded.
Inc frencn uoNeTnWeht confines 10 gamer
strength.
Russia has sent the Imperial Guard, $4,000
strong, to the frontier to check the disaffecled
on the Prussian frontier.
Tho Austrian war in Hungary is still going
on.
Republication appears to be in the ascendant
in Italy. The Prince of Canine has been elect
ed Vice President Of the Republic of Rome. -
The Pope it is sand, has asked Austria to rein
to aid hin. Naples was expected also 10 join.
France had not determined what course to take.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-28

him that he is still the Alcalde, notwtha
standing the action Of the Legislative As
sembly and he recommends this Alcalde
10 hold on to his office, and the books and
papers thereof. and says that 1.-THE arrival
of Col. Mason, who is more Immediately
charged with the matters of government
appertaining TO this territory, the whole
subject will be laid before him. 1t does
not transpire exactly on what grounds
Gen. Smith has seen proper to base this
course Of action, as he does not give the
reasons for his opinion, but it is presumed
to have some connection remote or near,
with the Presidents message and the let
ter of Secretary Buchanan. These states
men, as well as Gen. Smith, well knew
that the existence Of a military government
in time of peace within the limits of the
United States, has no sanction in law or
justice. Theywell know that such gov
ernment is totally at variance with the let
ter and spirit of the Constitution-,hat it
is repugnant TO every principle Of that
great bill Of rights, the Declaration Of In
dependencies and that it is in direct oppo-
sition to every political feeling which an
American citizen has been educated 10
support and revere.
The Californian then proceeds 10 argue
against the right Of Gen. Smith 10 assume
governmental powers over the territory
$50 far as the Government was in opera
ton in this territory previous TO the ar
rival of Gen. Smith it was not even de
facto Government. True, it had assumed
the authority to tax us, by levying duty
on imports, but it has not given, or al
tempted TO give, us one of the blessings
which we have a right to expect from the
power that raises revenue for its sup
port from us. 1t has not only taxed US
without law and without representation,
but it has taxed US without even a Gov
ernment."