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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20
Plank Roads.

The Albany Argus bears testimony to the
success and advantages of Plank Roads as fol-.
lows:
Plank Roads Since the passage of The act,
two years since, providing for the organization
OF companies under general law, for the con-
siruction of Plank Roads, a very large amount
OF capital has been invested IN that kind of on.
tesprise 10 the different sections of the Slaie
and already many quite lengthy routes arc CON.
Pleed, while others are ia The Course of build.
ing. So lar AZ our own knowledge on the subj
Ject extends, they have been without exception
snce essiul, aud generally are paying larger div.
idends 10 the stockholders than ordinary invest.
ments; while the benefit which they have con.
ferred on villages and cities at which they con-
verge, 10 very senslbly felt and acknowledged.
10 the fact OF their utility and benefit our
own CRY cun bear testimony Ia tho increase of
travel on tho old Cherry Valley road since i,
has been planked The number of teams which
one meets on that road now, OH any fair dsy. ,s
almost incredible; and the want Of double
track is seriously felt. We trust that The other
routes in contemplation to be built, leading from
the city, will receive the most liberal ENCOURAGE.
ment iron our capitalists and business men.
both on account of their certainly to afford good
dividends, and The increase they are calculated
togye TO the business Of the place.
In few years scarcely will county be found
IN the State that has not it's plank roads, and il
what has already been realized can be taken as
criterion for the future, they will every where
De found sources of profit and convenience.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20
Old lack Right,
Correspondents Of the New-Yors I iibuno.
WAsutSaroN. Mond,y na,

WASHINGTON, Monday, Dec. 10.
the Pres dent hus been strongly appealed 10
to use his influence towards efiecting an organ
izltlon of the House, by holding interviews with
the members OF that body, but he has perempto-
rily refused 10 exercise any such interference,
even should the House not be organ zed this
Winter lie main,alns that the Legislative
department of the Government should act en-
tirely independent of Tie Executive, and will
not commit any act on his part that initiates a.
salnst, or conflicts with this republican prnci-
pie In the slightest degree. In this he is right,
end the Representatives should be held to rlg-
ID accountability OIL the part OF their consttu-
onls for the loss Of time that has already accru-
ed by failing TO elect a Speaker.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20
CHARLES s. TODD, Chairman.
JNo. G. CAMP, Secretary.

Laws of the United States, vol. 6-frum Dec.
4. lol5, to March 3, isl9-page 10, chapter 25
approved March S, 1916.
That ul such persons as had been citizens
of the United States anterior to the late war,
and were at It's commencement inhabitants OF
the Province Of Cunada, and who during the
said war, joined The armies of the United States
as volunteers, and we're slain, died IN service, or
continued therein Till honoraLiy discharged. shall
be emitted 10 the following quantities of land
retpecl'vel ~ Colonel ooo acres; M'ior 500;
The bounty shan extend 10 medical aud staff Of
fcers, as well as three months extra pay, accord
ing to The rank held-lhe extra pay 10 allowed
to all, officers and soldiers"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20

W The democratic jail commissioners for
Orange conniy, have seve'ui'y declined their ap-
polnluenis.-, N6rih SIR.
These men were all nominated by their own
patty, mud confirmed according To the old rule
Tie "l"rg team declining to interfere. Of
course I" the democratic in, commissioners for
Orange County" are offended because they were
mol rel lcted. As the Wings would no, imn,o-
|ote them, they immediate themselves. In old
times when man curnitted suicide, tho fash.
ion was to lastcn tn, body in the grave by driy-
ing stake through ii. These gentlemen have
superseded any such necessity. The whias at
least will he pretty eur, never 10 disturb them in
lie rest they have voluntarily chosen. asleep
OIL"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20

GREAT NEWSPAPER SALE.-We learn that
over 10000 copies Of the Mammoth Pictorial
Brother Jonathan for Christmas and New Years
were sold durin,! the month of November by
Messrs. Wilson & Co, Of New York. 1t is cal.
cu|ated that the sale will reach 10000 copies
before Christians day, Mt an average price OF ten
cents per copy. Fifteen thousand dollars for the
Brother Jonathan!
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20

Ne,o COunierfiis. Willis g. Co.'S Bank Note
List und Counterfeit Detector for December has
been published by Thomas Groom, Boston. The
list OF new countercs is us follows:
Broadway Bank, N. Y.-100's altered from rs.
Bank of Railway, N. Jos.
Wareham, Mass.- 2's and SIS.
Trademarks bank, hIoss.-50's.
Fall River, Mass-2's Fall River bank, lO'r,
alteration.
Merchants bank, Boston-3's; this bank ia.
sues nothing uudee So
Mcchs. 81 Traders, n. Y. cty-l0s and sos
altered from Is; 500's altered from Is and IS;
this bank issues none over 100.
State Bank, Hartford, Conn. IS, well done.
Shoe g. Leather Dealers, Dosion-l0s.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20

UFoThe death of Hon. Jeffrey Chapman, on
the ION instant, at Kalanazoo, Michigan, at
the aye OF 60, is announced lie was naive
OF Nutland, Vermont, but for good many years
was resident OF Canandagua. Ho was the
magistrate before whom Morgan was arrested
ON tho charge Of larceny, and committed to On.
iario lail, IRON whence he was taken and carri-
cd OIL This was the first act in the tragedy that
Intimately produced so much excitement. In all
The Morgan trials" ]. Chapman was the first
witness called.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20
OHic ers of the War of 1912.

Sundry Vcrnoniers are interested in the fol.
lowing, which we publish for their benefit
AT meeting IN Washington city. on the 3 |
dag Of March 10, uf the Officers OF the War
of 1919, it Wis
Resoired, That Tie Officers. 10 witt Mai Gen
William o. Butler, Gen Chirlrs Gratio', COL
Charles 5. Todd, Major John G Cimp, Col.
John a. Rogers, DIR. Adam tIays, Col. Charles
X. Gardner, Col. Abram Il. Wooey, Major
George Bender, Col, Robert w. Aston, DR..
Richnond Johnston, Capt. Boyd Reilly, Capt.
Leonard Adams, Capt. Thomas r. Sanders, Mai.
ID. l.. Dunsconb, Capt. Henry Robertson, CAPT.
Peter Douglass, Maj. Charles Mulleyan, Major
J. N. Barker, Col. Gilbert C. Rupel, Mai. Chas.
J. Nourse, Capt. Henry S. Geyer. Major Thomas
Harrison, Maj. Nathaniel Nye Hail, Coz. John
OFallnn, Capt. WIN. c. Willis, Col. John Mel
vain, Capt o. c. Merrill, Capr. Rufus McInlyra,
Gen. John Mcneil, COL John G. Wa,mouuh,
Gen. Cromwell Pierce, Col. David Campbell, Col.
J. p. Mcdowell, Col. John Darlington, Col. Jo.
srph Philips, Col. Bernard peyton, be Commit
tee, with authority to correspond with The survi.
wing Officers OF The Army OF The United States.
(vnlunleers as well as reguars,) in the War Of
1872 aud tn propose and present to the Congress
of the United States, at the next session, suit
aole memorial, soliciting the passage OF n law,
prahtng bounty nd IN proportion TO the rank of
the officers OF that war, The Committee to have
power to add 10 their number us they NAV deem
proper; and lha, Col Woolley, Major Bender
ana Major Noarse, be central co nmlttee of
correspondence.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20
VERMONT wATcHMAN & STATE JOURNAL.

Mr.. Peck on Tie Speakership. On the frat six.
teen ballots Mr.. Peck voted for Mr.. Cleveland
OF Conn, who said he would not make the vii.
mot proviso test. Then to the Dist baloting
inclusive Mr.. Peck voted for T.. ID. Potter, who
said he would not permit sectional consdera.
lions to influence him. On the 32d ballot he voted
for WIN. Strong; and on the 33d Mr.. P. was
done" by w. ]. Brown, and stuck TO him until
Brown himself was DONE" through and through.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20
Dissolution of the UniYn.

See congressional proceedings. We guess
Certain seats in Congress would not long remain
vacant 1t certain crazy gentlemen should do the
country good service by Withdrawing from both
branches. Let them try the game, ii they wish.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20

Freneb Mission in Vermont.-A large mission
house 10 now IN course OF erection, at Berkshire,
for The accommodation of the mission by HE
Pro,estan, Society There is aa increasing pop.
ulalion OF French IN Enosburgh, Berkshire, Rich
lord, and other towns. MI j. Murray and his
coadjutors have recently baptized ONE twenty.
among whom was one who for 8 years has been
Roman Catholic Priest.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20

FISH SroRY.-The Montpelier Freeman states
that Mr. Mallory, of that place, caught 1900
ibsoi trout during The past season. THIS would
De rather olg story for any but Free Dem.
oeEalc" paper TO ieil.-Braf. Eagle.
We are ready TO endorse the freeman story.
Mr. Mallory is as indefatigable Wing us he lie
fisherman.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20

The loinding up Of Dorrism. In the Supreme
Court OF the United States, ON "Wednesday, the
case OF Thomas w. Dorr vs. the Stale of Rhode
Island, was dismissed, at the cost OF the plaintiff
N error This we believe finishes the matler-
Prov. Jour
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20

DIR. SIMMONS OAK HALL, BosroN, is proba.
oily the largest Clothing House on the Continent,
and we think this proof positive tina, he sells
cheapest.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20

.NeC England Farmer A new volume Of This
excellent paper will be commenced on the fist
Saturday in jon. Published every other Satur-
day at s per year in advance; five copies for
a.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20

Who Beats? Mr. Ira Emory, of Washington,
killed pig on the 81 inst, eight months old,
weighing 3i7 pounds.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20

The Secretary Of the Treasury estimates thu,
additional appropriations will be required FOR the
year ending June 30, 1850, as fellows:
Civil list, sI69G,s5l az
Indefinite appropriations re-
quired by permanent acts, 4,539,45s 81
Estimates for The year ending June 81, 1851.
Civil lis, Si2,Sl2,4s0 90
Army proper, 5,s66,l37
Military Academy, I90,29s AZ
Fortihcations, ordinance, &c. 1,647,4i6
Internal improvements, l,76l,Oe0
Indian department, o9s,739 II
Pensions, I,443e93
Navy, 9,575O75 %
Add permanent appropriations
required for the same Objects, 5,C434I0 "a
Add existing appropriations which
will be expended for the same OBJ
jects, 5,G56, $50 81
Total estimated expense for the
year 1850 ISL, S4l,997,002 70
In the above total is included 81 235,S50 10
for payment of interest on the public debt, and
the purchase Of stock of the loan of lS47.-
There are also included the payment 10 be made
Mexico under the late treaty, the expense OF the
census oil 1850, mud the expense of collecting
the revenue-ull being items not usually en-
braced in the estimates. Tho balance which
will go to the surplus funds is also included
Tho items are as follows:
For Mexico, S337O,Oo0
Census, lll60C0
Collecting revenue, 22O0,00O
Payments on public debt, 4,235,650
Amount which ill 60 to surplus fund, 500, I7O
Total, Sll,4l40(0
Deduct this from tho total above, and the
estimated ordinary expenditure for the financial
year 1851 will be s335e3,072 70.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20

Godey's Lady's Book for January 1850 is more
illustrated than ever.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20

Two tuen were killed and another dangerously
wounded on Monday, near Wlnooski villuge, by
the falling Of truss work which they were raising
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20

a weeks later foreign news received; unn.
DOrtaUt.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20
Treasury Estimates.

The Secretary Of the Treasury estimates tho,
additional appropriations will be required FOR the
year ending June 80, 1850, as fellows:
FivI Lat NJ or =
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-12-20

The Albany Argus bears testimony to the
success and advantages of Plank Roads as fol.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-30
Police IutelIIwe,.ce.

.4noiho Charge against Prau-We noticed In yes.er-
days Herald the arrest Of Ephram L. Pratt charge
OF defrauding Albert l.. Du Puget out Of $780, Pratt
was again arrested yesterday BY officer Prince John
Davis ON charge OF defrauding Joshua Thompson
out Of $500 under the pretepces and repre-
lions The magistrate held bin to bail the charge
Il Charge Of Pefit Larceny.-Two young men, by the
names OF Charles Tsppan and James Casey, we're
rested yesterday, by the police Of the first ward on
charge OF stealing twelve dozen Of ivory fine tooth
combs and dozen penknives valued in all at Sls
the property Of Theodore A. Meyer 50 William street.
stairs IL that the two accused parties entered
the store Of MIR. Meyer with the idea OF making pur
bowie knives fit for the California market. The knives
were shown by Mr.. Meyer, and q selection made
by the two accused parties, making bill Of near $780,
Mr. Meyer, however not exactly liking the appearance
serving them to bulge out little than when he
came into the store, took the liberty OF putting his
hand into his pocket, where the above articles, as
stated, found Casey, finding himsef detected,
ed out stop thief - and partner of the firm being at
the foot Of the stairs seized Casey and took him up
stairs again The police was sent for, and the two
young taken into custody. bat going do
stsrs again Casey from the officer into the street.
and vhile the officer after him, Tappan of
the other way. Pursuit Was given by calling "stop
thief ~ and both were recaptured aud taken to the
Tombs, followed by large crowd Of spectators JUS
tice Lothrop committed them both to prison for trial.
In dcault Of bail.
Charge Of Grand Larceny Officer Street, OF the 4th
ward arrested yesterday by the name Of Harvey
Steel who stole pocket book lug 500 from the
till In the porter house corner Of James street aud
South. The money belonged to Henry Meyer The
rascal into the street with accomplish and when
caught, the pocket-book was recovered but not the
money Justice Lotbrop committed the accused to
prison for further hearing.
Chrgge Of Siabbtug. Two men called George Meyers
and John Nasmer, were arrested yesterday by officer
Orr, Of the nth ward, a charge OF stabbng with
tnife Isaac Ulrich, citing O wound. Justice
Tmpson committed them both TO answer the charge.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-30
Hotels.

ARRIVALS AND DrrhRrrRrs.
DR.. Hare. Philadelphia; Major Bernard, u. s. A. and
family; 4. s. Mills South Carolina MIR Mcsimopt, Mr.
Anderson Quebec; Colonel d r. Russell, and family,
Illinois; Colonel H. L. Douglass, Colonel w. w. Smith,
Louisiana; &. McNary Tennessee; l.. Loeser, Y. y.
A. Mr.. and Mrs. Rockwell. Washington Hon John
l.. Taylor, Ohio; George II Hare, L. lion. r. b.
Rhett CHARLESTON, 3 C.; Lieutenant J. A. Moore ".
s. A.; r. Mills, Texas; Lieutenant s. e. Barney U. s..
A. and family; Colonel II. n. Lee, u s. A.; Colonel
Bonnecastle, 4. s. A Lieutenant Temple, U. s N;
CaptanJ q. Walker u. s. Al Lieutenant ;. Meury,
4. s. Captain Brescrton, U. s. A and lady; John
q. Parks L. s. A.. Lieutenant a. d. Maury, Z 5. A.;
John Rodgers, U. $. Nj A. Middleton, South Caro-
lima. Dr., MoCrsckin, New Orleans; Captain J. r.
Mckenzie. u. s. " Daniel D. McGinness George II.
NcGinness, Flcrida; o r. Bissel Illinois; William A.
wising AID lady Baltimore; A. NJ Pnipgsthorn, Vail
psriso. Rev. A homas l.. Juyler, Trenton " j.. John
q. Parke, u. s. A william BaJlis Rector, and lady,
Virginia; Lambert Cuttings and family, Baltimore;
Mrs. stephen Warren, Troyi Augustus James Albany;
Mr. and Miss Joseph, Montreal J. w. Iachsri aud
family New Orleans; j. Collins, comedian rhiladsl-
phia; r.. A rringle and lady, Charleston; W. V. ".
Bay, Mssouri, among the arrivals yesterday at
the Irving House.
Hon. George r. Marsh, United States Minister to
Constaptipopie; Hon s. Prentice, New Orleans;
Hon. Marcus 4. Reynolds Albany; Hon Hugh l..
white Lieutenant McAlister L. y. A., and lady, 8.
Butler Philadelphia; George sidney. England; &. y.
Cay, Virginia; w. G. Walker, Louisiana; General
william Norris. Philadelphia; Captain r. J. Lee, u
s A Major Robert Anderson u :. A.; Mrs General
Green. Kentucky; Captain James Stewart, u. y. l.;
Captain Thomas Jordon, u. s. A.; J. A. jenkins. a.
s. NJ arrived yesterday aud took rooms at the Aston
House.
Cen James wibon, Of New Hampshire, member Of
the House Of Representatives, arrived In Washington
On
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-30
Large Hungarian Sympathy Meeting.

CINcINNATI, August 29-P. NJ
large and enthusiastic Hungarian meeting was
held In this city last evening" in the market square, at
which it is estimated some 10000 to Is 600 were pre-
sent Several eloquent speeches made by several
distinguished gentlemen and series Of spirited
lutons unanimously adopted calling upon Sur govern
ment to protest against the conduct Of Austria ant
to all intercourse with her. also to the court Of
St. Petersburg that its interference in the affairs OF
Hungary must cease the United States will cast her
strength on the side Of justice and right, against
tyranny and expressions and that it is the duty of our
government to recognise the independence Of Hungary
The meeting broke up amidst the greatest
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-30
BY THE MAILS

TRIAL OF THE AsToR PLACE RIoTERs.-The Court
of Sessions opens next Monday, and we understand
that Mr.. McKeon, the District Attorney, will bring
up the Astor Place rioters for trial as soon as pos
sible This is very gratifying, and cannot fail to
meet public appreciation. Great efforts have been
made to suppress the facts in this case and prevent
Judicial investigation Many extraordinary cir
cumstances will be revealed on this trial, shedding
new light on the conduct of those who originated
the tragedy of that fatal night, by their atrocious
Interference in the quarrel Of two miserable play
actors The position now occupied by Mr.. Nc
Keen, IN relation to this NATTER is most important
If he possess moral courage and political courage;
of high order, he has now an opportunity of dis
playing those cardinal qualities In the strongest
and purest light.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-30

Arrivsa-Bsrh WIN Wheaton, Havre, 3oth uil.
Bark Massasoit surinam 9th inst via Gloucester Left
lark Arete for gloucester waiting eargo brs Ageaoro do
Ds.vsrs fS.Ssiphi., brig, Erie, Sea Beau, China,
on W@Sscp ass as%sa E%sas Re- ,ai ass
si. cSSnTsS. Hero NTSrs .ddp
,is s.ni. s 5 y. rS,rss .ss es,%
sslEh,s 'ssa. thompson and cords, sishpsnd WIN
NsIy Ard Alert Philadelphia webster Albany blossom.
ss Ions syS s. e'T B. S r: swan en-
sehrs Mary Soul and COrnea, NYOrk.
,Arrived-schr, Gibbs, Albany; o Jones aud william
Ciearsd--ship Friendship, San Francisco
Arrived in the outer hsrsor bar. Bell brig. OHIO and
III Leighton, fhiiadephis.
Arryea-schrs Williamsburg James River; Mary bstI-
Henry and Ansres philadepha; soops Brush Rondout
Sailed sehrs Brook Panama and n MORGAN. phil.
delphia sloops Franklin Rondout Lampheer, NYOrk
Arrived as-schr Sussex Phil.dsiph. ash' .shi IL
HALuAr, Aug a.
Arryed--sehr Bride NYort 18th, steamer America, do,
and left same day for Liverpool
Arr.ss,sr joseph Howe, Sys1. JSss s ~, M kSs Is
do; schr Alabama, Maven.
o11y as sss sn s. A brig VIM Nc
PMsr.erRs IN STEAMER HrprRsrA.
Fsss s.s22 .nS and sr.ss xs xsFs
nes-eei Rindskcrf Cneinnsti Bsllssier Washington;
sf SoTs i ns%pn as bss s@ays
ssn snd MIS- s.1 Ks nsnd ,.. rs%s
ss :;a R i Gee H Boston. s;Y' h, Ss
Iortsmouth N Newman, N York Miss Daniels Novs
~ S & 5Esssssr M H bRssssss
1ondon La fOntane twhers belonging not stssed)-p
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-30

INTELLIGENCE FROM SisGAPoRE-We have received a
file Of the Singapore Free Press to the Goth of April
last 1t is filled with curious and interesting matter
1t states that
The present Sultan OF Johore, who is at presen ut
at Malacca, has been lately treating with va
ous parties for the sae Of portion Of his territories
His FIRST negotiations, understand, were with Mr.
TocksiDg but they went off on some point or other
Since then, We informed certain arrangements
have been made or proposed by the Resident Council
or at Malacca, for the cesion by the Sultan to the
East India Company Of the district of Muar lying on
the southern boundary of our Maacca territory The
country Is described to be generally beautiful level
plain, with rich soil admirably adapted in many
places for paddy and other cultivation 1t also abounds
In tin which, II properly worked would yield large
revenue to the government. The acquisition Of this
country would also give the command river uar
up to Mount Ophir, including the districts in which
the geld mines are situated At present the ma
OF the Muar by safe the river being nfest
cd by Of and the exactons Of the petty
Malay chiefs who dwell upon its banks so intoler
able that the trade between Nlaacca and Ulu Muar is
almost extinct although with proper protection it could
not fail to be considerable
1t also states that the small pox at present prevails
to come extent amongst the natives and that about
200 deaths have taken place from this disease princ
pally amongst children. the average daily mortality
Jrcm this source being about seven or eight