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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22
Jealousy and Murder.

Mrs. Howard, wife OF Capt. John Howard, was
murdered in Cincinnati on the 81 instant. The
Cincinnati Commercial Advertiser furnishes the
following narrative of the bloody affair.
Not many years since, Captain John Howard
married the daughter of physician residing IN
Montreal, Canada. They lived together IN ap-
parent happiness and domestic comfort for some
time in this city; but difficulties occurred not
necessary here to name, and the parties separa-
ted = the wife taking the two children, boy and
girl. Not long after the separation, Capt. ii.
obtained the two children by violent menus
having 10 resourse in the law-and placed them
in charge of friend in Kentucky at the same
time, an application tor divorce was pending
in "A Court in that State. Mrs. II. was of an i'm
petuoIs and determined temperament-a woman
of many accomplishments, and capable of occu-
pying high places IN society, and felt her hun-
lallon in a keen degree, and had often sworn no
venge. Capt. II. married again Ut is said,) and
was living ut the time Of this terrible transac-
ton, with the lady, quite handsome by the way,
and amlabe in her manners) who fell victim TO
the wild fury of jealousy and vengeance, and
persisted under the knife of the abandoned wife.
The circumstances of the tragedy are as follows.
At about five o'clock, LAST evening woman
called at the boarding house OF Mrs. Wolf, on
Fifth street, between Plum and Western Row,
and walked into the entry. Meeting Mrs. w.
took the liberty Of walking in. | came 10 see
Mrs Howard" Mrs w. said she would call Mrs.
Ii. and Immediately went up stairs tor that pur-
pose. Mrs II. soon came down, and upon meet
ing the stranger, the latter sprang at her and
plunged knife into her neck, severing the Jug
ular, and then walked off. Mrs. ii. staggered
back into the kitchen, the blood gushing from
the wound, cried O, Mrs. Wolfe, am killed."
and expired in a short time. Mr. Howard was
in the house at the time, and upon being made
acquainted with the facts, he sliced knife, and
calling the name Of the murderess, rushed down
stairs but she had escaped. The bleeding OBJ
iect OF his love was wrlthing in death before
him, and he became frantic. Pursuit was made
for the murderess, but she could not be found.
Mr. John l.. Scott, member of the Council from
the Second Ward, however, Inet her a short
time after the murder, on Fourth street near
Vine, when she called his attention by showing
him knife reeking with blood, and exc!aiming,
81 have done it! have killed her Can get
this much out OF Howard? ?" She was delcrnin-
ed in her manner, and her eye hat the glare Of
the maniac. Her tand and arm To the elbow
were besmeared with blood, and there were
some spots upon her face. Mr. ). was so com
petey COMPOUNDED that he suffered her TO pass
on. She was arrested at q late hour last night
by officer Huse, jr. near her residence.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

Committee of the Whole, and considered the
bill for carrying into effect the sipulations Of the
treaty with Mexico.
long running debate was had on the slavery
question in the new territories.
Mr.. Bedinger said he felt considerable interest
IN this great question, and descanted on its mer.
its.
Mr.. Smart replied to Mr.. Palfrey's speech at
the last session. respecting the charming negro
boy" lie also assaulted Massachusetts; SAID
she had allowed the Charlestown Convent to be
burnt, and suffered more infdels to reside in
Boston than in any other portion of the coun-
try.
The debate was continued by several members,
till the Committee rose. Adjourned
SATURDAY, Feb. ".
SENATE.-The bill from the House for esab.
fishing Home Department was read and refcr-
ed to the Committee on Finance. Mr.. Webs,er's
resolution, inquiring into the expedcncy of TAX
ing security from emigrant paupers, came up an
amendment for printing certain decisions OF Su.
preme Court on the subject was adopted, and the
resolution passed.
Mr.. Rusk's bill, to established mail from
Mississippi to California, was ordered to be prin-
ted. On motion ut Mr. Foote, the memorial of
Jesse Dow and others, making road across
Tehuantepec, was ordered to be printed.
Mr. Douglass gave notice that he would on
hOHudy hONc W tuhe up VIE OuluOIHa DILL
The bill uuthorising the Galveston and Red
River Company to make road TO California, was
referred to a Committees. The Civil and Diplo-
Matte Bill came up Mr.. Benton offered an a.
mendment striking out the appropriation of 1885,
600 for the coast survey, and inserting 30 1000 (;
also, directing the survey to be made exclusive
ly by the Navy, under direction OF the President.
| lie alluded to the necessity Of modifying the
present system of Coast Surveys. Mr.. Pierce
spoke in defence of the present mode of conduc-
ting surveys, and mentioned the benefits derived.
Adjourned.
HoUsE.-A resolution was adopted to stop de.
bate on the Mexican Indemnity Bill on Monday,
at two o'clock. The House then went into Com
mitce on the bill. Mr. Buckner. of Kentucky,
addressed the Committee on the Slavery ques-
ton, Mexican war, and the acquisition of slave
ry, taking conservative ground, and Coniendcd
that slavery could never 90 to California, tha,
Congress had the power, and the right to exercise
the same to keep it out.
Mr.. stephens, of Georgia, followed, contend.
ing against all legislation. for California, main
tanning that the President aud two thirds of the
Senate had no power to compel the House to
vote for appropriations for purchasing terrific
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

81. Valentines DW-l4h Of February Mr.
Douce, whose erudltIon and profound knowledge
of ancient and English customs has made nun
acquainted with his subject, speaks thus:
Isl. Valentine was Priest OF Rone-it was
the custom in that ancient city to celebrate the
Lnpercalia, which were felsts in honor 10 Juno.
On this occasion amidst a variety OF ceremonies,
The names of young women were deposited in
vase, from which they were drawn By the men
as chance dircc ed. The Pastors of the early
Christian Church, who by every means endeay-
ored to eradicate the vestlges of Pa gan supersl-
ton, substituted in the present instance the
names Of particular SAINTS instead of those of
the women, aud as the festival of the Lupercalia
had commenced about The middle Of February,
they choose ST. Vlentine's by for celebrating
the new feast, and accordingly the outline of
the ancient ceremony was preserved, it is there
fore reasonable to SUPP use that the above prac-
iice OF choosing lnites would gradually become
reciprocal IN the sexes 1t Is also recorded that
on st. Valentines day each bird Of the air chuos-
es lis mate
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

0FThe New Orleans Bee, of the Cd instant,
contains the following sensible remarks respect
ing the project of dssovng the Union, brought
forward by Messrs. Calhoun, Foote g. Co.
Before the dsunionlsts can carry out their in
cendiaiy schemes, they must overcome the stern
and manful opposition of the stern friends of the
Union who abide among them. They must bea,
down and destroy their own brethren-slnye
holders like themselves, loving the South and
its institutions with flial regard, but loving and
generating above all, this glorious and united
republic. If swords are to be drawn and mus
kets shouldered for the purpose of dissolvinp our
Union, there will be found in the South itself
thousands of gallant souls prepared to resist the
aggressor, and to defend our great political com
pact even unto death. We tell Mr. Calhoun
and his associates, that beyond the confines
of the State where his will is law, the public q.
pinion of the South is against him, legislative
resolves and protests squirting at dissolution TO
the contrary Notwithstanding. The South has no
affection for the Wilmot Proviso, and views tho
aggression of the North with an unfriendly eve.
but the evils that may result from these conem-
plated inroads upon our rights are thousa nd
fold more endurable than the woes unnumbered
which appal the Imagination at the prospect of
disunon. The South will have none of Mr..
Calhoun's desperate remedies. With Daniel
Webster she exclaims-"The Union-now and
forever--one and inseparable."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22
EDITORS TABLE.

Ethan ALIENS Narrative of the Capture OF II
conderoga, and of his capture BY the British
fifth edition with notes.
G. Goodrich and s. b. Nichols, Burlington,
have published this interesting chapter oil Ver-
mont history, in cheap form. Price IL LIZ cents
Litielrs Living Age, No. 249.-The White
Nile. Character of Halifax, Socialist Women,
Law of Divorce-the Butler Case, Death of
Charles Butler, Memoir Of Kirkaldy of Grange,
Torry's Scenes and Thoughts, Ninncvah and its
Remains, Diseases of Advanced Life, STANDARD
Lyrical Drama The Bible Psalms set to Tunes
and Chants, London Times on American Slave
ry, Apoplexy of Gold-Caliiornia in England,
Italy and Germany the late David Hale, Story
of a Family chap. 10, and various short articles.
american Metropolitan Nagdzine New York,
edited by William Landon. Israel Post, pub
Usher, $50 Broadway. $500 per annun in
advance; two copies for So.
We have received the February number OF
this New Magazine, which comes fully up 10 the
promises of the publisher 1t contains an unu-
sual number of embellishments, each of which
is illustrative of an article contained in the Mag
azne. Judging from its list Of contributors and
beauty of execution, we think it cannot be 9TH
erwise than successful. This No. contains the
second of series of wood engravings illus;ra
tive of scenes in the history of Washington,
with an article by J. Il. Headley.
Horns Railroad GazetiO, american Tourist, and
Merchants and Travellers Guide: New York,
published by S. Horn, office $50 Broadway.
The first number of this paper has been recei-
we'd. The publishers intention is TO publish d.
asrams of all the railroads IN the United States
at present finished and in operation, and of others
as soon as completed, after the manner of the
illustrations given in the first number showing
the points of termination and communication
with other routes, times of arrival and departure,
rates of fare, freight and tonnage, &c. &c. In
short it contains very large amount Of inform
alton IN regard to railroad, steamboat and stage
routes in every part Of the country, very valua-
BILE to all classes of men, and especially to those
engaged in mercantile and manufacturing bust
ness, and the traveller A copy can be seen at
Waltons' Bookstore.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

O. Sylvanus Ripley Esq, our townsman, has
been duly commissioned by the Board of Mana
gers of the Washington National Monument
Society, an Agent for the Counties of Washing
ton CALEDONIA, Essex, Orleans and Lamoillc, to
solicit and receive contributions in aid of the
monument in Washington city, already in prog
ress, and raised to the height of 81 feet of solid
masonry. The design, material, and work are
admired by all who have seen them. We hear
,ily commend Mr.. Ripley to the favor of the
public, feeling assured that all donations in aid
of this work will be faithfully applied. Who
erection of a monument, to perpetuate the name
and fame of the Father of his Country, George
Washington
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22
THE BRIDGE QUESTION.

Last week we remarked that the U. s. Gov
eminent has already repudated the British claim
that bridge across Lake Champlain would be a
violation Of treaty obligations. The facts are
these: by the acts of 1545 and I647, the YER
mont and Canada Railroad intends to bridge
Missisquoi Bay; the opponents of the Bridge IN
Canada sent on remonstrance to the Govern
ment at Washington, which was communicated
to the Governor of Vermont by the Secretary Of
State, with the following note:
To His Ercellency, The Governor of The Stale Of
Vermont, Montpelier.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, 9TH April, IS4S.
have the honor herewith TO transmit to Your
Exceency copy of a note and accompanying
memorial, recently received at this Department,
from the Charge d. Affaires of Her Brittanic Ma
jesty III this city, demonstrating, on behalf OF
certain inhabitants of Canada, against the pla-
cling Of any impcdiments in position to inter.
rupt the navigation Of the waters connecting
Mlssisquoi Bay with the river Richelieu. Al.
though the Federal Government does not admit
the right Of the Canadisn authorities to interfere
In this matter, yet have deemed it due to our
amicable relations with Great Britain to trans.
NIT this application to Your Excellency. This
mas Oeen done under the conviction 1t VIII re-
ceive that degree of consideration to which it
may be justly entited-procceding as it does,
from the subjects of friendly power, in neigh.
boring province.
have the honor TO be, with great respect,
Your Excellency's obedient servant,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
"The Federal Government does not admit the
right of the Canadian authorities to interfere in
this NATTER" says Mr.. Buchanan.
Governor Coolidge sent the matter to the Le-
gislature, and it was referred Oct. 25) to Messrs
Hubbell, Brock, Needham, Pangborn and Butler
of Alburgh as Committee, and on the 18th of
November the Committee requested to be dis
charged, and was discharged by the House.
The charter OF the Vt. and Canada Company,
and supplementary act, therefore remain in force
Notwithstanding the British remonstrance.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

Home Missions 1t is stated that the Ameri-
can Home Missionary Bard employs $40 MS
sonares within the bounds OF the United States
and the Territories. We have not the means of
asceHainlng how much is done by other similar
associations; but our impression is very decided
that the increase of population Is much more
rapid than the Increase OF the means OF religious
and moral instruction..
IT THIS country Is to become and continue the
model nation OF The world and our ambition will
be satisfied with nothing less, it must be by
means Of the thorough education and moral ele
walton of tht teemng millions of our people,
Are we awake to his truth? Are we aware
that the grandest, mos mume It0us internal I'M
provement is the Improvement of the heart and
soul Of this expanding aud glorious naton:-.E
y Organ.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

american Mechanics Abroad. A correspon-
dent of the Philadelphia Moth American, writ.
ing from St Pe,ersburgh, Nov. 20, says:
"You will be somewhat surprised to learn that
the American machlnists here have taken the
contract for constructing the immense bridge
across the river. Among the most prominent
men in this affair is Mr. A. Eastwick, of your
city. well known at home for his mechanical
skill We do not expect to finish the work ill
the year 1851. We have been delayed some
what in our operations by the Government move
nents in the selection of the exact site of the
bridge. When finished it will, | can confidently
say be the most magnificent structure of the kind
IN Europe, and this is saying great deal, when
you think that the credit attaches entirely to A :
merican skinn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

Singular Fact. The Ship Alexander, of Dun
dee, left Calcutta in April last, for London
officer of the ship, while on duty one evening
caught an eagle. After keeping the bird two
days he proposed to Captain Inglsh, the com
mander OF the ship, that the bird should be re-
leased. This was accordingly done. A small
piece of leather, with the name of the ship, with
latitude aud longitude, was tied TO the birds
neck, and tho bird took its flight. Strange
to say, this same bird was caught by an Ameri-
eau whaler 2a2O miles distant from the place
it left the ship Alexander. The news came to
London by ship from the Island of Ceylon, who
spoke the whaer and saw the bird.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

Henry Clay.-The election of Mr.. Clay to the
Senate, calls forth the warmest applause of the
Wings everywhere. The New York Tribune
thus concludes an article on this subject:
In the fullness Of his years and his renown, he
comes TO lay the brief remainder of his life
wiling sacrifice on the altar of his country's
welfare. we have sanguine hopes that the of.
, ,g WI oe olost, and that the evening twi-
spendor when Genius and Eloquence comb,ne5
to secure him such an ascendancy over Conoress
as no other man ever welded. That all his DOW
er and all his intellect will be devoted to the
good Of his whole country, there live few SO
blinded by partlzan venom as to doubt.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

The eagerness with which Mr.. Polk grasps
the remnant Of power left han before he retires
to private lite, in crowding upon the Senate all
the appointments he finds it possible to make,
cannot fail TO elicit general remark 1t would
be IN better tasIe, and evlnce some little sepse
OF hlgh-mindedness for HIM to leave the appoint
ment of officers, whose services are not going to
be required under his administration, to the new
President. We rejoice that We are so soon to
be rid OF such mere partlzin Presidents.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

a Man of LeiteyS.-Senator Cameron, when
speaking against Gbollshlng the franklng prlvi-
lege, stated that his postage sometimes exceeded
his daily pay aud that he had the day previous,
received one hundred and my letters. To say
nothing about answering Ihen, the bare perusal,
at ten minutes TO each letter, would amount to
twenty-five hours!! AT this rate, II the frank
ing privilege is continued, Congress will have to
provide several Corresponding Secretaries to
each member. The statement OF the honorable
senator seems 10 us strong reason for ABOLISH
ing the privilege; as It is not probable lie would
have received one quarter of those letters if the
postage had been paid.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

A STRANGER. Last week, Mr.. Darius Hem
ingway ana Mr. Martin Tyler, OF Waterford, DIS
covered some strange tracts IN the woods, and
put hound upon them, and, pursuing short
distance, found the dog had freed AN animal,
which was upon limb some thirty feet from tho
ground. Mr. Hemingway fred upon him and
brought him down. 1t proved to be lynx-
Standing, the animal was about twenty three
inches high, and raised upon his hind feet his
nose would be elevated about ) IL feet Such
an animal is something OF stranger in this
quarter, though formerly we are told, one was
occasionally seen or laken.- CaLedOnian.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

CiNClNNATT, Fec. ID, IL A. NJ. .4rriraL Of
General Tdylor-InmenSe Enthusiasm of The
People. The Committee Of Reception, appoint
ed by the meeting Of the citizens last week to
welcome the President elect took leave OF the
wharf this morning, accompanied by several
steamers chartered by ctlzans to welcome him
to our city. About ten o'clock, the booming of
distant cannon announced the approach Of tho
steamer Telegraph, hlvln! o. Ooarl the Presl-
dent elect and suite. Upon her approach toward
the CITY, slntes from several points greeted his
arrival, which were answered 10y constant firing
from the steamers accompanying the Telegraph,
The shipping were decorated with flags, aud
every place tor half mile on the lcvee was
thronged with ANXIOUS spectators. On landing,
the General was received by the Chairman of
the Committee, and the Mayor also made an add
dress, which was briefly responded to by Gen. T.
He was then escorted by one of The largest clvll
and military professions that was ever witnessed
i'll the city, to his Iodg;nus. The utmost enthu-
Siasm prevailed throughout the wAoa course of
procession.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

Installation al Cheisen.-The Rev. r. s. Hub.
bard was installed pastor of the Congregational
Church and Society in Chelsea, last Thursday,
the 18Th inst. The installation sermon was
preached by the Rev. DR.. Hadduck, of Hanover.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

State Librarian. We are authorized to state
that Governor Coolidge has appointed Mr.
GEORGE NIcnoLs of Mortified, State Librarian
to fill the vacancy caused by the removal OF the
late Librarian from the State.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

o. The coach mandatory of J. s. Abbott,
of Concord N. ii. has been destroyed by fire.
Loss thirty to forty thousand dollars. Mr. Alb
bot was insured $500, on his buildings q, the
N. II. Mutual office.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

o. The Vermont Central road is certainly
coming ahead to Montpelier and no mistako.-
The Contractor is at work, and the Patriot is
punching him up with sharp sticks. Between
them both, we guess the road will get along about
the LIST of June, if nothing happens.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

o. Mr.. Greeley has made present Of his
Congressional books to the city of New York,
with request that they be placed in some public
library, for the use of the people.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

Mr.. Greeley, Of the Tribune, writes that lie
has seen letter written by General Taylor to
Mr.. Clayton, of Delaware, in which lie tenders
to that gentleman the Office of Secretary of
State.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

COLD WEATHER. The last few days have
been remarkable for the extreme GOODNESS of the
weather. So much cold weather is very unusual
even for this region. The mercury, in this viii
lage has ranged from 10 degrees below zero all
along down to the freezing point.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

Express Irain.-We understand, says the
Bunker Hill Aurora that 1t is intended shortly 10
run an express train over the Fitchburg line of
railroads, TO connect with the Vermont Central.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

o. The meeting of the friends of railroad
from this village to Wells River, it will be re-
memberod, is to be holden this day (Thursday,)
at Plalnfeld, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

More Benepoiencs than .4pprobaiiveness.
number OF the political friends OF Gov. Johnston,
of Pennsyl wanna, having Determined to present
the lady OF that dignitary with silver lea-ser-
vice, wrote to the Governor asking tao privilege
OF making such presentation The compli-
ment, however, was respectfully declined, with a
suggestion that the iund be appropriated to the
various charitable societies OF our city. This
was done.- PhilId Ledger.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

Mr. Gouvorneur the Executor Of the late Jas.
Monroe, President of the United States, has pc.
tltoned Congress To purchase the papers Of the
deceased with view to their arrangement and
publication.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-02-22

GJ- The formal opening of the Vermont and
Mass railroad to Brattleboro' took place on Tues
day last.