Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-07-26
VERMONT wATcnMAN estate JOURNAL, JULY &C. l84o
Correspondence of the Boston Atlas.

WARRINGTON, jury 10, 1919.
There Is in this city at present, Hungarian,
Count Vos, think is his name who has sought
and probably obtained an interview with the Sec
rotary OF State, with a view, presume, to learn
w5a; Is The disposition OF our government towards
his country, now CALAMITY struggling to main
tain her ancient rights and liberties against the
combined efforts of Austria and Russia, to OPP
press and ensove her; and most likely, though
merely surlnise it, desirous to ascertain wbeth-
or, IN case he were to present credentials as the
diplomatic representative of Hungary, he would
be recognized and acknowledged as such by the
President. What view the President may take
of this subject | cannot Of course say, but can
not doubt that, from the sympathy which is al
most universally ielt IN the United States, for q
people thus nobly resisting oppression, and
bravey defending their independence, never
yet surrendered and which | am sure, the
President and every member Of his cabinet feels
as warmly as any one, he will most willingly re-
cognlze any one who may present himself with
proper credentials from the existing government
of Hungary, as its diplomatic representative.
am inclined to the belief, indeed, that means
have already been taken to obtain correct and
authentic information in regard TO the resources,
physical and moral strength of this interesting
people, and their ability to maintain the position
they have, with such noble courage, assumed /;
and also to convey to the master spirit OF that
nation, the patriot Kossuth, knowledge OF the
lively interest felt by the American people in
the contest between the champions OF liberty
and their enemies in that distant county,
Should my conjecture turn out to be well found.
ed, what becomes of the assertion OF the Union
AS false and gratu!tous as all its assertions are
that the present administration does not sym
palhlse with the movements IN favor OF liberty
IN Europe? VIII it retract? Never, for it acts
upon the supposiIion that falsehood oft reter-
atcd and firmly adhered to, is as good as the
truth-aye, and mnch better for its purpose.
1t was determined some time since, that, in
consequence of the incapOciy of the third Aud
tor to perform the duties OF his office, having
nearly lost his mind-nnd the accumulation Of
business in his office that he should resign or be
removed; but it is now understood that he will
he permitted TO remain where he sand has been
for nearly fifty years. The latter determination
has been induced, ! believe, by representation.
made by his family, or nearly all, in public
employment, that he is not, as was supposed
in independent circumstances, but dependen
upon his salary for support. He has, undoubted
ly, been one of the best and most faithful officer
OF the government, and has watched with argus
eyes those who would, but for him, have lhrus
their arms somewhat too deeply into Uncle Sam
long pocket.
hear nothing OF the removal of any othe
Auditor, not even Of the Sixth, who, believ
expected 10 be called upon to vacate his ofiic
some time since.
The Improvements in the streets, and of tn
City Hall, authorized and provided for by tn
last Congress-, and also the building of the he,
wing to the Patent Office, are going on rapid!
and will, when completed, add greatly to tn
beauty and comfort Of the city. What is mo,
wanted now, and Congress should aid the city I
! procure 1t, is an abundant supply OF good watt
such supply as will enable the city author
ties to keep the streets and sewers thorough
cleansed and to furnish fire engines with tn
means of aresting conflagratons. Other pull
l llc buildings must soon be erected 10 accommt
date the State, Interior, War, and Navy Depar
ments 1t Is little credtabe TO the Governme
that 1t Is OBLIGED to rent two large buildings
a one Immensely so-ior the accommodation
Its officers, who are thereby nconveniently sea
tered and separated from each other; some
the clerks III the same Bureau being in OF
l building, and some in another, at an inconve
1 lent distance. These things ought not to be $
, and will not, hope, long.
The funeral OF the venerable Mrs. Madso
who hus long been a connecting link betwet
y the past and the present, takes place this afle
noon.