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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17
TO the Ediior of the Wafchman :


noticed in your last paper, an article censur-
ing the =" discretionary committee" on accoun. of
moi faithfully performing their duty at the last
annual Fair at Mortified. Being Chairman of
that committee, deem it proper TO say that the
committee examined and reported upon all arti-
cles submitted to them for examination. The ar
ticles you name, with the exceptions Of the de's-
tis,ry not brought TO the notice the COM
mllce The day being rainy, the crowd in the
small rooms which were used for the Ladies' Far
was great that it was impossible tor the COM
mttee to perform their duty as they would have
like.i 10 have done. Had the whole report been
published perhaps the committee would have es-
capped all censure. fully agree with you IN the
importance Of taking notice at our fairs OF all
meritOrious articles exhibited. | enclose the
conclusion OF the report, which was read at
Mortified AID should have been published.
R. RICHARDSON.
The committee would in addition say, that
some very NICE specimens of dentistry were ex-
hibiied 10y \ ewton 81 Forbush of Montpelier,
for which no premium asked, but the COM
nitee considered the work highly merltoTious.
The COM. ittee would further say that their
opportunity 10 examine the articles submitted for
a premium vas very limited, and in consequence
of tic crowd In the rooms they may have passed
many articles deserving premium.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17
Attempts at Highway Robbery.

We heard, last week, ru'nors of two attempts
at highway robbery in Lyndon and Sheffield,
but had no authentic intelligence Below We
give the PARTICULARS Us Correctly as we are abe
10 learn them.
Aaron Gray, son of M. George GRAY, Of Shei-
field, when returning from Lyndon on me nigil
OF the 23d ult., was attacked when near Welc4s
Mil Pond, IN Lyndon, by two men demanding
his money one Of the nen seIzlng his horse By
the bits. Cray replied that he had no money
They demanded his carriage. One Of them.
with gun, stepped up to the GARAGE, when
Gray knocked him down wl;h the bnit Of bis
whip, aud as the ro5ber fell. his sun wen, Of.
winch frightened the horse and be broke L. Sc
FROM the one who had him by the bits, and es
capped from them. Two shots were fired at hin
after he started, but did hot biz him.
Mr. Willard McNeal, of Sheffield. while pas.
sing on horse back, on the ensuing Tuaslav
evening, on the road near Ezekiel Miles. 10 sad
town, was attacked by two men; the halter By
which the horse was guided, one of them seized
and demanded McNeaIs money. McNeal an
swered that he should not give il up. The one at
horses head thea cut the halter, while the other
commeneed sta5bing McNea McNeal gave
nm severe blow upon the side of his held with
his list. One OF them seized McNeal By one Of
MS iesss' "hen he grabbed the horse by the mine
and succeeded IN starting him aheId and sscap-
ing. As he fed shot was fired u; him, the ball
passing through his Clothes. HIS clothes werc
also cut and one arm aud leg marked ia the a.
tempt 10 sab bin.
On Monday evening, about dark, two men
made their appearance about the stage, on is
way from Barton to Lyndon, in 4 manner to ex-
cite suspicious. The driver put on the string
and left them in tine rear.
Measures have been taken to discover and ap-
prehend the rogues, but We have no information
OF any successful result.-Caiedoaian
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17

| ~ Town meetings were held in Connection,
on Monday last, and the Wings gained in seve-
raj towns. The Hartford Courant notices Wing
gains in ten towns, and u Locofoco gain in one
town.
~ Minthorn Tompkins, son Of the former
Vice President, has published powerful letter
against the coalition in New York, between the
Hunkers and Barnburners. Mr.. Tompkins be-
longs 10 the Bsrnburner party.
Washington, Oct. 1si.-A bounty Land swim
die has been found out The engrossng clerk,
who LETT out Section providing for issuing pa
tents to soldiers and their representatives,, has
been detected and discharge. The President
has suspended the operations of the law until
next session.
Washington, Ocf 2d-Mr. Thompson, of Ind
ana, declining the appointment of Recorder of
the Land Office, Nathan Sargen, has been re
appointed. The President withdrew his oojec
tons, and the Bounty Land Bill has now become
Law.
THE demanded Fugiiire Slare.-A subscrip-
ton has been opened IN New York, for the pur-
chase and nanumission of James Hamlet, the
colored man who was arrsted III New York un-
der the new fugitive slave law, ard sent to Bal
tlmore. The price demanded rs $780, Of this
sum, subscription OF 100 has been made by
loduC llOtithtCSn, u SoioiSu wv oliCI
subscriptions, one of 500 and one of $50
Hamlet has u wife and three children living in
New York.
Errors EXCEPTED. The report that Jenny
Lind is 10 sing next in Hull, and that Skipper
Tarbox has bid 675 dollars and his 'baccy- box
for the first seat on the hencoop, is altogether
premature; although the Skipper says there is no
knowing what he may do in -wester.-Bo
ton Courier.
The party in New Mexico in favor of State
Government will press the admission Of New
Mexico into the Union as a free State, at the
next session of Congress. They say that this
will put an end to the slavery agitation in the
North.
The residents of Salisbury, N. H., the birth
place of Mr.. Webster. have addressed to him a
congratulatory letter on bis recent efforts in be-
halt of the Union, to which he has replied in ap-
propriate terms.
FUGITIvE SLAVE LAw.-We understand Hon.
ALsel Bascom, of Seneca Falls, on Saturday
evening last, made a very able argument against
the constitutionality of the Fugitive Slave Law.
which was listened to with much attention by
large audience. He takes the ground thar Con-
gress has no power, in time of peace, to suspend
the haoeos corpus, and that the judiciary powers
contemplated in the Constitution CANNOT be con-
ferred on Commissioners, as this law purports 10
do.-.7ibany Euenisg Journal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17
SENATE.

Mr Royce from the select committee on House
resolution Profiding Tor COMMITTEE to canvass
votes Tor county officers reported IN favor of the
adoption OF the resolution amended. The
House resolution is that the JOINT committee con-
sisting oil one Senator and three Represents
t'ves should canvass the votes for county officers,
JUDGES OF ifooate aud justices oil the peace, and
declare me several persons elected; the amend
should canvass the votes and report the number
mat eacn CANDIDATE received 10 the JOINT assem-
bly,, and by THIS body TO be declared elected
The amendment was discussed by Senators
Royce aud Dewey, fa'orng, and by Senators
Weston, Chandler and Parker, opposing the adj
option OF the amendment and ordered 10 lie on
motion of Mr. Tufts.
Resolution from the House.-That both houses
meet in joint assembly at 10, a. m. Tuesday, for
the purpose of.electlng Secretary Of State, audi
Tor OF accounts and Reporter of Decisions of
Supreme Court concurroi IN.
Resoiuiion--E Mr.. Crowley. that the Pres
ldent nominate and Senate elect one Senator
from each congressional district to canvass the
votes tor Representatives TO Congress: which
was adopted and Senators Batchelder, Lyman,
Mclean and Wead, were elected as lhe-commit-
tee. BY Mr. Bigeow, that both houses meet IN
j4int assembly at 3 o'clock p. IN. Wednesday
next to elect State superintendent of common
schools three Directors ami superintendent of
the state prison, COMMISSIONER for the Insane, a
Bank commissioner and Sergeant-at-arms or
deIed 10 lie on motion OF Dir Rice.
Inc resolution Tor me election OF United
States Senator on Wednesday at Z, p. m. was
amended In the House, making the time Thurs
day at 10 O'Clock a. M and agreed TO.
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr. Leavenworth moved that Mr. Root be ex-
c Gu, from serving as ono OF the comni''ee on
'ne S'a'e [nson; graa,e1.
n'us 'eIe,1ea; ny MI van, IN ADDITION to act
70 incorporate the NATIONAL LIE insurance Co.;
oy Mr tiowe OF vernon IN addition to chap. 70
OF Il. 81 entitled OF process both to committee
on 'he judiciary by MI farnswoLt', to IncoF-
poia'e 'ne winston RANK road 20; TO CON-
init'e9 on loads. ny Mr. bowdisi, 10 lncorpo-
rate the Notthern vermont Bank at Swanton
r ais ana ~ AR Field o. brandoo' IN addition
70 an act 10 incorporate lne Brandon BANK both
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17
Bedford Pa. Oct. Isi-Ten yirrinian runa

Bedford Pa, Oct. lsi.-Ten Virginian runa-
way slaves lost their way on ridge OF the Ale
ghanies. They were discovered and attacked
by some Pennsylvania. One slave was NOR
tally and another dargerourly wounded. Five
of them escaped to u neigh5oring hut, and
while there the owners of the hut got assistance
and captured them, and received two hundred
and fifty dollars for it. Two ye, remained had.
The Pennsylvania men are on the alert eager
for the reward. For those already captured they
expect TO reap harvest.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17

BILL TO REGULATE MORE EFFECTU-l
ALLY THE SALE Of INTOXICATING
LIQUORS.
The following is copy Of the bill introdu-
ced by Mr. Osborn of Mendon on Monday:
SEC. l. Spirituous ard fermented liquors may
be sold in less quantities than ten gallons for
medicinal, mechanical and chemical purposes,
by persons employed for that purpose, as n this
act provided, but not otherwise.
SEC. 2. The seectmen of the several towns
in which such persons may reside, and the may
or of the city of Vergennes, may authorize by
license for period of time not exceeding one
year, and revokable at their pleasure, as many
persons as they shall think the public good may
require. to sell spiritnous and fermented liquors,
in less quantity than ten gallons, and that de-
livered and carried away all at one time for med
ecinal, mechanical and chemical purposes Only.
SEC. 3. Every agent so employed shall keep
true account of all the purchases and sales by
him made, which shall be exhibited under oath
to his employers, when required and shall pay
into the treasury of the city or town all monies
he may receive from the sales of such liquors,
and such agents shall receive such compensa-
ton for their services from the city or town, as
the sad mayor or select men shall Judge reason
able.
oLc. 4. IL any person not employed accord
ing to the provisions of this act, shall sell by
hlulself, or by another, directly or indirectly, a
ny sprituous or fermenled liquor, excepting
small beer and cider, he shall be punished by in
prlsonment in the county jail. not lees than five
days, nor more than sixty days, aud by fine o.
five dollars to the OF the State, any or all these
penalties, according TO the aggravaton the of
fence. On a second conviction under this act
ana on all subsequent convictions. the person
convicted may be sentenced to imprisonment fol
twice the length of time, or to twice the amount
of fine, for which he might have been inprison
ed, or fined for the first offence.
SEC. 5. AL violations of this act may be pros
ecuted, and the penalties enforced by complaint
before justice of the peace, or by indictment
before county court. But no justice of the
peace shall sentence any person 10 imprison-
meat, under this act, for any longer term than
ten days.
SEC. q. After this act shall take effect no
county judges nor any other person shall grant
any license for the sale OF any spirtuous or fer
mented liquors otherwise than is provided in
this act.
SEC. Z. All acts inconsistent with the provs-
ions OF this act are hereby repealed.
SEC s. This act snail take effect from and af-
ter lis passage.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17

As Mrs. Samuel Turtle, Jr of Perry, Ne,
was riding with her child in covered boggy a
cross the bridge at Little River. The horse sud-
denly backed oil, giving Mrs. Z. just time to
leap, without being able TO secure the child
The horse turned u complete someIset, and vas
killed; and almos, miraculously, the child was
found in corner OF the carriage cover, UNDER
the seat cushion, unhurt.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17
The Governors Message.

This document is little longer than usual,
but unusually interesting. Governor Will
liams gives his views in frank and fearless
way; vet, however some may differ from him,
they cannot complain of any want of candor OF
charity. We do not even except the spicy PARA
graph upon Virginia: she deserves the hit which
she has received
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17
BANK Observation-Disclosures, VI,

BANK RoBsERr-.tmchesier, ~, Od. isf-
The Baitenklll Bank, OF this place, was broken
into last night, and robbed Of about $1,000 =
some 81 500 OF which was in specis. The pal
ance consisted of New England and New YORK
bank bills. A reward of $500 is offered for the
recovery oflhe money, or a proportIonate amount
for portion thereof.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17
Michigan

MICHIGAN. The late constitutional con-
veniion provided in the new instrument
that mo legislature shall ever license any
person whatever to sell intoxicating liquors.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17

Gov. Quliman, of Miss, mas issued p-Och
nation calling the Legislature to assemble on the
23d OF November. The re son Is that Co1en IS
has admitted California and abolished the Save
trade IN the district of Columbia.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17

Rev Worthing'ou Wright, who has for the last
thirteen years officiated as pastor OF the Con-
grega'ionil Society IN this village, has retired
from the desk and moved to Boston, We feel Il
due 10 Dir Wright to say, that during the onr
continuance of MS labors amoug Us, he has ever
sustained the character OF worthy good mln
and faithful chrsti1n minise, and has endear-i
himself to a large circle OF friends Eooasisas
.nrcury.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17

The will of LOUIS Philippe, Count OF NeuIlly,
has Just been presented tor Probate IN Paris II
is said that the per centage coming to the stare
upon the division of this estate will amount 10
the sum of two millions of dollars.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17

QF~ The Clerk of the House of Representa-
tives has appointed Joseph II. Barrett, Esq, and
Elisha f. Mead, Esq, Assistant Clerks for year
enSunr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17

70 Ones of the Strafford Bank, Dover, N.
H., altered tc ten are in circulation-Asa A.
Tufts, cashier, VIM. Woodman, President, plate
of Toppan, Carpenter & Co., N. Y.-The true
tens are engraved by the New England Bank
Company. Very likely to deceive.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17

A new Pest Office has been established at
North Thelford, and David w. Cosson Esq, has
been appointed Postmaster.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17

Great .4ge.-Mr. John Vanhoozer, of Jefferson
Co., Tenn, died at his residence about the first
August, aged one hundred and itcenfy-t,eo years.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17

Tenny of Newbury,
Aiken of Hardwick,
Randall of Greensboro.
ON BANKS.
Mr.. Head of Ludlow,
Moulton of Waterford,
Hatch of Strafford,
Worthington of Irasburgh,
Barlow of Fairfield.
ON MANUFACTURES.
Mr.. Jones of Cornwall, ,
Dewey of Hartford,
Moore of Danville,
Osborn of Mendon.
Pennock of Wolcott.
ON AGRICULTURE.
Mr.. Capron of Tinmouth,
Walker of Springfield,
Gregory of Mortified,
Walker of Bridport,
Evans of Barton.
ON LAND TAXES.
Mr.. Carruth of Concord,
Pinney of Holland,
Day of Plymouth, .
Johnson of Sherburne,
Joslin of Poultney.
ON EDUCATION.
Mr.. Leavenworth of Burlington,
Mattocks of Peacham,
Everts of Rutland,
Gale Of Orwell,
King Of East Montpelier.
TO MAKE UP THE GRAND LIST.
Mr.. Head of Chester,
Osgood of Bridgwater;
Bebee of Rupert,
Johnson of SALISBURY;
Burgess of Grafton,
Newton of Newfane;
Buel of Middletown,
Congdon of Clarendon;
Rose of Waltham,
Wilmarth of Addison;
Child of Fairlee,
Hatch of Brooktield |;
Wires of Underhill,
Bates of Essex
Goodspeed of Warren,
Ellis of Barre
Humphrey of Burke,
Gould of Cabot;
Clapp of Montgomery,
Herrick of Highgate
Gilman Of Troy.
Leayens of Morgan;
Hall of Morristown,
Brush of Waterville
Towle of Victory,
benjamin of Guildhall
Babcock OF Alburgh,
Landon of South Hero.
GENERAL COMMITTEE.
Mr.. Leavcns of Berkshire,
Batehelder of Peru,
Gilbert OF Pittsford,
Foster of Weston,
Wright of Leicester,
Wright of Bradford.
Bromley of Huntington,
Poor of Middlesex,
Green of Nottingham,
Smith of Newark.
Stewart of Bloomington,
Wheelock Of Stowe,
Carruth of Concord,
Hill of Isle La Mott.
DISTRIBUTING COMMITTEE.
MIR. Chaifee of Rochester,
benedict of Arlington,
Chaplin of Windham,
Ackley of Mt. Holly,
Eljfedge of New Haven,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17

never appeared more gloriously. The Han I
self was brifianay illuminated, each par,ie,i !
window throwing food of light upon ne g..
of the eager crowds who were continually NJ
ing in aud thence W the broad staircase 10 J,
Council chamber of the Old Wigwam. W..
in and over the platform, was a large Ban.
upon which was inscribed, m mammoth e,,o-
"THE UNION OF THE DEMOCRACY M
PHINClPLEr while beueath were tbrea
less dimensions, containing the following siqpe
cant notices:
"CASS AND DICKINSON,
FAITHFUL AND FEARLEss.n
"THE UNroS SHALL DEATH AND BUsn.
NEVER BE DIssoLvEDi OF THE
By THE ETERNAL p" WILMor PRov,sot
Robert J. Dillon was chosen Chairtnan ,,l
thirty eight Vice Presidents and nineteen Ser.
taries appointed. Several stirring speech.
were made, and strong and spirited resoIu,los.
adopted.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17


NorE.-The 50 votes for David Meacham
were intended for James Meacham; his real nsa-
joriiy is, therefore, 1888.
No returns from Underhill, Lincoln and Gosh
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-17

Mr Merrill was consequently elected and re-
celved the oath.
Mr. Hubbell moved that the Reporter of de-
cisions of Supreme Court be appointed viva voce ;
agreed to. Peer L. Washburn of Woodstock
was unanimously appointed.
Mr. Bruce moved that the Joint Assembly ad-
journ till 10 o'clock Friday morning next; a.
greed to AID the Senate Withdrew.
The Chair announced the following as CON-
mittee on the resolution relating to the trial by
Jury OF fugitive slaves: Messrs Vail, Hubbeli,
Buel. Burgess, and Keith.
Also that MIR Capron take the place of Mr.
Root on the CaDvassing Committee. Adjourned.
SENATE, p. M.
The chair appointed for The select committee
raised on the petition Of Thomas Ii. Palmer and
others, Senators Crowley, Marvin and Seymour.
Reports MIR Dewey from committee 10 which
the message was referred to make appropriate
references, reported ia favor of the following re-
ferences that part relating to education to the
committee Oh education; the part relating to
military affairs, TO the committee on military sf-
fairs; the part relating to matters Of finance, to
committee on finance the part relating to taxing
wild and unculivated lands, 10 committee on
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".
Saith OF Pomfret, Fifield, Colburn
Third District -Messrs Jones Howe, Bromley.
Barlow, Blown of Grand Isle.
Fourth Distria-Messrs Richardson, Collier,
Moore, Brush, Root.
The Speaker announced the following
STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE
HOUSE.
ON RULES.
Mr.. Grandey of Vergennes,
Vail of Montpelier,
Bartlett of Lyndon.
ON ELECTIONS.
bIr. Dickerrnan of Coventry,
Field of Brandon,
Keith of Sheldon,
Howe of Vernon,
Richardson of Waitsfeld,
Root Of Bennington,
Cage of Bristol.
OF WAYS AND MEANS.
Mr. Warner of Middlebury,
Crawford of Putney,
Hubbell of Fairfax,
Coburn of Castleton,
Richardson of Waitsfield.
ON MILITARY AFFAIRS.
Mr.. Howe of Shoreham,
Harlow of Windsor,
Brown of Shrewsbury,
Hyde of Rockingham,
Herrick of Highgate.
ON THE JUDICIARY.
Mr.. Colby of Salisbury,
Grandey of,Vergennes,
Bartlett of Lyndon,
Vail of Montpelier,
Bowdish of Swanton.
ON CLAIMS.
Mr.. Sheafe of Westminster,
Sanderson of Milton,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-01-03

LATER IRON SANDWICH IsLArDs.-Ps-
pers from tho Sandwich Islands have been
received to the Goth Of Oct. They contain
no news Of importance. Tho excitement
conscquen, upon the recen. difficulties with
the French Consul appears 10 have subsid-
cd, though the Polynesian is still publishing
the correspondence relative thereto.
Tho Polynesian Of Oct. 9th says
"We have no special domestic CT foreign
news to announse this week 10 our readers.
Our islands arc in very quiet state both
physically and politically. No volcanic
eruptlons-no outbreaks Of tho body pol
i,is - all quis,ceu' and thriving. Tho
weather, for the few plantations tina, exist,
is said 10 be favorable, and crops are doing
well. Sugar is being made, and brings a
good price. Goods of almos, all kinds are
abundant, and Judging from the frequon,
auctions, there ia little sale for them, eIcep,
by forcing them of. Importers are wear
ing rather serious look, and tho prospec
seems to DO that Honolulu promises 10 bor
the dernicr resort for mul,itudes of eargoes
that hauo conc into tho Pacific in search Of
market. We anticipate grea, loss On
goods this Fall, on account, Of the narkc,
being overstocked and tho demand exceed.
ingly limited. The Hawsiians arc poo,
people and their consumption of foreign
productions quito limited. So lot those who
arc thinking of shipping goods for C,lifor-
MIA, or elsewhere, here, not he disappointed
il they como to bad market"
The Polyncsian Of Oct. 18th contains a
communication, complaining ,hs, tho Post
master a, San Francisco has made eIhorb-
itsn, charges on letters taken from tho Pos.
Office at San Frsuoisco ssd forwarded 10
Honolulu.