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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-18
washington County.

Annexed are the nominations of the coalition
lists. It is rumored that the iorn clock suddenly
stopped at the moment Of the announcement Ct
the ticket. and remained dumb tor the space Of
three days or 50: whether in establishment thai
some persons rere nominated, or that others were
not nominated. is as yet undetermined. As the
clock has since concluded to go on, we prrsum.
that, in spite of the coalition, it has determined
to run il cwn ticket. q" r SUI
5ilH sD2ot'no For Senators,
i9si oASAPH TOWN. Of Woodbury., .-
'sso LEONARD KEITH, Of Barre. - ~
.sai For A ssistant Judges Of the Co Court. !
nes DAVID W.SHADLEY, Of Mortified,
&: JOSEPH HANCOCK, Of Middlessx. -
oo1 .bsl9so For etste's Attorney 10 esnno
~ sSTODDARDi B. COLBY, Of Montpelier.
Is ghdi.seIs bnFor Sheriff g9g1ss nsss
Mel OUd), Of Woodbury.. alssEe1q
81 8 naiia For 1adee Of Probate .sb7ic 1
rs JACOB SCOTT, Of Montpelier. s9dsai
81 dina oainFori High Bailiff a'oai 81 /
"a EZRA KIDDER, Of PIsinfeld. ssvs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-18


The Philadelphia North American says, under
date of Washington, July 10Th, IL LAP. NJ:
sd The President was sensible Of his critical
condition this morning, and when he was sPo-
ken to on this subject, he said he was prepared
TO die, if it was the will of God, as he had moth
ing to reproach his conscience with in the dis
charge of public or private obligations. He did
not doubt that he might have erred, but ne fell,
that he had not done SO Intentionally. -
:. Throughout the day, whenever he was awake
he was composed, and perfectly resigned to the
result which he foresaw was inevitable; and
while he avowed tina: it was painful to be sepa-
rated from his family and trierds, he at the same
time expressed h,s readiness TO obey the DEGREES
of Providence. HIS dying hours exhibited the
same calm composure which he had evinceG
during the perils Of the battlefield, and impress
sed those who were near him with a forcible con-
siclion of his eminent merits as Hero and a
Christian.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-18

In the Sennle, Mr. Butler Of South Carolina,
made speech against the compromise; before
concluding, he gave way to Mr. Webster, who
said
Mr. President Intelligence which within the
last few moments has been received, indicates
that a very great misfortune is now Immediately
impending over us. Ii is supposed By his medl-
cal advisers and others, that the President Of the
United States cannot live many hours. This in
formation comes in shape so authentic, from
such q variety OF sources, aud in so many forms,
all tending 10 the same painful result, that
have felt it my duty to move that the Senate fol-
low the example already set by the other branch
OF the national legislature. At half past eleven
O'Clock, this morning, called at the Presiden-
tia mansion, to make enquiry relative to the then
present condition of the Executive. ! was in
formed that he had had very bad night, and
was very i'll this morning; but at that moment
he was more easy, and more favorable hopes
were INDUCED in. had hardly resumed my
seat in tie Senate when was informed that fe-
yer had set in with great violence, causing an a.
farming zgravation of his symptoms. Il is sup
posed to be hardly possible that he can live
through the day. With the cousen, of Il e Sen
ator from South Carolina, whose feelings under
these circumstances agree with all Of US, leav-;
ing US in state hardly suited to the performance
Of our duties here, wlifyen,ure to move that
the Senate do now adjourn"
The motion being unanimously agreed to, the
Senate adjourned. stl4iHFl- -etssl
In the Honsc.-lThe Gslphin Claim was under
debate, during which Mr. Ceatherstone of Miss,
introduced a new set ofresoluiions, one of which
was similar TO the one offered by Thompson, his
colleague, refecting upon the President In,he
midst of the discussion Mr. Bayiy Of Va, rose
aud said--I understand that authentic inforna-
ton has been received at the Capitol, stating
that the President is not expected to survive an
hour, therefore move that this House adjourn.
Mr. Morse said he had prepared resolution
which was read for information. ~. !. $500
"Whereas, When Ex- President Adams was
lying dangerously ill., this House adjourned from
| day to day, and whereas President Taylor is
now lying dangerously i'll, therefore s-s'lsdi
I" Resolved, That instead Of discussing his con-
duc:. this House do now adjourn" 51e lis5 70
| The question was then ttken on Mr. sBayly's
motion, which prevailed ut half past one o'clock.
Yeas l50-na,e IL. 80. ~
The negative votes on adjouroing were 40 fol-
lows - Aston, Brooks, Cable tof Ohio,| Camp
bell, Cole, Conger, Deberry, johnsoo, TOT; Tean.)
Jones, Jullsn, Marshall, Outlaw Ripley, Rob-
bins. Schenck, Root and Young. ss.l laass 81
| When Mr. Schenck's name vas called, he
said he was unwilling 70 adjourn. ss there was
an ungenerous and unfcunded impdtaiion upon
the President pending. If il were true that he
vas dying, the more reasnn f6f that being with
drawn OF disposed Of while be vas yet alive
That would be better proof Of sincere respect
i ana eympatny. ~ "a S3eerrafsi 9rtt.s "a hs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-18

uart. in III that have eesn Of hin, huve found
muA so<nepDot, ~ n6ehing = condemn The
r - jSes dn1of ghck u coo1sctc1 the
|GS,au1int for ~ few mouehs he uss d the
Ibend 81 n'havs ~ ssch - perhaps noe 10 give
|t6lim & yery fave1ehle, eestainly not 4 long OPP
portunity of developing his principles and his
policy, and to carry them out Ibelieve he has
left on the mind Of the country . strong impress
sion, 6rst, Of bis absolute honesty and integrity
tof Character end his good sense, and lastly Of
1.-The n,iIdness, kindness and friendliness OF his
temper f6wards IN his countiymen. But he is
gore! He is ours no more, except in the force
| Of his example. Sir, heard with infinite de-
Hight the sentiments expressed by my honorable
friend from Louisiana, Mr. Downs) who has
lust resumed his seat, when he earnestly prayed
that this event might be used to soften the ami
niositIes, TO allay patty examinations, and restore
fellowship snd good feeling among the various
sections Of the Union. Mr.. Secretary, great as
10 our loss today, if these inestimabls and in
sppreciable blessings shall have been secured TO
US, even by the death OF Zachary Taylor, they
have not been purchased At too high price;
and if his spirit from the regions 10 which 1t has
assembled, could see these results could see
that he had entwined soldiers laurel around
martyrs crown, he would say, exulting, "happy
sln that By my death have done more for that
county, which have loved and served, than l
did or could do by all the devotion, and all the
efforts that could make in her behalf during
the short span Of my earthly existence" Mr..
Secretary, great as this calamity is, we mourn,
but not as those without hope We have seen
one eminent man, and another eminent man, and
at last, man in The most eu.iaent station, fall
away from the midst OF Us. But / doubt not
here is a Power above us, exercising over Us
hat parental care that has marked our progress
or SO many years. have confidence still. that
he place If the departed will be supplied, that
he kind, beni6cent favor Of Almighty God will
till be with Us, and that we shall be borne along
md upward and upward on the wings Of sustain
ng Providence. May God grant, that IN the
lne that is before US, there may not be waning
o US as wise men, os good men, for our coun-
ellors, as he whose funeral obsequles we now
roPose 10 celebrate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-18
eATH OF PRESIDENT TAY-

= tsleevephic announcement Of The death
|Ae1A1f rAEton vas speedily connrmed--
- eet.ils Of his sickness and death, and the
eal s6d just tributes to his public charsc-
~ e.it elike By political friends and political
~ ~ given to our readers. We cannot
ee6hsd gold = it we're useless therefore to
s. - Az 9tempt A singie observation We have
= 91ste& Uall The eadden and entirely -unex-
b Ie1a1 enloaneesnent of hin death, ne people
= ~ kss aigAly hey valued and 7hos firmly
e siia zAcnAay TAruoR III Tie present
q elsessta;sn u IL country We speak no,
~ ~ party bot Of the people; and we find our
varaa Tor % speaking, not in the tone of the
- ue1,eYeD@n6tin the visible demonstrations
e putSo 6sifhins mo, in the tributes of dis
4 tinguiehed orators. however eloquent and just
: tbese nay bs,but in the involuntary and heart
felt exlsessions of men Of every conceivable
ed nhade Of political opinion, uttered at the first an.
houncsmsnt of this great national calamity. Az
sheI candidate Of the Wing party, the party feel.
fneh Of other creeds were against him
IS. e Southern man end STAKEHOLDER, he was in
2 pss.tien to meet the prejudice and distrust o.
81 Northern men of all parties: but we have learn
80: from the demonstrations Of the past week
yssthss in spite Of sectional and party prejudices
and n epite also Of viiupera,ion such as 10 Pres
ident has ever been called to endure-vitupera,
stisa both from opposing parties and from lead
.. ing men Of his own party,-the hope Of the
great mss Of the people for the salvation of The
eopnsy in this perious time, all centered il
sslshhn and in the course which he had indicated
- This, we are persuaded, is true of Vermont
-of the whole North; and we doubt not thai
The same seuseof imminent danger which hal
sshere subdusd political and sectional prejudices
esd The came reliance on the moderation, patri
9 .aI1m, integrity and sagacity of President, TAr.
iea. hse also prevailed in every part of the land
nong patriotic and lhoughtful men-men wed
to no scheme, g. with no interest to serve be
w. the'eommon veal. If this be true-an we
1Spzggcst il because we believe i, to be so.-tht
,1hct indicates to The new administration of NIL
3 lAeD FfLLnoaE the line Of conduct which vii
-sest fulfill The hopes and expectations of the
ecunry. We ardcntly hope that by exalted pat
III si'tsm-by just appreciation of the duties and
De dignity Of his Office, as President of the
Whole people rather than of pary-by moder-
-sa'e and sagscious councils, and firm, frank, hon.
eaea straightforward course in every emergency
ne will prove That the mantle of the late Presi.
dear is wonhily worn, and give assurance to an
ga7xious nauon Of the perpeIuaion of the honor
9he peace and the prosperity which have go hap
s-f9ily distinguished it. 'A 40
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-18

% Gong u Bssgsass jrskes sp.e On Saturday
morning last 1 farmer in the neighboring town Of
Berlin pissed lot Of batter, and fortunately
found peculiar track, which be followed up
fsilhflIly with the cid Of officers from MontPe-
iier, and the result was the arrest Of man nam
Cd shillinsaw, and shres Of his sons: On their
pre- misses 10 the voods near the line Of WoTces-
ter and Woodbury., was found = great variety Of
stolea aricles-=snong the rest thecheese stol-
eu in Middlesex on the night Of the 9TH The
for shillinglaws are id jail waiting for law Of a
different sort. ss'stsets ~" - = '
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-18
THELAST MOMENTS.

AT few minutes past ten, as have eald, II
became appa ent that the soul of the hero ano
conqueror was about taking its resi-. The medi-
cal yielded to tie spiritual agent, whose office it
Was to prepare tx the approach OF the King Of
Terros. But there was nothing in the eondact
of the sufssser 70 Indicate ,hstoh ,feancd The
mortal leap, 10 The secret coinmdAion of his
heart with Heaven, who can say that be died not
4 Chgistiao? After prayer he seemed refreshed,
and called for glass Of water. Il was given
him, and he drunk sparingay. He then inquired
of bss w eaahenpoon, how long he thought he
would live, b. which the Inter replied, 81 hope,
General, for many yean = but thinking this a
useless deception, be added, fear not many
hours" know j" vas the response; then,
after missing mument, he asked for his family.
They were sent tuf, ard soon entered. The in
Etersiew vas indescfibably affecting ~ Mis-. Tsy-
lor prostrating herself at the bedside, and her
ehildren cilnging around her with sobs and
aruans expressive OF their agony. The pain,
which had afflicted the patient in the side of bis
chest, ceased and attended by other symptouis
Of esse, il was thought ne might endure ill
mofaing But he himself knew better, and 60 de-
clased IN quite audible voice, He was asked
lhetherlhe was eomfortsbie. sVery !" he re-
pl,ed, = bul the slossa, 10 passing, has swep a
way The trunk Finally, he adverted TO tho sub
|iect Of his previous broodings-,he Slavery anes-
ton end observed, II Am about to del ex-
pect the summons eoon-I have endeayored 10
discharge al my Official du'ies faithfully n re-
Rfet noshinf, bot IN ro6y that l am about to
iesss nv, fsiendsl7 These were his hast audible
vsrdsl lie esssyed 70 spsak tohi wife xi6w mo
mem, before bis demise, but his vsice IfsiIEd
him. Df. Weatherspoon administered stiqu-
q: /; go PeQsfIe5 e reyiying the fanc-
an RsAs...r. - -. .. ~ shsssss =. 2
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-18

= IL sbambessr Nj. Soule on their part
ed ;n ,as S:;s "a Z AZ y -
-: The Se6ais thSnpre ssedd 70 ne Half
~ m House Of Representative, 30 enrne1
Is ~ Chsmbss in9ed 6telS saer lhe 5eremo;
~ ii administering the oath to Mr. Fillmore bad
been completed. The following message was
received from the President Of the United States:
TSss House proceedines.l - =
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-18
ILLNESS OF MRS. TAYLOR.

I, have now, as fully as possible, gwen you an
the immediate particulars of the day, and would
extend were not pressed for time. ! under
stand, since penning the foregoing, that MIS-
TsylJr has been seized with illness, and that she
j. irreconcilable for the loss Of her husband
The sympathies of the city are vita her, aud as
earnest Of This stiectiona,e regard, a Committee
ofladies have presented themselves at the Whte
House to condoIs with the unor,una,es May
they succeed in soothing tho bereaved. .
ifri,t or h3fiai sHe HENkICO.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-18
. -. -, WILLARD FILLMORE.
Washington, 10Th July, 1850. bsiiaJ

Eulogies we're then delivered on the character
of the deceased, bw Messrs. Conrad, OF Lous.a-
M, Winthrop, of Mass. Baker, OF Illinois, Basly,
az she representative Of the native State Of the
late President Tay lor. vifginia, Hllliafd, Of Ala
John A. Kiog, OF N. Y. MeLane, OF Maryland,
and MasshslI Of KY. ieslHni2. 50
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PeistUAds Yusssaa3y IN gsisisg r. Thorn's
ta'safe 49, a3H N ~ Ind 1i9j6itihg
1,tultik pi di " Z q "a " de a3osat
I e - nliies = 1slslj 7s:littis nose shs& ~
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-18
Death of the President.

were had: ,-.- 4
Death of the President. % /.
:.-.;sssx, -MosrrELisR. July IL. 1850
: sIAts meeting of citizens Of Montpelier this
u = su.den, Hon. Azel Spalding was called to
! i6sr Chair. and John s. Barker appointed Secre-
ssss On motion Of E. P. Walton Jr. the following
resolutions were adopted:
RESOLVED, That it be recommended to the peo-
uavSe Of Montpelier, to unite with the public au-
ilhorties and people at Washington, and the
principal cities os the Union, in the fuleral SER
- vices of ZACHARY TAYLOR. late President Of
he United States, at IL o'clock tomorrow. ,.i;
Resolved, That we request the closing of oil
places Of business during the hours of the fu-
aperal services, from IL O'Clock noon to o'clock
p. n. eiFfii@ oaa % Gre ~
y Resolred That public services be appointed
At The brick church at half past ~ tomorrow,
aud. that Rev. WIN. H. LORD be requested to de-
simen Of this town be invited to unite in the ex-
aercises Of the occasion ..i +, bnal
-. Resoiued, That c. w. Storrs, H.. Y. Barnes,
sE. p. Walton Jr. Azel Spaldng, Charles lyman.
J. w. Ellis, and VIM. b. Hubbard, bea COM
-lEnissee to carry the foregoing into effect and
make all further arrangements proper for the oc
g ''' '. AzEL sPAI.DlNG. Chairman.
JeHN s. BARkER, Secretary. bsrs7aiiJs SD {
,go In accordance with these arrangements The
bells we're tolled from IL to half past IL on Sat-
srday.-the State. flag was displayed at halt
mast on the State House, bearing the insignia Of
$ mosrning al half past ~ public exercises
n'were conducted at the Brick Church. which was
= spprnpriately draped for the occasion, BY Rev.
Nj. Loan, astos Of The congregation worship
ping ,bcre. and BY Rev. M. CsAnBERlIr Of the
- Nsthodnt Episcopal Church. The address was
sEbyiMr. Loan. and wss pertinent, impressive, and
eloquent, evncipg just appreciation Of the late
President, snd a thorough understanding Of ihe
present crisis Of the country. 1t was astenaively
sl1s.ened 10 by large audience, considering the
-s:bfief time allowed for public notice, Ind no
doubt bat thai lis publication would be, crafty
sing 10 those who were present, and many who
:. mad not that privilege. aroo % ic77 ong sss1d
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-18

The ninth dawned, but gloom still surrounded
the Executive mansion. Thousands began TO
foodlhe Avenue leading thItber and throughout
;he day messenger was KEEP, posted at the main
door to answer the interrogaiories that were in
cessanily poured upon him. At 10 O'clock A.
M. report circulated that the President had
rallied--at l P. NJ. that he was dead. The con-
sternation created by the latter rulnor wss hap.
ply relieved by an official bulletin at 81 tha,
The crisis had been passed, and that he ss,hen
beyond imminent danger. Bells rang for Joy
and even the boys in the street lit bonfires, and
shouted 10 childish graduation. The stream
now to the White House was greater than ever,
but about in the evening the pail of gloom again
shrouded all faces for it was announced that the
llustrious hero was dying. .,,it sf..=
l will not attempt to describe the commotion
that ensued. Mrs. Taylor thrice tainted from
excess of apprehension, and Col Bliss, who had
never shed a tear perhaps upon the battle plain,
wep. like an infant. At 5-two hours previous
Tho physician refused to administer any more
medicine, considering his case hopeless, and in
the hands Of God. g. The Heads of Department,
corporate authorities Of the city. diplomatic body
and officers Of the army and navy, paid their re
spects often during the day, and seemed to en-
terrain lively feelings Of soictude for his safe
~. Everything that could contribute to the com
fort OF the SICK thenceiorward,a was extended
out the sands of life had run out, and his hours
were numbered. ..-fsf, .,st a.. -,., Al,
At nine the vomiting partially ceased, as ali
pain had disappeared about ioar in the afternoon
But the system had was;ed under the shock and
gradually sunk beyond recovery. Green mat
ter was thrown from his stomach ut intervals tn-
vi twenty minutes past l0--,hat peculiar color
ation Of bile that indicates tho dissolution Of pa
tients thus seized. AT IS minutes past 10 his
wife and oiher members of his family, were cal
led to his bed side, 10 receive his last earthly a.
deus farewell that the stoutes, could not gaze
upon without a tear. 1t must be remembered
inal his was a domestic life; and his beloved
partner, ignorant as himself Of those fashiona-
BILE formulas which sunder the husband from the
wife, felt for The e. st time The l,uel.ness Of be-
resved heart, and understood nothing of that RI
gid discipline that would have dictated 10 her
= GoeDd~eep in solitude .socisiy DEGREES IT,
Her abandonment and grief were trrly heart
piercing assf cdi ;erfie siai - iisiifo
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Proceedings at Montpelier.

Assopn as the report of the Presidents death
: vas confi-med, the sad event was he.alded BY
! lie tcsliag of bells and the firing of one hun
Sd HHlese guns and on Friday evening, on
asoestaining the hours of the funeral ceremonies
at washington, meeting of citizens of Mont
relier was holden, and the following proceedings
were had: y g q
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TuEspAI,July 9

In the Ssnnie, Mr. Butler of SoutI, Carolina,
made speech against the compromise; before
concluding, he gave way to Mr. Webster, who
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-07-03
In HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Yesterday after Mr.. THOMPSON OF Missis-
sippi had unsuscessfully attempted to induce the
House to take up (for reference) the Senate bills
resting on the Speakers table,
The House proceeded to the further consideration
Of the Galphin case, to which
Mr.. BRECK continued his speech commenced
the previous day, sustaining the argument and
conclusions, presented in his minority report from
the select committee.
Mr.. SCHENCK, rising, made few remarks,
in which he held that all other matters connected
with the case had been placed beyond the control
Of the House, except that Of the Secretary Of
War, that is by the action Of the Congress pass
ing the act of 1S4s. That, however, was minor
subject for an expression Of the opinion of men,
bers more especially as the Secretary, Of his own
accord had forced the subject matter on their at
tention
Under these circumstances, he hesitated not to de
clare that he reprehended the connection which
Mr., Crawford had with the transaction. Were
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-07-03
UNITED STATES HOTEL,
Washington CITY.

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT-BoARDS 81 so PER DAY
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public
i that from the first Of July the price of board
will be reduced from ~ to 81 so per day, and at
the same time offers the same inducements as here
tofore Ito travellers and persons visiting Washing
tom as regards accommodations and the determi-
nation of the proprietor to please his guests.
The United States Hotel is most conveniently
situated, being on Pennsylvania avenue, and with
in two minutes walk Of the railroad depot, and
five minutes walk of the Capitol The hotel is
large, capable Of accommodating one hundred and
forty persons, airy and comfortable The furni-
ture was all entirely last fall, and the arrange
ments of the hotel generally are such as will give
satisfaction.
The object of the proprietor in reducing the
price Of board is to induce fair share of patron
age; and he will at the same time assure the COM
munity that his table will be as well furnished,
his servants as attentive, and the accommodations
Of his house generally shall equal at least the other
hotels, which charge ~ per day.
A baggage will attend at the railroad depot
and steamboat wharf to convey baggage to the
hotel. EDW. Fl. FULLER, Proprietor.
A limited number OF permanent boarders will be
taken low, during the summer and recess of Con-
gress. E. IT. F.
E1lly 3tawIm g. law2m.