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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-25
VOL. Xiv, NO. s5.---wHoLE NO. 1884.

As follows: A party Of Indians, living in
and about the Sonora district, after COM
hitting many murders and other outraaes.
in November last fed to the Clear Lake,
which is sheet Of water forty miles long
and from six to eight miles vide, lying some
sixty miles north Of Sonora Having been
pursued BY the troops, they took refuge in
one Of the numerous islands of the Lake.
This they have made their abode ever
since, setting the troops at defiance, and
maintaining an attitude Of hostility towards
the whites. Until recently the condition of
the roads rendered access to the Lake inn.
possible for an armed force. About ten
days since. however, Capt. Lyon was or
dered to proceed to Clear Lake, and to
punish and dislodge the Indians from their
strong hold. tn latter had fortified their
position, and had provided quantity Of
provisions sufficient to enable them to sus-
tain a twelve months siege. They defed
the s.Idiefs - they approached and invited
them to come on if they wanted to 6ght.
The men advanced in boats, (which they
had transported with great labor across the
mountains, and were received with show
err of arrows. In the combat many of the
soldiers were seriously wounded, and num-
Der Of the Indians killed. Some of the
squsws were drowned in attempting to
swim away, and it is said that some of the
children were put to death by their own
mothers, but the accuracy Of this statement
cannot be vouched for. Captain Lyon has
proceeded towards the head waters of the
Sacramento, in pursuit Of the murderers Of
Captain Warner. This is the true history
Of the "horrible slaughter of the Clear Laks
Indians"
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NEW MEXICO.

We understand that copy Of the Con-
stitution framed by the Convention of the
People of New Mexico. for the government
of the State of New Mexico has been re-
ceived in this city; but as it requires the
formal assent and concurrence Of the peo-
pie Of the proposed state, it is to be consid-
cred as yet in an inchoate condition. 1t
was referred to the popular suffrage to de-
termine, by a general vote for or against it,
OIL the Goth of June, its acceptance or re-
lection. After the sense OF the people has
thus been taken, the members of both
branches of the Legislature and the Gov
ernor Of the State being together assembled,
the votes upon the Constitution are to be
counted and declared.
To satisfy very natural curiosity on the
part of the public to know what are the
provisions Of the Constitution in relation to
the questions Of Slavery and Of Boundary,
we are glad to be able also to place exact
copies Of those provisions before our read
ers:-
"All men being born equally free and
independent, and having certain natural. in
herent, and inalienable rights, among which
are the enjoying aud defending life and lib
erty, the requirement, possession, and pro-
lection Of property, and the pursuit and at
tainment OF happiness; therefore, no male
person shall be held by law TO serve any
person as a servant, slave, or apprentice,
after he arrives at the age Of twenty-one
years, nor female, in like manner, after she
arrives at the age Of eighteen years, unless
they be bound by their own consent after
they arrive at such age, or are bound BY law
for punishment of crime"
'fhe limits and boundaries of the State
are defined as follows:
Beginning at the dam in the Rio del
Norte, which supplies with water the ase-
guia, or irrigating canal Of the town of Ell
Passo del Norie, and running thence due
east to the hundredth parallel of longitude,
west from Greenwich; thence due north
on said parallel to point where the same
;ntersects the river Arkansas thence up
the middle of the channel Of said river TO
its source thence in a direct line to point
Oh the Rio Colorado Of California, where
the same is intersected by the one hundred
and tenth parallel Of longitude west from
luIecOWICu, tucuCc uuC Soutu Ou SdlQ par
allel Of longitude to point on the Rio Gil
la, intersected by the same; thence up the
middle of the main channel of said river, 10
the point which may be designated by the
Commissioners appointed to establish the
line between the United States and the
Republic of MEXICO, as the point where
said river, or one Of its branches, shall be
intersected by the western line of New Mex
leo; thence southerly on said line, as the
same shall be established by the Commits
soners, to the angle formed by the Stale Of
chihuahua, Sonora and New Mexico
thence easterly on the line between the Uni-
ted States and the Republic of Mexico, as
il shall be laid down by said Commissioners
to point where the same may intersect the
Rio del N"rte; thence down said river to
the place Of beginning"
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cident of the day which probably made less
impression than some others on American
spectators. but was precisely that which is
most calculated to attract the notice Of for
eigners. The death of the President being
announced, citizen, plainly aitired. enters
among the assembled Representatives Of
the Nation, walks up to the Clerks desk,
takes an oath on the Bible 10 support the
Constitution Of the United States; aud by
this brief ceremony. he becomes, in an in
slant Of time, invested with the command
Of the whole military force Of mighty emf
pire, with the execution Of its laws, and
the administration Of its power. No one
objects or dreams Of directing; the thing
is acquiesced in as thing Of course, and
with the submission that would be rendered
to law of nature. The sceptre of the
people passes into his hands as quietly and
as quickly as power Of attorney could be
acknowledged before justice Of the peace.
Aud yet, though the individual attracted,
the thing itself was hardly thought Of in
connection with the consequences. In some
countries such a transfer of power would
have cost streams of blood, and shaken the
Government to its very foundations. And
why is il not so here? Because ours is
Government Of eqnal rights. and Govern
ment Of laws; aud because our People are
a law-abiding and Iaw-keeping People;
because they know and feel that their own
laws are the restraints which they Them
selves have placed on their own passions
aud that il is only BY obeying these laws that
their equal rights can be maintained. May
such ever be their spirit! II so, we may
well say Of the Republic, not EsTo per-
petua,' but EST perpetual"
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WING STATE CONVENTION.

MONTPELIER, VERMONT. July II, 1850.
Pursuant TO notice previously given, the Wings
Of Vermont, in large numbers, assembled in
State Convention at the Free Church in Mont
pelier, this I7,h day OF July, at ten o'clock IN
the forenoon, and were called t. order by A. p.
LYMAN, Esq. Chairman Of the State Committee.
On motion, CALVIN TowssLEr, of Bfaitlebo-
70, was appointed President, and B. D. HARRIs
Of Bratlleboro', Secretary. pro tenn.
The following resolution was presented by
Mr. Cults, of Windsor County, and adopted, to
wit:
RESOLVED, That committee of one from each
County be appointed to nominate officers for the
permanent organization Of this Convention, and
that each county be requested to nominate some
person to be member OF that committee.
T5e following gentlemen were then selected
- constitute said Co nmttee, in the manner a.
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The San Francisco Herald gives the fol-
lowing fem Gen. Persifer F. Smith, - to
the Indians.
The affair has been wholly misreprsssnt-
ed The faeas, derived from source The
sesuEaey u whish = unqusssisaabIe, ere
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-25

NEw-ORLEANs. July 3. The Hon. s. 8.
Prentiss. well known and distinguished
lawyer, formerly resident of Vicksburg,
aud recently of this city, died the other day
at Naichez, Miss. He was for brief peri
cd a member of Congress from that State.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-25

y The editors Of the Christian Regis
ter say, speaking of Gen. Taylor We do
not believe that since Washington there has
been man Of greater natural sagacisy or a
more singIe-hearted patriot at the head Of
our government"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-25

NASHVILLE, July 9. The cholera here
is more malignant than it ever was before
ten deaths occurred in one day at the PEN
itentiary.
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Mr.. Buck of Washington County, proposed
the following resolution, which was adopted:
RESOLVED, That committee corresponding to
the number of Senators to which the several
counties are respectively entitled, be appointed,
on nomination of the delegates from the respec-
tive counties, to present to this Convention nom.
nations for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and
Treasurer.
In compliance with this resolution, the follow
gentlemen were constituted a nominating ccm.
miltee.
Bennington County -Messrs. Park, Chitlen-
den.
Windham Connty-Mess-s. Kirkland, Kellogg,
Rutland County Messrs. Foot, Briggs, COL
burn.
Windsor Comnty-Messrs. Currier, Powers,
Whicomb, Adams.
addison Couniy-Messrs. Grandy, Barrett
Chiienden Couniy-Me-srs. Davy. MAYNARD.
Orange County Martin, Siebbins,
Foster.
Washington County-iIessrs. Buck, Collamer
Caledonia County-Messrs Delano, Slade.
Franklin Coanty-Messrs. Royce, Nor,hup,
Ferris.
Orleans County-Mr. Baxter.
LamOiae Counig-Mr Perkins.
Esser County-Mr. Dewey.
Grand Isle County, Mr.. Adams.
On motion, the Chair appointed the following
gentlemen Committee 10 prepare and report
resolutions TO the Convention, viz:
MIR. Walton, of Montpelier,
Clarke of Burlington,
Harris, Of Bratileboro',
Barrett, of Mlddlebury,
Hale, of Windsor,
Hildreth Of Bradford,
Basdell, of vergeunes,
Davis, Of Hardwick,
Heyden, of St. Adams,
Jameson, of Irssburgh.
Poted, on motion, that when this Convention
adjourns, 1t atjaurns to meet at this place nj
half past one O'Clock this afternoon.
Adjourned.
AFTERNOON.
Mr. Miner, from the Committee to nominate
permanent officers for the Convention, nade- the
following report, which was accepted ana unan-
imously adopted, to wit:
For President,
SAM'L ADAMS, of Grand Isle Co.
Vice Presidents,
OsApIAH NOBLE, of Rutland Co.
JoHs Porter, of Windsor Co.
HARRY BRADLEY, Of Chntenden Co.
JoHN DEwLY, of Essex Co.
Secretaries,
B. D. HARkIs, of Windham Co.
J. II. BARRErr, of Addison Co.
C. H. HErDEN of franklin Co.
john A. JAMESON, Of Orleans Co.
NJ. Dewey, of Essex County, from the Com
mittee on nominations made the following Re-
port:
For Governor,
CHARLES X. WILLIAMS,
OF RUTLAND.
For Lieut.. Covernos,3
NORMAN WILLIAMS,
OF WOODSTOCK.
For Treasurer,
GEORGE HOWES,
or xosrrrIlER
Which report wss accepted, and usmimsssly
sdopsed BY the Convention.
EP. Walton, j. Chairman Of the COMMITTEES
% resolutions, submitted the following:
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vate lie. ana the PATRIOTISM oil his public Prii.
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-25

OIouSS OO0Asy AOSOAVCOos
The free and the long4eamed Lncnfocos Of
Orsnge County held Convention at Chelsea.
last Monday, and made tho following nom-
nations:
For Senators w. d. PARkEa, s. n. BIsE-
Low STEPHEN THOMAS.
For Co. Judges-Ira Kidder, Gouldsburn Tap.
lin Jr. 7,-
For IIioh Sheriff Oramcl H. Watson.
For High Baillff-Harvey Tracy.
For Staie's Attorney Asa NJ. Dickey.
For Judge Of Probate for the District Of Ran
doph PhiIander Perrin.
For Judge of Probate for The District of Brad
ford, Royal Hatch.
There was anything but harmony in the Con-
veatiou. The truth 10, the var;egated democracy
of Old Orange have got themselves in a 5x-
Last Fall, when few of the leaders in the Le-
gisature knew there was no chance Of electing
their nominees. they nominsted set OF County
officers, IN the qualifications Of whom they Them
selves had no confidence. They thought their
little mncs would be sufficiently fattered and
tickled with bare NOMINATION. The ticket
was long trained, Of course, and mole righte-
GUS act was never committed by Vermont Le-
g,slature. Now the cry Of vengeance" has
been raised, and this same ticket must be re-
nominated, in order to satisfy the unterrified with
spectacle Of the Delegates in the Convention,
who profess to have some regard for their own
character 90 well a. tor the character of their
party, wore for making nominations without re-
gard TO the men nominated last Fall. But they
were over ruled, and the " beheaded" and "bu-
ried' were dug up, and again put in nomination.
There ere many worthy members Of the Locofo-
CO party in Orange County, who are heartily
ashamed Of some Of the seif-constituled leaders,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-25
HON. JULIUS CONVERSE,

OF WOODSTOCK,
as candidate for Lieut.. Governor in the place
of Norman Williams, declined; which report
was unanimously adopted.
Voted, on motion of Mr.. Kirkland, that this
Convention do now adjourn, to meet at the polls
on the first Tuesday of September.
SAMUEL ADAMS, President.
B d. Harris,
J. Il. B.sarrr. Secretaries.
G. H. HEYDEN.
J. A. JAMESON, , H'i7
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-05-30

GREAT JUBILEE BROTHER JONATHAN.
This moaster pictorial Of Wilson l. Co.
New York, issued in honor Of the Ma
tons natal day. Fourth Of July, 1850,
has been received. It presents an
abundant variety Of large and admir.-
oily executed pictures. historical, satirical
and funny. The grand feature of the
paper appears to be a 6ne large engrav.
ing Of Raising the first Liberty Pole in
the State Of New York. scene taken
from Holfman's admirable romance Of
!" Greyslaer." A complete copy of the
Farewell Address Of Washington. is Civ
en- in a handsome printed running-band
script. with Washington's own signature.
This occupies broadside Of two pages.
and is enclosed in plain neat border for
framing. Altogether this is a valuable
and entertaining sheet for the glorious
Foulth. II is sold at the usual price of
IL cents,
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-05-30

A FAsHEoNABLE TURN-ovF 4 CRHTU-
NJ AGo.-AmOng our Dutch progeni-
tors fashion swayed no iron scepter. and
dress was made for substantial use
Wearing apparel vas changed 50 seldom,
that one lady was quite familiar with the
extent of another's wardrobe. They
used to wear bright blue stockings, with
large scarlet clOaks. high heeled shoes,
silver buckles. and short pettieoats. ex
hibiting the graces Of q handsomely
turned ANGLE. When Miss Patty Cruger
married Mr.. Walton, of the Walton
House. she wore green silk stockings. and
a blazing red cloak ; and week after
wards, il being cool weather, she wore
fine green worsted stockings, with a gay
cloak, ON the top of which was worked
bunch of tulips and this was lady
of fortune and fashion. Miss Living
stone, who married Nicholas Bayard.
about a century ago, when she went
sleighing. or rode out in the cold on
horseback, always wore black mask,
with a silver button or mouth piece to
keep it on. 1t is a remarkable fact, and
worthy of the scrutiny Of the learned,
that while every tenth lady Of the pre-
sent age wears gold spectacles, none
but very old women wore spectacles at
all in the olden time, and those who did,
wore them on the tip Of the nose. with
out side supporters. Watches were
rarity. Sometimes they were made OF
silver. but more frequently Of tortoise
shell. in shagreen cases, with q steel
chain and hook TO hang at the side Of
the apron string. Gold watches and
gold chains were unknown.
N. Y. Times.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-05-30
Connecticut 1rgfslatttre.


SENATE, Monday. May 20.-Resolu-
lion passed confirming doings OF Sd dis.
trict. LIST school society of Li,ch6eld.
Mr.. Shelton introduced q bill providing
for the appointment of not less than 1--WE,
nor more than fifteen justices of the peace
to each town.
/ Message from the Governor, recomend.
ing N. Seymour Webb, for Quarter Master
General, Woe VIM. B. Ely, resigned-afsu
removing WIN. H. Coms,ock, Of E. Lyme,
for Paymas.er General, and appointing O.
B. Wattles, of Norwich. Senate ratified
the appointments. =
Bill extending the time for holding Office
of County Commissioner until 4ih July 10
each year, passed. Adjourned.
HOUSE, Monday morning, May Goth
Report of the comptroller, and 500 cop
les ordered printed,
Resolution appointing Noah A. Phelps.
John c. Hollister, and Hiram Phelps, Com
missioners on the New Haven, Hartford,
and Springfield Railroad.
Bill tor an act for alteration of an act
relating 10 Civil acti1n--refeIred 20 Commit.
tee Oh The Judiciary.
Report of the Committee on Claims author.
izing draft 10 favor of Samuel Green for Reg
isters furnished IN ls4s. Report accepted, and
Resolution passed
Report Of Com. on the JudiciVy--a bill for
an ACT autoriRing railroad companies 10 sell
their bonds without reference to the usury
laws--300 copies ordered 10 be printed.
Report or the same Com.-bill for an act
authorizing courts 10 appoint auditors in cases
Of assumpsit when the amount in, question
exceed $l7--report accepted and aGt passed
Adjourned 10 10 o'clock Tomorrow.
SENATE.--Ta Tuesday Morning Nav ~
Com, on Judiciary reported a bill for public
act relating 10 taking Of oysters, making Il lav.
iul to take oysters in March and April. And
from 18th OF September 10 lst Of Noyemner.
in each year-passed.
State Prison Gem, reported in favor Of dis
charge of Henry NJ. johnson from State Pyison.
Pet. stated ~ q reason for discharge. that he
had reformed. and there was no fu,iher nae or
keeping him in confinement < tina, there wera
mitigating circumstances in his case wh;.h
were not considered by the Judge. ana thai ha
has relations depending on him ios suDnor. =.
He was convicted Of horse stealing In ih;s
county in lS47. He committed the crims ~
the mitigation of his wife. Since his eon.
finement be has been converted. and IN IN.
opinion Of the officers he was different person.
Resolution passed.
HOUSE. Tuesday Morning, May a.
The election OF Major Genera. of the Mills
die having been made the order Of the day. =
ballot was taken. and General WIN. T. King, Of
Sharon, was elected.
Mr. HookerS resolution On the subject Of
the extension of Slavery. came from the Sen.
ate, amended by insstlcging tho COMMITTEES
% make their report ON TUeaday Aexe.-
Amendment cOncurred IN.
consideration resumed Of the mill repeated
y sne COMMITTEES On interpretations ether than
Company, $50 = * - 50" 's''' sss1
80 is Ply was sustained BY MessFs Demine
apd Bishop. s.s ~. = 8 1'slps
Pending the discussion, the House ndionrn.a
% ~ O'Clock te>nOETow morning. ~
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-05-30

Anecdote of DR.. Chulmers.-A per-
SON we'll known 10 Glasg ow for superior
talent and scientific attachments. but
withal, for tinge Of scepticism in religion
was met by an old companion hurrying to
the Iron church. while the bells were
ringing for the afternoon service.
"Come,' said his friend land hear
Chalmers"
81 shall do no such thing" was the
reply. "Do you think I would trouble
myself to hear mailman ?"
"You had better judge for yourself by
coming for once" And, taking his arm.
they were both speedily seated in the
densely crowded church. What was the
astonishment Of the sceptical gentleman.
when the Doctor gave out for his text
81 ann not mad. most noble Festus.
but speak forth the words Of truth and
soberness,"
He felt that his false judgement Of the
preacher was rebuked, as it were, by q
voice from heaven; and the sermon
which he heard, the object of which
was to fix the charge Of madness where
it ought to be fixed, on those who believ'
ing in future world. continue to live
without God and without hope, while il
was shown that truth and soberness were
only with those who act according to theil
belief and profession of the gospel.-wa.
admirably fitted for deepeaing the inn
preston made by the text, and for re-
moving the flimsy arguments Of "phil'
osophy falsely so called" From thai
day forth. the gentleman becama con.
slant nearer Of DR.. Chalmers, a confirm,
ed believer in the doctrines. and a steady
performer of the duties Of Christian faith