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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

The Fugitive Stare La,c has already created
great deal of excitement, owing to the arrest,
and the anticipated arrest, OF fugitive aves.-
We have published the act of Congress. 1t is
of course based on the article Of the constitution
requiring the delivery Of fugitive slaves; bui
there is some doubt whether the closing words
OF section do not coniravene the second clause
of section 9. article I, of that instrument AT
any rate, If an attempt shall be made to arrest a
freeman. we suspect there will be found Judges
who will venture to try The virtues OF the writ OF
Hdbeas Corpus. The political aspect of this
the votes i'll both Houses:
Snate.-Ayes q, of which two only were
from re free Saes, 10 wit: a. c. Dodge, and
Jones Of Iows-toth locos. Nays 1913 wings
locos, free soler. Absent 2I-I2 locos 8
Wigs and free s'dler.
House.-Ayes l09 embracing 30 locos and 3
wings from the Free s ates. Noes, Is Alb
sent, "a wings. 90 Locos, and Free soller.
Among the resolutions adoped by the Wing
Convection in the sixth Congressional distric,
IN Massachusetts were these:
: RtsSired, That while, as good citizens, we
Cannot counsel open IesasiaEce to the execu,ion
OF The Fugitive s ave scl, We will give ever,
possible legal assistance TO those who may be ar
rested unoer it, IN the assertion and maintenance
OF their rights.
hesoired, That the better to ensure the slfety
and rghIs OF the fugitive, it is expedient and de-
sirable, IN the opinion of III Convention, that
the ies lslature of this Common at lis next
session, should pass an act authorlslng The Ex-
ecutive To appoint tine or more Commissioners il
every county, whose duly II shall be 10 appear
for every person who is are. ted a. a fugitive
under thus Law, to protect h,s rights and aid him
in establishing all facts necessary TO procure his
discharge, and directing the payment Of all ex-
Penses so incurred, by any person 20 arrested,
in establishing his righis, to be made from the
treasury 81 tire Commonwealth.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
TEACHERS CONVENTION.

The undersigned would invite the Teachers o
Academies and other schools in Vernon, ant
also ali earnest friends OF education, to meet il
Convention at Montpelier, on Wednesday the
10Th inst at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, for the purpose O
organizing State A -sociation of Teachers; AM
also to discuss and adopt such resolutions as ex
press their views upon the subject Of Education
in Vermont.
J.K. COLBY. St Johnsbsry,
c. G. BURNHAM, (D,,v;,,s
Rev. ASA BRAINARD Oa'''''e'
C. B. SMITH, Ludlow.
Rev. J. E. KING, Newbury.
IRA o. MILLER, Peachan.
L.O. STEVENS, Hariwick.
B. B. NEW TON, St A.bans.
October 5tll, 1850.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

Another sort Of state Legislative action 10 sug-
gested by the summary character Of the procs-
dure provided tor by the law Of Congress: that
action Is to protect free persons Of color from ar
rst and abduction. by making it penal whe,h-
er the States can do any thing is one question
whether Vermont has not done all she can is on.
other, worth considering. The Statutes of Yer
mon. Cow makes it crime to " seize, inveigle
or kidnap any person." &c. &C., Without iaufuI
authority" aud punches this crime by imprison
ment not exceeding ten yean We take tthal
an a'te'np. to arrest a free man, under color Oh
This law, would still be an act without lawful
authority" Perhaps then, # some slave agent
shall attempt TO en,lave freeman in Vermont
he may get ten years lease Of cell in Wind
cor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
Information Wanted.

The sudden disappearance OF James NJ. Wal
bridge, at the Is'hmus leads us to inquire if,he-c
are any men IN the United Sta es who started with
him and James Marsh in packet ship from San
Francisco on the l2th Of July last, and by con-
trary winds were az days in making the passage
to Panama. III there be aby Of that crew IN the
Uuiied States who can infrn US of such per
sons or the name of the vessel, or captain, they
will satisfy many minds, and ease MANY aching
hearts by wiring to Lewis d. A. Walbridge,
Walden, Vermont.
Cabot, Oct. l, 1850.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

Rutland and Washington Acknowledgement
ced running between Caslleton and Rutland
Oct LIST.
Rutland Branch ofthe Saratoga and Washing
Ton r. R.-Commenced running from White
hail t, Gas Teton, Oct LIST.
BY the Central, Rutland and the above roids
our p-ople can now 90 10 Troy all The wsy b,
railroad.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

I'm Editor in Office. Broughton Davis Harris
Esq, editor Of the Bratteboro Eagle, has been
appointed Secretary for the Territory Of Utah :
A very good man for the place the wonder is,
friend Harris, that you will take it.
p S-We observe from the Eagle that Mr..
Harris has not yet determined to accept.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
ARRIVAL OF THE CAMBRIA
AT HALIFAX.

HALIFAX rELEGRAPH OFFICE,
Thursday nsorning, Oct 3D.
The steamship Cambria arrived at O'clock
this morning.
The reports from the manufacturing districts
Commune favorable. The wonlen trade is brisk
every where, and for faces and holsery, The de.
maud has materially increased. In The cotton
districts great ACTIVITY prevails and large orders
are being executed both for hou,s ami foreign
account.
ENeLASp.-h is stated on the authority OF the
correspondent of the London Herald, under date
OF Par,s, Thursday evening, tina. arrangements
are ON foot between Spain on the one side, and
Englaud, France and HOLLAND on the olher by
winch Spain, on cOndltion Of having Cuba pro-
tected by the JOINT actioh Of those powers. enga
ges tv pay the debt due by her to Eng'lsh, French
AMI Dutch creditors.
The cnief feature Of English news has been
the publication o: DEGREES OF the Catholic SYNOD
OF Tnures, 10 reference 10 The Educational Col
leges of Government, which have been con-
demned IN toto. greatly 10 the surprise Of ali
well wishers Of thai unfortunate Country.
The Liverpool Journal and Chronicle, which,
being edited BY Catholics, are supposed to rep
resent popular feeling ae,ong that body, are LOUD
in their dlsapproval OF the course adopted By
section OF the lriEh Bishops, ut the command, as
Is said, OF the Pope. The Curnicle says: /" This
Is a mournfui anuoulceDent over which the
Statesman may well ponder, foriLe blackness OF
the past Is unredeemcd BY the slightest hope Of
the future. This difference of creeds, when IL
was the object Of an enlightened patriotism u
heal, by uuftisg the youth VI Ireland IN colleges
where tue ryi,gr,us principles Ut each ~ou'd Ne
cared Tor, " t, continue, It Seems, under ecle-i
asticsl sarclon win ali Its nofrid bsood OF evils,
bad pass,ous, and personai aud secssr'sn antips
tines. The cOsss ., the Past " dooinsd 10 hang
over the land, snd ~ stsm VI education, admir-
ably adapled 10 me ae4ui esuents of The Country,
is rudely pushed aside by the prejud'ces Of the
Irish Bishops"
The cholera had broken oat in Chirn. and the
Governor OF Macoa mad died Ut II.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
i" God Bless the States"

Guc bless The good old thirteen States;
God bless the young ones too;
" no Cares Tor must. birthday dates!
tiod bless tnem-old aud new.
The cd ones first our freedom gained,
Ia bloody fight % yore;
The Young ones have their rights mainland
As the old ones did before.
Or South or North, or East or West,
Twin sisters all they be;
One mother nursed them al her breast,
And that was LbeIty.
AID NAV the wretch whose hand shall strive
To cut their wal thread,
Be scnn'd wnie in this land alive,
And scorn'd when he Is dead.
Nov fill :he bowl with Natures wine,
Let's drunk "God save the King
The only Kpg BY right divine.
The sovereign People KING.
For they're the only King own,
All others despise,
The King that towers above the throne
The King that never dies.
o! may that sceptre wide extend
Ver every land and sea,
Without beginning, without end,
And conquer TO set free.
Till freedoms banner floats alone,
A beacon in the sky,
And man No other Lord shall own,
But Him who rules on high. Old T6.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

c. The rapid increase Of the United States
IS sirsingly sh ,wn by the o herwse rather un-
interesting act Of Ccngress establishing post
roaies, which contrve t. insert this week
entue. by ON ting standing embellishments. -
The FLOWING es!ray p ece OF patriotism Is up
prupns:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
Bounty Lands.

All applications for bounty lands under the
recent act of Congress (which We shall publish
when received. together with circular from the
Secretary of the Interior,) should be addressed
to the Secretary Of the Interior, or the Connis-
sinner of Peneions-noi to the Secretary Of
Wnr
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
Dfatbs.

Died in Nosh6eId Sept ID M. Naisns, Wis Il ysshs.
Ellis, aged IS yesrs.
I. Ws.s x:.dsip., ssps.s 3. Issse Thayss. aged q.
10 Nswbsry August s'sh. iss.s Bsy'sy. Esa, ss.d g
10 New Yost, Sept. - Cspt. JssseA Wss, fssnsry q
Windsor, axsd79.
Il Basset Oct I, NJ. jobs Gilehriss ass1 assut D.
L. rirsfSsd. the lssh sa., WHO'S Lsersiia Ksilsu
Z Tlss5ss2 Joy =, N. IsAssss psn,u, ssst. y.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
Ogdensburgh Road.-The Rails
laid!

We lenrn by a note from Col Schlatter, the
Chef Engineer and Superintendent, that the
IRON rails were united at lawrence, and that the
track is complete. The fist Locomotive AMI
Tram ran over The entire line, from Rouse's
Pom, to Ogdensburyh, yesterday, the 10Th day of
September, le50.
We congratulate the public on the opening Of
his finely constructed aud Important road.
iington Free Prose-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

Correction. The store of Geo. ". Warren &
Co.. Boston, is but $50 feet long, instead Of $50
nevertheless 1t is very splendid sore, and what
it lacks in length Of rooms is fully made up IN
variety and richness of goods.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

Mrs. Myra Clark Gaines has applied to
the Legislature Of Mississippi for q pension in
consideration Of the Military services Of her hus-
band. What a painful Instance OF the uncertain
" Of the lava year or two since, Mrs. G. was
ca.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

Ladies' Cloaks and Csoak Goods! It ought
TO be understood that Je,csi 4 Prescott, No.
Milk st., Boston, are aw fat 10 matters Of this
kind, and no one should risk purchase IN the
city without previously becoming acquainted
with their assortment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

The Dictionary Of !Nechan,cs. Forty pages Of
No ls are devoted to Gesring, making abou,
one hundred large ocavo pages in fine type, de
voled 10 hat subject. Guiding ami glass are the
next topics.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

fielding Cake the latest Style. Set aside q
whole loaf tor the printers and sprinkle the fros-
ting with genuine-gold dollars
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

Brighton Market. Oh. 1851 Cattle at market
ezra $6,l2 I-2; LIST quality $50; ID $50;
ID S; ordinary 50 to $50; Hides IS per cwt. !;
Taliow $3.50. Good cattle b.isk more wanted.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
Alarkets.

Wool Markd-.Ner York, Oct. 4. Sales al
5000 lbs. fleece, 36 to ~, and pulled Al ~ to
A, the AZ for hatter's use.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

JohL Van Buren,, in his speech at Syra-
cuse, said he never belonged 10 the Free SOIL
party" and denied that any such party ever ex.
ited.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

JOS EPH GDOCH'S ESTA TIE.
TIVE sus-crbers hsvins teen appointed the ouora
Bile Probate Court foi the District Of Randolph commits
receive, and adjust all claims end d.
msnds Of all parsons against the Of Joseph Goeeh
late Of Brlnires, in sni DISTRICT renresented noen and
the six months from the 10Th o September 1885,
being allowed by creditors eceas
ed, exhibit ani their respective claims he le
Give that will attend the duties Of appoint
the dwelling house OF widow Rebecca Gooch,
Bratree in sail district the 81 Tuesdays Of November
and February O'Clock in the forenoon, each Of said
days. J. G. Smith, Commits
R.,;ntrae sept 4 n 1850 - "
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
VERA HILLS ESTATE.

LENA HILLS ESIAIEs
STATE OF VERMONT In Probate Court hell at
Washington District S. Montpsisr within and far said
district, OH the 2Dth day Of September, A D. 1850
ORENZO D. HILLS, administrator the estate
Il ZERAh HILLS, late Of Mddesex, in said district
decoassd presents his administration for settla
ordered that the referred
the 22d day Of Oct"ber next,
at the Probate Office in snd Her. for examination
and allowance and that all be 6ed hereof
by the publication Of this order in the Vermont Wachnan
and State Journal printed Montpelier, three
weeks successfully be, that they may sp-
pear and said time and place. they cause object
thereto. By order Oft ourt,
IS Attest, T.. Il. MERRILL, Register,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

Appointment by the President.
BIZ and ,ciih the adpice and consent OF the Senate
AEEL UNDERWOOD, to be Attorney of the
United States TOR the District of Vermont.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
NOTICE.

The undersigned, Committee appointed at a
meeting OF gentlemen connected with the PFesa
in Vermont, to draw up articles of association,
with view of effeciing a permanent organza-
ton of the members of the profession, and also
10 take measures for eui ably celebrating the
first anniversary, and TO des,gnaie the time
for holding the same, hereby give notice that
The Fl st anniversary meeting Of the Yermonf
Press Onion, viii be held at the Brick Church
in Montpelier, on "Wednesday. The Is h day of
Octobcr next, at z o'clock IN the evening, on
which occasion. Samuel ID. Conant. Esq, Of the
Vermont Uaion Mig, has consen ed TO deliver
an Address Al thai time, the undersigr ed will
rep IT consti ution for the org anization OF tue
Union, which w,ll be subn'led To the gentle
meu OF the press then present, for their adop-
ton.
A full attendance Of the fraternity is especial
,y requested. and they are invited TO give ihs-
notice an insertion IN the several papers with
which they are connected.
1t wa. the intention Of the committee to pro-
vide for The delivery Of Poem on the occasion,
but they regret to say that their efforts to that
end have been unsuccessful.
u. w. C. CLARKE,
E. A. STANSBUkY. &
GEO. H. PAUL
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
ADAM HOBARI'S ESTATE.

THE subcrber having been sppoa.ed hy the HosossbIs
Probate Court for the District Of Randolph, commis-
sion. receive, and adjust all Chains ssd
nznds Il all persons the estate ii Adam H0ba lsss
III kandoph in said distfe deeesssd, sepssenssd ase
vent and Of months o the 25sh day 81 eeps.
A. $780, being allowed By said Cos The creditors
sid deceased EXHIBIT nod hss rsspsesive ssns
sophisticated shs soe Il EAassd Wsstpa IL West
Randolph, said District The sseusd Tuesdays Of No.
vembef, Janu y and Maret nsat, nns e'clock u IL
fsssnoo1. eaeh u said days
? t- EDMUND WESTON, r
WILLARD TILSON, Cean,u.
RsRLEY 1klxNAP,>
!. wsss Rsadoishs Sep. - leso, ~ee51
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
HORSE FOTJND.

A DARK BAY HORSE, with a white strip in the Fore
~ head, four white feet, short switch ,aii, four Eve
old the Enclosure Of Mr. George Lewis
Tuesday, the 81 uir. The horse may found Charles
Tempetcn's East Montpelier. The owner may the
same by paying charges. 95:3w
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

Burlington, Sept. -, le5O.
Q-The Brick Church we believe 10 engaged
for one Of The anniversary meetings, and W
therefore uame the Cou1 House for The shove
purpose.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
JOSEPH GOOCH'S ESTA re.

Persons calling f Of the above letters requests
I say thev advertised. C. LYMAN, r. N.
October 5, 1850. IS
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
LIST OF LETTERS

REMAINING in the Pos, Ofd-e, at Montpelier, VI. DC
~ tobsr. l. 1850
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

At the old Stand Of ABBOTT & EMERY
Monfpe Ter, Oct. 9, 1850.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-06-21
THE LAST DAY OF THE CONVEN'
TfON

The Nashville American Of the 18th,
brings the last days proceedings OF the
Southern Convention, which we give be.
low. TIE address TO the Southern people
is we'll written. aud occupies almost page
of The Nashville papers.
"In the morning session Judge Tucker
of Va, delivered an able argument upon
the question of the adoption Of the address.
He was followed by Judge Wilkinson. OF
Miss, with few eloquent and beautiful
remarks who was succeeded by Judge
Goldlhwaite, of Ala. in an ahle and argus
men,atiye defence of Southern rights and
their duty to MAINTAIN them at all haZ
yards: For cocent and sound reasoning
there have been few during the Conven>
ton, thai surpassed that Of the delegate
from Alabama.
Judge Sharkey occupied the floor at the
opening OF the afternoon sitting in favor "l
the substitution, in the address, oil the
amendment of Mr.. Mcliae, o! Miss, IN
relation to the Compromise bill. The Ell.
for, of this distinguished iurs, fully equa He'd
the hish opinions previously formed OF his
hieh abilities.
He was followed BY Elk Gov. Hammond.
of S. c., who spoke Tor about halt an hour,
in n strain of eloquence only matched by
the mos, gifted orators Of that ch'VaIfouS
State.
The Convention, then, upon a call ior
the previous question, determined TO put
the main question, being the iinal adoption
of the Address as reported by the Comm'',
tee. and the vote being taken. the several
States voted unanimously. for its adoption
The applause was long and loud W hen
il was announced that the Address had
been adopted without dissenting State.
On motion the names of the delegates
were called and recorded upon the vote on
the passage Of the Address. Gov Mat
the VS., of Mississippi. here arose and gave
short history of the origin OF the Soh'herr
Convention and indicated i. from the as
PENSIONS of those who had misrepresen'eo
its objects. lie denied most empha''caIl'
the agency OF Mr.. Calhoun in originating
it, and after few animated remarks, closet
with the thrilling sentence OF "SEvEN MIL
LION OF FnEEMEN CAN OBTAIN ANYTHING
THAT Is RIGHT.
The Convention then proceeded to dis
pose Of the various resolutions which hat
been referred to and reported ON by lh'
Committee and they were passed wlhou
dissenting voice. We have before pub
lished several of them. and will, in few
DAYS give them again, in full.
Resolutions expressive Of their thank
10 the officers, were adopted unanimousl,
which were responded TO in the happles
terms by President Sharkey and Wee Pre-
s,den' Mcdowell. The thanks ofthe Con
ven,ion were also rendered the Trustees
Of the Church, the officers OF the Odd Fell
lows Association, the Ministers Of the Cos
pei for their services. and the Tennessee
delegation for their kindness and hospital
ily.
On motion of Gen. Gordon, of Va, the
Convention adjourned sine die.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-06-21

of our road finished will not be better for
the stockholders and community than forty.
The stockholders at Cleveland and Athens.
and Madsonvile and Philadelphia, and
Blulr's Ferry. will no, be easily persuaded
TINT 1t is the true policy to stop the road
mdefnitely at Charleston if it is found that
We cannot by any possibility get funds
enough to mike it to Knoxville. If a sur
Plus Of $40 900. left utter completing ii I"
Charleston, will extend it to Facility mud no
farther, they will be very apt 10 vote for us
extension to that point. Eut, of such
contingency we have no fears. With the
rllicIcn, aid OF the Register and the good
people Of knox, Anderson, Blount, and
other counties Interested in the extension
of the rond to" Knoxville. the road can be
driven on without the cracking of n whip.
to its only stopping place. its northern term.
linus. We uiN have the aid and comfort of
those cflicien, allies. Mark what say.
Mr.. Post: You have lnborcd most eff
GENTLY and unrareringly in the good c"u'e
Continue to strike for yours and your conn'
ry's prosperity, and your reward though it
mny come 'ordily will be sure. Yonr in'eT'
ton Of the foregoing in this WEEKS paper
will obige fellow laborer in the same
cause.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-06-21

a. THE FATE OF THE lHvAnERs.-Thc
New York Mirror, in speaking Of the late
Cuba invasion, says:
awe have from The beginning regarded
and denounced the whole movement as n
plrarical expedition: and whatever NAV he
The resur. we can see nothing in The end.
even were it the hottest. 10 justify The
means. This love of liberty, winch some
o. our coiemporares pra'r so nurh anon T.
has it's origin in the hreeChes pocket: and,
when we find the leisure. we will show,
very clearly. the connection between the
"srecnla'ors" and the patriots: who got
M this Infamous "Cub, Hunt" In the
meantime, we think il incumbent npon the
authorities al Washington 10 read over.
carefully. the claw Of nations" in general,
and orr treaty. with Spain IN particular
II strikes us that the self styled "pati!o's'
have "put their foot in H."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-06-21

A letter TO the delegation Of Massa.
chusetts. in Congress. urging the set
Element of existing difficulties liz Cone
grcss, has hccn prepared for sigma
lures, Of which the following is the
conclusion:
ave would urge you, by every
consideration which can be drawn
from the recolcctions OF our history.
and hopes of our fuiurity, not to be
wanting in your share Of that temper
which will lead to Il reasonable adj
juslmcnt of existing difficulties; TO let
no pride of power-no desire to OBJ
tain advantages. nor TO push political
rights to an unwise cxtrcmc-prevcnt
YOU from adopting measures which
will tend to restore peace, prosperity,
and kind feeling. We desire to be
represented in Congress as men act
ing with forbcarancc. We trust,
therefore. that YOU will be induced to
give a ready support 10 those meas
ures which will most speedily pro-
duce, and will longest maintain the
spirit Of union"