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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-05-02

The Fooie and Benton DGeuiy.-Tha M
tUnal late ligencer contIIus the 10 uw M Letter.
from the Attorney OF The United States for tie
District of Columbia to Mf. Senator Brn'on:-
OFFICE OF U. ). ATTORNEY, ID. e..
Washington, lyth ApriI, 1870.
Sir-While engaged III ,flal yeSterd y, re-
ceived your letter and the National I9tsiI tencer
both OF that date; IN which letter you state ii
a sol had been drawn YOU IN The Senie
Oh inber, and express your wish that tne subject
should - be brought before The criminal court
of this District, for the examination AMI decision
which the laws would give III That court Is
not now IN session, (its March term having closed
on the ii Insiantj aud will not 81 iIu Ill lie
third MONDAY OF June next. Your coup.uuIci-
ton Will then be submitted TO TIE Gram jury.
| am, sir, very respectfully,
Your Ubedlent servant,
T. X. FENDALL.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-05-02

The Rutland Herald has recently been en-
larged and otherwise improved. The subscrip-
ton list Of the Ludlow Star ian excelle nt paper
under the management Of Mr.. TUrrLE) has also
been annexed 10 that Of the Herald.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-05-02

The shortest and quickest way for New York
and Southern travellers from Contra! Vermont,
therefore to take The Central Railroad at Mont
pelier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-05-02

Later from .isrico-ihe Cholera pyeyaiiing.-
Advices from Vera Cruz to the 9Th, state that
rumors were rife that the cholera was prevailing
TO Considerable extent in the city Of Mexico,
and that the natives were generally carried OFT
soon after being attacked.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-05-02

Upon the announcement of Mr.. Calhoun's
death at Chaheston, s. c., the bells were tolled
Ill day, IL flags of the shipping displayed At
hali-masc wth other demonstrations Of sorrow.
Similar tokeis Of regret were manifested at N.
Orleans and other places South
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-05-02

Rev. DR.. Dewey, in his sermon delivered on
Fast Day, characterized the the proclamation oil
Gov. Coolidge, appointing that day as the DAY
of the annual fast, as the most appropriate, eie-
CANT and excellent production of the kind ne
had ever read. Such commentator, from such
source, is no faint pfaise.-Hoodstoek .herc''-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-05-02

Joiaer-Ierk. encounter great DIN
Guilty IN attempting 10 JOIN together what Col
hath put sssunder. The ming ing together III
many strange projects aud making tue at MS
sion OF the new state Of California, dependent On
their adoption is now the effort OF genius which
is In pIoce SIS OF exhibition ut Washington. Iis
is called comp, omise II nigh, Us well be called
chorder.- Woodstock .Eercury.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-05-02

% Our friend, and sometime ieeum ienens in
the editorial columns Of the Waterman, J. r.
Spa:ding, Esq, has returned from two years
tour Of Europe. He is soon to take place in
the edi,orisl corps Of one Of the leading Wing
papers IN New York eity,-mach to the advan-
tsge Of the public snd-himself, We trust
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-05-02

u We would call the attention of Merchants
and others to the new Boston and New York ad-
vertisements in this paper, and also to the adver-
tIsement Of the Lowell Water Cure Establish
ment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-05-02
To New York and South.

1t is fact, which is not generally understood.
that the shortest route from either Montpelier or
Waterbury to New York city, is BY way Of the
ford and New Haven roads, Eastern route. y
This route is shorter than the Burlington, Rul-
land, Whitehall and Hudson River railroads
western route) will be when completed. The
dista noes are these:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-05-02

OIL T. DAVIS has been appointed Poet Mas
ter in Berlin in place of Israel Dewey, resign
ed, ai:sr serving % years.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-05-02

Change Editorial. Mr. Scott has retired from
the Green Mountain Freeman, leaving Judge
Thompson as sole proprietor and editor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-05-02

Rev. Joel isk, late Of Phillpsburg, C. E., was
installed Pastor of the Congregational Church III
Irasburg, March 26.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-05-02

FRIDAY, April 26.
House.-A motion, by Mr. Thompson. OF Penn
syvania, to stop the debate on the census bll..,
on Monday, was decided in the affirmative The
House then went into Committee on private
bills. Alter the disposition of sundry bills on
the private calendar, the House passed resolu-
ton in favor OF cooperating with Mr. G,innell,
in his expedition in search OF Capt Franklin,
with amendments by Mr. Hall, of Missouri, pro-
yding against any expense to the government,
in case Of injury to or loss OF vessels Mr. Nc
Lane, OF Maryland, gave notice Of resolution,
that the government assume al the expenses OF
the expedition, including vessels, &c. Adj to
Monday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-05-02

Tho before givss this definition Biology, the
science of life oduced by Tievanus Of Bremen,
in place Of Physiology
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-05-02

The following letter from Col. Benton 10
friend in St LOUIS, shows that he and his enc
mics are equally lndlsposed 10 give or take quar-
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-02-04
THE nj ECHANIC.
The beautiful sentence subioined is from the
Carpenter Of Rouen,;' popular play

The beautiful sentence subioined is from the
carpenter of Rouen,"a popular play:
"The mechanic, sir, is one of Gods noble
men. What have mechanics not done! Have
they not opened the secret chambers of the
mighty deep, and extracted its treasures, and
made the raging pillows their highway, on which
they ride as on tame steed Are not the ele-
ments of fire and water chained to the crank,
and at the mechanics bidding compelled to turn
it? have not mechanics opened the bowels of
the earth, and made its products contribute to
our wants? The forked lightning is their play
thing, and they ride triumphant on the wings of
the mighty wind. To the wise they are flood
gates Of knowledge, and kings and queens are
decorated by their handyw He who made
the universe was great Mechanic
In visiting mechanics shops and factories, we
have been strikingly impressed with the gentle
manly bearing and appearance of many of the
inmates, their intelligence and conversational d.
bilities. We have been more and more impress
ed with the thought-that distinctions arising
from employment are fast passing away Intel
igence and benevolence are taking the place of
conceit and exclusiveness The question is is he
honest, capable: intelligent, manly, polite, agree
able and yirtuous
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-02-04
MISCELLANEOUS,
GENTLE WORDS.

There is music in the soft and balmy zephyrs
OF summer, as they play amid the rich foliage
OF the dense forest and there is music, too. in
the gentle murmuring of the meandering rivulet,
as it glides smoothly and merrily on, in its peb-
bly, bed the aerial choristers, chant sweet laws
as they MARBLE the praises to their Creator But
there is music sweeter than any of all this; it is
that which alas we too seldom hear Truly
has the poor poet said, earth has no sweeter
ing heart" Not more refreshing to the parched
and thirsty earth is the genial shower than
words OF genteness and kindness to the sorrow
tul they are healing anodyne to the wounded
spirit--they seem but little things-mere trihes
but what magical influence they exert Would
you win the love of the little child speak gen
1ly. Would you render youth amiable and love-
ly speak not harshly. Would you give dign-
ty and grace to mature years speak gently
with golden BEAMS light up the furrowed brow
with smile, shed halo of happiness around
the heart that has drank deep at the fountain of
trials, affections and disappointment speak
gently. Would you turn the steps of him who
is travelling in the road of vice and folly, into
the peaceful path of virtue and wisdom? speak
gently. Would you be an ornament to society.
the beloved of all classes, and exert salutary
influence cherish not feelings of unkindness-
lei SentieneSS ana mlidneSS be stamped in golden
letters on every word and action.
The eye that has beheld the smile of ioy and
happiness hich glistens OH the countenance of
the sad and detected as the dews of gentleness
have been distilled, has not witnessed one of the
loveliest sights earth can afford Unkind words!
what can they besow upon their utterers. What
misery even the thought of them often causes the
individual to whom they were spoken. Nothing
that is worth possessing was ever gained BY
harshness; it has made friends enemies, while
the reverse of it has made enemies friends. Oh !!
there is wealth in kind words, dearer far to the
weary heart than dazzling gold or gems from
famed Golconda's minesn Yes, and He, our
great Exemplar, our perfect teacher. used not the
cold and bitter language of harshness. When
He reproved, it was with gentleness-when
warned, it was with millness Let us follow
his example.
1t is not much the world can give
With all its subtle art,
And gold and gems are not the things
10 satisfy the heart
But oh, if those who cluster round
The altar and the hearth,
Have gentle words. and loving smiles,
How beautiful is earthn'
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-02-04
A MODERN LEAR.

An eminent trader of Lyons, who had acquir.
ed competency, had two handsome daughters,
between whom; on their marriage, he divided
all his property, on condition that he should pass
the summer with one, and the winter with the
other Before the end of the first year, he found
sufficient grounds to conclude that he was not
an acceptable guest TO either. this, however,
he took no notice, but hired handsome lodgings,
where he resided few weeks He then appl-
ed to friend, and told him the truth of the mat
ter desiring the gift of 200 liyres and the loan
of $4,000 in ready money, for few hours His
friend readily complied with his request, and that
day the old gentleman gave very splendid en-
tertainment, to which his daughters and their
husbands were invited. Just as dinner was O.
yer, his friend was in great hurry, and told
hun OF an unexpected demand upon him, and
desired to know 1.-THE could lend him So 600
iivres The old man told him, without any emo
ton, that twice as much was at his service. If he
wanted it, and, going into the next room, brought
him the money. After this. ne was not suffered
to remain any longer in lodgings: and his daugh-
tiers were jealous if he stayed day longer in one
house than the other. AT the expiration of three
or four wears, spent in apparent comfort, he
died Upon examining his bureau, instead of
llvres were found a note containing these words
"Who has suffered by his virtues, has right to
avail himself Of the vices of those by whom he
has been injured land father ought never TO be
so fond Of his children as to forget hat is due to
himself"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-02-04
DEMOCRACY.

We take the following from the Knoxville
Plebeian, Democratic paper Wings may make
the most of il 4:
Democracy implies all that is grand, lofty,
noble, in politics. The stern simplicity of the
Christian religion shows its affinity with Demo-
crazy. 1t is spark of that divinity that speaks
within us and prompts the acknowledgement of
the rights of others. So well settled is this fact
in public opinion, that all parties claim to be de-
mocratic. Federalists, after uncounted changes,
now style themselves democratic whigs'"--thus
acknowledging the superiority of the democrat
ic principle And SO with every party into
which the opponents of democracy in the Onion
are divided. All claim to be supereminently
mocratic.-better than democracy ITSELF
Every ofT-shoot from the Democratic party every
excrescence which has been exterminated by the
force Of correct public opinion or sloughed by
pntrescence, from Jefferson time to the present,
claim to be better, wiser, and purer; than the
democracy Of the Union The pretext is ever
the same,-the corruptions and degeneracy OF
the party. AS ifthe act of separation and at
tending circumstances, purified the one and
proved the alleged corruption of the other
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-02-04
I'm TOO BUSY.

merchant sat at his office-desk various let
tiers were spread before him his whole being
was absorbed in the intricacies of his business
jealous friend Of mankind entered the office
u want 10 interest you little, in new effort
for the Temperance cause" said the good man.
The merchant cut him off, by replying
"Sir, you must excuse me but really, I'm too
busy to attend to that subject now"
sBut, SIT, lntemperance is on the increase a
mong us" said his friend.
ent to do anything"
"When shall call again. Siy!'
81 cannot tell. I'm very busy I'm busy eve.
ry day. Excuse me, Sir, wish you good
morning"
Then, bowling the intruder out of the office
he resumed the study of his papers. The mer-
chant had frequently repulsed the friends of hui
mainly in this manner No matter what was
the object, he was too busy to listen to their
claims. He had even told his minister he was
too busy for anything but to make money.
But, one morning, disagreeable stranger
stepped very softly to his side. saying, $50 horne
with me-" The merchant laid down; his head
grew dizzy his stomach felt faint and sick ; he
left the counting room, went home and retired
to his chamber. His unwelcome visitor t had ,atl
followed him, and now took his place by the
bed side, whispering, ever and anon-!sYou
must 60 with me.'' A cold chill settled on the
merchants heart; dim spectres of ships, notes,
houses and lands, fitted before his excited mind
Still his pulse beat slower his heart heaved
heavily, thick films gathered over his eyes, his
tongue refused TO speak. Then the merchant
knew that the name of the visitor was Death
All other claimants on his attention, except the
friends of Mammon, had always found quick
dismissal, in the magic phrase, "Tm too busy
Humanity, Mercy, Religion. had alike begged
his influence, means and attention in vain. But
when death came, the excuse was powerless
ne was compelled to have leisure to die. Let us
beware how we make ourselves too busy to Sc.
cure Life's great end When the excuse rises te
our lips, and we are about to say, that we arc
loo busy to do good, let us remember we canno
be too busy to die
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-02-04
T.
FRESH ARRIV AIS.

A M. SIMPSON, returns his sincere thanks to
IA. his friends and the public generally for their
patronage, and hopes by strict attention to bust
ness and willingness to please, to merit continl-
ance of the same. He has just returned from Bati-
more and Philadelphia, where he has purchased a
handsome stock of materials for the manufacture OF
BOOTS AND SHOES, of every descrip-
ton /; French Calfskins, a very superior
article for Boots; French and Italian
Hastings, for Ladies' Caters; Morocco
and Kid Of all descriptions, for La
dies, Misses and Chidren's wear; also
Cork Solos, for Ladies' Winter Shoes
all Of which will be madeto order at the
shortest notice and in the neatesl style.
Orders from distance promptly attendedto.
0o- Ladies' White Kid Shoes made to order, for
Weddings and parties, at short notice.
Stanton, Oct. 20, 1910.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-02-04
Hardware Store.


TNHE subscriber having rented, temporarily, the
brick house, near the Virginia Hotel, Staun-
ton, formealy part of the old Bell Tavern, is
having it fitted for the reception Of a stock Of
II A X d w A r E
purchased and on the way from the Eastern Mar
kets, which he expects to receive about the Goth
instant.
His stock will embrace all articles in the HARD
WARE line, both useful & ornamental, particularly
an extensive assortment ofTooLs AND MATERI-
AIS for Carpenters, Cabinet Makers, Blacksmiths
and other Mechanics.
He invites the especial attention of Builders
and Contractors to his stock of building materials,
which they will find large and general, at mode
rate prices.
To Country Merchants he will be disposed to
sell upon the most favorable terms and invites their
examination of his Stock, as he will endeavour to
make his prices such as to secure their patronage.
The Farmers will find many things new and
useful never before offered in this market. Be-
lieying that good Stock of Hardware is demand
ed by the wants fthe community, he hopes by
strict attention to merit and receive the patronage
Of the public
GEORGE E. PRICE.
Staunton, Oct Is, 1S49-lf
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-02-04

HE BITTER BITTEN.-A financial transaction
took place In this city, a few days since, which,
Tor its novelty and beautiful illustration of that
often taught adage, "honesty is the best policy"
is worthy Of being preserved.
lumberman from the delectable waters of
Salt Creek, having lot of lumber for sale, bar
gained with the proprietor OF one of our board
yards for the delivery to him of eight or nine
hundred feet, at S 1,25 per hundred. When de-
lvered it so happened that there was nothing
convenient to keepa record of the number Of
feet on, everything being covered with snow,
The proprietor therefore, for convenience, as
each hundred feet was measured off, laid down
twenty five cent piece on an adjacent board.
The sight OF so many shining little quarters was
too strong temptation to the moral powers of
the salt-creeker. Watching his opportunity he
slyy slipped one into his pocket, as he suppos-
ed, unobserved by any one That the operation
was improbable to himself he never observed
until he came to receive his pay, when it was
necessaryto count the quarters, which were
found TO be one less than the parties supposed
The unfortunate umberman was in ouandary.
Should he produce the quarter and prove HIM
sell rogue, for the purpose of receiving his pay
Tor the additional hundred, or conceal it, with
his chagrin, and say nothing more about It He
wisely concluded 10 adopt the latter alternative,
with the pleasing reflection that for the privilege
OF stealing twenty-five cents he had lost one dol.
lar and quarter.-Ancient Metropolis.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-02-04
vIOLINs AND RIDDLES
Tor how Jacob lost money by not going to school
ache,a he ras a boy.l

(Or how Jacob lost money by not going to school
achen he acas a boy.)
Near Pittsburg there lives an aged Dutchman
named Jacob lehman, who has by his indus.
try accumulated large property. The old man
is at all times ready to yield up his substance
Literally to support schools. He deems il his
duty to 40 this feeling the want of early eauca.
ton in his own case.
gentleman called upon Jacob, not long ago.
to ask his aid in establishing an academy In an
adjoining county, and in the course of his an
peal to the old mans philanthropy, he casually
observed that there were many words in the
English language which signify the same thing
and that 1t was necessary that boys should learn
them from books.
"Schtop-schtop- know dat,' said Jacob
snow dells how knows dat. Some dwenty
years ago, goes down to Filadelfy nit my
wagon, to GIT some Roots for the Bittsburk mer.
chants. Veil, gifts him, and pin de .lop of dc
mountain, my wagon he sdicks fast in de nut
Den takes oil all mine koots and puts him BY
&c site OF the rote. Veil, mister schoolmaster,
lees lees one light parrel; and say to mineself
Dare, dem boys in Macalaster's store in Fila.
deity, play OH me another drick. dey send Won
empty barrel by me clear to Bittsb1rk.''
'veii, takes de empty parre, and puts him
on ms net up, and sees him marked '!violins y
Den know II vas Won tlrick, because T know.
dare vas no such man in all Bittsburk az Mishtel
Violins, and gifts so mat init myself for being
made such fool of dat I shoost takes INV ave
and prakes de empty barrel, all into leetle
smashes. Now, Mister schoolmaster, vat Won
dnk vas in dat barrel marked to NIishter Violin?
Fitttles, lfddles) sir, full of Titles Veil ven
glts to Bittsburk, have to pay two hundred dol.
lars to Won Frenchman, shoost because did no,
know dat violin and fiddle was the same thing
NOW ! gives you one hundred dollars for your
school' Here ISL de money "-Cmeinnmi Go-.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-02-04


HAYNAusNEss.--This is proposed by the Home
Journal as a new way spelling Nervousness, in
memory of Haynau the butcher
Q- The ladies down east complain that the
gentlemen are so poor that they can't pay their
addresses.
~ When potatoes or other roots are frozen.
soak them in cold water ill the frost is drawn
out, and they will be nearly as good as before.
"Father. amt you opposed to monopoly q,
shouted little fellow, as his parent took up the
brandy bottle. eyes my boy" "Then give
me drink, too" The father broke the bottle
on the floor, and since then has not tasted liquor.
tom, stand out Of the way Of that gentle
man p;
GLOW do you know that he's gentleman Z"
'Why he wears a stand-up collar and
swears!'
" Among all the thieves, he is the most ex.
ecrable who endeavours to rob another of his
character that he may enhance his own.
An old offender was lately brought before 4
learned Justice Of the peace. The constable as
a preliminary, informed his worship that he hal
in custody John Simmons, alias Jones, alias
Smith every WE'LL" said the magistrate, 81
will try the two women first; bring in Alice
jones'"
He who gives for the sake of thanks In ovs
not the pleasure ofyvn;
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-02-04

TIE LAND OF School HousEs.--There ara
" within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a
State possessing but few advantages of soil. eli.
mate, or location, and having an area of only
1880 square miles, three thousand seven hun.
dred and ,forty-nine public schools, in which are
three school teachers. ''
The ':Old Bay State has invested in School
Houses near three million ofdollags. She has a
School Fund Of over nine hundred thousand dol.
lars and raises annually by voluntary taxation
between eight and nine hundred thousand dol
lars Tor the support Of her Common Schools. hay.
ing expended during the past year for education,
exclusive of Colleges, the sum of one million
one hundred and sixty EIGHT thousand three hun.
dred and thirty-four dollars.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-02-04

Tur H.r pAIrAslr-A few days since
traveller stepped into bank and Immediately at.
ter entrance. he pulled off lis hat, coat and era
vat This done, he cast look at the cashier,
who was seated in the corner, 'calm as sum-
mer's morning and, with commanding shake
OF the head, said, "Hadnt uou bette, be getting
the arater ready 2" The teller informed him that
he was in the "wrong shop" 'sYonr are in a
bank, sir, not barber's shop" "Bank Ell ~
CALCULATED the stranger, '''dang mo, they told mo
it was shaving shop"