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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-06-20

A son of Mr.. Edmond Hodges of Pomfret.
aged about !eioht years, was found dead in
the road a few days slice. nerves ON MS
way to school, and was probably taken With
a fit or some sudden disease
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-06-20

The following school books have been
recommended by the superintendent of
Orange county for common schools, viz:
MandeviIIe's Reader, Wells Grammar,
Worcester's Comprehensive Dictionary,
Smiths Quarto Geography, Smiths small!
Geography.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-06-20
PupLIc-No. 6.

AN ACT authorizing the negotiation If
treaties with the Indian tribes In the Ter
ritory of Oregon, for the extinguishnent
of their claims to lands lying west of the
Cascade mountains, and for other purpo-
ses.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives. of the United States Of A.
muica. IN Congress assembled, That the
President be authorized TO appoint one or
more commissioners to negotiate treaties
with the several Indian tribes in the Terri
tory of Oregon, for the extinguishment of
their claims to lands living west Of the Cas-
cade mountains and if found expedIent
and practicable, for their removal east OF
said mountains; also for obtaining their as
sent and submission TO the existing laws
regulating trade and intercourse with the
Indian tribes in the other Territories of the
United States, SO far as they may be appii-
cable to the tribes IN the said Territory Of
Oregon the compensation to such COM
missioner or commissioners not TO exceed
the rate heretofore allowed for similar SER
vices.
Sec. 2. And be 1t further enacted, That
the President be authorized, by aud with
the advice and consent of the Senate, TO
appoint Superintendent of Indian Affairs
for the Territory of Oregon, who shall re-
ceive an annual salary OF twenty-five hun
bred dollars, aud whose duty it shall he 10
exercise general superintendent over all
the lndan tribes in Oregon, and to exercise
and perform all the powers and duties as
signed by law to other Superintendents OF
Indian Affairs. r
SEC B. And be it further enacted, That
SO much of tie act to establish the TerrIlo-
rial government of Oregon, approved the
llth August, lS4S, as requires The govern
or of SAID Territory to perform the duties
of Superintendent of Indian Affairs, and
authorizes him to receive salary therefor,
in addition to the salary allowed for bis SER
vices as governor, be repealed and that the
Governor of said Territory shall hereafter
receive an annual salary of three thousand
dollars. .sta 5
Sec. A. And be ii further enacted, That
the President be authorized, by aud with
the advice aud consent OF the Senate, to
appoint one or more Indian agents, not ex-
ceedinp three, as he shall deem expedient,
each of whom shall receive an annual sala-
nv of fifteen hundred dollars, give bond as
now required by law, and perform all the
duties of agent to such tribe or tribes OF In
dams in the Territory of Oregon as shall
be assigned to him by the Superintendent
to be appointed by the provisions OF this ac'
under the direction of the President. y
SEC. S. And be it further enacted, That
the law regulating trade and intercourse
with the Indian tribes east OF the ROCKY
mountains, or such provisions OF the same
as may be applicable, be extended over the
Indian tribes in the Territory OF Oregon.
SEC. 6. And be ii further enacted, That
the SUN of TWENTY-FIVE thousand dollars be
appropriated out OF any moneys an the irea-
sury not otherwise appropriated, to carry
into effect the provisions OF this act. z q
Approved, June 5, 1850. r
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-06-20

We learn that singular disease prevails
among the cattle in Chelsea which, Cor wan
of better name, is termed limb complaint.
The animals are seized with weakness in
the legs and rendered unable to support
themselves. We believe that some have
died in consequence ofit.-Bratiford Gas-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-06-20
WHOLE =, NO. e27e.

r. We think that the iron chimney will alss
be emineaily safe--as The joints. sre Psrfeee
land finally, it must draw well, and more
over leaves plenty Of room for closesa-Ier-
seq City Telegraph -. ~
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-06-20

I1II 80 a. -I
/ Of one of those large cheeses that are the
pride Of old Herkimer, and the Reserve
counties Of the Buckeye State In another
tent, hard BY, is 4 bevy Of Honsiers, Suck
Iers. and Hawkeyes, Representatives from
Indiana, Illinois and Ioxa, whose trough
exterior, but kindly hearts, at once intro
doces us to the log cabins Of the West,
where the gourd, coon-skin, and trusty III
fe. hung up, over and around the door, are
'emblems Of deeds done in their cline , and
while these pioneers Of the prairie and for
est are feasting upon plantains and fat pork,
the hog and hominy' of the Pacific, in pops
a tall youth from the Green Mountain region,
a native Of Vermont, and as he eyes the de-
licious repast, deliberately brings himself
down upon terra frma, bear fashion, with
the exclamation-'Well, don't care if I do |;
stranger, hand me over my pile : and max
inG -hi~self Perfes%ly a. -hnnls helps himx alf
Again, underneath the flag of the stars and
stripes, is group Of Mary Ianders, from the
shores Of the Chesapeake, who, forgetting
that they are not among the oyster beds
Of the ST. Mary's and Severn, where crabs
and clans do abound, are content to masti-
S1sC suS = oNtnS SSSosShtSs CouSu ~ hCat tbS
islands of Taboga, TaboguiIla, Flamenco,
Naos, Perico, MeIones, Venado and Guile
bra. Beneath the ample folds of another
canvass, of Kentucky Manufacture, may be
seen the representa- tivcs of the dark and
bloody ground cracking jokes and induIg-
ing in hilarious mirth and pleasant vagaries;
praising the virtues of Boone, and singing
the humorous ditty- q. ts
81 lam bound for the SACRAMENTO,
= at With my tin pan my snee.''
And there, too, Georgia and the CARROLL
mas, odd Virginny,' Louisiana, and the
other States Of the American galaxy, have
each and all some touch Of the yernacular,
or some provincialism, to denote the land
they left behind them. All huddled promis-
cuousIy together, they are as happy and con-
tented as larks in May morning. Such
men can suit themselves to any circumstan-
stances; and whether il be to dig gold,
build up an empire, make love to the Seno-
ritas, hoe corn, practice law, sing song,
dig potatoes. eat pumpkin pies, grind I'd
zor, crack a joke, walk, If they can't talk
Spanish, and with acknowledgements
long-prcpensity, feel as glorious as the man
who discovered his pockets full Of rocks
and knew he was Sin town.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-06-20

!. WIN. B. Hale, formerly of Chelsea, has
been chosen clerk Of the Ashueiot Rail-
road. -. .-..-, ~. -..t
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PAssrD DrRlss IHE F,Rsr Session OF THE THarr Fla
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PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
TERhssi5o cash in advance g. 90 il payment 10 not
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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-16

49, i, If the Cemetery that the will, so tai as y ue
IN he action OF this company, lie penianeni ana 9
pe ~ m other purposes than those heretofore pubicy oe
cored and forth in the deed oil trust ui'ci witch VIZ f
merry of this company Is held ,,, ,,,r
And the said preamble ana resolution "eic 'u'i ~
g oon Of Gustavms 4. Myers Resolved irmel
r .b the view 10 obvate Tar rs possible thr PeJ"
~; nawu 10 exist extent in the pubic MIMI, oe
~ ~ thc proximity of the Cemetery 10 the tlty "n'e
I ,be Board of Directors are hereby authorized 10 sen
@ s,ch terms az they may deem reasonable 80 hueI vi
,bo Cemetery ground exceeding live acres as nov Nv
i,a ,he nipes passing and from the Reservoir OF a.
@ h smnnosed 10 have given rise 10 the prejudice auueu
m morton Of Samuel Reeve Esq,-Resoved lhn' sacl'
her n The Company designing 10 purchase io OF o's'
LIZ ascny requested do with little delay us prac
TN President having informed the Company OF an oleI
- - him by the Catholic Benevolent Society OF '',is
;,. ~ nrchase certain portion Of the Cemetery Soeus,
her Win the reasons which Influenced his Innd III i'ol
of the application, r.,.,oa rso Resolved That
M poard of Directors be and hereby authorized 70 s
d The Trustees are requisite! to convey TO the eaio'c
pnewoIent Society," such portion of The Cemetery GROUNDS
ne thew may contract for upon terms deemed easohaoe oy
'"9 IN marion Of Samuel Reeve EsqResoved, That the
ceednos of this meeting be published IN the newspapers
of the city. =, - .,,,rraj
Anu '"''' r. b. HAXALL Chairman.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-16
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number six thousand working drawings will accompany
the descriptions Of the important machines in the T.
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The Dictionary will contain nearly Two thousand pages OF
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public as TO ensure its rapid completion
The editor is Mr. Oliver Byrne, who formerly Pro-
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London lie is already Known 10 the public rs the author
Of several valuable scientific works that have OCCURRED high
reputation (Scc advertisement in another column.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-16

To he Iotsrs Of Ess.r County, Uhiss and Democrats,
IN -fu


To he Voters Of Es..r County Uhiss and Democrats
rittcut regard 20 party.
The clouds which blacken the political armament and
hanging over our beloved counrythe mutteIin. thunder
The storm which seems 10 he gathering It's mighty element.
Of obstruction ought 10 unite Us in this Southern region
Unity vi danger unity OF interest and vi hope
and fears ought to unity Of opinion and unity OF pre-
partition and action arrest possible the dread calait,
which Tie signs portend Let all party considerations b,
merged for the present in the vast question which il arrana
onchal vi ths union against the other and e send ou
competent, talented and efficient our halls
legislation May not respectfully then suggest you
feowc citizens, (withont any dsparagenent the in
telgent and worthy gentlemen who now before as
candidates for sent in the Legislaure unite anG
besow your suiragcs upon very talented countyman
NJ. r. H. Garne,t, Esq.
It's pang keen on: the oer he njnre Ne! deserving
And siumbcrinc neglect l. INJURY -
Every adnlirer Of modes worth and superior talent
ought step forward and place without further
lay this promising and talented young Nrgnian in The
ellis Of the State Let proclaim and upon the prnc
pie, that multi ncgabimus multi deremus Justtam. Tn,
pamphlet oil Mr. Garnes The Union, pas and lu
ure how il works and how 10 H. must secure him
rank among the first statesmen and political economists
the age, and entities hm 10 the thanks OF every American
North and South who is DESTROYS OF adjusting the unhappy
differences between the sections which shaking this
great con.cderacy 10 its centre.
The South, particularly him much 10! lie has showr
not only her superior and greater burdens but la
has demonstrated to Northern brethren, with mathena
ca certainty that if they persist in their nggressions upor
our institutions, they must ultimately be The greatest suffer
ers and he warns them with the voice OF statesman phi
osopher and philanthropis, TO desst.
do not know that Mr. Ganett any wish 90 10 tn
Legislature, for | have exchanged word with hin
upon the subject in ic but the patriotism which prompt
ed The laboous and patient investigation necessary hi
production is think, guarantee that he would
10 obey the spontaneous call OF his fellow citizens thci
service and the profound and varied learning it exhibits
marks the author the for the place the times and IN
crisis Consult together, then ye people Of Essex espe
ciay the leading Wings and Democrats. The election
by and but short time for concert Rally and con
duct this counyman (of whom We ought be proud)
your halls OF legislation This services requred and III
time distant when his fame will be co-extcnsve viii
this Republic and old Essex will have the proud conso
aton TO know that whether in or sunshine she ha
not only her Hunter prominent among the the shi
OF State, whose cheering voice has already been hear
amidst the oudest of the Storm but she would have he
Ganet aso and when asked for her jewels like the mothe
of the Gracchi, point 10 her sons.
April l2th 1850 SOUTH
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-16

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN LOUISA COUNTY
Al meeting held II Louisa Court House On ~ Moiila u
APPEL ot the del yates chosen y the Democratic votes
Court House and n the precincts in Louisa County for Il
purpose o nominating candidate Tor tn, House of Delegate
10 be voted i'r al ihc ,nsuii! ccrion Dr. VIM A. Giles
was called 10 tln Clair, and Cob VIM T. Voolfolk ,.as
pointed Secretary. Delegates und reports were Irce.l,
from all the precincts except Gum Spring; delegates
which. y consent o The meeting, then appointed an
| took their seals.
vas Resolved hut each delegate in voting should .e
resent his PROF Jrtona part al tie democratic vote ht
| lGs, Congressional Election.
On the FIRST vote Joseph h. Pcndcton, Esq rho.ca
BY MINORITY all others shcg.!pnn IN notion II
Resolved, That the nomination be urinilog.
\ committee Of three then appointed 10 inf I'm II.
Ponirton Of his nomination. and ask his acceptance Of
Mt Pendeton then came bciie t- meeting .ud -ho:
and handsome address accepted the nomination. aud
missed 10 use his hest ellos carry avlt the Denoce
banner. II wRs lhen, notion
Resolved That tLe proceedings be published in the RIB
hiol1 Democratic papers, signed by tie Chairman ana =
| cretaiy.
Resolved That this meeting adjourn To the i,h Thurs
| in April WIN. l. GILLESPIE Charrrla.
| WIN. F.. WooLroLE, Secretary.
DEATH or THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF re.
pRESENTATlVE with deep regret that we hayeu
announce the death Of Thomas Jefferson Campbel ESQ o.
Tennessee the Clerk Of the House of Representative He
mas fingered Tor several days and heaned his last about one
o'clock on Saturday morning His remains nre deposited %
metallic case, prepared BY Fisk Raymond Of New YOn
hey will be removed the Southern boat this morning
be carried 10 the State Of Tennessee tor nterment
Nj Campbell was gentleman his principles, amatle 10
MS temper and manners beloved BY his numerous acqal
lances and respected by gentlemen Of both parties lie
o Representatives t1ring III las, ana present Consrcss
SUNDAYS IR.Qg
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-16
For Tie +
20 AIR MM ROLL MARE

Sir | have llst read in the Enquirer and Examiner
communication addressed the the Gloucester Sc
material District calling them 20 tro" aside all pi The
candidates and unite upon Mr. Harwood for sil,
most earnestly protest ngainst your pursuing any such
course You boldly proclaimed yourself candidate about
three weeks snc and others have thought proper to
thrust themselves upon for tho purpose III dsactng The
District and driving you OIL This vas certain would be
done and predicted il some time since II Is done by the
friends the caucus SYSTEM, who wish 10 tasen ii upon
TO all eternity sir am one OF those VINO are anxious
every person 10 be candidate who wishes, without be-
ing cta.d 10 y Let Us return 10 this good old
custom and shall bring back Virginia 10 her pristine
greatness and drive into obscuTy all vi the emagokuc poll
ticsns lie present day and send best the State
and Federal Legislatures ah willing TO trust 10 The dis
elimination OF tile edr pecpi they appreciate talents
pur and rirtuous character and will be sure To make II
good selection among dozen candidates without the
sisiancc Of corrupt and uHscrupuouS caucus.
Suppose the plan is followed al all times which is nd
viscd In The communication above alluded to- mar ma
declare himself a candidate months before hand for
cancy and NAV be acceptable 10 nine cnhs oil his District
the other tenth may not fancy him. among whom might be-
asprantsl and they have only 10 bring out TWO or
three candidates. then raise the of distrGcng the
patty" REORGANIZATION, "Whig elected &c then all
must give way and suffer man 10 come forward fer cur
suages who probably never heard OF before beyond his
post office muster precinct.
have but slight acquaintance with yo cir brt have
always admired your talents and honorable bearing and
have no doubt that Senator yon would reflect credit
on Yourself and The District aud hope that you will su
any appeals Ia drive yon from the contest Hold and
will elect you. There is danger of losing the District
and if do t he blame rest rhere property belongs
r. s. cant guess IN ten trials who the writer al TINS
An ASTI-CAucrs DEMOCRAT OF klSG VIM Co.
In spite Of the .! Jealous correspondent
still that for the sake Of The Of principles
the present candidates will nobly Withdraw and that the
whole party will center Mr. HARDWOOD. We say this with
greatest kindness each of the gentlemen We have
time now Ia give our views in reply 10 the anti Convention
objections friend We believe that properly organ
lied Conyenton the very best carrying tn
nonnlor Will.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-16
I.urcnburg, April 9th, 1850.
To nc Editors gfhc Enquirer.

NTNNIuNl AFHIL IT I-oV.
Dcar Sirs-Will you obl;ge ~ sayng in your nr,,
sur that various Typographical found their III.
report Of my speech. Such s." materially fixed In ii.
rords expose" &c Tor 'vsrieus modes &c when the
ties which bound the colony 10 the mother country were
severed company of very worthy and respectable gen-
men, who subjects Of King George had been elected
&c for 'who, rhcn subjects of King George" st. VIII,
sir upon The principle Of u-ce and Inequality
gued the West should BIZ With &c Tor upon
pracipirs efjGsre and eqpdhy. il argued, the Wrs
Nc. Amherst and Nielsen re representative strength &C.
or 'sain, Nc "former counties &c for 'poorer
es, SC. sin l,iD, upon the combined basis East -
Vest $50 !, for "Wcs 80 &c and others of
Importance. suppose the manuscript, must have been b,
Is prepared. Ii The sperch is 10 be published the VIII,
viii yam do the favor call the attention EJn
~ these errors! w h sincere Respect obi se.s
HIGH " SHEEEIY
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-16

SIGN IN OLD MASSACHUSETTS, year ago
no, If Wimot Proviso resolutions passed the Massachu-
sets Legislature with only dissenting roics In Inc oe-
MIA on Tuesday last, Mr. Buckingham presented Memo
io from 27 persons asking the Legislature TO instruct MI
Webster 10 vote for the insertion OF the Nmo froViSo
in he new Territorial bills and against the bill OF Mr. haso
concerning fugitive slaves Mr. Hard opposed tho refer
ence Of this paper any Committee and on motion OF Mr.
Hszen il was laid on the table by vote OF Id 10 H.
4 SIGN IN PENNSYLVANIA Legislature OF
PENNSYLVANIA by strong have postponed set OF Will
mot proyiso resolutions day beyond tho e1praon OF
the session.
The House of Representatives of Pennsylvania has passed
ayes 81 nearly all Gcmocrats) TO- ta Wings Tie bill
10 repeal certain sections II the Infamous law Of l7 pro-
hbitnp justices of the peace aldermen constables &C. from
assisting in the recapure fugitive slnve Will Vignians
note this yotel
4 SIGN IN CONNECT1CUT-The Democratic party
whose Convention the nomination of candidates for State
officers laid on the table of Wmot Provso resolutions
and then by vote of 5l 81 laid tho table resolu
lion approving Proviso resolutions passed by the ast
Legislature has carried the election while Wing the party
whose Convention adopted Proyso resolutions Is defeated
A SIGN IN RHODE ISLAND.-Thc Free Soil cand
date for Governor the election received less than
200 votes in the whole State.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-16
Telcrraphcd for the Baltimore American.

The mortal remains OF Mr. Campbell left By the Southt'
boat THE morning accompanied BY his and the Hon
Isaiah Anderson route tor Knoxville Tenn for int!
mcnt The death of Mr. Cambell will be announced Con
sress TOMORROW and on Tuesday motion will be mace
dates are James C. Walker the present reading Clerk,
bert Smith, OF Maine, Mr. Forncy, Of Philadelphia. st
Clair Clark Mr. Woodbridge and others
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-16

In Morgan there three candidates for the House viz
Lemuel Vanasdaln Democrat. Andrew Michael Wing nomi
nee, and Christian Courtney Independent Wing.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-16

We regret that friend w. R. Drinkad ha. been
compelled for private close his editorial
the conductor of the Petersburg Republican He has made
an efficient and spirited editor and his patriotism and uni
form courtesy have the respect of friends and foes
Mr. w A. j. Martin gives notice that the Republican will
be continued under his management for three weeks
when other arrangements will be made Long Etc the Re.
publican of the Cockade town!
ENOTICE.-The candidates for the county OF Henrico
will address the voters Goddins Tavern Bacon Quarter
Branch tomorrow "wednesday evening, April 18th, at
half past o'clock.
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APPOINTMENTS Br THE PRESIDENT

APPOINTMENTS By THE PRESIDENT.
By and lrh the adrce and consent qt he ssn1's:.
Wills de Hass, OF Virginia, 10 be Consul OF the o"''s
States for Merida and Sisal, in Yucatan ~. IN
Cnrtius IL. Saunders of Tennessee 10 be Consul u :"
United States for ST. catharines Brazil r,;,s
j. J. Wickes be Assistant Treasurer OF the M, ~
States and Treasurer of the Mint New Orleans /" "
State of Louisiana.