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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24
Legislative WING state Conven.
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Pursuant to notice, cDnvehipn of tho Wing
Members of the Legislature, asj oibeF Wings,
ssssn.bled at the Safe House IN Montpelier,
on Tuesday evening, October Is, 1850, and
we're called to order by A. p. Lyman, ESQ., .
Chairman of the State Committee, and organized,
by the election of Hon. CHALEs PANE, ofNorth-
Geld, as Pres !, end D. w. C. CLARKE, Of Bur-
llngion, as Sec'y.
On taking the Chair, Gov. PAINE made a.brief
and pertinent address, when the Convention pro-
ceeded 70 The business for which they were as
sembled.
On motion of Mr.. CoLsuRS, of Castleton, it
nc Ordered, That Committee to eonsist Of as
many members as there are State Senators and
to be nominated on the call Of the several coon-
ties, be appointed, to report the names Of suita-
bic persons to constitute the Wing State Com
mittee for the year ensuing.
V The coun'ies were thereuoon called. when
the Nominating Committee, consisting Of 30
members, was appointed, and the committee
thereupon retired. and during their absence, the
Hon James Meachafn, the Representative from
the Sd Congressional District, and Hon Samuel
8. Phelps, one Of the Senators from this State,
in Congress, being called for, addressed the
Convention. -asit
The nominating committee, through their
Chan Mr. Benton, reported the following as
The Wing State Committee for the ensuing year.
and they were unani nously appointed -
'=f JOHN DEWEY, of Guildhall.
ra7 DANL A. HEALD. OF Ludlow
isr JOS. II. BARRETT, of Middlebury.
- Fl. B STACY, of Burlington.
ORRIN SMITH. Of Montpelier.
The President introduced the Hon. Mr. Little.
of Maine, who made brief and eloquent ad-
dress, when, on motion, the Convention adjourn-
ed sine die. A D. s'h ~ t,.- e
-aao ~ ac CHAS. PAINE, President.
D. w. C. CLARKE, Secretary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

One Of The APpies. A friend has handed NJ
T" Hubbsrdson Nonsuch." from the orchard Of
Mr. Flllebrown. Of Waltham, which must be
relation to the apple that tempted Eve Its hor-
Izonlal circumference 10 IL LIZ inches, and it,
perpendicular ii IL, and il weighs IA ounces.
Boston Transcript.
We have a" Gloria Aundip measuring II 4
by IL l2 inches-a Pound Sweet II 10 by
l2-and Blue Pesfmain," 10 g by f2-aIl
from J. Bauey, Keeseville. Probably he has lar
ger specimens still: a any rate hs didn't brsg
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

The New York State Baptist Convention
which met at Brockport on the 9Th, passed RESP
lutions repudiaiing the fugitive slave law as con
Tary to the Declaration Of Independence anu
opposed TO the direct grants of The Con-tI!uilon
to every citizen, and 10 the law of God. lnsf
pledge themselves not voluntarily to aid IN CIV
log effect to the law.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

Gov Sea5rook, of South Carolina, has appoint.
ed October "a, for thanksgiving.
A decided improvement upon proclamations
for dissoviog the Union.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24
ACandidate for Fame.

Vermont has produced an artist whose fame il
already worldwide, and now has another, who
will We think, command attention in due time.
Mr. H. B. Kinney, of Rutland, is the gentleman
to whom we allude; and we recommend the rea-
der to visit bis room, No. ii, State House. where
will be found specimens of statuary we'll worth
examining. To our eyes they evince genius
and artistic skill Of high order. 81
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

OuR FRIENps are referred to Jelreit & Pres.
colts, NJ 2 Milk Street, Boston, where will be
found an assortment Of Shawls, Silks and Cloak
Goods, fully characteristic of the establishment.
IN point OF quality, styles and low prices.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

A great meeting Of the friends Of u e oa ,',s
wsa ileId 1t Mobile on the evening of the IT,
inst. Several very enthusiastic speeches as
made, and resolutions were adopted, ava wig q.
dissemination to stick TO the Union, the Co'''
tution, and shs lava at
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

60 On the election Of Auditor. Mr Everts
was efrcneously reported az having nominated
Mr. Hodges. This nomination was made by Mr.
Foster OF Weston
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

Opposition on Laks CRampiain.- We learn
that the Ethan Allen il to be brought out - an
opposition boat, Capt T. D. Chapman, Comman-
ding. A good operation, good boat, and the
sesy best kind Of . ceptain-BT1ssstss Cs~-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

Census. We &C, by the favor of the Dep
uty Marshals for this county, furnished with a
few returns OF the population. We insert the
returns of l840 to show the relative increase.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

WHO SUSTAIN THE FuGIrIvE SLAVE Law:
The Locofocos Of Pennsyivunia haze just rec
ieefed FOUR Members of Congress isho rofsd for
the Fugitive Stare Law
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

The Fugiiire Siare Law ct Deiroit.-The Buff
falo Express says: "The Detroit case ard de-
cision are as folows:-A negro was brought
before the Commissioner as fugitive slave from
Tennessee. The Counsel for the negro present.
ed affidavit duly sworn BY the former, stating
that he was manunltted by the deed of the pre-
sent claimant for 500, which the latter had re-
ce:ved for the sane, and mat the deed was now
in the hands of the negros friends in Cincinnati.
On this affidavit the counsel for the prisoner
moves that the case be continued until the deed
of emancipation can be procured and used as ev
ideuce. The Commissioner decides that the
deed would be nadnIssbe If produced; that he
has no power TO inquire intoapy defence the me-
gro may hsve ,ainst the claim, but only TO de-
term,ne whether the case presented on the part
of the claimant is sufficient to enirtle him to a
certificate for the removal OF the negro.
If this decision is sustained, no coored man
north can be safe for day. Ifa deed Of Free
dom is annulled by the act. there will be PERU
ries enough to send into slavery every coortd
man and woman norh Of Mason aud Dixou's
llnen
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

Mr. Rhetf, a candidate for Congress IN Cnaii go.
ton, declares himself IN favor Of immediate =
cees,ou. Where is the use Of sending me,"Oe'
to Congress from a state that is TO secede!
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

The Mobile Advertiser represents that the
meeting recently held in that city was the larg-
est and most enthusiastic ever held there, and
says the people Of Mobile have put their seal of
reprobation on the odious doctrines of secession,
and all other schemes for the dissolution of the
Union.
UREA, w, Oct I7th.-The National Wing
Convention, assembled in this city, nave just
nominated the Syracuse ticket
OLDEsr INHABirANr.-Mr. Peak, the assist
ant marshal for taking the census In the town Of
Ponfret, returns the name of Peter Nassau,
colored man bornin Martinico, now residing in
Pomiret. If the age Of one hundred and twenty
years. We frequently zee this veteran in the
streets. Though somewhat lame, he walks
without appaten. difficulty Woodstock Mercury.
The Locofoco papers are abusing Mr.. Mere
dith because he predicted deficiency of five or
six millions in our revenue for the late fiscal
year, whereas the result shows that there will be
a surplus. The Tuscaloosa Monitor observes
upon this statement that it indicates slight
mistake, and one that would not have been very
likely 10 occur under Lorofoco management.
Whenever deficit under Locofoco rule was
foretold, Il was dead certain to prove true! ;.
The Charleston Courier says that Governor
Seabrook has determined not to call an extra
session Of the Legislature. a57is
@ Fifteen thousand dollars have been ap-
propriated BY the United States Government, for
Notifications at the outlet Of Lake Champla,n.
D0ING WHAT TEE DEVIL NEyER DID.-A
worthy clergyman, somewhere on the Cape,
was told that portion Of his flock were dissatis-
fed with his ministry, and anxious 10 get rid of
him. Determined to be beforehand with them on
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

! .Iraasposed. The admission Of California
causes = ,ransposition Of the figures requned 20
express the osiginil 'sumbes Of Seatss--N u u
now--insosad OF n 2 - is'.l -es-,i.s -. G.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

Dobbs says, the first time girl kissed am -
:elt a. If he we're sliding down rainbow "''
Yankee Doodle IN each hand.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

Vermont Central Railroad.
The earnings for September were $50, 266 SO
"a large increase, it win be observed, over Au-
gust If the company can raise cars to do even
the local business waiting to be done, we predict
a. large an increase this month. is.ss
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

Now THrREroRE, in consideration Of the
premises, you are required to meet in the seer
a! towns in said District, on the Tuesday after
the first Monday of November next at one o.
clack in the afternoon, at the same place where
the meeting was last held for the election Of q
Representative to Congress, to elect person to
represent thisS.ale in the Congress Of the United
States; which meetings are to be conducted in
oil things according to the provisions Of the
statute, IN such case made and provided.
Giren under my hand and the Seal OF said STATE, at
Montpelier, This eighiheenfh day of October, in
the year Of our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and fifty, and of the independence of The
United Staies the serentyfnh.
CHI. K. WILLIAMS.
BY the Governor,
r, F. ANDREWS, Secretary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

Vermont & Canada Railroad.
We understand that the can ran to 81 AL.
bans Friday last. ~
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

F. F. Horey, Montpelier, has been appointed
Assistant Librarian of the State Library.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24

Il adds -Thus stands the case, ~ 1t present
advised. We think it cannot be worse, and il
may be better. We are very well eonicn,ed
with The result. Ills substantial Wing victory.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-24
STATE OF VERMONT.

10 the Ffeemen Of tie First Congressional Dis
ticf:
- WHrREAs, the Committee appointed BY The
Genera! Assembly 10 receive and canvass the
votes given on the FIRST Tuesday Of September
A. d. 1850 in the FIRST Congressional District
for Representative to represent this State in the
Congress Of the United States, have given no
tice to the undersigned. Governor of said State
that no person has majority of all the votes
given in said District, g. have forwarded TO me q
statement of the number of votes given for each
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-10

We lay before our readers the following article from
the Norfolk Herald with slight correction. We under.
stand from our friends OF the Observatory, who ought 70
know BEST that Jupiter and Venus are now close togeh.
err while Mars not being able TO vie with them in splcn
dor, has taken more humble position below. AT the
second third day after the last full noon the planetary
display in the western sky most beautiful The
four-ycnus. Mas, Jupiter, and the Moon-were in a
row. and, counting from the last in the order named,
were nearly cquidistant from each other.
This evening at sunset they will appear closer togeth
er; and the "panet- watchers" who may be eager to
catch the first sight Of this splendid train, will first the
moon An hour before sunset and little to the south OF
west from the moon. Venus more brilliant than the
may be seen with the naked eye.
little later JUPITER with his mild light will appear to
the north and west Of venus and after the begin
to peep out, Mars. with his bloody look. will be seen
family twnkng in the distance, and to the hor-
zon than all Of these heavenly bodies
Tsit possible for some daguereotyps Of this city to fix
these evanescent beauties on one sheet
Fran the Norfolk Herald.
LOOK OUT FOR a ouAnrKrr PLASETs.-Jupiter and
Venus have for weeks past appeared In fn splendor
horizon from two 10 two and half hours in the
that great uinary Between them might ave been seen
small red star that Mars The latter planet
now the most distant part his orbit from the earth; and
hence y y that he looks diminutive Byandby, when
same side q the sun he VIII rsss'nbs ball Of e, fun
now q1w g ~ n sso Il
ohsr The near proxImiy Of the two ira named
them % present splendid specsce Mars from being be.
time IN line obIquey inclined 20 the horizon. On sat
urday ESQ the almanac says) they will all three be In CON
such display Of planetary anacence as wi not occur
again in--we don't know how many years
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Tn.r, !. Danger in Delay.

awe humbly think that Congress- have not moment
to lose. There is imminent danger OF collision be-
tween the authorities OF Texas and the United States
blood flows the boundary Of the Rio Grande.
who will stop it's efusion Between Texas and the ad.
minisraon there is great danger Of the clash Of arms.
The people Of Texas already highly excited, and the
policy Of the Executive will only increase this excite.
ment. What. then. is to be done
Congress alone can apply the remedy. We would
most respectfully think tina, becomes their duty without
delay, 10 arrange the boundaries OF Texas with her
sent This is the great question which presses on
Congress, and everything else should be laid aide to settle
this controversy MIR. Ewing did speak on Thursday
last in the spirit which becomes the occasion; and
even Mr. Pearce, with all his conciatory feelings does
not seem sufficiently aware Of all the consequences OF
collision Texas would not be so easily put down. She
would find sympathzers enough to support and defend
her Mr Clay was much the truth Of the thing,
when he predicted that the neigbbonng southern States
would cooperate with her. and that the citizens OF
Missouri would pour down the Mississippi to stand by
her side No. mo- let act at once. and the eu
sion Of brothers blood, and save the Union
Such are the terms in which we wosad haps spoken
in our yesterdays paper Buthe passage Of the bound
airy bill through the Senate on yesterday evening
changes the prospect Of ihngs and is TO be expected
that faet being communicated through the telegraph
TO New Orleans, and thence by the quickest route
Austin. will induce the Legislature of Texas who assem-
bic on Monday next TO pause in their proceedings On
the other hand, IT may be fortunate that the legislature
are in session. they may promptly act on the propos
tons which Congress may probably submit TO them in the
bill which has Just passed the Senate.
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
BALrlnoax. Aue e--5

BALTIMORE. Aug e-5, pm
Aynoaeh Of the Cholera. --Sanfay Measures -Rseovs,
of Raaa,oay Siapes.A New Quiet Mr.. Gay al N,s
Yors.--Aboiitioa Mosemsnis = The Markets, re.
The vIrulence Of tho cholera Harpers Feuyseyen Der,
having died Of the epidemic duting the tweny.ou,
hours ending yesterday-has caused considerable
aeng citizens, and the adoption san
itary measures is becoming quite general
The train ofcars from York, Pennsylvania, this monns
brough the city, locked up in Of the burden cs.
Ave runaway slaves, who captured during pAs
night near shrewsbury, In York county. Penn.y lyanI,
about mile the Pennsylsania i.e They wsr
found concealed the premises u coore who has
farm that vicinity, where there We're SIX Others Nho
escaped One Of them hails from Caver, county anos
IRON Montgomery, another from Prince Georges Two
from Baltimore oounty-al young men, apparently not oys,
70 years Of age, They AIMED with revoiven and
showed de,ermiDat 10 them, bu, hnaY were can
ured by straiagen being under the impression that o
who took charge of them intended assist them escape
Two Of the party got oil through the assshnc OF Posa
Brown, Of Shrewsbury who cut the rope by which tey
wefe tied, and took them of
Shrewsbury is situated about mile the May
line, and has recently been adopted by abolcn
the through which their slaves from ,bi
vicinity and numbeIs have already escaped 1t but
few weeks since paBy Of sixteen were captured there
and brought back Baltimore county, for whom reward
Of 600 PAID which has Others The
all who make their appearance. The party brough,
down this morning acknowledged that they had been tam.
pered with by abotonists, whose inte frfence they a.
tribute all their troubles denouncing tnefn In no
ured terms, in anticipation OF trip 10 the cotton fields Of
tie South
letter from New York, dated yesterday. says 'Qaie
number of politicians going 10 Newport BY To-
nights boat osensiby 70 inhale the breeze bot,
ia reality hob-nob with Mr. Clay What pity il that
the veteran Is to be permitted le recreation This
loving death is barbarism, which The friends Of
humanity everywhere should set their against,
The telegraph informs Of quite excitement In Wssb
ngton relative runaway slaves There have cerlauy
been strong operations foot lately as Just Learn
that party Of seven who are still at large, yaosed rom
this city and vicinity few days since
TIE MARKETS LIN the Baltimore market this morning
there sales of Howard street flour al 30 A. which
decline Of cents Wednesdays prices City Mills are
held at IS 80 per barrel Good prime red wheat Is ss
ing 40 III cents, and ordinary good IS to ito
cents, condition. White wheat is selling Jig Ia
cents and such is suitable for family -four 1T I25 In
cents per bushel The supply Of corn l. small and price,
steady We quote white and yellow at "a 66 cent
per bushel. Oats declining Sales at Is 81 CENT
par bushel quality, sales Of rye at 63 So cents
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Henry Clay arrived here yesterday in the steamer John
Potter. iron Amboy and was driven Immediately TO The
Empire State, lying at pier No. 3, North river,
on board winch sumpluous dinner had been prepared.
crowd OF persons assembled the pier during the al
ienoon. and after dinner Mr. Clay appeared the gang
way and addressed few words 10 them He left in the
coupanied by Mr.. and Mrs Calvert, Of Baltimore.
II Mr. Cays desire 10 pass through the CRY with
street privacy indeed he regretted the necessity OF visit
ing New York on his way to Newport, knowing. OF
course, by experience the annoyance 10 which he would
be exposed He succeeded pretty well yesterday how
ever in keeping OF murders, although he so contn
ualy logged by certain parties to disturb al time
the equanlmy OF his temper As he evidently requires
rest we trust that he will be spared the inconvenient
tentions OF his enthusiastic friends and admirers; al
though this is scarcely be expected such place
as Newpor.--New York Mirror, Aug.s
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From the Baltimore Republican
North Carolina SELECTIONS.
The People Triumphant !-Coionel REID Elected Govern
orl-Carotna Redeemed from Federalism

| a North Carolina hiecti0nss
The People Triumphant Colonel Red Elected Govern
or!-Caolina Redeemed from Federalism!
The election news from North Carolina is of the most
gratifying character The democrats have swept the
State Colonel Reid the democratic candidate for gov
ernor has gained 900 votes since the last election His
gain in Rutherford county is 26S Is said the senate
will stand 81 democrats 20 wings, and the commons
81 DEMOCRATS to So whgs-maklng democratic majority
of on joint ballot
The news OF this gIorousvictory should stimulate the
democracy Of our State to battle with renewed vgor for
Lowe and reform.
The North Carolina Standard in view OF this victory,
says:
We have the high and qualification OF announcing
readers and the democracy everywhere, that we
elected democratic governor and democauc ees
ature and that North Carolina is last completely and
glpronsIy refeemsd
among orr friends States, though we have looked
Tor weeks and counted upon with the fullest conf
| dence.
| Hsnceforh old North Carolina will take position
State, eide by side with Virginia. South Caro-
victory been under such circumstances, and upon
such issues. render certain that our success Is per-
and that this position will be steadily maintained
FOURTEEN WARS under federal msrue. North Carolina
last energes the ul blaze Of d. nocratc triumph Her
lion hearted democracy have length learned their
strengths and and soberminded people, though
difficult move when moved, stand In their places
like Pilot Gibraltar Let IL he known eveywhcre-lei
Of the wind carry the glad tdns all portions
of the Unionthat North Carolina is democratic that
enor put thar The people have uiumphed clique
ISM 80 ;tionalism und federal arrogance and misrue
We the democracy in other States that the
| not good 10 be true. Ii Is so.
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Tn. Cabinet.

1t reported that the cast Of the cabinet is
plete. II is said that Mr. T. M. T. McKennon Of
Washington county. Pennsylvania, member OF The
last Congress- designated Secretary Of the Inte-
Nor and Mr. Conrad. member OF the present House OF
Representatives from the State OF Louisiana be Sec
Rotary Of War These nominations are Of course, TO be
submitted 10 the Senate for their confirmation.
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ny GREEN a rAsTEr, A.cssonesrs.
OFFENSIVE SALE OF NEW AND SECONDHAND FURNI-
TUREon Tuesday, The 18th Instant shall SELL
o. whom ~ 10 Of Auction
Room al e corner Of 9Th and Psnnsyvsna large
and general assortment OF second hand furniture, viz
Mahogany sofas, rocking chnirs, and lounges
Do bookcase secretaric~, tables
$3.50 DO two fine French bcdsfeads washstands &C.
Do batr work and dressing stands, wardrobes &C.
cane and wood seat chairs OF every description
Fesfher beds bedding, and mattresses t
With large which deem
necessary wishing purchase furniture
do wen 10 the sale large portion Of Inc absve
GREEN : TAsrET,
Aug io-3s Aucuonsers.
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Attempted Abduction Of slaves.

WA.HIScToS, August y, 1850.
white man, attached the Era office, reported,
attempted last night to abduct two slaves belonging 10
VI essrs. Toombs and Stephens, OF Georgia. They
pursued by Of the auxiliary guards and slave aud
the white captured One oi the slaves succeeded in
getting off.
Twenty shots fred by the parties and the slave
that was captured is badly Injured. There much
lite ment in the city about It,
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Yesterday the House were in Committee Of the Whole
on the state Of the Union upon the civil and diplomatic
appropriation bills wherein speeches upon the Texas
boundary question and the message Of the Pres-
dent were made By Messrs. Stephens. Savage Williams,
and Houston.
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Apivaie despatch received last evening from st. Louis
states that as far as heard from, he centre State
there were IS whigs 10 democrats, and II Benionises
elected to the Legislature, with three wing members Of
Congress-Porier, Darby, and another.