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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04
New Mexico.

The news that state government is to be
formed is fully confirmed. A public meeting
was holden at Santa Fee on the 2Olh of April,
which protested against coming under the juris.
diction of Texas, and requested the Governor
to issue Proclamation foe an election of dele.
gates to meet in convent ion and form state
constitution. On the 23d of April the Procla-
nation was issued by John Munroe, civil and
military Governor Of New Mexico. The 9th Of
May was Fixed for the election of delegates, and
they were to meet in convention on the 18Th Of
May. We guess that Texas has got more than
her match this time.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04
WING COUNTY CONVENTION.


The Wings Of Orleans County are invited to
meet in County Convention, on Saturday, the
18th day Of July, at Irasburgh, for the purpose
of nominating candidates for County Senator,
two Assistant Justices Of the County Court
Judge of Probate, High Bailif, Sheriff. and
States Attorney, and for the transaction of any
other business which may then be deemed me-
cessary.
In consequence of the action of the late Con-
stitutional Convention, the importance of full
attendance of the various towns, by their proper
delegations, cannot be too highly estimated. Do
not fail to attend. If well organized, and that
in season, we are sure Of success in the coming
election. We cannot anticipate defeat; but if
it be possible, it viii only be on account of our
negligence in taking early steps to secure har-
mony and concert of action.
To secure a representation which shall give
ON equal voice to all sections Of the county, and
yet not consist of an inconvenient number Of
delegates, the committee have thought it advi-
sable TO fix the number of the several towns as
follows :-one from each town, 'ond one for eve
y Is Wing votes cast at the last election, which
gives for Albany 2, Barton S, Bloomington 3,
Charleston S, Coventry 5, Craftsbury S, Derby
2, Glover a, Greensboro 2, Holland 3, Irasburgh
S, Jay l, Lowell 2, Morgan 3, Newport 3, Sa-
lem 2, Troy 3. West6eld 2, Westmore l.
ELIJAH CLEVELAND,
JOHN H. KEI.LAM, County Com.
MERRICK MANSFIELDN
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04

Rendsfph>J B Hutchinson, WIN Blodgett, L
Belknsp & Holden, F B Paine.
Nrebssk-Royal Burnham, CHESTER Dow,
Samuel AcMastsr JIG.
zheltord -Sylvanus Y Closson, Wn Dodge,
A B Wilcox, Lyman Slafler.
IInbridge.-E H Foster, Gustavus Role, E
8 Hackett.
Ispshnm4-R,M Bill, H Bu,ter6eld.
Vershre-Sineon Bacon, Jeel Derby, H 7
Keyes.
Nliiamslo,sn.-J Bass jr, Crane, M Bass,
NJ Palmer, Charles Simons, Lester Martyr.
Warrington. A White, H Huntington, D
C Brown. II Bohonon, A F Burgess.
Nest Fairtee.-D Robinson, A Wild, John
Mum.
COUNTY Conxrrrrx.-C Carpenter, N
Stiles, Elihu Hyde.
The above named Town and County Commit
tees were duly elected by the Convention
J K Parish offered the following resolution,
which was cordially adopted:
RESOLVED, That this Convention recommend to
the Town Committees in the several tows in the
County, Immediately to circulate petitions for
this signatures Of the freemen, praying Congress
to alter the present Tariff Law 60 as to afford in
creased protection to free labor, and especially
to substitute specific for ad valorem duties, 20
that the people can understand what protection
is granted them-and that when said petitions
are signed they be forwarded for presentation by
our Representatives in Congress.
Cn motion oc Mr. o c Hale, it was
Resolved That report Of the proceedings Of
this Convention be signed by the President and
Secretaries. and published in the Vermont Fam
lily Gazette, Vermont Journal and Vermont
Waterman and State Journal.
The Convention adjourned sine dis.
]. H. SMITH, PreadsnL
J. |. B. Ho tsha.a Secretaries.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04

Dropping Free Soil. 1. seems from the noti-
ces posted through the streets that the Conven-
tion Of Tuesday was neither Free Soil Conven-
ton, nor Free Democratic Convention but sim
ply "fhe Democratic Convention )" 10 fnlilment,
we presume, of the announcement of The Wood
stock Age, tina. this Convention would be Dem
ocratic and "nothing else" By next year, free
soil will probably be ousted from their profess
sion of faith also. The result will be, that the
old Liberty men must become locofocos =" and
nothing else" or withdraw from the concern.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04

Nh. Webster.-The Albany State Register
says: "There is much which challenges our
admiration, in reviewing the conduct Of Mr..
Webster in the great emergency through which
the country lie now passing. Even those who
have hesitated to approve his course cannot be
insensible to the boldness with which he adop-
ted, and the 6rmness with which he maintains
-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04

Slavery. Hon. s. R. Thurston, delegate in
Congress from Oregon, in reply to letter from
Hon. Horace Mann, gives it a. his opinion that
slave labor ssouid be very profitable in Oregon,
California, New Mexico, and would be introdu-
ced there il there we're no legal obstacles to it
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04

% Bliss N. Davis, Esq, we are glad to learn
is recovering rapidly from the wound inflicted BY
Warburton. w. cannot be tried until hrs pres
ent term of prison service ten years,) is out: ht
can then be tried, and take ten years more.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04

sAh," said Massachusetts, man the other day
while gazing at the beautiful hills and valleys of
VERMONT h, one can possibly tps in New
Hampshire or Massachusetts, but in Vermont he
might be content to live eighty years, and bring
up family of children" aH
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04

Increasing. Business on the Central road
We understand the business for June promises
to foot up an increase Of from 90 TO 25 per cent
on the previous month. The fact we presume
to be is, that up to the middle Of June, business
has been unusually short on railroads generally.
Since that time, travel has increased largely. a
large increase ought to be maintained through
the next four months.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04
VERMONT CENTRAL BROAD.

BOSTON, June 20, lou.
To the Shareholders Of the Vermont Central
Railroad Company. We have been ordered by
a vote Of the directors to present condensed
abstractcf report submitted to and approved
by then, for the information of the shareholders
in orde that they may understand the present
position of the corporation.
Vermont Central Raiiroad.-This road extends
from Windsor to the Lake shore at Burlington,
one Kindred aud sixteen and one-tenth miles;
and is6nished with the exception of two miles
in Burlington, which will be completed in Au-
gust.
Thu cost, estimating the stock at the price Of
the last issue and present market value, would
be asfollows, viz
10000 Shares Of stock at 80 100000
Bonis issued 597, 900
Bouls to be issued for
payment of interest 2S4, l22
66I,l22
Los assets specially appli-
cable for payment of
bonds, 2Sl, l22
100000
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04

Professor Webster. Some Of the Boston pa
pers say he has confessed that he killed DR..
Parkman, but that it was not murder; l. e. he
did not intend to kill him. We doubt the story.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04
WING STATE CONVENTION.

The Wings of Vermont are requested to meet
State Convention at Montpelier, on Wednes-
dav the 18th July next, at 10 o'clock A. n. for
the purpose of nominating State Ticket and
making other suitable preparations for the com
ing election. In view of the importance Of this
election, being the irst under our new Constitu-
ton, a full representation from every section Of
the State is earnestly invited.
1t is hoped that the members Of all the Coun-
~ Committees will be present. as it will afford
them an opportunity of comforting together to
adopt suitable measures calculated to continue
the harmony and success Of the party.
A. p. LYMAN, \
= JUSTIN s. MORRILL,, Wing
DANIEL II. ONION, State
PORTUS BAXTER, Commit
ORR[N SMITH,
May 81, 1850.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04

.apreftabie exchange. Now is the time for
country people to 60 10 the sea-board, and for
residents on the sea-board to visit the country.
This is pleasanter medicine than physic, alto
gcther, for those who can afford it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04
100000
Los assets specially appli-
cable for payment of
bonds,
100000
100000

S3,6OOOOO
The issue of $4,000 shares at $50. gives ell
100000, which, added to the other resources of
the company, will, in the opinion OF the direct
ors, pay, with the exception OF the bonds for
$4,000, as above stated, the entire debts of the
corporation, and leave 100000 for finishing the
road, and the income hereafter will be applied
TO dividends.
Termonf and Canada Railroad. This road,
for which the means are provided, extends from
Essex, point on the Central, about seven miles
from Burlington, to Rouse's Point. It is about
foriy-6ye miles in length. It's grading through
out the line will be finished in August and the
bridging and materials are in such a state of
forwardness as to render it certain that it will
be open in October.
The cost If the road will not exceed, It ID be-
lieved, Sl7. 600 per mile, or $765.OOO.
This has been taken on permanent lease by
The Vermont Central, at rent equal to eight per
cent. on its cost, Representing capital Of ST.
on, 1000, at SIX per cent; on which, in the opin-
ion Of those acquainted with the country, il will
pay the interest by local trade.
Such would be the nature of the Vermont and
Canada and Vermont Central as local roads
but when considered as essential links 10 the
great chain Of internal improvements that 10 to
connect the Atlantic Ocean at Boston and New
York with The ST. Lawrence at Montreal, and
the waters OF the great Lakes at Ogdensburg,
their importance can hardly be exaggerated.
From the present position of the Ogsdenburg,
and ST. Johns and Rouse's Point roads, it 10
confidently expected that within four Months the
city of Monlresl will be within sixteen, and
Ogdensburg within twenty hours of Boston.
II is for every shareholder to decide for him.
self as 10 the effect that such communication
will have on the value Ut his stock.
The above estimate is made on shares At the
last issue and present market value of $50 per
share al this rate the Two roads considered as
one, would cost "a $40, 900, or about $2s,695
per mile.
Estimated at cost to shareholders who have
taken all the issues, it would be as follows, VIZ:
10000 shares at 100 per share, 100000
10000 50 IS 100000
$4,000 30 100000
Bonds as above, 100000
Vernon, and Canada Railroad as
above, 100000
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04

Lsek out for tkemL-A ten dollar bill purpost-
leg to be upon the Bristol Bank, R. L, but il -
slity an alteration from smaller bill of zone
Other bank, was passed in this city on Wednes-
day 70 young boy, who represents that the man
ePpesred to have plenty Of the same sort lefL-
Bed. alas.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04

Death from Snperstition-David Boston col
ored man, died near ilcherster, (Md.) on the LIST
inst, from the effects Of superstition. he had
contracted a severe cold, and suffered much from
the accumulation Of phlegm on the chest. The
choking sensation and hoarse breathing conse-
quent on this, induced him to believe that he had
a frog in him, and that he had been tricked.n
His wife went to Baltimore and consulted .
Fortune Teller" who confirmed her suspicious,
and added that the first person who should come
70 her house after her return home, was the
trickster. This was sufficient The poor man
tosk little or no nourishmenl; no one was allow
ed to visit him; and after his death some City
cotton balls were found placed about him for
the purpose Of breaking the "speiL"-B aIliners
Sun.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04

Look oui a. B~gims.--Ws learn that two
men, strangers, we're seen several times last week
in Corinth under suspicious circumstances
Their lurking place was high hill, which affor-
ded commanding prospect Of the surrounding
as wsll as good opportunity TO watch the move
mepts of the people in the central villages. Back
Of this bill is dense forest which makes good
hiding place. The men are AIMED, and il u be-
lieved they live BY milking cows in the fields, -
one Of them was detected IN such an aet, having
pluoder the peaceable inhabitants Of Cosinth, OF
are they fugitises from justice? II they were
honest, some other method Of gainins liveli-
hood would seem to bsas Observation-Disclosures
Gax III &
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04

Or abou, $aI.Ils per mile.

Or about Sal lis per mile. a
At these prices, the shareholders will hold
road Of the first class, fully equipped, free of
debt-with no grade Of over forty feet to the
mile, passing through fertile country, with
large, active and enterprising popula.ion-and
connecting Canada and the great lakes with the
Atlantic, both at New York and Boston.
The line may in fou Q respects be compared
with the Western Railroad. They both have
local business, and form essential links in great
lines of communication between the West aud
the Atlantic-the one With no grade exceeding
forty feet to the mile-at present prices, cost TO
its shareholders 500, 695-the other, with grades
Of eghy-ihree fe ct, over $64. O0c per mile.
As local roads, the Vermont Central passes
through more fertile region than the Western
and connects more immediately and with less
competition, the great lakes and the Atlantic.
AT the completion Of the Western, its stock
sold at $40 for 800 paid-and within a year
rose to $l04. The Vermont Central is now
selling a. $50 for $50 paid. Whether the de-
velopement of business and consequent rise of
the stock will be as great proportionally, in the
latter as in the former, is matter on which, not
withstanding the vast difference in the cost
opinions may vary.
The directors, however, have thought it due
to the shareholders, who have 30 nobly and
promptly provided for the wants of the corpora
ton, to give them their views of the general
value OF the property with such d.gree Of ex-
actness as would enable them to decide a. to
the price at which it may be advisable for them
to hold or to dispose Of their stock. BY order
Of the Directors.
CHARLES PAINE, President
JOSIAH QuIScY, in. Secretary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04

Mr. Foote'S resolution offered yesterday, re-
speeding New Mexico, was modified and adopt
ed.
The bill to print 10000 copies of the report
on Commerce and Navigation, was debated and
passed. ~
The special order, the Compromise bill, was
then taken up, when Mr.. Webster spoke ia re-
ply to Mr.. Soule. He referred 70 precedents in
Legislative and legal decisions in opposition to
Mr.. Soule's position. In view of the country's
great emergency, he appealed to Mr.. Soule to
reconsider and withdraw his objection to the
admission Of California. In further reply 10 Mr..
Soule, he reminded the Senate that although
California had great extent of surface, she had
far less available and useful soil than many
States Of the Union. He argued that the South
ern portion of California was unfit for State
BY itself, aud unsuitcd to Southern productions.
Finally, he was impressed with the conviction
that it was the duty of Congress to do something
for the Territories. He hoped Senators would
realize the Importance of this duty. He hoped
they would be convinced that California ought
to be admitted without further delay, and that
the necessary Legislation of the country should
be attended to, ia order that the government
might 90 on prosperously. He hoped when
they took vote, they would have . decisive
vote, 20 far a. California is concerned at least
Nj. Webster enumerated various reasons for
assuming these positions, among which were the
vast and rapidly increasing population Of Cali
fornia, her commanding position, and her untold
wealth. He believed 1t unsafe to delay the adj
mission till the next session Of Congress. He
considered the objection which had been raised
against her admission relating TO the loss Of pub
|lic domain, supposed to be involved, a. an I'M
fosnded idea /; and that State Sovereignty, -
paramount 10 the sovereignty Of the General
Gosernment, was an absurd notion and long
since exploded
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-07-04

Senate.-The Postmaster General answered
resolution demanding the time and number Of
failures Of the mail between New York and New
Orleans.
The Secretary of State answered a resolution
respecting the monopoly In the GuaAo trade by
the Government of Chill.
Mr. Seward Of New York, offered resolution
inquring into the expediency Of a Typographical
survey of the lower banks of the Mississippi,
with a view to the erection Of embankments to
prevent overfo~s. Laid over.
The resolution of inquiry, offered by Com-
mittee on Naval Affairs, was adopted.
Mr. Cass called up a resolution inquiring iEto
the expedlency Of prohibiting the exercise OF un-
lawful powers BY officers of the army. He urg-
ed its Importance in q few remarks. MIR Sew
ard said that the existing laws upon this subject
covered the case Of the recent proceedings OF
army officers in New Mexico, and he thought
that the proceedings of Gen Riley in California
were analogous.
Mr. Cass SAID he found no law applicable to
the former case. Gen. Riley's was altogether
different. Munroe had cut the Gordian knot,
and if this precedent was tacitly acquesced 10,
the question was settled.
Mr.. Houston followed Gen. Cas- in speech
of some length, charging President Taylor with
q prejudice against the State Of Texas and her
people, which had led him TO slight and insult
them during the Mexican war, and also as fresi-
dent, to commit this gross violation Of her rights.
He proceeded to read from various documents TO
sustain the charge, but bad not concluded when
he yielded TO a motion TO take up the special or
der, which was agreed to.
the Omnibus Bill.
M. Davis of Mass, resumed and concluded
his remarks against the bill
Heuse-Tha Iowa contested election case
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-13

The following extract from the Rev. Walter
Colton's new volume, deck and Port" shows
that the mistake made by so many persons in
eonfounding schoolo Of whales in the South
Carolina waters, with his mysterious majesty
The sea serpent, though very ludicrous was
after all. not very unnatural one for land
lubbers:
"a large number of black whales are plung-
ing about our ship. They have long heavy
motion, and move over swell ike lubberly
Dnth merchantman. should suppose every
thing would drift out Of their way, They move
in Indian file, and their uneven backs, ripping
above the water. so closely resembled the
bumps Of the sea serpent that began to sus-
pect that We had got into the neighborhood Of
Nahant," &c.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-13
new Fashionable Move.

The N. z. Daily Times mentions naatiae'
YdaRsonts-a new species of entertainment
which the bolder and more enterprising of N
York fashionables are beginning to engraft up
on the already vitiated stock Of good old fash
ioned Knickerbocker simplicity, A 'aont0net
slqnsaBste means morning devoted to dancing
The custom is, Of course borrowed from abroad
II seems 10 have hit the fancy of the gayer
portion Of the aristocracy who are making vig-
orous efforts to establish it as permanent in
stisution of New York good society.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-13

or the To0a Of Loper Sandusky, passed
EsaLrarna.r se1l Id 1870.

OF tie Toa0a Of Lower sSandmsky, passed
february I'd, "A, d. 1850.
ON motion Of Siatiria Grant and La @ Rawson,
~ and il appearing that Sfaiiria Grant and La
q Rawson and Sarah Jane Grant minor, for
whom said Rawson is guardian, hold the entire III
lie 10 nl that part OF tract number three, lying west
r-tv0, il 10 ordered that all the streets and alleys
running through said tract west Of said lots, be and
the same are hereby vacated. And il fuyther ap-
pearinr, that they own all the north half of said
tract lying west Of lots number thrfy-two and for
ty-six il Is ordered that all the streets and alleys
running through the north half OF said tract and
west of said lots number thirty-two and forty-sx,
Be and The same are hereby vacated. Provided
that this order shall Interfere with any State
co1.1fv road running through said tract number
fhrss. G.. J. ORTON, Recorder.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-13
GRAHAM,S MAGAZINE.
Commencing with the July Number,

~ SHE original protector and proprietor of Ora.
hams Magazine, having again assumed the
entire management of this favore periodical, pur-
poses TO commence volume of unrivalled ex-
lcellsnce, with the number for July. The early cop
les will be ready fer the mails June SIXTH and will
be illustrated with the most splendid of engrav-
ngs that have ever appeared in an American work
Defying the proudest English Annals
10 excel in naEnificente these beautiful specimens
of artistic skill the Paris Fashions,
colored in the unaPproachable style of French
ists will be resumed, and will represent correctly
the elegant goods forwarded 10 this country
Messrs. L.. j. Levy & Co., of Philadephini and
Stewart Of New York, the evidence OF their authen-
ticity WILDE found upon the counters of these gem
temen, simultaneously with the publication of
Graham's Magazine. Extensive arrangements-
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n great chance for three dollar subscribers!
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The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-13
NEw YoEK. April 4

The steamer Cherokee arrived from Cha
pres this morning, bringing San Francisco
dates to Ist March, and nearly 100000 in
gold The dry season and digging having
commenced. have given an impulse = busi-
mess. A Sarge FIRE occurred at Chagres on
the night sf the Esd March, and destroyed
she greater portion of the town.