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

AT the time when all was lost to the Hun
garians, aud each had TO seek his own safe
~ in fight, Governor Kos,uth and his lady,
who had accompanied her husband through
out the war, thought it best To separate, in
order that one of them, if possible, might
save their lives, for the sake of their chill
dren, who had been left under the protec-
ton Of their grandmother. The Governor
determined to remain with his brave officers
still with him and to share their fate. NJ adj
am K informed her husband and female
friend, the wife of an officer, where she
would endeavor to seek safety aud as eve
~ moment was precious. the delicate Lady
quickly clothed herself as a beggar her
husband gave her his slgnet ring, and the
seal of government of Hungary, that these
might be passport for her ia the event OF
her meeting with those who were friendly
TO their cause.
Without anv clothes except those on her
back, she commenced her sad and fatiguing
journey on foot. She travelled long, expe-
riencing all kinds Of hardships, priyallons
and dangers. When stopped by the Austri-
an or Russian guards, she feigned extreme
old age. and SAID she was in search Of lit
tie grandson who had got lost in the war
SO they let her pass, little knowing the val
ue OF the prize they had IN their bloody
hands.
Thus she continued on, until she reach
ed an extensive pasture country, unInhabit.
ed, except by herdsmen, almost as void OF
intellect as the herds they guarded, where
she sought and found a re>ting-place.-
These poor serfs made fresh bed OF straw,
covered her with their cieanest sheepskIns,
and fed her with their brown bread, and
here she remained three months, during
which time the winter cold came on, and
having but little covering, you may easily
conceive how intensely she must have sui.
fered. Governor Kossuth had sent for his
children, that he might take leave of them,
and give them his last blessing; they were
brought to him by his mother, aud again
taken to their home. The Austrian execu-
toner (Haynau) had long since common
ced his bloody work. Kossuth and those
with him, fled towards the Turkish frontier
to the fortress of Widteh. We cannot en-
unerate all the suAerings, losses, and an
gulsh experienced by these unfortunate men
during their flight; most Of them, however,
reached Widen. They were no sooner
there, than their FIRST thoughts were Of Mad
am kossuth, and her friend, the wife Of the
officer to whom she had communicated the
place Of her intended concealmeut, determ-
ined to seek and find her, if she was yet a.
live. She sat out on her weary journey,
habited Ia similar guise rs that of Mad.
AN Kossu.h-as a beggar-and thus she
passed the soldiers aud the guards Of the
enemy, until she reached the hiding-place
Of her friend, who had been the companion
Of her youth and happier days; and now
they were to encounter new dangers.
TA6 MAaanDsh bg8i si1em q little curt
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
SLAVES IN CAL,ronSrA. ACorrespond

SLAVES IN CALIFORNIA. A Correspond
ent in California estimates the number of
slaves in that State at one thousand, but he
SAYS their masters have no control over
them, and if he attempts to take them by
force, he is liable to punishment. He says
that the laws furnish no protection to this
description of property; and that, to ell
gage in lawsuit about them, with the abo-
I,shionists to counsel and advise them at
every step, is the surest way of expanding
the whole value Of the slave. In most
cases, an owner has but one or two with
him, aud he cannot afford to take up his
time in hopeless efforts to get possession of
them. His letter was written before the
admission Of California was known in that
quarter, and he proposes the adoption, by
Congress, of condition Of admission, that
all slaves shall be held in bondage for FIVE
years. This question is submitted at too
late period for it TO be Entertained. He
estimates the value of the slave property at
one million dollars-alI OF which is lost, as
the matter now stands.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
[PuRLIc 81

AN ACT TO autnorIze the Secretary Of the
Treasury TO permit vessels fr"m the Bri'i-h
North American Provinces 10 iade and un.;de
al such places in any CO lection dIs'ict of
the United States as he may designate.
BE Il enmied by the Senaie and House Of Rep
rrseniatires Of The Umied States Of .4merica in
Cangrcss assembled, That the Secretary Of the
Treasury, with the appreciation OF the President
of he United States, provided the latter sh,Il be
SIZED hat 81 niir priv ieges are extended u
vesse of The United States Ia tie col mes herr
matter menlioned, is hereby authorized, under
such regulations "a he may prescribe, to protect
the revenue from fraud, to permit vessels laden
wit, the products of Canada, New Brunswick,
Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Prince Ed
wards Island, or either OF :hem, % lade or IN
lade at aay porJ or place within any collector
district of the Urited States which he may :
sgnate and If an. such vessel en- ering port
or PA e so designated, TO Jade or onlade. shall
n elect or refuse To corply with the regulations
prescribed BY The Secretary OF the I, asury,
such vessel and the owner or owners and master
thereof, shalI be subject 10 The same penalties
as if 10 authority under this act had been grant
ed to Ia.ie or uhlad 10 such port place.
Approved September rs, 1850.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
approved September 20. 1850.
[puRL1c-No. 35l


AN ACT to supply deficiency in the appropri-
!ation for pay and mileage OF members Of Con-
gTess for The present session.
BE it enacied by The Senate and House " Rep
-essniaiipes of The United .Siates of .4merica III
Congress assembled, That the sum OF one hun
died and sixty thousand dollars be, and the
same is hereby, appropriated out Of any money
IN the treasury not otherwise appropriate for
for payment OF mileage and per diem OF Sena
tors, members Of the House OF Representatives,
and Delegates in Congress at the present ses-
sion 2,230 dollars, for additional expenses
Of stationery for members OF the House of
Representatives, during the present Sc sio -
FroU,dsd, That the mi cage OF the Senators
Rad Representatives. from California, and
and the delegate from o egon, be computed ac-
cording to the mast usual travelling rou with
in The limits of the United States-and the ger
diem of SAID Senators and Rep esenlatives for
this sesson shall Commence iron the day on
which the constitution of Caliturnis was first
conmunic ted To the two Houses If Congress, ie-
spectively:
And that the sum Of fifty thousand dollars, in
addition TO the sum already provided for, in the
CIVIL and diplomatic Appropriation oil be and the
same rs hereby, appropriated for the con ingcnt
exp ms. S of tne House o Representatives.:
And that hugh N. Stnlh and Anon w.
Babbiu. lite Claim1ns tor seas in the House Of
Representatives from New M-xico and Utah,
he allowed their per dlem of five dollars, from
the aay OF their Arrival IN Washington, TO the
day shen their CLAIM 10 a seat was ri cted by
d vote OF the House "t Representatives.; aud, al
SO the SUN of two Thousand doll IS each for their
mileage: Prorided, Tina no per diem shall be al
lowed, Tor any time previous To tbs Commence
ment of the present session OF Congress.
Approved Sept. b. 1850.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
fPuBLIc-No. ALI

Az ACT 10 provide FIR carrying into execu-
ton in further part, the tweIit,, article of the
treaty with Mexico, concluded at Guadalupe
iiIdslgo.
Be II enacted by The Senate and House Of Rep
resenidt'rss of the United S'dtes Of .3nlerica IN
Congress assembled That the sum OF three mil
lions three hundred and sixty thousand doliars
be, and the same is Hereby, appropriated out Of
any money in the treasury not otherwise aPpro-
prla'ed, for the payment OF The Instalment and
interest wh,ch will fall due on the thirieth Of
Nav, eighteen hundred and hity-one, under the
twe,fh article OF the treaty between the United
S ates aud Mexico, made and concluded at Qua
dilupe H.d,lgo, on the second OF February,
eighteen nu 'dred and fn.ty-eight.
Approved, Sep. &c, lo50.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

and gave them horse, as Madam Kossuth,
worn out by anxiety. privations and suffer-
,ngs, was no longer able To walk !; the roads
had now become almost impossible, narrow
and slippery on the sides ofthe mountains /;
one false step would have plunged them
down into an almost bottomless abyss; but
with the galIows in their rear, and their hus-
bands before them, hope gave them cour-
age and onward they went. We know not
what length Of time they occupied in their
journey; but az it was in winter, and they
had to conceal themselves in clefts of rocks
and overhanging mountains. from the scouts
of the enemy, it must have been long and
weary one, and when discovered, they pas
sed for beggars, and asked for bread from
their blood-thirsly foes.
They ultimately reached the town of Bel
grade, where they expected to find their
husbands, and termination of their SUI
ferings. Imagine. then, their feelings of
disappointment, when they learned that not
a Hungarian was there-all had been re-
moved to Shumla. What was now to lie
done! They were worn out. and could
proceed no farther. Hope even had forsa-
KEN tleUi. NO nuSOauuS 10 eiHDIdCe, no
friends to welcome them. They decided
TO throw themselves upon the humanity of
the Sandman consul they knocked at his
door, which was opened by the consul him
self. Two beggar women stood before him,
the picture of misery and woe. He asked
them what they wanted. They answered,
" food and shelter" He requested them to
come in. Then the officers lady introduc
ed him to Madam Kossuth, wife Of the Pres
ident of Hungary; he could not believe it
until she took from her bosom the signet
ring aud seal of the Government of Hun
gary. What followed can easily be conjec-
tnred; they were received, aud treated ac-
cording TO their rank by the kind-hearted
consul; and after they were sufficiently res
ted he made known their case to the Prince
of Servia, who sent them his carriage and
four, with an esco.t, 10 take them to Shum-
la. The weather was terribly cold, and the
roads as bad as they coud be; but they ul-
tiua.ely arrived in safety.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
1PUBLIC-No. 81

A RESOLU ZION to amend resolution sp-
prosel on the tenth Of August, eig"ieen hun
dred AMI tii'y, relative TO he payne nj Of divi-
denes or lnteres, on Wat bounty scrip.
Resoirrd BY The Senate and House # Represent
tnres OIL Caiied Suites OF america Ia Congress
assembled, fa,l the Secretary OF the Trea-u
be, aad he Is hereby directed, where the prlncl-
p,l mas been mere ore redeemed of any waf
Ooun scrip % pay the dividend. or divioends,
or 10. crest. due at the time OF SUN redemption.
TO the person or persons who would be entl,ed
10 the ime uuaer the resolution 10 which this
is an amend neni, in case such SCRIP was here
after presented Tor payment or redemption. or
that lie pay the same To the assignee, attorney,
o. legal repr. sentative, as the case may be.
Approved Sept 10, 1850.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

INTERESTING TO THE GRAY-HEADED. A
Southern paper publishes the following =
When General Twiggs returned from Mex
leo, covered with glory, he had two marks
Of hard service upon him, viz: head as
white as wool, and cuianeous eruption on
his forehead. For the latter, he was advis-
ed to try mixture of sulphur and sugar of
lead and rose water. IN applying it, some
of the mixture mois,ened the hair of his
forehead, and after while this part OF his
hair resumed its original color. He then
applied the mixture to all his hair, and II
all became, and 1t is now of its primitive
sandy hue He communicated the fact to
some of his friends at Washington, aud i,
has been found eficacious in every Instance.
1t does not dye the hair, but seems to oper-
ale upon the roots, and restore the original
Color. The recipe is as follows IL drachn
lac sulphur; l-2 dracm sugar lead; OF
rose water; mix them, shake the vial on US
ing the mixture, aud bathe the hair twice a
day for week or longer, If necessary. Ii
will be seen that tins is simple aud harm.
less preparation, aud no quack doctors re-
cipe. 1t is quite possible 1t may do good
thing. AT all events II is easy TO uy.-Ed
Dispatch
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

Switzerland, as some of the papers have
lately stately in the neighborhood Of Stock
holm, she has, within the last few years,
given what may be called immense sums to
charitable objects. II is said, on what we
believe TO be good authority. that during
her visits to England nearly sixty thousand
pounds sterling, or not much short Of three
bundled thousand dollars, were secured for
objects Of charity in that country by her ef-
forts. And although she desires to appro-
pirate the avails Of her visit to our country,
to the promotion of the education of poor
children in her native land, yet she gave
the princely sum of ten thousad dollars
the first fruits of her exertions among US
to various objects Of benevolence in the
city of New York.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
THE GUINEA HEN The Guinea Hen,

THE GUINEA HEN The Guinea Hen,
or Pentado, is nearly an everlasting layer.
They are said to unite the properties of the
Turkey and Pheasant. They are native oil
Africa, thoagh said by some 10 belong equal
ly to this country, and are easily doInestlca-
ted. Its flesh is more like that of the pleas
ant than the common fowl both III color and
taste, aud is reckoned very good substi-
tute for that bird. II assimilates perfectly
with the common fowl IN its artificial hab-
It's and kinds of food. Its gait is peculiar,
as are also its cries. They are fond ofmar-
shy places, always perch during the night in
high situations or Oh trees. 1t is little
singular The American farmers do not turn
their attention to these fowls. A knowing
Jerseyman named David Bonner, from Eng
land, hired pate h of five acres four years
ago, aud commenced raising eggs for the
New York market. Bonner has never hir-
ed any help, and at this moment owns a
farm for which he pad $4,000, on which
the buildings cost over $1,000. His farm
is all paid for-he owes not a cent in the
world, and he owns flock which varies
from 500 to 1900 Guinea hens.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
Approved September 26, 1850.
lPuBLrc-N0.3 1871

AN ACT providing tor the examination and
settlement of claims for land at the SauIt Ste.
Marie, IN Michigan.
Be IL enacted by the .Seanie and House IF Rep
resentaiiues Of The United STATES Of .4mersca IN
Congress assembled, That the register and re-
ce.yef OF the land .ffice al the Sauit STE. Mare
be, and they are hereby, authorized 10 examine
and report upon claims 10 lots at the SAUL Ste.
Marie, III IOwnsh p inriy seven north, oil ranges
one east and one west, IN Michigan, according
10 the provisions hereinafter con ained, and pur
suant to such INSTRUCTIONS as may be giten by
the COMMISSIONER OF inc General Land Oilic+.
SIC. 2 lind be ii further enacted, That the
SAID commissioner shall cause the register and
receiver to be furnished with map, on lar e
s;ae, If h. ines III the public surveys at
The Sault Ste. MarIe and II sinai. be the duty q"
the secretary OF War to direct tine proper mil
tary officer, On the aUp icai'on Ut the register
asG receivef, 10 designate, or cause u be de-
sis ia, ed upon he uap aforesaid, the ps'sIiion
rnd The extent Of los necessary for military
purposes, ss also The position and The extent Of
any olner lot or lots, which may be required Tor
other puolic purp .ses, ana also the position and
cxtea, oi the Indian a. ency tract and Of the In
dian reserve.
SEC. ! lind be i! further enacied, That in the
case If any person ur persons, or the legal rep
resenta ives OF any person or persons, who are
Inc present bona tide cai nauts, uuder the orig
mai clal.ts, which are entered IN buck number
seven Of the report OF the Boa'd ofComm sslon-
eos, under the &C, OF Cong ess approved twenty
first February, eighteen hundred and twenty
nree, enti,Ied IAN act to revive and continue
ia fnce certain acts for The aoj Is,n,ent of land
81 Inns Ia lie lerrtay OF Mlcaigan," II shall
and may BE- lawful Tor sucn persnn, vi hsn one
/, ear from the passage Vi TINS act. 10 Prescott a
sworm notice In writing to the register aud re-
celser, y forth the nature Of his CLAIM, with
I &c nom and dep,u necessary TO embrace his SEA.
iieaueDt ann improvements, ami lis position ami
\ lniIils, as accuracy a. practicable, on the pue
t.c susvsysS W. We lsagln u tims 4 hns ~
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
IPuRLlc-No 361

AN ACT to repeal So much OF the act approved
the eleventh of August, eighteen hund ed and
forty eight, as extends the provisions thereof
10 Macao.
Be ii snacied By the Senate and House of Rep
rtsentatirssof the United Stntes of .4merica in
Congress assembled, That so much of the act
g 10 carry in;o eti.c, cer:aIn PROVISIONS in the
'reares between the Unired States an China,
AMI the Ottoman pote." giving certain ,'ri Il
powers TO ministers aud curisuis If the Uni !
States IN 'hnse Countries. approved the eleventh
day of Angus, eighteen hundred aud f,rfy -el ut
AS extends jurisdiction over. or the RICH 10 ex-
err,se amp Of the powers conferred By sn,d arr,
in Macao, be, and TIE same is hereby, repealed.
Approved September 20, 1850.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

SEC. 9. find Be Il further enacied, That it shall
snd may BE- lawful for each of the corporarinns
Of the cities of Washington and Georgetown,
from lime 10 time, and as often a. may be neces-
sary, to sbate, break up, and abolish any depot
or place of Confinement of slaves brought into
the said district as mesch~ndise, contrary to the
provisions OF this act, by sach appropriate means
as may appear tn e,lher Of the said corporations
expedent and proper. And the same power is
hereby vested IN the levy court Of Washington
county. if any attempt shall be made within its
jurisd ctional limits 10 establish depot or place
OF con6ne nent for slaves brought into the said
District as merchandise for sale contrary to this
ACT.
Approved September 20, 1850.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
TPuBLrc-No. 331

AN ACT giving the assent Of the United States
to an Act of the General Assembly of Mary
land, passed at the December session, ei.h
teen hundred aud fory-four, chapter two hun
bred and eighty seven.
Be Il enacted BY The Senate and House Of Rep
resenfatiues Of The United STILES Of .america i,
Congress assembled, That the a-sen, Of the Unit
ed Siates b., and Ire same i hereby, given tc
the act of the General Assembly OF Maryland
passed at it's December sessi n, elghieen hun
bred and forty four, chapcr two hundred and
eighty-ssven, entitled % An act supplemental,
to an act entitled An act to amend The at ia
cooperating the Chesapeake and ONO Cana
Company passed at The December SESSION
eighteen hundred aud thirty one, chap er twt
hundred and ninety seven" and to each AID ev.
cry provision thereof; and that the s,."e b., anc
are hereby, EXTENDED to 80 much Of the said
ranil as lies wiihia he District Of Column a, u
as full and effeciual u manner as It The several
PROVISIONS aforesaid were heseoy formally enact
ed.
Approved Septefnher 20. 1850.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

A remorseIess, savsge. beetle-browed
husband was fined in Philadelphia, day or
two day since, for putting cow-isch in his
wife's stockings, before she went to dane
ing party. Sine became quite wild while
dancing, and could scarcely keep from tear
ing her stockings of before the company.
Her husband wished to break her Of the
practice she had Of running 10 all The dane
ing euirees.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10
Approved Sept. 20. 1850.
iPuBlrc-No.R Al

IPusIrc-No. A.
AN ACT establish c-nain Post Roads in the United
Ben Of Representatives. Of
the u ed -9a-rsea csasress assembled, That the
70 ing Post Roads be- and the hsieby,
the States and Territories hereafter EXPRESSED,
From Buck6ed, via East sumner, Hartford and Canton
Fson BucSied, via Sumner, West Sumner.
From Bangor, wa Hsr.poa- sonta Levan. Exeter West
Abbott, and Munson, to Mouse Held Lake.
From Moth Ansos viiase, SoneIss, county via East An
East New Vineyard, to New Vineyard, Franklin
From Exeter Penosco, county, the Avenue road
to ABBOTT a Pisci'aqus sounty.
From s,atery.e, via Fairfield, Norridgewock Madison,
and Arson, to North Arson
fom Po,t F.ir6eli via Van Buren, and MAdawaska, to
Fort Kent.
Ell, up Bear rIve., TO l. tier b. Post ohce.
Be grade, Kenncosc couaty, home, Mercer, and
Starks. To Industry, fonefs-t county
HANpsaIkr.
From Stewards to Pitisburg Coos county.
From Bellows Falls, Vermont, via Paper MILL South Ae-
worth, LeInste and East Unity to Newport in New hamp
From Canaan, Vermont, to Pi,tsbuss New Hampshire.
VERMONT.
From West opsham, Orange To East Grunge.
From huntsville bonneville R,ehnond, Addison IChit
,eudon coun.y win Vest BoIon undereis. tamsiig e,
From East Burke, Caledonia county East Haven New
Bsh'on, haidstone and Morgan, State
rrun Ialn,c, to winh. Bennington county.
v
Winiiin county.
From Pierpont Manor S.ckt : Harbo Jefersoa
ty ths line Of the railroad now bein, male
From Albums Centre Sackes afDof, the direct road
thithsr
From ,,anaishane e, Montgomery county, via Ames and
Sharon >psinss 10 Sha-on Gentle, seh,hnrls county
Fton i.on., O,eiIa county, Stanwcks, Vestmoro
ianj Nae-vi Vernon, Veiasn Centfe hnox's Conefs to
Fron .atulI Bridge, jefferson county. Diana, Lewis
county -
tke lCIf
Eva.'s Mills, Jefferson County, to oxbone, in said
ny.
From Ca ,koon Dspos Sullivan county, via Branch,
Casaon and foung.vll.e, 10 Liosrts in sAii county
ailtou Oiisans Carlton, udall, Far
ma Cisfk.oa, and Charlotte, Monroe county
FROM Chocos, Ulster couny. Unve Bridge, Samoa
From Cotton, Delaware county, via North Hamdsn, to Wal
Ffon Lo~vs LOWS county, via Harrisburg, and Pinek-
new, TO Roimi jefferson county.
From Ch.hocion Delaware county, via Hancock, Walton,
Frankla North Frankn, to Oaeorts, Otseso county,
From Frsdouia, Chautauque county, to Veiieuava-
From Ovid L,alns, county, Ovid Village, to
Sheidrake.
From Ne.. Troupssug, via Rogers Centre, Troops-
Prom Avuca 81 chen county, VIA Lyous' Hollow and b,
! kef's uoiow, to Naples, Ontario county.
From Andovsr via weisviie, 10 Bolivar, Aeghany Go.
From nuns, Aiesf any coany,va G'ove,t' Nunds' LIVING
Faon White Like via Toronto and BeL Lake, to Beaver
Brvoxs, Sullivan County. =. r.,u,s.
Poa Aisssv VIA ssrne to .lIopvil, bohsrie county
From Batavia, Geuessee eou"y 20 t-,weeo ssil
along inc plank road nov os'S
Fsy me, oaeila county Vi. Western :" sooa.s
], From CLsmuux " Van E.:S'sIls, chs"uts soe 'y' ~
Prom Walton I. oasons., via F,snAa and H's's
u Tsom sssaa.gs sSsnU . A
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-10-10

To MAKE HENS LAY. The South Ca
rolinian says neighbor states that hogs
lard is the best thing that he can find to mlA
with the dough he gives to his hens. lie
says that one cut of this fat as large as al
walnut, will set hen to laying Immediately
after she has been broken up from sitting
and that, by feeding them with the fat &C.
casionally, his hens continue laying through
the whole winter.