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Murdered in California !

We copy the following horrible account of
the murler in California, of James Law
hence of this place, and Wesley Luther Of
Addison, from slip cut from Marysvllle
newspaper, and sent by II. L. Hawkins in
letter to his friends in this city.
Mr.. Lawrence during some four years pre-
vious to his starting for California was res
dent of this city, and highly esteemed by all
who knew him. Mr.. Luther was the son OF
Martin Luther, Esq, Of Addison, and equal
ly esteemed by the people of his naive
,own. Both were young men OF talents ana
enterprise, and set out together about the
middle of last April, with high hopes, to
seek their fortunes in the land OF gold
That they have thus soon become the We
Tins of the awful tragedy recorded below,
can scarcely be realized, yet there IS no rea-
son to doubt the correctness of the account
Suspicion. ii will be seen. would naturally
fall on the man who slept with them IN The
tent, and whose name (singularly enough IS
not given
Our readers will await impa;ienty the ar
rival of the next steamer, with the hope OF
receiving further particulars respecting this
terrible and mysterious affair ergennes
Vcfmoner.
EDITOR HFRALD:-A most Gcndish muir
der was committed on SATURDAY night last
at Nelson Greek. The circumslances as re-
lated to me by an eye witness, wero MAINLY
as follows
Three men at work on Nelson Greek,
seven miles from its mouth, and half mile
above the forks. had retired to rest and be-
tween the hours of nine and ten, one OF the
three was awakened by the blows Of an axe,
or Ratchet, upon his companions he sprang
and run, closely pursued by one of them,
who slipped upon some smooth stones ana
fell by this means he escaped, and gave the
alarm to the inmates of the nearest camp,
some forty rods distant general alarm
was sounded, and all the vicinity turned out
with torches and lanterns; the bodies OF the
murdered men were found in the Creek,
their heads horribly mangled, and pockets
riled OF their contents, supposed to be four
hundred dollars. Search was Immediately
made for the assassins bnt owing to the
darkness ofthe night they were unable to gam
any trace Of them. With the earliest dawn
of day it was renewed. Small parties star
ted on every trail, in every direction, but
up 10 The time of my leaving the vicinity,
had gained no clue. had the most positive
assurances that no efforts would be spared
10 ferret out the murderers, and bring them
to punishment, and from the determined
character of their pursuers, | have great
confidence that they will be caught aud pun
ished as they deserve.
The names of tho victims were James
Lawrence and Wesley Luther both Of Yer
mont The person that escaped says he saw
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But We will suppose, once more, that
the districts which have been wrongd,
do not, as such, notice the violation of
law, or take any steps to vindicate their
rights. And have not all the parties
concerned in the transaction, now roach
ed the harbor of safety, secure from
rocks before and winds behindl suit
is bcHtued not. The Select men in dis
regarding aud violating those provisions
Of law, which should be their guide,
have been guilty of a malfcasance, for
which they are still liable even though
the districts of the town should not pros
ecute their claim,
1t Is, however, unnecessary TO proceed
further with this inquiry. II is sufficient
to know that legal liability is incurred
at every step. 1t is enough to reach the
general result, that if Select men do
their duty, so US to save themselves from
legal accountability, districts that ems
ploy unlicensed teachers, must pay them
from taxes raised by themselves, unaded
by public funds. Or if individuals of
the district insist upon their rights in
the case, the Committee, who employ
such teachers, must pay them out of
their own pockets or, as a last resort,
they must 90 unpaid.
And the Superintendent would here
say, that his views, upon these points,
are sustained by the opinions OF men,
upon whose Judgment he would place
much more reliance than upon his own.
The Superintendent. would not, if he
could, assume to say in what form an &C.
ton should be brought, TO enforce the
law in the several cases presented. He
would not encourage or advise any at
tempt to bring these questions, so far as
they relate to past transactions, into a
process of litigation. Rather would he
say" Let the past be donc with" But
he does desire that all should understand
the liability, they incur in these matters,
and avoid it in time to come. The only
safety, for either party concerned, is in a
careful and exact compliance with the
requirements of law.
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Local Correspondence


1t is well known to all of our
towns-men, as well as to you and the readers
of your paper that during the last fall the
Hon. Horace EA1oN delivered an Grafton
on the life and character Of GENERAL TAY-
LOR. And every person who knows that,
knows too, that il has never "scen the
light" Now, sir, / wish to complain Of this.
] he day on which the Grafton was DELIVER
ed, was very inclement one. The rain
and wind, together with the usual profuse-
ness of Middebury mud, rendered walking
abroad, a very uncomfortable performance;
and therefore, Gov. Eaton's audience on
this occasion was very scanty, compared
with what it would have BEEN if the day
had been pleasant. There were a great ma
ny who were absent on account of the wea
ther, who wish to see Gov. Ealon's address
And | believe that their wish ouqM 10 be
grdtifed. | was one among the number who
Thought that mud, even in the copous guam.
titles in which it is found in Middlebury
ought not to be preventative from an at
tendance upon the exercises of that day.
went 10 the church, and heard the Grafton.
and in my humble opinion, it was a beautiful
thing. Now | ask sir, ,chy shall il mol be
puJHshedP Why shall those who were pre-
vented by the inclemency of the weather
from hearing it, be denied the pleasure of
reading it?
1t is fact, sir, whether your readers
know it or not, that few orations Of the kind
if any, which have been delivered on the
same occasion, surpassed Professor Eaton's
in any particular. And yet, somehow or
other, a great many Of them have been pub
lishel. If we had had fourth of July ora
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Tbs Election The Result.

The election is past, and 4. l.. Miner
IS chosen to represent this District IN
Congress, for two years from the 4lh of
March next. A slight comparison oilhe
vote Of last Tuesday with that of Sep
lember, will show how this result has
been accomplished. Mr.. Lyman's vote
in the District has increased about BOO
Mr.. Miners has increased about 600,
and Mr.. Roberts has fallen off some-
thing more than 500 In many towns
Mr.. Miner received nearly the entire
Free Soil vote. We find no fault with
this, and only mention it TO show that
Mr.. Lyman's friends were justified in
counting upon his election, by the Wing
vote Of the District There can be no
reasonable doubt. that Mr.. Lyman re-
ceived handsome majority ofthe Wing
votes. Indeed, the excess of Democrat
c votes cast in this County alone, for
Mr.. Miner over Mr.. Lyman, fully ac-
counts for Mr.. Ms plurality in the Dis.
Eagle.
VERMONT ELECTION IN THE FIRST
DIsrRIcr. Mr.. J. Miner, for Congress,
has a lurality Of about 200 as far as heard
from, and is doubtless elected.
RUTLAND CouNTY-CoNGREss
aggregate vote is as follows Lyman, 1850.
Miner, lssl.-Rober,s, s77. Clark, "a.
WISDHAM-Lyman, 1913. Miner, 1882.
Roberts, 500. Clark, 2lS.
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officer or private, OF tho VT. noolwood, shall
be guilty Of eating, bringing, calling his SUI
peror officers fools, or any other sensible
conduct, while on foodwood service,h shall
be punished by fine OF $1,000, or be SEN
fenced TO read and translate lhe Adiutant
Generals report Tor $50, at the option Of
the delinquent
Sec. 3. There shall be at lcas; two officers
to each private, in tho Vermont Lockwood,
to be OF such grade and elected in such a
manner as each company shall think most
appropriate; provided that any person with
curled hair and black whiskers shall be Ex-
Whiskcfando, an officer of as high grade
as Lieut.. General
Sec. z. There shall be Immediately APP
pointed $50 Adjutant Generals,-mc most
noted for wisdom, virtue, beauty and brave
ry,-io be selected from the members of the
two inferior Houses, whose duty it shall be
to assist the Adjutant General, in the dis
charge of his arduous duties, and to uphold
the general interest of the noodwood
Without designing any reflection upon
I" the powers that be-" we must congratulate
our readers, upon a Legislative Report Of
some interest and worth. We subjoin a.
mother extract;
Mr.. Eoughton from the committee on
Useless Information, reported to the House
the Bill of one of the Lover Houses, enti-
tied, An Act relating to Inn keepers and
Grocers, and regulating the traffic in n;oxi-
eating drinks" and recommended that the
same be amended by adding the following
Section
Sec. 81 If any person shall have any
pocket flask, bottle, pistol, or other dangers
Gus weapon, in his possession, he shall upon
complaint, be brought before the wooden
side Judges Of the shire town in the County,
where the respondent resides, and DO exam
med by the sheriff of the County, and if any
weapon so found upon him shall have been
used up, in whole or in part, the respondent
shall be fined in a sum sufficient TO repair
the damage, and the weapon being so sup
piled, all the friends of the sheriff who arc
farmers and mechanics (and no others shall
be at liberty to smile somowhat--provided
iced water and sugar be convenient.
Which was adopted.
Mr. Briggs, Of Brandon, moved TO amend
by adding an additional Section. as folows
Sec. ~ The Selec. men Of tAc sarora,
towns shall have authority to Grant packet
licenses to discreet persons,--bcing satisfied
that the individual so licensed can be trusted
as person of good taste and liberal dispo-
siton, being inclined TO relieve the distresses
of others.
Which was adopted.
Mr.. Kasson, of Burlington, moved to a
mend by adding an additional Section, as
follows
Sec. 90. The term mechanical, as used in
this Act, shall include the raising of barns
and like cases.
The term medicinal, shall include cases OIL
thirst and the like, that being at times q
deadly malady.
The term chemical shall include all case.
where it is used as an aid to digestion.
Which was adopted. House adjourned.
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HOUSE.

Bills referred-By Mr. Eldredge, rela-
ting 10 The fencing of Railroads: compa
MES shall be required 10 fence their road
before It's construction, q if they neglect so
to do any person may erect fence and
recover for the same; IN case Of neglect
companies shall he also liable for damages;
to committee on Roads By Mr.. Grandey,
rclaGnr To exemptions from attachment,
every practising physician and surgeon can
keep one horse, one single sleigh, one sin
ole wagon or suIkey which shall not he La
BILE To attachment to committee on Ways
and Meaus by MIR. Martin oil Landgrove,
relating TO admission Of persons 10 the
practice of law, any person OF full age and
sound mind, and who shall have obtained
a certificate to that effect from the select
men of the town in which he resides, shall
practice in the courts of this State; TO the
General committee. BY Mr.. Hill o. Starks-
boro, relating 10 fishing, any town may
regulate the time and mode of fishing in
rivers, brooks ana ponds, as it shall
deem expedient; TO the same committee.
ResolutionS,-By Mr.. Joslyn, that the
Superintendent of common schools receive
at The rate OF $500 per year for time which
he may devote TO his duties laid on the
table.
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The third No. of the " Third House
Journal" announces tie election Of ELIAS
HALL, Esq, OF this town as Quarter Mas
ter General, over Gen. d. w. Z. CLARKE
OF Burlington. The contest was spirited
and protracted. The enormous popularity
of the General En- IVhiskerando, nearly a
vailed 10 defeat his worthy rival in arms
But upon the fourth ballot, the loose ends
Of all factions united 10 support the claims
of Mr.. Hall, and he was declared July e.
lecled.
We move for reconsideration. " MIR.
Courier, won't you second The motion 2
COMM.
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MlDOLEBURY CoLLEGE.-We are graft
fed to learn that Rev. JONATHAN BLAN-
cnARD, d. D., President Of Knoxville Col
lege, H., has received and accepted an in
vlaton from the Philadelphian Society, in
this Institution, to address them at their
anniversary in lS5l.--Also, that Rev.
HENRY N. HUDSON Of the Episcopal
Church, quite lavorably knownn the liter
airy world, as the author OF Lectures on
Shakespeare has complied with like in
vlalion from the Philomalhesian Society.
We look upon this selection as a deserved
tribute to Mr. H., and as grateful TO the
views of the younger members OF the AL
umni, OF whom he is one.
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e. Ar IT AGAIN.-The Black River
Bank wa, entered few nights since, and
the vault opened Inside of the vault was
a safe which the robbers did not succeed in
penetrating, They left with pockets as
empty as when they entered the building.
This is the third attempt to enter banks with
in few weeks, and not at points great dis
lance from this place at Newbury, Ian.
caster and Proctorsyille Caledonian.
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HOUSE.


Reports Of BY committee
on Elections, That no action is necessary on
resolution relating to baloling n, elections
after the turning of the box. BY commits
tee on Education, in favor of bill iucorpo-
rating the sociely for religious inquiry of
Vernon, University; 81 reading refused
Mr.. Osborn moved the vote he reconsid-
cred agreed to. and bin laid on the table.
BY General committee, in favor oil bill al
lowing any person Of sound mind and foil
age to practice law, with amendment, by
adding The words "of good moral charac-
ter enrrossel
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SENATE.


IIV''U" INUF' u N No
Resolulions.-By Mr.. Colbnrn, that in
making debenIures, the number of miles
travel be estimated according to the nearest
railroad and stage route, and that the chap
lains and officers OF the two houses receive
the same per diem as during former scs-
slons referred In committee on finance,
HOUSE.
BWs referrd.-Souaio bill auihorisna
the Treasurer to collect doais due the
school fund, and Tor old pedlers licenses
and to pay 2-7ths Of the amount to lhc
Vermont University, 2.7lhs 10 Middle
bury College, and the remainder in equa
proportions to Norwich University, the
Vermont Medical College and Casteton
Medical College; to committee Oh Educa
linn
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SENATE.


HbNDA1s lNoNs - T.. VI.
Resoiuiions.-Dy Mr.. Seymour, that the
Governor appoint TWO persons to attend
the industrial convention and worlds fair al
London in the summer OF 1851. provided
the state be at no expense for the same a
doptcd.
Mr.. Tufts called up the resolution rea
ting to the statue of Ethan Allen, and pro-
posed to amend, making it discretionary
with the Governor 10 employ Mr.. Kinney
or any other artist to make the statue also
making it discretionary with him, to have
any statue or not. Mr.. Chandler moved
to amend. instructing the Governor 10 ap-
point n committee Of three, 10 enquire into
the expcdiency Of procuring statue of f.
than Allen made by Vermont artist, ia
ascertain the propositions Of the different
artists. the probable expense, and the lime
necessary for accomplishing he work, and
report M the next session. Mr.. Chandler
spoke in favor Of the amendment, Mr.
Parker in favor Of the original resolution,
and on motion of Mr.. Currier it was laid
on the table
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HOUSE. p. NJ.

Reports Of Comminees.-By select
commune, to whom was referred the pc
tition Of John S Campbell and $40
others, citizens Of this State, together
with a resolution that the legislature
"pass law prohibiting the sale of II
toxicating liquors as beverage, and also
giving to justices of the peace jurlsdIc-
ton to inquire into and punish all viola
tons of such law under such regulations
and restrictions as may be deemed expe-
dent" that the prayer of The petitions
ers should be granted, and bill was re-
ported accordingly ordered to lie on
the table and 800 copies be printed.
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DECEMBER MoNTHLIEs,-".Saridin'S I'm
ion Magazine" comes laden with its usual
complement OF chaste articles, in prose
and verse. There is a very sweet engrav-
ing entitled Anticipation where a mai
den leans upon polished wndow-case,
and with her "minds' eye" catches the
fairy, fitting creations Of her ehadowy fu-
turc. She seems so cniranced with her
"longings for the iar-oii. the unattained
and dim that it wonld be cruel 10 repeat
that stirring, clarion line Of Longfellow's,
"Trust no future, howeer pleasant
Beside this and other plates, there is a
painted engraving OF Mt Vernon, and a
fine masculine bust Of" Kit North"
" Gra1ams Mdga>inc contains steel
engraving Of CatstW M. House, drawn
especially for the work. The second plate
is entitled L" Tile Marmcr'S Beacon.' This
" love lighted watchfrc," with its earnest,
cypociant watcher, pecring INTO the night
haze. within a (oot's space Of the CULTS
,,,;,s and the 'oiling ..a4--"uo is no;
rcnresenicd. but iney,,~oll suggested a7
he rises upon the Singing ""F'-'or',
catches glimpse Of that distan, ia''m~'
clean, and sinks again into transient night,
these features form one Of the rares, Of
lancifu yet real creations. Graham an
nounces that his Jan. No. is 10 be ready
Dec LIST
+" GoGey's Ladys Book" gives as plate
" re Duem Ldudamus.' group OF pic
lures exemplifying THE CREED" be-
ing representations of the following titles,
:" BoRN OF the VIRGIs MARY" "SuFFER-
ED UNDER PoNTIUs PLATE" "WAs CRU
CITED" "DEAD AND BURIED" He ROSE
FROM THE DEAD" The great charm of the
No. Is a portrait Of Mrs. Sarah J. Hale,
with her free, noble outlines OIL feature,
and an autograph that would not dis
grace many a more masculine hand.
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1flarkets.
BRIGHroN Nov. 7


At Market 1900 Beef Cattle; 1850 Stores,
Il pairs Working Oxen, IS Cows and Calves
1000 Sheep and Lambs, and 700 Swine,
PRIcEs-Beef Catte-Extra s6O list quail
ity 1913; ID do IS 90, Sd do sS,5Oa4.
SroREs-Yearlngs SIS 9; years Old,
Sl0alsi years old l6a25.
WORKING OxEN-S5s, GO, 70, SIS, 95
Cows AND CALVES $l7, is, 20 "a 90, as
SHEEP AND LAMBs-Sl rs, $50, ITS, ?, 3 SO
SwISE-4aa5ic; retail 5a6e, Fat Hogs 4ic
Still Hogs 4c.
Remarks-Markst to-day about as last week
the change in the weather has, il anything,
rather improved it. About 60. Stores were
bought yesterday at Cambridge market aud
driven to Brighton to sell again.
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HOUSE.
THURSDAY, Oct. 81,

thursday, OCl. oI, A. M
Resolutims,-By Mr.. Child Of More
town. that the committee on Elections
inquire into the expediency of passing
a law, as regards the reception of votes
by the presiding officer at freeman's
meeting after the box has been turned
and the votes are being sorted and coun-
ted; adopted. BY Mr.. Fay of Calais,
that no more banks shall he created in
the county Of Washington, unless the
whole amount Of the stock shall be paid
to the commissioners in gold and silver;
adopted.
The Chair announced the following
commlUoe.-Oa the Geological survey
Messrs Snc4te, Colburn, Coburn
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but two and is sure that they we're white
men.
Beng near the scene Of the murder and
gaming ny information from dozens Of eve
witnesses Of all that transprel after the act
was committed, you can rely upon all the
facts stated.
i. W. RANSOM.
Marysylle, Sept /. 1850.
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SENATE.
SAruRpAY. Nov. Q, 2. NJ.

On VNUH y IN7F' y = TT
Reports.-By MIR. Curier, from Judi
ciary committee, in favor of House bill in
addition 10 chap. 90 Il. s., relating 10 JUS
lices of the peace, that when the signing
justice of wrils, deceases or removes from
the state, any other justice may be suhsli-
tuled so as 10 hold property and bail pass
cd. BY Mr.. Currier, from judiciary com
mitlee. in favor of bill making LIST of Jan
uary, 4th o. July, 25lh December, Thanks
giving and Fast days the same as Sunday
IN the payment Of bills Of exchOnge, notes,
dralls &c; passed.
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NEW JERSEY. The returns from the
State are not all in, bnt enough has been re-
ceived to show that Fort is elected Governor,
by over 5000 majority, The State Senate
will stand Wings and II Democrats in
the Assembly there will be % Wings and
30 Democrats--therc is democratic ma
jority on joint ballot Of 10. The Wing
Mayor OF Newark, is elected by sc majority.
The Common Council is at present uncef.
tain.
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THANKSGIVING in Namely appoint
ment Of the Governor-will occur Thursday,
Dec, 10th.
NEW YORK Thanksgiving, Thurs
da, Dec. II
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man who mingles in political struggles and
expresses his sentiments with lrnnkncss
and sincerity. - Baidria Spirit Of the
Times.
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KENTUCKY A despatch dated =

KENTUCKY A despatch dated at
Louisville, 9Th inst, says:
Aher three days balloting, by the
Kentucky House of Representatives
Colonel &. W. johnson, of Shebyyille,
Wing, was elected Speaker. The Sen
ate elected, ON Monday, Benjamin F..
Gray, President. Governor Helms mes
sage wiIl be delivered Tomorrow"
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New York

The New York Tribune claims the cleo.
uon OF Washington Hunt as Governor. bv
majority. estimated IN part. Of 1920. IL
says =" we have returns from every coun.
ty put Cataraugus, where We take last ,esr,s
majority. On deliberate and careful s,r.
vey, we believe Washington Hunt on, newt
Governor by about 1000 majority. Tbefe
IS a bare possibility that future corrections Of
fifty votes in this county and lwent, in that
may defeat him, but it is not one chance in n
thousand
The Legislature Is strongly, trumphantly
Wing The following is the state Of the
case, 50 far as heard from =
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-Four members not heard from-es,imated
to be ! Wing and three Locoiocos.
In the city OF New York the majority for
Seymour, Loco, is ll03 for Cornell. Win
candidate for Lieut.. Governor, the maioritv
IS OLGA difference Of CPS. This shows
the eXten; Of the Castle Garden detection.
which very nearly threw the State into the
hands of the Lncnfncns
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HOUSE

Reports Of Committee.-By commit
tee on Education, against bill reducing
the salary of State Superintendent of
common schools laid on the table and
made the special order for tomorrow at
3 T.. Nj.
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SENATE.

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 80, p. NJ.
Reports.-By Mr.. Seymour, from
committee on finance, in favor of House
bill amending the act relating to grand
list, so that property situated and taxed
in another state shall not be taxed here /;
ordered to a third reading. By Mr.. Sey-
mour, from select committee consisting
of Senators from Addison county, in IA
vor of bill TO lease certain public lands
in the town of WaItham; laid on the Ia
BILE on motion of Mr.. Weston.