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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-13
To the Wings of the last Legis-
1ature.

We have defended you against violent abuse
we have endeavored to maintain your good name
and fame and the good name and fame of Little
Vermont" For that, it seems we have been
punished, and thus the Waterman is made the
scape-goat for your transgressions, Mr.. Webster
being the Judge. Now we have serious doubts
whether it is our duty to monopoize all the mar.
tyrlom Of this affair." and we offer you chance
to share in it. We hereby apponty you an agent
to receive subscriptions for the Vermont Watch
man & State Journal--terms Sl,50 in advance,
twenty copies sent by mail to one address, S25
in advance. One restriction only don't inter-
fere with whig newspapers we ask no patron
age at their expense As to the Watchman 1t
will be for the future, what it has been, Uhig
newspaper of The genuine VERMONT STRIPE; we
know of no better whggery than that Beyond
politics in every good word and work to pro-
mote the honor and the prosperity Of the State,
we do not mean to be behind our brethren Of the
press
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-13

"There is one thing perfectly certain, and the
man Is demented who does not see il. 1.-THE de.
mocracy attempt the campaign of 50 on any old.
WORKOUT and aone-by platform, on any other than
platform Of this day and generation. they will
be whipped blind. The democracy were rallied
on an cid platform in 1910, and beaten. They
were rallied in loll on n piqtforn ofae times
the annexation of TeXas-and were successful.
They We're rallied in lele on the old platform, q
were beaten again. WIN they learn nothing p
Ternoni Patriot.
As much as to say-all cur former stanl-points
and pretended principles are sham, and the peo-
pie have found 1t out, and unless we can seize M
OF some popular hobby,-some plank which the
tide OF chance mny turn up, and mount the one
and support ourselves by the other we are zone.
" hook and iine.' The shammy erection of Nav
81, lsi9 the work OF Free-Soil and Democracy.
Is shattered and strewn abroad, and the builders
think themselves fortunate in not being buried
under the RUNS Steiner stuff mnst be looked
up for platform, but what it is and where il is
time has not yet disclosed -Uoodsiock Mr.
curry.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-13
Later from California Arrival of
the Empire City.

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=, NtW ohh' f''agy 'e.1'nS, feO IN nc
~, III" S'o"i'e' 'nPIe Ivy from Nhasfes
VIA hins9Io,' arrived tni9 evening, bringing over
a 'nnHoh uo.'1rs ~ specie ana sold dust
Extracts irom san Hnclsco papers state thal
Ine l,eslsla,uIe wan meet ON ine own proHimo al
0ah Jose ou' mere Is a strong feeling IN iavoi
OF Iomo'lhs tle seat OF government temporarily
Inc question oi me election OF l.. >. Sena-
tor ma place OF Mr.. Fremont VIII be subject oil
no little interest and excitement. On the Wing
Slde' tle candidates are EDWIN Bryan and iona
tAah WetleIea ana among uie Democrats are
Jonathan Is. w elcr n NJ. iiulieck, Solomon
Iaydnieid'' Jonathan w ueary, Jonathan G
Fremont.
The people OF California arc looking with
much interest 20 ,he ACTON OF me present sessiol
oil congress IN Tue nope mat such acts may mec
WIN promp' disposal as shal relieve the state
from EMBARRASSMENT ana put her ~ the road Il
prosperity
Inc weather Tor The past t"o or three wceks
nus neen lo'e,y IN me extreme. Scarce a CLOUD
mas ooscured me sun Tor That cnnro period, ana
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-13
'TT'TTT WIZ
ERASTUS FAIRBANKS.

.9nother Termont Railroad The Montpelier
Watchman speaks of a new project for building
fallroad direct from the Vermont and Canada
road at Essex Junction, Vermont TO Castleton.
there 10 connect with the most direct line to TROY
or Albany-and says that but fifty miles of road
are required to be built 10 give New York di-
rect line from the Vermont and Canada road, CIV
ing that city all the advantages of the bridge and
making 1t unnecessary 10 construct a line of road
on the west side of the lake
Why does not the extension of the Rutland
road to Swanton, matter determined upon give
New York all these advantages and still save
the capital necessary for building the proposed
fifty miles Of new road To our mind ii does,
aud there exists no necessity for the Vermot cap
italsts expending couple of millions of dollars
for the object spoken OF, when they viii have the
same facilities ofdong New York business with
out the proposed new line Railicay Times.
1t may be that the Legislature of Vermont can
be induced to strike such blow as is here hint
ed at, at three or four millions invested in the
Rutland road under the guaranty of It's charter,
but we shall wait till VIZ see it. before we believe
If the Rutland folks 60 on, as we hear they
wlll, as soon as spring opens, and push their con-
unuaton 20 Swanton, the imDeraiir', orcrpoluer-
ing necessity of parallel road to Casteton, will
be not 50 easy of demonstration. We don't think
any body wall lose any sleep by reason of the
suggestion of this new road. Burlington Cow
We, too, should have very serious doubts a.
bout the right or disposition of the Legislature
to grant charter for this new project, had ii not
attempted to permit the Rutland and Burlington
R. X. Co. to build road parallel to the Vermont
& Canada. If the last named act is right GER
tanly there can be no valid objection to charter
ing the Essex and Castleton line. "Siuce for
the goose is sauce for the gander." The Rut-
land road gets parallel line to the Vermont g.
Canada on the ground that il is more direct for
II to Houses Point. Why can't the Vermont g.
Canada ask for an extension to Castleton or even
Whitehall, on the ground that il is more direct
for IL to New York; We have not named the
"new project" for the purpose of advocating or
defending it at all it is not our route to N. York
1--WE 60 via Connecticut River y still we are very
willing to consider the project, if by that means
the public can obtain correct views of railroad lie
gislation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-13

INDIANA AND THE FREE NEGAoEs. On the
2lth OF January, the Constitutional Reform Con
yentlon of Indiana, concluded their action in
regard to the free negroes of that State, as fol-
lows The first section, providing that no ne
gro or mulatto shall come into or settle in this
state after the adoption of this constitution, was
adopted by a vote OF "a, nays 80. The second
section, providing that all contracts made with
negroes and mulatoes coming into this State.
contrary to the provisions of the first section Of
this article, shall be void and all persons who
shall employ, or otherwise encourage such ne
groes or mulatioes 10 remain in this State. shall
be fined IN Il sum not less than ten. nor moro
than five hundred dollars" was finally adopted
by vote of 75 yeas, nays SO. The third sec
ton, providing that "all fines collected for the
violation OF this article, or which may be impos-
ed by the Legislature to carry ii out, shall be
appropriated for colonization purposes" was
adopted, yeas LOG. nays 33 The fourth and
fifth sections providing that the Legislature shall
pass laws TO carry out the action of the Conven-
ton IN regard to free negroes, and that the art
Giles shall be submitted to a separate vote of The
people, were then adopted-the last by vote Of
ayes So, nays 81
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-13
Census of Vermont.

Great praise is awarded, by the Department of
the Interior at Washington, to the Marshals of
Rhode Island and Vermont for the judgment
and discrimination exercised in the selection Of
their assistants, and for the manner in which they
have executed the trust confided to them" Last
week we gave the population, deaths for one year
and the number OF farms. The number of dwell
lings in Vermont, June |, 1850, was 5G,592i
number of industrial establishments producing
annually over $500, l76l.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-13

disappointed IL they are entirely unnotced.--
Possibly II may be inconvenient for authorized
editors a, Washington and elsewhere to have any
thing to say upon matters 50 plain and pointed
as this. 1t might jostle some tall castle-pu'
forward some valiant knight-or at least disturb
some little pawn on the Presidential chess
board In any event. our questions viii serve as
topics for the Wings of Vermont to think about
between this time and the nomination of Wing
candidate for President in 1852.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-13

We learn from the Ogdensburgh Sentinel, that
meeting OF the shareholders of the Bytown &
Prescott Railroad Company was held on the 9th
ult., in Bytown, Canada. The meeting was ad-
dressed by John McKinnon Esq, and by Judge
Brown, Of Ogdensburg, after which Directors
were elected. Subscriptions have been taken to
the amount of 100000. The necessary arrange
ments have been effected for proceeding with the
work with the utmost despatch. This is. practi-
cally. an extension Of the Ogdensburgh Railroad
into Canads.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-13

North Carolina and Ternoni The Governor Of
Vermont forwarded TO the Governor of North
Carolina, copy of resolutions pssed by The
Vermont Legislature purporting TO be resolu-
tons FOR the promotion of peace" In view of
the late act Of Vermont, intended to nullify the
Fugitive Slave law, the Legislature of North ar
DINA, peyious 10 adlourning, passed a resolution
directing the Governor 10 send back 10 the Gov
ernor OF Vermont the resolutions of that State,
with the declaration that North Carolina knows
too well what IS due to herself to receive from a
sister state resolutions of that character when
the State so adopting and transmitting them has
been the first IN the coniederacy to assume to her
self the right of violating the constitution of the
United States, and bringing into jeopardy the
peace and safety of the Union."
Booh-hoo hoo /. hoo!!! Was il not enough
that old Miss Virginia should insult little Yer
mont" that the rest of the old maids in the family
must follow suit But Vermont won't cry about
it, possibly. She may rather remember that a
great many people in North Carolina have not
yet learned the art of reading and so, il may be.
the Legislature of that State is to be pardoned
for the absurd idea that Vermont has " assumed
to herself the right of violating the Constitution
OF the United States" Poor fellows let us
send 'em more school marnis.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-13

The Reason Possibly the true reason why
Virginia refused to concur in vermonis peaoe
resolutions is revealed IN the annexed paragraph.
A couple of Virginia Legislators appear to be A.
ganist peace both on principle and in practice.
Legislature fracas. The ordinary duh monot-
ony OF our Legislative proceedings was agreea-
bly, enlivened on yesterday, after the adjourn
ment Of the House, BY pugistc passage al
arms between two of its members, Mr. Ferguson
Of Logan and Boone, and Mr. Boyd of Wyihe.
Richmond Tal Uhig.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-13
Railroad Rivalry"

We insert the annexed letter with pleasure,
not only to do justice to Mr. Fairbanks, but also
to both the Rutland and Central roads The
" Union Wing" will perhaps perceive that the
Central is not so Justly liable the Rutland to a
ny censorious differences that might be ingenious
" drawn from the facts stated by Mr. Fairbanks
Was it fair, honorable or safe for a Rutland mar
to select that statement as the basis Of an attack
upon the Central, when the very statement wa.
moro strongly applicable to the Rutland? Tho
Union Wing" Will perceive another important
point which we might urge, to its discomfort
but we forbear
ST. JonNsnuRr, Feb :, 1851.
Messrs Walton
The recent articles in the Vermont Union
Wing and the Vermont Waterman. relative to
my remarks at the late Convention of Railroad
Directors in Boston, taken IN connection, have
placed me in false position touching the ques-
tons there discussed.
The remarks alluded TO were made in the
presence of gentlemen in the Direction both
of the Rutland and Vermont Central Railroads,
and have yet TO learn that any Of those gentle
men took exceptions or called in question the
correctness or propriety Of those remarks.
The Convention was called for the purpose,
principally, Of adjusting, if possible, existing
differences between competing Railroad lines
and at an early day, among the committees
which were constituted one was appointed to
take into consideration the competition between
Boston and Lake Champlain.
II is well known that the published Tariffs for
second class freights upon the Vermont Central
and Rutland Railroads. were at unprecedented
low rates at the time when the convention was
called. The discounts of 20 and % per cent
on this class Of trcights at Waterbury and sta
tons beyond, reduced the rates on the Central
road betweea those stations and Boston TO : Leo
and : l50 per ton; while the same discounts
applying to all the stations on the Rutland Rail
road produced still lower aggregate rates be-
tween those stations and Boston.
My remarks which are alluded to in the Yer
mont Watchman and Union Wing were sim
pie statement of facts. With the printed Tariff
of those two roads before me, | stated IN sub
stance, follows:
That on second class freigh,s. entitled to 20
per cent. discount, the rate per ton between Wa
terbury and Boston-2l5 mles-was SiS0-
That the rate between Ludlow ION the Rutland
Road and Boston-lii mes-was Il think
S3,92--whlle the minimum rate between White
River Junction and Boston---li2 miles-was
$40.
further stated that there existed an agree
ment between the Passnmpsc and lower roads
for division OF proceeds Of freights, to which
agreement had supposed the Central was a
party. That this agreement was specific
each of the Roads below White River Junction
beng entitled TO a specific sum per ton-and
that If the Vermont Central settled with the low
er roads on the same terms the Passunpse,
then all which would remain to the Central
Road on this class of freight between Watcrbu-
ry ana Boston would be 70 - cents per ton
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-13
Cuba.

In the proceedings of the Senate on Tuesday
of last week. we find the following
"Mr Borland presented memorial of the Lee
gislature of Arkansas, asking Congress to take
appropriate steps towards the acquisition of Gu
ba."
We beg the gentlemen of the new test party
at Washington to inform the public whether this
proposition is debatable: Have the people a
right to go against it, or for it,-and in either
case, must they 90 it blind?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-13

Glad 10 see H. One Of the newspapers " on
the line of the Rutland Railroad" ventures to
think the article of the Union Wing was an
extraordinary one. We copy the annexed arti-
Gle from the Burlington Courier
Holc is Il? The Union Wing of last week,
in railroad article, atiirms that at the meeting
of railroad men recently held in Boston, Mr. FAIR
banks of st. Johusbury stated that the accounts
of the lower roads with the Central, showed that
for the year ending Nov. |, 1850, only 43O0 tons
of through freight and COCO passengers had pas
sed over the Central and that when informed OF
the earnings of the road for November, Mr. GUM
cy, the Treasurer, said he should be extremely
glad to see the money!
These statements amount to PLAIN, uucquiyo-
cal charge of fraud and deception against the
managers ofthe Central, in respect to the reports
Of earnings which we presume will be as plain
ly met by those who are implicated. The charge
Is certainly an extraordinary one.
05PMr Fairbanks has plainly met the part
attributed to him. See preceding columns.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-13

a
President. enclosing report of the Director of
the Mint: also a communication from the Sec
retarv of State in response to resolution of the
Senate. calling for all the correspondence be-
tween this Government and Great Britain, rela-
tive to the possessory rights Of the Hudson Bay
Company. Laid on ME table and ordered to be
printed.
Mr. Atchison introduced petition from citi-
zen of Missouri, setting forth that his slave was
in the service of the United States Quarter-mas-
ter, Mt Fort Leavcnworth, and through the neg
igence Of the L. 5. Army officers, the slave led
away. and is lost lie askes for compensation
from the L. S.
Mr. Hale moved that the petition be laid on the
table. Lost.
Mr. Dayton moved its reference to the commit
tee on Claims.
Mr. Atchison moved to refer it to the Judiciary
committee carried
Mr. Dayton and Mr. Clay presented petitions
for n modification of the tariff
Mr. Bcrland presented a memorial of the lie
gislature of Arkansas, asking Congress to take
appropriate steps towards the acquisition OF Gu
ba.
Mr. Pearce presented memorial from mem
bcrs of the Constitutional Convention Of Mary
land. in favor Of q line of steamers to Liberia.
On motion of Mr. Hunter, the Senate took up
the bill for the appointment of Appraisers at
large, and for other purposes. This hlIl was org
naly introduced by Mr. Winthrop. The Finance
committee reported substitute for 1t. he ques-
ton pending was on striking ont the original bill,
and inserting, in lieu thereof the substitute
Mr. Hunter explained the substitute, which he
considered highly important and necessary. lie
would move TO add to II another section made
necessary by recent decision OF the Supreme
Court, 70 relieve the Appraisers from an actual
personal Inspection OF the goods appraised by
thcm tie then examined the tables IN the re-
port of the Secretary Of the Treasury, n rela-
ton TO frauds under the Tariff Of 1916 and re-
peated various calculations, tending to show mat
that tariff had been most beneficial m ITS opera
tons, and was based on a system most advania-
geous to the consumer and to the revenue lie
thought the operation OF the tariff would be
greatly iaciiitated by the provisions OF TINS biiL
Mr. inlhrop was thankful that the committee
had acted so promptly on bis bili, ont regretted
TINT the wholesome provision for home valuation
had been stricken out Under these circumAan-
ccs he supposed he must be content with this
bill; but though thorough reform m the mode
Of collecting duties may not prevail IN the SEN
ate or House at this session, sull the time would
come and 1t was speedily approaching, when
that change would be forced upon them by the
necessities OF ui, pe"pe an" OF 'he country.
Mr. Pearce said under the circumstances he
hsd assentcd to reporting this bill. He would
take another opportunity TO reply 10 Mr. hunters
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-13

Uhite Rirer Bank-The committee appointed
by the legislature TO locate this institution
Messrs. Follett, Briggs and Linsey, give notice
that they Will commence the examination. AT
White River Junction, on the 25th day of the
present month. The places interested in the To-
cation are White River Junction, Royalton, Solth
Rcyslton, Bethel and Randolph.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-13
JAcksoN. MISS. Feh- {

"N'habN' ahlnos L cD. o.
Resignation Of Coz QGtmaa John A. Quit
man. Governor of Mississippi, resigned his Office
on Monday last, and started for New Orleans on
Tuesday, TO answer to the charges preferred
against him. IN relation 10 his connection with
the Cuban expedition. The Hon. Mr.. Gwinn.
President OF the Senate, indicted into Of
fee as Governor on Wednesday, the 9Th inst,
by subscribing TO the Constitution, and oath OF
Office.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-13

The Rutland r. II. Company has voted to go
on with the extension to Swanton. Vote nearly
unanimous.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-13
COMMUNICATED.

POCKET Picted-Mr. Jason Smith had his peck
ct picked it Keene, y. H.. on the Sd inst, losing
the sum Of 1855, being all he had, and severe
loss to one just beginning for himself
Mortified, Feb ,. 1851.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-02-13
CONGRESS-.

MoNDAY. Feb 2
Both Houses attended the funeral of Mr. kauf-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-02
CARPETINGS.

PETERSON & HUMPHREY, 379 BROADWAY, NEW YORK,
HEAVE received by the late steamers from Europe their usual
supply Of rich and ELEGANT CarIenss patterns entirely new
at their establishment We do not deem IL
necessary to advertise the price many varieties OF Careng
will sell better article At less price than
other IN the city.
English Vslvct anil Saxony Carpets; English Tapestry and
Brussels Carpets; English Thepy very IVY, Carpets English
ngrans new patterns Carpets English Damask and Wlled
Rods. Checked ani Willie
Nattn. Ill So and Il Embossed Table and Piano Covers: Che
nile Rugs French and Italian Siadcsi Worst
ed TufeL Lind Mats English Drusgcts, from tod yards
wide.
Oil CioIl from the best English aud American huiacto
ries from % ~ urt wide. extra heavy
Also an invoice pieces all wool Carpet so yard
with every desirable style Of goods found in regular Carpet
Stores All which will be sold the most reasonable terms
r,, Is-r3,n. PETERSON L. HUMPHREY.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-02
REMOVAL.
NEW WHOLESALE BOOK AND STATIONERY ROOMS IN
NN' NEW YORK,

REASON LAW the long established r-el,.r
WI house HUNTINGTON SAVAGE publishers I" fj3jsR
SCHOOL. AND MUSIC BOOKS and Jobers 81
Books and Stationery generally have removed IRON
h.ir old location the commodious Ware Rooms
pleted No q Row. the site of the old Park Theatre n
site the Astu ouse where they prepared with i! STOCK and
very complete OF everything in their inc 10 which they
invite the attention Of purchasers
School Books the South ami west ana aSlts
facilities they are ennoeu 10 "cr un
friends the trade generally
Their stock School, MUSICAL Medical Iheoi"sca and
descriptions including all the different styles OF Menoana anu
pass Hooks French English Letter. Cap anu No'e "a
ncrs from tho best manufacturers together with very complete
stock OF Foreign aud Domestic Stationery. -,
They rsspectiuy solicit the attention OF Booksellers anu "he
purchasers and prices feeling confident la me!
oG &c: tnao .;, " '" r March 25-c2m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-02
FOR SALE OR RENT,

'5NE "washngton Hotel" elirihy situated a, the cor o.
Ninth the very centre oi the M,I
civ and on,in; Capitol Square IL has about 80 rooms .I
inccllng public private dining setting room aud o"
kccn stable shed or CANA
e nyrnt and paved yard ALSO fixtures Tor gas u
W. rooms and The House sold before HE Ism "i
NV viii he thoroughly all mai. 10 CIV"
tenant work he DONE
the which The tenants term VIII
-yrc the bcsL the for public house
For apply Mann 3 'AlENllNh,
Neal
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HOPE FOR THE INVALID.

AIOPE the despondu an anchor urn anu
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spectacle citizens Of Richmond As an @
The sysem against the attacks Dyspepsia certain preventive OF
Uisnrersd Bowels speedy and certain cure nt rh
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constitutes mos, invaluable application for many Complaints 10
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For sale BY A. Bod4ke No l9 Market Bridge bennett Beers
NO 1873 street; Purcell, Ladd 20 Au'e a ,a
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~ u" "'"ei' a'u'S' " - April >