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Worth Thinking about.

The extension Of Commerce, and not the ex-
tension Of Territory, is the policy Of the United
States" Such were the opening words of an
interesting article, copied into the Waterman
last week from the National Intelgencer-the
first article Of series of seven, which, we are
sorry to say, discuss the subject too much in de-
tail for general readers, and We must be content
hereafter to make only extracts. But the text
the extension of commerce without an extension
Of terrtory,-that is worth thinking about. The
present Wing administration seems to have been
acting on that principle. Reconsider the Presi-
dents excellent message, aud the course Of the
Administration: the annexation Of Cuba is OPP
posed, as an extension Of territory and nm ncor-
poroton Of population not to be desired; and
on the her hand look at the proposed extension
Of Commerce, by improved means of transit
across the Isthmus-by the expeditions 10 Japan
and the Pacific and Arctic Regions and by the
project ofopenng up the interior Of South Amer
lea by means ofthe greatest nayigable rivers in
the world. The employment of the Navy in
these peaceful operations, and of officers OF the
Army in exploring our own vast territories, looks
very much like turning the swords into pruning
hooks. It is essentially wise and peaceful
policy worthy of christian nation. There is
another course of policy, entirely opposite,
which aims at the same end perhaps that is, thu
eS tension Of the commerce and wealth and pow
er Of the country-by the extension Of territory
President Polk acted upon ii when he offered
one hundred millions for the Island of Cuba
aud the hltbusters now act upon It, while getting
up expeditions to revolutionize that island at tho
point Of the sword. Whether the in coming ad
minis,ration will adopt the latter policy, remains
to be seen. If il does, there will be great ssu,
between the political parties and that is worth
thinking about As the extension Of Commerce
by improvements advantageous to all the world
is eminently peaceful and econoncal-so the at
tempt to reach the same end, by an extension o
territory, will be costly if it we're possible to b,
peaceful, which it cannot be. 1.-THE of TN
hundred millions, offered for the single island @
Cuba, or the cost OF single war-the Mexican
for instance-would deyelope resources an
build up nations in South America worth dc
zen Cubas or put that hundred millions int
roads from the Missouri to the Pacific, or a shi
canal and roads across the Isthmus and stean
ers TO China. and the course of commerce f,
half the world would be changed in the twin
ling of an eye. Cuba is bagatelle compare
with thls--like the smoke of one of its own c
pars beside Vasugius
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Important from Mexico.

The New Orleans Delta has dates from the
city Of Mexico to the 10Th, which announce that
all Tehuantcpec propositions are to be published
and their decision left to Congress.
Accounts from Sonora represent that Couna
de Boulbon has rebelled, and that battle has
been fought with the Government troops under
General Blanco, IN which the latter was defeat
ed. The State of Agnas Caiientes had pro
nounced IN favor Of the plan Of Guadalajara, and
contracted for large supply Of arms for the
revoutionsts. The authorities of Orizaba were
treating with the insurgents at Vera Cruz, and
would probably surrender to the latter. At Ma
zntlan. two vessels of war which were sent from
Acapulco to blockade the fort had joined the in
surgents.
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'uuse na0Ouus' ~
mr. Dous'uss lillu7 one OIL ms best speeches,
s anu was Warmly uPPauueo. ne congratulated
Us ilenus on l''c Iesu' oi ,,e erection and the
harmony ny ~H'.n WcSureH' ne was sure every
DS"io'ia, iVl' l"v"u VI t"e poatihs oil thoir can
ul'9'c ocio'o ui'u sioc tllo eiegIon II sounded
wen lot ils administrations ihey had friends
~ ic"''u a"t enemies 10 Puu'sh' YET ne would
''''N' 'oNlo'als i t"o sP.it vi 3usucl ana moner-
e e "' li Wv 10 uie PuOho good Upon
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'of'a'i i G 10 ioSlu ne" colony or
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The Editors Table.

As the time has come when those who wish to
subscribe for new publications should be send
ing in their orders, we have looked over " the
editors table," and report as follows;
The Home journal for 1853: New York, Nor
rls & Willis, I07 Fulton street 81 per an
mum.
The publishers announce that the new vol
ume will be printed on new type, with new fca-
lures and new attractions Among so much
that is ner, readers are promised ne,o produc-
tons from their old friends the editors-songs
and ballads from Morris, ind fresh "pencillings"
from Willis
.2irth'r's Home Gazehe Philadelphia T. S. Ar
thur & CO., lG7 Walnut stree,--s9 per an
mum, AMI reduced rates for clubs.
The editor IT. $. Arthur processes 10 be
"consevator Of good morals and social well-be-
ing;' and from our knowledge of his paper, W
can say that this profession is not VAN. 1t is an
excellent newspaper
.qrthW's Home Magazine Philadelphia, same
publ-hers-S2 per year, and reduced rates to
clubs.
his is monthly, consisting of articles select
ed from the Home Gazette, and will be a well
come y.siier 10 those who do not have the Home
Gazette.
The ScaiPd, a Journal Of Health. New York,
Edward II. Dickson, NJ. ID. Quarterly, 81
per annum.
The number for November being the first OF
vol. 81 has been received. It is as iul! of learn
ing and wit as ever. One hundred sets only Of
the iirst four volumes bound in two volumes
are offered to subscribers at 81 per set
The Country Gentleman: Albany, Luther Tuck.
en-? per annum.
Such Is the title of new weekly journal fol
the farm, the garden, aud the freside," to be
printed in quaro form, sixteen pages per num-
Der. Mr.. Tucker is veteran IN the agrcultu-
raj department, and we doubt not the countr,
gentlemen viii receive him in gentemanl,
style.
The British Quorterlies and Biaekrood. See
new advertisement of Leonard Scott & Co., nu
notice particularly the reduction in postage
Those who wish the British periodicals. en-
tire can get them in no way SO cheaply an,
promptly as from Scott g. 60. Their republi
cations are well printed, ind very promptly de
liyered. Lakewood, Published in Edinburgh
for November, was on our table the day ate
the month was out.
Litieifs Lining Age: Boston, Z. Littell g. Co
--l24 cents number, or 81 per annum in ad
vance.
The Living Age" consists Of judicious Sc
iections from the best literature in the langusg
---inainly, though not exclusively, from the pc
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Seven Days Later from Europe.
IIAL1rAx. Dec. no

HALIFAX, DEC. TO-
The royal mail Steamship Niagara arrived off
this port at half past five o'clock this morning
having left Liverpool November ~
ENGLAND. If any doubt existed after Mr.
D'lsrael's motion that the Derby Government
would abandon the policy Of protection, it was
set at rest by Lord Derby in the House Of Lords
on the 22d inst. In answer to the question from
Earl Clarendon, Lord Derby stated that the OBJ
ect Of calling a session of the house prior to
Christmas, was to close forever the controversy
with regard TO protection and free trade The
result Of the late elections had convinced him
that though a large number OF constituencies
were well disposed TO support the Government,
they were determined not 10 assent to an altera
ton in the recent commercial policy, aud that
any such attempt wod.d Instantly be negaiiyed
by large majority, Under these circumstances
he had felt It his duty to advise her Majesty that
the principle OF unrestricted communication
ought to be adopted
The debate was adjourned.
Next day 1t was resumed by Sir James Ora
ham, Mr. Gladstone, Golden and others. and re-
suited IN the withdrawal of Mr. DIsraes a.
mendment, and the substitution Of Lord Palm
erslOns as iOllows
8 1t Is the opinion Of this House that the I'M
proved condition of the country, and especially
of the industrial classes, is mainly the result of
.
principle Of unrestricted competition, and abo-
lshed the taxes imposed for the purpose of pro-
lection, and that Il is the opinion of the House
that this policy, followed maintained, and pru-
IDENTITY extended, will best enlblc the industry
of the country to bear its burhens, and thereby
assuredly promote the welfare and contentment
of the people; that this House is ready TO take
into consideration any measures consistent with
these principles which are proposed in pursuance
OF her alesty's speech made before them by
her Maesty's Minister"
The debate was further adjourned until Fri
day, when, after another heightened debate and
pro Jorma division, the House again divided
on the amendment OF Lord Palmerston, when the
members we're for the amendments 4Gs, against
% majority for the amendment AIS.
! FRANCE. The vote for the Empire was cast
on the 2lst and 22d. Both public and private
accounts agree that the ceremony was conduct
ed decoronsly, but without any show of enthu-
slasm.
BY a telegraphic despatch dated on the morn
ing OF the 9th, We learn that the total number
Polled TO the latest were-Yes, 7,2O0OOO; No.
10000. Probably on the LIST December the re.
suit will be announced, and the official procla-
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Goal Mus & Notices.

Business at Montpelier. We understand that
the freight bills to and from Montpelier dept for
the month of November amounted to about
S2l,000. Wheat from Canada and the West
figured largely, being destined for the new mills
here. Langdon'= new mill, and Hyde, Bancroft
& Holiness, are now in operation in part, and
viii coon bcinfull play. Such a sight Of gol-
den wheat never before was seen in this part Of
the country and it is good to look upon. We
suppose both the new mills will have all the IA
cilities for making the best of flour that can be
found any whore m the country, and we conf
IDENTITY commend this market for flour as superior
to most and equal TO any in New England
Few men have had more experience than Mr.
Langdon in this business none have been more
successful. The other gentlemen are also men
Of experience, and seem to be following close
upon Mr.. Langdons steps. We wish them all
abundant success in their important aud honora.
Bile enterprise.
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For the N.rhman ana Juuroai,1
" Public Lectures in Montpelier"

Mr.. Editor; The subject Of Public Lectures
III Montpelier the coming winter has been re-
marked upon before IN your columns. Ii NAV
be needless to say that they constitute one of
the essentials TO the gaining Of thorough and ex.
tensive knowledge by the young and are made
subservlent TO the good Of all. II any thing is
TO De done tins winter II must be done quickly.
ANA TINS Is to give notice, that il is very Droba-
6e That the business men, men of leisure. and
young men of the village, may be called upon to
subscribe to this object within few DAYS. We
have men among us who will doubtless be will
ing to give us lectures men who are able TO
eddy and instruct any audience which will be
got together 1t Is contemplated TO have these
Lectures, 1t we can have them at all, free 10 ALL
Monday, Dec l3. ID.
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Collision on tie RaiiroGd Two freight trains
came IN collision at Montpelier Junction on
Monday morning, severely brusing a young man
brakeman, and baitcring in the head Of an en-
gne. These trains were TO meet at the June
ton, and both approached so exactly at the same
moment to the switch that the switchman thought
1t impossible 20 prevent collision-either the
traius must meet head on or one must 20 through
the other The swtchman judged The first al
ternatye the safest Cor all concerned. We also
learn that the conductor Of one Of the trains was
severely bruised
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nation Of the new Empire made on the I'd, the
anniversary of the coup d'etat and the coronation
of Napoleon on the lst
On the Sd will appear the Senatus Consultum
with notifications of the Constitution. These
notifications will be few, but the Court eti-
1uette of the Bourbons and the Empire will be
restored. 1t is said the Emperor will address
one manifesto to France and another to Europe ;
both we are told will DE essentially pacific.
The President has sent already an official
message to the legislative body, stating that the
Government will undego a change merely in
name.
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riodicsl publications of England, Scotland and
Ireland
Codey's Ladys Book: Philadelphia, L. A. Co.
dey-S3 per annum.
An old favorite the best illustrated Of any Of
the monthles designed particularly for the la
dies, and containing the most matter Mrs. Sa-
rah J. Hale still continues in the editorial de-.
partment. The January number IS superb.
The Napoleon Dynasty: or the History Of the
Bonaparte Family. An entirely new work, by
the Berkeley Mcn,with twenty-five engravirgs
49, twenty Of them authentic portraits. New
York. Cornish, Lamport g. Go.
We have received copy Of this new, elegant
and highly interesting work, which is admra-
bly, well timed. 1t is a magnificent octave, Of
625 pages, printed on the best of paper We
know not the Berkeley Men" though at a ven
ture we guess they are the Abbots. BE they
whom they may, the work is IN the main well
done. and is eminently worthy of place in every
family library. We say in the main, because
there are occasionally slight errors, chargeable
more to the stereoypers or proof-readers than
to the authors
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Fire in MarshfeId.

The Starch Factory in Marshdeld Village,
owned by Stephen Pnkn and occupied Icy Put
nam and Wooster, was consumed by fire on the
morning Of the llth inst together with the other
buildings belonging to it, The fire was first
discovered about half past - o'clock. It origin.
aied IN the dry kiln attached to the main build
ing, and IN very short tine the whole was IN
fumes. Every eXerton was made by the cit-
zens OF the village and vicinity to cxtinguish the
fire, but all proved unavailing. Several ladies'
Of the village took their places in the line, and
passed buckets Of water during the fire.
There were in the cellar six thousand bushels
Of potatoes, and one thousand bushels in process
Of manufacturing part Of which were saved.
Probably about one-half Of the potatoes in the
cellar viii be saved. Mr. Pltkin's loss on the
buildings is about $1,000. The loss of Putnam
q Wooster on their stock is not yet fully ascer-
tained, but supposed to be about sl200. No in
surance.
Much credit is due to the citizens Of the town
for the prompt manner in which they voluntarily
rendered assistance in securing the property
which was not burned Mr. Israel Cutting of
Cabot, kindly rendered to Messrs. Putnam &
Wooster the use of starch mill occupied by
him at Plainfeld TO work the potatoes that were
saved from the fire.
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Some Of the democrats of Butler county, Pa,
have recently burnt General scott in eiigy.-
We are told that
"On Friday night succeeding the election. a
mob, comprised OF men and boys. assembled at a
tavern at the south end of Main street, and form
ing procession headed by certain gentlemen
who occupy official positions, paraded our streets,
bearing torches, insulting transparencies and eff
igies, shouting and yelling IN manner that
would have been worthy the occupants of the
snbterraneous regions. Among the various do
vices borne in this procession, was the head of
negro painted on transparency another was
caricature representing Gen Scott IN the figure
of goose led on the blackboard " Fuss and
Feathers" a term Of reproach cast upon that
distinguished man by the British and tories at
Lundys Lane. After paradlng the streets for
considerable leagth OF time, and imblbing fire.
quently of the ardent, the gang went through
the Characteristic ceremony Of burning The efgg
of Gen. Scott and traInplng its charred remains
IN the mud"
We presume no decent man in the ranks of
the Democratic party would tolerate such an
outrage as this General Scott has done no
wrong 70 his more fortunate rival, or to the party
which he led 10 victory. lie always spoke kind
ly of Gen raj Pierce, and respectfully Of the
Democratic party. His sole offence was that he
accepted Wing nomination., aspred to the
Presidency. as he had right to- and did what he
could openly aud with proprety, TO make friends
among the people with whom he had intercourse.
This was the head and front of his offending,
and for this not only an amount of gunpowder Is
expended, but General S,oa is burnt IN eGsy
The actors IN such scene, if they have souls
in their bodies, will live long enough, we hope,
to repent of such an exhibition of meanness and
mal.ce.-.E L. Express.
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THE Decks AND THE CARs. We were not
a little amused at an incident which occurred on
Tuesday of last week, whilst passing in the
railroad car from Bellows Falls to Brattleboro'.
1t was on this wise. The locomotives, on each
side Of the river, started simultaneously and
soon flock Of wild ducks rose from the river
and joined the race, as II ambitious for u premi-
um in annihatng distance and space For
some miles together, at the rate OF fifty miles 10
the hour, the locomotives, spouting fire and
smoke, went side by side, or as The spotsmen
say neck and neck with the ducks about the
length of the flock constantly in advance. The
ducks, the cars and the passengers, were uppa.
rently alike delighted with the sport, IN their
rapid passage down the romantic aud beautiful
valley of the Connecticut. Ii the cars stopped
for a moment or two to leave and receive pas
sengers, the ducks lit upon the bosom of the
water, and as the cars renewed the chase, the
ducks tapped their wings and were anon in ad-
vance, until in sight OF the Hospital for the In
sane, when they sunk 10 their loved element,
and for ought we know synpathised with the
sufferers, or quacked praises until morning, in
favor Of the Uaier Cure establishment at Brat
ueboro'. BE that as it may, on returning up the
river next morning, the convoy of ducks we're in
prompt attendance, and maintaining their posi-
ION IN advance, accompanied the cars to the
foot OF the falls. Beautiful BIRDS We would
not have killed one of them, or plucked feather
from their plumage, for their weight in Callor-
MIA gold. Long may the cars glide upon their
well graded tracks, shd the valley resound with
the music Of birds and the neighing of the iron
horse. X
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Great Fire in Boston.

On "Wednesday evening, Dec. l. a fire broke
out IN Chickering'S pianofoHe mandatory IN
washington street, opposite the Adams House,
and that building, which was of brick, five stories
high was, with us valuable contents, totally de-
stroyed. Al Two o'clock next morning the side
wall on Norfolk place fell oyer. crushing in the
rooi OF The adjoining brick building, aud bury
ing III the ruins Waterman named b. +. Foster.
ana mIurng Mr. Alfred Turner.
The entire loss Is estimated at 100000. A
bout 100 workmen in Mr.. Chickering'S estab-
ment are thrown out of employment.
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The shake and noise of an earthquake ~ wa
felt and heard on Saturday evening, Nov ~
about half past / o'clock, at Portsmouth anu
Exeter, n. H., Salem, Mass, and other places
The Boston Transcript states that farmer ~, 10
Canton, Mass, has a cranberry meadow OIL -
acres in extent, lying near PunkaPoag ponu'
from which he has raked, the present season. Up
wards of 1000 bushels of fine cranbeTes' ~.
which he has realized $4,000 cash.
Apples are being sent from Maine to Caino'-
MA. Each apple is wrapt in paper with layers
Of charcoal between.
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Later from California.


SACRAMENTO DESTROYED BY FIRE.
NEw ORLEANS, Dec. &.
The steamship Philadelphia arrived here this
morning. with California mails to the 10Th ult.
he city of Sacramento was almost entirely
destroyed by fire, and many lives were lost.
Destructive fires had also occurred at San
Francisco and Marysvie.
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Vermont Colonization Society," The receipts
into the Treasury for the month of November
are-Royalton, Sl3.l7; Sharon, 1900; Hart
land, 500; White River, SIS; West Hartford,
two Individually so; Windsor, 1900; Bethel,
5.25; Barnard, $. Daniorth, 2OO; Waterbury,
1900; Hartford, $50.
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Washington, Dec. 7. Some effort is expect
ed to be made to organize new territory. A
delegate from Nebraska is on his way here,
claiming seat.
The protection given in Mexico to runaway
slaves, has suggested the idea of annexing two
or three Of the Mexican border States to our
own.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-12-16

Holiday Presents Phnney & Mead have on
hand, aud are receiving from Boston and New
York, better assortment of Christmas and New
Years Presents than was ever before offered in
Montpelier.
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SINGULAR DsscovERY OF STOLEN PRoP-
Esrf. We learn from the Brattleboro' papers,
that some two years ago the jewelry store Of Ii.
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Washington Matters. Washington, Dec. o.
A fact not generally known has come to light,
VIZ :-That Hon. Pierre Soue of Louisiana,
while on visit to Spain in 1916, sounded the
Spanish authorities with respect to the purchase
Of Cuba, which, though not officially, led to the
steps taken by Mr. Folks administration.
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The Official majority for the Pierce electoral
ticket in Delaware is only %.
The Official majority for Scott ia Tennessee is
1911.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-12-16

James G. Birney has written another letter in
favor Of African Colonization.
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ARREsr or A COuNTERFEIrER.- Hest Tran
Dec ll.-Robert Morrison, formerly p,hce
officer, was arrested IN tins city last night with
large amount Of counterfeit money in his nos.
session, consisting Of bank bills, halfdollHrs
and quarer-coglcs: among them were threes ON
the City Bank, of Hartford, threes on the Trades.
mans Bank, of Chelsea, Mass. tens IN the Mer.
chants Bank, Of Norwich, Ct. tens on Ascutnev
Bank, of " indsor, Vt, and other banks. II =
supposed that Morrison forms one of an orgsn.
zed gang lie has been before arrested for the
same offence