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Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-02-25

STATE DEPARTMENT. There has been such an ex-
trordinary increase Of the correspondence Of this De-
partent. and the letters recently have poured in
rapidly that the venerable Secretary Hill. with all mis-
untring industry and attention. finds some delay in
answering them unavoidable. He requests to state,
however for the information of his numerous cores
ponden.s, that he is diligently engaged in attending to
their favors and will dispatch the business of each,
in turn, as early as practicable. No public officer
can be more faithful and indetatgabe in his abors.
Regularly and perpe.ualy the earth terms upon it's
axis, from sun rise till nine O'Clock at night, s he
found at mis- post. actively and efficiently dscharging
the arduous duties Of his Office Such another exam
pie of fidelity and assiduity, We think, will be bard
10 find in the publ: service any where-Roiegh Sar.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-02-25

HEL1sArE, near New York. once q terror to navi-
gators has become almost entirely harmless by recent
submarine operations. The New York Sunday Mess
enqer, says: T..
The submarine blasts red upon Pot Rock have
been successful to the extent that it 10 n, longer
terror to navgatos. report of the operation states
thatthe arges, vessels may pass over what there
is left of the rock in perfect safety" >.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1852-02-25

GRAr1ruDE OF SLAVE. There is at Tift's Ex-
change Hotel, in Mobile, lump Of pure gold, just
as it was picked up in California, weighing about
three pounds and valued at something over $780, L,
is present to Mrs. Montague, of Mafengo county.
Alabama, from slave now in California, who, al
though in free Sta.e could not forget his mistress,
but sent her this gift az token Of remembrance 1t
is, says the Mobile Herald, certainly considerable
of curiosity as "specimen lump" and the DONOR
every one will admit, Is a "trumP."
HAs,ruAL D DRunKARDs. A bill is before the Louis
lana Legislature that proposes place habual drunk.
ards in the position. in regard TO the manage
ment of their property and their family affairs, as
that which the law assigns to lunatics and minors
severe, but it may be necessary law. already exist
ing in some States, to protect innocent families.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05
The Presidency.

Maine. The Wing members Of the Legisla
ture have nominated Gen. Scott for President
Among others who spoke at the meeting wa.
the Wing member from the town If Biddeford
MIR. Chapman, brother Of the late Mayor Chap
man, Of Boston. he said that his preference
had been for Mr.. Webster; that as Massachu.
sets man, Boston born boy, he had felt a CON
scious pride in the thought that he might one
day have the opportunity to deposit his vote lor
Daniel Webster that he reyered his great tai.
ents, and his matchless craftsmanship; but he
after hearing what he had and bordering the
matter thoughtiully, and perceiving the indicu.
tons Of public sentiment, had been constrained
TO the opinion that he should not be permitted tc
deposit his vote for Mr.. Webster The indca.
tons were in another directions he had no idea
that the feeling for the SCARED veteran was IS,
deep, so enthusiastic, and so extensive as he
found it TO be he could not resist its pressure
nor did he desire to-
Gen. Franklin Pierce, of New Hamp in a let
ter to Hon. c. G. Anterior, President of the re.
cent State Convention, says that the use of his
name in any event, before the Baltimore Conven.
ton, would be utterly repugnant to his tastes
and wishes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05
State Temperance Society.

The Annual Meeting Of the Vermont Stat,
Temperance Society was holden in this place
commencing on Wednesday the 2lst Instant
The Meeting was opened bv prayer by Rev. 5
McKeen. OF Bradford. James u. Barrett was np
pointed Secretary pro tcm. The Executive
Committee, through tho Hon w. c. Kntredgc
proposed an order Of business. 1t was ascertain
ed that all the counties in the state were repre-
sentcd except Grand Isle and franklin. Dr.
labarce, Rev. j. T. King, Rev. Mr.. Steele, Mr.
Warner, Mr.. White, Gen. Cushman, and T.
Fairbanks, were appointed Committee OF Over
lures.
Al friends Of Temperance present were in
vited TO take part IN the proceedings Of the Con-
vention. and committee appointed to make out
roll Of Delegates.
A committee Of one from each county repre-
scented was appointed 10 nominate list Of Off
Gers for the ensuing year also a committee Of
three to select the place for the next annual
meeting Of the Society. On motion, the Con
veniion proceeded to hear reports from Dele
gates Of the State, after which DR. Jewett. of
Massachu ,eits. was introduced when he briefly
the Convention
ArTERNooN.-Ropors Of the State of the
cause continued.
In the evening, the Committee appointed to
nominate list Of officers for the ensuing year,
made the following report, which was adopted:
For President,
Hon THOMAS l. POWERS XV,odstccg
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05
NEW ARRANGEMENT.
NEWSPAPER FOR TIE PEOPLE

From me frst Of January mex, the VERMONT WATCH
MAN n STATE JOURNAL. will be- published, cvrfy Thurs
day morning, simultaneously at
Montpelier, NortbdeId. aud waterbury
and this arrangement m be extended last aud
uthet towns IN this section Of the sao as public patronHg
The publisher. will ondeavor increase the interest," use
fulnuss AND substantial value Of hot paper All Of
through authorized aud responsible
coresponlons these and other towns items news
ines. arrangements, public Improvement marriages. deaths
and sho a movements n the several localities touching
business, pucs, educ ticu and social and moral prove
iaent, which may be deemed worthy Of public nncethus
taking cugnzancc Of whatever interests tho communities
where our plpef cuates ard stimulating oil TO vhaotsf
may e"nduee 20 their prosperity Il Is an attempt TO realize
the "d ana tree dca OF nc"spupetn record 9l new o."
home and abroad interesting and usfa TO those who read IT,
something besides the trsnscpt OF metropolitan politics
and gossip Which - ih day too generally form , spe %
country papers. The Of the plan OF course viii main
y depend upon The ganco and Judgment Of agents aud
respondents SO if as Their pnfcuiif 'onoeInea
We shaH invite the operation Of good men without restrict
ing ourselves politicians uf cur oNn uth OF 10 poltcan
At All Ahane not ono io or ie OF our PoeH creed but
maintaining Independent course as TO our own party
lair opponeni we hope To deserve well ofs
II sustained 90 this Improvement shall endea'or
~ hhoray and II esieen,es shall demand IT, ra.
per will be enlarged TO accomplish the design
TEAMS 81 80 year, 81 for magtsi 81 eeois for
months Advertisements ri IA lines OF less inserted times
weeks half pce. Probate notices ordinary ietrth
$3.50 Special contracts made with yoaiy adsonfsei Al
subscriptions and advertisements through agents must
sary be paid IN ADVANCE they cannot conveniently Keep
special accounts.
meats und communications, and ackuowledge payment fog
The same sueseieels wishing g commence on the l"oi
Bakersfield. J. y. rONERDN,
RfOukdeld, :. ~. SMITH.
Cabot. 6. &. BROWN,
Dansiilc, CHARLES :. DANA,
Emofe :. c. SCOTT.
Hydepark, EDWARD y. SAWYER,
johnson. q. W. SCOTT
Manhn.id, T. ID. PUTNAM,
Mctti.yile J. e. NOAE-.
Middiescx, JESSE JOHN IT,
Nouhfcld l.. SMITH
Orsnga, CARLOS CARPENTER,
South uafdwick. &. siilPNAN,
stoNe JOSEPH g. RAY MpND,
ftfaflord WILLIAM ROLLINS,
South straford DANIEL ". JUDD,
Tunhtdge, JEREMIAH FOs TER.
Waitsleld sud Fnyston, ORANGE SMITH,
Warren, FRANKLIN a. WBtGHf,
Waterbury ami DuKhurv, g. c SMITH,
Wiiamstown, DARIUS PRIDE,
Worcester, JONAS ABrOTT.
Many other have been appointed. whose will
be given whoa they accept tho accary.
Dec. p, 1851. L. +. WALTON & sON.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05


.Ntc lori, jim. a.gh-A fire this morning
was discovered 10 the I've story brick bul.a-
lng 81 Nassau street.
The fire next spread TO No 30. being the cor.
ner OF Liberty, the well known dry goods house
Of Doremus & Nixon
No. - Liberty street. occupied by John Lock
wood, domestic cotton goods and Freeman s.
Hodges Iobbers Of silk goods. was also entirely
destroyed. The adjoining stores, CO. %, Ga ana
90 were not much damaged by fire, though the
loss from water must be heavy.
The total loss by the fire Is half a million dol
lars.
Bash1 gion, 2sM. Mr. Benton is out with a
stuff letter on Democracy in Missouri. He pri-
ses Andrew Jacksonism and denounces Anti
Bentonism.
Washington, 29h.-rhe Inielhconcer says,
despatch has been received from an army officer
IN New Mexico, stating that rich silver mines
have been discovered on the public lands IN ue
vicinity Of Fort Fillmore The chef VEIN is .
inches wide at the surface and is exposed from
the summit Of mountain fifteen hundred feet
high to the base, being over one thousand yards
IN length. The ore Is very rich
Bad .Nclrs from Liberia The COLONIZATION
Board at Washington have received dcspatches
from President Roberts, by way of England, Civ
ing the unpleasant intelligence that an attack
hau been made on Fishown by native chleL
Flshtown Is on the Bassa Cove, about four miles
from Grand Bassa, and about the same distance
from Edna. The following is an extract from
President Roberts letter:
"GoVERSMENr House., Monrovie, Nov. t.
\ report has just reached here that Gnooo
yesterday morning made an attack upon the new
settlement at Flshtown, set FIRE TO the village ana
killed eight or ten Of the settlers. | have noi
been ATTACKED and bnrned I have no donbt; but
thar tbe mn,nber NJ 6,es Iost bas been exaoqer-
ated Voc have ,,,',l -easor =, believe NE are,
bowever' iu n stats If ,rreot excifement
M -. ,...lo,,;,.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05
Encouragement to Home Manu-
features.

For the purpose of encouraging the manuiac-
ture of western grain into flour and shorts on
the line Of the road, the Directors Of the Cen.
trail Railroad have authorized the President Ia
make contracts for freight with persons DESTROYS
of going into the business, as 10 place them
on an equality with Western mills The farm
ers will thus derive great advantage directly, in
supply of shorts for feed to stock-and the
Railroad Company will get an advantage in an
increased amount Of freight We hope to sec
Touring mills occupying many Of the at present
unimproved water privileges on the line # the
road
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05

Mr. Jones, of Tennessee, then addresssa =.
House IN favor of the bill, and defended ~
Webster w
The bill was then read the third timo n
motion of Mr. Bayley, the House again won, ~
Committee on the bill, for the relief of ,be ~
ban prisoners, who he'd been pardoned In.
Majesty the Queen of Spain. "-
Mr. Bayley moved that an appropriate,
$4,000 be made, which was agreed to. VI
Mr. Riddle commenced a speech on non.ip,.
vention, when Mr. Carter moved proviso N .
the bill should not be so construed as to appro,.
of interference in the affairs of Cubo. rF'''s
Mr. Carter opposed the bill. Mr. Bavlev "a
lowed in support of it and Mr. Campbell sg,i,.,
It. The committee then rose and reporteJ ,ls
bill with the amendments. Mr. Buyley's amsri
ment was agreed to, and pending the question z,
Mr. Carcrs proyisu, the liouse adjourned
THURSDAY Jan. On
SENATE.-Mr Bradbury introduced bn,.
alter and amend the Judicial system of the TIM
ed States
I he bill conlers on the several District Co,,..
Of the United States the powers and iurisj5,
ton now exercised by the Circuit Courts
their respective jurisdictions. II erects n o..
of Appeals consisting of the Justice ofthe n.
cult whore the court is held
| 1t authorizes appeals and writs Of error ro,
the decision Of the Courts Of Appeal To the =.
preme Court, in cases where the matter i'm co,
troversy exceeds $4,000, and whore is drawn IL
question the constitutionaty Of law of ror
grcss. or Of any State.
The Mexican Indemnity BIZ was receive
from the House and referred to the Commii,.
on Finance.
The Compromise resolutions were then t,lo..
up. Mr. Rae regretted the necessity wl,b
compelled him to take part IN the unproftahs
4 ...f., e..st4. II.
though. before the passage of the Compromso
the people Of Mississippi were generally opno.
ed TO them, and since their passage nearly ono
half were hostile TO them, yet all parties now Ii,
that State since The decision by the people. as
quiescod in those measures.
HOUSE,. The Speaker stated the pending
business To be, on concurrlug ~ the following q
mendment, agreed 90 IN Committee YESTERDAY IN
the bill appropratng six thousand dollars ford.
relief aud passage home from Spain of the par.
loned Lopez prisoners, provided that nothing IN
this act shall be construed into an approbs tss
of any Interference in the domestic affars -
Cuba by any Of the citizens Of the United States
The House concurred IN the amendment. Yen.
81 nays, Il. the bill finally passed, yeas. ll7
novs, -
Mr. Oldes from the Post Office Committee re-
ported bill to amend the ACT OF 1851, reducing
and modifying the rates Of postage. Rcierted III
the Committee ofthe Whole
Mr. Nc .auahan, from the Judiciary Commit,
reported bin to regulate the fees and costs .a
be allowed to the Clerks. Marshals and ATTORNEY.
Of the Circuit and District Courts of the United
States. Referred o. The Committee of iho Wholp
FHlpAY, Jan. 3D.
SrNArr.- Mr. Hunter, from TIE Finance Com.
mittee. reported back the Mexican Indemnify
BIN without amendment
Mr. Ir4tihurv rffaro1 rae,fUfl.f, tf...
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05

(. Resolved That while our Institutions OF
Learning. to wit, our Colleges aud Academies,
are mainly, If not wholly conducted by men OF
strict temperance principles, vet the public mind
should be especially devoted TO the condition OF
temperance in those towns where such institu-
tons are located
Presented by the Rev. Mr.. Leavitt, Of Yer
gcnnos-as the action of the Grand Division OF
the Sons of Temperance
Resolved, That the Grand Division Of the
Sons OF Temperance recommend TO the subordi-
nate Divisions and TO all friends Of Temperance
IN the State, to use prompt, pcrsevering and car
nest efforts 10 secure the adoption by our next
Legislature, of Law embracing the general
features of the Maine Law for the suppression of
drinking houses and tippng shops, and we
hereby pledge our lives, our fortunes and orr sa-
cred honor heartily to cooperate with any Of the
friends Of the cause in all iudicous means to
secure the above object Caiedonidn.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05

has for some time past been IN London, engaged
In the preparation of a biographical account OF
the sources of early American History, TO be
published under the patronage of the Smithso-
nian Institute has SO far completed HE work
that the first sheets in press, and proof cop
jes will soon be seen in this country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05

0y~The United States Supreme Court has re-
Gently decided that seal is not necessary TO
constitute letter, or TO make it chargcable with
postage. An order for goods folded and directed
letter is declared mailable matter, and the
conveyance of it on a mail route is violation OF
law
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05
News no News.

The Boston Atlas Of Saturday morning an
nounced that J. c. Dunn, Esq. had been appoln-
ted Treasurer of the Vermont Central Railroad
Co, in place of Mr.. Quincy. The Boston
Transcript Of Saturday evening con,radicted
this announcement.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05

PARAGUAY.--Mr NJ. A. Hopkins son Of Bishol
Hopkins, Of Vermont, who has resided for
number Of years in South America. delivered
lecture before the American Geographical So
ciciy, at the rooms Of the Historical Society n
York, on the evening of the 18th utimo. Thi
South American State is contained within tn,
boundaries of the Paraguay and Parana rivers
and an underlined boundary between BRAZIL
The Rio de la Plata is formed by the junction
of the two rivers spoken of: 1t is very broad anl
shallow. The river Parana flows for thirty siN
leagues through narrow gorge in the ordiller
as forming a series Of the most extraordinary
rapids IN the world and which have never been
seen by white man. This river is very suiia.
bic for navigation, excepting through these rap
ids. The Indian barbarians have increased
lately upon the once civilized portions of the
country this is owing 20 domestic dissentions
Paraguay has population of 200 eco. MI
Hopkins explored the Tbcuar river last year
ITS banks are thckly populated, and It can be
nayigaled by steamboats, of light draft for eighty
leagues. Paraguay has been scaled country
TO the rest Of mankind for a number of years
this was brought about by the iyrant Dictator
Fnncia who adopted policy Of non-intercourse
with the world. He died IN 1910. when the
country was opened to foreigners. The country
is now shut out from the rest OF the world. owing
TO the tyranny of the Dictator Rosas of Buenos
Ayres, who has annlhllatcd all freedom, and has
been guilty Of every crime He has twice been
supported in his despotc work by France and
England. His policy is to shut out the light Of
civilization and commercial intercourse, and the
only communication which he permits Paraguay
to have with the seaboard, IS a monthly mail
carried by an Indian scout Paraguay produces
gold, precious stones, sugar, rice, corn. and cot
fee equal TO Mocha The forests tpem with the
most useful woods and medicinal herbs flourish
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05

o. Thanks to Senators Upham and Foot,
aud Mcssrs Meacham, lIebard and Miner for
speeches, &c Particular thanks are due TO Mr..
upham for Espy's Report on Meteoroloy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05

The Maine Liquor Lac is before the legisla-
lures of Massachusetts, New York and Rhode
Island, and steps have been taken to push ii in
New Hampshire also.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05

James .uc.M Shqfler, Esq, late Secretary of
State Of Vermont, has been elected Speaker Of
the House Of Representatives Of Wisconsin.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05

The international .Magasine New York, String
or & Townsend.
The number for February has come 10 hand
richly ffeighted. Chersey and the Homes OF
Cowley AID Fox, are illustrated by thirteen en-
cravings and portraits are given Of Marshal
Sout and tie artist Turner, two distinguished
men lately deceased.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05

NAVAL MATTERS. Much greater activity
than usual we notice prevails at the various ma
val stations Several ships have been ordered
lately TO be- fitted for sea- at the Norfolk and
brooklyn yards. In addition 10 the ingate Cum
heriand, now nearly ready for her officers, the
new steamer Princeton Is ordered from the
Charlestown yard. We are glad TO see these
indications that we are To have more ships aAoat.
Our widely extended ocean frontier, and vastly
Increasing commerce, demand already great
addition to the PRESENT naval force; while the
unsettled state of aliaifs IN Europe, at tins mo-
menI calls loudly upon this government To place
lh me Mediterranean sea such number of ships
as shall be sufficient 10 maintain the re.
speciality of the country, and afford the noces
sary protection 10 commerce. Asit Is presumed
that the officer commanding In that sea Is soon
10 be relieved, aud IN view OF the state ofconyul.
SION which all men predict must ensue in Europe
cnung the next three years, it seems very desira.
Die that an officer Of the right metal should be
sent there. We hope tosee commodore Downp.
or Commodore Smith, either OF them, or some
other prudent sagacious and vigorous officer
IN whose hands the honor of the country may be
safely trusted, ordered To this command. Bosio,
.4iias.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05

Rhode Island Legisiailge.-P rorideace, Jan.
3Oth-The Maine Liquor Law, which has been
under discussion in the House since Wednesday
last was defeated this evening yeas 81, nays 81
Ia new bill will be offered on Monday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05

KossUTH AND ms RETURN TO ENGLANp-
The Pittsburgh Gazette has been authorized 10
deny the statement that the Sublime Porte has
protested against the return of Kossuth 10 Enc
land. When the United States first applied for
his Liberation, the sultan did not yield because
he believed IL was 10 be effected on condition
that kossuth should 90 to America The Sui
tan declared that he would protect Kossuth a.
gainst his enemies so long as he remained in his
dolninlons, and that when he left Turkey he
should be free 10 go where he pleased.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05

GOdey's Ladg's Book. February number re-
eeived. az pages, % contributors, and 80 en-
cravings /" such is the announcement
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05

UF7Leonard J. Farwell, first Wing Governor
Of Wisconsin, was duly sworn into Office at
Madison, on Monday, 5th unmo. The oath
was administered by Chief Justice Wilton. At
the same time Attorney General Estabrook and
Secretary Of State Robinson took the oath and
entered upon the duties Of their respective OIL
Ccs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05

The Forrest Diuoree Case occupied the court
forty one days, thiry-one Of which the Court
was in session on an average Of five hours per
day. After rendition Of the verdict the Court
said to Forests counsel" Nothing now re-
mains, Mr. Van Buren,, but TO pay the jurors
their shilling" 1t was York shilling al that.
The verdict was, that Mr.. Forrest had been gull
~ Of adultery thai Mrs. Forrest was not guilty
and that Mr.. Forrest should pay Mrs. Forrest
$1,000 per annum being the interest on one
third Of his property as aimony. righteous
verdict
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05

A Novel PEoDucTIoN. The New York Jour
nal OF Commerce says that the Bay State Mills
" have been for several months experimenting
upon novel production To be offered to the
public. This is a FtH Cioh Carpet printed m
block work. designed according TO weight either
as floor cloth or drugget. The manufacture of
fen cloth has undergone many improvements the
last year To make this cloth. the threads of
wool are not spun or irorcn, but drawn out and
lad together, the whole mss being then felted
IKE hat body. Within few months, fabrics
have been put together in this way, showing a
different color on either side, and designed for
coats 10 be made up without Inning The Bav
State Mills make this cloth with a white ground
about iorty-eight inches wide, weighing from
to - ozs. per yard, and print it in elegant car
pet designs, showing the richest combination of
brilliant colors, and furnish it at ~ TO 90 cents
peryard. Already the carpet bag makers are
ordering extensively for their own use-and for
the iloor OF drawing room or chamber there is
no covering SO cheap, at al comparable with il
for appearance or comfort.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-02-05

From the first Of January mex, the VERMONT WATCH
MAN n STATE JOURNAL will be- published, every Thurs
a. simultaneously At