Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-05-13
CHIPS AND CLIPPINGS.

The funeral Of the late Randolph Benton, only
son Of Hon, Thomas H. Benton, who died at ~.
Louis tow days ago, appears to claim attention
he .3nze'ger des UeSienS, German paper pub
lshed at that place, has the following:
Col Benton's son was buried yesterday from
the Cathedral, as the whole city observed with
astonishmcnt, with oil the ceremony and poup
of the Catholic church, and we hear hat the Jes-
suit Father De Snodt did not for n moment leave
the sick bed of young Benton. All wondered at
this strange appearance, as It was known that
oil. Penton and his wife were Protestants, and
tho Rev. DIR. Potts, the leading Protestan, cler-
gyman here was near relative ofthe family
We heard the matter talked about on every hand
and communicate what we have heard without
vouching for IL. Young Benton, rs we hear, was
educated IN Jesuit college, and the father Jesuiis
are SAID to have acquired great influence over
him -probaly OF without basng calculations for
the future upon his distinguished name. Ills
parents finally withdrew him from the college,
aud sent him into the country 10 Westphalia.-
| Randolph Benton lately returned aud expressed
a wish TO return to the University and complete
his studies On Friday, he listened To hossuth's
speech at Lucas Mnrket, on Saturday he was Ia
ken sick, and on Tuesday he died. He is said
to have died Catholic-at least he was buried
as Il Catholic.
The National lnieligencer contains letter
from Judge Snow, Of Utah. conlradictng the ex
trayugant report of difficulties in that territory
and says the people are generally in favor of up
holding the Constitution and laws of the United
States, but complain of;he inefficient execution
OF the law. Governor Young had not cnndcs-
timely called the Legislature together as repor-
ted
Another liquor SEIZURE took place at Portland
on Friday, from the landing place of the steam
or John Marshal The new Mayor follows IN
the tracks Of his predecessor.
| As he should do; the candidate may play pos
sum, but the magistrate must execute the law.
/ Capt Nagee, convicted of fraud on the Gov
eminent, has been sentenced TO years impris-
onment in the Pemtcntiary.
Cheyalicr Iiuscmann has obtained leave Of
absence from his Government Tor an indefinite
period, and will shortly leave for Europe This
has been granted him in consequence Of his rep
resolutions that he could hold no intercourse of
any kind with MIR Webster lie will therefore
absent himself till Mr. Webster retires from the
State department I he friendly relations be
tween the two governments are not however in
terrupted.
Rev. Jonas Kiag The Courier d .ql,enes re.
marks that the condemnation of Mr. King the
American missionary for preaching the Profess
tant faith, was unjust, as Catholics are allowed
10 practice their religion publicly and it states
that when the trial took place, the court was
crowded by MrKmgs advcrsaries, who applauded
the speech OF the public prosecutor, but proven
ted By their clamors the defence Of his advocates
from beng heard.
Rchgou, Interest Our readers will be pleased
to know that IN several churches in this city and
an our adjacent cities, the religious interest has
been largely increased within the last few weeks
The morning prayer meetings are very numer
ousy attended, meetings for religious inqur,
have become common and sometimes full, ant
the indications are in all respects pleasing Civ
ing occaslon both for gratitude and encourage
ment NJ Y. Obsorer.
Numerous delegations from various sections q
New England have waited upon Kossuih invItn,
hun to visit their respective locations, and anon
them one from Vermont.
, Rev. Joel Parker, D. D., has been installe
:, pastor of the Blocker Street Presbyterial
Church, in New York. Rev. A A. Wood pre-
+ sided al the ceremony, and put the Constitution
n lques,ions.
The list Of towns in Maine which voted on IN
} Liquor Law just published, shows that % vote
for IL; Z were divided or equyocal, and % again
: 1t. he majority towns voting for il is cons,
quently o. over those which voted against II an
c 81 over all
o Massachusetts Liquor BM.-The Liquor Dl
has been reported back to the Senate Of Msss,
chuselts, by the Committee Of Conference, wit
Recommendation IN favor OF It's submission to III
8 people, on "Wednesday June ii, with view
OF ascertain whether 1t shall not be suspended in
IN operation for one year.
= Inc Senate on Saturday agreed 70 the repor
j. % TO II.
Education al The Hest The society for mr.,
+" ylding the Yves, with school teac hers, of who
Governor Slsde OF Vermont is President, has r,
IN Gently sent three teachers TO California. Nv
70 were sent TO Oregon in March le5I, aud one
New Mexico last autumn. About two hundre
D. and fifty female teachers have already been SCI
c. by the Board into the valley of the Mississippi
n and are located IN various places, from Minne
y, sofa to Texas They are women Of thorough e,
= 1eation and approved Christian character b,
W lore entering upon their work they GO through
COURSES Of preparatory study at Hartford, Conn