davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

lcrmopi in The Horids Edir.--Aoout the first
day of juno. the Crysih Palace in New York
viii be opened, and the choice products of the
skill and industry of the Old World and New
World Will be exhibited to the gaze of spectators
rom al nations We have no doubt but that
he nted States will appear TO much better adj
vantage than at the Fair in London in ISL
Yet we are compelled to believe that the feelings
Of the American people are not very thoroughly
and warmly enlisted M the enterprise. The af
air has been gotten up too hastily, and with toe
little Of organization, and extensive effort. The
knowledge Of It's plan aud design has been con-
fined TO a small number, and too little has been
sand, and published to the people.
Bat the time for the exhibition is near at hand
and certainly the best efforts should be made
"a q know Of no organization or movement ~
Vermont TO encourage the exhibition or articles
or to aid exhibitors. We npprehend that no such
orreniza iion Will be formed. and that each pro.
Queer aud manufacturer will be left 50 DO as lac
pieases.-go to New York with his articles, OF
stay ut home, provided he pays his own eXpen-
SEES.
Vermont is not wonder making State. Iler
valuabies are no, made of Show Cases" nor
viii her Jewels" appear to advantage in a
"CYstal Palace" II any portion of mankind
are really anxious to know what Vermont can do
and what she possesses, they must come among
us. and see MS as we are Our best things are
" fixtures and some OF our institutions are PEE
cuhar." st Jolinsbury will indeed furnish The
best Balance Gales bennington the best Flint
Enamel Ware; aud Rutland and Isle La Mott
the best Marble in the United States. tut the
Crystal Palace will have TO "Phiosopher',
Scales" IN which TO weigh sound heads and
good ciuzens.n There will be no room for a
" Meeting house" and " SchoOl-house." There
will be no Crystal Palace stables, IN which the
Horses of Vermont can be confined ;-no shelves
on which can rest our Butter Cheese. and Ma.
pie Sugar,-or if such a shelf Is put up, none
bat starving man VIII look upon it.
There are a few articles IN Vermont we would
Ike TO see fairly exhibited al the Crystal Palace
viz: lst. The Report Of the State Auditor
containing the number and Salaries Of our State
Officers, and the total expense of our State Gov.
ernment his would astonish the Common
Council Of the City OF New York, and the rest
of mankind. I'd. The record of the Criminal
Trials in this State during the last ten years.
81. The cost of minimizing Police force for
one vcar! 4ih The amount Of orr State Debt
llh The last annual Reports Of our State Fire,
Life. and Health Insurance Companies. 9th. a
detailed account OF the Military affairs of this
State during the last ten years, with pictorial
ed at the last June lraiuug.' 1th. A few
rumlcss Rum-hlrrels. showing that when rum
barrels run their heads against the Law, 1t saves
or people woadrous deal OF headache ST.
.l.5ms Messenger.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

Rev. Charles Beecher, O, Newark, was some
time since designated by he Brooklyn Assocm-
ton OF Congregational Ministers To investigate
and report upon the phenomena of our day. cur
rently characterized as Spirituasm,n and some
times as SPIRIT Rappingsn MIR. Bcecher ac-
cordngly devoted many weeks to the requisite
investigation, and has summed up his observa-
tluns and rcusonings thereon in report which
10y reason OF the authors recent departure for
Europe was read in his behalf by bis brother,
Rev. Thomas X. Beecher, of Willamsburgh, at
a meeting of the Association. Its main concla-
sions, SO far as a hasty perusal has enabled US to
apprehend them are as follows:
/. The idea that these "Rappings," or what.
ever they may be called, are the product ofmere
luggle. or intentional snposlure is mol to be en-
teftained by any one even imperiec,ly familiar
with facts abundantly verified.
2 The hypothesis that these phenomena have
their origin IN some hitherto latent action of f.
loctncity, Magnetism, or any other natural and
physical force creates many more difficulties
than it uvCrcomes, and is also inconsistent with
some of the best attesied facts
3 In like manner, the idea that these phe-
nomena are caused by some unconscious, lnvol-
uniary mental action of some person or persons
sull an the body, is equally unphilosophica equal
ly Of odds with the attested facts. and equally
open 20 the objection that Il magnlhes the mar
vel 1t PROCESSES TO explain. 10 say that table
which sustains itself on two legs or one. or none,
at the request OF some person near H. and re-
spends lntelhgeniy to dozen various questions
as they are asked, Is 'mpelled SO to act by Flee
tucty, or Magnetism, or some mental impulse of
an individual wholly unconscious OF such nhu-
ence, is 10 assume as true what Is incredible. be-
cause contrary 10 the worlds uniform experience
and to all the known laws OF causalion.
4. The assumption that disembodied spirits
cannot communicate with persons still in the
flesh, Is opposed TO the whole tenor, not merely
Of Hebrew and Christian, but also Of pagan his
tory. he possibility OF such niercourse-nay.
the fact that u has occurred, has always been be-
leyed by the great mass of mankind. The as
sumption OF tie moral impasslblliy of commune
cation between those we call the dead, and ind p
Vlduas still in the body, is fatal to the existance
OF Christianity us dWney originated faith and
cannot be entertained by any believers, however
lax, IN the inspiration Of the Scriptures.
D. The phenomena known as spiritual are re-
ally caused by the spirits OF the departed, but
not by the spirits of the best. Ii is essentially
one with the demoniac possession whereof the
Gospels often speak-that is, by the control and
use of the bodily organs of living human beings
by disembodied human spirits incorrectly term
ed deylls' in our English version of the Scrip
lures.
q. The fact of the evil character ofthese mod.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12
A Great Haul.

Levi Briggs, sheriff Of this town, being in Rat
nj on Wednesday last, was Informed Of the
)vements Of certain individuals who had hired
team and eft town in the direction Of White
u and whose supposed intention was 10 bring
luor back with them to Rutland. Mr. Briggs
ent to Rutland Center and kept bright look
It for the convoy Al = o'clock on thursday
ornng II hove in sight, in charge of three men.
,r, Briggs Kindly offered his services To take
IRE of the liquor but one ofthe men not wishing
enter into sny arrangement with ran of Mr.
r's profession, took to his heels. I he Others
1ere " agreeable" to Mr.. BIS propositions, who
ook the liquor in charge, amounting to some
hing over 100 gallons. The liquor liant got
no ladder" SO it will be given up to its mother
who lives al. over town"
Loqres and Fishes. The distribution Of these
crumbs of comfort has commenced IN Vermont
Along the northern frontier the following lnspec'
tors have been appointed by ID. A. SInalley, the
Collector at Burlington:
Darwin Mott, 81. Adams, in place Of Gen
John Mason re moved. Isaac b. Bowdish. Swan
ton. A Herr ok, Highgate. DR.. c. ~ Bureson
Franklin. Alpheus Morse, Berkshire. llenr
". Stanford Il q, Richiord.
Stephen $. I,eyes Esq, has been appointed
Post Master at Highgate in place Of Lneo'
] N'N'hi iNSiEh'N' ~ gus lAS "pA4u
senger.
Deputy Marsh DIR Chaplin, u. s. Marshl.
for the District OF Vermont, has appointed d. l.
A. Richardson, o + Berlin, his Deputy.
A corresponds Mt of the Danyille Star writes.
- noticed IN the last Caedonian. that prime bee.
cattle were sold n Waterford last week for .
per head. We ,.an do little better here 10
Danville. Mr. ha Brainerd Of this place, SOD
on Saturday last, f., yoke of cattle, five years oil
this spring which weighed alive AGO pounaa
for 50 per hundred.
o. ii. Plat, edit pr Of the Vermont Statesman
brought an action for libel against B. d. Hams
editor OF the Bratti sboro' Eagle, some time since
which has Just bee decided. Verdict for INC
the plaintiff Dam ages $500, which carries d
equal amount of COS Is.
We have received the first number OF the ~
mont Temperance : Iund'Td, started at Woo,
stock. 1t is publish ID by Lewis Pratt Jr., az.
edited by DR.. fhom IS Z. Powers. 1t makes >
Icredltsble appearance,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

GA spirits is demonstrated by their general de-
NAL Of the inspiration Of the Bible, of the great
Fundamentals OF Christianity, their dsinclins
ton toward vital pie,y, sc. &c. We have in
the Bible an iGrllible test of spiritual prcien-
sions, end whfcver rontradicts any portion Of
that book, or denies il the authority and obedi-
ence due to the revealed Word Of God, is there
by proved false and diabolc.
Such are the leading ideas Of Mr. Beechcr's
report, which is replete with curious and inter-
esung Illustrations of ancient aud more recent
phenomena akin to the modern spiritualism, aud
supposed to cast light upon L. with glances at
the lives and writings OF necromanccrs aud mys-
tagogues through all ayes. We cannot guess
how many will acquiesce in MIR. Beechefs con-
illusions, but we think very many will be anxious
to obtain and read his report.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

Liquor Cases in Noihfeid. A friend in Norh-
field has sent'us the following Something m,e
than a week ago an Irishmen, named Jdn
Sullivan, got drunk, and he was found in a md
paddle on the next morning, doad-havine ben
dn1wned in water not more than six inches dep.
1t appeared probable from developments etthe
inquest that liquor had been sold at some haf
dozen places in town, and thcrcnpon seurch far-
rants were issued seven places were searsied.
and liquor was found in the hands of three ser
sons. One plead guilty and was fined $40. and
the other two left for parts unknown. De Of
the three compdinanis, on whose oath saroh
was made, lLcander Fosler) itseems was mrRed
for vengeance on account OF his acton q the
matter. On the night of the 9Th ut. ker
charged with liquor was placed on his prSnses,
and process for a search was Obtained on De at
fdavt Of three opponents Of The law. Accord
ngly on the 2Sh Fosters premises were each
e d, and Of course the liquor was found. trial
e sued Foster proved 10 the satisfac.ionof the
Co urt that he had committed no offence nd got
verdict in bis favor. The reupon Foser Just
pulled the tap to the key, let out the liquor, and
reiur ned The keg to lis own cr-cBlply. Counsel
for the prosecution against Foster, Rqdall of
Norih.icld and Vail Of Moltpelier--fol Foster,
Carpenter Ileman) and JOY &c Of Mortified.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

Foreign .q6;nrs-B Bad Signs The Washing
ton pondent OF the n. Y. Journal Of Com
nerce says the administration has adopted a
new line offorcgn policy, going far beyond the
Monroe policy, that has hitherto been under
stood -dscountenancing any recognition Of the
right Of European powers to interfere, either in
a friendly or hostile spirit. with the concerns of
South America. The Washington Union has
le, slipthe sentiment that another war with the
u. would inevitably extugoish the nationality
of Mexico
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

The Hhig Paiy.-Suudry newspapers, loco
foco and free soil, are amusing THEMSELVES
with an extract from the New York Tribune,
which, las they interpret ill., implies dissolution
OF the whig party. 1t is certainly true that a
class of pseudo wings abandoned the wing party
at the last Presidential elcction--and yet the
party seemed not to miss them. Gen. Scott re-
ceved more votes than were ever before cast for
any wing candidate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12
TIE Popular Educator. New York Alexander

TIE Popular Educator: New York, Alexander
Montgomery; Lowell, Is, Frcdericl Parker.
We presume from the mdcrscorng. that we
ar indebted to Mr.. Pas ger for the editors
&C py." The Popular dueator' is elegantly
pr nted, like all Of Mr. Monigomerys pubhca-
to MS, and promises TO be exceedingly valuable
w @ commend 1t heartily to ali yourg men and
We men, and especially . those whose position
do as not permit them to avail themselves Of tie
co .cge or the high sch col. IN short, all, who
Wi sh to educate hemseii ss will find material aid
in this publication. Me number lone) before
us consists Of Il page quarto. and contains q
ma Of Asia and tire chapters in the depart
me nj Of Language-three in Material History
thr &c in Mathematics one on Physical Science
Il me on Industrial Science six on the fine
Ar .s-one on Physiology two on History
int oducuons 10 Political Science Philosophy
anJ Civilization. Published monthly, at $3.50
per annum.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

o. The story Of the seizure, by the British
government. of rockets and munitions of war in
the house Of kossulh, has proved to be a ridcu-
lous hoax placing both Palmerston and the
Times IN a very ridiculous posture. The latter
stated on the 18th April. - the house In the oc-
cupation OF 81. kossuth" bad been searched bv
the authorities, IN virtue Of an order from the
Home Secretary, and that great quantity Of
arms munitions, and other warllke materials had
been found Ii appears that no such house IN
the occupation Of NJ. Kossuth has any existence,
but The following are the facts: Mr.. Hale, the IN
yentor Of a certain rocket used in our Mexican
war, at Ro;herhithe, had been visited by Kossulh
before and after he came to America On his first
visit he had suggested certain improvements to
Mr. Hale, and after his return to England Mr.
Hale called on him and stated that his sugges-
ton had been applied with success. Suisse
quenty, according to the Daily News,
"A hungarian soldier, a deserter irem the
Austrian army, called on him seeking charity.
NJ. Kossuth, having ascertuined that the man
had some experience IN the Austrian artillery,
and subsequently in the chemical department
of the sanitary establishment, thought that he
might be suited to the work of Mr. Hales fac
tory, and accordingly recommended him to that
gentleman for employment. The man was Ia
ken on, but, in consequence either of his mat
temtion or misconduct, was shortly afterwards
dismissed and it is Just possible that o,t of re
venge he rushed to the Home Office, and hoaxed
It's astute chief with the cock and bull story o.
the Old House at Rotherhi,he' and N. Kos
suhs mysterious manufacture and accumulation
Of Drolecules 1t must be repeated that this Is
only conjecture, and may possibly involve an un-
Just accusation against true hearted Hunga-
RAM
Mr.. Hale has written a letter protesting against
entry Of bis premises, stating that mo gun
powder and not AN arm Of any kind was found
except the rockets; Lord Palmerston boldly as.
sertlng that arms were found, and 800 pounds of
powder, which is a gross fabrication"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

The SiGray Question postponed. -At the Hale
dinner in Boston, VIM. Lloyd Garrison put il to
vote whether it was expedient to abolish slavery
nnmediately-to which, says the Atlas, there
was an energetic and graceess response Of No
from various parts Of the assembly"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12
Cotal Nous s. Notifies.

Wonied-Twenty or thirty dwelling houses n
Montpelier. The place would grow faster r
landowners and capitalists would permit
gentleman who wishes to reside here, and who,
our people wish to have here, says he "can't 4
house within twenty miles," He elonpatesa
little to be sure, yet good houses are scarce.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

Boston .4ilas-Col. Schouler has retired, and
has been succeeded by Hon. Charles Hudson,
formerly well known as whg member of Con
gress from the old Bay State.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

We were never believers in the marvellous.
and were not inclined 10 believe the rumor that
the red hot Wing, q. NJ. Hyde, Esq. had recei-
we'd an appointment from President Pierce, until
II was confirmed by the gentleman hlnself-
" Yes" said he, " that's SO; I've got the papers,
my commission, as er-Coector Of the Port OF
Detroit, and my office is next door to the Gus
tom-ilouse m-Dtlroit Tribune.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

Il Stampede. The Under ground Railroad"
would seem TO BIO in excellent order. A company
Of - slaves from Kentucky reached here on
Monday evening last, and we're safely conveyed
70 the Canada side next morning They were
an hale young men and women, none of them
over 81 years Of age, for whose recapture we
hear liberal offers are proclaimed I hey travel
ed by wagons through Indiana, and reached here
m good condition. They preferred TO be their
own property, and they deserved To be.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

Has i a joke AIT the complimentary dinner,
given in Boston last week To the Hon John P.
Hale, toast was given to the Buffalo Platform
-whereupon the band played the Rogue's .Harch,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

: Ne London Qsrrier'y Rerislo for Apr has
zee n received from Leonard Scott & Co.. New
To- K. Among the titles 10 the articles we no.
ice Human Hair-Iungaran Campaign
Sel rch Of Sir John Fnnkln-Apsley House
mt the Duke Of Wellington.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

The .Ntslrite Tenn UjHon ennis a shrill
warning against peril to the Compromises of
the Constitution" which seems not to have been
adequately guarded against in either Baltimore
Platiorm-yz:
ABoLlrIoNlsM IN THE SoUTH.-Wo have Of
ten noticed with surprise the decided Abolition
leanings of certain " ing journals in the South.
We have before us now " hig papers, IN which
the prospectus Of that incend!a-y sheet. The
Men York Tribune, is printed at large and COM
phmentary notices Of The Tribune are quite
common with our Southern Wing contemporl-
rles. How those papers can reconcile it with
their duty to Southern institutions and Southern
rights to thus laud paper which is the protested
and uncompromslng enemy Of both, We know
not 1t is high time, however, that such stab
bing under the fifth rib should be stopped The
South can defy and laugh at the maebinl,ions Of
her enemies at the north, but treason in the camp
Is a more fearful thing. Many Of the Wing papers
IN our midst have decided Abolition tendencies,
and scarcely let slip an opportunity for showing
indirectly their sympathy with Northern agita-
tors. The public dls,pprobation ofsuch a course
should be manifest and decided.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

me Scalpd. No. 3, for Mays vol. 5, Of this
rac periodical has been received from the pub
lsh er, Dr. Edward II. Dixon. New York
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

A London letter in the Boston Traveller states
ihut the Key to Uncle Toms Cabin was put in
type by Messrs Low & son of that city and PRINT
ed. bound, and offered for sale within four DAYS
from the receipt ofthe original copy. This haste
was necessary, the laws requiring that it be first
published there, in order TO secure the authors
interest Another edition was issued by Messrs.
Clarke, Beeton & Co.. within five days after,
which sells at al cents More than ten thousand
Of this edition were taken by the London 1ook-
sellers alone on the first day of It's publication.
The Queen dispatched a messenger to Nessrs
Low g. Son on the morning OF its publication,
with special request for the first copy issued,
without regard to the style of binding.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

Providence, May A despatch from New.
port states that Philip Allen was chosen u. S.
senator, to I'll the place of John II. Clarke. -
There was no opposition.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12
-r-.n 81. -. -. ~. go

from Rev. q. r. Nons Editor hive Bnret1
5 omebody ont west sends us a note obieclinr
too urpuliug Roddng's Ilumbug Russia Saye
Tn gentlenan could not be acquainted with the
art Gle. We could hrdy keep house without
NIT MS way; it IS one Of tie best things Tor burns
blu 5 $, wounds, and aany other flesh diseases, OF
inji iries of any kind that we know of. We saw
ay Dung mans hand aud wrist badly bitten and
ina ngied by dog. Il suddenly became a-ellcd,
an, painad him terribly. lie had it done up 10
Ru ssa Saye, and b. the next morning the swell
lin had nearly ceased and the pain aud inaama-
to had also left the wounded hand and wrist
on was soon healed For burns it has no supe
rio &.
is mo- the intention Of the editor 10 admit
ad iertisements or pufis Of any article which is
no Of public or private utility -a and the Russa
SR I've is almost beyond value to those vino have
no remedy or physician at hand, especially whea
Inc mbers o. family are burned or wounded
II MS notice we write without pay, or the knowl-
cd sc Of the proprietor
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

Erecutire .4ppoinimeni.- Hon. Jacob Blanch-
ard Of Peachan has been appointed Justice of
the Peace for Caledonia Co., to supply the va
cancy occasuned by the removal OF Charles p.
Blake, Esq, iiom the State.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

L. NJ. Brown, Editor of the Age, has been up-
pointed Postmaster at Woodstock.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

"A Wise Aecmd-The late Amos Lawrence
OF Boston, It is sand, gave away more than five
hundred thousand dollars. On his pocket-book
was inscribed what shall it profit a man If he
gam the whole world aud lose his own soul 2"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

a. "The Spanish Government has decided
upon emancipatng their slaves. This measure
has occupied the attention of the british Lega-
ton al Madrid, for the last thirty years" So
says an exchange. If this be true. the slaves in
Cuba will OF course be let loose. ihese slaves
immensely outnumber the Spanards and whites
and so the idea OF annexation II at an end. For
who wants an African province;
The Memphis Ienn.) Eagle asks the question.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-12

The Patriot now sees way of escape from
its folies of 1919 It is in extaces sat the lofty
and generous policy Of President Pierce in his
pure, Catholic recognition of all real democrats "
In this generosity of the President its editor sees
forgiveness for the SINS Of the past. and glmpses
of" bread and buiter'-very tangible signs truly
for the future It is truly refreshing to wit
ness the wild civilizations of our contemporary.
They can be equalled only by the Joy. manifested
by Maynard cratic old sinner, when reunited
to the flock from which his delinquencies had
previously driven him. The beautiful quail
ties of mercy are probably more clearly appreci-
ated by the Major than at any former period, -
Braiieboro Eagle.