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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-07-14
Seven DAYS Later from Europe.
HALIFAX TELEGRAPH OrricE,
Julv Is. 1854.

The ROYAL Mail steamship America, from Liv-
crpool at II a. NJ, on the 25th ult., arrived at
this per, at Gl A. NJ. today.
Ffnncs. A remarkable statement Is current
that the Emperor intends TO submit the question
of peace or war with Russia to vote Of the
people. On the other hand 1t was rumored, but
not authenticated, that the French Government
had copy Of Russian Manifesto ten days
since, and 100 conjunction with England. had rec
commended the Porte TO accede TO its terms In
The form of a note instead Of treaty. II this
be so the business is nt once settled.
The Momteur contains a decree occupying
several columns. regulating the affairs OF the
Boua0artc family. he Emperor assumes to be
himself the sole mastor of tire family lis con-
sent is necessary to make the marriage or divorce
of any Bonaparte. No Bonap1re must go far
Their than - leagues from home without permIs-
sion, and the Emperor may punish them by at
rest or exile.
haiy. Considerable excitement appeared in
Lombariy and Central Italy, from the prospect
of a war 10 the East
Mazzn has been reported again in Swizer-
land.
Austria has large camp near Naresl.
Russia. A statement from st. Petersburg,
lih tat no final resolution respecting the oc-
cupauon OF the Danubnn provinces wall be Ia
nally. be received, keeps matters IN suspense
The tune ailowei for the acceptance expired on
the 10Th, and on the 2lth this despatch reached
Paris:
Con.'aniinople 10TH The ultimatnm has been
finally rejected By the Porte. The policy of
Russia Is surnsed TO be 20 exhaust the resour
ces of Turkey. by causing an immense outlay
for defence h has been several times reported
during the week, that The Russians had entered
Modavia, and were proceeding to Bucharest, on
the Danube.
The plains were oyerllowod, and the mouths
of ihe rivers were so encountered with sand,
that the commander OF the fotlla had declared
an attempt TO pass them dangerous
Iiukeg the hate sheriff enargnr the priv
icgos of Christians, was formally delivered 70
the Greek Patriarch on the seventh at the Minis
try for Foreign Affairs. A copy was previously
communicated tn the Russian agent, and hy hun
i0rRarde TO Menschk0h II embraces all the
stpuaiions demanded by Menschlkof except a
Russian proiecioraie. This gives color 10 d ro-
port mentioned under the head Of France, that
the great powers had recommended concession
IN the form Of a note.
The Porte has declined 1ers Of service from
Polish. Hungarian and Italian refugees. and viii
have July English or French officers.
From Dpddah accounts say that the late events
at Cons'auunople hayo produced profound SEN
sauon throughout Arabia. The Numbers of Pill
grus Oh are assembled at Mecca, and a the
native tribes want bnt the signal to commence
tn war. Religious ilnatcisn has reached the
boiling point
An envoy arrived at Coustlutinople, 9Th, from
Feharan. Persia declares iayombiy towards the
Porte
HE Sllun's health is very lehca'e.
chime. 'lhl Dly News learns, via Sn-1-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-07-14

Sad Case Gen. Gratio,, formerly a Brlra
der General in the Un1ed States army. ana
Chiei Of the Corps Of Mili,nry Engineers, has.
within few days pastbeen gwen by the admin
istratlon n clerkship IN the Land Office Of a
thousand dollars year This will be something
10 his family, but to him ii must be a bitter
necessity Broken for an unfortunate apparent
deialcation, NJ d r Van Buren, involving no Grim
inal extent, and sacrificing all be possessed TO
Make good the deic ency his is indie d a sa case.
We believe, however, he is not alone IN the
present comparatively humble official situation.
Chancellor Hbb, Of Kentucky, Secretary of the
Treasury under President John Tyler if we
mistake motifs holding little clerkship at Wash
lngton, his only fuul being that he saved nothing
for rainy day when his receipts were thousands.
But he IS a true philosopher and whites away
me leisure hours Of the summer afternoons
like a true disciple Of Walton, IN angling for
catfish IN the Potomac and If the catfish buc
what cares he for the wealth ofmillionaires; No
thing. Gen. Gratots Is altogether di fierent
affair and considering all the circumstances of
the case, there is something in his punishment
OF unusual, unnecessary, and unremiited cruel
~ HIS clerkshp Is something but his is a hurd
case-.N y. Herald
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-07-14
Orange Co. WING Convention.


ii. Hyde y. T. Blodgott.- Uinds0r Journal.
Orange Co. Whig Convention.
The Convention met pursuant to call at the
Town Hall in Chelsea. at 10 o'clock, A. W., and
was called to order by Il. NJ. Uph,m, Chairman
Of the County Committee, and Hon. Carlos Car
ponter was elected Chairman pro fem. and VIM
Hutchinson. Secretary pro tenn
On motion Of 4. VI Upham a Committee OF
five was appointed by the Chair TO nominate Off
GERS for ,hc permanent organization of the Con
ventOn. viz; Il. W. pham. j. X. Parish E a,
Rodgers WIN. Dauough and joel Bass, Jr
On motion Of A. Howard, fs1, n committee
Of enc from each town was appointed by the re-
spectIva towns TO nominate ticket for County
Officers.
On motion Of j. *. Parish, a Committee OF
Eve were appointed BY the Chair 10 report reso-
utions viz: WIN. Ilobard Abel Underwood, A
rad St bbns. J. S. Morrel, II. a. Wlnn.
he Convention then adjourned to meet at two
o'clock p NJ.
AFTERNOON.
The Convention met pursuant To- adjournment,
and the Committee TO nominate officers for the
permanent organization of the Convention made
;he following report which was adopted;
President, ABEL U \DERWOOD. Newbury.
''ee PRESIDENTS IaA Towlr, Connth.
c.. 4 e.. BRowN, Bradford.
5 WIN iluTcHiNsnN, Randolph.
The Committee on Nominations for County
and Probate offices made the following repst,
which was adopted
For Senator's.
Joseph Atkinson, Newbury,
Walter Carpenter, Randolph.
States .hi0rHey,
Burnham Martin, helsea.
Sheriff
Charles G. =. Bddvn, Bradford.
Bigh BaitG
Jeremiah Dodge 1hetlord.
.lssisiant Judges,
Nathaniel King, Tunbilgc,
Henry Buueriieid, opshau,
Jadgc, Of Probate,
James s. Moore. District of Bradford,
John g. hutchinson, Die. of Randolph.
County COMMITTEE,
Zenas ". Upham, Brookiiell.
Carlos Carpenter Orange,
Burnham Martin Chelsea,
J. l.. B1wles. Washington,
DR. J. n. stiles, Sir8ford.
q be Committee on Resolutions reported the
following, which after able remarks from j. $.
Morrill,, Hon. VIM Hcbard. and Burnham Mar
TN Esq, were unanimously adopted
Reso'red bat the Wings of Orange County.
knowing what their duty is, intend tins year TO
do that aud nothing cisf
ReSo'rfd, That we approve Of me resolutions
and nominations made at the WING STATE Con
ycutlon held at Montpelier on the 22d u'umo.
and will give 20 them o1r hearty support, as well
os 10 The County ticket which we this day pre-
sent
The following Town Committees were ap.
pointed by the deoCltgs from tht several towns:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-07-14

II Is said the Administration will protest
against the threatened manumission ofthe slaves
IN Cuba, and the substitution of Coolies. Pretty
work for re publican government 10 engage
ini
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-07-14

The New York Evening Post states that Hon.
Gerrtt Smith, NJ c., lies seriously III at his
home in Petersboro, having recently undergone
very serious and painful surgieal operation
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-07-14

~ We thank Senator Foot and Messrs.
heaeham Miner, and Bartlett, for valuable pub
Il. documents
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-07-14

Leslie; for county committee, : VI. Flint r.
Il. HYDE. !. II. Blodgelt.- Windsor journal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-07-14

Consistent 1saPsranee. The New York
Times says;
Excessive use of ice water IL yerr ,nin,io,s
this weather. And refreshing as are The cool.
Ing drinks, dispensed at the soda water foun
tains great discretion should be used in drink.
ing them Temperance in lemonade is almos
as great virtue as temperance IN brandy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-07-14
Population Of V.rmoni from he Census.


Il is true that NC have fifteen cent state tax
instead of twelve cent tax m lS47 for the ex-
penses OF 1916, but it is also true that the State
has been paying off the State Prison debt and
the bank fund. The best way to test the fact
whether the people are bardened or no, is to
show whether they are growing rich or not. Let
Us see
The Grand List OF 1852 showed that the real
and personal property assessed ia the State a.
mounted 10 S7636t2S9 81
Ia 1916 it was 673Oi610 30
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-07-14

Good Cor Nahum Rice, Esq. of Berlin, has
COW years old, which gave, last week, ~ IDS
OF milk per day in three successive days. VINO
heats
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-07-14

the polar star of Wing principlcs-will be all
the more transccndrnt because of the surround
ing gloon.-pugmts Jermouier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-07-14

ITO Ladles Of eertaia age - Naomi. the
daughter Of Enoch, was fee hundred and eighty
ysGrs old when she married
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-07-14

orleans County. The Wing Convention i
called at Coventry, on the 10Th INST.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-07-14

Orange County Loco f6co Nominal Ons.--Tlle
democracy Of Orange County, TINT for about a
year have claimed 10 be old line, made the fol-
loving nominations IN county convention, at
d helsea, lasl week. II Is a good ticket for the
wings TO defeat:
For Senators, Daniel Coli, George Sleeper
tor Assistant Judges, J. w. Batchelder, Wm.
7. brown; for Sheriff, Henry Godfrey for High
Bailiif, Elisha May; for states Attorney, s. ii.
Flint for Judges Of Probate, Randolph district,
PhiandeT Perrin Bradford District, Charles n
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-07-14
Arrival Of the Atlantic.
OUR D.lIS LATER FROH EUROPE.

.
A, o.h"s steamship Auanlc, from liver
poor " e'hssaA1' -.'tn n.i' az u +. d. arrived
e's lA's .n'fn.us
h"e.ata.-- cry llilie is SAID relative 20 iur-
Aisn AFFAIRS There beng . general be.iet 30 me
H.ih,e nance OF peace lnsu. nee To the Dan
uo., however continues TO advance.
%. oiol,5 I'D ireland que IuNHr''t'
.'-' I" D'''-'H o. -e"e'1i5 ia'oI4'4e
2" 'Ha crops
~ .he NORM oi Sco.llud ram is win'eH.
%, 't"'''' i'it P''.o'eu "euoh o' llhce lh NE
iuih'7H question: i5 nlt hno"n othcaily. II
vas rep'fleu l1tt lh' emperor hnd prepared
.'i'H'' Hl'o 70 hussia' demanding "heiher her
proceedings meant peace or war-FTauce beng
ready i'T either; n,epof's add that Napoleon
".'|uD'u i''' hovi' on 'He earn en-
so.t ~ " h.'seii' l'e hnS,ah MiniS'ei'-
i"ls hAF OF Nay not be correct
Agricultural accouuts from Tie southern de-
PiI"len'7 aie oao' several districts helng hun
aaIC1'
pc crops III SPAN are indifferent IN their APP
F'9'a"'''
IL IS Iop'..eu lla' lHe spanish ports VIII be
w" ~ 'l tc zee i'p' .'l'on oi wheat
roy, ne report oi am attempted outbreak
10 .'ohuarly was unIounle& Inc appointment
81 'o"nl burger TO supeisede Strasoido, eXcltes
"'ggs Oh "i'aef deaiing7 towards l5aiy
"A'y'T 20 ho7'lill'e nave commenced YET,
4ha gep4fa' oeiei gums ground 10 France aud
Lusl'nH' mat 'aere "lil be none The Rus
slams cohlnee 70 coiiecl troops along the iron
l'cr ahl lne TURKS 90 not cease their warllke
b i.''','i R''o ,l., ,...,...,, r.,..
49,, ia 49, a.
he .nsrea ,s,,b conc,,,.,r ''uu ~
II il ,o, ,,, - IN, 49,, ,r5 -, o.
sti.,irs since las, ady,ceS - '''n''''
I'M with ~, ,.,,'r,,,,.i ,i,n, e. s''''' f"O'
yo,est Dstas g. Pc. ~. ...,.
FINDS onened Win r,ss hS, " 'uay s.a.e
of RpsI,,n i,s,o, f,,, D,a,t. p--'i'.'.'
reee,yed n sudden cbect md c,aDod 'o','''I9
rI,nn 00
FTeo,, Ji,no Of R,ssi, io.;s,s 80, i,,,..,-
ON snnc'al treaiv with urte, Inn, ho- DE-
are now confined 10 ru,ran,5e m ,be c,r'a rs
!, nnte =" ''0 'o'''' oi
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-07-14

Increase IN six years Sa,O59,669 u
TnIs shows an increase of property Of over IA
per cent. IN six yoars, while the Increase Of pop
uiaiien was less than five per cent during the
same period.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-07-14

The increase Of property beyond population
goes to show state Of great prosperity, be the
result OF the corporations what they will. But
we suggest few facts Vernon, has fewer
corporations and less manufactures than any
state IN New England, aud has had less Difficult
~ with them than any other state. She needs
still to encourage every effort to develop her
rich resources, and we trust the Legislators of
Vermont will ever strive TO unite hberality 10
capitalists with justice 10 the people.
We recommend to the locoioco Committee on
resolutions 10 attend woman's school loug en-.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-07-14

The Convention voted to accept the report
of the Commute, and the nominations present.
ed were adopted as the nominations of the Con
ventlon.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN TExas-A letter dated the
9th ultimo at Fort Ewe situated the Nueces river in
Western Texas about half way between its mouth at
Corpus Christi and its head in the mountains says:
The Rifle Regiment settled at Fort Ewell about wear
since and commenced erecting buildings Of adobes but
relieved from that duty last fall and ordered to scout
for Indians the country between the Nueces and Rio
Grande rivers south Of Eagle Pass and Fort Inge I
you they have secuted this country pretty
thoroughly, often coming upon Indian trails but only on
occasion overtaking the savages Charging their
camp the Indians fed and the scouting party captured
some fifteen or more horses, mules, &c.
Companies and of the Rifles are the only troops
st this post etMsjor John s. Smonson is COM
mandng officer; Asst Surgeon Johns, Capt Newton,
Lieut. Howand and Lieut. Jones are on duty here: com
panies and are at Fort Inge; company is at Red
Mound kancho near Laredo; company is recently
dered to Ringgold Barracks, and companies and
at Fort Merrill.
The Indians have committed recent depredations,
or even shown themselves Of late in this vicinity The
present stations Of the different companies Of the Rifle
Regiment are very judicious and IL preserved, think
the lndisns viii hardly dare venture down the country
much this summer" .u. .r
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

WROUGHT Iron FROM ORE.--We some time ago
printed statement to the effect that person by the
name of James Renton residing Newark New Jersey
had discovered process by which to obtain wroug
directly from the ore, and gratifed to add
that the expectations of those familiar with the process
are fully realized by its practical results The Scientific
American referring to the subject says that the fur
mace erected the patentee and his associates in New
ark works we and approved by all who have it in
operation that all that has been said in its favor thus far
proves true" Should this invention be fully brought to
bear it must have most important effect upon the price
of iron Harrisburg Union.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

The BAPTIST MISSIONARY UNION, lately in session at
Albany attended by thousand delegates Amongst
the communications presented from the Executive Com
mtee was correspondence between the American Minis
ter and King of Prussia in regard to the
which the Baptsts of Germany had been subjected The
King had exhibited the kndest spirit and declared that
if the Bapsts would effect ecclesiastical organization
which could be recognised by the Government all
Of complaint would The Board recommended that
it shall be by the appointment of Board of Eve in Ger
many, who, in cooperation with the Board here should
be authorized to license colporteurs in Germany.
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THE WEEKLY NATIONAL INrELLIcENCER.

The subscription price Of this paper for year THREE
DoLLARs payable in advance.
For the long Sessions of Congress- (averaging eight
months the price will be Two DoLLARs for the short
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reduction Of 20 per cent oneh of the full charge)
viii be made to any who shall order and pay for at
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to any one who will order and pay for at time ton
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No accounts being kept for this paper it will not be
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longer than the time for which it is SO paid
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ASorHEn BOGUS BASK.-The Columbia Bank, )" one
Of those promssory which have squated
us within twelve months past and whose principal object
seems to be to get their miserable out without any
preparation for ever seeing them again. closed its brief
career last evening We do not believe that the sum in
which this community has been mulced by this concern
is large yet many persons little able afford to lose any
thing have been made to suffer We hear that the prn-
cipal "dg" has been made in the West
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

The present scarcity and consequent high price Of
cattle is attributed the herds that are being
driven the plains to California, recent statement
shows that from one county in Missouri 200 head Of
cattle were about to be started for Oregon and California
There is doubt however that spectators have also
taken advantage Of the scarcity raise the price
exorbitant rate. -B1himore American
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

NEW 0RsASIzArros-Ac call for general religious con-
ference, with view to establish yearly meeting of
the Society of Friends in Pennsylvania has been pub
shed in Of the newspapers The conference is to
meet at Friends Meeting House, at Kennett Square,
Chester county first day. the 22d Of Fifth month next
large number Of what called Progressive Friends
it is said, have signed the called.
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La liberte, conviye aimable,
Nit les deux coudes sur Ia table,
Entire lie plaisir ct l'amour.

THING WHICH EVERY FARMER SHOULD Ksow-If you
wish to drive cut nail into seasoned oak timber and
to have ii break bend just have small quantity
Of oil near by and dip the nail before driving and il
will never fail to 60 In mendng carts and poughs this
is Of great advantage they generally made most
Of oak wood In Strengthening old nails before using
let il be done on wood and with easy blows If done on
iron they will be sure to break.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

VERMONT LIQUOR LAw.-At the railroad depot at st.
Adams recently three casks labelled assgar and hams
were received but of the watchers having scented
brine in them they opened and found to contain
brandy and GIN The sheriff has advertised them. The
Vermont Repository states that large quantity liquors
are advertised for sale at auction in its town. and thinks
that this is new way of getting round the law and that
there will be plenty Of sheriff and constshe sales Of
liquor if the practice is not stopped by law.
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THE COPPER MINES OF EAST TENNESSEE

The Knoxville Register Of the 10Th instant says
Every days intelligence from the Copper Mines
sures us that the business is prove lucrative to
traordinary degree. We have been informed and that
too by gentleman in whom we can con6de, that in
single day one man took from the mines enough to
nett IN the New York market one hundred and seventy
dollars The preparations for mining extensively are
every day progressing in way Of sinking shafts tun
nelling &c. and if the should prove be as abun
dant and rich as the indications lead to believe it
will, these mines will certainly be valuable Than any
gold or silver mines upon the globe We credby in
formed that the which has been taken from these
mines yields thirty and forty per centum Of "copper" and
in some instances much seventy per centum. When
it is known that the is worth in the New York marst
six dollars per ton for each per cenum Of "copper" the
value Of these mines is longer matter Of conjecture
The same paper also says that q wiA;~ 49, '---
years lands In Psah 0ansy East Tennessee, have adj
sanesd in vsue almost incredibly 1t is asserted by
sose who profess 70 know how the Is that within
that time minerals have been developed that county
which make the lands worth millions Of aslsrs more
than before
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

We learn that the SECRETARY THE NAvr has sus-
pended the distribution of the fund voted by Congress
extra compensation to those engaged in the naval service
on the coast of California during the Mexican war; He
had reason to believe that were maued for
defrauding the Government by Of false adavits
and forged certificates and his order of suspension was
issued to detect and couneact these schemes of under
L LLu,oa
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ROCK OR BASS FISHING EXTRAORDINARY.

We informed that Mr. CRAMpros the British Minis
ter and Mr. LANMAs captured at the Little Falls of the
Potomac yesterday morning about hundred and gfy
pounds of this excellent fish, The total number sixty
four, the largest weighing nearly twelve pounds and sl
taken with the delicate but powerful tackle manufactured
by the Messrs. Conroy, Of New York But, what is still
more remarkable the fish caught within the space
of two hours--from FIVE to sevenand from single
stand This said to be the best sport which has been
experienced Mt the Little Falls for years
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

GREAT SPEED.-The Cincinnati express train, on the
New York and Erie Railroad, from Hornellsve to
Susquehanna, Tuesday, distance of las miles, in l6l
minutes The Bingaampton Republican believes this
be the greatest speed which has been attained for
so great distance, on any road in the United States.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

PosER.-It is said that gentleman from Tennessee
observed to Cen PIERCE few days since that he came
from district which had held or solicited an Office
from the General Government Then" said Gen Pierce
promptly it is to be hoped that it will never break in
on such beautiful CUSTOM"
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The Chicago Tribune says that Catholic Cathe-
dral is to be commenced time during the season. on
the north sids near the Catholic College in that city 1t
viii probably be the largest and finest in that part Of the
country, and cost between $3.50, 900 and $500, 600
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

two hotels and small tavern TO sell sprtuous liquors. which,
for catering place., viii do pretty WELL should
Fifteen Of the licenses observe granted with the
diton be drunk the premises but whether the
provso is meant TO apply TO the drink the drinkers net
very distinctly stated.-Boston Poet
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

The first passenger train from Syracuse Rochester
by the direct route passed the road Wednesday