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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-12-01
STATE OF VERMONT.
ny JOHN s. ROB N 8 o N
VERNON.
pROCJ AMATION
A PROCLAMATION,

WHEREAS, tits BETTING the character
OF an intelligent, moral and christian peo-
pe. 10 acknowledge the existence of Su-
preme intelligence, aud His providence, ~
the the affairs of men aud nations, aud to
observe the time-honoted castoms OF their
Forefathers Now, THEREFORE, IN c0utur-
nifty with immemorial usuage, sanctioned
by the experience aud practice of our Pun-
tan ancestors who were the founders Of or
civil and religious Liberties, aud to testify
our gratitude and sense Of obligation for past
aud present blessings, do, hereby, appoint
THURSDAY, THE EIGHTH DAY OF
DECEM Der next, to be set apart aud OBJ
served by the citizens his State, MS day
of PUBLIC TIL A \ X 5 q | ' | \ q
and RAISE.
On that day | need not enlon the good
ciizeus Of this State to suspend their secu-
lar lahors-to refrain from every unlawful
indulgence and amusement, but To assemble
at their respective places OF worship aud,
with grateful and contrte hearts, offer up
praise aud alteration to the Father of our
spirits for his singular goodness aud mercy
to US as a people aud nation, for implauI-
ing IN The hearts aud minds of our ioreiath.
ers knowledge of the true principles ct
civil and religions hherty,--lor enabling
them to achieve our Independence aud es-
tablish frame of Government which ex-
empts US from civil oppression und religious
persecution and intolerance. Let US praise
Hun for the adaptation of the material
world for the susleuance aud happiness at
man, for the endowment OF intelligence
to read aud understand His divine reyela-
ton, for the enjoyment Of moral aud rell-
gious instruction. for the opportunity OF
acquiring both d common aud liberal cdu-
cation. for the advancement IA knowledge
aud ~ lie arts aud sciences, for the skiil
displayed ~ the medical aud healing arj, -
the wisdom exhibited IA the administration
oil Justice and for the pieiy, learning and
seli-denal of the clergy.
Having gathered an abundant harvest,
aud living ~ the enjoyment of hle, liberty
aud prosperity, let us not BE uumludlul OF
the necessities OF the poor, but with kird
heart aud generous and liberal hand, sup
ply the wants of the needy and destitute
extend relief to the sick and afflicted, ana
may the INDECENT citizens of the State real
ize through the hbeIailv OF The aillurui,
the lulhlment Of the declaration OF Scrip
turc, that "ihe expectation Of tie poor shall
not always be disappointed"
Giren under my hand and The seal If he state
in Erecutiue Chamber, at .,onipcio, his
hcen y.fra day Of .\orember in The year Of
our Lord one thousand eight hiuidrcd and
mn three, and Of The Independence Of tie L.
,littd States The serenity ughM.
JOHN s. ROBINSON.
By His Excelle cy the Governor
LEvERErr b. ENGLtsBI, Stpeiary
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THE KILKESNY CATS, on Rum VS.. Ruu.-
The Repository tells the story Of pair Of lovers
of the good critter," in this county, who under
too see which would do the other the most
ha -i6!l91nstead Of calling names, and wouuding
the feelings of innocent friends, we VIII give
the two last letters OF the alphabet as significant
of the loving combatants, at game of law
Neighbor A had barn 10 move, and neighbors
b. c. and d. we're invited to the moving. The
Rum Jug went its rounds to strengthen the in
yited guests, and move the barn. Some we're
soon merry, others mad, some of the men rose
as high as the aills, others sank to the earth
beneath them A., who owned the barn and
sent around the Jug on its errand Of "com'ort,"
was complained of by B. for violation Of law
in giving doay " lick-hr." A was rghtlully
mulc,ed in the sum of ten dollars and COSTS
But was A. to be thus abused for his hospitality,
without recompense Not he-he would heap
"coals" upon such a neighbours head while
there was a brand left-ihat he would And al
him he went with complaint for having par
taken Of stolen goods--that Is, having drank tn
liquor given him in violation of law. b. to
was mulcted IN fine of ten dollars and costs
The parties both got their case, and the lawyer
pocketod their fees. A prohlloss business, an
righteous retribution. It were well if the las
loving couple were the only sufferers. 1t is Il,
So Society and their families are sufferer
also. TITO TAI.
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a Candid Statement on the Name LGir.-The
RI. Rev Geo Burgess, Protestant Episcopal
Blsh p of Maine, was recently applied to by a
friend residing ont of the State for his testimony
as TO the Prohbtory Liquor Law. lie replied
as follows;
GARDINER Me-, August -. 1853.
Rcrerend and Dear Sir; To your queries |
reply briefly IN their order.
q. |. Did this prohbory law originate IN
the schemes Of politicians Ter other purposes or
did it stand in the Legislature upon It's own
meris?"
a. have very little knowledge Of the opera
tons OF politicians among MS and undoubtedly,
indlyidua leaders or others, members of parties,
may have been Influenced by their political in
terests in sustaining or opposing this measure.
But | suppose that, beyond all quI suon, the law
originated with persons who were solely concern
ed for the suppression OF ntemDerance and that
il was passed only because Il was believed 10 be
demanded by great majority OF the people, for
lbs own merits
q. .. iias it justified the expectations en-
tcrtaned of Ii by its friends at the time of It's
passage Z"
a. What were the actual expectations, can
not venture to say; but every reasonable expec-
taton must have been more than satisfied
Whatever It is 10 the power Of prohlbitory law
10 accomplish without extreme severity or in
qulstorial scrutiny, this law has generally, IN my
opinion accomplished. Those who are bent up
on obtaining liquor can and do succeed but it
has ceased 10 be an article Of traffic il has
ceased to present any open temptation the
young are comparatively safe, aud all the evils
Of public drinking shops and bars are removed,
together with the interest of large body of men
in unfolding them for their own pecuniary ad-
vantage.
q. 3. Have there been any reactions in
public opinion, SO as to induce the belief that at
future day 1t might be repealed y
"A. In my opinion, quite the contrary
Should the law be repealed, which seems in
the highest degree improbable, It will be the re-
suit merely of political arrangements; but do
not believe that any political party would ven
ture on a measure so hazardous to its own pros
poets Undoubtedly many discreet and consel-
entious persons saw strong objections to some
atures of the law, and still feel their force. 20
But mlltitudes who doubted the expedlency of
adopting it, would, believe, regret and resist IN
It's repeal.
q. 4. Has the law been generally executed,
and the amount of intoXication been largely
diminished in the State IN consequence I"
"a The law has been, believe, generally ex-
ecuted; though not everywhere with equal ener
Ky and the amount of intoxicatlon has been, in
Consequence, most evidently, strikingly and even
! think may say, wonderfully diminished.
q. 5. Has the health, wealth, morality and
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general prosperity of the State been apparently
promoted by 2"
a. PROFESSIONALLY.
q. Is HAS the law been found in its opera
ton to be oppressive to any citizens not gully ct
III voatons"
n. So far as know not in the least.
In thus answering your inquiries, ! would
avoid everything like the intrusion Of an opinion
respecting the practicabiliiy or wisdom OF such
a measure elsewhere. ! never appeared here as
its public advocate; and am not blind 10 such
arguments as may be urged against legislation
whrch. though It is peculiarly humane IN rs ope-
ration upon persons is So sweeping with refer
once to things. Nevertheless, ! am most de-
voutly thankful for the practical working Of the
law and beneve that TO every family IN Maine
il is of moro value than can easily be counted.
am, very faithfully, your friend aud brother.
GEORGE BURGESS.
Rev. c. w. Andrews, u ID.
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0F7The following relic Of antiquity shows
that Vermont once claimed that section of North
ern New-York, the business of which is now
done by the Ogdensburgh Railroad:
By HIS Erccilency. Thomas ChHcnden, Esquire,
Captain General Gorernor, and omm inder
nl-cliej, in and orer the State Of Vermont,
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Ifyou Wish To Find

pURF DIAMOND Kings. and att Kinds OF Rich Jewelr
aud Fancy Guuds told Bead., Rest Of Rukofs' kn'ts
Scisufs Shfas, ~iive' Napkin Nues, Fddes, ta ont'
Fluo- Nccofdrons, Biss Wal aud Fiddle Sitns- p'a '
coll w to my State street. end there GU VII hn
plenty.
SAMUEL ABBOTT.
Room In e.. r. Walions Building statostreot
Montrtlef. " y 1.ls5j. 70
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"A Candid Statement on the Name LGir.-The
RI. Rev Geo Burgess, Protestant Episcopal
Blsh p of Maine, was recently applied to by a
friend residing ont of the State for his testimony
as to the Prohbtory Liquor Law. lie replied
ms follows:
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More Testimony.

Mr.. MACE, a Democratic member of the
House Of Representatives from Indiana, at its
Tuesday evening session, manifested very
earnest and determined disposition to prosecute
the public business, in spite of the disorgani-
zers. We are glad to see that many DEMO-
Gratis are expressing themselves of the move
ments of these men in the language of stern
denunciation which their misconduct deserves.
We call the attention of the people to the
resolution of Mr.. MACE, offered in the House
yesterday, to amend the Journal ssby expung-
I ing therefrom the whole proceedings of last
evenings session, because the same shows a
spirit of faction on the part of a factious mi
nority, in total disregard of the legitimate
business of the country, and highly disgrace
full to the American Congress"
What has our contemporary of the Union to
say of this well-merited rebuke? Will he
affirm that there is any WING engaged in the
factious proceedings to which Mr.. MACE re-
fers?
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JR.nas1sDAr. rebruary 8, less

KAaxpsBAv. February 8, 1861
Edx 81 dgess esq. Of Maass 5usettl ~
admit An rhsy and counsellor gf tbs "
No. philadelphia and Rea1ines Ira "a
Comp tia in error, ps Elias n. ~ +
The umsEN Of this cause was eon3nud by
Mess BinnAFSAnd Wharton for th3 de6ndx Ia
errRtand coAfluded by Mr.. Fisher SSpr the lin
tiff lnserrosys sssar sssass.iSEEs.zs
49, No. 62.O O. Chaca. na.- 81. Marchant al.-Thia
appeal from the circuit court United States for
Rhode Island was dismissed, with costs, under the
59th rule of court.
No. g.. q. Webster, plaintiff in error, rs. P.
'Cooper.-The argument of this cause was COM
msnced by Mr.. Davies for the plaintiff in error
Adjourned till tomorrow II O'Clock a. m.
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TIE Great LIBRAaY.-The trustees of the As.
tor Library have just sent their annual report to the
Legislature. They state that the library edifiee
IN Lafayette Place has been completed during the
past year, with its shelving and other appurte-
nances, and is solid structure. Ii is deemed ad-
visabe not to put in the books until April next, so
that they will not be injured by any dampness from
the walls. The new building will be ready for
use with the books in by the 1st of May. The
amount expended on the building, beside the cost
OF the site, up to January l., 1858, was $4,000.
The total expenditure to that date for books was
$75,364 30. The total number of volumes now
acquired is between 0,OO0 and IS 600 The gu
perintendent DR.. Joseph G. Cogswell, has gone
expects to complete by the lsl of April next. The
sum which he is authorized to expend on this trip
is $25,0UO This will probably add II, 900 or 90
oOO volumes to the works already collected; and
the library will be opened with about $4,000 VOL
umes, carefully selected, and many of them very
rare and costly all at an outlay of $lO0, 600.
The average cost of books lately DESTROYED by fire
in the Library of Congress exceeds 50 per vol
ume. Those in the Aston Library are really no
less valuable, but cost only 81 Is per volume on
the average. Mr.. Astor's will prescribes that
S 10000 shall be expended at fret in procuring
books, and afterwards the net income of $50, 900,
after deiraylng current expenses, in continuing
the collection. The residue of the $4,000 (be-
ing about $20,O00) will be expended in supply
ing deficiencies in the various departments Of sci
ence and letters. The trustees hope to furnish an
aPnaoeucai !noex or catalogue OF the works in the
Library at its opening. Of the $400, zoo left by
Mr. Astor. the trustees acknowledge the receipt Of
$3.50, 1888 SO. The remaining instament of $66,-
600 66 will be due. 29th Of March next. The re-
port is signed by William B. Astor. president pro
tenn OF the board, and S. B. Rsggles, secretary.
Accompanying the above was a list Of books
presented Pre- led to the library during the year
amount in value to S452,367 SO, viz: Mr.. Astor;s
legacy $400,O 600; donation by Mr.. Cogswell
y ,O2s W premium account, gain on the stock
transferred with first instalment. S 3,462 ST; in.
terest account $l2,55l SO; and other items t
make up the sum. II
The price Of the site of the library edifice re-
mains still in the hands of the executors the par
ties entitled to life estates in such site excepting
N mrs. De Nottbeck) not having chosen to receive
the income.--Nesc York Tribune, 5Lh. "a - $500 4
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THIRTY-SECONl CONGRESS.
SECOND sEss1nN.~
SENATE.

The journal was read. ss.assA
Shortly after, a message was received from the
House OF Representatives, announcing that that
body was ready to proceed with the opening and
counting OF the electoral votes for President ana
Vice President Of the Emitted States 90 oisYo &.
Whereupon, pursuant to previous order' inc
Senate proceeded to the Hall of the House OF KEEP
resentatives. GSee House proceedsngsj
Ats O'Clock the Senate re- assembied:
Mr.. HUNTER submitted the following resolu-
tons which were agreed to:
Resolped That a committee OF one member of
the Senate be appointed by that body TO Join a
COMMITTEES of two members of the House OF Repre-,
sentatves to be appointed by the House, to wait
FpANxLIN P1EacE, of New Hampshire, and notify
him that he has been duly elected Presideuto Of the
United States for four years, to commence on the
4th day of March, 1853. ~ s5i7sC ssf9Hrssss
Mr.. HuNrEa was appointed the committee on
the part of the Senate. asa, sDuosrsf et.~ 80
Rssotusd, That the President of the Senate do
cause WILLIAM R KING, of Alabama, to be notified
that he has been duly elected Vice President of the
United States for four years, to commence on the
4th day of March, 1883 -
The CHAIR laid before the Senate report from
the Treasury Department, showing the expendi.
tures of the marine hospital fund for the relief of
sick and disabled seamen in the year 1892; which
was laid on the table and ordered to be printed
The Senate then adjourned.
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Congress.

The certificates Of the electors for President
and Vice President of the United States were
Yesterday read, counted, and registered in the
House of Representatives in the presence of the
members Of the two branches of Congress.
The President pro tenn. Of the Senate, who pre-
sided ON the occasion, announced that FRANKEIN
PIERCE, of New Hampshire, was duly elected
President, and WILLIAM r. KING, Vice Presi-
dent of the United States, for four years, COM
mencing on the fourth day Of March next In
pursuance of a, joint resolution, subsequently
adopted, Mr.. HUErER was appointed on the
part of the Senate, and Messrs. JONES, of Ten
.nessee. and HlBBARD, on the part of the House
of Representatives, as a committee to wait
upon General PIERCE and inform him of his
election: -.,.ssta,s,ss g,s 5fs3sg 81 $780,
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DEsTRucTIoN OF MOOSE AND DEER.-The de.
sroctlon OF moose and deer in the easterncounties
OF this State for two three years past has been
immense. Not less than six thousand deer have
been killed in the counties of Penobscot Hancock,
and Washington, within the last year. Five
thousand skins were purchased in this city alone
hunters from other States come in at all seasons,
and in many cases apparently for mere eport, and
often reserving only the skin as a reward or a
trophy. During the present winter loads after
loads OF carcasses or of saddles Of deer have been
brought into the Market 1!i i9a lIi8a31 b
( Those interested in the matter, the settlers in
these counties, feel that at the present rate Of
destruction, the moose and deer will soon be an
initiated in Maine. They are bestirring them
selves IN the matter Of their protection BY getting
up petitions to the Legislature, asking for law
imposing q fine upon every person who shall kill q
moose or deer between the fret day Of January
and the hIst day Of September. The Legislature
will doubtless attend at once to this application
and provide stringent law for the projection Of
these animals, and secure to the State create
oeneht than is now derived from their ind,scrimi.
nate and wanton destruction. f,N-S>' '''''1'
lBongu lNaine) Whig and Courier.
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GsSss Isf tfsm Sof sulIsf msElsbs Is ffFf1dsB
and insult their constituents and the country
BY s6kcontemp ti5le clIIa . play q movii sd-
jouraapnts ands1alls AZ she Housb fos TIN Sar-
posed defiauding public Or private ela9 lnts
out q u chance fof the adjudicatioa d heir
rights.
Weassure the Union ION information obtained
~ special inquiries instituted at4the4sxeasury
fer this pufPese, that the United States have
means enough fer the payment Of al their just
debts, and that il cash should fail they can fall
back on very competent credit. At all events
we are quite confident that the treasury can
pay all General ARMsrRoNG's printing ac-
counts and pensions, and have enough left for
very handsome dividend to its other creditors.
we hope therefore that the General will step
aside, and not continue, his encouragement to
the disorganlzers Of the House BY assaults on
those who would merely call public attention
to their supplementary behavior. We have
the satisfaction of knowing that though it is
approved by the Union, lit is very strongly con-
demned by the most intelligent and judicious
tof the party which is held responsible for the
misconduct Of its members. VS. 3sH 2 2i9. gt
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STOPPING A Train OF Ca Rs---1n Amusing Scene.-
Inc supervisors in the several towns through
which the Boston and Albany railroad passes have
recently levied q tax upon the company for, the
entire cost ofjtheir road in this State This the
company has refused to pay, and the parties are
contrasting its legality in court of equity. T. an
pears that the tax collector of Schodack not salts
ned with the tardy process of law undertook to
bring about speedy settlement, by stopping the
Saturday morning train from sSprin gfieid at the
Schodack station. As soon as the train reached
the placethe collector mounted the platform of the
hrst carr and, in, an audible tone of voice said
"Gentlemen, attach this train-these cara are
order some twenty-five or thirty persons set to
work and placed bits of wood on. the rails be-
tween the wheels of the cars While they were
engaged in obstructing the track, Mr.. Gray, the
superintendent of the company, in the name OF
the company demanded the tax gatherer to show
hs papers by which he assumed the right to stop
the United States mail. After some quibbling It
turned out that be had nothing of the kind, and
that be had assumed the power. Quite laugha-
his men to remove the distractions, and the ia =
gatherer called upon every man in the cars and
on the ground to assist him in retaining possession
OF his property-the train of cars and locomotive,
Alter slight detention the distractions were re-
moved, and the train passed, amid the cheers of
the passengers and the shouts uf the spectators,
VINO had assembled in considerable number at the
power Is given to collector of taxes, bnt we are
inclined to the belief that he assumed too much
when he attached the train. At all events the
question will be soon tested, as we understand that
legal proceedings will be commenced against the
collector, and each and every person who assisted
him in OBTAINING the train. ;l5 - = s5,,,l a.
s5 albany Nv. W Journal
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
cousrlse THE ELECTORAL VOTES.


THE galleries Of, the House we're more crowded
than usual-the day being set apart for the count
ing of the electoral votes for President and Vice
President of the United States - ,ft-,s 49,,
Mr.. MACE, the Journal having been read,
moved to amend "by expunging therefrom the
whole proceedings of last evenings session,
because the same shows spirit of faction on the
part Of factious minority, in total disregard of
the legitimate business of the country, and highly
disgracefu to the American Congress" .-s.f
MIR. HOUSTON suggested that such an amend
ment was not in order; and
The SPEAKER ruled accordingly.
Mr.. JONES, of Tennessee, rose 10 privileged
question, and moved that the Clerk of the House
inform the Senate that the House Of
are now ready to receive the President and mem
beers of the Senate, to count the votes cast at the
late election for President and Vice President OF
the United States; this being the day fixed by law
for that purpose. 80 KS * "a. ~ - -
The motion was agreed to; and the Clerk at
once proceeded to the discharge of the duty i'm
posed upon him. II .5,
A few minutes only elapsed, when the Door
keeper (Mr. McKnew) announced .fthe Senate of
the United States.'' ~ rF-lr4re
The Senate then entered at the main door, pre-
coded by their President pro tenn. chr. ATcnlsoN)
and the Sergeant at arms and Secretary. The
House rose, and remained standing until the
Senate were seated; the President pro. tenn occu-
plying the Speakers chair, and the Speaker taking
a position on his left The Senators were ranged
in the fronting the table of the Clerk of the
House. The Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk
of the House were seated at table in the area;
and the tellers-Mr. HUNTER, on the part of the
Senate, and Messrs. CHANDLER, and JONES, of
Tennessee, on the part of the Houss-occupied the
Clerks desk. @5 s32fs
The PRESIDENT pro TEN. called to order, and
announced the purpose for which the two Houses
had assembled in joint meeting, namely: to count
the votes for President and Vice President of the
United States. He then fret broke the seal of the
package containing the certificate of the electors
for the State of Maine.
1t was handed to the tellers, who re ad, counted,
and registered this, together with all the other GER
t6cates of electors from the several States, max
ing duplicate lists thereof. After they had been
compared, they delivered to the President
pro tem of the Senate, and the result declared
by him follows:
FoR PRESIDENT. FOR ". Pr RsIDE MT.
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PHfLADELsHiA, February 9-p, m.--The stock
market ma, Y firm sa!es United States Sc, 1861.
a ak Fennsylxania Sc, esq. Money easy Ex.
suange ON London 10 per cent premium 5 Flour
y quiet. Sales SOD barrels at So 3Ia So 81 Rive
hour 81 90. 'Cornmeal So Al. Grain is scarce.
Sales Of 800 bushels wheat at ll9 cents for red
and i22 q l24 cents for white. White corn 60
cents, 1870 =
New ORLEANs, February 7-Salcs of Rio coftae
during the week 4. 900 bags. at g 81 cents !:
stock 81. 600 bags. Freigbts are firm; to Liver,
pool g.. Sterling exchange has advanced 81 q 3D.