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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-03-31
Trouble at Washington.

The n. Y. Tribune says there is much hard
swearing and threatening among the locos at
Washngton-a about the Offices. True. no
doubt; aud to some extent it was true Of the
Wings in LAO. A then very distinguished
Wing NJ. c. from the Southwest called on Judge
Collamer and demanded a change in post-offce
Judge Collamel required reasons; and the cho-
leric NJ. c. departed in towering passion, de.
claring that he "would be I'D before he
would give reasons" and moreover he would GO
to Baltimore, get up meeting in Monument
Square, and "blow up the administration" Well
this yalorous man did not quite do that, but he
left the Wing ranks, joined the Union party and
opposed Scott in the last election. The dispen-
sation of patronage ruined Flllmore's chance for
a nomination last year; and it will damage the
present administration.
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The Maine Law in Maine.

The following opinion Of Chief Justice Shep.
ley has been concurred in by full bench of the
Supreme Court of Name. 1t covers the whole
ground Of the law-seizure, forfeiture and de-
struction, says a Maine paper, from which we
copy the opinion as follows:
THE State, by its legislative enac,ments,
operating prospecuyely, may determine that
articles injurious to the public health or morals
shall not constitute property within It's jurisdlc-
ton. 1t may come TO the conclusion that spirit
nous liquor, when used as beverage, are pro-
ductive OF a great variety of Ills to the people,
both in their individual and social relations
That the least use of them for such purpose
is injurious, and suited to produce, by greater
use serious injury 70 the comfort, morals and
health and the common use of them for such
purpose operates to diminish the productiveness
OF labor; to inlure the health; to impose upon
the people additional and unnecessary burdens /;
to produce waste of time and of property to
introduce disorder and disobedence to law: to
disturb the peace, and to multiply crimes of
every grade Such conclusions would be usti-
fed by the experience and history of man.-If a
Legislature declare that no person shall acquire
any property an them, for such purpose, there
rould be no occasion for any complaint that il
had uioldted any provision ofhe Constitution"
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Swearing in the Vice President.

/ The .Neo Orleans PicGyne has been favored
with the following extract from a private letter
from Matanzas, received by the Crescent City,
from which il appears that Vice President King
took the oath of office on the 4th of March.
Z" For the first time IN the history Of the Re-
public has the man chosen by the people for the
second post of honor, taken the oath of Office IN
foreign land. William Rufus King was, or
the llh inst. sworn in as Vice President Of the
United States, at the Cumbre, near Matanzas.
"rhe day was most beautiful one; the clear
blue sky Of the tropics over our heads, the emer-
aid carpet Of Cuba beneath our feet, and the de-
/ liclous sea breeze Of these ATTITUDES spunkling
/ its GOODNESS over all Of us. Early IN the morn
| ing Consul Rodney, deputed by Judge Sharkey
/ TO administer the oath, left town on horseback
/ for the Clpnbre, accompanied by several Amcri-
can gentlemen. a pleasant ride of three miles
/ brought us TO the estate whore Mr. King was re-
/ siding, called La Cmbre, lthe peak from It's sit
uation on the culmin1tng point of the hills that
Immediately surround Malaulls. The view from
/ here is one of the most beautiful the eye ever
looked upon Far as the vision could reach in
this clear blue cXpanse, the beautiful valley OF
the fumar extenied with IT'S winding river, It's
varying fields OF green and gold. dotted here
and there with white sparkling buildings that
looked like pearls set upon emerald and the
brown hills stretching far, far AWAY in the dis
lance. No more lovely or more impressive spot
could have been found IN the Whole world for the
ceremony, and the solemn grandeur of the act
and Of the scene shed It's spirit over Us.
The oath was administered by Consul Rod
ney to the Vice President, who was ready and
waiting our arrival. The volante was brought
up to the door, and Mr.. King stepped into it, in
order to ride into Matanzas before the sun
should be too high to make 1t pleasant The
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-03-31
Three DAYS Later from Europe.

Nrw.YoRK. March 25. The British steam
ship Asia, Capt. Lott, arrived at this port this
evening. at 6 o'clock, with tilty-six passengers.
She left Liverpool March u.
The French news is very dull.
Some political arrests had been made at MI
remburg and elsewhere.
Switzerland is much excited respecting Aus
TRAN nsolence towards Tcino.
Iombardv emlrrants have sought the protec-
ton Of the Piedmontese government, VINO mas
protested to the Court at Vienna.
The demonstrations were going on.
Our latest accounts of the state of ailars al
Montenegro, are that "statu quo has been re-
established. All hostilties had been suspend
ed. and the political refugees removed to the IN
terror.
Klock and Suterina are said to be guaranteed
to Austria, aud the Porte assures the Bosnian
Christians of its protection.
Ibrahm pachu IS dead.
The African Mail steamship Forerunner ar
rived at Plymouth Oh Tuesday evening, 9Th inst.
from Fernando Po., Jan. 30, Cape Coast Castle
7th, and Sierro Leone, lith Feb.
Commander Lynch. Z. S. Navy, went in the
Foreruner by TeneriiIe, and joined the United
States ship Of war John Adams, and proceeded
down the Coast via Sierra Leone.
Commodore Bouden, commanding the French
squadron was on the eve of sailing with the
ship FL Dorado, five steamers, and land force
of six hundred men, to punish the Bgooga troe,
who had plundered French vessel and butcher
ed her crew.
The Admiral in command of the British squad
ron had destroyed several slave settlements and
barracoons.
The health along the coast was on the whole
good.
HuNGARY.-From Pesth, lst inst, it was sta.
ted that Nozlopy, chief of the Guerlllas, and
three Of his accomplces, one of whom was tutor
of Kossuhs children, were to be executed on
the 3D. and accounts to the 5th say that the exc
BUTTONS took place at Pesth on the day specified
Andrusly was shot, and the other three were
hanged, at the usual place of execution, before
the Ulloer gate. A great crowd attended,
Sarkozy suffered first. Nozlopy the last, says
Presse, was the only one who showed no signs
Of repentance
ITALY AND LOMBARpT. AT Milan there Is
no relaxation of Austrian oppression. Citizens
are forbidden to approach the sentries, and NJ
Bernardo having failed TO observe the regua
ton, was bayonettod. The number Of arrest:
made in Milan between the It'll and 18th O
February was over GOO.
The army of Lombardy is to be reinforced
by several bngades.
An augmentation has been made to the force
now numbering fifteen thousand men, on The
frontier of lcno
Satf has published in the Itaho Popoli,' q
letter defending the rising at Mantua. Affair:
are in little better condition than at Milan.
Three persons were to be hung at Mantua OF
the 3D. for political offences VIZ. NJ Sper, o.
Brecia, amnested refugee Count Montenara, O.
Verona; and Grozziola, the mtred Abbot o.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-03-31

Washington, March % The Senate today
confirmed John a. Campbell, of Alabama, as
Judge Of the Supreme Court; Seah Il. Hobbie,
Assistant Postmaster General, both nominated
yesterdays
The President has nominated Judge Mason,
of Iowa, as Commissioner of Patents Mr. Mo-
ueypenney, of Ohio, as Commissioner Of Indian
Affairs and Mr. Anderson, Ex-Mcmber of Con-
gress from Md, Commissioner of Customs
The IntcHireuctr says the Senate has confirm
ed the nomination of Dudley Mann, Under Sec
rotary Of State; also, the nomination OF ]. q.
Anderson, Of Name. Commissioner Of Customs,
and the nomination OF \. G.. Upham, of New
Hampshire, as "a member OF the joint Commits
sion under the late British Treaty.
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one has right to complain, and he fortiiies his
position by reference to the celebrated answer
to Hulseman.
The Senate then went into executive session.
WEDNESDAY,, March %.
The Senate proceeded 20 the consideration OF
Mr.. Iamin's resolution, that the same extra
compensation be allowed to the Superintendent
of Printing. and the clerks and messengers I'M
der him, as is paid by the resolution Of the SEN
ate to the other clerks and messengers Of SINH
lar grade.
An animated debate sprung up on the subject
Of extra compensation generally, when. finally,
an amendment by Mr.. Chase, that, hereafter, no
allowance of any kind, beyond the regular COM
pcnsation. shall be made to any officer OF the
Senate, was adopted by vote Of 33 to 3, the
minority being Messrs. Badger, Borland, and
/ Cooper.
The resolution thus amended, was adopted.
Mr.. Shields resolution, TO pay Robert Beac,
the late Sergeant alarms, his salary for the res
/ idue of the present year, was tabled--l7 to TO-
| After an executive session, the Senate adj
journed.
THURSDAY, March u.
! Mr.. Walkers resolution authorizes the Com
miuec on Indian Affairs 10 take testimony during
the recess. IN the matter charging fraud upon
/ Alexander Ramsey and others, in making pay
ments Of money 10 the Sioux Indians m paper
money, at a depreciation or - per cent, and the
Withholding money from certain half breeds.
/ Mr.. Walker said that the Committee could
proceed no further, without the testimony of GER
tam persons IN Minnesota, and hence the object
of the resolution.
Mr.. Hunter objected on account Of its danger
as precedent.
Mr.. Brodhead and Mr.. Seward defended Mr.
Ramsey, and pressed for prompt investigation.
There was further debate, when the subject
was postponed until tomorrow, and the Senate
went into executive session.
After the executive session, the Senate engag-
ed in long, dry debate, on motion to adjourn
/ TO tomorrow; carried.
FRDAy, March 25.
! Mr. Adams offered resolution authorizing
the Secretary Of the Senate to appoint a reading
Secretary, 10 receive the same amount OF salary
as the ChlcfCler
No quorum being present, the Senate ad-
journed.
SATURDAY, March %.
The SENATE resumed the consideration OF
the resolution authorizing the committee on In
dian affairs to delegate one Of their number to
proceed during the recess to take testimony II
the matter now pending, in reference to- and
touching certain frauds aledged to have been
committed by Alexander Ramsey and others, II
making payment of money 10 certain Sioux In
dams.
After further debate the resolution was laiC
on the table, and the committee were dscharg
ed from further consideration OF the subject.
Other business, not generally important, was
transacted when the Senate went into executive
| session.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-03-31
The Patriots Apology on the Lii
Quor Law.

Last week we alluded to the unpleasant pre-
d,,.,,or, If ,b. od,,or of tho Patriot with his
.t.
Pa''y Oh 'io Hquor Jaw "ll' " "'' qua" VI oPs'"-
tons which he has confessed NOTED the fact
that his plan is based on something very like a
lie any way he can fix it-and remarked that
his opolooy for his plan is as untrntbrul as the
plsn itself Here is the poipt in the Majors a.
polopv to which we aluded:
"a portion Of the whos who feel bound tc
stand by their party at all hazards, but who
could not control the ultra trends OF the Liquor
as.o,, a',' ,,, !, s, h. anonn,r f,nn5 t'yo
ieat OF the law oy The people or "a TO force
es o,s',,,''S I'' nn. 'yo' ro,',hnr
of the Watchman. The result of the vote ON
the Law by the people emnently satisfied this
class OF wings. windsor County, me strongest
w,s cou..y ~ eis 0',s' W. ~ 'sS'' VIM
Comfy m the state voted 6rt6s LAW. All the
special organs Of the Fairbanks wings cried out
al once ne wings are no longer Responsible
ioi i', ','''o' -. '''l
s,ch wbig counties NJ WINDSOR and Whitman
have done all they could to prevent its being APP
proved by the people. the great dcmorratic
Couaty Of Washington, under the eye Of the
PaiHot has sustained the law ana prevented IT'S
Sln =, p,,rat it,,,S = '''''''''0
We plead not ruilty to the whole charge a.
w.. -, - 81
,a,,,l t.. o'solr ,,.t.oc,,
H., t;..,..-i.,. .ulc ,-.;a., ,h, ...a.,.,
ma i,u.,aoa 81, vii. a.s I,,,t,,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-03-31

Carpets. The astonishing low rates for which
the New England Carpet Company sell such i'm
mcnse quantities Of Carpeting, is accounted for
only By their heavy purchases at the New York
Auction trade sales At their establishment they
sell Tapestry Carpets for 81 ,25 per yard, Which
formerly we considered doing well to purchase
for 50 per yard. Three Phys Of the richest col
ors, they sell for 81 pcryard-Goods which can.
enjoy the reputation Of selling all grades Of Car
petlng for much less than the usual rates. Their
warehouse is located on Hanover street, corner
of Elm Boston Herald.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-03-31

o. The census ofCalifornia, just completed
shows population of 2i2,466. The dispropor.
ton of males to females is even greater than
had been anticipated. In San Francisco. there
are %, 66 white males to l54 females. or near
ly six to one. In Calayeras county the dispro-
portion is even greater, l7,06l males to 973 fe-
males, or eighteen 10 one
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-03-31

u The freeman of Vergennes decided bv
vote at their Charter election to have no Town
agent appointed for the sale Of liquors for ann
purpose .ohaieper.
h~bB-The town Of Kirby voted unanimous
ly To dismiss the article in the warrant TO see
II the town would raise money 10 buy liquor to
be sold under the new law" II was done too,
IN no factious spirit, out because they needed
no agent-ihe people finding it more convenient
TO procure the article in neighboriug towns than
IN any central part of their own. No liquor has
been sold IN the town for forty years, and the
people think It would hardly comport with the
progress of the age for the town now to besome
dealer in it.-Caiedoniqn
Westnore.-A vote was unanimously passed in
Westmore, at the March meeting that no person
be licensed in town to sell intoxicating liquors.
ID.
.4ddltional.-ln the statement of the produce
tons of Parker J.. Chase's farm, published in The
Caiedonan OF week before last the annexed
items were omitted 1000 lbs. sugar at s cents
per. To-, >l6O; tons Of straw at SO per ton.
SIP; IL bushels rye at 81 per bushel, sl7;
Lumber, Estimating the sum of $274 10 be ad-
ded the $4,000 given in the first statement. To
tai net profit OF wild lot the three first wears of
It's cultivation, S2574-B.
E1ecuiire appointments Orison Kicker Esq.
OF Groton has been appointed Justice of the
Peace for Caledonia County, to supply the vacan-
cy occasloned by the resignation of Percyal
Bailey, Esq-A.
DIssoLvING THE BANs.-The town of Wal
den on the 9Th of March voted to post their
town agent in the papers of Caledonia County,
thus:
Resolved, That our Selectmen be and here
by arc instructed to pay no town agent for sell
ing and to forbid their town agent buying any
liquors at The expense of the town, as it will pay
no debts of his contracting"
A dwelling house, barns, and shed, belonging
to Amos Bates, In New Haven village, were de-
suoyed by hre early on the morning of Friday
last. Insured for about SIIOO in the Vermont
Mutual.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-03-31

Hon. .4ndrelo 4. Jldson.-U. S. Judge for the
District Of Connecticut died at his residence in
Canterbury, at 2 o'clock ON the morning of the
l7th inst. He was SO years of age. JUDGE
Judson gave the decision in the famous Armistsd
case several years since.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-03-31

The supreme Court of New Hampshire, in
case before 1t for the recovery of the amount of
note gwen for stock Of goods bought, inclu-
ding quantity of liquor, ruled that the liquor
oelng sold without license, was an illegal trans
ACTON, and consequently lnvalidated the whole
bill. Verdict for the defendants.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-03-31

The Wool Crop. The Cleveland Herald Of
the 10Th says" An intelligent buyer informs
us that three quarters of the wool in Northern
Ohio has already been contracted for at prices
ranging from 45 to 30 cents per pound. In one
instance lot of wool which was offered and
refused at 40 cents per h., was since sold at SO
cents"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-03-31

The Copiirc in Patagonia, or LIFE among he
Giants: personal narrative by Benjamin +.
Bourne. Boston, Gould & Lincoln.
A handsome book to the eyei and as 90 the
reading, we confess that. having begun it one
evening, we would not quit until the book had
been finished Capt Bourne was one of a party
bound for the god mines Of California, and hlv-
ing landed at one Of the harbors IN the straits Of
Magellan, he was captured by the native ludi-
ans and kept in a state ofcaptiyliy three months,
for that time being under the control and 10 the
family of the Chief. Ills suiieungs were severe,
but fortunately he escaped from the Indians, 20
undergo not the most favorable phases Of Cali
iornia life, and has now returned to his home in
Massachusetts and written book that is having
great run. We trust Capt Bourne will make
something out Of that The Patagonia Indians
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-03-31

Bishop Scott, who left Baltimore last fall, to
visit the Methodist missions in Monrovia on the
9th of January, is IN good health, ana says"
am much pleased with Monrovia The people
have done wonders, all things considered
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cotol Nous & Notifies.
State Fair.

See last page for the premiums, judges and
regulations of the Vermont State Agricultural
Society. The premium list is a grand one, a
mounting to over $4,000. Competitors from 9TH
er states in some articles are admitted, and fav-
crable arrangements for transportation have been
made
officers Of The Society Frederick llolbrook,
Bratteboro', Presidential. B. Stacy, Burling-
ton, Z. Hammond Aiddlebury, Vice Presidents,
j. A. Beckwith, Middlebury, Corresponding
Sec'y-Luther Cross, Montpelier Recording
Secy.--John Spalding, Montpelier, Treasurer
L. p. Walton, Montpelier, Audtor--B. b. New
ton, St Adams, Henry Reyes, Newbury, +. b.
Chase, Lyndon, J. w. Colburn, Springfield, j.
w Vail, Bennington Geo. T. Hodges Rutland,
Portus Baxter, Derby Directors-Lyman p.
White, Supt. at the Fair.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-03-31

The " y Courier and Enquirer has again
been enlarged, and now equals, if it dos not
exceed in size, any daily sheet that is issued
We are glad to see this sign OF It's increasing
prosperity. It has long been an able advocate Of
Wing prnciplcs-morc conservative than many
of its contemporaries, but not less vigorous or san
cere.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-03-31

Il Short Sermon. An old preacher once took
for his text-'Adam, where art thou p and diyi-
ded his subject into three parts LIST. All men
are somewhere I'd. Some men are where thew
ought not to be; and 3D., unless they take care
they will soon find themselves where they would
rather not be,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-03-31

Taiuabie Irees--Six pine trees, standing on
a lot near Island Pond, we're sold a short, lime
since for $3.50. This is good price for mast
sticks located at so great distance from the sea.
board. So much for railroad facilties.-C aiedo-
,i0n
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-03-31

~ The following conversation is reported
to have taken place between President Pierce
and an oihce-seeker from Western New York
Presideni-llow did you vote ia Isls,
0Gce-seeker-For Gen. Cass, of course. sir.
He was, you know, the regular candidate of our
party.
President - have been informed that you cleo
tloneered for Van Buren,, voted for Cass. and cell
ebrated the election of Taylor. How was this
Office seeker Greatly embarrassed and fun
bling his waich-chan Goodbye, Mr.. Presi.
dent. lie took the next train for the North.l
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Mr.. Clayton's Speech on the Mon
roe Doctrine.


The annexed extract from the able speech q
Senator Clayton recently delivered in the Sen
ate pu,s Messrs. Cass, Douglas and other loco
of tlat stamp in a pretty fx,-showIng, as
docs. no, only tina, it was Polk who deserves thu
censures they have uniustly cast upon Taylor
hu, also that they have been borrowing the doc
trims Of John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay
which were resisted by the locoioco leaders II
1928.
Mr.. Monroe's declaration was made IN his sew
en,i annual message to Congress on the I'd De
couber, 1873
We owe it, said he. " to candor, and to th'
amicable relations existing between the United
Stat, and the European powers, 10 declare tina
we should consider any attempt on their part tC
extend their system to any portion Of this hem
isphsre as dangerous to our peace and safety. be-
VITA the existing colonies aud dependencies %
nnv European power, we have not interiered ant
shyl not interfere. But with the Government.
which have declared their independence anC
maintained it, and whose independence we hnye
on great considerations and Just principles, &C
kno yledged, we could not view any nterposi
ton for the purpose Of depressing them, or con
trolling in any other manner their destiny by 0
Eurnpean power. in anv other liqh, than as the
manifestation of an unfrendv disposition to-
warl the United States"
This celebrated declaration which is offer
quo ed as a pledge to 60 to war with any Euro
pran nation W hich shall attemDt to colonlze any
part Of this hemisphere. Is not a declaration by
the President to a foreign country, but a mere
reco nnendation TO Congress, TO declare, first,
- 81.
nm system. tha: Is 10 make n European COLONY in
thi, hemisphere. would be dangerous to our
psac and safety and. secondly. that any Euro.
pcaa interposition 10 cont col the destiny OF an
estn liished American Government would be
We, ed he us as a manifestation of an unfrend.
/, disnos,fion toward the United states Compress
n,ter)y refused TO adopt the recommendation a,
the lime. and has ever since refused to make any
such declaration. Mr.. Nenroe made no decla-
rat,,n himself. but. IN pnrsuance of tho nowe,
pivsn him by the Constitution. to recommend Ia
CONGRESS snch measures as he should deem OK.
r,l ont no said !, he ,nesso,,, IN tho two L,us.
q. ave owe il IN ourselves ia declare" SC.
,hai i he r,commeu{eJto Congress- I'm virtue of
the riolt to recommend piven him by the Consti.
,ttt,nl 70 mako This dsclaration in some resoln-
,ion or other proner form. and he was pledred bv
II IN Nothing mira than this that if CONGRESS
sh,oed snch a resolution. or made such deela
r,,ton he would nnproye il. There was no nledre
IN # To nnv mower ON earth but his own country.
me, i, ron,ress assembled Tbe Amorican
,rnrnen, ennld he committed onlv nv tho
,,,,. If ho,b lo,ses of f,on,,rnss ,nnroved by
the presidont The nronos,fion recommended nv
n Monroe was uarnly onn sod hy The very
Congress- IN which II ,,9s lpbniited M spcb
d,rI,r,,ion was n,,lo mr. ,tteron,ed IN l,o n,ade
l. ,, -, a. - ~
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CoLoNzATIoN. The receipts into the Treas
ury Of the Vermont Colonization Society, for
the month Of February last are ~ from Monipe-
lier, S}5,25; Brandon, Sll,00; Rutland East,
S50,20 Rutland Centre, e4,5O; Rutland West,
6025-whole amount from Rutland, Sl23.95 :;
Walliugiord Sl6,j0 whole amount for the
month Of Febrnary, Sls9.7O.