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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-04-28
Meeting Of the Citizens of Wells
Wells River.


Pursuant to previous notice the citizens of
Wells River Village met at the Coossuck House.
Oh Tuesday, April 10Th, 1853, and were called
to order by c. b. Leslie, Esq, when, on notion
A. NJ. Dlckey, was chosen President, and c.
Ranney, Secretary
The President, lir. Dckey, on taking the chair
stated the object Of the meeting to be, TO make
arrangements for a celebration at the opening of
the Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad at
that place, which was expected to take place
the LIST of slay next.
On motion Of Col. James Buchanan. the chair
appointed Col James Buchanan Jnmes - APP
pleton, and Harry B. Stevens committee re
port resolutions for the consideration of the
meeting.
The meeting was then addressed by Mr.
tlutchins, c. Il. Leslie, and others. upon the i'm
porance of immediate action TO procure stock
10 be taken for the Montpelier and Connecticut
River Railroad, $50 as 10 have connection be-
tween the Boston Concord and Montreal Road,
and the Vermont Central Road, and thereby o.
penlng great tlouughiare for the Saratoga
aud White Mountain travel
Col. Buchanan for the committee on resolu-
TONS reported the following, which were uuan-
lmously adopted:
Resoiced That we would most respectfully
request the President and Directors of the b. c.
and NJ Railroad, and such of their friends as
they may see i!t 20 invite, TO meet rs az Wells
River, at the time OF opening their Railroad for
public travel 90 this place, that we may have the
opportunity TO congratulate them upon the sue
cess that has hu- far crowned their efforts in the
great enterprise 10 which they have been engag-
ed.
Resolved, That "a copy of the proceedings of
this meeting BE- signed by the President and Sec
Rotary, and forwarded TO the President Of the b.,
c. & NJ. K. r.
On motion, G. p. Leslie, Esq, Col james Bu-
chanan and Samuel Ilutchins, ESD were ap-
pointed d corresponding committee, and H. +.
Slack ii. b. Stevens and James ). Appleton. a
committee Of arrangements.
Moses Buchanan offered the following resolu-
ton which was adoptcd
Resolred That the proceedings Of Ibis meet
ing be published in the Democratic Republican
and all the Montpelier papers
On mo,lon, the meeting adjourned
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-04-28

The New York Evening Post states that SEN
stors Douglass of Illinois, and Foot of Vermont
and the laie Secretary Of the Treasury, Mr.. Cor
win, contemplate d visit TO Europe this spring
MI. Corwin has taken passage in the packet Of
the 2eth Of May. Douglas will probably leave
at an earlier date, Mr.. Foot goes chiefly to al
tend to the interests of Georgia railroad. OF
which he Is President, and is expecting to leave
immediately.
Washington, April 2i.-Pressre Of Business.
The Union announces that the President has
appointed the hours of from ~ to2. of Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays, for the recep-
ton Of o.hce-seekers.
There are one hundred applicants for the Con-
sulship at Honolulu, among whom are nine ex-
Governors
A despatch from New Orleans states that the
Democratic members Of the Louisiana Legisla.
ture have refused TO hold caucus for the nomi.
nation OF q candidate for the U. s. Senate, in
place Of the Hon. Pierre Soule.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-04-28

Religious htitgencc.--T receipts Of the
Female Bible Society OF the city of New York,
the past year, are S6,3ss.7l. of this sum 50 g.
q were expended in the gift Of Bibles to the
destitute, and SG032.G2 devoted to the Ameri-
can Bible Socie;y.-The $4,000 fund for the
erection Of houses public worship at the west
has been paid in to the central committee
The new Bible House, the Chrystal Palace of
the christian, ia New York, is now occupied by
the national Bible Society, and by the time of
the approaching anniversaries will probably be
finished. 4, is a noble structure for a noble pur-
pose, aud is snuated in the Astor place.
The arrival Of eight missionaries, with their fam
lies at San Francisco, is announced in a recent
California paper. Two of the eight 60 to Ore
gon, the six remain in California, and filled pull
pits with MUCH acceptance, on the first Sabbath
nfter their arrival. The missionaries were sent
out by the American Home Missionary Society.
We notice in the religious press, accounts
of REVEALS in Swanton, Mass. Acworth. n. H.,
in the College at Clinton, n Y, and in the
Young Ladies' Seminary at Union Springs, N.
Y.--kev. r. $. Kendall, recently Professor
in Illinois College was installed pastor of the
Congregational Church, 10 Middlebury, W.. on
the 18th inst to official state.
menis, the Methodlsis of this country have built
churches az the rate of one per week during the
81 years OF their existence as a denomination in
the U. S.--A missionary of the American
Board, writing from Malta, says; The gospel j.
progressing IN the East; 1t spreads like leayer
among the Armcnians. --The British ant
Foreign Bible Society entered on its jubilee yea
on the I'll Of March ast. The event was OBJ
served by an immense audience at Exeter Hall
London. -Four names headed list Of siU0C
each, and seyemi Of $1,000 aud $1,000 each. a.
accessions 10 ITS funds. From its organization il
lo04 10 the day Of the jubilee, more than 5000
auxiliary societies had been formed; the scrip
lures had been translated into l46 languages ant
dialects and more than 6O0000O00 of the hu
man race had been supplied with copies of tn,
Bible. There is no source of moral, religion,
and intellectual wealth so rich as that of the 81
Bile. lis geography, history, miscellany and pc
etry, are superior to that Of al other books be
side. The spiritual riches are inexhausllblc
The koyalton Association wfll hold It's mex
meeting at Bethel, March May 3, 1853 at noon
"indham Association at Brattleboro', on tn
same day.--Fify-eight of the protestan
members of Boston have signed petition for tn,
disconunuance Of the Sabbaih-mail between
Boston and New York. 1t is seconded by a nu
merously signed petition from the mere hants an,
business men Of Bosion---There are NOR,
than five hundred respectable church edlfces il
Texas. OF theatres, not ones 4.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-04-28
Loss of the Steamer Independ-
ence and 40 lives!

0h00 anu ~ llNOos
The worst fears as to the fate of the missing
steamer Independence have been realized
She was lost on the 10th Of February and the
first account is that one hundred and forty per
sons persisted. We fear this number is under
stated. The number of passengers on board is
supposed to have been 5O7,-say 900 persons,
including the officers and men Of The ship. 1t
is barely possible that some Of the passengers
ticketod would not go on IN her; and very prob
able, if they knew her condition A Nemontcr
who came out in the steamer from San Francis
co on the 10Th Of March, informs us that he saw
the former captain Of The Independence at Puna-
ma, and learned that he rcf,sei To go up icih
The ship on her last nip, on account Of hcr condi-
ton II this fact were known to the passengers,
it is probable tint some Of them would take
other means to continue their voyage. Our IN
founant is a ran n whom we place implicit con-
idence, son Of Hon. a. G. Dana, of Brandon.
In the list Of passengers supposed TO be- on
board are the names of three young men Of this
village, to wit: Luther B. Cross, Hezeldah
Bruce. ,nd Loomis p. Fuller We have heard
that there were many other Ycrmonters, and
mong them son of Judge Howard of Dluyillo
but we recognize no names Of our acquaintance
except he above.
Arrival of the United States.
Destruction Of De steamer Iudependence Jy fire
and loss 81 Uperss o. $50 pGssenrerS- hum
daton Of .IuysUbe-orsr tioo millions Qf gold
mn fNf lHfy
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-04-28

Men York LegisiaiWe.-fhe New York Leg
slalure having exhausted the one hundred days
during which the Constitution allows members
to draw pay, adjourned on "Wednesday afternoon
of last week. On the same afternoon, the Gov
ernor issued proclamation, calling an extra
session of the Legislature, to meet the next day
at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. The reason assigned for
this extraordinary step is, that the Legislature
have failed TO pass the acts actually necessary
for the continuance OF the operations of Govern.
ment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-04-28

orally torn in pieces Such is our condition at
present. The city ~ be bombarded from the
river and cannonaded from the land. What the
result will be none can conjecture
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-04-28

Honse-bullding, Of brick, is in fair way to
come cheap. new machine has been invent
ed, 10 cut brick from the clay bank and convey
1t from the machine to the kiln, ready for burn.
ing. company has been formed at Poughkeep-
sic, n. y with abundance of capital, for an ex-
tensTe manuiactoy. 1t is the intention of the
proprietors 10 make the enormous amount of 90,
100000 Of bricks year, requiring $4,000 tons
otcay. A similar establishment is also about
to be opened at Ogdensburgh, N
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-04-28

A State Convention Of the Free Democracy
Of Vermont viii be holden at Montpelier on
Tuesdag Ae 3lst dag Of May ner' to nominate
candidates ior State Officers and to transact any
other business deemed necessary at that time
a full representation Of the party, from all parts
Of the State, Is very important at the present
time, and 1t is hoped that efficient measures will
be taken TO secure a large attendance Of dele
gates. The members of the State Committee,
in the several Counties consisting of the follow
ing persons, viz:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-04-28

Rer Dr.. hing.-Wc understand, saws the
Journal of Commerce, that the following is the
position Of DIR. Kings case: The Hon. Mr..
Marsh, our Ambassador at Constantmople, was
sent last summer TO Athens, as our readers
know, 10 examine the whole allair-bot as to
the piece of land which the Greek government
had taken from DIR. King without indemuifca-
uon' and ms imprisonment on account of his mis-
slonary labors. After having examined the case,
Mr.. Marsh transmitted his report TO Mr. Web
ster, late Secretary Of State. 1t consisted of 200
ioolscap pages aud arrived Just before Mr..
Webster was taken III with what proved 10 be
his last sickness. OF course Mr. Webster could
not give his attention To the matter. As soon
as practicable after entering upon his Office. Mr..
Everett took up Mr. Marshs report and gave il
thorough examination. His decision has been
transmitted TO Mr.. Marsh, who had waited for IT,
spending his time IN the north Of Italy, at the
baths, aud in Austria, Tor the health of his wife
Mr.. Marsh hus been directed TO 90 back IN the
fngate Cumberland to Athens aud there arrange
the difficulty according to his Instruction.
What those instructions are, we cannot, of
course, say; but it is believed they are such as
will bring about the adjustment of the difficulty
IN way that will secure TO DIR. King his rights,
and protect HIM IN the same IN the future.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-04-28

Governor Foote, of Mississippi, hns ISSUED
new proclamation. revoking his former one, or
derlng an election for five representatives, To the
United States ilousoof Representatives by gen
eral ticket. He now, upon consultation with the
Attorney General of .he State, fixes the first Mon
day and Tuesday in November next for the cleo
ton, aud directs that four of the representatives
shall be chosen by the old districts, and the fifth
by general ticket
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-04-28

Daniel Roberts. Bennington County,
Patrick WEIGH. Rutland
James NJ. Slade, Addison q
Rynud Fletcher, Windsor
Francis J. lligginson, WinJham "
J. Morse Flint Orange
Shubael Wheeler Washington
WIN. n. French, Chiucnden 4"
John Mclean, Caledonia
A. c. Rabbit, Orleans "
George w. Baily, Lamole "
Lawrence Brsinerd, Franklin "
William Trask, Essex "
H. II. Reynolds, Grand Isle "
are particularly requested to take immedi
ate measures 20 secure representation from ev
cry town in their respective Counties
EDWARD D. BARBER,
Cinvman ofHe State Commiitcc.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-04-28

The Washington Union announces the ap-
pointmeut of Scion Borand as Minister TO Cen
trail America
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-04-28
State Convention.

We publish the following call for State Con-
vCntioA BY request:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-04-28

The Washington inion marks Mr.. Everett MS
leader, u not the leader, of the Wing pa ~.
No better, purer more accomplished statesman
noh uner pltrot-no tuer American republican
can be found IA the country We would viii
lngy see him heading the Wing phaanx. In
ms judgment, discretion. soundness, and liberal
yet conservative sentiments, we have great con-
idence. II is fortunate for the country that such
man is ia the national councils Even his POI
hucal opponents must respect his character, ad
mlre ms talents, ana do Justice to his integrity.
We believe that the Democratic party ihem-
selves, are pleased that Edward Everett Is IN tine
Senate OF the United States-for the sake of
the country Raleigh, " e., Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-04-28

n Tusatie PodicGL--llon. Henry Shaw.
Representative from Now York Ciiy in the As
sembly, in a short speech, thus defined his posi-
ton:
sin politics he had been everything. He had
been member Of every party he had ever heard
of. Laughter lie was at uls tune member
of the Democratic pary-of that faction known
as Hunkcr'-a moderate one-rther soiHy.-
[Renewed Laughter. Before the time Of An
drew Jackson he had been a Democrat But
when he was talked of as a candidate for the
Presidency, and Crawford was mentioned too. he
Mr.. ) became a Ciny man. He remllned
Clay man during the whole Of that dcspotic
Democratic rule and the one that followed. lie
chung fast to MIR. Clay as long there was any
hope of placing him IN the Presidential Chair,
and was present at the ilarrisburgh Convention
that witnessed his MIR. C.'sD political death and
Il sorry death it was, too After that he lettthe
party and again sailed under the Democratic
banner He had been Democrat and lett them
when opposition to the old United Suites Bunl,
was made test Of the party. He had been
Democrat, when, On the other hand, they were
the advocates of such measure; and he eXpec-
ted to find them returning to 1t again some day.
lShouts of Laughter. He had always been
consistent Laughter He had made it a
/ F"iW ~ N'4Nii- W ga lhh'7 III AhlH . lh'uahHu
/ laughter be was Just now Democrat but
how long he should remain 50 was quite uncer-
tam Il depended on the course pursued by
Mr.. Pierce--a man who had been elected Prcsi-
dent lately. Laughter.
A Voice - How about John Tyler;
Mr.. Shaw--l was tine personal friend Of Mr..
Tyler but ! found to my sorrow that high hon
ors turned his brain aud unsettled his intellect
and made him poor yam fool Loud laugh
/ ter.
Mir. S. said be had now stated bis position,
and given. lac believed, a clear history of his po-
/ ltical life.
The Brtileboro' Eagle supplies an important
omission in this amusing piece of autobiography
Shaw was once "Natgo American and a can
ddate of that party for the Goyernorshpof Mas
sachuscis.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-14
Potomac Shal and Herring.

We have great pleasure in stating
that the latest accounts from the TO
torlac fisheries are most encouraging.
Within the las, two days, the wind
blowing fresh flom tho south. The
huuls a, all tho Landings have been
uuprccc,lentedly abundant. 1t is as
Ger a nee! that there was III Alexan-
L.ip Yesterday morning NO, less than
gD,o6O hrrrings, and shad were also
abundant. Tho price Of shad is now
from IS to SIS 50 per hundred. Or
herring the price is INV from 80 so
10 81 30 per thousand. being a great
drc,ilr from tho prices asked on the
previous day. Tho glnt Of herring
la. sci all the business men in motion
aud given employment, I" severa!
thousand eratives in the various de-
pa,,mrnls of cleaning sailing, pack
Ing, hauling. &c. Washington N'vs
IF Sdi@rd0y.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-14

Tho County Cou't % '"'"hsa "a
made the following appointments OF
Commissioners aud officers OF genera!
election, in pursuance of the ACT ol
tho General Assembly Of lS13:-
Jones'.-Joscph Shutlleswor'h' |,
saac Powell, Joseph Joliit, Leonard
Selby and John jones, COMMISSION
ers,-Thos. Turleton, Officer
Osborue's.-John Guscman, DAVIS
B. Weaver. Joseph Smell, SAMUEL
Tibbs and Henry Kennedy. C"mms-
sio.crs,-E,lwin Clear, Officer.
Cnurt House.-.Iohn Waits, Geo.
S. Ray, Uriah Griffith, Augustus Hay
mond and James protzman, Com'l''S'
sioners,-E. p. Fitch, officer.
Ross',-Thomas ]. John, Charles
Burgess, jacob Miller, Jonah Wander
vonrt and Thomas Protaman, Com
missioners,-Henry 5. Combs OH
Ger.
Loflus'.-Gsorgc Conn, John Row
en-, Benjamin Ryan, Seth Stafford md
Anthony Lotus, COMMISSIONERS
John BY, Officer.
Cushmau's.-Danicl Duscnberry,
!. II. Scott, John Sanders, Michael
White and Thomas Lazzcll, ST., Com
missioncrs, Thomas l.azzell, Jr.,
Officer.
CassriNe.-Fredcrick Fi,man, Pur'
mel Simpson, P. A. Layton, Draper
Cole and Andrew Tenant, Commits.
siuners-Reuhen Finnell, Officer.
Laurel Point.-John NJ. Brand
Gideon Barb, John Jcmison, Williun
Fear and Benjamin Thompson, Com
observation-disclosures Camp, Officer.
Cox's--.loln B. Yeager, John 5
Hood, Isaac Cox, WIN. w. Price and
S. S. Loman, Commissioncrs-Wm
Fisher, Officer.
7rnaat's-Enos Tenant. X. d
Tenant. Benjamin McCnrdy, Will
liam Price aud Jacob Haught, Com
missioncrs-Emrod Tenant, Officer.
MooresriHe-Wm. Sine, Eli Morris
Lancaster Minor, Andrew Brown and
X. b. Tenant, Commissioncrs-Abra
ham Core, Officer.
DarraA's.-|Fm. Thomas. Esq.
VIM. 7. Fletcher, Thompson S'ros
nidcr, Joseph Darrah and VIM. Ten
ant, ST., Commissioners-Engoni'':
Harkcr, Otiirrr.
IKarren.-Wm. Kinney. James
Wise, Samuel lIinegardner. Jus,us
Garrad, aud Vim. II. Doty. Commits
sioncrs-A. J. San,ce, Officer.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-14
Giws in rrintir. tfiireS.

The idea Of cmployingsi'is in pii"'
ting offices az .ypc-sr,'rrs, &c.. is ho.
ginning to he seri"nsl y entcrlulned.--'
The i,Il"wins advertisement appear
ed in u recent number Of the New
York SIN:
"('ml.s WAxrEn-'ro LEARN T"
SER TYrn.-l'hrre "r fur respectable
Oils can find good situations where
they eau learn The art Of printing, und
earn from 81 To Ss a week, by apply
Ing at 80 Ann street.
The same paper says:-"We heard
il talked extensively on Saturday, that
Girls could be easily instructed TO fill
most of the situations in hook Offices
aud evening newspapers. Common
type setting may be learned hy II
smart girl in two or three weeks, s1
Tint she can thcucelorward nuke from
81 to $40 pei week. As we heard
remarked, why should not women md
girls be allowed TO set type, mud earn
better wages than they ca'iat any 9th
err luborl Setting types IN the day
time is not, it is justly said, s" severe
as some employrnents in which te-
males are engaged
The Sun also adds, -"There a'n
several establishments in 'ost""
where female labor is already EN-.
ploycd in this business. The Olive
Branch, weekly paper published
there, is one. It's compositions room
is carpeted. and everything is kept
scrupulously neat mud tidy"
Sure enough. why should nit w"me"
md girls learn 10 set ,ypel There is
no,l.ingin the way except false pub
| lie sentiment, that bars the WY /"
,hisas to many other kinds ofemploy-
,nent which, are far better suited To tho
capacities of women than many of the
employments in which they are now
engaged. Remove the obstacles, aud
enough will be found ready and glad
to enter upon this new field Of labor.
We are glad to see publishers turning
their attention to this subjec, and w
hope their call will be responded 10
by such women as will honor both
themselves and the trade. Let wo-
men improve every such opportunity
that opens before them, and press
their way into the trades and profess
sions as fast rs possible. They will
soon realize that it is far more agree
able, and no more offensive to their
delicacy, 10 earn from one to two dol
lars day at an honest, healthy tladc,
than to stitch away their lives for
twenty-five cents u day. Women arc
beginning to open their eyes on this
subject, and to learn that All honora-
bic independence, acquired by. their
own labor, is far more desirable and
praiseworthy than the slavish depend
cncc to which they have hitherto hcen
subjeclcd and no matter what the
calling may he, if it he IN homes. one.
and one adapted to her capacities. no
modest woman can be harmed by pur-
suing 1.-THE Lily.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-14
NEW ELECTION LAW.

The following are some Of The pToSIs.
ions of the law, passed ut the last session
Of the Virginia Legislature, regulating
general elections, knowledge Of which
may be Of service TO commissioners: off.
GERS, &C., conducting the Spring elections.
The second section Of the late law pro-
viles that al persons shall be entitled TO
vote who are qualified as prescribed III The
81 article of the Const'uiion-to wit.
who are over twenty.one years Of age, and
have been two years lesiden, Of the
State, one year residen, Of the county
in which they ei1er to yose-excepting
persons Of unsound mind, persons who
have been convicted Of un Infamous Of.
fence, SC. ..... ...l
Elections are 10 be held on the fourth
Thursday III May, in The year 1883: and
on the same day in every second year
thereafter. The County Court is required
before the general election day, to ap-
poin, five frceholders commissioners a,
the Court House and like number for
each place Of voting in the county TO ST.
perinlend the elections. Any two or more
OF the said commissioners may act. and if
only one Of said commissioner appointed
to superintend any election BE- present,
he may associate with himself any free.
holder who may be present. and proceed
10 take the poll, and il none Of the com.
missioners be present, then any two free.
holders may agIee and proceed to take the
poll. Any commissioner or freehslder a.
greeting 10 act as such, must before pro.
ceeding to discharge his duty, be duly
sworn before justice Of the peace.
The Court is also required 10 appoint
officers to conduct the election at each
place Of voting, whose duty i. shall 5s to
furnish the poll books, to appoint writer's
TO record the votes, and 10 conduct the G.
lection under the superin,endancc and
control Of tho commissioners and to re.
turn the poll books within five days 10 The
officer conducting The election at the Court
House. The officer before entering upon
the discharge OF his duty must be sworn
either by one Of the commissioners Of The
election OF by justice Of The peace, and
il the officer thus appointed by the Court,
shall fail 10 attend at any place Of voting,
the commissioners may appoint some per.
son to act in his place, who shall take The
same oath and be subject to the same pen.
allies for on omission or violation Of du.
ty.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-14
!. Uncle Tom" Bibles IN France

"Uuclc Tom" Bibles IN France
\ letter written from France, under
date of April I'd, says =
"Gnclc Toms Cabin is having as
great u run in France AS ii seems TO
have had in England aud Amcrica.-
Whatever he the opinion on slavery,
it will be acknowledged that this work
has done one good in France, viz, 1t
has awakened desire in many minds
to read the Bible. Colpors enrs have
reported lately, that the question has
been pu, to them, whether their BIZ
bles were the same as Uncle Toms;
md when an affirmative answer l'as
been made, the Bible has been bought
ut once"