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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-11-24

No. 72-REsoLUT IoN RELATING TO THE CLAIMS OF THE
ROQUOIS INDIANS.
ReSoieed, by the Senate and House of Representatives.
That the governor be directed appoint commissioner to
ascertain tie and of the claim of the lroquos
Indians upon this for compensation for land formerly
ed by them in this state and that said commissioner be fully
empowered negotiate said claim and what
be paid by this state will satisfy the same and report the result
of his investigations and negotiations the general
sembly of this
ReSolpd That the of this be and hereby
directed pay the commissioners appointed negotiate said
claim the part of the oquos Indians the of fifty dol
lars deray their expenses while attendance upon the
general assembly at the present session.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-11-24
No oe-AN ACT RELATING TO SCHOOL TAXES.

No G6-AN ACT RELATING TO SCHOOL TAXES.
is hereby enacted By he General assembly Of the State
Of Vermont foiioTS
SEC L. Section second of entitled an act in addI-
chapter egtyonc of the compiled statutes relating to
he collection of taxes approved November IS 1851 shall
5 amended to read as follows;
The grand list to completed the fifteenth day of May
the of and highway taxes shall be the
s on which all school district and village taxes voted the
s day of March, any time thereafter within year,
shall be assessed
Approved November 4, 1854.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-11-24
STATE OF MONT.

MONTPELIER November rs, 1853.
hereby certify that the foregoing fifty chapters cop
les of and resolutions passed by the General Assembly
this State the October Session. A. d. 1854 appears by
the files and records in this office
DANIEL p. THOMPSON, Secretary of State
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-11-24

No slam ACT TO PUNISH CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
hereby e4,cted by the General Assembly Of the STATE 81
Vermont, toLtsps:
SEC Every person who shall cruelty beat or torture any
horse OK or oher ANIMAL whether belonging to himself or
not shall be pur shed by Imprisonment IN the county jan not
than one wear or by fine exceeding hundred dol
lars both of m punishmens in the discretion OF the court
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-11-24

The late Legisiature.-In place Of com.
ments upon the late session, we give the
acts and we hope Our readers will thank rs
for giving The ichoie designated for publica-
ton, at once. From the long list of public
acts, it will be seen that tho session was an
active one.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-11-24

Vebs'sr and his Muster pieces by B. y.
Tuh d. D. l. l.. D. Auburn and Bufia-
10, Miller, Orion & Muilgan, sole publish
crs.
Two handsome volumes, 1915 pages ~
mo. embelished with an accurate Ponfait.--
The volumes consist OF the late Of DANIEL
WEBSTER and his chief oratorica and loren
sic efforts, and are worthy Of place in eve
~ family; aye AID to be read, especially by
every youth in the land.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-11-24
No. 7I-REsoLUTIoN RELATING TO THE FURNISHING OF
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS TO INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING.

Resored By the Senate and House Of Representatives..
That congress be instructed and represen
requested their best exerons procure
law of congress furnish each incorporated academy col
ege other institution of learning the United States, with
copy of all documents hereafter publish by congress- per-
of tho
Resoved That the secretary of be requested furnish
each and representative congress from this state
with copy of the above resolution.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-11-24

Virginia Politicians Henry A. WISE
dem is ont in long letter against the h.
N'gs John NJ. Bous ,whigl has published
letter on the other side,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-11-24

QFOur village was splendidly illumlnat-
cd on Monday evening. Bruce's bowling
alley went OF in blaze of glor, -. e. 1,
was burnt Fully insured in the Farmers
Mutual
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-11-24

Sao,o Enough on Wednesday fos
sleiehng.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-11-24

NO. 37.-AN ACr IN ADDITION TO CHAPTER TwENTY-FOUR
OF THE COMPLIED STATUTES.
is herey enacted by the General assembly Of the State
Vermont as bioos:
SIC. l. I shall be the duty of the county courts Of the
several coun2s this fix establish the rates of toll
upon all ees their respective countess granted by the
legislature OF his upon application of the grantee
thereof Pided That said may application of any
twenty eehaders in any which such ferries
situated nd upon hearing of the parties interested alter
aud amend sid rates of toll
Approved, November H. 1854
NO 3S.-AN oct IN ADDITION TO AN ACT ENTITLED, IAN
ACT RELAXING TO POUNDS, Els TRAYS AND LOST GOODS
BEL ING IN AFTER NT1ON OF CHAPTER NfNErY-TWO OF THE
COMPILED STArUTES APPROVED DECEMBER SIXTH, EIGHT
ZEN HUNDasD AND FIFTY THREE
lis hue5yendcted by the General assembly Of the State Of
Vermont, blloos:
SEQ l. lie penalty imposed by the first clause of section
one of the acto which this addition may be recovered
well before any justice of the peace of the wherein the
oense therein mentioned shall be committed before any
justice of the peace of the county
Approved, November Ii, 1854.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-11-24

SEC. a. Sections twenty hree, twentyour, twenty-five
and tyve of chapter eighty of the Compiled Statutes, are
hereby repealed
Approved, November 1, 1854.
No. 25--AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION EGTITysIX OF THE
ACT RELATING TO BANKS APPROVED OCTOBER %, 1910.
II is hereby enacted by the General Assembly Of the State
Of Vermont, as folocs:
Sac. L. The provso section eghysix Of chapter eigh
ty-four of the Compiled Statutes relating banks
them make their redemption in Boston in the of Massa
chuses the of New York in the of New York
at the election of said bank.
Sec g Banks who make their redemption in the city of
New York. in agreeaby the provisions of said
ton shall be entitled to the Attachments of the mentioned
in said section.
Approved, November l. 1854
NO. 2e.-AN ACT RELATING TO SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR BANK
STOCK
hereby enacted by the General Assembly ofe State Of
Vermont folowS
SEC The commissioners appointed receive subscrip
tons to the capital stock bank the increased capital
any bank hereby authorized examine under OATH any
person persons relating subscriptions such
bank
SEC 2. Section hundred and two ofchaper eghy-four
OF the Compiled Statutes and the provsos thereto hereby
repealed.
SEC g. This shah take effect from its passage
Approved November Ii, 1854
NO. 27.-AN ACT IN RELATION TO SAVINGS BANKS
is hereby enacted By the General assembly Of The State Of
Vermont followS
SEC l. The several savings banks acting under charters
granted by the Legislature of this authorized to de-
mand and receive interest their loans the of per
per annun, payable semi-annualy.
SEC. q This act shall take effect from its passage.
Approved, November la, 1854.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-11-24

NO Ban ACT IN ADDITION To CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE
OF THE COMPILED STATUTES ENTITLED LAYING OUT AND
DISCONTINUING HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGESn
IS hereby enacted By The General assembly Of The State Of
Vermont iollous:
SEC l. Any person who shall wilfuly any gate
bars established across any highway ageeay three
of chapter twenty-five of the compiled statutes thereby
ecng the lands crops any person to the exposure of any
beast shall forfeit and pay exceeding five dollars
the discretion of the trying the same recovered
action brought upon this by any person
said lands aud shall also be liable to the owner of said lands
crops for all damage by him in consequence the
removal of said gate or bars aforesaid
SEC. z. This act shall take effect from its poesaso.
Approved, November A. 1854
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-11-24

NO ban ACT AMENDING SECTION THIRTY. FIVE OF CHAP
TER EGITY-ONE Or THE COMPILED STATUTES IN REI.A
TON TO CONSTABlES FEES FOR THE SALE OF NONRES
DENT LANDS.
is hereby enacted By The General assembly Of the State
Vermont, foltops:
SEC. l. Consabes shall be allowed for preparing and send
ing advertisements the press, fifty for lot parce
Of land and six for each additional lot parcel for eac
receipt for for redemption of land Sold one lot tel
cents and for each additional lot four
SEC. q SO much of section thy6 of chapter eghty-on
of the compiled inconsistent herewith is hereb
repealed
SEC. 3. This shall take effect from its passage
Approved November Ia, 1854.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-13

u next session OF this Institution will COM
mence the LIST of October, and end the 29th Of
June following The University embraces the
following schools, viz: 4&
1. Ancient Languages; 2. Modern Languages /;
8. Mathematics; d. Natural Philosophy, Mine
ralogy and Geology; 5. Chemistry and Pharmacy;
8. Principles and Practice Of Medicine, Obstet-
rics and Medical Jurisprudence Z. Comparative
Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery; s. Moral Phi
losophy Rhetoric, Bellies Letters, and Political
Economy; O. Law. Also, lectureship of Special
Anatomy, Matera Medica and Therapeutics; and
Demonstratorship of Anatomy.
The three first named schools have each an as
sistant instructor and in the school OF law there
are two professors.
The expenses exclusive of clothing. books and
pocket money! are as follows:
Tuition fees, say for three schools, S25
each. ..........s..s....... 80 w
Board, including diet, room furniture,
and ssryants' attendance, payable in
three installmen nts, in advance .... 0
Room-rent within the precincts, two oc-
cupying a room. S. each.. 8 90
Matriculation fee, and use OF Library t
and public buildings, SIS; contin-
gent deposit, SO. Is 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and lights, says2 30 90
s25s 90
Students Of medicine nre charged with four
tickets at S20 each, and dissecting fee of 5.
The fee in the intermediate class Of Law is
SEQ; in the Senior class, S75.
.,s. s. MAUPIN, 81
Aug 3i--eod2w Chairman Of the Faculty.
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MisfeII
mo Az WHO HAVE CLAIMs no COL

il lect--I am again Collector in Fairfax county,
Virginia, for two years from this day, My official
bond, with ample security, was given al June
coart, 10Th June. intend TO devote my attention
entirely 10 my business. From my long expert
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo-
pie, and faithful discharge OF my duties heretofore,
am induced to solicit portion OF the public col
lections from those who intend 10 place their
claims in the hands Of an officer or agent. will
take claims on any persons in my county for any
amounts, and, ifjusti6ed, will attend 10 the collec-
tions of claims in the adjoining counties. g
IF any reference is wanting, would refer 10 the
clerks Of my county and the attorneys of the bar
here. All communications must be post paid.
Claims out Of the State should be fully authenti-
Gated before sent 10 me for collection; will col
lect in my ohiciai capacity or as agent, as may be
requested it, as an officer, charge legal fee only
and which if the claim is made, the defendant has
always to pay; and if as agent, the plaintiff must
pay me ten per cent, if collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be at TO secure the debt.
Ht W SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sept 12--1m io s
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HIsTo7
OF DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED STATES.
By the Author OF the Republic OF the
United States, &C.


TTNHIS important work is now in press, the first
il volume of which will be issued early in the
autumn Of 1854.
The publication Of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States complete list ofagents,
who will be prepared TO furnish copies promptly
in every part OF the Union rssi =
That the author may have ample time TO prepare
his work according TO his views Of completeness
that the publishers may be enabled 10 issue the
numbers with promptness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest Of their agents. the
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that Il will prove acceptable 10 all, viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all, thus completing the first volume bsfors any
more are Published
The numbers will then be issued monthly, with
ont interruption, 10 the end. Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding; and the numbers already
published, from one TO four, will be taken in part
pay, if not injured at their full cost TO subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for a few
months, the publishers are not unmindful Of the
earnest desire Of many speedily TO possess the
work. The necessity Of accommodating the an.
thor, whose labors are incessant. viii appear OBJ
vious to all without particular explanation.
/. DAYTON 81 WENTWORTH,
Publishers, S6 Washington ST., Boston.
Mar 15-tf<
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GENCY AT WASHING ToN.--To

~, Observation-Disclosures A. DICKINS con-
iinues to undertake the agency Of claims before
Congress- and other branches of the government,
Including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
Tor Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr.
nation by Congress of grants and claims 10 lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
OF the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows and
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary ser
vices, whether for communication, haifpay, or
bounty lands also, claims for extra and back pay,
&C., Of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the Sthte of Virginia, as the United States
ali claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
eminent for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government; and, in.
decd any business before Congress or public of.
ices which may requirethe aid Of an agent OF attor-
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
Of the service. ~ -
Mr. A. Dickins is known to most ofthose who
have bovu in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 26-1yd (m)
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c,corrs WEEKLY pAPER.--Tne pub

~
- Usher Of this large aid popular family journal
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weekles. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series Of org
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
Of the Last Century. All who have read Mr. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends ofthe American Revo-
luton published for ifty-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier will find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with all
the power and briliancy Of his previous produc-
tons. The first of a series Of original noveettes
called Morris Hartley, the Knights of the Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, 10 about TO be
commenced. II viii be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail 10 elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, ETC., etc. is also engaged TO furnish bril-
liant novelette, 10 follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author Of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, etc.
will continue splendid domestic novelette, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and II. Q. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife--a
these will be added original contributions and se-
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairville, Lille Lilberne Mrs Stowe Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers the news
of the day, graphic editorials ful reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, etc, etc.
Tefms-One copy one year ~; two copies one
year 50 four copies one year s5; nine copies one
year, and one 10 the getter up Of the club, $40 !;
twenty copies one year and one TO the gstter up
Adas,ss - II A. SCOTT. Publisher. gll
a.hH No. Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia
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TAKE NO TICE.
NEW Goops JUST RECEIVED.

EW, SIOODS 0OS N Ell E<A(s y
n w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR, !,
under the United States Hotel, would re-
specifully inform his customers and the public
generally, thai he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassimeres, and Veslings, of the latest imporia-
ton, and,s prepared to have them made up at
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ne r, and at low rates of prices.
Having made arrangements TO go into the
q Ready-rnade Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer TO
those wishing TO purchase stock of Cothing,
not inferior TO any in this city, and not made up at
the north, as is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishment and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season. at
low rates of prices He is enabled, therefore, TO
compete with northern work. in point of prices (;
and as 10 quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with a call to judge
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest,
of the following low rates; {.3cs88 Il.
Good suit for business purposes, out of cloth or
casslmere for the small sum off,. .... -Sl3
Dress and Frock Coats from. .....-.. SD 10 $50
Over-coats ofdifferent Styles FROM. ..$l2 70 S25
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from.o. -S3 soto $40
Silk and velvet Vests, from. ......-S2 90 TO $40
This stock Of Clothing is of a superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
OF fancy articlcs-such gloves, cravats, collars,
umbrellas, &c. ,-
Sole agent for the sale Of scott's Report Of
Fashions in this city.
Sept 14-f
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oELEcT CLASSICAL. and ssathematica

iGELECT CLASslCAla ana b1athematicai
- ScHooI-The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where q commodious build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department Of the Colum-
ban College, il will continue 10 preserve the char
acter Of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation of thorough English, Classi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last of June. f
Terms: $12 so per quarter, payable in advance.
Az a small additional charge, the students will
be permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also TO receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
special care and superintendence Of the Principal.
The necessary expenses of a fun boarding student
will be about S100 per academic year, and Of a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
~, GEORGE 8. BACON, Principal.
Refers to the Facultyoft the Columbian College
Col j. L. Edwards, Col Peter Force, Vim. Gun
ton. ESQ; L. ID. Gale, NJ d., Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land 0nice and Pro
lessor G. o, Jewett Of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep 21--tf r.uft ESQ
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EOR LEAsE.-1The National Theatre N

E0R LEAsE--aThe National Theatre M
1t the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea.
son, or for a term Of years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can gil II.
With the alterations and improvements con
tepplated, Twill be in every respect desirable
establishment. % .a g. NJ
Ifa suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arrange
men. e segt ~, y, t.,, ,',,.s,.-,t .,tt ~ E -.
The entire receipts to be distributed thus: The
current expenses the salaries OF the members
the rent. All surplus TO be divided among the
members Of the company, in the proportion oi
their respective salaries The Proprietor womb
haveino claim for rent until ahsr payment OF cur
rent expenses and salaries 4Isla rnis., lsi'
The proprietor would like, therefore TO receive
wIih particulars from parties in
cliqSi 70 this mode, Of action. The purpose oi
the Proprietor is TO secure the best talent by pay
ing 70 4 all the profits. Every letter received wiI
be known 70 the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself At liberty 20 reveal the name of any
party addressing him on this subject. 1 lneisl.
Al communieaiions prepaid, and addressed
'eto, the Proprietor of the National Theatre, box
2f2, Washington city, D. 9.