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complete assortment Of GRASS FIELD an, q ,pnv,,
elsewhere '@--'eis "siore purchasing
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4 1'IIiNu of SPRING MILLISEgY-E O. RApToY ,oo
st,es viii open on THURSDAY, the i6tb ms, w.
nets Bonnet styles silk Grape, Lawn straw Bon.
e"N" EioNers. mhl4
klCksnURG CORPORATION SCRIPT will bs ,,t, :.
count Tor Ready Made CIothbs eight per eeh, All,
APPS 80 70, y...-.-. j. ID. GOODMAN,
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IYH clens and n.i hItiohSES Il sil oner to the -
S TO- head OF stock, diree, Kentucsy hm, HZ~
con,raet Mules suited for Iron masters Rairaas S
ees and ,lng Term Al Tor sale
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RI ih be in receipt fresh stock Sr, stables
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brown, Jr, Etock broker, has removed his Office
% No. 1862 Main Immediately
Exchange Bank aud adjoining the Furniture
Jones a Potts. Apl2-dsta~ Aw,ws
6tRUsHED LOAF, POWDERED AND coYyEE SUGARS 600
" packages for sale by
apis DAVENPORT ALLEN
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THE undersigned will continue Gen.
era Commission Business his individual
the patronage OF EN-
DERs the public generally
April IL, 1854 MOSES ii. PRESTON.
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a complete assortment Of the abov. piov. OIL. -,
perform vel or nv &C. assys hand, sarran.a "a
GHoRn net and warranted give ssti,fss.,oe
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GIf SPRING INSTITUTE. fo,, Tn. g.
Low GpIMs en Clay md MarshniI.J-Rsr wIInsfeesl
Braneb-s H., Classics general En1ii.h
maties aud Mos II ESQ., Assistant aa.S
For terms apply 10, or ad9res. IN. p,t,,
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" aStMA aGiIttE1URAL " ARR IOI -; AVN W.
iOhs-nhere may be found kinds Of renI,n,si -
esin. implements such Horse. fhrashinr III
heApers Corn Planters, Drills, wheat F.n.s Go
c srioe ratsrn Cutters OF ali sins, c
49,, Train Mill, Sugar Mills Vegetab. BoiIs,s M
aI ahd Sarsins Mashines Grants Patented rain crade
SuNators, OF all Track. a., =. ~
na bareTs Churns, Sausage and sng,s anu "a
pauerns FROM small hand six horse nonas y,
various other implements farmng purpo,.. Poash, Ah'
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lsEcoND DISPATCH.
HALIFAX April Sat Liverpool the advance on -four
Tor the week was from to IS. 3D. Corn IS Wheat Is
TO lsd Baltimore -four is quoted at 3ss 3D. ses Sd
White Wheat l9s. There is decline in Cotton of from
an eighth to quarter. The trade in the
districts was at standsti. American securities dull,
aud prices weak
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-23
The Plan for Freedom.

All persons who desire particular inform
alton m relation to the plans, purposes and
progress Of the Emigrant AID Company, are
requested TO send their communications to
the " Secretary of the Enigrant Aid Com.
psny, Boston, Mass"
've are Informed that the Company intend
20 send the first tram load of cmigrants 10
Kansas about the first OF August next, and
before winter they hope to locate n that
Territory not less than twenty thousand sci
Hers. The Company will Forthwith forward
mechanics and machinery for manufacturing
lumber, and proceed TO erect receiving hou-
as for c'nigrlns
The CoIplny is now organized and books
are open lof subscription 10 the capital stock.
The original design Of having SO large a
capital as five millions has been abrogaled.
and IN lieu IF annual contributions on the
clpral az at fifst proposed, It - now design
ei 10 raluce The capital stock to the sum
chat viii really be needed as an immediate
working capital, and to change the charac-
ter Of tha subscriptions So that the whole
amount o. them shall be at the cali Of the
Trustees. 1t is now supposed that paid
up capital Of S2UOO0U ~ill answer all the
purposes OF the Company. Such an allera-
ton ~ the charter as this change nccessi-
ties, il is the intention OF the Company 90
obtain immediately on the meeting Of the
Massachusetts Legislature. At the same
time a change will be made 10 the title OF
the Association, which shall more fully de-
note It's national character and comport with
;he wide scope Of its eiiofls.-TrbuHe.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-23
Our Oligarchy.

An Ohgarchy may BE- small, or il NAV
be numerous. In Athens they had thirty ~
rants. In Persia they had but three. In
Venice they had a Council ofthrce hundred.
Ours Is estimated at about four hundred
thousand out Of twenty four millions In
some oblgarches, power Is hereditary. In
others, elective. mothers, based on wealth.
Oars Is based on property IN human bones
and sinews. Call them by what name you
wlll-Properly, Owners. Planters. Land
holders, Aristocracy, Nobility, Oligarchy
or what you please, the fact is undeniable.
that 100000 shareholders politically rule the
other 2l,00O,O00 of our population. They
shape our policy foreign and domestic
They control our Government, Elective, Ex-
ecutlye, Legislative and Judicial. They
pass our laws. They I'll our offices. They
consuue our statutes. They regulate our
trade. They make our wars. They con
clude our treaties. They decide the admis
sion of new States. They establish our par
~ platforms They nominate and cleo, our
presidents. They succeed, as all Ohgar-
ches do, by remaining united while the
people who oppose them are divided
The American Union, from self govern
ment, has steadily degeneraled for fifty years
INTO a Government Of the many by the few
lis original laws are the only laws that pre-
serve It Republic.
Gross a blemish as the slavery Of three
million subjects is upon the face of profes
sed Republic, it is not the worst. That
time may cure. But time, unaided, car
never cure the degradation Of whole peo-
pie into tools and chattels of clique of DO.
iItical in,rlguers
Our olgarchy grows stronger with eacl
year. Once 1t submitted, now ii rules. -
How long before It will ruin albany Ere
Journal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-23
How the Slavocrats under
stand the Nebraska Bill.

The following paragraph should put an
end to all controversy as to the Slavocratic
tendency of the Nebraska bill. The slave
hollers of Missouri construe it as perms-
sion TO take slaves into the terriiory-avow
their purpose to take them there-and more
over give an admirable exposition OF their
opinion Of the last humbug of Doughfaced
loco!ocoism, TO wit, the sovereignty of their
people. They have not the least i6ea of es-
,ablIshing slavery by the ballot-box. Oh no
they will just take their slaves there, and
shoottke man ieho proposes 10 make The ieas
OBJECTION Let it be distinctly understood
therefore that the sovereign people of Ne
braska and Kansas have the right to settle
the question Of Slavery for themselves, witt
Proriso,-to wit: that every man who j,
against Slavery is to be shot. 1t strikes u,
that this is a rich specimen Of SlavocratiC
democracy. Happily the people of the coun
Try can settle this matter Of shooting in q
regular way. Let Congress prohibit Slave
~ forever in all federal territory. If thcr
these puenacious gentlemen choose to tr,
shooting, let them be favored with br:gad,
of Uncle Sans troops to try their pluck.
.Si1pe Emigration 10 Kansas and .Ntbras
ka A meeting of Missouri slave holder
was held in Westpon, Mo, a few day.
since, for the purpose of Considering the sub
ject Of slavery in the territories OF Kansas
and Nebraska, and long series of resoln
lions upon the subject was passed. The res
oiullnDs declared IN substance, that feeling
deep interest in the speedy settlement of the
border territory Of Kansas, and having heart
Of organizations in the Northern States To-
the purpose Of colonizing that territory viii
men who would not allow slave property to
be brought there, they, the citizens of Mis-
souri, would pledge themselves to afford tC
each other mutual protection in claiming ant
holding lands there that they would carry
with them into the new territory every sDe
cies Of property, including SLAVES and thai
they ,uoudd hold and enjoy The same peacefully
vmay be, and By force Of arms IF necessary
recommending their fellow citizens of Mis-.
sonri and Arkansas to organize with these
ends In view, and endeavor to mould the
government and institutions Of the future
State OF Kansas in accordance with those Of
Their own; and rendering cordial thanks TO
those Senators and Representatives in Con
grss who had supported the Nebraska bill
meeting was also held in iniepend-
ence, Mo, at which a series Of resolutions
similar to the above IN tenor was passed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-23

tions Of right and duty, will command a vote
that no other man in Vermont could hope to.
OSCAR L. SHAFTtR, the candidate for
Lieut.. Governor, is a most worthy man. an
accomplished lawyer, a firm and unwavering
friend TO northern interests, and every way
worthy our warm and hearty support. We
esteem his nomination as a most judicious
one.
llENRr NJ. BATES, the candidate for
Treasurer is man deservediy popular
wherever known, and well worthy the honor
bestowed upon him by the Convention in plac-
ing him in nomination for the responsible
office Of Treasurer.
The Wings of Vermont in Convention
have, as will be seen by the Resolutions
taken precisely the same ground recommend
ed by the Mercury several weeks ago. 1t is
the ground that the Wing party, the party Of
/ freedom, have got to take, and will take in
all the. free States, an issue, sectional is.
sue, II you please to term It So have been
/ forced upon the country, and we know of NO
better way than TO meet that issue boldly, and
thus teach the slavery propagandists Of the
country, that slavery now occupies the las,
foot of territory that it will ever possess, SC
long as our flag shall float over the Union Of
the States.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-23

for The honesty Of his heart, the purity of
his private character, and the culture of his
well stored mind.
For quarter Of century has he sat on
the highest tribunal Of this State; and who
shall say how much he has contributed by
his legal knowledge, his love of justice, his
discrimination and perseverance, and his ju
dicial and judicious mind, to that respect for
law and its ministers which characterizes
Vermont? Who shall say that he has not
been a terror to injustice. and a strong de-
fence to the injured. and that he has contrib
ted, in large measure, to educate the pres
ent generation TO respect law, and to refrain
from violence, lawlessness and crime?
His history is 'embalmed and treasured up
in many volumes of Vermont Reports -
A Judge Of the Constitution, and Doctor of
the Laws, he is admirably fitted to become
the Executive Of our State. He has never
mingled in the slightest degree in party pol
itics, and he comes before the people known,
read, respected and honored, and they will
see to it that his honor receives no detri-
ment.- Rutland Herald.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-23
The Wing State Convention.
The Resolutions and NOM
nations.

The Convention was very large, and il
proceedings were characterized with grea
unanimiiy Of feeling, great enthusiasm, anC
a resolution aud will, worthy the occasion
ana worthy the crisis that has now come upol
the country.
We rejoice that the Wings Of Vermont
have on this occasion, come up unanimously
to the standard required at this time, of al
lovers Of freedom m all Of the free States il
the Union. There can be no installing the
Resolutions. They are such as arc required
and Will meet the hearty approval Of all the
opponents Of the Nebraska outrage The
great and indeed the only issue now before
the American people is, whether Slavery
SHALL or shall not be suffered to take possess
ion Of all our territorial domain, aud for all
future time control the legislation and exer
a preponderaung influence in the councils
of the nation.
The South have forced this question upon
US, and iisln the end, they shall find them.
selves driven TO the wall, they have but to
thank themselves for raising SO needlessly
this sectional issue. 1t Is question now be-
tween Freedom and Slavery, between the
free States and the slave States, between free
territory and slave territory, between the
North and the South. We hope to see the
free States as united on this question. on the
side OF their honor and their interest. as The
South have ever been united on the side
of liuman Slavery.
The Resolutions tell the whole story, aud
we subscribe 10 them most heartily.
We approve too, Of the nominations, mos.
cordially. stronger ticket for State OH.
Gers, has not been before the people of this
State FOR years. We hope and expect to see
II elected by at least ten thousand minority,
aud even that majority ought not 10 satisfy
ns he southern party in this State, backed
y and supported by all the influence of the
administration, will rally as numerously as
possible, but the parry Of freedom will over
'helm Il with violence that shall render
pposiiion here to northern interests more and
iore impatient hereafter.
JuHGE RofoE, SO long aud so iayorably
aown IS the worsy head of the Judiciary
the State, 50 mild aud so gentle iu his De
.ieanoF, so frm and so decided in his con
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-23
To Millers and Machinists.

The undersigned having been appointed
agents for the sale of Darts Superior
Stretched Leather Behing and Lace Leather,
would say to those who use the article they
are now furnishing it at the lowest manuiac-
turer's prices. TO those who have hereto
fore made their own, we only ask of them a
trial OF the machinery stretched Betting and
they will never use any other. Being made
of good oak-tanned leather, and having been
exposed to powerful stretching machine,
when once made and attached to the machine
ry they are permanent. 1t is not deemed
necessary to say a word offs quality in com
parlson with Uuicis, i,s vide ,,pu,osivu
speaks for it.
Terms CASH.
an orders promptly and faithfully erec,aed
by OLIVER & uELNER, Agents.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-23
The Candidates.

JupeE RoreE appreciates the crisis in
which he is invited to act, and recognizes the
duty of all good and true men to forget them
selves and give thcir best services for their
country. Mr.. Bates is pithy and hits the
point-strong and right. We append the
letters. Mr.. SKATER was absent in Wis
consin at the time of his nomination, and we
presume he is yet absent. 1t is but just to
all concerned to say, that he was nominated
without consultation with hun, and the nom
ination was intended not merely as an evil
dence of respect and confidence in him, bat
that cooperation in the cause Of Freedom
was asked and offered in good faith.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-23
The Sovereignty ofthe People.

The subsidized presses are attempting to
humbug the democracy with this phrase. -
What do they mean? 1t proposed to strip
the people of the United States of their
right TO decide the question Of Freedom or
Slavery, on their own territory, and give it to
whomsoever may chance 10 get possession
FIRST That is the doctrine in a nutshell
the last phase Of spurious democracy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-23

STEPHEN ROYCE.


A'Rh M iEisbs JUNG ios i0Dt
DEAR Sra - have received your letter
informing me of my nomination at Rutland,
on the 9Th inst, as candidate for State
Treasurer. accept the nomination, thank
fol to my friends for the kindness and honor
they have done me.
As my name is associated with those OF
such men as RorcE and SHAFrER; snd as
the success Of the ticket will be the triumph
in Vermont of the noble principles adopted
by the Convention, may be permitted with
out impuiation of merely personal motives,
To express an earnest hope that it will receive
the hearty support of the people.
Very truly yours,
II. NJ. BAT rs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-23
New Hampshire.

The locofoco State Convention, at Con
cord on Thursday last, resolved to dcqrdescs
in the Nebraska outrage, approved of the
Baltimore platform, and applauded the Ad-
ministtaiion. The vote was taken by rising
a large number kept their. seats, but the
President (Ex-Gov. ilubbard) declared the
vote to be unanimous. The Concord States.
man says:
"The Convention was decidedly solemn
afiar-every appearance inducing the con
viction that its members had come to Con
cord to partake of the baked meats of the
funeral rather than, as of old, to join in feast
ings and mrth."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-23

chase for the location of the Indian tribes,
which were removed from Georgia and Ala
bama TO make room for slavery in those
States, they now grasp for another slice, and
with the assistance of their northern allies
they have secured the much coveted prize
They have done all this in total disregard of
principle, pledges and honor.
A national party embracing such materi-
ais cannot stand for single year. We are
now fully constrained to believe in the truth
Of the declarations elsewhere made that no
such organization as National Wing Party
now exists. Compromises. as such, have
fallen to the ground, aud parties, and plat
forms, based upon them, have been entomb-
ed in their ruins. The North Is now forev-
er released from a compromising policy. -
If we remain true to the MOI thern sentiment
we cannot ever again unite upon comprOm-
sng platform Slavery must hereafter be
national and Freedom sectional, or Freedom
national and Slavery sectional. We prefer
the latter alternative.
We are not advocates of disunion. We
reverence and respect the Union Of these
States both for past recollections and ASSOC
Citations, and for present good. We value
highly the prospect II opens before MS for
future veal AS we ever have been, we
shall continue to remain, true to the consti-
ton, and true to the duties and obligations II
imposes On Us. The privilege it gives our
sister States OF the South we do not seek to
diminish or impair We freely concede to
them the enjoyment of, and their protection
in, all the rights that instrument confers on
them. Farther than that we cannot CO.
AIa fall harb sha,, tho fFnnettftFtpr
and the powers which were at that period
exercised in prohibiting slavery in specified
territories.
Our course for the future is plain 1t is
marked out clearly by the resolutions adopt
ed at the late Convention at Rutland, tht
substance of which are given at the head o
this article. We believe they are right
we believe they are constitutional; we be
leve they indicate the only correct, safe, ans
honorable course for us to pursue They
accord with all our past convictions an'
with our previous acts, when those acts hav,
not been oyerruled by, what has since prov
ed futile task, desire to promote peace
and harmony between the two sections o
the country.
We are now willing to unite with all homes
men who will labor in good faith to further
IN every feasible and proper way these car
dnal principles. The questions which have
heretofore separated us, sink into utter in
significance IN view Of the importance o
checking the progress Of the gigantic evil, -
slavery extension. Antl-slaysry extension !,
of Itself platform and policy upon which
the North can unite and do their country ser
vice. Party names so far as they affect sucl
a union uniavorably, are Of no value an,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-23

Sehnapps Soda Waio.-As a medicine,
we have great respect for fresh water. wheth-
er in large bodies like Lake Superior, or in
small quantities. We also like il when I'M
pregna,ed with alkali and fixed air, it as
sumes the sparkling form Of soda water. -
And this brings US TO new fact in dietetcs,
viz; the new introduction and popularization
of new modification of soda water, called
SODA SoHNAPPs." 1t is simply an infu
sion Of little of Wolfe's Schicdam Arc
mntic schnaPps in ordinary soda water
This delightful exhilarant impar;s pleasant
flavor TO the beverage prevents its icy cold.
ness from having any bad effect on the stom-
ach, correcss It's acidily, renders it more re-
freshng, AMI elieclually quenehes the thirst
This is our experience, and our readers are
welcome to it, Bosi9n Post eslw
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-23
WAsnINeroN, WednasdaY. Jnne rs.

. - n w " NNIl'NI1i JuNH 10,
Our Government has got into a new and
Important difficulty connected with foreign
affairs. The Imprisonment of Mr.. NELSON,
our Consul at Turks Island is great out
rage. Is. EVERETT SMITH, the ex Consul,
Is here, and will make full statement OF
the case to the Secretary of State to morrow,
TO demonstrate against the authorities OF
Turks Island. This case may lead to seri-
90 consequences.
From the most reliable source, it appears
that the Black Warrior affair remains bone
of contention TO favor the Administration
nllerlor designs upon Cuba. Mr.. Soule is
encouraged in his demands upon Spain,
while the latter, sustained by France, relu
ses concession, and is preparing for an
emergency.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-23
Mass state Convention (.

All persons who are in favor Of resisting
by all Constitutional means, the usurpatons
Of the propagandists Of SLAVERY, are in
vited without distinction of party to meet in
Mass CONVENTION at MONTPELIER on the
FOURTH DAY OF JULY NEXT, 10
O'Clock A. NJ, to Nominate Candidates for
the approaching Election and to take such
measures as will in all future elections ena.
BILE the people Of Vermont to give practi
cal expression Of their sentiments at the
Polls.
June 16, 1854.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-23
Letter from Judge Royce.
EAST Berkshire, June IL, 1854

EAST BERKSHIRE, June IL, 1854.
c. II. HArpEN:-
Dear Sir-Your letter communicating the
fact of my nomination as candidate for the
Office of Governor has been received. In
answer, | hsve to say, that bad supposed
that my retirement was final, as wished il,
to be; but this call upon me 10 enaQqnter
the abors and responsibilities of another Of
lice, if elected to it, comes at time, and IN
der circumstances which ought, doubIesss, in
no small measure to preclude my right to
act from mere personal choice and feeling.
1t may, therefore, be understood that the
nomination is accepted.
N..,.. ..s.... .a......C.lI..
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-23

Noble Words.-The following beautifu
sentence Is from the Hon Charles summers
last speech on the passage Of the Nebraska
bill:
From the deaths of my soul, as loyal
citizen and Senator, plead, demonstrate,
and protest against the passage Of this blll.
l struggle against 1t, as against death but,
as in death itself corruption puts on incor-
ruption, and this mortal body puts an I'M
mortality. SO from the sting of this hour
lind assurances of that triumph by which
freedom will be restored TO her immortal
birthplace IN the Republic"