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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-01-13
The slavery Question---New
Schemes.

In the U. S. Senate, on the 4th inst, the
Committee on territories reported bill TO
organize the territory Of NrBRasKA. 1t will
be observed lsee Congressional proceedings)
that Nebraska lies north Of 30 > 80 minutes,
and yet it is proposed to admit it hereafter
as a slave state, ifslavery shall be permitted
BY the Constitution to be forced. Now it
should be remembered that, by the Missouri
Compromise, it was provided that in all
"that territory ceded by France, &C., which
"les north Of 80 degrees and 80 minutes,
sc, slavery and involuntary servitude,
"otherwise than in the punishment of crime
"whereof the parties shall have been duly
convicted, shrll be, and is hereby, forever
"prohibited PROVIDED, ARRAYS, that any per
"son escaping into the sam, from whom la
"bor or service is lawfully claimed in any
estate or territory of the United States,
"such fugitive may be lawfully reclaimed
"and conveyed to the person claiming his or
"her services as aforesaid"
The bill Of Senator Douglass, therefore,
proposes to violate the Missouri Comprom-
ise--to annGl the provision which excludes
slavery, and to provide for the ADMISSION of
q slave State, in certain contingency
This bill will meet with opposition from ex-
Senator Benton, who fortunately has seat
in the House. Of course the anti slavery
men Of all shades in Congress will oppose it
also; and 1t is suggested that even the
"Hard" locofocos, IN their zeal for the Balti
more Platform, viii also oppose IT, Watch
and see. If the Baltimore Platform Of either
party IS honest, II means to exclude Dro-
SLAVERY agitation, as we'll as anil siaray.--
Tina; was our view of the Wing Platform
and on that Interpretation only could we toll
crate il. Now ii is to be seen whether the
platform means what was oppressed, and
whether Congress will carry it out in good
faith. This Nebraska bill IL only one test.
The CUBA question is another Nor is this
all. The same mail, that brought the bill Of
Senator Douglass, also brough, intelligence
of another grand slayocraic scacme-ihus
"CESrRAL AMERIcA.-The Washing
ton correspondent # the n. Y. Courier and
" Enquirer states that facts are known IN
s. that city, which justify the Inference that
l. the British Government Is preparing for the
:" gradual abandonment of all Central Ameri-
T" ca, and ,ha, company has been formed
u in New York and Philadelphia for the pur-
chase Of the Mosquito kingdom, and that
" one half had already been transferred and
" the money paid Tor it. Several politicians
" aIe stockholders and directors in this com
" pony.
"The n. Y. Trbune's correspondent
" states that the project of colonizing the .
:" Musquito coast is wholly Southern in its .
" purposes. The design is To transport [
" slaves there. The grant Of the company
" is said to embrace 800 miles of the sea
"a coast"
Again we say--watch and see. See
whether the Administration aud Congress
consider the Baltimore Platforms as rules A.
gainst slavery agitation in all its forms, or
rules against Freedom only.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-01-13

The committee OF uyeuures reported
the following, from the series Of resolu.
tons Submitted by Mr. Powers
Resolved, That we regard lutemper-
ance not only as a great social aud nor
al evil of incalculable magnitude, but as
political evil, which largely increases
the burdens Of taxation, delraci- from
the efficiency Of the general industry of
the country, and fills our prisons, poor
houses and a-ylums anh mulutudes Of
inmates, vino, bu, Tor 1t, would be useful
aud worthy cuuzens.
Resolved, Tina, as political evil, IN
temperance, its causes aud It's fruits.
are most clearly suitable subjects lor po-
lucaI action, aud demand q, the baud
of legislative bodies the most stringent
prombltory cnacimenls
esd,,d Tina, experience has ul}
prncd Scat .be great obstacle which hes
m the say of ,uch enactment, and luclr
proper enforcement B, found So eNi,, 10
political organization; and ibal no rea.
souablo hope sncccss can be entertain
ed Goo 'he cause Of temperance until po-
hucd ma"agefs are Taught 10 respect
the opinions oi tempetauce men, aud to
qnadfme theU principles aud actions ac-
c"rd'"siy
Resolved. That all political party b..
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-01-13

the unhalIowed amoiilon OF the once
seeker are prompting the use OF un-
hallowed means to prevent the eSecn-
uon OF our Temperance Statute aud
to make odious the friends OF Law
ana order, who strive to in'erpose
Tue statute as shield to guard The
lncan'i"us against the wiles ct their
enemies a"d whereas the agon'es OF
the suffering ana the general welfare
Cd The community demand The eniorce-
ment OF the ia" lherelore-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-01-13
State Temperance Conven-
ton.

The Vermont State Temperance So
eiely commenced It's session al Mouipe-
her On the ll'h INST, rho, f. Powers.
the President. IN the char.
Preyer by Rev. ]. II. Patterson.
Rev. 4. G Button OF ST. Johusbury
was appointed CLERK pro TEN
Every county was represented, and the
friends OF temperance generally were IN
''icd 10 take par. IN the convention.
A committee of one from each county
was appointed 10 nominate officers OF
the society.
Messrs W. C.. kiuredge, II + Leay-
NJ, b B Ne@lon, Ryl4nd Fletcher and
Damei Baldwin were appointed commit
lee of u'crrures
Hon Zlmr Howe and Bliss \. DAVIS
were appointed a committee to hx upon
lie time aud place for the next annual
meeting.
De motion Of Hon. W. G. kHred.e
voted that ali matters of business be sub
United IN wiring, read by The chair and
referred without debate to the commIl-
tee of "'efures
DF kiloourn, Re- L J Scott and
Hon Azei Spalding we're appointed a
Committee To prepare roll.
Ga nominal ON by the committee, oili-
GERS Tor the ensuing year we're appoint
cd as i"'lo"S
Hon HOS l. row LRS OF Wood
stock Fres'dem
'''e f'ts'de"fs -
Van. IL. S""l'er, l"""'hrnd'
W ~ A. hu'"ham' Manchester
hy'and t'e'che'' Ol'end'sh'
WIN :. hi''redge' farha'en'
o"a' Mchea"' Bradford
william Nash Ne" Haven
Samuel Huntington, Burlington,
Lawrence Brainefd, 81. Adams,
I. D. Cady, Alburgh,
Nathan Foster, Stove,
Oreh Newcomb, Derby,
Preston May, Concord,
L. ?. Walton, Montpelier,
A. u Button 81 Johnsbury.
Key Ia Btllou, Montpelier, Secretary.
Kew A. }. Sampson, Swanlon, 1SsiS-
faHt Secretdry.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-01-13
rurnl Sirius ( 9lutirrs.
Washington County Agricul-
tural Society,".

The annual meeting was held at the
courthouse IN Montpelier, on the l0lh
inst
The following officers we're elected
for the ensuing year:
JOHN GREGORY, President.
F. A. Wight, Royal Wheeler, Vice
Presidents.
J. NJ. Richardson. Secretary.
J. Il. Thursion, Treasure.
A. ID Arms, Luther Cross, Assistant
Secretaries.
Board Of MdndgcrS
Barre, Ambrose Bradford,
Rerin, VIM Mitchell,
East Montpelier, O. F. Lewis,
Montpelier, WIN c. Lewis,
MlddlescS Geo. w Bailey.
Warren, Denlow Uphlm,
Mortified, WIN. Deusmure,
Wau.6cld, Pardon Bushnell,
Moretown, Heman Derby,
PIalufeld, John Miller.
Calais J ". +. Bliss,
Marshhcld, S L. Gilman,
Woodbury., Jason W. Town,
Waterbury, L. S. Newcomb
Roxbury. Dexter SAMPSON.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-01-13

PAoIFrc RAILROAD. The Washington
correspondent of the New York Express
says: " A plan is on foot to persuade Con
gress to lend It's sanction to the Pacific Rail
road IN the following form: The govern
ment 10 lend It's bonds 10 the Company, TAX
ing the road as security for their payment to
the amount of money paid in by individuals,
and for every $1,000 thus paid in by per-
sons $1,000 TO be loaned by the General
Government. II fifty millions are paid by
subscribers 10 the Company, Congress viii
be asked 10 subscribe the same amount
Congress, think, will not sanction this form
of add
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-01-13

SENAroRIAL SERVICE. The National In
telllgeuccr has an inleresu' historical arti-
Gle of cuatoral statistics, IRON which II ap-
pears thli there are az present IN the senate
OF the United States but hco members who
have served ten years consecuiiyely, VIZ; Mr.
Atchlson, of Missouri, and Mr, Pearce. Of
Mary land.
Ia looking over The terms Of service we
are reminded of au important difference
which exists between the political tactics of
the North and the South IN regard 10 public
men. The south has galn,d political ad-
yautages from being represented by men of
extensive legislative Experience Many SEN
ators ir IA the South have served from
twelve 10 thirty years. and have thus acanir.
cd national regulations, ard exercised great
weight and influence upon the legislation of
the county.
AT the North this policy has not been
adopted, and but few Senators from the Nor
thern States have served more than two full
terms. This subject Is worthy the attention
of those who would know the means by
which the South has attained and preserved
50 potent an Influence in public affairs for
the past half century. he examination Of
tins subject Is also interesting 10 show that
even with bnili8nt talents II requires long
service 10 give weight and influence in par
lamoniary labors. and secure 10 the abesti
statesman a national reputation The In
telhgencer truly remarks There have been
lew periods when experience and ability,
and the Influence which ihey give, were more
needed m the National Legislature than at
present"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-01-13
Special Notice.

The adjourned meeting of the members
of the Farmers Club. will be holden at the
Grand Jury room at the Court House in
Montpelier on the 9th day of January INST.
at one O'Clock z. VI.
A punctual attendance Of all the members
is desirable.
The election Of officers for the year ensu-
ing will then be made, aud all other necessa-
~ business done.
Montpelier Jan. 10, 1854.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-01-13

CoNsoLInArIoS, as applied to railroads
and as adopted IN New York and some few
other States, has generally been confined 10
one conilnu US line Of roads, and the expert.
men's, thus lar, have proved advantageous
10 the stockholders themselves, and 10 the
lfaeehng public There Is no apparent rea-
son why the result would not be the same in
Vermont as elsewhere.
vermont being as much gateway for
trade and travel, going north and south. as
east and west the people should see TO il
mat equal facilities were afforded 10 ALL
Pie recent plan of consolidation conicm-
plated only the east and W st llne ofcomml-
nlcnllon.
Now, Mr.. Editor, could not satisfactory
plan be injured and brought before the next
Legislature such as would secure the best
interests of the State. and at the same time
Afford to the several railroad corporations all
that any complny could ask Of "a liberal and
independent people Let the interests of
the whole be duly protected while the great
est possible privileges be granted 10 those
enterprising men who have Invested So much
capital m our railroads.
II would be a matter Of great convenience
10 the travelling public 10 have go solhlatlon
line Of railroads from Boston 10 Ogdensburph.
under enc management, and without change
ct cars. 1t would also facilitate the transit
Of produce and freight of all kinds No doubt
but the sanction of the four states through
which such line of roads would pass could
readily be obtained The Legislature Of
Vermont at It's recent session would not
have hesltated a moment to sanction such a
plan.
! apprehend, Nr. Editor, the rrea, oblec-
ton which proved the defeat of the biil to
which | have alluded, was because MS friends
coupled togethertwo parallel an rival roads.
This feature may have been advauta geous to
sone interesls-bul did not seem to harmon.
nlze ALL
should these or similar observations, meet
yeur vlews,l will recnr to the subject again.
Scranton Herald.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-01-13

Montpelier Literary Insiitute-The fourth
Lecture will be delivered on Friday evening,
the 18th inst
Lecture by Rev. Ebenezer Cutler, of st.
Adams.
a. The error in the notice last week
was not ours.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-01-13
Justice to the Montpelier
Hotels.

The editor Of the Rutland Herald was a
member Of the last Legislature, and boarded
at Cottrill's. lie thus disposcs Of the attack
OF the Burlington Courier upon Montpelier
Hotels
The Burlington Courier danaunccs the
high prices charged for board at Montpelier.
The boarding houses and hotels are all well
kept aud II any one WAS charged Too high.
II was his own fault, tor he could have con
,racted for such board as he chose, at the
price he chose To pay. la some Instances
the landlords lred to raise the price Of board
OF members OF the Legislature as high us the
members themselves, but fell Short consider
Ably.-Rminnd Hsraid.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-01-13

Ems OInrR Sinr7 The Dover Enqnir-
or states ihai President Lord of Dartmouth
College DO his lcct re- before the lyceum of
that town, dlscoursed for an hour upon this
text, go opposition DO the prevalent idea that
the world does moyc.n The venerable Presi-
dent commended that the only movement
was ln reir grade direction. and
that every generation MAS MOI growing wiser
and better and richer. Adam was the great
est landholder that ever lived. and his poster
liy for SIX Thousand years had been dividing
bis possessions. The men were not so strong
nor the woman SO beautiful as ihcy were a
Thousand years ago. Nowadays man was
chiefly made by the tailor, and woman by the
mlllner The masterpieces of ancient art
were still unrRalled 10y modern productions,
&c. &c. The lecture was deeply imbued
with ancient lore, and was a very good cud
for "Noung America" To chew upon
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-01-13

A Harry REToRr. A Chicago paper
relates the following good one:" A bow
was going along the street carving pitch
GO OF milk, when presently he stumbled. and
smash went the pitcher aud away ran the
milk. Another boy across the way saw the
accident, and shouted; 80 wont You catch
It when you go home ; your mother n give
II 10 YOU" mo she won't neither ~ scream.
ed the other my mother always says never
cry for spilled milk I"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-01-13
AFTERNOON.

Rev. Mr.. Steele submitted the report
OF the Executive Committee, which was
unanimously adopted.
Hon. ZlmrI Howe presented the
Treasurer's report, which was adopted
The committee of oyerlures reported
IN favor Of the following resolutions sub
miiled by DR.. Merrill
Whereas The cupidry of the seller, the
appetite of the drinker, aud sometimes
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-01-13

Hovd fosuoiig-A few DAYS since Nr.
Chadtcld of Huntington. while sliding from
the iay-m0w. was mpaled upon the handle
of puchiork, il running from the lower
part of the body through 10 the lower part
of the breast bone. he lived nearly two
days IN the EXTREMIST agony. His age was
80 lie left wife aud one child III.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-01-13

Liquor tie and condemned. About sixty
or seventy dollars worth of Liquor has been
found and captured in the Tavern House Of
Mr.. Sullman Churchill in stowe recently,
and after a tedious trial the creature" was
condemned and sentenced 10 destruction
and Mr. G.. was mulctod IN fine Reposii-
orr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-01-13
BANKS.

Bank Of .uonipeiier--eGcers 1854 --Di-
reetors, James r. Langdon, Z. P. Jeweit,
r. r. Keith, Zenas Wood, George Worth.
ngtou. James X. Langdon, President
George Ilowes, Cashier.
Vermont Bank officers 1854. Directors.
II. II Reed, Edward Il. Prentiss, Georg c
w. Collamer, Homer w. Heaton, Roderic <
Richardson. IL. fl. Reed, President, J. A.
Page, Cashier.
TO Correspondents. &C" letter from Itha-
mcr Smith, aud one from Oregon, will appear
in our next.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-01-13

FuRrISG. by an Old Hand at it, Flirting
is a most amusing game. 1t is true there is
nothing gained by 1t, but then there is moth
ing staked. In fact you may call it, " play
ing at cards for love. "-Punch.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-01-13

0J-See congressional proceedings for an
Interesting debate on the Vernon, Senator
chip.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-15
For the House.


rE"TnE Friends of G.. ID. TILLMAN, Esq
respectfully announce him as candidate for a Seat
in the Legislature at the next election.
NJ TIE Friends Of GEO. W. LANDRUM an
nounce him as Candidate for Seat in the next
Legislature.
r-s. TIE Friends Of DR.. II. T. Cook respectfully
announce him Candidate ior a Scat in the next
House Of Representatives,
rs" TIE Friends Of W. C. MoRAGNE, ESQ.,
r,succtrulIy announce him as d candidate for Scat
in the House Of Representatives at The next election
rz;" THE Friends of Mr. WADE uOLSTElN,
nominate him as a candidate for Scat in the
Hons, Of Representatives at the next election.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-15
Moultrie Hous e,
ollIINLhMIC ISLAND

iTVNIITS ELEGANT Summer Retreat having been
L opened FIR the reception Of visitors for the
season the Proprietor respectfully informs his nu-
ucrous friends aud the public generally that nothing
ON his part shall be left undone to afford comfort
and qualification to all who may favor him with their
company.
Tie Weekly Hops" that gave 70 much salts
faction last season. will be continued, an efficient
band Of music having been engaged for that pur-
pose.
Steamboats, leave the City and Island throughout
the day ut convenient hours.
Convcvanccs run To aud from cacl boat-farc l2i
cents, and comm"dious carriages can be obtained
hv application ut the Office by those dcsrous Of en-
lnying a drive On the magnificent Beach
Dinner will be on the table every day at / P. NJ,
except Sunday. when the hour will be 2.3O P. NJ
Families and others requiring apartments will
please address TIIos. S. NlcKERsoS, Mills House,
Charleston, $ c., where box will be kept for the
reception OF letters, parcels, &c, intended for the
visitors at the Alourie House. the contents Of which
will be forwarded by each boat.
THOMAS 5. NlCkERSON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-15
Executive Department.

CDLUMDlA, tEay 81, lS0i.
By his Erccliency jain j.. Manning, Gorcr"or
ind Commnndcr-n-C Chief in and orcr the State
nj !South CarOlina:
WHEREAS official information has reached
w this Department that on the 2lst inst, Au-
custus g. Prior. under sentence of death for mur-
der. broke the Jail of Ricland and has made llls
escape: -
Now. to the end that said AUGUSTUS Is.
PRIOR may be arrested and brought to suffer the
sentence of the law, hereby offer reward oil
THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS for his ap-
prchcnsion AMI delivery into any of the Jails OF this
State.
Said Prior is about twcnty-onc years Of age ,
fec, ) or inches high, weighs l25 or l'O lbs, has
small hands and feet dark hair and dark blue eyes,
and scar on the thumb of the left hand.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State,
at Columbia, this thirtic,h day Of May, y. d.,
one thousand eight hundred and fifty-t"rr
JOHN l.. MANNING.
BESJ. FERRY, Secretary Of State.
June 1T Il
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-15
$50 Reward.

pANAWAY from the Subscriber on the 1;h
IL March past, 4 Negro man named MARCH.
Said March is five feet ten inches high, of rather
dark complexion and sharp features, and limps from
having had lee hrokcn. lie speaks rather slowly.
The Subscriber purchased him on Sale-day in
March ut Shcril''s sale. Before lie reached his
house with him, the negro ran AWAY. and has not
been seen or heard Of since He is said 10 have a
wife ut DR.. BR,pronDs. Beach lsIan, aEd may be
iirkng about that vicinity.
The above reward will be given for his aprrc-
tension and delivery at the Jail of Elgcticll Dis
trict. W. ID. DOkN.
May 4 If 10
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-15
Strayed

EROM my plantation on Horse Creek. a fine
l. YOKE OF YOUNG OMEN. They are exact
matclcs-Iivcr color. with but little white. They
were exhibited at the last Augusta Fair by Mr.
Crcswrll Of this District.
will give liberal reward for the delivery Of
them To me ut my residence. and proportionato
one To any person who will take them up and notify
me Of the fact. 1. G. LAMAR
Hamburg, May so st 20
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-15
FRESH ARRIV AIS.

DR. A. G. TEAGUE respectfully informs
IL his friends and citizens Of Edgciie'd generally,
that he has Just received LARGE ADDITION
to his already extensive Stock Of fresh and genuine
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, sc.
Ills Drugs are carefully examined by himself, and
all that are found worthless rejected and those
that are approved may be relied on us efficient and
Of uniform action.
ALL of his Medicinal Compounds, Tincturcs,
Pills, Onmcnts, Sc., &c., arc put up under his
own supervision and in strict accordance with the
United Statcs Dispcnsatory.
From his long and extensive experience in the
practice of Medicine, he has made several Conn
pounds Of his own not 10 be found in the DIspcnsl-
tory, VIA Preparation for the GROUP, which
lc has used extensively for eighteen years, and re-
commcnds with confidence: El:RMlFCGE. safe
and efficient ana many other Compounds which
he makes cXcmporancous!y to fulfil the indications
in each particular ease for which it is used.
1t would require more space tian could be oh.
tancd in Newspaper to give Catalogue of the
Drugs. Medicines and Chemicals kept and sold by
hm-sullicc it To say. lie can furnish Physician S
Office COMPLETE. with Physck and Furniture
lie has added to his former Stock some of The
mos, reliable Vegetable extracts, viz: PODOPlllL
LIN. STILLINGlNE. LEPTANDRIN, &c.
0-;a Planters and families can be supplied with all
Medicines necessary in iauily-;Ind when desired
directions put up with each article
All Of the most reputable NOSTRC MS may be
found in his Establishment. Also,
Candies, Kisses Sugar PlNms and
Sands.
ALSO, FINE WINES AND BRANDY,
for Medicinal purposes.
p.IM.G wDDADUD 3 g.GG AIRS
perfn,lcry of his own and Northern make,
hard to heat
SOAPS-A large and extensive variety.
CdNDLES,-Wax, Sperm and Adamantine.
Paints, Oils and Dye Stufs,
WINDOW GLASS, PUTTY, FARNISHES, &C.
BRUSHES.-MarEnr Sash. Tool, Paint, Grain
ing. Tooth, Nail, Flesh, Crumb. Shoe, Horse and
Tanners Brushes.
PENCILS-Camcl's and Sable Hair, large size.
And las, though not least, the finest LAIR BRUSH
liS ever Offered in the place, Of various patrons
and qualities.
DUSTING BRUSHES-An excellent article.
PIPER-Fools Cap and Letter Paper. common
and fine.
NOTE PIPER-Varous sizes and fancy styles,
Common Bul, Plain White and
Fancy Note Envelopes,
INK, PENS, PENCILS IND CRAIONS,
OSbornes American Water Calonrs.
Gum Elastic Es;sIis-S"lid, Hollow and
Einc,-ParIor Balls tr the Ladies, inviting them
TO exercise within doors, when the weather is
too nclrmnlcnt to be out.
Nav Is If IS