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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12
Slavery Extension.

1t has been repeatedly asserted by thos e
who are in favor Of the Nebraska bill now
before Congress, and so argued by members
OF that body, that the Territory was not a.
dapted by nature TO the institution of slave
ny: that the main object Of repeating the
Missouri Compromise was to carry out the
great democratic principle of letting the
people govern themselves by Withdrawing
all restrictions as to their right Of introduc
ing slavery If they choose. The following
articles from Southern Newspapers will
serve TO show how little truth there is in all
such preiensions. The fact is, nothing but
a positive prohibition can prevent slavery
from being introduced into that vast region
Nebraska Territory hes West of the State
OF Missouri, as Is undoubtedly as well adap-
ted to Slavery as Missouri or Arkansas
aud we hear Of large companies forming in
the Southwestern States TO migrate there as
soon as Douglass bill passes. There are
indications that the bill may not pass the
House Of Representatives the present SEES
SION. But should 1t now fail, it will be re-
'viyed at some future period. We may rest
assured that the party are so anxious TO re-
peal the Missouri Compromise that they Will
never abandon the attempt until II Is ac-
complished. or until some other object is at
tanned, which will eventually restore the E.
quilibrum in the u. S. Senate, which they
say was lost by the admission of California
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12
Cuba.

A speech in the United States Senate on
Monday, by Mr.. SLIDELL, Louisiana
Democrat" Is worthy of notice. Stripped
ofan exceedingly thin veneering Of logic, II
amounts to this lie fears the Spanish
Government thinks Of emancipating their
Slaves IN Cuba, and therefore he wants our
Government to authorize Filibustering and
Privateering Expeditions to prevent 1t.
This : not Mr.. SLIDELL's proposition
merely. 1t is the hope of many of his con-
sttucn,s. II is the declared scheme Of a
considerable faction at the South. 1t Is a
measure of the Administration ITSELF for
whom Mr.. SIinELL is breaking ground"
Strange as it sounds in this age aud country,
the free citizens of the United States are ur-
ged to enter on an unholy crusade to prevent
Freedom in an adjoining island.
Mind, IT is not Cuba they want. 1t is Gu
ba's Slaves. The fair "Queen Of the An
TILES" whose charms have fascinated so
many, would be repulsive in their eyes, if
she had not dowry of 100000 negroes
If Cuba should become free, they tell us
themselves they would dread her " annexa-
ton" as much as they now coyet 1t.
There is no pretence of any wrongs to us
that need avenging. Hard as we have tried
w huu utitut tAtuHt loi Vudliti WIN
Cuba, every attempt has been a signal fail
ure. Ample reparation and apology is
made for the detention Of the Black War
rior and is promised for all other grievances.
This Mr.. SlIDELL regrets. lie says he
would rather have "exacted it by block
ade of Havana" For fear that other diff
fculties may also be settled by like peaoea-
bic means, he calls upon us to be ready to
avail ourselves of the first pretence to seize
upon Spanish ships and property and de-
stroy them.
We wish we could read in the future half
the hope for Cuba that Mr.. Slidell thinks he
can. If the Spanish Government are really
planning gradual eman cipaton IN their col
onies, they are taking a step worthy OF an
enlightened and Chrisiian people. Ii Eng
land aud France promise their aid and pro-
lection to the enterprise, as be says they do,
they put our " Democracy" to the Blush
But We see no such events impending -
France has is hands full of other matters -
The English Minister at Madrid has ex-
pressly dsavowed any intention of interier-
once with Cuba on the part of his Govern
ment. And SPAN, 1t Is admitted on all
hands, will only resort to Emancipation as a
last expedient to save the islands from the
United States. Yet so blinded are our Fllll-
busters with their folly that they sec 10 in
consistency IN urging upon us the very
course that will bring about the Emancipa-
ton that they dread.--.1ibany Eucning
journal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12

|, will be found that all parties in the slave
holding States will be united on this sub
iect: and there have been, and we fear will
continue to be dough faces, or pro-slavery
men enough in the free States, to unite with
the South, to accomplish the desired object
at more favorable time. In the various
conflicts. mutations and revolutions OF par
ties to which all free governments are liable,
such a time may come. Even now, large
minority of the Senators arc in favor Of II,
several Of them belonging to the free States.
II is advocated by the democrats ~ Tie
Northern States as a democratic principle,
because it gives the right to the people, who
may settle in Nebraska, TO establish slavery
lhsre If they please. Let such principle
be incorporated into the democratic platform
and become n part of their political creed,
and experience shows that the great body Of
the party, North and South, will feel bound
to carry out the principle by their acts and
votes. 1t, therefore, we think, requires the
united action Of all persons and parties, who
are opposed to the further extension Of slave
nv. in order to resist efTectually the nefarious
designs of the slavery propagandists. Such
united action we hope to see manifested
ere long at the polls IN all elections IN the
free States.
Iron Ae 81. L0uis REPUBLICAN.
There are hundreds and thousands Of far
mers. and others in this State, who have
looked forward impatiently to the time when
they could move with their property into,
and make selections and entries of land in
this territory. They entertain favorable
opinion Of the country. and they will expect
to be permitted to enter it with their proper
ty of every kind, aud occupy such portions as
may be legally acquired.
From ne Charleston CoHyicr.
We have reason to believe. from reliable
authority. that, without this measure, a non
slaveholdng population would at once occu
by those territories, and the Shareholders
now there would have to recede-nay, to
give way 70 al crnigrant horde Of Rod o.
publicans, in principle, If not in national orr
gin. full of the deadliest hostility to slavery
But, remove the Missouri line and resiric
tons, and Kansas, we are assured, viii be
settled by tobacco planters, for the produc-
ton of which staple the soil and climate
are said to be well adapted; and Nebraska
will almost necessarily take its social char
acter and political complexion, and local in
situations, from Missouri, on which it Dor
ders.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12

Mr.. Valley, of Mass, followed, in oppose
ton to the bill.
Mr. Latham. Of California, obtained per-
mission to print his speech.
Messrs. Simmons, Cox and Taylor, Of N.
Y. spoke in favor Of the bill, and Mr.. Davis,
of r. l., in opposition. Wrong as to Sim.
mons.)
AT : o'clock, motion was made that the
Committee rise, but no quorum voted. The
roll was called, and ITO members answered.
Two motions to adjourn were negatived.
Mr. Richardson moved call ofthe House,
which was ordered, but the motion was af-
forwards Withdrawn.
A quorum was subsequently present, and
the House went into Committee ofthe Whole.
Mr. Ball then spoke against the repeal of
the Missouri COMPROMISE.
At 10 o'clock the Committee rose and the
House adjourned
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12

The Southern Nebraska Wings have
agreed IN caucus 10 strike out the Caylo
amendment $50 1tlegrdphic Despatch from
Washington.
The BUSTING of the Clayton amendment
is essential 10 the passage of the bill and
1.-THE Southern Nebraska Wings" concede
II. Another essential point is TO secure the
Democratic " llards" of the North, and 10 do
this the Senate has agreed TO reject all
"Soits' nominated 10 office, and the Presi-
dent is. pledged henceforth to repudiate the
Sofls. Thus "the Southern Nebraska
Wings" combine with The Northern Demo
Gratis, and with the Administration, 10 carry
the bill. If any Northern Wing desires to
keep company with these gentlemen, he will
find convenient place in the Administra-
ton ranks.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12
Arrival of the Steamship Cam
ada at Halifax.
oNE VIE LATED IRON EuRoPt

ONE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE
ialijar Telegraph 0gos'
Wednesday, May 10
The news from the seat of war indle''S
increased yigor on the part Of the sll''s-
1000 French and 5000 English troops H''
landed at Gal!ipoli.
No event of material importance nae ~
CURED. A sanguinary enlargement -
taken place near ka'aiat, without us'''-''
results.
The defeat of the Russians Is rep me-
fchernavoda and il is said that they "''
evacuated Little Wallachia.
Sir Charles Napier was at Stockholm A "
the 9Th. His fleet was about 30 miles on,
The allied fleets were at anchor oil Oue'
sa 26lh ult. IN
The Russian force was Withdrawing i'o"
the vicinity of kalaiat.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12

The next great political battle of the
Democratic party is 10 be fought upon the
doctrine of Popular Sovereignty. as appica-
bic to our territories when organized under
the provisions Of the Constitution"
So says the Washington Union, the Pres-
dental organ. But bow about the great
battle" Mr.. Union. which your hopeful party
has just been fighting IN New Hampshire,
Connecticut and Rhode Island where your
leading parsans and journals all swore the
Nebraska Bill was not an issue, and had
nothing to do with the contest IN those
States You have heard ofthe .N.w Hump
shire Patriot and the Hartiord Times we
suppose, and do not need to be told how
stouty and scorntully they repudiated the
Nebraska issue, and hoped, in that covert
way, 10 get verdict for the Administration.
Nor need any 1--we man doubt that the " I'm
ion" would have eagerly seized upon the re-
suit, and proclaimed It from Dan to Beer
sheba as a great and signal triumph of the
friends of the Nebraska bill" had the Ad-
minstraton party prevailed in those cleo
tons.
The " doctrine of popular sovereignty"
as between the Union aud the people may
for the present, we think, be left TO the dis
posal Of Col. Benton, who has been for the
last forty years one ofthe leading champions
of the democracy" and who has Just paid
his respects to the Nebraska Swindle, in
terms not easily 10 be mistaken.
Bat we copy the extract chiefly to prove
by the declaration of the organ of the Pres-
dent, that the Nebraska Slave bill is to be
the political issue IN The coming elsciions.-
Let 1t not be shirked or denied by any Of the
subordinate organs Of this State hereafter /;
1t It Is, let the people remember the declara-
lion OF the administration organ which we
quote, and take notice, also, that the heap
OF flour" called popular sovereignty"
means, when translated into English, the re-
peal OF the Missouri Compromise and the ad
mission of slavery into Nebraska. Vermont
Statesman.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12

Hoiiol0ays Pills Among all the idle med
lcamenis of the day, the names of which fill
the common ear to nausea, we would not in
clude Holloway's Pills, celebrated both here
and in Europe, for their wonderful curative
properties. A sound discrimination has
taught us that their reputation is not ephe-
neral, but a solid substantial one, based np-
on long and useful existence among the in
lelhgent the refined, and the discerning
They are 10 be met with in every portion of
the civilized Globe, and IN every spot their
virtues are alluded to with a grateful enthu.
siasn, that well endorses their capacity and
virtues They are not merely designed for
a special complaint, but are depuratlyes and
cure, by removing from the system elements
OF disease, thus operating in an extraordina-
ry manner IN most all disorders to which hu-
man nature Is subject.-.N Y, True Nation
al Democrat
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12

Tue tioN. EDWARD STANLEY. The 9TH
er day, IN cause before an honorable Judge
OF Santa Clara county, Cal, a very fiattering
compliment was paid by the Jury TO the Hon.
Edward Stanley, of North Carolina. who WAS
engaged IN the SUIT. II appears that Mr..
Stanley was under the impresslon@hai a con
spIracy existed against his clients rights,
who was none other than the celebrated pl-
oneer, Capt. Graham, of San Diego. whose
residence IN the country dates from ls}2.-
In the course of the argument, Mr.. Stanley
took occasion to allude TO the unfairness
which seemed to characterize the proceed
lngs, at the same time intimatlng what the
court deemed suspicion that il was not
entirely unbiased. Whereupon, the clerk
was ordered to fine Mr.. Stanley twenty five
dollars Tor contempt q he gentleman stop.
ped IN his argument, led up to the clerks
desk and paid the fine, remarking at the
same time that nothing gave him more pleas
ure than at all times to render cheerful ODE
dience to the constituted authorities of his
country, aud continued his argument. Mr..
Stanley afterwards took occasion in his adj
dress to the Jury TO thank God he lived in a
Tree republic, where the truth might be told
to twelve honest men, aud the teller not al
iedys punished for SO doing. Mr.. Stanley
gained his case, and the Jury, after having
rendered their verdict, inclossd ia compli
meniary note to Mr.. Stanley the amount o.
the fine that his honor had imposed, whicl
that gentleman returned with an assurance
OF his appreciation Of the compliment, aud 1
request that they would give the money tc
some charitable institution. for the benefit o.
those who needed II more than himself. or e
some clergyman, whose mission was tc
preach the Gospel Of Truth
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12

A letter from party of American travel
lers IN the Holy Land. gives a melancholy
account Of the present condition of affairs
there. The Turkish troops have been with
drawn to fight the Russians anarchy, dis
order and violence of all kinds are prevailing.
Many Of the inhabitants have taken refuge
in the walled towns, aud the peasants, as
they work IN the fields, have with them their
arms loaded for an encounter. Bands of
bedouin robbers traverse the country in ev-
cry direction, aud the party to which the
writer was attached, was attacked and one
OF them wounded. Thus, while Europe is
about to plunge into war, originating in
The question as to the control Of the Holy
Places, the inhabitants of that regi on are
lett at the mercy of the spoiler. In one
case II Is stated that forty men and two wo-
men were mastered by party of Bedouin
vagabonds.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12

What is .4ristocracy? In reply 10 su'a
question, Gen Foy, distinguished orator ~, u,
the French Chambers, gave the follows
answer; " Aristocracy in the i1th cehlu! "A
the league, the condition Of those VINO W. ~
consume without producing, live "l."V I'll
working, know without learning, carry
honors without deserving them, ana oIesm pg
all the places of government without '''
able to ill them"
A brakeman named Franklin Slmn'9ns 4
on the Vermont and Massachuset us nad
road, fell between the cars at Nof'nIs,
Farms, near Bellows Falls, on w ednes0'''
and was killed Instantly.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12

Bloekicood for .fprl has been received
from the press of Leonard Scott & Co., New
York. II slashes the British Cabinet for its
bungling and inefficient way Of managing the
Russian war. Price SO per year. Black
wood and the four British Quarterly Reviews
So the whole for $40.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12

o. Philips, Sampson & Co., Boston, an
nounce a new novel by Paul Crey;on, emit
tied Martin Merryvale his y mark" The
Illustrations, of which we have seen speci.
men, are fine.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12
U. S. Cattle Convention.

SPRiNoFiELD, ONO, May ID, 1854
Dear Sir The 25th, 26th, and 9th
days of October next have been fixed BY the
United States Agricultural Society for hold.
ing is first CATTLE CONVENTION, in the
City Of Springfield Clark county ONO.
Six thousand doll y will be distributed in
premiums for the best stock Of the various
breeds of Cattle subject to competition with
out territorial limit.
The Executive Committee of the United
states Agricultural Society have been care
fol 10 select Time that will not, so far as
they are aware conflict with any of the State
Fairs or other meetings of general interest ;
Bud after due dellbefatlon have selected this
place as The most eligible for holding the
Cattle Fair Springfield is centrally located
as regards the cattle region; It is most con-
veniert Of access by rail road from almost
every point of the compass. The means for
accommodating, at very moderate charges a
large number of persons are ample. Private
houses will be opened for the reception Of
guests. There are also eighteen cities and
towns within reach by an hours ride on the
rail roads, on which extra trains will be pla-
ced to accommodate such as wish to 20
elsewhere tor lodgings.
About twenty acres of ground have beer
enclosed, and more than three hundred
stalls will be prepared for the shelter Of cat
tie during the convention.
II Is expected that very liberal arrange
ments viii be made by all the rail road CON
panies, both for the transportation of cattle
and the conveyance of passenger to an,
from the FAIR.
We respectfully solicit your attendanc,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12

John Seymour, shoemaker of Swanton,
Va was seen last week on Sunday afternoon
10 leave rum-hole, decidedly drunk, and on
Monday morning was found about mile
FROM the village on the west side of the nv
er, dead from lntoxicailon aud exposure
The Swanton Herald calls earnestly for the
punishment Of the wrelehes lone Hartigan
and his wifel who dealt out the poison to the
victim
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12

Ladies' Gazette q Paris, London aud N.
York Fashions. The May number Of Frank
Leslie's Gazette has been received. It
bounds in beautiful patterns, and our better
half says she must haze The back numbers
That is the best of compliments.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12
The Great Issue is to be Made

See proceedings of Congress. The signs
indicate that the Nebraska bill will be pas
sed. High prices rule in the slave market
fifty per cent. advance in anticipation Of the
passage of the Nebraska bill.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12

Fanny Fern. Miller, Orion g. Mulligan,
Buffalo and Auburn, are getting out new edi-
tons Of Fanny Ferns books. The sale Of
4" Fern Leaves" has reached 65,0o0, and Of
"Little Ferns" thirty-one thousand.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12

A letter from Weaversville, Fauquier
county, Va, states that the recent cold
weather proved very fatal to the cattle,
sheep aud lambs of that neighborhcod.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12
May LIST, 1854.

It is worth while to notice that the Wing
Convention will do something beside,
nominating candidates for State officers
Perhaps all interested can accept the call as
fair warning, and govern themselves &C.
cordinrly.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12
Wing state Convention.

The Annual Wing State Convention Of
the Wings of Vermont, will be held at Rut.
laid, on Wednesday, the 9TH Of June next
at IL O'Clock, A. NJ, to nominate candidates
for State Officers Cor the ensuing political
year, aud also, to transact such other bust.
ness as the Convention, when assembled
may deem proper, preparatory to the mex,
annual State Election.
E. N. BRIGGS,
GEO. WARDNER, Whig
b. d. HARRIS, Central
II. NJ. BATES, Comm.
III. HAYDEN.
May LIST, 1854.
II is worth while TO notice that the Whil
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12

The free school system has gone into OPP
GRAFTON ia Alabams.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12

a RtMARKABLE Mas AT a temperance
meeting held IN Alabama. about six years
ago, Col. LENANoUsKT, who had been %
years in the armies Of NAPOLEON BONA
PASTE, addressed the meeting. lie arose
before the audience, tall, erect and vigorous.
with a glow Of health upon his cheek, and
said
You see before yOn a man 20 years old.
! have fought two hundred battles, have
fourteen wounds on my body, have lived
thirty days on horse flesh. with the bark Of
trees for my bread, snow and ice for my
drink, the canopy Of heaven for my covering,
without stockings or shoes on my feet and
only few rags Of clothing. In the deserts
Of Egypt ! have marched for days with a
burning sun upon my naked head feet
bllstered IN the scorching sand, and with
eyes, nostrils and mouth filled with dust
and with thirst so tonnenling that | have
opened the veins Of my arms and sucked my
own blood Do you ask me how | have
survived all these horrors; ! answer, that
under the providence Of God, owe my pre-
seryation, my health and vigor, to this fact.
that ! never drank drop of sprituous liquor
in my life and, continued he, Baron Larry.
chief Of the medical staff Of the French Ar.
my, has stated as a fact, that the 5000 sur
viyors, who had safely returned from Egypt.
were all Of them men who had abstained
from ardent spirits
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-05-12

Educational. The citizens of our village
ore Just now giving some attention to the
subject of erecting building for high, or
"iuternediltsn school. The districts at
Paddoci,'s add Falrotnks' Village have been
uuited wifh the Piain district, for tins and
common schoo purposes. The four prima-
~ schools are 10 De continued for the small
scholars, md when they shall acquire the
proper atiainmcnis they are to be admitted to
the higher school. In the latter II is design
ed thot they shall have the privilege Of ob
tanning good English education at least
A bulldog committee has been appointed
and the purpose is to erect the house the pres
ont season. The size talked Of is something
like 46 by go feet, two stories, and It IS to be
paid for By an annual assessment upon the
district at the rate Of $500 year until the
debt IS hqlIdated. With well conducted
primary schools, high school, and the acad-
envy. our people will be amply supplied with
educational facilites.- Caiedonian.