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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-10-27

Florida, they say, has gone +" Democratic"
by an unprecedented maiority-not less than
1000 votes AUGUSTUS T.. MAXWELL, is
reelected to Congress over Gen. Thomas s.
Brown, with a Legislature TO match, who
will return David l.. Yulee 10 disciple of
Calhoun 10 the u. $. Senate in place Of
Morton Jackson, who is clsssed as
+" Southern Wing" ofthe school of Badger
and Dixon. We are not aware thai Mr..
Morton has ever eyinceda devotion to any
Wing principle whatever, while he did what
he could for the Nebraska inquiry. Between
this sor, OF " higs and the Yulee school of
politicians we prefer the success of the lat
ter. II puts matters in better shape, 70
that plaid man may see what is what with
out twisting his brains into hard knots
Florida has done as she should do, until she
is prepared TO do good deal BETTER Hur-
rah for Fioridal ~. T. Tribune.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-10-27

letter dated Hong Kong, Aug. ;, says
that the insurgents are now casting guns at
Pat-Shen, for the purpose Of attack an
Ton in earnest. be fall Of tie place Is an
tcipated, and almost every thing OF value
has been removed INTO the interior. or con
veyed 10 Macao. Nothing Of serious ma
ture is likely 10 happen To the foreign facto-
ries which are well protected by British and
American ships of war.
Admiral SIR James Stirling and the French
Admiral Daguerre have proceeded to Sfka.
New Archangel, and will co operate with
Admiral Price, of the British squadron in
the Pacific, 10 giving proper account of tho
Russian ships Of war lately in fhnse seas.
Shanghai stll continues In the hands Of
the rebels, but the mperalists were making
preparations for a grand attack on The city.
One OF the ships comprising the Arctic
squadron (he Ph@nix) arrived at Queens.
town on thursday the 2Sth ult having on
board Captain Nc lure, the hero Of Arctic
Navigation, and several of the crew Of his
vessel. The Phpnix was unable to obtain
any Intelligence Of the American expedition,
fitted out by Sir. Henry GrinneIl, or 1--WE
need hardly add Of the late SIR John Frank
i'm
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-10-27

The Speaker announced the Select Com
mittee on the liquor law-Messrs Spencer
Of Cas,leton, James of Waterbury, Sargent
Of Barre, Rankin of Chester Rumsey of
Ilubbardton, Henry of Rochester Bicknell
of Underhill. Adjourned
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-10-27

Insurance Losses The life insurance
companies of New York, il is said, suffer to
the extent Of $4,000 by the loss of life on
the Arctic
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-10-27

TIE Cay SIDE or passages from Pastors
Portfolio Gathered by Cara Belmont
Boston, Phillips, Sampson e. Company.
a modes, little volume, but Interesting,
and designed for an excellent purpose, to
vito show the sunny side of pastors
life. We hope the onterprizing publishers
viii be able 10 find many more good books
10 be pat into this convenient and compact
shape just the sort to be easily read. For
sale by Samuel ". Walton.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-10-27
South Carolina Election.

The Congressional Election has resulted
as follows:
John Mcqueen, Preston 5. Brooks,
. William Aiken, ; James l.. Orr,
3 Lawr'nce n .Kerh,6 VIM. w. Boyco.
Three voted for the Nebraska bill and
three were absent. The entire delegation
are Of the State Rights, Calhoun, hair-spItt-
ing school of Sham Democracy, believers in
the divinity and perpetuity OF human
Slavery
majority of;he members ofthe Legisa-
mre are reported favorable TO an extension
ofthe elective franchise to the poor whites
who are now disiranchised.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-10-27
The Boston ALIAS is out against secret
saving.

The Boston ALIAS is out against secret
nominations. saying:
We have always been opposed to the or
der Of the Jesuiis, and 90 the repntcd prac-
tice Of their church. in Withholding the scrip
lures from TIE people, and thereby keeping
them ignorant on tie great subject which is
represented 10 them as one Of the most vital
Importance. But we confess that the idea
Of secret nominations among rs Proiestanis,
comes 50 near this papa abuse. that we
canno, give 1t any countenancc. Il looks so
much like an attempt 10 take ~ the unwary,
or gain some advantage 10y stealth, that we
cannot give II our support II seems to US
to be perfect Insul, upon the people. Ii is
either saying to them that they are incapable
of Judging for themselves upon the qualiica-
tons of their rulers, or else that You intend
20 impose upon them candidates whose char
acters will not bear the test Of examination.
As Wing we are opposed 10 every such
art6ce. As a freeman. we protest against
every such attempt TO invade our constltu-
uonal rights. As Protestant we spurn this
species Of Jcsu.iism.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-10-27

So DIR. p. ID. BRADroRD, of Randolph,
was elected.
The Joint Assembly adjourned to 10 a.
IN, tomorrow, and the House adjourned.
AFTERNOON.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-10-27

Whole Number of votes, 22l
Necessary to a choice, Ill
VIM. NJ. Pingrev, 100
Chs. Reed, A
Scattering, ii
So Hon. WM. NJ. PISsRFY, OF Bethel, was
elected.
On motion of Mr.. Washbnrn, the Joint as
sembly proceeded to elect Superintendent Of
the State Prison. Mr.. Washburn nominated
Hiram Harlow Of Windsor, and Mr. Drury
nominated Ephraim RICE Of Somerset.
Whole number Of votes, 2l5
Necessary to choice, los
Hiram Harlow, us
E2hraim Rice, IS
Scattering, 5
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-10-27

80 HIRAM HARLOW OF Windsor was
elected.
JAMES NJ. HorcHKIss, of Wateyille,
THOMAS +. BoGUE, of Pittsford, aud JoHS
DEWEY, of Maidstone, were elected Direc-
tors of the State Prison, by vipa roce vote
For Commissioner of the Insane, Senator
Atkinson nominated DR.. p. d. Bradford, of
Randolph, and Mr.. Harvey nominated DR.
Amasa NJ. Brown, of Sheldon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29
For the Grant County Herald.
A Deadly Worm.

Mr.. Editor A Centipede was killed
recently on Mr.. LANDER's farm in the
Ray settlement, Town of Patch Grove.
From description; it must be of the same
kind they have in Texas. It's colors
were green, brown and yellow; head
large with prominent black eyes ; length
of boay about three inches. ! have nc
knowledge how it got there. When
first seen, it was lying motionless on a
board in the yard it never moved F.; its
claws seemed to adhere to the board till
it was killed. A. w. r.
REMARKS. Returned Californians say
they have seen creatures in this country
resembling the California Centipede, and
think they must be Of the same species
The California and Texas Centipede dis
tributes a deadly poison from its claws
to the flesh or bark of man, bruit, herb
er tree by simply crawling over the sur
face. No remedy has been discovered
SO that death follows in few hours
We can hardly believe the worm above
described was of that poisonous breed
they have in Texas.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29

A CHANCE FOR SPEoULATIoN.-A
friend writes us from the northwestern
part of the State, that they should be
glad to have some one bring load OF
TN cups into that region, and that he
thinks they would sell well there.
We would inform our friend that we
may have led the people into error as to
the price of tin cups. The price recei-
we'd by an ancient Judge, we have learn
ed, was ten cents, and not sar cents, as
we formerly stated Milwaukee Free
Dem.
There is a grist mill over at Milwau-
kee kept up by authority and pay Of tht
United States, the Miller Of which, used
to deal in tin cups. "Set beggar or
borse back and he will drive like the
DEVIL" is saying that illustrates the
grinder and grinding at that mill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29
The Preacher ELLINGTON.

| The Preacher ELLINGTON. The
reader will recollect the particulars of a
"slave catching case which happened
IN Indiana, now nearly a year ago, in
which man named Freeman-he was a
tree man-Was arrested and thrust into
/ jail,upon the claim of Methodist preach
er, Ellington, Of Missouri. The partic-
ular which gave the case its atrocious
features, was the refusal of the clerical
scoundrel to hear to any terms Of com
promise, by which Freeman could be re-
leased. The best men of Indianapolis
offered TO be his security, in any sum
less than Freeman's marked value but
the wretch who claimed him, would
have his victims blood and bones, or
nothing. The prisoner confident Of his
ability to establish his claim to the in
allenable estate-freedom--quietly re-
manned in Jail, awaiting the issue. He
was discharged. Smarting under sense
OF the wanton injuries he suffered, he
appealed to the courts for redress. Fear
ing verdict, Ellington compromised the
suit last week, by paying the round dam
ages of $4,000 and cost. The man hum
ter can now go back to his scanning
ground, "a poorer and wiser man.-TG
Jeff.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29

IIRev. EDWARD MoRn1s of Potosi,
delivered one of his historic lectures al
Lancaster, on Sunday evening, 2lst
inst.--subject the Greek, or Russian
Church, its history, doctrines and dog.
mas /; also, its position in Turkey, con.
nection with Russia and its future. The
audience was large, and seemed to give
more than ordinary attention.
Mr.. MoRRrs is an able Lecturer, aim.
ing to present facts rather than orna.
ments, with fertility aud fancy in abun.
dance to interest. We like his lecture:
rather better than his sermons. Hi:
great knowle dye of history, even to mi.
mute particulars, gives him peculiar ad-
vantages for lecturing upon subjects o.
kind with that of Sunday evening"
We think the community about Lancas
ter would be glad to have Mr.. MonRis
make his appearance oftener to enlight.
en- them upon the past, and present con.
dltion Of nations, kingdoms and church
es.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29
r,assage Of the Nebraska Bill!

D,agll s. Bill to introduce niggers
into Nebraska in order to keep out for
eigners, and for the abolitionization OF
all the north and dissolution of the y
MON, has passed Congress at tremen-
dous cost to the Administration. Mos1
every eastern paper goes now for an ex.
terminating war upon all doughfaces
and against those who merely profess
Democracy but lack the substance. gu
member Ben. G. EASTMAN voted right
clean through.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29
Washington. Nav l.


X Mr.. Cummings, of New York,
made some motion requiring unanimous
consent. Mike Walsh objected. Sena-
tor Douglas (who, by the way, has no
more right within the bar Of the House
than any of your readers, but who new
ertheless is continually present, coaxing
one, persuading another, and perhaps
arranging the terms" with third, i'm
mediateIy stepped up to Mixes seat, and
with his arm thrown affectionately "a
round his neck, begged him to withdraw.
Mike obstinately refused-if you can
believe it possible for Mike to be obsti-
nate-andMessrs. Cummings andDouglas
failed to carry their point, because one
of their own men had become oblivious
of its advantages. This scene ended
Mr.. Wentworth Immediately arose and
called for the regular business of the day,
as he had perfect right to do. Mr..
W's. seat is one on the outer row of the
seats and next to the center aisle Of the
Hall. Immediately upon taking his seat,
Edmundson passed over to Mr.. Went
worth and raising his cane and shaking
it within few inches of his nose, ex-
claimed 'sYou id scoundrei! You
Id Internal scoundrel! You Cd id
internal scoundrel !" Mr.. Wentwortl
refused to notice him, further than to tell
him to 60 away and keep cool. Edmund
son started to leave him but had proceed
ed but only a short distance before he re-
tulned,and resuming his attitude in front
of Mr.. Wentworth, said "You id in
fernal sneaking scoundrel -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29

.4rrest of a Fatgiiivs Saus.-A Co.
| ed man, named James Worthlngt0n,
arrested in Akron this morning, BY u
u,y Marshal Dennis. The whole tol
turned ont to the aid of the alleged
giliye great excitement prevailed,
the man was rescued and delivered
his friends. Inconnection with the 01
nal charge of being a slave was
trumpsd up of counterfeiting. VI c'a u
this was false, as the man had li's y.
Akron fifteen years, and has an ~ :.
proachable character. The citizens -
to the Marshal that if Worthlngl0,n y, !
charged with crime committee IL ". =
he should answer TO the laws ana DC y
under preliminary examination % b. ana "a /.
aid would be rendered the oInce's .'t;,
matter; but if he was accused " ~. srr
care of his own personal liberty only
should never be taken from Akron e !
Marshal saw fit TO leave on 'H' :
train. n
We repeat what we said III !Hs l. :
waukee case. The. last slave ia, y II
taken from the North Marx 'li :, !,
Nebraskaites. -TCleveland hef'''' :
inst
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29
ssRarstOyy and the balance at
waSghingtON.

It was given out by the sorgans" that
the Governor had gone TO Washington to
transact business, for the State. Ten
thousand dollars were appropriated to
h i'm BY the Legislature, for contigent ex-
pense; and Of course he could make
sufficient pretense Of going on business
Of the State to enable him to pay his
own expenses, if not a part Of his
associates, from that fund. AS for the
rest if necessary, some Valley road bonds
could be Disposed of to meet their Elk
| igenciess ifthey Should go rather low.
After leaving Milwaukee, the future
historian Of their journey will find it diff
ficult to trace them, until their arrival at
Washington. All is obscurity and con-
lecture. Only one little CLEAN Of light
relieves the darkness-the sale of some
Valley road bonds, announced in the N
Y. Herald, at oal5 % cents on the dollar
Whether that makes an improtart Incl
dent in their journey or not we leave fol-
lothers to determine.
/ Arrived at Washington, the following
extract from private letter written by
reliable gentleman, WHO'S not connected
with any clique, and has no particular
preiudices against the persons alluded TO
no other than their own conduct would
create in any disinterested observer
will show how they succeeded in accom-
lplishing the objects of their patriotic
pilgrimage.
/ Washington, (D.C.,) May IA, 1854.
** "Barstow, Dewey, Gray
Beriah, BrowE, Sanders, Woodle, Coon,
James, E. G. Ryan, Charley Robinson
Tallman, and two or three others from
GAINESVILLE have been here endeavoring
first to procure tn e removal of Noonar
II came near forgetting to mention Fred
Horn among the rest. They waited on
the President for that purpose, but at the
outset, before their story was hall
told, he very politely told them what
they desired was entirely out of the
question, and I understand that he ex-
pressed desire to hear no more on the
subject. They therefore took their hats
land left with flea in their ear.
"They next tried the members on the
,other great object Of their mission
the revival of the land gran
bill, but, dreadful to relate, as totally
: failed as in the attempt at removing
Noonan. They were told by many wbc
voted for their bill last winter, that, o
all others, it wos the last bill they woulc
vote for again. In short they are dowl
fiat. Ryan has gone off home cursin.
eUerything an inch high! Robson ha
| gone off mad. Dewey has gone; Brown
has gone Barstow starts tonight; San
ders has gone; the Evansville man ha'
gone; Gray goes Thursday; and Coo
f goes then also. So that afer Thursda,
!, next the quadrille will be entirely blowr
, up, leaving only A. Hyatt, Ike Noodle
and Macy to look after the wrecks c
f matters, and Smith and Macy look wo
begone enough and likes face resemble
an old sap trough set against stump t
!, dry.
'They are actually loathsome to ever
one here, and by-word for all, laugh
ed at, and pointed at by all who knos
them. Macy has no standing or infiu
ence in the house whatever>"- Mad
, son Jour.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29
Foreign News-Arrsvu,
Efalaksin vi Il

1t was understood St that Lord ;,
was charged with special co'o e ki /
tlon from the English governmaa. aal'
PRESIDENT ss Of the United States. s''' 70 I
we have no news, Of exc;t;,.
est from the seat of war. Na,I;aiia ME
portant from the Black Sea, Or thug ,I.s I
ube. y Tue u
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29

G5-Prsirie du Chen has new rail
road project under Roadway. They still
have hopes that the M. & NJ. Company
will terminate their road there, accor-
ding TO promise. They cannot believe
their money would be accepted by tina,
Company, when it was their intention to
desert Prairie du Chen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29

DOn the 26th inst, Frid ay, at 2 OF
3 o'clock, P. M, the promised eclipse
appeared and was almost total failure
The sun looked like bogus dollar
there being an impefect ring about it
and positively no wiring at all. It fell
behind expectation, thereby creating
much disappointment among those who
had quit their work, in anticipation of a
dark time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29

Circuit Court Richland County JUDI
Cothren presiding. Court convened las
week on Monday. The Grand Jur,
were charged, but returning, after few
minutes, into Court with a renort If NJ
business they were discharged, theJudp,
i I that such report spoke well
Tor the county. The lawyers took an
entirely different view. ."
After session of about one hour az
Court was adjourned in course. the
Judge leaving his compliments to the
Ieilt Jury, who had not arrived snd M
the Clerk to furnish them NH sI
E. certlilcates Of one days attendance whs -,
lney did arrive Mineral Point nsa - !
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29

iNDicrMENrs IN MILwAukrr-Tba
graed jury Of Milwaukee have ;nd;ota 30
sona kyecraft, George Bingham. Thau
; Il ,aaso 20 and Martin Smith for partic
i J in the Glover riot. and Ad
brown brown Tor f., aiding in the escape Of Glorar n
Dahiei Shaw was indicted far n,,hl;s 49,
!: y the Morning News a lottery adnaI
l Ias;'',l and Beriah Brown for libel -
'Osiah =. hooaan.-- Evansville Gaze,, ~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29

EEsq. HoRsErALL, at Millville
gives notice that he is constantly impro-
wing his wool carding, fulling and cloth
dressing machinery, and viii be able
hereafter to do all work in his line. in
the best and cheapest manner. His es-
Enlistment deserves to be well patron
lied By farmers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29
Tile Nebraska Bill passd.
Washington, Nav Odd,

At 10 l-2 o'clock, Mr.. Mattison NOV
ed to adjourn lost. The bill was or
dered engrossed-ayes 1l2 nays 3d.
The bill was read third time and at / l o.
clock was PASSED, by ayas ll3, nays
100, amidst applause and Kisses in the
gallery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29

We could see no signs Of mineral how
ever.
We left the cave, and came on te
Richmond, along the same route inten'
ded for the Milwaukee & Mississipp
Railroad; crossed over to Muscoda-
tired, hungry and satisfied with all WI
had seen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29

EThe M. & M. Railroad is now
complete to Madison, and the cars are
making regular arrivals and departures.
They had grand jubilee at Madison a.
bout it last Tuesday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29

ITAFT's Mill, located in the south
east corner of Patch Grove, has Just re-
ceived an additional set of Burs, and a.
ny kind of work can be done there now
That is one of the first grain-growine
neighborhoods in the county, and needs
a first class mill, such as Mr.. TAFr's.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29

aIIwenty years ago the provincial
government of Canada effected loan in
England. The time for which it was
effected, expired on the first of the pre-
sent month when the whole sum was
paid out OF the surplus revenues Of the
province.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29

Il Southern Editor on SIavery.--Those
Of our readers who are accustomed to
hear Northern Abolitionists hold forth
on the subject of slavery, and in denun-
citation of Southern people, will not be
little surprised on reading the follow
ing from the Wheeling Va.) Times :
"We are in favor Of taking the earli-
est possible means of getting rid of Sla-
very in the State Of Virginia, with JUS
tice to the MASTER safety to the State,
and comfort and convenience to the Ia
boring population now in it.
awe desire it because it has retarded
the progress of the people since it be-
came State, irnpoverishing its inkabit-
ants, reducing its population, and stay
ing the development Of the vast natural
resources that abound in the State, to a
greater extent than in any other State in
the Union. Had it not been for Slave
ry, Norfolk would now be what New
York and Philadelphia are. Norfolk has
sns best harbor in the Union; and the
natural soil that extends from the coast
to the Blue Ridge is the best in the
country. Had that institution not exis-
ted there, or if it should be removed,
how long would it be before Norfolk
would be among the first cities, and the
worn out lands in that region of country,
that are owned in FIVE hundred and one
thousand acre tracts, and hardly support
a family at that, would be divided into
fifty acre tracts, each Of which would be
titled by the hands of the hardy and in
teKigent Republican, not only to yield a
support, but com petence and riches to a
large and happy family happy in their
industry and intelligence ?n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29

1.-THE United States MINING Jo,,r-
nal contains several advertisements for
miners to whom the highest wages will
be paid. English miners preferred.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29

aIMessrs. ARCHER s. L1scum have
me contract for carrying the mail for the
next tour years from July Isl, from Po-
tosito Milseoaa.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29

TWe have received within the week
past, two letters Of inquiry about miners
wages, and whether miners can be en-
gagged here to work mines in the south.
One Of the letters states that. one north
ern miner is worth more than three OF
the lazy mortals pretending to work in
the south. The other says English MI
ners are preferred.
Miners wages average somewhere
from ST. so to $500 per day that Isl
the product Of days labor at mining
netts somewhere about that to all who
work and try to make anything. There
are very few that hire out by the day,
and those that do commonly get less be-
cause they are worth less from lack Of
energy and their inability to earn full
wages.
Our best miners calculate on making
three dollars or upwards day, but they
are men who count on working briskly,
over six hours day, and getting rich al
it. BY custom, six hours labor at mi
ming, make a days work and the custom
also prevails among many Of spending
the other six hours Of the day in saloons
by which latter custom the earnings o.
the first six hours are spent, or nearly
so. The present crop of miners exhibit
vast reforms over their predecessors
however, and in few years will extin'
guish most of their old customs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-05-29

aTThe Potosi Republican has Just
completed its first volume under its pres
ent proprietors Messrs SrAroN & PAUL
being the eighth year of its total exis-
tence. They speak encouragingly.