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

japan In an article on the sucieci of the
reported opening of the Japanese ports, the
n. Y. Courier aud Enquirer says;-
Some Of our Contemporaries are specua-
ting very much at random, respecting the
opening Of the japanese ports through the
Russian expedition. This Is all labor lost.
There has yet been no such opening, and no
promise to that effect. The Russian expe-
dltiun has accomplished no more, substan-
italy, than was accomplished by Commo-
dore Perry. They have visited the port of
Nangaski, have had Intercourse with one or
two officers, and were treated with aspect
and courtesy; but no agreement. or engage
ment, of any kind WIS formed, though an
intention was expressed in general terms, to
commence soon an intercourse with foreign
nations We have before US private let
ter written from Loo Choo, by an American
gentleman, FIVE months after the Russians
anchored at Nangasaki a0d several weeks
after they finally left. The letter is dated
the 9th of January. II states that the
Russians we're closely engaged in watching
the expression in the letter is logging"
the American fleet, but had done nothing
yet that wonld affect the movements of Com.
modore Perry. lie at that time was lying at
Loo Choo, and was 70 sail in day or two for
Jeddo. 1t was felt that great deal Of diff
Guilty had yet to be overcome, though strong
hopes were entertained Of final success"
BANK or RoYALToN.-This new bank is
now fully organized with a competent
Board of officers, and intends to issue the
first bills about the middle of May. VIM.
Skinner is elected President, and Newton
Kellogg, Cashier. In reference to this Bank
the last Rutland Herold says, the Directors
unanimously invited t. ID. Blodgett, Esq. to
the Cashiershi9.
THIS compliment was well deserved by Mr.
Blodgett who is well known in the White
River Valley, as a man Of integrity and su-
perlor business talents.
Mr.. Blodgett, we learn, declines the offer,
on account of prior engagements in the
Counting Room of the Messrs. Fairbanks,
st. Johnsbury.
Mr.. Newton Kellogg, the popular Teller,
for the last four years, IN the Bank of Rut-
land, has accepted an invitation to become
Cashier IN the Bank of Royalton He is the
son of Hon. Samuel Ii. Kellogg, of Pittsford,
and Is admirably fitted by his honesty, intel
hgence, experience and gentlemanly man
ners, TO perform the duties of Cashier. The
Bank of Royalton is fortunate in the choice
ofPresident, Directors and Cashier Green
Mountain Herald.
Many Of our readers will be gratiiied to
learn that Mr.. Marston, formerly editor and
publisher ofthe Vermont Patriot proposes
to establish newspaper in Madison, Wis
consin, where he has resided for the last
four or five years. lie is to be associated
with Mr.. Tenny who was formerly one Of
the editors of the Argus of that place. II
will be democratic in politics--is to be cal
led the Wisconsin Patriot, and is expected
10 start sometime in May. Mr.. Marston was
acknowledged one the best editors ever in
our state, and " long may he waver in Wis
consin.-B.
The Rutland Herald says, about 40 men
women and children from the towns Of
Bndgewater, Sherburne, and Ludlow, left
The depot IN that town, on Thursday last, for
Wisconsin"