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Details Of the Capture Of Bum
0rSund,

By this arrival the capture of Bomqr
sund is confirmed. l
On Saturday, the 10th ult., the Eng
lish steamer Basilisk, and the French
s'eamer Refine Hortense, arrived at Dant-
zic with the intelligence that on the 10th
of August the fortress Of Bomarsund ca
pitulated, and the garrison, numbering
1000, was Immediately embarked on board
the Allied fleet. There was little loss Of
life on either side, the French having lost
l20 in killed, and the British only three or
four.
The round towers behind Bomarsund,
named respectively forts Tee and Nottich,
had been previously reduced, not a very
difficult task, as they were garrisoned by
only 100 men each. The handful Of Rus
sian artillerymen in Tee made stout de-
fence, fifty being killed, and only thirty-hve
taken unhurt. Nottich was carried with
out loss. Both forts, when captured, were
blown up, and the main assault was then
directed on the fortress Of Bomarsund
itself, Of which the walls were badly dam
aged before thegarrison consented to sur
render. No other result could have been
expected, for it was impossible that 1000
could have long held out against besieg-
ing army Of twelve thousand supported BY
q fleet in force. Sod a. fl.Ig.iHi ~
The honor of the victory, such as II is,
belongs wholly TO the French, and there
fore, on Sunday the goth, the guns Of the
Invalides announced to the citizens Of Pa
ris the first victory Of the war. 'i3
Private accounts from Dantzic say that
the number of prisoners does not exceed
1900, and that they have been sent to
Ledsund. 1t was reported that a consid-
cradle proportion Of the garrison had sue
ceeded in retiring, and it was intended en-
tirely to eyacuate and destroy the works I;
but the attack of the allies prevented this
intention from being fully carried into ef-
feet. An overwhelming display of force
was made on the part Of the allies. No
fewer than fifteen sail Of the line (of which
four ships and four steamers were French)
lay with their broadsides within range Of
the fortress. The allies claim to have
found one hundred pieces Of cannon, mount
ed and dismounted. Our correspondence
does not state whether or not the feet
fred on the fortress, but from the circum-
stance that the English papers have list
of casualties incurred by the ships Pene-
lope, Hecla, Termagant, and Belle Isle,
while under the Ere at Bomarsund, " it is
likely they did.
From the circumstance that Admiral
Napier had issued a notice, warning all
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Massacre at Ft. LarnmIe.

Speaking Of the recent Indian Massacre
at Fort Laramie, the N. Y. Herald says !:
"We have received full particulars Of
the massacre by the Sioux Indians Of Lieut.
Grattan and the detachment Of troops ur-
der his command, near Fort Laramie, q
brief account Of which recently reached Us
by telegraph. The painful fact Of the de-
struction of the entire party is fully con-
irmed. The chief Of the Sioux received q
mortal wound At the first discharge, and
the Lieutenant fell dead by the volley from
the Indians in return. Upon the fall Of
their leader the troops became panic stricl-
en-, and the Sioux tomahxwked every man
but one, who effected his escape through.
the assistance Of one Of the hostile sava-
ges. The Indians refused to allow the dead
bodies to be buried Subsequently they
attacked the depot Of the American Fur
Company, and destroyed nearly fifty thou
sand dollars worth Of goods The report
that the Sioux had surrounded the fort Is
not confirmed, but the hostility Of the In
dians had created great alarm" y r.
We viii give full particulars Of the above,
horrible outrage next week. 81
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D@- The English feet recently arrived
at Victoria, V. l., after the engagement
of Petropolovski, by which the Russian
prize Sitka was taken-cargo valued at
100000, left Victoria, with the prize,
for San Francisco, to undergo repairs it
being impossible to repair damages at the
Island, The feet, as before stated, con-
sists of the frigate President, Capt. Bur
ridge, Che Piqs, Sir Frederick Nicholson,
the steamer FirdgO, Capt. Matthews. 1t
is anticipated that after repairs are effect
ed, the feet will spend tie wiuter in cruis-
ing on the western alA nortle.a waters Of
the Pacific, and that IL all probability they
will again visit Victoria, to spend portion
Of the winter.
, 1854-10-28

DUwAlHsH BAY CoAL.-Col. RUcKEI
arrived at this place on Tuesday last, from
San Francisco, to examine the coal beds on
the Duwamish river, which is now being
worked by Captain Webster and others
Much has been said about the quantity and
quality of coal in this Territory, but no in
formation has yet been given to satisfy us
on the subject, further than that there is
large coal fields in the Territory. COL R.
is a practical miner frOm Pennsylvania,
where he carried on extensive operations
for many years. We shall look for his re-
port with much interest, and will publish it
as soon as possible after we receive it, for
the bcue6t Of all whom il moy concern
, 1854-10-28

The BALT1C.-A paper transcribed from
the transactions of the st. Petersburg
Academy Of Sciences shows that in SO
years past the average date Of the closing
Of the Neva by ice is the 18th of NoYem-
ber This allows yet two months for ope-
rations in the Baltic -
The allied force had not left Bomarsup6
at latest accounts. Our news from the
feet is scanty. Nar;er's steamer Bulldog
arrived at Dantzic Sept. l, having left The
feet at Ledsund on the morning Of Aug.
80. Marshal paraguay d'HilIiers and
General Jones, with some steamers, had
been accommodating TIelsingfors and the
Finland coast. AbO was found to be
strongly fortified, having a garrison of
5000 men, with 10 Sln-boats and some
armed ships lying bef >.e it. The channel
before Abo is so intrieato and the place so
strong that probably no attempt will be
made against it. On the steamers near
ing Hango Udd the Russians blew up the
fortress of Gustavsvarn, imagining it was
about to be hombarded. This took place
on Sunday, Aug. 27.
The BLACK SEA-To Aug. 81 no move.
ment had taken place at Varna, except
that the French were embarking fascines,
gabions and artillery. Their artillerymen
were exercised daily in ball practice on
board boats, and in embarkiDg and disem-
barking. Cholera is abating in both ar
mics. .t q
1t still IS an open question with the pub
lie whether the expedition Is destined
against Sebastopol or Anapa. We put
no sort of reliance on the statements Of the
London newspaper correspondents that the
expedition will embark on this date, or the
other. Aug. rs was the day they last
named. .t ..r.4.
The DANUBE.-The Russians having re-
tired beyond the Pruth, and the Austrians
having entered the Principalities, it Is quite
unlikely that any further engagement win
take place between the Russians and Turks
this year. 0mer Pasha is bringing his
army up quite leisurely. 1t is now six
weeks since the Danube was crossed at
Giurgevo, and there are not more than
is, 900 troops in Bucharest, only 40 miles
distand, and for three weeks the road has
been quite clear He has, indeed, no OBJ
ject to gain in forcing an engagement
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GEN. % oLANE.4The energetic delegate
from Oregon, Hon Joseph Lane, who has
been for some time severely indisposed a.
Washington, |. will be seea by private
letter written by him to the editor Ot tie
Oregon Statesman, is slowly recOverings
al am now Just able to sit up, having
had the ouly hard and dangerous spell %
sickness that has fallen to my lot. For ten
days Doctors Miller and May were with
me day and night. Disease, severe fever
and inflammation Of the bowels. l am 70
covering slowly but have been all day WI
ting this letter write few lines, and lay
down and rest, and then up and write =
few lines; thus have been employed al day,
write from the White House, where !
have been for four days The President
visited me daily till the doctors sid ! could
be moved, when he came with his carriage
and had me 60 to bis house, where be and
his good kind lady, God bless her, hare
0ive5 me as much attention as they could
have given their own brother. | have great
reason to love them
, 1854-10-28

D9- The steamer Major Thppkins, Capt
Hunt, will leave this friday afternoon at
2 O'Clock, from the wharf of +. Giddings,
for all Of the various towns on the Sound,
carrying the great United States mail and
STUARr's Express. We advise those Of our
friends who are desirous of passing pleas
ant week in visiting the various parts Of
the Territory in which they reside, to take
the opportunity now. The kind civilities
extended by the officers will amply repay
those who place themselves on board the
MajOr-the inner man being carefully pro
vided for by the steward, and the spiritual
man by our friend Fuller.
Hereafter the Major 70mpkinS will leave
Olympia every Friday at o'clock, P. NJ,
and return the next Wednesday morning.
Subscsibers to the PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT
can thus be supplied regularly, immediate
ly on its issue, and mail advantages, both
ways on the Sound, be greatly facilitated
thereby.
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being very foggy, it was impossible to see
far ahead. Subsequently, the captain took
charge of boat, and discovering a favor
able landing, succeeded in getting ashore
about 200 passengers that night. The
next morning, the steamship Gofiah very
opportunely discovered the wreck, and took
therefrom the remaining passengers, con-
veying them to San Diego. Returning, she
took from the shore the passengers previ-
ously landed, and conveyed them safely to
San Francisco. Reports of the loss vary
from 40 to 80 persons. Everything on
board in the shape of freight, treasure, &c,
was lost.
The KaRkeE Blade left San Francisco for
her place of destination on the I'd inst.
From the Atlantic States the news is
not of much Importance.
The Yellow Fever was raging with con-
siderable violence in many of the Southern
cities.
The cholera still remained unabated.
A great riot had recently occurred in
New Orleans between the Know Nothings
and Irsh-several on both sides were
killed and wounded.
The democratic soft-shell convention Of
the State of New York have made their
nominations for State officers, and adopted
the Nebraska platform at Syracuse, Sept.
7th. The vote on the test question stood
douglas, 233; Free Soil, III.
The Ticket nominated is as follows:
For GOrernor. Seymour,
For Lieut.. GOr.-William II. Ludlow,
For Canal COm'r.-Jason Clark,
For Stale Prison Insp.-W. II. Andrews.
Horatio Seymour, it is said, will not ac-
ccpt the nomination.
Hon. Greene G. Bronson has agreed to
run as the hard shell" candidate for Gov
ernor of New York.
Special Dispatch 10 Tie " Y Tribune:
WASHINGTON, Sept. IL, 1854.
Mrs. Benton, the excellent and highly
esteemed wife of Col Benton, Of Missouri,
died in this city to-day. Col. B. was pas
sionately devoted to her, and her death is
great blow to him.
A Cabinet meeting was held this morn
ing on important dispatches received from
the American Commissioner at the Sand
wich Islands.
DEArH OF Hon. SAM'L STEvENs.-The
Hon. Samuel Stevens, ex-Attorney-Gener-
al of New York, died at Rochester on
Tuesday " LII
w. H. Robertson, Consul at Havana,
had arrived at Washington and been well
received by the Administration. He says
that tremendous majority Of the people
Of Cuba are in favor Of annexation.
The venerable Elisha Whittlesey First
Comptroller, has rendered his resignation.
He takes TO heart the removal Of his favor
ite clerk, and complains Of interference with
bis duties by the Secretary. .i..' -'t.
STEAMERS FOR 0REGoN.-The California
Steam Navigation Company intend sending
the steamer Thomas Hunt and one of their
stern wheel steamers to the Columbia river
the FIRST to ply between Astoria and
Portland, the other above the Falls-AAd.
U. S. TREAsURY.-The Treasury remains
surcharged with money. The amount of
coin on hand in the various repositories, on
the 2Sth ult.. was $40. .S66. GAL
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g From FoRr BEYToN.-Mr JAMES DoTY,
attached to the northern railroad explora-
ton under Gov. STEVENS, reached Olym-
pia on the Gath inst, with party Of three
men. Mr.. Doty has been stationed since
September last, at Fl Benton, upon the
upper Missouri; and during his stay there,
he has been active in exploring almost the
whole region of the upper Missouri, and
visiting the Villages of the Blackfeet Indi,
ans-gaining reliable information Of this
powerful tribe Mr. D. left Fort Benton
on the 7th ult--crossed the basis for q
good wagon road to st. Mary's /; from
thence to Walla-Walla, took the route Of
the Cpur d'Aline mission, and from Walla-
Walla, pursued the military road over the
Cascade mountains, to Olympia.
From careful observation, taken with
special reference the construction of mill.
tary road from Walla-Wall to the great
Falls of the Missouri, Mr.. d. thinks that
the appropriation of $4,000, recently
made by Congress for that object, will very
materially aid in its completion.
Lieut.. Mullan, with his party, left St.
Mary's valley on the day of Mr.. DOty's de-
parture therefrom, and is now at Ft. Van.
couver.
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~ The last Portland Oregon, Times
says: "Messrs. Ghas, F. johnson and 3.
D. Tousley, who arrived In this city by the
last steamer, propose Joint Stock Com
pauy for the construction Of D Telegraph
Line from Portland to Salem. The work
is proposed to be finished within eight
months after the company shall have been
formed. They are both experienced men
in their line Of business, and we hope ithe
people of Oregon will see the prOpriety Of
this enterprise, and take the stock at once
This Line Is intended 70 connect with San
Francisco, by way Of Southern Oregon
and Northern California. Send on the
lightning p bna taaia
, 1854-10-28

To ARRvE.-The bark "Sarah War.
rem" Capt. D. J. Cove, sailed from San
Francisco on the 22d of October for Olym-
pia, with merchandise for the Kendall
Company" and others.
The schooner "Willimautic," Capt. Boy
ling, sailed from s. F. for Olympia on the
9th ult., with merchandize, provisions and
groceries.
The brig "Rio Graude, /" sailed from S.
F. for Olympia, on the Sd inst
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neutral vessels to leave the port of Riga
before the 10th Of August it was surmised
that Riga would be the next point of at
tack An account of the Bomarsund Of
fair, from Stockholm, 20th of August,
mentions that bombardment was kept up
from five O'Clock on the n. 9rning of the
18th ultimo till two O'Clock, afternoon of
the 10th; and that part of tRe/works we're
blown up before proposals were made to
surrender. The prisoners will be sent to
France on board English ships. "
General paraguay d'Hillier's had mar.
row escape, cannon ball having passed
between him and the aide-de-camp, with
whom he was conl ersing.
, 1854-10-28

B%The rainy season is closing upon us.
For the last week we have had alternate
rain and sunshine The clouds are cen
densing, and we can expect but little more
of Sors genial influence during the balance
Of thc season
, 1854-10-28

S% The Major 7OmpkiHs, Capt. Jas
NJ. Hunt, arrived at the wharf of Mr.. E
GDDINGs, Olympia, on Tuesday evening
last, with q quantity of freight and mum.
Der Of passengers. For particulars see
marine report. ".' q
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DANCING ScHooL.-Mrs. NJ. A. HAMM,
one of the most accomplished vocalists on
our coast, we understand, proposes to open
the ensuing winter, dancing school,, for
the instruction of the ladies and gentlemen
of Olympia, and vicinity, in the art of trip
ping the Eight fantastic;"-the course /of
instruction to commence as soon as suitable
arrangements can be effected. She also
proposes to teach class at her residence
on the prairie, as soon as convenience will
warrant, and sufficient encouragement be
given.
In the course Of instruction, the follow
ing dances will be prominently introduced:
acknowledgements and Dance.
The Spanish Dance.
The Polka.
The Scottish.
The German Hop Waltz.
Together with q number of contra dan.
ces.
Mrs. Fl. is at present giving a series oi
lessons in sacred music to a large class Of
ladies and gentlemen in Olympia, in which
she is acquitting herself with marked cred.
it to herself, and as we believe, 10 the en-.
tire satisfaction of all.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-30
'"'' 'ne "u'''hs ''n '''e 'iess' J
I he State Ticket.

The position on which the Wings of Yer
mont stand, Is seen IN the resolutions voted
with unaninnty by the full State Convention
on the 9TH inst. The candidates nominated
there Is Prnnf that the delegates meant what
they said. The great sentiment which
broathes in them Is clear enough. Yer
nouters can understand Il, and they will
vote for the men who are to represent it Ia
the State.
he nomination of the Hon. Stephen
Royce for Governor, of o. l.. Shaf:er for
Lieut.. Governor, and II. NJ. Bates for Treas
urer, is a sure pledge on the part of the
Wings of this State, that, while they mean
to make sure Of good influences in the
administration Of State affars,-as good as
can oe-they are awake to the great reality
which is now forced upon the attention Of
the nation.
We SAID before the Convention met, that
there were strong reasons, IN our Judgment,
for thinking that Judge Royce for Governor,
would unite those who are awake TO the
great issues now before the nation, better
than any other man named for that Office
The sentiment OF the delegates has con
hrned our opinion lie has not been called
upon hitherto to take any active position as
partlsan--his position on the bench, to
which he was for so many years an, honor,
forbade that. But he IS thoroughly known
as a firm and consistent wing, moderate aud
conciliating in his tone ~ mind, but reliable
as integrity itself Economical and plain in
his habits. his sympathies with the prevail
ing characteristics of the inhabitants of the
State are perfect. A staunch friend of in
dustry, temperance, and freedom under lust
l.tr obi. d A.. M
man, he will never yield hairs breadth to
gain popularity and secure Office. He is
nominated for Governor, not because he
wants the office, but because Vermont wants
him.
Mr. Shafter Is a much younger man, and
has had less occasion 10 be about the State,
aud is therefore less known personally than
Judge Royce. He is, however. widely and
well known. His department in the Legs
lature last year was such as TO command re-
spect of all, If for few years past, he has
been in the third party in this State, not be-
because he loved the great points Of Wing
policy less, bat because ne loved human
rights more, and hoped that in that connec.
ton he should do more for them, that can be
set down as no ground of objection to him in
the present crisis of affairs, except with men
who think only Of name, and care not
what is meant by it. We are sure he may
be relied upon for every useful end which an
earnest and honest Wing and an earnest and
honest Liberty man would wish to have pro-
NOTED, and what more need be said in his
favor?
Mr.. Bates has sustained a sound reputa-
ton as a man of business, in connection
with some of the banks Of the State. In
that respect, as well as morally and politi-
caly, he merits the confidence of the people.
The whole ticket is strong one-strong on
the best grounds. 1t ought to be elected BY
the people by triumphant majority. We
believe It will be.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-30
To Friends of Temperance in
Vermont

All friends Of Temperance-all who would
retain the principle of the Vermont Liquor
Law as an established feature of State Leg
islation-are invited to assemble in State
Mass Convention, at Montpelier, on the
18th day Of July, A. D., 1854, at ten o'clock,
A. NJ. 10 take into consideration the meas
ures, if any, necessary to secure our present
law in relation to the traffic in alcohol, from
all notifications calculated to impair its eff
fective usefulness.
The agitation of the public mind Of Yer
mont in reference to the aggressive policy
Of slavery, and the consequent disorganlza-
ton Of parties, and confusion of party tao
tics and tacticians, seems to present an aus
picious opportunity for the friends OF Prohlb-
tory Law, to urge the claims of Temperance
to the respect of political organizations, or
enforce them, if need be, by independent
political action.
BY order of Committee of State Temper
ance Society.
j.. S. ADAMS, Chairman.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-30

cate the true metal. We ask the Free
Soilers-we mean those who have distinct
i've organization as free Soil srs par ercelien e
If they do not find in the resolutions
true expression of their views and feelings at
the present juncture z Do they not consti
tute a platform broad enough for all real
and true anti-savery men to stand on? If
such be the case, what necessity for divided
efforts any longer? Why should not all
who hold a common sentiment, make uni
ted exertions
of the candidates, we would say word
Judge Royce is known by almost every man
in the State, and is respected wherever he is
known. A profound iurist, an upright and
honorable citizen. he has a strong hold upon
the confidence and the affections of the peo-
pie, and will receive, we doubt not, a large
majority Of their sufirages at the coming
election.
Mr.. Shafter, though not so extensively
known, enjoys high reputation in the State
as man of great ability, of spotess char
actcr, and of lofty and answering integrity
of purpose. As lawyer, he is, perhaps
second to none in the State AS politician,
he is artless ofthe wiles of the office -seeker,
having never sought but rather Stunned,
promotion. We are sure his nomination
must be satisfactory to all antis slavery men,
for he has always been one of the straight
est of that sect.
Mr.. Bates. the candidate for Treasurer, is
too well known in this community to need
any commentator from us.
We are particularly well pleased with the
ticket and could not wish to change a name
on it We commend it, therefore, to the
earnest support of all who concur in the sen.
tments of the Convention, as manifested by
the resolutions
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-30
To Millers and Machinists.

The Undersigned having been appointed
agents for the sale of Darts Superior
Stretched Leather Beting and Lace Leather,
would say to those who use the article they
are now furnishing it at the lowest manufac-
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 aud attached to the machine
ny they are permanent. II is not deemed
necessary to say word fits quality in con
parisOn with others its wide reputation
speaks for it.
TEAMS CASH.
..aa orders promptly and faithfully srseuied
by OLIVER g. HELMER, Agents.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-30
From the Irssburgh Gareite.l
The Wing State Convention.

The Wing State Convention, at Rutland,
on the 7th inst, was, we understand an I'M
usually large and enthusiastic gathering
The occasion was more than an ordinary
one and the attendance aud the feeling
manifested appear TO have been worthy OF
the occasion. We expected as much. We
expected the freemen of Vermont, indignant
at the infamous Nebraska outrage, whereby
a compact for freedom has been annuled at
the behest of the slave power, would seek
the occasion TO manifest something of the
depth and intensity of their loathlng of the
Northern traitors by whose votes and exer-
tons the foul deed was accomplished.
The proceedings Of the Convention may
be found in another column; and we invite
to them particular attention. Especially do
we invite the careful attention of all, of
whatever party name, WHO love liberty and
hate slavery all who are determined that as
far as they are concerned, there shall be a
NoRrH-all who mean too oppose, in the
most efiectual manner, regardless Of party
ties, any further concessions to slavery, and
any and every further attempt to enlarge its
present limits. We ask such to read the
resolutions, and tell us if they do not breathe
the right spirit-if their ring does not ind