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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-08-04
To the Patrio OF.

From a private letter tc US, written by a
Democrat, we extract the following;
A period in the political organization of
our country has arrived, that men who pos q.
sess conscientious rectitude--in whose
veins course the blood of human kindness -
in whose heart is planted the principle of
equal rights--and ia whose conscience has
deep rooted that reverence for the "hlghcr
law" that will direct Alright all our actions,
as well in the political, as IN the moral and
religious paths Of duty,-should array them
selves, for future action, upon the same plat
form, and under the shadow OF the same I'M
iurled banner, inscribed upon Il FREE
DOM TO ALL" Such man would be pre-
sumed TO stand up in the defence of the
rights of man, abide by the Constitution
formed for the protection of those rights, and
no vandal outrage would their hands be suf-
fered TO commit-iaking for their polar star
the principle that call men are created
equal" and abiding by il because ii is pure,
humane and right.
From the archleyes Of our government we
learn that IN 1887, the Convention in Phila-
delphia was forming our Constitution and
at the same time, at New York, Congress
was forming the Ordinance excluding slave
ry as applied to all territory over which the
Congress OF the United States then had ia.
risdiction. There was perfect concurrence
of opinion between those respective bodies
The Ordinance went into operation before
the Constitution was adopted. 1t was then
expected that as far as there was any pow
er IN Congress to prevent the spread vi
slavery in the United States, that power
would be exerted in the most absolute man
ner, and to the fullest extent. These ar
engagements were. entered into at the time
with the entire and unanimous occurrence OF
the whole South. The Convention also in
tended to leave slavery in the States, as they
found it, entirely rnder the authority and
control of the States.
And now IN drawing the contrast between
the actions and doing of the representative
agents of the people at that period, and
those Of our agents clothed with authority to
act for us since 1880, am impelled from a
sense Of duty, irrespective of all party con-
slderations, TO take a stand, with such of the
friends Of freedom as may find, boldly to
face the encroachments of the slave power.
No earthly power shall make me party
to tins slavery extension. do most solemn
ly declare, by my belief in humanity, by my
hope in religion, by my faith in Christ, tina,
| will cut every cord of oppression whose
force is drawn from ne. And in my humble
opinion the great and alarming evils of in
temperance, that is making It's ravage,
through the world can hardly be said Il
have secondary influence upon us, but de
mand united and decided effort, in the dis
charge OF our duties as freemen.
Yours truly for the cause Of freedom am
right.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-08-04
" Freedom Law-Order."
County Politics.

We copy below, the official account of the
Briggs g. Eastman convention, holden last
Saturday. 1t purports to be a convention Of
the Stree Democracyrand 'the Democracy
yet there were not half dozen free demo
Gratis who would recognise the affair at all.
OF the six whose name $ appear in the pro-
ceedings, two (Col. Carter ard Maj. 2 oorl
refused to act. Eastnan's name does not ap-
pear--yet he was on the committee OF nomin-
atoms, and helped fix the ticket The con-
vention was fraud, the Platform a mockery,
and the ticket-we pity all who are simple e.
nough TO stand upont. Men who pledge them
Sc Ives to " 90 where Democratic principles
lead the way ITO Pierce, Doug las, the Me-
braska swindle, and Rum as the prime
mover of this convention interprets g Dem
ocratic ciples'-and at the same time
pledge themselves also to Temperance and
Freedom" can hardly expect to receive pub
lie confidence. MIR. Winch, whose name
appeared to the Free Democratic" call
repndiates the whole affair; MrJackman, the
nominee for sheriff, repudiatcs also, and
stands on the principles of the Mass Conven-
ton of the 18th and hosts of Democrats
and Free Sellers repudiate it now, and we
doubt not, will repudiate it at the polls.
Tom Potrers, of the Temperance Stand
ard, is angry at the declension of Gen.
Walton, and demands State Convention to
nominate a Temperance Ticket. Just as we
expected. Powers will rule or ruin, if he
can, and he will ruin-himseiE
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-08-04

The Uorifs Fair, Of all Nations, Among
the noticeable things on exhibition at the
Crystal Palace, we saw a contribution Of
.Nslo Pts from the laboptosy of DR. J. C.
AVER, the author of the widely known and
valued CHERRY PEoToRAL. As it is against
the express regulations of the Palace, TO ad-
init any .quack medicines, this fact shows
that his remedies are not placed in that
category by the authorities. Indeed, we
have before known that his Pectoral was
highly appreciated by scientific men, and
have seen lately that his Pills are held in
great estimation by those deeply learned in
the healing art.-1rus Rejormer, .uaso
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-08-04

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 and attached to the machine
~ they ARE permanent II is not deemed
necessary to say word gifts quality in com
parisOn with others its wide reputation
speaks for it.
TERMs CASH.
an orders promptly and faithfully srecded
by OLIVER g. HELMER, Agents.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-08-04
Gen. Walton Declines.

As we anticipated, General Walton has
written letter declining the nomination for
Governor, rendered him by the Mass Stste
Convention at Montpelier on the 18th. f'he
letter fully endorses Judge Royce, andis ia
all respects such response as nigh have
been expected from man Of Gen. Wilton's
character. 90 Uindsor .journaI
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-08-04
Sd District Convention.

The Freemen Of the Third Congressional
District, who are in favor of the principles
promulgated at the State Convention held at
Rstland on the 9TH of June last, and at the
Mass Convention held ut Montpelier on the
18th of July, are hereby notified to meet it
Convention at st. Adams, on TUESDAY
AUGUST 18TH, AT 10 O'CLOCK
A. ~, to nominate a candidate for member
Of Congress.
s. II. p ARKHURST,
CLo;r,aoo If N n
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-08-04

The Vermont Central Railroad second
mortgage bond holders held a meeting the
10th, when the Committee previously appoin-
ted reported that the best course to pursue
was to cooperate with the stockholders in the
election Of Board of Directors at the com
ing annual meeting. who will adopt meas
ures to take the control of the road from the
trustees OF the FIRST mortgage bonds. The
amount Of the second mortgage bonds is
u, 500, 900, and no interest has been paid
upon il since October last. The annual
meeting will probably be of very lively
character.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-08-04

Terrible Calamity. In New York, on
Saturday afternoon, the new building of the
Manhattan Gas Company on Fourteenth St.
fell in. About one hundred workmen we're
employed IN the building, and though as
many as fifty were buried in the ruins, only
two were killed and ten injured. The build.
ing was $50 by Ie0 feet, one story in height,
with three peaked roofs OF iron, supported by
iron and brick columns. The cause of the
disaster is supposed TO be in defective iron
work
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-08-04

The Bridgeioater Mines Capt. Ira T..
Payson, Of New York, having bought these
mines, for the last three or four weeks from
80 to so workmen, several of whom are ex
perienced miners, have been engaged in
digging into and examining the premises
where gold has been discovered-aboul
which our readers have heretofore heard !;
and what is particularly gratifying, the re-
suit thus far has proved entirely satisfactory
TO those engaged in this enterprise.-.1gs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-08-04

Albany, July "a. A despatch from Que.
bee announces the death Of Col. Hogarth.
commanding the 26th regiment of British
Infantry, in that city, of cholera, on Monday.
He commanded the regiment during the Ga
yazzi riots.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-08-04
County Convention,

The Frsemen Of the County of Washing.
ton, without distinction Of party, who are in
favor of uniting for efficient political action
for the defence OF Freedom and the Free
States against Southern aggression end
Northern trsachery-for the rescue Of the
General Government from the control of the
Slave power-and for the restoration and
re-dedicaton Of the Constitution and the
Union to their original purposes, "to estab
lish justice, insure domestic tranquility, pro
vide for the common defence, promote the
general welfare, and secure the blessings O.
Liberty to ourselves and our posterity,"-
are hereby invited to meet in Convention Al
Montpelier, on Saturday the 5th day of Au
gust, to make nominations for County officers
Eff Merrill Geo w Bailey
r A Wright Azel Spalding
ID Upham Abel Carter
Joel Winch Il Smith
Henry Y Barnes Benz S Davis
Z circuit p Burnham
o w circuit ] A Brigham
Orsmel Richardson Harrison Grant
A l. Brigham VIM b circuit
Samuel Robertson Henry Boyce
= G Stanton A Nichols
J w Pratt Steph'n l. Sergeant
James Green David Cole
Il $ Newcomb [. Seribner
G N Arms M Wright ir
ID Lord J Gould Sd
Jonas Clossett II Walling
Cecil Graves L Poland ir
Joel Remington f Hall
Daniel Green J w Seaver
G Stlmson + Scribner
ID r Montgomery Jesse Aver.ll
Geo w Dillingham; p Belknap
Nv Drew John Gregory
A Thompson Heman Carpenter
: w + Woodwork s Gold
james Gould A O Smith
James NJ Mills X Perry
= II Joyce John + Rood
WIN ii Smith Orange Smith
Thomas Averill t A Hubbard
David r Ayerill EP Walton
VIM II Looms Ii l. Briggs
Augustus Howes Roys Jones
Geo II Graves Ira Richardson
Y l. Spafford Orson Skinner
George Nichols Saml Chapman
II A Miles N G Joslyn
$ l. Adams Hiram Jones
Charles Jones Gideon Goodspeed
Thomas Tlnkham Nathaniel Shepherd
Almon Josln Stephen Goodspeed
David Phelps Charles Pike
Pardon Bushnell l. Nichols
jacob Scott Il J Sargent
F A Wright John Danielson
ID p Souther Stephen Sterling
Huzziel Gleason s Upham
Lyman w Ormsbee Almon Lovett
Seth Sterling VIM Bragg
Films B Sherman r. Sargent
John V Dolbear l. Smith
Josiah Taylor Z Goodspeed
Geo Newcomb l. p Carroll
John ID Smith Joel Doty
Elan LOOMS Baxter Whitney
Rufus Pike Lyman Hall
IIeman b Clark + b Fuller
Rinsom Gilbert ii Minott
BENJAMIN Barrett ii Stowell
Lorenzo ID Cheney X iuse
James Gregg John Gregg
and others.
The undersigned, members of the Free
Democratic County Committee Of Washing
ton County, approve Of the Union Conven-
ton to be held at Montpelier on the 5th Of
August to nominate County officers.
OBADIAH WOOD,
G.. +. JOSLYN,
JOEL WINCH.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-05-02
From the baltimore Amcrican.l

BIZ the Arctic learn that an important debate took
place in The British House OF Commons on the lIh instant
relative The Cuban slave trade Sir 6. Pechel who OPEN
c the debate by moving address 10 tie Queen on the
subject auded The of the Brazian government in
traffic, and said that il Spain would pu III
end the Cuban slave trade the entire Enssh squadron on
IN. African might he Withdrawn Dir. Ballie declared
that unless Spain fulfilled her solemn engagements win
and took care Cuba should longer Dr. the
Yr,nd and indeed sole OF h, r1de which she had
de7aEen SUPPRESS she could not fairly complain II Eng
nd took no prevent Cuba from falling into the
hands u the Americans Sir j. Graham, on tn. part Of
the govarnment saiI that The most STRENUOUS Efforts should
pe applied TO Spain tu fulfil her solemn promise; that
could all concur in the proposition that by
wav U collateral argument were 10 hand over CuJa to
the United States lie endeavors OF our cruisers both on The
of Cuba and on the coast o Africa should be- possi-
e augm-n!cd and every used for securing the real
operation of the authorities at Cuba Mr. Cooden VINO
E,lInwrd spoke poinIrdly to tho suggestion:
.rnai II Spain, despite her. solemn engagement 10 the
contrary persisted in allowing Cuba 10 be the focus Of the
slave trade she could not call upon TO interfere between
her and the Uned States IN The latter pDwer
might adopt for the acquisition OF The island He wished
guard himself distinctly from the expression Of any Opin
ion whether would be just right for America TO buy
Cuba he believed that they likely become
Of by that Than any other; but lie thought
they really attached much Importance 10 the suppress
sion Of the slave trade they hal always asserted and
past experience had demonstrated they did, they would be
guilty gre1, Inconsistency il they offer ia defend
by their arms the rieht Of Spain to that island.
The Spanish government ought 10 be made 10 understand
by pnrsuing the policy she had chosen dsregadng
s..c did docrincs Of civilization and humanity by
contnuin the save trade shs fast losing tho respect
sympathy of every na,ion Of the civilized world and
eparing the way for strong 10 take
of that ISLAND which ehe has scandaousy abused. The
Hon Blronel had said that slavery existed in the United
Sllrs That true, but the slave trade did exist
there (car hear The United States had declared the
eiave trade piracy, and il qgte candid put
that nation par with Spain in keeping up that odous
traffic (ear, hear) Without saying word about the
r3pedency giving Cuba the Upiled States assisting
That country possession OF the island he thought il
greatly for the interests of humanity the Uni
hnfyy ali
enancp the slav trade, should possess il. (Cneers
Such language this 10 significant Of great change OF
sentiment the English mind in reference the policy O!
any interference between the United States and Spain in
rrrnce 70 the ACQUISITION of Cuba.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-05-02

Ohe States point taller factories and more crowded
cities than wrbut where within short distance can so
much oe found 10 excite The sentiment ni paouc pne anu
gratitude as In this short journey through Inc t!ory OF
the prnud Old mother OF States and Satesmen Inc GUS c
the honoed dead has been collected into some aincs
Westminster Abbey 10 crafty the curious hey oil sieep
IN hr family cemeteries, md in the quiet ol tnc country
Nav Virginia. whose ground is hls consecraIsd never Ia
living honor emulate the fame and services Q.
hcF ancient Sa.cs heroes aud patriots!
VIRGINIA FEEDING THE NORTH The Norfolk
Argus that 30 bbIs Of fish Of various kinds are
daily shipped from Norfolk Baltimore BY oae dealer a'Gne
Aooher ships on an average 20 bb!. Of hard crahs Later
10 the season the quantity will be much larger 5O bbi' o
eggs, t'omcnes huni;cj) seat twice week 10 No.
1nE ~ the regular steam packets One man ships ouOu
70 ou1O bncnes OF radshrs daily 10 Bltlmore dealer
mas sent Renee To tho New Yu:k m1rke within the last
'ee weeks oOO obs of potatoes and his clear profi
Is about Que dollar on each barrel Quite large business
s aso conc IN dreA apples and peanuts Three hundred
bushels u the latte article weekly shipped ~ New ORR
NJ one person, who, within the last five months
has also shipped upwards of 10000 bushels Of dried apples
PETERSBURG vs.. RICHMoND-The Petersburg In.
tegcncc of Saturday, contains the following paragraph.
We publish 1t for benefit of the farmers of Virginia.
who have wheat 10 sell, we'll show Cummis.
sion Merchants aud produce dealers where they find the
bcs. market for any surplus they muy have on hand.
PETERSBURG PRopUCE MARKET The fact thaPetersbure
sord- produce market than any Other place in this
section OF The State longer be denied when the acts
known For instalance week nr .wo since gentle
residing the Dlnvic road in Amelia sent eight hun
rd bushels Df wheat 10 Commission Merchant in Rich
mund for sale under certain instructions Going there
ey ago, he found hs wheat unsod and The
kel u he took the and Petersburg 10
he could cell hs wheat He asked certain price which
given once by Messrs Thos Branch and Sons. who
said they wonM take charge of it in Richmond he would
deduct The Of transportation between the TWO places
with which he at once complied.
RICHMOND CIRCUIT COURT.-On Saturday the
Court engaged in empannrng jury in The case Of
Edwin Cocke charged with forgery The trial will be pro.
ceeded with to-day, (Monday)
FIRE AT FETTERMAN.-The FIRE at Feterman in
Taylor county Va, the Blmorc and Ohio Rail Road
IN The 20h nst consumed the grocery and Kitchen Of Sd
mue Trader the dwelling of Mrs Curry and the sore o
o. Robinson & Son. The loss Of the latter was 81 OOO
insurance $4,000 The loss of the othors was 1000 Of
50 GOO; no Insurance.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-05-02
THIRTY-THIHD CoNcREss--1sr. SESSION
THURSDAY. Arm II, 1854.
SENATE

SENATE.
M Weller presented the Of the Legislature of
oalonia asSng for Increased mail facilities and other To-
cal benefits.
Mr. Sumner presented memorials scnct BY the executive
ana legislative officers OF Massachusetts, in favor cheap
pns;age y
Mr. Pra.t presented the memori, of the Mayor and Cit
Councils in Bimore asking gsat Of land 10 aid in tho
establishment Of juvenile reform schools and houses Of re-
tuee.
Mr. Fish presented memorial from Jews of New York
In favor OF religious freedom
number CT amendments proposed TO the bill By
Mr Sebastian, which debated considerable length,
and at 3 O'clock The Senate adjourned until Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House resumed the consideration OF the bill eanng
lands 10 the several Sllcs aid in the construction rs
roads and for education.
Mr Everett reported bill for the relief OF Henry Gulh
cry which was taken up and passed.
Mr.. Rusi presented the memorial Of the clerks OF the
Washington city postoce for Increase OF
The Indian APPROPRIATION bill was then taken up.
Mr. Disney took the floor the bill and proceeded did
It's merits considerable when motion OF
Mr. Sapp further consideration OF bill postponed
until Tuesday next.
The House then into committee OF the whole on the
deficiency bill and resumed the consideration of the amend
ments Of the Senate.
Mr. Smith, Of Virginia. then took the floor and addressed
the committee the Nebraska. K .nsas bill He reoiced
from the bottom Of his heart that indication
to repair great which has been perperated The
South and expressed his surprise and astODshment thai
gentlemen from la, section O the country be found
in opposition 10 this measure
Alter Mr. Smith had concluded AIR Hughes took the door
and Addressed the committee in opposition the Nebraska
bill.
The committee then rose, and The House o'clock sd
lOulnld.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-05-02

REVO( IN peril

We extract the following intelligence from letter from
Lima commercial house In this city II Is dated March
&c, 1854.
lr present Of the country In consequence OF the
continuance revolution aud the instability oil the CO.
yernurni, is such as puts complete stop 10 all Trade.
"Tne latest feature Of The is The sudten re!urn or
rather the precpi,ac Of the Government army to
lma from what cause is difficult to divine unless In
pa,oxysm of cowardce. Bolivia had not even advanced
man Into Peru and three hundred armed men were
in Ara1 Yet seized unaccountable panic i'ey
retreated Iv Lima by Sea, fist cutting The hroats oi thsf
horses and mules over thous mi In number.
General Ca-ti III: former President heads the revo!u
cnury pafry OF Don Domingo Elias, nothing has been
heard since his defeat at lea in January"
In addition the foregoing facls the writer OF the letter
makes tie following sad conmeuts which show the unfor
unatr condition which this large section OF country is re-
duced By the continual outbreaks Of rebeious and revuu
liunary uspiiants after power:
he result of oil s that the entire country South OF Lii
declared against the present Government which II
qoires extraordinary foresight predict will be over.
turned before months. True. this would be OF
small consequence the origin Of twenty other
von,iuns in rapid succession keep us for two or three
years in trouble and uncertainty without any permanent or
reliable Government.
Under SUCH is useless 10 speak abon ou
sness exercise patience and walt for better es
BIiimore American.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-05-02
OPENING OF JAPAN-"ALL THE HONORS" TO
RUSSIA.
,bo Inpio Elnho at,-,lI II


The vsi, of Commodore Perry in July ast has, doubt
hasencd the event. which his would probably have
compished but The actual achievement is due 10 The Rus
slams not 10 the Americans While Com. Perry dremed II
the wses course after delivering The letter Of the President
Of the u States in due form Utaga 10 allow S months 10
eapso before requiring answer Admiral Pontianc with
op dc,a ting the place where should hold intercourse with
the Japanese authorities weni directed To Nangaski and
has succeeded in negotating apparently without any sacr
fee o national dignity and with the sort Of which
the world was more prepared expect from the practical
Republic than from the Russian auOcracy.
According TO the information have received from an
authentic source time after the Russian Admiral had
intimate hs presence and Objects Nancasski high
officers arrived and after entertaining him Of feast on
shure entered upon the objects of The visit 10 friendly and
even cordial in substance they stated very caudy
that the Japanese Government seeing the desire OF
foreign hold intercourse with hcnI and their own
people being anxious trade had been reSeG 10 open The
commerce of japan oil notions In This spirit all the prrts
of Jauan might considered open foreign
vessels requiring fiji take in supplies of wood and
walcr but avoid disturbances the rot be a
Lowell 10 land This, however. is only confirming what
foreigners have already enjoyed without always fairly
kuDTeJging.
With regard 10 commercial intercourse the Japanese eff
GERS stalled that centuries of srcluson peparu
necessary and year must therefore ella before
any treaty privileges 10 trade could into operation
We have doubt 10 the accuracy Of this information
and further inclined believe that similar result might
have been effected long ago by Great Britain il she had
been fortunate enough enrst her interests In that part O
the globe uno did not steadily and exclusively
attend his fortunes and obtan honurs without de-
serving them. Dr. Bo~ring may be iueensibe either,
but he s less likely than OF his predecessors adml
rn have the station overlook the opportunity
of achieving lasting reputation for himseai China Mail