Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-01-12
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shipping than was at first supposed. More than
one hundred vessels were wrecked or stranded
on the New England coast, and the loss of twen-
tv lives has been already ascertained, besides
those of several vessels supposed to have gone
down with all on board. On Cape Cod the gale
was more terrible than any remembered.
PRor. SANBoRN's LECTURE, before the Mont
relier Institute on Popular Epidemics, was
popular affair but VIC are not 50 sure but he
gave serious offence to the Rapping Spirits, and
will have to settle with them for his temerity.
He would if | were they--indeed he should.
The Vermont Weekly Tribune, into which the
BURLINGTON Courier, and American Observer,
have been merged, has made its appearance
in a large and handsome sheet.
Tho Portland Custom House, which cost the
Government $129 600, embracing Bank Offices,
Library Rooms, &C., was totally destroyed by
fire on Sunday 9Th instant.
In New York, on the same day, the Lafarge
Hotel, and Metropolitan Hall, estimated at
$500 900, was also consumed by fire.
Smith, native American, has been elected
Mayor of New York
Walkers Filibustering Expedition in Lower
California has been beaten by the Mexicans with
the loss Of T. or IA men, while the rest of the
party fed ~ Easenel,s. where they are beseiged.
A reimbursement of 20 from San Francisco as
j.>tnt- y the ad,iccs bringing the news have
4ss4 e., sir rescue
DISASTER TO 4nE STEANSIIr SAN Francisco.
a trlcgraphic despatch from Liverpoor, N. S.,
dated 9Th inst, says, tao Maria Freeman, ar
rived there, reports that on the Goth December,
in lat 80 20, long 60, fell in with the new
American steamship San Francisco, from New
York for San Franchises, with her decks swept,
boats gone, and completely disabled. She could
not render her any assistance, as she drifted out
of sight during the gale.
The San Francisco sailed from New York on
the Dist ult., with the United States troops for
California. She was a new steamer, and on
her first voyage to the Pacific. She was built
by VIM. H. Webb, at 9Th street, East river
The Secretary of War has telegraphed to this
city, chartering u steamer to proceed forthwith
in search of the wreck of the San Francisco,
which has on board over seven hundred soldiers.
The steamer was to sail this morning. Secreta-
nv Guthrie has ordered all revenue cutters on
the same service.
New TREATY WITH Mexico The New York
Herah's Washington correspondent states that
the treaty with Mexico, which has been nego-
tiated by Mr.. Gladsen, is now in the hands of
the President, and will soon be communicated
to the Senate 1t provides for such boundary
as will enable the United States to protect Mex
leo from the Indians for the right of way for a
railroad to the Pacific, or as an alternative, that
Mexico shall cede to the United States bound
AIRY that shall extend nearly to the 3lst parallel
giving large extension of territory, including
Lower California and Sonora, on payment of the
sum of $50,000,0 900. Also, for the specific en-
dorsement of the Tehauntepec right Of way.
NEARLY Two HUNDRED LIVES LosT.-Halifar,
~ s., January 3d.-The ship Stafordshire,
Richardson, from Liverpool, bound for Boston,
struck on Blande Rock, south of Seal Island, on
the morning of the 3lst, of December.
The first and second mates with IL sailors,
reached Cape Sable, and the Sd mate and 1870
Others were picked up and landed at Shelburne.
The remainder of those on board, one hundred
and seyenty-seven persisted with the wreck.
= The LATE TERRIBLE GALE ON CAPE CoD.-
ProuincetOicn, January 3d.-further accounts
have been received of the late disastrous gale
Cape Cod, by which many lives were lost.
The gale is described as the most severe ever
experienced, and the distress exceeds any former
precedent Up to the present time it is known
as certain, that twenty persons have persisted
and portions of wrecks are drifting ashore with
nearly every tide.
Many vessels it is supposed, have been swamp
cd with all on board
Further accounts from Cape Cod, report that
at least one hundred vessels have gone ashore
AT Yarmouth, the houses were inundated
Central Wharf, Boston, has been demolished
and all the vessels broke from their moorings
Crocker's Wharf is also badly damaged. Mil
Creek dam has been destroyed.
Otis P. Lord, of Salem, has been elected
Speaker of the House in Massachusetts,; and
William Calhoun, President of the Senate.
The New York Legislature met at Albany fol
its winters sessions, on Tuesday, organized by
electing wing officers in both branches, and
received Gov. Seymour's message,--all the first
day. The Lieut.. Governor (Church) preslde'
in the Senate, Hugh j. Hastings, editor of tn.
Albany knckerbocker, was chosen Clerk, anC
in the House, Robert H. Pruyn of Albany wal
chosen Speaker, and Richard U. Sherman o.
Utica, Clerk. The message is Il lengthy docu
ment, and gives very favorable statement OF
the financial and general prosperity OF th'
State.
The death of Mrs Amelia Opie, the au
thoress, was recently announced. Her father
was Dr. Anderson, of Norwich, England, ant
in early life she was known as the pretty and
clever Miss Anderson She was born in 1868
and in 1913 married Opic the artist. During
the tim, Of George the Fourth, she withdrew
from fashionable society, and for the last TWEEN
rg-iv3 years was q consistent member of thu
r5i1ty of Friends.
FAMINE IN FRANcE.-The Paris correspoden
Of the New York Commercial Advertiser learn
from several gentlemen returned from diferen
quarters of France, that the distress, in conse
quence of the short crop, is very severe, mucl
more 80 than any newspaper would dare t.
affirm.
SHOCKING TRAGEDY.-A man living in Athen
Co., N Y, q few days since went to his hous
in company with his father-in-law--both bein
in a state of intoxication. His wife requisite
him to hold her babe while she provided supper
and the child becoming fretful in the meantime
these two men, its father and grandfather, chor
ped it's head off with an axe.
Benjamin Bunkinghand, of Mortified, CT
was one of the ealiest adventures to California
He returned in good time with fifty thousan
dollars in gold. He made second visit to til
far Western Ell Dorado, and returned from h
golden dreams penniless. A week or two sine
he was found dead. in u cave. His revolve
found by his side, with one barrel discharged
and small hole in his head, told the melal
choly story. lie was tweuty-seven years old.
ROBBERY OF WASHINGTON MONUMENT NONE
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