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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-31
AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTON.
THE SUPPRESSION OF INDIAN HOsTILITIES.
The TELEGRAPH LINE TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN.
TERRIBLE FLARE UP IN THE HOUSE,
&c, &c. &o.
THRTY-TsaIRD CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.
Senate.

WASHINGTON, Jan. so, 1855.
THE COLLINS STEAMERS.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-10-05
Seven days later from Europe
ARRIVAL OF THE PACIFIC

m SANpr HOOK, Oct 3, BAN.
Inc Y. . Steamer Pacific made her np>
Pearance oil THIS point about ~ last night
pplmglng one weeks later intelligence from
europe me facihc arrived ont at Liver,
Pool On .ne afternoon oil the 10th Sept. after
= Passage % hlhe days and ~ hours. She
'aireu LOT Liverpool sept. y.
Il, nsPa'orc, re'n General Simpson from
, W seat VI war mao oeen received by the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-10-05
The keystone state.

Good ,idings from Pennsylvania Hiiher-
to there have been three distinct tickets in
the field, all an,i-Adminstraiion and anti
Slavocratie. All these parties are now uni
ted on one iickei, and by thus uniting, the
verdict of Pennsylvania will be secured iol
Freedom. The annexed document tells thu
story;
Harrisburg. Sept. 29-The following nd
dr.es from the Central Committee of the
Wing, Republican and American parties has
been published;
" TO The People Of Pennsylvania
The Wing party, the Republican party,
and the American party, having each nomin-
ated a candidate for the office of Canal Com
missioner it became apparent that such d.
vision of the elements of opposition TO the
National Administration aud its Nebraska
fraud would inevitably lead to the triumph of
Arnold Plummer Pro>Slavery Nebraska
candidate In view OF these facts, a meeting
Of our respective Committees of said parties
was held at Harrisburg, on Thursday, the
9th Sept, and their nominees having de-
cined, and been withdrawn, Thomas Nich>
olson, Of Beaver county, was nominated as
the candidate Of the said parties, for the
purpose Of concentrating the votes of the
Anti Nebraska party on one man, and he IS
hereby earnestly recommended to all the low
ers of freedom in Pennsylvania, as a capa-
Bile, honest and true hearted man, who is
wofthy of the sopport and confidence of the
people.
BY order of the Committees,
JOHN A. FISHER,
Chairman Wing State Committee,
LEMU FL TODD,
Chairman American State Committee,
DAVID WlLMOT,
Chairman Republican State Com"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-10-05

While at the Vermont State Fair at Rut-
land last week, we noticed that the Meode-
on Manufactures were veil represented =
some four or five Establishments being COM
petltors for the prizes. Our attention was
called to the display Of instruments manu-.
featured by Messrs. EsrEr & GREEK, Of
Bratlleboro'. Their Meodeons were all fine
toned, and well finished externally. One
particularly attracted the attention of the lo'-
ers Of music and symmetrical proportions
with an deliberately carved case, mounted
with pearl keyes. Twas a thing of beau
~" and would grace the parlor Of any lady
in the State. To our ear the tone was leep,
even, rich and void of the roughness that
chsracterlEes most reed instruments. We
have no acquaintance with the marufac-
lurers, but from the appearance Of their in
struments as compared with the others on ex-
hbitlon, believe they deserved the first pre-,
mum, which we have learned was awarded
TO them. - Whitehall Journal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-10-05
00lalton's Nailp cAuurnal

Will be published, as usual, during the
session Of the Legislature, and arrangements
will be made to forward il, daily, POST
PAID, by The quickest lime The mall wia al
,ou.
Subscribers are desired TO send in their
names at once, that we may make the nee
cssary arrangements in time to supply our
selves with the materials.
TERMS.
Daily Jodrnal, post paid, sl.00 in adv.
Waterman g. Journal, weekly,
during session, 25
I" 40 months, so as to
include the public acts,) so
NF Postmasters and Representatives are
invited to forward subscriptions, and for hve
subscribers or over they may retain % pei
cent.
E.P. WALTON, ia.
Montpelier, Sept IA, 1855.
CO Editors copying the above, will be
entitled to The Daily free.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-10-05
Mr.. Rockwell's Letter.


! The following Is the reply OF Mr. Rock
well 10 the letter informing him oil his noml-
nation by the Republican Convention OF
Massachusetts
p,rrsr,rtn Tucsdov Sem, o. Is55
"ENiLhh hN ieOc cnc ia'l eVeh.nE
you' 'e'iei u''I I,'i ',i1'''' IN
I,'o.'u' VIC 'ia, ~ W ,,T..1
en'.yn, ,.1. VI, ,h u''e uo ~ %
"%' u'. - ~ ~ VIZ ~
0a,' ",y ~ ~" ,
um9 '''''''' 90 '"0 ensuing P'''''S'
W. latte. ;,,,,o,od .o,,;os &c ,bo ,1dros,
,ni RasnIn,,ons which vnu :, ,,o ,yore man.
,,,n,,.r ada,,,ad h., ,ha Canya,,ior
-, ,a sc ,to po,,,,bI;,.r
49,, ~, -,
IN Tho iii ms, / attended n NAUTICAL
,nee,;,, r ~uizens of this town, called for
: the purpose of appointing delegates to thu
Convention at worcester mad carefully
\ considered the SUBJECT IN all its bearings
keeping my tnlhu open 10 every Argument
ana suggestion, ana my position was then
publicly avowed,
mat position requires me to change no
opinion upon 'ne pupIc questions before Tie
country WINE III the house oil hepresen-
tauVes' the opinions ana arg umenis put FORM
,h my pace uiere, ana whlch are on record,
Ieao ufec''y IN tne ''sht OF Tue cHcunslan
yes DO" surrounding US 10 'ne PtlhclpIes SCI
,'tth III 'ne "uutesS ahu fesoiu'lohs OF lhe
worcester convention
Durlng the past yea, IN Ihe senate
peuu'n 'or ,lV repeal OF 'nS uS''l'e oiaVe
NV subscriber oy some eigh' thousand men
OF Massachusets' principally oi Boston ana
us flclhi'y' was instructed 10 my care a
discussion ehsueu' A' lha' tIhe, As al
o''e's' u,e iao' was a''noun H,,s ny senators
Wno hiu ocen e'ec'e9 as WnigS' ana o'ner
events have iurnisned ihuuo9aoie evidence
oI It's rum Tue Wh's parry hau ceased 10
eA,sI as d nallona' party
-" nav "u'chtu WIN great ih'eres. tne
1neo' Vi 'ne 'e''ai " tue prospects OF 'he
Deuiocra'ic party 10 see "hethe, 'ne resus-
S'a''on Vi tha' party, uPon 80 u's'lhct pro
olaV1v gIounu' "oulu no' re'Ne as ma
uonal parry It's former antagonists ana es-
.ao,ish II upon 'he OASIS o. ireedon ana mus
ehap'e 70 hequ"' eueti ne" suehg'h as
"ou'u i'ahe " suecesslui II seems no
'o"ger Passiole 70 entertain such an idea
anu YET II cannot De ueeiileu i'nposslole that
in so''e way 'ne e'eat niaJo''y VI 'he people
., 'ne country may un'le III resisting eneciu-
any the agsressions OF .he slavery interest
recognizing therefore, inc paramount
ISSUE recognize as tne only pracucao'e
means OF sustaining our pnsiuoh upon that
issue, our cooperation with the masses of
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-10-05
Massachusetts,.

The Hon. ]. w. Foster of Massachusetts
President of the Know Nothing State Coun.
ell has Just withdrawn from that Convention
From his letter Of resignation we extract the
following statement of his reasons for post
ponlng all other questions IN order 10 avert
the imminent dangers arising from the do
mihaton of the Slave Power
ave are on the threshold of great con.
test. which will endure for many years. If
stricken down now, II will be but to rise with
renewed strength. There are too many
earnest hearts and too many strong hands,
enlisted IN this work, to give 1t up on the
first rebuff In the one case, the danger is
imminent in the Other remote In the one
case, instant preparation is required in the
other everything is provided for.
In conserving TO act IN unison with the
entire Anti Slavery sentlmeDt,we are not, in
the language of the resolutions, required 10
qualify or renounce our distinctive principles
OF state or National policy, but simply to
make the question OF Freedom paramount
To secure unity here, no unity is attempted
on any other point. The widest latitude of
belief IL allowed upon all other subjects
but upon the all-absorbnig question OF Free
dom, II is sought 10 embody, IN concentrated,
elhelent action, the public sentiment of Mas
sachusetts.
" In acoeeding to this proposition, we but
follow IN the wake of Ohio, Indiana. Illinois
Maine, New Hampshire and most of the
Free States. We wish 10 place ourselves IN
cortial sympathy with the friends of Free
dom throughout the North, so that, whenever
a National Convention is called to nominate
candidates for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency, an event which must happen be-
lore the expiration OF six months. the full
strength Of Massachusetts may be there re-
presented.
by refusing to go into this movement
we Isolate ourselves from all sympathy with
our SISTER States OF the North we place the
organization IN false position, frltter away
dom itself
Republican Convention has recently
been held at Worcester, IN which membefs
OF Tue hmenean party largely preponder>
sted. They wen, Into that Convention claim
ing TO act IN good fallh, and we are in honor
bound TO abide the result. After surveying
the whole held, after a csrful comps f,sop
Of opinions, aud after balancing CONFLICTING
claims, the delegates fixed upon Mr.. Rock.
well az their standard bearer in this contest
think they acted wisely. No slur can be
cast upon his public or private character. =
In bis career az . statesman he has proved
himself the firm friend of Freedom, and
has faithfully reflected the sentiments Of
Massachusetts. AS had pledged yself 70
abide BY the result of that Convention,
shall give TO the nominee q cordial, and
nope efficient support. There is such .
'hlhg ~ public faith, there 10 such . seuti-
mem as political honor, and these are as
''Ia'ng upon public bodies as private faith
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-10-05

From Central .4msric1 -.iloremenis Of The
Repoiutionisis -.NtW York, Oct. 1.-The
Bulletin Official Of the Republic Of Costa
klca, dated Sept. z, states that in Nicaragua,
General Gusrdiola has been beaten and
taken prisoner by General Munoz, who was
mortally wounded in the battle.
Rlvas has fallen into the power Of some
three hundred Democrats, a part of whom
are from Leon, aud a part Yankee. They
sailed from Resltjo, and landed at San Juan
Del Sur. taking measures to get possession
Of the place.
II Is also positively stated that President
Walker, at the head of a considerable force,
has marched on Granada with the intention
OF attacking the Government troops and TAX
ing the capital.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-10-05
The Bay State.

From Massachusetts the political intell-
ly unfavorable yet If the sentiment OF Free
dom is as deeply seated in the hearts of the
people Of Massachusetts as it is in the people
ofevery other free State, all will yet be we'll
The Wings met in State Convention on
Tuesday, and nominated a distinct ticket,
placing Hon. SAMUEL II. VALLEY of Rox-
bury at It's head. A purer man and better
Wing is not TO be found in Massachusetts.
lie was a member of the last Congress,
where he gallanily and ably resisted the
onslaughts of the Slsyocracy, and his defeat
by the X. Ms, at the last Congressional cleo.
ton, we felt TO be an outrage upon most /
worthy man. Now, we are very sorry to see
Mr.. Valley in his present position. How |
v,o~ soosSsesat &c w0n his past character I
Is Wing, it seems to US that i: is quite in \
,onsisten. with his late stand in Congress
n opposition to the aggressions of the Sav
ocracy. This new position is of course due /
10 his party rather than to himself; but we /
must add, that the Wing party of Massachu-
sets seems TO be more nice than wise. Else |
where else in the free states,--
he Wing party is true 10 the paramount issue
oi the day; it will be sad, indeed, if the
Wings of Massachusetts shall excuse them
selves from honorable service in the coming
battle, and glorious laurels in the coming
victory. The Wing Convention declared a
gainst the Personal Liberty Act and Liquor
Law,-on the latter subject declaring Itself
in favor Of law which viii be enforced by
the public sentiment.
With thus apparently unfayorablc news,
we have the following, which is Of more
favorable character.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-10-05

ANOTHER SLIcE or MExico BARo.lSED
foH. Previous to the departure Of Santa
Anna irom the soil of Mexico, il was stated
that Mr.. Gadsden, the American Minister 10
Mexico, had qnarreled with the Mexican
Minister Of Foreign Affairs, and that Mr.
Gadsden only communicated with Santa
Anna himself IL is now rumored tia, Gen
Gadsdeu has contriyed 10 continue with Car
rera and his government the quarrel which
he had with the Bronia ministry under
Santa Anna. But this is alleged to be a
minor result of an important cause which
Is stated in the following extract from the
Washington correspondence of the New
York Courier aud Enquirer:
From recent developments it is inferred
that Gen. Gradsden had concluded a private
arrangement with Santa Anna, without the
knowledge Of his Ministry or Of our Cab
net, in the form of treaty, dispensing with
the running and marking of the boundary
line under the present treaty, and car
rylng out the project of annexing Lower CAL
Ifornia, aud establishing the boundary on the
tweniy-nnth parallel In The proportion OF
the price that was agreed TO be paid for the
Messilla and adjacent tract, the purchase
money for these Territories should have
octh ~ iSdSA loltI mlllous VI uoiitios
An arrangement Of this character must OF
necessity have been private, and must have
depended for its iinrl execution upon the sue
cess OF Santa Anna in the contest TO secure
absolute power which he was then carrying
on. II is alleged that project of the treaty
was left behind by Santa Anna, and fell into
the hands Of his successors in the govern
ment, who at once notified Gen. Gadsden
that II could not receive their approval. DO
not suppose, however, that these alleged de-
tails OF the proceeding are entitled 10 much
confidence, but that the statement is true IN
its general features there is no good reason
to doubt. A negotiation has been going on
for more lands. and had Santa Anna been
able to maintain himself il would in all prob
ability have been carried through. 1t may
have been already carried, so far as to com
nit both governments and occasion serious
disputes. The Meslla treaty itself arrived
in the United States in December, 1883, be-
fore the administration was aware OF ITS ex-
stence, and the organ denied that anything
had been concluded. while the document was
within two days Of Washington"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-10-05
Two Weeks Later from Cali.
fornia.
NEw YoRK. Sept. 3


The steamer Star Of the West arrived n,
Quarantine at three o'clock this afiernoon
from San Juan, with California dates of the
5th Of Sept, 81 $50 600 IN specie, and $50
passengers
The State and County elections were p-o.
crossing when the steamer left. The tesrlt
was doubtful. Great political excltemeu,
prevailed
The Know Nothing party. il is asserted
had bought up the Mormon vote in San Fran.
cisco county for $4,000, payable after the
election. The Mormons have so votes.
The Wings of San Francisco had reor.
gained, and nominated a ticket which
would deirnct from the X. n. vote.
a riot occurred at the sixth ward primary
election on the BIS, ult over twenty pistol
shots were fred and several persons severe
~ wounded
Peter d. Manchester, formerly 4 bankerd Of
Cincinnati had been arrested on requisilion
from the Gov. Of Ohio, charged with forge.
ry.
The Board of Examiners, who were ap-
pointed TO pass upon san Francisco Comp
lroer's warrants. Lad rejected ncary : Il,
100000, many Of them forgcres, but most Of
them owes issues
The L. s. Steamer Massachusetts had
sailed for the Mexican coast 10 enquire into
tie recent Injuries 20 the persons and prop
cry Of American citizens.
The Superintendent OF Indian affairs 70,
Oregon, three whites and two Indians were
killed. Great excitement prevailed and
troops had been ordered from Port Oriord
The British frigaie Amphirte had arriy-
cd at san Francisco from Peiro2aulosski aud
the Russian fort at the river Amoor They
found the places nearly deserted. She laid
there five days taking surveys Of the river
a Russian ifou man-oi-wsr found there was
blown up.
The French friga,e Adventure WAS wreck
ed near New Caledonia on tie 2]d Of April.
Dates from China are TO July 9Th. A
proclamation had been issued by the Chinese
Superintendent Of Customs for kaiang Nam
fofhideing all export Of rice and other grain.
News had been received IN San Francis
co Of the success of the insurgents on The
Pacific coast Of Mexico. Gen. Comonfoi
had taken Zapailan BY assault. Comma had
surrendered and the soldiers aud officers Of
the garrison joined the rcvoluiiousls. Gen.
Comonfort subsequently marched with 5000
troops to attack Guadainiara.
The city of I,pailan was smoked after iis
capture, aud entirely demolished. The fight
lasted two hours, during which 200 were XII.
led and many wounded on both sides. 1000
men were under Gen. Cabal'os, and had
marched for the city Of Mexico.
The news of Santa Annals Eight had
reached the coast aud already caused con.
tenuon among the military leaders. At
Guadalnlara Generals Marquis and Gambo
were lighting. the former beng IN favor Of
Gen. Urcga for President, the latter IN favor
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-10-05

H1k Bnk.--rhe Bennington Banner
announces that the Stark Bank has resumed
The ordinary business of Banking, and that
IT'S bills now stand on a par with those of
other New England Banks. We are rlsd
to hear this, and trus, that il will meet sitb
no more reyeTses.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-10-05

ueatlemen," said an engineer, BY way of
settling dispute as TO the relative speed of
engines, the last time ran the Blowbard
IRON syracuse, we went SO fast that the tel
tooth comb ?n .e"e
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-10-05

an erampie.-The King of Dahomey an
African monarch, (ssys a recent traveller,
Keeps drunkard, feeds him upon rum. ana
EXHIBITS him at the customs, that his e,nsc,
a'ed appearance may shame his people from
making beasts Of themselves. ''"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-10-05

br'bery IN hdnsas.-The st. Louis Dem.
oerat says; Those representatives who voted
IN favor oil the Atchison and Klckapoo ierry
companies, received free pass for them.
selves and horses for the next twenty years,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-10-05

Strange Mrder--In New Orleans, Mrs'
Shelton, an old, sckly woman, boarded WIN
a Mrs. Brown, and was in arrear for her lodg-
ings. Mrs. Brown warned her TO yacate her
room, which SO incensed Mrs. Shelton that
she poured some camphene upon the hoof,
called Mrs. Browns little cd, pied daughter
into her room, and throwing her into inc
camphene set fire TO It, whereby the poor
child was burned to death.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-10-05
Washington County Agricul-
tural Fair.

Premiums .4trarded al the l0h Shoe and
Fair Of n, Washington County .4grieui-
iwoi .Sooieiy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-10-05

The following is the reply of Dir. Rock
well 10 the letter informing him Of his nomi-
nation by the Republican Convention Of
Massachusetts
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-10-05

Best pr Matched Horses + Stevens 6 90
The beautiful pair of Grey Horses be-
longing to Mr.. Ilemln Derby were the great
attraction, but had not been owned long
enough by one man to compete for premium.
Best Stud Horse the Committee award
J NJ Richardson co
Also the same J w f Bliss Black
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-03-24
pLEDGING VoTEs.

The practice Of promising, months and years
before the election, to vote for certain parties,
SO common to this country, is, we think, often
attended with unpleasant and unfortunate re.
suits. Circumstances frequently arise, after it
is done, which make it necessary that they for
felt their words, or do that which is injurious
to the common good and grating to their OWN
feelings. We believe strongly in friendship,
and in some instances to the yielding to the
wishes of our friends but not to that extent
which induces us to support u man for Office
without qualification, in preference to another
well qualified.
We are now nearly eight months off from
our regular election, and yet We have already
many candidates. in the field for Offices Of trust
and pay. Some of them have been ont almost
ever since the last election, and have never lost
sight Of their interest, by having as many as
possible pledge them their votes. In this we
have no fault to find with the candidates but
we do think it wrong in the people to bind
themselves down by any such obligation. Nu-
merous circumstances may transpire that will
make them regret it; and when this is the
case, there can be no success of The nominees of
any Convention, unless it be that a nomination
falls upon some man who has been q standing
candidate. We want good men for all our
Offices and as We shall doubtless have many
of that kind to choose from, and there is vet
ample time, we would say, BY no means com
nit yourself to any man, until you know who
is to be his opponent, or we may elect less
honest, less deserving and less qualified men.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-03-24
" E4IHER AND WATER.

Another week has passed, and still we have
had no rain, ave a few slight showers. The
weather for the most part has been cold, and
now, while we write, we do 50 by a fire com
fortably. Yesterday morning there was a
heavy frost, which has entirely cut down the
corn and cotton. Onr navigation remains IN
statu quo, having none--tho water being yet
too low to admit boats to Port Barre or
Washington. 1t is therefore needless to say
that the cotton, sugar and molasses of this
country remains locked up in our warehouses.
The last telegraphic dispatches from Louis
vile represent a considerable rise in the Ohio.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-03-24
d NUISANCE.

We know not to whom the vacant ground
in triangular shape, at the junction of the
Washington and Bayou Chicot roads, just be
yond the Catholic Church, belongs but we
suggest to the wner that it be enclosed and
made a fo~wer-garden Of, instead Of a place of
deposit for all the dead cattle, horses and dogs
that die about the town. Hundreds of persons
travel those roads daily, and the scent Of roses,
jessamines and vlolets would be much more
pleasant to our olfactories and agreeable to our
sights than the putrefying and half decayed
carcasses which are now to be seen there. :