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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-05

VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
WHITE SATIN AND KID BOOTS
wv and Slippers. Just received a general as
sortment ofthe above; workmanship and matera.
Of the best.
Also an elegant supply OF Toilet Slippers, EN-.
bracng the French embroided, Wilton and Vel
vet GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Patterson's Drug Store
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-05

NEW YEARS PREsENTs.-M. w
IN GAIT d. BRO. will open this day magnif-
cent assortment Of Watches, Jewelry. Silver Ware,
and Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, TO which
they invite the attention OF purchasers.
M w. GAIT 81 BROTHER.
Jan 3-3t Penn. av, beiw. 9th and 10Th o.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-05
STATES COURT OF CLAIMS.

W AshiNSIoN, ~. ~ dprii w 1901
Apr 2l-lawlm
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09
Sudden Deaths.

On Saturday last, the Hon. JonS MoLrAS,
Of Cabot, went TO his barn TO harness a
horse, and short time thereafter was found
dead. Mr.. Mclean was an energetic busi-
ness man, an ardent aud successful politician,
a good legislator, having served with credit
both IN the Senate and the House, and his
death in the full vigor of manhood is a great
loss TO the community in which he lived
Starting in business originally as trader he
afterwards became member of the bar Of
Caledonia County, aud by his merit in that
profession and his usefulness as member of
the House, won the post of honor as mem
Der Of the Judiciary Committee
On Monday last, the Rev. JoHN MooRr
dropped down dead in the street. at Concord,
~ II. Mr.. Moore was distinguished
preacher Of the Universalist persuasion, and
was well known and highly esteemed by
that order, particularly in New Hampshire
and Vermont. lie was recently nominated
for Governor of New Hampshire, but being
ineligible to the office, his name was with
drawn.
We learn that a citizen of Stafford, nam
ed naisdell, dropped dead few days since.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09
Ohio Politics.
CLrvELANp, Ohio, Jan. y, Il

tLfNELAND, ONO, Jan. 1000.
The appearance of the communication in
the Tribune making known the existence of
the Order Of " Know Something's" had the
effect on the "Cayennes" of u m,sked bat.
ierics suddenly opened on an assanlling col
nam. They were not prepared for this
ilank-fre, and are in much tribula,ion how
to silence it before il becomes strong enough
to conquer them. Ia the previous contests
of the Know NOthings, they have had the
advantage Of firing on their foe from an un-
seen ambush but now they have an oppo
nent TO deal with who adopts their own tao (.
ties, and who enters their camp and enlists
their brayest and purest soldiers 10 fiphi, not
natiylstlc. bat freedoms battles. The CAY
ennes may have seen SAM" but they have
not seen the beginning of the end Of the
new Order or League of Freedom.
The Grand President Of the Know Moth
ing Order for Ohio, Thomas Spooner of Gin
cnnati, made visit to Cleveland recently.
for the purpose of casting oil on the troubled
waters. lie assured the members, who met
at night to hear his speech, that the Order
would be an antl-Slayery Institution, and, in
Tact, irds one at present. He eonuadicled
himself several times, however, before he
got through. II slipped out of him that the
policy of the Order was to suppress anti.
Slavery agitation. After admitting that fact
he had the hardlhood to aiiiun that more
could be done for freedom in that way than
by openly contending for the Supremacy of
Anti Slavery principles Ito concluded his
harangue by slandering the character of the
hnow-Something Order, little dreaming that
there were about a hundred Of ns members
present. A few fools swallowed his sophis-
ucal trash. but the more Intelligent were
heartily dssgusted with II aud han.
Spooner said Ia conversation the next day.
TO several persons, that the leaders feared
only the Reserve that if she could be kent
quiet the Abolition agitation could be kept
under IN other parts of the State but tina,
II the Reserve broke loose, the whole order
IN ONO Was in peril OF blowing TO fragments;
Dut ne expressed great eonidenne that she
was loo strongly Oath-Louad to the Order, TO
sur hand or foot. Ills mission TO Northern
ONO was to put the wool over the eyes of
'ne iieesoiefs," as u moments reflection
wiz snow. CONTRARY to general expecta-
llon, ne refused 10 divulge the proceedings
OF the National Council, held last fall. at
CINCINNATI. What shall be thought of an
ofder, whose members are not permitted to
know what their representatives have done
The conduct OF the Order toward the Repub-
lican party of Ohio, is that Of the viper in
The fable, which stung the breast that warm
I'd II into activity. Last May there was not
cab load of know-No things in this State.
Those who imported it assured the people
hat the Order was based on Anti-Slsyery
principles, and prescribed only Catholics
Tens Of thousands sought admission and
were initiated; but finding nothing bui
. y Na,iyeisIn, they inquired what was
sie 'na,ters Where were the Anti Nebras-
~ p'ahh'' Why were adopted Protestant
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09

Dngoh.-On Monday last, bill passed
the House Of representatives., which author
lzes the people Of Oregon Territory to
assemble M Convention aud form a Consil-
Triton and State Government. When the
Constitution shall have been formed il will
be submitted to Congress. If il meets the
requirements of the Federal Constitution
and Is republican 10 its character, then the
Territory viii be admitted into The Union
on an equal footing with the original States,
and bear the name of the State OF Oregon.
The National lntelligencer gives the follow
Ing synopsis OF the provisions Of the bill:
" he usual Courts are TO be established.
and until another Census and apportionment
the new State Is to be entitled to one repre-
sentative IN the Congress OF the United
States. Sections III and 30 in every town
ship OF the public lands in said State are to
be granted Tor the use Of schools two en-
tire sections are TO be given for the use and
support OF university; and three entire
sections are to be appropriated for compile
ting the public buildings of said State, or
for the erection of others. Five per cent. Of
the net proceeds Of the sales of the public
land lying within the State are TO be paid TO
the state Tor the purpose Of making public
roads ana canals IN the same, as the Legs
lature thereof shall direct, upon condition
that there be no interference with the priina-
~ disposal of the soil within the same, and
that no tax Is to be laid upon the lands Of
the UHited States and no higher tax upon
nonresident proprietors than upon resi-
dentsr
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09

Spuniy NJ. rise. M Wise Is sinmping
through Virginia, as fierce as fire, and lu-
dulgng, wherever he goes, IN " hat Is ielici-
tously If not elegantly termed blowing
hui II must be confessed that he Is not very
successful IN his attacks upon the Know
Nothings Tor wherever he speaks, immense
numbers Immediately join the lodges Ia
one speech he made the rather startling as
sertlon, that the Know Nothing party IA
Massachusetts was organized by the Rev
James Ercemln Clark and the Rev. Theo.
dorc Parker, tie latter gentleman being mild
" termed &" the devil incsrnaie." VIVA,
fierce things Sir. Wise will do If elected
Governor are dinly Swallowed forth by thar
gentleman IN a truculent way, which must
be inghuul 10 the Peace Society. at /
an paced "a charge Of the sword Of
Virginia" cries the rampant Henry a. WISE.
80 will bear and iorbear 10 the last: but II
III worst comes TO the worst, by the God of
Virginia, Will draw that sword and flesh il.
and II shall be broken IN my hand.n This
passionate ouipOuring confirms US in the
opinion which We have always entertained,
that M the event OF Mr. Wise's election,
somebody wall ret stuck. But Mr. Wise, N
ms gubernatorial struggles, will not coniino
himself TO probing the "innardsn OF scoun-
dfcl aboii,ionsts and traiiorons Know Moth
lngs with the official weapon" the sword
OF Virginia but ho will invoke al.o the
aid Of tho hemp Of Kentucky. IL will not
stop within the limits Of the State" roars
tins most murderous of candidates, butey-
cry traitor can catch ! will hangn This
threat assists the Imagination IN coniurIng up
a most picturesque spectacle. A long -leg-
ged Yankee aboliinnist, with tracts IN his
pocket, and treason in his mouth. runs from
the wra,hiul Wise, who follows in hot pur-
SUIT with halter IN one hand and the
p" sword" IN the other, swearing drcadfuly
by the God Of Virginia" The race con
Tunes until the ex-mnister oyertakos the
nihole philanthropist, pnks him with the
sword IN divers tender regions, and IL
nally " ileshes" that official weapon m the
person of the fugitive, who keels over and
dies without a grUnt. We hope the people
Of Virginia will not elect Mr.. Wise, for We
are afraid he would make but ferocious,
ogrelsh, bloody-minded, mauslaughterous,
Jack ketch sort Of Governor after ALL
a. he sword of Virginan-if there really is
such piece Of military furnture-is eyi-
IDENTITY too destructive an implemen, To be en-
trusted to such an explosive being.
Boston Alas.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09

spersing the reading with criticisms. Mr.. b.
called upon the leaders Of the Know Moth.
ipps to saw whether this was not the oath
cot I'D by lot of rotten politicians, for the
promotion Of themselves. He asked If there
had not been meeting Of the Council in
New York CITY, about election time, at
which resolution was passed giving the
power 10 construe the oaths to the higher Of.
feers. |, was this high.handed act which
drew down upon the order throughout the
State an overwhelming contempt
Mr.. Rickerson here rose TO a question Of
privilege, and read letter from council Of
which he Mr.. r. had been member, and
from which he had asked card OF with
drawal The letter states that he would not
be allowed TO withdraw, but that he would
be expelled; and besides that lac would be
burnt in efligy. 1t also said it was intmated
that he Mr.. Il } had been bought wih mon
ey. Mr. Il. said IT was not necessary Tor
hn to deny anything in this letter. A man
who would write such a letter to another,
Mr. X. thought was unworthy so much aiien-
tim But be would here say that he would
discharge his duty without rega to any
consideration, pecunisry or otherwise.
1t il pretty clear from all this that N n.
York, as well as in Massachusetts, the ma
ioriiy Of the X. Ms will not come in coils
ion with the ant.-slavciy sentiment and Mr..
Seward will therefore be elected. He is,
probably, the ablest man in the Senate
thoroughly equipped, whether it be az
statesman to grasp the broadcast question, or
as politician 10 manage the smallest details
of party tactics. lie is also the head of the
phalanx in the Senate on which the friends
Of Freedom mus, rely TO resist the aggres.
sions of Slavery albeit he is not ultra, or
in any degree unreasonable on that quest ion.
In the present aspect OF public affairs, and
with Senate composed, as it is likely to be-
WV. II. SEWARD cannot be spared, in our
opinion. Yet, truth 10 speak. we have never
recovered from ;he shock which Mr. Seward
gave us, when he appeared to court the cath
ole vote Of New York some years ago.
the very offence which now secures the X.
n. wrath, entertained by the minority OF the
New York legislature. AS a political move.
it was ssgaci,us and effective, terribly
wounding the locofoco party. As matter
Of principle, we never could tolerate it: and
from that day to this, we have repudated, for
,urself, the title Of "a Seward man" So
Jar we sympathize with the minority afore-
said. But in dangerous times a great lead
err must not be cut off from public service
even for a great fault.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09

A sovereign is dead The illustrious
kamehameha III, Of the Sandwich Islands,
ID no more. This piece of royalty was aged
about 40. He was chiefly distinguished for
getting drunk, whether ON those French
erandies introduced at the lannon's mouth
by the French, or on less refined liquors,
made little difference. Tie was Of medium
size aud dull physiogDomy. His predeces-
sors King Kamehameha II, and his Queen,
both died in London, while on visit. I'm
der his reign the Sandwich Islands were
near being annexed TO the United States
but Lholiho, his son, who travelled 10 this
country and in Europe four years since, Is
said to be unfayorable to the measure.-N.
Y. Tribune.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09
VIM. II. Seward Elected Sena-
atOr.
Senate, IL II
House, 60 81

Ohio. A correspondent Of the " y
Times confirms the statement OF the Cleve-
land correspondent of the Tribune, as 10 the
organization of the KN0w SOMETHING'S"
and adds that this organization has the coun-
tenance of eminent men in the Atltn,ic cit
les. II Is an Improvement in several re-
spects upon X. N'ism, and between them
both it is to be hoped that matters may be
arranged so that men who sympathise in the
main with their views, SO far as Just and
practicable, ind who yet will neither sur.
render their personal independence nor sub
init to secret councils, may cooperate with
them to coed end. The signs ofthe times
are by no means unfavorable. As indicated
in Massachusetts, New York and Ohio, the
multitude who have been induced to Join the
X. ". ranks from the impulses of Patriotism
and Protcstantis.n, are imbued deeply also
with the spirit of Liberty and now the A
nerican party" is Undergoing idsutieslly the
same ordeal through which both Of the old
parties have passed 1t is having its contest
of Iiards and Sofis," "Siver Grays and
Woolly Heads and by and by il will have
TO sift the tares from the wheat Bad, OK
ccedingy, in several respects, as has been
the mode OF operation, aud bad in few as
has been the creed of the new party, it is
not to be denied that there is good material
in it, and strong as well as good The rood
in the North appears to be coming speedily
into the ascendancy. So far good May
they 90 on, better and better. We ex
peel TO see men, who have special love for
civil and religious liberty, strong at last for
personal fr edom and personal responsibility |
also. without which there can be no real
Freedom, either in church or state. Such /
men will repudiate the inlallbiliiy of X. n. /
Councils as well as of the Pope
We give another letter from the Cleveland
correspondent, Of the Tribune.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09
The Weather..

The present week, on the whole, has been
the coolest Of the season, though here we
think the thermometer did not fall so low at
any time as in December; the average for
the day on Tuesday was below the average
for the coolest day in December. We give
the extremes of the thermometer at different
points on Tuesday:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09
The Bounty Land Bill.

The bill was oyerburdened with amend
ments, but as nearly as can estimate, gives
to all who served fourteen days in any war
since i39o, 100 acres, deducting the number
Of acres already received by them under
former acts to widows, and minor children of
deceased soldiers; Mr.. Bells amendment
takes IN wars prior to 1890; Mr.. Weller's
amendment increases pay Of invalid pension
els.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09

Rutland Il. u Peylon r. Chandler, WIN.
Henry and J. d. Bdlgman have called
meetiuy of the stockholders on the 9th
Instant. to elect Directors to fiji vacancies
N the Board. It is SAID that the stock has
all been sold at one mill per SHIRE which
gives pom, to The following from the Rut-
hnd Herald:
Notice the call ola meeting OF the Stock
holders of the Rutland and Burlington r. r.
at Bellows Falls. The notice Is signed iby
all the NocShjilers W. are told. except one
A few more railroad, could be bought up
at The same raie, by these thr0c stockholders,
and theg not be made the poorer
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09

We find the following in reference to
Booth aud kyecrstt, recently sent to prison
IN Milwaukee, for an nIledged violation OF
the Fugitive Slave Vet, In the Cytreland
LeGdsr:
Monday, the 20th, the Supreme Court OF
Wisconsin granted Booth and Ryecraft. in
PRISON for the same crime, a writ of habea.
corpus. When about to start for Madison.
where the Judges ,re, all Milwaukee was
aiuot. Ticj thousand men formed in pro-
cession a. the jail, and amid cheers which
nlde The wckln ring, aud stirring music.
bore The prisoners, US II IN glorious triumph.
To lie Railroad station. Aud ,I,vro, a. sLs
heroes departed, The outburs.s of feeling.
coming fresh from the peoples heart. pro-
claimed their hrtred of the despotic Fugi
tive Act under which they were tried. their
horror aud detestdlion of the Judicial tvran.
ny, not Ia say corruption, by which they
were convicted, and their resolve. despite
oi that dcspouc Act and this Judicial tyrran.
ny, TO RESIST both, whatever the cost or haz.
ard.p
thtago, Feb.2-AcQulTrEp.-The Su-
preme Court OF Wisconsin has acquitted
Mesrs. Booth and Ryecrafi, previously con
Ncied OF assisting IN violating the Fugitive
Slave Law, on the ground that the indict-
ment was Illegal.
A Resolution reprehending the course Of
Messrs Douglas and Shields, in voting for
the repeal OF the Missouri Compromise.
pissed the Illinois house of representatives
today by yeas "a, nays u.
Feb. 3-The heavy winds aud intense
cold prevailing here has again stopped all
railroad communication with this CITY. ex
eePi by the Michigan Southern and Central
Railroads. Last night, on the Rock Island
iiailroad, i've locomotives and one train were
frozen up, aud one hundred and fifty passen
gers were forced, in consequence, to pass
the night on the prairie. No communication
has yet been had with st. Louis.
Right Spirit. - The nt-Nebraska mem.
bers of Congress, have contributed literally
today toward the payment Of the $1,000 fine
imposed on S. NJ. Booth for violation of the
Fugitive slave law,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09

0F'Our friend-a rsry saucy friend-of
the " Autograph and Remarker," is anxious
TO know why the list of NJ. C.'s was omitted
IN our last Register. Well sir: first the
list was incomplete, by reason of vacancies,
when the Register was Published secondly
tue present congress would be defunet
shortly after the Register of 1855 came in,o
use ) ana thus too, we supposed the
omission would be of little CONSEQUENCE
The n'rt congress promises to be live
one ana 1t Is our present purpose to Register
the names of its members.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09

Mac kind gf Onions. See advertisement
Of Joab s. Sargent.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09

LeciWes-lIorace Greeley delivered
lecture in Mortified on Thursday evening Of
last week Audience large-subject, cdu-
eilion. Hon Geo. ". Granley Of Yer
gennes, delivered lecture in the same
place on "Wednesday evening Of the pres mt
week.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09

Fera'oni PhGnir.-Such is the title of n
ne" weekly newspaper, published at
or-'lleboro, by Chs. Cummings, ESQ.
formerly connected with the EARLE. In
politles Mr.. Cummings promises to be
mdsPsndtnP aud to favor ".lmsrieaa
principles" Not doubting that Mr.. Cum
nings who, by the way is an exec lien,
ed'tor-means exactly what he SAYS. we
say'-Suecess to him, ana to his principles
wa nave ourself always endeayored 10 be
both Independent and American
sometimes a, the expense of patronage, and
oil the eensure Of political associates. We
wish Mr.. Cummings better luck.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09

Dentistry. During the sickness Of c. II.
KLnURN, we are requested to state, Mr.. |.
ID krLBURN will attend to the business of
his brothers otiice in this village, and will
doubtless do ii to the entire satisfaction of
all concerned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09

The most startling discovery of the age is
that by which Il bank note or other writing
or engraving IS copied to such perfection as
10 defy the best judges. Last week a pho.
iographist copied a note Of IA state Bank Of
Ohlo, aud the spurious bill was presented tn
and received MS genuine by thrco of the
most experienced Bunk tellers in the city /;
and after being told that it was not genuine,
they contcnded tha, 1t was good Unless
tins discovery can be overcome, confidence
N Bank notes will be destroyed - CiaciAaa-
Il GG-eRe.
The photographer cannot counterfeit a
bIi, If II has more than one color aud even
II he should acquire that skill, there is prob
ably one combination Of colors that will for
ever defy the photographic art.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09

1.-THE Glover mill was no, insured in
the vermont Mutual, but in the Farmers,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09

Halifax reported 10 above; probably it
was 10 below.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09

The Governor of Michigan signed the pro-
hibtory liquor law Feb. LIST. 1t is 10 take
efi'sc, IN ninety days.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-02-09
Candidates for Commissioner

UVOER THE liquor Ian.
Huntington County. Pearce Of
Calais
Ciiedonia County. Nlden E. Judeyne Of
llardsick
lee. ''''''e u al
The FINLAND Herald. Windsor Journal,
Montpelier Waichman Free Press, AMI 9th
er wing papers, copied statement from the
Age last fall that Merritt Clark had been
falsely represented by rs as AN nt.Nebras
kn mn, for the pitiabls excuse Of catching
few abolition votes Wc Immediately
reiterated OR statement that he ,ras an anti
Nebraska man, AMI called upon the self
stme papers nov 50 anxious TO publish the
" disclaimer Of the Age, to pub sh our
" disclaimer" and thus DO justice to Merritt
Clark, and ourselves. Bat they do not see
fit TO do 50. - Bsiioirs Falls .lrgas.
We have no recollection of ever having
seen the " disclaimer" Of the Argus. Our
readers have j, nole in the above extract.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-01-20
Auction Gales

GALE OF FURNITURE On TUESDAY, the
~ 23d instant, at 10 O'Clock a.. IN, we will sell. a
the residence Of Mr.. Thos. ]. Willard, Cav st. nea
the corner Of Washington ST., Georgetown, all thu
Household and Kitchen Furniture, which is wei
kept and as good as new.
We name in part
mahogany Sofas, do Rockers
Do Secretary and Bookcase
Do Parior, Arm and other Chairs
do do and Dining Tables
French Timepiece, Mantel Ornaments
Mahogany and marble top Stands and Tables
Solid Walnut and other Bedsteads
Handsome Cottage Chamber Sets
First rate Feather Beds, Mattresses
dress ng and walnut Bureau
Enclosed Washstands, Wardrobes
3 ply paFlor and other Carpets, Rugs
Radiator. Kitchen and alright stoves
Dinner Set, China gilt breakfast and tea do.
Knives and Forks, Glassware, Chatting Dishes
Refrigerator, w tier Cooler, Crocktry
Britannia Coffee Sets. &c.
Kitchen Utensils, Rain Casks
Also, a large lot of improved bred Chickens
W it'll many other articles.
HUGH CAPERTON, Trustee.
BARNARD & BUCKLEY,
jan l7-dts Auctioneers