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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-06-01
Letter from Texas.

GALVESTON, TEXAS May !.
Friend WditOn When wrote you last
| was about to leave New Orleans for this
place. came out in the steamship Louis
lana. Distance TO the mouth Of the Missis.
sppi 10 miles pass some fine Plantations
the first seventy miles out, but near the
mouth or for forty miles, 1t is too low to
plant
The Northwest pass light House is ten
miles and the Southeast pass-light three
miles from the mouth. II is 295 miles across
the Gulf Of Mexico and Galveston Bay "a
the landing, which we made in 30 hours, as
we were 10 season for the tide 10 cross Gal
weston bar at % p. m. IL we had been two
hours later we should have had TO remain
outside till next morning at o'clock. Re.
manned till 81 p. m. then took steamer Eclipse
for Houston, 100 miles the last 30 miles is
up Buffalo Bayou. At the entrance Of this
Bayou we pass the San Jacinto BItlle
Ground, where Santa Anna lost his wooden
leg. Half the distance up this Bayou il is
SO narrow the steamer nearly fills the chan
nel,and in many places rubbed on each side
and very crooked also. Ii is the most 70
mantle navigable stream in the Union, with
out any doubt Half Of the way il is oil
woods on either side. Twelve miles from
its mouth Is Harrlsburgh, the terminus Of the
only Railroad IN Texas. We have seen
mosquitoes for few days past, and felt then
too. 1t is very hot, but on the coast you gel
a breeze continually. The Tremon, House
at Galveston Is fine Hotel. We had to.
day new potatoes, cucumbers, strawberries
pear and garden sauce OF all kinds very
acceptable. The Old Capitol Hotel, (which
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-06-01

the ncccssaries Of life. The back part Of
the town is beautiful for residences. The
water is bad; many use the cstern water, but
not filtered.
San Antonio is beautifully located. Gal.
weston, on the Bay, is large sandy plain as
far as the eye can sec population 1000.
There are but few good buildings in Tex
as, but there ore many Americans moving
in, and many have moved in the past two
years, who begin 20 make good improve
menls. Those who have been there a num-
Der of years have became rich either in trade
or lands. The greatest objection IN dealing
in lands is on account Of titles. The Old
Spanish, the Republic Of Texas and the
State of Texas Titles, are all by many con
sidered good, and this causes much ltlga-
ton. A man makes his pitch aud pays for
It; soon another comes up with his title
from another source and orders him Off: but
it is thought, and Judge told me, that in two
years that would all be settled.
Texas wants Railroads, and then an al
teraton of the constitution so ny to admit of
a iudicious system of banking in few years,
she will be great State in population and
wealth as well as in territory, and fortunes
will be made by Northern and Eastern
men who own the lands.
The Germans are making large seitle-
ments in this State. We had today in cur
company Prince Paul of Wurtemborg. a
brother TO the King and n naturalist. Tie
has been through all the countries Of the
Eastern and mostly of the Western world.
lie has been up to visit the German settle
men,s near San Antonio. Another of our
company was Geo. w. Kendall, ESQ.,, of the
New Orlean Picsyune. lie has been in the
State some three months +; has a Rancho at
New Braunfcls in the vicinity OF San An
tonic has choice bloodcd stock and sheep,
aud owns a large tract Of land.
Gen. Samuel llouston's residence is at In
dependence. Austin tthe Captol.) Wash.
ington, Lavaca are considerable towns also,
Mstagorda, Saluria, lndlanoa, Victoria,
Brasun. Santiago, Point Isabel, Ma,amoras,
aud Brownsville, are towns Of more or less
magnitude, and at many of them, the New
Orleans mail steamers land. These steam~
ers leave New Orleans twice week.
The Indians IN some parts of the State
are still troublesome. There is much to in
tercst a traveller in Texas, but the inhabit-
ants are not very desirable yet. The child.
rem are having a nice time Maying. The
crown was placed upon The "Quccn OF May
with much pomp at the Public Hall, and
the little creatures seemed to enjoy it as
much as IN the Yankee country, and looked
almost as interesting. There are many in
tcres,ing ladies' here. must leave them, as
! leave for New Orleans tomorrow IN the
steamship Mexico II. X.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-06-01

Our correspondent, or rather catrchiser
intends to put Us through" the " Longer
Catheehlsm," we should think. We shall
not promise to answer all the questions he
may ask, but will give a brief and decided
answer to the following:
CLARTNDoN, May 10.
Mr.. Editor IL begin to understand that
you have no love for the Know Nothings,
unless they will come out f ON their secre-
cy, and adopt an Anti>Slayery, Pro Tariff,
platform. Now suppose that Millard Fill
more should be the" American" candidate
for the next Presidency, and should be sure
of the entire South, New York, Michigan,
New Jersey, Connecticut, New Hampshire,
and perhaps Massachusetts, TO support him,
would you advocate his election?
We answer at once, No Sir We do not
know that Mr.. Fillmore wishes re election
We believe he has had enough. and we
know he cannot get one tenth of the votes
Of Vernon, in any event. Reqsieseai IN
pace Rutland Hergld.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-06-01

=. S. Please make my compliments Ia
the Middlebury Register and allow me to
congratulate him on the progress no is ma
king in the Know Nothing School
Western Virginia is somewhat tnctured
with free free soiism. Mr.. Flourncy resides
there, and therefore this gentleman belongs
to that class Of Southern politicians most
favorable to Northern sentiment"
If this isn't good knoie Nothing logic
what is it? N. r.,
told School.)
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-06-01
.4nii- Knon WILMINGTON in -E.tracr

s1'''t ff'1V'' FVfItF"s1 WI w UU.- TATTuCT
from Callao Shipping List Of April 25:
-" a law has been made TO the effect that
all foreigners have right TO vote in the
elections for Representatives, Senators, and
President of the nation, without in any way
losing their right to the protection of their
national flag, or in any way compromising
themselves. This is salutary law, and has
been hailed by all foreign inhabitants with
the utmost welcome, and it is regarded as
tie iorefunner OF more generous policy to-
wards tho foreign population, who constitute
the greatest source Of trade 10 the country"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-06-01
The Know Nothing candidate for Judge of
the Superior Court II Buffalo is educating a
son in Roman Catholic College.
x. .Nism Wesi.-I. Coddine.

4. .Nsm Hest.--I. codding, Esq, having
A" recently visited Tazewell, Mclean, aud
De Wit Counties,and Springfield aud Jack
sonville," writes TO the Chicago Tribune laal
" there is growing impression that the A.
merlcan party is bound to ignore the slavery
question. Many of the members of this or
ganizaton are coming to feel that it is pro.
scrptiye towards foreigners, questionable on
the slavery issue, and that 1t cannot meet
the demands OF the American people,"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-06-01
NATIONAL HOSPITALITY
A TRACT FOR THE TIMES

~ stranger drrlleth with thee in youi land thou
shalt not v.N him. Gur tho stranger that tll.th
with YOU, shall he unto YOU one BON among Won,
aud thou shslt 1--we him rs thyulf, Tor 90 rcrs
sirangst. 40 the l7nd OF Esvpts am the f.oid your
God"-LtT NlN 80 80
' When was 10 sogd in nukhAha, saw great
building, lac palsce, the gltcs Of which open
and hIcd hack to the walls with large nais St-an-
gnrs may present themselves az am hour, aud in
whatever uumh-ri th- mister bus provided Tor thrf
reception, and . never happier teb when thry isry
On thc country. ''-iHN iASKsE.
THE BEST fuAMfHLEr ON THE SUBJECT.
For 'slc ~holc.slcby +. p. WALTON, j.. md at
rttiil By 40 the Book socfs 40 Mon ro-i 4s psscs
octave; 81 % per dozen, u ccni. singh.
9cTono cory per n,ail free for three ccai stamps
Va Orlen from the book n lie filedby
l. +. WALTON ia.
Montpelier, May u, l-55.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-06-01
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Fires.

The past week has been signalized by
strong gales Of wind from the north, and
very destructive fires, consequent upon the
drouth prevailing in this section. On Sun.
day last the gale was terrible in its effects.
In Woodbury., farm after farm was swept by
irc-six occupied dwelling houses, one I'M
occupied, and one new framed, in all eight
were destroyed, together with between two
and three thousand rods Of fence, and in
some instances the crops in the ground
Forests Of second growth, small timber, wcrr
burned entirely down in one case tw
calves, in another hog, and in another a
sheep were burned and other sheep had
the wool burned from their backs. The loss
was great, and there was Of course but com
paratively little insurance. Mr.. Calvin Balls
buildings were surrounded by fire indeed
il is said there is not spot exceeding three
fourths Of an acre on his farm which escap-
cd the deyouring element yet by the well
directed and heroic exertions Of Mrs. Ball
IN spreading blankets ana Wctting them, the
buildings were saved, although the walls oil
an old abandoned house, within 80 feet OIL
her dwelling, were destroyed.
Mr. ]. w. Celley rendered very efficient
service with small engine, manufacted by
Ruggles, Nourse and Mason. Taking this
engine in wagon, he succeeded in saving
all the buildings on two farms
In Wailsfed, the Capt Jones house, own
ed by VIM. Beard, caught fire in the roof and
was entirely destroyed insured $500.
In Worcester, Middlesex, Fayston, Berlin
and Mortified we hear of damage by fires
in the woods. a, Grafton, N. Y, the depot
buildings, woodshed and a large quantity Of
wood, were destroyed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-06-01

90 The communication of Dave has
been deferred for Developments. We as
sure" Dave" that the signs are favorable for
the next campaigr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-06-01

\ .Nt,r Book. Mason Brothers, of New
York, have IN press new American novel
entitled Cone Cut Corners,"-a name taken
from hamle, in Connecticut. it is written
in an agreeable style the characters are
evidently drawn from actual life, and well
drawn. We Judge thus from sheets furnish
ed in advance of publication. As a speci.
men, we clip the following scene in a tenn
perance meeting in 1913. 1t is hardy fair
specimen no where else in the hook have
we noticed the profanity which shockiugly
characterizes the drunkard. We tolerate
the recital az a sample Of the rum sellers
productions. To the story. Deacon Ficksom
is making a speech on
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-06-01

This is a plmphlet of Is pages, very
handsomely printed by L. p Walton, Jr
Montpelier. 1t cnbodies a sermon preach
ed by Mr.. Lord on Fast Day, upon text se-
lected from Lev. xix 1874. It is intended
to be anti-know nothing in sentiment, and
is written in much better spirit, and with
more regard to tue truth that any thing Of
the kind which we have ever read The
much Landed article in Putnam's last upon
*. N, is far interior to il in style, falrpcss
and ability We should say that MIR Lord
was believer IN few of the best artc les
in the X. N. creed, bat disliked and con
dcmned the method ofcarrying out the "a
merIcnhn durlIimn.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-06-01

Putnam's Monthly for June contains the
usual variety Of interesting articles, and
mong them is an excellent one on the quos-
ton should VIC fear the Pope Z" The an
swcr ii--No and very properly. The Pope
IS afraid Of his own Italy just now, letting
alone all the rest Of the world. We have
mlrked this article for liberal extract
The present number closes volume FIVE, and
Of course this is the very time for new sub
scribcrs to send on their names. Putnam's
Monthly deserves constantly increasing
prosperity" which, we are glad TO see, the
publishers say il attending it, New York,
Dix g. Edwards So 90 year in advance.
o. The .Uiddiebuy Register is az snap
pish as usual in reference TO the Waterman
but winds up by coming out Substantially
on the Watchman's ground. The last is
the main point. So long as the Register gets
on the right ground, We shan't quarrel with
1t about its fashion Of getting there.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-06-01
rlom N. v,lr,nn.. cl,I,,n.

"When | was IN Sogd, in Bukharia, /
saw a great building, like palace, the gates
Of which were open and fixed back to the
walls with large nails. Strangers may
present themselves at any hour, and IN what
ever number; the master has provided for
their reception, and is never happier than
when they larry in the country" -Ebn Han
kal.
The above very quaint, but equally sgni.
hcant quotation Is placed upon the cover OF
pamphlet Tract for the Tines sent US by
+. p. Walton Jr. Ii is in form of discourse
prepared by Rev. w. II. Lord OF Montpc-
ier, and delivered on the occasion of the re-
cent annual State Fast, and Is headed ap-
proqriately, National Hospitality We
could wish in these DAYS of political pros
scdption and would be ostracism, that the
rules Of hospitality, as founded upon the
Bible standard Of morality, and the prncl-
pies of social benevolencc might be more
often inculcated and enforced by those
whose business II should be to tell us as well
OF our national as individual sins. There
are however, unfortunately, many who, like
Dr. -- Of Dartmouth, or Dr.. of Boston
are more ready to apologize for, and seek TO
cover up national transgression than to probe
the fostering wounds, and apply or indicate
the remedies which a sound philanthropy
would provide. There has not, within the
range of our reading been published in small
compass, more comprehensive definition
of National Hospitality, or a more profound
and unanswerable argument for the adoption
of its principles, especially in tins land of
experiment in self government, thsn this
tract of Mr.. Lord. We presume that copies
can be obtained on application to Mr.. Wal
ton. Ours we will lend with much pleasure,
commenting il most OF all TO friends OF the
X. N. stamp.
The Montpelier Patriot, Freeman and Re-
pository, and Nonhheld Star and Christian
Messenger also notice iayoraby.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-11-03
ga Sf(inerbt.
Platfornie American.

Nous deu,andons que les lois de naturalization soient
svs6es de manere sauvegarer Ia sincerite du scrt!n
UNous demandons quill soft vote des lois convenabiea
nonr nterdire rentree du pays aux mendiants ct aux
crmines
INous condamnons toute violation des droits acquis
par habtans de pays qus soient mes aux
on retranger -.
IyNous croyons que lie gouvernement federal ne doit
point soccuper escavage nest pour proteger nos
droits constituencies.
y-Nous nous prononrons ponr une forte posiqne ma
,;opae au entoure dune iuvoabe protection etransr
le nom American, ct qui accompagne ct sauVeeafoe &c
c;toyen de FUnion partout on il &c trouve.
VI-Nous croyons que les Americans doiVeht gou,ihe
rAmerGue que gouyernement dot resiter ue eieo
ton seui moyen egtine de reforme dams &c pays
yII-Nous croyons que les fonctons publfues uoFeiS
st,e otfertes ct socees Nous condamnons les dis
triutons de places parmi les soicteurs q les
comme Ia recompense de leurs services
yIII-Nols maintendrons ct nous deiendrsns la ION
st;ttion Flats Unis, ansi que fUhoh teie qhee
acne ment ct les roits des Etas dams ier lntegr1te
ax;gpant en- meme temps que lie gouvernenet general
mnsse devors qui ui sont imposes
nar Ia Constitution. ~,
Iy-Nous approuvons lie programme adopte par lie Con-
- National du part Amercan dams sa recene reunion
sa.dsnhie mais nous reetons rappcaton des principles
An buitieme article aux catalogues Americans CONNIE
;r.,s contrare la verte ct complement indigne df
Ire nays Nous contnueron protester contre toute nl
Len e Ia bertA reigeuse motions premier
no nos convictions principe quentre fhoume at sa
nrT,ence Dieu seu est JUICE. Nous condamnons de ia
,rve In MUS formelle toute tentative ayant pour but de
sre dnne croyance regieuse une condition necessaire
onr rempr des foncons poques, ct nous ne nous join
drons par qui ne partageralt pas compleeuent
nos vues Get egard .
yNous ne sommes opposes aucun part- CONNIE or
ansation poque mas serons contre tous ceux qu
cembattront les grands principles americans que nous
venons denoncer.
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[Co mmuni que.1
GMante Prize Dieu."

Monsieur te Rfdactemr-Je vous envoie, rem
farme dams une petite boite, I'm insecte que vous
serez sans doute curieux de voir; il Sc nomme la
Mamie Prize Dieu."
81 lie part anti American besoin d IN embleme
dun symbolic, je doute quill puisse rien trouver de
preferable ce petit animal. Voici ce qui est dit
de lui dams un livre elementaire de Geologic "Cet
insecte nomme Mantle Prize Deu, a cause de ses
formes, qui lie font ressember une personne dams
latitude de La priere est tres venere dams certains
pays precisement parcequ'l semble etre dams une
continuele alteration; mais ses bras ansi places,
he servent qua lui faciter les moyens de s'empa-
rerplus surement de probe quand ellie est tombee
dams les lmites quill peut attendre; lorsque plu-
sieurs de nsectes sont reuns ct prves de nouri
ture, lis Sc devorent entire eux." Vous comprenez
maintenant, Monsieur lie Redacteur, pourquoi je lie
designe CONNIE pouvant etre mieux que toute autre
chose pembleme du part anti-Amencain. Com
bien d'hommes en- effet Sc font aujourdhui les de-
fenseurs de la fol cathoque qui naguere, en- etaient
les chauds adversaires; mails sans toutes ces
grandes phrases, sans ces mensonges inouis raide
desquels lis veulent persuader zeles catalogues
que les Americans nadmettent point la liberte de
conscience, sans tous ces semblants de bgoterie,
auraientils pespor darriver leurs fms? Non, tous
ces dehors de devotion sont autant d'appats quils
ettent bons catholiques que leur zele aveugle;
aussi il est tres propos de dire a tous ceux qui
sont de bonnie fol, INDIGENOUS de ces devots
dhier, ce nest point la conviction qui les guide
mais rinteret, ct lorsque vous serez tombes dams
leur piege, il ne sera plus temps de vous crier
"Gare" CONNIE la Mantle Prize Dieu, lis auront
bientot hit justice de vous de places ct de vos
deniers. Croyez nous livrez les eux msmes, ct
alors vous verrez une belle guerre!
UN ABoNNE.
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M. J. v. Durable.

C'est Fun de nos Creoles les plus dstingues
Honlme intelligent ct eelare, poll ct afabe, hon
nete ct integre, il sest acquis pestime de tous nos
concitoyns, excepte DIES anti -. ct pour cause!
Dependant, malgre sareputation sans tache, NAL
gre TN nom honorable quill salt dgnement porter,
malgre son passe qi defe les accusations, il sest
trouve anti qui ma pas GRANT de sattaqner ce
citoyen distingue.
Cest NJ. S. P. Greves qui eu Get honneur!
81 nous constatons ce flit, ca nest point pour
adresser de reproches ce monsieur NJ. Durable
Ia dement, categoriquement. Mais c'est pour rap
peler aux eecteurs de la Louisiana quels moyens
ont recours nos ennemis poltiques.
Voici de quot il s'agt
LIE 2 courant, lie Democratic Adyocate de Baton
Rouge a an.icalensent informe ses lecteurs dun
enlargement de religion de la part de NJ Durable.
Cetait lie bruit public. LA9yocate s'etait hate de
lie fire connaitre II ignorat 81 bruit etat fonde,
mas il ne lie contastait pas moins.
Somme par NJ Durable de dire de qui il tenait
ce bruit, P4rocate la renvoye a NM. Lafayette
Caldwell, S. P. Greves ct autres.
Mais dc tout celia il est RESORT que NJ Greves
etat lie seul coupable. Cest done sur lui que NJ.
Durable a fat retomber sa juste colere.
Dams sa lettre adressee au Daily Gazette de
Baton Rouge, OH nous puisons les renseignements
que NOUS uOuuohS nos lecbcurS, NJ Dufalue ult ::
"Jai etc baptise CONNIE catholique, ma femme
ct mes enfants ont refu la meme religion, ct je puts
vous certitier que nous n'abandonnerons pas notre
religion, notre Sainte Eglise. mais que mour-
rons catalogues CONNIE nos ancetres Je nc sd
criferai point ma religion pour aucune place sous
la voute DIES cieux."
Est-la lie langage dun apostat? Mails, pourquoi
nous appesantir sur ce sujet? LIE parti DIES anti
sest teement servi de cette fcee electorate quelle
cassera avant Telection ellie est usee Toutes ces
calomnies, ces accusations scandaleuses, n'auront
eu quun resultat nous rallier a rheure du danger
pour 6craser nos ennemis.
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AUX Ezra myers.

Quand nous soulevons DIES objections regard
DIES Etrangers, ct, generalement, quand nous par
Ions DIES Etrangers nous desrons quill soft dis
Indictment compris que nous ne faisons allusion
qua cette classe dominante de Pemigration, dams
&c pays, qui est enforcement composee de pauvres
vagabonds, de criminels ct dautres rebuts, qui
sont complement inhabes soft par leur caractere,
soft par leurs antecedents exercer, avec intelli
gence, les privileges du citoyen American.
Nous n'avons aucune objection opposer ceux
qui, dun caractere different ayant de la conss-
lance, de Intelligence ct des sentime nts vraiment
republicans, sont venus lei, de bonnie fol- ct non
par troupeaux, sans but sans projects, ct CONNIE de
vras instruments dams les mains dntrigants poll
tiques Les hommes bons, les hommes Intelligence
qui renoncent tcute allegiance quelque pouvoir
Granger que ce soft, Prince, GU Potential ceux-la,
quand lis viennent lei, nous sommes touiours heu-
reux de leur souhaiter Ia bienvenue sur nos rvages
LIE PART American ne Sc propose pas, non plus de
sopposer aux droits ct privileges daucun citoyen,
ne Granger, vivant actueIement dams ce pays.
Tout homine de sens qui affirmerait lie contraire,
denaturerait ct calomnierait criminelIement notre
Parti-Americam Exchange.
LIE Crescent de Ia Nouvelle Orleans adopte ces
sentiments que nous partageons sincerement ct
nous croyons qu'ils commencent aujourd'hui, d
stre generalement apprecies par les strangers
Intelligence ct de merite. Nous ne faisons point
iAguerre 4 ceux-ci, ct nous ne cherchons pas
'eur enever les droits on les privileges don't lis
Jouissen actuelemcnt; au contraire, nous les appe
IONS cordialemeut jour de toutes les prerogatves
iegaies que leur accordenotre Commencement; mais
qaand an grand principe est en- jeu, quill s'agit du
sen general, nous ferons marcher ce principe
avant les individus.
LIE poete, dams une seule Egne, redigs tout un
volume de poItque:
& Tout NAL psrtiel est I'm hien generaln