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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-03-23

Baltimore, .Md-The result of the election
for member OF the City Council in the
XIXth and XX,h Wards is indicative of the
decay of Know NothIns ism in the Monu-
mental City. Al the regular election, few
months since. that organization carried the
XIXth and XXth Wards by majority of
5i2. Now their majority has been reduced
to 1904 falling OF Of Ale votes 10 two
votes in two wards. The same reduction in
the twenty wards Of the city would give the
Aatis majority Of over 300 votes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-03-23
The Happy Results
-hom The use or
DIR. M'Lane's CeIe'd Liver Pills.

DS-Afe dsily fofeing themselves before the Public
Our citizen, will speak out. Read the following
This Ia IL eeriify that I WIS troubled with Liver
Csnpiainl Coz months, and BEING ADVISED BY hisnd
TO use Dr. N Lanes Cslabsssed Liver Pills. gottwo
boxes and by The time had flushed taking then he
ei.esss had ept,reiy disappeared. Therefore cheer
fun, recommend them TO all afflicted with Liver Com
paiu or auy ohei disease arsn from sIesss Of bile
Mrs. CARNESi
NasChnioa suest, New No'A.
P.s- The hto,e saluAble Pfsrasa.ions also Dr. NC
Ian i.iCsishratcd vermifuse. be had al all
fespeci able Drag Stofes ~ The CITY,.
y Purchas.rs will please be esfefal 20 ask tos aie
&c nons tint Dr. Aci.ANE-S LIVER fii.t@S. There
as other r,s ,purlocns 20 be brof fil, nov ee'''s
. the Psblie.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-03-23

Home N1uers. In our last we published
the Report on the new Cemetery. The rec
concentrations Of the report were concurred
in BY the town, and thus will be secured a
work highly creditable to the community
an honorable monument for oil, time, to the
good taste and libernlity of the people Of
Montpelier, of this generation. Let us not
be dsgraced by startling contrasts. While
We revere the dead, let us so train the living
hat they shall deserve to be revered. While
we direct the stranger with pride to the
cemetery of the dead, let MS no longer be
forced TO point with shame to that wreiched
tomb Of the living the cd academy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-03-23
Kansas EmiPration |!

Adjourned meeting Of the Washing,on Co.
Emigrani .qid Company al Uat,rbu,y, Tues
day, March 81, 1855, 10 O'Clock A. M
Let the People come and hearl
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-03-23

Uho are The .3gitatersl In answer TO n
wailing article in the Washington Sentinel,
tremblingly lameulIng the renewal Of the
agitation of slavery in the Senate, the Alba
ny Evening Journal says;
" But who is responsible for the renewal
Of the danger, If danger there is Who
were the agitalors who began the lex.
citing discussion ?
Mr. Toucoy, a pro slavery Democrat, in
;roduced the bill Mr.. Douglas (of Nebras.
ka merory) was its chief advocate, making
no less than seven speeches on it. The
whole slayeholdng part OF the Senate pitch p.
I'd in. I he peaceful Butler, the classic
Weller, the economic Badger, the senten.
tious Jones, the amiable Petit--the very
flower of the Chivalry' rushed into the lists.
But finding there were blows to take as
well as blows to give they suddenly change
front and fall TO bewalling the renewal of
agltalionn The South fl'ngs lighted match
into It's own powder magazine, aud then
scampers down street, crying that the North
Is trying TO blow II up"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-03-23

0FA secret society has lately been for.
med at Washington, composed entirely OF
Catholics, which was addressed few eve
nings since, by one Of the Presidents cabi-
net. the Postmaster General-Bennington
Bonner
why not; why should not Catholics
and friends Of the administration form secret
societies, when Protestants and opponents
of the administration have set the example
Ave: why should no, all sects and parties
resolve themselves into secret councils ?
Why not play off trick upon trick and ,reach-
cry upon treacheryf We can think Of one
reason. which is fatal to them all. They
arc evil and only evil. Down with them all.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-03-23

For the purpose Of harmony, Judge srAL-
pise declines for this county. Gov. FAIR
BANKS also declines and we are advized TO
insert the name of Bliss N. DAVIS, Esq.-
In place of Hon. Jutrus CONVERSE declin-
ed. we insert the name Of Hon. ANDREW
TRAcr. We are also advized TO make a
change for Windham. The following Is the
tickle, for which we shall furnish votes to or
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-03-23

The Ce~1srt Of Whitehouse Co. on
Mondsy evening sss highly sueesSl
lsfsc sudiencc, well pleased.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-03-23

SLAVE REPRFsENTAriON.-T Buffalo
ErptSs, in answer to a correspondent, ex-
plains the modus operdndi OF slave rcpres
enlatlon thus
The question supposes that the owners Of
slaves in the country cast, in person. an in
creased number OF votes, on that account, at
the ballot box +; which Ii not the case. The
matter may be thus explained In establish
ing a representative district, there is added
TO the number of free persons the number
Of the slaves in it, every five Of whom are
counted the same as the persons. Thus,
five slaves IN South Carolina 60 rs far to-
wards establishing basis Of representation
MS three free men of the State of New York.
If we suppose that given reprcsen alive
district contains but one slave owner, he
having thousand slaves, than such district
will contain a less number of free persons
by six hundred, than 1t would were there no
slaves IN 1t. Again, if we suppose the mum
Der cons .ltuing "A district to be 80, 600, then
a district which should contain 100000
slaves would be entitled to a representative,
and one free man residing in such a district
might, by his single ballot, cast the whole
vote and elect himself. In that way it may
yet happen that some one slave owner will
be enabled to control as much political power
as u whole district of freemen a, the North.
1t is not in Congress only that the polite
al power of slavery is felt but for every
extra Congress man given to slavery, there
is also given vote for President aud Vice
President. The practical effect of slavery Is
to give representation to the free people
ut he S,u,h, equally with the North
and then to ad,iio The South a certain amour,
of representation for what they call proper
~ Thus this class of Southern property is
entitled 10 representation, whllo Northern
property is not In one view, however, the
South is loser making the slaves free
they might count five hilhs instead Of three
for representation. Indeed by fixing tut
ure limit to slavery, ana binding slaves ioI
term of years only, the South may increase
It's representation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-03-23

OF eight OF the thirteen we have some
knowledge. Among these eight are very
good men for public service,-some Of whom
we have heretofore supported, and should be
pleased to support again; yet we never
should have thought OF more than two of
the eight for this particular office. Among
the FIVE unknown to us there may be very
excellent men for the Council but in spite
Of this possibility, we cannot help thinking
that the ticket as whole rs far from being
what il should be. We publish the ticket
for the information of our readers, and it is
quite probable that by publishing it now. we
shall have barely to say by and by, that the
ticket thus recorded, has been elected. The
X. Ms are organized, and will doubtless &C,
in body. There is no organized opposi-
ton; and they mus, be very weak if they
do not succeed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-03-23
Know Nothing Ticket.

jcHS ". Van, Bennington
l.. y. WAND, Windham.
EVELYN PIERrorSr, Rutland.
Thomas +. HANaoSD, Windsor.
JAMES NJ. SLApE, Addison.
]. b. HUTCHINSON, Orange.
DAVID FlsH, Chittenden.
WN W. WELLS, Washington.
CHaRLrs S. Dana, Caledonia.
W.. Wilson, Franklin.
THoMAs GLgED, Lamollc.
n. 7. NELSON, Orleans.
nx..s IT,,o,o Eso,x
, 1855-05-19
Times Of holding the District Courts in III,
Territory OF Washington.

The following is the law passed by the
last Legislature, regulating the times Of
holding courts in the several districts
throughout the Territory I
Two terms of the District court shall be held in
each county every year. except those counties attach
ed to other counties for judicial purposes. Gs.
The District Courts in and for the county Of Jeer-
son shall be held on the first Monday in April and
October for the county Of Island the second Mon
day in April and October; for the county Of WhatcOn
on the third Monday in April and October; for the
county Of King on the fourth Monday in April and
Ocober for the county Of Pierce on the first Monday
In May and November, [Chief Justice LANDER pre-
sidng.1 f4N
The District Courts in and for the county Of Thurs
ton shall be held on the second Monday in Nay and
November; for the county Of Sawamsh, on the third
Monday in May and November; for the county Of
Lewis, on the fourth Monday in May and November.
[Judge CHESowETH presidng.l
The District Courts in and for the county Of ska
mania shall be held the last Monday in March and
September; for the county Of Clarke week after
the time appointed for Skamana; for the county OF
COwltz, on the second Tuesday after the time ap-
pointed for Clarke county; for the county Of Pacific
week after the time appointed for Cowlitz county
fudge McFADDES presiding.
, 1855-05-19
MOTIOE

THE act Of the last session. entitled q An Act TO
i organize the militia provides that at the next
annual election, the legal voters IN each council d-
trct shall elect one Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel
and one Major who shall within three months there.
after lay of their egimental district into convenient
company districts, containing, may be, ore
hundred white males, between the age Of fteen and
sixty years. capable Of bearing arms and shall appoint
captain and two lieuenants In each district as Of
cers therein Captains Of companies are required to
make out lists Of persons In their respective districts
subject to military duty and deliver the same TO their
colonel who is to forward 10 the brgader general re
turns Of the regiment Volunteer companies may be
formed within the bounds Of regments under regula
tons TO be prescribed by the colones and approved
by the brigadier general. '.lU7 ~ : a
No requisition for arms can be made npon the Gov
ernment Of the United States until the enroement Il
effected under the provisions Of the act; but in the
meantime, steps have been taken to expedite the bu-
siness also to obtain such books and information
may be useful to officers In efecting the orRnniza-
ton Of their regiments and companies. ar1 ttE
Without wishing TO trench upon the authority Of
colonies OF regiments in the formation Of volunteer
companies, the undersigned would urgently recon-
mend that such companies be encouraged TO organise
speedily possible, and that notice be forwarded
to him Of the kind Of desired by each that the
requistion may be founded thereon. iffH' ~
.er GEORGE GIB5S, Brigadier Gen.
Steiacoom, March IS, 1855. n2s-H
, 1855-05-19
Free SOilCOnven1iOn

In pursuance of call nnmerously signed
by anti slavery men of all parties, terri.
torlal convention of the friends of freedom
will be held in Olympia, on the 26th Of
May, at l o'clock, A. NJ, for the purpose
of organizing a republican party in Wash
ington territory.
The action of said convention to be based
on the following propositions =
list. To absolve the general government
from any connection with, or support of,
the institution Of slavery.
2nd. No more slave states, and no slave
territory.
Sd. Modification or repeal of the fugi-
tive slave act.
Friends of freedom in Washington ter
ritory, the oft repeated encroachments Of
the slave power upon the constitution, and
their recent invasion of the territories of
Kansas and Nebraska, calls upon us to
act.
A republican party has been organized
in most of the free states, and have in the
recent elections successfully maintained free
principles, in some cases, by overwhelming
majorites.
Let it be seen that Washington territory
is willing to bear her part in the arduous
contest, and as certain as the omnipotence
Of truth will be the success of our efforts.
May 5, 1855.
, 1855-05-19
MARINE.

ARaivEp'-At the port Of Olympia on Thursday
last, May 10th, the steamboat "Watcr Lilley" Capt
JAS. NJ. HuNT, from Port Townsend, Seattle Stella.
coom @c with freight and passenger
On Saturday, the Sloop Sarah Stoncn Capt Slater
arrived with passengers from Port Townsend, and
other points on the Sound
At Port Townsend May 18th, the bark " Carb, y
Pray, master will proceed to Port Madison to copper
and will load at Seattle with lumber for the Sandwich
Islands.
SAiLcD.-The bark MADONNA Boyd master from
Port Townsend, On the 18th inst, with square timber
for san francisco.
On same day, the brig Rose Ethiicks, master,
with Spars for Hong Kong.
The brig "Merchantman," Capt. Gilroy, arrived at
san Francisco on the 2Gth ult., IL days from Puget
Sound, with full caIgu Of square tmLer, having
been absent On tire,yoyage about q days,
, 1855-05-19


Nix MARTIN VAS BuREN arrived at Paris
from italy on the day Of the late famous
celebration of the birthday of Washington
in that capitol-too late, however, to Join
in its festivity. The Emperor Napoleon
got wind Of the fact, and Immediately sent
messenger the Ex- Presidents hotel, re-
questing IN interview at the palace the
next morning at six o'clock Mr.. Van
Buren, instantly conveyed to the Emperor,
through the messenger, his high sense Of
the honor done him by the invitation, but
excused himself from complying at so early
period as the next morning at six O'Clock,
inasmuch as he was wholly uuproyided with
court dress and had no opportunity to
supply the deficiency by that time. This
excuse would not answer with Napoleon,
who Immediately rejoined that he did not
desire a visit from the clothes, but the per-
son Of the Ex-President, and beggedThat
he would come and talk with him at the
time stated, in whatever dress he might
choose. At six the following morning he
was accordingly closeted with Napoleon,
who did not release him until after pro-
tracted conference, in which, no doubt, our
countrymen well sustained his part. The
Emperor is shrewd and does his own nego-
tiations when he can.
, 1855-05-19

A New VERSION OF THE BIBLE.-Kos-
snth has written letter to the Society Of
Friends, in reply to their christian appeal
for Peace at any price," in which he main
tains the necessity Of war in some cases
upon scripturnl grounds lie says the ver-
sion Of the Bible quoted by the memorial
lists, which reads "Glory to God in the
highest on earth peace and good will to-
ward man." should read, "Glory to God in
the highest, on earth peace to good-wishing
men" Here is question for the New
Nersionists to discuss. Having set the
American people right about the meaning
of Washlngton's Farewell Address, the
distinguished Magyar has now undertaken
to set the Christian world right about the
meaning of the Bible.
, 1855-05-19

ARrIc DIscovERlEs.-We are pleased to
see from the following paragraph that the
English Admiralty have at last done justice
to the American expedition in search Of
Sir John Franklin
Ariie Disooreries.-A new map of the
Arctic Regions has just been published by
the British Admiralty, in which we are
happy to say that the names affixed to va
riouS localities by the American expedition
sent out by our fellow-citizen, Henry Grin
nell, Esq, have been adopted; and in par
ticular, Grinnelps Land, discovered by said
expedition, is entered conspicnonsly on the
map, it having been on previous map Of
the Admiralty called Prince Albert'S Land.
We had no doubt, that when the British
Admiralty should receive satisfactory evil
dence Of the genuiness of the American
discoveries, it would do the fair thing in
the premises, and this anticipation is now
realized in the fullest and most honorable
manner.
We are not inclined to look upon this
matter with the leniency expressed in our
quotation. The proof Of the American dis
covery was full enough before the Admi-
rally when they first robbed the Grinnell ex-
pedition of its lawful rights. They never
awakened to sense Of justice until DR..
Scoresby called the attention of the British
public to the outrage. DR. Scoresby's high
position and influence in England enabled
him to produce the desirable change.
, 1855-05-19
NOTICE,

TEACHERS, Directors Of School Districts and 9th
l. ers are hereby notified that on Friday and Satur
day, the 18th and 10th days OF May. will attend al
as may desire 70 engage in the work Of ftesebng Win
in the county Of Thurton. and to arrange and estab
sh new districts To alter the existing lines Of the
old districts, may be found requisite. The exam
the hours Of 10 A. M&4P.M NJ. Business pertaining
to the districts will be attended 10 on Saturday
mencing at o'clock, An One Director FROM each
OF the Districts already organized will be expected
to be present on that day.
GEORGE +. wHITWoRTH,
Superintendent Common Schools, 7HuTston Co. ~. +.
Olympia, May Tth, 1855.
, 1855-05-19

D6r Kossuth in his recent great speech,
speaking Of the battle Inkerman, said :.
Il say history must go back for centuries
to find out battle like that Of Inkerman,
where 1000 men resisted victoriously the
valorous attack Of $4,000 well disciplined
troops and where almost every nun who
fought on your side, laid on the enemy
The battle Of the Alma, defective as it was
in disposition and therefore barren in its
results, has been glorious in execution, COW
cred with lustre of Immortality the renown
of the British and French soldery, but the
battle of Inkerman from the first in rank
to the last, was a prodigy of valor scarcely
inferior to that of Agncourt The history
of 1854, whatever may be its records about
the states-wisdom of those who rule, will
hand down with imperishable renown to
the admiration of posterty, the impetu-
Gus ardor of the stern and impassable
courage of the Britons who fought in the
Crimea.
, 1855-05-19
Administrators Said.

NOTICE Is hereby given that upon an order from
~ the Probate Judge in for Island County
W. t. will offer for pnbic sale, on the premises In
tween the honrs Of 10 o'clock A. NJ and o'clock p NJ
OF said day, the one fourth interest In the Saw Mill
known as the Teelalep Mill 10000 feet three inch
lumber, 92S feet one inch lumber, cooking stove
trunk and contets one carpet bag one Cumstocks
Chemistry, and one American Practice, as the prop.
erty OF the estate Of Wesley =. Cherry, deceased
credit Of six months will be given with security, a.
required by law, on the Mill property
SAMUEL WALKER, Administrator
OAK HARDoR ADril 18th lS55
, 1855-05-19
Notice.

CtEORGE BUSH, of the county Of Phurston and
VI territory Of Washington, wishes II Understood
that 1t is his wish and will should his wife IsABEILI
survive him, that his said wife Isabella Bush be en-
powered with full authority, TO make such disposition
Of the property which may be left real and personal
belonging To, and in possession Of the said George
Bush nt the time Of his decease amongst the herat
law, or otherwise, the said Isabella Bush may deem
right and proper It is his will that his said wife in
of his decease act as administatrix In ali thing
pertaining to the final settlement and disposition Of
hit estate. GEORGE BUSH.
Olympia, April 2lst, 1856. 3wpd
, 1855-05-19
Notice to Farmers.

THE UNDERSIGNED takes this method TO inform
l. the farmers of Washington Territory that he j.
carrying on the Tanning Mill making extensively
five miles southeast Of Olympia ou Eatons prairieI
sometimes called Chambers prairie. H.
The undersigned Is prepared TO furnish purchasers
with superior article Of the kind ever yet invented
and will warrant them TO clean five hundred 10 one
thousand bushels Of wheat per day with ease II prop
ery tended at the moderate price Of Afyve dollars
at the shop. ... .. ---
January Is, 1855. 7Of
, 1855-05-19

INDIAN ANTIoUITiEs.--In the town OF
Independence, Ohio, some workmen who
were procuring coal from ledge discover
ed upon the surface of a rock which was
covered by several feet of earth, and above
which had stood maple tree, with trunk
eighteen inches in diameter, number of
deeply carved fgurcs-without doubt the
work of human hands Two of the scup-
lures were figures Of men, Of life size, and
were ruined by the workmen before their
Importance was perceived The remaining
figures, all of which were comprised within
space Of six feet by four, consisted of a
large crooked serpent, crawish, figure
partially defaced, but supposed to have
been that of an eagle and number of
small deeply cut figures resembling the
tracks of bufIaloes. Upon the Cuyahoga
river, adjacent to the spot where these
sculptures were found, are a number Of
mounds aud other earthworks whose origin
is ascribed to ancient Indians, and it is sup
posed that the Inscriptions, which resemble
in many respects those found on Cunning
hams Island, near Sandusky City, and de-
Scribed by Schoolcraft in his book upon the
Indians, were the work of the same peo-
pie. The slab upon which the carvings
were found has been, at the request of Rev.
Mr.. Sharp, incorporated into the wall of
new church in Independence, where they
will probably become better known aud
better preserved than in any other way.
, 1855-05-19
Educational.

The following Is the list o. books agreed upon By
the County Suyerintendents ior Common Schools IN
the counties Of Pierce and Thurston, as q part Of
uniform system Of School Books; d = 9tylf'
Towns Spelling Book and Defner, and Towns
Analysis. HiA ~ fsl9glf
Eclectic Series or McGuney's Readers, consisting
Of First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth seaderi;
also for additional reading books, + WIZARDS U. g.
History aud Parley's Common School History.
Mltchells Geography and Atlns, First md Second
Parts; Davies Arithmetic and Colbums Mental
Arithmetic Buffers Gnmmar, First and Second
Parts. 1t will be important to procure the latest
editions Of each Of the books mentioned. ~ =,
Jan. 2, 1885,. li a ,suggzoia 1i3Gu hr
, 1855-05-19
May Flower, Ell sacramentO,

E.T. HUDSON LINDEN, AND OUR GEN.
ERAL BRANDS OF f0BACCOS ,OF lh isi
JONES 4 HUDS0N'S MANUFAC- r..
TURE.
II VIE May Flower Is put up expressly for retail
i trade, II plugs to the pound, and II 4 admitted
by all who have tried It, 70 be the best they have
ever tasted. For sale by 49,. >. f+ l,..
''- SAM L. PRICAARfjS -
Up stairs, corner Battery and Sacramento St., 10.
San Francisco.
Goods bought on commission and forwarded 10 any
part OF the mines.
March 81, 1855. Inns i+ a'.l LaHf Pn4
, 1855-05-19
AdministrntOr,s Notice

NOTICE is hereby given that letters Of Administra
IN tion. bearing date April 18th. 1855, have been
granted the undersigned, by the Probate Court Of
Whatcom county, Washington Territory, upon the es
tate OF John Thomas deceased, late OF said county
hereby notified to present the same TO the undersigned
within one year frOm this date for payment and ali
persons indebted to said estate are requested to make
Immediate payment. W. r. PATTlE, Admir-,
WhatcOm County, April l7th, 1856
, 1855-05-19

Gov REEDER of Kansas, has decided
not to order an election for Territorial
Legislature this year. His main public
reasons are: l. That no census has yet
been taken of the inhabitants to serve as q
basis of representation. 2. That there is
no ht place to hold q Legislative session.
, 1855-05-19
&tuart'S EXPRESS.

NOR OREGON, connecting with the Pacific Ex
Il press Company at Portland, for California, Az
lantic States and Europe, will close in Olympia on
Saturday May 10Th.
Treasure packages, received until o'clock, p. m.
letters until the latest moment.
A. B. STUART.
, 1855-05-19

Washington report says that the steamer
San Jacinto has been ordered to the West
Indies to cruise in the neighborhood Of
Cuba. Also, that Com. Newton bas been
detached from the Gulf Squadron.