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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07
University of Vermont.

We learn that the corporation Of the
University, at their meeting yesterday, unan-
imously elected REv. PRoFEssoR CALVIN
PrAsr TO the office of President Of the Uni.
versny, left vacant by the resignation oi
President SMITH, and elected as successor
to Prof Pease IN the Prolossorship OF the
Latin and Greek languages, DR. LEONARD
MARsH, of this place. These selections cans
no, but be gratifying to the numerous friends
of the University. Prof, rEAsE stands IN
very high and growing estimation wherever
he is known. "a n sound thinker and a
scholar of ripe and generous culture. An
olumnus and for many years an efficient Of
tcer of the College, he knows ils capablli-
ties, and It's wants and he will show, we
are confident, in his new and responsible
place, the energy and practical good sense
which are 50 necessary IN the prlncipa ex-
ecuuve officer of such an institution. DR..
Marsh brings eminent talents to the service
of the University lie Is a profound aud
thorough scholar Of the Latin and Greek,
and IN familiarity with the vide range OF an
cicnt classical writer's, has few equals IN the
country. Though not an alumnus OF the
University he sympathizes entirely with It's
spirit. A brother Of the lamented Prof Jas.
Marsh, TO whose labors ard Influence the In
stilution has been so deeply indebted, he will
add still more TO It's usefulness and fame. -
Burlington Free Press Nor Is
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07
Bank Troubles.

Banks. - " e learn that the following
Banks are thrown out at the Suffolk Bank,
IN this city: Orono Bank at Orono, Els
worth Bank'at Ellsworth, and Searsport at
r SeaFsport, Me. Royallon at Royaltun, and
The Peoples at Derby Line. VI; Rhode
Island Central at Greenwich, K. /. The
New England Banks who have exported
their issues to the West 10 winter, are re-
ceNng them back little before the CON
tract provided Boston Courier.
The community were thrown into some
excitement, few days ago, by report that
bills on the Bank OF Ruyalton, the Peoples
Bank at Derby and some others, we're not
received at the Suffolk Bank in Boston. in
cons quence Of failure on the part of said
Banks to redeem their paper Ii soon ap-
peared, however, that there was no real
trouble with the Banks themselyes-that tie
whole difficulty arose from the failure of the
Grocer's Bank IN Boston, acting as agent for
the Royalton and other Banks. The bills
OF Royalton aud Derby are now received
regularly, there having been a suspension of
only one dvy. These institutions are sound.
- Journal
70 Since the above occurrence, the Gro
Gers Bank (boston,) has been closed BY the
Massachusetts, Bank Commissioners. Bill
holders, however, are advised that the bills
VIII eventually be redeemed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

"Thrce cheers for the first free Consiitu-
ton of Kanzas," said MIR. Schuyler Of Coun-
ell city.
Every delegate and spectator Immediately
raised his hat, and waving il in the cir, gave
three times three loud, long and hearty
cheers
AS the sound of the cheering died away.
the hour and minute hands Of our watch
we're pointing at MI.
This constitution is to be submitted 10
the people of Kanzas for ratification on the
18th Of December, and f ratified, the people
are to vote for State officers, Judges of the
Supreme Court, and other elective officers
on the third Tuesday of January next.
Learenuorih, K r., Nor. IL. Governor
Shannon's conduct has elected the most in
dgnant expressions of contempt and abhor-
renee from the conservative portion rl our
citizens For an executive officer Of his rank
to pace himself at the head OF a political
party, and associate iraternaly with men
who have hitherto violated ell law, and adj
vlsel others to invade the territory, was as
little expected as desifed, and is viewed
with establishment and anger.
petition has been drawn up, and is now
in course of signature, to his Excellency
the President of the United States, praying
for his immediate removal
he series of resolutions passed by the
Convention, is regarded as u budget Of po-
hical jokes. They we're intended, It is SAID
for outside eiiect-tO save Davy Atchison,
and his ally, Governor Shannon. Passed by
anarchists, they breathe the spirit OF order
conceived by dlsunlonists, they are imbued
with Conservatism The most active oppo-
nen,s Of Mr.. Shannon are " Nebraska or
Administration Democrats Governor
Shannon, II is publicly stated. spent the
evening after his speech at the convention,
"sml.ng" in company with two OF the most
prominent leaders IN the lyEching Of Mr..
Phillips.
ST. Loius, Noe. 30-.uob Ldu-.Mwdsr
and .irsOn. go We have accouts IRON lnde-
pendeuce to-day, stating that three armed
Free Statemen had attempted TO drive Nj.
tolenan, pro slavery settler, from his
clam near Hickory Point Mr.. &. killed
one of ms assaiants, when a mob gathered
together. drove him and other settlers off,
and then burned their houses. The ring
leaders were arrested by Marshal Jones, and
taken 10 Lecompt.
Governor Shannon has called out the mil.
itla. Many citizens from independence,
Weston and It. Josephs. have gone to offer
their services to the Governor, 10 restore or
der. he people OF Lawrence are IN arms,
and have five pieces of artillery.
A number OF houses have been burned IN
Douglas CO., and several families driven
to Missouri for refuge. The "law and or
der people Of the Territory are rallying IN
large hunters to assist the sheriff IN the
execution OF the laws.
Sixteen houses were burned at Hickory
Point, aud several OF rs citizens were MISS
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07
Waterman and state Journal.


Regarding the great issue involved in the
next Presidential Electon--to witt THE
NATIONALITY OF FREEDOM OR
SLAvERY-as Of paramount importance
to the future peace and prosperity Of the
Natica, the editor of the Waterman and
State Journal will steadily aim to harmonize
the friends of Freedom in Vermont, of every
party name. 20 the end that the Greer
Mountain State may render verdict worthy
Of her fame.
$3.50 per annuin in advance, 80 at the
end of the year. Clubs Of 90 or more to
one address will be furnished at 81 for the
year 1856 only.
.~Agents procuring ten or more sub
scrbers, and paying 10 advance at 81 so
may retain 25 cents for each subscription.
GT@The Waterman and Journal and An
rHuR's HoMs MAGAZINE furnished one yeai
for 80 in advance. Arthur's Home Maya
zine is monthly, making two volumes pei
year of 800 pages, price 81. 1t is maya
zine which we can safely recommend as a
visitor in every family. No subscriptions
received at this rate unless for both the
Watchmsn and Magazine.
E.P. WALTON, JR.
Montpelier, Nov. Ii, 1855.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07
The Latest Folly.

Our watchful friends who are continually
upon the alert 10 discover seciionalisrni
and disuulon Al The North had better urn
their attention To a SLIGHT taptrum. m which
the House of REPRESENTATIVES of Georgia is
now lndulpipg A bnl Is before that body
of a so,,e,,ba, astnc,sbin,, charncter Az
prenis,ng tLat the r,,1sns ~ ,be sac ~
t;eoroia = have been wrnng,d na iuinrod
IN their prnperty nv the t5,lure Of ce,ts,n
states To comply with the terms of the Fu-
git.ve Slave lawn proyides:
lst. IT, after a demand for fugitive
slave escsplpg into nnv St,te. SAID slave Shall
not have been delivered mn witbin thirty
DAYS. then every cl,lzen and body cornora,e
of SAID State sb,u he deemed baId and
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07
Scheme to Secure the House
of Representatives to Slavery.

The People have elected majority Of
Members Of Congress opposed TO the exten.
sion Of slavery into Kansas. A scheme is
on foot to defeat and defraud the popular
will by eflecung, through Know Nothing
Machinery, a Pro-slayery Organization Of
the house. The following Circular lone OF
which was sent to wrong menber) discloscs
both the design and plan Of the operations.
+" Plan for Organizing The House Of Rep
reentatires-T Thirty fourth Congress.
"ro call meeting of all members Of
the American Order who support the resolu-
tons adopted by the American Council at
Philadelphia, June 18th, 1855.
I "Ihis meeting shall prescribe obedience
I to these resolutions as the ties; of eligibility
to any office or appointment within the pow
er of the House of Representatives.
"If a sufficient number of National A.
tnerlcans cannot be assembled to effect an
organization upon the above basis, confer
ence shall be lied with all members ia
vorable to an organization upon the basis Of
MAINTAINING existing laws upon the subject
of slavery, as final and Conclusive settle
mont Of that SUBJECT
THAT this conference shall refuse to sup
port any nominee Tor any office within the
appointment of the House, who will not take
and subscribe the following declaration Of
principle and sctiOn:-
81. That he will obey and enforce. when
called on so to do, all laws enacted by the
Federal and State Governments, as para
mount to any other authority within their re-
spective aud appropriate jurisdictions
/ -. That he will abide by and maintain
the existing laws upon the subject Of Sla-
very as a final and conclusive settlement Of
that subject IN spirit and IN substance.
"3 That he will abstain from and DIS
courage the agitation Of the Slavery ques-
ton.
81 That he will confer no subordinate
appointment upon any one who will not
make and subscribe the foregoing declar-
ton.
II. Thst the organization thus effected
shall be regarded as a patriotic truce Tor the
/ purpose OF preventing leg slatWe ANARCHY,
for carrying On the Government IN accom-
once with the forms OF the constitution, and
for the maintenance Of the public peace and
dignity against sectional agitation.
Ill That every member who unltes in
TINS pan OF organization shall be Tree 10 re-
sumo his political relations and maintain his
political opinions as heretofore; nor shall be
be bound to any alliance beyond the act Of
putting the House of Representatives into
legislative action.
NV. That a committee be appointed TO
report ticket IN conformity with the princl-
pies of this plan of Organization, presenting
the names OF suitable nominees for the varl
Gus offices within the appointment OF he
House OF Representatives
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07
Mail Robbery |.

ne bag containing the through mail
rom New York city to Montreal of Eidgl
last, made up Of course the night before
was found early yesterday morning upon the
truck, OF the VI Central y --4 Ls.--.eu nel {
aud W'"Vosns aoout mile from the village
On examination il was found that the bag
had been cut open, ttoenty,fre letters opened
ana replaced, and four letters, as shown by
the post bill, distracted Tie remainder OF
the contents was apparently untouched
Only the larger packages had been opened.
This bag Is one which, as the arrangements
have been heretofore, was transferred imme-
diately from the Rutland to the Central train.
ana did mol therefore come under the charge
OF our careful postmaster. II was probably
distracted IN some way, IN the hustle AZ the
depot, as the mails were carried from train 10
tram, last FRIDAY evening or il may posi-
biy have fallen from the car. The wonder
is why the robber or robbers who kent nos
session OF the bag for four DAYS. did not
more thoroughly rifle It's contents. That Is
eXplalnaoie perhaps on the supposition that
II was the act OF some beginner In crime
who feared to complete the operation he hsd
begun or that tn bag was taken by some
one who had followed II from the city for the
sake OF particular portion of its contents.
which obtained, the remainder was restored.
There Is a mystery about the affair, which
we trust may be cleared up -Buriington
Free Press, Nor. 2s
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07
United States Senate.

From time TO tune we find N many of onr
exchanges statements IN regard to the clas.
sifcation of the United States Senate which
are calculated To mislead the public Sub
joined we give a correct list Of the members
OF that body, the class to which they belong.
and the vacancies which have occurred
through default of Legislative action:
Glass !. Term ending March 4, 1857 =
Adams Of Mississippi, Bayard OF Della
ware, Bright of Indiana, Brodhead Of Penn
sylvania. Cass of Michigan, Dodge of Wis
consin. Fish of New York, Foot Of Vermont,
Geyer of Missouri, Hamlln OF Maine, James
of Rhode Island, Jones of Tennessee, NAL
lory OF Florida. Mason of Virginia, Pratt of
Maryland, Rusk of Texas, Sumner of Mas
sachusetts, Thompson of N. Jersey, Tou-
cey of Connecticut, Wade OF Ohio, Weller
of California.
Glass =. Term ending .March 4. 1859 -
Allen OF Rhode Island, Bell of Tennessee.
BENJAMIN OF Louisiana, Brown of Misslssip-
pl' Clay Of Alabama, Clayton of Delaware,
Douglas of Illinois, Evans of South Carol
ina, Fessenden Of Maine, Houston of Tex
as, Hunter Of Virginia, Sebastian of Arkan-
sas Stuart Of Michigan, Thompson of Ken
lucky, Toombs of Georgia, Wright of New
Jersey, Reid Of North Carolina, Hale of N.
Hampshire.
Class 3. Tam ending March 4, 1861:
Bell of New Hampshire, Biggs OF North
Carolina. Butler of South Carolina, Crit.
tenden Of Kentucky. Collainer of Vermont,
Durkee of " isconsin, Foster of Connects
cut, Harlan of Iowa, Iyerson of Georgia,
Johnson of Arkansas, Pearce of MARYLAND.
Pugh of Ohio, Seward of New York, Slidell
Of Louisiana, Trumbull of Illinois, Yulee of
Florida, Fitzpatrick of Alabama.
There are now four vacancies in the Sen
are, The terms OF Atchlson of Missouri, Pet
II of Indiana, Cooper OF Pennsy wanna, and
Gwin Of California, hnving expired on the
9Th Of March, 1855.
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Lectures by Prof. Haddock.

Prof Hsddock Of Hanover will deliver a
lecture IN the Free church on Wednesday
evening next Admission TO this lecture,
and each lecture If the course, % cents for
gentlemen aud ~ - cents for ladies'
We understand that several of tho best
lecturers IN the country have been invited by
the committee, and that public notice will
be given as soon as definite arrangements
shall have been made. We hope the atten-
dance will be general and regular through
the course, thus rendering it creditable 10
our people as well as agreeable to the dis
unguished gentlemen whose services have
been invited.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

Him our treasures, but will
grow stronger and stronger as
we make the remembrance of
the righteous an everlasting
possession.
Frum the Vermont Patriot. Nov 30
The not unexpected death Of Gen. +. P.
WALroN occurred on the 9th instant. lie
had for some months been approaching his
dissolution, not having for some time been
able to leave his room.
Very few individuals have occupied u
more prominent position than Gen. Walton.
lie was, except perhaps Mr.. Eaton, senior,
Of the North Star, the oldest editor in the
State. lie conducted the Vermont Watch
man during the most exciting political times
the county has known, to the acceptance Of
his party and the approval Of his associates
Since our residence in the place, Gen. Wa
ton has been more or less retired from pub
| lie association, but the older people - the
! place who knew him intimately, speak 10 the
highest terms Of his personal worth. As a
business man, n neghbor, a friend chris.
tan, citizen, that so many are found 70
! praise his honesty, his kindness. his sympa-
thy, bis pieiy, his public spirit, indicates the
possession Of rare traits Of character, which,
now that the excitements and preludices OF
the world are over, stanu out to embalm bs
memory aud command reverence for his life.
From the G'een Mountain Freeman, Nov. 90
Another good man has left US, to return
no more. At the age of Sc. and after a resi-
dence among us of ubout half century,
Gen. EzrKrL p. WALTON, the well-known
editor Of the " Vermont Waterman" peace
fully breaihed his last on the morning oflhe
27lh. leaving behind him reputation for
private worth and public usefulness, OF which
few could more honestly boast. About three
months since he was taken down by the re-
turn Of the nervous disorder by which he
was long Frustrated, some half dozen years
ago, but from which he recovered for the
new aud brief lease Of life he has since en-
loved. Ills former position, and actige par
ticipation IN partisan politics, for a time,
doubtless, led with portion Of community,
I To many wrong impressions of his true char
/ acier; but be has long since lived them all
/ down and has now departed with the no less
universal respect of party opponents than
the love Of friends.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07
The late Ezekiel p. Walton.

In the last number, being the first Of
volume fifty,--was announced the death OF
one who has been connected with This paper
from the beginning in his youth ms an ap-
prentice; on becoming of age, in 1910, as
one Of its proprietors and editors until lel6
and then for nearly twenty years as sole ed
itor and proprietor. assisted for a short
space, however, by ms brother, Josrru s.
WALToN, now Of Sherbrookc. For the Inst
twenty years, though the present editor has
been chiefly in charge Of the paper he has
always had the advantage of the advice and
approval of his senior in important matters.
md occasional contributions from his pen.
The last, we may now say for The informa-
ton of many who have been curious 10
know, were the articles signed "OLIvER
OLpscuoor." Few men have been so long.
so actively and so zealousy engaged in the
politics of the State, and none 20 prominent.
ly, except those in high official stations, for
which he vas not suicItous. Actively par
ticipoting in the sternest political contests,
we do not know that he ever had q personal
enemy; and touching tributes, alike of old
associates and younger acquaintances, as
sure us that he had warm friends. OF his
character il is most fit that others should
speak; and if any apology is needed for re-
cording their judgment in these columns,
surely 1t will be enough to say, that the
readers of the Waterman are his familiar
friends
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

In concluding this Discourse
it will not be deemed impropel
for me, | trust, to allude to tn,
character, whose excellence sug
gested this subject, and which
will be held in perpetual re
membrance, even though nc
pen should inscribe it and nc
tongue should rehearse it. His
record is on high, but we are not
forbidden to recall his goodness.
Mn. WALToN was born in
Canterbury, N. H., in 1889
In 1907 he removed, while
yet a young man, to this place
and has resided among YOU
for forty-eight years. In that
period, he has both witnessed
and identified himself with the
prosperity and history of this
town, and his influence has
been more or less felt through
the State. Placed, soon after
his removal here, in a position
Of public character, as the ed
itor of political and family
paper, he always sought to
meet the responsibilities of his
station, and discharge them in
a faithful and consistent man
ner, and in firm adherence to
certain fixed and, to his mind
essential principles. In the
whole course of his political
career he was actuated by no
merely selfish motives, and
cared more for his principles
and his friends than he did
for his own personal advance
ment. Occupying a position
in which he would necessarily
be exposed to observation and
criticism, and particularly SEN
sitive and impulsive in his tenn
permanent, yet so admirable was
his self-control, and so strict
was his sense of personal Dig
nifty, that he never repealed at
tacks harshly or unfairly. No
man was more remarkable for
combining a jealous attachment
to bis own principles, with the
utmost liberality of mind to-
ward those who differed from
him and if in the enthusiasm
OF controversy, or excited by a
sharp antagonism, he was hur-
ried to impotence, and to do
or say what might not bear
the test of reflection, no one
was quicker than he to feel
the wrong and to repair the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

The Post Office law enacted by bthe lest
Congress provides that on and after the first
day Of January 1856, all letters passing
through the post office shall be prepaid by
STAMPS ; If no, SO prepaid they will be semi
10 The dead letter office at Washington, IN,
stead Of to the place to which they may be
directed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

.hiao upon tree >peech.--At the Disci-
pies , oAege at Bcthsny, Va presided over
10y Rev. Alexander Campbell, there was r..
Gently, according to the Forage ONO
Democrat, quite disturbance, on account ~
discourse pronounced by one of the sud
EMS, named Burns, Who IN iultillmenl OF his
appointment 10 preach one sabbath m the
tolege pulpit, undertook 10 speak Oh the
SUBJECT oi human rights, aud 10 opposition
to slavery, although Ia very mid terms. 80
This 50 lncensed The Southern students that
they attempted personal violence, aud Burns
was obliged To flee. be faculty the next
day censured The lmprudence' OF Burns.
aud 10 consequence tie Northern students
except few who awaited directions from
home,l all leit aud also some OF the South
erners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

Retaliation. - The New York Ewn,ur
Post states that the action OF the lomui,.-
sioners OF Emigration. m sending back 10
Germany nnungrauis who have arrived here
during the past year 10 STATE OF helpless
ness from sickness or old age, has led 10 the
following ordinance on the part Of tie GOV.
eminent OF Wuuembu1g
Uhsras, 1t has repeatedly occurred that
German emigranis 10 America, and among
them natives OF Wuremburg Who desired
TO return home on account Of sickness, or
Incapacity to labor, have been forwarded To
this country by the German Emigration So
ciety OF New York and
UhereGs, 1t Is desirable that those who
have once emigrated to America, and espe-
clally those who have been transported
ttlther al the expense Of the State or the
conmuhes, and are unable, whether or not
1t be from any iau, of their own, to earn
their subsistence, should not return here TO
be a burden to the state or the commune,
(which IN that case will have betrayed the
expenses OF their Journey IN vain i and
Uhereds, The American authorities are
scarcely authorized to send back those who,
having once been addmtted to the country
cannot earn their substance N America :;
and
Uhoeas, 1t is much less the business of
the German Emigration Society of \. York
10 promote the return OF such individuals !;
therefore
ReSotued, That necessary steps are to be
taken 10 prevent their transportation back to
this country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-12-07

Shoe Business in Lynn. The Lynn News
says that shoe are sent from Lynn to Maine
New iiamphlre aud Vermont, TO be made
and large number OF expresses running IA
all directions 6nd great aua,,n, 90 bee.
ness IN carrying the stock and shoes out
ana back between the manufacturers and
the wo'kmen. Much OF the prosperity and
growth OF other places is owning directly to
the enterprise OF Lynn. The .Ntics thinks II
would be safe to say, that three filhs of the
boots and shoes sold by Lynn manufacturers
are bound and made out Of the city.
Vermont manufactures boots and shoes fol
the West as we have learned by seeing box.
es at The Depot.