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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-08-10
For the Waterman and State Journal.
The Burlington Platform.
No. l..

No. /.
Mr.. Enron: Will You allow me to use
little freedom about the late Burlington Plat
form That Platform IL marred by the seI-
timcnt of the fifth Resolution expressed
thus;
ResolDed, That in the sentiment of Ma
SLAVERY OUTSIDE or THE SLAVE STATES
--" SLAVERY LOCAL, FREEDoM National
implying that slavery, as a local evil and
/ creature OF local law, IS to be left forever
undlsiurbed by the Federal government in
the States where II exists, and its extension
beyond that limit forever excluded by positive
prohibition-we find a ground Of settlement,
Just alike to the slave States aud the free,
and therefore practicable aud wise"
Was this language considerably adopted?
1t certainly is not altogether Ineligible. -
A ground of settlement, Just alike to the
slave states and the tree" " bat Justice Is
here meant, and 10 whom is it due debt
of Justice may be due to the free stales-
But considering that slavery ~ no part of
the true end of government, and that its ex-
tension was never designed by the Confeder-
alton, and, above all, considering the fraud
ulent means by when It has been extended,
one would think that the Burlington Convcn-
ton should have been slow TO admit the
justice of the slave States holding the whole
Of their present ground undis,urbed. Con
sdcrng further the great waste Of national
blood aud treasure In extending slavery, that
Convention. in IA claim of Justice. should
have demanded even more Than the with
drawnl of slavery to IT. original bounds. If
should have demanded Ambition. nrotest
against the terms of settlement prooosed
And what does lust 10 the slave statesr
mean? Does il mean inst To the slave in
terest, or 10 slaveholders If so. desire
20 learn what Justice. aside from nenal ms.
tice. can be due to shareholders or 10 slave
states as such. Their claims are establish
ed by force and fraud and have nothino 10
do with Justice As the slave system Il rs.
sen,iallv unius, n settlement. concoding
ANYTHING favorable to il. would parInke ot
lis iniustice n Is main thar the free States
can IN instice owe noibing IN the slave
States inconsistent with the trle ends of
Government, or with tho general honniness
of the slave States. and of course nothinp
favorable TO slavery.
WIN somebody smr, up hele auu tsii. 81
the COMPROMISES and Of constitutional jus-
u,e2 First meeting such person with
denial that constitutial justice has any force
against moral Justice, will challenge hun
to show that aside from excessive represents
alton, slavery can fairly ground any claim on
the Constitution. That instrument contains
no Intended concession TO slavery, except to
let the slave trade alone till 1908. Even
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the common defence, promote the general
welfare and secure the blessings Of liberty
To ourselves aud our posierity," then its OBJ
iect is not gained. If the people OF this
Territory cannot enjoy those rights guaran,
teed 10 them II they are to be insulted. subs
iugated. then no longer wish 10 hold fellow
ship with our sister States. If our govern
mcnt will allow this then It IS not a govern
ment 1T for a free people. II our rights can
not be mantaiued-if liberty cannot be en-
loved If the Union cannot be preserved
fairly and honorably. then let it sever. And
should a second Gibbon be called upon TO
write the rise and fall of the American Re-
public, he will give Ms the first cause Of IT'S
downfall, the institution OF slavery-the in
citing movers, the invaders upon the Kansas
ballot box.
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4 .Neic Organ has just been put up in
the lst Congregational Church brick church.
Monipelier--a superior instrument in every
respect, and crdltable alike to the manufac-
turers, the committee for contracting, aud to
those who SO Literally contributed for its
purchase. We are indebted to Mr.. II. D.
Hopkins, the leader of the choir, for the fol-
lowing memoranda of this instrument:
Built by w. b. ID. SIMMONS g. CO., Bus-
ton-cost $500. Case, % feet high, l5
broad, and 10 deep. Two banks of keys /;
great organ, IL stops swell organ, II, and
pedal . four couplers, peHal check, bellows
signal, tremblant, sc making 40 stops in
all. The number Of pipes is about 1900"
1t will be observed that this is large or
gan, amply sufficient for church Of the
first class,-just such as Is needed by this
society, and such as will, we hope, be erect
cd next year. The narrow limits assigned
to the organ in the present building, and the
limited size of the room compared with the
instrument, are by no means favorable to a
fair exhibition of its qualities yet we DO
not remember to have heard better instru-
ment any where. Its thunder has not yet
rolled IN our ears, but we do no, doubt that
it has enough Of that qualify. Certainly 1t ia
rare that an organ can be found 10 equal il
in purity and sweetness of tone, and in the
perfect harmony Of the different parts. We
understand that the instrument was accepted
on Friday last, and that the first instalment
tone half was paid on that day, BY The sub
scribers, without the necessity Of borrowing
or advancing dollar fact which we re-
cord, to the credit of the contributors for
their promptitude, as we believe IT IS every
where a rare event in cases of subscription.
This is the second new church organ pu,
up in Montpelier this season, the Episcopal
church having furnished itself VI it'll tine in
strument in the spring. With these two in
struments, very liberal expenditure for the
Cemetery, and another to supply the village
with gas,--all this year-the people Of Mont
pelier have exhibited very commendable
degree Of public spirit: they have take
themselves handsomely. Another year let
them take for their task the erection of a
new church, in place of the brick chu ch-
the erection of new Academy, which shall
be credit to the town-and the insugura-
ton Of system Of schools, combined with
,he Academy, on the pattern of the Boston
schools, which are the best and the cheapes,
10 the world.
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Mem York Aug. 6-Ex-Consul Fabens,
ney Expedition left here this afternoon, IN
the George Law, Tor Nicaragua, via Aspin-
wall The Nicaragua steamer refused to
sell them tickets. Mr.. Nelson, US. CONNER
cial Agent at Turks Island. joined the Tx
petition n, that Island, and proceeded with
il TO San Juan.
The Evening Post contains letter from
the Kinney Expedition. The Colonel end
his followers were enthusiastically received
by the inha bitonts of Greytown, who gave a
grand ball in honor of their arrival. The
Colonel had also exchanged couriesies with
the British authorities. lie had commenced
the erection Of dwelling for himself in
Greytown, after the completion of which he
was going into the interior 10 inspect his
lands. l he Expediiionists were all IN good
health and spirits.
The Evening Post has also letter from
San Jose, Costa RIGA. The writer states
that twenty of the Leouese troops who de-
serted Walkers standard and fled to Costa
RIGA, had been taken prisoners by detsch.
ment of Chamorro's troops, who invaded
that terrltorIty for the purpose. The author
tiles of Costa Rca, who had previously ex-
tended protection to the fugi,iYes on condi-
ton of their giving up their arms, had de-
handed an apology from Nicaragua, the re-
storatlon of the prisoners, and the surrender
of the authorities who had directed the M
vasion. On refusal, 500 men would march
upon Grenada, and there dictate terms.
levy of 5000 men had been ordered.
Another portion of the Kinney Expedl-
ton left this city yesterday for San Juan, u
the the brig Ocean Bird. They take ou'a
newspaper and job printing establishment
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Washington Co. Republican
Convention.

The Freemen of Washington County,
"who are opposed to the pro-slavery policy
of the present National Administration; to
the propagandlsts Of slavery of whatever
name throughout the Union; and who are
in favor Of protecting the ri hts of the FREQ
Sutes," are requested to meet in County
Convention, at the Cour, House, in Montpe-
lier, on Saturday, the lth of August, at 10
o'clock, A. NJ to nominate County Officers
tor the year ensuing, and to transact any 9th.
cr business thought proper when met a
good attendance is requested.
Gao. W. BAILEY. for Co. Committee
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heichum's Patent .Hoising Machine, manu-.
featured by Ruggles, Noursc, Mason g. Co,
Boston and Worcester, Mass, is one of the
most valuable inventions of the day. During
this season alone-peculiarly catching one
"a supply of such machines would have
been invaluable to the farmers of Vermont.
We had the pleasure of seeing one in opera
ton few days ago, on the farm of Leander
Warren, IN Mddlesex. It cut close to the
ground, clean and even, and laid the grass
beautifully. All hands agreed that grass cut
up TO ! o'clock, with one turning after dinner,
would be ready to 90 into the barn the same
day. With good team and favorable cir
eumstances, this machine has cut an acre III
forty minutesi The same manufacturers
furnish turning or shaking machine, which,
with one horse and boy 10 drive, will turn
an acre Of grass in ttseniy minute A reaper
is also attached, if desired 10 the moving
machine. The prices vary from $50 to rs
ior Mowers, and from sl20 to 1870 for mower
and reaper attached. The { 80 two horse
mower ANA reaper we Judge Is the best for
VerInonteis and the cheapest way TO get them
is for neighborhood of farmers to club To-
gether. For further particulars inquire OF
the manufacturers, or of J. D. Dinsmore, who
is now travelling through the State.
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Bristol BIZ is pardoned, says the Temper.
ance STANDARD, $50 far Ms the 40; Of Co,
Royce's mind is concerned" Yet Gov
Royce's hand don't turn the key, and Bill II,
SUI in the stone jug. Now let Sampson do
the fair thing by the Governor let him On.
pose him as much as he plcases "by the se,
Of has mind and then let his hand slip in
vote for Royce
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o. Homer Roggles Of Roxbuy tho
young man indicted for purloiniug money
from letters in the Notified pos, Office
plead guilty TO the charge, and after ve,v
affecting address by Judge Preniiss he wa.
sentenced to imprisonment for ten years
the shortest term the law allows.
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Tnr EscArrp Nu,. or disclosures If Co..

THr EseAPFD Nur; or disclosures Of Con.
veat life, and the confessions Of n sise,
OF Charity, giving more minute detail Of
their inner life, and holder revelation Of
the mysteries and secrets of nunneries
than have ever before been submitted n
the American public. New York, DeWnt
& Davenport
The title above tells the whole story with
an advertisement, and puff into the bargain.
Cute men, those publishers. As to the book.
1t Is handsome one, ond quite interesting,
but We have no evidence Us 10 It's authentic
ity For sale by Ballou & Ioveland.
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Comfort for The Patriot Part Of the Sham
Democrats-i g. Pierce men-and the Silver
Grey Know Nolhings in New York are con-
tcmplatiug a fusion, and the WAsmNGroN
UNION (Picrce's organ,) ADVISES 1T Here
is proof U'H the Patriot come out against
these Demo-S layocratic-Plc rce Know No.
things?
The Bni''lo Courier and Albany Argus,
Hard shell Democratic organs, deny that a
union between their people and the Know
Nolhings is intended. Do they, then, mean
to fight on their own hook, as for a few years
pasts II, IN an emergency like the present,
Democrats cannot unite, but must turn their
arms against each other, we might a. well
not have any Democracy.-.Ntto York Jour
nal Of Commerce.
Advice so sincere and true, so Imperative
IN nature, and SO patriotic IN its object, who
can disregard, having recollection of past
difficulties successfully overcome, consc ous
OF the imminent dangers of he present. or
who INDUCES even IN a faint hope of pros.
porous future? lfthis were a time ef peace
a season OF safe repose, the womanly weak
ness OF resentment for wounded vanity might
be excused, and the que stlonable decency Of
family dissensl1ns might be overlooked. II
not tolerated. The times for prompt, yigor-
Gus, and concerted action has arrived. VIII
the Democratic crew abandon the deck or
their guns because the man at the wheel be-
loags to this or that mess, or that the lieut.
enants are suspected of keeping queer com
pauy when ashore ?-Uashington Uaion.
Juiy Is.
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o. u. X. Pangborn, late Of 81. Alb,r.
has taken the edtnrul chair ofthe Worces,o,
tNass.) Transcript, asprghtly daily. Tho
position is a good one, and Mr. Pangborn b,.
the ability 10 I'll it well, as VIC trus, he will
do, to his own success, aud that oftbe ,nh
fishers.
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hereafter be, within the jurisdiction of Con-
gress The word "jusice" in this connec-
ton, is liable to criticism, perhaps but we
think we cannot be mistaken as To the m,dr-
iup of the word in the Burlington Pla.fo rm
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Baltimore, Aug. 5.-from .Mcrico.-New
Orleans papers of Monday last have been
ceived here, containing Brownsville dates to
the 25th ult.
No collision had yet taken place between
the insurgents aud the government forces
The insurgents had gathered in great
strength, and the people were joining their
strength. The fall Of Mslamoras was con
sldered inevitable.
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DiokeHs Household Hori,: New York, DIX
& Edwards 10 Park place.
With The serials, The Mother and Sicp
Mother and The Rowing Euglshmun. The
August number contains the usual variety Of
excellent articles - a year.
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o. Some people are mistaken. SR!ch
Of East Calais has mol stopped tukipg ,bo
Montpelier Watcuun yet, and we don,
think he will do 1t. A man who has tokor IL.
Waterman for forty years will be very an, 70
stick to it TO. life.
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Sam Houston Dueiist. Judge J. tells a
tale about Sam Houston which is good
enough to print" During the canvas that
resulted in Sans beating Burnett for the
Presidency of the Republic of Texas, some
rather harsh terms had passed between the
parties, when Burnett took occasion TO send
Houston challenge. Previous to It's recep-
ton, Sam got information Of the intention OF
his opponent; and when Dr. Archer, who
was sent by Mr. Burnett TO deliver the chal-
lenge, was introduced into Mr.. Housions
room, he found that gentleman in bed, groan-
ing, and apparently suffering with the most
circulating pain.
II was some time before the distinguished
visitor was noticed by the invalid but finally,
after listening to the reading of the chsiange,
Sam groaned out" Tell him Ill fight him
when his turn comes. I've seventeen on
my list before him When they've been dis
posed of, this affair of honor shall be settled ~
The doctor took bis leave. and was ushered
from he apartment by deep groan from the
invalid Corpus Christi Itras) Valley and
.4ireriiser, June Is.
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Rum Murder. An Irishman was iccep,v
run over 10y the cars near Mildlesox IN tho
night The man was killed, but his rum.
bottle was left whole This is the second
rum murder in the same vicinity.
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The Men York Quarteriy: New York, Jsmes
&, Rana MS p-o,t,,,..

Bancrofts History Of the U. $, tbe las,
days Of Colonial Independence Journalism
in Great britain and America. instinct vs..
reason, Greece, the Ottoman Empire and IT..
policy, are among the articles o. this num-
Der. - per anuum.
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The Know Nothing State Council OF New
Jersey, met at Trenton, and after lengthy
discussion, resolutions were adopted, pro,
testing against the twelfth section slavery }
Of the Philadelphia platform, as not beng
part of American principles. They tiso
protested against the repeal Of the Missouri,
compromise. This action Is Important ~
New Jersey has been claimed as endorsing
the majority platform.
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Greqi California Historical Wors.-I

Great California Historical Work.-D. Ap-
ple,on q Co., 3io Broadway, n. Y, have IN
press an elegant illustrated volume, Sll pa ges
octave, entitled 1.-THE Annals of San Fran
cisco and History of California specimen
sheets Of which we have been favored with
The subject is attractive, the book well writ
ten, and illustrated and printed in the neat
style for which the publishers are celebrated.
1t will be issued on the LIST of September.
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I O. VIII the Patriot tell how many Of the
officers of the late Dogus) Democratic State
Convention were K. Ms?
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r,oa, The Huntingdon Free Prose.
Slavery Extension Southwark.

The Alexandra (Va.) Gazette, mikes the
following statement -" Late adyices from
Mexico represent the progress of the reyo-
lutionists in that country, from Maiamoras
to Acapulco, as almost certain to result eth
er in the overthrow Of Santa Anna aud
complete reconstruction Of the Central gov
eminent, or in the secession of three or four
northern and western states, and their or
ganization into an independent republic, Ia
Texas, with precisely the same ultimate OBJ
Jet in view,"
This comes from a source friendly to the
" ultimate object in yie."-lhe extension Of
Slavery, and the Strengthening of the Slave
power in the nation, and is probably an hon
est exhibition of one o. the plans of the
slavery exten'iouists of the United States.
The New York Erening Post, in com.
menting on this report, says:--
1t may be remembered that moro than
year ago we stated that the real purpose of
the issue made upon the Kansas and Ne
braska territorial bills was not so much to
secure those territories for the uses of slave-
~ as TO establish principle which would
apply 10 the future territorial acquisitions we
may make in Mexico. Genital America and
the West Indies. Il being once recognized
as the settled policy of our government that
Congress can pass no laws restricting the
limits Of slavery, the additions 10 our terrific
ry southwark would soon repair all the los
ses which the slave states have sustained by
all the Jeflorsonian ordinances. Wilmol Pro-
yisos and emancipation laws since the form
alton of the government"
There are several ifs to be disposed Of
before any immediate danger TO the rights Of
the Free States can be apprehcndcd from
this source. But events move rapidly now
a-days, and this prolec., which is at present
but the small cloud on the horizon "like
mans hand" may soon gather size and add
not little of darkness and gloom to the
storm in the not far distant future. The
possibility of It's realization, shows the i'm
Of an early settlement OF the great
lnes''o" Sholl Freedom or Slavery be Ma
tional
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Hindsor County. The County Conyen-
ton Is ca He'd at Woodstock, Aug. IL.
Caledonia County. County Convention at
Dsnville, Aug. 18th.
Washington County Remember the Co.
Convention on Saturday next---io-movop,
the lth.
addison County There IS a contest for
ono Of the Scholarships, and Ms near as we
can guess, The contestants are Joseph Warn
cr Esq. Of Middlcbury, and Mr.. Barrett OF
the Register. As the Register has come
on, sensibly on the main issue, we trust it will
do so in all The details which are essential to
complete success. Old Addison County
should not be divided in any fight
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The sealPei; quarterly expostor of the
Laws of Health and abuses of Medicine
and domestic life. Edited By Edward n.
Dixon, NJ. ID. New York, Sherman & Co.
q 2 Astor House, Broadway.
The July number is as racy and valuable
ss It's predecessors = praise enough. 81 per
annun.
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ls55

It's cons,tuiionnity affirmed BY the Su.
preme Count Of Ohio Passed by the House
of Representatives, IN New Jersey. bu, dc.
iealed IN the Ssnate-Passed by The Leris-
lature Of Illinois, and rejected by the people
Passed by the Legislature Of Iowa, and
ratified by the people-Passed BY the Legs.
laiure of Wisconsin, and vetoed BY the Gov.
ernor-Passed again in form to obvia,e the
Governors objections, but vetoed the second
time-Passed by the Provincial Legislature
OF New Brunswick, to take effect Jan I,
1856, provided II receives the royal sanction
Passed by the Legislatures of Michigan,
Indiana, Delaware and New York-Re-en-
acted in Maine, with many new, more string
eDt and efficient provisions. 1t provides for
imprisonment for the first offence. for the
third not less than three or more than SIX
months, and for the fourth and every subse-
quent conviction, ; 900 fine and one wear
IN the States Prison Re-enacted in Mas
sachusetts with new and more stringent
Pfovlsions-Enacled by Legislature of New
Hampshire. w.
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formal declarations at Philadelphia and Bur
lnaton.
The Republican State Convention at Bur
liug,on was called on the right basis. II was
broad enough to admit all who were disposed
10 act together against the Nebraska iniquity,
whether heretofore Wing Free Soil, Demo
crat or X. N. Under that State organization,
all the friends of freedom can act, in the
counties. 1t has been adopted IN all the coun-
ties IN the State but this, and there is no gond
reason why It SHOULD not be followed here
The people of the county call for it, and they
will have it.
Atihe call Of one hundred and fifty free.
men, who are in favor of open political ac-
ton large and enthusiastic meeting was
holden at Batteboro' on the 2sth ult Hos
.llity to Slavery was declared to be " The ono
thing to which any and all other questions oil
public policy must be subservieni," and the
Burlington Platform of the 9th OF June was
approved.
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Pronounced unconstitutional in M.ss..
ohuseils as TO the clause relating TO the
seizure and coDii-caiion Of liquor. which did
no, sufficiently provide for notice 10 tho own.
er-Passcd by Legislature Of New York
vetoed by Governor Of \. Y.-Passcd by
one branch OF Legislature Of New Hsmn.
shlre--Passed by one branch OF Legislature
Of Marylan Passed by Legislature. bat
two branches fail to agree. IA Ponnsylyspia
Voted for by people Of Wisconsin Pass.
ed by Legislature Of Connecticut-I,s con-
st,ulonah,y affirmed by Supreme Cour, Of
Vermont Passed in a modified fora by L..
gislaiure Of Rhode island for the purpose Of
making II more stringent, and at the same
time obvlaiing the objections raised by Judge
Curtis.