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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-26

MUSICAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DOEHLER RE
M specially informs his pupils and The public general
that h. III resume hs lessons the piano. VIOLIN and
pe, on The Isl o. september For particulars inquire bis
RESIDENCE ~ Fourth street near Washington square,
BRfCSING' s music store, 1ol Broadway
CECoSD HAND PrANo-wANTED, GOOD TONED
~ second hand piano. Price 10 exceed 500 slAs
Please address, giving description Of instrument Benea
Herald Office. -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-26
DARrs BoNNErs FOR THE FAf.r.-
IL OPENING OF THE SEASON
wILDEs Nos. ~ and q John street.

The undersigned viii open superb nen Of French
pattern bonnets for the fall ust eeceved from the
u celebrated houses In Pars with n large stock
ifoin his own workrooms, on TUEsD ~ August 81.
The trade ana We pubic are W inspect these elegant
beauty Of finish have never lseen surpassed.
Attention $50 lnVW II 10 the styles ~ French fres
and cotu ga ribbons French flowers and feathers
straw bounes - which will be exhibited a. he tine
X. a. WILDE,
I,orsler and man ufacurer Nos - and q John
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22

We proved that the message contained no
doctrine Inconsistent with the famous Mon.
roe policy, and finally obtaned from the
Watchmln an unwilling acknowledgment TO
this fact; and also shew the Monroe doc
trine IN be, simply. that the United States
could permit no European power to oolonze
any portion nj the American continent. TO
this. too. the Waterman assented. ~ Pat
The Patriot has not "proyed" and the
Waterman has not acknowledged" that
the Message contained no doctrine inconsIs-
tent with the Monroe policy. On the other
hand we charged and prored by quotation
from the message, tina. the President looked
beyond the Monroe doctrine and to the Cal
houn doctrine, which in the case Of Texas
proved to be annexation to The U S. The
Patriot saw this fact, and has practically re.
cognizod it, by arguing that such annexation
will not extend Slavery because three mil
lions Of blncks are insufficient to support
Slavery in the Southern States and to over
run the vast territory Of Central America
This peurlle argument was used IN the Tex.
as case, but Texas nevertheless is slave
state, and votes steadily with the Sayocu-
cy. Give half dozen more just such states
in Central America, aud there will be no
lack of slaves. The Slavacracy will then
have the power 10 restore The .4ircan Stare
Trg9e
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22

Congress the Committees Of The House
The Speaker has grandly performed his most
delicate duty. As general rule he has Sc
lected FIVE Republicans, three Administrn-
ton men and one Pro Slavery X. N. for
each commiltee--thus giving the Repubh-
cans one majority. Again, he has selected
for each important committee The ablest men
from the ranks of the minority. Such JUS
,ice, we need not say, has never been con-
ceded by Slavocratic Speakers. The Yer
mont members, it will he observed. occupy
honorable positions Meacham aud
Sabir (old members) as eharnen aud Mr..
Morrill, (now member) IS placed on the, at
present, most important Committee-lhe
Committee on Territories.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22
Connecticut.

On the l,h a large and spirited State
Convention met at Hartford and for the firsl
time organized the REPUBLIcAN PARTY for
the State of Connecticut. This Convention
was composed of men from all the old par
ties-Whigs, Democrats, Freesoilers and A.
rnericans and embraced many Of the stron-
gest men of the State men distinguished
for talents, character and public services,
such as Ex-Chief Justice Williams, Gov.
Baldwin, Ex-senator Foster and ]. NJ. Bunce
Of the Wings, and those veteran leaders of
the Jackson party, John NJ. Niles, Gideon
Wells and Ex-Governor Cleveland. No
state ticket was nominated, the design be-
ing to cooperate in the April election with
the Americans so far as they stand firmly in
opposition 10 the Siavocracy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22

time, insist upon the full discharge Of all
her obligations.
Before proceeding further, Mr.. President,
with discussion. IN this direction, ! VIII beg
the indulgence Of the Senate, for a few mo-
ments, while I refer to one or two other
points IN the argument, or rather ~ the spe-
ca pleading OF Lord Clarendon Thai no.
bic lord who speaks upon this occasion for
the enlightened Government which would
ieign TO hold itself abo,e the reprUrch OF re-
sorting tu suntiies and snbtrriugcs upon
question Of cunstructlon-whichw would feign
to scorn the imputaton of having been Over~
reached or outwtted IN diplomatic encoun-
ter-grsyely INSERTS, as a substantive oblec.
ton 10 the American construction of the
treaty, that It gives It a onc-sded Character
a unilaicrtn charact Is hs expression In
other words, he means to say that. upon our
construction and understanding Of the trea-
ty. 1t affords greater benefits 10 US than to
them that The British Government have been
oveueached IN the bargain, and that the I.
States have gained the advantage; that by
our construction she surrenders more and
gains less than the American Government.
However this fact may be-, ask sir, is It to
strucuon? Is this to be received as an ar.
gument to be weighed against the clear and
explicit terms Of the instrument itself? Is
tito be received as Justification or even
an exclamation for the vlnlatlon of the com
pacti No, sir never The argumenl--if
indeed, IL may be called an arguments nl-
together unworthy of It's ongn-unworhy
Of the occasion aud Of the subject.
With how much surprise, need | ask,
must we regard the conduct of haughly
aud mperious nation like England, in urging
30 sinister and degrading a consideration, as
that the plain provisions Of IA solemn com
pact may be at all affected by, or that she
may be allowed to hack out of them on, the
assumed fact, that It's terms, under the con
structOn for which we contend, are not as
favorable to herself as to the other party
Sir, the question is, what does the treaty
mean; what does the treaty say what rights
does the treaty guarantee what obligations
does the treaty impose and not which
party is more favorably or less hvuriby nf-
fecjed by H. However that fact may be, It
is utterly immaleua TO inquire; but, admit
ting, lf you please, that the supulallons of
the compact are more favorable to rs than
TO England, Il aii1rts no reason why Eng.
land should seek TO modify the terms Of the
treaty, or 10 eyade ils obligations, while it
does furnish % our Govern ncnt reasons nl
the more cogenI for adheriug TO It's proyisi-
oas, and Insisting upon the observance Of it-
obligations. While the concession must be
Illuminating une To England, 1t Is indeed
proud one To American dlpIomlcy.
To be concluded neri Uttk.)
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22

Whereas Indications exist that public
tranquility aud the supremacy of the iv 90
the territory ut Kansas are endangered by
the rcprehensble acts or purposes OF perons
both within and without the same. who pro
pose TO direct aud control IFS political organ
izatonby force; ltaIso appearing that COM
buatons have neen formed therein 10 resist
the execution OF the territorial laws, and
thus, 40 effect subyert by violence all Pres
eDt constitutional mud legal authority; /.
also appearing That persons residing without
'he Territory, but near us borders, cnntem
plate armed intervention 10 the affairs thereof;
It also appearing TINT other persons, uhabi
tanls Of remote Sttos. nre collecting money.
engaging men, and providing arms Tor the
same purpose; And It further appearing
.hu combinations within the Territory arc
cndeavoung, by the agency of emlssarie-
md niherN lse. tn induce lnt,yldwl states ui
The Unmn l1 intervene BOO the atfurs thereof.
100 vlutuou OF the constitution ol the Uuled
States;
And whnroas oil such puns f,r the deter
miuapou ui ihe future iu,iliu'Ions of lhe Fer
utoy. # carrcd INTO action from within the
s1mr wilI constitute the fact Of insurwctlon
and lf from without thar Ut INVASIVE agrees
Sion, and will n either casa, Justify aud re-
pure ilo turclbIr ut-fpo,',on oi the whole
power ~ The general governments as well To-
maintain the laws o' the Territory as those
ol the Union:
Now, therefore, T. Franklin Pierce, Pres
dent of the UWed States. d. issue tins my
proclamation 90 command all persons enga,
ged IN unlawful combinations upanst the
constituted authority of the Territory Of
Kansas or Of the United States TO dispense
and retire peac"ably TO their respective
abodes, aud 10 warn all such persons that any
attempted nsurrecton in srid Territory or
aggressive Intrusion into the same will be re-
sisted not only by the employment of the lo-
cal miItaa, bn also by that of any available
forces of the United States 10 the end of
assuring immunity from violence and fall
protection to the persons, properly, and civil
rights Of oil peaceiu and law.abiding inhab-
ltanls OF the Territory.
If, in any part Of the Union, the fury Of
faction or ,aniclsn, iutl imed into disregard
~ the great principles Of popular sovereignty
which, under the Constitution. are fundimen-
tai IN the whole structure OF our institutions.
Is To bring on the country the dire calamity
of an trburament of arms in that Territory,
IL shall be between ,uwless violence on tle
ono "'Jo ood Constructive loren IN The other.
welded by legal authority of the general
government
cab on The citizens both Of adjoining
and OF distant States, 10 abstain from I'M
authorized lnermedllnG in the local concerns
vt the Ieruiory, admonlshing them that his
organic law Is 10 be executed with Impartial
.tusflrp: that an individual acts of iIleual m
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22

O. Somebody, who Is over jealous, com
plains in the Freeman that, among the ten
Delegates from Vermont 10 the Pittsburgh
Convention, there is only one who was a
Freesoler, aud not one American. Accord
ing to our reckoning there are three original
Freesoiiers and from too TO four Americans.
We know of only one delegate who will
certainly attend-and that is Mr.. Brainerd.
an original Freesoiler, we are very sure, and
man who never will be cupuous about any
Americanism" that is genuine.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22
Washington County Agrioul-
tural Society,
ADJOURNED MEETING.

The adjourned meeting of the officers and
managers will be holden at the Court House
on FRiDAY the 18th inst, 10 o'clock A. NJ.
for the purpose Of making the list of premi.
ums and other necessary arrangements for
the Fair Of 1856. a full Attendance is de-
sired. ]. NJ. RICHARDSON, Secy.
Feb. rs, 1856.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22
Temperance Convention.

The friends Of our Prohibitoy Liquor Law
in the county Of Washington are requested
to meet at the Court House in Montpelier,
on the Goth day Of February inst. to nomi-
nate Candidate for County Commissioner
for the ensuing year
Per order Of the Comfy Committee.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22
New Hampshire.

A Wing State Convention has been held,
at which a candidate for Goveror was nom
mated, for the purpose of Withholding the
"straight Wing" votes from the Pierce De-
mocracy This looks odd, but it is said to
be fact 1, will be remembered that there
was fusion" last year, without regular
Republican organization. The same course
will be tried at the election next month, az
ter which there will be a Republican par,
~ organized for the Presidential election
So saws New Hampshire politician.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22

The Storm Of Monday last was very Sc
we're, and particularly trying, to the railroads.
The British mail which left Moptreal on
Monday passed Montpelier On Thursday
morning the whole detention having been
north Of ST. Adams. Mondays and Tues
days mails from Boston were from four to
FIVE hours late, the detention having been
nearly all on the lower roads. We under
stand that one or two Of the Northern New
York roads axe closed for The winter, on sc-
count Of the snow-as digging out will not
pay.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22

Stale Fair. 1t ID said that the next State
Fair will probably be held a, Montpelier or
ST Adams. The question will be determ-
med at an adjourned meeting, which is to be
held ut Burlington on the 2slh instant.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22
Lamoille County Convention.

The freenen Of the County of Lamolle
arc requested to meet in convention, at the
Court House in Hydepark, on Wednesday
the 9th inst, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, for the
purpose terminating candidate for County
Commissioner for the year ensuing, and Of
trunsacting such other matters as may be
thought expedient when convened
f. b. SAWYER. 81
NATHAN ROBINSON, rS couGg
MADISON Stafford. Commune
Hydepark, February 18th, 1856.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22

c. The Second Distribution of the Cos
mopolilan Art Association (ssndusky, ohio,l
has been postponed to Thursday evening
Feb %, when the annual address will be
delivered by Park Goodwin, Esq, Of New
York
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22

Right. In making the appointments Of
Assistants, the Clerk of Congress lGen
Cullom) retained some of the old officers
and among them DANfEL Buck, son of the
late Hon. d. A. Buck of Vermont.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22

Rssoiped That HIS Excelency Presi.
lent Pierce be requested IA employ ufFi
lent number Of able bodied lrshmen Il
roceed to the State of Vermont. and To dc
ditch around the limits of The same. and Ii
loaf the thing into the Atlantic"
Georgia Resolution
Aye, send ard cut away
Her fastenings Of clay,
And launch Vermont to sea.
And she will safely ride
Upon the boundless tide
Exultingy and free:
With her mountains and her hills.
Her rivers and her nils,
Her valles and her plains,
Where hardy toll maintains
It's homes OF Liberty.
Aye, send and trench around
Her hero.hallowed ground,
Aud set her on The wave:
The storm wind she will stem,
So long as at the helm
Shall stand her good and brave,
With a faithful, iadeless chart
Engraved upon each heart,
Aud eyes upon a star
lllumIning afar
The trusting ones to save
Aye, ".foat' away the earth
That gave old Ethan" birth
Upon the ocean wide;
But think you. moving land
Can part brother-band,
Or spirit bonds divide9
Never! no, the thing" has hold
OF myriad ties untold,
That will not, caDnot break,
Which, gong, she will take,
Against I'LL hate and pride.
Then diioh' around her base,
And send Vernon, space, y.
Tosai upon the sea:
Her anchor she may lover
BY GeorglO's sunny shore,
Tnumphantly aud free;
Then those orange groves aud bower
And terraces of flowers
Shall echo with the shout
OF lreen'en ringing out
In songs Of Liberty, r. A.C.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22

Thdnks-to Messrs. Collamer and Foot Of
the Senate, ond Messrs. Meachnm. Morrill,
and Knapp Of the House for various favors
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22

Washington FEB. "a. Philip Nicklin Dal-
las ron OF Hon George ~ Dallas, has been
nominateL and was 10 Day confirmed al
Secrtwy VI egaG.oD 70 England.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22

------
Sl5Gy2 81
In other words, the cost on this species of
property would have been sl5'692 81 more,
bad no other property been insured or d This
class had been seperate'y insured during this
period.
On the other five classes, den'mnated
hazardous, 1868 policies are IN force, cover
ing 81 iGG, l5l,-premium notes IN force
s702,93l ~. The receipts for the ten years
ending Aug J, le55, IA SAID hVe classes
we're Sl-33A "
Tho losses ond expenses were IOo'I3 10
e-cc,os-
-c,,c, - g..
~ "''' sun 49, ~ '', ~ t,,. r'
'''''s "" u",u'''s' '", ,s--
NAMED N 'ne '''Su'y aug . 'o''''
TOT "'' ''''' 'S'''' 'F''
'"''' was "'''I-' 49, - - -
'"' '''7'P'' "''u
''''''' 'VPs'''1'' ''
''''"s ." " '''' W. D'''''' ~" '''''
cry az "ou'u P'y ''' ,''' "''''' ''''' .''
rates If .,,.k COMMANDS. which we're son
G,,od,, me- ,o,rs,i,b,tn,a Lasis of insurance
i, ,,n,,al cornanv
!" '''''u'' 0'''''''''
~ '"' eNp"'''''' W ''e
siys ond established sucb rates of u.ur.
once for each class ss would hsys enabled
4, I'm nav ns own losscs during this period.
Bp, the losses on hazardous property have
hoon t,s, 70, oronor,;on than an dwellings,
c,r ,bo I,s, t,, os comnared with the FIRST
.,,b,,,n ye,rs
Tho first class ,dweu,nos is the basi, of
m. Comoapv. and the rates thereon have not
becn materially altered since the commence
ment Of the Compapy. while o,her classes
will always he cbarped sufficient to nav their
own losses.
Tho whole ,moprt of proner,v insured
from tho commencement Of the Company 10
Anpust /. 1855. uwenty.eipht years) has
boen $40 3s4 41I. All losses md exnense.
CIR m, s.,,o time s7t7 $40 80 Tbe oyer.
.oe ,moun, ot risk has been nine md ope
on,r,e, n;,,;,ns Of d,lars Tho rosul, +.
,b,,,h,. Comoonv have insurod Tor ,ho neo.
nlo If vor,oont tho obovo sum n, an average
cost Of II fraction oyer one fourth of one per
ron, nor ,n,np nm all kinds Of nrossr,g,
ON dwelling houses. at one sixth of one
per cent. and other kinds Of property at
three i0hs Of one per cent. on he amount
insured.
The property denominated hazardous, al
thouuh for the last ten wears 1t has paid
utle more than ia proportion. has been I'M
sured n, an average of less than one.half
yha, il ,vnuld have cost 10 in.ur, the same io
so,,d S,ocl oeicos Tb. nresent rates ON
b,z,,d,ns pr,pertv will be adhered 10 until
an, 49,. ,,.,,,l T., lo.,,,,.,.,,..
Su'l''''"' u''e '''' ''''''' W. '''
with certainty that they a'e TOO hlgn'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22

Ia Bennington last week, the Office Of the
Western W Railroad was robbed of two
hundred and fny dollars by boy OF nine or
ten, named Martin.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22

We advise purchasers OF Fancy Goods and
Toys, or superior Fireworks, to call on Hol-
den, Gutter g. Co., extensive importers, Is
and ~ kilby street, Boston 70; low
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22

The Liquor Case, alluded to last week,
was lned by justice Balou. The liquor 40
gallons was condemned, aud fine of $40
was Imposed Col. Boutwell,, who claims
the liquor on attachment, appealed to the
County Court.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22
KANSAS.

PROCLAMATION OF rHE PRESIDENT.
The following is the Proclamation of the
President IN relation to Kansas, Of which a
.elcgraphc abstract was published last week.
ny THE PRESIDENT or 1HE UNITED STATES
oF AMERICA
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22

PhiMde'pba, FEB lS-K. " Conrent'on
Two secret sessions of the National
0uncIl were held to-day at Franklin Hall.
\ large lumber of delegates were present.
t.l sections of the Union being represented
No business Of Importance has vet come be-
ore the Counril, Tine members are hold
lpe caucus thls evening. An effrt will
ne made To dispense vi secret meetings,
h'h of the Council and in the National
Convention tn assemble on the 22i.
The LonlsIan delegation Is in the CITY.
ind will probably be ad iited to seats IN the
Convention
Phliade phia, Feb. l9.-The American
Council reassonbed this morning, Chas u.
Freeman, Of Philadelphia, Vice President.
presiding
A resolution providing for the admission
OF reporters was offered, uut laid on The ta-
bic until after action on contested seats.
During the calling of the roll the Louis
lana delegation presented their credentials.
Objections were made TO their admission. on
III" ground that the Catholic test was not re
cognlzed by the Louisiana Councils. A mo.
ton that the delegation be admitted on the
credentials was offered, and after a warm de
bate was adopted by yeas 66-nays 50.
After a warm debate on admitting the con.
testing delegation from Pennsylvania. the
Council decided by a vote of 81 to As to ad-
init Nr. Eide and others who ignore the l9th
section of the Baltimore platform.
The result has caused very bitter feel
ing among the Southern delegates.
a Uhig Conference in Washington. Some
dAeen or twenty gentlemen, now or formerly
Ia public life, aud who have heretofore acted
with the old Wing party, assembled last
week IN Washington, for the purpose Of con.
slderng their pos ton in relation to the en-
suing Pfesldeniiai canvass Amer some dis
cusslun, II wSA determined to make no move.
meui towards national Convention.
The Voice o. lp9heie is!aad. Cav. Hoppin
transmitting to the General Assembly of
Rhode leland, the appeal from the Kansas
Free State men, says
The Information communicated through
this document is Of Il nature which demands
the serious consideration of the Legislature.
and which If aulheutlc, should call forth
from The government and people of Rhode
island The expression, IN language which can
not be misunderstood, of their indignant
horror at so gross AN outrage against our
most sacled rights"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22
VERMONT MUTUAL
Fire Insurance Company,
CAPITAL IN PREMIUM NOTES,
S1.Q70,S14 81.
scmi-Annuni Report aud state
ulent Of the Directors tO the
Members.

During the last six months, from August
!, 1855, to February !, 1856, there have
been issued 1897 policies, iusuring property
to the amount of s2353O63 and the pre-
MUM notes taken on the same, are SPOIL
ss7 So. The whole number OF policies in
force Feb. /. 1856, Is 20.l2s, amount OF prop
ety at risk sl7,5i7,Q93, and the amount Of
capitaL or premium notes in force, Sl,279-
sll 81.
During the same time,7 losses have been
reported, amounting to Sli,005 30 An as
sessmeut Of u per cent has been made,
which with the small advance payment Of 3
per cent, will pay all losses and expenses
to date
In our first class, consisting Of dwell
inrs. sheds, barns and contents, lGs6O
policies are in force, covering Sl3.0sl-
$50. The notes in force 10 this class are
s57Gss2 80. The losses and expenses in
this class for ten years ending Aug. |, 1853,
were, Slo2'2bo 80
Al receipts from said class for
the same period, l3b,5'2 "a
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22
Farmers Mutual Fire Insu-
rance Company.

SE.hLA.N.NU.fL REPORT.
Policies issued since LIST Aug last, oOll
Amt insured In same time. SI52i654 90
Of notes 7575l,62
eash Premiums 7,925,73
Losses IN Farmers Class, l,0lO,63
Merchants a.
Meehamc's Class, 934s0
SAMUEL WELLS, Treas
Montpelier, Feb. IL, 1856.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-02-22

'See annual report Of 1855, page 3, for
property insured ia each class