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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05

and the Maine Farmer, Augusta, both
weekly. each at 81 per year There Is but
one exclusively agricultural paper in Ncr-
mont and It is hardly that-lhe Farmer,
West Randolph. Among the political news
papers, the .Nctc Yo'k Tribune has acquired
the strongest hold upon the popular heart A:
the New York Times, though less given to
politics follows close up 20 the Tribune as a
newspaper and IN Boston, We leave our
readers to pick the .Hias, journal, Traveller,
or Daily .Riperiiser, and we would especially
commend the Eucning Transcript for family
men, bat the "evenlng" spolls 1t here 50 far
as ueps is concerned, placing It behind the
morning papers. Among the religious news
papers out of the State, of the denomination
with which we are best acquainted, the Pa
riian, Boston, the Independent and the Oh
se,rcr. New York, are the most prominent.
We think they are 81 each per anunm 49,
Within the State, the religious papers are
the Chronicle, orthodox congregational,
/ Windsor -- the REPOSITORY (unyersalist,
Nou'pclicr-and the Messenger methodist,
Nouhfcld The Transcript, Brandon IS
/ IS about to take new name aud assume
more Of a religious character. lis editor is
/ u Methodist
To conclude, we advise all never to aban.
don their home papers for foreign article
{ Home interests must be known and presefv-
ed. lest we Oh become strangers to each 9th
or in our own land But let him who hath
abundantly scatter it as widely as he pleas
es; petchance he will gain much which 9th
erwse would bee lost to him.
The Husiroied annual Register of Rura
Ahurs, and Cutlvalor Almanac for 1857
Eubcllished with one hundred and forty 1--WE
uugnNngs. ana containing one hundred an,
Couy-four large duodecImo pages by JONI
j. Thlmas author Of the american Frul
Culmrsi,' EARN Implements" &c. Alba
ny, N. Y; Luther Tucker 81 Son. It con
taius the usual Calendar, aud about one hun
drrd aud twenty pages of additional matter
ON lhc subject Of laying out farms and plan
Mig farm houses, aud on farm implements
ON fruit culture and ornamental planting
with tables and many interesting articles oil
various points of farm and garden ecouom.
Tho whole illustrated with proiuslon q
wood cuts Single copies twenty-five cent?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05
WATCTNlI { STATE JOURNAL

with the commencement Of the new year,
the UaiohBian and Journal will be printed on
entirely new type and in a style no@ 10
country newspapers, embracing two improve
menis, 90 more reading mailer, and type easily
read We have adopted the plan Of the best
newspapers of England making a neWspd
per, not show bill. With this improve
mont in style, we propose to adapt it more
than ever for general circulation through the
State, as a record Of State politics and views
and matters OF State Interest," while with
something Of our own occasional correspon-
dcnco when away. and with the services Of a
competent hand in our stead at home, we
hope TO materially improve our paper 10 in
terest, usefulness, and value. We need not
say, that it will stand by the Republican
principles which now characterize It.
Terms--Sngle subscription $3.50 in ad-
vance. Ten copies TO one address, Sl2-or
twenty copies or over to one address at 81
each per year-payable invariably in ad-
vance on these terms.
q NEw SUBSCRIBERS desiring to com
mence with the now year should send in
their names previous to the Goth of Decem-
Der.
We invite our Republican friends espec-
tally to lend their aid 10 enlarge the circula-
ton Of the Wa,chman.
O. In consistency with the nov arrange
ments for the Weekly, THE DAILY JOURNAL
for 1857 will be enlarged sufficiently to give
the opportunity for an abstract of The princi-
pal debates IN he Legislature, should that
promise to be warranted by sufficient patron
age. Il, p. WALTON.
Montpelier, Nov ~, 1856
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05

The DismioH Increment in The .Souih.-
Hon. W. II. Blrnwcll has addressed let
ter to the cIuzens Of South Carolina, IN which
he embodits this plan;-
Let Mr.. Kent, or Mr.. Boyce, or your
newly elected and truly worthy representa-,
i've from Charleston, Mr.. Miles, all of whom
II trust | spcaR without undue state partial
n.y. may well compete with any public men
of their age IN any state of the Union or
Jet Judge Butler, or Judge Evans, IN the
>enate; or If It be apprchcnded that the
jealousy against South Carolina will pre-.
ven any measure Of hers being successful,
let Mr. Hunter Of Virginia, or Mr.. roombs
of Georgia, or Gen. Qulman of Mississippi.
or some others among the very able South
ern statesmen, bring before Congress. at it's
next session. and keep before 1t, project
for the division Of the navy, of the NUM-
tons of war, and of the public lands, in
case the Union should be dissolved Let
the Southern statesmen agree upon meas.
uro like this, and Mr. Buchanan, when he
comes into office, will be constrained. bv
lhhi polite rcgotd 'ss ,L. t,,,o, vatiun 81
concord in the different sections of the
country which has chauctcrzed his public
COURSE not only 10 treat 1t with respect but
possibly 10 summon, for It's consideration,
a general convention of all the states, or
conventions IN the separate slates.n
'fhe reader will perceive from the fore
going that serious design is cherished, on
the part of certain dlsunionsts, and that
they are preparing fort combined movement.
We observe, owe,cr, that even in South
Carolina oble champions of the Union may
be found. The Hon, Richard Yeodon has
addressed letter to the Charleston Courier,
lrom which we copy The followIngng pas
sage
Instead, therefore, of uniting with Mr..
thru M sounding the iocsin Of dlsunlcn. we
should seize the suspicious occasion 10 say
OF the Union -"Eso ptrpeiua " and feel
an abiding trust that the serpent, which
threatened TO poison the happiness and des
troy the existence Of our political Eden
our blood bought and time hallowed Union
lis not only "scolchod but killed" and thai
the Union, planted OF rather consolidated.
on the lmpreguable rock Of the Constitution.
Will 1--we, while time shall last, to bless
America aud to bless mankind"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05
Mass Meeting.

The citizens of Lamollle county, irrespec-
tive of sex, politics or religion, who are IN
favor of the application of the moral sua,iou
power To the Engine of Temperance reform,
are cordially invited To meet at he Town
Hall in Morri-ylllc, in SAID county, ON Tues
day, the 23d day of December, 1856, at ten
o'clock A. NJ. to make all necessary mr.
engagements for placing the Engine upon the
truck, with cars suiilceu, To take IN all the
passengers and propaIng power sufficient
to pass them through the county the ensu
lug ~in,er.
r. l.. Perkins, Esq. of Stowe aud Others
viii address the Convention
We assure all those that relish a GOO,
treat intellectually that ample provisions
and equal distribution will be fully realize,
on the occasion.
Per order Of the Committee.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05
The Vermont Appropriation
for the Suffering in Kansas.

This measure is holly assalled by the Sla-
vocradc presses in Vermont,-iheir charity
being, ike their democracy, of the mos,
shnmmy sort. Out of the State they find
allies in the most rab.d pro-slavery organs OF
the South; for instance, in the Richmond
(Va.) Enquirer, from which we quote below
On the other hand, from the Republican
press, and in public assemblies, Vermont
hns received the highest compliments, and is
quoted as an example to other States II
necessary, that example will doubtless be
followed.
rom the n Y Courier and Enquirer.
The appropriation of twenty thousand
dollars, recently made by the Legislature OF
Vermont for The relief of her citizens in
Kansas, reduced to desituton by the war
fare of the border ruilians, gives additional
luslre 10 the character of that noble State.
1t shows that she has a heart qnick to feel
aud hand prompt to respond. Kansas has
no more intelligent, honest, and industrious
settlers than those who have gone from the
Green Mountain State and border ruffian-
ism has had 10 encounter no more ndomitl-
Bile adversares. But the continued aggres-
sions Of their enemies have stripped them of
their substance, and so interfered with their
peaceful industry as to leave them in III con-
diton to encounter the rigors of the coming
winter; and their native State has been true
TO herself and true to freedom, in thus amply
providing for their relief She needs no bet
ter memorial for the act than that II has made
her the object of the following precious
piece Of scurrlity:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05

To all the ordinary disadvantages Of new
settlement, add robbery unrestraincd, the
destruction of dwellings and crops, the in
,erraption Of labor-indeed, civil war with
all its consequences then you will have
the true condition Of the people Of Kanzas.
No sane man will doubt that they have been
IN great need Of aid whether they still need
it is not so certain. Much has been done
for their relief by individual contributions,
and the latest intelligence is that large guam
titles ofclothing have been received and dis
tributed already. It Is probable, however,
that money will be needed to furnish shelter
and provisions. Doubtless the governor Of
Vermont will take care to ascertain the
real necessities of the case and use the
means in his hands with discretion. "
needed, we say, Jet the money 60 with hearty
good wishes Tor the needy. God loveth a
cheerful River
The Washington Union trememberthis is
the national organ Of the Democratic party,)
takes very reasonable view Of this matter.
We commend It's example 20 those northern
organs which are IN the habit of submission
to the national slave driver:
From the Washington Union
"When we reflect upon the occurrences
in Kansas during the past summer aud au-
tumn, we cannot fail TO be deeply impress
ed with the condition Of her people during
the coming winter. Her settlements are
distant from the gtanaries and store houses of
the States. Had her settlers been permitted
to plant and harvest undsturbed she could
have produced but a small portion of the
provisions necessary for winter. Bot we
know that few planted aud scarcely one har-
vested, owing to the frightul disorders and
atrocities which filed the land.
Unless early and efficient measures are
adopted to guard against fnminc in Kansas
no one can forpsna rho c-'-i ---,a. .f4,.','7
To which il may lead-frst, IN the dcspalrlng
effort to sustain and prolong lite, and then
IN the work Of death ltscli'
The Detroit Free Press, democratic
journal considered to be Senator Cass's or
gan, makes The following comments on the
rec cnt action of the Vermont legislature:
Relief 10 Kansas. The legislature of
Vermont has appropriated twenty thousand
dollars "for the relief of the oppressed and
famishlnp people of Kansas" THIS is sen,
sihle; and 1t il the first sensible thing we
/ have known any black republican BODY. be IL
legislature. convention. or church TO
do relating to Kansas. # IS fiji now
TINT, having brought famine upon Kansas.
the blnck renublican le,islo,ors of VI, ro,,n,
and of overv other blnck rapuhl,can stat.
should do somethinc for Ms rolioc ~
have said that the apnroprist,on Inv the Vor-
mont legislature "a sensible. 'rb,ro ,s
another course tbat would bav, boop ,,ors
sensible-tbot is. AUGMENTATION oc pr,voio
funds. instead of pnbnc for the raI,ef M
Kansas. But. since nothing cam be boped
| from, block rennblicars In fbis r.snoct "a,
hone NH the State treasures NAV bn onoped
ro,bor ,b.,, a,.,ta,, sh,.ii ~, e., H..
-. '' ''''''"0 10
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05
Presidential Vote.

The electors met and oIgarzod on Tues
dayton. Lawrence Branered, President
and Hon. Geo w. Strong, Secretary. On
"Wednesday the electoral vote Of Yer
mont was cast for Mes-rs Fremont and Day
ton, and the Hon WIN. G.. Bradley was APP
pointed Messenger, To bear the record to
Washington.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05

Cheap Pork for Wmta.-lt appears from
the report IN the western papers, that the
price Of Pork will be considerably reduced
the coming season below the rates paid at
the same period last year, when there was a
greater demand for the article. The average
figure then was trile over 50 hundred
pounds. Now we see It quoted at IS 25.-
I he cause of this decline Is ascrbed to an
expected dimlnullon IN the export To Europe
and not to any deficiency in the crop. While
there rs falling off in Ohio, Indiana and
Kentucky, it is made up by the abundant
supply IN Iowa, Illinois and Missouri. Elk
cess IN the stock. as compared with last year,
Is equal to 100000 hogs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05
Diaconrtenns.

The Patriot complained that the House
Vermont, Of coursel was guilty of a want
Of courtesy in refusing to print certain M
norty report on Kansas affairs; and trek.
pressed surprise particularly that Mr. MrR-
RtLL should unite IN such work. Mr. Mer-
ull Is courteous man, very and when he
repudiated that report, the Patriot might very
safely conclude that it deserved reputation.
The fact is that the report was itself dis
courteous and absolutely usulting-espc-
cially so to the Governor. 1t was in fact
very much like the backguaidsm stately
published by the Patriot, and fit only for that
sheet and the House very justly refused to
take the dirty job from the Patriot office.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05
A Southern View of Nicara-
qua

A correspondent of the Charleston. rs. Cl
lIerc,,,,, opnonrs m think tbqt N,rar,eno ~
,J,ir,bly c,lcnIat., f,, S,ptberp ap,srn,,so
and h. ,ivos t,is r,,t,,r,. of the r,pYtry.
F,r.t SLAVERY = sd,n,ttod
Sacopd-Tbe s,,,o ~ ms hrre No Viz.
aim, and go NOR cau, ppbt,. l,ols Vb.s
T ,,ot from Tho b.st ,,f,r,,cd natives ,n,r
car,l,,l ,no,nry
.rt,rI 'rhc t,,l,,-, ri,b and p,o mr.,
I,e,,.,s ,ha,,. ,,.., ,J.,,,,.i ~, .,..,, IT,,
-
s,r,- i'm ,o,f,c,,o,. M, f-os,
. To5scco rnJelv cnl,iya,eJ but no,
mich ,,f,,,,r D., Nm, Cuh,o
a ColTcc or gon1 quality ~ now much nog-
looted
T,liro-.s,il ,,ce to b,yc beoo Nh
hos, IN t1o ,nrl.l bnt ,,s c,lrnro I,s boen
,b,rdn,,J si,,.. l,.r,,,I ,,,rs ui, b.,y
ever n,ore casio ros,,,.l tfor sny n,lo,
crop. and tho v,i. l,- ,,- ,,,,,r,,,,, me-. s,,,
10 be- found an tb. oJ ,.t,t.s Tl,o, ,,e-,
made bv rbe on,n,,rls ot s,,n'. ,,J cs,,.,,,
:. C3co,--tr,n,. v,t,..b cbac,,l,,,' ~ ,n,J,
A beautiful crop. requiring bnt h,,ie labor
and Welding great value m a small bulk.
6. Recovery abundant, of the upland
varieties
Z. DyewOOds --uf various KINDS and OF
great value.
The foregoing ore all produced on the low
country adjoining the lake aud the Pacific.
But there are np marshes, that ! saw, ia
travelling extensively 10 tins region. As
you ascend The mountains winch joe TO the
north aud east you meet with other produc-
/ Tons, wa
O. Cotton oil excellent qnahiy.
y. lheh wheat Whlch Is .tld TO yield
we'll mere are sun some old Hour WlIs 100
inns section WA Indians mere 0egh 10 De
trouo'esome'
TO- w 'th wheat appear the fruits OF the
temperate zone
H. open gladeS' covered WIN perpetual
grass on winch, 10 some parts herds of
hun'ands OF caule may 10" be seen.
~ y niue hlgher lhin the pastures, gold
ana Su'ef n'hes' "hGh 'Ne natives are now
working WIN prohl, though using the rudeat
and most lnaruhcml processes for example,
lney bring the ore down TO their grinding
places on me backs OF oxen
H. The best kinds of timber are to be
found in all paris. | was paricularlv struck
with the cedar, beams of which were shown
me, SAID TO III wears old. and as sound as
they were the dly they were nut mn
Here, he saws. Is sometime taupible-
here is new state to be added 10 the south.
M or ont Of the Unon-hcre is the first piece
Of Mexico In iact-the whole of which m a
short lite time Will fall into the hands of the
white men Of North America lie adds,
speak of Mexico hncludlng of course.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05
From California.

Our San Francisco papers are to the 9th
inst, and are principally devoted to election
matters.
The San Francisco Bulletin, Of the even
ing Of the departure Of the steamer, says:
IL is impossible to give a correct return of
the State IN time for the sailing of the steam.
or. Sufficient, however, has been ascertain
ed, to give the State to Buchanan by at least
eight thousand. Democrats will have a
majority IN the Legislature. The Peoples
reform ticket has heen carried in this county
bp an overwhelming majority. Our county
Legislature ticket will IN all probability be
Republican. The county electoral vote is
for Buchanan"
San francisco, .Nou 5. Philip Herbert
leaves TO day for Washington. On Monday
he challenged Thos. $. King, editor Of the
Euening Bulletin, for articles commenting
upon the murder Of Heating, which chal-
lange X. returned with contemplate mes.
sage. On Tuesday Herbert stood on Mont
gomery street all day with bludgeon, wait~
ing avowedly to attack King The latter
however, brushed past Herbert at 5 O'clock
on his way to dinner, In company with two
friends, without any hostile demonstration Oh
the part Of our Congressman. Had Herbert
assailcd King, he would have adorned q
| lamp post in ten minutes thereafter.
Oregon dates are 10 Oct -. Tho Re-
| politicians have organized throughout the ter
/ rltory, and the utmost unanlmlty and enthu
siasm prevails.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05

Nathan ?. Cook came passenger ia the
Illinois lie Isa delegate to Washington
from the Inhabitants OF the Gadslen pur.
chase, who have taken steps for forming a
territorial government under the name Of
Arizona
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05

AT the late State FAIR at Columbia, s. C.,
says the Columbia Times, was exhibited the
first dozen of cups and saucers made in the
United States. Also, fine Parian china
pitchers and vases made from South Carroll
ma clay.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05

SaDey IN Oregon There is a large Ms
sour population here, and occasionally ne
gro is seen among them Aud, in one in
stance, glrl h's changed hands twice. In
The second instance she was, It is reported.
sold for $500. There are intelligent and
prudent people in Oregon who honestly de,
clare their convictions that there will be a
tremendous struggle to legalIze Slavery in
that Territory YET.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05

Tie Dermont Press. The Vermont
I" indsorl Chronicle appeared last week IN
an entire new dress aud looked neat and
much Improved. The s. .4Jans Messenger
appears with anew head of substansial beau.
~ lhe Messenger n live paper of the
nghlj siamp-in the front rank battling for
lre' dom-and deserves well Of the commu,
MY m which II Is printed. Tho st. Albnns
Jgn,lai was discontinued some months since.
Pisnir
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05

Governor Causey, of Delaware, has APP
pointed Joseph = Comegys, Esq, of Dover,
death OF Mr.. Clayton. Mr.. Comegys, iys
the Baltimore Amerlcae, is a leading mem
Der OF The Delaware bar, gentleman Of
education and ability, with large experience
10 the public affairs Of his own State, and
well informed in national politics. he IS a
near relative Of the llIusirlous man whose
place he has been selected to iill, and during
the life Of the latter, enjoyed his entire con-
idence ard esteem
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05

Betting on Eledion-The Cincinnati
Comercal says; " The betting in Kentucky
has been very heavy We know of many
Instances of bets OF extraordinary magnitude
HAVING been made on The late election
Lands negroes, cash. everything that i
property IN Kentucky, has bsen staked
throughout the state Hundreds of men
are doubtless entirely ruined, aud thousands
soFely impoverished
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05

Nicaragua. According TO statistics IN
Walkers organ he had received over 1000
recruits from the United States in four
months, aud yet his entire force at the end
of that time, native and all, is given as only
1919. There are reported as killed IA
where are the remalnlug 200? A few
have run away or been discharged from
service, but at least 1000, one half the mum
Der, have died IN that time lfightfu nor
tnlly truly.
Curious revelations are made about Wal
ker Of Nicaragua by some OF associates. A
French officer, who was induced, with thir-
V-hfe OF his countrymen 10 60 FROM Cuba
to Nicaragua, by the promise OF $50 acres of
land each, has returned to New York. He
states that only eight of his party were alive
when he leit, that they were all forced into
The army on arriving IN Nicaragua and their
land warrants taken from them, and that
lhey we're subjected to the worst possible
treatment by Walker and his officers, most
OF whom, he says, are mere Irish rowdies.-
lie was obliged to pay Walkers govern
ment sou for leave 10 quit tho country. hay.
ing received nothing for his compelled
services IN the army. lie also confirms the
previous accounts that the restoration of
slavery was brought about by the influence
OF Soule Of Louisiana, and Wheeler. the q
5. consul.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05
The Washington Star promuIgatos Il

The Washington Star promulgates the
new democratic principle as follows:
The result Of all that has been done to
put stop to It THE slave lrade,) has only
been an Increase Of all its bad features. No
man of common sense imagines that the AZ.
rcan negro Is not in a better condition IN
slavery H America than in barbarons capGv-
ity o. even barbdrous .freedom IN his natire
land. Humanity supeunduced the abolish
ment of the legality of the traffic; and mat.
tiers now look as though, with the increasing
horrible Cody slave trade (which already
equals the African slave trade in extent
when that was grcatest) humanity will ere
long cry aloud for The remopai Of ali erisiino-
restrictions on The old trade bet,oeea 4Jriea and
.imeric1n
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-12-05

Prentice on South Carolina The Louis-
vile Journal thinks that though there may
be some difference of opinion IN South Car
ollna as TO the best means of ACCOMPLISHING
disunlon' yet as respects dlsunion ITSELF the
S,hle Is unqustionably for dissolution. It
adds -
wen we, IN common with the public gen,
orally, only wish that It were practicable to
give her what she wants. She is an iusufIsr-
able pest We ,oish from he bottom Of our
hearis' mat she coHLi be kicked ont of the
Union into the miifie Of he .hiaaiic."