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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18
From California.

Nav YoEK, Jan. -.
The steamship Northern Light arrived
here al late hour last night, from San Juan
VIA hey West, with California dates To Dec.
2Uth. She brings specie 10 the hmouut of
s6l0,OUO, and upwards of 300 passengers.
Nicaragua, &c. Matters M Nicaragua
are SAID To be Improving.
/ San Salvador and Honduras have official-
f y recognized the government Of kivas. and
a minister from Honduras Is reported on hls
way to Granada.
! Walker was receiving continual Access
slons 10 his forces.
Kinney is still at San juan del Norte.
large numter Of his men have recently ioin-
ed Walker.
An expedition under Roman Riyas. son Of
the President, had fortified themselves near
Castillo Rapids, and threatened 10 seize tbe
Transit Company's steamer, and the proper
~ OF the passengers, but Com Pauding. AZ
the request OF the Company, sent forward an
armed party, when kNas and ms men fed
Col. Hornsby was 10 proceed with an armed
force for the further protection OF the place.
The u. 5. steamer Massachusetts was at
San Juan del Sur and the flag shin INDIE
pendence was daily expected.
The Northern Lighl left in the port of
san Juan irlgate Potomac and steam sloop-
of.war Fulton.
1 he Central American, Kinney's paper,
aludes To report that Honduras und San
Salvador had made oyerlures to Nicaragua.
to reinslale the old confederation OF States.
On the arrival Of the Potomac at San
Juan, dispatches were Immediately transmit
ted TO the American Minister at Granada.
CdtVorRia.-Ihe mines are yielding more
abundantly ,han ever ana several new ones
have been opened
One hundred and twenty recruits for
Walkers army left San Francisco 2Oth ull..
IN the Cortez
Two steamers had departed from San
Francisco with ordnance stores and supplies
for Gen. Wool.
Otgon.-AdvIces from Oregon are 10 the
18th ut. The Indian war was raging with
Increased fury. The Oregon mounted yolun-
teers, under Lieut.. Kelly, attacked the In
dams at Fort W alla Wala, Dec. SIN. and
fought them forty-eight hours, LOSING eiobt
Killed and eleven wounded. Among iba
killed were Capt Bennett and Lieut. Bnr-
rows. The Indians lost their CHEF and li0v
men, Inc volunteers were short of aInmu-
h'uon ana had sent 10 Fort Henrietta Tor
supplies.
Gen. Wool Is at Port Vancouver, in bad
heal'h but was arranging preliminaries for
a campaign,
- Hasht''gtOa.--Dates from Washington
Territory are to the 10th ult
a party under Lieut. Slaughter had been
surprised at the FORKS OF " hite and Green
Rivers, oy large party Of Indians. Lieut..
9augnter ana three Others was killed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18

OF The FREfMAN declines to tell us
whether it will support the party last year
known in this County as the Republican par
ty,.-the principles and resolutions adopted
in the Washington County Republican CON
ventIon in August last,--and the party in
Congress which now supports Mr., Banks for
Speaker. Again; the Freeman suggests
to the friends Of Freedom that the DIVISION
cf The Waterman aud Freeman does not
necessarily divide them All are the Frec-
man and Wutchman divided? The Watch
man stands by the Republican platform; now
does the Freeman confess that # has Sc d.
vlded" itself from the Watchnan and the
Republican platform: Sui again The Free.
man requests MS to publish ms last week's AR.
,icie we have copied tho only point worth
noticing. and have replied tot. Finally. the
editor OF the freeman insists that he " ba.
had no assistance in his editorial DEPARTMENT
from any source Whatever" Having last
week raised the question whether J.dye
Thompson did not write the late articles of
the freeman, we feel bound to saw. thai
Judge Thompson has assured MS tha, he did
not write them; but admitted that he was
inquired oion the subject BY Mr. Boyce. We
knew thst before, and that was one of tho
reasons for putting question which other.
wise might have been impairment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18

4 From Udshingfon.- There exists, it is said,
an apprehension among members of the d.
/ plomauc corps that the Walker movement
embraces within its scope the conquest of
Cuba, Porto Rico aud san Domingo. Gen
Shleldsa report made year ago, IA the Sen
aud, has been reproduced, 10 which he charg-
ed Parker II. French with obtaining 5000
worth of government stores upon forged let
lefs of credit, and branding him rs an inipos.
tor. There IS strong Impression in pnliti,
cal circles that our relations with Great Brit
am are seriously threatened. There Is a
talk of highly important dispatches received
at th1 State Department, from England, with
reference to Central American affairs. The
iael mac Indiana has elected delegates to
tue National Convention IN favor of Bright
for President, aud has refused to endorse the
administration, Is said Ia annoy Gen Pierce
seriously. Ohio Is said TO stand ia favor of
Buchan ln,--.4iias
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18
War Department.,

The actual strength of the Army ia 1882
officers AMI mon. fha authorized force Is
1857 The recruiting service Is progress
ing satisfactorily, aud ~ Is believed that 10 O
few months the disparity wall be overcome
Enhslneuis to the number Of 1886 were
ID ,de during the year ending September 30
but tins WINS not the whole nuuber who de-.
sired TO win glory fighting under the banner
of Uncle Sam-lur there were upwards % 20
coo who offered 10 enlist. and were refused tt
conseouepcr of minority and peneral mfr.
moss lar ssry,re Cnsu,lt,es ,,,,,,,,ol =,
$500
The troops ,etain the came ocpc-oI distri
bpfion f9ut addr,onnl roolmonts have hoo,
orpanized. The Cavalry co.nn,nies wh,ct
wore sont o,,,insi tbo Si,,,y IA ,,,. ron, 49,,
Winner unariers NJ Fort I.sven.yor,5 ma ,yI.
be IN posiiion far onerntion IN Tho s so,ir ",
The 9TH Infantry checks the Iod,,ns ,,n ,is,
Oregon route.
All intercourse with the Florid, Soo,i,oio.
has been strictly prohibited EG,,,,s a,a -,
progress for their repnval from tho Flor,5a
country. The troops have cynloreJ ,ba ,a
gion. have opened ro,d.. and ba,., arri,oJ n,
some sources ofsccnrate in,orn,,i,n 20 ,o1,,.,
inc the territorv nnv IA, n,,ssa.si,n rc,,,, T..
dams. so that The future onernt,,ns wIl NO.
greatly facilitated Tho pr,nr,s,,, of la,.,,',..
Volunteer ,e,niorce,uouts IN iho Pscifc ~ -
par,ment for The nurno.s' If chas,,si", CIV,
ssyages ON the coast n a nuest,,n wb,.h w.
Seeret,rv declines IN d.c,do ,roC,rr,.''. =,
leoye II 10 the military cn,nnand.r -, ,h,ssn'
partment. The pall1ptrv NJ The traon. y, ,t,.
Indian caun,i,,ns or he',o,rnrn s,,s,i.'''.
IN terms of blrn praise; but the nn,,sal oy
tent OF operations has caused urge eNnend,.
lures, which have exceeded the approprla.
tons.
The cames and dromodares which were
ordered from the East will arrive in Febrna
~. These animnls have been lonnd nseln
IN tho Crimea and will la, eo,nl,,,l 10, ,,,I,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18
Creed OF the Administration
PARTY

The passage of the Missouri compromise
act was national and saved the Union It's
raJaai WIS also national and saved the
Un.on; MS re-entctment would be- sectional
unI would destroy The Union, Any meas
ure OF The shareholders tor the hene6i Of slave.
ry coz .is extension, Is national and must be
submitted 10 or the Union VIII dissolve. The
South must have the control of the govern
ment 90 oil us departments, or the govern
ment becomes sectional and the Union per-
ishes. The people OF the territory may con-
troll their own institutions, provided they al
low tho establishment of slavery otherwise
not. To exclude slavery from any territory
Is sectional, and will destroy the Union. The
emigration 10 kanzis from the North for the
purpose drinking It a fee state Is sectional,
and, IT'S design Is not defeated by the pat
rlollc efforts OF Aichlson and SirngieUow,
wlli dissolve the Union Mssuuraus have
the right TO enter kauzis and lugislate for II
or lynch aud exlerminate the settlers irom
the Tree states, and any rem0nstrance against
o is sectional an3 endangors the Union
Squauer sovereignty means supply the ALSO.
lutte night OF slavery to enter and control all
the territories and 10 exclude free state men
al will, see President Pierce's last Pronun-
ciamenlo calleda Message and any oppos-
ton TO tins Is sectional and reasonable and
Iustlties the South IN dis-olyng the Union.
The doctrines Of Washington, Jefferson and
Jackson, go far as they disagree with these
modern axlms Of democracy, are sectional,
and cannot be repeated without peril to the
Union. ANY man who denies, doubts or hes
ltates on any point OF tins creed or It's appli
cation to the affairs Of government, is a sec
uonnlist and agtator, and cannot be retained
IN public office without detriment to the
Union. And finally and especially, the creed
OF the democratic party at any gwen moment
Is to be sought not 10 It's past declarations
or history, but IN the present opinions and
acts Of the President IN whom the party Is
personIhed and iucarnated and any dissent
from hun Is sectional, treason to the party
and hostility to the Union and must be pun,
lshed accordingly Springftid Republican,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18

ment to appoint native born citizens to office,
in preference to those Of foreign birth to
prescribe no man for his religion, but TO ac-
cord to all the largest liberty Of opinion. p
He did not desire to exclude foreigners from
coming mther, and would invite them to
come and settle the public territory, aud
build up for themselves homes bnt IN all
matters pertaining to legislation and admin
istration, Americans should govern America.
Applause from the Americans.
Mr.. Richardson answered various ques-
tons propounded by Mr. Bingham. Each
parry seemed to be perfectly satisfied with
the responses OF it's candidate, rs is shown
by The following vote, taken Immediately af-
ter the explanations had been made.
iUfru nsgrar
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18

o. The following pieces arc in the fash
Of half century agoi as well they may
1.-THE author being an octogenarian. II,
Is long been known 10 US as one Of thu
aunchest Democrats Of Orange County;
A Song to the X. Ms.
Now take a retrospective view,
OF men and things both old and news
Ancient landmarks well survey,
From Adam to the present day
Behold with fond admiration,
Yet wonder in CONSERVATION,
From which learn littlo something,
That abstracty we Know Nothing.
Nothingns we might wish ~ know
The future tense will plainly show
Look on men and things as they are,
Old tune the sequel must declare.
Americans join hand and hand
And by each other firmly stand
Throughout this long aud broad domain,
Cur vested rights therein sustain.
Fear not foreign emigration,
While kept IN subordinalion
Remain peuceuble and quiet,
Neither mob or run to riot.
II vi Ct armis they do come,
Meet them with musket, file aud drum,
Not with wanlon depreciation,
But with law aud constitution.
Dcmagogues and Office seekers,
In league with those foreign creatures,
Meet them promptly at the poll,
Elective franchise there CONTROL
Then IN a triumphant manner
Raise the star spanglod banner,
la every town aud ward aud station
Sway the sceptre Of ,he nation.
On Dick PArsior,
Orange County, VI
Aged s2 years Feb.7, 1855.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18

The american Journal Of Education ana
College Rerisl0 Published monthly All
SALON. Peters, d. d., and Henry Bsrnarl
l. L. d., editors. New York, n. A. chi
klns, publisher, - Boston, Robinson g.
Richardson. SO yer year.
A valuable publications. especially 10
school teachers of every grade. Uncou-
sclous Tuilion--The Democratic Tendencies
Of Science = Improvements practicable in
American Coleges-Popuiar Education in
Upper Canada = Abbott Lawrence - The
Lawrence Scientific School, and History If
Illinois College, are the titles of the pr,nci.
pal articles in the number for January.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18
Death Of Domnoraov.

d isoase and death my trembling limbs await
+ ach beating pulse denotes my coming fate
NJ y pensve heart aud feeble voice declare
o inward mus, proceed ia sad despair
c ONE, ye tyunls all, who have my ruiz
sought
r cckIess To ruth, my counsel set NJ naught
A cd by ialsehood or by foul deiractIon,
c ompltte the eyll work of my Destruction,
Y ct claim a day Of retrbutou
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18

=, Funny Fern Married AGAIN. The New
YORK Ledger of this week has the following
announcement We have the pleasure Of
announcing that our gifted contributor, Mrs.
sarah Payson Eldrldge, $50 renowned and
admired as Fanny Fern,) was married ON
saturday, the oh INST, to ar James Parton.
well known IN literary circles as tie author
oil " The Lille OF Horace Geeley."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18

TO Iermoni Laey0s. Little, Brown g.
Co announce new work, Vermont Re.
ports condensed" by Chief Justice RAD.
FIELD which viii be Of special value to
Vermont lawyers, and indeed the profession
generally since the cases are rare in which
access can be had to complete sets of Yer.
mont Reports. See advertisement
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18

en- states more Then, again, when Central
America shall have been annexed, the Whole
of South America will have come into Pres.
idoni Picrce's conditions Of geographical po-
sJion and peculiar reiai,ons, and for precse>
N the same reasons that Texas was annexed,
we must annex the whole. In view Of this
carrying out Of the policy dimly indicated
by the President, we have said It is magnii-
cent in scope-truly, we think. If all this
territory were 10 be dedicated to Freedom,
how magnificent every way. But the next
point in Federal policy clearly indicated in
the last part of the Message, is, that MI Ter.
rito,y aHpered must be open 10 sl1ucryi II is
unconstitutional 10 rtsirir' az 10 this view
we have characterized the policy as appalling
in It's character. Judge ye how truly. The
removal Of the restriction upon slavery in
Nebraska and Kansas is now conyulsing the
country and il President Pierce is 10 be be.
lieved, the Union is in danger. What are
the people to think Of this new project p Of
this addition Of new complications Of the
slavery question: of the annexation of new
territory, large enough 10 realize the widest
dreams ofSouth Carolina Nullifers--a New
Couiedeaoy Of Shareholders Such is the
policy foreshadowed in ;he Presidents Mes.
sagei and we improve the occasion to say,
that we think It offers new induoement for
the most energetic, well directed and harno.
nous action OF every friend OF Freedom.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18

The Student and Schoohaafe. In noticing.
last week, this publication for the young
folks We should haze inserted the names of
Robinson q Richardson as the Boston pub.
fishers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18

LIFE Of Washington: by Washington l,v.
ing. New York, q. P. Putnam & Go.
Volume second OF this admirable work
has been published aud IS for sule by Bal
lou q Loyeland, This volume completes
the history 10 l777, and of course includes
Ethan Aliens daring and unfortunate expe,
diuon against Montreal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18

Washington, Jan. H. English .aEaIs-
Il Is reported here that England, rather than
go to war with the United States, on the
central American question, will recede from
her assumed protectorate over the Bay lsl,
ands' and her position on the Musqato ques.
ton.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18

Mountain Oysters. Miners in California
have found bushels of oyster shells, some re-
tanning the rough appearance of oysters inst
ln'ea if9m the bed Of bay, at the depth of
face Wv S''
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18

W The Increase Of the Scale business
mas made necessary an enlargement Of The
works OF 4, a. 7. Fairbanks & Co. They
are , about adding to their already large Fonn,
dfy' another room, sixty by foriy feet
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18

10 The Farmers. Those who desire 10 oh.
tam monthly agricultural publication ebeaD
IN connection with the. BGtohman, will have
an opportunity by calling at our Office.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18

No,y o,,r dos,i,;,, IS .t....-. J.
that Freedom is to be the paranomt oucs.
\ ton not only during the scttemen: OF the
huhsue quy7''u', ou' UNI" nus JdT land
;usiii,,I;on ,ts,JC wi ,,o' ~ ~ ''
prove and support That platform - GRIM
Mountain Freeman.
There arc two phases Of the slavery ques-
ton one Is moral and the other political.
Inc moral VIII necessarily exist and demand
the use OF moral influence aud appropriate
moral MEANS not only until thls far land
Sua'' oe f'aeem'd from every vestige Of the
institution 'seI, bul until every foot OF
'h'S uro"u oar'h shaii be " Tree indeed" On
'ne moral Phase oil The question: NC therefore
90 not merely to The extent OF the ffecman's
question ABOVE, and answer aye but we also
go TO the entlrc extent Of u, ond aiiinn tha
slavery as mural evil, Is ever To be met by
moral remedies. The political phase of the
question Is quite another thing. Political
action r. limited by the charter Of our poIiii
cal powers winch Is the Constitution; and
we cannot transcend those limits. Thus.
poid'edHy the Federal Government cannon
abolah slavery IN the states; neither can
the people or legislature of one state interfere
with slavery in another state. And this is a
part o. the Republican creed noio, as It ever
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18
Report ofthe Secretary of the
Navy.

Like all This predecessors, the Secretar,
earnestly recommends an increase of,he Ma,
w, and pruculary an addition Of steamship,
OF light drail Of water. A great Nava
force the Secretary hints, cannot be imnro.
vIsed by the tap the drum, like great ar,
my. He considers our Navy too dlninutive
to contend with that ofany respectable DOW.
ef and too feeble to protect even our own
marlboro. The aggregate tonnage of the Uni.
ted States IN 1872, was I,2l9,0O7 tons. Ia,
the year ending June 80, 1895, it was 5.2Il
UUO lO-J1, aud our sea coast is now greatly
Increased IN extent, aud the damage which
might be effected by a respectable enemy IN
SIX months would greatly exceed the cost of
Navy sufficient TO protect our commerce
efficiently. The question Of an increase of
The Navy the Secretary regards as one of
peace rather than Of war.
The estimated expenses Of the Depart.
ment for tho year ensuing are Yl3,524 Sos
o. which Is less, by nearly S3,000,0OO than
the oslim1tes Of the last fiscal year
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18
Post Office Department.

The Report shows a net increase of 261
Posi-Oitlces during The year endlng ann ~
June, ls55,-,h whole number of gfiica, W W
that daie being 2l,il0, and on the aO,b ~
November 2l,772. On the Both of lime /. y,
there were 1O53 mail rJutes at an es,,n,,a,1
length Of 217,9U5 niles The total snn''ai
transportation of mails was 81 ,3Ol 100 n,les
costing Sofi42,23e. ompured with the ser-
wee Of the year previous, there is an increase
of339IO25 miles Of transportation. or ~ =
bout % per cent, and of S675yol cos,
about $4,000 per cent The increos,, ~ o
railroad service Is 3, Is J. l33 miles hv ,ooaay
not specified 3515,I77 mics ,sh I''a w,
transportation BY coaches rs less by 0 39S e ~
miles miles and by steamboat l,a3S,656 miIes
us ohange results mainly from the rele,,;,,,
o ',, CONTRACTS IN many Of the Southern snj
" esleth States and Territories.
On The Both OF June last th,.,c v.o.,
WV s,5- 'i9 route agents at compensation of.
500 zoos, 100 70 local agents At SD aSs
ana Osi mall messengers al sIOO AZ 0S
making total ofSi54,9 $40 30 10 be addsd -
u'e cost OF uansportatiou. This makes ths
d 'osai amount Tor the current year. a. sod
Sey n 90 WINK winch viii probably be increased 10
S@uOo'OOO by new services and ron,as "
me cost OF iorclgn mail service, not incIn9 |
cd here amounts TO S6l l,i67.
ne expenditures Of the Department, r.. |
.na lASl hScal year amount 10 S9,y6s. 34o ed
inc ProSs revenue derived from postagss I Tr'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18
Department Of the Interior.

Mr.. McCLELLA,D deyotesa large space
ia his report to consideration OF the Indian
question. HIS views are clearly expressed,
and IL number Of recommends ions are sub
united.
The Indian chic and war1ors, addicted
10 drmkug and gambling. are made the
dupes OF evll disposed persons The system
OF granting licenses to tradefsis indicated as
;ne ousls OF all evils ut winch compliant is
made. II Is necessary to abolish Inc cash
system Of payments, and cnaoe the lndan TO
obta,u all he requires at cos price, It we
mesn to remedy the trouble, or TO clvllize
ind euighen the savage study OF the
history OF Indians, 10 connection with the
conduct ui the whites toward them, reveals
the fact that Indian. Disturbances are TOO Oh
en- tra .eaOle TO the indlscrcuons and az
prcssions OF The white mln. Upon this point
the report enarges. Never before has the
Indian been subjected TO such severe trials
and n,rdshlps. the offences of which he Is
gully are often palhaied by extreme want
All thus mpresses the necessity OF kindness
and frbearance and accordingly the Secre-
mry suggests the propnety OF attempting to
civilze aud chrsusnlze the Red Man lie
nlludcs to the amount Of good that has been
effected by missionary enterprise, ana DIS
covers IN the Indian Susceptibility OF I'M
provement and clviz itlun, and renders II a
duty to perseyore 10 all humane efforts %
preserve the race from extinction IN ms
particular Mr. McCLELLANp and Col DAVIS
are of Two mlnds
The statistics Of this Report c1yer much
space; we give the principles lsures;
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18
CONGRESS.

We observe nothing Of unusual interest
except that the House has been putting the
candidates through course Of catechsm.
Mr. Banks came out at the head Of the eli s.
--RlchArdson somewhat damaged Fuller
more doughty than ever
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18

"' iivu9o hNh upJ"ulhtu alNtl thi9 "a
citing session.
WAsHiNGroN, Jan. Is
Scndle.-The Senate was not in session.
House - Ia the House, Sir. Wilson Of Va.
wished to be understood that, although he
was voting for Mr. Richardson, be IN no
manner was commit to the line of policy
lad down by the democratic caucus; but will
hereafter feel free TO dispose of his vote where
It eau be mos, ellrctuoly felt
Mr.. Quitman, who bad ceased 10 vote for
Mr.. Richardson, stated the reasons that lnilu-
ouced hlm again to support that gentleman.
The House then voted on tho 9Th ballot