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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-16
CHAPTER Y.

1t has already been remarked that, al
though several establishments had been
made in Vermont previous to that time,
the commencement of the settlement may
properly be dated from the conquest of
Canada in 1850. In that year, the whole
number of settlers on the territory of
Vermont did not exceed 30Opersons, and
although the settlement began from that
time sensibly to advance, it was by no
means rapid till after the treaty of peace,
in 1868, By which Canada was ceded to
Great Britain. In 1864, settlements had
been commenced in many of the town
ships On Connecticut river as far north
as Newbury, and in several townships on
the west side of the Green Mountains, in
the county of Bennington.
In 1865, the government of New
York, having acquired authority from
the British crown to exercise jurisdiction
over the New Hampshire grants as far
eastward as Connecticut river, COM
menced the division of the territory into
counties, as mentioned in chapter third.
The division lines between the counties
were, however, matter of little conse-
quence, towards the close of this period,
for when the government of New York
found the opposition to their measures so
determined and so general among the
settlers on the grants, they seem to have
given the court of Albany county juris-
diction over the whole tract of country.
This gave rise to the expression, aniimit-
cd county Of albany, 50 frequently used
by the Vermont pamphleteers during
the controversy with New York.
Previous TO the year 1770, scarcely
any settlements had been made on the
west side of the Green Mountains TO the
northvard of the present county of Ben
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-16
CHAPTER ".

In July. 1873. Col. Reed, whose ten
ants had been dispossessed at the lower
ails on Otter Greek, as mentioned in the
preceding chapter, induced number of
scotch ;. emlgrants, who had lately arrived
Al New York, to accompany him to Ot-
s'sr creek for the purpose OF repossessing
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WHEELING INTO LNEi-The American Sentinel,
published at Whitehall, Washington county New
York State has hesitated about raising the Ameri-
can ticket in its columns. But it hesitates no
longer The editor with true American spirit,
comes out warmly in support of Fillmore and DON
elson, and we have no doubt the Sentinel win con-
tinue to do good service in the cause. We quote
from its article, in which he takes ground for the
ticket:
We consider il our duty to bend TO the will of
the majority, when that will is fairly expressed,
and we shall support the nominees of that Conven-
ton. Mr.. Fillmore is Northern man in principle
and training, and no man living is more thoroughly
imbued in all the constitutional principles OF the
North. In his administration Of public affairs he
knows no North, no South, no East, no Vest
When acting as Chief Magistrate of the United
States, the signal abilities displayed by Mr.. Fill
more in the administration of the Executive Gov
ernment called forth the following endorsement
from that great statesman and true American patr-
OF, Henry Clay:
The foundation of my preference is, that Mr..
Fillmore has administered the Executive Govern
ment with signal success and ability. He has been
tried and found true, faithful, honest and consc-
entious"
What better endorsement Of the man do Ameri-
cans want, than the voluntary eulogy of one whose
every pulsaton of heart was for America?
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Col. White. Of Alabama.

Col. Alexander White, Of Alabama, having de-
clined to support the American ticket for Presi.
dent and Vice President, the Mobile Daily Adver-
ser thus refers to former passage in his political
career.
Col. White was in Congress in 1852, and in the
spring of that year wrote long letter, which was
published in the Advertiser, in which he opposed
the reorganization of the Whig party, but desired
the continuance of the Union party" by whom
he was elected, and indicated his warm preference
of Mr. Fillmore as the candidate of that party for
the Presidency.
We quote literally from his letter, the italics
being his own
"Who this man shall be, is not now to be deter
mined For myself, prefer Mr.. Fillmore, not be-
cause he is Wing, but because upon these great
questions he has been tried, and has proven him
self true to the Constitution and the country. He
has incurred the maledctions Of Southern dsunion-
lists and Northern abolitonists, but he has secured
for himself name of honor which shall endure as
long as the history of the Republic. This, how
ever, is an expression of mere preference. Iwoud
cheerfully support any man, Wing or Democrst,
who might be nominated by Union Convention" !"
Now, as Mr.. Fillmore has not deviated hairs
breadth from the noble line of policy SO warmly
commended above, it cannot be supposed that Col
White will refuse to improve the opportunity now
offered to elect the man whom he preferred four
years ago, above all others, because lie has proven
himself true to the Consultation and to the coa,-
tr,,u
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1856.

rhlDAf3 Anil lGOos
Prayer by the Chaplain.
Mr.. SMITH, of Virginia, offered resolution
that the Secretary Of the Interior be requested to
report in addition to the cost OF the erection of
bridge at or near Georgetown, over the Potomac,
the cost of securing the approaches to the same,
and also its practicability for railway purposes.
Adopted.
A report from the Committee on Revolutionary
Pensions was received, recommending the adop-
ton of Mr.. EvAss's proposition for granting pen
sions to the widows and children Of Revolutionary
soldiers.
Mr.. EVANS, of Tex, introduced bill to author
ize and facilitate the construction of Northern,
Southern, and Central Pacific Railroad, and mag
netc telegraph through the Territories Of the Uni-
ted States. He
Mr.. MEACHAM moved that when the House
adjourn it adjourn till Monday next. Carried.
Mr. HOUSTON, as usual, raised several points
Of order, which, as usual produced much disorder.
There was great confusion in the House this morn
ing, and it was impossible to hear the Clerk du-
ring the reading of any resolution for more than
few consecutive seconds
Mr.. WALKER, CT Alabama, called up his reso-
luton relative to entries public lands and it was
passed
Mr. CLANCY JONES addressed the House on
the subject Of the Court Of Claims, and the extent
of its jurisdictionaso the powers yet reserved to
the House and its Committee on Claims.
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The Pee DEE COUNTRY RIGHT SIDE Ur.--In our
recent visit to Rockingham saw and conversed
with many friends from Richmond, Anson, and the
borders of Montgomery. The Pee Dee country is
right side up, and no mistake about it. The whole
county Is in blaze of enthusiasm for Fillmore and
Donelson; and the counties both sides Of the river
from the South Carolina line to the narrows Of the
Yadkin will roll up msjorities in August and No
vember that viii astonish those who are ignorant
of the deep feeling Of National Americanism per-
vading the boeoms OF the gallant people inhabitng
thereslong We know on whom we rely; and
never yet did they disappoint our hopes in the
hour Of battle. -Fdyettepiiie, ". O., argus.
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UPRoAR AT A MASS MEErING.-A mass meeting
having assembled at Greenwood Hall, in Cincn-
natl, Saturday evening last, at the call of the
Republican Association of that city, for the pur-
pose of nominating ticket for the approaching
municipal election, considerable excitement was
caused by the discovery that the majority Of the
persons present were Americans, and the nomi-
nees receiving the highest number Of votes proving
to be Americans throughout, an indescribable
scene of confusion ensued. Fortunately, when
desperate fight seemed inevitable, the chairman
having been hurled from the stand, the gas was
turned of, leaving the multitude in total dark
ness For moment, says the Commercial, moth
ing could be seen, and the din of crashing benches
and stamping was appalling; it could hardly have
been surpassed if the stately building had been
tumbling to ruins about the multitude. Darkness,
however, had its anticipated effect and in short
time, the crowd having groped their way out of
the hall, quietly dispersed.
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THIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
FIRST sEssIoi
SENATE.
FHrDAY, ApRIL 4, 1856.

FnDAY, APRIL 4, 1856.
Mr.. HAMLIN gave notice that he should soon
move a reconsideration Of the resolution changing
the site of the Armory for the District.
Mr.. SLIDELL introduced memorial from the
Legislature of Louisiana, in regard to the bayous
of that State
Mr.. FOOT called up the Senate bill for the re-
lief of Hon Geo. p. Marsh, sppropriating the sum
Of "a, 800 10 payment for his extra services in
Greece, while he was Minister TO Constantinopie; /;
which bill he sustained in n short speech.
The bill was laid on the table.
Mr.. SEBASTIAN, from the Committee ON In
dian Affairs, reported bin making appropriations
for the restoration of peace among the Indians.
Mr.. CRITTENDEN rose to a personal eIplana-
ton in regard to words he was reported to have
uttered in debate respecting Commodore Perry.
Mr. DOUGLAS moved to postpone the special
order, which was the consideration of private bills,
in order that the gentleman from Vermont might
finish his speech on the Kansas question; when
Mr. COLLAMER resumed his speech, and our
report closed
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SIGNAL AMERICAN VIcroRY.-The election for
charter officers took place in Schenectady, New
York, on Tuesday, and resulted in a most signal
American triumph. There was combination Of
all factions and isms against SAM--but he whipped
them all Abel Smith-as true an American as
breathes--was reelected Mayor by three hundred
and twenty-five majority over S. s. Riggs, pc
culiar pet of Fusion. The American candidates in
all the wards were chosen, with one or two trihing
exceptions. Last spring Mr.. Smith was elected by
handsome gain since last spring, and even over
the result last fall.
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R- +. s. Myer, Esq, is out in yesterdays
Union setting forth what he calls his "rea-
sons" for Withdrawing from the American
party. He says he was !" deceived as to the
objects and intents of the association" If
mistake not, Mr.. Myer has been long time
member of the American party, and his per-
ceptiye faculties are not the best if he could
not have sooner found out its objects and in
tents" We know that he objected to the
nomination of Mr. Fillmore on the ground that
he considered him Whig and not an "4meri-
can," and now he complains that the American
movement was "cunningly devised scheme
to break up the Democratic party He says
further, that he "is now and has always was,
firm, unfinching Democrat" Did he join
the American party to advance the interests of
the Democratic party He says he never aban-
doned the Democratic party Then he at
tempted TO deceive the American party. 1t is
very likely this gentleman has found perna-
nent position at last, and long may he enjoy it,
realizing the poetic truth" the post of honor
is a private station"
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From Central America.

The Tribune's correspondence from Central
America, contains the following items:
We entered Tapoya at FIVE, A. M. The enemy
was in sight, numbering eight hundred, and was
strongly posted. We sent out two companies of
Fry's regiment as skirmishers The enemy ram
Population about three thousand. The people
deserted nearly all their dwellings We captured
two brass nine Founders, and three carronades
with considerable ammunition, and at least three
hundred mules and horses. Some of the men
found considerable sums Of money. The Colonel
has taken the greatest part of it. Don Juan Buis
is said to be in the mountains with four hundred
men, intending to make a diversion upon Virgin
Bay. s'sa&E
A miserable, ignorant Dutchman at my hotel
commands $36 per month and board, for washing
dishes and table-c cloths.
Washer-women make $3.50 per month.
Two tailoresses here are making about the same.
Good female cooks and hoQsemaids can get all
they ask.
William P. Linder of Kirksvile, Adair county,
Missouri, has located about 10000 acres of land
for himself and twenty-five other families from the
same locality He is now returning to the United
States to bring out saw and grist mill. He in
forms me that none of the families will bring less
than IS 900 cash. and that the average amount will
exceed this sum.
am this moment informed by gentleman from
Costa Rica, that he has discovered gold mine
there, for which he has paid $25O,000, and would
not now take a. 600, 900 for his claim.
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Major DOneIsOn.

The Locofoco press is industriously engaged in
the work of defaming Major Donelson. The most
ehectual mode of refuting such defamation is to
republsh what the same press published few
years ago.
When Major Donelson was sent by President
Polk on a special mission to Texas of great impor-
tance, his appointment was noticed in the follow
ing complimentary terms in the Democratice State
paper Of Tennessee
From the Nashville Union Of October Is, 1914
MAJOR DoNELsoN-THE TEXAN MISSION.
The diplomatic agency Of this government in
Texas is, at this moment, the most important mis-
sion abroad although it ranks with those of the
second class its high and important duties require
the talents of one every way qualified for the first
foreign mission on the globe.
We congratulate the administration on having
been able to secure the services of one 80 eminent
ly qualified in all respects for the station, whose
thorough knowledge Of the relations subsisting be-
tween the two countries, and whose intimate ac-
quaintance with the prominent statesmen of this
and that government, will place him in the enjoy
ment of advantages which cannot fail to secure to
us the most desirable results
Major Donelson leaves his plantation near the
Hermitage to-day-proceedng overland to the
Mississippi river on his way to the Texan Capital
and we cannot but participate IN the painful emo
tons with which the word stfarewelIn win be ex-
changed between himself and his venerable patron,
friend, and relative, the sage Of the Hermitage"
In view of the advanced age of Gen. jackson, it
is more than probable that they may never meet
again. relationship next to that of father and
son, if indeed it be not equally near and dear, will
be severed perhaps forever; and we feel assured
that nothing short of sense of duty to his coun-
try could have induced an acceptance of the mis-
sion. Nor, for this patriotic reason, would the
aged veteran advise him to decline it.
Maj. ID. leaves host Of good and true friends,
who will continue to have an abiding solcitude for
his health and happiness, and for his early and
complete success in "extending the area of free
DOM"
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GREAT AMERICAN Victory IN RIcHnoSD.--0D
Wednesday the municipal election was held in
Richmond, Virginia. 1t resulted in glorious Anne.
rican victory; the Americans having elected their
Mayor by nine hundred and twenty-nine majority,
and all the prominent city officers. The Anne
ricans carried every ward, and beat the Sag
NIGHTS so badly, that they abandoned the field be-
fore q o'clock 2
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Mexican papers that the electric telegraph is about
to be extended in that country from Vera Cruz to
the port of San Bias. Part of the line believe,
has already been built; and, in order to complete
it to the Pacific, from Leon to San Bias, via Qua
dalsjara, the government has subscribed $4,000,
Of which $4,000 were paid down. The enterprise
is in the hands of Mr.. VIM. G.. Stewart, who, we
understand, will soon be in the United States, to
lay his plans before the capitalists and merchants
of this country.
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PHILADELPHIA, april 3.--The boiler of the ILL
fated steamboat New Jersey was raised to-day,
when one of the furnace doors was found open.
The United States boiler inspector examined the
interior AID found it to be very defective. In sew
eral pieces where 1t had been mended it was actu-
ally ournt through; numerous leaks were found,
tNo sufficient, when acting upon the furnace, to
fill the fues with steam and force the flames out
in front. The inspector says it is matter of as
tonishment that the boiler could have stood so long
without accident. The plates, in many places,
were reduced to one-thrd Their original thickness,
and the boiler was totally unfit for service. Al
though the above was evidently the cause of the
destruction of the boat, they also found that the
plates and the brick-work under the boiler were
open, through which fire could readily commune
cate to the wood work at the bottom of the boat.
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WAsnrNeroN. April 3. Is56.

TO the Editor Of the Amsrican Organ:
Why is it that there are no Fillmore and Donel-
son Clubs in our city; or il any would you be good
enough, in your valuable paper, to announce where
they meet BY throwing out suggestion to your
patrons it might do good, and can certainly do no
harm. A SUBSCRIBER
AsswER.--We suppose that every Ward Coun-
Gil in this city is "Fillmore and Doneson Club" !"
and we understand that they meet regularly at
their council rooms weekly. That is our erperi-
ence, at all events. Will " A Subscriber" attend
EDITOR.
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AN ARREST UNDER THE VIRGINIA IssaECTIoN
LAw.--Saturday was the first day the new law for
searching vessels went into operation. Captain
Clark OF the pilot boat York. boarded the schooner
Hannah and Abigail in Hampton Roads, and 6nd-
ing young negro on board who had neither pass
nor free papers, took the responsibility of bringing
the schooner back to this port 1t appeared on
examination, however, that the boy was free, and
the vessel and captain were therefore released
Norfolk Herald
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The Bank Of West Tennessee, at Memphis, went
into operation on the / tn instant, with w. o. Lof-
land as President, and Charles d. Smith as Cash
Ter. The Memphis Bulletin says:
The capital stock Of the bank, already taken, is
$500 900, upon which there is paid in, on first CALL
$50 600 II has no branches and all it's issues are
redeemable here.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-04

Mr.. BUcHAsAN.-The correspondent Of the Bal
timore Sun states that Mr.. Buchanan wrote let
ter on December 2sth, in which he declares the
Missouri Compromise to be dead gone. he asserts
that the Nebraska bill is the only basis upon which
the slavery question be settled, and II must be
adhered to at all hazards, and made TO face every
storm which can be brought against it.
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DIED,

On the Sd instant, RICHARD PURDY. In tho
S8th year Of his age
~ His funeral will take place on Sunday. from
At Fra rkfort Kentucky, on the s0th ultmo, in full
assurance Of blissful Immortality. JOHN NOUhSE,
formerly a clerk of the Treasury Department.
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him wen, and l say In all sincerity, that there Is
not man throughout the length and breadth of
this Union in whom would sooner conide--and
say, with equal sincerity, that since the days OF
James Madison, who was the father Of the Consti.
tuition, We have never had man Ia the Presiden-
tal Office who has shown, on all occasions his per-
feet caim TO be called and reyered as its defender
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ANOTHER Victory IN NEW YoRK.--Ithica has
given the American ticket 500 majority. Seven
out of nine Supervisors in Tompkins county are
Americans. This is "tasmanic Tompkins," as
the Democrats used to style it in the days when it
gave Marcy 900 majority
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is meditating the plan of publishing the Bible in
newspaper form, for more general circulation.
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From Santa Fs.

ST.. Louis, April 3.--Advices from Santa Fe state
that General Garland had ordered the troops under
Colonel Chandler to take the field early in March,
and parade to Gia to seek redress for the murders
and robberies committed by the Indians.
The court-martial in Colonel Blake's case had
been postponed, owing to the absence of witnesses.
The conrt-martal in Colonel Johnson's case result
ed in his acquittal.
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FIsH.-A larger quantity of ish arrived at the fish
wharf yesterday than has been received before this
season. Herring were selling at ts 80 per thou
EI#t3N @ Ater Gnkeffe
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The meeting in Loudoun, Va, which has recent.
ly created some talk, was meeting Of the "Goose
Creek Literary Society, held at the. Goose Creek
school house." The Loudoun Sentinel says, speak
ing of those who expressed sentiments hostile to
the South, that there are but four or FIVE such
characters among us, and that the remaining por-
ton of our population will clutch Z he staff of the
Southern fag and are ready to die beneath its
folds.n
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The Winchester Vrginan says:
"The farm of the late Henry Myers, two miles
northeast of Winchester advertised in this paper,
was sold before the Court House, on Monday last
at tel rs per acre."
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The Blue Ridge still has on it's high peaks the
covering Of winter, and the snow lies quite deep
on its rugged sides in many places.
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A steam engine will be hoisted to the roof of the
Capitol this afternoon, for the purpose of elevating
the new DOME
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GENEROUS ESDowMESr.-$s6o, 900 have already
been subscribed to the university to be located at
Greensboro, Alabama, and its friends say they will
start it with 100000.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-04

The Albany Bridge bill fAs passed the New
York Senate. twill probably pass the House, W
are informed
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The April term of the Fauquier circuit court
commences next Tuesday
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CALIFORNIA QUIcKsILvER NINE - The United
States District Court in Northern California has
given decision in favor of Robert J. Walker, ex-
Secretary Of the Treasury, Commodore Stockton,
and Others awarding to them the possession Of the
great Almaden quicksilver mine at Santa Clara
The exports of this valuable metal from California
are all from this mine The quantity exported in
1854 was l,318,6a4 pounds, value $s5s,Sl7; and
in 1865, ], ,95l ,242 pounds, value $995, 1921.
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which is an increase OF 1000 over its popula
ton in 1850.
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for City Solicitor Of Philadelphia, an Office which
he now fills. s3hF
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

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accidentally tried thy medicine, HocdAnds German Bit
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effect upon her general debility that induced try
myself then got bottle and used according the
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sure In recommending 1t TO others.
Very respectfully, thy friend,
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s5 No. 8, jennings Row, Cstharine, above Third.
To Dr. O. NJ JAoKsos, i20, Arch street, Philadelphia.
See advertisement. mar I'm
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The Pension bill passed the House yesterday
Also, the bill approprating $40, 900 for new stables
at West Point.
The debate on the appropriation Of s4s, 200 for
the maps of the Pacific Railway Survey, was con-
tihued, but without any question being taken.