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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-10-16
MoNrrELrH, Tuesday, oct. l3, 1857.
SENATE.


Prayer by The Chaplain.
message was received from his Excclcncy Che Gov
cruor, transmitting the Report Of the State Geooef,t.
which Report was referred to the committee under the
fourth joint rule
Mn. j0iy,.J,,.y-R, NJ fti,,-l
tacbmcut upon mcnse process. and proceeding, s,,lc
mentar to execution in civil causcs referred IN ,ho
committee on printing
by Mr. Hatch, Incorporating the junction Iron Conn
many. lat yvbt. Riv,+ .I,,,,i,,,., 49,
mittcc on manuflcmres
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printing. adversely to prntin,, tb, Ism .,,li no, A
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frrred "a tho committee, On, hank.
By Mr. Field from the select committee 81, s,,,.,,
bin laying tax on the county of FINLAND IN co-oI,,
tho repairing and mildinp of the COMMIT, il,,5 ,,
bin was ordered 10 N third rcodin,
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-10-16
THE ELECTION IN KANSAS.

Latcr and more reliable adyiccs from Kan
sas state that the Democratic majority in
Lcaycnworth county is 100 in Atchison AZ
in johnson $50; and in Doniphan that the
vote is about even.
The same authority thinks the Democrats
have carried the Legislature by a small ma
iority; but a distinguished gentleman, just
arrived ct Boonvllc from Santa Fc, who pass
ed through the interior counties of Kansas,
and a resident of Boouyille just returned
from Lawrence, report that the Republicans
have carried the Legislature by a large ma
jority.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09
mStick to Him jimmy

Two brothers from the Emerald Isle, a
few days since, purchased piece of land
not far from Kennebec, and went 10 work
to clear it up. After cutting down the
large growth and burning the underbush,
they proceeded to conlrive p Ian to get
the fallen trunks together in pile for the
purpose of burning also. The land lay
upon a hillside, and they conclu'ed that
/ if they could roll large log which lay
near the summit and place II about halt
way down, they might pile the rest a.
sainst it and thus secure the object. But
how were they to prevent il, when once
under way. from rolling 10 the bottom, and
thus defeating their plan !
TO accomplish this tie! obtained =
rope. and making one end fast to the log,
one of them was to hold on TO the Other
end to prevent It's going too far, while The
other was to start it. Fearing that he
might not be able 10 prevent the rope from
slipping through his fingers, Jenny, wn'
was to be sleersman, tied il TO his body.
Start him aisy, PhelIm," said he, al
ter convincing himself that all was rIgh
and tight.
/ PheIm did start him, and as the LOG
commenced It's progress, the rope caugh
in IA projecting knot, and began rapidly IC
wind up. Ii soon dew poor Jenny
rhock up. First the log went over hin
and he went over the log, and they con
,inued their circumgyratioms and somer
/ sets. Phelim watched their progress 10
a moment, and then sung out:
"Stck to him, Jlmmy-(aith, AM
you're match for bin any way-yoL n
on TOP half the time"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09
...iiYarIYing in Fun

Another instance Of the folly of "mar'
rying in fun" is just now exciting the
good people of Fonda. New York. Ii
seems that banking officer in that town
met at ball young lady from this neigh
borhood, who was very good locking,
sprighty and attractive. While waItzlng
with her, lie proposed in jest that they
should be married. The lady accepted
his proposition, and they adjourned 10
The side room, where person present
was called upon TO perform The ceremony
which he did, TO the infinite amusement
Of all concerned. The gentlemen thonghl
no more Of the matter Inll the breskIng
up OF the ball, when The fair partner cal
led upon him to conduct Ler to his resi-
dence. lie demurred, and thought she
had better 60 TO her own residence. She
sal! the home Of her husband was her
home, "whither thou goest will folio"
,hee." lie didn't hardly understand thar
she was lis wife. She insisted upon her
married rights. and claimed that as the
ceremony had been performed by JUS
tIce of the Peace, it was perfectly fair
and legal transaction. Gentlemen inqui-
red into matters found that her positions
were correct, and that he was in bad
box. lie is now endeavorlng TO ignore
his wife, and back out Of the bargain, with
lille prospect of success, however. The
lady has before been married, and was, ii
is understood, divorced from her former
husband, but under such circumstances as
admitted Of her marrying again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09
MARRYING MONEY,
OR, THE
BRIDEGROOM'S PROBATION

A young Englishman, from gaming,
love affairs, and other such gold scattering
enioyments, had so nearly reduced the
dregs of his great grandfa'her's hereditary
portion, that he could calculate the depart
ing hour of his last guinea. As one even
ing he was returning home from one OF
those haunts Of dissipation, which he ha-
bltually frequented, feeble in body and
in mind, and for the first time in his life
casting a firm look upon the ruin OF his
fortune, lie conld not well determine
whether he should end his troubles by
further excesses, or by drawing a trigger,
or by throwing himself into the Thames.
While he thus wavered betweed fire and
water, the very profound iGea occurred TO
him not TO lay violent hands upon himself.
tut 10 be conducted out of the labyrinth OF
poverty by the fair. hand of some wealthy
bride. With this consoling thought he
went TO bed and already in his nocturnal
visions the rapid racers flew. the. fair girls
irlsked around him, and both Of which he
was happy in thinking he might maintain
IN future upon the dowry of his vile.
on the following morning lie reflected
anew upon his plan, and found il unexcep-
,ionaOle in every point, excepting the
very slightest circumstance-of no, know.
ing where he was to find the heiress he
wanted. In London, where all tbe world
regarded him as spend,hrift, i, was NOT
once to be thought of. He saw tina, for
the future he must cast his nets out else.
where.
After much cogitation and searching, he
at las, hit upon an old rich Colonel living
upon his own estate, about twenty miles
from the capitol. who fortunately had no
acquaintances in London, aud was The "a
iher of an only daughter.
Into the house of this gentleman. by
means Of friend, to whom he promised
half the booty, he got himself introduced
and received. The daughter of the colo
mel was all awkward girl. with round,
chubby cheeks, like Rubens cherubims.
and looked particularly odd i'll tine hand
me-down attire of her sainied mother,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09
Published by Request.
NOT MARRIED YET.

I'm single yet--Pm single yet,
And years have flown since Icame Out
In vain sigh--in vain fret,
Ye gods, what are The men about.
l now am twenty, oh ye powers,
An old maids lot is hard to bear--
On earth alone TO pass her hours,
And afterwards lead apes--down there
No offer yet--no offer yet,
I'm puzzled quite to make it out
For every beau--my cap set,
What what, what are the men about.
They cont propose, they wont propose
For fear. perhaps, I'd not say yes;
Just let them try--for Heaven knows
I'm tired Of single blessedness.
Not married yet, no, married yet,
The deuce is in the men fear,
I'm like a something to be LET,
And to be let alone, that's clear,
" say she's pretty---but no chink,
And love without it runs in debt,
gitates my nerves TO think
That have had no offer yet.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09

aow | couldn't GIT over that shlrI
'Twant the shirt SO much, but to have
anything spirited away right under my
face and eyes so--'twas provoking.
What ye thinking about, mother ?
says Sophrony, "whal makes you look SO
sober 2
I'm pestered to death, thinking ahour
that are shirt. One Of you must have
took it, am sartIn,' says |.
Now, ma, says Sophrony, says she,
you needn't say that, says she, and as
I'd laid onto her good many times, she
was beginning to get vexed, and so We
had it back and forth, and all about that
baby's shirt, until we got to the wedding
Seeing company kinder put ii out OF
my mind, and was getting good naured
again, though | could not help saying to
myself every few minutes, "what could
become of that shirt p Till at last they
stood up TO be married, and forgot all
about it. Mary Ann was real modest
creature, and was MORN half frightened to
death when she came into the room with
Stephen, and the minister told them TO
jne hands. She first gave her left hand
TO Stephen. Your other hand, says the
minister, says he, and poor Steve, he was
so bashfuI, too, he didn't know what he
was about he though! twas his mistake,
and that the minister meant him, so he
gave Mary Ann his left hand. That
would not do anyway, lelt-handed mar
riaee all around; but by this time they
didn't know what they was about, and
Mary Ann jined her right hand TO his
left, then her left with his right, ihen both
their left'hands again, till was all Of a
fdget, and thought they would never get
fixed.
Many Ann looked as red as a turkey.
and TO make matters worse, she began TO
cough, 10 turn it off, suppose, and called
for glass of water. The minister had
just been drinking, and the tumbIer stood
right there, and was all nervous and in
such hurry to see it over, that ketched
up the tumbler and run with ii 10 her, for
| thought TO goodness she was going to
faint. She undertook TO drink don't
know how ii happened, but the tumbler
stopped, and gracious me, if between US
both, we didn't spill the water all over her
collar and dress.
| war dreadful fustered, for il looked
as though twas my fault, and the fust
thing did was 10 ont with my handkeI-
chief and give ii 10 Mary Ann il was
nicely done up, and she took it and shook
it. The folks had held in putty well up
TO this time, bu. then such a g;ggle and
laugh as there was. didn't know what
had given them such start, I'LL looked
and seen that ! had given Nary finn
that baby's shirt!''
Here Mrs. Jones, who was very
heshy woman, undula,ed and shook like
amighiy jelly with her mirih, and it was
sometime before she could proceed with
her narrative.
Why said she, with tears of laughter
running down her cheeks, I'D tucked it
ihio my dress for 'kerchief. That came
from being absent-minded and in a fdget.'
.r''Aud Mary Ann and Slephen--w ere
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09

they married after all 2
Dear me, yes said Mrs. Jones, "and
it turned out to be the gayesI wedding that
ever tended
And the baby shirt, Mrs. Jones !?
La, me- said Mrs. Jones, how young
roIks do ask questions. Everybody a
greed that ought to make Mary Ann a
present ont
"Well, Mrs. Jones 2
'Wel,' said Mrs. Jones, "twant long
before she had use for it. And that's
the end Of the story
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09

On SIour AND ON DEMAND.--Oue of
''Purter's'' staff is Responsible 20, Me fol-
lowing anecdote
Judge C, a well known, highly re-
specled Knckerbocker. on The shady side
Of lify.-a widower with five Children
full of fun and lrolic, ever ready for joke
Ito give or take, was bantered the other
evening by a miss of five and twenty, for
NOT taking another wife she urged that
he was hale and hearty and deserved
matrimonial mess-mate. The Judge ac-
knowledged the fact; admitted that ho
was convinced by the eloquence Of his
fair friend that he had been thus Tar very
remiss, aud expressed conrrlion for the
fault confessed end, d with Offering him.
self To the lady, telling her she could 40.
certainly rjrcl him after pointing out TO
hun his heluuus offence
The lady replied lhal she wosld be
NEST happy 10 take the situation so un-
iqueIy advertised, aud become bone Of his
bone and flesh OF his flesh, bat there was
one, 10 her, serious obstacle.
"Well," Syys the Judge, "name il. My
profession is to snfmounl such Impedj-
menrs."
"Ah, Judge, Ibis is beyond your pow
ers. have vowed if / ever marry a wild
over, he must have ten Children"
Ten children Oh, that's nothing"
.ays the Judge, III give you five now.
and ny notes on demand in inslsllmenis
for tie balance" Fact!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09

The twilight hour! love it we'll,
When golden clouds enrobe the west !;
Il sheds around holy spell.
And lulls the careworn soul to rest.
AS fades the sunlight from the hill,
When sleep steals Ger The eye Of day,
So, at this tranquil hour and still,
So fade my gloomy thoughts away.
OFF as returns the twilight time,
And stars beam family in the sky,
A spirit from fairer cline
A loved and lost one hovers nigh,
That angel form, see it tEen,
listen TO her hallowed prayer,
And all her words Of love again
Fall softly on the evening air.
When blends the night with fading day,
How sweet the twilighI's soothing
power
Ye sunii hours, glide, glide away,
And bring that happier, hOIier hour.
The twilight hour | love it well:
When painted clouds enrobe The west,
II sheds around holy spell,
And bids the care-worn splrlt rest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09

The following anecdote is related Of
DR.. Arne, the celebrated music composer
of The last century:
Two gentlemen having difTeredin opin-
ION which was the best singer, il was a.
greed 10 leave The ease TO DIR. Arne, Who.
having heard them both, observed TO the
last gentleman that sung
Sir. without offence, you sre the WoYn
singer ever heard in-sII ny life.'
There there 2 exclaimed The other,
exullingIy ; 'lIoId you 50, told yoa
so.'
Sir said the doctor. 'yot must nol say
a word, for you cannc, sing at alb
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09

A Western editor thus sums up the pc
culIariiies Of contemporary lie Is too
!szy TO earn meal, and TOO mean 10 en-.
JOY one. He never was generous bu.
once snd that was when he gave lie Itch
TO an apprentice boy. So much for his
goodness Of heart OF his industry, bs
says lhe only time he ever worked was
when be nislook castor oil for honey.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09

A Frenchmsn who was exhibiting some
relics and other curiosities, produced, a.
mong other things, q So ord, which he as
sured his visitors was dc sword Balaam
had, when he would Kill de ass. spec
taior remarked that Balaam had no sword,
but only wished for one.
Yer well, dis is do one he wished for
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09

Couriship is cIien made np of The fact
that The girl calls her beau noble YOUTH.
a hero, genius while he calls ber
paragon Of beauty and gcnIleness, and so
they keep iickling each other oil they get
married, and then comes The scOldipg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09
An Accused spirit.

Who OF our readers, that aas lived 10
mans or woman's estate, that has not had
uperabounding proof that the "intoxlcs-
ling cup" has been 10 man most accur-
sed spirit Where is the hamlet. the
village. or tie city that has not borne
witness to its desoIalon War has not
taken so many lives, nor exhausted so
many treasures, nor brought so fearful
widow hood and orphanage. and poverty,
and misery, and shame. Famine and
pestiIence have been feeble By lis side.
Look into yen hoyel what pale, hag-
gard form Of woman is that, shrinking IN
her rags, with children, blanch-faced and
starving, clinging around her, and from
what shrinks she q! Oh can it be that
she was young and beautiful, well-belov-
ed and happy, when, in the dawnlpg
summer of life, she gave her heart, her
hand. her all id one who vowed 10 love,
cherish. and protect her A! Can II be she
was like our own happy sisters and
daughters ! Aye even SO. And for a
season, peace, joy and plenty, went with
her into new home. Children bndded
and b,o>SOmed around her, aWahIng 10
musical Ife-churds in her heart, unnl
then 70 her unknown. And manly
heart bca; 10 hers, and manly, strong
nsnd Was hcr stay and support. How
much a Heaven might concenter IN such
circle Of souls, kni, and bound together
by every holy tie.
But inloXication came black, leprous.
stealhily and serpent-hke. II touched
his lips, who had sworn at the marriage
altar. Down into his Heart il missed, and
up uto his brain it seelhed, and he Ieeled
from the circle of home, only to return q
poor degraded creature. Poverty came
and crouched, shIvering, by tie hearth
stone childhood was blasted, and shame
and grief GIled wife's and mothers
heart. who does not shudder at tho
bare thought Of such an end
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09

There is a woman at the hotlom. OF eg-
cry mischief, said Joe. Yes, Replied
Charley when used TO get into mis-
chief, my mother was at The bottom Of me
quicker'n no time
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09
SHEPHERDSTOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, Y

tunity of determining whether he should
now use pistol, or throw himself into
the river
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09
Doing Good to others.

Here is pretty story of little girl.
Perhaps you have read it before, but II
will do you good TO read II again:
"a mother who was in the habit oi
asking her children before they retired
for the night, what they had done during
the day to make others happy, found a
young twin.daughter silent. The elder
one spoke modesIly OF deeds and disPosl'
tions founded on the golden ruIe-"Do
unto others as you would that they should
DO uEto you" Still the little face was
bowed down in silence. The question
was repeated, and The dear lille child said
timidly +: "A little giIl who sat down by
me on the bench al school had lost ba-
by brother. All the time she studied her
lesson she hid her face in her book and
cried. felt so sorry, that laid my face
on the same book, and cried with her.
Then she looked up, and put her arms al
round my neck--but do not know why
she said | had done her so much good.
TIGHT LAcINe.--A learned doctor, re-
ferring to tight lscing, AYERS that it is a
public benefit, inasmuch as il kills oil the
foolish gifs, and leaves The wise ones 10
grow up to- be women.
Patrick tlulFouney, what do yoD say
Ia the. indictment Are you guilty, Oh
nol guilty ?
.AIah. musha, yer worship. how can
tell lill hear tle evidence !!
The Colr of Wy the County, Va. has
refused 10 issue Licenses for the retail OF
liquors.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09

etgy-2 u lMI2 - q tS2gsl c,T%9
GBIJ t55 Ig3AI BUOSo
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09
THE TWILIGHT HOUR.

By FRANCIS s. WORDSWORTH.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09

The Corr of Wy the County, Va. has
refused 10 issue Licenses for the retail OF
liquors.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09

Patrick tlulrouney, what do yoU say
Ia the indictment Are you guilty, o.
nol guilty ?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-09

.Arrah, musha, yer worship. how can
tell lill hear lhe evidence 2
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-06-04
For Sale.

ACRES OF LAND, situated three or four miles
Northeast OLhe city, between lie Galatn ahd Porter
ke Roads. One tract OF about l55 acres has been
ided in pieces varying iron 10 70 50aeres, and viii
in Lots the whole may best suit purchasers
n tract Of superior Land, entirely Tree IRON rOc<s
deep and OF the richest quality, " ell umbered and
5-grass, has number Of nne Springs al all Tunes al
abund ant supply % the puresI water. From Inc
rOadiL Is reached By good Turnpike, half mile
nigh, and q road in course Of building passing
Ugh the Tract the Cumberland River. On lac Farm
51mfOuabie dwelling and Out-hOuses, young apple
ard Of $50 trees, peach orchard, and long range Of
substantial fence skirts lbs place ne
1ems-I, 2 and years, via interest from date Of
ais
50, OBe other Tract Of about los aeEss, three miles
Nor from the city and abOUta half mile from the cal
latnfTOad This Tract Is nearly surrounded by turnpike
roads, and is subdyided into Lots containing from -
acres and nIersecIed BY convenient avenues Isrms and
Yeas, win interest," Possession given Immediately for
either BON above Of Land provided the pur
chaser will pay fair equivalent for the growing crops and
STOCK inclu ded. JOHN y. WINSTON,
r27-dH IS Cherry street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-06-04
PORT ROYAL HOTEz. AND FERRY,
For Sale,

Is desirable property is offered for sale Any one
fishing embark in this business alone or IN cOnnse-
i'm the Mercantile, Grocery or Mechanical business
I'D his eEnbOTnO0d, ample means and encourage
there being demand Tor increase in these lines Of
les. Inc Hotel and Ferry viii De found lucrative By
lives The house has been newly and thoroughly To-
4 andis in good INN for business. Inc FERN boat Is
Royal is situated In Montgomery county, Tennessee,
River, thusen miles northeast Of Clarksfile, on
eat Western Route, thiriy-siN miles nom Nashville
t. Hop kusvii e. GOlcOnda and Green's terry cOnss-
the western tide Of emigration from the south West-
yates, must pass through here and over his Ferry
VI Itself has cleared six hundred dollars IN one
. For boarding and transient custom the hotel stand
IculaTly desirable The HeIghbOrbOudis wealthy and
society the best ia the Staej school ahd re-
Institutions abundant. Call soon as 1 am deter
10 sell forthwith, and bargain may be had. Any
Inication will reacn me At -OFt Royal, Tennessee
l-dGtW2m~ J. h MALLORY
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-06-04
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CON
PETITIONERS AND BAKERS.

ANtGOLRICK & BURNS are opening at their sa-
W ablshment Marketseet, No. 90, next door % Mr..
Powers Clothing store, general mt Of CORRECTION
cries, which they intend selling reasonable
trust E their attention 10 business 10 induce the public 70
eenq 10 them liberal share Of patronage Among Lead
ing areles hand, and which they will be receiving
are the following, viz:
Candes of every variety; Pine Apple aud Ohio Cheese;
Fruits, Of every kinds Brandiescz Wines best BIRDS;
Pick u.s. assorted COTdials, Of every variety;
Pcklsd Oysters d Sardines Ale and Porter,
shad and salmon; Fine Cigars.
With Y8riety Of articles not herein enumerated.
In Connection with their Confectionery, they invite the
tenol Of The public TO their Bakery, from which daily
supply Of fresh Bread Cakes, and Pastery be had
ties be made up to order and carefully any part
Ofthecily.
Having pemaney located here course wish to be
patron sea literally % the end. intend selling good
terms, end by our demeanOr, commend ourselves the
kind n1Ece Of generous public We respectfully invite
Country Dealers, who in line Of trade give
call before purchasing elsewhere.
apnl4--u MCGCLRICK & BURNS.