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The Hon. ELISHA WHITTLEsEY, agreeably to
his ete OF resignation rendered some time ago. re-
tired OF Friday last from the responsible office of
Comptrfer of the Treasury post which he has
filed III r three consecutive Administrations, the
last of lch was that of Democratic President,
who.ev ed regard for the public interest superior
~ sSs sfa ias s5ossh pslitcal id,
brss Mr.. WHITTLEsEY retres to private life,
long career of public service, with areputation
no. Only unblemished, but conspicuous for infexi-
bic integrity, for devotion to his official duties
ami for their conscientious discharge
Mr.. MEDILL, as our readers remember, has been
appointed to succeed Mr.. WHITTLEsEY, and was by
the later introduced into office on the list instant
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According to tie Courier Franco-Itaen NJ CARuANA,
historical painteof Valetta in the Island of Malta has
discovered that site is superior to wood for engraygs
It is, he alleges easily worked reproduces the finest
lines with remarkable exactness and resists longer than
wood the action the typographical press that seve
raj thousand copF of design be struck off without
producing any sebibe difference in the quality of the
impression.
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AMERICAN COLONIZATION SocIETY.-The receipts of
this Society for tie month ending the Goth of April
amounted to $780, 734, including donation from David
Hunt Esq., of Mississippi and ST. 5S4o9 from the pro-
ceed of the sale Of he estate of the late John McDonogh
of New Orleans being the first payment on the legacy
left by him. The socety's ship, the Mary Caroline
Stevens viii sail fm Baltimore for Liberia on the 10Th
instant.
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The SLAVE TRADE.-The Journal of Commerce says
that the slave trade continues brisk At last accounts
not less than ten vessels fitting at Havana for
the coast of Africa, osensiby for legitimate trade but
really as there was good reason to believe for the pur
pose of trading in negroes The American and English
Governments 1.-THE Journal adds) will be compelled to
take more decisive action suppress this nefarious
business
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The MARYLAND DEMooRAoY.-The Democrs

The MARYLAND DEMoCRAcY.-Th Democratic
State Central Committee of Maryland have called
State Convection of the party to be held I'M Balti-
more on the ath of July next. The Central Com
mittee say, il their call, that, whilst adAsr g to
their party 1me and organization AM cher
ished principle" they most esfdTslly invite all
voters who hat acted or are disposed to act with
them upon exiting political issues to unite in send
ing delegates t the Convention.
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Snow DRIFTS IN MAY.-The Hartford Times says that
Friday last the frs day Of May, the snow was i've
feet deep in the northwest part OF Norfolk ana travel
was still much impeded; while IN New Marlboro near
the Massachusetts linz the snow is six feet deep.
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Col. LEWIS w. WAsHrNGToN.-We gratifed to learn
ea.s1 w. WASHINGTON, ESQ, of g Beall-Air' in
thisS county, nos hp Cox WIsr Ctau-
der in Chief Of Virginia his Abide Camp Wiz s
brevet rank of Colonel of Cavalry Col W. is an esSma
bic gentleman and viii fill the appointment should
cessity require with credit himself and honor to DE
State Virginia Free Press, April 3d.
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Trrsrsaxr.-The American" Convention Of Ten
MESSAGE has nated the Hon. ROBERT PATTON their
d;data for Governor The election is to be held in
August leaving long period for discussion and AZ
element.
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THE NATIONAL HOTEL.


Notwithstanding that this establishment has been
Eyeral weeks past cleansed and closed, the sick
over extending beyond its walls, the news
RS at distance continue to discuss the subject
a. an existing malady. This has brought forth
letter from Dr. CHARLES I. JACKSON, of Boston,
which sustains the view taken of the subject by the
IN Arlington physicians. Citing the case of legal
ge1S4 oman who contracted the disease while taking
4eB1tions in the building, DR.. JACKSON says:
81 MS gentleman did not eat or drink any thing
in at hotel, and yet he was attacked with the
san disorder as others who had been inmates of
thq btel, and he suffered more than three weeks
fin t, and was not quite cured when left Wash
sin, This one well-ascertained case is sufficient
tdy We that the disorder was not produced by
,oise mixed with food or drink heard of several
5theIo of the same nature, but am not personally
cognzhnt of the facts.
"Fidm what was able to learn [ am perfectly
consnced that the disorder at the National Hotel
arose wholly from gaseous emanations from the
drain connected with the common sewers, and it is
hight probable that the very warm days of Feb
ruarystast contributed to the production of this
POISONOUS miasma."
We may add, and our monthly reports sustain
the Esm lk, that the city Of Washington never was
healaier than at the present moment
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LosT MONEY AT MoNTREAL.-The following commu-
ncaon from the United States Consul at Montreal has
been received by the Mayor of New York:
CONSULATE e. S. OF AMERICA,
Montreal, April 90, 1857.
SIR TN the 10th install pocket book containing
several thousand dollars was found in this cty
TO have been dropped by American his way to
the railroad cars
As the hinder Is anxious that the lawful of the
money should receive it, have to request being the
representative of American cit here that you win
give this information publicity through the papers, with
view Of finding the owner. if possible
have the honor to be- sir, your obedient servant
DoRwIE, u s. Consul
To his honor the MAYOR of New York
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is said that process has been discovered of making
rattan flexible and elastic like whaeboue II is cheaper
and better than whalebone for many purposes
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INTERESTING INTELLIGENCE.

Our Government has disclosed, through the
newspaper correspondence of the Northern press,
the following important item of information. I'm
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Among the Americans resident at the time in Panama
and still there, many who had purchased ground in
the vicinity, expecting that future day. it would
be valuable as city lots, sc was their opinion that
the annexation of the Isthmus the United States would
Immediately enhance the value of their landed property
and therefore every perceive that annexation is
the true and only policy of our Government And to
make this perspicuous to the meanest capacity they
sought expediens to augment the amount of damages
The greater this the greater would be the chance
that New Granada would be too poor to pay and the
United States would be forced to seize upon the soil as
indemnity Besides the money views urged there was
defamation about the cruelty the blood thirstness of
the New Granadians cold blooded assassination of
and children though it does not appear upon the
list of killed and wounded that there than
of these.
1t is conecured too that certain Wall street inau-
made active to persuade the Administration
to lose no time in making demand, with ultimaum
attached under which the Government of New Granada
would COVER and yield at the jurisdiction of the
soil to freebootng and money getting schemes of the
nexationists.
To give color of utility to the proposed acqusi-
tion suggested that navy yard and naval depot
in the Bay of Panama much needed for the
| nience of squadron detachment of the American
0onsisehg Vi one Tgate anu TOUR small vessels,
IN which no less than thousand are employed.
The destructive effects of the perennial heat and mos-
ure Of the climate all classes of provisions and pc
rshable stores mentioned nor did any one of
the schemers say word about the California navy
yard ana the depot of stores Valparaiso being quite
enough LOT the necessities of the Pacific squadron and
It's Thousand men for years TO come In tims of war
with any great naval Power navy yard in the Bay of
Panama could not be easily protected and op,d N
become source Of trouble and expense rather than
of profit to the nation But in anticipation of the
summation of the plans, individuals had become o,nss
of the ands-small islands in the bay-whicb after
chasing the jurisdiction from New Granada the United
States would be obliged buy complete the plans Of
the acquisition and establishment of the navy yard
No one suggested that in years the route between
New York and San Francisco will not lie over the Pana-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-03-06


Tho motion was REJECTED.
On motion Of Me- Al1ce, II was ordered NAV
whom the House adlpurns, u be to Z o'clock ms
evening.
Mr.. Howard Of Danville introduced the follow
ing rcsouuon-Mr Powers IN The chars
HDlred That for the urbanliy' imparlialily and
distinguished ability with which the duties OF the
chair have been discharged at The present session.
the Hon GEoBGs w GRANnEY deserves and We
now tender to him the hearty thanks OF this House
which was read and adopted unanimously go,
Mr.. Wentoorh of Rockingham introduced blll
appopuating Sl5 600 for the expenses of the pres
emf session which was passed, under a suspension
or the rules
A message was received from the Senate, on.
nouncing the passage. m concurrence, Of the bill
providing for the rebuilding Of the State house.
The motion To reconsider The resolution for ad-
iouinment without dav was Withdrawn. Adjourned.
rvrNNa.
SENATE
The Senate concurred IN the joint resolution Of
fercd bv the House provilng pay for publishing the
laws of the present session. also in the joint resolu-
ton directing the Librarian 10 purchase such copies
If the 9th volume OF Vermont Reports as may be
necessary to supply the loss caused by the late fire.
resolution was adopted sgnlying to the House
of Representatives that the Senate were ready ia
ndiourn
Mr. Converse offered resolution, thanking the
President Of the Senate for the able and efficient
manner In which be- had performed his duties ms
Presiding Officer. which was adopted unanimously
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-03-06
SENATOR FLINT OF ORANGE
COUNTY

It is due to the constituents Of Senator
Flint to say, that he is detained in Wisconsin
(whero he was ON business when the sum
mons reached him by sickness. We will add
for their information, also, that ''ho regrets the
loss of the Capitol, and hopes it may be re-
built on its former site, with as reasonable an
outlay as practicable We quote from let
ter addressed 10 us by Mr.. Flint.
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LEGISLATURE OF VERMONT.
EXTRA SESSION.
THURSDAY. Feb. 26.
AFTERNOON.
SENATE.


RW iairoduced. BY Mr. Cahoon, to pay
the Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs
the Secretary and Assistant Secretary Of the
Senate. and the clerk Of the House the sums
therein mentioned read twice and referred
to the Committee oil Claims.
The Senate went into Committee of the
Whole. Mr.. Burton was called TO the chair.
The question came up on the motion of Mr..
Hunton to Law the bill and proposed amend
ment on the table, when Mr.. H. withdrew
the motion.
Consideration was resumed on the amend
ment proposed by Mr.. Gregory this morning.
Mr. Benton wanted TO know what we
should have accomplished after the adjourn
ment He could not wait for Montpelier any
moro than he could wait for Burlington. He
was decidedly opposed to the amendment.
Mr. Hunton thought that the act would
not be improved by the amendment. 1t had
been customary in cases where measures drag
ped heavily to hand the matter over to the
next Legislature. But this was a subject
which could be better settled by this present
Legislature than another If twelve hours
were sufficient for the inhabitants of Burling
ton TO give the proposed bonds, why wait
twenty DAYS after the adjournment Of the pres
ent Assembly. lie was opposed TO the a.
mendmcnt because it seemed TO give mp the
whole matter into the hands Of the two towns
Of Burlington and Montpelier and the prop
ositon to amend the bill as proposed was re-
iocted.
Rcsolvtiou.-By Mr. Underwood, that the
Committee now report TO the Senate the
Senate bill No 6, locating the capital at
Burlington with the proposals of amend
mont. and recommend the adoption of such
amendment, and that when the bill is so a.
mended they recommend its passage.
Mr.. Hunton said that he did not consider
the bill properly amended and he could not
consent that the bill should pass in its pres
ent form.
Mr.. Underwood said that he believed that
the bill was perfected to the satisfaction Of
majority of the Committee. Those opposed
to the bill could never be satisfied with it in
any form. Mr. Hunton said he had some a
mendmcnts TO propose. If the state house
was going to Burlington, why not have the
bill locating there right in every part: What
necessity of such unprecedented haste If
the citizens of Burlington did not see fit to
accede to the provisions Of the act, then the
whole matter would be obliged TO wait over
until another legislature could be chosen.
Mr. Converse moved TO amend the resolu- |
ton by directing that when the vote is taken .
on the adoption of the resolution it be by ripa .
uoce vote After some discussion on the mo- .
ton, Mr. Converse withdrew the motion
The question REQUIRED on the adoption of
the resolution.
On motion Of Mr.. Hunton, viva voce vote .
was takon
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On motion of Mr.. Merrill, the Committee
rose, aud had leave to sit again.
Mr.. Merrill then called up the bill for re-
building the State House at Montpelier, and
moved its reference to a select committee Of
five.
Mr.. Marsh of Brandon preferred to have
the bill perfected in committee of the whole.
Mr. Merrill simply desired to have the
committee report on tho details of the bill
then it can be considered in committee Of the
whole
Mr., Mcrrilrs motion was agreed to-
The Speaker appointed the committee to
wit; Messrs. Merrill of Montpelier, Stacy OF
Burlington, Barnes Of Rutland, Powers OF
Woodstock, and Stewart of Middlobury
Mr.. Kittredge called up the resolution to
adjourn without day tomorrow morning, G
o'clock Mr.. Allen of Granville moved to a.
mend-Saturday instead of Friday agreed
to, and the resolution was adopted
Mr.. Kittredge moved to suspend the
rules to admit bill to change the name of a
corporation. Mr. Powers favored the motion.
Agreed to.
Mr.. Kthodgo then introduced bill in adj
dition to the act of 1883, to incorporate the
Fairhayon Slate and Railroad Company,
changing the name to Alcn Slate Co. and
it was passed on a suspension of the rules
On motion of Mr.. Green of Waterbury. the
House adjourned TO o'clock this evening.
TOWNS BEST ACCOMMODATED AT
-
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nor shall he indebtedness of the Company at any
timo exceed the amount Of the capital stock actual
y paid lu or secured as aforesaid.
SEC. 3. In me case OF The violation of the pro-
visions Of the foregoing soctifn. the private proper
" Of each stock holder shall be holden for the
debts Of said Corporation 10 an amount equal to tho
amount of the stock he sh,ll own in said Company
Sac q This act Is under the control Of the
Legislature to alter, amend or repeal, the public
good may require and shall be subject to the pro
visions Of chapter eighty~thrcc Of the Compiled
Statutes.
SIC. 7. This uc, shall take effect from ts pass
age.
Approved, Feb p, 1857.
No. GAN ACT TO PAY THE SECRETA-
RY OF CIVIL AND MILITARY AFFAIRS,
THE SECRETARY AND ASSISTANT
SECRETARY OF THE SENATE. AND
THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REP
RESENTATlVES, RESPECTIVELY, THE
SUMS THEREIN MEN TONED.
h is hertby enacted By The General assembly Of The
State OF Vermont as fololos;
Sgc. / The Auditor of Accounts is hereby d.
rected TO draw an order on The Treasurer IN favor
Of William G. Shaw Secretary of Civil and Mill
tery Af'nrs for the sum of one hundred dollars
also an order In favor Of CLARK IT, Chapman Src-
Rotary of the Senate for ;he sum of one hundred
dollars so an order IN favor of Reuben e. Benton
Jr Assistant Secretary Of the Senate, for the sum
Of seventy i've dollars also an order IN favor of
George r. Thompson, Clerk Of tho House Of Rep.
rcsenatves, for two hundred and fiy dollars said
sums bclug m full compensation Tor the services
rendered by said officers respectively during and
m consequence Of the present spccial session Of
the General Assembly.
SEC. ,. This act shall take efIec, from it, pas-
sage.
Approved Feb 9Th, 1857.
No AN ACTIN AupIvtoN ,ro ANN IN
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sTATE OF VERMONT.

Stertiary Of States Office.
Montpelier Feb ~ 1851
hereby certify thi, be foregoing eight chapiers
are true copies 90 Acts passed by ihc General As
sombl Of Tins State, al IFS Special Session Febru-
ary, 4. d a., 1897, as appears by files aud records 10
this office
q. W WILLARD, Secretary Of Siaie
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Yegs-Messrs. Burton. Blake, Barber,
Field, Hotchkiss, Pierpoint, Royce, Reynolds,
Thompson Underwood, Warner, Wires,
Wilson, Willard
Nays-Messrs Benton, Cohoon, Cole, Con-
verse, Dwight, Davis, Gregory, Hunton,
Jones' Johnson, Keyes, Walker, Wright.
On motion of Mr. Underwood, the Com
mittee rose and reported a bill locating the
capital at Burlington with proposals of a
mendment, which were agreed to.
Mr.. Converse moved 20 amend the fourth
section Of the act by inserting after the word
commissioners the words "and to the ac-
ceptance Of, which was adopted.
Mr.. Hunton moved to lay the bill on the
the table TO be made the especial order of to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock
Mr.. Underwood thought that sufficient
time to consider the bill had already been Civ
en-.
Mr.. Hotchkiss concurred in the remark of
the Senator from Chittenden.
Mr.. Hunton said that while the bill was
before the Committee it had been decided that
no more amendments should he considered
He wished to propose an amendment limiting
the time to the present session, but the friends
of the bill were bound to put the bill through
in haste, without amendments. Was it the
purpose of It's friends to hand over the mat
ter to the next session.
Mr.. Underwood thought that a reasonable
time should be given for the furnishing of tho
the bonds; no one could reasonably doub
the bonds would be given.
Mr.. Benton supported the motion Of Mr.
Hunton. There was no need of haste.
Mr.. Johnson asked the friends of the bill
TO give the Senators time to examine and con
slider the bill.
Mr.. Hunton withdrew the motion, and of
fered resolution that when the Senate adj
iourn it be to seven o'clock this evening
which motion was decided TO be out of order
When Mr.. Ilunton moved to lay the bill or
the table
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Yeas

and the bill was ordered to lie on the table.
Mr.. Hotchkss from tho Committee on
Claims reported favorably on bill relating to
the pay Of the Secretary of the Governor,
the Secretary and assistant Secretary of the
Senate and the Clerk Of the House, and the
bill was ordered 20 a third reading.
On motion Of Mr.. IIotchkiss the Senate
took a recess until half past seven this eve
ming. Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Allen of Granville called up the reso-
luton of Mr. Powers, regulating the mode of
balloting on the question of location LIST
ballot. the votes for all towns to be counted /;
I'd ballot, the votes for the three highest Sd
ballot, the votes for the two highest--aftor
which, no bill, resolution or proposition to be
entertained, except as to the two highest
Messrs. Spencer of Castleton and Mr.. Marsh
of Brandon objected on the ground that this
would operate as Limitation upon the rights
Of members-oxcluding their votes. unless
given for certain towns. Mr.. Kittredge of
Fairhaven aud Mr.. Powers of Woodstock dis
scented from this objection members are
more limited in their right in voting on bills
they can only say yea or nay,-yet they new
er call that Acknowledgement. This balloting
is informal, and the resolution is simply
rule regulating H. Mr. Bradley said there
can be no objection to the resolution so far
as relates TO the first ballot perhaps one bal
lot will be enough. The resolution was adop-
ted
The House then went into committee Of tho
whole, Mr.. Kittrodge in the chair
Mr. Woodward of Westford replied briefly
to Mr.. Cheney's remarks this morning, and
argued against the obligation to remain at
Montpelier-against the predicted disturb
ance to be oocasioned by removal asserting
that the people are now made one by railroads,
and that to remain win cause disturbance, be-
cause it will keep up the idea OF two sorts of
people, eastern and western, claiming diyis-
ion Of offices.
Mr.. Bradley.--l.et ms put this argument
into few words. Itis.--let us have a unit
of political power, and let ms put it into the
hands Of the gentleman from Wostford. That
gentleman might be satshed--he would not
Mr.. Green said that his statement as to the
action Of 1882, was made from the Journals
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-07-11
B LAC X s M | L H | n e

~ THE UNDERSIGNED RESPECT
TS1A fully announces 10 the public that he has
49, commenced business at his new stand on
Main street near he corner of Oregon-frst shop
at the entrance to town, where he is prepared to
attend to all business in the Black' mithng line.
He can give the best satisfaction that all bust
ness entrusted to him will be done in n workman
like manner.
HORSE AND MULE SH0EING
done at short notice. Wagons repaired mining
tools made to order, and always on hand.
NE L NJ II TR -
and others will do well to call and see how things
are done up at this shop. JOHN MCCOY.
Weaver, April l8, 1857. l3d.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-07-11
VALUABLE PROPERTY
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN !

rNHE UNDERSIGNED being desirous of clos
i ing up his business and returning to the At
lantc States, offers for sale the following proper
ty. viz:
Two small houses with wood shed and stables
attached on the corner of Court and Carr SITS ;
three eighths of the lot carpenter shop and lum
Der yard on Court street, known as NJ. Short &
Co. 8 shop the ball court on Taylor street, known
rs Collins one two-story dwelling house, ele-
gantly finished. on Taylor street; a lot on Tay-
lor street heretofore owned by NJ. Short Co a
dwelling-house on Main street, near tn residence
of F. T. Edwards lien on the lot and dwelling
house known the Paulln house, now occupied
by Mr.. Eastman, on Court street a set of carpen-
ter tools, quantity of lumber, one mule, saddle
and bride, and two cooking stoves.
The above property is situated in the most cen
trail and desirable portion of the village Of Wea
~ervilc. The dwelling houses are all new and
of the best style of work. Those wishing to Sc
cure q comfortable dwelling house at great bar
gain, or to purchase any of the above property,
would do well to call on the undersigned soon.
DANIEL ROWLAND.
Weaver July 4. 1857. 24td.