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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-02-13

District of Texas. be impcached Of high
crimes and misdcmconors.
Mr.. Letchcr said that the charges were Sc
rious. and demanded that the report of the
Committee in this case be read. The
report saws that specific charges are made a.
painst Judge Wairous of corrupt combination
for the determination of suits in his Court,
and of having acted with partiality, and in
disregard of all the rules of law. and the
rights of litigation.
Mr.. Bocock wished to know whether Mr..
Watrous ever had opportunities to defend
himself
Mr.. Simmons replied there was enough in
| this case to require full and fair examina-
/ ton. IL did not follow when man was in
dicted by grand jury that he should be CON
victed without evidence to satisfy the public
of his guilt
Mr.. Boyce remarked that gentleman had
/ informed him that Judge Watrous was one
/ of the most highmndod men in the United
/ States, and by the Supreme Court believed to
be one of the ablest District Judges in the
| country.
Mr.. Humphrey Marshall. a member Of the
Judiciary Committee, thought the investiga-
ton ought not to proceed without notice to
the accused party
Mr.. Evans said Mr. Watrous had been
Judge ever since the admission Of Texas,
and that Immediately after his appointment
suspicious regarding his integrity took place
in the public mind. No one in Texas, ex-
ccpt few persons who were engaged in liti-
cation, pretend to defend him. IL was due
TO the purity of the country, and the purity
of the Courts, and to the administration OF
Justice. that Judge Watrous should be put on
trial. i'm order that he may show whether the
charges result from persecution, prejudice, OF
a combination of circumstances against him.
/ 1t was mockory for a District Judge, in whom
the public have no confidence to be continued
in office, against the remonstranoe Of the
Legislature of Texas. the Bar and the people
The rules were then suspended by a vote
of SO against 80, and the resolution reported
Mr.. Boycc offered a resolution that the re-
port be re-committcd TO the Judiciary Com
mitteo, with instructions to furnish Judge
Watrous with copy Of the charges and eyi-
dence against him.
Mr. Wakeman assigned as q reason why
the committee did not summon Judge Wat
rous before them that the evidence was Of
documentary character, and besides. that il
was not in proper performance Of their duty
TO compel or require his attendance. They
were called on to determine whether there
was prma tacie case of corruption, acting
as a Grand Jury and were satisfied Of that
fact.
Mr. Quitman said he should not take. as
constituting prima tacie case, any testimony
in which the accused had not been heard
The Committee should hear both sides before
they bring in a resolution attended with such
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u. s. nIsrRICr JUDGE

The Telegraph has announced the appoint
ment Of Hon. ID. A. SMAI1rY, Of Burling-
ton, lat present Collector of the Customs as
Judge of the L. 5. Court for the District of
Vermont. to supply the vacancy occasioned
by the death Of the Hon. SAMUEL PRENrIss.
If rumor speaks truly, there are many and
peculiar private grieis on this occasion, az well
there may be. Chief Justice Redfeld, OF
Windsor, District Attorney Peck of Montpo-
her, Hon Charles Linsley Of Rutland, date
of Middlebuy,) and Hon. B. II. Smallcy of
St Adams. were candidates for the place.
We will not intrude upon their grief, or the
grief of their friends and of the Democratic
party but we viii not suppress the opinion
that the people Of Vermont would have pre-
ferred either of the unsuccessful candidates.
Collector Smallcy has talents which fit him
for various high stations he would do well
at the most slippery diplomatic post to be
founder as Attorney Generd-or as Post
master General, barring his natural procliyity
to administer that Office for party rather than
for the public service and it is not to be de-
MED that for his extraordinary services to his
party in the late campaign, he has the right
to demand high consideration. Nevertheless, |
his character as un INSCRIPTIONS politician,
Mis- strong party feeliHes and political preju- (
dices, his passionate nature, and his associa- /
tons, all weigh heavily against his fitness for
the post TO which he has been elevated and
If any act of President Pierce could nossibly
surprise any body, this appointment will OK
cite the surprise and astonishment of the peo-
pie of Vermont.
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NoRrHFIELD BANK-The following mr.,
the officers for the ensuing wear
Calvin Ainsworth. Perley Belknap. Roubcr
Peck, John Hutchinson. Alvin Bralev. pre-.
tors Calvin Ainsworth President. Henri,
NJ Bates, Cashier.
BANK DIyIDEND,-Oe the LIST all the
banks in Caledonia County. declared dividend.
as follows the Danville Bank three per cent
for the preceding six months. the Passumnsie
Bank four per cent for the same time. and the
Lyndon Bank six per cent for the preceding
nine months.
FIRE.-In Bradford. the shon owned h.,
Porter Andross and occupied bv VIM Gatos
as Carriage Shop was entirely consumed by
fire.
The business men Of Burlington, TO the
number OF tity-siX. have agreed that tbev
will not receive the British shillinps for more
than twenty cents EACH or the British sixnen-
ces for more than ten cents each. from and nc
ter the first of February"
The Boston Traveller saws The Vermont
supreme Court have sustained the decision oe
tne Franklin County Court giving Judgment
IN iaVor OF stllphen against the Vt. q Cana
-'NN"Ns Auc conductor oil which mt
sulphen out of the cars at place not a usual
stopping place, because he did not pay his fare
PRESTON s. BRooKs,-The New York
Times says
We have heard that in conversation Colonel
Brooks more than once deplorod his conduct
on that occasion as the blot and misfortune Of
n, llie-that he declared his only purpose at
the outset was to infict the disgrace of n blo,,.
and not amy severe iniury.-that he wos asoi
ted with wine, of which he partook freely and
that the hrst blow struck, reused all the do
mon within him, and left him no longer in nos
session OF his Judgment or sclfcontrol.
EoIlN 10 DEATH The body of Joseph
Sanford was found by some school children q
lew Gays ago, frozen stiff in snow bank.
near berrys Mills. in West Bath. Me San
iora Is reported to have been Incorporate
On Saturday night, Patrick Sullivan Of
naih came to his death in the same manner
while in a state Of intoNication.
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A Coon OrroRruNGrY.-Thoe extra session
of the Legislature will offer good opportu-
nifty to such Of our subscribers as are in ar
rear, to pay up--and to those who wish to
subscribe, to send in their names.
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IMMENSE DAMAGE BY FIooD AND FIRE.
We learn of no serious damage in Vermont
by tho rapid thaw of Saturday and Sunday
Lasts but from Albany and Troy, the tale of
the rayages of the ice and water is sad indeed.
AT Albany, the loss by water and fire is esti-
mated at two millions of dollars Three
fires broke out at the same time, all from lime.
The water rose three feet higher than ever
known before, AT Troy. the freight depot of
the Saratoga road was burnt-taking fire from
lime. Damage was done in various narts of
Pennsylvania also--at oswego, N. Y.-and
at Washington City part of the bridge over
the Potomac was carried away
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wALToN's DAILY JOURNAL

VIII be published during the extra session.
Copies may be ordered through members,
with whom terms will be made in proportion
70 the length of the session.
I-VNewspapers copying this notice will be
furnished with the Daily.
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FROM KANSAS.
Correspondent Of Tho st. 1oui, Democrat.

Correspondent Of the ST. Louis Democrat
LEcoMPrE, January %
Several important political measures have
already come under the consideration of the
Territorial Legislature, but mp to this date
the absorbing business has been a shoal OF
charter and corporation bills of a private
character
A bill passed the Council on "Wednesday
repeating the test oaths imposed by law at
the last session. -Four or five members spoke,
declaring that they would vote for repeal
through policy otherwise a State constitu-
ton recognising slavery could not be got
through Congress. The vote was unanimous
in the same body that enacted them unani-
mously last year
The repeal of these test oaths, although a
just measure, is too late to be of value to the
people of the Territory. All of the counties
will be organized and county officers appoint
ed by this body before it goes into force, and
those holding offices for several years aud
until Kansas will be a State.
IRON rHE ST. LOUIS RRrUBLfcAN.)
WEsrPoRT, Jan. 2l
The Council Of Kansas has passed bill
repeating that section of the law against the
circulation of incendiary Documents which
makes such circulation penal offence, an Of
fence punishable with death. II was a law
which was said to be not only cruel, but vio-
latiye of the spirit of the Constitution of the
United States, which says that Congress shall
pass no law "ourtailing the freedom of speech
and of the press. 1t has also passed a bin
providing for taking census of the Terrific
ny, and to have the same completed by the
10th of February next, so that the Legisla
ture may know if Kansas has sufficient pom
IA hn h.afff sl ...s-. Al.
State. concurrent resolution passed both
Houses appointing a time at which to hold
Joint session for appointing committee who
shall report a bill under which convention
Of delegates shall be culled at an early dav to
frame State constitution
FRoM kANsAs.-On the 18th inst. two
Free State convicts made their escape from
prison at Lecompton-Wiliam Partridge. I'M
der sentence Of ten years imprisonment for
burglary, and John Gushing, for twenty wears
for manslaughter.
AT the convention of the pro-slayerv party
at Lecompton, Atchison, Stringfellow and
their followers decided to adhere TO their
former policy, and TO stand by the bogus laws
Dr. stringiellow said " want il particularly
understood that this is pro-sloyery oonven-
ton Checrs,) We are going to make this
slave State. Cheers None but honor
able men can come here" Immense APP
plause
There was some opposition to the admis-
SION OF reporters. Gen. Richardson objected
TO the lying seribblers for free soil papers,
Mr.. Reese, ON tho other hand, was for admit
ting all reporters, and would let in Horace
Greeley himself, just to see what dirty dog
he was II was finally decided to admit the
reporters, but DR.. Stringiellow sNore, not
wSlthstanding. that he would pitch every id
rleo state reporter out Of the window.
~, NAME ON his arctic voyage, outward
..% nseu me following daily prayer -
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KANZAS.

A party from Vermont is now forming "a
settle in Kansas early in the Spring. And a,
1t will considerably lessen the expenses to %
out in party, We very cordially invite all who
may be going from Vermont or elsewhere. II
join us. Address me at ST. Adams, Vermont
b. b. NEWTON, Agent.
st. Adams, Feb. 10th, 1867.
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A SLAVE STATE on THE PActFFGc-ThC
democratic members of the legislature owe #
to the party and to the nation to require the
most unqualified and unrcserycd pledge OF
sundness on the principle of the Kansas-Ne-
braska act from those upon whom they con
fer the dignity of the senatorship. We would
be derclct in our duty if we did not, on all
seasonable occasions, urge upon those having
the public interest in their keeping the inn
portance of precluding, for the future as far
as may be possible all chance or accidents by
which the Union or the rights of citizens OF
the United States, in any section of the coun-
try, may be placed in jeopardy.
We have no hesitation in asserting the
probability that before the lapse of six years,
the Senate Of the United States will be called
upon for the practical assertion of the princi-
pie OF that law by the admission of a slave
State on the Pacific coast, north of 80 de-
grees and thirty minutes VIII the senators
from California be prepared to advocate, with
zeal and energy, the right of the people of
such State to decide upon their own institu-
tions, without reference TO geographical lines
This is question for which every asprant
for senatorial honors should have an unhesi-
Iating answer; and we confidently trust that
only who giFe prompt and decided atlirma-
tive will be deemed to be entitled to any con-
sideration at the hands of the democratic
caucus
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THE KANzAs JuDGEsu1p.

Correspondence OF the N. ~ Courier & Enquifcr.l
II is generally understood among Senators
that the nomination of MIR. Harrison, success
sor TO Judge Lccompte, will not again be To-
ken up in executive session, and that indeed,
it will be withdrawn. My opinion of the con-
duct and motives of the President in all that
relates TO Kansas, is so bad. that ] am firmly
persuaded that it was never intended TO re-
move Lecompte. In other cases, when sue
cessors have been named to territorial judges,
the latter have been at once dismissed. In
this instance. Lecompte goes on executing his
functions az if nothing at all had happened.
But should Cen Pierce muster the courage
requisite TO suporsede Gov. Geary with man
of clear Border Rutlan' record there would
be no doubt at all about his removal. / feel
authorized to repeat the statement which |
made last summer, and which was contradict
ed by administration organs, that before ac-
ccpting the office of Governor, Col. Geary did
insist either that Lecompte should be rcmoy-
ed, or that he, the Governor should have the
right to proceed in defiance of him and the
fictitious laws. Col. Geary, after receiving
the offer of the appointment, went to Iancas-
ter and had an interview with Mr. Buchanan
for consultation. lie informed Mr.. Buchanan
that upon investigation. he had been shocked
at the barbarity of the so-called laws, and the
atrocities which had been committed under
them upon the Free State citizens. and that
if he accepted, it must be upon conditions
which would enable him to protect them, and
administer the government without being
bound by the spurious legislation Mr.. Blu
chanan, as | learn. approved the resolution of
Col Goary, and Gen. Pierce with great re-
luctanco, gave him the carte blanche which
was demanded There is no good reason to
doubt that the President also promised the
speedy removal of Lecompte, whose scandal
lous injustice was then, as now, known to be
n principal cause of the disturbances in the
Territory. The way in which that promise
has been fulfilled is probably the best test of
the sincerity with which it was given
In the relations between the Presidcnt-elect
and the Governor of Kanzas may be found,
perhaps some indication of his purpose in the
Government of the Territory. That such a
policy as is sketched, or rather foroshadowcd
in Gov. Geary's message must soon bring him
into collision with the incendary politicians
of the South, who figured as leaders in the
late canvass, is too plain proposition to need
illustration
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rRocLAMATIoN.
WHEREAS hy the recent destruction Of the Stai'
House by fire. and the consequent want Of any accom-
modations for the stated sessions Of the Legislature,
necessity has in my opinion arisen for assembling th'
Legislature Of the State before the time Of its next egu
lar session. as prescribed by the Constitution do there
fore by this my Proclamation convene Tie Senate ant
House Of Representatives, composing the General As
scmhy OF the State Of Vermont. 20 meet az Montpelier
on "Wednesday the eighteenth day Of February next, al
ten o'clock IN the iorcnoon hereby requiring the rcspec
tive Senators and Representatives then and there To as
Femhle 90 consult and determine such measures as
the public good may seem 10 them 70 require.
Girep under ny haad and fhc seal Of The STATE
at Carepdish, this frenig-sirh dag Of JanH1
H. 81 ~ ia The year Of or lord ofe thousand cigb
RYLAND FLETCHER.
Bvthc Gorernor.
Wur1,w O. SHAW Secretary adv
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TuE EXTRA SEss1oN.--Wc learn that the
Brick Church viii be prepared for the House,
and the Court House for the Senate.
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Mn. EDIroR:-l request renewal Of your
indulgence to my short articles which have
long been suspended, chiefly on account Of
the existing interest of the matter with which
your columns were crowded.
SHOT NO 9.
In the Z. $. Senate, April 3, 1856, NJ
Collamer said, IF man were TO take our
Constitution, and should close the volume Of
our history. and should obiteratc our legis-
ation, and read that book without these
lights. | think he would come to the conclu-
sion thet thoro povo~ ,,.ae such rbinis 90
slavery in the country. There is nothing in
the instrument that would lead him to dream
of its existence" Mr.. Collamer might have
applied similar remark to all the State Con-
stitutions. When the federal Constitution
went into operation. all the States, except
Rhode Island and Connecticut, had new Con
sututions, not one of which favored slavery
or even recognized its existence Some of
the Constitutions Of the Slave States, that of
Virginia, for instance, were as strongly repup-
nant to Slavery as the Constitution of Yer
mont Is. This may appear like a bold asscr-
ton of ignorance But let those who con-
denim it as such, first inquire whether they
know 70 the contrary We have admitted
the claim of Slavery ON trust long enough
let us begin to demand proof in support of
ITS pretentons Neither in the language nor
history OF the Constitution can its support be
founded. 1t claims to be constitutionally re-
cognized and respected as a State institution.
But 1t has been ascertained that when the
Federal Constitution went into operation
slavery, as State institution, had no exist
ence. Even in the slave States it was mere
lawless violence committed against State Con
situations. So far was it from obtaining CON
sututlonal favor that, while the Constitution
was IN framing, the sentiment Of the country
north and south was so against it as to secure
an ordinance forever excluding it from the
territories The whole southern delegation
favored this ordinance.
a searching examination of all the above
statements is respectfully invited. is.
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THB President AND THE FuLGBUsrERs
-CuRous REvELArIoNs.-NEw YoRK,
Feb. 6. The fllihuster examination was con-
tinued yesterday. Gen. Cazneau was exam
med. An unsuccessful effort was made to
give in evidence letter from Sydney Web
ster Esq. private secretary of Franklin Pierce.
bearing the Presidents frank The defence
protested they could show by it that the Pres
idcnt and other high L. s. officers, have an
interest in the Mosquito grant, and have been
connected with Consul Fabens, Cen Cazneau.
and others in the colonization of Nicaragua
Gen. Cazncau testified that he had heard that
President Pierce has twelfth interest in the
Mosquito grant The General also said that
the steamship company were to receive 100
acres of land for every passenger taken out
WASHINGTON, Feb. g. 1t is understood
here that President Pierce and Sidney Web
ster have been subpcnaed in the flibustor
case in New York, which, in case of an adj
verse decision to defendants, will be carried
up to the Supreme Court
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FIRE.-rhe late thaw turned the snow into
water, and the water turned a little lime be-
longing 10 Montpelier gas-worlSs into fire, and
the fire turned the old shed, in which the lime
was stored, into ashes. Insured for $50
which sum viii pay half the damage. N. b.
Lime should be stored in dry place.
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Col BENTON, of Missouri, it is said is
about to visit Vermont, to deliver his lecture
on the Union.
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SLAVERY IN ".

In connection with remarkable article on
'no "is' ~ge, respecting a recent debate on
''a"-ry in che Missouri Legislature, the an
nexcd paragraphs arc particularly interesting
From the st. Louis Leader.
We cannot shut our eyes to the fact that
the cmancipationists can poll many thousand
votes in Missouri that they have complete
possession of this city and county, their Off
ces and their revenues. and that they are rep
resented in the Legislature OF the State by at
least thirteen members. Other counties in
the State are also pretty thoroughly emanci-
pationizod, and some Of them are even now
represented by men whose opinions on this
question mood investigation. They have now,
for the first time in the history of our State,
dared to avow their wicked designs in the
Capitol itself, and in presence of the Senators
and Representatives of the entire State. Like
Kansas. Missouri has been invaded by hordcs
Of free-solers, who. animated by a miserable
fanaticism. seek TO destroy the institutions
under which our beloved State has prospercd
for nearly a century and who, not content
with excluding Shareholders from all the Ter
ritories in the Union, must needs seek TO drive
them from a State founded by Shareholders,
which, under the government of Shareholders
ahas established a character for patriotism. in
telligenco and refinement second to that of no
State in the Union. And like Kansas, Mis-
souri, will unless the wicked agitators be
summarily put down, become the scene of the
widest excitement and most terrible suffer
ings.
From the ST. Louis Anzcgcr.
The North and the South will both learn
with astonishmont that here, in Missouri a
State particularly distinguished, during few
years past, for its efforts in behalf of the OK
tension of slavery, mocemeni ia faror of The
abolition Of siarcry has bceh mdlohiy made, in
such wise as to plainly frighton it's opponents,
and that it has already, in its very beginning
gained many unexpected friends and support
crs. If the Leader viii road the Voksblatt
it will learn that we were right when we said
that the emancipation party would gain very
many recruits from the ranks Of the national
democracy The position assumed by the
Democrats shows plainly that the Benton Dc
mocracy have not, in consequence of their
late defeat, determined to beat a retreat but
that they are resolved to renew the contest on
more decided platform, if not indeed on the
emancipation platform itself 1t is certain
that ST. Louis, and probably a few other conn
ties, are rife for its agitation, and that any
movement on the part of the borderers in
Western Missouri to interfere again in the
affairs Of Kansas will certainly be the signal
for the agitation of the question in Missouri.
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Df, Kane ON his arctic voyage, outward
pound, used the following daily prayer -
LORD accept our gratitude, and bless our
Undertaking After all hope of further cx-
piorations ceased, and the only effort was ~
get his party back home, the PRAYER was
changed, and read thus Lord. accent our
gratitude, and restore us to our homes
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To You've MEN.-Mr. Lords third Lee.
ture will be given on Sunday eve. next.
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Mn. EDITOR IL request a renewal Of your
indulgence to my short articles which have
long been suspended, chiefly on account Of
the existing interest of the matter with which
your columns were crowded.