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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-02-05


~ Mr.. Mead of Brattleboro, is now en-
gagged in modelling figure for a statute TO
be placed on the dome of our State House by
order of the Legislature. Tho design is an
exceedingly appropriate and beautiful one,
and we sincerely hope that the committee will
be induced to entrust the execution of the
work to the designer. Such figure, in such
place, ought to be genuine work of art.
1t will be what it ought if given to Mr..
Mead to execute We rejoice in the pros
pect OF our young artists success afforded by
his present industry and enthusiasm.
~ A correspondent of the Concord m.
H. Patriot writes that on Wednesday, l3th
inst, the Rev. Obediah Smith, of Fremont.
in that State, was brought before a magistrate
charged with the triple crime of adultry, in
cest and rape committed upon his o,pn dauqht-
er; and on the testimony of his wife and
daughter he was committed to Jail to await
his trial at the next term OF the criminal court.
To Miss Drummond, the late famous
preacher among the Quakers, being asked by
gentlemen il the spirit had never inspired
her with thoughts of marriage; mo.
friend !! said she, "but the flesh hath often
done So"
~ WI iioIdtiO ~ burton. late graduate
from Andover Theological Seminary, was or.
dained as Pastor of the Congregational
church in Newbury on Thursday, Dec. 81
1857.
The New York Assembly organized on
Tuesday last, having been in session since the
first Tuesday in January, by electing Alvord,
democrat, Speaker, and d. l.. Wilson, Amer
lean, Clerk
FIRE IN STRAFFoRD The two story
brick School House, in Straford, VT, was
consumed by fire on the night of the 22d
inst, books all burned
EV' Mr.. l.. H. j, Coleman, Of Dover N. IL,
is matched for $1,000 to walk, in that city, on
plank four feet in width and twenty feet
long, ~ consecutive hours, without sleep or
rest, commencing on the lat Of February
10 /. b. Bowdish. Esq. Collector at Bur
ilington, has been chosen Captain of the How
ard Guards at that place
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-02-05

The Kansas troubles are about over. Since the peo-
pie OF that Territory have come 10 their senses and gone
to voting, instead Of fighting, the whole matter appears
easy Of solution Il might all have been settled long
but for few demagogues outside who have kept M The
fuss for political effect Nowhat it seems clear that Kan
sas VIII be free state, northern terrorss can 20 To
bed without locking their doors-Tf. Patriot
And wouldn't you like to see the North
quietly snoozing over your assurance that
" the Kansas troubles are about over :" at
least long enough to allow President Buchan-
an and few Southern "demagogues out
side, an opportunity to force the Lecompton
Constitution, which is UNANIMOUSLY pro-slavery.
upon the people of Kansas lie boldly de-
elares his intention to do it, and is using all
the patronage at his command to accomplish
his end, and that too in the face and eyes of
the unmistakablo will of the people of Kan
sas Guess it is better to keep awake and
watch that old Bucks movements a little
longer. If he has really backed down from
his support of the Lecompton swindle, per-
haps the Patriots assurance may be correct
But whore would the President and the Dem
ocratic party be then,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-02-05


VIZ. CENTRAL RAILROAD Coat meet
ing of the stockholders of this road. held at
Burlington on the 18th ult., the following
gentlemen were duly elected Directors for the
year ensuing, viz:
Hon. John Smith, st. Adams,
Joseph Clark, of Milton,
Charles o. Whitmore and George NJ. Dox-
ter, of Boston
Levi Underwood and Charles b. Marvin of
Burlington,
}. Gregory Smith, st. Adams
Subsequently. at "a meeting Of the Direct
ors' Hon. John Smith was duly clecled Pres
ident.
There arc 1854 newspapers published in
the United States and Territories, Of which
6l3 are in New York, 4l9 in PENNSYLVANIA.
1872 in Ohio, 22l in Illinois, and DIS in Mass
achusetts. There are so in Canada, in the
Sandwich Islands and in New Brunswick.
In England and Wales there are 272: in
Scotland &C; in Ireland ll3; and in the
British Isles and Jersey II. There arc :
500 in Germany, about 600 in France, 80 or
40 in Spain, very few in Italy, and about 90
in Russia
According to the correspondence of the n
Port au Prince Of yellow fever at the rate Of
five per day, and those of other nations in
proportion to their numbers.
I-5y' The number of postage stamps used
during the year 1857 was l68, 404,54O, the
value Of which was si,G49,975 %.
DrsrunDINo ScHoo1s. We learn that
three boys, Ezekiel Buzzell, Jackson Cross
and Alonzo York were brought before Joel
WINCH Esq, Justice of the Peace, at North
field, on the 9Th ult., on a complaint issued
by c. II. Joyce, States Attorney, for disturb
ing District School. They plead " Not
Guilty, and claimed trial by Jury, which
was granted. The Jury returned a verdict of
Guilty The Justice imposed fine which
with the costs amounted to $3.50.
Also, at Waterbury, on Thursday last, two
boys from Duxbury named Julius McMurphy
and Milo Griffith, we're brought before J. G.
Smith, Esq, on complaint from the same
source, for assoultng teacher. They also
plead Not Guilty. and claimed a trial by
Jury, which was granted. Verdict of Gull
ty returned The Justice imposed a fine of
$40 amounting with the costs to S2O68.-
Freeman
The first session of the Supreme Court in
Vermont, under the new system, was held in
Burlington last week. The Free Press saws
"All the new judges were present, and gave
the highest evidence Of their individual fit
ness for their office, in the impartial bearing
and Independence of their decisions"
Judge Closson, of the Windsor Probate
District, has decided that good family news
paper is one of the necessary articles for the
support of the family du ing the settlement
of an estate, and, as SUCH the administrator
in insolvent estates, is justifable in paying
Tor one-the widow to make her own selec-
ton OF what paper she will have.
IV See advertisement of " Grand Union
Ball, in another column,
Mr.. o. II. Plat, late of Vermont has re-
Gently become associated with Col TowNsLEY
IN the management ofthe . Townsley House,
and by his tact, good taste and energy. we
shall expect to see new popularity growing
up for the house.-St. Louis No. Ne,os.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-02-05

20 A correspondent of the Freeman asks
the following question; Take one pound.
ayoirdupois weight, for unit, what will
four ounces multiplied by four ounces pro-
duce -
An absurdty. -Four ounces repeated four
times would produce l6 ounces, or one pound !;
but the result of four ounces multiplied by
four ounces is not practical question.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-02-05

the frauds in the late election and our peril
Gus position. We have little to hope from
Congress. yet it is almost an imputation Of
insanity to suppose that it will admit Kansas
under that Constitution, when they shall have
received the official returns of the election,
which stand thus-For tho Constitution, with
OF without slavery, Including three thousand
fraudulent votes six thousand seven hundred
and twelve (67l2), while the Free State vote
against the entire instrument numbers nine
thousand nine hundred and ffty-three (9953)
thus showing clear majority, over fraudu-
lent votes and all, of three thousand two
hundred and forty-one (324l) and a real ma
jority of legal votes amounting to sir thousand
eight hundred and tDenty-iwo ,6922), num-
Der exceeding, by one hundred and ten, the
whole pro-slavery vote on the Constitution.
1t seems to be settled determination of the
people that If Congress forces the Constitu-
ton upon them, with the knowledge of these
facts, there must be war. Yet, as we have
the power it is possible that we may get rid
of it without fighting, The Free State tick
ct under the Constitution has been elected,
and our present majority in the Legislature
stands thus Senate, | 8 Free State to 6 Pro-
Slavery in the House we are 20 to l5
The old border ruffians and their friends
complain loudly of their treatment. and, in
some cases, am inclined to believe they do
so not without reason. Yet. notwithstanding
the aggravations and injuries of the past, it
is to be hoped that the Free State men will
not abuse their power, and degrade themselves
by initiating in any degree the illegal pro-
cecdings of the Pro-Slaycry party. If our
party is circumspect and temperate at this
Juncture of affairs, we may expect peace and
prosperity to hover over our beautiful plains,
instead Of that wicked spirit of contention
that has so often raised our citizens in arms.
and involved them in iratricidal strife
Tho weather is mild and beautiful There
has been no snow and the rivers are still
open II seems like Vermont weather, the
last of May and first of juno, and am told
that this is a fair sample of Kansas winters.
excepting the two last
Yours truly. H. c. A.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-02-05

ANOTHER NERMoNTrR IN rHE IT, S. SEN
ATE,-Hon, II. NJ Rice, one of the Senators
from the new State of Minnesota is native
Of Waitsfeld, Vt.-H Patriot.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-02-05

EDWARD NLNNOrU, Treasurer.
Ia a'c with VI. STATE A0RIcut1unNL SocfErY.
1903 Dr.
Jan l. To balance Ia Treasury Jan, !, 1851 s3306.l0
To Amount received from Members
and Admission ut last Fair 3iG2 SO
To Interest Account Amount ac-
crued past year, 1908
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-02-05

by paid Premiums, including awards on
Field Crops, 2252OO
by Printing Account, Largo Bills,
Tickets. Cards, Premium Orders,
Programmes and Reports Of Fair. 1861
Expense Acct Account rendered since
last Report. for Fair Of 1856 1900
General Expense Acct Guard and
Watch, Lumber, Work ou Floral q
Mechanics Halls and Extra Stalls
and Forage. 2S2O7
Board Acct.-Onicers OF Society and
Employees 20 Fair, 2fS.UO
Pay RoIl.-Assistant Secretaries. Clerks
IN Ticket Offices, H. and Mcch.s
Halls, and Gallery and Gate Keep
crs, Dos "a
d. G. Linsey,-l00 Copies Of his work
on "Morgan Horses" for Exchange
with other Societies, 100 90
Salaries.-p. Holhrook. President for
Services and Expenses in 1856, G0O1
c. Cummings, Rec. Secretary, for Ser
vices in 1857, G1OO
T.. seymour Treasurer, Services in 1856 40 90
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-02-05

70 IS. B. Colby, Esq. ofMontpclier, VT, and
Charles S. Bradley, Esq, of Rhode Island,
have been admitted Attorneys and Counsel
Tors of the Supreme Court Of the U. S.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-02-05
We copy also the following paragranh from

Ihe instructions by the Secretary of State.
10 Clerks OF School Districts, especially in popuous
towns and changing population il is suggested tbat
mueh vigilance viii be necessary ascertain all the
bhs and deaths and requisite circumstances occurring
IN their precncts and they directed to begin their
Investigations az the commencement Of the wear and 10
make their record each month consecutivoy and when
seueabe to state 1.-THE apparent Of death" upon
information derived personally from the physician who
may have attended the deceased
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-02-05


Recommendation, 28f05O
Bank Stock, 4oo al
Cash in Bank, AL f7cqqoi OF
m +. SEYMOUR, Treasurer
The undersigned, having examined the Book and
vouchers exhibited BY the Treasurer declare The frc
going statement correct.
j. w. COLBURN
NATHAN CUSHING,
AHditiag Committee
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-02-05

" VIM. S. Tuckerman, the mail robber.
has been bound over, in the sum of $40, 900,
Tor trial ON the 4th Tuesday in February.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-02-05

We invite the attention of school district
clerks, and all others interested, to the sec
ond and third sections of the act relating to
the registry and returns of births, marriages
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18
The south and The States.

In the circumstances Of q combination be-
tween two papers which differed upon par
ticular issue, logical mind will discover
proof Of an intention to ignore that issue
And such is the fact in respect to the editors
of The States and The South. 10 the enter
prise 10 which they are about to engage,
they will not urge Mr.. DJuglas or any other
man for the Presidency before be is the nom
inee of the Convention, but will employ their
best efforts for the reunion Of the Party on
the basis of an oblivion Of obsolete antago-
nisms. For ourselves re may say, that i'm
mediatcly 90 the passage Of the Conference
Settlement, We proclaimed the Kansas ques-
ton an extinct issue, and suggested a truce
between the recent factions of Lecompton
aad anti LecomptOn. Ii We are not incor-
reetly informed, the editor OF The States re-
commended precisely the same policy. The
position, therefore, which we intend to main.
tain is in perfect consistency with our pas.
course. Major Hess and the editor of Tho
South concluded their arrangements without
consulting MIR. Hunter, Mr.. Douglas, or any
other possible President; and We inteDd to
conduct our paper with no regard to the as
pirations of individuals, bet in the interest
Of the undivided Democracy. la this policy
We have no doubt of the confidence end sup
port OF the party Rich. South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

Bennett, of the New York Herald, end
Williamson, Of the Sunday Dispatch, were
competing aspirants for a Democratic nomI-
nation in one OF the New York Congressional
districts. The latter was successful, bet
failed to be elected The other day be was
arrested for violating law OF the State that
forbids the publishing Of lottery advertise
ments Bennett improved the opportunity
to asenge himself,.by noticing the Incident IN
the following style Rich. Whig
"M.. Williamson was a Candidate for Con-
gress; and came very near being elected
He is now candidate for the penitentiary;
but that should not disturb his equaDlmiry--
OF late years the moral condition Of the mem
bers OF Congress, by the affiliations of the
lobby, has been go low that it is Z question
among philosophers whether it is not rather
under that over than Of the inhabitants OF
the penitentiary. The only difference on
strict scientific principles. is that under the
influence of the lobby at Washington. mcu
bers of Congress- CON nit grand larceny, while
the Inmates Of the pententisry arc mostly
sent there for petty larcenty. TIE ambition
of Mr.. Williamson in seeking to 60 to Con.
eress may, therefore, be perfectly satisfied
if trial aud the action Of the judges should
seed him to the peni.entiary for violating the
laws
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Cotton Ia Algeria.

Our readers are aware that the French gov
eminent has for many years contributed i'm
mense sums Of money 10 aid of experiments
conducted under the immediate supervision
Of com etent officials, and with view to the
extensive cultivation Of cotton in Algeria
These experiments have hitherto led to no
satisfactory results Of permanent oharac
ter, notwithstanding the extravagant pecu-
mary premiums annually granted by the
Emperor from his privy purse to the most
successful cultivstors. Climate, soil. and the
insuperable natural difficulties in the way Of
supplying artificial irrigation, are the most
formidable obstacles to the realization of even
temporary success, and yet even these seem
incapable of opposing the perseverance, aud
enterprise with which our GalIicaD neigh
bors push forward their expensive and unre'
Quilted experiments. Advices from Paris of
a recent date inform US that Prince Napoleon,
is bis capacity Of Minister OF Algeria, in
spite of all these draw backs, intends to set
apart annually the sum Of $40 900, to be add
ed to the Emperor's premiums, as rewards to
the deserving. Already there are in Algeria
severa! experts from our own cotton rowing
States, whose names We shall doubtless soon
see included 10 the list Of successful competl-
tors, if success can be attained ceen tor a sra.
SON - mon
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:, n. waba.n a, Constantly pie.

The American steam frigate Wabash, in
stead of being ordered away from CONSTANT
NOBLE, was received with the greatest distinc-
ton. her officers feted. and the vessel honored
by a visit from the Sultan. A correspondent
Of the New York Times writes % follows:
This morning the ship was ell CON motion.
The Sultan sent word that be would visit the
ship; everything was put in the most COM
plete order, and preparations made to re-
ceive him in grand style. During the morn
Jog our Minister, Consul, Vice Consul, the
Turkish Vice Admiral, Mebemet Ali, and
many other distinguished persons, came on
board. About ii A. NJ. every one had as
sembled on the quarter deck, and the stir
among the shipping and along shore soon
told that the Sultan was on the water, and in
few moments be was alongside in his white
caique with tWeuty.six oars, attended BY bis
Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Navy and War.
The yards were manned in gallant style,
and tho Sultan received at the gangwsy by
Flag Officer Lsvalette, Capt. Barron; our
Minister, Mr.. Williams; Consul, MIR. Brown,
add the officers of the ship in full dress
The drums rolled, the Guard presented
arms, and--the guns we're to 6re-but just at
| tnls mcmepl, tnuCu so tuo auuoJouSo VI VIC
1st Lieutenant, an English bark run into our
star board quarter; cur boats were quickly
manned and sent to haul her of. While they
were clearing the rigging and getting her out
Of the way, the Sultan was looking on with
much interest and seemed to be much anus
ed. When all was clear, be was on the gun
neck aud vito essed one Of the finest salutes
that ever was fired from any ship. He then
inspected the ship throughout, and, .fter an
hours visit, expressed himself much pleased
with everything be saw. Upon leaving, the
salute was again delayed by another English
bark, this time foul Of our port bow; she was
soon cleared and we gave him twenty-oue
guns, which were answered by the liue-ol-bat-
tie ship just above US. This ends our mis-
sion: we have shown ourselves, and shown
| what we can do 10 the steamer line.
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From WashinRton.

WASHINGTON, Nov l6 The practice-ship
Plymouth, which arrived at Mobile yesterday
bringing Mr.. Forsyth, our minister to MeIi-
90, has been ordered to Washington. The
sloop of var St. Louis will be Immediately
rut in commission to supply her place in the
Gulf. Commander Ogden has received pre-.
paratory orders to command this vessel.
Orders will be forthwith sent to our naval
forces on the coast of Central America having
10 view the enforcement of the Presidents
anti-fllihuster proclamation.
Advices received here state that Commo-
dore Lavalette was introduced to the Sultan
of Turkey. as the latter was passing from the
Mosque to his barge, in the presence of tho
United States minister ard the consul gener-
al He was afterwards received at court,
and visited the departments Of the govern
ment. The Turkish admiral who recently
visited this country, was remarkably bosplta-
BILE and attentive.
The visit of the Sultan to the steamer Wa
bash was the fret that he ever made to for
eien man Of war. lie expressed bis admira-
ton of her beauty, model and superior war
like condition, and his friendly feelings fer
the United States. He particularly request
ted that the President be Informed of bis visi-
to this vessel
Lieut.. r .sinald Fairfsx had been ordered
to the sloop.oswar 81. Mary's.
Wesley S. Gosnell and John Ovens have
been appointed sub-agents for the Indians IN
Washington Territory.
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Down on the Shenandoah Democracy.
The tribune that is the Richmond En-
auirer-is down on the Democrats of Shen-
sudoah, like thousand of brick! Will
wonders never cesse?
The Enquirer tells the Shenandoah Demo
orats that they are intriguers, utterly un.
sound, and nothing better at all than sound
ing brass" Speaking to them 6ercely, IL
adds-"Your conduct is unjust and you are
an outrage upon the Tenth Legion. and not
worthy to be counted among the rank and
file of that gallant host. The Tenth Legion
despises your pitisble attempt to play King
Bomba, and invade the freedom of the press"
All this from the Enqurer in consequence
of the adoption BY the Shenandoah meeting
of the following pointed resolution:
"Resolred, That as his TO wit: John
Letcher's) Democracy and Southern prlnci'
pies need no endorse ment by bis Immediate
constituents, We regard the attacks made up
on him by the self-constitu.ed Tribune Of the
people, as reflection upon our own sound
ness, and therefore denounce such conduct
as unjust, and al outrage upon the Tenth
Legion"
The Enquirer concludes its assault on the
Democrats of Shenandoah, in the following
savage end ferocous style:
'Why did you not Assem- bic full meeting
of the Democrats of Shenandoah, aud send
for the tribune" to confront him with his
accusers? Simply because you were doing
dirty work, and feared to meet the honest
truth But your punishment is sure. You
are already boisted on the spears Of tho
Tenth Legion" only to be borne to the
summit of the Tarpeian rock, and dashed to
the very depth Of popular contempt--f fit pun.
ishmont for the false accusers of faithful
public servant--ft degradation for false
witnesses against the very tribune Of the
people"
Will the Ssnandoah Democrats submit to
be taxed to thus ?-Rich. Wing.
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TeIegrsphIc Dispatches.

HARTFORD, Conn, Nov. l5.--The Itch.
field bank commissioners have made report,
showing the bank to be insOlvent, and not 10
q coudition to 20 on. The bank was enjoin.
cd, and AbUah Catln and F. f. Harrison
were appointed receivers.
New ORLEANS, Nov. l5--The steamer Gen.
Rusk, from Iudianola, Texas, on the l2:h 10
slant, has arrived. 1t was rumored that the
city of Mexico had been attacked by the Lib
erals, aud that four hundred of Gen. Llloa-
gas men were killed. The Liberals were in
possession of the whole country, excepting
the capital.
ST. LOUIS, Nov l6.-Judge Eskles has ar
rived here having 10 charge Henrietta Poll
dore, rescued from the Mofmous on writ of
habeaS corpus at the request Of tbs British
Government having been abducted from
Gloucester, Eoglsnd, fur years ago. Eliza
beth Cotton, the author of the celebrated let
tiers in regard to Mormon life, has also arrived,
en- route for England.
WHITE RIVER Junction, VT, Nov. d.
Three inches of snow fell on Saturday.
Thermometer this moroing 9 deg. above zero.
MONTREAL, Nov. l5.--rhere was u ooBsld-
erable tail of snow on Saturday afternoon,
aud there is tolerably good sleshing to- day.
Thermometer l8 deg. above zero. ladics-
tons of more suow.
NORFOLK, Nov. l6.--Tne schr. NJ +. Wills,
from Boston, bound Tor Norfolk, 10 ashore
near Hog Island, and will probably prove 4
total loss.
PETERSBURG, Va, Nov. l5.--Philip, alias
John Howard, charged with picking the poe
kes of MIR. Fleming Griffin, Of Richmond, was
convicted to-day, before Judge Nash, and
sentenced to Jour years imprisonn ent in the
penitentiary.
New ORLEANS, Nov. l5.--Seamen are
very scarce at this port, and sn exhofbitant
advance in prices is demanded BY those who
are here. A number Of vessels are detained
in consequence.
OswEGJ, n. Y, Nov. l5.-lt is ascertsib-
el that over 10000 bushels of wheat arc
now aAoat from Lake Michigan for this port.