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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-09-24

ELECTROMAGNETIC

The most illustrious invention the world
has ever known, was brought to light by our
fellow townsman. Mr. Thomas Davenport, in
the application Of the electro magnetic power
to the propulsion of machinery; and as / am
personally acquainted with the early history
of the invention, | will give a short account
Of its beginning and progress. The first bat
tory seen by Mr.. Davenport was owned by
Mr.. Penfold of Crown Point n. Y, and was
used by him in the manufacture Of magnets
for the separation of iron orc at his foundry.
1t was in 1882 that my cotemporary, Mr..
Davenport, and myself we're studying the
sciences of electricity and magnetism, and
seeking a knowledge of all then known
of magnetic power. Mr.. Davenport, learning
that Mr.. Pcndeld had a battery. forged a
large magnet of seven pounds weight and
carried il, with a smaller one for myself, To
Mr. Penhold's, to have them magnetized with
his battery Mr.. Penfeld was absent at the
time, but his son showed Mr. Davenport the
battery, and explained its principles and mode
Of operation but did not charge the magnets,
not having a perfect knowledge Of that part
Of the business. Mr.. Davenport left the
magnets, and in a few days after that | went
to Crown Point and brought them home
This laid a foundation for further intercourse
with Mr.. Penfeld and Mr. Davenport soon
after purchased the battery. About this
time he said to me in conversation, | be-
lleve | can propel machinery by that power.
This was a new idea.-- move machinery
with the attractive power of magnetism
replied, the power is unlimited but how can
you get the motion, lie replied, " can
get motion by breaking and closing the cir
cult. This was the whole secret Of the tel
ograph, and was uttered long before the idea
entered the head of Prof Morse.
At that time ! was an intimate friend OF
Mr.. Davenport, and closely watched the pro-
grcss of the invention. Mr. Davenport. hav-
ing purchased the battery, commenced taking
it to pieces to obtain more know ledge Of its
principles, till he was enabled to construct O
battery of equal power but made no material
improvement.
Soon after this Mr. Davenport constructed
several models of machines, driven by electro
magnetic power His first machine was a
horizontal wheel, with a row of horseshoe
magnets placed upon It's periphery, and moved
by the attraction OF the battery on those mag
nets. The wheel received a slow and feeble
motion. but it was sufficient to demonstrate
the praciicabiity OF motion. Thus was a
permanent motion produced, and In doing
this Mr.. Davenport did what no man had
ever done before. The next Improvement
inspected, was ON the principle of the yibrat-
ing lever, which worked with a rapid motion,
and with considerable power and made as
much noise as a common trip hammer. Here
was the principle of the telegraph almost
complete. The next machine ! saw was a
model of a railroad l0rouotiye Dlarad am 4,
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LATER FROM EUROPE.

QuEBEc, Sept 2l.--'rho new steam nro
peller North Briton. from Liverpool a6on,
10 l-2 A. NJ. of the sth inst. reached tb;s
port this forenoon
THE CABLE CEASED SIGNALLING.
The stoppage of signals through the A,
lantic Cable was announced in the English
papers on the 9th inst. in the shape of a lo,'
ter from the Secretary of the Company. Tbo
letter states that Ineligible signals ceased
to be received from Newfoundland at en-"
o'clock on the morning of the Sd, from somc
unknown cause. The Directors of the Com.
pany and corps Of scientific and practical
electricians were at Valcntia, invcsteati-,
the matter, with "A view, if possible to RENE
dy the difficulty. The quotation for share.
Immediately became quite nominal, The rr;oo
named being 200 1000, without any on
erations
The London Times says a similar difcpl-
ty was understood TO have occurred a sb,-+
time since aud the hope is that the accident
is merely one of those to which the Cable
must be liable until necessary measures shan
have been completed for protecting that p9r-
ton near the shore. Some disagreements be-.
tween the electricians and the Board of d.
rectors have lattorly existed. and these /,
may be presumed, tend the embarrass the cc--
cral proceedings.
Mr.. Whitohouse, who styles himself .'clc,-
trlcian, protector and one Of the four ofi.l.
nal projectors of the Atlantic Telegram"
writes 20 the Times that he believes the ini--
~ to the Cable 10 be in the home end. u I.b
he had lorescen, aud had, on one occasion. be-
paired. lie apprehends there is little cause
Tor anxiety, and thinks there is nofhinr ir
the distractions calculated TO damp the most
sanguine hopes Of ultimate complete success
Mr. Whitchouse complains of the summary
manner in which he has been dismissed from
the service of the Company
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ADDITIONAL NOTICES OF APPLICA.
TIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE.

Railroads. To extend Rutland q White
hall railroad from Rutland to Castleton,
Io,ons, topa lines, dc, To annex south
part of Tinmouth to Wells
Turnpike, de. From VIM, Jones, in sun
dorlaud to the east line of said town, or for
an act to relieve the town from maintaining a
highway on the bed of the DISTINGUISHED STRAIT
ton turnpike in said town.
Idres. For tax on Caledonia county.
Incorporation. To incorporate Paper
Manufacturing Company at North Benning.
ton.
BaHk, For new bank at North Benning-
ton
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MIR. SUMNER.

The London Illustrated Nors accompanies
a portrait of the Massachusetts, Senator with
a eriique on his character and services, from
which we quote the following
"ln purity of life and simplicity Of charac-
ter Mr.. Sumner is an exemplary citizen and
statesman. His commanding presence; his
manner, dignifed in argument, but vehement
in passion his sonorous voice, his benignant
countenance, glowing with generous and hu-
name emotions, make him an impressive speak
er in the senate ard on the tribune, and bind
his audience with the spell Of fascination
Several OF his speeches have been republished
in this country in various editions, and have
been read by Englishmen more than those of
any other American orator. They unfold
truths which appeal to the primary and uni
yersal instincts of human nature, and as such.
address men Of all nations. In this respect. as
also in the luXuriance and elaborate finish of
of his style, he bears no inconsiderabe resem-
blanee to Edmund Burke. The portrait of the
English and that Of the American statesman.
we may add, also discover still further re-
semblance which has often been noticed"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-09-24

BLAIR AFTER THE BORDER RUFF1ANs.-
Frank Blair is likely to give the buchanan.
ties of st. Louis as much trouble as the peo.
PIE OF Kansas gave candle-box Calhoun. He
has already accumulated evidence sufficient
to prove the most astounding frauds perpe,
trated by the Buchanan party in the late cleo
ton.
Judge Lakeland of the U. S. Circuit Cour,
at ~, Louis, has rendered decision ordering
inc county Clerk to furnish Blair and Barrett
eaoh with certified copies of the ballots cast
LOT them at the recent Congressional election.
MS Will enable Blair to expose the frauds
that were resorted to by his enemies to com.
pass his defeat. The pro-slavery men are
mad with rage, and their organ, the Repubi-
cam denounces the Court by whom the de-
cision was rendered. in unmcasurcd terns
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FREE SLAVE LIBERATED. Frank Jack
son, born in Mercer Of free parents, was some
eight years ago sold into slavery in Virginia.
by drover by the name of Charles Nav
Since that time Frank has been held in bond
age and owned by several masters, the last
one being Frederick Swami Of North Carroll
ma. While in his service he related his story
to an eminent attorney and STAKEHOLDER OF
that State, G. c. Mendenhall, Esq, who has
interested himself to restore him to his liberty.
ana after ascertaining that his story was true,
brought suit against his master for his free
dom in the Supreme Court Of that State. law
ing the damages at $500. The case was
heard on Monday, the 23d ult. Franks
freedom was established by the dispositions of
a number Of witnesses of this county, and by
the testimony of q. c. Morgan, Esq. who
had gone down for the purpose of identified
ton, The Jury, after the charge of the
court, and without leaving their box, gave
Their verdict that " Frank Jackson was free
man of color, and that he go without day."
Mr.. Morgan brought Frank with him TO New
Castle, where his father and mother reside
Mercer Wig
In the Twenty-first Congressional District
OF Ohio, Gen. Eckley, Republican, has an.
nounced himself an Independent candidate for
Congress, against John A. bingham, who is
the regular nominee.
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VOTES FOR SENATORS. - WASHING
TON nnTrNrfTN
y =
o. FICIAL CAN VAsS


Tuesday was used in receiving articles for
admission Wednesday. buried in dust;-
Thursday, "thc great day of the intended I
feast. swamped by rain; but Friday was com
paratiycly comfortable, and the most and best
was done that the time would permit. On
the whole, the Burlington papers represent
the fair as successful, and speak in very high
terms of tho address Of Senator Collamcr.-
We copy, from the award Of premiums. the
items of interest to people in this section Of
the State.
Hov@-John Gregory, Mortified, gra-
tuity Of Slj for the horse Royal Morgan, aged
3 years, and I'd premium of 81 for year old
Sherman Morgan S. NJ Walton, Montpel-
ier, Sc FIRST premium for Woodbury. Morgan
flley l.. W. Avery, Mortified, best year
old Morgan Stallion, sl5.
Cot7c. r. Davis East Montpelier, second
premium ior Devon Cow, and first g s. for .
year old Devon lIcfor
Sheep Daniel Baldwin, Montpelier, Sd
premium, 81, on Long Middle Wooded Bucks
Of years and under r. Davis, East Mont
Peiier' "a premium So on Ewes same grade
ana age also ISL premium So on buck
LAMBS OF same grade y. Toby Calais first
premium 80 on Eve Lambs OF same grade
fo"'s' A. Toby Calais 81 each ON CO.
chen China Fowls and Wild Geese.
Da'ry' Allen Iobcy' Calais I'd best %
pounds Butter 80.
f"' H. H. Spear Braintree' LIST prcmi-
um' So and I'd So Tor greatest and best va
nety "a BEST 49, for II varieties of Win
ter Apples lst' 81, for best y varieties OF
Autumn Apples I'd best Plums' 81. R. c.
Holden Wmoosld' 81 each for Potatoes,
Beans and squashes
DlSce''""eo"s' Mrs. D. NJ. Tcmpleton
East Montpelier Bcdspread and Socks sl.50
Miss f. A. Wright, Mat 81 Miss NJ. NJ
Fitch Morristown' great variety of work $.
and Diploma. Mrs W. w Wheelock, Nor
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HoRsEs,-Nermont as great on horses, for
while our State and County Fairs have been
well supplied with fine stock for exhibition,
Vermont was one of the leading contributors
to the Springfield (Mass.) Horse Exhibition.
We find the following premiums awarded at
Springfield:
Erastus Hubbard, Montpelier, first prize
for best roadster, Butcher Boy" 500; and
S75 cd price for gentleman's driving horse,
Michigan Boy"
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he had lorescen, aud had, ON one occasion. re-
paired. lie apprehends there is little cause
for anxiety, and thinks thore is NOTHING .r
the distractions calculated 20 damp the mos,
sanguine hopes Of ultimate complete success
Mr.. Whtohouse complains of the summary
manner in which ho has been dismissed from
the service Of the Company.
MAINE SIXTH DISTRICT-THE RE-
PUBLlCANS VICTORIOUS.
BANooR, Sept. Give have reports to-
night from Aroostook county. embracing the
county complete, except one small plantation.
The Republicans put Bradbury's majority
IN the county at 935. The Democrats claini
9S5. This would leave the whole district.
according ia previous reports, nom so Go 100
for the Republicans.
The Democratic candidate for Senator in
Aroostook is reported her, to be defeated -
If so, the Senate will be Republican through
out.
WnIrr BuuR JrNcrroN. VI. Sent 1f
Reuben Pierce of Lebanon. y H.. .ix-v
years old, was instantly killed yesterday. a
this place, by being struck by an engine o-
the Northern Railroad. lie leaves wife and
three children
IWr ST. Iotrfg I.rFrrrnN Eutrr. V..
Hon. p p Rlair has made s,i,.t..,;.l
rrcs. i'm detecting and crrosir,, t6o ,gl..'.-
frauds by which. IL i. befie,cd he b,. b.,,
deiraudcd of his seat iu Congress. The poll
books having been opened TO him for cN ui-
nation he hos detected aud exposed, already.
IN returns from a small portion Of the disc
tnet' 400 fraudulent ballots and he and his
friends do not doubt That the investigation
viii result IN proving his election by 500 MAJ
loHty over has Democratic competitor, Mr..
Barrett, The latter IL is said. takos Little
interest m the result and probably was ig-
horant OF the frauds practiced by his party
FRANK BLAIR ANp uf. StAvr. ~ ro,
T. r. Blair. Jr.. saw. i'm a lctt,r II, al, TIli,ois
gentleman.
you desire % know whether the state
mcnt continued i chat paper. to tbe effect
'1"' "'n tNe owner oi thniy slaves, is true
n'' ino statement 'a "oi f" am
'HV oT W PC" slaves "''' ~ Mrn Pw-
~ 10, I'''f"' 'H'" i'9" brH9 sYar-
'',' ''''" w." ''''"''' ana Hd'r e"mo-
rI' '.''' 20" ! "." "'". inc doctrine
'u'u'''o Will u successful give freedom 10
D' 'gc ''''' 'n Mt'''"ii' my own included
anu snouo con. .uef inns great boon cheap
y pun ,""s'N Wy 'Ne '"'i!hce OBJ whatever me-
','''' nave j" '"'' species oil property
THE EcHo's NEGHols-It is stated that
AN admiration l.t Cd ,.rit ,.f I .I.,. .... t.l
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-09-24

MUslcAL-Thc people of Montpelier are
promised rich and rare musical treat, on
Wednesday evening next, at the Free Church
by the BoSroN MtNDELsoHN QUINTET
CLuB. Their performances will be unques-
tonably Of very high order of merit
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MAINE SIXTH DISTRICT-THE RI
HIEIIlANS NIluInHInILS

BANGOR, Sept. 2l.-Wo have reports to-
night from Aroostook county. embracing the
county complete, except one small plantation
The Republicans put Bradbury's majority
IN the county at 935 The Democrats claim
9S5. This would leave the whole district.
according ia previous reports, from so 90 loo
for the Republicans.
The Democratic candidate for Senator in
Aroostook is reported here to be defeated -
If so, the Senate will be Republican through
out.
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WHITE RNrR JCNcrroN. VI. Sept 2i
Reuben Pierce of Lebanon n H.. .ixtr
years old, was instantly killed yesterday. ID
his place, by being struck by an engine o-
hc Northern Railroad. lie leaves a wife and
three children
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ABOLITION SLAVERY Durcn WgsT lNprs. The
last arrival from Jamaica brought draught of the pro-
vsIona law for the abolition Of slavery in the Dutch
West Indies licrating so 900 negro slaves in Surnam
The Kingston Journal heartily approves of its provisions
regarding them designed 10 avoid the social CONNER
cia and political difficulties in which the British West
Indian colonies became involved by the general cnan
patton years ago Indemnity Is madc to the slave
in proportion to the ages of the slaves All chill
ren under five years TO Ike Internationally free The
cmancpated not to become the unrestricted owners
OF their time and labor They subject TO GER
tain ORDERS which thcy may release themselves from by
repaying 10 the the amount of their freedom
money. All are compelled 10 contribute to u fund for
education, nursing the SICK and the relief of the poor
and aged.
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DIED.

~ ten minutes past O'Clock yesterday morning pro
ac'ed illness Of eveal months which bore Christian
designation, MARY HANNAH wife
daughter OF the late JAMES wu in the 3oth her
Her funeral VIII take place from the residence Of her mother Mrs
WHITE No. 47t Ninth street Friday
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Notice.

BEREAVEMENT SrArs, April 8, 1858
entitled duties woolcn goods shipped by Messs W.
Co.. OF Liverpool refunded by the British government
that list has been furnished that and that
win be made those authorized receive them application
to this department April U--sr
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ID ED AND BLUE ENDS.--l case extra long and
LII choice Towels with red and blue ends and long inss
stylish.
All other kinds select Towels and Towcng medium and lower
grades.
large supply Of beat quality Table naks, oycs Napkins,
Pillow Linens, Linen Shceings, and Bath Towels.
Duly added new supplies from the North and East
One price only marked in plain figures consequently purchaser
Is overclargcd
We decidedly decline to open any accounts.
All bills presented monthly for payment in cash
PERRY 4 BROTHER fs
I" Central Stores west buAing,
April 6--l0tdf Opposite Centre Market
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1T7HE PRINCE OF THE HOUSE OF DAVID; ;

yINHE PRINCE OF THE HOUSE OF DAVID;
Three Years the Days Of Pont'us Plate
Price 81 20; postage, prepaid, Is cents
The book large limo OF 500 and embeshed
with engrayngs illustrating Crist Raising the Widows Sou the
Lame Man Cured Healing the Blessing Little Children
Jesus brought before Plate the and the Cru
ciixon.
For u Washington by TAYLOR MAURY,
ApS-4t Bookstore, 1884 Penn.
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EoRTIETH INsTALMENT.-Now in store I

LSORTIETH INST in store tho
IL forteh nstament Of celebrated soascwi Cottosi
ladies' Cot0ns-,
Everlasting Shifting Coltons.'
The above goods all originated with and have been
the their
any other American Market Of tho nnhn
stamped in full on each piece
pieces English
Cottons and Long Cloths.
400 Irish IN all grades
bers, made 10 orders in ireland.
40 stitched Linen Shirt Bosons
The quantity passing through
bands enables offer the very best fabrics nstonshngy
prices PERRY & BROTHER
g Central Stores, )" west building
81 opposite Cent? Marke
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Bachanan President Of the United Of Anerca 20 all
,chcm il may
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited Andres
appointed republic of
Uruguay Orleans do hereby recognise such
declare and enjoy nctons powers
and privileges allowed TO the vice conuis
N United States
testimony whereof be made patent
ADD the seal o the United States G hcreuno affixed
Given under hand at tho city Of Washington day
T. 81 April, ~ D. 1885 and Of the independence United
States OF America Ihc eighty second
JAMES BUCHANAN.
BY the President:
LKws Cas- Secretary Of
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OF ICI A l..

James Buchanan President he United Of Aneica 10 pAom
.Mm
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited
Snyder has been appointed
lie Of Uruguay the city Of New York. do hereby rccopue him
SUCH and declare him enjoy
powers privileges allowed
favored nations In the United States,
In testimony whereof have pat
and the seal OF the United States be
Given hand at the city Washington 9Th
f. 81 April, A. d. 1858, and of the independence the United
States of America the eighty scenad.
JAMES BUCHANAN
by the President
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WASHINGTON TIIEATRE.-IIAIIANO OPERA.
wv Mr. STUART has
eu1ei an engagement with The renowned director,
MAREIZEK,
by which hs will be- enabled give four
GRAND OPERA NIGHTS
commencing on Monday the izh April following
day Friday, and Saturday evenings = r
M ilous WIZ emoFace not only the superb artists under the d.
fecuon OF aA Mare'xek but
Troupe The Operas given viii probably be
rRAvlAIA, LUCIA, ruRrrANu TRovAroRR
The enormous expense cnacd by this engagement the fol
lowing
confidently ieas, oeh ncsn IN
bring before the public lie works ~ he
Masters Of Song NJ
dress circle tier $40 night $50 for the four
nights.
Private boxes tier per night or $40 r the four
nights.
per night, 90 for the four nights
and Parques (numbercd ~ night ~
-four nights
Subscription boz book viii be opened at 10 O'Clock,
18th April est
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~ CENT GOODS FOR POPULAR TRADE.
~ 300 pieces fine lawns select styles
ease fine linen cambria handkerchief, Mt 2h each
z casea fine white brliantcs, at 1919 conts
10000 yards fine English prints selected styles, 121s
yard
100 pieces fine white hsliantcs, choice patterns.
Our northern and correspondents supplies
daily
ono price only marked in plain agurcs person
overcfargcd. n
We decline to open accounts
All bills presented monthly for payment will
acceptable.
Good articles low prices dealing may
cases. PERRY Il BROTHER
~ Central Stores, building
April l-10tdf opposite
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ID OBES OF ALL KINDS AND FABRICS. Large
IN lots Of the richest things nncnse
stock Of fancy and staple dry goods Of
One price only, marked IN plain figures deviation.
We opening All bills
y for payment in cash.
permitted on appreciation for nspec
will they exchanged OF back
We make daily additions stock
PERRY BROTHER,
Central Stores, " buildiag
April 1-l0tln opposite Centre Market.
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REORGANIZATION or THE CRIMINAL CouRr--Thc follow
ing memorial is being circulated throughout the Dis
trict, ndins received large number of signatures
g 10 ds Senate and House Of Representatives.
The undersigned citizens and residents of the cities
OF Washington and Georgetown most respectfully repre-
sent that in view of the fghtul violations of law and
order now and for considerable time prevailing in these
peaceful cities and believing that the manner in
which our criminal laws have been for several years past
and at the present time administered is the principal
if not the entire, cause of these outrages:
I'VE, therefore, most respectfully pray your honora
BILE bodies to take the subject into your earnest and
serious consideration, and will ask in conclusion that
you will enact law to reorganzc our criminal court in
this District.
And your petitioners will ever pray &c.
The NAL administration of criminal laws and the
ncficency of the metropolitan police undoubtedly
the causes of the fgbfn increase of crime in this Dis
rict and we trust that Congress will give this memorial
serious consideration when it is presented SO long
the lcniency of those ntrusted with the enforcement of
the laws sproverbal, long may despair of seeing
claw and order restored in tho national metropolis and
have almost daily additions to the bloody catalogue of
crime.
be kept open FOR the delivery letters until haIfpas
eight o'clock, instead of being closed at eight O'Clock
This new regulation will be great convenience to the
working classes.
ENGINE HOUSES Clossp. The houses of the /" Frank
lin and the Perseverance engine companies, and of
the Z" Metropolitan hook and ladder company, have
been closed by the members of those companies,