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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-04-23

~ The New York Erprcss is well known
as one OF the most prominent Fillmore papers
IN the last campaign, It might be called N,
leading Fillmore organ, for certainly no pa.
per entered more zealously into the contest
under the Fillmore banner, or enioyed n
greater degree the confidence of the lcadors
OF that party. It's position will now be seen
by the following extract from an editorial in
reply to the Washington Union, which affords
gratifying evidence of that harmony of pur.
pose that is beginning to animate both WINGS
OF the opposition to the national administra-
ton:
The thousands Of mon-we can tell tbo
Union--who fought two years AGO unJor tbo
banner Of Mr.. Fillmore, and then and tbcro
indirectly elected Mr. buchanan. now CLAIM,
ana demand of him and his party the oxecu-
pon Oh ms promises made two years ago
ana they are the louder and more earnest in
thesc demands, because Of the impositions
practIeed upon them and upon the Northern
people. The word coalition has no fright for
us When we have right work and a strong
JOB TO do' we are not at all particular about
the company we keep; and it is better com
pany by far than the company the Union is
Keeping in its fre-eaters, disunionsts and
"poHuohlsts, VINO, IN 1880, sat check by iowl
with negroes in convention, in going 70. Van
Buren, and Francis Adams, and for Dix and
Gates. Frankness in politics is our love and
our life, and we tell the Union, if Mr.. Blu
chanan redeems not his pledges to the public,
we mean to coalesce, in sense and prudence
and justice, TO break down the Machine Con-
ventions and organizations of Federal Office
holders and oflicc-seokers, who, in National
Conventions, make Presidents but to violate
promises and pledges"
20 The daily Union Prayer Meetings in
the Congregational Lecture Room are well
sustained by the people of this place. and
transient persons who are in from other towns.
The religious interest seems in nowise abat-
cd The Methodists have commenced The
work Of repairing their house of Worship
Hiddlcbwg Register
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-04-23

=, SLAVERY ~ DiLAwAKE.--One Of the
bciaWafe papers has recently come out with
4" long ana earnest editorial in favor Of the
aoo"uon oil slavery IN that state. it insti-
eu'o' comparison between Newcastle and
ouSscN counties the former being practically
nee ana the latter a slave county. In the
ioImer' improved farm land is worth over
huy,'hrea dollars per acre, while in the latter,
similar land is worth but seven to eight dol
lars per acre. The following case is cited as
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-04-23

- The surcst indication we have seen yet
OF the speedy approach of summer is the six
or eight inches of snow which fell on Tuesday
night and Wednesday morning
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-04-23
|. sHoRr STORY BY OUR Old

A SHORT STORY BY OUR OLD
FRIEND PETER SCRlBER
Walter Scott tells a good story Of a visit
he made TO "IIoly Road House Edinburgh
with some strangers, among whom was a per-
son vending patent compound-"Spot and
Stain Extractor"
when the party reached the small ROOM
called the "bcd-room of Mary Queen of
SCOTS" the old female guide was showing the
dark spots or stains on the floor and surbaso
as caused by the blood Of the unfortunate
Queens more unfortunate lover. "Hore,"
says she. "was the spot where he was assas-
sinatod these dark spots show his blood,
and no power or skill has yet been discovered
to wash them out"
At this. our "Spot and Stain Extractor
out with a bottle Of his compound, and OK
claimed Ladies and gentlemen, sec how
quick will remove these spots - and drop
ping upon his knees commenced the process.
But the old guide instantly approaching the
inroad upon her VOCATION and that if those
stains were removed a large portion Of her
interesting story would be lost also, convul-
sively graspod tho "Stain Extractor" and
tumbod him and his Extraction on the
floor, cxclaiming, "IIoot ava, mon, do yc ma
ken yen spoil my story r.
Apply this simple event TO many great and
stirring matters now disturbing the dclibcra-
tions Of national intelligence. Suppose We
select kansas and its accumulated troubles
We mean "bloeding Kansas" What portion
Of the difficulty there (or at Washington
would remain uncovered, if We are allowed
to throw like a mantle this simple illustration
over H.; Who are they who seek 20 max,
political capital out of a show Of "stains'
and "spots p When a simple remedy cal
be applied, which would wash them out for
ever.
Scott tells another story not less applicable
He was once driven by an Irish driver, in ar
Irish vehicle, and noticed that the horse ha,
sore spot near his tail. "Why don't yoi
put blanket on that raw spot and let /
heal - cnquirod Scott. by my faith, sir,
was the answer. "that is very natural ques
ton but your honor will understand tn
matter better .when | tell We that kapc tina
raw spot open and touch him there when
want to make a fast and bolt trot up the ave
nue.
SO it seems that if wisdom advances. Ia
we hope it does trick, cunning, or if yo
please cxpediency, keeps pace with her; ray
spots, easily healed, are kept open for som
object. Your friend,
PETER ScRIBER.
Rmaris.-Our friend is right. We d
not see how the administration and the Sen
ate can Justify their rejection Of the Kansa
/ bill passed by the House Of Representatives
when their concurrence therein would hay
efectually healed the sore which they porsi.
/ in keeping open and irritating. The Hous
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-04-23

CRrrTENDEN AT THE Souru Tho Mem
phis Eagle replying to the appeal of that city.
which asked, Have we Blacl, Republicans
among us ;"-says:
"lf John J. Crittendon is Black Repub.
lean, there arc ten in the South of this po-
hucal faith to one attached to the fallen for
tunes of that Free Soil Fedcralist, James Blu
chanan The country endorsed Mr.. Critten-
den's substitute for the Locompton swindlc.
and 1t didn't endorse the President Our co.
temporary has good cause to kick. he has
boon spurrod 10 tho rnmnls -
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-04-23

10 Read the Platform of the Illinois De.
mooraoy which will be found in another col.
umn' and compare it with the tme-sorvinq.
officiating sycophancy Of the Democratic
leaders in Vermont.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-04-23


Robbery and murder have been almost Of
daily occurrence in Washington, from the be.
ginning of the session TO the last week. To-
day, one person who committed murder on
the first night Of the session was convicted o.
the crime; and l think is the first conviction
although murders and homcides have been
frequent. Perhaps the police and the courts
have felt themselves ioarned by significant
movements both by Congress and the people
of the city. Respectable citizens, in large
numbers, have voluntarily enlisted to form
patrolling parties for tho protection Of the
city and it has been suggested that, if ne
cessary, these patrols will form vigilance
committee to ereeute as well as detect crimi-
nails. Congress is now discussing bin pro-
yiding for a large auxiliary police, at the OK
pensc of government, but with the prospect
Of disagrcoing upon the subject The great
objection is, that an increase of the police. if
appointed either by the Federal or the City
executive will only be an organization Of the
very men who arc now committing the crimes
which call for the bill In a word, the quar-
rels for the most part, which have led to muir
der and arson, are political, and the appoint
menis to the police will also be political, il
they are made either by the Federal or CITY
Government In June last the Presiden,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
Sale orRaehel,s Furniture.

PARIS, April 1.-the sale of the turnl-
ture of the great tragCdienne, Mile Rachel,
took place yesterday. Crowds filled the
large rooms of her vast apartments 10 the
Maras. The objects eagerly sought and bid
Tor were the souvenirs Of iIlustrlOus person
ages, of which Md'Ile Rachel possessed a
rich collection. Among the precious objects
eagerly disputed Tor by the lovers and collec-
tors of relics, were a beautiful Scvres China
cup and saucer which belonged to the cele-
brated actress Mule Clairou; an oval watch
decorated with portraits, bearing the date Of
ISL and once worn by the Empress Cathar-
inc of Russia; four volumes Of Old romance,
from the library of Talma, bearing on the
margin notes in the handwr ting OF the Illus
trIOus actor.
BY for the most attractive portion Of this
curious show were the costumes IN which the
gifted artistic performed her different charac-
ters. 10 q vast hall were exhibited the
white, the blue and the red tunics in which
she was draped for the performance OF
Monime, Emile, Pauline, Pnedre, IT,, all
trapping familiar to the thousand admirers
OF the wonderfully gifted woman whose ge-
Mus bad, for time, resuscltated the chetS
d'Puyrs of the masters Of French tragedy.
In the bedroom of Md'ile Rachel was sus-
pended. against the wall, the modest guitar
with which she accompanied her voice when
she was poor singing girl, gathering few
songs in the streets and cafes Of the great
capital, where she was destined to reign soon
after, when little more than a child, as queen
OF the Tragic Stage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
suppl,e. for the Utah Army.

ST. LOUIS, May Seen. Smith has issued
ella borate orders for the movement OF the
trains and troops of the Utah force, divld-
ing the former into two divisions with escorts.
The general supply train is to be escorted
by the first column, under the command Of
1t. Col. Andrews. This column is already
organized and ordered to march.
The second column. under the command
of Col. Monroe, will lie composed OF an es-
cort and the first division of supplies. The
column will march from Lasvenworth on the
18th inst. -,
The third column, under Col. May, will
march on the Goth.
The fourth column, under Col Harrison,
will march on the 25th. -,
The fifth column, under Col. Sumner, will
march on the 5Oth.
The sixth column, under Major Emory,
will march on the 4th Of June.
Three columns will, for the present. constl-
tute the first brigade of the Utah forces, un-
der the command OF Gen. Harvey. Each col
umn will be supplied with four months pro-
visions, which will be replenished in passing
Forte Kearney and Laramie.
Gen. Smith is yet in this city, the state OF
bic health being such as to require bis re-
main ing here short period.
Four companies of the Sixth Infantry lett
Leavenworth on the 9th inst, and one com
pany from Fort Riley is to join them at Fort
Keerney.
Hon. John Iartnet, Secretary of Utah,
left here yesterday for Leavenworth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
The FedernI Court at stanton.

This Court commenced its session in this
place on Tuesday iast.--lion. Judge Brock
enbroueh presiding Tue first case called Was
that Of young Stewart, OF Highland, charged
with aiding and assisting Samuel Biewitt,
with robbiug the Mail on route from Frank
lin to Marlborough, in May 1857 The case
was prosecuted by F. 3. Miller, esq, U. 5.
Attorney, AID defended by ii. W. Shefey,
esq, but was submitted without argument h
the Jury, who returned q verdict Of Not
Guilty. The next case was that of MIR.
Siegmoud Hopf, for destroying letters 10, add
dressed to himself at Post Office in the Val
lev, and not containing anything of value
THIS was singular case aud much sympathy
was excited for IIopf who had been deceived
and ruined by the pertidy Of az agent, whose
perfidy he was seeking to destroy at tue time
of mutilating the letters, believing, as he
thought, land which was proven on tue trial
that thew contained matters affecting his ill.,
terest. lie was vigorously prosecuted by
the able &. 5. Attorney, ADD as ably de-
Tended by Jno. C.. and Thos. J. Niche,
esas.,-the Jury, after short retirement, re.
turned q verdict Of Not Guilty. TIE next
case was that Of Samuel Bewits, youth of
l6 or Is wears of age. 10 this case the
nrisoner had 90 counsel employed and the
Judge assigned W. 5. Ii. Baylor and Jno.
NJ. Hanger. esq, for the defence. After an
examination OF the testimony the case was
submitted to the Jury without argument. who
almost Immediately returned verdict Of
Stanton Jumicdtor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
The Patriotism OF Physicians.

The Steamboat Excursion given BY the
nhysicians of this district to the members of
the American Medical Association was very
nleasant affair, and we regret that We have
no, space for an account of it, furnished by
n guest including sketches of speeches by
Drs. PAYNE, of Virginia, Breckenridge, OF
Kentucky, Harvey. Of California, Parrlt, OF
5 ,uth Carolina, Cox, Of Maryland, and Peter
Parker, of China. AS it is, We can only give
what appears to lie the best one--that oil Or.
Beck, OF Cadiz, Indiana :--CntsH.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: l am very unex-
pectedly called upon to make few remarks
We are about to separate, perhaps to meet no
more on EARTH and after our harmonious de-
alterations and cordial entertainment by the
profession of the District Of Columbus, can
we have other than the warmest feelings VI
friendship for the whole Union, and will We
not here, before Heaven. pledge ourselves to
each other that We will endesvor to main
tain il iuseparable and indissoluble! l
sneak AS a northern mau--as an lndianian--
vet the bones of my ancestry lie in the South,
in kentucky, ADD iu Maryland; and do not
the bones OF George Washington. the Peter
Patrie, repose in Virginia? Physicians are
influential men, who can do and should DO
much toward reducing the rancor o: party;
and the inscription on the stone given by
the Medical Association to the Washington
Monument, "Yincit Amor Patrie"-the love
of country conquers all things--breathes the
patriotism of the profession.
The gentleman from Maryland. who boas-
ted that be had never had drop OF demo-
cratic blood 10 bic veins, said that If the lady
of distinguished politician should be q
candidate for President in 1860, he should
vote Tor her. | may, iu reply. be permitted
to say that no other than democratic blood
has ever coursed in my veins, and without
intending any disrespect towards that dIstin-
guished and accomplished lady, | must DO
pardoned for saying that should prefer to
vote for the Medical Association.
Ply sicians are the salt OF patriotism, and
when we return home, with more exalted no.
tions of southern hospitality, should we be
called upon to prescribe for northern ia-
uatic, let us to give him.
r. Visit Mount Vernon. If this does
not effect a cure, partake of southern hos
pitahtles, and this never fails if the patient
! is not deliriuus.'
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The

Herr G.. Schmidt, OF Dusseldorf, is Great.
Ing perfect ftWore amongst the Londoners
by bis feats with an instrument heretofore
supposed TO be adapted only for the service
Of williners and EDITORS With couple Of
loose blades Of a pair Of scissors be creates
out Of black tinted paper, by few dexter.
Gus movements, grove OF pine trees, stand
ing oct dark and sharp against the evcnnS =
ky, with a couple Of bc-lated sportsmen hr.
ins their last barrels at the partridges, and
all this with a life, liberty, a movement
not to be seen 10 many picture-! or on n
thymy, heathery, breezy eminence, Wild
sag is leaping over hurdle, and others Of
the herd coming over the crest, foreshortened
in the distance; or group Of horses, such as
Rosa BOpEeur would not disowr; or bunch
Ui flowers, on which butterfly is pausing,
SO tenderly, so lovingly, 20 trutbfully expires.
sed, no pre-Rapb1Ets, no photographer
could be mole religiously exact. In his
landscape cuttings there Is a lie and air, a
light and shade, IN the tree tops, in the very
grass: in The figures an expression, free
dom, which all the slight Of hand could not
produce, If the artists eye were sot there to
guide his hand.
The strange-t part Of the story is the fact
that Herr Schmidt has never learned to draw
but ever since be was FIVE years old be has
been cutting out pictures; which may afford
comfort to mothers whose children are given
to cutting up" iuasmuch as they may be
governed in their wantonness by an over
mastering instinct Of genius which fore.
shadows 10 their pranks coming Titan Or
Powers,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
Surgeon Rose. II. b. NJ. n.

Purser Rltteuhouse has presented to MIR.
Frederick Ii. Rose, Assistant Surgeon in Her
Brittapic Msjesty's Navy, the gold medal
struck for him by order of the sailors of the
United States steamship Susquehannah, in
testimony of their grateful appreciation OF
bis heroic services to the victims ot tue yell
low fever on board that vessel. Mr.. lose
has replied: New YORK, May =, 1898.
SIR In receiving from you, on behalf oil
the sailors OF the United States steamship
Susquehanua, this handsome, appropriate
gold medal, you have made me proud and
happy.
| am sorry that am unable t. thank 10
person those who have done me tins honor,
an honor the mere welcome as 1t was unex-
pected, and this day | shall ever consider as
one of the happiest of my lite.
One word | must say respecting your poor
shipmates who have fallen victims to this
frightful disease. Their patience aud sub
mssiyeness when stricken down, could only
be equalled by the bravery Of others, who,
regardless of danger, volunteered to nurse
the sick, tending and watching them a.
| if they themselves were lever proof. /
have seen these men, land they were not
few" in tears over their dying messmates
If any of them read this as no doubt many
OF them will, let them not be ASHAMED, fol
the tears were not those of towards, but OF
brave hearts, who sorrow FOR their brothers
as only those can feel who have been, as they
were, 80 constantly in each others society ioE
two or three years together
Aud now, sir, let me thank you, and the
other officers of the Susquehanua, for the
kcd manner in which | have been treated
both on board ship and during my stay in
the Uoited Safes, which kindness will ever
be remembered by me with mingled feelings
Of gratitude and pleasure.
| have the honor to be- sir, your most ODE
dent servant, FRED. H. ROSE,
Assistant Surgeon, L. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
Christiania, Norway.

CHRIsrIANIA, April IL. The great lire
which has taken place here broke out IL
Shipper Gade, about | O'clock in the morn
ing, 10 the very centre Of the town, and IN q
few hours, about 90 houses, some OF them
about the largest in the place, were reduced
to ruins. Although it may be said to have
occurred 10 tue very kernel of the town, there
were still some old wooden constructions IN
the back yards, among some OF which the
ire originated, and spread with great rapid
ity, which defed all the exertions of the fire.
men, with the imperfect appliances at their
disposal. No doubt, had these been more am
pie and the organization generally more cou-
plete, the devouring element would have been
kept within bounds, and the calamity the in-
habitauts are now visited with have been far
less extensive; rs it is, about | 900 people
have become houseless, and although the Wis
itation chiefly affects the middle classes, still
there are number OF poorer individuals who
have lost their whole substance.
The value of the fixed property destroyed
is estimated at 81 900, AMI about similar
amount in goods and moveables. The loss
is about Goo, 900, which coming so close up
on the late monetary arrangements, cannot
but add somewhat to the general distress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
F,r.men,s Fight IA PniIudeiphia.

The light a. Philadelphia, on Friday nigh,
between the Moyamensing and ShIttler Hose
Companies, has created great excitement
The fight, which took place near the public
school house, at the southeast corner Of Sec
ond and Reed streets, was Of short duration.
During its progress, several shots were hreu,
but by which party cannot be ascertaIned as
vet. The members of the MoyaneDsng
were soon driven from their rope, and com
pelled to beat a hasty retreat. The carriage
was taken possession Of by the crowd and
dragged down to Reed street wharf. There
was quantity Of pig iron piled up here,
which WAS used Tor the purpose OF bauetlng
up the carriage. The latter was first broken
badly aud was then run overheard with all
the hose ON the cylinder. The water at this
point being very deep, the apparatus, sunk
far out of sight.
At the time the carriage was thrown over
board one Of the rioters fell into the water,
aud was nearly drowned. He saved himself
by catching hold of floating log, and was
finally rescued by several fishermen, who
took him on board their small craft, and pro-
ceeded down the river, perhaps, at his re
quest A young man named Charles Read
was struck in the face with a brick, aud re-
ceived a severe wound
Only one man, pamed David Aazard, re
siding 90 Dickerson street, below Jefferson
avenue, was shot. The ball or slug entered
his neck producing flesh wound. lie was
also Knocked down and beaten about the
mead. lie was taken to his residence, and u
physician called In, who rendered every as
sislance that was considered necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
K,cbmond and IN. state Fair.

1t appears from the report of the Execu'
tive Committee of the State Agricultural
Society, published in yesterdays Dispatch,
that Richmond had contributed in land and
money, up to October, 1854, in aid Of the
Safe Society and its Fairs. the SUN Of ttty.
four Mo,tSand d0HarS! The committee add
that this sum will amount to seversl thou
sand more, IF We take into view the en-
hanced value Of the beautiful LOT, &c, which
she has placed at our disposal a. long as we
choose to enjoy it, and farther to say that the
skill and taste of her most useful citizens,
Mr.. L. Il. Giles, have adorned the grounds
and fitted them for our use and reception, as
no other grounds 10 the Union are fitted up.
1t is hoped that this liberality to an institu.
ton, whose benefits are but secondary TO
her, will not be without its Influence on those
whose direct interest it is to foster and pro-
mote it," The large amount thus acknowl.
edged by the Executive Committee of the
State Society, dates only mp to 1854. We do
not know how much more has been since
given. Probably the whole sum Of Rich
mOnd's Contributions to the State Society,
might be safely put down at serenity thousand
dolLTS--Rich. Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-11
Man Killed At Norfolk.

Great excitement prevailed at Norfolk
Thursday morning, in consequence Of mao
named Thomas Burke, having been killed
sometime during Wednesday night, by two
sailors from the United States brig, Balm.
bridge, named James +. Martin aud VIM.
Price. They have both been arrested, and
are now in Jail. The Argus says:
"Thoma, Burke, the murdered man, was
born in Norfolk. lie was 25 years Of age, Of
manly form and countenanee, Of great
strength, weighed about l6O pounds, and
was about five feet eight inches 10 height
His hair was nearly black; he wore DO beard.
Burke was a single man; nc leaves a widowed
mother and brother and sister. He was
Of great service in the epidemic of 1855. AZ
an employee of the Howard Association,
working hard day and night. He at one
time served as watchman, and was out Of
employment at the time OF his death. AT
the time of his murder, Burke is supposed to
have been unarmed. Ho was dressed in q
suit Of gray. Burke was member of the
United Fire Company, and much beloved by
Ills associates. The flags at the different en-
CINE houses were displayed at half mast yes
terday in respect to his memory. De is to
be buried by the iremen this morning"