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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-17


DREADFUL PRosrEcr.-There is something fear
fully suggestive of famine, disease and death in
the latest intelligence of the general fight
southwark of the Mormons from the Salt Lake
settlement The whole movable camp, It ap-
pears, had Joined in the stampede Forty thou
sand souls were already on the wing, including
numerous almost destitute families, with large
numbers of helpless women and children, many
of the latter walking barefooted over the desert
sands, upon desert journey of six hundred
miles, and to destination of which they ap-
pear to be utterly ignorant. The chances,
as between life and death, are fearfully
against them. We should not be surprised If
five, or even ten thousand, Of this moving
column Of forty thousand souls were to perish
before reaching even the junction of the ella
and the Colorado
With the news of the intentions of the gov
eminent last summer, the Saints from Califor-
MIA, Oregon and the eastern plains were sum-
moned to the central camp of the faithful in
Salt Lake Valley. Thus large additions were
made to their consumers, while their stock of
provisions has never been superintendent.
Their Calculations were to hold the United
States army at bay till the Saints had gathered
in this years harvest; but the sudden appear
ance Of Governor Cumming at Salt Lake
City, and. the advancing army behind
him on the Plains for the relief of Camp
Scott, are the contingencies which appear
to have deranged all the estimates Of the
Prophet, and which seem to have started his
people in hurried retreat, as from the terrors
of an avenging enemy. We do not wonder
that Governor Cumming regarded this SIAM
pede with pain and apprehension, nor that his
first concern was to arrest it, if possible.
The distance from the Salt Lake Valley, even
to the ella river, the first available resting
place for season of 30 large body of
people as this moving Mormon community is
over five hundred miles. They cannot stop
short of this point in leaving their Utah set
Elements. Over the whole intermediate space
they have nothing but deserts and desert noun
tains before them and around them. Already,
too, we hear that the hungry desert Indians are
hanging upon their TANKS In this view of the
matter, therefore, we think that the attention
of the administration should now be directed
in spirit of humanity towards these miserable
people. If they perish in the deserts, it will be
the result Of their own folly, we know; but it
will scarcely be regarded as a creditable
calamity to our government should the result
of our well intended policy be left recorded in
the bones of five or ten thousand Mormon wo-
men and children bleaching upon the desert
sands of Utah and New Mexico.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-01-29
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-01-29

ANEcDoTE or A1ARrAH WRIGHr.-Cap-
tain Wright or as he was iamiliarly called,
" Uncle Rah, was an Ethan Allen on a
smaller scale He was bold rough, indepen-
dent and outspoken The singular reckless
ness of his character was often manifested in
acts as thoughtless as they were strange
When the Rev. Joseph Bullen was first set
tied at Westminster, Uncle Riah. who was
church member in good standing, adhered
strongly to the cause of the Rev. Mr. Goodell
whose evil conduct had induced him to de-
part secretly from the town. His antipathy to
Mr., Bullen was as great as his friendship to
Goodell was strong. So far did he carry dis
like to the former, as to administer to him a
tweak of the nose, a cuff on the cheek, and
many other enormitios,' for which he was
prosecuted, fined, and put under bonds to
keep the peace Notwithstanding these pun
ishmonts, he committed another assault upon
Mr.. Bullen. in consequence of which the
church resolved to excommunicate their re-
bellious member. On the Sunday appointed
for this purpose Uncle Riah made his appear
ance at church, duly equipped with his trusty
" Queens Arms, with which he paced the
aisle during the whole of the time of service.
AS the exercises were closing, Mr.. Bullon
drew forth the letter ofexcOmmunication, and
as he did so Uncle 'Riah stopped in his mill
tary march and faced him. As the paper was
being opened, Uncle Riah brought the gun to
his shoulder. The minister began to read
Make ready r. shouted the captain, suitng
the action to the order. Mr. Bullen, though
intmidated. proceeded with the reading, but
had onunciatod only a few words, whom I'm
Gle Riah said and did, "Take aim" Pene-
trated with thrilling fear, that any further
attempt on his part to publish the proscrip-
tion, might put an untimely period not only
to the present proceedings but to his own
preaching, the minister passed the offensive
order to John Sessions, his eldest Deacon
Scarcely had the deacon commenced to read ,
when Captain Wright, with threatening look
brought his piece to bear upon him. IAN
things are lawful but some things are not ex-
pedient,' remarked Deacon Sessions to Par
son Bullcn, in the language of st. Paul, and
returned the papor to his reverence. A CON
sultation was then held among the spiritual
officers of the church, which resulted in de-
oision favorable to a stay of proceedings
Thoreupon the letter of communication was
folded up, the benediction pronounced, and
Uncle iiah marched home in triumph
Hatrs History Of Vermont.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-01-29
TTNIoN HOUSE RE-opENED.-Thi

INION HOUSE RE-OPENED--Th
~ well known and commodious House, formerly kept
by Col boutwell,, having been vastly and almost en-
tirely remoddeled, has been opened by ALONZO RED
WAY.
The Union is the conveniently located House in
Montpelier, being in the centre Of business and with its
new conyencnces must be the most desirable and popu-
lar resort for the Of business leisure 10 be found
In town.
The public respectfully invited to hestow portion
Of 'heir patronage upon this House Perfect sasfac-
ton ID guaranteed and accommodations excellent
Charges moderate. ALONZO REDWAY.
Montpelier, Aug. %, 1856. Oft
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-01-29

70 Benjamin Manly of Westfeld under
took to drive home from Middletown, on Mon
day evening OF last week, while in state of
intoxication, in wagon with his wife and
daughter, but he held the reins so unsteadily
that the carriage was overturned and his
daughter, a young lady of 20 years, instantly
killed. A lesson TO rum drinkers
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-01-29
SUGARS! SUGARS
SroRRs q FuL-

- LIN receiving TO- OOOlbs sugars AT nressed down
mti'esi m 81 ~ hhds, and bbls. Moasses 10 do do Lamp
III ~ chests Teas 10 boxes Tobacco 30 boxes Candles
ahd groceries generally-Oct 2O 1857.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-01-29
CARRIAGES AND sLEIGHs, BY THE

~ hEsr WoREMRN IN THE COUNTRY
carriage and Sleigh Manufacturing will be carried OF
pelier, Vermont
nose IN want OF ioarranted Carriages and SleighS
w perhaps do well to call and see what is being done
the old stand Of GILMAN q CAMP:
All orders promptly attended to.
Montpelier July %, 1850 45tf
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-01-29

OF yours, the woman Strugncll, is the real
culprit"
tasted no dinner that day ] was sick at
heart for ! felt as if the blood Of two fellow
creatures was on my hands. In the evening
J sailed forth to the judges lodgings He
listened to all I had to say but was quite
mperturable, The obstinate old man was
satisfied that the sentence was as it should
be- | returned to my inn in a fever of des-
pair. Without the approval Of the judge.
knew that an application to the Secretary of
State was futile. There was not even time
to send to London, unless the Judge had
granted a respite
All Saturday and Sunday | was in misery.
denounced capital punishment as a gross i'm
iquity-a national sin and disgrace. half
resolved to give mp the bar. and rather go and
sweep the streets for a livelihood, than run
the risk of getting poor people hanged who
did not deserve it.
On Monday morning ] was pacing mp and
down my breakfast room in the next assize
town, in a state Of great excitement. when a
chaise and four drove rapidly up to the hotel,
and out tumbled Johnson the constable. His
tale was soon told. On the previous evening,
the landlady Of the Black Swan. a roadside
public house about four miles distant from
the scene Of murder, reading the name Of
Pearce in the report of the trial in the county
paper, sent for Johnson to state that that per-
son had on the fatal evening called and left u
portmanteau in her charge, promising to call
for it in an hour. but had never been there
since On opening the portmanteau, Will
sons watch, chains and seals and other prop
crty, were discovered in it and Johnson had,
as soon as it was possible, set of in search OF
me. Instantly, for there was not moment
to spare. ]. in company with Armstrong S
counsel, sought the judge, and with somo
difficulty obtained from him a formal order to
the sheriff to suspend the execution till fur
ther orders OF | and the constable started.
and happily arrived in time to stay the exccu-
ton. and deprive the already assembled mob
Of the brutal exhibition they so anxiously
awaited. On inquirng for Mary Strugnell,
we found that she had absconded on the ev-
cning of the trial. All search for her proved
vain.
Five months had passed away the fate OF
Armstrong and his wife was still undecided.
and when a message was brought to my
chambers in the Temple from woman said
20 be dying in st. Bartholomcw's Hospital.
1t was Mary Strugncl who. in a state of in
toxication, had fallen down in front of a car
riage, as she was crossing Iolborn Hill, and
had both her legs broken She was dying
miserably, and had sent TO me to make a full
confession relative to Wilson's murder. Arm
strong account was perfectly correct. The
deed was committed by Poarce, and they were
packing up their plumber when they were
startled by the unexpected return Of the Arm
strougs. Pcarce, snatching up bundle and
portmanteau. escaped by a window; she
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-01-29

I1' Brigham Young gives the following re-
cpe for keeping people young and handsome: !:
Mormonism' keeps men and women
young and handsome, and when they are full
OF the spirit of God, there are none Of them
but what will have glow upon their counto-
nances, and that is what makes me and you
young, for the spirit of God is with us and
within us.
Two fashionable young ladies, the daugh-
ters Of wealthy parents, met in the post of
flee at Syracuse on Friday, when the one
struck the other powerful blow in the face.
II was about the love of young man.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-01-29


fierce looking woman got on the train,
about ten miles out the road, to come to the
city The atfable conductor saw nothing re-
markable in this, for fierce looking females
frequently "get on trains, bus both women
and men, whether fierce looking or not are
expected to pay their fare. The woman in
question fatty refused to comply with the
usual demand while she expressed her ability
to "buy the conductor and all the money he
had stolen from the company within the past
year" The conductor thought this was say
ing good deal, but with as few words as
possible Conductors are men Of few words, J
he demanded, for the third time, "your fare, +"
and then pulled the bell rope to put the
would-be dead head off The train stopped
and the woman was conducted out upon the
platform, and from thence down the steps, out
upon the track When the train essayed TO
proceed on its way the woman got aboard
Not wishing to put her off while the train
was in motion, the conductor pulled the rope
again, and again she was deposited on terra
frma, When the train started she got on
board as before, and again the train was stop
ped and the tenacious woman handed gently
down. This time a breakman remained out
side to detain her, thinking he could gain the
train under way in advance of the determin-
ed passenger. But he was mistaken. The
woman made the rear car almost as soon as
the breakman, and clnging to the railing
about the platform, managed 10 climb up and
was passenger still in spite of their efforts.
Tho train had now lost considerable time,
and rather than lay himself liable to the
charge of brutally treating woman, the con
ductor permitted this remarkable passenger
ia oain hcr mint and rptain hor sent 10 tho
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-01-29

SHE WoULD RIDE.-The Wheeling In
teligencer relates the following amusing story :.
4 conductor upon one of the railroads termi-
mating here met with hard customer few
days since, and his experience verified the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-01-29

d r. RIKER, DRAPER ~ IAILUK,-
IL. Has just returned from New York with good
assortment Of
BROADCLOTHS, CASSIMERES AND NESIlNGs,
which ne will make up iu tine latest styles and best man
Garments Cut for others TO make up and warranted
20 ft
Needles, Tlors Measures Crayons, Shirt Bosoms,
Collars. and Scots Reports Of New York Fashions for
sale
Montpelier. April 20 1857.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-01-29
Business Garos.

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= PRINTING. Sermons, Catalogues, Blanks Bill
Heads Cards. Cirealsrs Posers and a kinds Of Plain
aud Fancy Printing, executed promptly at
WALTON S STEAM POWER PRINTING OFFICE,
State Sfr,o, Montpelier, lerin0H.
Orders flr work done ia the cues,-Embossed, Gilt
Letter Press, Lthogrlphic and Cnppcr-flae Printing
such ards of Address W cdding Cards, Visiting Cards
Bank Checks Ac executed in the highest style Of the
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rd Printing Establishments. Terms-Cash, so reasona-
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Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-01-05
WASHINGTON. Dec.


The War Department to-day, received
official dispatches from the Head Quarters
of the Army for Utah, dated Blacks Fork,
three miles below Hams Fork, November
9Th. Col. johnson states that Col. Smith,
with his command, and the numerous
trains guarded by it, reached there on the
Sd of November. Their march was slow
and tedious. averaging eleven miles day
Although the road was excellent, and the
weather fine, 1t was not possible to make
more rapid progress, on account of the
broken down condition of the draft ami
mails of the train. They were occupied
in as close order as they could be made to
travel, in space of five or six miles.
No molestation whatever was attempted
by the Mormons, which may be attributed
to the presence of the cavalry, and the
judicious dispositions and vigilance of Col.
Smith.
On the 9Th of November, Col. John
stou was to march on Fort Bridges and
dslodge any force he might find there,
and also await the approach of Col. Cook,
when, as the approach of winter was too
near to attempt the passage of the Wasach
range of mountains with a probability OF
success, he would seize upon the district
mentioned in his letter from South Pass,
and occupy it until an advance shall be
practicable.
The communications from Brigham
Young to Col. Alexander, and from Elder
Taylor to Capt. Marcy, and the orders OF
d. Wells, Commander of the Mormons,
which Col. Johnston encloses, and the
acts of the Legislative Assembly of the
last session, show, he says, matured and
settled design on The part of the Norm ons
to hold and occupy the territory, indepen-
dent and irrespective of the United States.
Occupying, as they do, an attitude OF
rebellion and open defiance to the Gov
Iernment, connected with numerous other
acts of treason, Col. Johnston has ordered
that whenever they are met with arms,
they, may be treated as enemies.
Col. Johnston reiterates the necessity
for prompt and vigorous action, or the
United States must submit to the usurpa-
ton of their territory.
The conduct of the Mormons shows a
determination not to acknowledge the au-
thority of the United States, or any other
outside of their church.
The supplies of subsistence must be
forwarded early in the spring and they
should reach the army early in June.
Should long time elapse without hear
ing from him, Col. Johnston says it must
be attributed only to the difficulty of send
ing expresses across the mountains during
the winter months.
The officers and men are in fine health,
and are animated with an ardent desire to
discharge their duties faithfully.
In postscript, Col. Johnston says that
the army had made one days march since
the 9th, and on the 7Lh was awaiting the
arrival of the trains, which were delayed
the day before by storm. AS the trains,
he adds, occupy in as close order as they
can travel the roads, from thirteen to
fourteen miles. the rear cannot move un-
til late in the day.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-01-05

THE SUPPER AND CONCERT given in
the Odd Fellows Hall, on Friday evening,
January lst, was a most decided success.
During our long residence in Pomeroy,
we have never attended an entertainment
of the kind which seemed to give more
general satisfaction. The music was super
excellent. and the supper was the best we
have ever partaken of in this region. In
fact, it was fit for kings, princes, or presi-
dents. The decorations of the Hall were
tastefully arranged. The number in at
tendance was unusually and unexpectedly
large. Not the slightest Incident occurred
to mar the enjoyment Of the company, and
all returned to their homes in excellent
spirits, satisfied that the oddly of those
felloses consists in their extreme cteverness
and the faculty they possess of rendering
chose around them happy And com
Portable. y
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-01-05

; MINNEsoTA SENAToRs.--The Legfsla-
ture elected in accordance with the State
Constitution of Minnesota, which Con-
gress, by the passage of an enabling Act,
has pledged itself to admit into the Union
ON application, has chosen U. 8. Senators,
as reported yesterday. Hon. HENRY NJ.
RIcE was elected by majority of l6 votes,
receiving the full Democratic strength,
and four Republican votes. Mr.. RICE is
one of the most popular men in that new
State, of which he was one of the first
settlers. He is wealthy fur-trader. and
has been repeatedly the Territorial Dele
gate. Gen. JAMES SHIELDS, nominated in
Democratic Caucus over the notorious
FRANKLIR STEELE, was elected by seven
majority, one Democrat having voted for
the Republican candidate. Gen. .SnIELDs
is the well-knowu Mexican war hero, and
was formerly the colleague of Senator Dou-
glas, in the Senate. It is thought these
Senators will soon be admitted to their
seats, by the reception into the Union, of
the new State which they repressnt.--
They will hardly be induced 10 sustain the
Kansas policy. of the Administration,
strict Democrats though they are.-Cin-
einn0ti Gazette. re b3a
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-01-05

sAFFRAY IN GALLIPoLIs.-On Saturday
evening, December 10th, a difficulty &C.
CURED at coffee-house kept by Maxon.
under the Washington House. Gailipoiis,
between Edward Wood and Wm. Brown,
which resulted in the death Of the latter.
Brown entered the place with two jugs
When about leaving, the jugs were missing
and Wood was charged with hiding them
A quarrel ensued, when Wood struck
Brown in the head with a two pound weigh,
Brown fingered until the eth, when he
died of The wound. Wood, escaped, and
had not been arrested at latest accounts.
Maxon was arrested as accessory, on the
stinst., but was subsequently, discharged.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-01-05
NOTICE.--w, P Rath,urn, J. c. Rath.

P Rath5urn, ]. C. Rath-
IN burn, Sarah Waterman, Margaret Rath-
burn. Alice Hickey, and Mary Hickey, are
hereby notified that on the - day of Decem
Der, 1857, petition was filed in the Probate
Court of snid county, by II. G, Waterman,
administrator of the estate of Alvin Rathburn,
deceased, and is now pending therein, the OBJ
ject and prayer of which petition Is to obtain
an order from said Court authorizing said n.
G. Waterman, as such administrator, to COM
plete real contract, made by said dece,lent
with John Bing, for the sale of the south west
quarter of the southeast quarter Of section
No. SO, In township No. 80, north of range
No. 4 west, in the State of Iowa; and that said
case will be for hearing on the 23d day of De-
cember, 1851. T. A. PLANTS,
Dec. 8, '57.--w3 $500 atty for petr.