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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-23
FATAL ACCIDENT.

On Saturday last, just as the mail train of
the Central Railroad had fairly got under
way from Mortified for the North, the ongi-
nccr, Mr.. William Shattuck either fell or
jumped from the engine, was thrown under
the wheels Of the baggage car, and instantly
killed. The wheels took Oft a part Of his
head, so that death was instantaneous. Mr..
Shattuck has been employed on the road for
some years, and was careful and efficient
engineer, and up to this accident fortunate
one. The accident occurred near a crossing,
and it is supposed that Mr.. ShattuclS thought
he observed something wrong about the
track. At any rate. he reversed the engine,
shut off steam, and rung the signal for the
application Of the breaks This attracted the
attention of the fireman, and on turning to
look for Mr.. Shattuok, he found that he was
off from the engine. Mr.. Shattuck was high
ly esteemed, and his death, in so shocking a
manner, and apparently without necessity,
has carried sadness to a large circle of friends
and acquaintance. Nothing wrong was dis
covered in the engine, train, or track.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-23
From the Burlington Times.
A DEMOCRATIC RELIC.

On the 18th day of April. 1920. the rIo-
Cornelius p Van Ness addressed the snI.
joined letter to the Editors of the Nat;,,,.t
Standard. IL was written in the days Of ~.
great Missouri Compromise struggle. whom
to be a Democrat meant something and ia
tolerably explicit document. Mr.. Van No.s
was the Samson Agonistes of Vermont Do
mocracy, during his life and none of our ma.
tent democrats, of the Squatter Sovereientv
School, dare dispute his authority. We re-.
specially enquire of thee, o Locompton Pos,
Master, or Of thee, 0 Squatter Sovereign Of
the Custom House, ,oas c. p Van Ness
black Republican, or not IL he was NOT
then does he utter your opinions in the fol.
lowing letter ;--if not, why nots We In.
dictate by italics the opinion which Mr.. Van
Ness felt it his duty to state explicitly and
pause for a reply.
To the Editors Of the National standard
In looking over your last paper, | perceived
an article, 10y which it appears, that gentle.
man Of your village has seen a letter from
Washington, stating that our senator. Mr.
Palmer, says he is supported in his opinion
by that Of the chief Justice Of tho STATE of
Vermont, Mr.. skinner. Mr.. Van Ness. Mr.
Griswold and Mr.. Bradley
My name having been thus brought bcior,
the public, in connection with question ~
much interest, feel it my duty, in order M
prevent any misunderstanding to state sr iie-
lily, in manner equally public, that ia rsr
opinion, congress has not only the auihority f,
maize Il Il condition on The admission Of a man
Staie that human davcry shall not be tolerated
uitH a., bu, that the exercise OF that auiLorfg
Is demanded by the interest of the nation as
oeH as all he good feelings Of the human heart
Whatever difficulties / may have had in
constitutional point Of view, when the ques-
ton first arose, and without paying any paq-
ticular attention to it, an examination Of tie
subject produced the opinion have non er-
pressed.
am, respectfully your obodient servant.
G.. =. VAN NESS
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-23
EIGHTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF
THE VT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The Eighth Annual Exhibition of the Yer
mont State Agricultural Society, will be held
at Burlington, on Tuesday Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, the 18th, 10th, 10th and
18th days of September next.
A sufficiently large enclosure has been pre-
pared for the exhibition, within which is n
trotting course, cattle and sheep pens and
suitable arrangements for the accommodation
of all animals and articles on exhibition, and
for the convenience of those who may witness
the exhibition These accommodations. the
provision made for animals, and the terms of
exhibition are so well known to those who
have attended the previous Fairs of the Soci-
ETY., as to render detail of them unnecessary.
All needed particulars can be learned from an
inspection Of the Show-bils, which give the
premium list, names of judges, and regula-
tons in full, and which will soon be posted
in every town in the State.
Exhibitors must have whatever they intend
to exhibit entered on the Secretary's books
on or before Tuesday, the 18th of September.
Persons residing without the State NAV COM
pete for the liberal list of premiums offered
for foreign horses and cattle, for all those Of
iered for sheep, and for all on articles in the
mechanics hall, including agricultural imple-
ments, machines, manufactures, &c They
may also make exhibition in any class where
they do not enter for premium
We have the pleasure of announcing to the
members of the Society and to the public that
Hon. Jacob Colamer has accepted an invita-
ton to deliver the Address on this occasion
Arrangements have been effected as usual
with all the Railroads in the State. and with
the steamboat Companies on Lake Champlain.
to carry animals and articles to and from the
Fair free, and visitors for fare one way.
The past history of the State Agricultural
Society is sure guaranty that every exerton
VIII be made by the managers to render the
Exhibition creditablo to Vermont. In fur
therance OF this end it is sincerely hoped
that every stock-grower, manufacturer and
farmer will do all in his power to make the
show IN eycrp respect what it should be. The
resources of Vermont will compare favorably
with those of any other State of its size in
the Union, and there is no reason why that
'aet should not be made manifest to all who
may visit our Fair.
FREDERICK HOLBROOK, Prest.
CnAs. CUMMINGS, Sccretaiy
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-23
TUSCAN WHEAT, &c.

A package Of Tuscan wheat, containing
twenty bags. has been sent to each of tho
following Agricultural Societies in this Con-
gressional District, to be distributed to per-
sons disposed to make careful experiments
for the purpose of testing the seed--to wit
H. g. Root, Esq, Bennington, for Bennng-
ton County Agricultural Society.
Dr. o. Cook, Jr, Rutland, for Rutland
County Agricultural Society.
Hon. j. NJ, slade, Middlebury, for Addi-
son County Agricultural Society.
c, NJ, Lewis, Esq, Vergcnnes, for Cham
plain Valley Agricultural Society.
Hon. Geo. w. Bailey, (of Middlesex,
Montpelier, for Washington County Agricul-
tural Society.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-23

MoRE CoNyENTGoNs.-The freeman of
the 2lst inst contains call for another
County Convention for this County, on the
18th of August; and it warns its readers to
"bcware of it." We find also, in the same
paper, call for another Estate Abolition
Convention at this place, Aug. 4, lin CON
sequence Of the declination Of Hon. VIM
NJ. Pingrey, as a candidate for the Office of
Lieut.. Governor" The call is addressed to
"all who are opposed to the Republican and
Democratic nominations" Thus, if there
are any, except abolitionists, who are opposed
to all the other nominations, this call seems
to be departure from the old previous strict
abolition principles, proposing, as it does, an
utilization with outsiders, and without any
discrimination. Republican or Democrat
anti-slavory Republican or pro-slavery Demo
crat either is treated as good enough fish
for this net OF COURSE we do not presume
that this view of the matter VERY palpshle
though it seems to be) occurred to the com
mlttee, One Of them we know personally
very well, as a very honest and consistent
Abolitonist and the last thing we should
suspect him of would be to affiliate with
Democrats who are not aboltionists, or Re-
publieans who are not anti-slayery enough to
stick to the candidates Of their party.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-23
NO NEW PARTY ORGANIZATION.


We have heard a fear expressed that the
cause of Freedom is in danger from dsinte-
grafton Of the Republican party, and the for
nation of another, upon broader but not
sounder platform This fear is lomented in
dus,riously by the enemy, who are careful to
note and exaggerato every suggestion which
will help them to divide or discourage the Re-
publicans, or to SOW the seeds of jealousy and
dissension. Their purpose nobody can doubt
it is simply to pcrpetuate the tyranny which
the people are bent upon prostrating,- by
keeping the Government and the country in
the clutches of the clique that now uses the
one to abuse the other. The organs of Pres
ident Buchanan-s as the Boston Post, for
instance--arc very solicitous, forsooth, for
the integrity of the Republican party. We
think the Republicans will be apt to appreci-
ate the sympathy of the Post, and Of all 9th
err journals (like the Posi,) under the pay of
the President.
There are two sorts of people from whom
the slavocrats hope to receive aid and com
fort in resisting or dividing the Republicans.
The first is, those who are called, or who call
themselves, Radical Abolitionists, and who
think that the Republicans do not go quite
fast or far enough TO suit their convictions OF
duty or their zeal against slavery and the
other sort is those Americans, who think the
Republicans 90 loo fast and too far in the war.
fare against slavery. Both classes, and fol
the identical reasons above stated, refused tt
support Fremont in $50, cast scattering votes
and absolutely permitted The election Of Mr.. b,
chanan. Let MS see the sum total Of vote
in the Union for Fremont, Fillmore an'
scattering, was 2,223,2 0'
Sum total for Buchanan, 1882, 25l
Majority Of the popular vote against
Buchanan, 37l ,O4I
Or take the electoral vote which stood
Buchanan ia, Fremont III, Fillmore s
deduct the 35 votes carried for Buchanan b
those who voted for Fillmore and scattering
add them to the Opposition columns, and tn
result would have been as follows; Opposi
ton 1877, Buchanan 1870. Thus il was n N
pocer Of the opposition to have defeated Nj
Buchanan in 1886, and to have saved the coun
try from tbs outrages upon the freedom an
the rights Of the people, upon the constitr
tion, and upon the country, that have chara,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-23
WAITSFlEID HORSES.
THE oLD srocK sTILL GOOD.


Several months since we had occasion to
notice the loss Of noble stock horse, be-
longing to ]. NJ. Richardson, Esq, Of Waits
ZELDA horse promising then to win the high
est rank among Vermont horses, and that is
a figure Of the strongest sort. Mr.. Richard
sons loss. however, is now moro than made
good by two colts, descended from that horse,
which, in shape, speed and spirit are every
way worthy Of their progenitor; one Of them
a three years old dapplo-bay, which bids fair
to take the lead Of anything yet produced on
the turf in this seotion,-the other two
years old jet black which is every way per-
feet picture Of his noble sire. Indeed there
are many colts Of the same breed, in Waits
field and vicinity, OF the highest promise. II
is pleasant to find Mr. Richardson's great
loss thus made good, and the reputation of
the county, and especially that part Of it, full
ly maintained. People abroad, who want the
best of horses, at the best or biggest Of pric-
es, can rely upon Washington County for
their moneys worth And we hazard moth
ing in saying that the Town Fair, which is
contemplated in Watsfeld the coming fall,
will bring out such an array Of first class hors-
es,--and stock Of all kinds, as well,-as will
do honor to the town. and compare iavorably
with that of larger and more pretentious So
c;o4;,s
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MODEL sTATIoNARy rNGINE

This office has just been furnished with a
new steam engine, ten horse power, manuiac-
turcd at the Machine shop of the Vermont
Central Railroad Company, from patterns
furnished by A. r.. Morrill,, Esq, the Super
intendent of the shop For strength of ma
terial, beauty of workmanship, smoothness Of
running, and capability of work, this machine
is truly model. We advise any of our read.
ers, who have use for steam power, to exam
inc this engine.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-23
ESQ COuNTY cONVENrION.

The citizens of Essex county met in Con-
vention on the 18th. The Convention was
called to order by Hon. VIM. II. Hartshorn.
Hon. WIN. BURBANK was chosen President,
John Chandler and VIM. Trask, Vice Presi-
dents, and Milton Cutler and f. c. Jacobs,
Secretaries
Moved by Geo. w. Hartshorn that com
mittee Of two from each town present the
names of candidates for County Officers Car
ried
On motion Of Hon. John Dewey a com
mittee was appointed to draft resolutions to
present to the Convention, consisting of John
Dewey, John p. Dennison, Geo. n. Dale.
Jonah Brooks, VIM. H. Hartshorn. George
w. Hartshorn, Stephen Howe, and Hiram p
Cooper
The Convention then adjourned to , o.
clock, p NJ, at which time the Committee
on Nominations made the following report
JOHN 6. DARLING, senator.
1 WM HTIRB isND' colmn, Ju5qes.
JONAH BROOKS, Ju}ye of Probate.
GEO. n DALE. Stlfes AH0rney
WM CHENEY, MerjF
VIM d. RosEBRoOKs, Hgh BajEf.
Which were respectively confirmed by the
Convention.
The Committe on Resolutions made the
following report:
Reso'red That the Republicans Of Essex County take
no step backward when Liberty Is at stake
"a, That, MS in times past have been uucompromi.
ngy opposed to the extension Of Slavery over any moro
territory or 10 the admission Of any Slave States
into the union so now adherng that doctrine we are
determined TO oppose any and every measure Of a con-
uary tendency.
3D. That we, believing the tendency of the present
AUGMENTATION TO be directly opposed 10 the restriction
OF slavery viii do all ia power 10 oppose IT, by adj
herring % the doctrines Of the early DAYS Of the cp1be
4th, That the Constitution Of the United States Gives
congress entire and exclusive control in the government
OF me United States territory; aud that the present
Administration has been, and is inactive and uuwar.
Ianiaby partisan in not exercising 10 crush out of o
Territories our nations greatest foe Slavery
2th mat we will, in every honorable manner directly
or indirectly, oppose and donounce the late ttonnt ~
me Administration 10 force a Constitution upon an nm
willing people, or repetition Of H. believing il to be I'M
and fraud.
oth That we cordially approve Of the nominations Of
Inland nan, burnham Martini and Henry NJ. Bates to
me onces Of Governor Lieut.. Governor and Treasurer
OF ths state aud that we will all honorable means
to secure their election.
Which resolutions were adopted.
After some remarks from Mr., Brooks of
Lunenburg, the convention adjourned.
WILLIAM BURBANK, President.
M1LroN CUTLER, socro,,r;o.
f. c. JAcons. secretaries
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-23

- The Washington correspondent of the
New York Times says that Douglas Chicago
speech is relished by more than one member
OF tho Cabinet, as they regard it as widening
the breach between him and the Administra-
ton Democracy Of the country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-23

- The New York Times says it is cua-
ahled to affirm that there is in the state de-
partment at Washington, proof to show that
a capital of three million dollars invested in
the Slave trade, produces profit of eighteen
millions Of dollars a year.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-23
POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY.

Hon Lewis d. Campbell, late NJ c., Of
the 3rd Ohio District, has addressed the fol-
lowing circular to his constituents. lie very
Justly characterizcs the action of the Demo-
cratic party in the House upon his case, as an
encroachment Of Federal power, upon the
sovereignty Of the people of his District
The State of Indiana may well make the same
charge against the Senate, for clecting two
Senators against both the will and the law Of
the State. Popular Sovereignty and Sham
Democracy do not harmonic anywhere just
now
10 the Editors of the Dayton Journal
Since the IT, s. House of Representatives
placed me on their " retired list, have not
addressed D,y late constituents who have so re-
pcatcdly honorod me. in regard to the re-
cent exercise Of Federal Power by which Their
sovereignty, as well as the right Of the people
of Kansas TO govern themselves, were tram-
pied down. l have preferred to remain silent,
for the time being, because it was charged by
some who profess to advocate the principles
to the support of which have devoted the
best energies of my life, .in and out of Con-
grcss,) that would attempt to excite the sym
pathies of wrong constituency for the pur-
pose of personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
1t has been, and is my desire, that the pco-
pie of the third Congressional district of
Ohio who oppose the efforts of the present
Administration to force African Slavery upor
Kansas against the known will of her people
should be left perfectly free to regulate The
means of redressing their wrongs and Of re
buking the acts of tyranny to which refer
and which have no parallel in the history o
any portion Of the civilized world whore tn
God given right of man to govern himself j
respected.
! cannot now give better evidence of m
/ profound gratitude for the confidence ropose
! in me in the Past, than my promise to max
any reasonable sacrifice in the Future, in be
half of the principle Of " Popular Soyer
eighty"
When the anti-Lecompton people of tn
district open the campaign, | will, if alive
be in the field Personal interests, if nc
the superior qualifications and claims of other
to the honors which have been permitted t
enjoy, suggest that should enter as a pr
rate in their ranks rather than as a standarc
bearer. The position however which | mu.
occupy in the coming conflict, is LETT cntrel
to them,
!
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-23

- A New Hampshire man, who is at the
gold diggins in Iowa, says that three DAYS
exploration with spade had enabled him to
ma several very small grains of gold, and
several tons Of eVaggerationn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-23

DECLINES. - Hon. VIM NJ. Pingroy, of
Perkinsylle, was nominated for Lieut.. Gov
ernor by the ant-slavery convention, He
declines the honor; proforrng, unquoston-
ably to support the Republican ticket.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-23

~ We are gratifed to learn that the em-
inent Artist, Mr.. jerome Thompson, of New
York, is passing portion of the Summer at
the Bostwick House, in Jericho. None OF
our Painters have stronger claims upon the
cordial hospitality Of Nermonters than this
gentleman Though not a native of our
State, Mr. Thompson has drawn largely of
the materials for his unrvaled rural pictures
from its striking and characteristic scenery.
Many Vermont heart has been gaddened,
by meeting, when far from home, reproduced
IN these charming compositions, the remem-
bercd beauty of his mountain birthplace
and many stranger, taught to regard Yer
mont as a frozen wilderness, or at least, as
region whose occupants must be a alternating
race, has learned his mistake from the same
source. 1t is probable that. in the depart
mont Of Rural Composition. Mr.. Thompson,
II equalled, is not cxcellod, by any American
Artist Many of his pictures have attained
wide and deserved celebrity. One Of the
best, the apple Gathering is now in the
hands of the ongraver
Mr. Thompson has, also, during the past
year. finished Historical picture Of great
merit, which has elected much admiration.
1t represents the Gathering of the Vermont
ers, before the Battle of Pittsburgh The
scene is laid on the Camp Ground, at Bur
lington, giving, with remarkable fidelity, the
superb prospect that opens from that locality,
The mastering Volunteers, of all conditions,
hastily equipped, each in his own fashion, are
in the act of embarking Some are already
on their way across the Lake. Conspicuous
among them all, is the venerable "Parson
Wooster" of Fairfield, who, it is remember
ed, on that oventnl Sunday morning, an
nounced from the Pulpit to his startled aud
ltory, the news of the approach of an inyad-
ing enemy, and briefly commencing them and
the Country to tho God of Battles, dismissed
his congregation, called for Polunteers and,
musket in hand, led them to the encounter.
Every man in this admirable picture is un-
mistakably "bred land born" Vcrmonter, as
was happily remarked, by Judge Pierpoint'
of Nergennes, and no work of Art could have
a iuster claim upon the favor and patronage
OF our State. most appropriate place for
this work, enlarged to suitable sizo) would
be in the new Capitol, at Montpelier. Tho
event, assurodly, is one that ought in some
such manner to be commemorated, especially
as the last Of those who participated in it are
passing away. We cannot doubt that the
growing taste and patriotic feeling of our
people, just pleasantly illustrated in the eree,
ton Of q Monument to Ethan Allen, would
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-23

q A young man at Wells River had his
thigh shattered and broken by the bursting
of gun, while celebrating on the 5th
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-23

70 The United States Court met at Wind
sor on Tuesday last, Judge Smalley presiding.
1t is expected that the notable Government
Land Warrant Fraud cases are to come on
for trial during this session. The Petit Jury
were dismissed till Tuesday of next week.
After the Judge had delivered his charge to
the Grand Jury, the Court adjourned till next
day at 10 o'clock.
Wednesday, July l4th, 0 o'clock, A. NJ.
met pursuant to adjournment, and no bust
ness coming before the Court, adjourned to
o'clock p. NJ, Thursday.
Thursday, O'Clock, p. NJ. Court met, but
the Grand Jury not being ready to report,
adjourned to o'clock Friday.
There is quito large attendance at the
court. Probably $50 persons or moro from
abroad, and if the Grand Jury find bills, as
contemplated, the Court will probably sit two
or three weeks.
We learn there are about 100 witnesses on
ono case alone, hence the delay of the Grand
Jury in reporting Windsor Journal. IN.
The Chronicle of the 10th says Bills
have been found, we understand, covering a
large number of cases, which will demand
trial"