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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12

A LoNG HoRsBnAoK RrpE.-Thirteen la
dies and gentlemen from New York CITY took
dinner at the st. Johnsbury House Wednes-
day. They wero on their way to the White
Mountains, and their mode of travel was on
horseback. We have understood that horse
back riding was conducive to health. but we
should consider a trip of 700 miles as rather
overriding a good exercise How many of
our country girls could take such trip -
ColodoHian.
TORNADO IN GRoroN We learn from Mr..
II. NJ. Gates that on Tuesday of last week
tornado passed over Groton Village, doing
considerable damage in its passage. A new
two story Cabinet shop built by A. l.. Clark,
and owned by II. VI. Gates, into which new
machinery had been placed, was taken by the
whrlwind, and carried some fifty feet and
entirely destroyed. The Church was unroof-
ed : also a barn in which three men were
moving away hay close under the roof, was
uncovered in twinkling and one of the men
injured. The damage donc-in the vicinity
our informant estimates at two thousand
dallars.-Teiegdph.
LOOK OUT FOR BuRe1ARs.-On Thursday
night of last week, Mr. L. A. Boyingtons
|
taken from a wallet in his pantaloons pocket
while the family were asleep The wallet was
left in the pocket. On the same nightMr. w.
s. Guiliord's house and Mr.. j. +. Stinson's
house were entered and Sll taken from Mr..
Guiliords vest pocket These houses were
entered by turning the keys to the outside
doors by iorsps made for that purpose. At
tempts were made on the KEY of Mr. w. A.
I,,t a.. 4. D. =
compish their purpose.
The houses of Mr.. Willard, chshier of the
Castleton Bank, and Of Mr.. B. b. Burt of
Castleton were entered few nights after
wards, in a similar manner, and 500 stolen
from the former, and gold watch from the
latter. There is, undoubtedly, a gang" of
desperadoes prowling about from village to
village in the rural districts, who we hope
will get their deserts in the shape of cold lead
in their legs in their next attempt at plumber
-RuNdnd Courier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12

10 We invite attention to the various
notices of Literary Institutions and public
schools, for the coming fall, which appear in
another column. Some of them are among
the first Institutions in the State To those
in this immediate vicinity, desiring to avail
themselves Of the advantages of first class
school. the new arrangement for the accom-
mediation Of the Washington County Gram
mar School offers inducements for their pat
ronage which we trust will be duly consid-
cred. Instead of the unsightly and dilapi-
dated walls that have so long stood, as it
were, in the middle of one of our principal
streets, and repulsed the student from rather
than attracted him to its 'cassic halls" they
are now invited to a new and commodious
building, in retired part of the village,
where every thing pertaining to the comfort
and convenience of both teachers and stu
dents will be found in readiness to greet them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marsh, the new Principal and
preceptress, are both of them teachers of ex-
perience and ability, as is attested by the tes-
timonas that follow them from institutions
with which they have heretofore been con,
nected and we bespeak for the school, under
its new arrangements, that patronage which
we have no doubt it will richly deserve
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12
.. Y. N. COMMENCEMENT.

The streets of our pleasant Village have
been throngcd for three or four days past,
with gay and lively concourse of people, in
attendance upon the annual commencement
of our lourishing University. Sunday after
noon the exercises of the occasion. were in
augurated by Sermon from President Pease
before the graduating class The discourse
was rcplete with sound doctrine and good ad-
wise whichif practically applied by the young
gentlemen addressed. cannot fail of making
them good and great men. In the evening
the Society for Religious Inquiry convened
and listened to an able Address from Rev
Mr. Hill, Of Waltham, Mass
Monday evening the Lambda Iota held their
anniversary at the Lake House The ora
ton was delivered by VIM. r. Mills Esq, of
Louisiana. burlington Boy and poem
by Rev. +. Higbee, was read.
The commencement Concert same Evening
by the Burlington Cornot Band, assisted by
C. jerome Hopkins, was well attended, and
universal satisfaction given.
Tuesday, the Phi Beta Kappa celebration
was first in order. At the hour, the Presi-
dent, Hon Geo p. Marsh, introduced Rev. l..
p. Hickok, d. d., of the Union College, as
the Orator of the occasion, who announced as
his subject, "The Living activity of Think
ing Men," which he handled in mastery
maner Next came Mr. Bureigh's Poem,
"The Poets Mission. which was by turns
witty, earnest and sarcastic. At2P. NJ, the
Literary Societies convened, and Geo. w.
Curtis introduced as Orator His address,
Of course was political, aud deeply tingcd
with anti-slavory sentiment; but its Especial
charm, says the Times, twas its clocmion.
The poet was introduced in the person Of j
i. Aldrich who announced his theme as
The King and the Clown and for nearly
an hour, epranced his ordnance with thoughts
and images of wonderful beauty.
In the Evening the Junior Exhibition at.
tracted large audience. The exercises pass.
ed off creditable to the Speakers. The ora
tions Of Messrs, Spauldng. Hunting, Peck
Waterman and Allen, were especially worthy
of notice.
The Sigma Phi Celebrated their anniversary
at the Lake House Grafton by Lewis Fran
els, and poem by B. Lincoln Benedict
The Delta Psi fraternity held their annua
festival at TIE American. Grafton by Rev
f II. Byington, and Poem by II. NJ. Wal.
lace, of n. Y. City.
Wednesday, commencement day proper
the exhibition of the Graduating Glass, tool
place The orations of the graduates, were
highly interesting and exhibited marks of abil
ity and careful training. Among so many
good pieces, we forbear to particularize. Tn,
Masters Grafton was delivered by John Elan
ders, Of Manchester. n. H., the subject
democracy and Self-government,' embody
ing true sentiment, was handled with force
and ability
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12
N. A. TAYLOR, Secretary.

Promenade CoNoERT.-The Montpelier
Cornet Band, together with several of our
leading yocalists, propose to give Promen-
ade Concert Of vocal and instrumental music,
at the Washington Hall, on Monday evening,
August 10th, for the benefit of the Band.
But few of our citizens have any idea of the
amount of labor and expense incident to the
formation and maintenance Of good band
just such an one as we are now having in
Montpelier-the whole of which, thus far
has been borne by the individual members Of
the Band, without any aid from the citizen.
generally and we trust that now there is an
opportunity for us to do so, we shall manifest
our appreciation of their services by giving
them rousing benefit.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12

~ We have received pamphlet announc-
ing the Fourth Annual Fair of the St. Louis
Agricultural and Mechanical Association, to
commence Monday, the Goth day of Septem-
Der, 1859, and continue six days. The sched-
ule of premiums amounts to 500, 900, OF
which the best Roadster Stallion, in harness.
and the best Thorough Bred Stallion, are to
receive $1,000 each. No entry fee is charged
this year, and competition is invited from the
whole Union.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12
LETTER FROM HENRY A. WISE.

LETTER FROM HENRY A. WISE.
The following strange letter from Gov.
Wise leaked out at the meeting Of the New
York Committee. The Heraids correspon-
dent vouches for its authenticity, from
knowledge Of the authors handwriting
RtcuMoNp July b. 1859.
Dear SIR thank you Tor yours VI The Sth inst.
have apprchcndcd All along that the Ianmany Regency
would carry united delegation from New York to
Charleston. Forwhom Douglas know, is confident;
but You may rely on that Mr. Buchanan is himself
candidate for denomination ana an ms patronage ana
power will be used 20 dsappoint Douglas and all other
aspants Our only chance is 20 organize by districts
and either whip the enemy or send two delegations.
II that is done or not DONE must still rely
united South united South will depend on a united
Virginia. and pledge You that she Of least shall be
unit Virginia unit, and persistent and firm sound
platform or protection, to all persons of popular
squater sovereignty she must rally 10 her support all the
South. The South cannot adopt Mr. Douglas platform
II Is short cut 20 all the ends Of black rcpublicanism
He then will kick up his heels II he does or don't he
cant be nominated, and the main argument against his
nomination is that he cant be elected II nominated II
he runs independent candidate and Seward runs, and
am nominated Charleston, ! can beat them both.
Or II quatc sovereignty is plank Of the platform at
Charleston and Dougasis nominated the South will run
independent candidate protection principles, and
the election into the House. Whore, then, would
Mr.. Douglas be- The lowest candidate ON the list. II |
have the popular strength you suppose will itself fix
the nomination Get that and am confident ut success
Hon. f. Wood is proies,cdy and really, believe, a
friend. and of course would, in good faith. be glad Of
his influence, and would DO nothing impair it and
could NOT Justly reject his kind aid; but may rely up
on 30 that am neither completely, nor at a, in the
hands " Mr. Wood, or Of any other man, who brcathes
He has always been friendly 20 me- and am 90 him, but
always fair and independent terms. There is nothing
in our relations which should keep ao0f any friend OF
either lie knows as well as any one can te him. that
his main influence is IN the city of New York, and
nudge what YOU uf his country influence is correct
But am counting all The time without Now York, and
don't fear 'he result depending solely upon open
4 In.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12

The U. S. Circuit Court commenced its sit
ting at Windsor, on the 26th ult. The first
case tried, the Rutland and Burlington Rail-
road Company, as. VIM A. Croker of Taun-
ton, Mass, to recover subscriptions for stock
after the evidence had been put in the
Judge ordered a verdict for the defence. Or
the Goth ult., Albert n Batehelder, of Orange
orraigned on an indictment for robbing the
mail, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to
the State Prison for four years, The Gov
eminent case against Mr.. Bickford, commenc.
ed on Monday of last week, and was termi-
mated on Monday of this week, by verdict
of Guilty.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12

PLEASURE TRAyEL.-From August 6, dur
ing the pleasure travel, or until further no
tice, tickets will be sold, on the Vermont Cen
trail Railroad, for Highgate and Alburgh
Springs, and return, at very reduced rate,
giving the seekers of health and pleasure an
opportunity to spend few days at either OF
these pleasant and agreeable places, during
, the oppressive heat of summer. Fare from
Montpelier to Alburgh Springs and return
1910; to Highgate Springs $500. From
Waterbury 1925 and S2,l5. Tickets good
for three days.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12

MAN MIssING.--We learn that man
named Thomas Carr, has been missing from
Berlin Corner since Friday, the 5th inst 1t
seems that on that day, while at work in a
hay field near Berlin Pond, he went to part
of the field out of sight of those at work
with him, for the purpose of opening some
hay, and that nothing has been seen or heard
of him since. Fears are entertained that he
is drowned in the Pond, and search is being
made for him. Up to this time "Wednesday
eve) no trace of him has been found.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12
KENTUCKY ELECTIONS.

The Legislature, on joint ballot, has about
thirty Democratic majority. The Democratic
Governor and State officials are elected by
from 1000 to 10000 majority.
In the Third Congressional District, Bris-
tow. opposition. is elected
In the Sixth Congressional District, Adj
ans, opposition, is elected. In the Seventh
District. Mallory, Opp, is elected. In the
Ninth District. Moore, Opp. is elected. In
the First District. Burnett. Dem, is elected.
In the Second District. Pcyton, Dem, is
elected In the Fifth District Cushman,
Dem, is elected In the Eighth District,
Simms, Dem. is elected In the Tenth Dis
trct, Stevenson, Dem, is elected
The official returns Of the Fourth Congress
sional District of this State show tie vote
TENNESSEE ELECTION.
Harris, Dem, is elected Governor by a
majority of about 5000. The Opposition
have elected their Congressman in the ID, Sd,
4th and Sth Districts, and probably in the LIST;
and the Democratic candidates are chosen in
the 9th, 9TH and 10th. The Legislature is
Democratic.
LATER.-ln thirty counties, more than half
the State, Netherland, Opposition for Gov
crnor, gains 1900, indicating a Democratic
majority of about 5000. The Opposition
elect their Congressman in the sth and 9th
districts. The State Senate is certainly one
and probably three, Democratic majority. In
the House there is certainly three and prob
ably five, Democratic majority.
A private dispatch from Memphis 9th,
says that Emerson Etherdge is elected, sure,
making seven Opposition Members Of Con-
gress from Tennessee.
ELECTION IN OREGON.
The Overland Mail arrived at jefferson
City, with California advcos to the 9Th ult.
Incomplete returns of the Congressional cleo
ton in Oregon indicate the success. by a
small majority, Of Stout, the Democratic can
didate. Another report says that Logan,
Republican, is elected by 20 to 80 majority.
NORTH CAROLINA ELECTION.
In the First Congressional District, Smith S
Opp, majority over Shaw, Dem, is 5s6--an
opposition gain. In the Fourth Congressional
District the majority of Branch over Sanders
is go. Both are Democrats. In the Sixth
District it is Thought Scales, Dem, has been
beaten by Leach, Independent Democrat. In
the Seventh District, Chace. Dem, is re-
elected In the Fifth District, Gilmer, Opp,
is reelected by an increased majority.
TEXAS ELECTION.
A private dispatch from Houston, Texas
via New Orleans Sth, says that Gen. Houston
is certainly elected Governor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12

UNION School MEETING.-At the Union
School Meeting, held at the Grand Jury
Room on Wednesday evening, the Sd inst,
the following officers were elected Jacob
Scott, Moderator; Geo. w. Reed, Clerk; A.
c. Brown, Collector; c. w. Storrs, Audit
or ; Roderick Richardson, Prudential Com
mittee on the part of the Union District, in
place of +. f. Merrill, deceased. A tax Of
40 cents on the dollar. of the Grand List,
was voted towards paying the expenses Of
the new building, grading the grounds, &c.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12

" campaigning is being held at Wes-
leyan Grove Martha's Vineyard Camp
Ground. the present week, where from one to
two hundred tents are said to be erected -
The grounds are nicely laid out into parks
and avenues, and bell has been placed over
the preachers stand which can be heard at a
distance Of three miles. Some of the tents
have been fitted up with muei taste and at
considerable cost
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12

~ Hon. Richard Rush, whose death at
Philadelphia has Just been announced, aged
70, was the son of the celebrated DR.. BEN
jamin Rush, who was a member of the Cont
mental Congress, and who signed the Dcclar-
alton of Independence lie was Minister to
England under President Monroe Secretary
of the Treasury under President Adams ;
Special Agent to England under President
Jackson; and Minister to France under Presi-
dent Polk.
"NoBoDY ASKED You, KIND SGR."-Mr.
Buchanan's Letter of declension is wholly
gratuitous. There is not in the wide world a
more completely used up man The opinions
entertained Of him by political opponents are
now shared by those who were his friends.
He goes overheard by universal consent
Albany Journal.
"a The Washington correspondent of the
New York Courier d Enquirer speaking of
the organization Of the next House, says
THE Republicans are gaining confidence
IN their ability to elect the Speaker and Clerk,
Messrs. sherman and Corwin Of Ohio, and
Mr.. Grow Of Pennsylvania, are the most
prominent candidates for speaker and Mr.,
William Schouer OF Massachusetts,, Mr.. I'M
derwood, Wing member for Kentucky in the
last House, and Col Forney of Philadelphia,
are the leading competitors for the Clerk
ship
KANsAs.-A dispatch from Kansas, July
goth, says
The Kansas Constitutional Convention
adjourned sine die tonight. The Constitut
ion was adopted, "a to 10, All the Democ-
rats voted against it, and refused to sign it.
- The Mayor Of Montreal, in letter
addressed to the citizens, tells them that the
! debt Of Montreal exceeds 100000
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12

10 Mr. II. |. Proctor, whose advertise
ment may be found in another column, offers
his services to the people of Montpelier and
vicinity as an instructor upon the Piano and
Organ, and in thorough bass and harmony.
He comes among us well recommended, and,
we doubt not, will give entire satisfaction to
those who may avail themselves Of his SER
vices
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12

Books AGAIN.-Curran & Co. are still in
town, at Burnham's Hotel, and will remain
there until Saturday night when their sales
in this town will positively close. Cali and
see their books.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12
RENEWING THE KANSAS WAR.

Kansas has a new Constitution. The Con-
vention has finished its labors, and produced
an instrument. which, without being perfect,
is yet ably drawn In scope and character it
is not inferior 20 those of most of the older
States, while upon the important point of the
Freedom Of the soil, it is as explicit as could
be desired.
Because it is so explicit, the Democrats in
the Convention, to a man, voted against it,
We have been assured, repeatedly, through
the organs of the Democratic party, that tho
Kansas strife was cover" and 'settled," that
all they sought was the peaceable admission
of the State with or without Slavery as its
inhabitants might choose. Although the
early history of the Territory was a series of
armed violence and outrage, instigated by the
| Democratic leaders, they have, nevertheless,
insisted that, having once elected conven-
ton and framed a Constitution, the Settlers
in right of their popular sovereignty were en-
titled to admission into the Union. The Con-
vention has been held, and the Constitution
framed, and now the Democrats unanimously
oppose it by every means in their power,
threaten to oppose it at the polls, and il I'M
successful there, to transfer the strife to the
Halls of Congress.
Be 1t so. The issue is one of their own
seeking. This new kansas agitation" is
created by Democrats alone, and solely for
partisan ends Their course is in glazing
contradiction with their past professions but
when, in regard to Kansas, has it been other
wises We are confident they mistake the
tenor of public opinion, both in the Territory
and in the country at large, when they expect
to manufacture capital by interposing further
resistance to the admission of Kansas as a
Free State into the Union-Albany Journal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12

A MODERN ALoHEMIsT. Dr. Samuel
Hankinson, alias Bland, has been arrested in
New York, on charge Of a country dentist,
for selling composition called oreide as gold,
which he alleged to be genuine, at SIS per
pound This same doctor is well known to
the police, having been once or twice preyi-
ously broken up in his attempts at humbug-
giug the people, The generous physician
this time sold three pounds of gold 10 the
dentist for $50, for which the dentist had
him arrested .-Erchange
That country dentist must have been green
indeed to suppose that three pounds of gen.
uiHe gold could be bought for $50, or he
must have designed to deceive his customers
by using the deceptive stuff, and been caught
in the act and prosecuted this New York
doctor to hide his own sin.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12

How STAND WITH THE WoRlD.-At
two o'clock p. NJ, on Tuesday last we con-
versed with Mr.. Charles Plimpton, at the
Post Office here, where he, in common
with five others mail agents, daily register
their names when on duty. On this occa-
sion Mr.. Plimpton was busily engaged fgur-
ing with black lead pencil, and when in
quired of as to what he was at, he replied, 81
am seeing ho0 stand Nth the 0orld" -Four
hours later the poor fellow left the world
for ever, with his accounts with it probably
unadjusted.
Mr.. Plimpton was the son of Erasmus
Plimpton, of Wardsboro', in this State. He
was about 30 years OF age, single man and
much respected by all who knew him. He
has been mail agent on the Albany & Rutland
Railroad about six years, and has proved him
self faithful public officer, and an occommo
dating citizen. We fear this sudden be-
reayement will bring down his fathers "gray
hairs with sorrow to the grave.
Mr.. David S. Russell, expressman, VIII,
lost his life at the same time, is highly Spoken
Of as man of honor and integrity. His az,
was % years. He was a great favoritc Will
the attaches of the road, and was the oul,
and ever-reliable support of two sisters anC
a widowed mother residing In Albany. Rat
land Courier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKETS.

REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKETS
ADDISON COUNTY.
SAM ,nIz ?. NASH, Senators.
s sAERIsoN \ @ eo sMlrH assistant Judges
HARVEY MUNsILL, Probate Judge, No.,
JACOB coNRoE, Probate Judge,
GAIUs A. coLLANiER, high sheriff
WIN. JosL1N, High Baihf
W. F. BASCoM, stetc's Attorney.
BENNINGTON COUNTY.
BENJAMIN 7. oLIN, se,o,o,,
sTTITPnTN G n MSlIL5L4ARD, Judges,
A. p. LYMAN, States An0rney.
SAMUEL II. BLACKMER, Judge Of Probate
tor Remington District.
HARVEY X. FOWLER, Judge Of Probate
ANsoN BUCK, Sheriff
l.. n. sPRAGUE, High Baih6.
CHITTENDEN COUNTY.
f. +. 5 5. MASON hla5GNDhN' Senators.
JOSIAH FUTILE,
DAVID FISH, b,3o,,
T. II. HARD. States attorney.
WIN. n. FRENCH, Jaiqc ef Probate.
y. B. FLANAGAN, Shcrjf
II. HALBERr H'gh BaHf,
ESSEN COUNTY.
N $. CHANDLER, senator.
M MI HcSTAfLER, J"dg''
GEO. y. DALE, States Attorney
JONAH BROOKS Judge Of Probate.
WM. CHENEY, Sheriff.
GEORGE CLARK, High Ba1f.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
I
y N. :, , Si 5S{Sx. Senators
s skyH 9AK KEEsN;pA1I Judges,
MYRON BUCK, States attorney.
A. SAMSON, Jadge If Probate
A. II. MASON ShoytT
E. b. PEcKHAM, nigh Baigf
ORANGE COUNTY.
Nv, BARTHoLoMEw, SENATORS
ROSWELL NJ BILL, 'e''''"''
LANES ZANE ~ !, &lr }Judges.
ROSWELL FARNHAM. Jr.. states attorney.
WM. f. DICKINSON, Judge Of Probate
JOSEPH ATKINSON, Judge Of Probate
for Bradford District.
ELISHA AILIs. Jr., Sheriff
RICHARD SMITH, high BaMf
RUTLAND COUNTY.
CHAUNCEY S RUMsEY,2
MARTIN G. EvERETS. Senators
DAVID T.. NICHOLSON, \
Z ho e: J H u !, s,aoy Judges.
WIN T. NICHOLS. States Attorney,
HARVEY BUTTON, Judqe Of Pyobate
tor Rutland District.
ALMON WARNER, Judge Of Pro5qte
for Fairharen District
JACOB EDGRRTON, Sheriff
BENJAMIN MANHAM, High BailF.
WINDSOR COUNTY.
WARREN FRENCH
JOHN WILDER. Co..
DANIEL NEEDHAM, ('e'"""''
J. NJ. ALDRfCH,
S. MARCY. ,-,-, ~,
JOSEPH W. COLBURN. HSSS'dh" ""dgeS'
JOHN PORTER, Jvdge Of Probate
for Hartford District
HENRY CLoSsON, Judge Of Probate
for Windsor District
DUDLEY c. DENIsoN, States Attorney.
LORENZO RICHMOND Sheriff.
ALVIN LAMB, High BaHf.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-12
Gaatrbman & Stair Journal.

by P WALTON
MONTPELIER. AUGUST 70, 1859.
REPUBLTCAN STATE TICKET.
For Governor.
lillian HALL.
For Lieut. Governor.
BURN H M NJ A RT N.
For Treasurer.
HENRY NJ. BAT ES.