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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-10-28
VERMONT COLONIZATION SOCIETY

VERMONT COLONIZATION SOCIETY.
The fortieth anniversary of the Vermont
Colonization Society was attended at the
Brick Church in this place on Thursday even
ing, Oct. 20th-Rev. John Wheeler, d. D..
President Of the Society, in the chair.
Scripture was read and prayer offered by
Rev B. w. Smith of Burlington.
The annual report was made by the Secre-
tary, Rev. John X. Converse, from which it
appeared that encouraging progress has been
made during the year past.
Liberia is thriving. The colored people OF
this country are looking toward the land oil
their ancestors, and evidences are multiply
ing that the enterprise OF colonization in Al
RIGA is soon to receive more marked favor,
The report alluded to a new movement for a
separate organization for encouraging settle
mcnts in loruba as unnecessary. The same
object can be more economically and effect
ually accomplished through the Libcran Gov
eminent and the Colonization Society.
Mr. W. NJ Davis, a Liberian now in this
country for the purpose of studying law, was
present, and gave some very interesting in
formation respecting his going to Liberia and
his views Of that country. lie is a native oil
Pennsylvania, and like many others of This
people, he was strongly prejudiccd against
colonization. But he accidentally made the
acquaintance of Ex-President Roberts at Phil.
adelphia, and started almost without prepar.
alton for Liberia. When he reached Monro-
via, he found everything so much more agree.
able than he had expected. that he wondered
that he had never before veutured to 20 there
He found himself there "a man" but in hi.
country he had been "only nearo." and the
change seemed great. Liberia. he said is q
free country, extending six hundred miles
along the coast. and indefinitely towards the
interior. He thought that. like this country
all between the two oceans belongs TO Libe
ria. and he hoped vet TO see States formed in
the interior. all along to the Indian Ocean
The climate is healthy as any portion within
the tropics. The soil is fertile. The people
are industrious. moral and happy. Monrovi,
has about three thousand Inhabitants. foui
Observation-Disclosures, Baptist, Episcopal anC
Presbyterian. 1t has good schools. ministers
lawyers and doctors They have good houses
some worth ten thousand dollars. All kind,
of tropical fruits are abundant. and the peo
pie are now directing their attention particu.
larly to agriculture, and specially to the cul
tiyation Of cotton. Nothing is wanting bur
enterprisng men and capital to make iberi,
superior cotton growing country. In fine
he thought Liberia the hest nl9ce ror M.
people" aud he wondered that SO many were
unwilling to go, and that so much was said
in R this country Rra against colonization
luton, with some brief remarks:
Resolred, That the claims Of Liberia upon
the sympathies. benevolence and con6dorc,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-10-28

ginia at Harper's Ferry. Brown lett the
North about three or four weeks ago, and VIII
arm the negroes and strike the blow in few
weeks. so that whatever is done must be done
at once. They have large quantity Of arms
at their rendezvous and are probably distrib-
uting them already. As am not fully in
their confidence, this is all the information |
can give you. ] dare not sign my name to
this, but trust that you will not disregard the
warning that account.
PHILADELPHIA, 23.-Mr. Giddings OF
Ohio, publishes card denying that he had
been consulted about the Virginia expedi-
ton of Brown.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-10-28

The sqmber Of visitors to Mansfield Noun
tain the past season has been so great that
che summit house, erected in 1858, has been
found too small 70 accommodate them. and
is proprietor, w. II. II bingham, Esq, has
already contracted for the building of an ad-
diiion to il, at an expense Of $1,000, to be in
readiness by she LIST of June, 1860.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-10-28
DEATH on Mrs. r. R. KEITH.

The telegraph announces the death, at
Chicago. on the DIST inst, of Mrs. Keith,
wife Of Hon r. R. Keith Of this village a
lady highly esteemed here. Mr.. and Mrs. X.
left home on the l7th, to visit son at Chi
eago' Mrs. X. being feeble, though as we'll
apparently as she had been for some years
The fatigue of the journey probably occasion
ed her death
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-10-28

JuDGE BENNErT.-The Burlington Times
and Free Press both mark the retiring of Judge
BENNETT from the bench of the Supreme
Court with tributes to his honor These, and
more. are richly deserved. For the thorough
ness OF his learning as lawyer and his abili-
ty as q judge, particularly on the Supreme
bench aud in chancery. he has won, from
those best fitted to appreciate his qualities,
high rank among the excellent judges of this
State.
Twenty elections by the Legislature indi-
cate the estimate put by 'men most noted for
wisdom and virtue" upon Judge Bennett
character.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-10-28
FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE lNsUR-

ANCE COMPANY.
AT tho annual meeting of said Company.
holden ON the 10Th inst, the following off,
GERS were elected for the year ensuing
Directors
Elias b. Burton, Tarrant Sibley. Bennine-
ton Co.; Samuel Gray, Windham Co.; WIN.
j.. Sowles, A. w. Woodwork, Franklin Co. |.
Torrey f. Wales, Chittondeu Co.; Barron
Mouton. Caledonia Co.; Richard w Peabody
Orleans Co.; A. g. Button, Orange Co,
Nathan Gale, Addison Co.; Isaac McDaniels,
Rutland Co.; stephen J. Sowlcs, Grand Isle
CO.; Thomas Gleed, Lamoillo Co.; John w.
Hartshorn, Essex Co; John Wilder. Wind
sor Co; George w Bailey, Joseph Poland.
Samuel Wells, Stoddard b. Colby, Richard
w. Hyde, Washington Co.
George w Bailey, President
S. b. Colby, Vice President.
Joseph Poland, Secretary.
Samuel Wells, Treasurer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-10-28


IHE STATUE OF ETHAN ALLEN. "A bill
introduced in the House 10y Mr. Stoddard
proposes to make an appropriation for the
purpose of erecting in the State House yard
a statue Of "Old Ethan" from the model of
L. g. Mead, Jr., of Brattleboro. The statue
is to be Of Rutland marble, about eight feet
in height. The model of the statue is de-
elared by competent judges to be admirable
in design and laultess in execution. The
head is very slightly thrown back, the right
hand raised alnft, while the left, hanging by
the side, holds chapeau. The figure is
ROBBED in the continental uniform, wearing
sash and sword The impression produced
by it, Judging from the photograph, is both
striking and pleasing 1t seems to us that
the State House yard may be well and fty
embellished by a statue, or some other work
of art, on either side. A statue of Ethan
Allen, sculptured by Mr. Mead of Vermont
marble will be just the thing for the place
Let us have the statue VERMONT.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-10-28

AT THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Vermont
Mutual Fire Insurance Company, holden at
the office, Oct. 10, the following Directors
were chosen for the year ensuing Washing
ton County, Daniel Baldwin, limo. p. Red
field, Erastus S. Camp, James I. Thurston,
Charles Dewey Orange County, b. w. Bar
tholomew; Bennington County, Henry d.
Hall; Lamoille County. w. H. II. Bingham
Windham County, f II. Fessenden Chit
tenden County, William Weston; Orleans
County, Samuel A. Willard Windsor Coun-
ty, Luther c. White; Addison County. CAL
vim q. Tilden; Franklin County, William
Clopp; Essex County, John Dewey Grand
Isle County, Giles Harrington Rutland
County, Moses Hawkes. Caledonia County.
j. d. Abbot. Subsequently, the Directors
reelected Daniel Baldwin, President; T. p.
Redfeld. Vice President; Charles Dewey.
Secretary James T. Thurston, Treasurer.
~ The Patriot has interjected two col
umns OF matter from a Kentucky Douglas
Democrat into Gov. Halls message! OF
course all the readers of the Patriot will be
anxious to vote for Gov Hall next year.
SAKE had better decline at once.
HALF FARE ON THE RAILROADS.
We learn that the Rutland Il Burlington,
Vermont Central and Vermont & Canada
Railroads will take passengers to Montpelier
and return, during the presen, week, at
least. for haV fare. The Passumpse now
gives this privilege to members of the Leg
islature, and perhaps will do so to all who
wish to visit the new State House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-28

School GIRLS IN WINrER-The Ohio Cul-
tivator says: We wish to put in a special plea
Tor the girls. Make their dresses short enough
to swing clear Of the snow and mud, and give
them good water proof boots to wear to school.
Yes, we insist upon it-they should have boots.
women . shoes of the present fashion are no
more ut TO be put upon country roads in winter
than an Indians birch bark canoe is fit TO cross
the Atlantic. Boots will not look quite so trim
about the ankle, or step so lightly upon the
foor, but they will do what is of more conse-
quence-preserve their health to show of their
graces in after life, and to take great MANY
elastic steps that might otherwise be fewer and
those leading directly down to the grave.
Another thing we are glad to see coming in
fashion: the ladies are learning to skate, and
for this they must have boots. Now girls, get
each Of you pair Of neat-ftting boots, and a
pair of skates to lit, aud the first ice that forms
in your neighbOrhOod, large enough, 90 out
with your brothers, or somebody else's broth
ers, and learn to skate. Be prudent about it,
and not oyerdo the exercise, and you will find
II capital medicine-next to riding on horse
back The only way u bring about a race
OF healthy women, is to attend 10 the phy-
slesl development of the girls before they are
diluted in the false system of fashionable ac-
complishment, that its them for nothing but
elegant Imbeciles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-28

How THE PROFESSOR Cor Our OF THE WELL.
A few years ago, Professor -, of Bowdoin
Uonege' was oyerseer of the building of the
High School house in Brunswick. In the eel
lar OF the same was q we'll, walled with brick
whose sides were consequently smooth One
day, being left alone in the building, he went
doAn cellar, and in bis haste unconsciously at
tempted to walk over the we'll, and as uncon-
sciOusly fell into it, Here was a predicament
t.r any one possessing no more Immortality
than College Professor; standing in five feet
OF Water-at the bottom of q well sixteen feet
deep at the bottom of deep cellar-with no
soul In hearing distance After shouting him.
self hoarse, he bethOught himself of piece of
chalk remnant Of the last recitation-which
he applied to the walls to solve his situation.
The statement of the question was-let 7
equal how shall | get out; equal depth OF
water; equal distance TO the water; and by
means OF bis knowledge of Algebra he actually
worked himself out, wonderfully showing the
power Of mathematics.-BaneOr Times.
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tS]The Laporte (Ind.) Times gives the par
ticulars of horrible affair in that neighborhood
Several boys started from the residence of a
German widow lady, mile or two from town,
TO 60 to LapOrte, and among them was the son
ofthe widow. lie was in liquor, and after leay-
ing the house, his companions discovered that
he had left his hat behind him, and started him
blck after it. Shortly afterwards, gentleman
and lady, passing near by in a wagon. heard a
moan of person In great agony, and at the
same time heard dog growl as if devouripp
something. The lady prevailed upon her hus,
band to go and ascertain the cause, which he
did, when, horrible to relate, he found the Ger
man boy alluded to, down, and his own dog
literally chewing him to pieces. At last ae.
counts, he was not dead, though it was scarcely
possible for him to recover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-28

ExPERIENCE.-Ihe editor Of the Palmer
Journal went skating last week and thus
details his experience -" Coming to q pond
whose frozen surface shOne like n mirror in the
sunlight, we felt that we were boy again, and
though years had passed away since we had
tied pair OF skates to our feet, we felt conf
dent OF showing the boys some exploits in skat-
ing that had not been witnessed for a Iop time
And 30 We did. With skates nicely buckled
10 our feet, we made powerful launch upon
the glare ice. The next moment we saw some
thing going up in the air which looked like n
PAIR OF feet with skates on them, AMI felt some
thing strike US behind like a ton of ice while
a shout went up from the boys that made the
Welkin ring. After two or three more unsuc-
cessful attempts, we got the hang of the skates
and made tolerably good progress. We wero
much annoyed, however, by little chap with
black eyes and clOse-ftting cap, who chal-
lenged US for race. We accepted, and made
q bold dash across the pond. When half way
across We brought up on our back, when the
little shaver shot ahead like a rocket Itwas
bumiliating to be beaten thus, but il was n
great conquest for the black eyed boy to beat
one more than twice his size and age. Even
after that, II we were making for a particular
point, or cutting a comical illustration for
Punch, Hat on the ice, the black -eyed Juvenile
was sure to dart by Us with a laugh, and n
look of proud superiority. After two hours of
such enjoyment We left the ice, convinced that
skating must be highly popular amusement
for those who like il. We awoke next morning
with spavins in both legs, a slight soreness in
the rear, and these ideas in our head about
skating"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-28

iS' Some years ago, in the New Hampshire
Legislature, a new member, somewhat noted
for pumping thunder" made a speech--it
was upon bill for taxing bank dividends
which he attempted to be very pathetic in ia
yor Of widows who owned bank stock. "Yes,
Mr.. Speaker" be exclaimed with indignant
energy, the gentleman from Dover, who in
troduced this bill, deaf to the cries of her or
phan children, would strip the widow" but
before he could conclude the sentence be was
interrupted by laugh. Astonished, but un-
daunted, he exclaimed, with profound feeling:
Gentlemen, 1t is not a subject OF derision, I
appeal to you in all candOr, to say il it is not
worse than stripping. Put on this tax, and
you will drive the widow to her last nm ~
Shouts of laughter here petrilied him in his
place, and he spoke no more during the session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-28

Pussy BHwILDERED The other pigbf. n
large cat, belonging to the station master At A
railroad crossing, attempted to cross the line as
an engine was passing at a good speed The
eat was caught between the spokcs of one of
the driving wheels, and whirled round while
the wheel traversed thirty yards, when puss
was thrown out. Its owner went to look for
II, but the cat stared so wildly that he dared
not approach il. Two hours afterwards it was
heard mewing at the front door; and when it
came in it was found to be uninjured Its
breast and face were covered with grease and
dirt; but the only harm that puss had expe-
rlenced Was such n combined shock and fright
that It seemed stupid, and had lost its appe-
ute, nor would il clean itself -r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-28
MARRIAGE by WHOLESALE.

Recent English papers report the trial and
conviction OF one Mr.. Gloucester Gale, who
plead guilty, at the Old Bailey, to having in
IeinsrrIed with hve ladies, his first wife being
alive. The London Weekly Times says:
Inc prosecutors were prepared to prove a
number OF marriages, but it was said that the
fellow had made many victims besides those
who were induced to come forward and expose
their wrongs to the public gaze Gale was
sentenced TO penal servitude for four years.
and the public would not be dissatisfied If
longer punishment had been awarded There
are few greater offences than those of which
this scoundrel was guilty But our detestation
OF his guilt is nearly equalled by our surprise
at the creduhty of his victims. Gales first
and only lawful marriage took place in 1849,
and, within ten years, he contrived. to marry
certainly hve other young women, and it is be-
lieved several more. Some of these had prop-
erty, and some are described as pretty, and of
good station in life. With all but the frst
he assumed false name, and, in each case, he
made similar representations. He was either
q merchant, travelling u good deal abroad, or
the mate VI merchant vessel going long vow
ages. 1t seems that he divided his time among
his numerous wives, the rest supposing him on
his voyages or travels during his absence from
them. Ii required a good deal of cunning and
audacity to maintain this system of deception
Tor so long a time. 7 he wives who waited
patiently at home must have had q large
amount Of confidence, and have been deficient
in womanly curiosity. They were content to
let him come and go without asking where he
had been, or what he had been doing During
bis absences, they did not ask to be informed
OF his progress, or require that he should write
to them from the places of his temporary So
Journ. They must never have expressed wish
to see the place where he carried on his bust
ness, or to see his ship. But more wonderful
still is 1T, how he induced so many to marry
him. Here are at least five English women in
respectable position in life who, to their cost,
consented to marry a man who was an entire
stranger to them. This must have been so for
the smallest inquiry would have DESTROYED his
pretensiOns Indeed, it would appear that the
very first serious inquiry led to his detection
The man was not handsome, for that cruel
Photographer, the reporter, describes him as
IAN ins gnifcant looking little man, with a
profuse red beard and moustache." He was
not rich, and he cannot have had money even
to make a show of competence, for, when he
was taken into custody, thirty duplicates, re-
iating 10 property belonging to his last wife
were found upon him. Who will explain the
mystery!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-28
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-28

An UGLY SQUIsr.-A butcher. who WAS NJ
ficted with that obliquity OF vision known as
strabismus, was about slsughtering a bullock,
and employed little negro boy to stand by
the bulls neck, grasp his horns and hold his
head steady, so that he (the butcher) would
have q certainty of knocking him down. As
the butcher poised his axe in the air, he seemed
TO be looking directly at the negro instead Of
the bullock. Look here, look here, hosay,
exelaimed the darkey. with a great deal Of
nervous trepidstiOn. lis you gwine 10 strike
whar you is lOokin'r" 'fOf course am, You
black scoundrel," was the reply. "Den you
get somebody olse to hold de bullock" ejacu-
lated the negro; you isn't gwine ter knock
dis child's brains out -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-28

OWENS AND HIS APPRENTICE.-Ihe follow
ing capital story is told Of John Ovens the
favorite comedian:
John was playing an engagement at the
howard Athen9um, in Boston, last summer,
and was despatched by the manager to per-
iorin ior week In one of the interior towns of
western Massachusetts. One day, while So
Journing there, plain, good natured son Of
the soil came up to him, as he was enjoying
his after breakfast cigar, and address, him
thus
say, Squire, amt you the player chap
that L see in the theayter, last night, acting
out the funny feller so 'cute?'
That part alluded TO was Solon Shingle, in
" The Peoples Lawyer"
We'll, replied John, with that bland smile
OF his, "l guess / am"
thought SO" said the farmer "Now
I've been good many times to the theayter,
when We been down TO Boston, and seen a
bull lot of folks playin' all sorts of funny
parts, but l never seen any one on en- who
could come any where's near you, Squire
les yeou dew take the rag of o. the bush,
acIing out funny feller, and no mistake
Inc comedian evinced his deep sense of the
compliment paid him by a graceful touch Of
ms hat; and his new friend proceeded
never did larf so much iu all my born
days; and so did my wife, and as to nv darter,
Matilda Jane, L thought she would have bust.
wonder, Squire, if you could not Iarn our
sam He's cute sort of a chap, and is up to
all sorts OF queer gOings on. Amt nobody't
don snicker right eout, everytime they see
him in his tantrums. 1 guess he'd make a
funny actor, jest like you, Squire, if be only
had chance: 'SpOse you couldn't give him q
cHance' couldn't you? If you only let him
Try his hand while, shouldn't mind bindin'
hlm eout as apprentice to the actin business,
and not charge you much, mother; only take
good care on him, and don't let him get into
mischief Fact is, Squire, think that boyd
Just suit you, Jor he's q Kind Of natyraL I'D
fool eRNu IOtc ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-28

PHoToGRAPnY IN CoURr-Our Court calen-
dar a few days ago (says The Boston Adverts,er)
gave an account of the admission in Court as ey-
dcnce Of Photographic copies Of the hand writing
of note together with specimens OF he defend
ants known handwriting Inagnihed many times
so that the slightest difference could be detected
The idea OF this very important application Of
the photog raphic art, originated, we believe,
with Mr.. George Simpson, Jr., ofthe Merchants
Bank, who Is highly skilful In the use Of the
pen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-28
C. WEIRMAN'S CARD

e. G. WEIRMAN'S CARD
Z OR HIS Patrons and others, the Ladies and
Heads of Families of w ashing ton, q GeOrge--A
town, A lex 6ndria, and vicinity. 0A
&. WEIRMAN. 42& 18th street, between New
York avenue and II street, has returned from Phi
ade phla with a very fine stock of his Ladies' and
Chlldren's CUSTOM NJ DE SHOES, which he
Will sell at reduced rates for cash
They are the same make, qua ity of material. du
Tablliy OF workmanship. and elegant finish us here
tOfore, which are SO well known to his numerous
patrons throug hout the District and various States
To be lncomparAbiy superior In every respect, and
entirely different IN style, fit, and artistic workman
ship, to am others vended here or elsewhere
he has made arrang ements greatly To extend his
business. and therefore will sell at exceed ng "
moderate rates, on ths terms above named.
Families may save halfthe mo" ey usually thrown
away on worthless shoes that have neither stylo,
fit, nor ear IN them.
The subscriber will warrant his in every pariicu
lar, and that one pair will OutlGst thros palrs OF
thOse ofotheT manufacture.
There can be no stronger guaranty of the nestlma
be quality OF these shoes than the universally &c
knOwledged faSt that they their perfect shape
to the last, until entirely worn out. Jazz