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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-13

~ L w G o o d S -R. r. r / X L r,
~ DRiPER 3 TAILOR, has just returned from
New ork with good assortment Of
BkOADCLoIHS, CASSlMERES AND VESTINGS,
which he will make up in the latest styles and best man
uer
Garments cut for others make and warranted to it
Needles, railor's Measures, Crayons Shirt Bosoins
Collars, and Soots Reports Of New York Fashions for
sale
Montpelier, May l2, 1858.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-13

TABLE MOUNTAIN, THE WATER REsER-
votR OF CAFE TowN.-Table Mountain is
the terminus Of ridge of high land which
almost covers the promontory of the Cape of
Good Hope. Its face towards the north
west, Immediately behind Cape Town. is all
but perpendicular, nearly four thousand feet
in height When a cold southeast wind
blows over this ridge and comes to the edge
of the cliff, it meets the warm air. saturated
with moisture, which is constantly rising from
Table Bay and the basin in which Cape Town
is situated, and Immediately condenses this
yapor, first into a cloud, and then into rain,
which fall on the mountain edge and on the
debris Immediately below it. This cloud, to
observers in the bay or in Cape town, appears
to be moving forward with a curling motion,
precisely as though it was pouring over the
mountain, with this pecularity, that it rarely
advances far from the cliff, or descends below
a certain point, where it meets the upward
current of warm air, which again absorbs the
dense vapor, to be again cooled, and then de-
posted as mist or rain; so that what appears
to be heavy cloud, driven over the noun
tain by southeast wind, is beautiful con-
trivance of nature for the supply Of Cape
Town, and the shipping resorting to it, with
the purest and most delicious water for the
water Issuing from the debris at the foot of
this mountain, resting, as it does, on granite,
is the only source from which all the water
for the supply of the thirty thousand people
living below is obtained. 1t is most curious
to see this cloud during perfectly fine weather,
and when no other cloud is visible for days
and weeks, constantly lowering over the
mountain, and as regularly depositng its wa
ter for the large population dependent upon
it'll. William Ha,oes, in the Society of
Art's Journal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-13
Businrss CarOs.

/ ETTER PRESS q COPPER-PLATE
4 i PRINTING. Sermons, Catalogues, Blanks, Bill
Heads Cards, Circulars Posters, and all kinds Of Plain
and Fancy Printing, executed promptly at
WALTON'S STEAM POWER PRINTING OFFICE,
state Street, Montpelier, Icrmo'H.
Orders for work done in the cities,-Embossed Gilt,
Letter-Press Iithographic and Copper-Pate Printing
such Cards Of Address Wedding Cards Visiting Cards,
Bank Checks, &c. executed in the highest style of the
art and az city prices through of the most celehrat
ed Printing Embellishments Tems-Cash, at reasona-
bic prices. Address Il. Z. WALTON, Montpelier, VT
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-13

THE LITTLE BLIND G1RL.--A little girl
had been attacked with sudden pain in the
head, which ended in blindness. She was
taken to an eminent occulist, who pronounced
her incurable. She wished to know what the
doctor had said about her state, and her
mother told her. "What, mother r' exclaim-
ed the child, "am | never more to see the sun,
nor the beautiful fields, nor you, my dear
mother. nor my father. o how shall bear
it" She wrung her hands and wept bitterly.
Nothing seemed to yield her the slightest
comfort till her mother, taking pocket Bible
from the table, placed it in her hands. "What
is this, mother;' inquired the disconsolate
little girl. at is the Bible, my child" I'M
mediately a score Of its most consolatory pas
sages presented themselves to her mind. She
paused, turned her poor, benighted eyeballs
toward the ceiling, while an angelic express
sion played on her countenance, and then.
as if filed with the Holy Spirit, breathod
forth, in an impassioned, but scarcely audible
whisper, Thy will be done on earth as it is
in heaven"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-13

nothing Of the true gentlemen in his nature,
and the halo Of Divinity will not consccrato
his achievements.
Let no boy indulge in profanity, in the hope
to acquire an appearance Of manlinoss-for
the good and the true will regard him as a
blot on Gods beautiful earth, and will shun
him as a pestilence. Wherever he may walk
the flowers will wither under his tread, and
his memory will be in the hearts Of men a
bitter thing forever
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-13
Nailruaos.

VERMONT CENTRAL RAILROAD
SPRING ARRANGEMENT
CtforCr or u1nrE. ron CHICAGO AND THE WEST
NoErHEnN. wr.rEuS. BHirisu ANp q. S.
NAIL ROUTE.
TO commence MOaoly, Apyti rs, 1888.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-13

/ TNION HOUSE RE-OPENED.- This
" well known and conmodious House, formerly kept
by Col. boutwell,, having been vastly and almost en-
tirey remoddelcd, has been opened by ALoNzO RED
WAY.
The Union is the most conveniently located House in
Montpelier, being in the centre of business, and with its
cOnyonieEces must be the most desirable and popu-
lar resort for the Of business leisure to be found
in town
The public respectfully invited to bestow portion
Of their patronage upon this House. Perfect satsfae-
tinn is guaranteed and accommodations excellent.
Charges moderate. ALONZO REDWAY.
Montpelier, Aug. 90, 1886. OFF
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-13
(1ENTLEMEN m FA11 CAMrA1nN

N HAS OPENED AT MoNTrELiRR.
The richest and most desirable assortment of TAI
LORING GOODS ever offered in Vermont, have just
been received from New York, consisting Of eUey
~ Of OpercoatiHgs, Broadc0ths, TestiRgs and Pant
Sg6S, all offered very low prices in any quantity,
will be manufactured into Garments in any style desired
in superior manner,
Also, from Of the best Clothing Houses in New
York, elegant stock Of Fashionable and Soasonable
Ready-made CLOTHING, expressly for the retail trade
Examination gratis.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-13

" BEST WoRKMEN ~ THE COUNTRY.
Carriage and Sleigh Manufacturing will be carried on
by the subscriber opposite the Court Square, Mont
peer, Vermont
Those in want Of 'oarrantod Carriages and SleiqAs
will perhaps do well call and see what is being done al
the old stand Of GILMAN q CAMP.
All orders promptly attended 20.
JOHN W CLARKE
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-13

TTNION HOUSE RE-oPENED.-Th

qTAgcnt for the sale Of williams Celebrated MONTH
and Semi Annual Bp'istin Of Fashions the only
port for this county.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-26
CONGRESS.

Monday, Jan. ~.
In the Senate, resolution was adopted
restoring Commodore Stewart TO active Ser
vice, as Senior flsg Officer.
The bill for Retrenehment Of the General
Expenditures of the Government was dis
cussed after which the death Of Mr.. har-
ris, Of illinois, was announced, AMI. enlogies
paid BY Senator Douglas and others.
In tie House, resolutions we're passed pro-
yiding that the evening sessions Tor the next
fortnight, shall be for debate only.
The death Of Mr.. Harris was announced,
succeeded By the usual eulogics, resolutions
&c.
Tuesday. Jan. ~.
The Senate adopted a resolution calling
I Tor all the correspondence with Spain ia
relation to the purchase u Cuba.
| The Pacific Railroad bill was so encountered
with amendments, as 10 make II unintelligi-
BILE +; therefore il was postponed IN order 70
be printed.
The Senate committee on the Post Office
Department have agreed TO report bill put
ting postage at the rates Of ls45--namely,
Il five cents per half ounce under 5000 miles,
ten cent. over that distance also 70 autho-
tracts for carrying the mail at the lowest
rates. without regard to the mode Of convey.
ance. and also % restrict the ranking priv
ilcgc.
In the House. in committee Of the whole,
Mr.. Cox, Of Ohio, made = speech strongly
, IN favor Of the acquisition Of Cuba, saying
that tie restrictive Commercial Laws we're
] alone sufficient for the seizure Of the Island.
lie favored the sending fleet 10 the Gull
with Commissioner TO treat with JuareL.
! as he represented nine.tcnths q the people
IL Mexico. lie predicted that the alliance
. II france and England would be 81 short
! duration, but even II continued We had no
/ thing TO fear II we unite on the Monroe doc.
4 rine.
1 Mr.. Hickman followed Mr.. Cox 10 a
speech iatoring protective tariff.
j. Several other speeches we're made. but NJ
!. action taken.
i a committee was appointed 70 investigate
charges against persons connected with ih'
e Navy Department.
}. "Wednesday, Jan. 70.
/. IN The Senate, resolution was adopted
!, inquiring into the state u our trade viii
d Cuba.
J, A motion 81 Mr. brown 10 table the Va
Is cikc Railroad bill was lost--aycs 20. noe
h ~. The bill was then discussed I'LL al
:. journment.
:. In the House. a bill was passed confirm
y ins the grants Of public lands made by u
IS states of Mississippi and Alabama 10 IL
<. Mobile and Ohio Railway.
:. The Consular aud Diplomatic bill came VI
c. Mr.. keilt reviewed the geographical an
&c industrial resources II Cuba. lie said cha
spain would not sclI bcing prevented there
from by pride and tradition. lie believe
n. that England was in alliance with spain
4. prevent IL. bni we must have Cuba, While
N stand. IL the way u our commercial pr
q. srtss. We have long catalogue o. grie'
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-26
MEXICO.

Yhe number Of Mexican States is twenty.
two, in addition TO which there are the DIS
trict Of Mexico and FIVE Territories.
The estimated population is 1853, 5b4.--
The extent of Territory is set down at l40,
si7 square leagues. The average density OF
the population is therefore about Sc to the
square league. !
The largest city in Mexico is the city of
Mexico, which has $4,000 inhabitants.
Puebla is the next, with 10000. Next fol-
low in order Guadalajara. $4,000; Aguas
Galientas, se,O99, Guahsjuato, Colima, 81,
IA; Queretaro, 27,456; 0sjaea, $4,000;
Merida a3,575; Morelia, $4,000. No other
city reaches 10000 in number The aggre-
gate population OF all the capitals of all the
States and Territories is 6s6,044 The in
crease of population in all Mexico since 1917
is estimated at about 100000.
The amount Of land which has been put
under cultivation is small, not one eighth
part of the arabic soil. The yield of agri-
culture, which was estimated in 1917 at Sl39.
900 600, is now put down by NJ. Lerdo at
$500, goo 900.
The estimated product Of the gold and
silver mines in Mexico is s24, 00O.0 900 per
annum. more than two-tbirds of which was
Of silver. The annual value Of manuiactur-
ed articles is set down at s90,000,000. Ler.
do estimates the animal commercial move
ment of the country at about s400. 0O0, 900,
and the specie at about sl00,000,0OO. The
foreign exports few years ago were $40
600, 900 and the imports s2s,o00,oo0.
j In 1854 the public debt was lls,O00,OO0
The national revenue was els 5000, 900 pei
annum, and the annual expenditure s24,8l9
2Os, leaving an annual deficit of something
near nine millions.
f The army numbered at the same time II
IA men. The navy is reported fifteen YES
sells and forty guns.
The church property in Mexico is estima
. ted at between $3.50, 600, 900 and 100000
600. Their property in the city OF Mexic
: is rated at $4,000, 900. Adding to the IN
: come derived from contributions, from tenth,
: parochial dues and fees, and religious servl
i ces, and sales Of devotional articles. the toti
j annual income Of the church is estimated ;
!, eighty millions Of dollars, ofwhich more tina
!. seventy is derived from capital and IKE
Y endowments.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-26
ullIsborough NIiIltafy Academy. -

cording to previous advertisement, the duties Of this
Institution commenced on the lsth instant. The num-
Der Of Cadets already entered is thiriy-two, fifteen
Of whom are from South Carolina. To the three Off
GERS now attached 10 the Academy we understand that
fourth is to be added the LIST Of May, and Others
a, the beginning of next year The nature of the In
s,,ution, which is we believe the first strictly Militia
~ Academy ever established in the State the expert
ence Of the Superintendent, Col. c. G. lew, who wal
for twelve years an officer Of the South Carolina Mill
ary Academies, and the udicous selection Of the corp
Of Instructors present. in our oPiniani strong claim
10 public confidence and support,
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-26

RATTLE SNAKE BITE.-Mr. II. J. kee, Of
this district, writes TO US: Some two
weeks ago, large and valuable mule Of mine
was bitten on tie upper lip by huge rattle
snake. was notified Of il in about two
hours, and BY this time the animal was sui
fering terribly. aud the lip and head we're
swollen 10 such an extent as 10 make the
mule look like an unearthly monster. had
cured dogs by Ire free application Of oil. and
this was the remedy first suggested TO my
mind. linked one-half pint Of train oil with
one. and .a-half pints d melted lard, and
poured il into the mule by drenchIng al the
same time Amounting the wound with train
oil and number SIX. In three hours ] repeat.
ca bnth applications and then made strong
I tea II rej.oak bark and water.pepper, witt
which the wound was washed twice a day
The mule ives well and ready for business Of
the fourth day after the bite, and no bad e.
1 rerts have followed" Psndhisn Msssngsr
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-26
The western n. @. Railroad. = Til


ports of the President and Chief Engineer Of the West
srn Worth Carolina Railroad have bern published, from
which i, sppears thai tho grading from Statewide to
the Ca,aNba river distance Of thirteen niles has
been completed, aud IS rtsjy for the lion.
From the river TO Hale's store, sixteen miles, the
work i IN much forwardness, and will be completed
early ii Tie spring. The iron has been purchased for
laying the track to this point which !. within twenty.
three miles Of Morganton; aud i Is expected hat The
iron will be laid and The road in full operation 70 ia
point ~ he Il, o. Ncvembc. mex.
The residue Of the line to Mofsar,nr, lNrniy three
miles is under contract. and the grading aud masonry
thereon is progressing with despatch. The eoh,rae
provides for the completion q The road 70 Morsan.oi
by the Ist Of January. 1861, but il is anticipated tina
the work viii he completed before that time.
THE report states the gratifying fact. that an aeiua
location Of The line Of ihr mountain section hiss reduce
The whole aggregate oftunnelins % half nile The NAL
tunnel included besides reducing the costs IN Other 70
.pee,s; thus proving that the swsnnanoa route IS 81
chespest railway route ever located across The Anes
hsnirs.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-26

A PARRY CuNcEu.-We saw yesterday,
in the parlor Of friend, very beautiful con.
cei,. Ii i Of course the fancy d lady, and
consists n tie burr 81 pine tree placed 10
vine glass hall full Of wster. and from be-
tween the different layers Of the burr Is shoot
ing lorti green blades. bright, beautiful, re-.
irrshing. For little thing we have seen
nothing that 50 pleased Us with rs beauty and
novelty. And the secret is this the burr
vas found dried and openedj the different
circles we're sprinkled with grass seed, aud
Il vas placed IL wine glass, with water "
a. abose. IN lew days the moisture and
nonrl.hnunt gave The burr life and health, the
different circles closed and buried within
themselves the grass seed, aud rev day,
more gave Il the seed also life, sprout. and
growth and nov pyramid 81 living green
! beautifully relieved by the sonbre hue 81 ih'
burr, Is the fesult-ss pretty and novel 2 PAT
lor ornament as We have for long while seen
/ We do not know whether Tie idea was org
nal with tie lady, bot We do know that u
success is beautiful. Troy Tiaa.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-26

acknowledgement to the Divine Power who
controls the destinies of empires, and whose
goodness we adore. The structures reared
by men yield to the corrodng tooth OF time
These marble walls must moulder with ruin
but the principles Of constitutional liberty,
guarded by wisdom and virtue, unlike ma
terial elements, do not decay. Let us de-
soutly trust that another Senate. in apothel
age, Shall bear to new and larger chambeI
this Constitution, vigorous and invlolate-,
and that the last generation fposterity shall
witness the deliberations Of the representa-
tises OF American States still united, pros
porous and free.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-26
RAM prlsrER.-A western pal

A RaRg PRINTER.-A Western paper con.
tains the following advertisements" Wants
situation, practical printer, who is com
petent TO take charge of any department IN
a printing and publishing house. Would
accept professorship in any Of the acade.
mics. Has no objection 70 teach ornamental
painting and penmanship, geometry, trigo-
nometry and many other sciences. Is par
ticulariy suited to act as pastor to small
evangelical church, or as local preacher
lie would have no objection to form small
but select class Of interesting young ladies
10 instruct in the highest branches. To
dentist or chiropodist he would be inyalua
bic, as lie can do almost anything. Woult
board with family. il decidedly pipus. fu
further particulars inquire Of Colonel Buffalo
at Browns Saloon"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-26

Beslfns o. RaiLHoAps.--A late writer 10
the Selma, Ala, papers. Gays that the taxa.
bic real estate in that city has risen 10 value,
from the assessment Of about 100000 81 the
commencement u the year Isio, prior % the
commencement 81 the Railroads. up 10 twelve
hundred thousand dollars 10 l85s-all iron
the construction 81 two Rsilfo5Js--tbe Ala.
bama and 1'ennfssee Rivers, and the Alabama
and Misspsippl Riyers Roads, IN which Sci
ma bal invested 10 the amount " 100000.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-26


We have received from Tie Philadelphia Board y
Trade neatly printed volume, enitad Philalrphia
and lie Manufactures Handbook, exhibiting the
ps,elapm.n Variety ard Statistics Of the Msnuite,ur.
liz Ipduury II Phlalrlphi 10 1851, together with
sketches II Remarkable Manufactures, and lis. q
Article. now made IL Philadelphia. by Etsin j.
Freddy, Esq.
uisaisigs l2mo volume, Of nedr 500 pages, hand.
.omeIy bound, good paper wc printed, and illustrated
with ensrasin4s of sumo u the mos, noted maHuiae'
turing establishments.
Il is believed that the volume contains matter entire
II reliable. and of much value q every bushes eonmu
py. demonstrating = ], does The important iaci %
Phsdelpha !, The chief scat o. thc manufacturing an'
industrial rcsouees Of the country. and ihrfei1ie 1h
hes, and cheapest market ~ buyers.
The IL, 81 articles manufactured ~ the tiiy snd y
eniiy comprises almost every thing IN use, the agse
gate value Of which amount annually " The sum q
i7isis,53s. The eapiisl employed IN manufacture
!. az 800, 900, and ihc number d hands smploye
$4,000.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-26

ssai -
Aillshnrpugh 9frpfnsr,
Union, the Constitution and the Laws the Guar
diane ~ ar Liberties.
HILLsBoRoUGH, N. G.
wednesday, January 20, 1859.
]. w. norwood, Esq,

wv. Norwood, ESQ. - It will be seen from
the proceedings in the House Of Commons on Saturday
the 18th instant, that the above named gentleman made
very able and effective speech against the bill TO char
ter the Greensborough and panviIle Railroad, and we
hope he will write out the whole of it or sketch a,
least, fot publication;
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-26

Our ihank. arc due To Mr. James W. Long Of ih.
place, fot very pretty piece Of music, ~ handsomely
got 10. published ~ Me..rs Boigsi, \ Bradford, Buf.
fslo. II. York. hiss" Grand Mach Miliiafe, deii.
Gated to the Orange Guards Of Marlborough, y G.. BY
James W Long Music ~ Anna Poole. Wehlsr
no, YET heard i played. but those who have say a, 1
u ,ery fine piece u music sni " miy therefore A.
,eirate rich lfcat when We hear il sounding ia oui
streets.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-26

A LiaroR cAsE ~ MllSE.--At the late term
Of court al Machiss, Thomas fitzpatrick was
prosecuted or Tie value 81 three tons q hay
DESTROYED BY FIRE BY persons intoxicated With
liquors sold by him-and the jury gave a YER
diet ios the plaintiff. 10 another case Of The
same kind the jury did not agree.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-26

The whole annual expenses Of the State
government Of New Jersey last wear we're
s2O, 900, about thfee-fflhs q which was
raised by a tax upon railroad passengers,
mostly strangers.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-26
The beginning OF a New Era in Hills

borough. - We understand that the first load Of
Tobacco ever sold in Hillsboough, purchased in
this place last week by Messrs Webb & Whitfield, who
are now erecting fixtures, &C., formanuaciuring.
No doubt this enterprise Of these gentlemen will be
Of more practical bene, to the farmers Of Orange than
anything else Of recent occurrence; for X viii furnish
them with home-market for their Tobacco, crops, and
they will be enabled to save the freight which they
have hitherto had to pay to reach market Nothing
that has been started in Hllsborough for some time
will help the town more than Tobacco Mandatory
We may have some hope for the old town yet
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-26

The Council Of state convened in the city Of
Raleigh on Saturday the 18Th instant, when The fol.
lowing nominations made by the Governor were APP
proved:
BoAnD or iSrrnSat faFRoyrsFSr Fulton
Esq, Of New Hanover, and Nicholas M.Lons, ESP Of
Halifax.
BoAnp o. Recommendations ? Ward End, o
Jones, Archibald Henderson, Esq Of Rowan and Jane
d. Gordon. Esq. Of Wilkes.
The Governor is, by virtue Of his Office, a menbe
and President Of each Of these Boards.
/ The following gentlemen have been appointed Gov
ernor's Aids, with the rank Of Colonel;
James R. Love, IT,. Of Jackson county.
]. V. Jordan, Of Craven.
/ r. II. Holmes, Of Sampson.
+. G. Jordan, Of Person