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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-05

Quick WoRK.-The Bellows Falls argus
tells the following, which, though not quite
equal to some of their political stories, is
rather tough;
1--WE hear of some quick time in the sheep
shearing line, which, il seems to us, must be
rather hard to beat. Four men, James Smith
]. o. Smith, j. Il. Smith, and l.. s. Howe,
went from Doggy Meadow Farm, Walpole,
N. H., to Brookline, in this county, drove
297 sheep from the pasture into the yard,
and at hali-past seven commenced shearing.
They took an intermission of one hour, and
finished shearing and marking the lot, and
got them back into the pasture before night
fall"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-05
West Randolph, Juiy Is, 1859.

CoNcERr.-By reference to our advertising
coums, it will be seen that Mr. S. c. Abbott,
assisted by Miss Gertrude Scott, Mr.. Heman
Allen, violin, and Mr. Geo. Allen, Jr. volon-
cello, announce their first concert in Mont
pelier on Wednesday Evening next. The
same company gave concert at Burlington
on Wednesday evening of last week, of
which the Free Press speaks as follows;
We were glad to see the Town Hall handsomely filed
In spite of tho unfayorahe weather last evening OF the
Concert Il is enough say that il was success In
the degree and uniformity Of merit in the performers in
the character Of the audience and the OF graft
eauon expressed by them, it has been surpassed by
previous amateur performance that recoect, in
burlington, and by very few professional ones. Mr..
Moore fortunate in his assistants, all Of whom made
their first bow before Burlington audience this
/ casiOn.
Mr. H. Allen surprised and delighted us by the facili-
", snO0thucss and braucy OF hs execution, and by
the clear sweet tones which he evoked from his nstru-
lie applauded 20 the echo after every piece.
Mr.. Geo. Allen showed himself to be good violonccl-
list and good yiOonccsts comparatively rare His
entire command Of his instrument, the neatness and
hnsh OF his playing and the unusentaous yet thorough
manner in which he performed his share Of the enter
tainmen were particularly satisfactory He alum
dainty appauded.
Miss Gertrude Scott is the possessor Of contralto
voice, Of altogether uncommon richness. compass and
power It's range below the scale may be judged from tho
fact that her opening piece 'the Wanderer, which
rs Of the great pieces Of Formes the great basso
and that shcsang it we'll, giving the very low III,
close with entire funcss and precision She rap
turousy called back to the stage after each piece, and ~
response 60 the several sang Good night ant
pleasant dreams" "haihleen Mayourcpn," and with
ia "a mile Of EdinhOrO' town" We should have beer
very glad To have heard Miss Scott in the "BrHdis from
Luorezia, (which down in the programme in orde
to compare her with some Of the distinguished singers
whose rendering Of that noted song is fresh in re
membrane Another song was substituted for it, how
ever by the lady and beautifully sung that NJ
. one could complain Of the substitution
Mr.. Moores share of the evening was Of course a
finished and satisfactory possible The hearty greet
iugs and with which he was received showe
arcsh how great fayoritc ne is with Burlington au
denoes, and there is every why he shouldbe such
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-05

THE New ENGLAND GUARDS, of North
field, escorted by the Mortified Brass Band
under the command of Capt. Partridge paid
our village visit last Friday afternoon. This
company is but recently organized, their uni
form consisting of blue coat trimmed with
with, white belt, light blue pants, and blue
cap; but a finer looking company, or one
better drilled We have never had the pleas
uro Of seeing. They marched with the pre-
csion, and responded to the word of COM
mand with the promptness of old soldiers.
After marching through our principal streets
and portaking Of the Inequalities of Col.
Boutwell,, of the Pavilion House, they lcf,
us. not little abashed, we acknowledge, that
while we, the citizens of Montpelier, have been
talking about organizing military company
they, the citizens of Mortified, have actually
gone and done Il, and much to their own cred
it too. The music by the Band, also, wa,
of the first order. Altogether, we think
that Mortified has good reason to be prouc
of her New England Guards and her Brass
Band, and with them both together may safe
ly defy competition, Tin these diggin's" a
least
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-05

10 We have received two solutions to the
problem Prospecting the 100 rods Of WALL
published in the Wdtchman few weeks
since. The one from Berlin varies materially
from the solution furnished us by Mr.. Holt,
and the one from Danvers, Mass, varies in
the fractional parts of the result. Please try
once more, and give us the result of your
work.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-05
THE Carrot RAND.

Last Tuesday evening our village was hon
orcd by visit from the Cabot Cornet Band.
Tho Band numbers some fifteen members,
with a new set Of brass instrument, D. NJ.
Goodwin, leader. They left Cabot about
two o'clock in the afternoon on brief plea
sure trip, all occupying a carriage drawn by
-four horocs and very leisuroly pursued their
route by way Of Harvey Factory and Green
banks Village, also stopping short time in
front of Ex-Governor Palmcr's residence to
sercnadc him--arri,ing at the Green about
shutdown. They rode through the principal
streets, playing several iayorito airs, and
finally stopped in front of the Eagle Hotel,
where, after playing few moments, they all
alightod and accepted an invitation TO supper
at the Hotel extended to them by some OF
our citizens. After amply refreshing them
selves with the entertainment provided for
them, they again played for nearly an hour,
in the piazza of the hotel, and after receiving
the cheers and friendly greetings Of the many
listeners, started rejoicing on their way home.
We learn that this Band was organized last
September. under the nstructins of Mr.. c. II
Clarke, Of st. Johnshury The skill and
harmony with which they play, ovinces moi
only that they had a first rate master to teach
them, but shows much application on theii
part. For Band organized only few
months. they exhibit great proficiency, and
perform well--very well. They wear nice
uniform dress, and seem to take special prid'
in sustaining thcmself croditably, both per
sonally, and as musicians. May continued
prosperity attend them, and their shadows
never be less. "-North Star.
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SENATOR BRo,yN's pRoGRANMF.-Se
tor Brown, Of Mississippi, speaks out his
mind plumply If he is before gathering
of \. Y. CITY Democrats. he tells them he
goes 'or inc o'Y"s~,'| Oh Ouoa-puy OF no
o"y oooS"Se ]" WIN DC loI 'ne ueneH' ol
Sruye'y-tn"'' Vtnor"'Sv' nc "ouiu NOT nave
Ouoa at an " men taxing 10 ms southern
constituent. o ABOUT 'ne charleston convention
plan he would have pursued
The only hope Of the southern Democracy is to make
med to- have y Re ge, UeorpoIaed IN he e pe of ne
party 9{oIyaT up iageonesIn IN TP% nave wen, no
questions tina. the Northern Free soil element viii
AGAIN a n ga m s ,y i, go%so9 IT ay 49, mot why
and bow the concern to binders. Rather than see Ne
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-05
FOUR DAYS LATER.


A CONFERENCE TO BE HELD AT ZURICH.
Great agitation and discomfort in Haly.
FARTHER PorNr, c. f., July 29.-The
steamship Anglo-Saxon, from Liverpool, IL
A. NJ. July 90 has just passed this point.
Her dates are the same as those per Ocean
Queen off Cape Race.
There is nothing additional in regard to the
bases of peace. Discomfort is apparently in
creasing particularly in Italy.
Louis Napoleon had arrived at st. Cloud.
The Queen Of Portugal is dead
THE TREATY OF PEAoE.--Le Nord says
The preliminary treaty of peace, although ar
ranged in principal at Villa Franco, will be
definitely drawn up at Zurich, and will then
be officially communicated to the courts of
Europe, the adhesion of these courts being
indispensable to organize the international
stipulations which form part Of the public
law of Europe.
The Vienna correspondent of the London
Times says the representatives OF AUSTRIA
France and Sardinia will soon meet at hu-
rich, to conclude the treaty of peace, There
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-05

lJ- A Kansas correspondent of the Boston
journal, in speaking Of an attempt to inoor-
porate prohibiiory liquor law into their or
ganic act, says:
"An enthusiastic demagogue-a quondam
Massachusetts citizen - endeavored to intro
duce Maine Law into our organic act, The
wisdom of the suggestion may be questioned
in a country whose population is largely com
posed of beer drinking Germans and whisky
loving Irish, Hoosiers and Missourans
where every hamlet has its brewry and every
corner its gregory where sobriety is the ex-
ception and abstinence joke.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-05
NVNVVIIIuIIY IVUI TIIVHU'
JAMES BUCHANAN.

~ The Chicago Press and Tribune has the
following cheering news from Iowa:
I'VE have the most cheering intelligence
from our political friends in Iowa. The cam
paign has opened under the most favorable
auspices. and there is every reason to believe
that the Republican ticket will be elected by
a larger majority than has ever before been
given in that State Not only are old Re-
pubicans coming mp to the work with their
wonted zeal and determination. but we hear
of important accessions to the Republican
ranks in every county from which we have adj
vices. Among tho most important of these
are Col. Scholte and Major +. w. Eastman.
Both these gentlemen have long been recog-
nizod as among the ablost and most influential
leaders ofthe Democracy in that State. They
have been driven from the party by its in
tensely Pro-Savery character, and are now
doing good service for Ropublicanism.
Col Scholte is at the head of a campaign
paper. and Major Eastman has taken the
stump. Many Of the old political associates
of these gentlemen have resolved to take sides
with them in their stand for Repubicansm
Meanwhile, Brigadior General Augustus CW-
ssr Dodge not only declines to accept the chal-
lcnge OF Mr.. Kirkwood to discuss the ques-
tions involved in the canvass before the peo-
pie of Iowa, but, in consequence Of the STAN
pede from Democracy to Republicanism, he is
said to wish to withdraw from the canvass en-
tirely. Present appearances indicate that his
place on the State ticket will be supplied by
another man but whether it be the Briga-
dicr, or Fisher or Samuels, the result viii be
the same. The Democracy of Iowa are dis
heartened and demoralized The honest por-
ton of them are deserving the rotten orgaui-
cation by platoons the remainder admit that
their defeat is inevitable, and nothing but the
hope of reward from the Federal Admiustra-
ton prevents them from abandoning the CON
test -
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-05

GREELEY LEcrURING on TEMPERANCE IN
GRoe SHoP.-The following paragraph we
copy from the correspondence OF the Cincin-
natl Enquirer, giving an account of Horace
Greeley's reception at Denver City:
1.-The distinguished visitor was at once ia
ken charge of by a number of leading cti-
zens. While he was being conducted to the
Denver City House, the crowd broke forth
into three lusty cheers, which were received
by their subject with evident qualification
That venerable old hat and blue colored UNI
brela formed points Of general attraction.
During the day the veteran editor was
kept busy by receiving several hundreds of
resident and transient soiourners i'll this
place, who were anxious to pay their respects
to so well and favorably known parsonage
In the evening, the object of their attention
addressed the people of the neighboring
towns, in the larger apartment Of the hotel,
Immediately bordering the street, and serving
the purposes of both bar-room and gamb-
ling saloon. 1t was certainly an odd sight to
hear the me-honored champion against in
temperance and loose morality generally. hold
forth in one corner against the identical vices
that were practiced in the other.
/ lnlnk IL was the ufst tlme the never
yielding Horace found himself in the capacity
of public speaker in a grog-shop, and in the
direct vicinity of faro banks
A NOBLE PRINoIPIE.-The following
capital resolution was passed at a meeting OF
German Republicans, at indianapolis, Indiana
1t is sentiment plainly expressed. we'll I'M
derstood, and generally entertained by the
masses;
Re'oired' That we are opposed to the principle con
tanned IN the Cincinnati Platorm,-no interference viii
saycry,-oHr principle 40 fNrHRrERHNcE WITH LIS
BRrN nl rHE President, ny CoNGREss, BY I'M
] FEDERAL CouRr
This is the sound doctrine Of the fathers o
the Republic, upon which they Snapped tn,
policy Of the nation and it is the principle
which is to guide the Republican hosts t.
victory in 1860.
~ The New York Herald, which seem
to be getting into its dotage, invonts the alb
surd story that Thurlow Weed and othe
black republican leaders have gone into tn,
slave trade, with the double object Of making
money and creating political capital agains
the democrats for the next campaign Spring
field Republican.
SANES NOMINATION FOR GOVERNoR-GrS
VALUE TO HIM
"Prince John OF Vermont, being told ioihcr day
| BY an elderly friend, in a oayiling way,
That though his attainmcnts many and rare,
He was something TOO young for the GoycTnors chair
! "No matter" quoth John, "whatever the doubt,
! II isn't point worth disputing about;
| For as 70 the chaif the incumbent may bet ii,
IN be old enough fort BY The time that gst hr
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-05

TO The Bradford Telegraph learns that
"Sickles has been entirely reconciled with his
wife, and is now living with her in maternal
relations as before This may be called the
latest nows from the rural districts. Bariiag-
ton Times.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-05

To- The Editor is "ahaoat' somewhere,
we suppose, and so is his letter. II he has
sent us one. we have not received it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-02-11

TEMPERANCE IN PITTsFIELD.

A'+N i+ANA4NNlI IN III lOf lElD.
Mr. EDIroR: The good people of this
place are wide awake in the Temperance
cause, and mean to contribute their mite
towards the suppression of that hydra-headed
monster, lntemperance. Last fall. the Rev.
A. }. Copeland in his tour through the State.
gave us lecture, and circulated the pledge.
to which were subscribed some eighty names.
lhls made starting point from which was
organized Town Temperance Society. A
constitution was framed. officers chosen. and
all the machinery for such society put in
orders but it was reserved for Wednesday
eve, the I'd inst, for the steam to be got nm
and the machinery put in motion. which was
successfully done by lecture from the Rev.
l. > Hubbard Of Cabot. At an early hour
the Methodist Chapel was filled to overflow
ing with the intelligent portion of our com
munlty, all eager to enjoy the rich treat which
was promised nor were they disappointed in
TINS, for the lecture was of the first order
ana such as Mr., II is peculiarly adapted to
give. The Tweed River Brass Band" were
present and discoursed some of THEN best
music, much to the qualification Of all pretent
Inns worthy young Band, the pride of our
citizens is deserving Of much praise for their
sch'lemanly department on all occasions. and
Tor their truly surprising skill in the mastery
execution of the most difficult pieces of music
Inc choir also lent a helping hand. and sang
some pieces well suited to the occasion, adding
much to the interest OF the entertainment.
At the close of the lecture, the pledge was
again passed around, and the President an
nounced, as the result, an addition of sixty
three names to the Society. As the meeting
broke up and the citizens dispersed to- their
several homes, we trust that all were able to
say within their hearts, sit was well for us to
have been there" MN
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the President power 10 use the money without waiting for
the action OF The Senate upon the treaty.
IN conclusion, We beg leave o rcmatk that 10 iar as
territory population, and magnitude Of resources arc
concerned, the United States now entirely safe EX-
prcssons fear appeals to thc imperative aud over
ruling law Of selfprcseaou, as the motive for further
acquisitions Of territory groundcss as scarcely TO
be worthy OF any very serious consideration. The safety
Of the United States depends upon wise education OF
their own people, and wise dovclopomcnt Of their own
resources. Let them follow at home and abroad, the
golden rule, which the President himself in former
communication TO the Senate of January 7, 1855 rga-
tive 10 the capture NJ General Walkerl has declared to
be of divine commandments and no power on earth can
save them. In that Is their danger Like an other pco
pie, we arc governed by the laws under which The uni
verse was created and like the nations which have gone
before u.s. shall reap the rewards Of obedience sui
fer the penalties Of disobcdcucc
ln every view VI the case opposed Co the bill
submitted by the majority Of the committee, and rccom-
mend that it be rejected by the House
DAVID RtTCHiE.
HOMER r.. ROYCE.
ANGnN
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-02-11

TRADGEDY in BELLOWS FAIL

TRADGEDY IN BELLOWS FALLS.
Early on Friday morning our village was
thrown into a most unusual state of excite
ment. by Developments Of the most startling
nature. On the night before man named
w. II. Sanders of Springfield ran away with
his own brothers wife and had put up at the
Bellows Falls Hotel for the night intimating
to the landlord their purpose to take the cars
in the morning. lie did not give his own
name, but gave that Of the woman with him
as "Miss Kendall of Weathersfod.' His
brother having suspicious, procured the sheriff
at Springfield, and after visiting Weathors-
field Bow. Claremont and Charlostown, came
TO this place where the truant couple were
found. lie was 10 years of age She is also
10. They were aroused by the landlord a.
bout o clock in the morning. and first intro
duced to the sheriff and then her husband was
called. Soon after this both took a dose Of
strychnine. lie went down stairs a few min
utos, settled his bill, and returned and sat
down in a chair, but soon fell on the floor
and went into spasms and died in about three
quarters Of an hour from the time he took the
poison She also went into spasms. but not
so bad as he aud will probably recover. Dur
ing the spasms he would exclaim "You did
this "You. You Il is thought he was
addressing his brother. but there is no patti-
cuar reason why be should thus have adj
dressed him, and it may have been meant for
the woman.
We learn that the strychnine was procured
some time since, and that an clopcment was
attempted about week ago. At this time
w. II. Sanders proposed going with his bro
theirs wife TO Chester, TO a ball, TO which the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-02-11

territory from us for the sake of her security. although
perhaps hc fear Of danger would he quite as rea'onaoe
on her part IL IS The President has only to
initiate The conduct Of Spain 10 this respect in order to
render relations with that government Of the friendly
character which he desires.
nrr srAtS way srft. Avn WHAT ruRNi
But ihc supposidon that Spain would sell Cuba. we
DO not approve II any attempt TO purchase It a present
We have many dscordant elements in The United
States. that for some time to comei will probably be DIFF
fcut enough 20 carry The government with the re-
oui.to degree of harmony The acquisition " Cuba at
,r..,, yia IA e., th, digicpl,v ava IL ,souid mot he
wise n ms Go go ont OF our way 20 seek unnecessary
trouble Even The hope OF great and immediate pccuni
profit to United States 20 arise from the purchase
Cuba is probably ogctho fallacious Tho area Of Cu-
ha IS down a. 1928 square miles, and s population
IS said TO be one million. Her population 10 The
square mile then must Doe nearly great a. that ui Nr
guia The lands worth owning are, and have been for
generations iu Che hands of private owners The Unit
cd S1tos would acquire hv purchase nothing hut The no-
protection nnd defence ia return for the right 90 levy
SOS and duties on imports IN All probability ne in-
como under he system Of the United States would not
by any means dcray The cost The taxcseved BY spain
said 90 De enormous but such would he e-
We'd Boy us, and our expenditures would necessarily be
very heavy. we should be Obliged 20 support very
costly establishment, surrender thr island rrey 10
disorders little short Of those Of St. Domingo Mexico
IN the present state of our finances ~200000 600
murhto nay FOR The privilege o expanding many hun-
drrd millions moro It not proposed by anyone that iu
MS acquisition private rights " property shall he violt-
cd Htacy are To- De respected hcn upon ihc purchase
sa't would acquire right scttlciu any part Off cx-
cert uron purchase or cent from The present owners
we should a.quiro. above sutcd, nothing hu hC po-
dcal tonr0 of Cuba hy purchase Tn chat Wow of the
90 h important consider The character Of the pres
Ont population of the sand Itis said to contain over
% half million whites, about two hundred thousand free
toorod people, and nhouf three hundred and hfy hous
and or four hundred thousand slaves. The following IA
BILE shows the area and population
. tue SOCIAL ELENuNrs or CUBA, ANp rURrn DANoEu.
Humboldt states ilc area Of Zoe island TO De 1880
geographical square miles,
TumbulI puts t with 10. dcrendeudc.lt q so7 square
IIN 'i aII-
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A STORY WITH A MORTAL.
DAVID RICHIE
HOMER r.. ROYCE.
MAlN nI-nI- An

A STORY WITu MORTAL
There was once big giant whose back
bone was as long as mountain range. but
his heart was as hard as granite.
II.
He had ample wealth, in butter and cheese,
focks and herds, and cattle upon a thousand
hills.
III.
Dung o' Penui'ouS 'ufn' ne was content
=" at ,Is' WIN d mean tenement not IN Keep
ing win MS estate Aiter"ard he was pre-
'"'.e0 upon 10 ou'lu stately mansion. rart
o' i'S cost DC p"lo h'mSe'I inc rest ne peg
Bou Vt ac'eP'eo vi some helshoorlng tenants
because the shaoo OF h's house was sa'd 70
chine
Nv.
What he accented he never mid bocl. o,oip
although he continued to reside there with
his principal mon. from yc,r 20 vc,r in so,.
ereiqn majesty
"
At last. on a wintry night, which was as
cold as Labrador. the flames issued from the
dome Of this fair palace and in few hours
it was heap of smouldcriug ruins. Oh, la
mentable combustionl
W.
'o"' PeoPi' o'''" Out o'nefs' VINO could
''e .'S"' wv! ,'''''S o''' u"'''eu' ana were
S'"' We -'V"' '''u '",l "'"' 0ou anu
,"'u'' mas NV 'o''-''1. 0'''" US Eoou
''7 ''''' o"' ~ o"' 'i,''''' KISSING mus
''''',S" >''' ''"' was MS name must 10
up MS 'o'0'''0o' ana
r
'',''" ''s'" ~ threaten '"'' ne
'' inning "''''''-
asked. and bestowed ON him a sop of ten
thousand talents
VIII.
This did no good, and he said that if they
did not at once retrieve his loss, and rebuild
his house entirely, be would go off and leave