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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06
LIQUOR LAW DoINGS-

On the 27th inst, James McMickin's house
was searched and one keg and two jugs of
liquor were found, and McMickin was arraign-
ed before Justice l.. Gilman and fined $50 and
costs, aud to stand committed until sentence
is complied with the liquor was condemned
and destroyed. Peter Fortunes house was
also searched, and keg Of liquor was found
under a pile Of wood and Fortune was fined
$50 and costs, and his liquor was condemned
and destroyed James Tiff was arrested for
transporting liquor from Highgate, and was
fined $40 and costs.
On the 9th inst, the noted Mrs. Dillon S
premises were searched and liquor found
thereon, and the "old offender" brought bo-
fore Justice Hiram Bellows, and plead guilty
to two acts Of selling and was fined $40 and
costs. She made a strong appeal to the JUS
tico to make her fine as light as possible
because her taxes would be heavier the ensu-
ing summer in consequence of the probable
construction Of a large school house, and
competition IN the trade was very great.
Five or six barrels Of liquor were seized at
the same time at the Depot, and no owner OF
keeper appearing, further action in the matter
was postponed.
Our Policemen are taking hold of thi:
matter with a spirit of determination to stor
this traffic in this vicinity, and are deserving
of the approval Of the community for the eff
fcient steps thus taken, which we doubt not
they will rcceiyc.-SL Aibdas Messenger
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06

few Of the Republicans voted no, a few with
held their votes, and the rest gave plump
aye. Mr.. Kilgoro mot voting excused him
self on the ground that, while he is an anti
slavery man, he is very much opposed to an
increase Of the enemies Of Rcpublicauism-
Jy letting crcry body out Of Jail. The laugh
was on our side then. | do not know that
Senators ever joke Intentionally; If not, SEN
ator Clarke got off a capital one recently by
accident. Senator johnson proved by statls-
tics that Tennessee raised great deal Of live
stock besides slaves; whcroupon Clarke said
he would admit that Tennessee beats New
Hampshire in raising horses, mules, and asses
johnson hardly knew how to construc the
admission, but an universal smile around tho
Senate voted it good joke.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06
NM pREsIDENT,s MEssAGE.

W. invite os,cci,l attention tn tho roceut
r,ossooo r,,l;,, =. , r,oro on,ro,ri,,o ,yordN
or n,t ola ",,,,l,li, c,rc,;,,,ry' ,ybo inst now
t..,..u. D.. H., p.o.;a,,, which ,,iu ho r,nnd
'' fl'"' ~ "
III INC NoiB'cS''o""'
response to a proposed inquiry by the House
"whether the President of the United States,
81. o,v otFcor of tbo Government. has by any
49,. ;......... ..,.....,
"o"uy' P'''ou'so VI ''''''
sought 10 lhHuchce Tue p"S'"B' vi ""l ''"
appertaining TO the rights OF any State or
Territory"
!, ,y;ll bo coon that the President seeks TO
r.
'"'''0' "''''''' u"U'' WY
coordinate branch OF the federal govern
mcnt.' and fairly begs of the House not TO
cx,osc his shameless and pnscrpnulous parti-
..t;. t.., t..,-.. ,,,,ir ,;5 g., 900. 49,. .,1
-
conceal inc corrupt ana "e'esuo'e manner Ih
which he has dealt out the immense patron
age and money which his official position
nlocos in his controI
oe H.. ;...,;...;... ~ a.. C.-...:,...
NWhioh committee the TreN'uent evidently
would 0eto if he could and the message of
the President, the Washingtcn correspondent
Of the Boston journal pcrtinontly nays:
at is useless for Mr. buchanan to assume
a character for official purity, when there is
such mass Of evidence against him, and
when he is seen surrounded by men who
have not only pocketed large salaries but who
have received regularly ALI tied fractions Of
81. .ts l..
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06
STATE CONVENTION.

REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION
The Convention assembled at 10 a. NJ. in
the Congregational Church at Mortified, and
was called to order by Hon. A. L. Miner,
one Of the State Committee, who read the call
issued for this Convention
On motion Of L. c. lInckley Of Chelsea,
Hon. JErrHA BRADLEY, of st. Albans, was
chosen Chairman pro tenn.
On motion Of Hon A. l.. Miner, l.. g.
Hinokloy was chosen Secretary pro tenn.
ID. w G.. Clarke, Esq. Of Burlington
moved that Committee Of one from oacl
County be appointed by the Chair to nom
nate officers for the permanent organization
Of the Convention which was carried an,
thcreupon the chair reported as follows: -
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06
TIE srArE CONVENTION.

The State Convention which met at North
field on Tuesday last, the proceedings OF which
we publish in another column. was large, en-
thusiastic and harmonious 400 Repub-
icaus being present, representing oyery Coun-
ty in the State except Essex. The Delegates
chosen to represent the State in the Chicago
Convention are all men Of proved ability, pru-
deuce and fore cast. They are men who will
go to Chicago with the determination to Sc
loct as our standard bearer, in the coming
contest, man in whom the whole country
can place the utmost confidence, and the man
too who will the most successfully lead the
Republican party to a certain victory. To
the selection, which such men will unqucs-
tionably make, the State will enthusiastically
respond in November next, and that too by q
majority as large as any reasonable man car
ask.
A telegraphic dispatch which was handed
to the President, during the afternoon session
of the Convention, and which was allowed tC
take precedence of all other business, an.
nounced that " Gov. Buckingham is re-elect
ed Governor Of Connecticut by about 1000
majority. The House and Senate are Repub
lican by largely increased majorities Larg,
Democratic gains in the cities and larger towns
but the rural districts were too much for them.
This announcement was received with enthu.
siastic applause by the Convention.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06
THE ELECTION IN CONNECTICUT

REPUBLICANS TRIUMPHANT.
cor. BUCkfNGHAM REELECTED.
REPUBLICAN MAJORlr1Es IN THE SENATE
AND HOUSE.
Republican y. s. Senator Secured
New HAVEN, April 2, 10 p. MIN IS
towns, over half the State, Buckingham is
over 1000 ahead. This includes the heavy
maiorities Of Middletown, Waterbury. and
most of the Democratic districts. The House
is Republican by an increased majority. and
the Senate is probably the same.
HARrroRD, A. M.-Hartford, New
Haven, Tollond, New London, and windham
counties give buckingham 100 majority.
In Middoscx, Fairfield, and fitchfold
counties returns will not vary the result
great deal
Buckingham is elected without doubt.
Both branches Of the Legislature are Re-
publican by decided majortics-the House
by an increase over last year. This result
insuros a Republican IT, S. Senator.
It has been one of the hardest fought polit-
zeal battles ever witnessed in this State, and
the Republican triumph is complete.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06

INTERESTING DiscoyERY At RoME.-A
letter from Lewis Cass, Jr, at Rome, states
that in the course of excavations on the Pala-
tin, where stood the House of Gold OF the
Caesars, room was exposed, on the walls OF
which was found sketch, cut or engraved
with a sharp pointed instrument, of cruciGx,
together with Inc figure Of man in the atti-
tudc Of prayer, standing near it. Upon the
cross was represented a human figure bearing
the head Of an ass. Beneath the individual
at prayer, was inscribed, "Alexander adores
God, Satisfactory evidence refers the date
OF this representation to the reign Of Septimus
Siyerus, at whose Court were numerous Chris
tians. 1t was no doubt intended as bur
lesquo on their worship. 1t was a current
belief at that period, that the Christians wor-
SHIPPED divinity whose head was similar to
that Of an ass.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06

- In our recent list OF County Commits,
sioners elected, we gave Mr. Eastman in
Franklin County, This was mistake r.
Ii. Hoyt Of ST. Adams, the nominee of the
Temperance Convention, is elected instead Of
Mr.. Eastman,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06

70 Senator Seward is reported to have
enumerated the chief points of Mr.. Bates let
ter, recently in conversation with some friends,
and to have remarked, "What do more than
these; Let the most available man be taken,
If he will ONLY carry into strict and prompt
execution these great living principles of
our party"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06

70 A correspondent Of the Bennington
Banner suggests that the State of Vermont
lacks well written history of the State, and
that Gov. Hall is the right man to bring it
out. A good selection.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06
ANOTHER CONGRESSIONAL Az
FRAY.
WAsn1NnroN. Mnrch III 1.

WAsHINGrON, March 81, 1860.
As Mr.. Van Wyck Of New York was lcav-
ing the National Hotel, after breakfast this
morning, he met Mr.. IIindman Of Arkansas,
and held out his hand in friendly recognition,
when Mr. Hindman refused to take it, making
use Of the words, as is reported:
'Iou scoundrel you have delivered a speech
not only insulting TO every Southern man but
to every gentlemen - at the same time maxi
ing movement with his left hand towards
Mr.. Van Wycks face, as if additionally to in
suit him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06

70 Our readers have this week specimen
of the 'old man eloquent, who "does things
up as they should be" at Woosons Empo-
rum Of Fashion. Please give him call at
No. 10 State Street He will give you fits
as sure as you do.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06
FIRST DISTRICT CONVENTION.

The Republican Convention for the First
Congressional District of Vermont was hold
en- at the Universalist Church in Mortified on
Tuesday, April 3, and being called to order
by Charles Field, Esq. Of Dorset, Chairman
Of the District Committee, was organized by
the choice Of Hon. A. L. Miner Of Manchos-
ter, President, and Sidney S. Royce, Of Mont
pelier, Secretary.
On motion of Hon. II. Carpenter Of North
field the Convention resolved itself into
County Conventions for the purpose Of nom
mating a committee equal to twice their Sem
otouh representation, to make nomination of
Delegates and Substitutes to the Chicago
Convention.
The Convention then adjourned to meet at
a quarter before ? o'clocl, in the afternoon.
AtrEnNooN.
Convention met pursuant to adjournment
and the Committee to nominate Delegates re-
ported the following which were unanimous
ly elected
j. W. Stewart of MIddlobury; J. G. Frencl
Of Montpelier, substitute.
L. b. Burton Of Manchester; NJ. G. Evart
of Rutland, substitute.
The Convention then adjourned sine die.
A. l.. MINER, President
S s. BoYcE, Secretary
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06

~ CoNNEcricUr has been weighed in
the balance, and found" all right Governor
Buckingham is reelected by 1000 majority ,
l3 out of p Senators, and two-thirds of the
House, are Republican, thus securing the re-
election of Republican United States Sena-
tor which is to be chosen by this Legislature.
This has probably been one of the hardest
fought political battles ever known in the
State; the Democracy having spent large
sums Of money, and made the greatest efforts
TO once more gain foothold on New Eng
land soil. But the wisdom and integrity OF
the rural districts proved too much for the
corruptons Of the cities and larger towns, and
Connecticut stands to-day where we hope she
ever will stand, in unison with her sister New
England States, true to Republican principles
All honor, we say, to the rural districts.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06
THE KNlcKERBocKER, April. 1850 n. Y. ,

utrrng what ne Taught ~ song auus hulh ~ tho
Crest Of this number Station LIE in australia is en-
erainng and fresh. On the whole we thiak this month
~ in It's pecua Style is behind any Of It's competi
Tors Cark's Editor's Table always contains good
criticisms capital jokes and bon mots, few CON
'cits and little spice Of nonsense and "uaughtncss
hat make It generally the FIRST and sometimes the only
'rtice n the magazine that is read In fact superior
this Table for the most part to the rest Of the
tents, that have often Thought il il should he taken
out the magazine would be almost worth reading" as
Dean Svin said Of Hcrbcrt's Travels
The first article in this number is written with the
8, quiI Of p9rcuBiae" We think we b,yc soon this
Quill before now. 1t reminds ms greatly Of adj.
ventures we had nm the last summer with A certain
Youthful SON Of Levi. on the same grand Old mountain
summit Mansfield In fact were & mo-, fr some peculiar
tito, Of STYLE vc should think that we had written the
account. We SOON to remember that scream, like The
neigh Of war.horsc. and our friends rush pou nell
over chairs aup. wash stands trunks and carpet bags,
that followed and the asoulinr appeal that went up to
Heaven from nj apchcd lin. and palp,atne heart. so.
Jorit Lo,it d.brc,u,." We shall nc,rr forget Mat.
,''o'',n .'.5 "'' w., -. ,,;t
'''" r.' ,..,.,..1..t..,..
y. s,..,,,a. ~, t.i,,,,, An,.,,, friend
-, -. ;,,,,. ~
hAa "'''N''y'" "'' 'eD'." "' ln. '''''"'7 "''7
the spectre which mad disturbed ms inward r'poae' anu
composed ms trcmuOus nerves 70 sceNt lnc utep
stiffness was broken with, " Hcavens what noise is
that" wercmcmbef that noiscyet. It was Of those
peculiar sounds which once heard memory holds forever
We pecrcd out into the darkness as IL sight might
to the aid Of hearing and resolve the mystery But
Eeypt was not darker Slowly the sound approached.
Il was NOT like the breath Of the locomotive It was not
like Che falling Of shot upon floor II was not like the
filing Of a saw But it was combination Of an these
It was definite. measured living noise Gt was a
solemn, coming noise. II reached the foot NJ
the stairs Il dclibcratcd Il began the ascent one,
two three four Eve six Confused voices came up from
below "Whore is he where is the gun where's the
Light Don't fire. YouT hit somebody go There was
a lull for a moment The ANIMAL Tor such IL apparently
was seemed TO feel himself O, be- between two fires and
paused To rcAect But mot long. for Dug friend, who
had boon Ader the first exclamation trcmblingly and in
silence saving all the PRAYERS he could recall without the
book a once seemed 10 lose bis trust In Providence aud
corfl bn.rifo Che defe propcrtics OF cotton sheets
and WOODEN comortcrs and again raised his voice. first
loud and shrn and then gradually subsdne and dead
eniug as he rcrcated into the depths OF straw bed and
quilting.
"a bear, bear clap 10 me door,.
"Coycr your head with Che clothes Don't let him
get me
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06

~ George Messer, a youth of rs, was
arrested at Bellows Falls on Tuesday, for
stealing watch from Joel Thompson of
South Londonderry, with whom said Messer
had been living, Mr. Thompson recovered
his property paid the boys bills and let him
slide
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06

The above Committee after consultation re-
ported as follows:
For President, Hon. Levi Underwood, Bur
lington.
Vice Presidents, G. w Collamer, Esq, Mon.
tpclicr,
Hon. j. NJ Hotchkiss, Fair
fax
Hon. J. W. Colburn, Spring
field.
CIV. Conant, Esq, Brandon
Mark Nuttcr, Esq, Barton,
For Secretaries. l.. g. lIncklcy, of Chelsea,
A. y. Swain, Bellows Falls,
Geo. II Bigelow, Burlington
A. c. Brown, Montpelier,
Rufus Mead, NIiddlobury.
Which report was accepted and unanimous
ly adopted
Mr. Underwood on taking the Chair adj
dressed the Convention briefly as follows:
Gentlemen of the Convention;
thank you for this renewed expression Of
confidence in me. -Four years ago, when
presided over your Convention for the scloc-
tion of Delegates to the Philadelphia Conyen-
ton, the great question was whether Kansas
could, by the voice Of the people, be Free
Siate-the Democratic party endcavoring to
make it slave State by emigration. and the
Republican party resisting by like mcans.-
The Democrats failed and invoked the SUI
preme Court to declare that slavery was guar
antecd by the Constitution, and was beyond
the reach of the popular will. And thus an
institution which, for its support, demands a
restriction upon freedom of speech is at
a.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06
FROM WASHINGTON.

On the failure Of the Post Office Appropri-
alton, last year, the Postmaster General cur
tailed the mail service whenever practicable
TO some extent in Vermont. Now the Com
mittee of Ways and Means has reported a
provision to restore the service as it was pre-
vious to July LIST, 1859. have no doubt
this will be agreed to without material amend
mint
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06


The Convention was called to order by the
President
Hon, A. l.. Miner moved that the rcsolu-
ton passed at the last State Convention di-
recting the State Committee to call future
State Conventions as Delegate Conventions
be rocindod and on motion Of Mr. Barthol-
omew, it was laid on the table.
The report of the Committee for nomina-
ting delegates at large and their substitutes
being called for, Hon. B. Martin, in behalf of
the Committee, reported as follows:
For Delegates,
Hon. f. n. Briggs, Brandon; Reynolds
Carpenter, Pownal, Substitute.
p. r. Washburn, Esq, Woodstock; Hon.
Daniel Necdham, Hartford Substitute
Hon. L. d. Mason, Richmond Hon. w.
c. Wilson, Bakersfield, Substitute.
f.. c. Redington, Esq. St. Johnsbury II
X. Slayton, Esq Calais, Substitute.
Mr. Davis of Danville moved that the Re.
port be adopted, which motion prevailed, and
thereupon, the above named gentlemen were
unanimously elected
d. w. C. Clarke of Burlington offered the
following resolution, as substitute for the
motion of Mr.. Miner;
RESOLVED, That the next Republican State
Convention, whose duty it shall be, among
other things, to respond to the nomination.
and to the political platform Of the approach,
ing National Convention at Chicago, ought tC
be composed of the people themselves and MOI
their delegates, and that the State Commtte,
are hereby advised to call the same as CRANE
Mass Convention
The resolution was supported by d. w. c
Clarke of Burlington, b. n. Davis of Dan
vile, F, c. Robbins Of Ludlow and opposed
by G. w. Benedict Of Burlington. After al
animated discussion, the resolution wa
adopted
Tho Convention was eloquenny addrosso,
by L. g, Redington Esq. Hon. NJ. G. Eyarts
/ Hon. b. Martin and others.
On motion Of Hon Jcptha Bradley tn
Convention adjourned sine die.
LEVI UNDERWOOD, President
l., q, HNCKLEY,
A. y. SWAIN,
Gro. II. BIGELow, Secretaries.
a. c. Blows,
RuFUs MEAD,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06

There has been much serious matter in this
opiste l will quit with little fun. There
was a great deal of it in the House ON Mon
day--particuarly on the Democratic side
Mr. Blake Of Ohio introduced a resolution for
inquiry into the expedioncy of reporting a
bill giving freedom to every human being and
the Introduction Of slavery wherever Congress
has the power to legislato on the subject
You will observe that, by putting a comma
after the word being the resolution may be
construed into a declaration in favor Of abol-
ishing slavery in The States, by act Of Con-
gress Mr.. Blake did not so intend and at
most expected some Democrat would sob
ject,' and thus throw the resolution over
The Democrats were too sharp for that il
was capital chance for clamor against aboli
1ionism' and so they promptly demanded
vote by yeas and nays to force the Republi
cans to make a record. Mr. Blake saw tho
trap, and endeayored to withdraw his resolu.
tion--but too late. Then came the vote.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06

q. From 1856, who exercised the control
over the giving out of the post Office blank
printing; \. The President and Postmaster
General through the Postmaster General. In
December succeeding, Mr.. buchanan coming
into power, he gaze il 10 Mr.. Rice for a time.
q. Did you sub-contract it from Mr.. Rice
A. Yes, sir that w4s the understanding, that
] should continue to do the work as hereto
fore, and have the control of it, Rice receiv-
ing, | think, iorty-three cents in the dollar.
q. Was there any understanding when this
work was given to Rice that any newspaper
was to be supported out Of it A. II was
understood that it was for the support of the
PenHsyivaHian such was the understanding.
q. The understanding between whom A.
The understanding bet0een the President and
the Postmaster General.
Question by Mr.. Hindman How did you
know that A. From the conversation / held
icM them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06

q. The editors Of the Union were desiguat-
ed By the President whilst you had the man
agement of the paper; A. Yes, sir whilst
the owner of it,
q. Was any one Of these editors in the
employ of the Government; A. Not when
they were appointed editors Mr.. Appleton
was afterwards appointed Assistant Secretary
of State, and Mr. Harris was elected Senate
Printer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06

1t is remarkable that at the very moment
when the President was protesting against the
right of the House to inquire into bis conduct
(exceptin certain forms, and on specifications, )
a democratic newspaper Of this city was pub
fishing proof which directly duplicates the
President with the printing plumber Here
are extracts from the testimony taken (undor
oath, Of course,) on the printing business,
which | take from "lhe Stdtes, Published this
afternoon ! quote from the testimony OF
Cornelius Wendell, who has done the print
ing for the Democratic Administration, and
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-02-02

l2. eThe States: The maintenance of
the rights of each is essential to the COM
mon welfaresof all"
Response by Hon. Thos. N. Key, Of
Ohio.
Is. sWoman."
Response by Hon. Curtiss F. Burnbatn,
Of the Kentucky Legislature.
The Excursionists left Columbus for
Cincinnati at 10 o'clock Friday morning,
accompanied by many members of the
Ohio Legislature, which adjourned over to
Tuesday. The guest were escorted to the
depot by aa imposing display of military,
including the Columbus Brigade, three
companies from Dayton and one from
Springfield, the Governor and STAFF, Mem-
bers of the General Assembly, City Coun-
|cil, and many citizens. A dispach says
"they went away well pleased with their
hearty welcome and yisitto the Capital of
Ohio" ag'5 fss
The Southern visitors enjoyed Cincin-
natl hospitality last night, the entertain
ment being on grand scale. 5s.ii ss -
Gov. Harris, of Tennessee, did not vis-
it Columbus. He was detained at Nash
vile by indisposition. Governor Willard,
of Indiana, who was expected, failed to
arrive. r ~
The opening of the Railroad connecting
Nashville with Louisville gave rise TO
the grand exchange of interstate courte-
sies ---.s .- r--a5