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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-16
TOWN OFFICERS.

CABor.-Town Clerk, Allen Perry Con-
stable, Benaman +. Scott Oversccr Of Poor,
Milton Fisher Town Agent. Joseph Lance
superintendent, Edwin Fisher Seloctmcn,
Milton Fisher, Joseph Hoyt, Robert Lance.
DUXBURY.-Town Clerk Isaiah Huntley
2nd. Constable, f.. c. Crossott; Oversecr
Of Poor, Gilbert Huntley; Town Agent, Gill
bert Huntley Superintendent, George Gram
dali Selectmen, Samuel Ridley, Park Avery,
Albert Morse
EAST MoNTPELIER.--Town Clerk, A. ID.
Arms; Constable, z. p. Pitkin; Ovcrseer OF
Poor, Addison Peck Town Agent, Edison
Slayton; Superintendent, T. II. Spencer
Selectmen, o. +. Lewis, Il. II. Vincent, John
G. Putnam.
FAYsToN.-Town Clerk, Willard b. Por-
ter Constable, Charles NJ. Fisher Overseor
of Poor, Samuel Strong Town Agent Eli
Bruce superintendent, Stephens X. Griggs (;
Solectmen, Merrill Tyler, Hugh Morgan,
Ehpraim G. Campbell
PLAGNFGELD.-TownC Clerk, Mark NJ. Page /;
Constable, X. II. Christy Oyerseer of Poor,
Willis Lane Town Agt., Nathl Chamberlin ;
Superintendent, Charles II. Heath Select
men, Harrison Ketchum, Joel Sherburno,
John Vincent.
WARREN.-Town Clerk, Davis d. Hyger /;
Constable, John Thayer: Oyerseor of Poor,
Lewis Cardell Town Agent, S. G. Billings !;
Superintendent, Jairus Eaton Seloctmen.
Charles Green, Daniel Ralph, Charles Pike.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-16
LECTURES IN STOWE.

The people of Stowe on the Evening OF
Wednesday the 18th inst, inaugurated a sys-
tenn by which they hope to secure a continu.
Gus series of lectures from their own hterat
and distinguished speakers from abroad, Sew.
eral men of eminence as lecturers are expect.
ed to visit Mount Mansfield the coming sea.
son, and among them Hon. Edward Everett
to whom they hope to have the pleasure o.
listening. The first meeting was largely at.
tended. Hon. George Wilkins presided, and
r. l.. Perkins, Esq, pronounced the first lee
ture of the series. Robinson's Band were
present and contributed by their music great.
ly to the interest of the occasion. An ener.
ge'ic committee was appointed with Hon. w
ii. II. Bingham chairman, to make arrange
ments for the future.
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who is ROY the owner Of ten slaves. If this
70 Democracy, count me out.

who is nov he owner Of ten slaves. If this
70 Democracy, count me out.
coNcIUsfoN.
wish to dictate to no man. would buy
no man. And God knows | would not dis
grace my countrymen by "selling them" II
! could. / always supposed man had a
right to exercise his own judgment and fol-
low the dictates Of his own conscience, in the
disposition of his vote, If it is "treachery'
to exercise tho rights Of freeman than a
mend the constitution of our country to CON
form 20 this Democratic Code. If the Dem
ocratic party has arrived at the point Of des-
peration, where it requires members to be
deaf 70 every principle not onunciaied by its
leaders, il we must sacrifice our own man
hood and sense of right under the penalty of
being branded a "trsitor," and having our
"treachery' horalded through the public
prints in prose and poetry, it is time that
that party went into dissolution. If you, sir,
wish to bow your neck to the yoke Of your
masters, and be the obedient ass of tyrants
you may be blessed with the privilege. But
! hope God will be merciful to you as he was
to one Of old, and open your mouth before
you die, to rebuke those who ride you.
MICHAEL HOGAN.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-16
STATE or VERMONT.
BY HILAND HALL, GOVERNOR.


Before commencing the abors Of seed time it wont
Of ancestors, who ever ready To acknowledge
their dependence upon ovorrung Providence, TO SET
apart n day Of Public Prayer and Humiliation. ms
day like their Thanksgiving At the close Of harvest time
observed with spirit Of do'outness and humility
that must ever challenge the admiration Of the Christian
world.
Therefore in accordance with this time honorcd and
hallowed custom, appoint FRipAY, rHE 6tn pAS OF
ApnIL NENT be observed by The people OF TINS state
as a day Of Public Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer.
Let that day, abstain from al unnecessary labor
and amusement assemble In our respective houses oi
Worship and with hearts filled with gratitude give thanks
10 the Almighty for the manifold blessings that In His
mercy lie has seen fl to shower upon for the virtue
and intelligence that In such large degree prevail
throughout State and for the many advantages OF
religious and civil freedom which are permitted to en-
ioy Let pray that the Divine favor may continue to
rest upon Ms that true religion and morality may ever
be the influences that in tho performance Of
our duties that the abOrs Of the husbandman in the
coming year NAV be crowned with and his gar
filed with abundance " tho fruits OF the EARN
that domestic tranquility may continue that Christian
furbcarance aud bothcry love may exert their benign
influence throughout the length and breadth Of the land
let invoke the favor Of Heaven upon our schools
and colleges and pray that they may send forth men and
whose aim hall be % ncuicatc high toned NOR
aty and elevate the condition " social and intellectual
life Let MS offer up Prayer Tor the oppressed " all
tons for those who are in spiritual ns well as those in
bodily bondage Let us pray that famine aud pcstilencc
may be far removed from borders that life, liberty
and property may receive proper projections that health
ga broken and contrite spirit that when our abors on
earth arc ended IL will be the will Of our Father 10 take
under his Heavenly Protection
Given under my hand and the seal " this State at the
Executive Chamber, at North Bennington, this Sh
day Of March. in the year Of our Lord ono thousand
eight hundred and sixty, and n the Independence
Of the United States the cighty-foutt
HILAND HALL.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-16

A Liquor CASE IN lRAsBURGH.-RuD.
RoDs and RdscatHy.-Barton is not the only
town IN Orleans county that can boast of rot
gut and rascality, for lrasburgh now disputes
with her that questionable honor. Rum
reigns here too. On Friday last, one Joseph
Allen, native of the Dogs of Blarnev with
a countenance like stump fence. and who
may be better known as the feather bed eek
terminator," opened his stock of liquors to a
private but very select audience, at the resi-
dence of one Frank Adams, in the loft of
Cooks depot, and left his stock in trade in
charge of Dame Adams, who dosed it out in
quantity sufficient to make some four or FIVE
fools quite mellow and painfully happy. Dur
ing the carousals at this house, some one of
the company stole Sll of Mr.. Pratt. a moor
blacksmith who was so foolish as to get caught
IN this bad company, in consequence of which
he set up great hullaballoo, in which he was
assisted by other Esprit mediums" Com.
plant was made by Mr.. Pratt the next morn
ing, and Mr.. Allen was arrested in the after.
noon on charge of furnishing liquor. Previous
to his arrest keg Of stuff was removed to
Mr.. E. g. Scribners barn, to prevent il fall
ing into the hands of an officer the liouor
was taken, however, by those on the watch
and carried to Mr.. Hawley's for safe keeping.
Mr.. Allen was taken to jail and locked up till
Monday noon last, when he was brought out
for trial, which resulted in nothing but his
acqu'ttal and in pointing out to a dead GER
tainty who the liars are.
But there is one item of "sharp practice
in connection with this affair which is too
good to keep. just before Mr.. Aliens arrest
he fearing that he might be taken, and as he
feared that the case might 90 hard against
him, he determined to play Yankee trick. -
and not be worth anything should he have to
| pay fine, so he turned out his horse and
sleigh to Mr. E. q. Scribner, and called two
witnesses to the fact that he had sold them
and got his money for the property. That
delightful fact coming to the ears of Messrs.
! Cooper ~ Bartlett, they forthwith made ont
writ and attached the horse and sleigh upon
one of Mr.. Scribner's old debts to the aid
firm, amounting to more than enough to COW
er the value of the property taken. Ofcourse
the sale to Mr.. Scribner was all sham. but
we suppose Mr.. Allen cannot take advantage
of his own fraud, and he now mourns exceed
ingly, refusing to be comforted. lie doubt.
less thinks that he has touched pitch and been
deiled.-Irasburgh Standard.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-16

FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INsURANoE Co.
This Company is enjoying more than
usual degree of prosperity. During the
month Of February it issued 525 policies. in
suring property to the amount of S532 ,4O3,
receiving premium notes to the amount of
s2l ,575 ~ and cash premiums amounting to
S3,326. This company being restricted by
the terms of its charter to insuring "dwell-
ing houses, barns, sheds, and out buildings,
and personal property in like buildings" it
must commend itself to farmers. and owners
of dwelling houses, as avoiding the assess
ments incident to meet the heavy losses that
are more likely to occur on stores, mills, fac
tories and large corporations of any kind.
The cash premiums of the Company have
thus far been more than sufficient to meet all
the losses, thus saving the insured the annoy
ance of yearly assessment to meet these
losses. Their insurance is always on the
least exposed and, of course, the safest prop
erty, and the losses consequently very much
less than in those companies not restricted as
this is. For the month of February the
amount of losses accruing was only S4l6 81;
and that too while many owners of farm and
dwelling houses will have to pay heavy as
sessments in other companies to meet losses
on property that is more hazardous, and which
cannot be insured in this company by the
terms of its charter. The economy in its
management, and the safety of its invest
ments, together with the cheapness of iusu-
rance, commend this company to the favor
able consideration of Farmers especially.
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guatehman 3 Stair yuurnaI.
ny E. p. WALTON.
MONTPELIER, MARCH ie, 1850.
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

The Republicans Of Vermont are hereby requested 70
NEE, in Mass Convention at Mortified on Tuesday IN,
third day Of April next 10 O'Clock in the forenoon
FOR the purpose Of selecting four Delegates 70 the Ma
tional Republican Convention to be held Chicago
the 10th day Of May, A. d 1860 nominate candidates
for the Presidency and Vice Presidency Of the Uatcd
States.
Per order Of the Republican State Committee
l.. T.. CHITTENDEN, Chairman.
CHAs CUMMINGS, sec'y
March l. 1850.
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FIRsT DISTRICT CoNNENTIoN

The Republicans ~ the First Congressional hi irict
hereby requested to meet at Mortified Tuesday,
the Sd day Of April next, at II O'Clock, A. for the
purpose Of cecng Delegates, and Substitutes therefor
to represent said District the National Republican
Convention to be held at Chicago 10 May next.
Feb %, 1862. BY order Of Committee.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-16

SECTIONALIsM.

AT the meeting holden at Charleston S.
C.,) on the 23d of February. for the purpose
OF sustaining the policy of having South Car
oiiha represented in the Democratic National
convention the resolutions adopted were pre-
ceded oyan argumentative preamble, in which
the following language is found
Nothing is palmer or better understood,
than that the people of the Southern States
constitute, for all practical purposes, the Dem
ocratic party; and that no constitutional
right or principle which they unite in de-
handing, can be ignored or refused"
1t is precisely this Democratic party con-
sisting Of the South, ana wholly controlled
by the south,which delights in characterizinp
the Republican party as sectional.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-16

VILLAGE MEErING.-The legal voters OF
the village of Montpelier have been warned
to meet at the Grand Jury Room on Monday
evening next to take measures to provide
suitable houses for the Fire Engines and to
raise money to pay the Indebtedness of the
village.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-16

10 Joseph IL. Barrett Esq, formerly Ed
itor Of the Middelbury Register, has been
elected delegate to Chicago from the first Con-
gresslonal District in Ohio, by large major.
n.y. lie is now principal editor of the On
eh"aii dazde the leading daily and weekly
Republican journal Of the West
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-16

10 Arrangements have been perfected by
which Geographic dispatch sent from Bos-
ton on the Sd of April, at o'clock, p. NJ,
to st. Josephs' Missouri, will be taken from
there across the plains and mountains to Car
son Valley and there photographed, reaching
San Francisco on the 18th of April-eight
days from Bunker Hill to the Golden Gate
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-16

GREAT FIRE IN BENsoN.-On Tuesday
morning, 9th instant, FIRE broke out in the
building occupied by Dorsey & SWEET, manu-
iacturers of tin ware, copper, sheet iron, &c
l.. f. Miller, harness maker, C.. l.. Peck.
merchant, and G Watts, tailor. Loss not
yet known. Dorsey q SWEET are the greatest
sufferers.
The dwelling house of Mrs Aurclia Barber
was consumed furniture mostly saved. Mar.
BILE shop of b. f. Southworth a. Son was
also burned. They will suffer few hun
drcd dollars loss.
The building was owned BY r. II. Torrev
ana occupied by him in part for wood shop.
me above property was insured to some
extent IN VI. Mutual Rutland Herald
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-16
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
The following arc the complete returns for
Commissioner in this County:

From which il will be seen that Mr., New
comb is elected by 1871 majority.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-16

Mr. Fitch introduced bill to provide for the publio
printing and binding. Referred
ed tariff " W
Mt Bright introduced bill for the enlargement Of the
public grounds about the capitol
ne private calendar was taken up and bill for the
feei OF the widow Of Gen Persfcr smith was passed,
after an amendment include the widows OF Generals
Macomb and Riley
Thaddeus II ati brought in and replied in writing
the questions propounded him liz denies the author
iy and jurisdiction Of the Harpors Ferry Investigating
Committee
After portion had been read. debate sprung IN as
reference Of the whole 10 the committee 10 feport A
synopsis the document occupying several Ques of paper
After further debate, the reading was otdered-yeas 40
nays H. The reading lasted two hours in presence Of
only ten Senators, aud the galleries nearly deserted
mr. Mason offered resolution that MIR Hyatt be
m'ited to Jail until willing to appear before the committee
and answer all the questions propOunded Some Of tho
senators nlimaed desire 10 discuss H. and MI Mason.
accordingly offered resolution remanding him to tho
custody Of the SergeantRt Arms ill further orders the
Senate--which was adopted Adjourned.
HOUSE
The Special Committee on the Pacific Railroad
The semi-weekly mountain Democrat., 1860-12-25

and split asunder, and the marble jaws
of the grave opened and gave up its
gloomy dead. We imagine the terrific
scene, and hear the exclamatiOns Of the
multitude as they gaze with ghastly
countenance upon the veil of the temple
rent in twain. Jesus Christ, at that mo-
ment of agony, cried with loud voice,
Father, into Thy hdnds I cOmmend my
spirit! Spent with suffering, he bowed
his head and died!
"What glorious yet gloomy moment
was that! The world was redeemed the
accumulated sins Of man, which had been
darkening his destiny from the Eden era
to the Christian, were now washed away
by the blood Of him. Of whom an elegant
writer observes, that with the very spear
they crucified him, he crncitiei the world.
The very implements Of their vengeance
became the trophies Of his victory. At
that moment the sting Of death was OBJ
liberated, and the triumph taken from the
grave. At that moment the idol tum-
bled from the pagan temple, and the ge-
MUS Of its supcrstitions vanished forever.
The tongues Of the heathcn oracles, which
for ages had held dominion over the in.
tellect OF man, became silent, and their
inspiration was eclipscd in the glory o.
the gospel of God. While the last words
yet quivered upon the lips Of the dying
Saviour, the mighty revolution was
achieved, and the new diSpensation com
menced. That dispenSation was not for
the few, but the many; not for the viItu-
Gus alone, but the vicious. The miscr
bowling before his golden god. the mon
arch seated in grandeur on his glittcring
throne, and the bcSgar bending beneath
his woes, are alike the subjects Of its de-
nunciations-alike the objects Of its Of.
fcred mercy.
To-day we celebrate the anniversary
of his birth-thc birth Of the messenger
of truth-the legate Of the skies the
glorious Redeemcr Of sinful man. Let
those upon whom fortune has smiled, who
are blessed with an abundance Of this
worlds goods, forget not, in the hour Of
plenty and merriment, the poor and des
titute. Let US make it n merry Christ
mas for them, not al me in words but in
deeds, and a gracious Providence will
bless our acts"
The semi-weekly mountain Democrat., 1860-12-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

STATE or CALIFORNIA. County Of 81 no,,L. A.
- In tue CoIL'y Court IL aud for - ID Copn,v
{. " lIAiNLsTDN ~. HIS CREDITORS "A.
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""; .'~ - h"I'ly gwen '" all the crrdltors ~ s.I
i.."i''Ii d''@"rt LVinE-t"n. TO he and sro-s,
lt'rr o., g .ri .',r' sd Al; tie Court IIou.e ~ 49,
C'.fiy .ai'r y -: Ptcer,illc. on The ;Ib 4. ~
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The semi-weekly mountain Democrat., 1860-12-25
SUMMONS.

GTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County Of II Dor,Ao -
y In the District Court. E1-venth JudIri.I ~
tict.-NATiIAN RHINE. Paibu6, w. WHRHr.
CROW vt Al. D-ferhantsy-ActioE bvou~he q = =
District Count ~ the Esvrnth Judicial Di.srt." " ~
tk- Complaint flied IN the County Of n No., s9d 20
the Office ~ the Clerk Of said District Court ~
for sad County and state. ." ~0a
The People 81 th~ State ~ CaIFNorni. -
Grow. William TibI"', Eiwarh Martin v."tNseF "taIseF
BIZ; =. and Hiza ". LrfevFe and - Ietsv.s 20
s"s. here 1f E1 D IrseVre. Deceased C;s.., heT
You are hereby required 10 appear IN A. -
brought ayAn-t you bV The above named p1",.Inv,u
ths j. -ifct Court of tie Eleventh Judicial b;.s'
in ami for the County Of " Dorado ana IA
th Complaint flied therein. Witda ten dnv. 1s.saI
sive u the day of scTViceI afteT the seTVie. ~
VI tbs snum"us-if served within thls ro,Ssys ~ !.
served out of Ills county. hut within this y
District within tWrhty days or II served out ~ -
District th~h within fnTiy days-oT iu.lguen, =. a
fault will be taken against you. - X
The said action 10 brought 10 obtain indyD.., q .
partition and hivi.'n ~ the premises knn~r =. ~ .
Hermitage Quartz Nil" HtrmltsRe O,,a,,. ~. We
Board ng House, d" aud Hermitage Quartz V.o Ti TTi
2" uth 10. lands and arpnrt~nances Ihey,ss 20
lorgnE IN Mad SITings ToSL slip. County ~rS 49,
aforfsad, BY sale iLsTs4s st,.f division ~ m.
ee-d' - -n'h -si~ b'iN~en you and F1aInt0 ssS
rg 70 y"1r rep c'iV- interests and rghts s.1 -
yol fail IN hpTrAr and ansver the said C,ro,j,i.. "
above T~Irit-i. ui~ said Plaintiff WI IsLe nd.a. =.
sgt.1s' u t'r 1T partition and dlyisiou ~
cwH :" u. prayer 81 sad complaint.
LIZ SEIsf a: ILL., J4t.r. LII. ..I, Cs1,tv Ia
Nrt's- i1y hand, and the sfsl - -
Cnrrt l,"r'to afhE,I. at oRce In tive ch~ -
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The semi-weekly mountain Democrat., 1860-12-25
Massachusetts Resolutions.

The Black Republicans who dcnouncc
the South for advocating secession under
certain contingencies, seem to be obliyious
Of the fact that Massachusetts, without
any provocation whatever. declared her
determination TO seccde from the Union If
Congress annexed Texas Massachusetts,,
being strong Republican State, can tam
pie upon the compacts Of the Constitution
with impunity-can pass unconstitutional
laws, injurious to the South, without a
word Of ccnsure or rcmOnstrance from
these villiicrs Of the South. II is perfectly
proper and legitimate for Massachusetts,
TO Withdraw from the Union, but out
ragcouS and criminal for the South 10 talk
about it. Examine the records Of Massa.
chuSetts Legislation. At a not Remote
period the Legislature Of Massachusetts
adopted resolutions to the following effect,
every Democrat voting against them:
Rtsoired, That the annexation Of Texas il.
iPs0 tdcfO, q dissolution " the Union.
Remtr'd. That Texas being annexed, MAssi.
chusetts is out of the Union.
What cause had she to complain Of the
anncXtion OF Texas! Did il take from
her any Of her rights or privileges, destroy
her property, injurc her trade, or inter
ferc with her domestic institutions: Ger.
tainly not. II must not be forgotten that
these resolutions infamous and treason.
able as they are-Stand unrcpcalvd. Yet
this same Massn chuSctts, in the language
OF the PEnnsytrInian, with her person.
al liberty bills, negro SuiFras", negro equal.
ity, is the fountain head and source of all
aggrcssions against the South, and is most
loud-mUutlIcd in her denunciations Of dis.
union, uttered from the same mouths
which preached diSuhon Mt the Hartford
Convention, and encouraged John Blown
to murder the unotIcnding people Of Vir-
ginia'-the same Massachusetts, that ,ic.
graded one Of her Judges because he
proved true to IDS oath and loyal to his
duty-the same Massachusetts, that spits
upon the Constitution and defieS Federal
authority and threatens to hang Federal
officers for doing their duty. She may
preach disunionism as much as she pleases,
may disregard her obligations and plum
der her neighbors, and the Republicans
will still justify her conduct; but let the
South threaten to retaliate and the whole
band Of fanatics will set up howl of in
dignatiOn against her and insist upon pun.
ishing her for treason. According to
Black Republican ethics, what is COM
mendablC in Massachusetts is reasonable
in South Carolina.