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


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 il additionally to in
suit him.
70 The Washington correspondent Of tho
NcC York Tribune, says that " leading Dem
ocrats in and out Of Congress condemn the
Presidents Message as weak and unnecessary,
beside being calculated to place them in a
false position before the country, as obstruct-
ing an Investigation on the eve Of Prosidcn-
ha canvass. They complain, too, that while
it was submitted to the Cabinet. no consulta-
ton was held with members Of the House.
upon whom its effect was most Immediately
TO fall. 1t is regarded as most unfortunate. in
both party and personal sense
~ The Washington correspondent of tho
Charleston Mercury in speaking of Presiden-
tial prospects, says: 1.-The Northwest YOU
may as well give over as gone to Free Soil
and soctionalism.' lie wants to know what
hope there is Of Pennsylvania, when out
of the twenty-five Congressman she has only
three Democrats Finally, supposiug that
Seward will be the Chicago nominee. he con-
cludes " he will probably be elected
- Thomas w. Dawson, editor Of the
Louisville lKy.) Democrat, has published his
valedictory stating, in effect, that after issuing
that paper for more than two years as a mode
rate Douglas man, he can no longer do so
"ior conscience sake" lie proposes 10 start a
straight-out Republican paper in Clay county.
- Steps have been taken towards building
a new Republican hall in Chicago, which will
accommodate from eight to ten thousand prr-
sons. The Press gives list of forty-two hotels
In the city, whose prices range from 81 so 10
) day, and which will not be raised during
the Republican Convention On the other
hand the Albany journal tells of gentleman
who telegraphed for parlor and bcd-ro at
the Mills House. Charleston and received
the following reply
Charleston, March %. Great rush for rooms.
Can secure you parlor and bed room for $50
day. You can do no better and mustanswcr
Immediately. w H.
ONE-MAN PowER.-A Virginia postmaster
has notified the publishers Of the Christian
Adrocdtc anil journal, New York. that he has
decided not to permit that paper to be oircul-
ated through his office. This is the kind Of
"higher law believed in and carried ont
south Of Mason and Dixion's line
THE ADMISSION or KANsAs.-In response
to the report Of the House Committee on Ter
utoues, which asserts the gencrcl principle
that the acceptance or rejection of a petition
Tor the admission of State rests entirely ON
the discretion of Congress at the time Of such
application, Mr.. Clark Of Missouri. Of the mi
nou'y, will present the following points.
l hat the Constitution Of Kansas was not form
ed and presented to Congress in accordance
with law, meaning the English bill. but in
derogation of;-that ii does not appear
that there IS within her limits sufficient popu-
latlon, as required by law and further. tho
proposed area embraces the Cherokee Indian
Territory, which Congress in 1854 formerly
decided should constitute no part of the Ter
rtory of Kansas
I These reasons form the ground Of opposi
ton of the Democratic side to the admission
OF Kansas under the Wyandotte Constitution.
10 Some of the Canadians have GOT ,be
idea that we want to buy Canada. and NJ,
simpson has given notice Of resolution in
the Canadian parliament, asking the queen 10
reply to any offer made by the United States
for the Canadas, in substance. that they are
not for sale, but if the Yankees want to trade
the queen is ready to negatiate for the pur-
chase of the states of Maine and Michigan or
either Of them.
~ There is good story Of one Of the
hangers-on at Washington, who get Offices be-
cause they need them, and had been appointed
engineer, business of which he had no
knowledge. The day after his appointment
gentleman and two ladies' had the curiosity to
look at the engine room and its machinery.
where they found the new ofice-holder on
duty merely as gentleman usher. practical en-
|ulQppTS bp 1tst Il Al
assistant engineer" "IIow many horse
power is your engine ?" "Horse poioer r' re-
e plies greeny with a look Of mingled pity and
contempt; "dont you kao,o The ma,hine goes
By steam ?"
CONGRESSIONAL PRAYER MEErtNG-At
a recent meeting in New York Rev. DIR
Baird stated fact which, be thought, was
not generally known, viz that PRAYER meet
ing is held daily by considerable number of
the members OF Congress and that during
the eXcltements of the first two months Of
the present session, Mr.. Pennington, of New
jersey was daily at his post in the prayer
meeting, before the hour for Congress to meet.
and DR.. b. said he was disposed to attribute
in no small degree to the influence of these
meetings the fact that the excitement of those
, seven or eight weeks did not oftener break
f out into violence.
70 Col. Eaton Bond, a wealthy planter at
denmark Tenn, sent his daughter to some
friends in Mississippi, to get her out of the
reach Of troublesome suitors. While there
she eloped with DR.. Simmons and was mar
red to him. But on the evening Of the we'd
ding she oloped second time with an old
lover named Bloomer, and was mysteriously
absent two nights, when she returned and
confessed her fault and was forgiven by her
husband. All that remains now is TO 90
home to the old gentleman and get his for
gyeness and blessing, Smart girls those IN
Denmark.
A LIGHT DIvIDEED.-The Cleveland Gas
Company has declared dividend of Ghy per
cent, This comprises the earnings for the
past six months, and the surplus on hand.
~ Ex-Governor Fairbanks has resigned
the office of Director in the Passumpsic Rail
road Company.