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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-20

COMMANDMENT OF VERA CRUZ-CAPTURD
OF MIRAMON'S WAR STEAMERS BY THE
AMERICAN SQUADRON.
NEw ORLEANS, March 10, 1850.
The steamer General Miramon is below, prize 70 tbe
United States in charge of Lieut. Minor from Vera Cruz
18th inst.
The city was beseiged by Miramon.
On the 9Th he notified the representatives Of foreign
governments Of his intention to cannonade the city,
On the night Of the 7th an attack was made m force
but repulsed by the liberals who are confident
of a successful resistance.
The United States ship Prebe was 10 sail for New Or.
leans on the 18th.
SECOND DESPATCH.
The Mexican war steamer Marquee has arrived below.
United States prize, in charge Of Lieut. Chapman, Of Tho
Saratoga.
The saratogas also captured the steamer Mranon,
which arrived at noon.
Both steamers captured OF Anton Iisarao, sn The
morning Of the eth inst after brief action, with only
slight oes.
The steamer Marquee has board portion Of The
prisoners takeD and the United States ship Pnebe 70
bring the remainder.
Great excitement existed in Vera Cruz in consequence
OF the action Of the American squadron.
The French and Spanish residents were vsry bitter in
their denunciatons Of the Affair.
Lieutenant Chapman bearer Of dispatches 70 w..h.
ingtop.
Avarado is reported 10 be in possession OF laramon
The exequatur Of the American Consul a Vera cus has
been revoked.
The City Of Mexico 10 surrounded by tho liberals
OUR SPECIAL WASHINGTON DEsPArCHys.
One Of our Washington correspondents sends % ths
following despatch corfrnasory Of the above
WASHINGTON, March 10, 1880.
Dispatches were received here this evening u The
Navy Department stating that engagement had taken
mand Of Captain Jarvis and the Spanish Nlranol
feet and that Jarvis had captured them assr severe
and desperate engagement. No details are given.
Another correspondent. SENDS the ubjoned addition
| al particulars - r N
WASHINGTON, March 10, 1880.
learn that cespateh received at the Navy Do.
par.me this aernoon, announcing the capture BY tho
American squadron Of the war vessels sent by SAINTS
Anna TO aid Masmon In his assault upon Vera CRUZ me
AFFAIR happened in the Gulf The number Of Inc 'es''
and the particulars Of the capture not s'a'e' AD
s,,rorv.s with ,bs pstructiors furDshed to Mr..
NcIane by our government
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-20

the world Mr. Hooper, delegate from Utah. win present
memorials to the House In few days, asking for the o.
adjustment OF land Office In Utah. and the extension 10
that Territory of the preemption rights, granted 10
other Nrrtories He has also . memorial before the
Committee on Public Lands, asking thst the law OF tho
Thirty Mrd Congress, granting one hundred and sixty
acres Of land to sctual settlers the Territory Of New
Mexico, be extended 10 Utah.
THE MISSOURI nzcnox CASE.
The House Commttee on Elections met this morn
ing, and had under consideration the contested cleo
member, opened his case, and commenced his argu-
ment in reply 70 his contestant He viii occupy scve-
raj days, ss the evidence in his case 10 very volu-
minous.
MISCELLANEOUS NkrrRa
Mr. Johnsons resolution, mentioned In the Senate re-
port, referred TO the Mountain Meadows massacre in
August 1850 and desired Information ~ To the ateps taken
To discover the Offenders
Mr.. 4sson's resolution related 10 any communication
from Mr. Harris Minister 70 Japan in regard 70 the
proposed diplomatic mssion from Japan 70 the United
States, and nsructs the Committee on Foreign Relations
to inquire into the expediency Of providing for the recep
ton Of eaid mission.
Commander Maury has written long letter 70 Senator
Gwn on the subject Of interoceanic elegraphs showing
IN strong light the ncalculabe advantages which would
result therefrom to the government in military AFFAIRS
and to commerce, surveys and meteorology.
The House today worked under the recently amended
rules The experiment shows that strictly observed,
they viii Effects marked Improvement in the manner Of
trsnsactiug business.
ALI the States, save probably Caliorniaand Oregon, will
said, be represented in the Constitutional Union Con-
venton. The supposion is that Senator Critenden will
u that time convene the National Executive Committee
in which event large delegation will be present at Bau
more on the 9th of May.
Tho Secretary of the Interior has despatched agent
to Wisconsin to investigate the alleged frauds on the Memo
minee Indians.
The orERATc Juror.
The miserable boz in this city called theatre, was
packed this evening, Notwithstanding the incemency of
the weather, with one Of the most distinguished and
fashionable audiences ever assembled on similar occa-
son TO greet little Patti Lucia Nearly all the foreign
Legations were represented. Miss Lane, attended by
Vice President Breckenridge, and Senator Douglas and
Mrs. Douglas were among the audience. Patti stormed
the hearts Of an present by her wonderful voice and exc
cution, and was showcred with bouquets and called out
at the end Of every act.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-20

we're all np'sd be was sure they would be able 70 gsn the
advance asked for.
PEzxR ArGArucK here moved the following resolu-
Reso)ved mat on and after the 10Th day Of Iiarch we
desSined 10 work for pess than two dollars day
On tie question being put by the President the motion
was carried unanimously.
The lRxrnur then invited all those present who were
not meese Of the society 10 take that opportunity OF
paying 10 spolaed fee Of twentyn I've cents asd having
their anss enrolled. Some few responded the call
The meotng then separated.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20

from the South. and fne-tooth combs made
oontraband commodities it is painfully obvi-
Gus that one Of the plaques Of Egypt must At
once impend over the beautiful land cf the
Palmetto, the Magnolia, and tho Cotton 1t
is awful to think of A gentleman Of the
southern Confederacy' rises in the Southern
Congress, to make a speech, and is recognized
as the 1.-THE lousy member from Buncombe !"
his opponent in the debate is announced as
THE gentleman who uses Meriden comb"
and an "irrepressible conflict" at once arises !
On the one hand, lice are declared to be "na-
honal, and entitled to protection and en-
enlargement in the Territories and on the
other, they are maintained TO be sectional"
and TO be tolerated only whore "local law
excludes fne-tooth combs. 1t is easy to see
that another disunion must follow such con-
fict Of opinion as this The South will be
split up into Louise, and an anti-Louse fac
ton, and II is to be seriously apprehendcd, in
view OF the excitablo condition Of public sem
timent there, that the lice will carry the day,
and that hne-tooth combs will be NOV here ="
The prospect is very gloomy one. We hope
the South is equal to the emergency If
help should be needed, there is not human
being in the North who would not enlist for
the war" against the louse,-admtting. at
the same time, the constitutional right Of ev-
cry Southerner 10 keep his head full of the
nesting race, il be should find it profitable or
pleasant. Il is undoubtedly a momentous
'ciisis, and it is fortunate If we are all pre-
pared Go meet it "like men !"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20
EXPULSION OF FREE COLoRED PER.
SONS FROM ARKANSAS

Inc Arkansas law, which took effect on the
lst INST, condemning the free colored people
OF that State to the terrible alternative of
slavery or OF Punishment, involving often the
sundering Of the nearest family ties, is crowd
ing the adjoining States with .wretched fugi-
tives
The Cincinnati Gazette Of Jan 4 saws.
We learn that the upward-bound boats are crowded
with them and that Seymour lndsna, where several
by these poor ouicasts
"a party Of forty, mostly women and children. arrived
III ts Shy ast evening by nc Ohio and Mississippi rail
rosdt lnoy were welcomed BY committee Of Ten an
pointed from the coored people Of the civ They ,ere
assured by me chairman ofhe reception committee
u they were industrious and exemplary in their conduct
they would be TO gain good livelihood nd 4, an.
friends The exilcs, before stated as mostly v,onen
ana Shu1si the husbands and fathers being held ia ser
fiiudc. They report concerning the emigration that
hundreds or the free colorCd Of Arkansas have le
for kansa' and hundreds more are about to follow"
The expulsion Of the Moors from Spain was
the result chiefly, Of religious repugnance,
which does not exist in this caso, and it was
less cruel, because il was only narrow strait
which separated the fugitiyes from their own
nationality and co-reigionists, nor did the
Spaniards retain husbands and fathers as
slaves, while they drove off their wives and
children. But where are these victims of the
cruelty OF the nineteenth century to find re-
luge ana security!
II Mr. Jefferson, eighty years ago, tremb-
led for his country when he reflected that God
was just with what despair would he con-
template the barbaiism in which the growth
OF fatal institution has plunged so large a
part Of the people of this nation.
If these fugitives from Arkansas are persons
who were free when Louisiana was acquired.
OF If they are the descendants of such persons,
as tney undoubtedly are in many cases, this
invasion OF their liberties is in violation Of
the treaty with France, by which we acquired
Louisiana. But it is in vain to interpose the
obligations of treaty against ianaticism
which tramples all moral obligations under
foot Washington Republic
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20

" The house of widow John Buckley, on
north side of Chicopee River, opposite Chic
opee Falls, Mass, was burned short time
since, and she, its only occupant at the time
persisted in the flames.
~ Miles VIM, an lrishman of New Hav-
en-, Ct, made a bet on Saturday last that he
could drink two quarts Of port wine within an
hour He succeeded in drinking all but a
half pint, when he became so sick that he
died in short time.
~ At recent Masonic installation in
Milford, n. H.. the Master of the Lodge.
Norman Gerdick, surprised the company by
producing lady and being joined to her on
the spot, a clergyman present having been
called upon to perform the services. The lady
was determined to do the nearest thing TO
joining the Masons--be united to Mason.
THR AGE OF PAMPHLETS. This is trulv
the golden age of pamphleteers. The organ
zatlon of the American House of Congress is
delayed to advertise Helpers Ioipendi,g Crisis
OF NE South, and the Pope of Rome refuses TO
send delegate to the Congress of Paris unless
Napoleon Ill will denote the authorship of
the pamphlet entitled La Pope ct ie Congress
certainly Calico was right, and the world
Goes move. We shall probably hear before
long that the Emperor of China has been de-
throned by the publication in Mantchoo of an
astronomical treatise questioning the reality
OF his blood relationship with the Sun and
Moon.-N y. Times.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20

VERMONT CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY.
The annual meeting ofthis corporation was
held at St. Adams on wednesday Jan. IL, and
the following gentleman were elected Direc-
tors G. NJ. Dexter c. o. Whitmore, j.
Wheeler, l.. Underwood, J. G. Smith. Jos.
Clark, Lawrence Brainerd, Jr.
We understand that the President of the
company was able to give the stockholders
the gratifying infurmating that there had been
no depreciation whatever in the market value
of the stock within the year. 1t is to be
hoped that it will continue to 'hold its own,"
in that regard
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20


The Law EXECUTED We learn that COM
plants we're entered, one day last week. VS..
Palmer ~ Stctson, firm of Liquor dealers,
in Montpelier for selling liquor to two intern
perate men. The complaints were presented
by the wives of these men. All honor ia
those women. The defendants refused To
stand trial, but confessed to five violations OF
the law. and were fined S50-cost and ALL
about $50. Mr.. Rodney was also fined $40
and costs, for selling liquor. A COMPLAINT
was also made against VIM Storrs for sell
ing liquor. He got the court put off one
week.-Repository
DEATH OF VETERAN DEMocRAr.-EIi.
phaet Merrill, Esq. of Washington Yer
mont, died at his residence in said town on
the Sd day OF January 1860, at the advanced
age OF 30 years. He was born in the town
Of Poplin, n. H., August 18th. 763. and
moved to Washington in ! 1893 where he con-
tnued to reside up to the time of his death.
lie voted for George Washington for Presi-
dent at his first election, and has voted at
every Presidential election since he was an
unwavering Democrat, and always voted the
Democratic ticket. He was a kind husband
and father, and was everywhere respected
within the circle ofhis acquaintance.-Patriot
Boy Losr.-Three weeks ago last Monday.
Geo. Parker, lad about II years old, left the
residence of his father, Samuel w. Parker. at
the Lake Bridge, and has not been seen or
heard from since that day, though dilligent
search has been made through all that region
OF country. He was of feeble mind, and ae-
eustomed to wandering. and it is supposed
that he either must have persisted with the
cold or been drowned in the lake or some
river.-Irasburgh Standard, Jan. 49,
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE. Resolu-
tions approving the firm and dignifed course
pursued by the Pennsylvania Representatives
IN Congress who have opposed the laithless
and corrupt national administration in the
protraeted contest for Speaker, and declaring
that Pennsylvania remains true to the Com
stitution and the Union, treating the threats
OF disunion with contempt and scorn. PASSED
the Senate by vote of 10 to IL. They also
passed a second readiDg in the HOUSE. 65 to 81
~ They seized young school teacher AT
Columbus, Miss. a short time since tarred and
ieathered him. bound him hand and foot to
log, and set him adrift in the Mississinni
since when he has not been heard from. Of
ience-suspected of abolition tendencies.
THE CLIMAx.-A poor fellow SAYS: SIN
an evil hour became addicted to drink
From that moment have been going down.
until have become an out cast--a loaier-
a thing Of no account; fit for nothing else on
this earth but to be a member of Congress"
JONES THE MuRDERER.-Jones, the muir
derer of pedler in the Western part of
Mass, whose death sentence was eommuted
to imprisonment for life, is now in the hos
p'tal OF the prison in dying condition from
consumption.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20

The AUDAoIry OF THE CLoTH.- high
ly favored Kalloch case has lately come off at
Kesota. Minnesota. A Rev. Mr.. Hill. pastor
Of the United Brethren, was accused Of GER
tain seaudalous practices and called together
his church and society to listen to his public
confession. He told them that three years
ago he seduced girl aged sixteen from her
home in Maine and took her to Boston and
after short residence there. to Minnesota,
where he had resided with her as his wife for
thirteen months, having one child by her
lie said be had left a wife and three children
in Maine. After this full confession he ask
cd all VITO were in favor of his remaining as
their Christian pastor to stand up, aud ma
lority rose 10 their feet while the rest refused
70 vote either way. Evidently the United
Brethren IN Minnesota are very liberal in their
ideas Of social life. 1t suggests the story Of
the church in Oakham, where it was found
embarrassing to discipline a member for
drunkenness because so many of the brethren
were in the habit Of taking little" where
upon one Of the deacons suggested that ..if
the Lord Jesus must have church in Oak
ham, he must take such material as he can
get."-SPrnafeid Republican.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20
THIRTY YEARs Ann

The Portland Adcertiser reprints the follow
ing extracts from the Uarylander, paper
published in Baltimore in 1928 pending the
Presidential contest between Adams and Jack
son. How like recent threats these records
of the past appear;
few DAYS since, stated on the authority Of the
Richmond lYAg, that Mr. Andrew Stevenson Speaker
ofthe House Of Representatives had, within few weeks
asserted that Mr. Adans should be elected the In
mould be diss0iced
On the same authority stated that Judge Of the
General Court Of Virginia had made the declaration at
Norfolk that ~ Mr.. adams cas not pat or bB te uore
Of ne people Ney (te Jackson mem roid BE- oing 10
put him ost by force"
Both these statements are corroborated by
responsible men, who certify to their truth.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20

- The Republican Club of Madison, Ind.
has for years taken a copy Of Tie Richmond
Enquirer, with which TO refute Democratic
professions at home by reference TO the coll
nmns OF that paper. The thing worked very
well IN the last Presidential election and now
when the club had sent on the money for a
new year, the letter was returned with the
Endorsement. "1he Richmond Enquirer does
not want subscribers in Indiana.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20

Mr. Pearlman' employed to assist in re-.
building the railroad bridge across White
river. just above the Woodstock station. fell
from the bridge and was instantly killed, on
Friday Of last week
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20

~ The Legislature Of Alabama has PASS.
ed law imposing fine of $500 on all spiri,
mediums giving public si,tings.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20

1t is supposed that but few moro bodies
will be found in the ruins, and the remainder
OF the missing will be accounted for BY those
who are said TO have gone to their homes i'm
mediatey after the accident. without giving
any account of themselves to the authorities
According to the above figures, and the most
reliable statements as to the number of per-
sons in the mill at the time Of the accident,
less than three hundred persons escaped I'M
injured.
In commenting upon this terrible calamity,
the Nec York Tribune says:
Enough VIC think, has been shown in the
investigation into the causes of the disaster
to establish the culpablity Of the projectors
and builders, and owners of the factory.
lhey, and their accessories, are on every
principle Of justice, chargeablc for the suffer
lngs to innocent parties that have thence ac-
cfued. If Railroad Companies are liable in
pecuniary damages for disasters to life and
limb, we see no reason why companies like
that of the Pemberton mills are not equally
liable, especially under such circumstances Of
fragrant disregard for the safety of their en-
ployees, as the investigations Of the Coroner's
inquest have already disclosed We think,
therefore, that one OF the most effective forms
'NNN N"ei4e1 Ndu TAME III Auls instance, OOth as
regards the past and the future, the dead and
injured of this calamity, and the possibility
OF similarly circumstanced uniortunates here
after, would be to create purse to test the liza
bility and responsibility of the parties to whose
culpability the shocking results developed are
to be charged. If the existing Company, or
the members of any former Company, can be
reached by the law and held liable for peen-
mary damages, by all means let it be done
But 1t must be remembered, that all the par
ties In this instance are poor, and unable to
prosecute a rich corporation which would
avail itself Of its great means to protract lti-
CATION and defeat the demands of justice. A
prosecution therefore, to thoroughly test the
case, must be set on foot and maintained. by
combined efforts. 1t cannot be done by the
operatives themselves, or those belonging to
other establishments even, for this effort would
probably cost any individual who should be
known to be engaged in it, his or her place
II must, therefore, be done by outsiders, if
done OF all and the move we suggest. seems
to us practical and efficient.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20

70 The Washington County Teachers As
ISOLATION will meet at Mortified, on Friday
Jan. 9th, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
~ The Democratic District Convention t.
nominate delegates to the Charleston Con
yeuion, from this Congressional District. ha,
been called to meet at Vergennes on the 29th
Of February.
10 The Indiana Democratic Convention
adjourned on Friday last, having passed reso.
lutions reafiirming the principles of the Gin.
cinnoti platform as cxpounded in Mr.. Blu.
chanans letter Of acceptance; indorsing the
administration Of Mr. Buchanan; and in.
structng their delegates to the Charleston
Convention to cast their votes as unit fol
Mr. Douglas For turning double summer
sets the Indiana Democracy surely take tn,
palm.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20

Hon GEORGE Il. WALES died on Sunday,
the sth inst, at Hartford, in Windsor county.
He was a native Of Westminster, but went
to Hartford on his admission to the bar about
the year 1871, and resided there most Of the
time since. He represented the town of Hart
ford in the State Legislature, several years,
and was elected Speaker Of the House Of Rep
resentatives near the close of the session Of
1922, ION the resignation of Mr.. Buck, who
had been chosen a representative in Congress
and was Speaker during the session of 1928
and 1924, near the close of which he resign.
ed the Chair, on account of his election to
Congress.
The mention Of the Vermont House of Rep.
resentatives Of 1924 calls to mind the fac
thatit was an assembly Of extraordinary men
Perhaps no State Legislature in the Unior
ever contained more intellectual strength
Among them were ten gentlemen who have
been representatives in Congress, viz; iona
than Hunt Mark Richards, Elias Keyes. Geo
f. Wales, Horace Everett, Henry DIN, He
man Allen, John Mattocks, Isaac Fletcher
and Augustus Young two who have beer
United States Senators. viz: Dudley Chase
and Samuel Prontss, and Who also, together
with Titus Hutchinson and Stephen Royce
have held the Office of Chief Justice Of the
Supreme Court Joel Doolttle and Ephraiu
Paddock, who have been Judges of the Su.
preme Court. OF the above named, Messrs
Mattocks and Royce were subsequently Gov.
ernors, and Messrs. Oln and Richards Lieu.
tenant Governors of the State.
Besides these. there was an array Of men Of
marked intelligence and ability, such as Den.
ison Smith Of Barre, Stephen Haight of Monk.
ton, Charles Adams of Burlington. Jas Bel
Of Walden, Luther b. Hunt of Fairfax. John
Kellogg Of Benson, Euoch d. Woodbridge OF
Vergennes. Isaac n. Cushman of Hartland
Robert Temple Of Rutland, Dan Carpenter OF
Waterbury. Daniel Cobb Of STAFFORD, Lyman
Fitch Of Thetford, and several other stars in
the Northern galaxy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-01-20

ne wy nan was made the depository Of the wound.
ed, the dying and the dead IL was TUNED into bo,b y
hospital aud tomb Physicians in tho city and from,
abroad kindly volunteered their services and reudecJ
Tue Nhlf'unate victims VI the calamity as romf,,,abl
as hamln skill could achieve The scenns hero v.re ,
uh1hs beyond description Stretched upon a inattrass
" phe part ct me hall was mortal In the st
,,,h u'a'n hls ooAh,enanee o'aekenel with smoke
WIN broken limbs, burned garments ana pivin ,,,,c
eee 70 piercing gn aus, In another place was woman
WIN fractured hmbs, broken hrsd, and with body mutt
were twcni, eight men aud women thus la,iny In ~,
1s, sNqnislie torture sjme heroic even IN de,b
eNuluiuhg ne most unilnehng courage while sur,ica'
peIsllp's OF he most painfh nature were perfnrmed t.
the fain nope that waning life might be r<siored OH
W. ehufeN conscious that they counting their lssi