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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09
VERMONT AND CANADA RAILROAD


Work upon the new route through "tho
sand bank north Of the village is in active
progress. We understand that the grade Of
the new track will be a descending one Of 40
feet to the mile from the bridge over the Wi
noosk to the interval across which it will
pass on a level, then descending again through
the sand bank to the lake shore. The con-
tractors for the principal portion Of the exca-
walton are Messrs. Charles Iinsley ~ Co. As
their contract includes the digging out of
cut some 1900 feet long By Is to 80 feet deep,
1t is plain that they have some work before
them. Our townsman II. r. Campbell is the
contractor for the tunnel, which is TO be built
under the road north II is to be 500 feet
long. Of horse shoe form, Is feet wide at tho
bottom by 9 feet high. and lined with brick
resting on as substantial foundation Of stone
masonry Mr.. Campbells plan is 10 use
strong arched shield of iron similar TO that
used in the construction of the famous Thames
Tunnel which will pushed forward step by
step into the earth by powerful screws. and
inside of which the excavation will be made
and the arching constructed as the work goes
on. The engineer Of the work is Mr. d. C..
Linsley. and it is to be completed according
to the specifications of the contrncts. by the
LIST of December next-Frse Press
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09
Il. B. CRANDAI.L, !
g. II. WHITE,
G.. A. MILLER,
S. S. BURR,
G.. 49, CONVERSE,
DART. COIL, March 3, 1850.

To The Bellows Falls Argus Dem pays
the following well deserved compliment to
Hon. j s. Morrill,, the able and fearless Rep
rcsentative from the Second Congressional
District Of Vcrmont
AcryE.-Our Roprcsentive in Congress,
Hon. J. $. Morrill,, is quite active. On the
9th ult. be gave notice in the House of Rep
rcscntativcs of his intention to introduce the
following bills One TO provide for the pay
mcnt of outstanding treasury notes TO au-
thori1c a loan TO regulate the duties on i'm
ports, and for other purposes. Also bin to
punish and prevent the practice Of polygamy
10 the territories of the United States, and
other places, and disappearing Of certain acts
of the Legislature of Utoh Also donating
public lands to the several States, which may
provide colleges for the benefit of Agriculture
and Mechanic Arts He is rather ambitious
of the name Of a working Congressman, and
deserves it,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09
NEW PAPER IN NEW YORK.

The numerous friends of James r. Spal-
ding, Esq, will be interested to learn that he
has perfected arrangements for starting a new
secular and religious paper in New York city,
to be published daily, semi-weekly and week
ly. The enterprise rests on an ample joint.
stock capital, and it is the design of the con-
ductors that it shall be the first newspaper in
the country, in all that goes to make up such
a journal as is really desired by the Farmer,
the Mechanic and the Professional Man. while
it will give particular attention to all the re-
ligious movements Of the day, both at home
and abroad. OF this enterprise, and the abil-
ity Of Mr.. Spalding, the NeU York Tribune
Of March Sd says.
at is announced that a new daily morning
paper is about to be established in this city.
with Mr.. J. r. Spaldiug as its chief editor.
Mr.. Spalding is one Of the ablest newspaper
writer's in the country, and for some years
gave great power ard high character to the
leading columns of The Courier and Enq,ar-
er, Of which he was the editor and principal
contributor The name of his new journal is
not yet known to us but we believe it is to
be commenced about the lst of May. The
capital for its establishment, very heavy
sum, is furnished by wealthy members of va
rious evangelical religious denominations
and its peculiar feature is to be the discuss
sion Of all questions from religious and
evangelical standpoint At the same time,
the character Of Mr.. Spalding is guaranty
that sectarian narrowness and theological an
mostly will always be avoided In politics
we infer that the new paper will be decidedly
Republican and in reguard to other matters.
that it may justly be described as conserva-
lively progressive. But we may be sure that
it will be marked alike by frankness and by
genuine convictions that it will not be on
both sides at once; and that it will never
mistake the absence of all character for mod
Grafton of feeling, or agility in shifting or in
oonccaling its opinions for a sure way of gain
lag or keeping the public confidence.
With the new journal, we shall have three
morning papers, conducted by gentlemen
trained in the staff of The Courier and En-
quirer, namely, Mr.. Bennett OF The Herald,
Mr.. Raymond Of The ~ Y Times, and Mr..
Spalding. We shall cordially welcome our
new contemporary to the usefulness. aud. we
trust to all the rewards of journalism
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09
COMMON SCHOOLS OF VERMONT

1t gives us great pleasure to learn, as we
do from Mr.. J. s. Adams. Secretary Of the
Board OF Education, who has just returned
from his winter round of severe and impor-
tant labors in different portions Of the state.
that the educational revival is progressing
with the happiest auguries for the future
The people are aroused the educational
meetings held by Mr. Adams show a large in
crease of attendance and interest over those
of last year opposition to the School Law,
which before existed in some parts Of the
State has died away, as the law iustifes it.
self by its results and manifest improve
ment in the schools is observable. All this is
cheering, and it is mainly due as the public
are aware, TO the sound measures of the Board
of Education. and to the unwearied exertions
of their Secrctary.-Ereo Press
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09
TINE OF HOLDING THE CHICAGO
CONVENTION CHANGED

WIN LN lON CnANGEl).
A meeting of the Executive Committee Of
the National Republican Committee was held
at Albany on the 2sth, and from the follow
ing 1t will be seen that an earlier day has been
fixed for the holding of the Chicago Conven-
ton. The change, we think, can hardly fail
to give very general satisfaction to Repubi-
cans in all sections Of the country.
"ALBANY, Feb. 28.-Tho question of the
proprioty of changing the time of holding the
Republican National Convention having been
submitted to the members of the Republican
National Committee and their views having
been expressed by letter, II is determined in
accordance with the wishes Of a majority
thereof, that the said Convention be held on
Wednesday, 10th Of May next
Edwin d. MoRGAN, Chairman
WIN. NJ. CHASE, Secretary"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09

LETTER FROM HANOVER, n. II.

LETTER FROM HANOVER, N. IL.
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE, March 3, 1860
Yesterday the Spring term commenced here
with the attendance Of a majority Of the
students. Scarcely were their greetings over
when news came that Ferris T. Washburn Of
the Freshman class had died at his fathers
residence, in Woodstock, VT, on the morning
of the 2nd, of Typhoid fever. A class meet
ing was Immediately called, delegates chosen
to attend his funeral, and the subjonod roso-
lutions adopted. A feeling of deep sadness
seems to porvade the class. And how could
it be otherwisoi Scarcely are the badges Of
mourning for the lamcnted and gifted Foster
laid aside, when the angel of death again
comes among us, aud Washburn, junior
member Of our class and a youth of high
promise, is snatchod from our number. Per-
haps it is wrong but the thought will come.
why is it that they, whose lives promise so
much Of usefulness are taken, while those
whom the world might as we'll do without
are spared But the ways Of Heaven are
past finding out.
CLASS OF 3d.
DIED At WOODSTOCK, VT. MARCH 2, 1860, FEnnis
rHArCHFH WAsHHuHE
The following Resolutions were unanimously adopted
hy the Glass
W NfNLAs Ut mas seemed HonA 10 our heavenly IalutI
ain, in short time. 20 call from midst anoth-
CT beloved Cassmatc, FRHWs TI1rcmH WASH
nrHN. in whose young life, thus early closed we saw
those indications NJ worth, Of scholastic emincncc and
that nobility Of character which ondcared him 20
uq all. Therefore,
Resoiced That while we, as a Glass shrouded in
mourning. from the fact that instead " meeting with
loved Cassmate AZ the commencement oi the Term, as
we had foudl} anticipated wo are met with the sad IT,
dnrs " his DEATH still bow in humble submission Ga
the stroke feeling that are in the hands Of One who
I "docth an things wcll'
Re,0ircd, That although own hearts are saddcnet
by the death NJ oncuf our number young and gifted
forget the hcrraved home circle, and other rcla
tiycs and friend. " the deceased but tender 70 them
earnest sympathy. And may they, in this trying hour
Lean with perfect confidence the strong OF Christ.
remembering u their anguish, that only when Bethesda
f waters were troubled was there healing in them.
Res0re3 That until after the funeral, all Glass cxcr
ciscs Dee suspended, that wear the usual badge o
mourning Tor thirty days and that six delegates De chosen
from Glass attend late brothers funeral and O.
sympathzc with his stricken family.
Rrsoirea. That these Resolutions be printed, thai
copies be- sent 90 his friends aud that they be pubshct
iu o number Of the papers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09
ANOrnER CONCERT.

We are gratifcd to learn that Mr. II. /.
Proctor, Pianist, yielding to the wishes Of his
numerous friends in Montpelier, will give an
instrumental and Vocal Concert, at the Free
Church, on Wednesday evening of next week.
lie will be assisted by three of his pupils
upon the piano forte; and viii further call TO
his aid some Of the best professional and am
atour talent. instrumental and vocal, among
us. The programme will consist Of piano,
cornet, violin and vocal solos, duets and quar-
tctts.
Mr. Proctor has resided but short time
in town, but long enough to establish repu-
tation as Pianist and Teacher, and gain
hosts of friends. We shall feel disappointed
if his Concert is not well and hatteringty sus-
tanned
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09
TOWN OFFICERS

CALAIS Town Clerk. Nelson A. Chase
Constable. W. r. Slayton Overseer Of Poor,
A. r. Hicks; Town Agent, Asa George
Superintendent, n. A. Chase: Solectmen,
VIM. S. Orcutt S. II Foster, H. G. Pierce.
BARRE.-Town Clerk, Alvan Carter Con
stable, n. f. Avorll; Overseor of Poor,
Stillman Wood Town Agent, David French,
2nd Superintendent, +. S. Bliss Selectmon,
Ira Holden, Donison Batcheldcr, b, o. Wood
BERLrN.-Town Clerk, Harvey Allen
Constable, n d Sawyer Ovcrsecr of Poor,
A. II. Nye; Town Agent, VIM. Mitchell
Superintendent, j. ~ Perrin Selectmen,
Andrew Cummings, j. w. Thompson, Elijah
Nye
MmprEsEN.-Town Clerk, w. II. Hol-
dcn Constable, Chas b. Holden; Overseer
of Poor, c. Putnam; Town Agent, Stcph-
en- llorrick Superintendent, Marcus Gould ;
Selectmen, David Ward, w. H. Clark llor-
ace Holden.
MoRErowN.-Lestcr Kingsley Constable,
A. G.. Prentss; Oyerseer of Poor, Gilman
J Eaton; Town Agent, Don =. Carpenter I;
Superintendent, Fenno S. Comings Select
men, George Buckley, Benjamin f. Mead,
Augustus A. Prontiss
MoNTPEIIER.-Town Clerk, Adams Kol-
logg Constable, +. S. Camp; Overseer OF
Poor, II. Y Barnes Town Agent, r. Il.
Keith Superintendent, Eli Balou Select
men. Joseph Poland, Joel Foster, Jr., Jacob
Smith
NoRrurIELp-Tow Clerk, V. II. Aver
ell; Constable, A. b. Houston Overseer OF
Poor, Bononi Webster; Town Agent, Isaac
p jerks Superintendent, w G. Hopkins
Seectmen, MARVIN Simons, S. U. Richmond,
VIM. G.. Woodbury..
WAIrsFIErD Town Clerk, II. J. Glea-
son Constable, T.. Ainsworth; Ovcrsccr OF
Poor, Almon Joslin, Town Agent. Dan
Richardson Superintendent, A. V. Spalding
Scoctmen John Waterman, S. c. Parker, o.
C.. Wilder.
WArERBuRY.-Town Clerk, J. d. Smith
Constable, Charles b. Clark; Overseer OF
Poor, Geo. w. Stcarns Town Agent, L. l.,
Durant; Superintendent, c. c. Parker; Sc
lcctmcn, VIM W. Wells, f. b. Huse, Daniel
Hopkins.
WoRcEsrER-Town Clerk, r. b. Ladd
Constable, A. l.. Vail; Oycrseer Of Poor
Thomas Hutchinson; Town Agent, +. c.
Watson; Superintendent, J. +. Macombcr
Sclectmen, Abijah Whoelock, CLANCY Hunt,
Jonas Abbott.
WoonBuHY.-TownC Clerk, A. W. Nelson
Constable, Elisha Town; Ovcrseer Of Poor
f. G.. Putnam Town Agent, +. c. Putnam
Superintendent, A. p. Town; Seectmen, $.
c. Burnham, Michael Jackson. Thomas Har-
vey, Jr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09
TOWN IIISrnRIEs

The act of the legislature, passed two years
ago, enabling towns to make contracts with in
dividuals for writing their histories has been
taken advantage OF in many instances through
out the state during the last year. Most Of
our towns are at point now when if some
thing Is not done pretty soon. many import
ant facts will be lost forever. In very many
towns there are individuals living who either
have resided in the town since its settlement
or who for years were acquainted with the
first settlers, now passed away. We think
that every town should take advantage Of tho
material now at hand as soon as possible Il
need cost any town but little TO get out such
a history. If the books are sold by subscrp-
ton, no great risk will be run, and il any fam
lies want engrayings Of their ancestors who
were early settlers, they must furnish the
pictures at their own expense. Let towns
vote to guaranty, whoever they may employ
to get out such work, a certain sum Tor his
labor and assume the risk Of loss allowing the
author TO manage the publication and pay TO
the town all the proceeds of the sale and we
think such a book may be got out az small
expense
We believe that Rev Sias McKeen has
been gathering some material for the prepara-
ton of the history Of Bradford, and we hope
the town will see fit to entrust him with the
work at their expense.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09

curious case of spiritaous manifestation
has lately transprod in Woodford. A man full
Of spirits and spiritualism was put into a
trance Che being a trance medium, and they
asked him to call up the spirit of his departed
brother, which was at once done. They CON
verscd with the spirit, and the spirit said that
he wanted to drink with Freem a man Of col
or who lives near by. So they sent for Freem,
and he came to the house and asked what was
wanting. The medium said, my brother
wants to drink with you" VERY we'll, faith
or, 60 down cellar and get the bottle" Now
the medium took hold of the bottle and hand
ed it to Freem; he poured out a mild drink
and passed the bottle to the medium, and he
poured large tumbler full. There there 80
exclaimed the mother "that is my son, for
that is Just the size drink he used to take
when he was alive" Freem passed off by
politely saying that "any time you wish to
have me drink with your son, | will do so
with the greatest pleasure"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09

70 The Promenade Concert given by the
Band ON Tuesday evening last was, if posi-
Bile, more successful than any yet given. The
continued and successful practice of the Band,
under their skilliul teacher. Prof. j. Rice. and
the additional advantage of the new Silver
Instruments, served to render this the best of
the many good treats prepared for our citi-
zens by the Band the present winter. The
vocal part Of the entertainment, by Messrs.
Hopkins, Goodwin, Fuller and Hatch, was
enthusiastically cheered, and repeatedly en-
eored while the piano, played by Mr.. H. 1.
Proctor, gave all who listened to it renewed
evidence of his taste and skill as a pianist.
The continued patronage that has been given
to these Concerts will, we hope, convince the
members Of the Baud that our citizens appre-
ciate their uutiring efforts, and inspire in
them renewed courage to prosecute their La
bors
~ The attention OF Farmers is directed
to the advertisement of American Guano"
in another column 1t is said to be an article
Of roal merit, and much cheaper than most
kinds of foreign fertilizers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09

Mn. SEwARD's SrEEoH.-Wo give this
week Senator Seward great speech on tho
political issues of the day. delivered in the
United States Senate ON Wednesday of last
week. 1t needs no words of praise from MS,
and no summary of it would satisfy the great
anxiety that exists among the people to read
the whole speech. It is a clear and forcible
exposition Of the distinguished Senator POI
sition before the country, and rofutes the
senseless abuse that has been hcaped upon
him by the tools Of the present pro-slavery
Administration. The reply of Senator Doug
las, summary of which we append to the
speech of Mr.. Seward, is every way charac-
teristic Of the man. 1t exhibits his usual
amount of staggering, and partakes more of
the nature of stump speech than of COOL
clear argument; and well it might, for the
positions of Mr.. Seward were impregnablc.
and any attempt by MIR. Douglas to reiute
them was utterly futile.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09

FATAL AccIDrNr.-On Friday last, by the
oyerturning IF load of a hay, Dea John
Dawson was thrown to the ground striking
his head on stone, breaking his skull so that
he survived only about four hours. -Ludiolo
Voice
Scene between two politicians, the other
day;
IN bet my soul that Seward will never be
President, proposed a rampant half-and-half
That's too small stakes, replied the 9TH
er;-"lll so you fifty cents, if you dare"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09

q Taggard Of this city have in press a new and
complete edition of Carlylo's Essays, revised,
enlarged and annotated by the author. The
work will be in four uolumes, printed at the
Riverside press, on fine tinted paper, in the
style Of the Boston edition of the "Curiosities
of Literature 1t will have a copious index
and new protrait, and will be altogether the
finest edition of Carlyle ever issued on either
side of the Alliance. -B0ston Transcript.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09

The following amusing incident took place
lately upon one of the Ohio river steamboats,,
and was related to us by an eye witness
While the boat was lying at Cincinnati, Just
ready to start for Louisville, a young man
came on beard leading a blushins damsel by
the hand, and approaching the polite clerk, in
a suppressed voice. II say" he exclaimed,
"me and my wife have just got married, and
I'm looking for accommodations" Look
ing for berth y hastily inquired the clerk,
passing tickets out to another passenger. "A
birth thunder and lightning, no T. gasped
the astonished man. ME hdint but Just got
married we want place to stay all ught,
you know, and and a bed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09

Lear YEAR BALL.--A grand leap year
ball was given by the ladies of Brattleboro' in
the Town Hall, on Friday evening oflast week,
and it proved to be very pleasant aud sue
cessful affair.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09

"SQUATTER SOVEREIGNTY GONE To SEED
The Legislature Of Kansas recently passed a
bill abohshing slavery in that inchoate State,
but Sam Medary, Buchanan's governor, imme-
diatey vetoed the bill. Fortunately the Re-
publicans were strong enough to carry the bill
through over the governors veto, which they
accordingly did by vote of 80 to 7. This
action of the governor illustrates the construc-
ton the democracy put upon the Cincinnati
platform, and is practical illustration of
"squatter sovereignty gone to seed"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09

PAIR or TwINs.-Last evening a lady.
residing IN Spring street, presented her hus-
band with two daughters, and was left by the
attending physician in a comfortable oondl-
ton In the course of three hours thereafter
a ring was heard at the door bell, and under
the impression that the doctor had returned
to see his patient the servant fastened to an
swer the summons. No one was to be seen
in the neghborhood, but upon the stoop was
found basket which contained two nowiy
born male children, apparently twins. The
lady, when informed of the circumstance SEEM
ed well pleased, and at once adopted the little
waits-placiug them in bed beside her own.
The young travellers were fast asleep, and
were comfortably wrapped in costly embroid-
cred flannels N Y TriJune
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-03-09

How TO co TO CHARLEsroN.-It is pro-
posed that the delegates to the Democratic
National Convention "charier a steamer for
the trip, provide her with music, gunpowder,
and the many essentials for good time that
social and patriotic feelings may suggest, and
sail into Charleston Bay to the music Of the
Union, with bunting flying, guns firing, and
other demonstrations
We think they had better charter the well
known yatch Wanderer, which, having been
surrendered to her owner, Mr. Lamar of Sa-
vannah, is to be taken down South. and prob
ably sent out for another cargo Of slaves
We are sure that nothing could be more fe-
licitous. 1t would make a sensation at tho
South, and demonstrate how completely
Northern Democrats have conquered their
preiudices' against the extension of the pc
culiar institution. Our Democratic friend 5
are welcome to the suggestion.