Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-02-24


list of southern papers that are satisfied with
Mr.. Pennington's election as speaker.
to A man named Drake has been arrest
ed in Michigan, charged with having married
thirteen women. Nearly every widow and
maid seemed anxious to be his Duck.
" Thomas Haggett, an engineer on a
freight train on the Central Railroad, had
thirty dollors in money stolen from his panta-
looms pocket, by some one entering his room,
while asleep, at the Windsor depot, on Tues
day night last.
IV' A little girl one night was under the
starry sky, intently meditating upon the glor-
les of the heavens. At last, looking up to
the sky, she said, Father, have been think
ing if the wrong side of heaven is so beauti-
full, what will the right side be y
EMrHArIc. The n Y. Herald says that
the electoral vote Of New England in the next
Presidential campaign would not be given to
the Angel Gambricl if he run on the Demo-
cratic ticket We don't believe Gabriel cauld
be induced to stand on that platiorm.-Bos-
ton Bee.
LAKE DISASTERS IN ls50.-Tho annual
statement of marine disasters on the lakes for
the year 1859 shows the total loss by steam
ON the loss of 1858 Of S2s7,s68. Total loss
of life in 1859, 1906, being decrease Of II
from the previous year.
~ Over 100 Of the most respectable peo-
pie Of Nottingham have formed themselves
into an association for the suppression Of the
traffic in, and the drinking of intoxicating
liquors. They appointed a committee to visit
all selling the "critter' and notify them that
they must desist, or else feel the force Of the
law
~ A little three year old girl was riding
in the cars with her father few days since,
when lady remarked That's a pretty
baby"
The little lady's eyes flashed fire as she
drew herself up to her fullest height, and re-
Piled
81 amt baby wear boots and hoops ~
The Richmond Democracy have declared
for Wise for the Presidency Throughout
the South the question Of the Democratic can
didacy excites unusual discussion but as the
Richmond Wing truly says, the interest Of
this discussion is much diminished by the fact
that it will be something short Of a miracle if
any Democratic nominee shall be elected to
the Presidency this fall.
fashionable young lady, few days since,
went into a store in Norfolk, Va, and after a
thorough examination Of its contents, bought
a dimes worth OF thread, which she ordered
TO be sent TO her residence, over a mile dis
tant The proprietor procured an express
wagon, the driver Of which took the package,
backed up to the door, lowered the tail board,
delivered the package, and collected fifteen
cents the usual charge.
GRoroN.-Snce the last reported rum cases
from this town there have been two persons,
Mr.. Orr and McKidley, fined each five
dollars and costs for drunkenness and a Mr..
Dunn fined $40 and costs for selling liquor.
Last week one Jesse Silver was complained
Of by Mr.. Hubbard for smashing in his door.
and was fined 81 aud costs and he in turn
complained Of Mr.. Hubbard for selling liquor,
and this being the second offence he was
fined $50 and costs. After trial we learn
that Hubbard gave leg bail for security and
left both fines unpaid Cdledonidn
The Cincinnati Enquirer says thata gentle
man asked the President, few days ago
whether he still adhered to his declaration
made TO him some time since, that he desired
TO see Joe Lane Of Oregon his successor. Mr.
buchanan replied that it was his wish to see
man nominated at Charleston who, if elect
ed, would act a friendly part by those men APP
ed, he expressed his intention to use all his
influence in favor Of Breckinridge. This is
official, and settles the question as to Mr.
Buchanans choice.
DEAru or l. H. NoRuts. Eso.-We are
panied TO learn the death Of Mr. l. H. Nor
ris for some years past Superintendent of the
Vermont a. Boston Telegraph Co., who died
at his residence az White River Junction, on
Saturday. Feb. I'D Mr.. Norris had been
IN falling health for several months but we
think his friends were not anticipating so
sudden and carly fatal termination. He
was man of great personal worth, and his
deeease IN the prime of life, will be larnonted
10y a wide circle Of friends and acquaintancos.
-Daay Free Press.
~ Cassius NJ Clay was at Washington
the other day, and the attentions paid him
are thus described In letter to the n. Y.
Evening Post:--
There has been of late years nothing like
the reception Of Mr. Clay at Washington.
When on Wednesday last. he entered the
nan OF the Representatives, for moro than an
hour he was surrounded by persons of all
parties-olI acquantancos and new; even
men from as far south Tennessee came up
to pay their respects to him. The galleries
were crowded with ladies and gentlemen, and
all eyes were upon him. His speech at Frank
fort on the 10th of January has produced
sensation rarely oquaed in the history of
the country, and all were anxious to honor
the hero aud patriot who 80 nobly and gal.
lantly stood by his country and the Union"
REMOVALS AND APPOINTMENTS AT WASH
INGroN.-Col. Forney on Thursday decapitat-
ed the following Democrats, who served un-
der Col. Allen, late Clerk of the House,
John +. Carter John Bailey, VIM H. MINK.
s. d. Reynolds, NJ. P, Bean, VIM II. Tappin,
d. r. Atkins, John Ketchell, d. A. Carter.
}. c. Guild, A. r. Pats, A. f. Cone and
John j. Meehan.
The following appointments have been made
by him, with various others, for the Middle
States and the West.
r. Parry Hayes, chiefclork, salary S2l6O
G. c. Chaffin Of Massachusetts,, Rep, Libra
ran. $500.
William Ayerill of Maine, Rep. book keep
er, $500.
George Chapman of Vermont, Rep, $500
Daniel Buck of Vermont retained, $500.
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