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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04

Another ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.-Thc
expedition sent out by the British govern
ment to take soundings on the route propos-
ed by Col. Shafner for an Atlantic telegraph
has returned and made a favorable report
The ocean is found to be less deep by four
hundred fathoms on the northern route than
on that where the abandoned cable lies, and
the fear of embarrassment from ice between
Greenland and Iceland is dispelled by the ex-
ploration. The route is by Greenland, Ice
land and the Farce Islands TO Scotland, and
although longer than the route of the unsuc-
cessful cable, it has the advantage Of being
cut up into sections of comparatively short
extent. 1t is now pretty generally conceded
that, with perfect, cable teegraphing from
Ireland TO Newfoundland would be impracti-
cable, from the fact that the electric wave will
not pass so long distance through a subma-
rine conductor, and if there is to be a tele-
graph to Europe, it must either lie over Col.
Shafner's route or westward across this con-
tinent and Russia. It is not probable, how
ever, that the capital will be found for either
undertaking for some years to come. The
capitalists shut their hands tight when they
think Of the millions that lie at the bottom
of the ocean in the first Atlantic telegraph
CoTroN FROM PERU AS Coon AS THE
! CAROLINA STAPLE.-A large invoice Of Cot
ton from Peru has been received in New
/ York, which, from samples, would readily
command the highest price paid for that artl-
Gle The plant from which it is taken is said
to be perennial shrub in Peru, indigenous
to the soil, the growth of which already ex-
tends over a considerable tract of county, and
needing only little labor in the way of cul-
tivation to yield large returns.
WHITE GUEPowDER.--A letter from Lon
don says 81 have heard in the city of a
curious invention, which concerns alike
sportsman, riheman, and the scientific. 1t is
the manufacture of white gunpowder. II
is made no MYSTERY Of, being composed Of
yellow potassa, chloride of potassium, loa
sugar, crystalized sugar and birthstone. II
possesses superior qualities over the black
powder, being quick and more powerful in it,
action, and not fouling the gun. For tho
delicate in the olfaetory nerves, it may be
added that it is without unpleasant smell. Il
has just been patented.
A SINGULAR OooURRENcE.-On Saturday
the 9TH, in the town of franklin, FRANKLIN
county, ~ Y, while Mr.. Perry and another
man were in the woods looking at some land
a magifcent bald headed eagle, suddenl,
darted down at the former, with wings spread
and talons distended. lie saw him Just IL
season to spring out Of his way, aud his maj
esty struck into the brush or underground
with great force, and before he could recove
himself, Mr.. Perry caught club and gay,
him a blow on the neck which so disabled
him that he was secured. His great size viii
be readily perceived for he measured fee
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04

HUMILIATION, FASTING AND PRAYER.-
A board Of naval officers was once examining
a smart young midshipman, recommended for
a lieutenantcy. The youth had answered,
readily and correctly, many professional ques-
tions, when he was told that only one more
remained, and that the grant of his commits
sion depended on his reply thereto. What
would you do inquired the chairman, - il
you were on a lee shore in heavy gale, Your
anchors aud cables lost, your nasts gone over
board. your boats washed away and nothing
of which to make a raft," Pipe all hands
to prayers, sir," was the prompt rejoinder,
which was hailed as the correct reply
Mr.. buchanan rsverses the course of con-
dact suggested by the disastrous condition Of
affairs, as represented to the MILDLY" and
pipes all hands TO prayers before trying any
OF the means at his disposal for getting The
ship of state off the lee shore on which he
fears that IL will fouader.-NeW forF ditiOn.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04

THE CLOTH SwINDLERs IN MAINE.-The
Jeremy Didders who carried so many thou
sand dollars out of Vermont, by peddling cot
ton broadcoth at ten times its value, have
been lately at work in Maine. They operat-
ed precisely as in Vermont, pretended to be
New York travellers, drove stylish team,
iattered and made presents to tae women,
and disposed of their cloth at an alarming
sacrifice, taking therefor three months notes
an arrangement suited to the hard times.
In some towns these swindlers obtained $500
in notes by their lying representations. And
to wind up, they sold the notes before matu-
rity and without notice Of the fraud, aud the
entire sums will therefore have to DO paid in
clean cash, leaving the farmers to whistle
over their verdancy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04

AID FOR KANSAS On the first page Of
this weeks paper will he found letter from
Hon. Azel Spalding, formerly resident oil
Montpelier, but now in Kansas, giving a more
definite and reliable statement as to the pres
ent state Of destitutiou in Kansas Read
Mr.. Spalding's letter, and let it move your
hearts to sympathy for those who are there
suffering for the comforts of life which So
bountifully surround us here, and induce you
to respond to the urgent call that comes from
them for immediate relief.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04

A Costly ADMINIsTRATIoN.-A graphic
epitome of Mr.. Buchanan's administration is
contained in the following brief extract from
a Washington letter in the Philadelphia North
american
1t at all surprising, in view Of the venality
which has stakcd about in high places and Of the
ne in which the treasury has been plundered and bank
rupted that there should be found members Of the cab
who openly and violently advocate secession and who
have used their positions precpiae that crisis at the
close Of their administration Three hundred millions Of
dollars will have disappeared by the 4h Of March next,
for four years administration Of the in time
Of profound peace with all the world What Is 10 show
for this criminal exayaganee and NAL appropriation
Nothing but distracted country, beggarcd treasury an
enormous debt, and deficient revenue These the
results OF Mr. Buchanan's single term"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04

The Boston Transcript says The position
of South Carolina is well illustrated by the
Africans experience and threat on tho occa-
sion of his first visit to a coal mine. As he
was lowered down the pit it became darker
and darker, and the astonished African, fright
ened by the thick night which closed about
him, cried out. Hold on, dare; hold on,
dare hold on, dare, l say If you don't hold
on. dare. l will cut de rope
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04

GRAND RA1Iy.-There is to be a grand
rally of the friends of Lincoln and the Union,
at o. Undcrhill's Inn in Marshfeld, on Tues
day the sth inst, at o'clock, p. NJ, for a
social entertainment. Addresses, toasts. and
music by the Marshfeld Band, make up the
order of exercises. A general good time is
expected, and everybody, with their wives
and daughters, are invited to attend.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04

The Austrian Consul at Charleston, s. c.,
having assured some of the leading seceders
that the Emperor of Austria would acknowl-
edge the independence of South Carolina. the
Austrian Minister at Washington, Chevalier
Hulseman, Immediately informed the gentle
man that His Majesty will endeavor to get a
long without his services.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04

No eo.-An agent of the Palmetto nation
is said to have appeared in Wall street, New
York. to attempt the sale of some of the Jew
State bonds just issued to the amo1nt oil
100000. The brokers were all petite on.
declined TO take the article at any price, ana
those known as - friends of the South dia
no better than the Others. The agent cursed
Yankee stupidity and Jeff.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04

The destruction of Fort Moultrie is the
most disgraceful event that has happen ned to
this country since it established its independ-
ence. 1t brings the government and the
country into contempt. That great nation
like this, with inexhaustible resources OF men
and means. should be driven to such straits
by an insignificant rebellion in State that
has not white men enough in it for third
rate city, as to be obliged to spike its own
guns and destroy its own Notifications on its
own soil, is something to make the blood tin
gle in the veins of every true American. If
it does not arouse the people of the whole
country to a vigorous purpose 10 maintain the
Union and crush out treason at any cost then
there is not vitality enough liz the patriotism
of the country. to make it worth a struggle
for its preservation. But there is, and this
will be the turning point of the crisis. Hence
forth the lines will be straightly drawn be-
fore the traitors and patriots, between the
friends and enemies of the Union.-SPring-
field Republican.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04

~ The proceedings of the State Temper
lance Convention, recently held at Waterbury,
will be found in an Extra which accompanies
this paper Also, a notice Of Mr.. Allen $
Tablcaux Company.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04

THE HONE. ON the first page will be
found circular from Rev. Warren Burton,
on the subject of Home Education and Home
Influence. Mr.. Burton delivered an address
on the subject in this place during the ses-
sion Of the Legislature of 1859, setting forth
more fully his plan and the benefits to result
from its practical operation. That lecture
created an interest in the subject on the part
of the Representatives who heard it, so that
in many towns in the State meetings we're
held, similar to those recommended by Mr..
Burton, which gave an impulse of no small
value to the interests of Home Education
We commend the circular Of Mr.. Burton to
the careful pcrusel Of osery ,v~sie. IS tl.,
lVdtchman, confident that If its suggestions
are carried into effect great good will result.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04

Slavery in Russia ended on Tuesday last,
New Years day morning. Forty millions OF
serfs then became free.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04

Reader. have you seen Prof. Wood adSer-
tisement in our paper. Read 1t II VIII in-
terest you.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04

THREsH1NG CoBs.-When Buchanan's
Cobb (apt emblem Of the Treasury he left ,
seseshed" and went home to Georgia, every
body was glad because it seemed to be giving
the poor exhausted Treasury chance TO re
cuperate" Cobb, no doubt, thought he was
going where his extraordinary merits as f.
nancier would be applauded to the echo.
The Southern Con(ederacy, published at At
lanta, GA thus receives HIM
when this pretender and charlatau in po-
iccal economy was duly installed Secretary
of the Federal Else by a treacherous and
imbecile President, the country happy
and prosperous--peace and plenty reigned in
this land of iberty-this asylum of the OPP
pressed And through the judicious manage
ment of Secretary Guthrie, and by the adj
ministrative ability evinced by President
Pierce in the collection of the revenue, Mr.
Cobb was greeted BY an overlooking treas
ury, the public debt reduced. the country
quiet, agriculture profitable, manufactures and
commerce never more prosperous, and public
confidence mistaken. To-day zoe find Mr..
/ Cobb, like the bandit fleeing from Justice and
the atrocity Of his o,on deeds, seeking refuge
and safety under the cloak Of patriotic devo-
ton to Southern rights. To the hollows and
caves of the sixth district of Georgia he
wends his way in search of hiding place,
and there to gather about him clan with
which, by ambuscade and foray, he expects
to subdue brave and happy people
Contrast the 18th of March, 1857, with
the 4th of March, 1861 James Buchanan
was inauguarted President the 4th of March,
1857. He found the government in all the
plentitude of It's majesty The canvass OF
American commerce whitened every sea our
manufacturers were vigorous, and reaped their
rewards in every mart and cline the pro-
duct of the agricnlturists bestowed not only
a healthy remuneration, but bounty, whilst
sustaining the poor and clothing the Cypress
ed. Friendly relations existed between the
sections, and nothing seemed to impede the
progress of Americanism in the onward march
to full fruition of all human happiness
How different to-day How sad the change
Kind fortune has been driven from our land |!
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04
Dec. 81, EVENING


To-day nearly everybody was surprised by
the news that Maj. Anderson had quit Fort
Moultre and quartered in Fort Sumpter 1t
is clincher upon South Carolina. Fort
Sumpter is one of the Strongest in the Union,
and is well stored with the heaviest guns in
the service and plenty of ammunition. 1t
commands the ship channel, all the other
forts, and the city of Charleston. In the
opinion of well informed gentlemen here, this
is clincher upon the Executive also They
say that this plan was urged upon the Presi-
dent by high military authority, and tods de-
clined, as was the advice of Gen. Scott in De-
tober last and still again few days ago.-
How happened it to be adopted by Major
Anderson; Why was not Fort Sumpter left
without garrison--left to fall into the hands
of South Carolina without firing gun That
would seem to have been the design of the
secessonists, if they have the slightest apti'
tude for military performances and the re-
fusal of the President to intefere seems tC
implicate him in the reasonable scheme. -
Why has Maj. Anderson foiled its Ii il
probable that he had general orders to defend
the forts if attacked and that, in the exer
else of sound military discretion, he though
ft to make his defence e6eetaal, by Selling
the key to the harbor and city, through which
the enemy might come, and the key to all thu
forts as well. In any event, it looks Al
though the traitors were all caught in thei
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04
He saws

MAIL SERVICE AT THE SoUTH.-The Post
Office receipts of South Carolina for the year
ending June Sd, 1859. was SlO7.536 II !;
while the expenses to the Federal Govern
ment Of the mail service was S349,0 900 TO-.
That State, then is receiving from this Gov
eminent nearly quarter Of a million of dol
lars every year for the transportation of her
own mail matter. Among all the threats that
come from the South there are few of under
taking to carry their mails. The following
also the Post Office receipts and expen-
ditures Of the four other States most clamor-
Gus about secession
Georgia. Receipts, Sl6s, $50; expendi-
lures, S257, $50; deficit, slS8,5i5
Florda.-Receipts S25,932; expend-
lures, Sl7l, 1856 deficit, l15 253.
Alabma.- Receipts, Sl29l04; expendi-
lures, $500. go deficit, S234526.
Mississippi Receipts, Sl0l, $40; expen-
ditures, 1910, OOl deficit, S2s6,445
Total receipts in the five States, S532,7s4 ;
expenditures, 3 ,59l ,o72; deficiency, 81 ,049,
2Sl.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04
THE PRESIDENT REFUSES TO WITH
DRAW THE TROOPS.


GEN. sCorT's SUGGESTIONS NOT TAKEN.
Washington, Dec -. The result of the
Cabinet meeting has created great excitement.
As it was never stipulated or agreed by the
President that troops should be withdrawn
from the forts around Charleston harbo
Administration does not consider itself under
any obligations to do so.
As to the request of the South Carolina
Comm toners for the restoration Of the mill
tary stores, this is considered by the larger
portion of the Cabinet as an impossiblity.
Secretaries Floyd, Thompson and Thomas,
who hold to the constitutional right of seces-
sion, were separated on the South Carolina
question from their Cabinet associates.
There was no positive decision at the meet
ing to day, although the prospect is certainly
not favorable to the Commissioners, and this
statement is strengthened by the fact that
Secretary Floyd to day resigned his office.
1t is said that Secretary Thompson would
also have resigned were it not that the inves-
tigation is pending concerning affairs of the
Interior Department in connection with the
abstraction Of the Indian Trust Bonds, an in
vestigaton which he asked for in vindication
of his own honor an integrity.
A report prevails that Secretary Thomas
has resigned, but this results from his indecis-
ion to whether he shall remain in the Cab
met, and his generally believed earnest SYM
patty with Secretary Floyd.
ACCEPTANCE OF Mr. FLoYD's RESIGNATION.
Washington, Dec. 80. The President ac-
cepted Mr.. Floyd,s resignation yesterday.
The cause of Mr.. Floyds resignation was the
refusal by tho President to consent to an order
for the withdrawal of the troops from Fort
Sumter. The Secretary deemed such a course
necessary to prevent civil war and blood
shed, and as there had been mutual under
standing that there should be no change in
the condition of the forts in Charleston harbor,
and that South Carolina should not make an
attack upon the troops in them or otherwise
interfere with the property ofthe government,
the movement of Major Anderson was entire
ly wrong, which could only be repaired by
Withdrawing the troops
Mr.. Floyd will soon return to Virginia.
1t is not certain that Major Anderson will
remain at Fort Sumpter. The troops may be
remanded to Fort Moultrie, provided that
satisfactory assurances are given that they
will not be disturbed by the South Carolini-
ans.
1t is generally believed that Gen. Scott sub
mitted to the President several days since
plans for the blockade of Charleston and for
strongly reinforcing all Southern garrisous,
and suggesting other military preparations,
which, it is said, were not received tavorably.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04
WHAT THEY THINK OF US.

The Charleston Mercury draws the following
picture Of the starvation and ruin that hangs
over the people the North, now that South
Carolina has again gone out Of the Union on
paper -
" The teTrors of Northern winter and the grim as
poet n famine, is staring them in the face The work
has but begun. In few weeks the unknown dread will
have become stern reality. And then, when gauut and
shveung men, women aud children shall walk their
streets alone To- pairs hut in desperate and
crowds and when the shout shall break upon the for
bfc1d0r blood. and when there shall be blood but little
bread when starring iai0r shall strike the props from
North, built mp from robbery upon the South shall fall
and aplne, among the rains shall supply to the abOrer
the means of suhsiscnce-theu shall they realize our
wrongs and might aud that day may they call up
on God, for lie alone will bear them our will be
deaf 20 their solicitations The debt between will be
cancelled As nations shall shortly face each other
each guard its interests. II the North sefsus-
tanning II Will quickly rebound from It's TALL and HE on
its pathway Of prosperity aud riches But should 10 prove
otherwise terrible vii be the rerihuion they will reap
BY iheir lircutious act, they will have fallepapd
and BUNDLED people"
A correspondent Of the Charleston Courier
vontilates his opinions on the same subject.
He says;
"In all human probability. before another summer
melts their ice-buund hills bnpd-human bood-Nill
have flowed ia thrr streets When cold and HUNGER be
gin their work this dcuied raLbe will ask arms at the
doors N The rich. with pike and rehrand in their hands
Our Northern enemies will then hnd that they have bus
mess enough 10 attend 10 their doors, without
troubling themselves about keeping Forts on Southern
soil
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04
FRIDAY, Dec. 2s, 1 p. m.
The Senate Committee.

1t is nearly settled that the Senate Com
mittee OF thirteen will report that they can
not agree upon satisfactory arrangement OF
the matters referred to them. have heard
nothing to-day from the House Committee.
The town is in a buzz over a des patch that
the South Carolinians took forts Moultrio and
left by Major Anderson to such fate, mas
much as the Government has refused to fur
nish men to defend them viii South Caro-
lima attack Fort Sumpter, That is the main
question for them win the Executive her,
remove Anderson, or order him to surrender
That is the question on the tongues Of many
here. 1t is said that the Cabinet is in ses-
sion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04

own trap. They intended to occupy Fort
Sumpter, aud thus entrap Anderson and all
the rest Anderson has occupied it, and all
the rest are entrapped. A military man said
to-day that Anderson can hold the fort for
ninety days, without achievements. even
were the military powers of the world as
saulting him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-04

Fort Moulrie was evacuat,I last ,ioh, a,d
the guns spiked.
The troops have all been conveyed To For,
Sumpter. There is intense excitement.
WASHINGTON. Dc. 27.
Military men are confident that Major An
derson can hold Fort Sumpter for three
months.
The secessionists are dumbfounded by the
evacuation and destruction of Fort Moultrie.
Secretary Floyd will certainly be impeach-
ed if he does not resign
ARRIVAL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COM.
MlSSlUNERS.
WAsufNGToN, Thursday Noon.
The South Caroline Commissioners arrived
this morning. They haze made arrange
ments Tor long tarry at the Capital, having
taken rooms till the 4th of March
There is great excitement among all classes
of citizens, occasioned by vague rumors re-
ceiyed from Sonth Carolina, reporting con-
fcts between the citizens Of Charleston and
the military.
The public feeling has been increased BY re-
liable dispatches from Charleston that Fort
Mouitrie has been abandoned by Major An
derson and his command.
The United States forces have taken shell
ter in Fort Sumpter Cen Scott considers
this fortress the strongest on the continent.
comparatively few men within its walls can
defy assault
CHARLESTON, Dec 2S.
The Palmetto flag was raised yesterday af-
ternoon over the Custom House and Post Of.
fee
At o'clock in the afternoon the Pal
metto flag was raised at Castle Pinckney.
Forts Moultrie and Pinckney were taken
hV tha g..
/ WAsHrNGroS, Dec. %.
The Charleston forts and arsenal. except
Fort Sumter. arc in the hands of the rebels
General Scott says that Major Anderson
acted bravely and wisely although without
special orders. The secessionists say he must
be dsgraced.
1t is the opinion here that if the President
does not sustain Major Anderson. this gov
eminent is virtually surrendered to South
ern Coniederacy.
1t is said that the South Carolina Commits
sioners, in view Of the alleged stipulations on
the part Of the President that the garrisons
at Charleston should not be augmented nor
the military status Of the posts changed, re-
quested the President to inform them wheth-
er Major Andersons movement was by his or
the War Departments order Mr.. Buchan-
an responded negatively, adding that Major
Anderson acted on his own authority. The
Commissioners then requested the President
to remand Major Anderson to Fort Monltrie,
but on this point the Cabinet had not come to
a conclusion when it adjourned.
! Major Anderson's proceeding is generally
commended for this among other reasons
] That while the COM arative weakness of Fort
Moultrie might provoke an attack from the
mob, the Impregnabiity of Fort Sumpter pla-
ces it beyond such conting ncy, as it can be
reduced only by regular protracted siege,
thus avoiding immediate collision.
4 THE PRESIDENT REFUSES TO WITH
DRAW THE TROOPS.