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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22
FATAL ErEEcrs OLE TIE COLD.

Thursday night the 9Th inst, was the worst
night ever experienced in this vicinity. The
wind blew perfect hurricane, and the mer-
curry ran as low as the thermometers would
allow it. From all parts Of the country we
hear Of fatal results from the extreme cold Of
that night and the Friday following. In this
immediate vicinity almost every one consider
ed wisdom the better part Of valor, and
staid in the house, so that we hear Of no fatal
cases. But in other parts of the State we
hear Of serious consequences from exposure
to the cold.
Mr.. Pope, the stage driver from Danville
to Craftsbury froze his hands badly
A young lad, l6 years Of age. in Peru, in
going one-third of mile came very near freez-
ing to death His hands and feet were frozen,
and he was so chilled as to be scarcely able to
speak. His sufFeriugs were great.
The Coledonjan gives an account Of one
Of the most severe cases Of suffering we have
seen on record in this State, as follows:
A HARD SrRu0eLE FOR L1FE.-Samucl
Smell Of this town was so chilled by being
out in the cold last week on Thursday that
he died on Tuesday Of this week. II appear
ed from his own account that he started from
this place to 60 to Sheffield on Thursday fore
noon, and when he got TO Lyndon he was so
cold that he stopped to warm himself and
thought he would turn back and not try &c
90 further, but for some reason he changed
his mind and pushed on to Sheffield. Here
he stopped to watm at ID. =. Kendalls, but
still determined to go some miles further &c
his mothers that night. After leaving Mr.
Kendalis he encountered drifts of snow of Sc
formidable a character that hc was obliged &,
get out of his sleigh aud make path for his
horse. In this work be got so thorough,
chilled that it did not seem as though he coul,
live to reach his mothers house hu! he dtovr
on till he came to the cross road which leo
to his expected destination, when he ioun,
that the drifts had completely blocked up th
road, even covering the fences. and TO &c
through would be utterly impossible VIVA
should he do All this time the wind wa
blowing gale and tile snow was drifting
higher and higher. He espied house abou
a mile distant, and to this he turned his horse
After much toll he reached the house benum
bed-and almost irozen-to find it closed an,
deserted There was but one alternative
He retraced his steps through the terribl
drifts he had just encountered, nearly tire
miles to ID. p. Kendal's house, which h
finally reached, more dead than alive. Her
he was cared for and medical skill obtained
| but he gradually sunk until Tuesday, who
| he died. His remains we're brought to thi
/ place for interment and some idea can b
/ had of the storm, and what he encountere
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22

Mr.. Samuel stevens OF Barnet was severely
injured short time since, by the falling Of
barn in which he was at work, caused by the
weight Of snow upon it.
r. Fisk Of Bennington has put-up within
twelve weeks a steam planning and saw mill
which will take green lumber, kiln dry it, and
deliver it in shape, &c, in ten days time.
Rev NJ. A. Herrick, pastor of st. James
Church Woodstock has received and accept
ed a call to Saubornton Bridge n. II.
The second number of Miss A. NJ Hemen-
ways Vermont Historical Magazine is in
press. 1t contains Bennington County, with
portrait Of Gov Inland Hail. and a large
number Of biographical notices as well as
history Of each town in bennington County.
On Friday of last week the hop-houso Of
Mr.. Towle Of Hydcpark was burned, together
with about 40 bushels of hops.
Gov. Fairbanks, in card in the Boston
Journal, cautions the public against lottery
swindlo, purporting to be managed by S. b..
Hale & Co., at North Thetfoid, VT, on what
is called the Harana Plan The concern is a
myth.
Bishop Hopkins Of this Diocese has written
letter in which be attempts to show that sla-
very is no sin according to the Bible.
The thaw Of last week caused the water in
the Wnooski river at Winooski Falls to rise
IS or 20 feet in twelve hours, damaging the
Wooden Factory of Messrs. Harding q Broth
ers over $500.
- Tho Rutland County Temperance So
ciety has nominated James Rice Of Pawlet as
candidate for County Commissioner.
A young daughter Of Chester Scbof Of
Guildhal fell into pail of hot water on Mon
day Of last week, and was soalded to death.
On Friday Of last week Charles Ladd of
Chester was fined $40 and cost for keeping a
grocery without license. p. l.. Miller OF
the same place was also fined $40 and cost
for selling strong beer.
Hon Thomas J. Cree Of Wheelock was
nominated at the adjourned Temperance Con-
yenton held at St. Johusbury last week, as
the candidate for County Commissioner for
Caledonia County.
The village Of Woodstock has raised tax
of $3.50 to bay new hose and repair their en-
CINE.
FAST BRAIDGNG.-Three girls in Jackson
Vile braided hirty-sjy full sized mems palm
eaf hats in fifteen hours, one day last week
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22

THE ANDERsoN CASE SETTLED.-TEe final
decision in the Anderson fugitive slave case
at Toronto was given on Saturday last, the
Court sustaining the decision of the Court of
Queens Bench on the question of law, and
unanimously discharging the prisoner An
derson was set at liberty amid great nantes
iations of joy on the part Of the colored pop
ulation
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22

THE MUSICAL CONVENTION. The musical
convention held in this place last week, closed
its interesting exercises by grand concert on
Friday evening We but repeat what we
heard remarked many times, when We say it
was a complete success. Il was acknowledg-
ed by all that Mr.. Root was just the man for
the place he occupied, or, as A. Ward would
say, he has found his " fort The concert
was said to be one OF the best musical enter
tainments ever heard in this place. We hope
we may meet the same company with the
same teacher here again sometime.--C aiedo-
man
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22

gzSS' The Governor OF Georgia has issued a
circular to the justices Of the Superior Courts
of that State, directing them, before admins
tering the official oath in any case hereafter,
10 strike out that part " to support the Con-
stitution of the United States and notifying
them that all official oaths hereafter sent out
from that Department will be issued without
that clause.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22

The Green Mountain House Of Barnet was
discovered to be on fire on Saturday morning
the 9th inst, but the FIRE was speedily quench-
ed by their vigorous FIRE department. A near
neghbor to the hotel, fearing her house might
burn, with great presence of mind took her
Aat-rons and carried them off to safe dis
lance
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22

We have watched with no little degree Of
interest the discussion that has been going on
in the Methodist papers respecting the recent
annexation of part of the Troy Conference
to the Vermont Conference, thus embracing
the whole of the State Of Vermont in one Con
ference. The last, and by all means the weak
est thing that we have seen is the last attempt
ed reply of the Brandon Vsitor to the Chris
tan Messenger, A desperate case that which
will admit Of no more potent an argument in
its defence.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22
MILITARY.

The Rutland Light Guard held meeting
on Saturday evening, Feb 3, and 81 out Of
the 60 members ofthe company expressed their
willingness to hold themselves in readiness to
respond to any requisition the President might
make upon the State Of Vermont for troops to
aid in the maintenance of the laws Of the Uni
ted States.
At meeting Of the Woodstock Company,
held the same evening, AZ out Of the IS mem
bcrs of the company made a like response.
The New England Guards Ct Mortified
have voted to tender their services to the Gov
ernor for the protection of the soil of Vermont
New England and the Union.
The Green Mountain Guards Of Bellows
Falls have voted, only four dissenting, to re-
spond to any call that may be made upon
them by the Government.
OF the Allen Greys of Brandon, all but foul
have expressed their willingness to respond tc
any demand made upon their services.
The Bradford Guards express their readi-
ness to do their duty at all times, under the
laws Of this State and Of the United States
but decline to act under general order No. lC
of the Adjuant aud Inspector General, or
the ground that the spirit Of the order is il
direct conflict with the provisions of the stat
utes Of this State, respecting the discharge o
members Of uniformed militia companies
Lieut. Chas. S. Stevens Of the Bradfor
Guards, having sent in his resignation to tn
company, the citizens of Newbury have pre-
scented him with a ,toodsa sUora. five aud one
half feet long, on one side of which was en-
graved " Honor 10 the Brave" and on tn
other Presented to Lieut.. Charles S Ste
vens, for his courage and bravery
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22

COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

We trust that before this paper shall have
reached our readers the preparations for the
coming election for County Commissioner
will have been made in every town. The
Town Committees should see to it that there
is a large supply of votes, and that they are
in the hands Of voters several days before the
March meeting, and every effort made to in
duce the friends Of law, order and temperance
to be at the polls and vote for our candidate
for County Commissioner, Hon. NELSON A.
CHASE Of Calais. We see there is a call
published for another Convention Of those
opposed 10 M. Chase's nomination, and pub
lishcd "by request in paper that ought to
openly advocate Mr. Chases election. We
warn the friends Of temperance to be not in
the least troubled by such shallow trap, tor
we have the very best authority for saying
that the call originated from the rum-shop o
Palmer & Stetson in Montpelier. We also
warn the friends of temperance to remember
that the Republicans Of this County wer'
CHEATED out Of their States Attorney last fal
By gross frauds, the history Of which trans
action is, we hope, too fresh in their mind
to allow them to be caught again so quickly
Remember that, with proper vigilance, sue
cess is sure Look sharp 10 the traitors.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22

IVistars Bqisam of lYad Cherry, is a pleas :
ant remedy for every kind of cold, and irrita-
ton OF the breathing apparatus; it is a safe
remedy; it is powerful remedy it is a
speedy remedy; it is remedy that cures
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22

SERIOUS ACCIDENT During the freshet
on tuesday last, the water and ice swept a.
way a bridge at West Rupert. An engine
and tender Of the Rutland aud Washington
Railroad fell through, and Mr.. Horace Smith
Of Salem, y. Y. native Of this town, and
Master Mechanic of that road, was badly in
jured. Rutland Courier.
FATAL = -CtDENr.--A young man about IS
years of age, named John Martelle, while at
work on the 18th inst. cutting and removing
ice from E. n Spalding's mill dam in Gran
vile was precipitated over the dam by the
breaking of cake of ice on which he was
standing, and killed. He was crushed to
death by the ice falling upon him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22

RELIEF FOR KANSAS. Tho Methodist and
Congregational Societies Of Cabot have con
tributed Si5 Mr. f. H. Fesseuden of Brat
tleboro collected 1920 in that village during
the last week. The people of Woodstock
have contributed 5000. The people of Lud-
low have contributed $50. SIS have been
raised in Ferrisburgh, and $50 in Yorgennes
The Congregational Society in Norwich has
raised 500. The people of Newbury have
raised over 5000 in cash besides some clothing.
Sabbath evening last, the members Of Christ's
REV Mr.. Shelton's) Church and Society in
this place contributed over $50. s. Hun
tington, Treasurer of the Chittenden County
Kansas Fund acknowledges the receipt of over
$3.50. The ladies of Montpelier are prepar-
ing box of'clothing, to be forwarded imme-
diately.
RECEIPTS FOR KANSAS SINCE LAST
PUBLISHED.
"O"'i''''' T Z Hn 9s5 500
Collection, Episcopal Church, 500
Characterization, Cong aud Meth. Soc. as 90
Mite" 700
$1,000
C. W sToRRs, IT, W. Co.
Over S2l 900 have been contributed in New
York City; nearly $1,000 during the last
week, and the New York Legislature have
appropriated $4,000.
A lady in Keene, n, H., acting as self
appointed committee, raised 500 in a few
hours-an example that might be proftably
initiated in other places.
RAILROAD AocipENr.-On Thursday eve
ming of last week, as the " mixed train" from
Burlington to Mortified approached Middle
sex village, rail in the track was broken,
throwing two freight cars and the passenger
car off the track, down an embankment, the
passenger car turning over three times, and
literally dashing it in pieces. There were
in the car eight passengers, including one
/ lady, - Mrs. Brown OF St. Louis, Mo,
/ Brown was on her way to visit her relatives
/ in this place, and miracuously escaped with
not very serious scratches and bruises on the
face, while the little girl was uninjured A
pany with Mrs Brown on his way to Thet-
/ ford, where his friends reside, was slightly
bruised in his face A Mr.. White, who was
employed on the road, sustained the worst
! injuries, having one arm badly broken, and
one knee severely bruised. The other pas
sengers were uninjured. The escape of any
Of those on the train without loss Of life is
almost miracle
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22

~ Senator Wigfall of Texas is said to do
a large share of the low comic Of the United
States Senate, and has gained for himself the
title Of ." the bufoon Of the Senate" But
Wigfall disdains to be President, as will be
seen from the following eloquent extract from
a speech made by him few days since, and
published in the Globe. lie said
% As things are going, and # his Union were 70 be
preserved would rather my individual sell be the keep
Of miserable railroad tavern, which is by far the
moanest Of all tayeus that have seen, and deal
uncooked bread and fried meat at twenty-five cents
per passenger before sunrise in the morning, accompa-
MED with Rio coffee. with brown sugar aud without milk,
than 10 sit in that Presidential chair laughtcrl 10 dis
pcnse the Offices that sought here by set Of dshon-
est uaicking politicians who the expiration Of eve
thing they entitled TO- for services rendered to the
party, the Offices of this country"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22

PHoPostrIoN To FoBM a CoNFEpERACY
OUT or THE STATES or IKE SourH AND
THE NoRrHwEsr.-W are most reliably in
formed thatthere are agents of the Gulf States
now in the city. endeayoring to create a senti-
ment among business men favorable to the
establishment of a confederacy composed Of
the Southern and Northwestern States. A
well known leader among the Democracy has
been approached. our information goes TO
show, within the past two or three days, by
these agents. with view Of obtaining his in
fueuce, but that he declined having anything
to do with so traitorous q scheme, as he is a
stanch Union man. The object is to make
free trade the basis of the conlederacy TO cut
off New York Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and
all the New England States, which are so
welded to a protective tariff. These South
ern gentlemen state that there are agents OF
the Gulf States throughout all the North
western States who are making similar over
lures and that it is their aim to spring the
issue soon among the citizens Of those States
Cincinnati Gazette.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22

Mr. CoILAMER's SrEEoH.-We invite es-
pecial attention to Judge Collamer's remarks,
published on our first page, on presenting the
petition Of several citizens of the State Of
Vermont in favor of the Border States prop
ositions, in which Mr. Colamer distinctly
and irretutably states the power Of Congress
to call National Convention in accordance
with the Constitution.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22

A MONSTER OwL.-Edward l.. Pratt of
Jacksonville shot an owl, on the 10th inst,
that measured 4 feet 0 IL inches from tip to
tip OF his wings and weighed 4 pounds.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22

~ In a recent leader, the Charleston Mer-
curry thus elegantly expresses its opinion of
the Northern members of the National Dem
ocratic Convention at Charleston:
at was in an evil hour that they came to the soil OF
South Carolina hold their convention for the
nation of this goody work The soil not oungenia TO
the sWindler We 10Th dsguSt the sort Of cattle rep
reseatng States aad parties, fotate county court ao-
vers,ohat they call in Georgia jack-ieq dqyers6ack-
leg Mould be BETTER and q Mpudef gang Of plumb
erers, girepaYera and spiRdler5 oih JeD exceptions,
toeye nerer betfe cOnqteQGtfd fogeh and 1ifh such
oastrous party preens0ns The claim Of the Northern
delegates was In many words To have platform
meaningless TO permit them TO lie dd hbifUg"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22

70, Mr. Yancey has declared for coercion.
The Nashville banner relates the following
as having occurred at the Alabama Conven-
ton;
Quite eNcting scene occurred at the Alabama
Convention after hat body hadrciued By decided vote
submit their action 10 the people The Hon Nicholas
Davis u Huntsville declared his belief hat the people
of North Alabama would never abide the action of that
convention II denied the right Of voting upon IT, Mr.,
Yancey hereupon denounced the people o North Alaba
tories traitors and rebels and said they ought to
coereed into submission 70 the decree Of the Con-
senion Mr.. Davis replied that they might attempt co
ercuH, but North Alabama would meet them upon the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-02-22

10 An Illinois paper states that during the
late canvass, Mrs Douglas bet 500 that she
would sleep with the next president. She has
evidently lost the wager. Abe Lincoln is not
an Aaron Bur, either socially or politically
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-05
Married..

Married.
ANDlRBoN-WnKNs -On Monday evening, April 20, by
the Rev. r. w. Clark SOVEREIGN j. ANDERSON, Of Brook
lyn to Miss MARY A., youngest daughter Of James
wilkins, Eq., Of this city.
CAMPBSII-CiINroN.-lnB Brooklyn, Thursday evening,
May go At the Church OF Oar Lady of Mercy by the Rev
John McKenna, PATRICK CAMPBELL TO MARY G. CLINTON
California pa ers please copy.
DEAIAy-HAwIEY.-At Memorial church, on Monday
June 3, by the Rev. f. R. G. Cook, A. SIDNEY DEAKY TO
Matte j., youngest daughter Of the late Samuel W. Haw
ley, both Of this city.
MooS-YoUSe.-On Tuesday, May Ii, by the Rev. Mr..
Rogers WILLIAM Moon Of New York; TO SARAH II. YouSG,
OF Brooklyn, f. ID.
Church, twenteth street, by the Rev. Dr. Beach, CHAs
+. Southland to EMMA WELLS, of this city.
sMrH-SMrH. Wednesday evening, May 40, by the
Rev D. Fuss, Mr.. JOHN S. SMITH TO ANNIE E. Smith, OF
BROOKLYN,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-05

1he following remark contained In Mr. J. G. Turner
circular OF to day blockade or the Southern ports
at last eGecua and, for the first time In many long
there no receipts Of naval stores at this port
for the week. 70 be recorded. The very rapid advance
which has taken place within the past six weeks in all
descriptions Of naval sto,es has given check specu
laton in the meAntime and might have been expect
cd reaction has taken place In some descriptions the
supplies (Which as given above 10 ascertaned by actual
count In the several yards where by law naval stores
etored 70 held for much higher prices than quoie,
outside parties who had At much owor prices
Of securing pre- profit The chief reaction has been
in spirits turpentine which rose q. ono time 70 So cents
per gallon with subsequent sales at 90 cents but closing
with little 70 be reached below 70 cents. Crude
turpentine mostly held for S. but moderate quantity
can yet be reached at 81 75 Common rosin has been
subject fluctuations than almost any other descrp
tion ceng firmly at 50 co. and the bulk Of the stock
held much higher. Medium and fine resins are also
held firmly, and are in fair demand. Tar Is quiet.
PROVISIONS. market continued to rule heavy
the sales embraced about $50 bbs a. SIG SO SIT for
meg, and at &i2 20 $t2 so for prime Clear held
at $40 Beef quiet and sales con6ued to about Its
bhs at 50 so $11 for repacked Western and at $l1 so
s$i2 ~ for extra. Beef hams aud prime mess were
quiet and nominal Cut meats were heavy aud in light
request, with sales Of 100 hhds aud terces at Axe
as1c for shoulders, and &c. &c. for hams. Lard
steady, while Gales embraced 3!5 bbs at Ssc 9a<c.
Butter and cheese we're steady and prices unchanged
RrcE.-sales Of about leo casks were MADE at 5hc
exc.
suGARs.-rte market was steady, while the sales
braCed about $50 hhds Cubss at unchanged prices aud
100 boxes al 41Sc for refining.
TEAS continue in fair jobbipg demand and at steady
prices, bo,h Tor blacks and green's Inc &acton SAFE
commenced for to-day has been postponed till further
notice
WHrSEY.-rhe demand was fair at steady prices with
sales Of eco bbis at 1876, and small lots at 1910.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-05

One HUNDRED THoUsAND.-It appears that
thsre are now fifty thousand Union troops in
and around Washington and Alexandria facing
towards Richmond; that there are fifteen thou
sand advancing through Western Virginia
towards Hsrper's Ferry; that there are eight
thousand moving in the same direction from
Pennsy ivania, and seven thousand ready to
Join them from the Relay House, Baltimore, &c.
This gives us an aggregate of eighty thousand
men; add TO which the ten thousand at Fortress
Monroe and in that neighborhood, ard the
reInforcements en- route and expected to move
to Washington and Old Point CONTEXT from
New York and other points, and we shall have,
during this week, total army force Of one
hundred thousand men closing around the
rebel forces in Virginia. This looks like the
preliminary arrangements for a clean and deci-
sive Job of work in the "Old Dominion"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-05

tened AID Der naval aud commercial great
ness developed, Great Britain will be crippled
in her commerce by a bootless war should she
provoke US to reprisals, and at the end of it
may find herself minus one-third of her empire.
How Napoleon will laugh at Palmerston