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Year: 1859

appointed to receive it, long and impos-


ing procession was formed to convey it a


distance of five miles into the royal city


The procession was organized in accordance


with the usual style of oriental splendOr,


comprising mounted horse-men seated on


gilded saddles, line of fan-bearers dressed


in flowing white robes, royal elephants


decked with gilded howdahs, and closing


the whole, a crowd of government officials,


some mounted on ponies, and others walk


ing and attended by their followers, carry


ing various umbrellas and utensils


"The chief magistrates letter was open


ed at the shoOtau. or royal court of the
kingdom, by order of woondOck, or under
secretary of state, where it was translated
into Burmese by the kullowOOn, who is an
American. In the evening it was present
ed by the wOongyes, the great minister of
state, to his majesty, who was very much
pleased with it.


being the first communication of the
kind ever received from the American Gov
ernment, and from functionary of cores
pOnding rank with the sovereign of any of
the great European nations, his majesty
was apparently anxious to mark the event
as one of unusual interest to his govern
ment The contents of the letter were
plain, simple and straightforward, alluding
to the receipt of a Burmese communication
from the king and expressing a hope that
there might be no diminutiOn in the soye-
reignty or dominions of his majesty, and
that the exising friendly relations between
America and Burmah might be perpetual
1t gave great satisfaction to the whole
court"


In subsequent interview with the mis-
the King of Burmah intimated a
strong wish to have an American Consul
at the capital. He requested that a !
man might be sent of talent and good
temper" who might, if he chose, engage in
pursuits, and at the same time
be medium Of communication between
himself and the President of the United
States.


The king has encouraged European me-
chanics and engineers to make their home
in his capital. He has recently purchased
and set up steam engine, by which pumps
are worked for the irrigation of the fields.


The expectation which the King of Bur-
nah may cherish of benefit to be derived
from intercourse with the United States,
Ire wholly gratitOus, in as much as he can
not possibly carry on any trade with this
country. BY the last treaty made with the
British government, the latter obtained
territory which includes all the lower part
If the Irrawadi, completely cutting off the
King of Burmah from the sea coast, and
from commercial intercourse with all for
ign nations. He cannot export pound of
-ice nor import gross of American screws
without the permission of the British gov
Year: 1859

urged as a measure Of bencvocnce and chris
tian philanthropy. 1t is unnecessary to say,
that any attempt to lcgalize this horrid and
abominable traffic will receive the most decided
condemnation of the people of this State


In closing this my last annual message, l
cannot withhold the expression of my grateful
thanks to the freemen OF the State, for the con-
fdencc they have on all occasions so generous
ly manifested towards me and beg to assure
them, that in retiring from public life at the
end of the present political year, | shall carry
with me the warmest and most heartfelt wishes
for the continued prosperity of the State, and
for the welfare and happiness of its people.


HILAND HALL.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER !


Montpelier Oct. II, 1859. {
Year: 1859

The position of Vermont on the subject of
slavery, which has for several years past so
much agitated the public mind, remains un-
changed. While yielding due obedience to the
provisions of the constitution of the general
government, Vermont does not claim right to
interfere with slavery in the States where it ex-
lists by law, she protests in strong and emphat-
ic terms against its extension into the terrific
ries of the Union, which she insists shall be for
ever consecrated to freedom. And though she
does not deny her obligation by compact to sur
render fugitives from service, when duly shown
to be such, she repudates all pretensions of
right in the Shareholder to bring his slave into
this State and hold him here in bondage; and
will never, under any circumstances, permit her
soil for single moment to be thus contami-
mated by the curse of slavery.


am sorry to feel under the necessity of say
ing tnat a new and most demorazing manifes-
tation of the progressive and graspng power
of slavery has been made during the past year.
Not only is the relation of master and slave
advocated at the South as the best and most de-
sirabe condition Of society, but the African
slave trade, which few years ago both the
South and North united in denouncing as rob-
berry and piracy, is now openly proclaimed by
leading Southern politicians as commendable
species of commerce, ind its re-opening even
Year: 1859

New YORK, Nov. THE Liverpool Daily Post
of the 9th ut publishes intelligence received late
the previous night that splendid vessel, the ship
Royal Charter, from Australia was totally lost in
Muffa bay, near Bangor. She had upwards of four
hundred persons on board and only ten were said to
be saved. She had also half a million sterling
in gold on board. When the disaster took place
not known, as the telegraph line had ceased to
work. There had been destructive storm along
the coast. There hope that the loss of
life had been exaggerated. Some bodies were being
Year: 1859

The REV. THEDORE PARKER on WASHING
ToS-This gentleman has lately delivered, in
Boston, lecture on Washington, which is
rather different from that of Mr. Everett
Here is one Of the reverend gentleman's no
tions:


He Washington had great power of wrath
lnheriting the high, quick temper of his mother,
In youth he was Sudden and quick in quarrel;'i
in middle life his wrath was tremendous, some
times getting vent in words, sometimes in blows
He never Overcane this. Jefferson tells us of
one occasion on which the President was much
inhamed, and got into one of those fits of pas
sions, and called a certain man /" rascal'-(I
do not think he mts-oslled 6im)-and said
By had rather be in my grave than in
my present situation Hamilton, who wor-
shipped him in public and led him behind the
scenes, complains that in the latter years of the
revolutionary war, his temper greatly offended
the officers.


There are some men who find great fault
with ashington for this. / do not love man
for losing his temper; but 1 have lived too long
and seen too many men to suppose that when
men hre cannon they dip their Pope's head in
molly water to swab them out, and utter benedic-
nohs before touching of their piece Laugh.
ter) III s with great passions that men fight
great wars, and when find good man, ex
pest him to be great all round, to his material
basis as well In as his mental superstructure
But 1t is rather refreshing fact to find that
this cool, cautious, diplomatic man could once
in a while swear" daughter and applause J


III In the Literary Magnet for January are
some anecdotes Of Burns, by Miss Spence. in
which IL Is said that at one Of Burns conyiyial
dlnners he was requested to say grace, when be
gave the following tmpromptE


go Lord we do Thee humbly thank


For that we little merit


Now Jean may take the flesh away,


And Will bring In the spirit"


III There Is some prospect OF the celebrated
yacht America being. once more put ahoat In the
Spring. She Is now undergoing repairs.
Year: 1859

corpsel The driver was dead Poor Bill
had taken his last fare, and the strap, still
held in its place by his rigid foot, would
never be loosened by him again to ad-
init the entrance or exit of accustomed pas
sengers; his frozen lips would never more
utter the CHEEKY Broadway-right upl T"
and his skillful hand would never again
draw rein over the horses who had grown
to love his kindly guidance and friendly
call.


+ Poor Bill was dead-frozen to death at
his post of duty-and his faithful team had
borne him safely to his journey end. The
"starter would never more call him to
account, and the reckoning of his trips here
after must be made at higher tribunal
than any which had ever called him up be-
fore.


Poor Bill was dead, and the shadow
of his doom fell heavily upon the hearts of
those present, some of. whom reflected, for
the first time, that Death is continually
driving his chariot through the heart of the
metropolis, and that they might be the
1T to fall beneath his cold, unfeeling
glance
Year: 1859

Houdoa's Statue Of Wushinston.-It has long
been matter of surprise, that the statue Of
Washington in the rotunda of the Capitol has
not been removed to some spot where it would
be more secure from danger. If the State
House were TO take fire, the destruct ton Of this
master work OF art, would be inevitable and
as such an event may take place at any MO.
ment, would it not be wise policy to guard
against it A neat iron temple could be
erected on the Square at the cost Of a few
thousand dollars, iii which this statue could
be preserved for all time and AS il is said to
be the most perfect image Of the Father OF his
Country ever carved in marble no pains
should be spared to hand it down to posterity,
olutionary hero. When the General Assem-
bly, conyenes next winter, it is hoped that some
member will bring the subject to the consider
alton of that body, and that proper steps will
be taken 10 guard against the possible destruc-
ton OF the statue.
Year: 1859

The Clay Statue.--Up to this time, the Diree
tory of the Clay Statue have not determined
upon a suitable location; but as far as wa have
been enabled TO learn, many of the members
prefer the Capitol Square. IL tho I.egis lature
will permit n neat temple to be.erected over IL.
to protect the Statue from the weather If this
privilege is denied, then the Eastern Square
seems TO be the second choice, and a prettier
location-outside the Capitol grounds-has not
been found. On Church HILL the residen /.
would not only subscribe most literally for
the erection Of temple, but every man would
feel called upon to guard and protect the
Statue from the hand of desecration In Iii
Mr.. Clay had no warmer admirers than the
Church Killers, and in death, they revere his
memory as a statesman and patriot.


The Statue is expected to arrive here in the
course OF month or two and in order to give
the Directory ample time to consult the Ie-
gslature, and secure the most desirable loca.
ton, the Board of Managers Of the Virgina
Mechanics Institute have offered to take
until all arrangements for its Inauguration
are completed. BY this means, the thousands
of strangers who annually visit the city in the
month Of October, will have an opportunity OF
seeing this great work of art the Directory
VIII be relieved of the anxiety Of caring for it.
ana all the necessary means for defraying the
expenses OF the Statue can readily be raised, il
they are not already in hand.


1t has been sugges ted that the inauguration
ought to be postponed until the annual birth
day of Mr.. Clay, and thousands Of persons
concur in that opinion. If the Directory agree
as to the time suggested, then the offer of the
Mechanics Institute is most opportune. and
will not be declined.
Year: 1859

To TAKE INK OUT OF LINEN.-Take a
piece Of mould candle, or common candle
will do nearly as well, melt it, and dip the
spotted part of the linen into the melted tai.
low. It may then be washed, and the spots
will disappear, without injuring the linen.
Year: 1859

pJ- AS obliged to keep On hand a large Stock
for Wholesaling we wan furnish Retail Customers
with full Assortment of Goods select FROM and
will sell them cheap the quality be pur-
chased in the city.
Year: 1859

1t will be book of about 100 pages, duodecimo, in
small type, equivalent to 800 pages of ordi ary book
print and will exhibit in small space the systemazed
results Of a


THOROUGH STATISTICAL CANVASS OF tn E


STATE


In every department-muncipal, social, industrial an
physical-forming an immense mass of positive nfor
nation of the first importance to every intelligent, ci
zen nowhere else accessible in any tangible form


1t is int nded to be a THOROUGH BOOK OF Ref
ERENCE, the Manual and Vdde Mccain Of every Mime
sotan, upon Ill local subjects ans, EM GRAFTON
DOCUMENT it will press the conclusive facts of
al productveness OF industrial capacity, of commerc in
and social movemeut-forfed with the irresistible logic
of fgures-n a form more effective, and immensely
cheaper than all the random appeals and state
ments OF the newspaper advocate or the cachpen ny
chronicle of the tourists /" Impressions"


The Book, if sustained by the public is intended to be
continued annual publication, and such will in
future form an invaluable historical! record, in
which the accounts of the year, in every de-
parnen of our in ernal affairs will be snnuay posted,
and the precise of facts period be
pared with the of another, and the laws prog
ress be thus deduced in every line of movement


thus attempting to furnish the archives with his
tory the with the of intelligent legisa
ton, the politician with the staple of his argument the
editor with text book. the emgrant with guide and
he cit of every class with manual of which the
necessity constantly felt in the ordinary local discus
sions and daily business of life the compiler may be
pardoned if he hopes that all these classes will unite in
sustaining his enterprise by subscriptions sufficiently
liberal, at least, to save him from pecuniary oss.
Year: 1859

ARE BRANCH OF AN EXTENSIVE SHOE


HOUSE


AT BOSTON,
THE HEAD QUARTERS OF THE OF AND SHOE.
MARKET
From which we receive weekly consignments
of goods at
LO w z r P r G. + S
THAN MOST DEALERS IN
NEW YORK,


CHICAGO, OR


SAINT LOUIS
ARE COMPELLED PAY FOR THEM.
Year: 1859

A little boy had died. His body was
laid out in dark and retired room, wait
ing to be laid away in the lone and cold
grave.


His afflicted mother and bereaved little
sister went in to look at the sweet face Of
the precious sleeper, for he was beautiful
even in death. AS they stood gazing upon
the form of one so cherished and beloved,
the girl asked totake his hand. The moth
or at first did not think it best, bat her child
repeated the request, and seemed very anx-
ious about it, so she took the cold, bloodless
hand of her sleeping boy, and placed it in
the hands Of his weeping sister,


The dear child looked at IT moment
carcssed it fondly, and then hooking up to
her mother through the tears Of affection
and love, and said:


s.Motber, this little hand never struckme."


What could have been more touching
and lovely!


Young reader, have yon been so gentle
to your brothers and sisters, that such .
tribute could be paid to your memory,
were YOU to diet Could brother or SIS
ter take your hand and say


"This hand never struck mes'
Year: 1859

And why is it that noxious weeds instead
of good seed are sown in the virgin soil Of
the human heart! In planting our gar
dens and fields, how careful are we about
the seed we SOW. How much more i'm
portant the seeds sown in the heart. In
the summer of life those seed will show
whether good or bad; "for by their fruits
We shall know them," saith the great Re-
deemer of man.


In the Autumn of life, when the ambi-
tious dreams of youth have faded unreal
ized from our view, then we must turn to
other sources for our pleasures and where
shall it bei' Amid the gay,bustling world
that will soon pass from our view! !! Alas,
the gay world around us is full Of bitter
ness and continual strife. Are any of the
worldly happyl Nay, nay! The smile
may wreath the lips, the eyes sparkle with
seeming mirth, the step be as light as the
graceful fawn; but watch them closely !:
ofttimes the lips compress, the smile fades;
envy, jealousy or anger are ever ready to
take Joy from the heart that looks not
above the world for its pleasures; and Je-
hovah hath declared that "there is no
peace to the wicked and ungodly." Then
we cannot find pleasure there. But we
must not say there is none to be found
There are those IN the world (not Of 1T }
who know and find true pleasures; and
where They find it not in great names,
not in the applauses of capricious world,
that one moment will shout "Hosanna," !"
and the next "crucify, cruelty" neither in
counting hordes of wealth it ere to-mor-
row may fly from their grasp; not in low
ing and being loved by friends of earth,
though indeed blessing, yet ere another
dawn they too may have passed away
Where, thene The "Book Of Life" an
swers, when Jesus saith, "Come unto me


all ye that are weary and heavy laden, and
l will give you rest" All yes, It's from


that "living source" they find true pleas


ure: Faith, Hope and Joy everlasting


and when the wintry blasts blow fierce


around as, our locks whitened and steps


tottering, we can lean upon His arm, and


look to Him for strength and comfort, with


confidence and trust that knows no fea1


or doubt.
Year: 1859

HS THE DAILY JOURNAL has now a
subscription list about DOUBLE THAT Or AMY
OF ITS CITY CONTEMPORARIES, and its business
is steadily on the increase. As an advertis-
ing medium, it is not excelled in the State.
Year: 1859

g1 OUR FACILITIES FOR DOING
JOB WORK, are equal to those of any of
fee in the West. We challenge an inspec-
ton of specimens, to prove what we say TO
he correct. Our workmen cannot he e1cellei
for geod taste and skill
Year: 1859

A dreadful account most be given Of all
this lost and wasted time. When the
Judge shall ascend his throne in the air,
and all tho sons and daughters Of Adam
are brought before him, the grand inquiry
will be. What have you done with all the
time of life in younger world ? You
spent thirty or forty years there, or per
haps seventy or eighty; and | gave you
this time, With thousand opportunities
and means OF grace and salvation, and
what have you done with them all ! How
many sermons have you heard How
many seasons did give you for prayer
and retirement, and converse with God
and your own souls ? Did you improve
time well ! Did you pray ! Did you
converse with your own souls and with
God Or did YOU suffer them TO slide
away in thousand impertnences and
neglect the one thing necessary


irui1ess and bitter mourning for the
waste ard abuses of time will be another
consequence Of your folly. Whatsoever
satisfaction you may take now IN passing
away time merrily, and without thinking,
it must not pass away forever. If the
approaches of death do not awaken you,
judgmen. will do it. Your conscience
will be worried with terrible reflections
on your foolish conduct.-Dr. UanS.
Year: 1859

Charles Lamb tells his sad experience,
as warning TO young men, in the follow
ing language:


"rhe walters have gone over me. But
out of the black depths, could be heard,
| would cry out to all those who have SET
foot in the perilous food Could the
youth to whom the flavor of the first wine
is delicious as the opening scenes o| life,
or the entering upon some new y Giscov'
cred paradise, look into my desolalion
and be made TO understand what a dreary
Thing it is when he shall feel himself 60
ing down precipice with open eyes and
passive will 10 see his destruction and
have no power to STOP it, and yet 'eel il
all the way emanatIng from himsclI-io
see all godIiness emplied out of hin, and
get not able TO forget a time when II was
olherwise.-to bear about the pileous
spectacle of his own ruin, could he see
my Gevered eye, feveTish with the last
nights drinking, and Geverish looking (or
to.nights repetition Of The body of the
death out of which | cry hourly with fee
bier Outcry TO be delivered, il were enough
to make him dash the sparkling beverage
To the earth in all the pride lis manlling
temptation"
Year: 1859

THE Lovers PUZZLE TO learn 10
read the following, so TO make good sense,
is The mystery:


| thee read see that me.


Love is down will I'll have


Bu, that and you have you'll
t One and up and You II.
Year: 1859

low the impulses of my heart, my rea
son and my conscience, and never tt
regard any consideration of secondar,
Importance when believe that I an
acting for the general interest; ir
short, to walk in a straight line, with
out needing all the difficulties that OBJ
struct my path"


He was twenty-seven years of age
when those lines (the language al.
most of prophesy) were penned. Ia
ken in connection with his present po.
sition, this letter shows that even at
that time he had an appreciation of
his coming destiny, and anticipated
as it were by inspiration, the future
that lay before him.
Year: 1859

ST. LrKE's Characteristics the
regular service at St Lukes, Mr.. Powers
will deliver the second lecture to young
men-st seven o'clock. Subject: Religious
Tendency.


Whatever may be the condition or moral
tendency of the young men of our city, none
are so perfect that they cannot be benefit
ed by attending upon these lectures, and
none 50 immoral but who should not esteem
it q high privilege to be present to hear
what the preacher may have to offer on
the occasion. The young men-as class,
should embrace this opportunity. Mr.
Powers u acknowledged TO be an able
speaker. and ws trust the church will b
filled not only tonight bat On every esss-
den si fslolsas ssfsisA
Year: 1859

ONE TRAIS.-By advertisement it
will be seen that on and after Monday next,
there viii be only one train instead Of two,
running between this place and Iowa City.
The time for leaving for the west is 9.05 A.
" Arrive from the west at 5:35 p. NJ
Travellers and business men will please
bear this in mind
Year: 1859

MES AND MorIvEs. The deeper we
penetrate the characters of men, the
better we find them. Through the
bascst Garth of humanity run pure
veins Of golden sympathy. We do
not believe that the worst being that
lives is altogether and irretrievably
bad. Somewhere within the thick
folds OF darkness that envelop his soul
burns the one inextinguishable divine
spark.


Undoubtedly. in the majority Of IN
stances. men are actuated by better
motives than we give them credit for,
Each sees for himself some excuse OF
weakness or passion for his vices. and
Of fancicd necessity for his crimes.
which nobody else sees. Could we
fully enter into the feelings of the mur
dcrer who is to he hung tomorrow.
know ell his temptations, and view
the world through his imperfect and
perverted vision, there is no question
but charity and pity would instantly
come in to soften if not Danish quite,
the angry condemnation which we now
pronounce against him.


If such is the case with the great
criminal. what shall be said of The
commonplace. neither very bad nor
very good people. whose dealings with
US often appear corrupted 10y inordi-
nate selfshness? 1t is best 10 believe
that they oil mean well, the fault be-
ing In some disease of the cycsight,
which prevents them from seeing the
right just as we see it. And how do
we know but our own eyesigh. is dis
eased? 1t is rare gift. to be able to
purge ones vision of the notes and
beams Of personal interest and preju-
dice, and sec other people as they see
themselves. Coul we all do this.
there would be no longer bitter cnmi-
ties in the world. Charity would take
the place Of hatred. and triAes light as
air would no more SOW hatred and
enlargement between lovers and
friends.