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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-07-27

him, and was cruelty betrayed, sacrificed
and ruined, that his broken-down and pros
trate fortunes might become as stepping
stones to his enemy to further advance
ment.-When we think of these transac-
lions, we hesitate not--we are nerved to
the performance Of our duty, and feel that
duty to be, the exposure ofthe conduct Of this
vile and heartless man, that the Depart.
ment may not longer be imposed upon by
his hypocricy-That the honorable and up
right, the moral and yirtnous, might shun
him as moving, loathsome pesiilence,
whose pesiiferous and slanderous breath
blights, blasts, witbers and destroys the un-
offensive and unssnpecting, whoever they
may be, whom fortune may have cast in
his way to preferment. More anon.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-07-27

Melancholy suieiIe.-The coroner held
an inquest on Friday, upon the body Of an
Austrian gentleman named Joseph c. Men,
eel, who destroyed himself with pistol, al
Mrs. Sistare's, 10 Broadway, where he
had been boarding since the first Of April.
lie is said 10 have been a gentleman of ex-
traordinary talents and a.tainments. The
jury returned verdict that he committed SUI
icide by shooting himself with a pistol"
The deceased had evidently contemplated
the deed for some time, as will be seen from
the following extracts from manuscripts,
which we copy from the Courier. His re-
Elections were mostly in verse, and written
in the German, French, Italian and English
languages.
am the fool Of time and terror; days
Steal DER me and steal from me yet live
Loathing my life, yet dreadng still to die.
knowledge is not happiness; and science
Which is another kind ofignorance,
To give birth to those,
Who can but suffer many years and die,
Me thinks is merely propagating death
And multiplying murder.
| am not what should be-let it end.
Ay, softly do they bear the dead
Perhaps because they cannot feel the jolting.
There Turks wish within my breast
For rest-but not TO feel It's rest.
Soon shall my fate that wish fulfil
And shall sleep without the dream
OF what was and would be still
Having noticed the coroner's Jury find
very often a verdict of insanity against "a
man less strongly attached to a wretched
life than in their opinion he ought to have
been, i, unable to write like Moses and
some others after death, intend to be before
hand with those gentlemen, declaring them
first rate fools if they should pronounce me
mad; but my precaulion is perhaps SUPER
huous they will not insult an unknown
solitary stranger in the manner their kind
ness reserves for friends only. Besides the
real worth of jury's verdict, even in cap
ltal case, the recent viIlainous acquittaI of a
two-foId murder has very clearly shown.
desire Mrs. Sistare to keep all my prop
crty as a small indemnifcation for the
trouble occasioned to her house by my
manner of leaving it. JOSEPH A. MENCEL.
Mans mortal slumber is not less profound,
Though priest nor bleSsd, nor marble deck'd the
mound.
The mind that broods DER guilty woes,
Is like the scorpion grt by fire,
In circle narrowing as 1t glows,
The flames around their captive close
I'LL lnly search'd by thousand hroes,
And maddening in her ire
One sad and sole relief she knows
The sting she nourish'd for her foes
Whose venom never yet was vain,
Gives butpne pong, and cures all pain,
And darsit in her desperate brain:
So % theaark in soul expire.
OrGeelike scorpions grt by fire;
Sowrthes the mind remorse hath riyen-
Unfit for earth, undoomed for Heaven:
Darkness above, despair beneath
Around it ilame-within it, death!
On another piece ofpaper was written the follow
ing epaph, which we believe is not original.
Here lies one who always doubted
God was problem to him.
lie doubted even his own existence
Finally, weary of doubling
And tired of this profound night,
lie has departed
To discover in another world
What can be believed in this
". y. Sund. Morn. Ncws.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-07-27

In scuflle between two boys about IL
or IL years of aye in Philadelphia, one
kicked the other in the stomach, causing
his death.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-07-27

ceived the Presidents signature, and OF
course, has become a law. His Veto pre-
rogative would not have made any differ
ence, as the bill received more than n Con-
.titutional majority in both Houses. An
accurate correspondent Of the N. Y. Amer
lean upon the suPposiilon ihat The sum to
be distributed will be 800, 900, ,900) has cal
culated in round numbers, the apportion-
nent according to the electoral college ra-
tio-rh,t is, according to the representation
of each state in Senate and House of Rep
resentatives. The left column gives The
result as the bill now stands; that on the
right, the result that the bill as originally re-
ported in the senate would have produced---
that is, according 10 the ratio Of representa-
ton in the House of Representatives. This
was altered on motion of senator Walker,
of Mississippi, by inserting " Senate" so
ms to include the representation in both
branches
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-07-27

Hydrophobia.-We have to record ano.b.
er melancholy death by this appalling dis.
ease. Paul Smith, lad between seventeen
and eighteen years of age, an apprentice to
Mr.. James Freeland, carpenter, No. 2I5
Houston street, was bitten by n dog in April
last The dog did not give distinct signs of
disease until some days afterwards. Young
Smiths wound healed, and he experienced
no Inconvenience from it until Tuesday
morning last, a, breakfast, when the pour-
ng of the coffee excited spasm., which in
creased so rapidly, that overcome with ago
ny, he died on "Wednesday morning a, one
O'Clock, or about twenty hours from the frs,
appearance of the disease. This makes FIRE
cases Of death by hydrophobid which have
been reported to the City Inspector within
two months ". Y. Jour. Com.
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VCDNCSDAY UJLY 27, 1886.

"UNloN, HARMONY, SELF-DENiAL' NoN-
-cssIoN-EvERY THING FOR Ihh
NOTHING FOR mEN-!ShonM be Ms ~d,eh, :,
rord and motto of tie Demoeratie PGrfy'
'''" Thomas H. Benton.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-07-27

Gen. Houston on his return, received a,
Natchltochcs an invitation to public din
ner. In his answer dated there June 18Th
he says
:" AT this time | am unable TO leave nv
room, and Mt the first moment which NV
health may present, will proceed to Tex
rs with Intentions never to leave its soil nm
I'll ITS institutions are regenerated. and IFS
inhabitants free and happy. therefore it will
he out OF my power to accept your polite
offer"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-07-27
From the New Orleans Bee of July 6.
LATEST FROM TEXAS.

BY the arrival Of the schooner Colonel
Fannin, from Velasco, which place she left
on the 29th June. we learn that the Mexi-
cans have advanced as far as the Neuces,
between 5 and 1000 men, commanded by
Generals Urea and Bravo; 1900 of which
had marched for San Patricio. The Tex
ian army were in the neighborhood Victoria.
nj. B. Lamar has been appointed Comman-
dar-iu-chef. General Greene and Felix
Houston are on the march to join the main
army at that place.
We further learn, that that part of Mexi-
can army who had been in Texas with
Santa Anna, and who have been Obliged bv
General Urea 10 return To Texas, have re-
fused to cross the Neuces, stating that they
will not enter Texas again.
General Santa Anna has been taken to
Columbia and put in irons, with n strong
guard over him. His suite is with him.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-07-21
TOTAL ABSTINENCE.

We have received pamphlet containing
the proceedings of the second annual meet
ing of the Concord IN. H. Young Mems
Total Abstinence Society. This Society
goes against not only ardent spirits, wine,
cider, porter, strong beer, and all other in
toxicating drinks, but with due consistency
against tobacco as calculated to create un-
natural thirst which calls for these unnatur-
al drinks. This is doing thorough work.
Tobacco is a powerful auxiliary to alcohol
in the work Of woe and death.
The dealers in alcohol, it seems, were
unwilling tohave their deeds come to light
No wonder! No wonder they wish to con-
ceal the details. But the general facts will
out. 1t is vain to attempt concealment. If
the modern Cacus does not literally vomlt
flames and devour the flesh of his human
prey, leaving the bones to bleach at the ave
nues Of his den, he does deal out to them II
quid, Gevouring fire, for which he Pockets
the clothes, the bread, the books, the homes
the earthly all Of wives and children. Drag
his victims backward, conceal his deeds
what way he will, darkness shall not always
cover and defend him. The long and loud
lowing from the cave, and louder response
from the sympathiziDg herd, is bringing
Herculean help. The clutch Of the con
querer is attheir throats
We give brief extracts from the pamphle
alluded to:
The committee have also made investi
cations in relation to the sale Of tobacco
in this town, aud have ascertained BY the
statements of those who deal in the arti
Gle, that not less than thirty-two Thousand
seven hundred pounds or more than six
teen ions have been sold and manufactur
ed in this place during the last year
which, estimated at one shilling per pound
would amount to the sum of FIVE thousand
four hundred aud fifty dollars; an amoun
nearly sufficient to defray the EXPENSES O.
books and tuition for the common educa.
ton of all the poor children of Concord
whose parents are unable to send them
to school, In ten years this quantity
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-07-21
THE TELEGRAPH.
JULY 81.
LUDLOW, July II, 1896.

Dear Brother Murray:
You will please accept my thanks
for inserting part Of my communication
in your paper of last week also for the
interest you seem to take in the subject of
Home Missions, and the remarks you
have made in favor Of this subject
But think you have fallen into one
mistake which it is OF some importance
should be corrected and as l presume it
arose from a mere inadvertency, as it is
always just and honorable to correct mis-
takes, and as you profess to be man of
candor and righteousness, presume you
will not hesitate on further thought to cor
rect it. refer, sir, 10 some of your clos
ing remarks, where you inform me that
three agents have alread y travelled some
what extensively in this state during the
current year, in connection with the cause
which" l advocate. This, sir, l believe
is mistake. | have already visited sew
er:l towns and seen a number of minis
tiers, some of them members Of the Board
Of the Vermont Convention, and men best
acquainted with the benevolent operations
in the state, and they inform me that this
part of the state at least has not been
thus visited lam informed by men who
profess to know, that brother Ezra Co
ing visited the churches in this state in be-
half OF this object ttnO gears ago, or lit
tie more About gear ago brothe r
Spaulding also visited most Of the church.
es with reference to this object He did
not visit ALL but large part, probably all
the important churches Last winter Br
Bailey from Illinois was commissioned to
visit those churches if he could find any
which brother Spaulding did not ois1t.-
He went into two or three Associations
and found only three or four churches in
each, and these the most feeble, which
brother Spaulding did uot visit Finding
this t. be the state of things, he gave W
his excursion, without visiting more thar
ten or q dozen churches.
These, sir, are all the agents of the A
B. H. NJ. Society who have been in thl
state for two years, and are the three,
presume, to which you alluded. But yo'
; will see that one Of them was here tr
years ago, and another year ago, or a
bout that; and the other visited only tn
: churches which he had passed by, so tina
, none ofthe churches have been visited bu
once during the current year," and only
rery teW since last yeGr.
) If you refer to brother c.. Townsend,
s would inform you that he was not regu
t larly appointed agent Of any society, an
h that he did not pretend to have any thin
: to do with the Home Mission Society G
= their object. He was a selfconstitute
t agent of the Western Educational Societ,
n His object was therefore entirely difercl
: from mine
e These, sir, are the facts as l have Of
e tanned them from men qualified 10 know
n | hope thereforethat as you do not wis
Il to withhold farthing" from my objec
e you will correct this mistake, and thu
l. save me the unhappiness, as pass arour
lie among the churches, Of contradictin
e what you have stated and great
e. obIige
+ Your humble servant,
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-07-21
Your humble servant,
H. A. WILCOX

That it is lust and honorable to correct
Mistakes" is sound doctrine, More than
this, it Is du,y-a duty, however rarely
discharg led, that is equally id cumbent on
newspaper editors as on any other class of
men-a duty from the performance Of which
the upright will not swerve. With US it is
not only matter Of justice and honor, but
high privilege, of which we beg never to be
deprived, to rectify our own mistakes; and
sometimes we think it a matter Of duty to
correct the mistakes Of others.
Now 10 know who is mistaken in the pres
ent case. On page l62 Of the Telegraph we
stated "that three agents have already trav-
elled somewhat extensively in this state du-
ring the current year, in connexion with the
cause [of Home Missions which he broth
er Wilcox advocates" where is the mis-
take in this statement, brother? Which
part oft is incorrect? 1t is only ten or elev-
en- months since brother Spaulding closed
his agency. Brother Bailey's agency was
performed in the winter past. The third to
whom we referred is brother Townsend
Whether he was a "reguIGrly appointed
fagcnt' or not nothing affects the correct
ness Of our statement, that he ''labored in
connerion l1ith the cause" Nor does the
channel through which the funds collected
BY him Aow into the great Home Mission
neid, affect the correctness of our statement
Ihat ne did labor and collect funds IN con-
ae.rion icih tie cause, who will deny?-
Our brother says that he [brother Towns
end ana not pretend to have any thing to
do with the Home Mission Society or their
OBJECT" Now what is the object Of the
Home Mission Society? In the soe;ety's
own words it is "Lhe preaching Of the COS
fpel to srsry creature in North America. n
And what is the object of the Western Ed.
ucational Board7 Is it more or less than
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-07-21
ERMONT RAPH.

the preaching Of the gospel in North A.
mericG? Is not the cause one? We view
ed it to be so while making the statement
that three agents had been laboring in con-
nection with the cause. These views as
yet remain unchanged.
As to whether they were on the same, or
on different grounds, it will be perceived
that nothing was said one way or the other.
1t was said that they labored somewhat ex-
'ensively." This may convey too much in
regard to brother Bailey, but it certainly
cannot in regard to either of the others.
1t is verify hoped that these facts will save
our brother the "unhappiness of contradict
ing what we have stated" AS was the first
statemant, so are these made, not to lay a
straw in the way of brother Wilcox any far
Their than to plead the just claims OF other
causes Our readers need not be told that
the cause of Home Missions has a large
place in our affections; yet we thought be-
fore and think still that our brother asked
too much-asked what he had no right
to ask, when he asked that other
streams be stopped at the fountain until he
had first made his draught There are
other agents in the field who have just as
good right to ask the same thing-why
not? If our brother thinks the course TO be
fair one, we think he labors under a
"miStGke" which we doubt not he will cor
rect as soon as he discovers it. Let, we
saw the fountain of benevolence be kept
open, constantly flowing. The people
will Judge for themselves where their
money is most needed and will do the most
good Let every cause stand on its own
importance, and each agent have a fair
opportunity to set forth his claims. Let
no one undertake to torestalI or overreach
the other.
In submitting these remarks, we COM
mend brother Wilcox and the holy cause
of Home Missions to the munifcence Of
the churches. The cause is of God; but
it is TO prosper through human agency
the use of means. "Freefy We have re
ceived," at the hand of the Lord, "freely
give.'
y S-Tho omission Of a "h1rfn n
brother Wilcox communication was al
; together unintentlonal. Indeed, it origin
ated in our attempt to do more for tn,
, brother than he had asked us 10 do Tn,
part omitted was the following unoficia
, notice:
: brother Horace A. Wilcox has bee
: appointed by the A. B. H. NJ Society
their agent to visit the churches and co
r lect funds in Vermont, and is expected In
medialely TO commence his labors."
d After the foregoing was in the hands {
3 the compositor, we discovered an ofe1d
> notice in the Christian Waterman, mark
:. ed it, and handt d it in to take the place {
1t this. We really had the impression tina
the official notice had been given, unit
the reception of brother VS. latter con
h munication set US to examine. 1t
t. hoped that this explanation will be sati
= factory.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-07-21

Connecticut. The services were-sng-
ing and prayers an address by Rev Mr.
Anderson, one of the secretaries, on the
plans of the Board in regard to missions
in the east farewell address to the audi
ence by Rev. Mr. Hope, one of the mis-
sionaries; aud closing address by the
Rev N Murray, of Elizabethtown, NJ.
Christian Waterman.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-07-21
FOURTH YEAR.

Students in Theology will receive in
struction in Ecclesiastical History, Inter-
probation of the Scriptures, Examination
of Doctrines, and Pastoral Duties.
No efforts shall be wanting to give a
frst-rate English education in the adj
vaacd Department.
There will be division Of labor among
the Teachers. One will devote himself
exclusively to the higher branches of Eng-
Iish, another to the Languages, &c. &C.
Each will have his own department, and
will prepare himself accordingly.
More than $500 have already been ex-
pendedto commence Library A SINH
lar sum will soon be appropriated to in
crease the Apparatus. A convenient
Reading Room will be in successful ope-
ration next term.
The services ofapproved Teachers will
be secured for each department,
The subscriber pledges himself to dc
all in his power to render the Institution
worthy the patronage Of an enlightened
pablo.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-07-21

DEsIGNATIoS or MIssIoKARrEs. On
Lords day evening last. At the Old South
church, the following persons were set
apart rs missionaries to the east, nnder
the auspices Of the American Board Of
Missions. vIz,--Rey Joseph s. Travelli,
Of Philadelphia, mdwife. from Pittsburgh,
Penn Rev. Matthew B. Hope, Of Ar,
anagh. Pa; Rev Samuel P. Robbins.
Marietta, Ohio, and wife Eom Enfield,
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-07-21
TERMS.

EXPENSES
Tuition in Geography, Arith-
metic, and first Lessons in
English Grammar, Sl2 pr ann
Languages and higher branch
es, l6.
Advanced Department, 20.
Theology gratultous
BOARD at the Inst LII pr wk.
Yours,
CARLETON PARKER.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-05-13
For Sale.

"tIE subscriber intending to leave town,
Il offers for sale at a reasonable price,
md on accommodating terms, the HOUSE
and LOT whore he now resides, corner of
Shelburn and King streets. The situation
for n business man, but particularly o PLY.
siclan, is not surpassed by any in the VIII
lase. The buildings, comprising dwell.
ling House, Office. Barn aud Wood House,
are all m the best Condition; and the land
containing between three four,hs aud ono
acre, well stocked with fruit trees. tho
whole being enclosed with new and sub.
stanial fence.
Also-The House and Lot next east Of
The subscribers residence corner Of Church
aud KING s'r"c's. containing q handsome
garden Lot. aud enclosed with a new bos I'd
fence.
.lho. Prws No. 30 and GO in S.. Paul's
Church .4iso. a Scholarship N III. UNI.
versny of V.rmon,. Gr SIS cash down.
ROBERT MOODY.
Burlington, April 10, 1886. 3w
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-05-13
Brick Wanted.

NNHE subscribers wish to contract for Ono
~ Million Of Bricks,,o be delivered on north
side Of Onion Itiver.at Colchester Falls-i00.
900 to he delivered by 20,h June and 100000
by Goth .4ugus, next. Written proposals for
cieved until 18th April inst. Tho Bricks when
burnt must be 8 inches long. 4 inches wide,
and 2 inches thick. Also. for 100000 feet Of
pine and spruce Boards and Plank. Also
l0O, O00 White Pine Shingles.
GEORGE MOORE
JOHN BRADLEY, Committee.
WYLLYS LYM.iN,\
Burlington, april 6. 1886.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-05-13
Winooski Patent Block Man.
ufacturing Company.

TNHE Directors of This Company res.
l. pcctfaiy inform their friends and the
Maraime public of The United States gen.
orally, that they have purchased the whole
Of the establishment formerly known as
the Livingston Fa,en, Block Machinery,
with all the extension Of the patent rights
recently granted by Congress /" Thomas
Blanchard, E.q the original inventor and
Paten'ee. together with all the late i'm.
pr"vemen,s made and patented BY him.
They have manufa cturrd and now offer
for sale a large stock Of machine made,
solid, common and pushed Ships Tackle
Blocks. from S to 0 inches. and machine
mad" Plank Blocks. from 7 to 10 inches,
and other articles on easonab'e terms.
They further inform the public tina, they
have made arrangements for removing
their marhinrry from New York to the
site at n new mill with an 20 horse power
water wheel bu,lt expressly I" receive u,
a. Burlington. VI. in the heart Of a coun
try abnnndIng with the finest and best OF
TIMBER fur their purpns"--whence they IN
tend sending 10 the New York market
large. constant, and regular supply nf these
and other ARTICLES in the Block making
line. They further add tina, it Is their
intention tn increase the machinery so as
to meet the present and future demands at
the blnckmaking trade and maratime public
throughout the Unned States.
THIS Company has lately been incorpo.
rated BY the State Of Vermont with a large
capital expressly for this purpose.
A large discount will be allowed to the
trade, and liberal d,scnun, to ship chand
le,e s and others. pOrders addressed Il
William Serrcll superinte ndant nj thu
company's office and store, No. "a Sou'f
street. ". York. will meet due attention
Burlington, 2Ist March, 1886.