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State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-09-13

G. l.. KNAPP, Esq.
Sir: Being sensible that the time
Of the new Senate, ut its first session,
will be exceeding precious, and feeling a
great anxiety that it may perform its labors
in such way as to prove acceptable to the
people, / have prepared the enclosed rules
in the expectation that they will answer all
necessary purposes until time and expert
ence will enable that body to prepare better
ones. And in order that the attention of
the Senators elect, and of others who feel
an interest in the subject, may he directed
TO the several subjects necessary to be en-
braced in the rules, l now request you, if
agreeable to your views, to insert them in
the State Journal Publishers Of other
papers, will copy them, of course, if they
shall deem it proper or useful, and in this
way, the Senate may be prepared at very
early day, to finish an important part of its
business, part 90, which in point of time
is the first to be done.
Very respectfully yours, &c.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-09-13
THE AMERICAN
AniI-s EavcFy Almanac HIos.
ES:fS!!

Wis DAY PUBLISHED. the A,neri-
h can Anti Slavery Almanac for Is31.
which contains the usual astronomical cal.
cdIatlons aud chronological tables used in
Allahacs, which have been prepared with
great care. There is also much interesting
and useful information on the subject of
slavery, which it is believed will do much
to throw light upon the question of inmc-
diate abolition Great care has been taken
to gather all interesting events aud occur
rences, and no labor has been withheld i'm
obtaining valuable articles from distinn,iisb-
ed writers. The Almanac is also embel-
lshcd with several appropriate engravings,
&c.
Among the articles are Free Discussion;
Am. A. >. Society; 100000 Reward; f.
Emancipation in the West Indies; Principles
OF Ant-SIavcry Societies; the Slave Faith
er; Produce of Slave Labor; Chldren's
Department; Temptation Resisted IA Moth
er's Anguish Slave Population in the Uni
ted States; Emgrants to Liberia; Obicc-
tons Considered Oneida Institute; Anti
Slavery Publications.
All orders for the above work will be
promptly answered. Address N. SOUTH
ARD or ID. X. HITCHCOCK. 9 Cornhill,
Boston.
Boston, July 80, 1886.
For Sale at the State Journal Office.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-09-13

The Hon. Henry Clay lately had mar
vellous escape from death. ilc was riding
on horse back in one of his fields, surveying
his cattle, when furious bull, madIeneG
from some cause or other, rushed towards
him, and punging his horns with remend-
Gus force into the horse on which Mir Clay
VAS seated, killed the poor animal on the
spot. The distinguished rider was thrown
to the distance OF several feet from his
horse, and though somewhat hurI by the
fall escaped without material injury.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-09-13

.NeO Machine. MIR Abel Williams of
Aslticld, has invented u machine which he
calls the Potuto Cutter, by which i'll three
minutes time, bushel OF potatoes, turnips,
apples, pumpkins, and other fruit, may be
cut sufficiently fine for sheep, cows, aud
other cattle. The price Of the machine is
from ~ to $50 1t may be seen at the
Cattle Show, October 9Th, 1886, in this
town. We hope some Of our mechanics
will invent u simple cheap machine for
r,sping beels, applicable to family use, as
NC are satisfied II can be done.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-09-13

The Washington County Education So
ciety will hold its annual moeiingat Water
bury, or the 9Th October next, Immediately
Oh the close of the Bible Society meeting.
The County Temperance Society will
hold its annual meeting on the evening Of
the same day. The friends of Education
and of Ternperance are invited 10 attend.
The Chronicle will please insert the
above notices,
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-09-13
A CARIl

The Free Congregational Church of Montpelier
tender tlcn grateful acknowledgements to Mr.
Edward II Prentss for the gratuitous use Of the
Masonic Hall, for more than year past. as place
OF public worship For this token Of christian
sympathy the kindcst regards will be cherished ion
a beloved brother, who would accept no better
requital for his generous libcrality.
By vote Of the Church,
Q. l.. KNAPP, Clork
Montpelier, Sept. 9. 1886.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-09-13
RIRJE SOCIETY

The Annual Meeting of the Washington
County Bible Society will be holden at
Waterbury, on Wednesday, October 9th, 1T
one o'clock, 7. NJ. The friends of the
cause throughout the county are earnestly
invited to attend c. l.. KNAPP, Sec.
Monlpeler, Sept. I, 1896.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-09-13
The First Annual Meeting Of the Wash

The First Annual Meeting Of the Wash
mgton County Domestic Missionary Socie-
ty, will he held at Waterbury, or Thursday
Oct. 6, at one o'clock, 7. NJ. As we have
been late in cliecting an organization in this
County, for Domestic Missions, it is hoped
that we shall redeem the Time, 10y prompt
and general attendance on the first annual
meeting, and by vigorous action in pro-
motion Of the enterprise in this part of the
State. Let every Church, and especially
every church which is aided by the State
Society, send delegates. Rev. MIR ingra-
ham, del. of the State Society will attend
the annual meeting. Other gentlemen arc
pledged to address the meeting on the oc-
casion. J. THATCHER, See.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-09-13
Harrison.

Mississippi. The Vicksbure Register,
speaking OF the election in Kinds County,
Mississippi, which exhibited great major
ity in favor of the White candidate, says,
"Ths. we believe, is II fair specimen ofthe
strength OF the pmtics in the stule! !"
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-09-13
DIED,

In this village, Sept. s, Edward, son of
Mr. Edward H. frcntiss, aged 3 years and
q months.
in this village, on Friday morning last.
Caroline Matilda, child OF Mr. Clark, uged
3 years.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-09-13

North Carolina. The Raleigh Register
of Aug Both gives returns for Governor, or
majOritles. from all the counties in the state,
and the result is, for Dudley, wing, 81 $50,
SPeight Van, 2,2l4. Dudley's majority,
5007.
Indiana. The indianapolis journal, pub
lished ut the seat Of government of the
state, gives complete list ofIhe members
elected to the two houses of the Legislature,
the aggregate Of which is as iollows:
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-09-13
NOTICE.

TAME into the enclosure Of the subscri
u Der ON the 2tth instant, large sized
black mare, shoI all round, with some
white on two lecr. The owner is rtqueSIeJ
10 pay charges and tai her away.
CYRUS WHEELER.
Montpelier, Aug. 30, 1886. [54l
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-09-13

Fourth DIsTRICT. Our returns it will
be seen, are as yet quite limited bnt such
as to leave us little doubt of Mr. Aliens
election.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-09-13
Anniversaries,

The Annual Meeting Of the Foreign
missionary Society of Washington County,
VIII be held Mt Waterbury, on Thursday,
Oct. q, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. Churches IN the
county are requested to send delegates, and
punc,na attendance requested.
:. G. TENNEY, Secretary.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-09-13
NO1ICE.

An adjourned meeting Of the Village
Corporation will he held III Hugh Gour-
ley's on Tuesday the 18th inst, NJ o'clock
L. NJ.
y. B. PRENTlSS, Clerk.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

II The Rev. J. r. Mcdowell is very anxious TO
know whether the ladies' of the Female Benevolent
Society prefer to him. Certainly they do. We are
whoIe-souled, whole-hcarted fellow, who almos
adore female loneliness and would go through fire and
water in their defence. Mac is only snveng, can't
ing hypocre, who wants to get into their pockets and
make grab a: their pin money. There's reason
in the choice of the ladies'
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

1HE KEY Mr. HoYT, we are assured, is no clergy
man. either Presbyterian or Methodist. He is simpya
rogue. We are glad 10 hear it, for though Catholic
oursel we like the Presby,erans for their straight for
wardHess, and the Mehodsls for the oneton and pety
be once went into the pulpit at Whitehall to preach,
but nearly choaked himself in his sermon He mad 4
better swallow for the 500 lie collected for the Cana
dian Sunday School.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09
MEMBER 40.

POLICE, Monday.-Amobg the watch returns of
Sunday night, the name of Edward Lynch was most
prominent. He is well known to all the officers as one
OF The most confirmed and habiual drunkards in this
city, and one Who is ready all times for row or
not He was taken by the watch in the act of break
ing open The door of MIR. VIM. Lynchs store, No. Is
Front street, and being able TO give any satisfactory
reason for wishing effect an entrance in such sim
gular manner and such an unusual hour (half past
~ he was taken 10 the watch house. On his exami-
nation IN the morning. as he could give good account
OF himself, aud as his character was well known he
was despatched to the stone cutting establishment at
Bellevue, for three months.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

Snow AGAIN AND AGAIN.-On Sunday morning at
o'clock, il commenced showing again, and continued
until about 5. On Sunday evening at it again COM
menced, and when it had fallen to the depth Of or
inches it turned into rain and has completely deuged
the In the especially is was really
dangerous to walk. On both sides they shovel
ling the snow off the house tops and every passing
by was in danger from these artificial avalanches-
Merchants down town who have goods stored in the
cellars should remove them, for when it thaws again
there no telling the damage that will from the
dissolving of the immense body of snow now in
streets.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

FIRE-Yesterday, at p. M., FIRE broke out In the
soap and chandlery shop of Mr.. J. w. Beede, in the
rear between King and Charlton street. The front
and the buildings also consumed. The build
ings fire being in the rear, great difficulty at
first experienced in getting water upon them, but that
done, the progress Of the flames was soon arrested
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

New MISUNDERSTANDING the many new mechani-
cal inventions noted in the Paris papers, is an air violin
resembling the common vi,lin Ii is vibratod upon at
one end by of air. while at the other the play-
er presses the strings (which extended between
two wooden or metal bladesl with his fingers. The
sounds vary between those of the French horn and the
basoon.
nachne had been invented by Scotchman, pos
sessing the extraordinary qualities of entirely super
sedlng the masons hand maet and chisel, and leave
all hand labor in point of economy and despatch at an
Unreasonable distance.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

The NuN IN CksADA.--The Canadian papers are
busy blowing up Maria Monk and her book. Take the
following as a specimen from the Quebec Gazette.
We have received from New York copy of the AicfaI
Disclosures by Maria Monk. The friend who sent il
asks US only one question: Is it possible that hat is
said here Is true 2" He is well informed and has lived
in Canada yet he doubts What will it be with those
who know nothing of Canada, who are Ignorant and
prejudiced? Yet there is one in Canada who is
capable of Judging ALL that will moi say that every
thing false from the beginning the end of the book
that the unfortunate and desperate woman, who has
been the prey of cenous and avacious men, is wholly
mad and that her mother has sworn thai she never
was in the Convent Notwithstanding, the fanatics who
exposed Maria Monk in Montreal, offered the mother
brides TO swear that the daughter there Such is
one OF the effects of free press In the United States
state Legislature has refused remunerae the outrage
and total destruction by rioous mob of the property
of helpless nuns, whose industry and virtues had
amassed fortune of $4,000 Iolars and which they still
devoted 10 the education and accomplishment of their
sex Such is one of the effects of free government
That legislature represents educated people; such
is of the effects Of the education of The dan And
will any one in his mind say, that common sense and
reason have been beered by the progress that poor
human nature is not weak, and always prev to one
deception il not to another. The Jew who in England
had personifed Turkish Bashaw and was asked his
reason before being imprisoned, well answered. Thish
Is hn7lbug; dat is humbug; all ish hulnbug"
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

How To CONVERT AN INFfDEL.-Let him hook a
Message-break the seals-plier and publish it. Talk
of an indictment, and he will directly buy copy of
Rev. Robert Halls works. and be good Chrisa n in
month"; If the Grand Jury is sitting it will only re-
quire a INDEPENDENTLY in cold weather.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

by distinguished literary gentleman of this city, that
there is in library of Brooklyn, copy ofthe work in
the original language called The Gates of He'll open
ed, Development of the Secrets of Nunneries,
and that has the slightest resemblance the book
of Maria Monk. The story therefore put forth by the
Catholic paper Of Boston is true, say nothing of
the direct evidence of the fact that written by Mr.
Dwight of this city.
We are further informed that the Portuguese Nun
who developed the secrets of her Convent burned
at the stake and her book reduced ashes along with
her. We have concluded to postpone the burning Of
pretty Maria Monk till the spring shall set in and hick
DRY wood become cheaper. Let her prepare however
for her destiny. The editor of the Courier & Enquirer
intends to blow the bellows and light the fire. What
roasting it will be
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

How TO COMMIT MURDER.-Take pretty young
Iaay-tell her she has pretty foot-she will wear
small shoe-go out in wet spring weather-catch a
cold-then fever and die in a month. This recipe
never falls
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09
NETWORK, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1885,
Private Correspondence

WasHlNGTos, Feb 6, 1886.
The Globe of this morning goes to Pennsy vaus full
OF denuncations against the poor Dutchmen for thsr
presumptuous adoption of the discarded and ouawed
Bank of the United States The party, too, is moving
under the direction of It's influential leaders, and
viii grapple witt the monster in deadly and final
struggle. Ii seems 10 be matter of some doubt
whether the bill will pass the Senate or not although
the last accounts from Harisburgh are favorable But
what if it does not! The State of Maryland will take
the Bank, better terms, without the reservation of
power to revoke the charter al pleasure, and for
bonus of one or two millions, at most
see nothing of Mr.. Benrdsley, OF late. ! presume
he has resigned at all events, he does not show him
self in the House. l was aware some time ago. that
contrary to the solicitations of the party here he had
determined 10 accept on the New York Judicial
bench. What shall do for leader, we cannot tell
Beardsley, although poor one was better than nome
The Kitchen cabinet are in trouble abouti They have
many troubles now. The untoward peace with France
and the triumph of the Bank were alone sufficiently
distressing but the way they get used up in the House
is caution. In the small skirmshes and the heavy
debates, they are alike beaten and discomftte d. The
administration have got thirds, in number of the
House, bat they all yoters-and nothing more Dir
Gascock, of Georgia. began take an active part at
the commencement of the session, but it was soon
found that he was mere jackdaw. Since little Pey-
ton, OF Tennessee, bounced upon him the other day,
he has been quite chop-fallen
We have news. Neither House sat today
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

PERsEvERANeE.-On Saturday, no less than one
thousand men were employed the Camden and
Amboy Rail Road, to clear the snow off the track
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

Posr OrrIcE-Who do the labor of the Post Office?
Who do the play aud amusement Who sort the let
tiers Who are there in the morning earlyl Who pep
in at 9 or 10 o'clock? Who work like slaves Who
do nothing but pare their nails and alkl Who are mis-
erably paid for all the work. Who are well paid for
doing nothingi
We want answers to these questions and nsust have
hem. Not moment TO be lost.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

FROM GIBRALTAR.-The u. s. ship DELAWARE
has arrived sixty days from Gibraltar. and has had
mendous weather on the coast. Sailed 18th Of Decem-
Der from Gibraltar. ALI well on board.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

UTBachelor was yesterday in the Park quaHelling
with strange man whether he should hang himself on
beach tree a sycamore. The strangers foot looked
cloven-wc did moi see the tall as it was covered with
a green over coat.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

u Will those who know inform us, IL the Pro-
tesfanf mother OF Maria Monk, about whose affidavit
against her daughter much is said in the Courier,
and other papers, is not not recently ia dis
city, and ut the house ofthe Catholic Bishop
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

% Mcdowell & Bachelor the principal quacks of
the day, in poerncs and religion devote nearly three
columns Of the Sun yesterday to demolish the Herald
and put our pipe out aProdigious!"
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

How TO CHRISTIAN LA BAcHELER.--First
tell a falsehood-second, tell another-thrd, tell ano-
ther-fourh, tell another-and SO on in an arithmetica
series, ill you are completely buried, in what Milton
calls
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

u We want to see Maria Monk and cross-examine
her. Will she have the kindness TO send the number of
her residence TO 14S Nassau street,
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

% Mcdowell thinks we "windy." We shall
let him have little thunder and lightning before
have done with him.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

ID Hamblin is on his legs again. If he does not
take care in these slippery times he will be on his
head again. Be prudent.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

~ No indictments yet. If Webb escapes in the
case of Mr. Wilkes so ought Day g. Beach. We shall
insist on that.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

6JFine times for the physicians. In a month We
shall have colds by Observation-Disclosures by dozens
feyers by scores-and consumpiions whout end.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

IL Terrible weather yesterday-worse Walking
The ,haw has commenced and horrible times may be
expected.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

u Look out for your heads when walking along
the side walks. There's avalanche coming
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

u Will nobody remember the poor in these cold
days! How many hundreds there scattered in this
city, without food, fuel, or sufficient clothing?
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

IL How does the Barclay street College come orr
Do they feel any presenmen Of being hauled over the
Goals one of these days?
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09


matters, have hitherto been unable notice paricu
lary the great of Congressional and Legislative
documents which have been transmitted us since the
commencement of the meetings of these two bodies We
now intend TO give brief enumeration of them
bill 10 abolish imprisonment for debt brought into
the Assembly, does vary the law as il at present
stands respecting the persons liable to be arrested or
Imprisoned for debt Its object being chiefly 10 punish
fraudulent Debtors for instance as conceal their
property, make fraudulent assignments to evade the
just claims of their creditors. BY the existing law,
remedy for this be had by application to Chancery
in where the debt sued for amounts to $780, But
under that sum, The creditor, owing the smnpess of
the amountand the great expense attending the
necessary for recovery has relief In these circum-
Stances it is proposed far amend the present law
as to give Justices of the Peace we'll as Courts of
Record Jurisdiction by an extensioH of the law II is
also provided that when suit is commenced in court
of record by the provisions of the present law the
plaintiff NAY apply for either before or after
judgement, TO compel the defendant to give him bond
conditioned that he will not any property he
may then have out of the jurisdiction of the court in
which the suit s brought, assign or dispose of such
property, give preference any creditor for any
debt anteceden to such assignment or disposition, until
the demand of the plaintiff is satisfied or until the ex
piration of three months after final judgment shall be
rendered against him. When judgment is obtained, it
is provided that the defendant be compelled to answer
under oath, as to his available property. Before the
plaintiff, at the commencement of or pending suit
obtains warrant, he is required give the defendanta
bond to pay himall damages and costs in case he the
plaintiff. should fail in making out his case. The
remedy by attachment in Justices courts is also pro-
vided to be extended in cases where the party
would be entitled to warrant.
The Committee, to which referred resolution of
the House, directing an inquiry into the expedency
of altering and amending the charters of the several
banks subject TO amendment, require each bank
to receive in payment of debts, the bills of all solvent
banks within this State" have reported against the
measure, the ground, that it conflicts with the Con-
stitution of the United States.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09
DIED.

On Saturday snenoon after short but ness
Nary daughter of John NJ Bloom Of this city aged 10
years.
On the 9Th inst Capt George Cefn, aged 60.
On the 9Th Miss Eizs Maria aged g. daughter Of widow
Margaret Van Pet
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

O. The Ruins are still smoking.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09
MARRIED.

MARRIED.
On the 4h inst by the Rev. Mr. Qusr Reuben B. Robinson
Mary daughter Of Edward Owens Esq, all Of this city
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-09

."In ihe lowest a lower Deep"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-14
REMOVAL.

Tie subscribers, pery grateful for the patron.
age they haue receiued. from their friends and
the public in general,
u EsPECTrULLY inform them that they have
~ removed their Store to No. Il2 f-2
Thames.st. nearly opposite their former
stand, where they intend keeping first rate
assortment of BOOTS, SHOES, &c.
They will open this week prime assort-
ment Of Ladies, Misses, and Childrens Boots,
Shoes, and Slippers, Of every color and price.
ALso-A complete lot of gentleman's
calf seal, morocco Boots, Pumps, and Shoes,
all of which will be found equal to any in the
place.
All Kinds Of Ladies, and Gentleman's Boots
and Shoes manufactured in the first style,
and warranted of superior workmanship.
Particular attention paid to Repairing as
heretofore.
The public are respectfully invited to give
them call, as their stock will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
April II. REYNOLDS s. -CoeGEsHALL.