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From the Quarterly Anti-slavery Magazine.
- l.. az TEXAS.
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aEAF ~ 3 NeIC0UttHUeH.l f.
II is now necessary to look ut the move
rnents Of our government. The river Sa-
bine is the boundary between Mexico and
the United States, established by the Flor
ida treaty in 1919 That treaty, if not
mainly intended to crafty Georgia, was
undoubtedly much FASTENED on her &C
count. Il was recently said by a mem
Der Of Congress Of that day, gentleman
opposed to abolition, that in a secret ses-
sion Of the House Of Representatives on
the subject Of that treaty, it was stated that
President Monroe had received more than
hundred and fifty letters from inhabitants
Of Georgia, residing near the Florida
line, declaring that their slaves ran away
in such numbers, and found an asylum 10
Florida, that il the province was not OBJ
tanned by treaty, the Georgians would rise
and take it by force.
We pass the melancholy subject Of the
robbery Of the aborigines.
Florida was obtained, but scarcely was
peaceable possession taken Of it. when a
longing eye was cast upon Texas. Mr.
Adams, a northern President, accused by
the Shareholders Of having sacrificed a
good claim on Texas to obtain Florida,
because he was jealous Of the slave states,
gave way 70 this grasping disposition. and
sent Minister Plenipotentiary, Mr. Poin-
set Of South Carolina, to Mexico, with
instructions to purchase Texas, lift could
be bad; and If zeal intrigue, and taking
every advantage ofthe intestine divisions
ofthe country could have ensued favora-
Bile resul,, there cannot be doubt that Mr.
Poinsett would have obtained the land,
and five more slave states would have
now been In rapid process Of preparation
for Frightening the North American con-
stellaton. Fortunately there was moth
ing accomplished in Mr. Adams time, in
which there was certainly the most dan.
ger,rom hiswary and experienced diplo.
macy. Gen. Jackson having succeeded
70 the Presidency, sent of new and press.
ing instructions to Poinsett, in consequence
.ofwhich that minister appears to have
pulled the wires with an intensity til
then unknown. Then Il was that hi.
house was beset by "a mob, aud the A ,ner.
lean flag unfurled to protect our ministe,
from their fury. II was duly honotea b
the Mexicans and we would fain saw 4,
much ofthe American side Of the affair."
II was reported at home that Poinsett wa
assassinated. He had made himself tn
n,asteT-mcyer among the YOrkiRos 0
York Masons, political party under tn
name Of Freemasonry.
The Mexican people, as we'll as ever
administration for the last ten years, hav
been not only opposed to the sale of TIE,
as, but sorely sensitive on the subject
Their national constitution defines Ii
limits Of the national domain. Thes
could not be altered without an alteratio
OF the constitution. The Mexieans resen
ed the idea Of a foreign government prc
posing an object which could not b
reached without breaking downand tramy
ling upon their constitution. When
was found thpithey would NOT sell Texa
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-19
From the An. Baptist.

Imprisonment for Debt-The advo-
Gates ofimprisonment for debt will do well
to read the following paragraph:
"A gentleman is confined for debt in
the Northampton Jail, Mass, who is near
ly seventy years of age He is the son of
former Judge of the supreme court; a
near relative Of former popular govern
or; brother of one ofthe present Judges
of the circuit court; man of education,
and of cultivated mind lawyer by pro-
fession, who, in building up literary in
stitution now of high standing, lost his
property "
Shame on that literary institution, and
the good people about Northampton -
Why do they not devise means to liqui-
date the debt, and release the venerable
man from prison?
So say we, who happen to have some
interesting acquaintance with the gentle
man, and knowledge of his efforts and
sacrifices for the benefit of -College
When will justice and sound policy
universally explode that relic of a barba-
rous ACCOMPLISHMENTS for debt? Let
crime be punished, and misfortune pitied
and relieved.-Ed. Bap.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-19
THE WAR IN TEXAS.

New-Or!eans papers have been re-
ceived in this city to the 10th ult They
contain news of the most distressing char
acter from Texas. The whole of the
Texan population, men, women and chill
dren, appear to have been flying in disor-
der towards the Sabine, and serious ap-
prehenslons were entertained that the
q. s., frontier settlements in Louisiana
were in danger from the Indians ifnot
the Mexicans-N. Y Obs.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-19
CONDITIONS.

The Quarto Newly Yorker will be
published every Saturday afternoon, On an
extra imperial sheet of the finest quality,
comprising sixteen pages of three columns
each, and afforded to its patrons at 50 per
annum payable cnfexibIy in ADVANCE
Orders from distance, unaccompanied by
remittance, will necessarily remain un-
answered. Any person or persons send
ing us S. positively free of postage or 9TH
er charges, shall receive two copies for,
one year, or single copy for two ycarsE
and in the same proportion for a largee
sum. The few who may desire to take
the folio edition for immediate perusal and
the Quarto for binding, will be entitled to
receive both for $3.50 in advance. We
will cheerfully preserve their files Of the
Quano for any such who may desireit.
The subscribers are extremely solicit
Gus that there be no misconception on the
part oftheir patrons in regard to the two
editions of their paper. The Quarto IS
commenced in Difference to the solicita-
tons of great number Of their friends,
who have expressed strong desire that
the New Y orker should appear in form
more susceptible Of preservation than the
present 1t is neither anticipated nor hop
ed that it will receive a patronage at all
consummate with that ofthe folio edition.
They would frankly express their con-
viction that, for those whose interest in
journal expires with the week in which it
reaches them, the latter will be decidedly
preferable, aside from the difference in the
price. Accordingly when an order for
The New Yorker'' simply. without spe-
cifcation, is sent them, the folio will inva-
riably be sent -
Address H. GREELEY & Co.
is Nassau-et. New. York.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-19

MARRIAGE. That the institution of
marriage is essential to the virtue and
happiness of the human family, and to
the prosperity of nations, none will dis
pute AS such it has ever been regarded
by the wisest and best of men, and en-
joined as duty, by the laws of God, and
by the laws of different nations. The
Jews were trained by tradition and custom
to feel that all men of proper age and con-
dition were solemnly bound to marry -
and in the times of the apostles, they re-
garded voluntary celibacy as crime not
less enormous than homicide Plato
held that it was disgraceful to remain I'M
married. By the laws of Lycurgus, I'M
married men We're declared base, and even
not permitted to attend public games or ex-
hibtions. In Sparta, those who remain
ed unmarried after { certain age, were
subject to punishment By the laws of
Athens, all commanders, orators, and per-
sons interested with public affairs, were
required to be married men. Among the
Lacedemonians, actions were brought
against men who deferred marriage to a
late period. Tacitus states that among
the Romans, penalties were inflicted on
those who refused to marry at a certain
age. The Koran Of Mahomet positively
requires men, not to defer marriage be-
yond the age of twenty-five years. The
Tactars considered the connection as ex-
tending to the future state, and therefore
celebrated nuptial between their sons and
daughters who died before puberty, lest
they should be singlein the other world"
To disregard the marriage institution, or
to sanction any thing that has a tendency
to lessen its influence, or encourage it's
neglect, is directly promoting a system of
concub;nage, destructive to the peace and
happiness of families, and the morals of
the community. The present gross H.
centiousness ofour cities is to be attribut-
ed in no small degree to the neglect of
this institution: nor will their moral char
acter be changed till our youth are per-
suaded to seek their happiness in honora-
bic matrimony, rather than in disobeyi ing
the laws of Jehovah. Nothing would
have a happier tendency to check the
growing immortality of our country than
the encouragement of early marriag es.
We hope some of the friends of purity
will feel it their duty to give US some able
essays on this important subject. Journal
Of Public Morals.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-19

I'otu Pray for yOu, Papa A child,
about eight years of age, once asked his
father, why he did not pray for him, as
some good parents of whom he had read,
used to pray for their children? The ia
Their, looking steadfastly at his dear boy,
sighed and wept, and pressing his child to
his bosom, said, no wonder have never
prayed for you, my dear, l have never
prayed for myself "Then l will pray
for you, papa" said the child. After
this time, the father and mother were
praying people--ZiOn's Advocate.
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good capacity, they may become skilful
decentralization maps and globes
prepared expressly for their use. They
may make good advances in geography.
They learn to read, and have Bibles which
they may daily consult with as much &C
curacy and practical effect as Others
Their intellect may bereached and drawn
out and cultivated. These remarks are
intended for our remote readers, and such
as have had little knowledge of this or
any similar institution.
1t is not indeed to be expected that our
readers generally should have very ex-
tensive information respecting such insti-
tutions; seeing this, which was the first
in America, has been in existence only
or 6 years.
The work of printing for the blind is
carried on in the institution. They have
press which is an American invention
it has recently commenced operation,
and with admirable success. They can
produce new testament for less than one
third ofthe former expense. The press is
very simple in its operation. They use
no ink or any other coloring matter-they
print on one side ola leaf only. The inn
preston is made on one side and read on
the other-it is produced by one man
turning crank, and yet through the ar
rangement of the mechanical power, q
weight is produced, estimated to be equa
to 600 tons. We have a specimen of the
printing before US, and can read it by the
eye-nor would it be very difficult tc
learn to read it by the touch We strong
ly comm end the institution to those fol
whom it was intended. The expense i!
considerable, but when parents are no
able to meet it, let them solicit the aid o
their friends. Some of our wealthy citi
zens might find here very commendablt
charity for expanding some thousands O.
their surplus funds.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-19
POE T r Y.
MISSIONARY Hrns.

a,,.,., - adavted 10 fhe OccasioH o. the nlet
-s-ssn. rrzssl,,,an Anti SlareTy SOctefy
Nssc- York, Aprii ls' 1850
From Georgia. southern mOuntains--
po.omse's either strand
Where Carolina's fountains
g' Ron down their golden sand
From many lovely river
"a From many sunny plain,
= They call Us to deliver -
Their land from errors chain.
What though fsir freedoms bresze' ~.
Blow sohly Ger our land, a.,
- And each one a. he pleases, &.
May worship with his band: !
& And though with lavish kindness
~, The gospels gifts are srown. ,r
The negro, In his blindness,
IVA Isleit 10 grope alone.
I " Shall We whose souls are lighted
With wisdom fom on high,
ShalIwe to men benighted.
The lamp Of life denyl
Salvation, o salvation, L"
a. The joyful sound proclaim,
Tin sIlin every station
s-f.t Shall learn Messiah's name.
= We mas,ers, tell His story.
Saw And you, ye heralds, preach.
And to the slave His glory,
@''' Let every Christian teach
Tin from our ransomsd nature,
The chains Of bOndsge fall,
And Jesus only Master
,-.,- Shall freely reign DER all.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-19
GENUINE PREACHING.

Simplicity with earnestness is the only
style of preaching which becomes the
ministry ofthe gospel. The one will ena-
bic the preacher to convey the truth to the
understanding, the other will give him the
command of the heart. Impressed him
SELF he will impress others, and what he
clearly understands, he will make intel
ligible to his audience. These are the
things which the conscientious preacher
should study, and they constitute the pow
er, the charm Of pulpit eloquence. Thou
sands will hang upon his lips when he
breaches, not to be dazelled or amused,
but to be convinced oftheir danger or led
to a remedy. His popularity will arise
chiefly from his imprisoned earnestness
and solemnity. His hearers will have nc
opportunity to be thinking of the man or
anything about him, while he speaks
Their thoughts will be fixed on Christ
and when they leave the church, they will
be compelled to speak and think ofthe aw.
full or the delightful subject which has been
brought before them.-ReU VIM. Orme.
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That is the best minister who lives best.
and does the most good.
There is no coming to Christ but with a
wounded conscience
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-05-19

CONSCIOUSNESS OF SIN. On there
is nothing to equal those moments of des-
perate awakening when we first become
conscious that we are corrupted when
some sudden shock arouses to US knowl.
edge Of our true position, and shows us
that the ground we have so long been
careless y treading, is hollow beneath our
feet, the precipice near at hand to which
we have been blindly directing our steps
The sick man who is told that mortifca.
ton alone has stilled the torture of his ach-
ing limb, cannot receive such intelligence
with more chilled and shrinking horror
than is felt by the heart which, pure here.
tofore, and full earnest resolution for the
right, has been led away by temptation,
and only wakes to feel the bitterness OF
its moral degradation to know that the
days of its purity and innocence are over
that vice is become a familiar thing -
that all is known of which we should have
been ignorant; and all forgotten which
should have been most carefully treasured
in our memories; that in our sorrow we
have become acquainted with SIM" anc
have made it our boon companion and fel.
low-traveller in the great Journey of life.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

Look OUT for Couaterfeits.-Two indi-
viduals calling themselves r. S. Condan
or James Scaggs. and Richard Heath,
who had been arrested upon two separate
charges of passing counterfeit money,
were tried before an examining court, in
this place, on Monday last, ard remand
I'd to prison for further trial at the next
Superior Court.
The notes passed, together with those
taken from the bed ia which one of the
individuals was sleeping when arrested,
amounting in all to about Sl24O.) are
2O's on the Bank of Virginia. payable
at Charleston. and SIS OIL the Farmers
Bank, payable at Lynchburg. They
were travelling in company. and repre-
sent, as we understand, that they bad
been engaged in taking drove ofhorses
y market, and at the time Of their ar.
rest, were returning to their place Of
residence in Cabell county. Consider.
able public interest was manifested at
their trial. but as their cases have not
been finally disposed Of, it would be inn
proper at this time to detail any fur
Their particulars ofthe testimony against
them.-Fincdstle Democrat.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03
PUBLIC SALE,

BY. virtue of deed of trust executed
to the subscriber by William II. Plumb
dated the Gath day of October. 1896
and duly recorded in the Clerks Office
OF augusta County Court, for the benefit
OF snadry creditors therein named, will
proceed to sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder. at the Augusta. Springs.
on Friday the llth day of November
next. all the property described in said
deed, among which is,a great variety OF
Household & Kitchen Furniture
of the best quality. and in good order.
Including 7 Feather Beds,l4 Mniirdsses.
'oiM BoisiSrs, Pillows, Sheets, Blankets.
Core,lels and Quihs.-Also. IL Chairs.
8 Ia6ies.l Clock, 6 Silrer Table Spoons
and 6 Silrer Tea Spoons one Desk, and
a east Dariefy of other articles too tedious
TO mention.
Six months credit will be given on
all purchases upon giving bond with ap-
proved security.
HENRY IMBoDEN.a
October 81. 1896.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

Music rs. ELooUENcE.-Ana abolition
lecturer named Burleigh undertook. on
Monday of last week, to enlighten the
inhabitants Of Mansfield, Massachusetts,,
touching the beauty Of amalgamation
and all that. Certain Of the good peo-
pie, who did not care to hear what he
had to say provided themselves with
trumPets, flutes, French horns. bassoons
and serpents, and, taking their station
in the gallery, struck up Lillibullero
when he struck up abolition. Sundry
attempts were made, first to persuade and
then to force them out. in the course OF
which last, some black eyes and ensan-
guincd noses were exhibited. FINALLY
Mr.. Burleish had to give it up as a bad
job and music gained the day.-N. York
Spectator.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03
From he National Inteligencer.
OHIO AND PENNSYLVANIA

These two powerful States lead off in
the great contest which is now soon to
decide the fate of the Union for veal or
wo. The election Of Presidential Elec-
tors takes place in both Of them OIL Fri
day next, the 4th OF November. In the
first named of these States an arduous
struggle has just terminated, and re-
suited in the signal triumph ofthe friends
OF the Constitution and the opposers of
official dictation. In that contest the
Wings of Ohio discharged their duty
nobiy and the victory which crowned
their efforts gives assurance not only of
their own success in the approaching
struggle, but it has cheered and animal
ed their brethren throughout the land !;
above all. it has given fresh vigor to the
hopes Of the patriots of Pennsylvania,
and is hailed as the Presagf Of victory in
that great commonwealth. The power
arrayed against them there and every
where, by the Government, il is true is
great. The influence of office, and the
use of the public treasure, give to the
office holders, we know, an immense
advantage. They fight for the spoiIs,
and ight as men having every thing at
stake; but the independent voice OF the
country is against them-decidedly o.
gainst them, in our opinion and let that
voice be but fully expressed in the COM
ing contest--let the Wings every where
repair TO the polls--let them, in short,
initiate the zeal and determination Of
their adversaries-and as sure as the day
comes victory perches on their standard.
That the Wings Of Pennsylvania are
numerically stroDger-much stronger
than their opponents, we have no more
doubt than we have oil our own exist
ance; we have abundant evidence of the
fact, and could exhibit conclusive proofs
Of it, were it worth the while. The
returns of the recent election themselves
establish the fact. The aggregate ma,
jority OF the Administration party for
members of Congress did not exceed
2. 1000 votes, and there were 20, 900 votes
less given than have been polled at for
mer elections. Every BODY knows e.
nough Of the distinctive character of the
two parties to know that four-fiftbs, III
not nine-tenths Of these 10000 belong
ed 70 the Wbig party. There is no
cause, therefore, for despoDdency, nor
does it, we are happy to say, appear to
be felt. On the contrary, the best spirit
is manifested throughout the Stale. Con-
scious Of their strength, the wings are
determined to put it forth, and the lam
suagc of confidence rings from one end
Of the State TO the other. We confess
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03


The last number OF the Arkansas Times
contains the following facts and COM
ments respecting the late Treasury cir
cular:
Effects oflhe Treasury CircuiGr. The
lands sold at the late land sales at Ponto
toe, Mississippi. brought 80 per cent.
LESS than the same quality OF lands
heretofore offered in that State On the
days of sale. 25 per cent premium was
paid for siIUer! Such are the effects of
the wonderful Treasury Circular. This
is one way Of reducing the amount
of dividend or loan to the States. An
other mode TO lessen the amount that
would fall 20 the share of Arkansas is.
that there are to be 40 more land sales
by the Government until the year 1910;
consequently, the specula,or is to get a
high price for his land already bought.
and he will be enabled thereby to accu-
mniate large sums to enter the good
lands from the poor man aud actual cul-
tivator Of the soil. whenever the Gov
ernment shall again favor the large spc-
Gulators in land.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

we partake ofthis confideHte. We know
that 1t is only necessary for the Wings
Of the State to Wilt. and they certain
y triumph. A general rally. and the
SPoils party. with all its tain Of anar-
chists aud revolStionists. are routed be.
yond redemption. Let every Wing in
the Commonwealth solemnly adopt and
faithfully act up to the two following
resolutions, proclaimed by the Wings Of
the Green Mountains, and their victory
is sure:
81. Resoired. That we can beat Mar
tin Van Buren,.
''2. Resolred, That we triH beat him."
To the Polls. then To the Polls
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03
THE WAY TO RISE.

LIEUTENANT Now COLONEL LANE
The reader, of the public journals may
call to mind young lieutenant ia the
army by the name'of Lane. who made
an attack on Mr.. Ewing Of Cd"gress,
some two years since. Mr. Ewing was
small man, and very infirm. Lanes
gallant conduct in that affair has caused
his promotion over the heads Of ADLER
and hetter'men, to the rank Of Colonel
The whole transaction is disgrace to
all concerned. aud would disgrace the
worst times of European profligacy and
corruption.-U S. Tel.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

VIII the editor of the Enquirer be
kind enough to inform the "Republi-
cans of Virginia whether the WILLIAM
HENRY HARRISON he is now revilinp as
a "Black Cockade Federalist" is The
same Harrison whom he warmly and e.
ven eioqueEtly recommended as LIEU.
len A MT GENERAL or Commander.
an cA'et Of the phole american Forces
during the spring ofISl4? Is this the
man whom Mr.. Richie was willing to
trust with the destinies of not only the
army but of the whole people of the
United States, at gloomy period of eur
country's affairs p Wig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-11-03

Hooker repardcd.-HocKER. the de
putty sheriff Of Lincoln county, who
,oifhheid the county, poll books at the e.
lection between Messrs. Moore and
Letcher, in 1893, by which, Infamous
conduct Moore obtained the certificate
of election, although Leicher got ma.
jority of votes, (and which offence the
Kentucky Legislature passed law to
make hereafter felony. and subject the
culprit to confinement in the Peniten-
tiary y this Hooker has been appointed
Postmaster at Stanford. Kentucky
kentucky paper.