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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-09-20

UNIVERSITY OF Observation-Disclosures Departments
' Course o. will Tuesday, the LIST DAY
orcaic and ho continued under following aansenent
&ce snd ThcQ,v OF sfcd;ciuc NATHANIEL CN.rMAS NJ. d.
;aea,r,, ROBERT HARE, NJ. -.
ti2"'y, WILLIAM GIBSON, NJ. ID.
:"-'o",, W,LLrAM +. HoEsEE, ". ID.
,.'iiles Of Medicine SAMUEL JACKSON. NJ. ID.
'!siIl hledica and PHARMACY GEORGE Z. WooD, ii. D.
''s'"'re and ,hs Diseases of Wo-
mn and Children, HucH L. HopGE, NJ. D.
lca Lectures on Medicine and Surgery arc delivered regular
The Philadelphia Hospital iockev aud the prnnsys ana
Tp:a IRON the beginning to the end Of tho Session. :.
amount Of the fees heretofore;
having been mao consequence Of the augmentation in the
t9a J,r,DNEc
,,, Dean TIE Medical Faculty, Philadelphia.
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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-09-20

f.,;Sl answer to YOUR second 0qun- about a
o TX or4a and mention that often amnnsd h:s S" hard
an. how often obliged leave social company
nd 90 nv oo;n and there and silence Bat row,
~ ynnII 90. me some Of these i,c another being
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-09-20
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- Tcs,rc, ::t y ;.il NAH: Ills institution A"a'ry "I
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liberal salary t. uryrc tHI"lcr hay expressed that
n shall "n,IIo"G ura: h" il qualified TO af cr Of y
school of iac ..l c!asS-lhC Undersigned n :a H"!ro to-
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post j2,! l,,;roacc,ii", E!Ea:::!c. "smTiy Eus,n;
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4. SHELL,
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-01-12
UdShinrtOn, Jan

Washington, Jan. =, 1886.
The reception of new dispatches from
Mr. Barton has again directed public atten-
ton to the important subject of our rela-
tons with France. We expect war blast
from the President on Monday. Mr. Page
OF today communicated to the government
the information, that he had received in
structions to return home. Again is spccu-
laton afloat-- again is the town filled with
rumors--and again has the war spirit floated
up. Those who have steadily maintained
the opinion that we should NOT be dri\ Ell to
hostlilieS, begin TO taltcr in the belief,
"NVhat is the tone eff the dispatches" SAID
some one to-day to the Secretary of the Ma
Wy. Mr. Dickersou shook his head, like
Lord Burleigh in the play, and replied "thc
business begins TO look bad"
The general belief now is, that the Presi-
dent VIII send in message on Monday,
We.apprehend that it will be bellgerent,
but would like to have our conlectures turn
ont false. 1t may be that he will delay
sending in any communication to Congress
until the arrival of Mr. Barton. There was
a meeting Of the Cabinet to-day The re-
suit Of their consultations they have kept to
themselves.
l4ulHt IL lIlb IhllIblS lIlN 4 btcIl pl 'JcClttl
for the fertilization of the sca-coast by the
Committee of Ways and Means. They
will probably pass the House without much
opposition except from some of the south
crn members. Mr. Calhoun will make II
vigorous stand against them in the Senate.
lie believes that we shall have no war, and
that the appropriations will be pushed by
the administration for the purpose of OBJ
tanning vast elcctoncering fund, by which
they may advance the cause Of corruption
aud Martin Van Buren,. ! should not won
dcri MIR Calhoun were in the right.
Congress ought speedily to conrive some
measures of relief for the citizens of New
York, who have suffered by the late calam-
itous fire.
A delegation from that city is expected
here. Mr. Canbreleng's bill is not received
with favor. ! understand that the mer-
chants require merely an extension of cred
it upon the bonds about TO fall due, draw
back upon all the goods consumed, aud an
extension of credit upon the duties on their
importatous for the coming two years.
These demands are perfectly reasonable,
and will not, believe, be denied.
Conjecture is still busy with regard to
the nominations now hanging by the eye
lids before the Senate. | have expressed
to you my belief that they would not be
confirmed.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-01-12
For the State Journal
MIR. Editor {

MIR. Editors
In reply to an inquiry in your last, quot
cd from another paper, respecting the Yer.
mont Colonization Society, / am able to
state that the receipts Of the Treasurer dur
ing the last year, were greater in amount
than those of the year preceding, besides
considerable sums collected in this state by
an agent of the American Colonization So
ciety about the time of the Annual meeting
in October last. take this occasion also to
reply to an insinuation in your paper Il
few weeks since that had become aliena-
ted from the Society and received the APP
pointmcnt of Secretary at the last annual
meeting by a sort of compulsion not very
honorable to the society or myself 1t is
true that requested that some other person
might be appointed from belief that an
other would do more to advance the inter-
csts of the Society than / could do. And
as TO the smallnCss of the number by whom
the appointment was made, all who arc ac-
quaintcd with the proceedings Of societies
on such occasions very well know, that it is
common for most of the people assembled
to retire after the principal exercises arc
through, and leave the appointment of of
licers to a small number. 1t should also
lie understood that for number of years
the Society has relied for funds almost
wholly on the collections taken in wor-
shipping assemblies, and that ofcourse few
persons among the contributors have their
names enrolled as members.
One thing more. The fact that the
managers have authorised the Secretary 10
spend portion of the current year at his
discretion in collecting funds at the expense
Of the Society, notice of which was pub
Iished in the last report, ought to satisfy you
and your readers, that he wassnnt, las the
article in your paper above referred TO
would seem to intimately alienated from the
Society. C. WRIGHT. "a
We stand corrected. Ed.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-01-12

members, and that committee of one
from each" county be appointed, to be de-
nominated the committee to make up de-
benttres.
On motion of Mr. Brownell, the Conven-
ton went into committee of the whole, Mr.
Mcach in the chair, on the resolution of
Mr.. Collamer, the question being, Will the
Committee recommend the adoption of the
resolutions?
After further explanations from Mr. Col
lamcr as to the extent ofthe resolution, and
the other articles of the amendments which
its passage would make it necessary for the
Convention to adopt-the discussion was
continued by Messrs Becman of Fairfax
and Aiken for the motion, and Messrs Doe
llandee and Miller against it.
On motion of MIR. Hall, the committee
rose, reported progress and asked leave
to sit again leave was accordingly granted
Adjourned.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-01-12
'TIEF STATE JOURNAL.
CuAUNCEY l.. KNAPP, EDITOR.
MONTPELIER, JANUARY 10, 1896.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CARRIED.

After most animated and able discus
sion of three days, the 9Th, 6th, 9th, 10th
aud 18th articles of amendment proposed
by the Council Of Ccnsors have been
ADOPTED by yeas and nays as follows:
Yeas 1l6, Nays 1l2. These are the only
articles yet taken up for consideration by
the Convention. The 9TH provides that
"the Supreme Legislative power of this
State shall hereafter be exercised by a
Senate and the House of Representatives"
the Senate to consist of thirty members.
The remaining articles define the powers
and duties ofthe two legislative branches
The discussion was protracted on Satur-
day until candlc-lighting, when the great
question was decided and the Convention
adjourned to Monday.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-01-12

Brutal AssAuLT.-An examination
was lad in Conway, on Friday, before
Henry Chapman, Esq. OF Greenfield, which
cventuated in tho parties being held to APP
pear, in Joint bonds to the amount of 81 200.
The names are Joseph and Mayhem Boy
den.
1t was proved that the wife had been
dragged by the husband into the presence
OF his tatIicr, from whom she received tho
grosseSt language, aud by whom she was
finally ielled to the floor, her head beaten
against the floor, her lair pulled out by
handtulIs, IA handful combed out the next
day was produced in court her agouized
entreaties to her husband to "protect her
this once" disregarded, her nose laid open
by blow from some sharp weapon, her
throat graspcd and choaked with violence.
ShejinaIly made her escape securing tho
door behind her with an ox-goad, her track
to aneighbor's house (where she was re-
ceived and most kindly treated) was traced
afterwards for fnile, by tic i,loOd iiuIn
her wounds. IL was further proved TINT
this last outrage had been preceded sonio
months before, by an attempt upon her
chastity by the old man, and threat of her
life if she should ever disclose this attempt
The poor mangled victim is spoken of by
all who knew her in terms of marked afIcc-
ton and respect, and as having borne all
her accumulated woes in dutiful and ex-
emplary spirit. Her husband, according
to her testimony, always treated her well
except when under the influence Of ardent
spirits. Both father and son had been
drinking more then usual when the last
assault took place. The case excited an
intense interest in Conway, an interest hon
orable to the feeling and humanity of its in
habitants. The Court was adjourned on
Saturday to the Baptist meeting house in
that town, the tavern hall not being large
enough 10 accommodate the asscmblago Of
spectators Grceqfcld Mercury.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-01-12

A man named Cowen was recently ex-
ecutcd at Cincinnati, having be en- convict
cd OF the murder OF his wi fe and two chill
dren.
In his printed confession occurs the fol-
lowing passage:
" Redder-Bewnre of the bowl There
is madness III 1t. Its accurscd poison was
my earthly ruin; and reader, avoid it as
you value your earthly and eternal peace.
Let not its unhaIlowed touch polute your
lips. With all your pride of rcason-with
all your strength of self confidence--it will
steal upon you like the charming serpent
and sting you. Never permit youi self
within its fascinating influence. Let no
excuse of private griefs drive you TO seek
consolation in the bottle. My crimes, my
miserable fate may teach you how poor is
the consolation it yields. When doubtful
Of the affections and virtue of my wife, I
sought relief from my misery in the bar of
the Grogshop, and in the excitement of the
Billiard roon only became more wicked
but not less miserable Whatever Of gen
tencss existed in my nature before sought
it, it was withcrcd and banished when |
found it. If | was sinner when | first
met the intoxicating cup, | certainly be-
came demon alter swallowed its venom.
Vine is mocker; strong drink is rag
lug" How bitterly have been Knocked
With what Internal rage has strong drink
inspired me
Reuter- lfyou sometimes tompcr with
the poison of the stil--if you sometimes
flulter round the dangerous cup, as n moth
iut'crs round the flame of a lamp, if YOU
have begun to taste ard enjoy its terrible
swectness-tlink just, think, for one mo-
ment, upon my murdered wife and murder
ed offspring, think Of the iguominious fatc
of their unnatural destroyer and avoid its
contamination as YOU would the fangs of
rattle snake. Avoid it, forever, as you
would wish to escape the torments of per-
dition. Your safety depends on total abst
ncnce from its polIuting ana soul destroy
ing touch Its victims have all been those
who once thought they could drink and let
ii alone when they pleased. They tcmporis-
ed with the destroyer until they were lost.
They soon found that they could please TO
drink but they could not phase to let it
alone :"
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-01-12

Whercupon Mr. Palmer said that he
would now say, what lie should have said
upon the first announcement of his name,
had he supposed there would have been an
election, that he would not accept The office
should it be conferred upon him. The
state Of his health was such that he could
not, consistently with his feelings, attempt
to discharge the duties incumbent on the
presiding officer ofthis body. lie therefore
withdrew his name.
The ballots were again taken and count
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-01-12

The newspapers bring us accounts of
several shocking disasters by fire. A child
Of MIR. John Fisher of Marblehead about
Il year old, was burnt so badly on Tuesday
by its clothes taking fire in the absence of
lis mother that it died on "Wednesday NOR
ming. The youngest child of Mr.. Elihu
Hare, of Deeriield, was scalded to death
on Thursday. And girl, fourteen yearst
old, was burnt to death on the 18th inst. in
Prospect, tMaine,) by her clothes taking
fire. In Salem, child has been burned 10
death; and woman was dreadfllly and
perhaps fatally harmed few days ago, by
her clothes taking fire from the stove TO
which she incautiously approached too
near. Sa'em Gas.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-01-12

proper tc be referred to committee. 1t
was, known, however, that the return from
Guildhall was informal, and it was prcsum-
ed there were other instances of similar
character.
On motion Of Mr. Cuhoon, resolved, that
the officers Of this Convention he Presi-
dent, Secretary and assistant Secretary.
The motion of Mr.. Brownell was then
agreed to, when Mr.. Blodgett nominated
Hon. VIM. A. Palmer, Mr. Jenness nomn-
atod Hon. Lyman Fitch, and Mr. Tracy
nominated Hon. Phineas White.
On the first ballot the votes were as fol-
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-01-12

Cdpiial Trial. The trial of Simeon l..
Crockett for setting fire to a block of
dwelling houses before HE Supreme Court
in this city, terminated last evening. The
Jury returned n verdict of Guilty. The
case was conducted on the part of the gov
eminent by the Attorney General, MIR.
Austin, and the County Attorney, Mr.. Par
kcr. Crockett was ably defended by Ed
ward Blake and Rohcr; c. Winthrop.
Crockett is but young mau who came
TO this city from the eastward last springs
and has wife and one child. lie has
worked in a sawmiIl, ard is whcclwright
by trade. by respectable Witnesses brought
forward by his counsel to testify to his past
good character, nothing appeared untavor-
bic, except that it was distinctly stated she
,cHs s mctimsS incorporate" Probably this
habit has been his ruin, ms it has been that
of thousands Of others, and while ardent
spirits are in the midst Of us, crime loiI
continue 10 abound.
1t appeared in the course of the trial of
this unfortunate young man, that he and
his associates visited one or more har-rooms
not many hours before the fatal deed was
done, aud that during the evening of tho
fire, Grdcnt spirits were purchased and used
in the room where Crockett and his asso-
GATES passed that evening. As was justly
remarked by the Attorney General, "but
for Brandy, the deed never would have
been done, and all this trouble would have
been saved
Friends Of humanity, phllanthropists and
Christians, cannot more be done to rescue
our land from this fell destroyer, and enc
my of man ? B0S. .Her, Jour.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-01-12
CONGRESS.

Mr. Clay has again introduced bill to
divide the proceeds of the Public Lands
amongst the SIatcs. This measure is in
conformity with the principles which made
The lands public property, 1t is one ofgrout
interest TO the states, being almost the only
possible source of revenue to them, indie
pendent of taxation, and the General Gov
eminent can well spare the proceeds Of the
public lands.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-01-12
NATIONAL CONVENTION.

We have placed upon our first page an
Committee, to which is appended a call for
National Antimasonic Convention, to be
held in the city of Philadelphia on the
first Wednesday ofMay next.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-01-12
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

CONS 1IlU llONAL CON IN lO-N'
The delegates elected in pursuance Of
an Ordinance of the Council Of Censors,
assembled at the State House on Wednes-
day, January 6, 1886, at nine O'Clock A. NJ.
Mr.. Brownell, of Winston, observed
that in the absence of any constitutional
provision for the organization of the con-
yention, he would in compliance with for
mer usage, nominae some member as
President pro tenn. Of the Convention and
MIR. Brownell thereupon nominated the
Hon. Phineas White of Windham County.
The nomination being seconded by Mr..
Palmer Of Danville, Mr.. WHITE was called
6 t Il & e. chair BY unanimous vote.
The Convention then proceeded to the
choice of Secretary pro tenn. Luther ..
Hunt, Esq. Of St. Adams was nominated
by MIR. Jenness of Topsham, and cleo
ted.
The Convention next proceeded to the
choice of an Assistant Secretary. Mr. Foote
ofRutland nominated Paul Dillingham;, Jr
Of Waterbury, and he was elected.
On motion of Mr. Villas, of Johnson,
Ordered, that the Rules of the last Con-
stitutional Convention be adopted as the
Rules of the present Convention until 9TH
ers may be provided.
The Convention was about to proceed to
hear read the credentials of members, when
Mr.. Palmer suggested whether the reading
might not be dispensed with, leaving the
officers 10 report any want of proper cyi-
dence Of election that might be discovered.
Mr.. Whitney of Addison County thought
the reading of credentials ofmembcrs elect
should be preliminary TO any further pro-
ceeding, and he doubted whether desire
10 expedite business was sufficient reason
for emitting the reading.
Mr.. Palmer replied that lie was not tc-
nacious, but he was still of opinion that
the reading was unnecessary, and added
that he was fortified in his opinion by the
practice of the Legislature for some years
past.
Mr. Fitch of Thctford concurred with
Mr.. Palmer, and hoped the reading would
DE omitted.
Mr. Mattocks of Peacham said he fully
conceded with the gentleman from Dan
vile, and adverted to the practice Of Con-
gress in emitting the formal reading of Gre
dentials.
The reading was dispensed with without
a division,
Mr.. Brownell moved to proceed to the
choice of President, but before any ques-
ton was taken the motion was Withdrawn
by the mover, by request, and the Conven-
lion adjourned till 2 o'clock P, NJ,
9 o'CLoCK, p. NJ.
[WOtchman's Report
The Convention met pursuant TO ad-
journment when the roll of tho delegates
was called.
Mr.. Brownel moved that the Convention
proceed now to the election of President
by ballot,
MIR Whitney inquired if the Secretaries
he'd examined the credentials Of the dele
gates returned. lie made the inquiry for
the reason that he had been informed that
ut least one gentleman had taken a seat
without producing credentials in the prop
er form.
In reply 10 the inquiry it was stated that
no examination had been made by The sec
yOtaries, this having been deemed matter
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-01-12

Switzerland is composed of twenty two
cantons, each republic in name, aud
most are so in reality; but a few are arts
tocracics. This was much more the case
formerly than at present. For since the
year 1915, when those cantons which had
been annexed 10y Bonnpare to France re-
gained their independence there has been
Il decided change from the olgarchial to
the democratical plan. And this improve
menl received new impulse by the revo-
luton of July, 1880, in France.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-01-12

Singular Fact Rome was founded by
handful 753 years before Christ; and until
300 years Aiter the date of the Christian era,
these Unsuitable bandits ruled the world by
the sword. After that period, and until the
year 1900 Rome governed all Europe by
spiritual power, which is still acknowledge.
ed by half It's state; and the Roman Ian
guage still reigns over all learning.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-01-12

The New Haven Herald of Dec. Gath,
says, "Wood has become exceedingly
scarce, in consequence ofthc severity orthe
cold weather, and ten dollars per cord Is
asked for green rood,
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-08-24

Mr.. Slang always used TO say, "my
horses, my boys" Mr.. Slang now inva-
riably says sour horses, our boys, our farm"
This substitution of "our," for "my," by
Mr.. Slang was brought about thus Mr..
Slang had just married his second wife. On
the day after the wedding Mr.. Slang casual
ly remarked, 81 now intend to enlarge my
dairy" You mean our dairy, replies Mrs.
Slang. No quoth Mr.. Slang. | say shall
enlarge my dairy. Say our dairy, Mr.. Slang.
No, my dairy. Say our dairy, say our,
screamed Mrs. Slang, Selling the poker.
My dairy, my dairy! my dairy! vociferated
the husband. Our dairy! our dairy our
dairy! re .echoedthc wife,--emphasizing each
sour" with blow of the poker upon the
back of her cringing spouse. Mr.. Slang
retreated under the bed. In passing under
the bed clothes Mr.. Slang's hat was brush
ed off. Mr.. Slang remained under cover
several minutes for calm. AT length his
wife saw him thrusting his head out at the
foot of the bed, much like turtle from its
shell. What are you looking for, Mr.. Slang,
says she? amloolSing, my dear, sniveled
he, to see if | can see any thing of our hat.
The struggle was over. The next Sunday
morning Mr.. Slang asked Mrs. Slang if he
might wear our clean lined breeches TO
meeting? And in short, ever since the above
mentioned occurrence, Mr.. Slang has studi-
ously avoided the use of that odious singu-
lar possessive pronoun.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-08-24

Santa Anna.-The following extract of a let
ter from officer in the Texian Navy, to his rela-
tive in Charleston, gives a portrature of Santa
Anna, calculated to mingle unqualified contempt
with the adherence which the cruelties of that
monster in human shape have universally inspired.
GALVESTON BAY, June 90.
"Texan armed schooner Invncible.
al have seen Santa Anna, and the rest of
the Mexican prisoners, the most important of
whom is Almonti. Santa Anna is q very
ordinary looking man, and the greatest
coward the world ever produced. AS
proof of this, | will give you an instance that
came under my observation. He and his
officers were sent on board of our vessel at
Velasco, for safe keeping. He had not been
with us over few days, when the people
became dissatisfied, and sent for him.. AS
soon as he was informed of this, he Judged
our people by his own, and thought they
were going to butcher him. The wretch
exclaimed in Spanish Mercy, mercy! Oh,
God if they wish to kill me, let them come
and shoot me here--don't let them take
me on Shore
We could not persuade him that his life
was safe-IIc rushed below; and, like a
Turk, took opium to drown hissorrows. AS
soon as the effects of the drug were over,
we hurried him over the side of the vessel,
into the long boat and as he went the tears
trickled down his pusillanimous cheeks, and
ellis coward lips did from their color fly,
And that same eye whose bend doth awe all Mexico,
Did lose its lustre."
His friend Almonti, is dark, thick set
man, speaks English perfectly well, has
travelled through the United States, is very
talented, affable, and extremely winning in
his manners--I consider him a greater vii
lain than Santa Anna, because, like SER
pent, he only embraces to sting, whereas
you can read deceit and Indifference in San.
ia Annals countenance, and you knoao what
to expect.