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State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-10-11
From The n. Y T.. Post.
IMPORTANT FROM TEXAS.

A vessel arrived ut New Orleans on tho
18th instant, from Galveston, Texas, by
which information is received that Houston
has been elected to the Presidency, and
Lamar TO the Vice Presidency. Another
fimitless attempt has been made by Il Span
lard, of the name Of Payes, TO rcscue SAINTS
Anna. lie stated that he was employed
for the purpose BY the Mexican Consul, at
New Orleans this, however, is doubtless
void of all foundation.
The armed Texan schooner Terrible
had taken several Mexican prizes, which
were sent in for adudicatiOn
The Texan army, about 5000 strong,
had removed their encampmcnt to the
Garcite, near Matugorda Bay.
Advices from Nacogdoches of the Goth
of August give the following proclamation
addressed TO the citizens OF Texas.
From reports which have reached me,
am induced to believe TINT our situation is
unsafe; some Cherokces with the native
CasiIrns, have returned to the Cherokee
village from Matmorus, and say that the
Indians OF the Prairie and Mexican force
are about to attack this portion Of Texas.
The counties of San Augustine, Sabine,
Tanallaw and Bevnl, az well as Nacogdo-
ches, will forthwith organize the militia of
each county. The following acquisitions
are made to sustain the United States force
at this place, until reinforcements can
arrive ut this place from General Gaines,
viz:
Sixty four from San Augustine, Sc from
Tanahaw, IS from Sabine, and 33 from
Hcval. The troops will repair TO this place
with the least possible delay, and report TO
the Commanding General as soon as they
arrive.
This call is made through the Judges of
the several counties, aud must he regarded
ms the law OF the land; the troops will only
be detained a few days, so soon as General
Gaines can send reutorcemeurs 10 this
place they will be discharged.
Let arms and ammunition I've bought; at
least one hundred rounds are requested,
The Commander in chief will be with tho
treemen of Texas. II they have TO meet
an enemy all the men ofTcxas must have
their arms in order, TO have liberty, we
must be watchiul.
SAMUEL HOUSTON,
Commander in Chief
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State Convention.

In accordance with numerous requests
from various parts of the State, notice is
hereby given that a STATE CONVEN-
TION of the Frecmen of Vermont friendly
to the election of Harrison and Granger,
will be holden at the Court House, in
Montpelier, on Thursday the goth day Of
October instant, at 10 o'clock, A. M. for the
purpose Of adopting such measures as may
be deemed proper and necessary, prepare
tory to the Electoral Election.
1t is highly desirable that there should be
full attendance, particularly of the Young
Men, from the several towns in the State
MILTON BROWN, } go,.
WIN IIEBARD, c D'Ue
c, L. KNAPP, O0"'"'''ee'
Montpelier, October ], 1886.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-10-11

The Legislature of this State assemblies
at this place OH Thursday next. The Or
ganization of the House, by the appoint
ment of a Speaker and Clerk, pro tempore,
will take place at 0 o'clock, A. NJ. The
Senate will undoubtedly follow up the
practice of the old Council by assembling
in their Chamber at the same hour.
The novelty of new organization of the
government with two CO. ordinate branches
the attractions of u new State House, and
especially solictude to see the numerical
strength of parties brought to the test by
the first ballotings in the House, will, it is
presumed, draw together an uncommonly
large concoursc of citizens.
1.-THE Executives of several of the South
ern States have obeyed the instructions of
their Legislatures, the Governor of this
State, in common with The Chief Magis-
trates of all the free states, has been fur.
nished, since the last session, with divers
Official communications from the auihori-
ties Of The former, touching the liberty of
the press, the rascality of talking and pub
fishing the incendiary doctrines of the dec
laration of independence, and the sublime
merits of a system of involuntary bondage
compared with a state of freedom. As n
matter of official etiquette we presume
these communications will of course be
noticed in the Governors Message, and
in that event, the Legislature may be called
upon, by a committee, to take some order
upon them. For our part, we are clearly
OF the opinion, that some response should
he gwen. Vermont owes it to her own
dignity and self-respect, distinctly to ap-
prize the Southern authorities in what light
their recommendations are viewed, and to
what extent we may be expected to yield to
their imperous acquisitions. If we have
SO far apostatized from the principles of
liberty MS to be prepared, as a people, to
send back the craven respose of submission,
1t Will be useful piece of information to
those, who are haugh,iy eummonng us to
surrender the bulwark of our own liberties.
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The calumniators- Of George Thompson
should read the following, and blush:
From the EmGncipGtcr.
GREAT MEETING IN EXETER
HALL.
LONDON, Aug. -, L

LONDON, Aug. -, 1896.
To Rev. EHzur fright:
My Dear Sir-I have just time to inform
YOU, that we had most interesting aud
important public meeting last evening, TO
hear an address from our eloquent friend
and fellow laborer, George Thompson, on
American Slavery. lie might be said
almost to have surpassed himself 1t was
u CUNTS effort, and was received by the
numerous and enraptured audience with
the heartiest demonstration ofappIause.
AT the close of the meeting series OF
resolutions were passed, Ia copy of which
send you,) unanimously. They express the
principles and feelings Of the aboIionisls
of this country; and be assured that hence
forth there will be no silence here on a
subject of all others the most interesting 10
you. These resolutions, | hope, will be
widely circulated through the Union.
Thompson did himself immortal honor
in his late discussion with the Rev. X. J.
breckenridge. For calm self possession,
for dignity of demeanor, for sauvity OF
temper, and for christian courtesy, he could
not he surpassed. In these points, he iar
exceeded his able and talented opponent
Pity Ills that man Of breckenridge stand
ing in the christian church, and great
capabilities both of language aud argument
should waste his moral and intellectual
strength in the support of a bad cause
Throughout the whole Of the discussion, he
merged the mOralist and the divine i'll the
special pleadcr. There was nolhug gen
erOus about him--nothing candid-nothing
that could win the heart. lie was mer-
CHESS opponent; hut he was ioiled, dis
comtited, beaten Thompson's triumph
was the triumph of truth over error. Tie
pleaded in the name of outraged humanity
Indignant justice and insulted religlon.-
the truths he uttered found an echo III the
breast of his audience; aud you will per
ceive by the report OF ;he last Glasgow
meeting his victory was complete. MIR Il
has now an opportunity of meeting the
Aboitionists or Scotland, aud has lounC
that they are to II man one with you it
principle, in feeling, and in effort Had h'
attended our meeting yesterday, he wouc
hive found the English Abolilonists not ,
whit behind their northern brethren.
regret he was not there but there were
| Americans there, and among them PROBES
sor Stowe of Lane Seminary. That gen
tleman will be able to tell his countrymel
with what enthusiasm the mention OF A
mercnn AbolIioniss was received. lie
will tell them that the English people ear
merge their political opinions in generous
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-10-11

The principles involved in the Maryland
controversy are deemed so important that
we have copied entire The address of the
Twcnty-one Electors, embracing at once Il
statement and refutation of the arguments
by which the Nineteen Nullifers have at
tempted to justify their course. 1t is quite
remarkable, that partiznns of Mr. Van Buren,
whose dcnuncations of Southern Nullifca-
ton arc yet damp from the press, are the
first TO Shout amen to this, if possible, more
startling avowaI of its dogmas. When has
there been n more appalling example of
the cringing serviliiy of partizan press
Is there any political leresy so monstrous,
as not to receive the party JUNCTION Of de-
mocracy' the moment it is ushcred forth to
the light by the humbug democrats of the
day? We ask the reader to peruse the
Maryland address. Let every man ask
himself, what is to be the end of these
things. What remains of real liberty
amongst any people, when laws and con-
slltution arc shamelessly violated as often
as they cross the path of party faction?
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-10-11

TEXAS. A southern member of Con-
gross recently in New York, avowed his
intention to bring in bill at the next SEES
sion of Congress, for the admission OF
Texas iuIo the Union. Ills project is, 10
divide the province into four states - two
to he slave-holding states, the others free.
is the North prepared for dis? Every
free state ought to remonstrate in voice
of thunder against the annexation of Texas
on any terms. Our territory is too exlen-
sye already, to say nothing of the impolicy
of stretching tue wings of our Eagle over
another hol-bed of slavery
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-10-11

Mr. james Watson Webb, editor of the
New York Enquirer, the chief lomenter
of the nobs and riots with which lhe city
of New York has been disgraced for the
last three years, is wonderfully concerned
just now for the preservation of that order
established by constitutional laws" lie
reads the Maryland law-breakers homily
OH the revolutionary tendency OF their con-
duet. Think Of ihat A prohigatc mob
ocrot muraizing about the sanctiiy of laws
If there is Il man in America who has
earned an immortality Of infamy by IN
habilual and practical disregard of law, that
man is james Watson Webb. Much as we
deprecatc n state of civil anarchy without
violence, it is better than mobs and brick
bats under government proiessedly free.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-10-11
STATE CONVENTION.

Remember the goth ofOctober. Ii is only
necessary for the friends of Harrison and
Granger to bestir themselves rs the crisis
demands, to secure an overwhelming nj
tendance. The people will look to the
convention as an index of The feeling and
spirit which Vermont will bring to the
contest in November. Morris this all. Our
sister states are expecting a good report
from NERMONT-the dwelling-placc OF
true rcpubllcanism. Let our farmers and
mechanics, our young men in their strength
and every class, come together in whole
sGuadrons to the convention. Let lis meet
for mutual consultation and encourage
meni, to vindicatc and re-assert our princi-
ples, and resolve again to sustain them
The following, from n remote county in
the state, will be read with interest:
Extract of letter from gentleman in Ben
nington County to The State Committee.
81 see that some of the papers have
proposed Il State Convention TO be holden
on the first, or second week of the session
of the General Assembly. Now | wish to
say to you in l-,hnlf of Our friends in this
county that Convention meets our dccid-
ed appreciation, and would be well attended
from this part of the State and have no
doubt, would have a salutary effect.
You will perceive our Senators were
defeated here. Some of the leading wings
in the south part of the county were dissat-
isfed with the location of our candidates,
and would not vote for them. The ques-
ton of u Bank in East bennington lost us
many votcs-thc Van Buren, majority is
not over sixty. believe that Merrill has
not more than forty over Burton. We
have twelve true Harrison men elected TO
the House to four Van Buren, men; l think
there can he no doubt, we shall give the
Harrison ticket a majority in November.
The Montpelier papers do not put the
majority in the House high enough there
is fifty nine majority in the six southern
counties there are seventy six majority OF
towns in those counties for Jenison over
Bradley in the seventy three towns in
Rutland, Windsor and Addison Counties
only six gave majorilies for Bradley. -
There is not a Van Buren, Representative
in any town on the West line of the State
South of Burlington. We have truly hat
a noble triumph! Vermont has sustained
herself gloriously. Let us adhere to oul
principles, and not think of relaxing oui
efforts till they triumph cfiectualIy in No
vembcr."
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should be first presented for the cXamina-
ton of children, in their earliest years, so
should the subjects designed for their sub
sequent contemplation be of the easiest
apprehension. In this respect there is II
perfect agreement hetween physical and
mental exercise. Intellect, like muscular
strength, must he gradually, in order to be
successfully, augmented. Both IRE best
acquired by regular and moderately increas-
ing exerrion, while they mny be equally
annihilated by protracted disuse or long
continued fatigue. lie who would intro
duce n child, uninitiated into the rudimon;s
of education, to the writings of Newton,
Locke and Malthus, as sources of infurma-
ton, would meet with parallel success in
attempting to improve the strength Of an
infant by directing him to WELD the iinpe-
ments of n Hercules.
The direct prosecution Of any subject
requires an assumption of fact which fear
will not be very generally and cordially
conceded, viz. that the domestic superin-
PENDANTS Of the physical and intellectual
education of infancy, have accomplished all
of which that period is susceptible; ena-
bling the infant to enter upon the period OF
childhood with vigorous constitution, and
unsurpassed inqusi'iveness and emua-
ton. In this state, however, even with the
greatest admissible precocity, the develope-
ment of understanding is, yet, insufficient
to apprehend the principles of abstract
science, aud specimens, diagrams, and ma
terial representations, continue to be indis-
pensablo until education is very far advanc-
ed. Every unsuccessful attempt at appre-
/ hension is source of discouragemcnt $
/ the minds of children should, therefore,
never be embarrassed by attempts, at inves-
tgation, beyond their capacity. The map
of education should be constructed on the
principle of an inclined plane-the more
gradual its elevation, the more easily and
certainly is its summit attained.
/ Subjects of science should be analysed
and presented to the student, only, in then
ellen ntary stnte, and those, of the simplest
con POSITION, the first to be examined; pro
ceeding with entire regularity and strc
reference to the growth of intellect, from
the simplest vocal aspiration to the pro
foundest geometrical theorem. And when
ever it shall become necessary that the chile
should be reminded of his comparative
incapucity, his ardour may be efiectually
sustained by reference TO some OF the
numerous instances in Which industry, las
succeeded to the acquisition Of eminence.
The period of childhood extends to al
age at which the elements of almost every
practical science may be profitably eXamln
ed, and yet it is so peculiarly adapted totht
acquisition of language and the accumun
( ton of facts that it may remain ques
ton whether the whole of it should not be
expended in accommodating materials for tho
exercise of Il profounder intellect and The
construction OF II sublime philosophy.
CINCINNATUS.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-10-11

We have been requested to mention that
the Anti-Von Buren, members elect of
the General Assembly will meet at the
Court House in Montpelier, on Wednesday
evening, October IL, at o'clock. A full
attendance is highly desirable.
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Harrison HkGciing.

The friends of Harrison and Granger
one and all, are requested to meet at the
Court House, THIS ENENlNG, at 7 o.
clock. A full attendance is requested at
business of importance is to be transacted.
Montpelier, Oct IL,
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LADIES, FAIR.

We are requested TO give notice that the
Ladies connected with the Montpelier
Sewing Circle will hold public Fam at
the Free Church, on Thursday, Election
Day. sales to commence ut ], Z. NJ. The
proceeds to be given the American Educa-
ton Society.
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DOSING, IIA?

Have the Windsor, Rutland and Burling-
ton editors found out that State Conven-
ton is TO meet ut Montpelier on the Goth
of October? We have half mind TO send
them good dose of Cayenne.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-10-11

Iattempt to secure the freedom and happi
ness Of their fellow men.
ain, my dear sir,
Yours faithfully,
JOHN SCOBLE.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-10-11

CRcUsEs. "The Lion Circus" occupies
n conspicuous place in many of the Yer
mont newspapers, with the figure of II
female modesrly turning half somerset ON
horseback, 10 excite the curiosity of the
multitude. The authorities of Brandon
recently refused n license to these wander
ing deprcdators Oh the public morals-an
example worthy Of general imitation. We
hope some further legislative enactment
will be resorted 10, more eilectunlly to sup
press such iniolerablo uuisances.
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THE YTATE JOURNAL
CHAUNCEY l.. KNAPP. EDITOR.

MONTPELIER, OCTOBER II, 1886.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-11-21

lnEERING lNrELLIGENCE.-Bv IN rXnrr.S
which left fort Dranc on the 27ih inst we learn
that Cen. Read We Al the Ouithaacnchcc ON the
22i, with the Steamboats, Energy and Surerior.
under tie direction Of Capt. Wood. whose active
zeal. skill aud superior judgment are highly spoken
oi. Another steamboat, the United States, was
wrecked at the mouth of the river
We now learn with great satisfaction thai there
are i plenty oi provisions and forage at the mouth
oil the river, and a considerable quantity at Gra
hams Camp, and more on transportation.
Gen. Je>up was supposed to be- at Tampa Bay
WIN 40 r, guitars and marines, and two companies
olsmonntcd Aaham, volunteers. Capt Alyord'S
company from Key West and M'Into>b's fran,
Fort Mitchell, and the lh Infantry are with Gle,
Read.
Inc Governor is in feeble health, but he il do
termlnrd 10 enter the field and make every ,acri-
ice, ~ order 10 ensure success. He has appoint
cd MAJ. Pierce, Colonel, aud given him the com
mand OF the Creek volunteers. This gallant OFF,
Ger has received from the President the Brewer rank
OF Lieut.. Col. il reward for his mcritoriou, ser
vices.
MAJ. Pierce has returned from Charleston with
several steamboats, and schnoncrs which have ar
rived in the ST. Johns with a large number of hor-
seS, &c. for the army.
The campaign will open Immediately and he
prosecuted with visor. In few DAYS VIC snail
hear OF something decisive.
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Ir0m m, Richmond ComDilrr.


SAINTS Ana, The captive Mexican cluef. has pub.
Ii>lied Protest against the violation of TIM laltb
engaged in the agreement between linn and The
government Texas. lie declares that he has
been treated more like an ordinary crimuai than
prisoner Of war, HE head Of 4 respectable ma
ton.
He also protests against the treatment as prison.
cr, and Ill usage received bv the Mexican general
Wall, WHO had come into The Texian camp with a
flag of truce, under the safeguard and word Of
honor Of Gen. Houston, aud with the consent Of
the members ofihc cabinet
There other grounds Of protest; among
tlIem ihlt of personal Ill usage and p,ivations IN
prison calculated 10 render life irsupportabe, and
uncertainty with regard 10 his future fate and that
Of tho olhcr prisoners.
The Tesian Government having spared the life
Of Santa Ana in the first instance, may compro-
init its honor in the eyes Of the world by i too
rigorous oonrSc towards its prisoner. Nothing
adds 50 much to the glory Of victory as mere, aud
g"nlenrss towards the captive foe. We hope
the IrNia"s ,,li .",ni, I.uir lau, /, H., any
nnju,lillable procedure.
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l.lBtIl 4.

We are indebted toMr. Trage, editor of the Lii
IBERIA Herald, fora copy OF his paper Of July II ac-
comPaned with an Interesting letter. The Herald
containsan unusual quantity of information relative
To the colonies. W. were struck william insoIvcni
law, which Tor simplicity, and drcctneSs, might
be quoted rs curiosity. Il defines a BANKRUPT
10 BIZ men whose debts exceed his means Of nav
ment, ann declares that any creditor attaching
shall attach for all, aud cve,y assignment that con-
tains preference shall be null with references To
the preferred, and be fraud with reference To tie
insolveni.
No splrltuous liquors can be sold in les, auanri-
ties than gallon.
An amendment of the tariff IL made
Exchequcr bills are issued and commissioner
appointed 10 snpcrin,cnd their manufacture and
issue.
The 4th oi July was holiday in the Colony
\ Correspondent OF the Herald Expresses a hone
that the Colony Will no longer be disturbed bv the
election OF officers, bn, that appointments will be
Wadr' 4. =. Ga
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DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
llicnnoND, Nov. ID.

RicnnoND, Nnv. ID.
The second argument u, the Court OF Appcals,
ON the Randolph " III CASE, commenced on Tues
day last. II will b. remembered, thai the Gene
raj Court admitted TO probat in July last, the will
of 1921. and the several oodioils, bearing date in
1896 1898, and 1881. The parties opposine
The application for prohal took an appeal aud
The Argument !, nun al progress. Mr. Cnok g.
pcaed Ion The appellant Ilob,on, oa u"sday ,oecu-
pying thai day aud the next, in ciling the various
portions of testimony contained in thu two records
commencing Ii. argument on Thursday, and
elrsine ON FRIDAY. Mr.. c.'sarsnnont was design
ed show entire nlc,tacs. b, citing proof oil the
continued existence OF maniacd deuslnps IN il'e
mind Of the tesiainf froi date anterior 10 the
will, down 10 his death. Mr.. Samuel Taylor, oi
counsel for the appellee. Mead, ttrusiec t"r ihe
slaves under hr will Of ~ J followed Mr.. Cook on
Saturday, and continued his argument Yesterday,
Mc>,r,. SlanarJ, Johnson. Robertson, and Wal
frr Jones are vet 10 ba heard.
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TO HDtSf,-EsEPlGgSS.

H'HE subscribers have now m store large and
general assortment oi furnishing articles. CON
ssting OF splendid Fire Sets Brass. Vine and peal-
ced Iron Tenders Sboveis and longs Brass And
Irons Kitchen Shoyels aud Tongs sad Irons
Tea et,les Tim Iron aud Upper Box aud Post
Coffee Mills Coffee ToasterS Bread Taasters .
rotaioa steamers Double & Single Waffle hons A;
cp'ce Mortars; Bell Metal, Bras, & Eaameld ket-
ties; hltchen Forks Ladies' Skmners and
Spoons Copper Turks Cap Cake Moulds Block
lin Coffee Potts Egg Boilers; Nutmeg Graters
and Pepper Boxes Briltauia Coffee Potts and Sets
Splendid Silver Mounted castors Plated, Brass, Ja
pannd ~ Iron Candle Sticks tall & hat Brass, ia
Pannd " Buttanla Lamps Plated \ Brass Snulfers
and Trays; Steel and Iron SHUTTERS; Spttoons
liable cutlery OF every variety Looking Glasses and
Glass Plates Tea Trays and Matters { dar Tubs
Water Buckets; Tea Knoggns, Sc Flour Buck
cts; Sugar Boxes, and round and oval Meal Tr,xs =.
Nne boxes Curtain Pins and Bands: Sittcrs :
nrooms root scrspers fryiug Panns Grid /
rons iaf Iron lnbits; Crumb Brushes; Tea Ked
dies Chamber Bellowses and large aud general
assortment OF Castings; all of Which will be sold ON
October "a =