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State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-09

must as the only alternative, be in favor of
the ,ainority's ruling, and may therefore
with strict propriety, be termed the arsto-
cratic party.
We are told that the democrats of JEFF
erson's school and days were The advocates
of Domestic Manufactures, and the econ
omical system of mere harbor deiences.
Whereas we nowadays prefer encourage
ing Foreign Manufactures, and have adj
opted the expensive system of traverslng
every ocean and sea with castellated ships,
to protect the transit of these foreign fabrics
to our shores. 1t is said that in Jctlerson's
time the inquiry in relation to applicants
for office, was, sis he capable, is he honest
whereas the inquiry now is, does he be-
long to our party" 1t is said that the de-
mocrats of Jcfferson's time were extremely
Jealous and sensitive in regard to the eX-
ercise, by the Executive, of powers, not
clearly within the letter of the constitution,
whereas now we behold act after act, of
the extension of Executive power, both
without precedent, and beyond the letter,
ms well as the spirit Of the constitution, not
only without alarm, but with actual and
uniform applause. Now, admitting all this
to he true, what does it prove not that
we have arogatcd Il name to which we have
no claimIbut evidently that the science OF
Democracy has kept even pace with the
extraordinary and rapid advancement of
the other acts and sciences of the day. 1t
might as seriously be commended that Il ship
propelled by steam is no longer ship,
because thirty years ago all ships were
propelled by wind But as ship still
retains the distinctive features of Il ship,
IL, - Io, a stp 81
zine for hempen sails, so likewise does
the Democratic party retain It's grand dis
tinctive features, namely, unfolding the
doctrine that the majority ought to rule,
though it may have substituted steam pow
er to effect its purposes, in lieu of the old
fashioned, complicated and tardy system OF
former years.
One word in relation to the alleged eX-
ecutivo usurpatons. Even supposlng the
allegation to be true, if they are, as the
Federalsts say they are, approved of by
the majority of the sovereign people, they
of course can i'll nowise derogate from
their claim to be the true democratic party
( for whatever may be the original character
of the acts of an individual, from the mo-
mera these acts are approved of by The
/ Democracy of the nation; should they
chance to be at variance with the know
principles of the party, for the time being
those principles, by a beautiful and sponta.
neous operation of the human intellect
/ become, on the instant, SO far modified "a
to exhibit a surprising congruity, between
the acts and principles ofthe party. tn,
same act, it must be rememb cred, which
would amount to usurpation i'll minorlt.
President, would be perfectly Democrat,
in President supported by the Democrac.
of the nation, or, what is the same thing
the Democratic party, for the acts Of th
Democratic party, must of course bc--de
mocratic acts. A DEMOCRAT.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-09

-One of the best writers of the age has re-
to weak and frivolous arguments i'll support
of his own cause, it may be safely conclu-
dcd, that the cause is unsound, and that he
knovS it to be so.
Let this test be applied to the discussions
on the subject of American slavery, and
what will be the deliberate verdict of every
candid mind: The shareholders of the
South arc numerous, talented and vigilant
body of men their representatives in the
national legislature are prompt and able
debalers They are, certainly, qualified to
vindcate in the face of the nation and the
world, any principles or practices or insti-
tutons, which are not in themselves indie
tensible. Who believes that argument
would either slumber, or give place to de-
nunciation, in the giant minds of Clay and
Calhoun, or ofWise, Picllens and Glascock,
if they were not already satisfied that the
system of slavery can never be argued into
decent repute We know that McDuflie
has attempted to justify slavery in the alb
stract; but his essay was SO full Of the
whrlwind of passion, so rife with menace
and vituporation, that we cannot consider
it as entitled to the name Of argument
The speeches in both houses of Congress
panake largely of the same spirit. AFRO
giant and wholesale dcnunciation of aboli-
tionists us fanatics, murderers, and the like,
arc the common responses to arguments
against slavery. We submit to the reader
whether this affected contempt of some of
the ablest and best men in the land. this
studied avoidance of argument, this swag-
gcring defiance of all attempts for the abo-
ltion of slavery in the District of Columbia,
Immediately or gradually, does not betoken
wicked and indeiensibe cause? Masonry
once took the same attitude of preliminary
defiance, and made her boast Of inyinciblo
power: but Masonry, "with all her guilt
and fear oppress'd," has been humbled by
the omnipotent energy Of Truth. Truth
must lose its prevalent power, or Slavery
must fall. We say with Mr. Maxwell OF
Virginia, "ifany man believes that slavery
is to be eternal, he differs very widely from
u.s."
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-09

We learn from n correspondent at Mid
dlebury, that President GREEN, of Oneida
institute, has accepted an invitation to at
tend the annual meeting of the Vermont
Anti-Slavery Society, which is to be held
at Middlebury on the 10Th and 18th inst.
The Free Press states that several other
gentlemen of distinction from abroad are
expected to attend. As two similar meet
ings have been held in peace in that re-
markably quiet and orderly town, no fears
need be entertained of any disturbance.
Indeed, mobs have pretty much gone out
of fashion, since the ladies' of Boston were
routed by the "gentlemen ofproperty and
standing" We have some doubts whether
patriots enough to make mob, could now
be found in our goodly Montpelier. The
scorpion lash of public opinion has done
its work, and the little pro-savery kings of
the October riot, have some of them lost
their crOlOas. "Alasl poor Yorick!"
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-09

The nature of the mediation proposed
by England, may, perhaps, be judged of by
the following extract from the London
Morning Chronicle government paper of
Dec. l2:-
"Undcr all the circumstances, and in the
character just described, THAT of mediator
our cabinet would be justified in stating on
one hand 10 that of France that the latter
ought to pay the money on Mr. Liyingston's
first explanation; and on the other hand,
to that OF America, that the President ought
officially to give the sanction of his
authority to MIR Livingston's explanation"
Past
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-09

>SSllEMocRAcY." We-e6mmend to the
9sS- -reUder the valuable remarks
of " A Democrat" as containing an unan-
swerable exposition of the hollow-hearted
pretensions of certain noisy politicians, who
are distinguished for nothing so much as
their sturdy opposition to their professions.
Our observation of men and things has
fully satisfied us, that those who vauntingly
proclaim their own political rectitude and
patriotism the loudest, are generally most
destitute of those important qualities, and
the first to fauIter, when fidelity and stern
integrity are most needed. Whereas the
man who stands erect on the basis of con-
scious integrity, is content that his conduct
should be the index and proof Of his prin-
ciples. Such man will have little need
to advertise the people by weekly bulletins,
of his standing. But how many croaking
politicians of this day, are OH the contrary
ever enveloping themselves in the smoke
Of their vainglorious but empty professions
The unpractised painters of antiquity used
to write under the figures that they had
drawn, This is u horse and that lion
In imitation of such precaution, many OF
the tribe Of heartless politicians Of this day,
in the absence of any practical evidence of
their devotion to democratic principles, are
necessitatcd to bawl the louder and longer,
and so make up in sound, what they lack
in substance.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-09
MARTIN FLINT, } c.,o
CALVIN BLODGETT, Ca, y'"
SAMUEL MANN, Commune

In another column will be found a proc
lamation of the Acting Governor Of this
State, containing his official authorization
of the Articles of Amendment to the Con-
stitution. From this day forward, the Ar
tces adopted by the Convention become a
part of the Constitution of Vermont.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-09

We understand narrative containing
all the facts prior TO and on the day of the
Boston Mob, is 10 be published in a lew
days, by the Boston Female Anli-Slavery
Lociety,- Written by one of the mem
hers The book is entitled "Right and
Wrong in Boston," 1t is said TO be an adj
mirable likeness Of the "gentemen of
property and standing of Boston.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-09

What glorious thingis the freedom of
the Press in this country! The Grand
Jury of Oneida county, N. Y, have refils-
ed to find bill of indictment against the
VandaIs, Cloths, Ostrogoths and Visigoths,
who forcibly entered the office OF the Utica
Standard and Democrat, and threw the
types into the street at the time of the
anti-slavery riot last fall. So much for so
much. The thing should form part of
another era.--Ref6ymer.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-09
CHAuNCEY L. KNAPP, EDITOR.
MONTPELIER, FEBRUARY 9, 1886.
DEMOCRATIC ANTIMAsONIC
STATE CONVENTION.

A Democratic Antimasonic State Con-
vention will be hodcn at the State House
in Montpelier, on Wednesddy The The 2lh
dan of FtbrwaN 1886, AT 8 O'Clock, A. M.
for the purpose Of nominating a ticket for
State Officers for the political year ensuing
and to take into consideration whether any
or what action may be eXpcdient at this
time relative to candidate for the National
Presidency, together with all other matters
connected with the advancement of those
principles, for which Antmasons have ever
contcuGcd.
The State Committee, seeing no cause
for relaxing those cXertons witch have al
ready achieved so much towards Kidding
the country of an institution deemed by us
incompatible with true liberty and all prin-
ciples which republicans should most cher
ish, earnestly request the attendance of n
full representation of the several Towns in
this State. The County Committees are
requested to notify Town Committees and
see that all are asonably opprizod OF, the
contemplated Convention. And all those
who are opposed to Secret Societies, and
arstocratic monopolies, without distinction
of party names, are invited TO assemble in
their respective towns and choose delegates
TO attend and represent them in the Con-
vCntion
MARTIN FLINT, c,.,a
CALVIN BLODGETT, C' 2,,a5
SAMUEL MANN, O'"'"''''''
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-09

One OF the London papers contains n
letter from MIR Thompson, the famous aho
ltionist, dated September l0th, in which he
gives vivid description ofthe prosecutions
TO which he has been subjected in the
q. s., and blowing tie merchants, poliii-
clans and priests, Of The north, sky high -
ReLOrmer.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-09

Further from Fo,ida. A letter from the
collector at Jacksonville, January 18th,
says, it will not be considered so surprising
that 1000 Indians so completely maintain
cd their ground, and when it is recoected
that one half Of the country Is hammocks,
and that these serve them as natural for
tresses, where they may efectually sccrete
themselves in tho bushes or underwood for
any length of time without the possibility
of detection.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-09

The hd'aa Uar. Energetic measures
are in operation to bring to a close the
horrd tragedy of which Florida is now the
scene. General Scott is appointed to the
chief command of the forces to be assem-
bIed for this purpose. He is to be manned
by all the regular troops that can be spared
from the seaboarl, and is besides directed
to call upon the Executives of South Caro-
lima, Georgia, Alabama and Florida for
any other militia he may deem necessary
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-09

1t appears from the Report Of the Sec
retory of the Treasury, that the total reve-
nue. of the U. S. during the year 1885, was
S34, 4OO,73360.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-09

The aggregate Of population in the state
Of New York, as ascertained by the recent
Census, is 2, l14,5l7; in 1880, it was ,9l3,
Goa, increase 26O,9l3, or thirteen per cent
only.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-09

MIR Webster's great speech in vindcation
Of the Senate's vote on the Foriiiication
Bill, is inserted to-day. FURNISHES another
testimonial in support of his already we'll
settled claims TO eminent craftsmanship.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-09
Extract of a letter from member of Con-

grcSS, dated on thursday.
"This is merely to advise you that the
British Charge has received instructions
TO offer the mediation Of his government
for the adjustment of the French question,
and | think the hope may be indulged that
good will come out of it,"
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-09

r. c. Nicholas, Esq. friend of the adj
ministration and of Mr. Van Buren,, has
been elected u. S. Senator from Louisiana,
in place of Mr. Gayarrc.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-09

We regret 10 learn of the decease of MIR
Standish d. Barnes, on the 22d January, at
Philadelphia, Va, aged 90, and formerly
merchant of this place.
State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-02-09

BY n recent act of the Maryland Legisla-
ture, the lottery system of that state is to be
abolished.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-22

a Ia
81 -rr " MAIL KOITE-ihr Petersburg fali'tnau
'r,.nr inform the public that tElrF Road rAlcnuins
Fam p.t.-sburr Va to Bakeity North Caroha' ." III.
pounokc distance vi 10 miles and constituting P
of the Great Daily Mail Route, North ana oout ~"
amply provided with superior Lccomo'ivrs a'o rI rs
accmlliudac all the travel INA: may ue If I,,
l,v. each end of the Road daily, on tho arrival VI ID.
res,,clyc Mails Travellers with tlrr own e4u'p"s
can have their horses and carriages itatSpol'e" va I
Knpd with perfect safety and cOnvehlrnct; a'u ''o
rrri;.r;n in ) ur hours while resting Their '"'s
Journey which would otherwise require t"o u"J' " ~
coaplIsh. :.,;,,,r ,Jc
r;.ilRoaJ has been rebuilt nf brick on an chia's'u
scale. and no pains will be spared to r'hdcr us "uI.
,uodauns such will give satisfaction " pass"
and travellers generally 1870 o,..,I.y
H,s;d.s the daily line of Mail Coaches from n'aN"Fy
for the South via Rarigh Fayetteville "c teLe -
inn, via Marlborough three times week, cnnhecte" VIII
,hn ki,r inc NJ Faycl:c VILE and also line from ll!c
p n HL =, Br,6e.d to GAINESVILLE, Milton and Dan
vale. ~, ,.os ,h-ouob
Wurr,nton. Oxford &c, and connects with i!l'c 10
Salisbury, n. Z. ,, r,;I1 he
,nI iI, the Petersburg Rail- Road at Brllleld, TO
Wilkins Ferry al Custom on the ftoan"Ne fo'''
Railroad to cross the river by bridge: Is 10" aoou'
to he constructed 10 Raleigh ., :. ,,.
The Rail Road from Baltimore to Washington Is no"
in uperation thence 10 Potomac landing, the lhe Is co
timed Ly steamboats,; thence via rHueIchsUu's =:
Richmond, considerable portIo % ','e s-a -, cor,-
tnsled-and the remainder is in rapid COURSE ~ .'
ploiinu The line continues from Richmond 10
burp by n turnpike roai-and thence ny inc
Rail. Road to Bakelry before mentioned, Is lile MA
and ouIy Daily Mail Route between boston anu ->e"
Orcaus , n
February y: lc3G.
,L 10 l03-tlJunc
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-22
March 10.

nPENING OF THE RAIL ROAD.-The cars Of
q D the Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac Nait
Road Compuny will commence the transportation OF
passengers and property Monday, the 18th inst, be-
tween Richmond and the Steam MIL near the SCUM
Anna River The following will be the hours OF arr'ai
and departure, daily, until further notice:
Leave Richmond at o'clock, \. NJ.
Returning, leave the Steam Mill at 0 CLOCK r. d
The passage in each direction is expected to be mace
in an hour and quarter.
Tickets may be had at the Office in the DcPol-p'cc
one dollar and quarter.
In order TO crafty such persons az may wish 10 MAKE
excursions il has been determined that during the his
month tickets for that purpose will cnc passengers
holding them to seat in the first returning tram alter
the one for which they given.
A connection has been formed with f. Porter IL Co S
line of Stages and Steamboats, by which travellers be-
tween Washington city and Richmond will be trans
ported iii the most expeditions manner the state oil tue
weather will admit.
Due notice will be given Of the connexlon OF night
line running al the same hours with the Northern anu
Southern Mail which is soon expected to be made
Notice will also be given of Il conncxion with H. VI
Weir Co.'S line Of Stages to Louisa Courthouse and
Charlottesville fur which arrangements are now IN pro-
grcss. =
Way passengers will be taken in at the crossings 81
the public roads, and there only and in that case, sig
nal must be given for stopping while the Engine is al
distance OF 2UO yards or more.
ClIAS. o. SANFORD,
.9g't. Transportation.
III
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-22
EsshEE'R Y.
u,-cvyEr REMAINS uN- >'.


rE.,ou the .7arrieGn -Ne":.iy; JUC 'A1
DIR YANKEE Oils
Ia. r,ocn,,r LADS aud h.G"r Sales
r. .,.h . wide r"r;h Sh"ws-
~, 60, rhcrss aud h' ;hicfeF'S
N,,rI, H. the star AMI fo>c'
'"H,; :at, ,h.t i'm The Gc"'siaa's ven
@, wave Circassia'' cuI!'; nil,
lyaii TO ,hci. shores t"e eu l'',
w" ,Tto brys on. Yankee girls:
The .av .ri;r:;r, whose fingers ,"uch
a. thoa.aud chords So well;
Ti. dark italIan, loving much
gut more than onr can tell;
AMI i:n.ian,i's lair-hare', bluc-cYcd dame,
N'ho 5.nds her brow with pearls
Ye, who have seen ihcm:, eau they sh"the
Our own sweet Yankee girls:
And what If court or casIia raunt
Its chil,!rcn !u!tirr BORA
Who hccds the siikcn .asse's aarat
Beside the golden corn:
They usk not for til: couitiy toll
Otjewclled knights ana ehrit-
The daughters OF the virgin soil'
Our free born Yankee girls.
BY every hill, whose stately p'ne'
Wave their dark arms above,
The home where some !air being sh'"e'
To worm the wilds ~lth love;
From barcs, rock TO bruEcst shorc'
Where iar,hest sail uTiu'ls
That stars aud stripes urc floating oef-
God bless our Yankee eirl!
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-22
Jan. %.
Fsian0 EOrtes.

Hn OBERT NUNNS CLARK & cos PIANOS
q with Metallic Brace and Plate Grand Action long
sounding board, upper Dampers and two Pedals-lhe
subscriber is constantly receiving supplies from tho
above makers the superior quality of whose Instruments
in all respects is duly acknowledged by daily increasing
demand for them throughout the United States and the
Canadas and as they arc Offered in Richmond at the
same price the makers charge in Ncw York. adding on
" freight and Insurance. the subscriber hopes to receive
continuation Of the patronage SO literally bestowed on
the above establishment by the citizens vi Richmond,
and of the State in general.
TO those not already acquainted with these lnstru-
mens it may be superfuous TO say that they are
made with particular regard to keeping in tune, IAN OBJ
rct so desirable especially when distant from Cities or
where tuners seldom to be met with having not OIL
~ the Metallic Plate but also the Braces the most essen
al of all metallic applications in tile Square Piano Forte.
This brace is not applied by any makers except Nuns,
GRAND ACTION.
The Grand Action applied in these instruments. Is
of simple construction, at the time most effective
in its oucration being easy to the touch producing
noerlul or soft tone The will OF the performer, and
will remain in perfect good order for many years. The
Dampers are made improved plan, having four
times the quantity of CLOTH and otherwise varying from
the ordinary dAmpcrs which them to operate bet
ter will last much longer, and not liable to stick or
make iingng noise, often the with those oil the
ordinary construction.
rTA guarantee in writing entities the purchaser TO
return or exchange his instrument any time within one
wear should it prove drcctve.I0
All new Pianos sold TO remain in this city, will lie
kept in tune one year without charge
No charge is made for packing or packing case.
Pianos tuned repaired and taken in exchange.
Z. H. TAYLOR,
Opposite the Bank Of Virginia
January 10. TJ-w3m ne
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-22
NBxON'S OFFICE.

ya1IE subscriber, having taken the Lottery Office lor
merly occupied by George II. Tompkins, :ci"v,t
call from his friends, where he will be prepared 1t :.
times to furnish them with Tickets.
GEO w. DlNUN
.3nothcr Mammoth Sch.me.
SO 0O0-S2U .nOu-sl0. 0OU-and 80 of SlGs.
Virginia Norfolk Eottery,
Class No |.
To be dra,en at .7'eru~dri0, Iprd ed, lSM-75 Ms
Eleven drawn.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-22

D,umu-lst and 81 S-5O--2d and 3D. S'30--:a and
I,b sIUO-.l.h and 9th S7O-5h and 9Th ;SlOCt. al.
9TH So NC, &c.
Tickets $40, halves %, quarters - ~.
Tickets and shares IN the above splendid Lotteries
NAV be had as usual in every variety at the Lottery "
s., ! If GEO. ". DIXON.
Opposite the Eagle iiori.
NIB Orders from the country, enclosing cash PIE.
tickets, will be promptly attended to- II addressed
above.
March ~ itE-U
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-22

25,-6l Prizes. ............. amounting 10 >"t"-"
Hhoie Tickets so, Na'res s., Quarters 81 ~
II will he perceived that the above sprndI scheme
to purchase packages in Twcnty-iive whole tickets
every package, which will BE- forwarded Tor 2lO s1cs
i'll proportion. -,
TO be obtained by the package or single ucKrt :" TIE
ever and all lucky iioi J.
4, the Virginia Lottery Office, directly under the sgH%
the Eagle.
n, Orders for tickets from any part OF the u States,
States, by mail otherwise: enclosing CASH or FFle
,;rkr,s Thankfully received and executed by return mall
with e same prompt attention personal nPpicauon
and the result given (when rcqucsted) immediately after
,hn fr,vinu-iia addressed 10 ID. NJ. IiUIT.
n BIN all cases, the orig inal (AlanagcrSl tickets
and shares will be iurwardc-conscqneny not abr TO
any mistake or dispute ~ ~; IT,;
March j.. lu''-N
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-22

w Attorney and consslof At LAW S'si Iss;
fH;.s;ssnu;I will practise Law in the count, Parish
ad s5pg % Washington wGs1' '!s
Carroll in Louisana-and in the Supreme rb E.-n
Chancery Courts at Jackson.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-22

StARK-Thc great Northern champion, by Amer-
y can Eclipse, OUT of old Lady Lghii1ot, known TO
every gentleman Of the turf will stand the present
son at my stable Tayors Ferry, in Mccklenburg,
Va, and will be let to at 75 dollars the season-
one dollar the groom Good and exens We pasturagc,
and servants board gratis Every taken TO prevent
accidents and escapes but liability for either Mares
with oals at their Sides will be fed at twenty-five cents
per day. and those without, if requested. The season
will end on the first day Of July. ~
JOHN C. GOODE.
March - l02-t20May