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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1838-02-19
THE ST ES.


MAINE. We have stated before that S.
P. Benson of Winthrop has been elected
Secretary Of Stale, vice Asaph r. Nicho-
las: vore-Benson, (Whig) 10Y; Nicho-
LIS (Adm.) 81. James B. Cahoon Of
Portland has likewise been elected Treasu.
rer: Cahoon (Whig) los; VIM. Ham
mond (Adm.) 90; scattering 2. A Wing
council OF five Members has likewise been
chosen.-.Ne,o Yorker.
RHoDE-IsLAND.-A Wing Convention Of
the members OF the General Assembly OF
this State has been held al Providence,
which, on the LIST inst. passed resolutions
which conludcd MS follows:
Resolved, That while we cordially ap-
prove Of q National Convention, and an
nounce our determination most cheerfully-
10 abide nv IT'S decision. we hold It proper
and expedien, tor The Wings in different
quarters Of the Union, to declare their sem
timcns: and that thereof we present rs
suitable candidate for President Of The u
niled States, Henry CLAY of Kentucky;
The tried and consistent pario' the en-
Iirhtened statesman; the uncqualled ora
tor whose fame is the properly oi the A
mercan people, and whose principles should
be their guide.
MARYLAND.-A bill for the reform of the
Constitution st this State has just passed
the Senate, 81 10 Q.
This puts to rest the charge that the
Wings Of Maryland are against reform,
which charge was used with considerable
effect at late elections. The Senate 10
Wing.
Observation-Disclosures passed both
branches of the Legis Aiure Of this State
before it's adjournment, containing strong
expression OF opinion against the Suh-treas-
urv scheme, and instrucrinr the Senators
and requesting the Representatives, oi the
State to vote against the bill for carrying it
into effect. The Resolutions passed the
Senate by l6 vntes TO 7, and the House OF
Representatives by vote Of 80 10 10.
WISCONSIN, The Legislative Council OF
Wisconsin have passed bin 10 provide for
taking a census Of that Territory.
Henry S. Soackman, (Whiq,) was on
FRIDAY last ercled 10 The Pennsylvania
Legislature from PHILADELPHIA Civ, vice
Mr.. McTvine, deceased. The woe stood
-Spockman 8 636: all others 3S5-a COM
Portable majority " sol. Orcnurse there
was 70 opposition. NJ. Spackman is
Young man Of distinguished ability.
GamalielH Fl. Barsto'c, ESQ. (Whir.) has
hcen elected State Treasurer. and OrvilIc
L. Hollev. Esq. (Whie,) SURVEYOR Gener-
AL hv the Legislature n New York.
Hon. HENRY "A. .Muh'enberg. Member
Of c ,nrress from PcnnsvlvaNia. has heen
nominated nv the President. Minister PIen-
poteniarv 10 the Court of Vienna.
Resolutions have passed both branches OF
h. Ohio legislature inS;ructing senator Allen
and Morris 10 vote against the Suh-Treas-
urv bill.
MeSsrs. Cleveland, Glascnck. Granland.
Jackson. and Ovens of the Van b ren rep.
resenialives in Congress from Georgia, it
is said will not be candidates for re-elec-
ton.
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For the Waterman & Journal.

Mr. II. S. Brown says, at the close Of his
escape rom Canada "sevcral [meaning Roy
allstsl have come out to prejudice The Vernon.
ters against Canadian freedom, hut so univer-
sal is public sympathy in the North thai, un.
less they beware, Lynch.law will be applied
as unsparinsly upon those persons as martial
law is by bloody Government in Canada"
What could be Mr. Browns motive in the
abovel Could it be to apply the Lynch-law
10 all who might doubt, or express doubt, as
TO the business oil the cause of The Radicals, or
as TO The bravery of their leaders, who have so
eloriously lett them 10 fight lhel own battles
Could he think that the Vermonlers would
lend Themselves TO such low buslness7 II he
does, | trust he will find himself Mistaken |
trust he will find thai the friends Of freedom OF
speech in Vermont will lei Canadians, or 9th
ers express heir opinion on this or any other
subject they please, without fear OF Lynch or
any oIher'la@. Is MIR Brown fearful, il We
hear the other sidsAour sympathy will be
changed This wdfld argue want OF intellect
IN us, or OF soundness in his cause. fear,
sirs, he ia not true patriot himself and be.
fore he predicts again that Vermonters will
apply the Lyneh.lsw to persons for expressing
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1838-02-19
AVAILABLE SENTIMENT

"Ir there ~ any sentiment of most value
CIR III" comfort, The character, The virlunns
sorabilv of ihr yonng-nnr that will shed
ire greatest charm over society. and make
it The ~nst pure---ii is that which incul-
cafes perfect deIicacy and purity in the in
iercnurse Of the sexes. Virtue &c any kind
never blooms when this is moi cherished
Modesty and purity once gone, every hnv--
err that would difiu>e its fragrance over
life withe;s and dies with il. There is
NJ sin that wilhers and hlghts every virtue
hone that so .enfeehles and prosirates
everv ENROLLING feeling of the soul, as IN
indulge in Il le Of impuritv. Nnw should
purity dwell in The heart; hrcathn: from the
lips; kindle in The eye live in the mag-
nation; and dwell in the intercourse OF oil
the young - BGnes' soses.
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The QUEsTIoN.-"Wnuld the

The QUEsrioN.-"Wnuld The anncxa-
ton at Texas to the United States con-
duce 10 The interest al The lormer?" was
discussed On Saturday evening last, nv The
members Of the Teyas Philosophical Srci-
ely in this place, and decided 10 the mega
i've. We believe that nine-lenlhs of the
Texans, though they were in favor OF the
annexation when they expected an over
whelming lnrce of invaders, have not the
least disposition nov Ia sacrifice their ma
'ionaliIy and dear bought Iaurels, 10 be-
come an insignificant and remote link in
the chain of the Uni!cd SAFES. II we re-
main III the language of our constitution
Free. Sovereign and Independent nl all ma.
lions, the Tide Of emigration nnw flowing
into our country will soon enable lis 10 car
rv our arms 10 the shores Of California
.Naeoiioches (7'sras) Chronicle,
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Uonderful presence of .Nind.-One OF
the coasters that NV in our hav came n
anchor NJ Frecporr. The sailor who threw
over the anchor cprclesSlv let one of tie
Hnkps catch in his pea Jacket. which was
huItoned m close, ard the unluckv tar was
Ora rped overheard with The anchor. and
uncerrmnniouslv carried down in - IA
thar1s Of water, 10 take m birth in Da-
vil Jrrcs locker. MOI liking his sudden
exit. and feeling that he was anchored on
rather uncomfortable ground, the gallant
sailor, no'hirg daunted hy the accident.
unhoiinncd his 'ackrt, threw il of, and thus
ex,rira'ing himself from the iron grasp Of
the anchor. came hack 10 10 the surirre,
and was taken on hoard, with no father in
irrv than the shock his feelings experien-
eel nv sn unexpected an anp'ication Of the
cold water bath.-Por land ,4dr.
All nnraons settling in Texas before the
Ist VI Nav next are entitled To GAO acres q I
land each. After that time, they are to
/ have only $40.
Robbing the Chmch.-The images, the
/ relics, the gold and silver jewels oi The con-
vents anil churches, have heen coll 'r'ed at
Madrid, and the whole is abon, 10 he sold
/ nv WelOnl. NufhS lIbu iA'S "'' "''
| Germany are carving 81 The scarces' and
most p-rc;nuS hooks. the bells are being
sold, the converts and churches demolSh-
ed.
"Hov the duce do dnnkeS live here ~
said man 10 his friend in South America,
"I see M grnsS?" WIN" said his
| friend. "we M, green srerinces on them,
and feed them with fine shavings y
NJ A Snh-Treosurv ran away from
PALMYRA. Mine. recently, with all SHE
government f,ndS in his pocket. He
wa ked tall To- CInada.
All n nan cheats me once, shame on
him; II he cheats me twice, shame on
me-"
A Long Mud Hole-There is n part Of
the main mail-ro,d in Michigan qa;te c.
ounl 10 the Florida swamps, viz: from
Perryshnrg to Lower SlnduSkv, being ono
mu i-ho'e Of thirty miles in length.
SI,uion ofa Question The r'Il,wing
letters were (nrui in Wech Church, o.
yer The tel commandments, and remained
upwards ni hundred wears unexplained
MS a couplet of pnelrv, mnking usr vt one Of
the vowels. Il commands admiration.
PRsv VPRFc TMN
vRKPT HsPR cPrsrN
To solve the enigma, add one Of tho
vowels, and use it as olIen as found ne
ceS0ry.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1838-02-19
ORLEANS.
LATE & IMPORTANT FROM TEXAS

There has been a public meeting at Hous-
Ton, al which the following resolution was a.
dopted.
Re,otred, That since Mexico, regardless Of
the examples Of moderation and forbearance
which has been set by our government, which
by disbanding the army evinced 10 her our
sincere desire 10 turn our swords into plough
shares and prepare for peace, has wanionly
invaded our country and commenced The
slaughter Of our citizens, knowing that the in.
jurics thus inflicted could not be in the lea ST
beneficial TO her therefore, we consider every
Texan and friend Of liberty bound by duty to
prosecute an offensive war aSainstMcxlco, I'M.
Ill The las, vcstige of tyranny shall have been
wepl from her limits.
The Houston Telegraph of the 3Oth ullmo
says: "Some excitement has been produced in
this city in consequences OF an individual, di.
rect from San Antonio, stating that that place
had been attacked by fifteen hundred Mrxi-
cans. A letter yesterday received from Col.
KGrnes, by the Secretary Of War, dssipatcs
this rumor, anj states that on The 30h instant
party of Mexicans, fifty, made an attack up
on the guard who were taking care ui the hnr.
ses about eight miles below, took one prison.
or and shot The other. Colonel Karncs (who
was in command in consequence Of the illness
OF 1t. Col. Wolls,) Immediately upon rcceiy-
ing the information; gave pursun in person,
followed them eight or ten miles, but tire trail
giving out, returned. He has no doubt il is
The same party which visited San Palrico-
Colonel Karnes writes he is under the i'm.
preston the Mexicans are preparing for an
early campaign. We say, let them come. We
nrefcr peace, hut if the Mcxicans Insist upon
il, they will find Us ready"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1838-02-19
ADIEIrTO NEW lrNGLAND.

ADlEU TO NEwAENGLAND.
Farewell to New-Ergland, 'he land Of my BIRTH
To III. home Of my father its hall and its HEARTH
To those beings beloved, who have gadened with
light -,
Lifes perilous pa,h-be their own ever bright.
And oh, when the exile is present in thought
Be each friends recollection With happiness iraugh'
Remember, remember, But not 10 deplore,--
Remember with smiles, or remember no more.
I 70 TO the land OF the myrtle and vine,
Where beauty is bowling at altar and shrine
Where fairy~lke feet are repelllng the sod,
And the incense Of nature is wrealhng TO God
NV grave will be made where the winter is not,
And the sun of the South will lum'ne the spot
VIII gild and will gladden. the place Of my rest,
Impasting in death what in life loved best.
That smile, al, unclouded when others are fown,-
Bright, beautiful Mature Ii s1r's is thine own
That slnrs above all i.s q,-TnHN llgih--
g. Z, +.
Montpelier, 1859.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

T CUs 7, IooS.
The Treasury notes issued up 10 this date,
under the provisions OF the act of Congress OF
10Th October, 1887, entitled San act TO au.
lhorze the issue Of Treasury notes." amount
to SASS, 904 90,
The amount received for duties, and in pay
mcnt of debts, appears by the returns made
up 10 the same period. ia about s so 500.
LEVI WOODBURY.,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
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MONTPELIER, 1859.

tip ALVAN STEWART Esq and AMOS
DiiAPEE will be present at the Anti-sayery Com
ventlop at Middebury on "Wednesday and Thurs
dav. slst and 22d inst. Rev ORANGE SCOTT,
ofLowell is also expected.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1838-02-19

Samuel Kelley
Sherman Kellogg
Eben'r Hewes
Moses Strong
Luther Graves j.
Orrcn Smith
Orson Skinner
ARENAS Cushman
WIN Upham
Daniel Warren
Peter 6 Smith
Joseph Snmerby
Farley Foster
w T Burnham
John + Miller
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1838-02-19

A collection Of Sl4 was taken up, and the
Society, after prayer by George Campbell, adj
iourned without day.
NATH'L JONES, President
C. L. KNApP, Rec. Secretary.
Speech OF GEORGE CAMPBELL,
IA FUGITIVE FROM SOUTHERN sLAyERyI
al The second annual meeting Of the Wash.
ington County a. S. Society, at Montpelier,
Feb. 7, 1888.
Mr.. PREslpENr.-I rise, not with tho pre-.
sumptueus attempt to enforce on this audisncs
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an opinion, he will study our cbarcter and
principles little more thoroughly.
believe, Sire, that any one has right 10
infer from the above extract that Mr. Brown
would be willing, at least, to have his native
State engaged in Lyhch-law, aud mobs--and
this 10 pre- vent freedom Of speech. If such are
his notions of liberty, her sons will hardly on
rol his name beside that OF her Aliens, &c who
never deserted the "sons of Liberty" even in
tie hour Of danger. In short, it would have
taken the loyulsis a long time 10 have "preju-
diced" me against Mr. B. as much as he has
in this short article and my mind now must
be very much changed before can look on
him as n very brave, worthy or honorable man.
think it would be well for him and Mr. Pap
ineau 10 think whether they have not done
more 10 ruin the cause Of the Patriots IN Cana
dd. than even the British troops.
A happy thing was it for Americans that
they were not under such commanders. II
there is any similarity between the cause Of
Canadian and American revolutions, there is
none between their leaders.
ORLEANS.
The foregoing communication should have
appeared long ago, but Tor the TACT that it was
laid aside. We agree with ORLEANS in his
censure of Mr. Browns appeal TO Lynch law
we do not agree, however, in his implication Of
all The Canadian patriot leaders.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1838-02-19

Clark Stevens
Thomas Stowell
Holden Putnam
C L Knapp
james Green
Z P w alton
Aaron Angler
Russell Butler
Amasa Pride
Erastus Parker
John l. Buck
Guy Beckley
IL Green
Benz. Page
John + Pierce
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-11

berry, Dennis Dunn, Edwards, Evans, Everett L%,ng'
Graves, Grenne Hall, Hslsted Harlan, Harper, VIM WIN,
s. Hastings, HAYES, Henry, Herod; Hoffman, jene n
H. Johnson, VIM: Cost Johnson, Kennedy, Llnc %o
Marvin, Samson Mason, manry, May, maxwel,, NC INC.
Morris, Calvary Morris. Nayor, Noyes Pearee pees'
Pope, Potts, Putnam, Rarlden, Randolph, Renc H
Ridgway Robertson Robinson, Rumsey Russell: Der
soulhsne, s.auy, Stone, sira,on, Talafero, Thomp
son. Tiinghas,, Toland, Underwood, Albert S White
John White, Lewis Williams, She!rod Williams, Sos
L. Williams, Christopher H. Williams WISE "0'o'
and Yorke-l04
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ne same paper contains emeUt oil MeSsrs rOlu
and Henderson, the persons named the depuatiOn IN
which the "commees' statement in regard 10 their
protesting 10 from "the Governor Burrows, Ste
vens, IL Co is pronounced "entirey false These
two individuals DECLARE that under an impression that
The rebels meant, &c attack the arsenal, thus called
en- the leaders as private individuals without authority
from any Others and endeavored 10 prevail The lead.
10 desis from their unlawful purposes. In accom-.
piishng that pacific bbect, they gave their individual
pledges having confidence in the keeper OF the arsenal
that no arms should be taken hereom, but at the
time declared it The pledge Of private indi.
viduals and that they did norecognze The right any
rabble to overawe intimdale The constituted powers
Of the government.
(From Tie Baltimore american Of Saturday,
The events which transpred on "Wednesday al Har.
rsburg show that disorder and confusion prevailed
throughout the day.
Tie State Arsenal was point which attracted the at
ten,on ni both parties, and ten o'clock the
ing Of Wednesday, Governor Ritner sent order to
the Keeper Of il to raise force for its defence. The
latter officer accordingly collected a guard Of men,
twenty-five in number, according 10 the account before
us-and stationed them in the Arsenal. Soon after thus
step taken, considerable number of people assem-:
bed before IT, when BY the Intervention OF Committees
acting behalf Of both parties i, agreed that those
in front Of the Arsenal should disperse, and on the
other hand that the keeper should pledge himself that
no arms should be taken of the Arsenal for any pur
pose.
Under this Arrangement, the people dispersed, and
afterwards the guard within the arsenal was With
drawn.
While these events transpiring in this quarter
appears that the Senate had convened the house of
Governor Ritner and that Of their number, Mr. Full
lertop had been appointed Speaker 10 proceed The
Senate chamber in the capitol and dourn that boCy for
the day. The reason for this that the safety
of the Speaker elect Mr. Penrose night be endangered
by proceeding to the chamber at that hour.
We have, yet account Of what took place in the
House Of Representatives Wednesday morning. At
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Revolution; ugreedlo.
The bill for the reduction and graduation of The price
Of the public lands read the second time, and refer.
red to the Committee on Public Lands.
Mr. Peace presented the memorials Of William Full.
ion, William Rand and Samuel Collins, severaly ask
ing for pensions in consideration Of Revolutionary
vices; which referred 10 the Committee Revo-
luiionary Claims.
On motion by Mr. Rives,
The memorial Of Com. James Barron, laid on the ia.
tle yesterday referred to the Committee Naval
Affairs, and ordered 10 be printed.
On motion by Mr.. Wright
Ordered That go much Of the Presidents Message as
relates to the finances together with the annual report
of the Secretary of the Treasury The same subject
be referred TO the Committee on Finance.
On motion by MIR. Noryell,
Ordered, That so much of the Presidents Message
as relates be referred to the Committee
Commerce.
On motion by Mr.. Robinson,
Or3ered That so much OF the Presidents Message as
relates the Post Office and Post Roads be referred
the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads.
On motion by Mr. Rives,
Ordered, That so much ofthe Presidents Message as
relates TO naval affairs be referred 10 The Committee on
Naval fairs.
On motion by Mr.. Clay Of Ala,
Ordered, That so much Of the Presidents Message as
relates TO- the public lands be referred TO the Committee
on the Public Lands.
On motion by MIR. Wall,
Ordered That SO much Of the Presidents Message Is
relates 10 the Judiciary be referred 10 the Committee
the Judiciary.
On motion by MIR. Clay of Alabama,
Ordered That much of the Presidents Message as
relates 10 the militia be referred 10 the Committee
the Militia.
Alter the consideration of Executive business, the
Senate adjourned over until Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The first business in order the motion made on
Mondsy by Mr. Crary, and postponed till this day, that
the Hon. j. w. Dolly, Delegate from Wisconsin, be qua
lifted
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gushed honor conferred upon him by eIectng him the
presiding officer Of the House of Representatives oil Penn.
sylvania.
Mr.. Fl. then called upon Mr.. Smith, of franklin, 10
administer 70 him The oalls of Office after which, The
frys:x Democratic members took and subscribed the
usual oath.
FIN the mean time the other division Of The House
adopted the rules Of the last House for their government
and appointed committees to wait on the Governor and
Senate inform them that their House was organized
and ready TO proceed TO business after which they ad
journed until half past two O'Clock to morrow and e,lr
ed from the Hall.
On motion, Messrs. Longacre and Brodhead were aP
pointed a committee 10 inform the Senate that the
House organized and ready TO proceed 10 business
Messls Heston and Waldorf appointed a com.
mittee in conjunction with similar committee from
the Senate inform the Governor that the Legislature
was organised, and ready 10 receive any communication
which he may be pleased to make.
Mr. BTodhead moved to suspend the rule, which re-
ouires the nomination Of Clerk &c. day prevouslo
their election.
Mr. Hill thought good could result from This notion
We could make nominations 10 day, and proceed To-
morrow TO an election. This the usual course and
he hoped il would be pursued on this occasion.
The motion of Mir b. then disagreed 10; and on
motion Of hlr H. the House proceeded to make noml
nations for Clerk Sergeant arms, and Door keeper.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-31

CoupT OF ConMos PLEAs-Before Judge Ulshoef-
fer-Fnday, March 30th.-James 4. Belts versus
Cooley 4 Bangs.
This was an action to recover e2l0, the amosnt Of
books sed for the plaintiffs by the defendants in the
spring Trade Sale, March, 1887.
The facts of the case are these AT the March
trade sale in 1897 in this CITY, Mr. Belts senta bill Of
goods TO be sold consisting of various books, which
cost $4,000. Cooley q Bangs sold these booksfor
s2l0 OF.
At the same sale Mr.. Belts bought bill Of goods
for $3.50 g. The terms Of this sale, as expressed IN
the catalogue part cash and part good notes, at
various dates Mr. Belts paid cash for some OF his pur-
chases, and offered good noesfo the balance These
notes and securities Cooley Il Bangs refused they held
on 10 the books which they resod al the Fall trade
sale last October on the account as they SAID, OF Mr.
Belts. These books were then sold for $3.50 less
than Mr. Belts offered 10 give for them IN March.
This deficiency OF ss9 they deducted from the $40
the amount of books sold for him. and offered him the
$50 or ESQ balance, which he would not accept but
brought this suit 10 recover the $40
In issuing their catalogue for the October sale,
Cooley a. Bangs published the names of the de
aullcrs al the March sale. We republished these IN
the Herald, and this drew out the following -
CAHp.-In Justification Of ny name appearing there
and ~ he ~ " Herald and also to show the InIes-
ice OF Messrs Cooley N Bangs, the following expla-
nations necessary About three weeks after the
sales Mr.. Hail. an assistant IN my store, called on
Mr. Cooley have the books delivered, az also 70 set
tie Tor them according to the terms OF sale. MT
Cooley DID net object ~ the endorsers offered, bu
SAID mat The times were so precanoussuppose youle'
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DIED.

On Friday morning, the 3oth instant, Mary wife Edward
McCahll
Their friends ard acquaintance respectfully invited to
attend her funeral this afternoon from her late residence 2s
Mott street. at o'clock.
On Thursday, the 18th instant after short illness A. L.
Stewart for respectable inhsbtan OF this
city,
AT Moown N J. the 2lst instant Christopher Van Hsu-
ten, aged 46 years
In Oxford, Sussex Co. N. j. the consuu pon
William, eldest son Of the Rev. George Banghar aged Is
years.