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Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-05-29
For The Vermont Telegraph.
Fourth OF July--Hoyv should the day b



In the morning, while the roar of the
murderous (D cannon in our cities and viii
lagos is announcing the return of the birth
day of our country and the freedom and
independence of these States from the Brit.
ish yoke. Freedom, did say-a ivord
most deaT-but ! now recollect that but
part of our fellow cilizents are free. Mill
ions in our favored country would leap for
jay, could this accent reach their ears. But
horrible TO name, they are slaves for life
one day Of which presents more despotism
and tyranny to rejecting mind, than ages
of such oppression as caused our revolu-
,ionary fathers to draw their swords. Then
let the friends of the oppressed and haters
of despo.ism, on the morning OF that day,
retire TO their several places of worship
where prayer is wont to be made, and de-
vote one peaceful hour, in the still small
voice Of deVout and fervent prayer TO HIM
who is wont to hear the cry Of all who
come Alright to him, for the poor afflicted
Africans (2) in this land of nominal liberty
l-beseeching God that it may not be SO in
name only, but in fact-an asylum for the
oppressed already here, and that all,born here
may remain as free as they are born, (fol
no child is born slave.) That every spe
cies of despotism may be speedily done
away from our happy land; and that the
consciences of all who hold their fellow
men in slavery, may give them no peace
day nor night, until their hearts are softened
and they can wash their hands in innocen
| cy from this God -dishonoring sin.
And as we are commanded to pray for al
in authority, let US also offer our petitions t.
HIM who will not turn away our prayers
for those who FL the seats of legislation ir
our national councils, that they may nc
longer file away the prayers of this peopl,
for the oppressed, by cords, there to remain
as so many witnesses of their in6delity t
their constituents, and open violations o
the first principles of our government.
/ Go, brethren, in humble faith to thron,
OF grace. For why should it be thought ;
thing incredible that the mighty God viii
hear our prayers, and cause the shackels {,
fall off from the oppressed, as did the chains
from Peters hands, when he was delivere,
from all the expectations of the Jews, Will
the church were praying for him. He i
the same prayer-hearing God, now, as then
his arm is as strong to deliver the oppresse,
from all the expectations Of their oppressor
as it was then and he has all hearts In hi
hands, and can aud will devise the mean
to accomplish his merciful design. Tho
the present time may appear dark to US, i
IS the perfection OF light with him.
Then let US come boldly and humbly &
a throne Of grace, and fervently spread tn
righteous cause Of the oppressed Africal
before him, realizing that those for whom
we plead are not permitted to ask of thei
rulers favors, or rather justice for themselves
Ii is recommended TO all the Anti-Slaver
: Societies, throughout the Union, to devot
one hour for the above definite object, com
! mencing at four o'clock in the morning, o
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-05-29

renal offence for any one to get dr'sf'k, or
- ret ann one drunk, indictable before any
proper authority, and punishable in fine Of
not less than $1,000, nor more than $2O,Oo'
or 800 90; and how many, DO you SUPPOSE
would be seen Keeling and staggering about
our streets? Suppose you annlhlia'e Inc
traffic in ardent spirits, and Danish II from
the country. Where would be that triumph
of princlple-that victory over temptation
that moral achievement Il IS only neces-
sary to make an action appear abhorrent
and detestable to the public mind, and that
1 action is abandoned. And what will make
the act of drunkenness appear more vile,
than 10 punish it as a misdemeanor?
| have given these few hints, in order to
try the mind of the public, respecting these
things; hoping that many may see ut TO
tspeak out on this subject, and have the
| matter discussed The present state OF
things willremain but little while. A re-
action will soon take place to the utter
establishment and chagrin of those who are
1.-THE true friends eff the Temperance cause
Let this subject be discussed and inyesii
gated by the community at large. Petition
our Legislature on the subject, have thing
a little more consistent than they now are
Then the cause OF Temperance will stan'
on its own basis. There will be no hcens
law' for 'bone Of contention,' for stem
! perance folks to electoneer about: but,
is it possesses any moral energy, it will hav
: new field to enter, aad new impetus
aid it on to certain victory.
ANTI-LICENsE.
% will only touch upon single point made
L my correspondent. He says, "make drunkenness
h cRIME.n have little more to say on the-point,
ve this time than ask, sctdt drunkenness? Sha
he it be ascertained and defined by the drinkers a
! tions-or by the amount kind, he drinks-or
both-or by something ese7 1t strikes me III
here is a question which would puzzle makers al
RS executors of laws, not little. Friend Chipma
no. the Temperance lecturer, told US of decisi
-, made by some grave body, somewhere, declari
q that a person should be considered drunk WI
could not hold up by the fence! This test, togei
ne err with the foregoing question IS submitted for
consideration Of those Legislators who undertake
make Drunkenness crime punishable.
Il / shall not of course, be understood as prefer
be ing that it is no crime to get drunk.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-05-29
VERMONT TELEGRAPH.
BRANDON. WEDNESDAY, MAY %, 1889

IL FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS WANTED a
soon as il can be conveniently RENTED
from those who owei it for the Vermont TIE
egraph.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-05-29
MORE BAPTIsms.
For the Telegraph.

FRANKLIN, SABBATH EVE, May 5, 1899.
Dear Brother Murray - have just been
reading brother Baldwin's letter of the 1ath
ult., as published in the 3lst No. Of he
Telegraph, giving an account OF the work
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-05-29

There were baptized in this town, last
Lords day. Several others had been previ-
ouslY baptized, at different Iimes,-an 9TH
ers stiH stand as candidates. There have
also been considerable accessions to the
Congregationalists, and some to the Method
lists.
WEsToN.-Brother Pollard, who labors
in this. place says that the Lord is blessing
his people and brilding up his cause among
them. He baptized 4 recently, and thinks
there is prospect that others will come
out soon.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-05-29
of grace in this northern region, and OF my
L,; oIoron Of Knosbnrph- Falls.

of grace in this northern region, ana Oh my
baptizing eleven at Enosburgh-FalLs.
Allow me to add, that, last Lords day, J
baptized nineteen more at Enosourgh-Faiis.
Last monday baptized six at North Far
field. To-day have had the pleasure OF
leading IS willing converts into the water
at Berkshire, and of burying them, IN the
likeness of Christ's death, in the lquld
grave. About two weeks ago / baptized
three there. Three others have recently
/ been received by letter and otherwise,-so
that, when about TO receive the Lords sup
per this afternoon, 90 new members recelv-
ed the hand of fellowship. Our commun'
lion season was a precious one; | hope l
will be long remembered. | could best ex
press the feelings of my heart, by exclain
ing Bless the Lord, o my soul, and al
that is within me praise his holy name.'
SABBATH EVE, May IL.
. l have just returned from Enosburgh
Falls, somewhat encouraged to believe tia
the work Of conversion is not over in tha
place. Chsistians there seem to enjoy a
uncommon spirit of prayer for the conye
! ison of those who have not yet yielded
e be saved by grace. Il baptized eight mol
8 to-day. s Praise the Lord all ye h
n people, Yours, sincerely, in the Gospel,
" Brother o. S. Murray. PETER CHASE.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-05-29

Brother Guilford writes from Perkins
ville,-'We have been enjoying glorious
revival here. have baptized 23-am ex-
pecting more.'
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-06-27
Statutes of Mississippi.

.HHE subscribers propose to publish a
! Digest of all the Statutes of Mississippi
now in force, ola general character.
They will be bound in two volumes, with
reference to the decisions ofthe High Courts
Of Errors and Appeals, and the decisions Of
the Courts of other States upon similar Sta
Nltes. The work will be ready for delivery
by January next, a,.,
v. E. HOWARD.
jackson March !, 1889
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-06-27

The supreme court Of Louisiana has made
an important decision upon the law Of part
nership. Il is, that stockholders in comps-I
MES, incorporated and unincorporated, who
act by commissioners or agents and in the
particular case Of joint owners of q steam
boat or other vessel, carry ing merchandise,
sc. for hire, are liable for the debts Of the
company as members of commercial part
nership. The steamboat Cuba, was SO own
ed and managed, and one Of the company Of
owners was made individually liable, and
Judgment entered against him individually,
for the whole Of debt contracted by the
agents of the boat-N. @. Courier.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-06-27

Scene Ar 4 TAvERN.-"l say Old friend
why did you drop that paper 60 suddenly
when the editor slept inf" "Ah!Ihad good
cause for SO doing; for you see 4 am about
f;lfv wears uldx and have lived here ell my
lifetime and never subscribed for q news.
paper but one year-anf have never Palo
for that YETI All! but what Of thatl some
subscribers never pay at alp All! yes.
hnt va see | am ashamed to let him know
read.--(-nllofin Miss. Democrat.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-06-27
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Is rupIrsHED EvEar THURSDAY. ny
TMOMA BROWN
At FIVE DOLLARS per year, 4. sdsanee, Q
ga az the expiration of the year.
VNo paper discontinued until all arrears
sss are paid, unless at the option of the editor.
Terms OF Advertising.

Ter square Of ten lines or less, for the FIRST il
8eruon, One Dollar; for each additional insc,
81, 6 TO those who advertise by the year,
bera! discount will be made.
The number of insertions required must 4
2afxed on all advertisements, or they will B
ennnmed until ordered out, and charged 70
accordingly.
GrAll JoB WoRK must be paid for on al
very.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-06-27

BEAUTY or THE JEwEss-B5 Ckatene
brand -Fontaine asked me one day, Why
the women Of the Jewish race wore % much
handsomer than the men. gave him
reason at once poetical and Christian. Tie
Jewesses, replied, have escaped the eurs9
which has Alighted upon their fathers, hus-
bands and sons. Not Jewess WAS to 10.
seen among the crowd ofpriesss and the rab-
BILE who insulted the Son Of man, scousged
him, crowned him with thorns, subjscted
him to ignominy and the croas. The wo-s
men Of Judea believed in the Saviour-they
loved, they followed him, they soothed hi0.
under affections. A woman Of Bethanys
poured on his head the precious ointmenfl
which she kept in vase Of alshastse; tboj
sinner annointed his feet With . pestumed1
oil, and wiped them with her hair. Christ
on his part, extended his grace and mercy
to the Jewesses; he raised from the daad'
the con Of the widow of Main, and MarthAsO
brother, Lazarus; he cured Simo0ss mo(hsss
tin-law, and the woman who touched the hon
of his garment. To the Samaritan wolnan
he was spring of living water, and . com
passionate Judge 10 the woman in crime
The daughters Of jerusalem wept over hims
the holy women accompanied him to Calv1-
ry; balm, and spices, and weeping, sought
him at the sepulchre: awoman, why weep
est thouf'' His first appearance was to Mag
dalen; he said to her, "Mary"-A tn
sound of that voice Magdalen's eyes were
opened, and she answered, "Master" Ihs
reflection of some very beautiful ray mus
have rested on the brow Of the Jewesses.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-06-27
LOSS OF THE HORNET.

A correspondent OF the National lutelIt-
gencer, who says, that, at different and dis
tant periods, the fate Of the Hornet has beens
with him, a matter of investigation, near the IS
place of her destruction, furnishes long and IS
interesting article upon the subject We Is
give thrilling extract: IS
SIT was after the lapse Of several Year,
that, in the city Of Tampico, l was repeating
to several of my countrymen-sea-captains
and .others-,hc statement Of Dit, rela-
tive to the Hornet. The relation being end
ed, one Of the persons present, Capt. 7,
we'll known as having been many years in
the trade between Tampico and New Or
leans, informed US that he was in command
of one Of the schooners which lay OF tho
bar of Tampico, and put to sea with the Hor-
ne: that evening. He stated that the wind
commenced blowing violently from the
north; hence 1t had been considered merely
a norther of unusual violence. Such, he
said, was not the fact, but that it partook
more of the character of the West India bur-
ricane; fer that, between eight and nine at
night, the wind suddenly shifted from the
north, or northwest, to the southeast; and
the change was made with such violence
that his vessel, being in ballast only, was
instantly thrown on her beam ends, when he
was in imminent danger and momentary ex-
Ipectation of miserably perishing. With tho
closing Of night he had lost sight Of the Hosn
net and other vessels. On that awful nigh
while clinging to the rigging Of his capsize
vessel. which it required the utmost exel<
!, ton Of his strength to effect, the eea havi1e
been dashed into fury by the opposite winds
amid the roar Of the tempest, the rush Of W.
tiers, suddenly arose above the storm Tho
shrill sound of the boatswainss call. He
!. was instantly aware Of the proximity Of the
Hornet, and suddenly she burst In sikht
scudding north or quartely before the gale;
for moment it appeared to him she wns
, bent on his annihilat ton, to run him opGf
|. and down; he essayed 70 hail. Bodies g
! fort! Before his stifed words we're halG -
! tered, unheard and, Jansen, b was paee1
. within twenty feet by the Hornet-4he hsi|
time, probably, that ever human eye, o.
8 than those hted 10 perish With hee, ~
Z held her, She came and went lie Z pl11
tom ship. He could have almost touc. I'd
her. so close did the approximation soon.
asked, did he or could he uots It s1rh
d | time the appearance Of tho voseelf remosh.
vi ing that any recollection d his might NJ
d to elucidate the loss OF the vessel. He -
it piled, her fopgaIlant masts bad beea -
y down, that her lower yards were On The c.
> vale, or hanging BY the eesrs. and that -
id was scuddine without = stitch Of ctnsna1
leI set. He supposed, and think truly, IL
8, she either plunged beneath tho heavy go
1 which had bsen got up BY The norsh -
in the first part Of the hurricane, g ~
i a. ~ a =
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-06-27


-the-h-e-a-hea-"
ssIIe, you blockhead"
!. nHe-y-i-heavi-n e-double s-ness
~
Here there was a pause.
aWeIl, what doesethat spell, dolt?" cried
the teacher.
aHeavenliness-
box on the ear made the unfortunate
Tommy Tucker cry out.
aHeaviness, you stupid little fool: ex-
claimed bis instructress.
aHeayinessr' repeated the boy, rather
soto roce; but here an interruption TOOK
place, by agirl crying out: :.
aPlease, Governess, Billy Snipes
uI,m sure did'nt!n said the boy instantly .
aWhat has Billy Snipes doneP inquired
the governess.
ssie,s been pinching Of me-"
aPeoey WobbIe pricked me with hcr
needle iirst!" said the other; and ne began
10 whimper.
aYou plaques, I'll give if you! And you
Tommy Better, you're playing at tlt-tat-tow
with Bobby Bricks, instead Of doing YOU
sums, you god for nothing, wicked wretch
esp
| Hearing rapid succession Of blows,
thought nv appearance might afford SOM
i reI;6f 10 he little inuocents. % I.pushed tn'
q dor open Ind catered tho school room, az
I thore. 3 nv surprise, beheld my mIdygen
Illa. n;Iek. and aunizble Amelia, Whackin
J nvay. md with all her might, among pa
al Sc juveniles MT much bigger than 81
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-06-27

IL
purses, and breed silk worms, write poetry,
and -"
ssNever mind Septima, what sister can
do.n here interrupted her mamma. "Mr.
Wac will find out all her qualities IN time.
Amy, my love! what is the matter with
youi You seem dulI,n added she, with
very impressive affection.
Amy gave . Sigh.
aAh! poor thing she IS 30 susceptible,
said Mrs. Thompson, emphatically.
Amy fixed her eyes on gap 10 tho pep
per and salt carpet. / looked as solemn e,
the Queen Elizabeth, done in worsted, thai
hung over the mantle piece. But wa
rarely amused. At this interesting period
Amelia's papa, who seemed as if he though
there was nothing in the world 50 importan
as his system Of tat.ening pigs, suddenly %
served:
aMangel Wurzel gives them. the grippe
.sMr. tn exclaimed his dignifiee sPoes'
~ith ! look that would have awed -. En-
pcror. i. -, :.
es s1 ~ -. xilh ! "a
r ~ - :
a aS - -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-06-14
THE QUEEN OF AMERICA

We nlWav- believed tha, AmprIcn was n
republic. until Yesterday. when we sa,is.
factorly a,cettalned that it is not onlv n
monarchy. but hat Ike England. our faith.
etl8nd, We are under the mid disnens,,Inn
ct qnecniy rule: and hat, although our
Queen IS not quite so young ms Victoria.
Eugond's virgin monarch, vet she appears
10 BE- "a much inclined 10 mercy and brnrv.
OlPnce as she who governs the ButIsh Isles
The discovery that we have a Queen was
only The work Of The present week and the
iltS'llngs OF The news reached Us Yesterday.
From the history Of The case as npinldcd 10
u, Il appears that we'll dressed fema 10
OF polished manners and cultivated mind.
was brought INTO the police Office on Tues
day for Supposed nebrIa'lon. and for col
Letting mob of boys, who formed her
te'lnun as she passed along the stree, -
She there gave her name a. MoGamc
Washington, he Queen of America. and
was locked up N the cells unrll Yesterday
afternoon, when >he vas btuugh, before
justice Wyman for examination A. She
came before hun she made a Profound bow
and when nterrnga'od touching her name.
&c. sad. ~ commanding tone. tina, she
was Madame Washington. the Queen of
America IN answer 10 further cnou,,ics
she stated that she had. for few months
past by virtue OF her right 10 reign a<sum
ed the ardnous duties OF The government Of
America, tor the sake Of the public good.
Hut that some Of her subjects in ,hs civ.
who were opposed to royalty, had rebeIpd
against her sovereign authority. and had
thrust Their Queen into vile cell in n
prison. There she had been. with but n
drop OF water, for Two weary DAYS. to allav
her burning thirst, and that the odors of
The contracted apartment in which she had
been placed, were n,uppor,abe for a row.
a nose. she SAID she was now bound 10
Trenton. TO view he great national encamn.
mpni where she would NEE, and confer
with Mr.. Van Buren,, and give him his
instructions how to proceed with the
"'Ighiy affairs of state. with which she
had. tor time. entrusted him.
After beng by The magistrate introduced
S"cc"SSve'V to her Secretaries Of S'a,eand
OF War. and expressing her pleasure n,
seeing them about her, in answer To- an in
curry whlihcr her majesty was about TO
90. she said she was bound at present IN
BookIyn. where she had some INTERESTING
friends and relatives whom she wished to
VISIT before her departure for her palace in
Washington. Thus saying. Amer,ca'.
v'r'n"u. Queen politely waved her hand in
token of friendly ad,cu. and with the
l'gh' ness ct the gossamer's tread, hastily
lett the office, W Y Sun.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-06-14
THE FLORIDA ARRANGEMENT,

Tn" Wn>niug'on Cob" auu"uucr, the
ARRIVAL ot Gen. Macomb AT the seat Of
Gov"rnmour. and expresses the opinion
TIM the arrangement he has succeeded in
IF c'mg val ff'crualy PM stop 10 the
fu'thrr tfn-lun OF blood m Iuai Territory
TIE country to be occupied provl>lnnally
by The Indians is situated beyond all for.
mer settlements. and the Gordon OF post,
established across III" peninsula from New
Smyrna Ia Tampa Bay will be furnished
with sufficient number of troops to en-
sure the faithful observance Of the terms
dictated by Gen. Mac mb, both by the
whites and the red man.
Late dispatches received from For Glib
son announce that Gen Arbuckle ard the
Superintendent Of Indian Affa,r,, Gen
Armstrong, bad IN put,unnc" of lnsr,uc
toms from The Secretary at War made an
arrangement for the future pprman,n n, es.
enlistment of the SrmlnolCs perfectly
'a' l'lac'ory 10 NJ lcanopy and other chiefs,
and that The Semlnoles now IN the wost
were about TO remove there,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-06-14
From the New York Wing.
ALL. HAIL. NIP GINA

We are faIrly out o; the woods at las,
The Old DOMINION has almost certainly
elected SIXTY. EIGHT Wings and NINE
Conservatives to the House of Delegates
'oOW-seren Loco Focos, giving an Anti.
Van Buren, majority Of TW ENTY IN Joint
Ballot. The clam Of the Loco Focos that
aH of the { nserva'Ive and Wing Dele.
gales from Lutte tennessee will vote AID.
m'nls'ra'on. when that District gave some
500 Wing and Conservative majority. is
pfeposl erous. They SAID that Dr.. Ewing
of Lee-an Unduub'ed Whg-ls Diedgea
TO vote Administration, and they have the
fac" To claim about iwD.lhlrds of The Con-
servarIvr,! They did just the same last
year, and >wore they would have a majority
III JOINT Ballot; but the result showed
them foil tcenty behind They NAV saw
what Hey please now, but they KNOW thew
are beaten A clear half the House Of
Delegates are thorough original Wings;
and may be depended On as such. Nine
more are protested Conservatives. DIS,
gul-e It a they may, the Van Buren organs
KNOW they have been beaten IN Virginia.
Liberty has proved stronger than Power
IN tins contest; and the hearts Of the PEG.
pie are reiorced!