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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-06-06

Exchanging a ,rjs.-Rsiher q sin
guar case was discovered on Saturday, in
the report OF The committee on The State
prison upon The petition Of Samuel Wes-
Ton Tor release. BY the statement OF Mr..
Copeland. IL appears that the prisoner
was committed under the following cir
cumstances About five years ago. his
wife was stolen and carried OF by man
who until that time had lived in his
neighborbnod. and who also had wife
Of his own. Probably. however, the alb
duclion was not without some degree Of
voliiIOn on the part of the stolen proper
" herself. Ponr Weston was quite dis
consulate under his bereavement. but be.
ing snmew hat nj "simple body" some
mischieVous fellows advised him TO make
up for his loss BY taking the other mans
wife, who of course had been left be-
hind without any husband. Believing
iha. "a fair exchange was no robbery"
lie concluded To do SO, aud, with the la
dy's consent, he took her home, called
il all square, and every thing was going
on smoothly again, 10 the satisfaction Of
all parties.
His happiness, however, was doomed
TO be again interrupted; for he was com
planned OF, arrested. tried. convicted, and
for this act so innoccntly committed on
his part, he was sentenced 10 six years
| Imprisonment. Five years Of this term
will expire in February next. aud he now
very humbly petitioned the Legislature
to sbale the remaining year. From the
testimony Of Mr.. Pillsbury, the warden
Of the prison, i, appeared .ha. The poo'
fellow was very harmless. inofensive
man. and his petition was granted unanl
mously. We could almost have wish
ed that the house had also granted him
a special dispensaiion, with full permis
| sion to take his adopted spouse again
and live With her until his own Lawful
wife should be returned to him. Had i
not been for bad examples sake, perhap!
they would. Hartford (Ct.) Courier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12
Broom lhe Is. John.buryl calledoninn.


Wool. We have noticed with regret n
week or two past, indications OF decline of
prices in this article,-we say with regret,
for weare DESTROYS that the farmer who tolls
IN the cold in the winter and in the heat of
summer. should reap rich reward for his
industry The all eyed reasons for this de-
cine are said TO grow out OF circumstances
connected with manufacturing. The wool
manufacturers last year say they have lost
money IN the business, or have failed TO mako
any proht and in many instances they have
barely paid the expenses of their establish.
menis, and several are changing their mach.
merry from the manufacture Of wooden to The
manufacture OF cotton goods. These state.
menis tend to depress the prices and they
VIII do It il they are honestly made. But
lei The farmer note one other circumstance.
the country is full of agents for the purchase
Of wool This looks favorable In several
o. the best wool growing towns in New
Hampshire, there exists considerable CONNIE
llon among the agents OF manufacturers. to
secure the refusal oflhe best lots but the ow-
ners are no. anxious to seu at the prices offer
ed, which range from so to SIS for the hest
'uii blood, and occasionly for an extraordina-
ny lota little higher. An intelligent wool
dealer at Lebanon--one Of The first wool.
growing towns 10 New England-a few
Jays since informed us that there existed
general disposition among the farmers in /.
10 noid on 10 their wool at present, vet there
were some among them who sold as low as SO
CTS per pound An extraordinary good lot.
we were told, was sold at Boscawin, at 6Octs.
our iarmer friends may judge from these
lac,s OF Their prospects at present ofdisposing
oithelr wool. There will doubtless be chan
ges IN prices during the two or three follow.
ing months. The manner in which lots of
wool have been cleansed and done up will
regulate 10 some extent its value. Buyers
look 10 this as of more importance then they
formerly have done.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12
TO be continued.

The STATE CONVENTION The man
ner in which the newspapers Of THE Dem
ocracy" treat the, call for Wing State Con
venton is quite amusing What The Wings
going TO have State Convention2 That
contemplate little party in Vermont, the
Wings, really expecting to vie with the Con
ventlon of delegates at Middlebury, where
the tall ones were to look into the windows,
no house being large enough to hold the
thronging thousands And the Wings 90
to assemble themselves together to nominate
governor How presumptuous the Wings
are getting 10 be- Hay'nl The Democracy
alreadynominated Smile and Bank Reform
for governor and what is the use of the puny
Wings attempting to put opposition to such
a ticket. And then again the presumptuous
Wings have dared to use the word democrat
&C and TO call Convention of Democratic
Wings, This is too bad. Is not that the
word, which the party who called themselves
Jackson men, chose, for the purpose of hiding
their multitude OF sins and aristocratc pred.
Elections and what business has any body
10 be democratic. except such as hold to the
supremacy Of Gen. jackson, the arbitrary
use OF the veto prerognlive. and such as now
hold to the infallbility of Mr.. Van Buren,
and The subtreasury scheme2 What right
have majority of the people of Vermont to
be called democratic when democray is so
desperately claimed by minority
Vermont MercurU
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12
srnlsoyrr1D. Mass. June a5, 1899.

The fifteen gallon law and prosecutions
under 1t, IS now the mos, interesting topic
here, The taverners and retailers here who
have openly violated and defied the law,
and predicted such rising of the people, if
they were meddled with, are bafiied at every
step. They to make a fire but the match
wont take. They are complained of liule
and great, fined, and there is no excitement
about 1t no sympathy among the people for
them, ln fact, the great body of the people
are Ter supporting the law, and for cutting off
ping. t
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12

ATTEMPT, TO EsCAPE.---- Wilbur, the
murderer OF Mr.. Barber Of Coleran. Mass.
made another attempt 10 escape from the
Madison CO.. ~ Y Jail, 2eth nlt "He had
contrived to make sort Of false bottom TO
his berth or bunk, between which and The
real bottom he could secrete himself so as
eiltctualy 10 be concealed from even more
than ordinary scrutiny. Having severed the
link which connected his letters with the
ring in the floor, he put his plan into opera.
ton on Friday night
The next morning the jailer went 10 his
room, hailed him. and receiving no answer,
he entered the cell but no Wilbur was TO be
seen. The bed clothes were thoroughly o.
verhauled the space between the bed and the
floor, and every other hiding place in The cell
were searched. but not n trace Of the prison
er could be discovered He had escaped,
and no mistake. Bnt how ?--ihis was the
question; for the doors were barred aud
locked as they had been left the night pre-.
vous none Of the keepers family had been
disturbed 4 and faithful dog, set TO watch the
premises, had given no indication of any
thing out of the way
Certain circumstances and appearances,
however, led to the beliefthat front window
assistance OF ladder, and that WILDER had
been released from his cell by the means OF
false keys. A wagon was heard going at
Jehu.like rapidity south, about two o'clock
10 the night, in which the "unhanged" gentle
man was supposed to have been conveyed by
bis rescuers. The alarm was Immediately
raised hand bills Offering reward OF $500
for the re-capiurc Of WILDER, and $3.50 for
the apprehension Of those who assisted in
his escape, were scattered far and wide and
pursuers were despatched in "hoi haste" in
every direction in which WILDER was suppo.
sed TO have gone.
Things thus proceeded uutil about noon
on Saturday, when the anxiety depicted on
the countenances of our citizens gave place
10 broad grin. at the announcement that
WILDER was Iagain in JAIL or rather that be
had not been out OF jail. A woman's wit is
said TO be "a match for any two men in
Chrisiendom," but in this instance il unray.
elled mystery which puzzled whole vii.
lage.
The jailor's wife. not exactly satisfied as
TO Wilher's escape, determined to give his
bed little closer search She proceeded 10
do SO; and on tearing of blanket which
he had nailed down beneath the bed,ick. she
discovered the shackles which ornamened
give Intelligence Of
this and while absent, WILDER whipped on,
OF his hiding place and concealed himselfun.
der The rear steps OF the Jail. where he was
soon after found, aud taken back TO his old
| quarters.
The whole affair, as il Terminated. wore the
| appearance of q broad hoax. bu, nm ,be
pnn oil WilberIt was mos, cunningly con.
coniriyed plan TO attain his liberty His in.
lenlion was TO induce the belief that he had
fled on Friday night and on the succeeding
night, when his cell would probably have
been left unlocked, TO step out at his leisure,
and thus effect real escape.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12

valuable Information. which was ordered to
be printed.
Voted that the proceedings ofthis meeting
be signedby the President and Secretaries
Of this Convention and published in the
Wing papers
HORACE BAXTER, President.
SAMUEL +. Thompson, c
WILLIAM w. FEssENDEN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12
Pennsylvania LEGISLATURE.
TIarrisburgh. June %. 1899

y, = ''' o"l . WIZ y, 1'7oO'
House Of Representatives. The die was
cast this morning. The appointed hour had
arrived. TWAS impossible any longer to avoid
II. The Loco Focos TO man voted down the
10 certain public officers, providing for the cleo,
ton Of canal commissioners, notaries public
and county surveyors By he people The
Wings all voted in favor of the amendments
whilst the Loco Focos to a man Except few
dodgers") voted against it. The Bill was
sent back TO the Senate.
Ha not trust hepeople This is ocoloco
democracy.
Blessed are they who expect nothing, for
they shall not be disappointed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12
~. Windh am County WING
Convention.

Agreeable to previous notice n large and
respectable number of the Wings of Wind.
ham County, met in Convention at the Court
House in Fayetteville on the 9TH of July,
inst The meeting was called TO order by
S. L. Billings Esq. Of Rockingham, Hon,
w. II. RANNEy, was called TO the chair and
$. +. THOMPSON, was appointed Secretary
pro tempore.
Voted that committee Of five be appoint
ed by the chair for the purpose of nomina-
ting officers for the day; aud John II. Blake,
Adm Thayer. Gates Perry Jr John Barrett
and Horace Baxter, Esquires, were appoint
ed said committee.
On motion of DAVID CRAWFORD, Esq,
Hon. w. r. RANNEy, was invited TO read
the Declaration of Independence Alter
which Hon A. Brchard introduced the fol-
lowing Resolution, which was adopted
Resolved, That we revere the principles
of the Declaration of Independence as the
foundation principles of free government ;
ANNOUNCED 10 the World as. such by the
Wings Of '76. and reasserted as such by us,
a convention of Wings of 80.
The committee raised for the purpose, re-
ported the following officers, for the day.
HON. HORACE BAXTER, President
Hon. MARK RICHARDS Hon. HENRY
WuEELocK, Hon. WV. r. SKATER, PER-
LEY FAIRBANKS, ASA WHEELocK, ELInU
FIELD, CyRIL MARTIN. Il. ALnHR, JOHN
BARRETT. DANIEL CoBB LUTHER Srow-
ELL. and T. GooDELL, Esquires, Vice Presi-
dents.
SAMUEL F. TmoMrsoN, Ss,r.,or;e,
VIM w. FEssENDEN,
On motion, voted 20 invite all present be-
longing to this county, and opposed TO the
present administration and the reelection Of
Martin Van Buren, 10 the Presidency, 10
take seats with us in this convention and to
participate in the business coming before
u.s.
A committee, consisting Of the following
persons w. II. RANNEy, DANA HYDE
AUSTIN BIRcHARp, JOINS w MooRE. and
DAVID CRAwFoRD, were appointed to dral,
resolutions and report the same 10 this con
vcntion.
Voted to appoint committee oftwo from
each town to report 10 the convention a tick.
ei OF Senators TO be recommended TO the vo.
;ers of Windham County at their next cleo
ton
Adjourned 10 o'clock, p. NJ.
Afternoon.
The Committee reported the following
persons to be supported as Senators for this
I cnuptv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12

Ii was q proverb Of the Ancients whom
the Gods would destroy they first made mad"
How true is this Of the present administration
Notwithstanding the opposition of the en-
tire of that portion of the American population
which have the capacity of forming just aud in
lellgeni conclusions upon questions Of COM
merce and finance, they are madly bent upon
persevcring in the suicidal measures of the
odious Sub-Treasury scheme--the truth Of
this will be seen by the following extract from
a late speech of the Presidents on his visit to
New York. We say to him, go uheadp--it
is all working right for the Wing cause--who
knows bu, The President himself may yet be
discovered defaulier---this Sub Treasury
scheme is capital way TO conceal IL.
E" Your observations upon an Important
question in regard to our domestic policy
that Of an independent treasuv--showa We
~ mature aud Just consideration Of The sub
ject in all its bearings; tested by the princi-
Pile which has been opposed to ii--that of
giving temporary use OF The public money,
and a consequent control ovei 1t, to private
corporations, rresponslbleto the people--it
may well be regarded as question involv-
ing the nature and TO some extent the exist
ence, of republican institutions, as well as n
consideration Of the man purposes for which
our government was established; whether
for the safety oil the many or the aggran-
dizement OF the lew--whs,her or not to Sc
cure the greatest good to The greatest mum.
Der, in our view the only legitimate object of
the institution OF government among men,
1t is. to my mind certain that under sys-
tenn like ours. and in communities like those
which compose the population OF these states,
the solution OF n question embracing such
considerations cannot long remain in doubt
Private interest and individual efforts, under
mistaken impressions as 10 its tendency, may
indeed obstruct and delay, bu; they cannot
control its final adjustment On the contra
~ we cannot be deceived in believing that
the period is rapidly approaching when those
efforts will be Observation-Disclosures personal
considerations will, unavodably, be merged
in the general current Of public sentiment,
and when the common interest inthis respect
will be placed on its only true and solid
foundation by the adoption of the measure
referred 10, with the appreciation OF the peo-
pie"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12

We learn from Bennington county that the
Wing convention, which was holden on the
4th inst, was well attended, and its proceed
ings spirited and harmonious. MARTIN c..
DEMING of Arlington, and PIERPoINT IsnAM Of
Bennington, were nominated for Senator's
We are told the Wings of the county are wide
awake, and that they are determined TO elect
their ticket. This they can doubtless do, as
they have uniformly given decided majorties
for Governor and Member Of Congress, though
have sometimes succeeded in choosing their SEN
ators. Last year, we believe the Senators
were dvided-one Wing and one Loco. This
yearwe trust, they will give US two Wings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12

Loco Foco Eioquence The Vicksburg
Wing gives the following eloquent extract
from speech ola candidate for military Of
fee in Mississippi 1t is too good 10 be lost,
for il exhibits the true feeling of monocrat:
" Gentlemen, ifthe great Architect of the
universe were to design forming man brave
chivalrous and patriotic, and noble hearted, he
would have to m.uld him after the exact form
OF Andrew Jackson, ex-Aresident of the Unit
ed States Of America. The next character
which. appears on the horizon of good and great
men, is Martin Van Buren,, President of the
United States. And then, gentlemen, YES,
then we see Alexander G. McMott rise up like
a meteor, 10 illuminate and dazzle all behold
ing eyes with The briliancy of his talents, and
the spendor of his deeds. And, gentlemen,
now having nearly exhausted myself will
only add, that fyou will elect me, will fol-
low in the footsteps of those illustrious prede-
cessors.n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12

:, ns@M. SHADES SPEgcu, on the subject of
Executive pledges, &c. commenced in this
paper, VIII doubtless attract the attention of
our political readers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12

~ The tories of this county met at New
Fame, 4th inst. and nominated Charles X.
Field, Esq. Gen. Phineas Mather, and Judge
Huntington, as candidates TO be run down
for Senators.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12

E5-The Hon. William G. Bradley, of Yer
mont, who has run for Governor of that State
for the last ten years and been defeated every
time, declines being candidate any longer,
and gives as reason shat The peopie hare
got so into The habit of roting against hin,
hat a IS all nonsense 10 try to 5reak then,
Of it,"
The Albany Daily Advertiser recommends
the above fact 10 the attention of Judge Nor
ton, the everlasting candidate The Loco Focos
OF this State for Governor.-Atias.
We would also recommend the above fact
TO Hon. Nathan Smile, the aeio Loco Foco
candidate for governor in this state.
He will try in vain to be elected by the in
telligent Farmers of Vermont.
Our Green Mountain Boys we hone will
ever retain "ihe habit of voting against" DEM
agogues office seekers, bribed politicians &C.
who try TO deceive them under promises Of
reform, and retrenchment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12

We this week present the doings Of the
Wing Convention on the 18th, at Fayetteville,
and next week will give the able and spirited
address of Mr.. Moore.
The Convention consisted of large number
of the most intelligent and respectable citizens
OF our County from the spirit of union
and activity there presented cheering evil
dence is given that "Old Windhamn will be
true to herself: her awake upn Cuce carried
death and destruction to the ranks OF the enemy,
and now with her Farmer candidate for Gov
ernor, and ticket for Senators selected from
the "bone and muscle" of our country, she
will again teach them the same lesson. The
Democrat may ill its columns with Trades OF
''rich against poor" Shank monopolies," &c.
&c. our intelligent Farmers are not To be SO
"humbugged."-The Wings will prevail, but
lets give them Waterloo defeat--no hall
way work-let every Wing consider himself a
committee of vigilance-an let "Uake up''
be the watch word
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12
From the Atlas.
WITHDRAWAL OF MIR. WEBSTER.

10 me Pe0pte OF massachusetts
Ii is known that my name has been pre-
scented TO the public, by meeting of Members
of the Legislature of the State, as a candidate
ses '-.;.:s-'.:-, .iss.. ~oaia be ioiaen Ia
the AUTUMN OF this year, composed of Dele
gates from the several States, have hitherto
thought proper not TO anticipate, in any way,
the result of that Convention. But ain now
out Of the country, not TO return, probably,
much earlier, than the period fixed for the
meeting of the Convention, and do not know
what events may occur, in the meantime,
which, if were at home, might demand i'm
mediate attention from me. | desire, moreo-
yer, TO act no part, which may tend TO prevent
a cordial and effective union among those
whose object, | trust, is to maintain, unimpair-
ed, the Constitution of the country, and 10 up
hold all its great interests, by wise, prudent
and patriotic administration of the Govern
ment.
These considerations have induced me 10
withdraw my name as a candidate for the of
flee Of President at the next election.
DANIEL WEBSTER.
London, June ~ 1899.
II will be perceived from the preceding ar
ticle, that Mr.. Webster has withdrawn him
self from the list of candidates for the Presi-
dency.
We avail ourselves ofthis occasion TO express
an earnest wish, that the discussion of candi-
dates for President and Vice President, TO be
supported by the Wing party, may entirely
cease till after November The chief hopes
of the success of the Locos are built upon the
anticipated disagreements and divisions among
Wings upon the Presidential question, let The
Wing papers in Vermont put off the discus
sion Of the merits of different presidential can
ddates, and let them unitedly defend each
from the unjust attacks made on them by our
political opponents" Union is Strength
The Wings of Vermont are ready to abide the
decision of the National Convention in No
vember, and when once in the field, if united,
can rout the whole Loco Foco gang, assisted
as they are by the wisdom and intelligence of
the extensively circulating - Democrat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12

The Hon. Richard Fletcher of Boston. ba,
resigned his seat in Congress, 10 which he wa,
reelected last November
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12

The New York Commercial Advertiser an
nounces the death of Mrs. Savage, wife of the
hey Thomas s. Savage in Western Africa.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12

We notice by recent papers the Loco Foco
Common Council of the City of New York,
have voted $4,000 Of the peoples money" for
the reception of the President on his visit to
that city. During the Wing administration
not one cent was spent for the reception of any
individual: what contrast Here is a prac-
tical demonstration of the promises of ere
FORM" sretrenchment," and ECONOMY of the
Loco Foco politicians. Wings of Vermont,
look well toyour eeclion-punish such prom
isers as they deserve.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12

DeceGsed-The Middlebury Argus disease,
locofocoism. Its sad end, it is s,rmised has
been fastened through The bad management of
its attendant physician. The publisher saws
the reasons which have compelled this event.
are dire necessity, and inability to meet the
current expenses, together with the most
shameful neglect mean and pitiful hypocrisy.
on the part of its pretended friends. and he
disgusting apathy and indifference of lis nat
rons in paying their subscriptions" DIR. Good
ale, the editor, calls upon the locos TO saw
whether they will or will not revive and con-
tinue the paper Montpelier Watchman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-12

Essen Bank. We caution the public against
receiving the Bills Of this Bank. We learn
that ii has recently been purchased by western
SPECTATORS and no doub, is bought entirely for
specializing purposes. Here will soon be a
second edition of the Windsor" Lafayette "
Commonwealth, blow up, as like them it is
under Loco Foco management-the Cashier is
one of the Faithful" and we presume the
western spectators are Leg-Treasurers from
the East. We commend this TO the notice Of
our neighbor the Democrat, as he with his
usual veracity, will call it Wing speculation,
.sss.ss: sne l5nowing arncle Is taken from
Sylvester's IN. Y } Reporter:
The movements of the Essex Bank o.
Guildhall, (Vt) are viewed with dstrust, and
justly so; for after having redeemed its is
sues for several months in this city. from
some unknown cause il ceased to do so
when its notes iel TO rs so per cent dis
count. The Bank then bought up as much
of its own paper as it could get hold Of and
again commenced their redemption in this
city, in order to establish a confidence in the
Western part OF the State, where it has been
offering its notes aoithOut interest for notes
payable by farmers, having 60 90 days
and even months 10 run. This conduct
has caused much suspicion and its notes are
at present unsaleable in this city, and con
sequently Of little real value 10 the holders