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Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-01
TUSCALOOSA, May 10.
MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE.

Our City was thrown into great confu-
sion on Tuesday evening, by the reports
spreading through the streets, that two of
our population, gentleman and lady, had
been drowned in the Warrior. Numerous
persons flocked down to the banks of the
river, and great was the CONSERVATION
when this disastrous intelligence was
found TO be true. The unfortunate parties
were Miss Mary Barber, and Mr.. l.. B.
Young. Miss B. was most interesting
and beautiful girl, in the spring of life
DOT more than sixteen years of age. She
had gone forth on the morning Of the day,
in the finest spirits, with gay party OF
young ladies', on fishing excursion.
We learn that the boat in which the party
was, by some mismanagement or accident,
was turned over, within short distance OF
the shore: all the persons, with the excep-
Ition of the two unfortunate ones mentioned
above, succeeded in reaching the bank.
| 1t is impossible to get the facts of the cir
cumstance Of the drowning. 1t is said by
some that Mr.. Young, in making efforts to
save the young lady, drowned himself
others saw that he sunk Immediately, and
was not seen to rise. Miss Barber was
taken from the water in few minutes
tabout ten as we hear,) by stranger who
. swan from the opposite side Of the river L
her assistance. She exhibited symptoms
of life-and even struggled for breath
but from confusion, or want of skill on thu
part Of the persons present, she was sooI
utterly lifeless. Some faint hope was en-
tertained by her friends, that she would b
S resuscitated, and all the medical aid Of tn
!. City was instantly afforded, but it has prov
b ed vain. The young lady is now in tn
grave.
. This melancholy occurrence has dc
n priyed an induigent father, and doatinl
mother, Of the pride and happiness Of thei
}. life. But the sympathies Of generou
!. community are with them in this terribl
misfortune.
y The body Of Mr.. Young was found an
COTTON out two hours after the occurrence
and every possible effort made to restor
: life, but in vain. We have been able I
learn but few particulars in relation to Nj
e Young. He has been living in this plac
1t two years and more, during which tim
Of we met with him frequently. He was
3. young gentleman Of honest and. amiabl
! department; and was a member Of th
" Methodist Church, in regular standing
: We understand that he was in the 23d yea
of his age. His father is Methods
8. preacher on the Jefferson Circuit. Som
IS of his relations live in Lawrence county
]. Monitor.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-01
NOTICE.

4 LII those indebted TO the late nln
"A of Durham and Otey, and to inO',
Durham by note, account or otherwise ~, ~
requested to make immediate paymeh' =
the subscriber; and also forwarns all c y.
Letting officers or attorneys, from P'yms
over any moneys 10 any person or pe''v".
other than the subscriber, or 10 MS ri y.
cial order, there being no person au'nu ,os
zed to receive and receipt for the sa '",s
but himself, any person or persons o ..' ,hs
|or electors failing a complains WIN ,hs
above notice, shall have full trial o. ~
law. .u
THOMAS DURHAM
June ! 29----tf
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-01

1t appears by the correspondent Of
Briggs Bulletin, BOSTON, that Fort Fair
field on the Maine frontier, has been visit
ed by destructive fire, by which 1875
barrels of pork, 800 barrels of bread and
an indefinite quantity Of cannon cartridge
were burnt up. The loss is estimated at
$40, 000.- Mobile Patriot,
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-01
FEMALE PlETY.

The gem all others which encirclei
the coronet ola lady's character is I'm.
affected piety. Nature may lavish
much onher person-the encbantment
Of the conference.-the gracefulnes,
of her fnein or the strength ofheri intel.
lect, yet her loneliness is uncrowned.
till piety throws around the whole The
sweetness and power Of her. charms.
She then becomes unearthly lnher TEN.
per; unearthlyin her desires and asso.
Citations. The spell which bound her
affections, to things below is broken, and
she mounts on the silent wings of her
fancy and hopes to the habitation Of
God, where it will be her delight to
hold communion with the spirits thai
have been ransomed from the thraldom
Of earth, and wreathed with a garland
|ofglory.
Her beauty may throw its magical
charm over many-princes and con.
querors may bow with admiration at
the shrine ofriches-the sons of science
and poetry may embalm her memory
in history and in song-yet piety must
be her ornament-her pearl. Her
name must be written in the "book Of
life,' that when mountains fade away,
and every memento Of earthly great.
ness is lost in the general wreck of ma
ture, it may remain and swell the list
ofthat mighty throng, which have been
clothed with the mantle of righteous.
ness, and their voices attuned to the
melody ofheaven.
With such a treasure, every lofty
gratihcationon earthmay be purchased;
friendship will be doubly sweet--pain
and sorrow shall lose their sting-and
their character will possess price far
sabove rubies;" life will be but pleas.
ant visit TO EARTH. and death the en-.
trance upon joyful and perpetual
home. And when the notes Of the lasl
trump shall be heard, and sleeping mil
lions awake to judgment, its possessoI
shall be presented faultless before the
throne Of God with exceeding JOY, and
a crown Of life that shall never wear
AWAY.
I Suchis piety. Like tender flower,
planted in the fertile soil of womans
heart, it grows, expanding its foliage
and imparting its fragrance to all
around, till transplanted it is set TO
bloom inperpctual vigor, and unfadng
beauty in the paradise ofGod.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-01

With this number, finishes the year Of
those who subscribed for the " Standard
and we shall continue to send the "Unon"
to them, and if they DO not wish to take it,
they will please give us notice as soon as
possible, by returning the paper.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-01

A correspondent says that Mr.. Webster
seems determined to 60 to England, at all
events. He fairly made up his mind to
go TO England as Special Minister, but not
receiving his commission as soon as the
wings promised il to him, he has resolved
to start on his own hook,
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-01

Anfcdote Of Chipalry.--It is related in
Mr.. Washington's history Of English poet.
ry, that during the reign Of Edward III, a
troop Of knights being drawn up, prepared
to proceed on some very gallant aud Peri.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-01

The Hartford Times says-"Every one
Of the federal members of Congress from
this state ore Clay men, and yet every one
ofthem had the support Of the abolitionists.
They were the abolition us well as the
federal candidates"
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-01
A>s>eAex<~

Follow this start will light you
through every labyrinth in the wilder.
ness-of life, gild the gloom that will
gather around you in dying hour, and
bring 20 safely over the tempestuous
Jordon Of death, into the heaven oil
promised and settled rest.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-01

IOB work Of all descriptions nea a.,
% and expediiiousIy executed al w.
Office.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-01

The Thespian Socisty.--According to
previous notice, meeting was held last
Tuesday evening at the Court House, for
the purpose Of recognizing the Thespian
Society of this place; Col. A. G. Otey
was elected President, Washington Per.
kins Vice President, ). M. Hollngsworth
Secretary, Jacob Perkins, Esq. Treasurer,
and Col. r.. II. Spivey Stage Manager.
The meeting was then adjourned, to meet
on Wednesday evening at the Theatre,
and met according 10 adjournment; when
the constitution and bylaws were read;
after which, several new members were
voted in. The manager was then instruct
ed to select play ard cast the parts, and
report to the next meeting. The meeting
was then adjourned, to meet again on Sat.
urday [,his] evening, at the Theatre.
A protracted meeting Of the Baptist de-
nomination, commenced yesterday at the
Church in this place, and will, probably,
continue for several days.
It is said one Of the passengers on board
the Liverpool, is the bearer Of important
dispatches from the British Government.
A Royal Present. The Persian Cour
has presented Queen Victoria fifty super
Cashmere shawls, from the looms Of Shira
and Ispahan. The margins represent tri
umphal professions Of Camels and Ara
steeds, sumptuously caparisoned, Elephant
and Palanquins and musicians, woye
with exquisite taste.
We know Of several young ladies, whit
we are confident, would think themselve
highly honored if they should receive sue
present.
Praiserorthy.-It will be seen by Ii
following paragraph, that there are peopI
Who know, and have in this instance pl
ia force, the best and most noble means
forming free and independent peopl,
They know that knowledge is power, an
for that reason they have subscribed $50
600 for the independence Of Texas.
"lt Is stated ia the New Orleans Be-
that Thomas F. Mckinney and Jane
Perry, have subscribed $1,000 per annuu
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-01

The Presbyterian Case.--The Old
School men are quite rejoiced to-day by
several letters from Philadelphia, announc-
ing that they know what the decision Of
the Court is to be in reference to the mos
lion for new trial, and that it will be in
their favor, and that the Court will not only
order new trial, but will settle certain
points of law in such manner as to rem.
der the new trial harmless to them. We
shall know directly whether they are
right.-Jour. Of Com.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-01

A Chonge.--In the month of November,
1881, the first frame house was erected al
Chicago. But seven years have passed
onward, says the Chicago American, "and
small U. S. Fort, with Its little garrison,
desputing the ascendancy with the untu-
tored Indian, has been surrounded with a
busling city of 5000 inhabitants. The
frail canoe Of the savage, that then dimp.
led, in undsurbed supremacy, the modest
waters of skunk Greek, and the shores Of
Lake Michigan, is now succeeded by
rearing steamers with their 700 tons, and
high masied vessels with their thousands
of freight. The creek has become rirer,
and from its mouth the merchandise Of the
lareastern ports, transported over our great
lakes, is discharged into our capacius
warehouses for the traffic and consumption
of a city and an extensive country rapidly
filling up around it. The wand ofthe en-
chanter has been at work, and from an
extended and bloody scene Of savage Desc
lation, churches, palaces, forms of beauty,
gaiely and fashion, have arisen like visions
Of the sun upon the dazzled sight"
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-01
From the Galveston Gazette.
DCELING in TEXAS.

An attempt was made, by a couple Of
young men, to fight duel, near this city,
on yesterday morning, but was stopped by
the prompt interference of the Sheriff.
The idea that young gentlemen who disa-
gree upon any subject, may let the light
into each others minds, by means of holes
made in the body, and thereby produce an
understanding as to the matter in dispute,
is becoming absolete; and so dead has the
admiration for duelling grown, that the
people are resolved t0fegard and punish as
criminals those who engage in it, rather
than favor the obsurdity that wounds in
flicted upon the feelings or honor may be
healed BY manning the body. There are
men OF influence among US, who would
spare no pains TO prosecute with the utmost
rigor Of the civil law persons who violate
the act against duelling, and it now only
remains for naval and military officers to
perform their duties in order effectually to
destroy this irrational practice.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-01
JOB PRINTING

From and after this day, cash will be re-
quired on the delivery, forall Job Printing
done in this office.
Feb. 2, 1889.
w. Fl. HINES.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-01

A protracted meeting Of the Baptist de-
nomination, commenced yesterday at the
Church in this place, and will, probably.
continue for several days.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-01

1t is said one Of the passengers on board
the Liverpool, is the bearer Of important
dispatches from the British Government.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1839-06-01

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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-11-02
From the Pennsylvania Telegraph.

The fine satire of the following article is peculiarly ap
pcable the subject of Slavery Henry Clay the great
man. forcibly take, from sixty humble and obscure
individuals hundred dollars each every year, of the
fruits of their industry and yet escape punishment But
if humble and obscure individual to stop Henry
Clay the highway, and take from him only dollar
out of the many thousands which he has forcby taken
from others, the poor wretch would nfably be sent to
the pentenary, instead of claiming lodging in the Pre-
sdenal house at Washington
Old Elias Keys formerly Judge of Windham county,
w. was strange composition of folly and good of
natural shrewdness and want of cultivation. remem-
Der the substance of he pronounced upon poor
fellow for petit larceny. The stealing pair Of
boots from General Curtis then of considerable
wealth in the town of Windsor. 1t proved that the
General had lost his boos and that of course he stole
them so least said the jury and jury, you know are
infallible
WE'LL the Judge very gavely, previously to pronoun-
cling the sentence of the court undertook read the young
rascal lecture. {" You fine fellow" said his hon
or, to be arragned before this court for stealing They
saw YOU are pour-no one doubts it, who looks at yon
and how dare you being poor have the mpudence to
steal pair Of boots Nobody but rich people have a
right take such things without paying for them They
say you worhessthat evident from the tact that
has asked Justice to be done you all by unan-
mous guilty before you were ed
Now you, being worthless fool to STEAL because
you might know you would be condemned And then
you perceive it great aggavation OF your offence,
that stole them in the large town of windsor In that
large to commit such act is most horrible And
YOU must not only go windsor to steal, but must steal
from that greet nan General Gusts. This caps the eli
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-11-02
Chester, Oct. %, 1889.
S. H. HODGES.

THE VERMONT CHRONICLE has found hole in
our coat. Under the title " Mr.. Birney's Slaves, -
it AYERS that Mr. Birney forsook his principles and
the principles of the Society, in becoming the lc-
gal oacncr of slaves " till the necessary papers
could be prepared" for their emancipation. But
Mr.. Birney undoubtedly did right. Behold how
false, then, is the doctrine that it is sinful to Ss-
tain to man the legal relation ofa owner to a
chattel! You may sustain that relation till The
necessary papers are prepared. Well, Mr.. Chron-
icle, may we sustain it any longer? If you say
citation of the sin of legal ownership, the clause
except till the necessary papers can be prepared.
Our statement will read thus-The man who is
legally a slave owner, is reaIya pirate and a man.
stealer, except from the moment when he ceases
to be a slave owner ar-Gnimo-tW the necessary
papers can be prepared. Shall we not henceforth
agree ?-MaSs. AdozitioniSt.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-11-02

of your iniquy, Base wretch, why did you not go
and steal the only pair Of boots which poor man
had could get and then you would have been left Alone
nobody would have troubled themselves about the act
For your audacy in stealing in the great town of windsor
and from the great General Curtis, the Court
you to three months Imprisonment in the county JAIL and
God give YOU something TO eat.'
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-11-02

which was held last February, one of the ulterio
objects contemplated was to call a similar Conyen
ton afterwards from the whole state. The rea
sons which induced US to postpone that measure
were chiefly two, and deserve consideration now
l. Such Convention, it is feared, would be at
tended by the representatives of very few church
es. Suppose one half of the wheIe are lavora-
bic to some such action, though | hope that is
rather less than the true number. But from them
you must deduct good many who would prefer
to speak through the annual Convention of minis
ters Others, again, will not risk the danger of
disturbance among themselves, if they undertake
to send delegate. Others will be deferred by
the distance and expense of the journey. You
must also calculate that number will be preven-
ted by unexpected impediments. We invited
nineteen churches to our Convention last winter !;
but only eleven attended, though universally ia
vorabIe to the object. There is reason to fear,
therefore, that the Convention, if called, would be
a meagre one, and fall far short ofiustly represent
ing the extent of anti-sIavery sentiments in our
churches. We should all regret to give the en-
envy so much ground for triumph.
2. The remonstrances Of such Convention,
in consequence Of their being minority, would
be very apt to produce an unhappy effect at the
south. Those to whom we address ourselves,
would reply at once that we speak only for few;
while the majority are of different opinion
from us, as is evident from their silence. The
voice of the church, as far as that is to be gather
ed from the action Of the majority, they would
be aedgeG to be in their favor. At any rate it is
obvious that we should lose all the advantage of
speaking to them as one integral portion of Zion;
since the mass of our denomination would not in
appearance be united with us.
The proceedings in our late annual Convention
greatly enhance this objection. Their refusal to
act would go far to sustain such course of ar
yumcnt, and nearly paralyze the influence of any
Convention we could assemble at present.
At the same time there is strong ground to hope
or different result before long in our annual
Convention. Their objections against action are
such, it seems to me, as little time and reflection
will dispel. The brethren have been n.aking ad
ances every year. another may bring them to adj
ress the proposed letter.
These are some of my reasons for postponng
Convention of the churches for the present.
have been frequently asked by brethren, who
haired IN our councils last winter, and perhaps by
theirs, whether intended to abandon that part OF
ur scheme | have always found them satisfied
With temporary delay, and convinced of its pro-
riety on the above grounds. And their uniform
ssent strongly confirms me in these views.
Respectfully,
Yours &c.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-11-02
ADJ.
. o clocl; P. M,
SENATE.

Rrrised Sia'mes,-Chop, 67, reported without
amendment, ordered to be read the third time on
Monday morning; chap. Sc, Of "probate bonds"
&C., read third time and passed; chap so, read
third time and passed.
Mr.. Holmes from the CON- on land tax, reported
on bill laying a tax on part of Cambridge with
out amendment, ordered to be read third time
on Monday morning.
Mr. Edison from the CON. on Education report
ed the bill establishing an academy at Hartford
without amendment, and the bill was read the
third time and passed.
BW-To pay Lewis Soue the sum therein
mentioned reported by the COM, facts stated, and
the BILL on motion of Mr.. Pierpoint laid upon the
table. Adj.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-11-02
HOUSE.
Prayer by Rev. S. Kellogg.

NV
Prayer by Rev. S. Kellogg.
PetuiOnS.-Of Inhabitants of Hardwick, one
on Slavery, and one on the traffic in ardent spirits,
referred to appropriate committees.
Reports Of CommiNeeS.-By com on Military
Affairs, against bill relating to Cambridge Artllle-
ry Co; laid on the table By Select Committee,
against the petition of Jabez Hazen, and in favour
of bill granting ferry to Abel Pheps recommit-
ted BY com. of Claims, against the account of
VIM. w. Goodell, and the claimant had leave to
withdraw. By General Committee, against petit
tons and bill for the annexation of part of Shell
burn to ST. George-bill dismissed; Dill to annex
part of Westminster to Athens, ordered to a Sd
reading. By com. on Roads and Canals, that the
Directors of Passumsc Turnpike Co. have liberty
to withdraw their pettion-concuned in against
the bill relative to highways, laid on the table
EngorSsed BWS.-Establishin an Academy at
Hartford, taxing part of Cambridge, for the relief
of Henry Damon; severally passed.
ReSlutioms.-From the Senate, to procure 10
copies of SHADES State Papers for the State pass
ed. By Mr.. Butler, as to the expediency of addi-
tional provisions for securing the collection of
debts of persons about TO abscond, &c, passed.
The bill to annex part of Orwell to Whiting
war returned by the Senate with an amendment;
laid on the table.
The House resumed the consideration of Mr.
Partridge's resolution against chartering any banks
at this session. when Mr. Stark moved a subst-
tute for it, embracing the following propositions:
no bank to be recharered unless on the following
conditions; 1st TO secure bill holders against loss;
I'd, to be exempted from safety fund act; Sd. to be
subjected to alteration or amendment at any future
legislature; 4th, to be subjected to repeal, when
the legislature shall be of the opinion that the bank
has violated its charter or so conducted rs to be-
come preiudicia to the public interests; 9th, to be
allowed to issue So for 81 paid in; 9Th, officers to
be subjected to penal punishment for NAL conduct.
Mr.. Partridge opposed the substitute; and the
whole subject was made the order of the day for
Friday morning next,
Mr.. Stark introduced bill to provide for the
security of bill holders on the closing of banks;
referred to a select committee Of three
Mr.. Brown introduced a resolution for a com.
to examine the Windsor and Essex, banks &c
amendment ofthc Senate concured in.
Adj.
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section, which was proposed to be repealed, so far
deferred capitalists from taking stock as 20 rem
der the act of incorporation entirely useless and
that, instance, 10 possible injury could a.
rise, either to individuals or to the state by ex-
emptng the company from the operation Of this
section. Ayes 26, noes l65: 50 the bill was re-
ected.
The bill in favor of John S. Peltibono was taken
up: Mr. Brown moved to strike out $24 and in
sert $50; laid on the table,
The House resumed consideration of the report
of the committee on Banks; and, after some dis
cusslon by Messrs. Fullam, Dillingham;, Need
ham, Brown, Chandler, and others, it was laid
on the table and made the order of the day, for
Tuesday morning.
The House resumed consideration of the bill
for the relief of Henry Damon, the principal facts
proved in the case were read, and the bill was or.
dered to a Sd reading, unanimously
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