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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-01-11
From the Louisville A advertiser, Dec. II.

FROM tue tLOHlsNlH6 ADVERTISER, Zee.
BLOODY AFFAIR "A starting tragedy
occurred in tins city on Saturday evening
last, in which A. II. Merks was Instantly
killed, John Rnihwell MORALLY wounded.
VIM Holmes severely wounded, and Hen
" Oldham slightly by the use Of Bowie
knives. by Judge +, G. Wilkinson and his
brother b. r. Wilkinson. of Nat chez, and
J, Murdough Of Holly Spring. Miss. II
seems 'ha, Judge Wilkinson had ordered a
con, at the shop of Mesrss Varnom g.
Reddlng. The coat was made; the Judge
accompanied by his brother and Mr.. Mur.
dough, went to the shop Of Varnum s
Reddrng, tried on the coat. and was irrila.
ted because. ~ he believed. it did moi fit
HIM Mr. Reddlng undertook to con, ince
hun that h" was IN error and venrured 10
assure th" Judge that the coat was well
mndc. The Judge instantly So zed an iron
poker and commenced an attack on Red
ding. The blow with The poker was par,
TALLY warded off Reddlng grnppled his
assallan', when o companion of The Judge
drew a Bowie knife, and but Tor The inter
position and interference of the nnforiunar G
Meek. q journcyman tailor, and n gen'le.
man passing by al the moment, R"ddlng
night have been assassinaied in his own
shop. Shortly afterwards, Reddlng, Meek,
Rmhwel md Holmes went to The Gait
House. They sent NJ stairs for Judge
Wilkinson, and he came down into the
bar room when angry words were passed
The Jndgc then went up Stairs again, aud
N q shou time returned with his compon
ions, all armed with knives. Harsh Ian.
gnsge was again used. Redding was told
that he lied and responded by saying he
supposed he would have to take il, as he
wss unarmed. but remarked that if they
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-01-11

The Legislature Of Maine met at Angus
ia, on Wednesday last, and was organized
by The election Of Mr.. Prince. of Oxford,
as Presiden', and Mr. Hambin, of Hamp.
den, as Speaker of the House. Mr. Traf.
ton was chosen Secretary Of the Senate,
aud Mr. Warehouse Clerk of the House.
All democrats. The Governors Message
was expected the next day.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-01-11

MAnYLANp The Legisa,uA NJ this
State convened at ANNAPOLIS ~ Moodny
last. The Senate was dniv drgan'zod on
tina, day by The election OF Richard Thorn
as. wv. as President, on the first ballot.
bv majority Of ,hree over his opponent,
Hugh Ely IL F) On The following day
Charles s. R'dgeley. wv was elected
Speaker OF the House. Mr.. Grason the
new Governor elect. enters upon the duties
of his Office to day.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-01-11

Sir John Col5orn has made a demand
upon Gov. Jcnison for the surrender of The
persons concerned in the late burnings at
Caldwel's Manor. The bearer passed
through town on Tuesday, but has not re.
turned. The result, Of course, has no,
transpired.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-01-11

.MAssAcHusETTs--The Legislature of
this State met at Boston on Wednesday
last. Both branches were organized. In
the Senate. Hon. Myron Lawrence was
elected President. In the lIG3ee. The vote
for Speaker stood. Robert C. Winthrop
Nv. 1913, Jas Russell IT, F $50. Scat
iering 2 The Loco Foco boast that they
had elected 600 members amounts to moth
inn.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-01-11

The Boston Atlas states on the su,hor;,v
OF passenger IN the brig Mary Psulea,
from Africa, that the pociess, Miss Ian.
don-L E. L.--who married the newly
appointed Governor of Sierra Leone, died
soon after her arrival in Africa.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-01-11

There lea fair prospect OF a thsv.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-09-12

the power and wealth Of Eeypt-lhe pill
grim and inabianl of the Holy Land,
may bathe in sacred Jordan, and take
comfort from washing his sins-rhe Hin
doc. may worship the Lotus, un'er an idea
that Vi,hnu created Brarnah from IFS 'In-
folded flowers; but genuine Shareholder
in SOUTH Carolina, will ever look with
reverence to the Cotton plant, as the source
ur his power and his liberty. All The parcil-
mcnts upon earth could never protec' him
from The grasping avarice and fana'raI
fury of modern society. If he expects to
preserve the peculiar institutions of his
country, and transmit them to posterily,
he must teach his children to hold the
Corlon Plant in one hand, and the sword
in the other, ever ready 10 defend ii.
y COTTON PLANTER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-09-12

LoNGEv1TY.-Maric & came Robin q
colorcd woman. died at the residence Of
her grand daughter, in Circus street on
Wednesday last, at The advanced age OF
one hundred aud seven years and five
months. Up to five months since, she
was able 10 walk to church, to knit and al
tend to the business of houscwilery. She
never wore specs, nor any other artificial
aid for the 81 chit. Her doctors 5 bill through
life amounted to usl nothing al all, her a.
pnthccary's ditto. She never took dose
of medicine, whether cream of tartar or
glaubcr salts. calonel or lobelia. In the
same honse with her lived-and still lives
there-her daughter, who is seventy years
of age; and her granddaughter who is
fny years Of age, and her great grandson
who is sixteen years old. The mother OF
the deceased died in this city, aged one
hundred and one years.
Marie Geannc Robin. was born i'll the
ueighlrorhood of this city in 1871, and has
never since been out Of the Stale. A re-
Prospective glance at The events of which
this CITY has been the theatre, in The inte-
rim will show Us what changes may he
witnessed in the period of an individuals
existence, though that individual had uev-
er sought or looked for change; she had
seen New Orleans grow up from few
wooden hu,s 10 a widely extended city,
with its high spire1 churches. its palace
like hotels. with their tlomes anh cnpolas.
and its luxurious lonkius private cditices.
She saw The lime when its commerce was
carried on in a few Spanish bottoms,
whose arrivals were "far berwcen," and
she had lived to witness its wtiarves crowd
ed with The shipping of every CONNER iai
nation in the world. She has seen the
time when its population numbered little
more than few hundred French adven-
turers, and ere she departed this life it he
came The residence of population of
OO,OUO and mailing from every nation in
Europe as well us The children Of this con-
tinent. She saw four changes in The gov
ernimg dynasty of1he colonyor State. She
knew it in the possession of~E'rance, then
of Spain, of France again, and ere she
died il was without other rulerthan its own
free citizens.
All these changes hut lille aect"d the
peaceful current of her. life, or disturbed
ihe even tenor of her way. She enjoyed
the bliss of ignorance in every thing but
what passed inlmeliarely under her eye.
Her wants and her wishes were few.-She
lived on removed from indigence, aud was
stranger to luxury and superficial wants.
Her children. her grand children grew up
ahnul her, and a regular attendance al,
church and The periodical confession Of
her sins was The burden of her care. Her
Heath like her life, passed off in quiet.
~. Picaylac.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-09-12

inability to comprehend syllable, the
scene was quite painful.
There was some of the most exquisite
amateur singing ever heard after the
company hinncsl of little, and the fash
ionablc song of the day was sung by most
beautiful wcman, in ii waylo move half
the company to tears. II isra'led "Ruth,
aud is Il kind of rrciiafive of The passage
OF Scripture. Where thu gorsi iaciH go"
etc. You will probably find it in the last
importation of music.
Lover sang some of his delicious songs
in his nwr delightful mauner, and by the
way, hc is talking Of going TO The United
States 10 try there his profession of ninia-
ture painter. lie is clever at every thing,
and will he no small acquisition hulh in the
arts in that Difficult, line. aud to society.
Mrs. IIilI's beautiful "FloweT VALUES" !"
of which brought over few copies. have
excited some wonder as American compo-
siIions. They are played now, with ad-
miration. by some of The (airest fingers of
May Fair. and i think, stand in good
chance of ruling the hour. In my account
of Almack's did moi mention new quad
rlle, called the Queens favori'c, which is
sung hy the band 10 castanets. 1t flies
into ones heels like mercury
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-09-12

aurora Borealis.-The aurora Borealis,
was observed by several persons in this
place and neishboThood, on the even
ing Of the Sd instant. The spectacle
is described as one Of extraordinary splen-
dor. The northern part of The Grmament
was beautifully iIlumina,ed-brisht va
riesated >lfeaks extending from the hori-
zonto lie zeni,h-sheddius as much light
as the rising sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-09-12

We arc informc that lwenlv-onc hands
on the plantation of Gen. George Blair,
of this rarisIr, picked, on h, h ulI.,
3,4u5 pnnnd~ Of cotIo',, an average of 1852
poun's 10 rh hand. revcral of whom
are undrr the age of Is wears. 1t was the
Sc ord ay's picking on General Biail ;
pluntation.-Red Rirer Uhig.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-09-12

Congressional Vacancy.-We are in
formed. upon unquestionable authority,
that e Hon. John P. Richardson, Re-
resen'aive from the Congressional Dis
trc,, composed of Lancaster, Chesterfield,
Kershaw, and S.. mler, has resi- signed his
seat on account ofill health, and that wriis
Of election will shortly issue to fill the
vacancy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-09-12
TIE Ed-,lield Philosophical Society

TIE Ed-,feld Philosophical Suciety
assembled in The Courl House, on the 9th
instant. A lecture " On the Dignity and
lmrortancc Of Ph >icaI Science" was de-
livered by DR.. NJ. Laborde, an honorary
member of The Society a respectable
and intelligent audience attended on
the OCCASION They evinced their interest
in The subjecI, by the strict attention which
they gave, during the delivery Of the
lecture.
A lecture will be delivered before the
Society, on Monday evening next. The
public are invited TO attend.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-09-12
NEw York. Aug. 2s,-2o'clock, p. NJ.

NEw YORK, Aug. 2S,-2o'clnck, i. vi.
The Lo,U, Black Schooner, Capturrd.-
The runaway schooner has been captured
by the U. S. surveying brig Washington,
Lieut.. Gedney, and carried into New Lon
don. She is The "Amistad," of Puerto
Principe, Cuba, and was owned by a Mr..
Cairas, of that place. At The time she
was taken possession Of by the slaves she
was bound from Havana, to Neuviias with
"A cargo OF lrv goods. anil about fifty slaves.
The slaves rose upon the captain and pas
spngers, and killed nearly the whole Of
them.
The trial of these blacks will involve
several curious questions, which we shall
notice hereafter.
p. S. Since writing the above, we have
received the following letter:
Correspondence Of the Jour. Of Commerce.
NEW LONDON, h"g. q, 1889.
The surveying brig Washington. Lieut..
Gcdney, pu, in here last night, with the
schooner reported by your pilot boats.-
She proves to be the schooner which left
Havana III June ldSi, Will ueSIueS' IUT Il
neinhb"rng por.. The slaves murdered
all the white men. and then intended 10 90
to Africa, but brought up on this coast
She had touched near Montauk Point, and
got supply Of waller, Sc.
The head negro jumped overheard when
tho boals from The brig came along side,
and it was with some difficulty he was re-
covered and saved. The negroes made no
resistance. One "f the while men saved
is the owner of The slaves, as be says
One or two of the negroes died yesterday,
and several are sick. IL is said that there
is monev and jewels on board, Of the value
of S4U.C00, but this is mere rcp"r. The
schooner lies down The harbor, awaiting the
arrival Of The Z. S. Marshal.
This Is an interesting exploit for the boys
Of the Washington. for she was manned
with thirty or forty Navy Apprentice Boys,
and only three or four men. She is en-
gagged in surveying Ihec ast.-Eds. Jo"r.
Commerce.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-09-12

Hamburg, s. e.. Sept. 4.-The Board
of Health report, that three persons have
died within tie corporate limits of the
town, since he Isl of June ultimo, to the
4,h of Sept, inclusive. Two were whites,
one Of whom Jed by bilious renlitient
Errr, one by pue,peral commissions, and the
third, "a negro child,) by cholera infantun'
aud rething. The population of the
town is abnut 500.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-09-12

The Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel,
of the 9Th instant, says" In conse-
quen OF tic indisp sili"n Of s'N eFal OF
the workmen employed in this office, our
daily paper will be discontinued until
further notice."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-09-12

During the week ending on the 31st
of August, here wer 36 deaths in
Charleston; oft ese,l were by -lransers
fever.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-09-12

Our attention has been called to COM
munica ION. signed I" A Cotton Planter"
which appeared in late number of the
South Caroinian. We have inserted in
our paper, to-day. The article is ably
written, and merits The serious attention Of
the Southern Planters, and The community
generally. 1t will be seen, that the writer
is opposed 10 the scheme proposed by the
authors ofthc last Cotton Circular. Ilbe-
hooves our planters TO deliberate seriously
on this scheme, and all others, 10 preserve
the stea !, price Of cotton, before any ac-
tion is aken. If onvention assemble
a, Macon, in October next, we know not
what they '"y do, but we hope at least,
that they will dom harm. The establish
nlcnt of great C'.ilon Bank, of which
some writ have spot'n. meets not our
ap uba:ion. The scheme, to us, lseems
10 he fraush' with evil. The combination
of Banks and Planters is dangerous, to say
the least, a nothing bu, imperious ne
cessirv ca cvr- -e,"ire it. We hope that
this necessity may never arrive a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-09-12

Sickness in Au sta.-LeIicrs written
d"r st week II epresert. by per-
SOUS in Augusta, to gentlemen in this neigh
borhooI. tat, at The ever was still pre-
vaiing, an tn considerable number OF
persons ad died at that place.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-09-12

A contemporary says, that the best evil
tlencc Of :."od hotel, is sec it supplied
with plenty Of newspap rs. This is as
truc rs any ayic:n in mathematics.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-09-12

The New Orllns Courer of The 3lst
ult., says con looAi & er The differ
ent ports o. in erments, for the month Of
August, we be lev, h. number i'll bo
found little short + seven hnnr|red and
amung them, probably FIVE hundred have
bee" carried fl by the epidemic that now
rrvas"s our CITY,"
The fever attacks all persons indlscri-
minalcly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-09-12

The number of deaths in The city of
NIB c, from t,r Git July t. tn Both
Of August, amounted to 80.
Acc riding to lhe test counts, the
fever as still raging VIC cntl, in that
place.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-09-12

New Orleans From statement in the
Picayune, of the GOTH ult., it appears that
2S6 ers 'lie in his 'I, in ten days.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-09-12

A, the rece election in Charleston,
S. c., Henry l.. p rkncy was reelected
Mayor, ami The following gentlemen were
elected Aliermen-J. Y. Simons, r. w.
II per, R. W. Cusdell. Francis Launcc,
John Schnie G orge Kinloch, c.
Patri NJ. Patton. Alex. Mcdonald,
r. w. Seymour, John Hunter, S. P.
Ripley.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-05-01
A Word in Season.

How often has poord spoken In sea-
son turned the course of conversation,
when it has been running into pfofaneness
and impurity. How often has one short
remark led on discourse, wherein some
great truth has been happily cleared, some
giant objection removed, some favorlte
vice exposed, and its opposite virtue es-
tablished, and the hearts ofthe company
surprised into love of virtue, enlightened
warmed, and made better and happier al
their d avs!
One good word or motion, 10 apt time
and place, hath been known to grow W
iuto public benefit or wide-exte ndee
charity and man of little or no note
has laid the foundation of happiness tt
millions of his fellow-cTeatures by tn
mere breath of his mouth.
| In short, question asked, a proof de
Randed, steadfast countenance, an ex
pressive silence, truth explained. an in
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-05-01

| mplicity is ever becom-
ing In our petitions 10 the Mos! High
Prayer 10 God should be prayer, and not
an indirect exhorlation to fellow
Neither should i. contain description OF
the future world, or OF anything else which
leads off the mind from the simplicity OF
supplications for needed blessings. All
rhetorical display is utterly unbecoming
in this solemn duty. Eafnsst-des:res will
naturally be presented in fertent We, sim
| pie and unaffected, language.
There is one thing demanding special
attention in prayer-meeiings
Where a number take part in the ex-
ercises, prayers should be short, This
every one will admit, but most regard
themselves as exceptions, or believe their
own devotional feelings and language OF
too much interest to be cut short.
Each person taking part in the exercis-
es at these meetings, should select some
one subject, and make that the special
and definite objec. of his petition. BY
this means the devo:ions of the assembly
will be more distinct and the petitions
more earnest upon each important subject
We seldom attend prayer-meeting
without being made sensible of the bad
effect of long and wandering prayers: no
one seeming to feel that he had any par
ticuI0r request to make, or that it is not
bis duty to embrace in his petition every
object which a pastor would be expected
to pray for in the pulpit, where none else
take part in the exercise.--Christian
| Journal
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-05-01

whiten the field, while the rich man shall
remain at home-perchance feasting upon
the spoils of war, yet these dare not com
plain. They are the non-reslstants
How different are the peace men,
They hold on 10 human rights-the right
of each and of all, aye of the humblest to
life and to happiness. Human brother
hood is their watch-word love to 9TH
ers their shield and their contest is for
the truth. If they be wrong, surely their
mistake can injure no one-f thew be
wrong, surely their error giIds itself with
the spiendor of heavenly truth. 49,,
ELLIOTT.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-05-01
BY ORSON S. RRAY.
TERMS.

NJ The VERMONT TELEGRAPH is published
weekly, at $500 year, payable within four months
after four months and within eight $2,25-after
eight months and within the year, $3.50.
NJ To companies who receive twelve or more
copies in one bundle, and pay within four months,
at al 5O-after four months, to rise above, $1,75
within eight months, &c.
NJ Agents, who procure and pay for six SUBJ
scribers, are entitled to the seventh copy gratis
10 No paper to be discontinued until arrearages
are paid, except at the discretion OF the publisher
Je All letters, to secure attention, must come
postage paid.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-05-01

stance applied, and motion made, an due
season, hath availed to silence the scorn-
er, 10 confeund the skeptic, to abash the
pro(ane, to dash a wicked greatness, to
convict a triumphant calumny, to recover
the stray, and 10 bring a blessing upon
mankind. Fletcher.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-05-01
EDU CATION.

The following communication introduces a
subject OF vast importance to the human family.
1t is what may be termed the elementary part of
the Manual Labor System. Thank the writer
for this article. Hope to hear from him again on
the subject
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-04-02
DIR. WILLIAM EXAMS C.4.NOyMLLE
PILLS.

TTAPPY would It have been for many persons,
4 IL of both sexes, who are in the silent
grave, if they had learned to check the morbid
tendencies of their stomahs and bowels, by these
pure Tonic and Aperient Pills, manufactured by
DR.. VIM. Evans, of New York, without resorting
to auack remedies, the names of which they know
nothing. That dreadful scourge CONSUMPTION,
might have been checked in its commencement, land
disappointed of its prey, all over the land, if the
centrated by CAMOMILE, chemically prepared,
and those bowel complaints, which lead to host of
fatal maladies, might have been obviated by that
fine alkaline extract o, Rheubarb, which Is lead
ing ingredient in the APERIENT FAMILY
PILLS. Before both Of these medicines, which
are adapted to majority of the purposes for which
hundred others are unnecessary USED, 'eVefs;
agues bilious disorders, headache, female debility,
male decline, indigestion, and liver complaints
would have entirely disappeared, where many Of
them have proved fatal The afflicted reader is re-
spcctfully asked to give them tiial. You are as
sured they will do you NO HARM-and as proof oi
their great virtues Dr. Evans need only tell you that
they ar eoNLY patent Medicines of the present day
that are recommended by and have the approval o.,
physicians generally. See DIR Evans advertise
ment In another part of this paper.
Messrs e. p. Walton and Son Of Montpelier, are
the appointed Agents for the sale of the above val
liable Pills. and they authorized to appoint Sub
medicine.
They are also the appointed Agents for the sale
of that excellent article for children when cut
ting their Teeth-Paris' Celebrated Soothing Syr-
up. If mothers will but give it a trial they never
will have cause to regret it.
For sale by LUTHUR JEWETT, St Johnsbu-
nv. SLY
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-04-02
Domestic Goods.

1000 yds sheeting-0ery cheap, Ticking, Drilling,
Batting &c. prime assortment of Calicoes, and
English, French and American Goods genraelly.
Hard Ware and Cutlery, Crockery and Glass Ware.
In short almost every article usually called fer at
this of the year. Grateful for past favors.
hope still to merit their continuance by selling
Goods cheap, and endeavors to do business on hon.
orabe principles. All having cash or produce to
exchange for Goods are invited to call And we
shall be equally glad to sell to such as wish to pur
chase on credit, provided they are responsible for
the pay Such as fauOr merchants with their custom
and neuer pay we hope will give others their Gus
tom in preference TO us.
SHEDD s. JEWETT.
". B. Those having accounts of one or more
years standing are requested to settle by note or
otherwise, "Short settlements make long friends
TIT 8. & ].
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-04-02
STATE OF VERMONT.

DISTRICT OF ESSEX; IS.
THE Hon. the Probate Court for the District Of
Essex 10 the heirs Of all concerned in the Estate
of GAIUS KIBBE, late of Bloomfield, in said
District, deceased GREETING
VNTHEREAS HEZEKIAH PARSONS, ESQ.
w Administrator of said Estate, has suggested
said Court that he proposes to render an account
of his administration said Estate at the session
of said Probate Court next to be holden at the Pro-
bate Office IN Guildhall, in said District, the 9th
day of April next. Therefore, you are hereby cit
ed to appear at said Probate Court and shew cause
if any you have why the said account should not
be allowed. Dated at Guildhall this llth day of
March, A. d. 1889.
SIS VIM HAYWOOD, JR. Register.