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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-10-26
SENATE.

The chair announced the select committee 10
consider the Resolution from the State Of Indiana
on the subject of Slavery, Messrs. Swift, Adams
and Waterman.
BHs-Laying tax on Lands in Greensboro
reported by the committee, read third time and
passed.
Rerised Laws.-Chap, Is, of the Support and
removal of paupers," reported by the committee
on the Judiciary read a third time and passed !
chap. a. of common laws" read the first and sec
ond times, and ordered to be read the third time
tomorrow morning; chap. "a, of"cours and chan
Gerry" called up by Mr.. Perpoint when Mr.. Kit
fridge moved TO amend by revising all that part
of the chapter which provides for an application
to court of chancery in cases of the attachment
of machinery employed in manufactures. Mo-
ton supported by Mr. Kittridge, opposed by Mr..
Robinson, and Withdrawn by the mover and the
chapter read third time and passed; chap. 25 of
4" supreme and county courts" called up, amended,
read a third time and passed; chap. %, of "pro-
cess" twice read, and referred to the committee
on the judiciary; chap. 30, of" proceedings a.
gainst trustees,' twice read and referred to com.
on the Judiciary.
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HOUSE,.

lhe chair announced the following committee,
10 report on the state Of the Treasury: Messrs.
brown, Norton, and Martin,
" Pet1t1onS.-Of Windsor and Woodstock, Turn.
pike Cos to committee on Roads and Canals; of
inhabitants OF Ryegate, to members from Caedo-
MIA county; of sundry voters of Woodstock to Sc.
lect committee on the petition for a repeal of the
charter of the village of Woodstock
ResolutionS.-Mr Dillingham; called up the res
olution, to devote afternoon sessions to the con-
sideration of the revised statutes: Mr.. Partridge
moved to lay the resolution on the table, and sup
ported the motion, opposed by Messrs. Tenney
Dillingham; and Miner Motion rejected when
Mr.. Partridge moved to amend, by substituting
his resolution for postponement of the whole
matter to the next session. the motion was ru-
led out of order and the original resolution was
passed.
Revised La'cs.-The House then proceeded to
the consideration of title !, of the revised stat
gles concerning elections, which had been approx
ed and reported by the committee; twice, read
and referred to Sd reading to morrow afternoon
Title 2 Chapter 2, of the organization of the
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S5.364 So

REFUSED St0tuteS.-" of poor houses" reported
by committee without amendment, read a third
lime and passed of powers and duties of school
districts" read the first and second times, and re-
ferred 10 committee on education; of instruction
to the Deaf and Dumb, and the Blind" read twice
and referred to committee on education; of " lay
ing out altering and disseminating Highways and
Bridges" read the first. and second times, and
referred to the committee on roads and canals,
Adjourned.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-10-26

REVISED Stot~tes.- Chapter "a, of chancery,
was once read. On motion of Mr.. Brown to a
mend protrocted and dssoltory discussion arose,
in which Mr.. Partridge (againstIthe bill generally
Messrs. Brown, Dillingham;, Chandler and others,
took part. The bill was referred TO the Judiciary
Committee.
Chap. l6, of the support and removal OF pau
pers, was referred TO CON- on Insolvency.
Mr.. Taylor introduced a resolution for refer
ence of all bills Of the revised statutes, to be refer
red TO the appropriate committees after the first
reading laid on the table. Adj,
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HOUSE.

Rerise9 Statutes-Chapter 3, of applications
to general assembly, Is of settlement of paupers
IA of villages, 5 of promu cation of statutes aud
legislative journals, 10, of county property, of
seat Of government z of the library, and ofcoun-
ties were severally ordered to Sd reading.
Chap. 10, ofinstruction of deaf dumb and blind,
was referred TO com. on Education.
Chap. IS, of town, town meetings, and town
officers, was referred to the General Committee.
Chap. SO, Of justices of the peace, was referred
to the Judiciary Committee.
Chap. II, of poor houses, being under consid-
Grafton, Mr. Partridge moved to postpone it to the
LIST day of January next which motion was ru-
led out of order by the chair, Mr. Partridge then
opposed the bill, for objections to the bill itself,
and also for the reason that the mere reading Of
this and the other bills reported by the committee
would not enable the House to act understanding
ly upon it. The bill was ordered to third read
ing.
Chapter r. OF probate districts, and 2 of organ
izaon of the House of Representatives, were sew
orally passed.
The House resumed consideration of Mr.. Par
ridges resolutions on banks, the question being
on the motion of Mr.. Fullam to dismiss; when
Mr.. Dillingham; moved to lay the motion to dis
miss on the table and made il the order for Satur-
day morning, agreed to- and Mr. Chandler moved
that 800 copies of the aforenamed resolutions, with
the report Of the committee thereon, be printed
for the use of the House; after considerable dis
cusson, this motion was laid on the table, and
made the order of the day for Saturday morning.
Reports ofconrmites.-By Judiciary committee
on the expenses of the revised laws which was
read: Uhe expense already incurred is $4,000
By the same committee, bill to pay r. Pierpoint
and others (he revising committeeD $500
laid on the table
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aAaln moved to dismiss the resolutions, and sus-
tanned the motion. Mr. Chandler opposed the
motion TO dismiss, on the ground that this series,
with those of the Bank Committee, should be to-
geher considered. After some few remarks by
Messrs Needham, Partridge and Warner Of
Newhaven, the House adj.
2o'clock, P. M.
SENATE,-Rerised Statutes.- Chapter 25 of
"Supreme County Courts" read twice and refer
red to the committee on Judiciary chapter 26. "of
Justices Of the Peace" similar reading and ref
erence.
The Senate went into joint assembly, returned,
devoted the principal part of the afternoon to the
reading and disposal of chapters of the revised
statutes, (Which will be noticed as they are acted
UPON and ADJ.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-21


II il known TO our readers that there IS con-
test betweenthe Wing and Van Buren, parties,
IN New Jersey as to which Of their Congress
sional tickets was chosen at the late election in
that State-the Wings having got the returns,
while the Vanites claim to have received a
majority Of the votes. The whig members, in
order to settle the question without the excite
ment, expense and delay of a contest before
Congress, have expressed their entire wiling
ness to submit the question againto the people;
but the Van Buren, men have refused. This
shows where the shoe pinches, and Is an ad.
mirable comment upon the democracy Of these
dear lovers Of the people.
Another Leg Treasurer of.-The New-Or-
leans Bee says, that J.. II. Holland, U. 5. Mar
shall for the Eastern District of louisiana, has
left the city in very mysterious manner
There are many reports in circulation as tothe
cause of his sudden disappearance, some of a
very painful character-all, however, mPlicate
him largely as defaulter to the general gov
eminent.
Mr.. Thomas Gill, the veteran partner Of
Major Noah, in publishing the New York Eve
ing Star, died on the 29th ult. Of apoplexy, very
much Iamented.
Rhode Island.--Upon the counting of the
votes for State Officers, the result seems to be
no choice for Governor or Lieutenant Cover
nor. Seven Wing Senators elected. John
lStearnes, loco foco, elected State Treasurer
Wing Secretary Of State and Attorney Gen.
eral. The first Senator, Mr.. King, is ex-offi.
clio, Governor, under these circumstances, anC
consequently, there isto be nofurther elections
The Trial By Jury.-A bill securing a JUN
trial to persons claimed as fugitive slaves, hat
passed the lower house of the New York LIE
gslature, after an animated debate, with only
sir opposing votes. Both parties gave it theil
support.
HOrrid Accidental store house IN Han
cock, Md. was blown up by gunpowder on The
night of the LIST lAst. by which fourteen persons
, were dangerously wounded. The explosion
, was caused by sheer carelessness. Two opeI
kegs.pf powder had been left standing nea
the counter, into one of which the snuff of
; candle was accidently thrown.
The Treasurer of Indiana has demanded O
Dir. Woodbury., the payment of the fourth in
r stalment, which was due and payable on TIN
: LIST January, 1889, and intimates that Treasu
! Try Notes, bearing interest win be received
provided the specie cannot be had.
General Barking Lab Of Ne,O- York.-Thc
Albany D Dariy ADVERTISER states that since Tho
: 10th day of July last, there have been filed il
the Office ofthe Secretary of State, 100 certlh
Gates of banks under the General Banking
Law. The amount of capital actually sutscr
bed in these institutions is S25, 1859, 175, anC
the amount prospective capital %256, $4,000
; The Banks are distribu' ed as follows, VIZ:
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-21
TO THE Dr..

III
:, ~ FL, ! conceive it's a duty WY,
the public as wellss to myself , su,sS io'.s
nent Of my conduct in retsipi. : q
the Post Ofice after it was 60, p9...'siaa
been superseded by Nathan I.. ailh
vlndicatiOn Of myself to state. t s..S a
ton Of those unacquainted wi ( !, !, g ma,
way was mceremoniOusly s;.n;
fee. h.
While ] remained in the or.
ter Of this city, | have alw,v.
perform my duty !; and althouos
crat," have shown no peculiar
Oers Of either party. Iampo,
ed, brawling politician, but h..
my own opinions without s,tsm.s
them upon Others, and allowed q. b
theirs without thinking the i. - ssi
gentlemen ard fellow-citizeD.
expression, l am confident tb,1 y. it
exercise Ofmy Office given genera ~ ? =
to the citizens Of Columbus ans -. '''a
what offence l have given to u. W. v. .
government, either as an ips;v;s. = qua.
Ger, I have yet tOleam. Nv Co... 8 {
signed by Andrew Jackson. -. !
ment was for the term Of Jfor, .,,. 'l' 3.
more than tpo ofwhich have e,, - al ~
out solitary complaint made - - !, H.A.
| am aware Of and without n - lei
junior Editor of the COLUMBIA. ~
whose residence in this city, by - ..'.'',
very short date,-caIled upon ne - = 9
ed the property Of the United S,l..,
Post Office Ofwhich ! had ehargs. Ne
ing received any Official inteIEgeO..s..-
moEal, and after a consultation with ~
ties, | determined to retain the az. - =
was officially informed that nv ser,pr J.
no longer required Ny detemin,,iu .
virtually, endorsed by large nmbes,
citizens of Columbus, who, on tse 49,
: the intelligence that Mr.. Lester AaaL.I
pointed in my stead, signed reuoDss,
,, against tins arbitrary act Of gOgennea,
forwarded it on to the President Of The U
States, IN hopes, l presume, that after g 8,
sober thought" the new appointment ROul
annulled. The following gentlemen se
this remonsrance. TheybsloRgtO al par
! and are the most respectable and inauenti,
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-21
FROM TEXAS.

Accounts to the 06th April from Hous-
ton have been received at New Orleans.
The settlements on the Trinity river are
represented as advancing with unprece-
dented rapidity. The site Of Austin, the
new seat Of Government, is reported TO be
in the midst Of the richest section Of the
Republic perfect Paradise OF place.
Ranges of hills Of moderate elevation
(says the Houston Telegraph with
smoothly rounded SUBMITS, extended ii
various directions around Il, and form a
pleasing contrast with the undulating pra
ries, which border the Colorado. Seyera
fine streams Of remarkably pure and
wholesome water flow through the trac.
appropriated for the new city. Extensive
miIl-seats are found in the neighborhood,
and excellent lime stone, granite, ironore,
and fossil coal abound its vic nifty" The
papers speak favorably Of the ravipal Of
business. The prospects Of Houston are
not only nol diminishing Ton account 81
lle intended removal Of the capital, but
are frightening. The merchants Of Bex.
a. are driving a brisk trade with the
neign0orng Mexican settlements.
Nashville Wig.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-21


THE NEw CoURr HOUSE, we re-puD-
lish the following nom the Democrat ~ FL
quest of tie writer, but entirely dissent nom
bis views Fora long time { has been N con
temptation 10 erect new Court House, and
at last the Police Court have acted on The sub
|ject; and should that body now reacind its
resolution, years win elapse ere i vii again
be agitated The people Of the county are
more able now to bear the expense than tliey
win be for Ave years to come. n addition
few improvements are going on IN our city
and our mechanics are comparatively idle.
While building win be erected for the ac-
commodation # our Courts that viii be an
ornament and honor to our city and country,
our worthy mechanics will be fully employed;
and a. that class Of citizens, next to the farm
ers, arethe bone and sinew Of the country,
they should be literally encouraged.
THE NEW COURT HOUSE.
Messrs. Editors ~ had hoped you
would have felt it your duty before THIS 70
call the attention Of the Police Court and
the people 10 subject affecting more or
less every Individual in the community
when distress is heard upon all sides,
when the currency is so deranged, when
suits have been instituted to an alarming
extent, would ask is not this the most
iuauspicious time that ever was selected,
to lay SO heavy tax as will be required to
build court house, upon tie already sui
fering community but in year more, 9
great quantity of the most valuable lands
/ in the colnty, viii be subject to tax that il
now exempt. Ii cannot be long before
our waste lands must be settled. Hun
/ dreds will pour in, bringing with then
much capital, the tax upon which will ale
much in making such Improvements a
we may want. Another important con
sideration-labor and materials for build
ing are very high. The necessity for tn,
contemplated improvement is not so grea
as to require immediate taxation. gran
that the present court house is not such
one as the wealth and responsibility Q
the county demands under different cir
cumstances. Should we not, like a pru
dent husbandman, content ourselves in
cabin, untiIwe can build a palace, with
out distressing our citizens. These line
have been written with the view Of call
ing public attention to the subject, hopin;
: the police court may be induced to re
verse their decision.
FRIEND TO ECONOMY.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-21

that he had searched for Orne il his usual
haunts. on lie day when lhe deficit was
discovered, with The intention Of returning
tie money" The prin.a faeie evidence
Is against Goodrich. yet circumstances "a
10 show his innocence. Il all probability
Re has cot himselfinso this ugly scrope b
keeping dissipaied company and through
his own kind nature. Lett be a warning
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-21

And the balance IN TIE several counties OF
the State, Exclusive of the cities above nam
ed,) Genesee alone having 8 certificates filed.
In consequence of the designations of the
Shorthand Coroner, the Circuit Court for this
county was defeat d. A heavy docket is be-
fore the Judge, and by reference 10 our adver-
Using columns it will be seen that special
Term has been ordered to sit on the 9TH Mon
day in June next, being the 24th day of the
month, to continue until all the business ready
for trial is disposed of.-Mac0n (Afi.) Intel
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-21
GAMBLING.

We are no apologists ofthe conduct Of those
who attend faro bank; the demorahzing eff
fects Of their example are too evident to the
citizens Of Columbus. We do not apologize
for the gambling, or in other words, the picking
of mems pockets, at the corners Of our streets.
Go out, at any time of the day, and you viii see
gentlemen having . specie funds for sale; and
il, perchahce, an honest, hard working me-
chanic desires few dollars to send to New
York or Mobile to purchase tools or a few ma
terials for the prosecution Of his business, on
making application to one Of these gentlemen,
he tells you he viii give you one dollar for tl0c
Of our currency. BY hard labor, the mechan-
ic and farmer has earned some money, and or
the presentation Of his bills, he is told that he
must take the currency of the town or wait til
better times. He is, in consequence Of hi.
necessities, compelled toreceive that which il
offered; and if he is obliged, in order to keeE
his business agoing, to send out of the State
money to purchase materials necessary to pro.
eecute ii, he is obliged to sacrifice one half 0
the value of his labor. This is certainly ma
king the rich richer, and the poor, poorer
Men go to faro table for the purpose of specu
latiOn their chances Of winning, although few
they perfectly understand but for individuals
who pay the working class Of the communit,
in the bank rags Of our State, and the mex
day, shave them at fifty per. cent. profit 70
the funds Of another State, are really and trul,
worse than professional gamblers. These mel
certainly cannot possess the high chivalry {
the south, and we fear they win never get t
Heaven. The causes of this state of thing
are very evident. Since the triumph of tn
Jackson-Va Buren, party, and the consequen
destruction of the National Bank, followed b
the incorporation Of hundreds Of State Banks
everything tending to impoverish the farme
and the mechanic has been successfully carrie
on; and if farmer wants barrel of fou
or mechanic little bacon, two prices has t
be paid for it while the rich man with his thou
sands stands at the corners of the streets sha
wing and "spitti11g The ninth part Of hair,
in order to fill his pockets more fuller at tn
expense ofthe bone and sinew" of the coun
try. It is no wonder to US why farmers an,
mechanics are leaving the Van Buren, part,
and joining the Wings, and that wealthy ma
hobs are attaching themselves to the presen
administration of our government. The rea
son must be obvious to every rejecting MIND
Gambling, public and private, are precisel
the same in principle, and every good and hon
est citizen, either in town Or country shout
endeavOr to put it down; and, in our opinion
it can only be done BY reforming the govern
ment, by putting into the places Of the presen
occupants Of the State and General Govern
ment, good wings and honest men.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-21
ga ARMsl 20 ARMsl d

The last Southern Sun makes loud
appeal to the Wing. Candidates to take the
Geld in good earnest, and 10 the Press to be
Jealous in the cause. The able editor Of
the Sun says:
sMr. Davis, one Of the Wing Candidates
for Congress, has recently made several
able addresses. in the northern part Of the
State, which we learn have exercised a
powerful Influence upon public sentiment.
We presume Col. Bingaman WILSON sally
forth ia the good cause, and. aid Mr.. Davis
ia his labors ia behalf Of liberty and the
constitution. Every circumstance indicates
that the canvass win be warm and ex-
citing one. Our own opinion now is, that
the November election viii result in the
overthrow Of locofocoisu in this gallant
State, PROVIDED our candidates do their
dlty. If they supinely rcpose at home,
enjoying the blessings and comforts Of
domestic life, and permit the s'plunderers .
to have sole possession Of the field, defeat
inevitable and disgraceful defeat viii
be the result. political foes are active
industrious and ingenious-thev deal il
falschood, in SANDER and humbug-they
scruple not at the means, so that ire darl
ing end of their own elevation he secured
The locofocos in this State are drilling
their mercenary forces for a desperat
struggle. They know that they hav'
rapidly lost ground--thnt their rotten Gauss
is totteIing upon the verge of destruction
and they have therefore concentrates
every waning energy for one more deadll
struggle to save themselves and their part,
from ruin. They will "die hard" as a
monsters do-Every office-holder an
Office expectant in the State is actively :
work-the hired presses of "the party
have already opened their batteries /
SANDER and falsehood-eyery iocofoc
f partisan is clad in his armor, and ready fc
the conflict. Should. we not meet then
Z I've who are struggling for the happinee
of our countrymen, for the sacred const
tuition of our fathers, and for the brigl
inheritance ofliborty which they bequeatE
ed US /?
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-21

ANoTHEE BLOW UP-The Decatur Miss
Real Estate Bank has followed the footsteps Of
some of its lIustrious predecessors; and such
was the excitement of the people on the &C.
casion, thatthe building in which the banking
operations we're carried on, was burned, togeth.
er with all the books and papers; nothing wasSa.
we'd. Itwas feared that the mob would wrcaE
their vengeance on the persons of the directors
of the bank.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-21

G Ssri sins she gave gave him The noD.v
o lSs aim n,I e was also watched q g u
S Soa. Court, and is nov ~; 4. 9.
&, !, This looks Ike n. , 2 e Cd
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-21

An ACCOMPLISHED sWINDLRR The
Governor Of Va. has offered, byprocldma-
ton, reward Of 800 lor Alexander
Hogaris who committed several foFpsriss IL
Richmond and decamrod On the 9th ult
Ihe Compiler says Of him
Is was q skilf1l Book keeper ana
Mathematician and was entrusted with the
keeping IND adjusting Of tie books II
many establishments whereby he found Oft
their Whereabouts, signatures. te and
pracfa deep game. Several 81 rs
iofoc have come 10 LIGHT since he
parted. and others are stillin tie course ~
dsl86cmeni. Tie ssupposed with plan.
siba' n IS a. Ola fox d tta forgery Inc .
y hive been ono Mcleod. WHO DEF
frau IS employers e. New York. few
Years s.uce 81 s0nle $4,000 s. $4,000
en 6ns Mcclsod. Who forged notes.
cheeks M inNeW Orleans g 8
ls amouni from hich place re came
O. ihs cily pgoRline under tie QtIas Of
h'eranler Bogon. lie has gone north.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-05-21
TcoMMuNIcA7ION.l


Mr.. EditoT-The notice taken by the edi-
tor 81 the pontotoc InteIIigencer Of x. Y. Us
communication in the Argus, IS another evl-
dence fenfinp to confirm the adage, {" Truth is
MIGHTY and WIN prevail ~ can but smile az
this soco Foco notice. Assure the gentle
man that the ease and comfort enjoyed by x.
W.. seated As be Is, on the Rock Of Truth,
and 81 love Of country protected from bribery
ana corruption, is all he desires; hired Loco
POGO can add nothing to them.-Ard that it il
apnarent that the dish Of aBub5le and
Saueal = a. he terms it, has evidently conyuls-
ed him: for perceive him writhing undel
fhe aOonizinp pain, inflicted by the application
81 3 Toasek ruth. He has forestalled US, IN
lis remarks On small eame--ior we have only
as yet. seem small humming bird buzzIng be
fore us.