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Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-12-03
Chcapening Literature.

Considerations addressed to The Publishers, Purchas
ers Readers and louers Of Literature in the United
States
1t is often thrown in teeth by gentlemen
and scholars from foreign countries that America with all
her boosted distinctions shrewd and intelligent populations
has Literature Of her but is wholly dependent upon
that Of other countries for the Of the Incl edible
ner of volumes annually issued from her press" This hum
bling remark is strictly and painfully true and it ough,
be urged upon by them until reform policy
to ncie and encourage this necessary pursuit among
selves and by deserving merit wipe this disgrace from
national character. In this astonishing of pub
cation there is scarcely single instance Of native poduc
ton bn: whole in this dignifed aud useful
commodity maintained by tho complete system of
piracy EARTH and the opprobrum intended in the
is donby deserved by eSpedenrying novelty hunting
and mercenary people
Occurrences which have taken place within few weeks
past, relevant this subject led into the following
reflections upon the Of this Of things which
submit TO the consideration OF publishers purchasers and
readers being alike interested in the promotion of era
ny interest in our otherwise justly famed Republic We
would especially claim the attention Of country editors par
tculary TO those remarks relating the custom prevalent
among them Of giving publicity those projects which
In continual generation for cheaPeuing literature entirely
/ beyond all bounds Of and policy.
We remark, in order 10 obtain better view OF the state
Of things this regard that America far exceeds Europe
number Of printing presses which annually produce their
proPoHonaie Of volumes and periodicals. and yet
have not the whole surface Of territory au
thor Of acknowledged merit and celebrity where the little
spot oground occupied BY the city Of London alone boasts
an hundred this, too, say nothing Of the
most valuable literary productions furnished by almost every
remaining inch OF ground ia the United Kingdom From
these sources, by lasess plumber supplied tie whole
eiPitai and dependence which and sustaos
our extensive trade At home. SO noiofioasly this
that great interest created, few years SINCE among
Publishers ia England who ehdeasofed 10 obtain copy nights
IN ths oouatry for their works that their lawful
might result the proceeds OF the immense sales which
effected here instead of being spoiled Of their
shi BY this erteasEs system Of robbery sad theft Thu,
attempt unsuccessful. for il vel known that
these advantages Withdrawn, .eaying America he.
o~H resources fof prediction she would be entirely
utsis OF be supplied By England without nal
+ claim 10 Literary qushesiion.
Nov, ne are mEniiesy obliged to submit oae Of tive
e9ness.ohs, va either that hlerafy taeh IA na v,
protection Of AMERICAS soil shd be here cultivated
"a Consequence Of dessBsraiad nsHal ablies thai
other causes, foasd il wrong prosecutions Of ih. PSr
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wn Officers. True, ihsi opium was conraband'
We have frequently admitted Ina, It was 80 ~ The
letter Of the Chinese law. III, vhen the people OF
ono country have traded openly and with impuniiy
with those Of another ior fony years, the usaFo be-
comes the law. The device which the Chinese
government; conNircd % shield themselves from
their participation fu AMI encouragement Of the OPP
uin trade was 10 hold Tie Hong merchants respousi-
hle that the foreign ships had opium on board
but on the other hand. those yCry persons bought
s.o opium regularly The Chinese authorities knew
thai they did so. and oxacted heavy contributions
from hem for permission 10 carry that lucrative
branch Of foreign trade, aud were as much impcat-
ed as tho importer Of the dug-much more So IN
fact, because had II no, been for tho encouragement
which they afforded 20 the traffic, the demand could
no, have existed and the culture OF the poppy would
not have been carried on TO tho extent which It had
been in order 10 supply the Chinese market. We
therefore consider that the seizure and destruction
oil the opium most unjustiiiablo act of spolia-
ton on the part Of the Imperial Commissioner and
his associates and that the government OF this
country is bound to insist that the British merchants,
who the owners Of the article shall be fully in
IDENTIFIED by the Chinese government. We say so
regards the past. The future is open for arrange
men,: and il the Chinese make il a condition OF our
renewed intercourse that the trade in opium shall
cease or be legazed tho ground ia open for cousid-
crIng those conditions. But taking the whole case
as regards our last forty years intercourse into
secraiiOn, and the decided charge of Capt. Elliot,
That the iraiilc IN opium has been chiefly cncour-
aged and protected by the highest officers in tho en-
pre-" deem ii clear that the people Of this
try ought not TO pay one farhng of the loss which
has been sustained by the destruction of the sur
rendered opium, and the British government will act
with shameful pusallamiy if they do not obtain full
and peremptory satisfaction from the Chinese exec
utivo. The sure course do so is to take the high
hand with that cunning and sell-conceited people.
To induce them to act justly, they must be taught
feel the necessity of submissions and if they hes
iiaie TO make full reparaton for the loss which our
merchants have sustained by the destruction ofther
property British force ought to teach them that
British merchants arc not TO be dcspoiled OF their
property with impunity.
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RUTLAND HERALD.
RUTLAND, VT.
TUESDAY EVENING, DEC. ,, 1890.
Far Presidenf,
HENRY CLAY.
THE TWENTY-sIXTH CONGRESS.

Tho opening and proceedings OF this Congress is
attracting unusual interest All eyes turned, in
particular towards its organization. This feeling
and interest is caused by the political parties in the
House Of Representatives being nearly equally
balanced, aud the limitations and bold threats thrown
out relation the legality and the right of taking
seats of certain members. The Wings take the
ground TO decide by precedents and permit all the
members TO take their seats who have regular
certificates ofther election-and decide the validity
afterwards. The Loco Foco Democratic prints
seem to lay down particular rule but are arguing
with great zeal and warmth against this rule, for
reasons probably that under this rule the Wings
may have the advantage, there arc more seats of
Wing members TO be contested than Loco Focos
who have regular certificates. The New Jersey
members must be admitted under this rule, which,
doubtless will turn the scale in the House in favor
of the Wings. Being aware of this some OF the Ill
ira Loco Foco papers and some individuals in their
public speeches endeavorng TO excite spirit of
violence in the Representatives Hall in imitation of
the Pennsylvania tragedy. This disorganzing and
revolutionary principle is met by Of the Wing
papers in bad taste and temper. All such threats of
violence should be met in the onset with GOODNESS
and candor and never in any other way by the
friends Of order. There will be time enough TO re-
sist violence when it actually takes place, and all
threats to reialia,e only adds fuel to the FIRE. We
hope the Wings Notwithstanding, win act discreety
in the matter. We had rather always be in the mi
noriiy and submit to almost any wrong and depriva-
ton than be instgators abetiors of any
which lead TO bloody and revolutionary scenes
The time may come when the cup of humiliation
may be full and submission no longer become viz
tue but matter Of necessity, relieve the country
from insuherable oppression and misrule
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~'drswn by obeaPcuing such labor tho, dcre. =. IA
make impossible to render oompcasaion COMPEL ns even
the public itself TO look upon tho production, Of the might
IS, intellect with that con,cmp, which always aaehe. .f
TO every commodity which s forced the market and on
their acceptance for an inadequate equivalent.
This matter worth tho attention Of country editor, se,
erall, and should lead them to eoa,ult tho p,e,. =,
their own publications by refusing insert the bOmhAse
pulls in shape Of frospcctuscs which have great asene, in
inducing people to withdraw their support from those pub
LEGATIONS where II rsh,iuy belongs favor Of object,
as these Tho chief dependence Cor giving them no,o,,
and obtaining for them circulation upon them L.,
them withdraw from this banklcss scrvude and refuse to
hold the dish to catch their blood and the great ,rp.
port Of these DISASTROUS proceedings zone and A.
though VIC may not immediately Literature restored to
is proper fgn6ed station in this county yet have
the consolation of preventing Its further deolenson New.
orhelcssthey well ourselves have heretofore extended
these iavos TO them through motives Of friendship.
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PROGRESS OF SUSPENSION.

The banks in several Of the States which suspen-
ded specie payments, are beginning 10 resume
gain. Several in Rhode Island, we see il mention
ed, have already resumed, and it is expected they
viii all resume shortly in that State Tennessee,
however, which has recently been revolutionzed by
the Van Buren, Loco Focos is exception. A res
oluiion recently introduced into the senate Of that
State, by Wing, that II is expedient for the banks
TO resume specie payment was rejected, and hence
the prospect of a resumption there very soon, rem
dered more doubtful.
Pennsylvania viii doubtless be compelled to re-
sumo between this and spring sink down far below
her present degraded condition.
Since writing the above, we see it noticed with
great flourish in soae ofthe Van Buren, papers thai
the questions ofresuning or not in Rhode Island has
been introduced into the Legislature Of tina, State
and decided in The negative; aud the papers deyo-
ted to the anii-bank doctrine and the sub-ueasur,
arc exceedingly shocked with the wings Cor oeratn.
suspension ihere--but say nothing sbou, Tennessee
However this is no, strange with that party. Thel
are all for themselves and ieetie Tor the public.
1 On ti.s question we never had bot one opinion
/ that the banks, after the warning they have had il
relation 10 the presca, instability Of every thing ii
human aiIairs and tie apparent open erusades a
gsnsi those institutions by the ultra Loeolooos oug
not 50 soon a second ume 10 place themselves i
predleameni to be obliged 20 suspend. We isl
the most yexed with Rhoie Island. sho being one
the New England States and tic only ons) that so
should be thus ensnsgea. New YORK and New Eng
laD1 should endeavoF 10 live up 70 their profession
ksf Integrity and o0nsisiency.
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TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.
Issrnucriso RysoLurIoS.


This subject having been brought up the Senate ''
Consideration Mr. Brown moved to anvnd The first fe'ola
ton in relation TO national bank in whieHhe Represent
;yes ard Senators Congress Instructed 10 vote
gans that they vote in favor Of bankIoftby ""''
party vote.
In lieu Of the second resolution In favor Of we
Sub Treasury Mr.. Anderson offered the following
amendment;
Resolved, That corporation is much safer VA"
any individual agent, however responsible he MAJ
be- because il consists Of an association Of indlyy
ais who have thrown together their aggregate "ea''
and " no arc bound in their corporate character "
the extent Of their whole capital stock for the des
ties and that il Is tie opinion Of this Genera ~
solnbly that the heaviest security which ihe ~
wealthy Individual could give, would not mAAe -
public dePosiies safe at the point Of large cow
lion. p-it
THIS amendment being in the words OF Gov. ~ n,
while a member Of Congress, was Of course 700 -
for his partizanS 70 vote di,ecay against, 80 On -
ton Of Mr. Yoakum 1t was laid on n'e l4DiS y
street party vote. ..co,d
Mr. Anderson thea moved 70 amend ilo
resolution by inserting the following .,;l,y
Resolved, That We have confidence ~ ~ ~ 1',,es
and capacity OF the State Banks 10 PefiOt" a.
OF fiscal agents for the Government ,, t,,k.
Thu. amendment being in the words 'i"eN'
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Press ,is Nee YEA il,stis.
by THE @BRlTlSH QUEEN /"


4 - long psrsars Of The British Queen has been
- ~ hef southern r0uie, The weaker gene.
WIS moderate, bpi slsc 60, into tic Cnlph
- 4nd was iasus retarded u least two DAYS -
1mrn ~ ~ siaeaa. was equal 70 $50 miles OF
U6tish armies have gained signal victories in
- &sd Cabooi, and all iasi country is
1r9d under their power. Tho Russians
~ dejoated Ia Cigcassa.
Cusarreial poiD, Of view We have important
~ Liverpool bad not arrived when the
IA. een ssiled--Dof was iiserc any Intelligence
S<kispssen OF the United States Bank--great
~ lof her ARRIVAL. According To our
z -. 49,. ard pafcrs. II would seem hai
U{A szru6iss arr not over The loan on
yU& mo had not been filed up beyond dis
1e1s ro8'loscrsy had broken on, in tho
\ 11 No rs charter The negotiation for
61|sod bad failed.
&llen 3.eshs Of penny in Liverpool.
. penny in Manchester most IN
rfcccdcnted dcclinc-aud fears
tidruliics would break out ia
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PROSPECTUS
roH THE THIRD VOLUME OF TuE
III NAAI'4 A,DVQCATBs
JAMES VI. SMILEY, EAitor.

| Notwithstanding the unparalleled pressure
which for the last twelve months, has crampod
aud trammcIed every depart mont of the Mo
ChancaI, Agricultural and Commercial COM
munIty, the unwearied and interchangeable encr
gles OF American enterprise, aro once more
giving evldenceoi higher and iairer prospect
before us. That qucsccnt attribute, which, for
time, seemed to mark and designate our
downward procllvlty to carcicssness and indif-
ference, has fortunately awakened from its
sluggish apathy; and partially disnthrallcd
from tho fatal influence OF 100 blind crcdu.
lily in the lniaIIlbillty of those whom VIC have
elevated above US, may we not still indulge the
hope, that there is yet held in reserve, hap
Ply result in the experiment of this last and
once purest Of Rcpublicsl
lnslgated, IN part, by that grand revolution
which has already commenced, and which is
still going on in the opinion OF the people, so
lar as respects the political relations existing
between the respective States and the FEEDER.
al Government, the present Proprietor is about
TO embark in the publication Of tho Liberty
Advocate.
Two years ago, this journal dated its origin,
at period when, in this County, It had many
difficulties to encounter, and the strongest on
position 10 contend with The enduring, and,
as wo conceive, orthodox principles, whch
have nurured and sustained the journal through
good and through evil report" had then in
their infancy, but a mere minority which sus-
tanned it. But, the reSistIess march of human
reason, before whose advance all obstacles
must ultimately recedc, has brought about n
brighter and a lairtr dawn; and the philun-
thropst and the patriot can now look in pro-
spectIve upon the revisit Of those purer days,
which once pointed to the destiny OF our much
beloved country.
The political creed of the Advocate will DO
the same which it has heretofore advocated.
STATE Rights and State Sovereignty, will be tho
arcriaI action which shall give life and amin
alton to its political characteristic, while OK.
crossing tenacity for those principles which
will never yield to caprice, tho columns of this
ournal will, at all times, DO open to liberal
discussion, and offered as ready channel to the
tide OF passing events, and an acceptable organ
OF general science and useful knowledge.
We cordially invite tho patronage Of all those
who concur with us in sentiment, as well as tho
nagnanlmity Of those who dissent from us in
politics, to cooperate in sustaining the press
mo Advocate will in future appear, under the
Editorial supervision of JAMES N. SMILEY, Esq.
ana published on tho Same terms Of tho for
mor numbers, by A. w. FORSYTHE.
January &, 1899.
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PROSPECTUS
THE WEEKLY PICAYUNE.

In consequence of tho popularity which on
daily paper has gained in all sections of tn,
country, aud the numerous demands we ar,
receiving from all quarters for weekly Jour
nal. We have determined on starting one of tha
description, 10 be entitled the The WEEKLY
PIcAYUNE."
Toadopt the same fgurativc style used in our
hrst prospectus, we have fitted out tho "Pica.
g"He" for more distant voyages, and freighted
her with all sorts Of notions in the shape Of
r'ddd6IeS; and il the same success ,ltends her
which she has met with while coasting nearer
home, we shall doubtless receive rich returns,
10 prepare our little craft for the more OK.
ended sea on which she is destined TO move.
we have put on her many additions and i'm.
provemonts. Some OF her old timbers have
been taken out aud replaced by new--she has
a greater measurement loreand aft, greater
icngth OF beam, and her sheets have been ma.
lcrIaIIy enlarged
Notwithstanding the Increased size, the rub.
TIC may rest assured that the 'Picdyune' will be-
enabled to work in Saodi ,oaier with tho same
FACILITY as heretofore, and form channels of
communication which it would be folly for the
duh heavy vessels n, prosont sailing This mort,
to navigate
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the above list will be charged nearly the established

sfed
In facility afforded the public the will receive Steam
al o
additional
plantations shipped
10
cars
will held responsible either
Immediately the delivery
n t.
swhc WILDE particular having Rail Road where
10 be delivered.
ride c President and Directors A. G.. THORN,
I Port Hudson August 60 1896 ca Engineer.
II From date will be gd
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EXECUTORS SALE

INV E will expose at public sale, on the
wv 9TH Monday in November next, III the
DOR Of the Court House in Liberty Amic
County Miss. TO the highest bidder, on credit
II one and two years, the tract or parcel o.
and on which Jeptha Harrington, Deceased, re-
ided, containing 600 ACRES, or ,hereaLouts
said land lies Immediately on Tangipao river.
he principal part Of which is first rate bottom
and, upwards of trO hundred acres in high
tate Of cultivation. Possession will he given
IN tho first day Of January next. The pur-
haser will be required TO give note with ap-
proved security. ....
Il II. F. HARRINGTON,
4 A. w. HARRINGTON,
4 Executors.
i October 9Q, 1889. 43-tds
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LIBERTY FEMALE
SIIIINABYa

Under tie direction Qt The MISSES RING
NNIIE Second Quarter Of this Institution
for 1889, commenced on Monday, the
GO b instant. A few more young Ladies aho
Misses will be taken, if application is MADE
soon. rs the number Of scholars will be llmltec
No scholar taken for n less term Of time thar
one Quarter. No allowance made Tor loss Of
time, except in case Of sickness.
TERMS.
For English branches, Six Dollars per Quar-
ter. with one Dollar added for rent. wood, &c
Lace AMI Ornamental Necdc-work, SO w
per Quarter.
Painting, per Quarter, So 90
Their School rooms are largo and commodI-
Gus, and PLEASANTLY located. Parents and Guar
dams may rest assured that every attention
will be paid TO the morals and instruction oil
lher children and wards.
LIBERTY, March 28h, 1889. Is
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NOTICE..

a T the November Term of The Probate
N Court of Amite County, will present my
account for final settlement and allowance as
Guardian Of Mary ". Rogers, formerly Mary
W. Griffin Il Thomas W. Griffin, at winch
Term all those interested can attend il they
think proper.
MARY WAGNER.
Sept. esd, 1899. 80
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LIBGB ~ WQTIG .

TNllIS old and well known stand
MSa4A formerly kept by Mr.. Whit.
~: ney, has been re-purchaSed by him.
!yss1MssA In future he will devote his undivided
attention 10 it, rendering it in all respects
what it should be, comfortable retreat for
all His experience in public line is well
Eknown--it enables him to say, without fear
OF disappointment, to all, you will be as com.
lortuhy entertained at the Liberty Hotel as
\ou can he any where. Horses will be care.
fully attended to--l have commodious sta.
bIes where ! can accommodate drovers and
others who may call with every thing in thai
Ilne-pcnty OF provender As for my table.
beds, and other things appertainng to the
ho;el, say they are good, but do not take
my word Tor II, come and try and Judge for
yourselves.
AID then, my IoUoRst too, try and you 'llsweay,
Their better you've not found any where;
have cider, delicious Cider, here,
Rich TO the taste, and as the amber, clear;
Vine too have, OF all the better sort,
haGerd, Cmrct, TCnCriU and Port.
I've high proof spirits, Gin and Brandg rich:
And WhiSkey, old hOnOmr"heh and Peach
Oi these men need not speak, for defy them
10 tell how good they are before they try them.
The undersl gned has also lately purchased
stand the known as M'DoweI's Tavern. In
adding this spacious house, yard, stables, &c.
% his other accommodations, he can saw
their means are more ample than any before
ever could boast Of in Liberty Tor the recev.
ton Of customers and the public. Owing to
this arrangement he is able also TO accom-.
MEDIATE many boarders in addition TO the mum.
Der he Is now accommodatng.-He saws
to the public, solicit your patronage.
NJ. NJ. WHITNEY.
Liberty 'Feb ~, 1888. 8-tC
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NOTICE.
GROSS ROADS

sTNIE undersigned having erected large
WARE HOUSE, on the line ofthe Gin
on and Port Hudson Rail Road at the Cross
Roads, near Jackson, would respectfully inform
his friends and the public, That from this date
lie is ready 10 receive and forward all freight
unsigned 10 him.
Mr.. j. c. DHugherty, my Agent, will attend
% the business for me, and will be found al all
lines at tho ware house.
THoS, WORTHY.
September 9l,yis39-4Iw4
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TALLORINa
T3tJSIN ESS.

ENHE subscriber respectfully informs the
citizens Of Liberty and vicinity, that he
has opened shop in The house formerly &C.
cupicd by David levitt, on the North side Of
the Public Square, where he will carry on
The Tailoring Business, in all its various bran
chcs.
J. LAIRD.
". B.-Uniorm Coats made to order in the
best manner and latest style. Cutting out Of
garments attended to,-and warranted 10 fit
provided we'll made up.
J. L.
Liberty, March II, 1889. lily