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Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-07-24
For The Ecrmonk TelecrznL


Mr.. Editor Having noticed in the
Telegraph the decision of the AntiS!ave
ry Convention relative to the rioht OF fe
males to participate in the business of The
Convention, together with your own re-
marks on the same; | have been led to
consideration of the subject / am not
able to decide on the particular case re-
ferred too in the Telegraph, not having
the constitution in my possession; but if fe-
males may vote and otherwise participate
in one popular assembly, see no reason
why they should not in all. From what
| have learned, find that efforts are max
ing to admit females to vote in churches
in the election of pastors and deacons. 1t
IS commended that they have an equal right
with males and that they are equally in:
terested in the result If they have the
| right 10 confer office on others, | see not
why they have not the right 10 hold the
same office themselves. They cannot of
course confer on others that which thew
do not possess or which does not Of riobt
belong to them. Admit then the RIGHT
and we admit the claims of females to the
pastoral Office and also that Of deacon or
In fact any office in the church. For nv
self | have no personal interest in this
subject, but wish to try every thing by
the law and the testimony if the Cos
pei furnishes US with The authority 10 adj
NIT females TO the pastoral office, or that
of any other, or to elect persons to ell such
offices, then lei US know it and call them
forthwith to exercise their privilege. I
think no one will pretend that Christ con-
TERED commission 10 preach the pospel
on females; and certainly none can con-
slstently take upon them this honor but
such as are called of God, as was Aaron,
and when St. Paul speaks of the qualii-
cation of bishops and deacons he express
~ confines himself to males. Besides
this he distinctly opposes the idea of fe-
males being even suffered to speak in the
church, and requires them TO learn in 81
lence with all subsection. Will any charge
the Apostle with denying that women
were persons, or of being afraid of their
influenced Who does not perceive that
he evidently designed to assign to them
their appropriate sphere in the economy
of Providence I trust none who bear
the christian name would desjqnedlv
abridge the rights of the female sex. but
feel it their privilege to give them the
honor due to the weaker vessel" Their
influence and their efforts are needed. and
should be properly appreciated. But lei
them labor in their proper sphere. They
will accomplish much greater amount
OF good by maintaining modest and un-
assuming course of action. than they pos
slbly can by DANGEROUSLY contendinp for
female rights"
1t is commended that females have equal
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-07-24

ZIoN's WATcH-TowEa Am B.pr,sr Ar.
CATE IS the name of paper, TO be published
monthly by Ansel Warren, at Perry Village
Dehesee County, N. Y. 1t is printed on ma-
unl sheet, at fifty cents per annu:n. /, take, The
ground OF preaching the schole Gosgd. Suc
cess to the enterprise. Welcome, welcome n
the Held, my brother
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-07-24

talents with males, and that by conse-
quence they ought to improve them
Now shall not discuss the comparative
talents of the sexes but suppose that it
were the case that the females had the
highest order of intellect, would this es-
tablish their right to assume the province
which providence has conferred upon
males? Is not the husband the appro-
pirate head of the family2 Let US refer
to the CLAW and the testimony" for an
answer. Here we are informed that the
g bus band is the head of the wife," and
that the wife is to reverence him as such.
Now we ask has the unmarried female
rights which are superior TO others! II
so, whence do they originate? Let those
who have made the discovery answer
! But after all, what benefit can it be to any
cause, for the female sex to assume the
province of public debate and action in
our popular assemblies Will it secure
greater unity of effort? Or is such a
course more likely to enlist the energie:
Of the public in carrying forward the va
rious objects of Christian benevolence p
If this is the case, we ought not 10 impede
the progress of reform but so far as
have vet been able to learn, [ must be in,
dulged in preferring the ordinary, and, 81
far as l can judge, the scriptural method
both in the church and in popular Assem-
blies in the transaction OF public business
ZEPHo.
The foregoing article is allowed place in TIL
Telegraph, on the principle of free discussion
The Telegraph is open for the discussion of tn
subject here preached. if any wish TO enter th
lists.
At present, shall not follow my correspond
ent, on all the particular points advanced.
wish it 10 be distinctly understood that am il
favor of female elevation. There is no one prac
tice Of the heather world, held in greater abhor
renee by protested christians, than their degrade
ton of their females. have never yet seen an,
danger to any christian community, from thei
elevating their females too high. When dis
cover anything of the kind. shall cry cut
There may be ambitious females as well. a
ambitious males. But have, a. yet, seen NJ
general practice on the part of tie former tha
should in the least terrify or alarm the latter
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-07-24
From the N. H. Baptist Register.
Revival i'm New Iondo

The Editor has received the following
letter from the pastor of the church, dat
ed New London, July 8.
Dear Brother Worth The Lord has
been truly good to US in New London, in
that he has heard our prayer, for while
we were altogether unworthy, he blessed
US with the outpouring of his Holy Spirit.
Since late in the fall, there has been a
gradual but constant moving oft Spirit
upon the hearts of Gods people in this
place; and in answer to their PRAYERS
many souls we trust have been Converted
to God. l baptized two last Sabbath
yesterday and had baptized forty before
since the revival commenced. hope to
baptize more soon. Pray for US.
Yourslruly, Il. SAWYER.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-07-24

A REMARKABLE Caleb. II. Pal
lips OF this town, has cali. che ioual
Durham blood, which weighed, when 10
hours old, l04 pounds. y. the age Of 3
weeks he weighed 2O6 pounIs-thc 9 ia
being almost A pounds day. lie sags
the calf IS fineIy pfoporiioncd and yig,..
Gus.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-07-24
VOL. XII. NO. "A

that evening on this momenious sub;,.,
| had never before supposed myself :
any wise implicated in The iouI IL !.
slavery, or that there was aueht tba, :
could do toward its abolition; but a.
in thoughts that breatheJ, and words H.,
burned were both my sin and reme5,
set before me. Is it not time for an !.
awake AMI come to the light now shinin.
from SO many points upon this subject
We can no longer use the plea-,tbs
times of this ignorance God winked u,
That time, with US, is past, the true linbt
now shineth g! and in reference TO this ii
sorbing question, COG now commander
all men every where to repent o tba,
it may not be said of US, this is Won,
condemnation, that light is come into he
world, and We have loved darkness ralbs,
than light, because your deeds are evil
July IL. 1889. c.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-07-24

HEAVIER FLEEcEs, YRr.-Ward NJ. lincoln,
of this town, ha, sheared "a pounds Of wool
from two sheep, this seas0n-it being only cue
years growth. He also sheared II pounds from
another: and from another still. ,Nh
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-07-24

HThank friend Smith, OF Whilinr
g
for the handful of silk cocoons, forward
ed by the. hand of friend. Not much
acquainted with these things-5ut should
think the large one, said to be ner
mammoth species, a splendid affair
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-07-24

A CoRREcTIoS.-H will be rccollec
ed by the readers Of the Telegraph, thar
a communication was published from
brother Kellam, missionary among The
Indians, at the Dwight Station, in ArLan.
sas, sometime in February last Brother
Henry Copeland, who is employed as
mechanic al that station, was in the Tele.
graph office, one day last week, and wish
ed me 10 correct one or two statements
made in brother Kellam's communicative
1t is not his intention to impeach brother
kellam's veracity, in the least. BIT he
says that brother KeIla;n was misiaforn.
ed by government agent, whose intercs.
1t appears 10 be to circulate reports una.
vorable to the prosperity of the mission.
|. Brother Copeland says that diligen,
! inquiry has been made at the station. il
regard to the cruelty Of certain tribes VIII
were represented to brother Kellam 2.
cannibals, traficking in human hams
S0c.,-and he-says it cannot be ascertain.
ed, and is not believed at the station, tia.
any such thing ever occurred.
2. He says tina: the ravages Of liz
small pox among the Cherokees har-
been nothing so extensive or 50 fIga.a
represented in brother Kellam's commua
cation.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-07-24

On Lords Day, July 7th. five persons
were baptized in Sterling, Mass. by Bro.
George Waters. Four of these persons
are heads of families-three are males
two are husband and his wife-one a
young woman. Several other persons
are expecting soon to observe the same
ordinance. We are informed that about
thirty persons have recently become be-
levers in Christ in Townsend, Mass,
severalof whom are students in the Sem.
mary IN that place. We believe that the
work OF grace has been enjoyed chiefly
under the mlnistrations of Br. Oren Ira
cy.-Ch. Reflector.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-07-24

Brother FL. D. Hodge has removed
from Gilmanton, N. H., to Burlin oton
VT, to labor with the Baptist church in
that place. Correspondents will address
accordingly
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-07-24
LONDON. June Z. 1890
w. H. MURcH, d. ID
JOSEPH BELcahR Secretaries

Rescived, That this Union desire to re-
peat their deepest regret that so many OF
fhe churches of Jesus Christ in America
should continue to sanction, either direct
w, OF indirectly. system 50 manifestIy
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-07-24

The communication below is in reply to ar
invitation to attend the late Anti Slavery Conven.
ton at Rutland.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18
SALES AT AUCTION.

The Supreme Court of the State Of Lou
isiana has decided, in case Of Carmelite
Baham, wife Of Louis LIE sassier, appellant,
persus John M. Bach, appellee, that the cry
ing of fictitious bids, by an auctioneer, OF
accepting and crying the bids Of by bidders,
for the purpose of enhancing or running up
the price Of the article sold, render the sale
void; sunless the fact Of receiving and cry
ing such fictitious and by bids be distinctly
announced at the time Of such sale. This
decision is based upon Statute Of Louis.
lana; but is stated by Judge Eustis, who de-
livered the opinion Of the Court, u be ID
harmony with the common law doctriae on
the subject, as recognized in England By
Lord Mansfield, in the case Of Roxwell VS.
Christie, (Cowp- Rep. 1867 and by Lord
Tenterdon in later case reported IN q
Eng. Com. Law Rep. 26S.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

been carried too fur in this state. We GO
heart and hand for reform. We 60 with
might and main against the shinplastcr sys-
tenn, from Van Buren's treasury notes down.
ward; but we deprecate still more strongly
that violent and disastrous dwelling system
which pulls down, but never builds; and
which would whclm in general ruin our best
and most valued citizens; and we despise
that cold and unfeeling policy which would
deny them succor, and cut them off from
every resource, now in the time of thei
greatest need.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18
MISS SERAPHINA A. DUBgS.

This talented and accomplished young
lady has responded to our call for news in
poetical epistle of nine stanza's length-full
OF fun, variety and wit: but Ieing in love
las we opine) with some one of the elegant
and musical Calithumpians, she has singu-
larly failed in giving to her poetry finish
and euphony worthy of herself and us. We
must therefore content ourselves with CLEAN
ing the news from her present letter, and
hoping for better one next time.
From this interesting epistle we are ad-
yertised that the city Of Port Gibson can
boast Of an unfinished theatre,'' and still
more unfinished actors;'' that she has-in-
Guiding the Cakthumpians-a large and va
ried collection Of handsome young men
''fine looking fellows''-but that they are
most perversely inclined to 'scurry the Gil
raffe;" and that they-the tsfine looking
fellows"-make more sport, by half, at the
Theatre, than the company paid for amusing
the good people of our sister town.
We further learn that sscoroner's in
quest'' was recently held in the pit of said
Theatre, on the body Of one of the numerous
family Of Smiths-for the sake OF being ex-
plicit, our fair correspondent sets forth tina,
his christian name was John-and that the
jury brought in verdict Of "died from the
effects ola visit toa Gallon Jug" 1t is fur.
Their stated that the CHEST of "John Smith,
as we'll as the spirit of the "Gallon Jug
haunts the pit Of the Theatre to this day, te
the great terror of all visitants.
| From the following stanza it will be seen
that Miss Dubs claims the compensation we
offered her in consideration of her news
furnishing talent:
"But bark! you remember your promise,
To send me that sketch of poor "LE,LA,"
For of her am getting quite jealous
But please don't let that "KARA" this see ,
| We will keep our promise, and send b,
next mail, the best copy in our possession
of Leila's sketch.
| Seraphina, we trust, will write us again
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18
FOR THE TELEGRAPH.
LINES WRITTEN AT SEl

LINES WRITTEN AL SEA.
All powerful God! to whom alone
Heaven and its hosts their being owe;
Who from His angel-circled throne,
Doth also life on us bestow.
Who babe this vast terraqucous ball,
From chaos at his word to spring;
And caused its elements to fall,
Iu order, yielding to their King.
The waters, ruled by His command,
Together ran and formed the sea;
And now He guideth with His hand
The mighty whole, eternally.
The winds the same great God obey,
And sweetly mild as zephyrs, fly
O'er earth; or furious, with the spray
OF oceans waves, bedim the sky.
Great God! Thy power we too confess,
And to thy will our souls would yield:
Oh! in each time Of our distress,
Vouchsafe our wavering souls to shield;-
That when that awful hour shall come,
When nature meath her conqueror faints,
We may be ready for the home,
Prepared in Heaven for all thy saints.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

To-day's paper begins new year of the
TeIegraph-ihe first volume Of the new Sc
ries having terminated with our last num-
Der.
We are free to confess that the fond anti
cipations INDUCED by us, when we first be-
came con nected with this establishment,
have not been realized to any considerable
extent. Not but what the office has receiv-
ed the most liberal spatronage'' that could
reasonably have been expected; but be-
cause very large majority of those for
whose benefit we have been expanding
our time and money have failed to pay
us the amount of their Indebtedness. But
though greatly pressed for money to dis
charge the obligations we have incurred for
the qualification of our readers, we are not
discouraged; for we believe that when our
friends who have so literally encouraged
us, are acquainted with our actual condition,
they will at once relieve US by the prompt
payment of their bills for subscriptions and
advertising.
There are now on our books some thou
sands of dollars-mostly in small sums
which it is indispensably necessary we
should collect with as little delay as posi-
BILE.
We hope that the same causes may never
again compel us thus to speak of our own
business, for our modesty is extremely averse
to this mode of bringing our affairs before
the public eye; and we should not now do it,
If our circumstances were not such that we
are compelled to do it in justice to ourselves
and to our friends.
In every other than pecuniary point OF
view, we have every reason to be satisfied,
and to 60 on our way rejoicing in the GER
tain prospect of the complete and early fru-
ition of our warmly cherished hopes of the
political ard moral regeneration of our state
and country.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18
KARA
FOR THE TELEGRAPH i


Mr.. Editor:-There appears to be an
indecision, a want of unapimity in the Wing
ranks, that augurs no very favorable results
to the party, at the November election, un-
less some speedy and efficient corrective be
applied. sOld Jefferson is known as one of
the most staunch and thorough Wing Coun
ties in the State, and her example will ne
cessarily have its influence on other coun-
ties-particularly those that lie adjoining.
If then, for want of concert, the citizens of
different portions Of tho County, presumine
upon the great preponderance Of Wing in
fluence, should, in the plenltude of their
strength, nominate and run for members of
the Legislature, four, FIVE or six candidates,
who can say that the Democrats will not be-
ready to take advantage of this division in
our ranks, and gain an easy victory for the
loco foco party9 We may unhesitatingly
pronounce the result as having in effect
transpired, should more than two names be
continued before the people for the House
of Representatives, at the November cleo
ton. There is another important consider
alton which should have its influence upon
the party: it is known (but from what source
it had Its origin, we are not now able to give
an opinion) that the east and western Dor
tons of the County are jealous of each
other,-that should the candidates he started
in or about Rodney, it might excite the set.
dement's east, and induce falling off from
the ranks, or be the means of bringing out a
candidate of their own, in whose integrity
and ability they could safely rely. Taking
this view Of the case, and believing from NV
personal knowledge Of the man, nv conf
dence in his integrity, my long acquaiut
ance-of more than twenty years standing.
and the fact that he enjoys the esteem and
friendship Of his neighborhood and The
County generally, | have no hesitation in
saying, that the Wing interest win be
strengthened and sustained BY the nomiina.
ton Of ISAAC McCLurcH1E, ESQ ;. as one Of
the candidates, to represent Jefferson County
in the next Legislature. He is just the uuan
We wanna plain, industrious, intelligent
farmer, who knows and can appreciate the
wants and views Of bis fellow citizena
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

The Mississippi Springs Rail Road has
opened books Of subscription to the capital
stock Of the Bank, which is to go into opera
ton at Is early a day as possibls-the most
Of the stock having been taken. Tho Bank
will soon commence discounting, and has
made arrangements by which its post notes
TO the amount Of 100000 viii be redee-
med by the Girard Bank at Philadelphia.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

From the Raymond Times we learn that
inpcdiments were thrown in the course of
justice, which prevented the holding courts
In the counties of Munroe, Madison, Noxu-
bee, and Yazoo.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

We have been informed that the steam
ship Natchez will be in the city of Natchez,
eometime in the latter part of the presen.
montb. Whether she she will resume run
ming between that city and New York, we
are not informed.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

OFAt the request of a number of our SUBJ
scribers in the country, the Telegraph will
in future be issued on Friday, instead Of
Saturday. To insure insertion, ADVERTISE
ments must hereafter be sent in by IL
O'Clock NJ, of Thursday.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

According to report made by commit
tee Of the House Of Representatives of the
Unitad States, the annual cost of Silks inn
ported into this country, amounts to the sum
o. SIS, 633, 200.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

News from Paris to the 18th ult. represent
the French capitol as being in most un-
settled state-in consequence of which there
was sudden decline in the stocks, and the
joint stock Banks Of England were rapidly
curtailing their business.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

0TThe reader is referred to another
column, for intelligence from the Liverpool
Cotton Market to the 8th ult.-at which
time there was slight decline, and the
trade dull.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

Advices from Vera Cruz to the I'd inst,
hare been received in New Orleans. Ad-
miral Baudin, with the remnant of the
French fleet had departed, and it was sup
posed would visit the sea-board of Texas.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

RHODE IsLAND.-This state has proved
her hatred of Locofocoism by returning sew
en- staunch wing senators out of nine -
There being no choice of governor, the CUB
eraatoriai chair will be filled by DIR. King,
sterling whig, until the next election.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

Mr.. Editor Please announce the name
of GUsrAvus H. Wilcox, as candidate to
represent Jefferson county in the next Le-
gislature Of Mississippi, and oblige
MANY VOTERS
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

You will please to announce JAMES Nj
BArcHELoR, as candidate for Lieutenan,
colonel of this district, to fill the vacancy
occasioned by the resignation of }. B. Cole
man, and oblige MANY VOTERS.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

Grin to-day's paper will be found q COM
munication proposing the name Of ISAAC
McCLuTcnIE, Esq. as candidate to repre-
sent Jefferson county in our next Legisla-
ture.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

The steam boat Highlander, whilst run
ming race between New York and ALBANY
burst one of her boilers, on the Sd inst,
killing two or three persons, and scalding
others.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

We are authorized to announce JOHN A.
GALBRAIrIr, as a candidate for Tax Collec-
tor of Jefferson County, at the November
election.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

Mr.. Editor--You will please announce
THos. l.. DoBYNs, Esq. as candidate to
represent Jefferson county in the next Le-
gisIature of Mississippi, and oblige
MANY VOTERS.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

Mr.. Dennis Prieur has been appointed
by the President, Collector of the customs
for the Port Of New Orleans.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

The supreme court of Pennsylvania has
decided that the salaries and cmoluments OF
officers of the General Government are liza
BILE to taxation for cousy purposes.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

We are authorized to announce SAMUEL
BARKER, Esq. as a candidate for county
representative, at the next November Elec-
ton.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

I. Gill, junior editor of the New York
Star, died on the Both inst, from an apo
plectic fit, supposed to have been brough,
on by over exertion.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

ILLINOIS LoAN.-The United States Bank
OF Pennsylvania, is said to have taken ST.
100000 of the six per cent. sterling bonds
Of Illinois, at par.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

The saw mill of the Mississippi Shipping
Company at Natchez, was consumed by
fire on Wednesday morning last. Damages
estimated at $4,000.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-05-18

George r. Girault has been appointed
Receiver of the Land Office at Chocchuma
Miss, in place of William Van Norman, re
signed.