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darkness. give timely warning to the hardy marin
er when the lee shore threatens-how many Of
these ask are to be discharged from their humane
scvcei Why the proposition is almost mpious.
should as soon wish TO put out the stars OF heav-
en-.
Sir, my blood bos n, the cold bloodcd arociy
with which the Administration propose thus To
sacrifice the very family jewels OF the country 10
pay for the consequences Of its own prohgacy.--
If they wish to retrench let them cut down sala .
res instead Of lighthouses let them abandon of
fees instead OF hsrbors let them turn out upon
the world some % their wide mouthod parlizans,
instead of the soldiers Of the Revolution
Mr. Chairman. | have done. | had intended to
notice other portions OF the messsgc, but shall de-.
fer 1t for have already too far taxed the patience
of the committee, | shall vote in the House for
an investigation, though ] do not expect much
from il. My hope is in an investigation from a
higher authority than this lIouso--by the People.
The evil of the times lies not in particular cases
but in the principles Of the party. Legislation
cannot reach it. 1t is radical evil. and the peo-
pie alone can cure it, That they will do SO, and
in the only way it can be done, by a change orru.
iers. have high aud holy confidence. The Ad-
minisiraton has eaten like cancer so far into the
institutions of the country that unless the remedy
be soon applied, it will be too late. ! do most
conscientiously believe. that if the present dynasty
is continued iu power constitutional liberty cannot
survive Already our institutions are half corrupt
ed. Already anarchy and despotsm are lcagucd
together against the Constitution and the Laws
Let him who doubts it look at The proceedings in
neighboring state, and the conduct of the FEEDER
al Executive in relation thereto.
Let Mr. Van Buren, be reelected, let him con.
,inue to be guided by the counsels Of Mephistophi
les and Asmodius the two famiIiars who are ever
at his elbow--those lords, the one Of letters and
the one of es--and it will not be long that this
mighty Hall will echo to the voice of an American
Representative. This capitol will have no other
uses than to attract the curiosity Of the passing
traveller, who in melancholy idleness, will stop to
inscribe upon ofthese massive pillars, "lIere
,cas Republic ~ Wash. Co. Post.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-03-19
LAW FOR THE DEFENCE OF THE
IINITL,n C1,AI,ES


AN ACT giving to the President Of the United
States additional powers for the defence of the
United States in certain cases, against invasion
and for other purposes
BE ii enacted By The Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatires Of The United States ef america, in Con-
gress assembled That the President of the United
States be, and he hereby is authorised TO resist
ny attempt on the part of Great Britain to enforce
by arms her claims to exclusive Jurisdiction over
that part of The State OF Maine-which is IN dispute
between the United States and Great Britain and
Tor mat purpose TO employ the military and naval
force OF the United States, aud such portion of the
nIuABs he may deem 1t advisable to call into
service.
Sec =. .7na be il further enacted, That the mil
l'la. when called into the service of the IT, States
ny virtue OF THIS act, or Of the act entitled "an
act TO provide for calling forth the militia to exc
cute the laws of the Union. suppress Instructions,
repel INVASION aud TO repeal the act now in force
for those purposes" may, if in the opinion of the
President of the United States the public interest
require It, be compelled to serve for a term not ex
ceedng six months after the arrival at the; place
OF rendezvous, ~ any one year. unless sooner dis
charged.
SEC. 8. And be il further enacted, That in the
event OF actual Invasion of the territory of the u.
H'a'es ny Hny iofelgn power, or OF Imminent dan
ger OF such invasion discovered, ia his opinion, 10
exist before Congress can be convened to act upou
the subject, the President be- and lie is hereby au
thorsed If he deem the same expedient, to accent
The services Of any number of volunteers. not ex-
eeed'ng fifty thousand, in the manner provided for
IN en- act entitled "an act authorizing the President
OF The United States to accept the seryeces OF
volunteers, and to raise an additional regiment Of
/ Dragons or mounted reiemen." approved MAY %
I 1886.
/ SEC. A. AHd be il further enacted, That, in the
event OF either Of the contingencies provided 70,
IN this act, the President Of the United State,
snail be authorized TO complete the public armed
vessels now authorized by law. and 10 equip, man
and employ in actual service. oil the naya force a
the United sia.es aud 10 build, purchase or char.
yer, arm, equip and man such vessels and steam.
ooats on The northern lakes and rivers whose va.
tefs communicate with the United States and
Great Britain, as he shall deem necesssr, 70 nro,
'eet the United States from Invasion from ,b.,
I quarter.
/ sRc. D. .4ad be II further enacted That The
SUN Of ten miihons Of dollars is hereby spn,on,..
Ted and placed at his disposal for the pa,nose =,
executing the provisions Of this act 10 proyde q,
winch the Secretary of the Treasury ia sutbo,ized
70 borrow money on the credit Of the L. s,,,as
aho 10 cause TO be issued certificates Of s,ort
&C ~ The Register Of the Treasury, for The SON
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-03-19

TO be borrowed, or any part thereof and ib, f.
to be sold upon the best terms that may be ss.,
sfNcr public notice for proposals for the Sane p
ridcd, That no engagement or contract shsHb
tered into which shall preclude the UulcJ S.
from reimbursng any sum or Sums thus bo,is,.
aNcr the expiration Of five years from tho f,
January next, and that the rate Of interest d.
not exceed five per cent. payable semi-annua',
SIC. 4. IND be il further enacted, Thn ,
sum OF eighteen thousand dollars be, and Ae "a.
is hereby appropriated. out Of any money III
Treasury not otherwise appropriated. f,r QUIZ. 81
salary of special Minister to Great Btian T.
rided. The President of the United Siales "A
deem it cypedieut to appoint the same.
Size. Z. Ind be il further enacted. Thu, 10
event Of either of the contingencies provided
in the FIRST and third sections of this act the p
sident of The United States shall be authorized
apply part no, exceeding = 900 600. Of Vie q
preparation made in this act, To repairing or a,
ng Qualifications along the scaboord and frontier
Size. 3. Ind be il further eadciei, That whe
yer militia or volunteers aic called into the scrg
of the United States, they shall have The oreapi
ton of the Army Of the United States, and M
receive the same pay aud allowances.
SIC. 8. AadLed further cide,cd, That the,
ernl provisions OF this act shall be IN force tJI
end of siyty days after the meeting of the tn
sion OF the next Congress, aud no longer
JAMES X. POlk.
Speaker Of he House of ReprescatJtrt
WILLIAM X. KING,
President pro tenn. Of The Scad,
Ppproved, March 3, 1899.
NJ. VAN BUREN
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-03-19
WING s. CnuRiBR Ofrlcg.

Bangor, Saturday March Q, II o'clock P. NJ.
The express from Houlton has just arrived, hav.
ing left there last evening at eleven o'clock with
dispatches for Gov. Fairfield, which an express is
to convey Immediately for Augusta. BY The ex-
press learn, verbally, that the British Engineers
were about TO take possession of Mars Hill (Which
is within side Of the line) spot out a road and
select site for for,Gca,ions. and that abou. eight
companies of regulars from Fredericton were to
support the movement, two of which had already
| arrived there. "a.
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The ISOrdeT War.
The following article is from the Woodstock
New Brunswick, Times Of the ID inst.

The following article is from tho Woodstock
Now Brunswick, Times OF the ID inst. :
Dispatches passed through here on Tuesday
las, from Sir John Colborne. We understand that
their purport was, that the Governor General on
learning the particulars OF The Restook Affair." with
that promp,ness that has ever characterized the
movements Of the hardy old veteran has placed
Regiments OF the Line at the Disposal of His Ex-
ccllcney Sir John Harvey, with instructions 10 con-
mand their services whenever required. lnielli-
rence has been received by the same conveyance,
Of the spiri, thai animated the Meld,eks when they
heard Of The prospect Of a collision with our Wes-
tern neiehbors. One Thousand Of them, II is said
have volunteered to come 10 the Rostook. We sin
cerely hope their services will not be accepted
The deadly luminosity whieh the red men OF the
forest entertain towards the Americans generally.
would render them most destructive enemy
Were they permitted to participate in the repelling
Of a base and foul aggression, many others no
doubt would follow the example, and then our
whole frontier would be covered with such for
rnidsble bost Of fadian Uarrtors Is would cause
Maine TO shake to her centre. Indeed. we see no
necessity for such spxsres being called into the
field The 3romptness Of the House Of Assembly
in sppropnsting the sUm OF f2o 00o.- spiri,
that berysde the whole population Of thus province
together with tie large number Of regulars their
way from Halifax and Qaebec, will furnish the
Comms nder-in- Chief With forces sufficient, even in
point Of numerical strength to all the forces
that Maine can possibly concentrate upon the Res
took Territory aud take ample vcngespce for tho
cutrsges committed upon British subjects.
Prsceodisgs y TIA Nora Scsiia Legislature.
Legislature Council Chamber, ,
February "a, 1889.
The commiiiec appointed under the resolution
passed yesterday. reported series Of resolutions
shercupon. on motion Of the Hon. Mr. Steward
the following resolutions sefe unanimously pass
I'D -
wuEssls. it appears TO this House. under tn
usvseeee Of ssraosing trespssssrs. fSrciee lnfos
- beea made Nv the authority of the State Q
- upoa thai part Of the Province Of Nss
Y 6n.ek which Is claimed BY The United States
uAseh the sxclssive Possession and ysrssd'e
npu bsea IN Great Briisin and that tb
- M Sssss has s9OP.si measure
- Ssszt a uiss large san 9
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-03-19

.Ntto York Elections. The annual election. /.
Supervisors are taking place in tie different COW
ties Of this Slate, and also the elections for mus.
ipal officers IN several Of the large towns.
AS to Supervisors we never knew the time "a
when both parties did not achieve signal tiund
The Albany Argus aud the Albany Evening Jou
nal, papers Of opposite politics. are equally fun
glorious victories. The truth is, these eleco
are so mixed up with local and personal consider
tons in some counties, and regarded with so na,
apathy in others, that they constitute but ,er
uncertoin test of the 'trenglb Of parlies, VI
this reason we have not though, it worth whl
to report them in detail.
The Wing majority in Rochester, as shown
byuihe charter election held few days since
MI. Last fall, Ill. Gain, 1913.
In Utica, also, the Wings carried every Wa
In Catskll. Wing majority 100. In CoxsOca
about 100 Wing msjorIiy.-Jour. Of Com.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-03-19
Accounts from Holton are to the 9th 1asls4

Accounts from Holton are TO the 9th thse.4
Gen Hodson had established his head quarters
there, and had 500 men with him. Two compa-
MES under the command of Capt. Maxfield and
Fish left Houon. on the 4th, to guard pass, a.
bout 60 rods from the British line, near Presque
Isle river, % miles from Houlton, which was open
10 all enemy. They would erect temporary de-
fences there. The llth Regiment had arrived q,
Madswaska, from Quebec, and it was reported
they had commenced erecting Notifications within
the disputed territory. II was reported also, that
detachment of the military Of New Brunswick
had crossed the line, and commenced fertilization
in Little Madawaska. Six companies Of the Ken
ncbec Division left Bangor on the 7th, and the rest
were TO follow on the 9th. The civil force under
Mr. Jarvis to be disbanded. lie has erected
some strong deiences near the line, and blocked
up the portage to ST. Johns river, and the British
forces bad followed his example on the other end
Of the road.
Several deiaehments of regulars had arrived at
ST. John from Halifax. The Legislature Of New
Brunswick had placed $4,000 at the disposal OF
Sir John Harvey, aud he was concentrating strong
force. A correspondent of the Atlas writes from
Bangor Several letters concur 10 saying that
SIR John Harvey rs dong ali in his power 10 col
leei formidable force, with the determination tc
take military possession Of some portion of the
Territory. lie Is. however, close secret in HI,
counsels. and cautious though efficient in his actor
-endessoring to produce impression that hi.
intentions are Of the mosi peaceful character
while in fact he is bueklng on bis srmor for The
| combat.
Gen. Scott was presented to the citizens O
Augusta. In Representatives Hall. on the 7th.-
The troops from Oxford and Cumberland 1000
strong, were reviewed by the Governor, on The
etb. bat did not receive marching orders. Tho
Governor had made no Communications 10 the lie
gisialofe. and none was expected before Monday
ihis DAY. IL wss surmised that II would be OF ,
somewhat pacific ehsrater.-BOsioH Transortpf.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-03-19

Fire Of Me old flint We learn from the hIel.
est authority that Maj. Gen. Solomon Van Rcnssc
laer, who was distinguished in the Indian wafs Of
the last century, and who led the American troops
at the battle Of Queenstown. has promptly tender.
cd his services the senior Major General of New
York State Infantry, to the Comma nder in. Chief
in the event of wnr betweed England and Am..
lea. This "hero of two wars" therefore, should
his country again be compelled to "try conclusions
with an enemy will be found, with his "bruiss
arms" leading his countrymen to battle and to
victory. -.4b. Ece Jour-
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-03-19

The National lnteliigencer Of March II sap
mot yet hearing of the designation Of any ell
zen by the Executive for the Special Mission q
London (suggested by the appropriation for s
purpose by Congfess,) we are confirmed in the BE-
lief that no such appointment will be made ior he
present."
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-03-19

New York. Special Message Of the Goucrae,
The Albany Argus of Friday last, says.
"The Governor Of this State transmitted to boil
branches of the Legislature yesterday, spcci
message approving in very explicit terms, Of tg
measures adopted by the President and by Copgrea
in relation to the frontier difficulties, and recon
mendng an expression on the part of our legj.,
ture, of concurrence in the policy of The Geuer
Government touching this question:"
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-03-19

Senator 1aftmddge. The Wing Young Ma
OF New YORK have gwen Senator Tallmadge
splendid reception on his return from Washinsioc
An immense caValcade Of the people met Inns
the wharf on Friday last, and conducted him to be
lodgings amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the mo.
ttude. 10 The evening he addressed the peoples
Masonic Hall for one hour and half in .lrt
OF great eloqueuce and power Troy Wig.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-03-19

Ordnance (or ds FroHtier We understand.
tsays The Albany Dolly Advertiser Of the 9th inst.
lhsts train Of Ssgons. carrying tweniy-iour Geld
pieces left the wsisiEet srsens this morning for
Name. unaar tie charge Of Lisst. C II. TsIco,t
N Pensasse Of ofdtB froa wsshsngtou.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-03-19

The following resolution was offered in the es
lsature Of New York, by Mr. Cbatfeld
"Resolved II the Senate concur, this Legislature
fully approve of the conduct of the executive and
legislative authority of the State Of Maine IN re-
slstng said claim of jurisdiction, set up 10 ST
John ilarvey's proclamation, and that the State
New York will take all proper means TO resist sal
claim of exclusive jurisdiction over sud dispute
territory by said provincial Governor aud all ln,5
sion of said territory under such claims, and gi,
If u resort to military force shall be found neces
sary for that purpose, make common cause wg,
the said State OF Maine.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-03-19

Ffo''da' There is a strong party in Fond
VINO are opposed to the Immediate erection d do
TERRITORY INTO State, maintaining that it is aigi
enough Tor two States, one east, the other wes! q
The Su"anee and that il is best 10 wait until "
population of each Of the two sections is soffcss
to entlile It to admission. At present. the poPaa
lion OF tae entire territory is not as large IS -
constitution of the United States requires, 10 O'aS
10 admit 1t into the Union as Stale.-Balhn'F
Trans.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-03-19

10 termont, large majority Of the papers are d "
'edsfai twhlg) stamp -Plausbtugh Republican
AS near The truth could be expected There =
ten Tory journals and Wing journals in this sn'
no, oeTy large majority for either paiiy.-IHg"
mes PpmOater.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-03-19

The Hon. Aaron Clark has been norp'nsie9 I
the Wings ioT reelection IA Mayor Of New
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-03-19

Important from Hdiifar. We received this NOR
ming the Nova Scotia Royal Gazette of the 9th
Of Feb. together with letters from our correspond
cn,s a, that place of the same date, which bring
Us the following highly important intelligence.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-03-19

IL Is stated in the New York Sunday Morning hs''
that swartwout invested nearly or quite ell the shn
Of his deialeaton 10 government IN Texas lands, y
that since his arrival in England, he has effected
Of those lands 10 company Of capitalists, fof s''
siI millions, three hundred thousand dollars
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-02-09

teeth of my bloodhounds, it is murder, or if
shoot person down while running, it is murder
or it, while chasing said person, he or she starves
to death for fear will kill him or her, when find
them, 1t is murder | tried to satisfy the audi
ence 1t was wrong for me to take away a woman
from her children and husband, and bring her to
my house 500 miles from them, where she would
never see them more, and whip her severely to
make her work for me for nothing and if she
died of broken heart, was her murderer.
tried to prove that ravishment of female virtue
was wrong. That adultery was wrong, that
stealing was wrong. That to steal man, wo-
man or child, though had to pay another thief
something, was wrong. held it wrong to steal
from thieves. held if was stole and sold, that
the buyer who bought me was as much a thief as
the thief who took me from my house. held, il
all the thieves in the world should get together and
agree that stealing was the corner stone of their
republican institutions, and that stealing men and
women was real republicanism ITSELF that stealing
was Bible institution, and should pass laws de-
caring that the legitimate end of all government
was to enable the strong ones to steal the weak
ones, in a community, yet Notwithstanding all this,
consider the stealing of men and women, or their
labor from them, as the greatest crime men could
commit against men; Notwithstanding my voice
sal burst of rage from all the thieves in the world,
and their numerous friends.
even went so far as to say, that innocent per-
sons had better right to their own bodies and
limbs, than any body else, whether their hair was
long and straight, or short and curly.
The people in Lenox who attended the meet
ing, it is believed, generally sympathized with me
in opinion, number of persons were added to
the Society," and contribution taken up, and on
the whole was much pleased with the firm and
true friends of the slave in Lexon, who feel that
the late election had shed important light on their
path connected with their duties to the down-trod-
den. Business called me to Pulaski, Oswego
county, where the circuit court was in session on
Wednesday, the 26h ult,, by invitation I address
ed our friends who are firm and Spartan band,
determined never to forsake the slave. The
night was stormy, it having showed all day. the
meeting was not large, though respectable, num-
Der of persons were added to the Town Society,
at the close of the meeting, Every thing looks
promising where have been of late.
In haste, your friend,
ALVAN STEWART
VIM. Goodell, Esq.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-02-09
From the Friend of Man.
A Letter from A. Stewart, Esq.
ID jan, 1899

I'd Jan, 1853.
SR,-The friends of the outcast invited me
sometime since in Lexon, Madison Co., near the
Oneida lake, to address them on the exciting sub
ject of stealing men, women, and children, and
cheating the people out of their labor for life
You will suppose it subject of some interest,"
On the 23d December last, it being the Sabbath.
and violent storm of wind and snow, deliver
ed two dscourses, nearly two hours long, each, TO
very intelligent and respectable audience. What
do you think the burden of my attempt was on
this interesting occasion? Why, to prove that
murder was wrong. | tried to prove if man
was driven into my field, and compelled to work,
by the whip and if the man, or woman, or child,
under such circumstances should run away if |
pursue with my dogs, and kill the person with the
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-14
KeissOEutiOn.
II =. WILLIAMS.
/ ID. BOND
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,

CABARRUs COUNTY.
Superior Court Of Lar, August Term,
1880.
Mlly Edmons'0n' Petition for Divorce and
,rLo., I,i,,.,.,., Ahnuny.
II appearing to the satisfaction of the Court,
n that the defendant Thomas Edmonston, is
not an iuhabitant Of this State, II is therefore or
dered, that publication be made for three months
in the Charlotte Journal that the said Thomas
Edmonston appear at our next Superior Court of
Law, TO be held for the County Of Cabarrus, at
the court house 10 Concord, on the 3rd Monday
IN February, 1910, and answer or said petition
will be heard ex-parte and judgment awarded
accordingly
Witness, A. J. ShunkIe, Clerk of our said Su.
perior Court, at Concord, the I'd Monday in Au.
gust, A. d. 1889, and the 9th of American In.
dependence.
A. j. SEIANkLE, C. s. C.
r. KIRKPATRICK, ID. C..
Price adv. So y 3m