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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-14
A MOTHER.

There's music in a mother voice,
More sweet than breezes signing
There's kindness in mothers glance,
Too pure for ever dying.
There's love within mothers breast,
So Deep tits still o'erhowing
Ard care for those she calls her own,
That's ever, ever growing.
There's anguish in mothers tear,
When farewell fondly taking,
That so the heart Of pity moves,
1t scarcely keeps from breaking.
And when a mother kneeis to Heaven,
And for her child is praying,
Oh who can half the fervor tell,
That burns in all she's saying?
A Mother how her tender arts
Can soothe the breath of sadness,
And through the gloom of life once more
Bid shine the sun OF gladness.
A Mother! when like evenings star,
Her course has ceased before us,
From brighter worlds regards us still,
And watches fondly DER us.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-14
For the Watchman & Journal.
ROBERT BURNS.

The following unpublished Egigran was found
with branch of the Poets family settled in this
country, and it is generally believed to be one Of
sthe Bard's facetim.
EPIGRAM ON RODER1CK MAC GREGOR I
"That Rorys guide man, wha dares gainsay?
Does he nae braely psalmodze an pray,
Gang thrice TO Kirk wi meek an downcast eyes
And then gang hame again to pray an psalnodze
Aye, Rory's guide man. name dare to doubt it ;
For tho he sarly lie an cheat,
He goes most piously about it,.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-14
OLD HUMPHREY ON FITS

Though no doctor, | have by me some excel.
lent prescriptions aud rs | shall charge you moth.
ing for them, you cannot grlinble at the price
We are most of us subject to fits; am visited
with them myself; and dare say that you are
also, so now for my prescriptions.
For fit OF passion, walk OUT in the open mir.
You may speak your mind 10 the winds, without
hurting any one, orprocaiming yourself to be a
simpleton.
For a fit of idleness, count the tickngs of a
clock. Do this for one hour, and you will he
glad to pull of your coat the next and work like
IA man.
For fit Of extravaganza and folly, 90 TO the
work house, or speak with the ragged and wretch
ed inmates OF the Jail and you will he convinced
Who makes his bed of brier and thorn,
Must he content to lie lorlorn.
For fit Of ambition, go into the church yard
and read the grave stones. They will tell you
the end of ambition. The grave will soon he
your bed chamber, the earth your pillow, corrup-
lion your father, aud the worm your mother and
sister.
For a fiji of repinlng look about for the halt and
the blind, and visit the bed ridden aud afflicted,
aud deranged, and they will make you ashamed
OF complaining OF your light Affections.
For fit Of dependency, look on the good
things which God has given you in this world,
aud at those which he promised to his followers
in the next. lie who goes into his garden to look
Tor cobwebs and spiders, no doubt will find them;
while he who looks for flower may return into
his house with one blooming in his bosom.
For all fits OF doubt, perplexy, and fear,
whether they are a load to tho shoulders the head
or The heart the following is . radical cure which
may be relied ON, for had il from the great Ply
stefan "Cast thy burlhen Oh The Lord and he
will susan hee."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-14
DREADFUL CATASTROPHE

between nine and ten O'Clock on The night Of
Tuesday, person on going Into the house Of a
mnn named liiackslian in Bridgeqate, found
linn sitting y The tiresde in n state OF ,lepu,;ii,
intox'caIion, While his wife was sitting on the
floor dead, having been literally roasted abou,
the heal and breast. Ii is supposed she had
been si0piied with liquor, and ia thst condit;on
had come in contact with the fire, aud met with
her horrible end, whilst her bru alised husband
remained either utterly unconscious or careless
Other fate. - English Pape.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-14

Nolhin, squire, never stops a woman when her
curiosity is once up especially il she is curious to
know something about herself. Only hold a Sc.
cret in your hand 10 her, and its like bunch of
CAMP 10 cat, she'll jump and irisk, and frolic
round like amy thing and never give over purrin
and coaxing Of you ill she gets iI.-Sliek.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-14

Dancing. Swift called dancing "youn,ary
madness" The Chinese seem 10 tl,ink it useless
fatigue; for when Commodore Arson was at
Canton. the officers Of the Centurion had ball
upon some Court holiday while they were dan
eng, Chlnese who surveyed the operation, sai,l
softly 10 one OF the party, "Why don't you let
your servants do his for you?"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-14

mr.: A'kIson, a magistrate and ieputy-lieuren.
ant OF the county of Lancaster, England. was
last week fined for drunkenness. Whilo in the
s,a'e Tor "n'yh no was convicted, The worthy
widow charged with keeping her public.bonss
open on Sunday, and fined her in two pounds
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-14

"A Queer Lao. About The year 1884, the Log
lsla,ure OF Pennsylvania passed a resolution that
no member thereof should come TO the House
barefoot or eat his bread and cheese upon the steps.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-14
FATHER MATHEW.

The following extract from the correspondence
of The Journal of Commerce. dated London,
Sept 30, ls4O, will be read with interest by all
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-20

quotation All that to be collected the subject
however, is little better than conjecture.
Bank Stock left off today at 1874 to a. The pressure
for money today has been considerable in the English
market but the price of Exchequer bills has improv
ed; they are premium Consols remain OH
This settling day in tho foreign house. the
having been chiefly carried yesterday instead
of being deferred the last moment the settlement
much easier without that pressure which many had
anticipated The retreat of the Carsts into France
talked of with degree of interest, and Spanish Ac
tives rmer to-day than for some time past The
last quot alton is 66l to l.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-20

Tur MfssrSe PrLors.-We are happy TO learn
that Washington Norris and John Thompson, the
New York pilots, and Adam and Thomas, apprcn-
tees supposed lost, have returned in safety to tho
city. In the dense fog they lost their reckoning.
and were picked mp by eastern brig, the captain
Of which demanded pay for taking them on board.
and in these words, we supposed don't save
mi from drowning for nothing; il is too much trou-
bic. and won't pay"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-20

NSw JrRstv ELEcrioS Cas- -Af,cr having been
before the II use ofrcprsscntstves for months
the New Jersey election case hes b,en settled. The
administration candidates have been confirmed in
the seats
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-20

APPcItrngsr nv rHE FNts DESr.--Edwsrd
James Glasgow, to be Consul Of the United Statcs
for the port fOuaysmas in the Republic OF Mexico
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-20

~ v,rxHALb G.RDENs.-A tremendous bill Is ire.
sents here tonight for the Benefit OF Mr. Bennic the
Opcrr Dancer it being bis last appearance. Such
bnaon Of attractions and novelties have hot
for many aav. Tho who wish seat IN the saloon
must go early ruin or shine
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-20

0ry-CH,rHAM THEArRE.-The indcfatigabe Thornc is
ever on the alert 10 prov his friends with novelty. To-
night he brings the grand Romantic Spectacle Of the
FLYING Dutchman, in style which hes never been equa
in this citv We speak knowingly the subject, bav
ing attended The rchearsals The scenery, by
q ain is splendid the ssehincry by Mcmillan, novel and
rerfec the costu~s pSAect great credit Mrs. De-
Crouch aud the choruses well arranged The piece
il well cas Wool Vanderdecker, stevens as Rockalka
ami MS Thone a. Iqstee vanhem, aud cannot fail
draw money 10 the managers Golfers
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-20

IoUnIANA ELsCTtoS - ne ieturns are yet verv
maigrc. Total Votes polled in New Orleans, was
$500 and the whig ma oriy Is about s7l Six Of the
seven embers ofthe legislature, elected Fare wings
IL is said So Bernard has given Byrne democrat oac
maiorit, over Jordon wing 1t Is asserted that the
democrats have gained a member TO Congress.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-20

Lo-po-, MovrY M,RkEr, July ls.-The continued De.
cline OF Bank stock is the leading feature Of the English
stock market The inquiry after the has not been
quite successful hut Is probable that more causes than
arc in operation Every ca perceive the danger
which hangs the bank from the pending inquiry be-
fore the committee Of the House Of Commons, OF some d.
mnution Of banking profits h not Of some aston o the
monopoly itself There some reports, however, which
90 further th0n his and intimate that IN the Bauk
Direction itself there is No. that dcerTn nod defence Of Us
exclusive privileges which reasonably ci acd hv
TIL rOprctors from parties deeply Interested " his
BE- So the conclusion naturally ia the public hi1g univer
salv opposed TO the monopoly that cease and the
calculation Of the value of bank stock in that case
ssel 1o BE- stated, would be considerably below tho pre-
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-07-20

Est Stocks, ash June Imports sm 27 March 27h June
1870
$50 900 $3.50 $1,000 sI7ess 1850 assn
IxcRrssg or DECREASE IN Inrour STOCK AND CoNsumP.
rioS or AMERIcAS SIX MoSrHs ~ 1910, COMPARED
1859.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-07
From the London Era. March Is.
NORTH EASTERN BOUNDARY.

1t is on high authority we are enabled TO commu-
nicate TO the public, that the United States have
made proposition for the settlement Of the Boun-
Diary between New Brunswick and :he State of
Maine, which proposition will be rejected by the
British Government We can furthermore cent?
IDENTIFY state it is to be the intention of Lord Palmers-
ton. he is in possession Of the entire re-
port of the commissioners whom he appointed to sur
vey the line, to address 20 the United States the
ultimatum of England calling on that Government
for the immediate recognition of the original claim
Of this country in its full extent 1t is said that Lord
PalmeTston has determined on this extreme course
from alarm at the impression made by a recent
Exposition the result of an examination and analy-
sis by Mr. Urquhart, On the papers presented TO Par
lament relative TO the Boundary Question, This
work having been made the subject off petition of
enquiry to both houses of Parliament which would
(should confirmation of the allegations and state
mens of its author be the rcsult,) lead TO the i'm
parchment of that Minister
The disastrous consequences of the neglect Of our
national affairs is daily becoming more perceptibe
but here it is about to be brought practically home
to US in characters of blood. But for the fatal ap-
athy and ignorance on all but one party questions,
Lord Palmerston could not have procured the re-
lection Of the award of the King of Hollands where
by he abrogated in the dark the rights this country
acquired through an International treaty, and kept
open question, the non-setement of (which was a
source Of weakness TO England and of strength and
confidence to her foes II is this which has led the
United States to lean on France and Russia, be-
tween whom and herself there now exists one COM
mon bond of nnion-hostiiy to Great Britain.
Should Lord Palmerston, then, persist in his pres
ent intentions, above stated, early and ruin
Gus war with our Transatlantic brethren appears
inevitable, while il is equally certain they will not be
left to contend single handed against the country.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-07
FOREIGN ITEMS.

The packet ship United States, Capt. Britton,
arrived at New York Monday from Liver
pool, bringing dates TO the LIST inst,
The Boundry Question. -On a motion for a
production of papers relating to the foreign poll
ey OF England, among others to the boundary
Question, Lord J.. Russell said:
"There were two separate and distinct ques-
tons involved in these discussions with the Uni
ted States. The first had reference to the boun-
dairy, and the other to the agreement which had
been entered into pending the negotiations; and
he did not think that, either on The general ques
ton, or on the question of agreement, a serious
quarrel would take place; nor did he in the least
degree anticipate that the harmony of the two
countries was likely TO be Interrupted The gov
ernments of both countries were too sensible OF
the advantages of peace to wish for its termina-
ton, and both were perfectly convinced that
there vas nothing in the boundary question which
could not be amicably arranged if both parties
were determined to abide by the principles of
JUSTICE
Queen Pretoria has ordered Sir John Harvey to
dismiss the officer who headed the gang that at
tackled the log house, on the disputed territory.
The ministry had sustained another defeat on
the Irish Reform Act
The Queen is likely to perpetuate the Bruins
wick line, and until that interesting event takes
place no court favors of any consequence may oe-
cur, as these favor are to be reserved for the
grand occasion.
The steam ships President and United States
are in dock ready to receive their engines, and
may be expected out in July next.
Turkey has negotiated loan with the Roths-
chlds, secured on the customs and the copper
mines.
The penny postage works well and is greatly
on the increase in England.
1t is reported, but what truth we are unable to
discover, that France will take part with Turkey
against Egypt 1t was also rumered that the
Bey of Tunis will join .Ahdel Kadir, with heavy
force, against the French, aid that French feet
would lombard Tangiers in Morocco.
Affairs in Spain and their finances continue
very unsettled.
1t is estimated that $4,000 emigrants will reach
America from Europe this year, 5000 lrishmen
will embark from Limerick, in May.
The London Morning Chronicle states that
'tthere capitalists in London prepared with
| funds to enable the Spanish Government to put
| an end to the civil war. and negotiations have
| been for some time going on with view of set
Ting the basis of a loan for that purpose"
The news from Syria, was that the army
which is composed of 81 regiments, was wei
| stocked with provisions and ammunition. ]
| had, however, suffered much from the severit,
of the winter, and one third is said to have per
! shed. 1t is calculated that each regiment il
composed of 1000 men.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-07

MEXICO BY way of N. Orleans we have ad-
vices from the Federasts of Rio Grande They
have had fight with the Centralists under Gen.
Arista, and been most essentially defeated, with
great loss The battle took place in the neigh
borhood of Mier, on the Rio Grande. The sur
vivors fled in confusion to San Antonio (Texas)
whittier Arista was pursuing them. Col Fisher,
express to the President, desiring to know what
course he should pursue as to the reception of
Canaes and the flying Federalists An answer
had been sent, but its nature was not known
The Texan force consisted of only 300 men.
That of the Mexicans was 1900. The news caused
great alarm at Austin, no preparations having
been made to repel invasion
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-07

HUMBUG. The learned DIR. Warehouse, just
ly denominated the "American Jenner," while
Professor of Natural History in Harvard Univer-
sity, some years ago, made artificial insect, to
the limbs of which he could communicate mo-
ton, while he held it in his hand. After exhibit
ting to the class he was lecturng, and permitting
every pupil to inspect it, none of whom could tell
to what class of insects it belonged, though they
all believed it to be a real living creature, the
Doctor thus addressed them 81 suppose, young
gentlemen, you wish to be informed of the name
of this bug had you examined it more attentive
ly, you would have all perceived that it was a
HUMBUG.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-07
BATH, THURSDAY, MAY Z, 1870

the Federal Editor of the N. Y. Post tEJehe rery
individual aoho POURED so much ribaldry and smut
upon The immortal JEFFERSON. Ill Here is a
specimen of this Van Buren, editors wit upon Jeffer-
son. 1t compares admirably]
"Poor servie thing! derison of The brave
Who erst from Tarleton fed to Carriers cave.
Go, scan Philosopher thy---charms,
find sink supinely in her sable arms !!
But quit to ADLER hands the helm of state
Nor image ruin on thy country's fate
[Thomaston Republican.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-07

INDIAN SHREwDNEss. Said a Wyandot In
dian to missionary not long since -"White man
very bad. He say, mo hurt to dring whiskey ;
Come, take little. Don't be 'fraid cause you
Christian. White folks very good christian
drink whiskey, too come.
Me tell UNI, no. May be white folks under
stand it better than Indian. Indian don't know
hoao 10 drink Uhiskey and be christian too.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-07


and children rescued iron the scap knife Of the
ruthless savage of the wilderness, and from tho
still more savage Proctor, rest on Harrison and his
gallant army
In the Legislature of Indiana, on the 9Th Nov.
1911, the Speaker ofthe House of Representatives.
Gen. VIM. Johnson, thus addressed Gen Harrison:
"Sir-The House of Representatives of the In
diana territory in their own name, and in behalf Of
their constituents, most cordially reciprocate the
congratulations of your Excellency on the glorious
result of the atessaugunary conflict with the Shaw
nee Prophet, and the tribes of Indians confederated
with him; when we see displayed in behalf Of our
country, not only the consummate abilities of the
general, but tho heroism of the man. and when
take into view the benefits which must result to
that country from those exertions, we cannot, for
moment, withhold our need Of applause
Legislature Of kentucky, Jan. 2, 1879.
Resolved. By the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatves ofthe State of Kentucky in the late cam
paign against the Indians upon the Wabash, Gov.
William Henry Harrison has behaved like a hero q
patriot, and general; and that for his COOL d.h-
crate, sku and gallant conduct in the battle of Tip
pecanoe, he well deserves the warmest thanks ofhs
country and his mutton.
Gen. .9nthony Wayne, in his Letter to the
Secretary of War, giving an official account of HE
sanguinary Indian Battle, in 1892. said:
"My faithful and gallant Lieutenant Harrison,
rendered the most essential service, by communities
ting my orders in every direction and BY his con-
duct and bravery, exciting troops 10 press for voio-
~.
Resolution direction the medals to be struck and,
together with the thanks of Congress, presented
TO Major General Harrison. aud Governor Shelby,
and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Represen-
tatves Of the Unied States Of America in Congress
assembled, That the thanks Of Congress be and they
are hereby, presented TO Major General William
Henry Harrison, and Isaac Shelby, late Govcrnop
of Kentucky, and through them to the officers and
80" mas. cir command. for their galantry and
goou conduct in defeating the combined British and
Indian forces under MAJOR General Proctor. on The
Thames, in Upper Canada on the fifth day of Oa-
tober. thousand eight hundred and thirteen cap
Turing The Brush army, with their baggage, camp
equpage md that the President Of the United Siases
be requested to cause gold medals TO be struck,
emblsme,ical Of this triumph, and presented %
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-07
hNsbK SALE.

HVHE HULL of Schooner on the Stocks at
II Parkers Head Mills in Phipsburg of the fol-
lowing dimentons, viz:--76 # in length, 81 # 8 inch
beam, fl inch hole, 80 inch break to the deck
and has trunk said vessel is built Of good ma
teras well fastened and is in every respect first
rate vessel. For further particulars inquire of j..
HYDE d SON, Bath, or JAMES LEHMAN, on
the premises.
Phpsburg April 10, 1910. 3w4,
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-07

The National Gazette gives the following as a
fair specimen Of the style adopted by Mr.. Secre-
tary Paulding.
"Ci, cular tothe Medical Officers Of the United
STATES Nary.
NAVY DEPARTMENT, 9Th Nov, 1889.
Sir: In future, after holding survey or exam
nation on any officer of the Navy, you will con-
tent yourself with stating distinctly, whether you
Any other decision will be dsregarded by the
department.
am, very respectfully, your obedent servant.
J. X. PAULDING."
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-07

Maj. Gwynne of Cincinnati, who now as
sists Gen. Harrison in his very voluminous
respondence, was one of his military family, and
a Lieutenant -71sr him at the battle of the
Thames n~hle that Major Gwynne,
be-. aloyed in precisely
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-07
% Democrat says that a

LIGn Democrat says that a
dwelling no. fiddle street in that town,
occupied by James Ross, was struck by lightning
on Sunday night, Goth inst the fluid came down
the chimney, broke through into chamber, and
set fire to bed, wherein two children ly-
ing They were uninjurcd, and the fire was ex-
tngnished without doing much damage
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-07
Net wing gain
HURRAH FOR OLD VIRGINIA.

SPECIAL ELECTION. The Speaker of the
House of Representatives, Pennsylvania, has is
sued warrant for special election in Bedford
county, on the 9th of May, to supply the vacancy
occasoned by the expulsion of Mr.. M Elwee.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-07
THE
PENSIONED
PRESSES!!!

We call particular attention to the following docu-
ment We hope our friends will preserve this paper,
and whenever they hear the ofice-holders, or their
pensioned presses, slanderng the old hero Of the
Thames and 7ippecanoe, just compare their bill
lings-gate, with what has been said in his favor by
this host of illustrious defendants. We have no
fears, as to the result. But READ, READ!
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-07

scruple as 10 the means
of accomplishing their
urpose. [Ken. Jour.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-05-07
THE TELEGRAPH.
B AT H M E:
THURSDAY MORNING. MAY7.
still from old Virginia.

We insert the following list of additional re-
turns, from our second edition of last week On
the inside, the reader will find the list continued,
With statement of the POPULAR VOTE.