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Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-03-25

The HARDENED HEART.-Thefe are
those who, having long neglected PRAYER.
are at length, even when reused to a
sense Of their danger, unable so 10 COM
pose their thoughts as, in an orderly aud
acceptable manner. TO ask mercy from
their offended Creator. There are those
who appear 10 have lost even the percep-
ton of right and wrong; men so long ac-
cusiomed to evil that the very Thoughts
of heaven are more painful 70 them than
those of hell! How often do we meet
with aged men who, lettering on The brink
of the grave, pursue the sinful follies OF
youth, not for any pleasure they derive
from them, but 10 shut out, bv their
means, the more dismal Thoughts Of futu-
rtyl How often those who tremble al
the wrath TO come, without resolution ID
attempt an escape from il. and bv whom
the calls of religion are viewed in no
other light Than as coming TO torment
them before the time. And these had
once their day Of gracei these once ex.
perienced the blessed visits of Gods Spir.
i'll these once heard the voice of their
Father mos: lovingly calling them 10 re-
pentance Yea, for these Christ died.
and for these, had not themselves rejected
the privilege, the gates OF heaven would
have rolled back on their starry hinges.
and there would have been Joy for their
reception among The angels Of God Most
High = Bishop Heber.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-03-25
ANRc DoTE,
From the History of Ne,o- England
DT LAMBERT LILLY.


DR.. Hooker. was universally respect.
ed for his excellent qualities. He was
remarkable, among other things. for his
mildness. A story. illustrating this train
in his character, is still preserved.
1t is said that he was once suddenly
awakened, in the night time, BY an un1-
sual noise in the cellar Of his house. He
suspected that some person had crept In
without leave, and Immediately arose,
dressed himself. and went silently to the
foot of the cellar stairs. There be saw
a man, with candle in his hand, taking
pork out of a barrel.
Mr. Hooker stood still. and looked on
till he had taken on; the last piece. He
then stepped towards him, and accosted
him in perfectly good humor. Neigh
bor,' said he, 'you act unfairly; YOU
ought to leave a proper share for me-
Thunder-struck at being detected, and
especially by man of MIR. Hooker's
character. the culprit fell al his feet con-
demned himself for his crime, and i'm
pIored his pardon. Mr. Hooker cheer
fully forgave him. He, however, seri-
ously admonished him for his fault, and
then made him carry half the pork to bis
own house..
Query.-If all ministers should preach
and practice such conduct toward enemies,
how long would it be, ere vice and crime
would recede, and the god-like principles
of peace and love presail7
DR.. Hooker, was clergyman among the early
New-Haven Colonists.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-03-25

CONVERSION of Dest. In S..
George, Me l6 have been baptized and
others are expected to follow in the path
of obedience. Says Bro. Johnson IN the
last Zion's Advocate IN II. BGp. Reg.
One that was baptized last Sabbath, had
long been noted deist He, like the an
cient Jews, deemed the Savior an impos-
tor, the Bible priestcralt, and Christians
hypocrites; but, as he was man fond of
argument, he studied the Bible n UGH, and
often went to meeting. On one occasion
he heard the scriptures Quoted incorrect
ly, which gave him offence, and after
meeting he accused the speaker of false
hood. He then quoted the passage cor
rectly, and the words from his own lips
were carried home by the Spirit of God
TO his heart; Gods word was made quick
and powerful, sharper than two edged
sword. AS he expresses it, God gave him
faith, and then gave him repentance. Att
er few days repenting at the feet Of
Christ, his soul was made to rejoice in his
Lord and Savior. He is now "a true wor-
shipper of God the Father, Son, and Ho-
Iy Ghost, and in that sacred name has
| been baptized.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-03-25

A PROPOSAL is made in the Christian
Reflector by a responsible person, 10 the
american and Foreign Bible Society as
follows - If the Lord will, shall live
and will give ALL my available property,
one thousand or twetve hundred dollars,
to that Society, as soon as | can convert 1t
into money or something else that will be
available in their operations, on the fol-
lowing conditions, viz: That it shall be
expended in distributing the Bible, in the
cheapest durable form, among the Slaves
in the Southern States of this nation. -
~ H. Bap. Reg.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-03-25

is inherent It's possessor may ruin it
no one else can
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-03-25

These sentiments are expressed In a tract
they put forth entitled, Persecution for
Religion jul ged and condemned lfany
should say, that in returning to England.
they erred Ia judgment, all must admit
that an impressive moral glory invests
their characters, in the attitude which
they then assumed, since they were not
fanatics courting martyrtom. but calm de-
tenders of the rights of man. It. Is said
by an eminent critic of the present day,
that in the treatise which they published.
they maintained with admirable explicit
ness, the inpolicy and wiciiedness of per-
secutIon. They chose their ground with
Judgment, and defended it with scri plural
fidelity and the arguments which they
employed, are suited 10 every age and to
every form of persecution. The distinct
province of politics and religion, Of God
and the magistrate, is clearly marked, and
the absurdity of persecution is thence ar
gued. This was putting the question on
is igAt basis. ana entities the authors Of
this treatise to the gratitude and admira
Ition of posterity.'-Hague's Historical
Discourse.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-09-22
DIRECT TAXATION
MAJ. Tho. ID. Carnival.

Light is beginning to break upon measure ofVan
bnren poi'cy, which when iairy seen will ustound
the people The prospect now is that direct IN Y
WIN DO levied upon the people of this Union, to aid
y, y, supplying the exlravagant wants o. Mr. Van
bure and his offic e-hodGrs-in case he should he
Te'eiected There is no apprehension of his success
Out MS oflce- holders will elect him if thew can
ahd when they get power, they will have their nav
III gold and silver, even il It be wrupo Grnn, III
people ny direct taxation. Let every one loci, IN
some of the signs. Here is one. ~
1t is stated by the Washington corresno,den, os
Tue New York Times, that Mr. Norvell PROPOSES in
me senate that Congress assemble in October nav,
ehher TO increase the Tariff impose direct ,nYns
Mr. Norve is a Locofoco. ''A''
MIR Rhett, member ofthe House Of Re,ro....
yves from South Carolina, has been ndvoca,;nn "a
foco. ' 'oo Is Loco
The revenue from the public lands md f.o,
customs VIII De insufficient under the Sub Trs,s,,
system 10 pay the expenses ofthe Goycrnmen, -
at present nd mi nstereda at least and ,ha hoI, DIS
nus' De maze up ny assessing a tax upon ,ba ,.',
cry OF inc people OF the States in The mnnp .'P'
@hich the Legislature assess taxes fr an.e IN
State purposes. Will this suit us bera ;''mm"y
England Shall we be compelled TO nav - view
tax upon our property which will bo 49, specie
. sme south to pay office holders saares5 re- TO
NV oo,iar looking glasses for Mr. Van Rn.ayy
paiace, as well as cut glass "WINE con, EpS !, 3
"oarrei shaped decanters, ""French con'c1l.It,
'' Bo'd leaf and gilded, splendid
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-09-22

country demand my opinion, place at your a,sPor
sal this communication, with ibe sig""'
your WV SCI r. WILSON
Thus nay dear sir, | have answered, as : u'
eAectualy both the charges-proian'ty u,'u SUI H.
ton prominently referred to 10 youI III ,n,,
reference to both / cannot refrain rom 'mu'ns NY
own testimony feeble lndeod-th0ugh 1ra"h ,,o''
a close and intimate acquaintance WIN uen istio
rison of fifteen ycars-that II ~ next W i"Pf"
thnt either should he true OF any ioice' however
in what NAV say myself in TINS regard al az
sence of more than twenty years. run . 10y i,ns
New England has left me almost wi'houta Wn"ess
,bere Nv friends of The Boston Atlns, ana " 'b1
Providence Journal may be able TO vonch, that
an, ROT entirely to be discredited-and even my
old friend Benjamin F. Haliet whose name ana
influence have done much for the politics OF t'''s
administration, will hardly deny me The ciedi' OF
sincerity should this communication meet MS eyo'
have often thought OF late, that it the perpelui'
~ Of our institutions be problem, ana the iu'u''
sh all solve it against us, The catastrophe VIII oe
traced by impartial history, in good ueSree' 10
the liumphs of party lulseltood in lie des'fuc'
ton of our best and most eminent men IN SUCH
event the only redeeming reflection in regard to
such men, is, that the same page That shal Ieco'u
III ingratude Of our republic, Tow ords lis lNihg
beneactors, shall also present Their services !"
such light, that pnse ry may award the non
ors which their own age denied. " this we nave
al eady most signal proofin The case of Washing
ton Bat n few years more and our noble hearted
CLAY will add another illustration. Your own
Webster has yet to pass the the same odeaI me
name of Harrison will Re added to The catalogue
Thank God, these exhalted names, ana me mgr
" aspirations connected with them, are heyoad
the reach of any permanent drawbacks; ana mat
in the calm future their glorles shall be as inipersh
able as tho language, which, fily, shall record
them. WILLIAM NNEEiNH'
SArUEI F LYMAN, Esq.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-09-22

MIR YAK BUREN's CONSISTENCY The Albany
DAILY Advertiser, an old and respectable paper, the
editor OF which is perfectly well acquainted with the
political course o. Mr.. Van Buren,, gives tho fol-
lowing synopsis of his political careeu-
lie has been for and against De Witt Clinton
Tor and against James Madison-ior and against tle
Do,n'crats-fT and againts Daniel d. Tompkins
for aud against the Erie Canal for and ngons,
the Iarf-ior and against the Cumberland Road
-,or a',g against me United States Bank-for and
against Universal Suffrage-for and uuains, Andrnw
jackson as i'resident-or IL against The Bank,up
Law, winch he recommended to Conprcss-and
whai Is most extraordinary, for and against his own
s'ea' leading measure the Subtreasury policy"
mere Is me consistency of the great Representa-.
1--WE himself OF the present boosted Democracy!
"ha' condensation of all the beautiful FEATURE
OF an uniform and unblencbing course of poiVu
actio ion.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-09-22
FOR PRESIDENT,
VIM. Henry Harrison,
OF OHIO.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
John Tyyer,
OF VIRGINIA.
CONFER ASR'---AOOk at tEa,
Picture.
TIE USE or THE VETO POWER.
OF VIRGINIA

LIE USE W v EIO GONER.
Gen. Harrison, in a speech delivered June 9th,
1910, at Cleveland Ohio, gave his views of the
Of the veto power, by the President, follows
GENERAL HARRISON ON THE VETO.
ole was Of opinion that the danger apprehended
by Patrick Henry and other distinguished patriots,
who held that the Executive would encroach upon
and finally exercise dangerous influence over
the legislative and judicial department of the Gov.
eminent, had to a great extent, been realized
He considered it Of the first importance that the
administration oftho Government should be bro't
back to its original purity, and that the Executive
power and influence should be retained within the
limits prescribed by the spirit OF the Constitution
that the will of the PEOPLE, expressed through
their Representatives, and moi the will of man
should govern in all questions touching the general
weltare-that the President should not, and that
he would not, if elected, inerpose the veto poweI
between the wishes of the people and the esit-
mate jecs of their desires, except preserve the
sacred chatter of our liberties from manifest viola.
ton. lie held il improper for the President to ex
press his determination to exercise the veto power
in regard TO measures coming exclusively within
the province assigned by the Constitution to Cpn
gress, until those measures should have been duly
considered and perfected by the legislative depart
ment of the Government, and presented to him in
the manner prescribed by the Cons ttution Tor his
approval
VAN buren, AND THE VETO
Martin Van Buren,, in his Inaugural Address, in
1897, gave his views Of the use of the Veto Power,
as follows:
"I then declared, that if the decision Of those of
my counlry,nen who were favorable TO my election
was gratifed must go INTO the Presiden tia chair,
THE UNCOMPROMISlNG OPPONENT OF
EVERY ATTEMPT ON THE PART OF CON.
GRESS TO ABOLISH SLAVERY IN THE DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA, against the wishes of
the SiaUe holding States; and also with determin
alton equally decided to resist the interference
with it in the States where it exists. 1t now
only remains to add that NO BILL CONFLICT
ING WITH THESE VIEWS CAN RECEIVE
MY CONSTITUTIONAL SANCTION"
Now which of the above men is the Republic
Which is the friend of the slave? Could any man
any abolitonist ask more of Harrison? He mani.
tests his willingness TO do all he can as President
to abolish slavery in the District Of Columba. He
could not do more than sign bill for its abolition
when Congress has passed it, but Van Buren,, des.
pot like, will not do that unless tho sIape holders
consent to ii. What Republican,.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-09-22

,beir disYoss-" You are asking too much you
must take care Of yowsetDes." In shot, s,'' ~.
I'VE SEQ government, that mas PasSea
publican principles, aud peco"e d"
despOtism! .t.;u ,.La cara of
themselves" MIR. Van Buren, has made LOO heavy
drafts on what he snpposes to be tneM isao'a" aoo
Ia wan, ofin(orma,oB and want ofVlrtue. am
,,vare that It is believed by the purest moresls,
,bnt the measures and conduct, ofthe late ana pres
ent administrations have been, and arc aemo." s,1
sMs =; -; corma,on enough left with tho people TO
r;@ht The ship of s,ao-and it aciH be So
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-09-22

In discussing the merits oft two parties, the fact
should not be forgotten nor for a moment be per.
United to be withdrawn from before the minds Of
the people, that, since the present administration
came into power the expenses Of the government
have been increased THREE FOLD! g. this, too,
without any good reason. But,whal is more aston.
ishi"g Is the fact that the present expenditures of
the government are about ONE THIRD MORE
THAN DURING TIRE WAR WITH GREAT
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-09-22
From the Boston Mercantile JOURNAL
"CROW, CHAPMAN, CROW"

On VAN BUREN's LAST SoHe
A'R-The Canadian Boat Sung.
Lonely as sounds the midnight bird,
Oar voices grow faint and scarcely hesrdi
but as the day of our doom draws near
we II sing at the White House our parting cheer
Crow, Chapman, Cro,o!' our time runs fast,
LUG wings are all coming, our reign has past.
Du' why should we yet in despair sit down,
WINE s,Ili on my brow there rests crown;
mere u be time for regret when our power is oer
linen call on the '.fa,thfuI to "eroso" once more:
CTo"' Chapman, croso!" our time runs fast
cr0''' all ye s:taithfui," though il be the last.
LEI each' ere we 60, take e.forh and SPOON"
FOR we shall float er he surges soon:
saints OF Salt River! oh, hear our prayer,
ana grant Us good lodgings, and "goid spoon" fare,
roo, Chapman, CroU! tits the last, tbs the Ia,,
~" '" h'gs are all coming, our reign is past
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-09-22
'dlEsE CALIFORNIAN

SAMUEL F. LYMAN, Esq.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-09-22

BRITAIN Must there not, fei'ow c''Ae
something wrong, when 1t requires as large ''
of money TO carry the government III ",no
penco as it formerly did in time OF war!-D''''"
.Adpertisor.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-09-22
VIM. upham, Esq. Chairman.

" OHdHuTUT, Esq SecTeIury.
MessIs. Coolidge Of Windsor, Cleav Gland of Gov
entry, Jewett of Montpelier, Grandy OF vergennes,
Villas of Burlington, Prentss of WeatherstieId, Nor
riil of STAFFORD, Committee of Arrangements.
Charles Lyman of Montpelier, Marshal
On motion of Hon. s. s. Phelps it was resolved
that the delegation adopt the sp'ig Of green q,
their badge
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-09-22
RRIrIsH COL d. .

f. .,,uv ainlu 10 the republicanpntrot to enter;a"
even suspicious, that the primitive putty OF pos,u
cal principle the American IN T Is Ssf
rnpiod by the baneiu inl"ence, oa ph halisf Of
the fact. forced and fastened on the mind:-'N0rm
y1r
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-09-22

curtains, "slk tasseIs, &c. Is this satisfaclorv
disposition Of taxes paid III specie, with wheat Al,
seventy or eighty cents per busholt Look 10 it, then
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-09-22

Convention ofthe Wings of Connecticut R'
" valley is to be held at Oxford on the 4th of Oct
inc anniversary of the battle Of the Thames.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-09-22

Gtga 9G>E!IS5Gy38S
ESDAY SEPTEM B ER22, 1910
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-06-26
CONGRESs---lst SESSIo
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
June ~, lcln.

ErcRiHg Session.
Mr. TILLlNGHAST, who was entitled to The moor
addressed the committee in opposition TO 'he ""JI.'
op5 principles Of the bill, and concluded at twenty-five
minutes past 5 O'Clock. 80, orITT
The CHAIRMAN gave the floor to MIR. .oLQolii
The committee then rose, and the House aoJouihe''
Saturday, June 20, lslO.
The act in addition to the acts IN reiat'oh 70 ~ u,
dicial system of the United States was reao d 'H"u "ne
and passed. Ar ZONES of
The morning hour having expired, Mr. 80 = -
v, roae 10 submit a motion that the Ho"se resoise :
soIr;n,o Committee Of the Whole on the state OF Tue
Union. on the Sub Treasury bill. 49,.
tn melton having been agreed to, Mr.. Banks OF Nir-
oinia, resumed the chair.
NJ COLOUITT (who was entitled to the fioorl al
a,esssd the committee at great length in favor OF the biii;
and having concluded :.
He was followed by Mr.. RHETT, offs. Carolina, on
- And, at halfP sst . o'clock, the House took tn. usual
recess.
Mi. RHETT resumed and concluded ms remarks IN
.,nnort Of the bill. and was followed, ON the same side,
by Mr.. WAGNER, ofPennsylvania, who coniinuedt 10
sneak till past FIVE o'clock, when
MIR COOPER moved that the committee rise.
The question being taken, the ayes were 10, the noes
Al. So the committee rose.
In the House, Mr.. HOFFMAN moved to adjourn.
Mr.. HUBBARD demanded the yeas and nays, whIcn,
being ordered and taken, resulted as ioiiows-yeaS ~
NAYS 81.
So the House adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-06-26

Have YOU seen Col. Lamar's letter to the Editor Oh Il
Georgian, l belieyes 1t is independent ana hoh ~ :
and doubt not will set many 70 thinking M"os .,
minds had become bewildercd by the h'gh orassans =.
the Wings. The cities and towns a.t : as con.
5 Dss,s e,IS ~i,h for p, 1aS 5 and : a Z. s $; Bank, but the, the sp .sn Ia
tors are dead, dead, dead-and for the" 'hefe ~ =
no resurrection.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-06-26

4 TEACtiER--A young gentleman who will take his degree at
"A Amherst College IN August next, wishes In obtain a situation
as Tutor in a private family, or \ school consisting of the children
Of 4 few families. lie wiilteaCh the common and higher branches
of an English education, and The Latin and Greek languages
would wish IL commence ahont the Isl of September next, and
engage for Il period not less than one year. Cnexceptunabls tc~
timonials of scholarship and moral character, from the Faculty OF
the College, will be given. \ letter addressed 10 Professor Ed
nGrd Hitchcock, -7nherst College, Mass, will receive immediate
attention.
June s6 lit
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-06-26

WAsnISCroy, June 23-ln The Senate, to-day, after
a long and animated debate, in which many amcnu.
ments were proposed and several adopted, the bankrupt
bill was taken out Of committee Of The whole, and the
question being about 10 be taken on lis engrossment, a
motion was made TO lar it on the table for The purpose
of being printed as amended, which was carried-aycs
u. nays 23.-Gigbc.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-06-26
InlSRnM .Lnnr y.

Mr.. Wise moved 10 suspend the rules, to offer a JOINT
fixing on the llth July, as the day Of ad-
iournmcnt.-Leavc refused, yeas -, nays 81.
Nj. Holleman concluded his able and argumentative
speech in support Of the Independent Treasury bill
Mr.. Jenifer took the floor in opposition to the bill.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-06-26
MANAGERS, OFFICE,

nRAW numbers oil New Jersey Lottery, Class 4. by which
~ the Va. Petersburg l.. L. j. Observation-Disclosures 2rh inst.
IA Is 81 ! iG II 56 - i3 40 Ri i - 6i
D. :. GREGORY CO..
June a6 Till MANAGERS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-06-26
House Of Rerres1ntnires-.Nondau Ereaing.

Mr.. Rayner concluded his remarks at a little past 3
Mr.. Hollrinan took the floor, and addressed the
Committee at length, in support Of the Independent
Treasury bin. lie had not concluded between : and =
o'clock, when he gave way 10 a motion for the Com
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-06-26

Colonel d. Z. Twiggs,
Commanding +. d. .7rmy 81 ne South.
From FLoRIDA.-The following letters from florida,
in addition TO those published yesterday, exhibit the
continued success Of the scouting parties in the Terri
tory: ,.,
Fonr king, F.. F. June >, lcl0.
| feel justified in stating that the large body OF In
dams who had lived in undisturbcd security on me
islands in the Oaklawaha for years past, I'LL within the
last ten days, have been completely routed from their
strongholds. Their extensive crops beng destroyed,
they no longer have any induccment to remain IL THIS
section of the country.
From some remarks made by Captain Kerr, | am
led to believe many have shaped their course towards
the Weekwa, where | should have proceeded, had not
the sudden indisposition of my guide, ind'an Billy, so
broken in on my arrangements as made agrecahiy in the
orders under which | left this post on. the lst instant.
am, sir, respectfully,
Your obcdlent servant,
w :. HARVEY,
1t. Col. Second Dr0g's COm dr.,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-06-26

LYNN BOYD,
JOHN JAMESON.
HOPKINS l.. TURNEi.
Washington, June -, lc4O.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-06-26

We publish to-day some interesting letters and re-
norris of The movements in Florida. The account gwen
by Capt Rains of his fight with 4 very superior force,
Will be read with great interest. Officers and men APP
pear To have behaved with the utmost gallantry; and the
GOODNESS and i~nlrcpidity displayed by Capt. Rams HIM
sclfare worthy of all praise.
The military operations in the Territory are conduct,
ed with great vigor, Notwithstanding the season, and
will, it IS understood, be persevered in throughout the