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North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-01
LATEST NEWS.

Since going 20 press we have received
the Presidents Message. All that we can
say in praise Of the document as To the
affairs Of Canada and Great Britain is,
that the " New Era, one Of the boldest
VanBuren papers ofthe city OF New York,
takes exceptions 10 that part relating TO
Canada Mr. Van Buren, surely must
possess fine republican principles to speak
IN the contemplate terms he does Of those
who sacrificed their all for the sake Of
overlhrowing monarchy and adopting in
IFS stead republican form Of Government.
Next week we will present our readers
with those portions Of the Message having
reference to the north eastern and western
boundary questions aud Canadian affairs.
We expected more maniness and lees sub
serviency IN an individual al the head of a
great nation Ike America.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-01
JANUARY /.

-.,-l stopped poor, feeble, and aged
-as. ssd sevcfcly wounded her in sew
-, -sf,s of the body with his bayoneI,
..l-aeh she was from his native country,
.-s t5r several years a neighbour 10 that
= Ia adoption. lis excuse for this IN
..-..o treatment was that her husband
-. Ir.enJiy 90 ffeedom's cause. In the
...-,efo r 1898, after the battle Of Odcil-
...gs he and his sons stole several OF the
r,,Gat's horses, some Of which they reialn
:, tb.s Aay. Nor has lie mentioned the
GLORIOUS Robert Slringer, an ensign oi
-, Naicetyis volunteers in Shefrlng,on,
~t, stole Capt. Yerdon's horses, hay and
Grain. after his poor, young, and mother
.rss children, were turned out Of doors,
sal their beautiful dwelling committed to
the flames. by order Of the accused Lam
cvelae. Of St. Elouafd. Nor has he
mentioned the contaminated Nisbett, pre-
tecrssor in Office Of the poor dope, Capt.
u.ANis,er. who lost his life at the battle
Of o lelltown, while supporting British as
renlancy and for which the life Of the brave
and immortal Hindenlang was sacrificed
m ribhei hut the day will yet come
when the Canadians Lwil have power to
syenee The wrongs that were heaped upon
this generous marty, who actuated and
inspired by the same hallowed motives as
his counlryman, Lafayette, left his friends,
h.s country, and his home, to join in the
glorious struggle then being made by the
Canadians for independence.
When peruse the history OF the Ame~
f.can revolution, il makes me shudder to
think that American people, who suffered
as they did, should throw any obstacle in
the way Of the Canadians when trying to
break heavier chains than ever bound them
in the Interest days OF their great caaml-
ties When their towns were general
confagralion-their young and old men
strangled and slaughtered-~ther wives
and daughters polluted by rapacious sol-
JIery-did they (the patriots Of '76), think
that the land they then were fighting for
would ever contain basiiles, having as their
inmates, men such as Case and Mackenzie,
whose only crime is that Of following in
the footsteps of Washington, Franklin,
LaCayette and thousands Of others, who
although in their silent tombs, are almos,
do.ized. The imprisonment of these indl-
yiduals, with the Neutrality Law and pro-
Carnations issued by men that bear the
names of Republicans, shew, in my opin-
ion and in the opinion OF the majority of
the American people, a cowardly spirit
and mean cringing 10 British monarchy.
Like Judas of old, many in this Republic
are ready and anxious to sell for British
gold their very goddess, Liberty" Did
the immortal Lafayette, when fighting 10
make thiscountry what it is: greats lorlous,
and iree-once imagine that the Americans
would tamely submit to see their country
men s,rangIed (innocently) in sight of this
great republic. But the Canadians will
yet prosper-the great day Of deliverance
will come, and despite British despots orr
American traitors, they will come out vic
lorious."
p. My.
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They siIll continue to cast
CUU RICH BELLS,

Of superior ioue, with oast-iron yokea, and war
ranled 10 siaud.-Also, Stoamboaf aud Factory
Bells OF all sizes, constantly on hand. Copper
aud Brass Castings, Of every description.
Orders may be addressed to CeRTIs & WIZ
srrR, st. Adams, VT, agents TO the rnanuiaciur-
crs, where sample Of the instruments can be
seen, aud instruments furnished at manufacturers
prices. 80
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-01
Swaa'on, 81 Dec. 1889

Hear the meanings and threateniugs o.
the Montreal Morning Courier. Poor
fellow he loresces that Canada is doom
cd to its ruin and will not long be British"
The question is, shall we remain British,
or shall The stripes and the stars, or the
Patriot two-s:arred flag, wnve over us.-
The Union. on The Ihonsouian principle.
will decide that question in way very
agreeable to the French and the Yankee
sympalhizers.- the DuNeoNBrs, BiDwELLs
and ]. G. PARKERs But, are we willing
TO allow our hands to be tied, so that we
may be laid on the sacrifcia pile III Eng
land is SO equitable to The French, let her
do her equity, at her own cost +; let her not
presume to be so, at our expense If Eng
land, and the British people, do not value
the British CoIonisIs, sneer al them, as an
unfortunate dependant Is sncered at in the
mansion Of the patron, I've must shew
England and the British people, that they
are reckoning without their host, that we
cannot descend so low as 10 play toady,
and that contempt can be returned with
scorn ;-insolence should always be trea-
ted, thus.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-01
Cheap! Cheap Cheap!

FEyHE subscriber offers for sale, Sole LEA
H. THEIR Of the FIRST quality, at The very re-
duced price Of % cts. per ID. and all other kinds
Of leather such as is usually kept by Nanufaciur-
ers, equally cheap. Mark well Ills leather will
be found at the old Tannery, formerly occupied by
Henry Stnehour and is kept IN dry room aboys
the surface OF the earth. Purchasers win not be
under the necessity Of going into a dark cellar
with water oozing through it's walls to 6nd it.
Also
Cash paid FOR Beef Hides al s cts. pei lbs, for
any quantity.
Swanton, Dec 4, 1899. "a
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-01

their unfortunate patriot friends. T.r, Us
lcsetsc the name, end although our fathers,
add brothers. are unwilling to aid them,
yet " zee sill pledge our hearts aud hands"
{ as far as our feeble efforts will extend) 10
all them in their unequal contest.
AGNES.
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DISSOLUTION.
REMOVAL,

hR. COTE takes the present opportunity OF
~ returning his sincere thanks TO tho lnhabii-
ants Of swanton and iIghgate, for the kind patron
age with which they have houored him, and begs
TO acquaint them Of his removal TO the house Of
Mr. Goodrich, opposite the residence Of Valentine
Ferris. ESQ. and recently in tho occupation Of
Mr. II. J. Thomas.
Swanton. Nov. 9. 1889.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-01
To Sioae Dfggers Stone Drspers, Stone
.Hasoas, Lumbermea, aud Bridge
Builders.

TNHF undersigned being appointed a
N Commltice for the purpose, viii re-
erive Sealed Tenders'' (ior erecting q
Bridge across the Missisbnuj River, al
Swanlon Falls, where the oil Bridge now
STANDBY, until the 9th of January, ls4O,
Of noon, when the tenders VIII be- opened
and decision made immediately Persons
can Pot in their proposals for the whole or
part, as best Suits them. Good and suf-
dcient security will BE- required The
bridge is to be built On 10 stone abutments
or piers, which will require about 900
perch OF stone. A Plan ot the Bridge can
be seen at any time by calling upon either
of the Committee, and any other inioma-
ton given that is required respecting il.
{ BRADFORD SCOTT.
Committee. JONATHAN WAIT.
lJAMES A. WARNER.
Swanion, Dee. 81, 1889. e-l < 8
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SOOTHING SYRUPs,
EDWARD WAINWRIGHT, } Grand Isle County
vs.. }Court, Sept. Term,
BTEJANIN Morn. )I839.

BTSJANIN Morn. )1s39.
WNHEREAS, Edward Wainwright, Of St.
w Albans, in the county Franklin and State
Of Vermont, commenced his action against Benja-
min Mott, of Alburgh, in the county Of Grand
Isle aforesaid, at the Aprii term Of said court,
1899, declaring against the said Mott in plea Of
the case, for that the said Mott, and one Willard
Nichols al 1T Adams, madesslgned, and delivered
10 the plaintiff, their certain note in writing, dated
the 5th day Of July, 1898, and thereby jointly and
sevsrally promis ed to pay the plaintiff or order ore
hundred and fiily nine dollars, six months after
date, for value received and that said note bad
not been paid also, IN an action Of debt FOR the
sum Of two hundred dollars, fer divers goods,
wares, and merchandise also for money lent, ad-
vanced, paid, laid out, and expended; also for
other two hundred dollars, for money had and re-
eeiyed to and for The use of the plaintiff; and
that said several sums Of money had not been paid
TO the damage of the plaintiff three hundred dollars
which said cause was entered on the docket Of
said court al the april term, 1889; and the said
Mott being out Of this State, was continued 10 the
present September term Of said court: aud it not
being made to appear to said court that the SAID
Mott has bad personal notice Of the tendency Of
this suit. IL Is ordered by the court that further
notice be given BY publishing the substance OF the
plaintiffs declaration 20 abe " North american .
a newspaper pablished al Swanton, an the county
Of Franklin, three weeks suecessirelv The last of
which TO be sour weeks before the next session Of
said court which shall be deemed sufficient notice
10 the said Moil to appear and answer thereto.
Dsted al North Hero, IN the county of Grand
Isle. ths s0lh day Of November. AID. 1889.
JOEL ALLEN. Clerk
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NEW BOOKS.

II RUSSELL has just received, and offers
80 for sale at low prices, a good assortment
Of School, Classical and Miscellaneous
Books and Stationary,
Consisting in part OF Bibles, PRAYER Books,
Hymn Books, different kinds) Histories,
Biographies, Singing Books, Blank Books,
School Books Of nearly all kinds usually
called for, by the 100 doz. or single copy,
as cheap or not cheapeD than can be
bought 10 the State. Letter paper, Cap,
do, Albums, Maps Of the Western States,
Visiting Cards, Gard Gases, lnk, Inkstands,
Quilts, States, Waters. Sealing Wax,
Letter Seals, Ink-powders Tissue paper,
Atkins Practical Forms, &c &c. &c.
ST. Albsrs, Nov. 30, 1889,
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BON, Meilleur, Tres Bon.
Bds Pri,r! Bds Prir!!
Bas Prir!i!

n Il soussigne croft de son devor encore uns
IA iois d'lnvter ses ams ct le public en- general
venr examiner son fonds de marchandises, con-
slsiant epceries de toutos sortes, cloux coupcs
ct non coup6s chandelles ct huile lampe, lard ct
morue, sci gros ct fin, fayencere de terre, verre-
rie wins, hes, cassonade melasse, cafe, tabac,
fruits confcetiones, drogues ct medicines, 10 tout
pour argent compliant, on bien en- echange des pro-
duits dc la campagne, aussi bon marchG que
possible pour argent sous lie pouce Gu court
credit pourviqu'il soft DIES meeurs.
Aussi tous les vleux complies sefont vendus
bon marche pour argent compliant ct pour grains,
sils sont rachet6s avant long temps.
'foutes sortos dc fourrures seront auss aehettes
au magasin du soussgne.
l.. PERRY.
Swanton, Dec. 1899.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-01

MARRIED.-At Swanton, franklin County
Vermont, on the 18th of Dec. 1899, by Heman
Hopkins Esq, Ehanan w. Percy, Of Highgae
IN Miss Marietta Head, of Swanton.
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Good, Better, Best.
Cheap, Cheaper, Cheapest.

FEVIEE subscriber once more would invite the
e attention of his friends and the public to
examine his stock Of Goods, consisting Of We
* Dry Groceries. cut and wrought Nails, Candies,
Lamp Oil, Pork and Cod Fish, coarse aud fine
Salt, Stone and Earhen Crorkery, aud Glas
Ware. Wines, Teas, Sugars, Molasses. Coffee,
Tobacco, Fruits, Confectionery sc. sc. &C.
Also
A few Drugs and Medicines, which will be sold
for cash, or most kinds Of Country Produce, as
cheap as tho cheapest for pay on the nail, and d
very little credit Of the hest sort
Also
An old Accounts sold cheap for cash, (and same)
for grains If delivered soon.
All kinds Of Shipping Furs bought by the sub
scriber.
l.. PERRY.
Swanton, Dec. 4, 1889. 34-4.
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LMPROTED CO.MP.lSS.

whiet is anos, equal to the TIM oneLtrF. inas.
much ~ Angles can be taken withoui she needle
Angles ef elevation rsn &c taken witb precisely
the same accuracy hs horizontal Angles
Their Levcline Instruments thcy warfaht 10
bs equal 20 any that San be bad IN tho uuued
States o. Eng gland.
THEODOLITEs Of various prices, from
SIS to $500, TOWN CLOCKS, Sc.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-01
Loveliing and Surveying
INSTRUMENTS.

VI ENEEl.Y s ooTnoUT. West Tres, NY.
w make 60 otjer. aaI keep csasfsully ea band
the ahete Instruments. on the most approved con-
s,Fuoisoa. They would eAl The auoniiou 4 sur.
4 NnEa \ ther
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-01

NOTICE.-Tbe PARTNERSHIP here.
1V toiore existing between the subscribers
under the firm of'' v S. FERRIS & Co." is this
day DISSOLVED by mutual consent. AL per-
who have had deal with the firm are hereby
requested 10 make settlement of accounts. Either
Of the subscribers will sign in liquidation.
j. 4. FERRIS.
Y. S. FERRIS.
T.. NJ. FERRIS.
Swanton Falls, Dec. 81, 1889 80
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Coal and Plaster of Paris.

TEyHOMAs WEBSTER has on baud few
IN tons Of Lehgh Coal, for sale at Ssl2 per ton.
lie has on hand 90 tons best selected Nova Scotia
Plaster. ready to grind,
Those who wish TO purchase, will do well 10 call
and examine before buying elsewhere
Swanfon. Nov. 26. 1889.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-07-06

fse,ness Of my horse. Ny name is GtoRer
WasHISeroS.
Surprise KEEP, tho listener silent for a mo-
men,. and then after unsuccesstully repeating
the invitation 10 pariake Of some refreshmcni,
he hss,cncd 70 call two negroes, with whose
sssis'Aoce he placed the horse on a small rati
of lumber tina, was lying near the door, and
soon conveyed the General TO the opposite
s'dc, where he len him To pursue his way 10
the camp, wishing him a safe and prosperous
journey. On bis return TO the house he found
thai while he was engaged IN making prcpa-
rations for conveying the horse across the riv-
er, his lllus,rious visitor had persuaded tho
woman 10 accept a token OF remembrance
which the family are proud of exhibiting To this
day.
The above is one Of the many hazards en-
coun,ered Ivy this truly great patriot for the
purpose Of transmitting TO posteriiy the treas
urcs we now enjoy. Let US acknowledge the
benefits received, by our endeavors 10 preserve
them in their purity and by keeping in re-
membrance the great source, whence these
blessings flow, aud he enabled TO render our
names worthy Of being enrolled with that oi
the Father OF his Country.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-07-06
II. l.. MURPHY.
G.. b. WILSON.
II. 'B. TATE.
Il. G.. COYLE.
5. HARKER.
Committee.

How this insolent communication should
be reccircd by the President of the United
States surpasses our comprehension. That
It should have been made the ground of direct
ing court Martial against officers of the army
that they patronized Wings TO the great det-
Iiment ofthe Democratic party" is such an a
mazing abuse of power that we can credit it
only on the official record proof, How would
such an appeal have been treated by Washing
ton Well did Mr.. Senator King say tina, our
republic had grown grey in abuses and cor
ruptions before its time
But the result of this investigation is, full
and unqualified acquittal of the parties accus-
ed. And not only so, the court bear tesiimo-
ny TO the fidelity with which both these men
have discharged their duty.
lst. Opinion in The case Of Major r. "
Lcndrum. The board having heard all the
testimony which the parties interested have to
offer, and after having carefully examined the
proceedings and mass of documentary evil
dence, is Of opinion that there is not the slight
est foundation for the accusations made against
Major Lendrum; on the contrary, the board is
OF opinion that lie has, free from all party feel
ing or political considerations, discharged his
duties in the Quarter masters and Commissa-
ne's Departments conscientiousy, and with
single eve % the public good. In this opinion
the board is cordially united.
ID Opinion in tie case Of CAPT. s. B Dus-
enbary. The board has patiently heard the
testimony which the parties interested have to
offer, and after careful revision Of the pro-
ccedings, is unanimously Of opinion that Capt.
Dusenbury, as discussing officer OF the quar-
termasters department, las been governed by
no other considerations than those of the pub
lie interest, and that he has honestly and faith
fully discharged his duties.
The facts upon the investigation turned out
10 be simply these that Lendrum and Du-
senhury had given contracts to Wings, who
bid lower than their loco foco competitions
This is the persecution" so loudly COM
planned of--ths the "great wrong done to the
democratic party"--these the ''just claims
which the democratic convention of the city
OF Baltimore" seek TO enforce; and 10 such
vile purposes does the president prostitute his
! high functions. But thus it is we occasional
| ly get glimpse at the movements behind the
scene. Here is an ayowal of the principle
| and recognition of it by the president, that
paSiizans of the administration are entitled 10
| pecuniary advantage in giving of contracts
and II 1t had been in the power of Mr. Van
Buren,, these men would have been removed
from Office on the strength of this "conlden-
tial" request, and no reasons given.
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counionaucc iha, plainly showed that there
was no hypocrisy ~ what he was about To say
he replied IN tonrs. rs calm bot por,cnious as
tie incipicnt runblipgs 'ha, prccede volca-
mic eruption.
"Hc was N The rcrv spot trkere me Com
nandcr-,n- Clief ought 10 hare been. lie was
amids, the whizging OF riile-b balls, overlooking
the movements Of our mounted men, ready TO
charge over myself and the dead body OF my
brother James had we proved unfortunate in
onset. in order 10 avcngc Us. No ono must
attempt tn tickle my fancy by iutimaiing in
nv presence. that Gen. Harrison is a coward
There was pause--and then there was ST.
lence. so profound SO indiscribablc. that ii was
painful. In that vast croud, for the space OF
one minuie--and that is n long, dreary lapse
of time to men who are listening 20 a stump
speech. The ticking of a watch might have
l,ecn heard as horribly loud as il has some
times been heard in the chamber Of the diving
and the dead. But anon, there was slight
clapping of hands; and then there was a deaf
ening thunderstorm of applause. that seemed
TO shake the very building to its foundation.
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GOV. VAN NESS.

We see by the Sentinel Of the 96lh Juns
which copies from the MiddlcbuV Free Press
that Gov. Van Ness, while on the stump
Middlcbury, put on a codicil TO the WoOdss
Speech, about himself lie evidently 4
that the plea Of the wings, denying his dea
ration, has made it necessary for him TO md
new assignment /; he has discovered that
proofs do not meet his declaration, and thai,
case is likely 70 fail before the jury ofthe pet
pie but the discovery is too late for him
avail himself Of a new assignment, Mc vetd,
of the jury of Green Mountain Boys is agaln|
him, and nothing can arrest the judgment
1t is too late for Mr. Van Ness TO talk abo|
abuse, after he has provoked the inquiry id
his political character and principles, by 4
bold and unfounded assertions ofihe imegn1
of his party and himself When any maapu|
on the mask Of political hypocrisy, he has \
right TO complain Of abuse, if tina, mask |
strpt off by the hands ofjusticc, even thou
it may be done somewhat roughly. Teal
who attempts to impose upon the huma y
hlbitanis of the Green Mountains, must nl
surprised if they should treat him with yr
and contempt. lie ought not to think it algS
that they should not forget the man VIZ ga
attempted TO deceive them.
There are those living who remember "
the words of Mr. Van Ness were "smoo,h}
than butter" when he sought place in 4
Senate Of the United States, at the hands
the National Republican party; when he \
clared in words, not ambiguous, his persl
friendship for Mr. Adams, and highly CONF
ded his administration, and repealed win
contemptuons sheer, the insinuation thai
might be friendly to the election of Gen. IN
son 10 the Presidency. Did the views Of
Van Ness change, we will not say prncP1
or did the principles Of the National Rep
lican party change because he did no, Dbl
the place he sought 4, lie has himself a
repeated upon the stump, that the primes
OF the National Republican party have aN
remained the same, though nndeT dlilri
party names from Federal all along dowi
Wings hence we arc irresisiibly driven 70 |
conclusion that his views changed about
period. Not long after this Mr. Van "
went TO the Court of Spain. is the geOlsn'|
abused Does he put himself upon Jup
lis country for trials We do likewse
Perhaps we ought to apologize @rM 'A'
Ness. Possibly it is SO long since he resided
among us, in the mean time miugiag wAhm
people ofother climes, Of more ciiemlnaie 10 |
its, and less purity of morals, that To- "
character Of the people of Vermont for 'lfs'
~, morality and frmness ofpurpose, NAV ~
been efIaced from his memory, or hem'y w
that what he said and did some iouheea''
ago, oughr by this time TO be iorgo'ie'
not brought forth to his disparagomen-'
be so.
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LINES, VIC commended to tho careful cousid-
Grafton of the People. Much as has been
said in favor of the Sub-Trcasuty. We do moi,
remember TO have seen us principles more
fairly explained than rs MIR. Tappan has done
a. This IS an authorized eSfosf'on. Mr..
Mr.. Tappan is favored member Of The Van
Buren, party, and his view of the Sub Tfeasu-
~ scheme viii no, be denied TO &c true
VIVA, then have The mechanics and laborcrs
Of our country 10 expect from an Admnis'ra-
ton which boldly avows its determination 40
Ir We Wages and ercrv thing else d,ra. We
have no duub, that If successful, IN their
scheme. VIC should see labor depressed and
industry destroyed. But the issue is with the
People. on them the responsibility rests. and
we feel assured that when they take the re-
sroasibili,y we need not fear. i, may, how
ever be well for the pariizans of Van Buren,
to remcml tr that if they "bring crery thing
else dorm" they may bring themselves down
with ii-AB. Advertiser.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-07-06

Gen. Jackson and Gen. Harrison. We copy
the following from the Nashville Wing. We
are glad to be permitted to believe that Gen.
Jackson is not altogether as destitute Of mag
nanimity as some of the miscreant leaders OF
his party. Louisville Journal.
We have recently heard it limited on respecta-
BILE private authority, that Gen. Jackson
though opposed of course to the election Of
Gen Harrison to the Presidency, is far from
endorsing the rudeness displayed by a portion
OF the Administration party toward the war.
worn patriot The foul epithet Of coward
he is said to especially depreca,e, as being
wholly unwarran,ed by the conduct of Gen,
llanison during the war;