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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-02-28
FLORIDA w AR.

AS military tram, consisting OF IL
wagons, when returning from station No.
l3 to Garey's Ferry, on Wednesday. the
5th instant, and when within miles ofthe
7 mile house and 10 from the station at
Gareys Ferry, one Of the principle militia
ry stations in Florida, they were attacked
by party of Indians that To- in ambush
in the grass near the road and fred on
killing one of the drivers and SIX mules.
AS soon as they commenced firing they
set upther yelling as usual, and rightened
the mules so that they became unmanage-
able. and the teams scattered in all dlrec.
tons generally, however, running but a
short distance before hitting the wagons
against trees.
The drivers extricaed themselves from
their teams as well as they could. and
made the best of their way to the Z mile
house, and the wagon master proceeded
to Garey's Ferry. coming up miles from
the place of attack with Maj Bennett. who
with his escort of 10 or l2 mounted men.
turned Immediately back, and reached the
place within one hour after the attack was
made but the Indians had plundered the
wagons of all articles of value to them and
made their escape.
Colonel Twiggs, on hearing the intel''
gence, ordered Lieut.. Darling, with de'
tachment of Dragons, who proceeded 20
the place of attack, but night coming on
they returned to their quarters, 10 spend
the night, and take new start the next
day, but with what success was not known
on Friday. Savannah Georgian
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-02-28
INDIANA AND OHIO.

The following letter, which we find in
the National Intelligenccr, relates to the
political prospects in Ohio and Indiana.
They arc from individuals whose opin-
ions are entitled to great weight:
NEW ALBANY, February S.
GAN that we in Indiana have TO regret is, that
our surplus will be thrown away. | wish we
could bring it into the general count, and elect the
President by the majority of the whole People.
From present indications, Mr. VAN BUREN's poll
in this State will be hardly worth counting. The
honest. unbought portion Of his former supporters
are turning about daily and hourly. In this neigh.
borfood. where there are more office holders and
o1ice.seekers than in almost any other State, and
where they exert every art 10 hold the party TO-.
geIher, The friends OF the Administrator are daily
enlisrins under The banner of HARRISON and TY.
LER. Many who have heretofore, from The be.
ginning, supported JACKSON and the 'footstep
totio,cers,' are either turning short about, or re.
solving to go no further with The party. I ardent.
" wish we could give our surplus TO Tennessee and
Pennsy vania. Those states will in all likelihood
vote The Wing tickel. bur. with Indiana's sur.
plus Of from $4,000 to 25 900, we could make as.
surance doubIy sure, and take bond OF fate"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-02-28
AN OLD STORY,


The old story about Harrison's voting
to sell men is revived, by the Van Buren,
papers, perverted, and intended to leave
a false impression. A portion only of
the bill published. But taking the story
as it is, all that can be made of it is-that
when an individual should be guilty of a
criminal offence, and should be adiudgcd
to pay a fine therefor or costs, and the
prisoner not being able, his services
should be sold to any individual paving
the fine, till he had earned it-Such a
provision probably was not considered
very unmerciful in Ohio 90 wears ago.
before civilization had reached its present
state. Much more merciful would such
a law be than the laws of many States
which imprison a criminal TILL he pays his
fine, poor tho he may be. Then, the
proposition was better for the criminal
than that he should lay in prison without
a chance to earn any thing with which to
pay his fine and thus 90 free. As the
story goes it is pcrverson of the intent
of the law. This, the paper in which 1t
originated, states, and it is cruel SANDER
upon Harrison, than whom more honest
lover of his fellow men never lived. The
New York Evening Post, one of the most
determined and unrclenting in its hostility
to Gen. Harrison, wiling to make amends
for the injury it has done to his fame.
That paper has just published the follow
retractiOn
From the New.Yo'k Evening Post.
GA letter of Gen. HarrisOn's has been
lately published, from which it appears
that in our remarks on the subject of his
attempt to introduce white slavery into
the States of Ohio, we did him some
unintentional injustice.-The letter is
dated Dec. 2, 1921, and appears to have
been drawn forth by newspaper attack
upon his course in the Legislature in re-
lation to the same law. We are glad to
see, that according to Harrison's expla-
nation of the matter, neither he nor the
gentleman who voted with him, were in
favor of selling human beings for civil
debts.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-07-25

So zoe sdy,-We cut the following from the
column Of an exchange paper, the other day, but
have forgotten what one:
Gire me your drm.-We note in some Of
the papers disquisition upon the proprety of
ladies' taking The arm Of those gentlemen with
whom they walk We coincide with the majo-
rity that il is perfectly proper and correct A
lady should never walk with gentleman of
whom she is either ashamed OF afraid, and as
his company is required frequently, as much for
his protection as for his society we cannot see
single valid reason why she should moi accept
his arm. As one of our exchanges observes.
they cannot say she is engaged TO any individual
one, provided she walk thus with all and walk
ing thus she could evidently enjoy better pro
lection, keep up the current of conversation
with less interruption, and vet not necessarily
infringe one single rule of delicacy or salutary
reserve. We go in for il by all means, and hope
il viii become as fashionable, as il is natural,
and must prove advantageous
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-07-25

six degrees 10 the westward Of their supposed
locality then stood on their parallel and pass
ed over supposed size, but we saw nothing OF
them, or any indication of land in the vicinity.
feel confident as far as respects their existence
IN or near the longitude or parallel assigned Them
10 assert that they do not exist
The last ice island was seen in latitude 81 de-
grees SOUTH A few specimens of natural his
tory were obtained and preserved during the
cruise.
As conceive il would be unbecomng in me
to speak OF our arduous service, the report and
accompanying chart of our cruise must speak
for US but | cannot close this report without
bringing 10 your notice the high estimation
W which hold the conduct Of the officers,
seamen, and marines, during this antarctic
cruise, the manner and spirit, together with the
GOODNESS and alacrity with which they have met
the dangers and performed their duties. trust
that they will receive from the Government
some gratifying notice Of it. All can say i'm
their favor would fall far short Of what they de-
serve.
shall ever bear testimony that they have
proved themselves worthy Of the high character
borne by our counuymen and the Navy TO which
they belong.
have the honor TO be, sir, most respectfully,
your obedient servant,
CHARLES WILKES,
Coming Exploring Expedition Of the U, S,
To the Hon JAMES X. PAuLnNo,
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington.
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:
WASHINGTON, July %, 1910.

TEETorALlsM.-A sight, such as was never
before witnessed in Chalvey, occurred on Tues
day last, on the occasion of an individual, car
penter by trade and formerly notorious for his
drunken habits having invited large arty OF
fellow-members of the Windsor Temperance
Society TO commemorate the anniversary of his
joining that association. He had newly white
washed the front Of his cottage, and displayed
ii, in full length, the word ''teeota" in large
letters, ornamented with laurel, flowers, &C.
The interior of the cottage also presented a
goodly appearance--the table being well supplied
with coffee, cake, tea, bread and butter The
whole bore ample testimony TO the sautary in
fuence his new method Of procedure has ex-
erted upon himself and these about him. After
tea theparty adjourned to the school ROOM where
a meeting of the teetotaers took place, which
was attended by many reformed characters who
have joined the association since its formation
Windsor Journal.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-07-25
X. RAYNER
WASHINGTON CRY, July 90, ls4O.
A GREENLANDERS REMARKS ON THE
BEING OF A GOD


A missionary being in company with some
baptised Greenlanders, expressed his wonder
how they could formerly lead such useless
lives. One of them replied as follows g II is
true we were Ignorant heather, and knew no
thing Of God or Savior and indeed who should
tell US OF him until you cameo But you must
not suppose that no Greenlander thinks of these
things. kdjdk or boat, with all its tackle
could not come of itself but must be made with
great labor and skill and one that does not I'M
derstand it would directly spoil il. Now the
meanest bird requires more skill to form it than
KAYAK; and no man can make bird But
there is still greater art in making man--who
was il that made him. thought he proceeded
from his PARENTS but some must have been the
first parents; whence did they come Com
mon report says they grew out of the earth. But
II so, why did not men still grow out of the
earth And from whence this same earth ITSELF
the sea, the sun, moon, and stars come Ger
tainly some being must have made all these !;
and he must be greater wiser and more know
ing than the wisest man. He must be very
good too, because every thing that he has made
Is good, useful, and necessary for US. All did
but know him. But who has seen him ? Who
has spoken with him? None Of US poor men.
Ct there may be men, too, that knows some
thing of him. o, could but speak with SUCH"
Therefore said he, "as soon as ever heard
you speak of this great Being, believed it di-
rectly with all my heart, because had so long
desired TO hear it."
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-07-25

Where Amos Kendall during the last tcdr p
IS question are often asked. We cannot tell
II Is said he in Massachusetts at the commence
mcnt of the war but his health bad he could
not march to the tented field and with view TO re-
cruiting his health, he commenced journey on foot
TO Kentucky and about the termination Of the war
was found in Mr.. Clay's woodland pasture, this
city, lying beside log, Mr.. Clay being from home
Mrs. Clay had him taken the house and nursed un-
til he regained his health which he very soon did az
ter peace made His gratitude to Mr. Clay for
aiding to conclude the treaty of peace at Client and
to Mrs Clay for nursing him, as the choie porid'
knows, was unbounded- Obr
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-07-25
MR.. CLINTON TO Mr.. VAN buren,.

1t is rumored that you wish TO be appointed an
ambassador to an European court The inhabitants
of the old world will be anxious behold the success
sor TO the Adams's the Pinckneys and Franklns,
and they will what Ia political grmakin--pur
ring over petty schemes mousing sinister strata
gems without elevation Of mind or dignity Of cha
racter"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-07-25

Population Of Mssaciusetts = The returns, under
the census taken by authority Of the State show the
population TO be 10000
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THE MADISONIAN.
THOMAS ALLEN,
u,ditor and Proprieter.
DONALD MACL cod,
Associate Editor.

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ne result stated IN thls report leads me To The
following conclusions
lst. From our discoveries Of the land through
forty degrees of longitude, and the observations
made during tins interesting cruise, with the si-
milarity OF formation and position of the ice
during our close examination of it, ! consider
that there can scarcely be doubt of the existance
of the Antarctic continent, extending the whole
distance Of seventy degrees from East to West
I'd. That different points Of the land are at
times free from the ice barrier.
3D. That they are frequented by seal, many of
which were seen and offer to our enterprisinp
countrymen engaged in those pursuits, field Of
large extent for their future operations.
4th. That the large number of whales, of diff
ferent species, seen, and the quantity of food for
them, would designate this coast as place of
great resort for them. The fin back whale seem
ed 10 predominant.
We proceeded on our cruise to the northward
and eastward with strong gales, until we reached
the latitude Of certain islands laid down on the
charts as the Royal Company's islands, about
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-03-19
s'Ccl,sO2


:
truth told with tie intention to deceive, IL
the worst species Of ialsehood. The writer
will leave the reader 10 make hls own com
ments on the preceding statements, and be2s
he will add this deceptive means. OF ACQUIRING
power, adopted by the present Executive, 10
those other methods he has previously emu
Incratcd-this subject being more partlcuiar.
ly connected with the writer's remarks on
the sound dcmoc:sic rule 'of "ro,aiIon III
office " and the premium offered for dshon-
est and unscrupnlous executive agents and
officers.
Martin Van Burcn has the honor Of origlna-
iun another mode for the purpose oi obiaia-
lnr ihr sufragcs Of ,nst body OF iurclgncrs
m tie United States, Of which 'IuIe has been
sad.
Ii is perhaps known ~ most readers, that
a vcrv large proportion of the Emigran,s who
come 10 this country from Europe, are OF the
most oppressed and poverty stricken class.
Gud forbid TINT We should refuse them an
asylum, hut Bt the same time, they should
not be allowed 10 interfere with oar cleo
iions. and Institutions, until they have resided
IN The Suited States sufficient time at least
to become acquainted with the principles OF
orr constitution and government The un-
.lrtunate people have, most of them, grown
up under established dcspo,lsins, which are
entirely independent OF the grra, body OF the
people. and their rulers not bclng ut oil be.
holden To them for their power, OF course do
not consider it necessary To- use any hattcry
or manifest any particular interest IN the
well b.ing Of their subjects, ns they are ablc
,o control all by means of the standing nrn,-
les and the possession Of the public revenues,
which despu,s nov do, and in al ages ever
have controlled. When these people arrive
in this country. they look upou tho President
Of the United States ms KING or Emperor,
and have no idea Of any other power than
hs. rhey do not understand why he should
profess more rcgerl for their welfare, than
the jyruu,s they have iu,t escaped from
unless he really feels and is sincere IN what
he says-and when told these extraordinary
professions arc frequently made "Iih the
Wow Of getting their snii'rnges only, II strikes
lhcm ~ thing impossible. that 80 great n
man NJ thev have been taught from their 'n-
fancy IN believe the ruler OF any nation n'ns'
b.. would ccrdcsccnd TO ask AID rom such
ROOF e!tt,p'es az ,hsy themselves &c. -Ea'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-03-19
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.

EINFORSEEN circumstances have made
~ 1t necessary that should, for while
longer, continue in the Dry Goods business,
and must submit, although situation in the
States Prison would be preicrable.--l shall
therefore, do the best can for my friends
and customers.
I Having fortunately made a clear out Of my
old Goods, now present for salo an entire
new Stock, purchased within the last six
months.
! keep Books as formerly, and will sell at
the lowest prices possible for cash or approved
credit.
/ shall continue to keep a complete assort.
ment OF Cloths, Cassimcres, and Woollens
generally, having the satisfaction Of knowing,
that most all who have purchased such goods
call ngain-and many who left mo for sine,
have expressed themselves in this wise
Tiiley do not know what left you for, I
have been cheated ever since, but always
had good and cheap cloths Of YOU"
My HOUSE in Thames s.strect, is 10 rent,
and | viii sell said House a, any tins.
WIN JAMES TiLLEY.
Newport, Feb. l3, 1910
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-03-19
FAIL GOODS.

TOuN +. TOWNSEND, offers for salo.
- some handsome Broadcloths aud Cnss'-
,ncres also, ladies' Cloths suitable for Cloais;
also, great variety of French and Eng ilsh
Mcrinos nearly as handsome a. French
Flanncls of all cnlors--wintcr Caliros-ilo-
sicrv-superior black Italian silk Cravais-
Pilot Cloths. kcrscys-.stou' Saltlneis-
horncspun Flanncls-.s,ont Tlck'ng-tnbie =
Coyers-Piano Co:crs-brown linen Table
Clo,hs-s,out red twilled FIannels-Russia
Diaper-Crash- lot of the best Wo"llcn
Ysrn-.large Mcrino Broche and Blanket
Shawls, with a variety OF other Goods.
! Oct ~
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-03-19
ASSIGNEE'S NOTICE.

THSllE undersigned having been appointed by
n the Supreme judicial Court, at lis March
term, lS4o, Assignee TO Rouse l.. Gardner. Of
Newport, in the county of Newport, 10 whom
the bcncti, of the lnsovent Act Of 1928, was
granted, hereby gives notice that six months from
the date hereof il alloao by said Court TO the
creditors Of said Gardner, To bring in and prove
their claims. All persons indebted TO said insoi-
vent, are requested 10 make immediate payment
TO WM. II. DOUGLAS. Assignee.
March 1. tmar ~
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-03-19
AsSigncc's Notice.

DORDEN WOOD Of Middletown, in the
As County Of Newport, Merchant. has this
day made to the subscriber an assignment
of his property end effects, for the benefit OF
his creditors. All persons therefore having
claims against said Wood, will present them,
and those indebted viii make mnedia,c pay
ment to the subscriber.
have authorized Borden Wood, rs my
Agent, to assis, me in closing up the business
Of the concern.
SAML. ST. JOHN, Jln'r.
Jau9. .lSsignes.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-03-19
Hardware and Cutlery

TIE subscriber wishes TO inform the pub
llc that he has taken The store formerly
occupied by WEEDEN Il BULL, No. lEo
Tha,ncs-strcct, where he intends keeping
general assortment of Hardware NM tcr'
L.Ry, which nc vii sci US low as IL can DC
bouqht at any store ~ Newport.
Also,a large assortment ot Btstb AND
MovLpiNa PLASrs, Tor sale at the manu-
facturcr's prices. ,.,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-03-19
LIVERY STABLE,

YHNIIE subscriber. late Of the firm Of Stewart
u Il Weaver, respectfully informs his friend.
and the public, that he will continue to carry on
the bus mess Of Livery Stable, in all its branch
es, at tho west Stable in Greene street w hero
tie best Horses aud Carriages can he had at uu
times at the customary prices Particular alien
ton paid TO conveying passengers TO and iron,
the Steamboats, on their arrival and departure.
JOHN 6. WEAVER.
Newport, Dec. 8, 1889.
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NEW
Tailoring Establishment,


VENilE Subscribers haye entered into Co.part-
Il nershp under tho firm Of
PREU FERT & TILLEY,
and taken the sore Eau north of VIM. James
T,Icy's, where they intend to keep constantly
on hand good assortment Of Broadcloths, Cas-
snncrcs, Vesings, Gloves, Hosiery, Stocks. Bo-
SONS, Collars, and all such articles a. are gener-
ally called for at similar establishment. Gar
mcnts made to order ut short notice, aud war
ranied To ft.
n. B.--CurTING particularly attended to.
A share Of the public patronage is re'pecilr'iy
solicited. WM r. PRrUrERT,
4 Na,l 1899 Wa. |. TILLrY.
Win,el, 3 or Girls as apprentices 10 the
Taporin, business.
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NEW GOODS.

TIiOM L. SIl f. fFI ED,
Grai,td .for past farors, b'r' i.are 10 inform
his friends and The public IN gen'ra',
THAT hr has taken the new store, at the
junction Of B,und and Spring streets, and
lust returned from New York. with new and
fresh suppl Of choice GROCERIES. Which
rc is ready to dispose of as ln" rs they can
bc pure hased M town--nnd hopes to receive
a rh,rr ri the pnbhc rs,ronasc.
Ann ~, lsN
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february 90.
NH' W
B o o TX s, CO.
JUST RECEIVED AT
JAMES HAM MOND'S
~

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iey, pastor of the Church Of the Messiah, in
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Schools, by the author OF Peter Parley's
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Court of Probate, .Ntwpon, .'iar. =, 1910.

Court of Probate, .Ntwport, .'iar =, 1910.
4 rrLIcATIoN was made for Administration a
IN to be granted OH the Estate Of Thomas
A. Townsend. late of Newport, trader, dec.
Il is ordered, that the same be received and
the consideration thereof referred to Court
Of Probate. to be ,ioIdcn at the State House
in Newport, on the first Monday in April
next, at o'clock o. m. and that previous no.
,lce be given by publishing copy Of this Or
der three several times, in the Herald Of the
Times, Tor all persons interested to appear
at said time and place and be heard.
a true copy-wltncss:
mar 81 b. Is. IlowLAsD, Pro. elk.
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n e! w
PATENT CORDAG r.
MANUFACTORY.

THE subscriber has the pleasure OF an
nouncing to bis friends, and the public
generally, that he has completed, and has now
10 full operation, his new establishment, ior
the purpose Of manufacturing P.1 TE.N1
T. q II u a G T., and from his experience ~
operating the same machinery nt the sou'hhe
feels warranted IN assuring his customers
that his cordng", in point Of beauty or dnra'
bility. will be equal To New York or Boston
manufacture, AMI will bc sold ns low ns Al
either Of the other establishments III lhi'
town.
WN. TEW TiLl.EY.
Newport, March -, lsHo.