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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-16

of the Boston papers; although Gov. Harvey had
notified Gov. Fairfield Of the fact
The labors Of the United States Boundary Com
nssoners have closed for the season on account oil
the snow, except those of Major Graham who has
to run the meridian line from the source OF the 81
Croix Mr. Renwick returned TO this city late on
Monday evening, and through him we learn that the
United States have a claim over more terf'ory 'hah
has vet been thought Of Mr. Renwicks party nave
traced range sf mountains from the North shore OF
the Raw Of Chaleurs around the heads OF the sources
os the Johns as far as Tcmiscou portage, the
Jo,cest in the average height ofthe
pretended highlands of Messrs. Featherstonhaugh
and Nudge The space explored extends from tide
water on the Bay of Chaleurs to ST. Andre on the
St Lawrence, except at the termination Of the ex-
pIoring meridian live, and at the sources of the
Green and Tulad rivers, the dividing ridge lies con-
sideraby North Of the line traced by the American
agents on the map presented to the King Of the
Netherlands. The operations Of the party under
the direction of Captain Talcott have given &C
curate survey of the height of land, from the
of the Connecticut River to the Kenaebec roads
1t was suspected that the eX poring meridian line,
run by the former commits sion with compass, in a
region where the Western variation contn ually
increasing, must in spite Of the skill of the survey
engaged in it, deviate to the Westward The
transit meridian far il has been traced by Ma
jor Graham, renders this suspicion almosta certain
ty; for although the exploring line is crooked, from
the anxiety Of those who traced it to return to the
true meridian, and he has therefore crossed more
than its origin it is reported than he has
now left il more than a mile to the East of him, and
that it will therefore nclui some important posi-
tions over which New Brunswick has exercised ju-
risdiction
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-16

FURTHER Particulars OF THE HORRIBLE
MURpsR OF Mr.. SuYDAN.-We have received a
second letter from our attentive correspondent at
New Brunswick, wh ch gives the following add.
tional artic uars in relation TO the murder of Mr..
Suydam lie was in an irritable state on the morn
ing Of hanksgving Day, and told his wife he had
an appointment at ID in the morning. but would re-
tarn home in time to go to church. He went to Ro-
binsons House at 10 to receive $50 he had lent r.
on a mortgage, and never return. 1t is supposed
that the deceased sitting at table In Robinson S
house, making calculations OF interest on the mort
gage, when he was struck by Robinson from behind.
From the appearance Of the wound it is believed
that the in strament used was adze. MI Saydam
must have taken the mortgage, bonds, notes. &c, to
RS house with him, a. they have all been found in
Robinson's possession. Robinson has been in this
city sin &c the murder, TO purchase lumber. The
watch found upon Robinson is new gold watch,
which he says he bought Of pedlar in Broadway,
and has had eighteen months. He told watchma-
ksr, at New Brunswick, that he bought it at auc.
ton in Broadway for $40 or SO IL is French le-
pine. Mr.. Suydam's watch was gold p tent lever
double case and gold chain. 1t found in Newark
where it was either pledged by some ex-
changed for another.
The body Of a cat was found inferred over the
boay-a sing ar and deliberate precautios-t the de-
sign of which was to account for any disagreeable
smell or eiiuvia that M ght arise from the grave.
It's a remarkable incidence, that Mr.. Suydam
married his first wife a Thanksgiving day, buried
her on Thanksgiving day, and was murdered on a
thanks giving day.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-16

Norm RIvrR FRIE FROM IcE-The Hudson
as far M as Upper Red Hook. II the present mil,
weather continue u viii BE- open 10 Hudsor 10 dav
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-16

HIGHLY INrEREsTIsa-NAPOLEoN's REMAINS
We learn, by the way of Boston, that the exhuma-
ton Of the remains Of Napoleon took place on the
18th Of October last, with great pomp and parade
under the direction Of the Prince de Joinville II
was most interesting sight
Napoleon's body, which was embalmed by French
chemists at the time of his death, May s. 1921,
found in state of complete preservation and the
features perfect. 1t conveyed on board the
Belle Peule, which, with the 'Favorite," sailed
for France the next day, where they, NO doabt
have arrived France has therefore been on ce more
in a perfect delirium of excitement.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-16

SNow.-Fifeen inches II snow at Troy ou Mon.
day last. More q u still further east.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-16

Mons CeAsT RrLfEr.-The z. $ brig WASHING.
ton is to be Immediately fitted for sea. We under
stand he is be ofthe home squsdront 10 cruise
on the coast, 10 relieve vessels in distress,
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-04-09
THE TELEGRAPH.
B A T H M E.:
THURSDAY MORNING.. APRIL 9.
FOR TIE TELEGRAPH.
SCANDAL BEARERS.
Bath March, 1910,

1t has always appeared to me somewhat sngu-
Law that mankind, weak and erring as the best and
most perfect of us are, should take so much de-
light in witnessing the foes and misfortunes of
those around them. Unable as we are to account
for the almost universal prevalence of such a
strange propensity, and dark blot it is upon the
already dark page of humanity, it nevertheless
reflects not so much discredit upon our fallen
condition as the conduct of those who are not
content to exult in secret over the many ills to
which man is heir, but must needs proclaim to a
hasty-judging world the petty details OF private
life. This class of persons, and almost every
community is favored with a number of them, are
designated by the very significant name of Scan
dul Bearers; and they the individuals whose
influence SO directly tends to destroy the peace
and harmony that should subsist among the mem
bers of society. 1t is the baleful deadly miasma
destroying and poluting every thing with which
it comes in contact
How often is it the case, that society agreea-
Bile and pleasant, by means of these enemies to
all peace and happiness, becomes completely
changed, and the character and feelings of the
individuals who compose it strangely altered,
.Now, those whom SANDERS poisoned darts have
touched contract spirit of GOODNESS and distrust;
prudent caution degenerates into suspicion; and
minds, once frank and open, become artful, some
times even deceitful.
One would suppose that they who derive pleas
ure from course, tending to bring about such a
state of things, must be ignorant and degraded,
and not possessed of those fine and generous feel
ings that so exalt and refine human nature. But
many there are, fear, who esteem themselves up
right and honorable, who would resent the least
imputation upon their own characters, and whose
sea, and condition in life should teach them not
rdicule, but to pity and forgive the frailties OF
their fellow creatures, who guilty of far more
mischief than the open and protested scandal
bearers.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-04-09
POETRY.
Origin a ! .

"Death, said the phlanthropc Howard, to his
friend, Admiral Priestman, has no terrors for me,
it is an event have always looked to with cheer
fulness, if not with pleasure; and be assured 1t is
to me more grateful subject than any other!"
Ay, speak of DEATH think not another theme
Can to my soul such consolation bring
Its portals, dark and fearful tho they seem,
Butope, TO pleasure pure, unfailing spring;
No more, no more, can any earthly thing
Arouse an interest in this sitting breast
Or wake TO harmony slumbering string
No, have done with earth-I go to rest
From grief, and toll and care forever to be blest.
Think not dependency o'erclouds my mind,
Or lanpuor DER it brings a needless fear
Couldst thou but read my heart! thou wouldst
not find
One shade of doubt or melancholy here.
Deaths solemn calls have ever to my ear
Sweet consolation brought--a balm for wo-
And thinkest thou shrink to feel itnear
Nay, rejoice that so soon shall go
Where with deep Bliss untold, the soul will over
And Joyous is it, when the oerburdened soul,
Wearied with suffering and with sin, doth sink,
And long to cast away this mortal coil,
And free itself from each encumberng link
That binds the deathless mind to earth, to think
There shall no more be tear, or sigh, or groan,-
And, from the fount of heaven own love to drink,
Supremacy blest, before the eternal throne;
To see as we are seen, and know as we are
known
NV thoughts have dwelt on death, till every trace
Ofgloom or terror from his brow have passed,
And sternness from his veice-and o er his face
The pleasing smile offrindship now is cast.
He bids me come, and gladly would hast,
The loved of other days again to meet
She, whose affection oft ilumed lfes gloom,
Will come, my freed and ransomed soul to greet,
And, mid the hosts of heaven, give me with her
aSeat.
In hours of joyance ever have loved
To think that death will bring unceasing bliss;
And, when earth's changes have my spirit
grieved,
With untold rapture have I joyed, that this
Was not our home--that our abiding place
Is far beyond the reach of change or care
The abode of God-and perfect happiness
Sheds ser its realms her radiance bright and fail
Why shrink we then from Death, who keeps the
portals there! ii.
Bath March, 1870
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-04-09
State of Maine.

RESOLVES relative to The election of Members
of Congress from NeO Jersey.
Whereas certain resolutions of the Leg
slature of the State of New Jersey have
been submitted to the consideration of the
Legislature Of this State, by the Governor
thereof, in accordance with the request
therein contained, which resolutions protest
against and condemn the recent exclusion,
by the House of Representatives of the
U. s., OF five persons claiming seats there
in by virtue of a commission from the Gov
ernor of said New Jersey, authenticated by
the great seal thereof and whereas it is the
duty of Maine to declare her opinion in
reference to the subject matter of the res
olutions aforesaid, not only from the re-
spect due to the Legislative authorities ola
sister State, but because she apprehends
the highest danger to the security and
value other own right of representation in
the House aforesaid, if the extraordinary
doctrine in the aforesaid resolutions should
become established in the practice of the
Federal Government, and the elected rep
resentativeso Of the people become thereby
exposed to the degradation Of contending
for the rights of the popular voice with per-
sons without other claim to act with them
than the certlfcate>of the State function
aries, unsupported by and in manifest con
tradiction to the popular sulfrage-there-
fore
Resolved, That there is no republican
or constitutional basis for a claim to seat
in the House of Representatives of the U.
S., than election thereto by a majority of
the votes of the people, and that, although
the certificate of the State tLnctionaries
may be presumptiye evidence of such cleo
ion, it can never support claims when found
to have been given in defiance of the clearly
expressed will of the only sovereign pow
err of the country the people.
Resolved, That this Legislature highly
approves the conduct ofthe House of Rep
resentatives, in excluding therefrom those
individuals who presented no other evil
dence oftheir claimed rights than the GER
tificates of the Governor of New Jersey,
which was found and admitted to have
been given in total disregard of the decis-
ion of the people-whle it deeply regrets
that said House so long neglected to adj
nit to seats therein those individuals who
are found and admitted to have received
majority of the votes OF the people ofsald
State.
Resolved, That while this Legislature
entertains all due respect for the Execu-
tive ofthe State Of New Jersey, and the
great seal thereof, 1t regards the rights and
voice of the people as paramount to all of
fetal forms, however solemn and specious.
Resolved, That the democratic Repre-
sentatives in Congress from this State have
the unqualified appreciation of this Legis-
lature, for their successful efforts in main
tanning the great principles upon which the
government ola free people is founded
that Of never permitting the will of the ma
jority TO be defeated.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-04-09
BATH, THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1910.

This is the most respectable portion of the
scandal Brotherhood. There is a still lower
grade, although the two often joined in the
same person,-that of scandal manufacturers. It
is these manufacturers who can with such wonder
full rapidity reel off the fine spun yarn. They
fabricate to order but they generally manage to
circulate the conings of their imaginations in
such way, that the author of them can seldom
by discovered.
There are other members of the same delight
full fraternity, who do not place much confidence
in their oi1n inrentiDe powers, but they are gift
ted with happy faculty of adjoining and en-
bellishng; they deal in embroidered facts, and
would consider themselves extremely culpable,
shold they, beg any chance, relate story eractlu
as they heard it.
Lest, however, my opinion should seem singu-
lar on this subject, will subjoin that of one in
whose judgment have great confidence. Speak
ing of scandal, the writer referred to says sAs
this cruel practice tends TO the utter subversion
of all truth and humanity among us, it deserves
the utmost detestation and Encouragement of all
who have either the love of their country or the
honor of their religion at heart" | would more
over advise all who have suffered themselves to
indulge propensity so contrary to every thing
pure and honorable, to forsake so dangerous a
course, and restore peace and harmony to the
society you have deprived of such blessed infu-
ences. Be assured that the harmless and inno-
cent can have qualification IN such way ; but
that it ever arises from neglect of what is laud-
able in ones self, and an impotence of seeing it
in another.
Adopt as your motto the following time worn,
but true adage-
"Believe not all you hear, nor report all you
believe"
XENo.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-04-09
SPEECH OF MR.. DAVIS,
OF MASSACHUSETTS,
ON THE SUB-TREASURY BILL.
In SENATE-Jan. %, 1910.

The Sub Treasury bill being under con-
sderation, and the Senate having evinced
a determination not to adjourn without taxi
ing the question upon the final passage of
the bill
MIR Davis said. rise, Mr. President with
great reluctance at this late hour to address
the Senate, fatigued as it is with an unusu-
ally long session, and exhausted by the de-
bate; but, painful as it Is, must entreat
their indulgence while make brief re-
ply to the new doctrines which have been
now, for the first time, published here and
come to US through channels that leave no
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-04-09
Notice to Lumber-DeaIers.

VTNHE subscriber having been for twenty years
Il constantly engaged in working Lumber, and
for five years legally qualified, in the art of Survey
ing continues to offer his services as above. Ia
vros gratefully received and punctually attended to
by SAMUEL EAMES, Surveyor of Lumber.
Bath, July "a, 1889. 1y1y
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-04-09

The following preamble and Resolutions respect
ing the "New Jersey" case, passed by the late
Legislature, should have appeared before, but was
omitted for want of room.-C Comment is quite un-
necessary.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-04-09

Resolved, That the Governor be reques-
ted TO transmit copy Of the foregoing to
each of our Senators and Representatives.
in Congress, and to the Governor OF New
Jersey.
These resolutions were read, and on mo-
ton of Mr.. Morse, this afternoon assigned.
The hour having arrived the resolutions were
taken up and the following amendments offered
by our representative Mr.. MoRsE, which were re-
jected by ''the party" These things should be
remembered.
The first amendment offered by Mr..
Morse was TO strike out the Cd, resolve,
and insert as follows:
"That the State of New jersey became
a member of the Union upon the express
condition, contained in the Constitution,
that, like her sister States, she could at all
times be entitled to a representation on the
floor of Congress in proportion to her popu.
ation."
The amendment was rejected.
The second amendment offered by Mr..
Morse was as follows:-
"That the parliamentary law adopted at
the commencement of our National Gov
SIulileul anu "llCH has DGen u0VdrYiUR
usage down to December 1889, giving to
individuals, duly returned and commits
stoned according to the laws of States the
right to exercise the rights and privileges
of Representatives until fair trial can be
had, was established in reason and Justice,
aud that the exclusion of the five Repre-
sentatiyes from the State of New jersey
| from their seats in the House of Represen-
tatives of the United States, before it's or
ganization and before a trial of their cause
was dangerous precedent, disrespectiul to
the State of New Jersey, and an open vi
olation other constitutional rights"
The amendment was re lected.
Mr.. Holmes moved to insert the follow
ing resolve after the 4th-
Resolved, That the right of petition is
founded on the laws Of nature, and guaran-
teed to every citizen of the United States
by the great charter of American liberty
and that any rule ofeither branch of Con.
gress, limiting the exercise of that right
upon any subject within its constitutional
control, is unlounded in any correct prin-
cples of legislation, dangerous in its ex.
tent, and injurious in all its tendencies.
On motion of Mr.. Fessenden, the yeas
and nays were ordered, and stood as fol-
lows:
Yeas S7-nays 45. A party vote-the
Wings voting in favor Of the rights of New
Jersey, and the right of petition.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-04-09

Extract of a letter from indianapolis TO a
member of Congress, dated 18th Feb.
l840:
Whole families and neghborhoods are
coming out for old Tip, and the enthusi-
asm more than equals what was manifested
at Gen. Jackson's election. yesterday
saw a gentleman on whom can rely, from
the county above here, and he told me that
he had conversed with more than one hun
dred men since the nomination, who were
for Van Buren, at the last election, who
are now for Harrison. The popularity OF
Gen. Harrison rides over all party lines
firmly believe his majority in this State
will not be less than fifteen thousand =
In Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Michigan
and Illinois, our friends are sanguine OF
overwhelming majorities. The West, the
whole West will come up to the work in a
solid column. If our friends east of the
mountains will do their duty, of which we
have no doubt, we will elect the farmer of
North Bend by a triumphant majority.
say emphatically the farmer of North Bend
for he is such. He has been the Presi-
dent of the Agricultural Society of the Mi
ami Vally. About two years ago, heard
him address the multitude at the agricultu-
raj fair; and it did my heart good to hear
the old soldier speak of the farming inter-
est. When he declared, in firm voice,
81 am farmer, and | glory in the fact, .
he warmed the hearts of The people,
Will not the fact that our people, who
know the old hero, whe know the gener-
osty of his soul, and the cleamess of his
head, warmly espouse his cause, have some
weight with those who do not know him?
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-04-09

"Death, said the philanthropic Howard, to his
friend, Admiral Priestman, has no terrors for me
it is an event have always looked to with cheer
fulness if not with pleasure; and be assured it is
to me more grateful subject than any other?"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26
rcnrOSc Press.

A few months since, Mr.. c. b. Pcnrose, in com
pany with several other iron masters, made visit
to Dan,e, for the purpose of inspecting the an
thratite funoc' in blast there. While there, Mr..
John e. Boyd, one of the most emtorplizIng men
in the stote deeply interested in the coal and iron
trade, prevailed upon Mr.. Penrose aud his friends
to visit The Shamokin coal region, where a company
are ROW erecting two anthracite furnaces, and are
busy engaged in sending about one hundred tons
of coal daily the rail road to Sunbury. Mr.. He
gins, very properly as the representative of this
county, went TO Shamokn, and pointed out 10 Mr..
Penrose and his friends, upon the spot more eifsc-
tually than he could in the halls of legislation the
many important advantages Of the Shamokin al
region to the county, well as to the Pennsylva-
na canal in the increased tonnage that must shorts
y be thrown into it from this source. On their re.
turn to this place in the evening, Mr. Penrose was
shown the difficulties we labor under in shipping
coal under the present arrangement. This act Of
courtesy to stranger, on the part of Mr Higgins,
induced the Sudbury Gazette few weeks since, to
make charge Gga'nst him. which must have caused
The writer's cheek to mantle with shame, while
pcrpelrating an act so despcie's. The public We |
know h w to appreciate the conduct Of man whose
public spirit prompts him TO promote the general
welfare and prosperity of the people, and to distir-
euish htm flom one who could give publicity to
charges, which his own heart tells him are false.
Mr. Peurose's visit to Danyilc, and accidental
visit here they say was in effect to tribe Charles
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26
The Gazette.

Mr. foungman gives as reason why he opposes
Mr. Hegins that 'he was not in favor Of restricting
the banks" Don't you know, Mr.. Youngman,
that Mi. Higgins did vote foi bill containing whole,
some restrictions upon the banks, just such as the
democratic party have always wished, and that eve.
ry democratic member voted with him for the same
bill! This bill has been published IN our paper for
the last two weeks, and you can't deceive the peo-
pie about it. Confess the true reason honestly then.
Tell the people that Horton and his friends have
got you 100 subscribers to pursue your present
course, and don't talk about principle. This is not
the first time you have made your principles bend
to suit your interests.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26
New York Interests.

The citizens of this county would have an eye
to their own interests, by considering who Jesse c.
Horton is. Very few persons heard of his re-
sldence in this county, until he forced himselfbsfore
the people in tie character of an office huner. The
reason why he is SO much of a stranger is obvious.
He was, until within few years, citizen of the
state of NEw York, yankee, without solitary
Pennsylvania feeling, identified in person, by con-
netons, and interests with The citizens Of that state,
aud those OF the county ofLuzerne, whose local in
forests all in direct opposition to ours. The
members from Luzerne are always in favor of the
projec, of making outlet Ock at Blacks eddy,
Oh the Delaware canal so that the coal from Lehigh
and Delaware may he thence carried the ri.
yer, and through the Delaware and Rartan canal to
the city of New York, taking all i,.t trade from
Philadelphia, and making that the coal mat of the
United States. The Luzerne people have Their
! r,i road from Wlkesbane to Whitesye on the
Lehgh, which connects at the latter point with The
Mauch Chunk canal and through this route they
intend to divert all the rade of the state of New
York, aud from the Luze ne mines, (al of which
! is now carried through the North Branch canal,) TO
the city of New York, leaving our own improve
mcrts from Nilkesbaue to Northumberland, and
! from Blacks eddy to Bristol, unemployed stagnant
! 1ilrhes