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North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-04-01
sWANToN, VT. APRIL l, 1910.
} EDITED BY CANADIANS & AMERlcANs.

the conditions OF the cartel, which under
the existing circumstances, major sher-
burne and other officers, were forced To
agree to.
On the a6th MAY, the American prison.
efs were removed down TO Quiase- Chiens,
on their way Ia join their countrymen,
when il was found that rigadier-genera
Arnold was advancing with body of men
10 relieve Fort Cedafs. the surrender of
which he had not yet heard OF. On the
approach OF the enemy, brigalier-general
Arnold made all due preparations to resist
an attack Captain Foster, who evidently
saw that his forces could not successfully
contend with those OF general Arnold, had
recourse 10 one Of those base and despi-
cable tricks, which invariably brings dis
credit and inIamy on those who resor, 10
them. He desired Major Sherburne 10
bear flag of truce to Brgadier General
Arnold, requesting this latter officer TO con-
firmihe cartel, which, had been agreed to
By Major Sherburne and the other Ameri-
can officers, who were his prisoners. Be-
fore sending Major Sherburne on this ex-
petition, the British Captain took the
American officer into a council of war,
held by the Indians, at which, it was init
mated 10 him, that il was not the custom
OF these warriors TO spare the lives Of their
prisoners, although they had done il in the
two last battles, and that if Gen. Arnold
did not sanction the cartel agreed to by
himself and the other American officers, or
if Gen. Arnold should attack them, (the
British) they would instantly put to death
every prisoner in their power Captain
Foster joired in this representation, and
gave his word that this brutal threat should
be faithfully executed.
General Arnold upon receiving these ex-
traordinary 81 unwarrantable propositions,
hesitated, at first, TO accede to them; but,
after mature consideration, he saw no
other alternative; to save the lives of tire
American prisoners, he was compelled to
agree to them, not, however, till the clause
which provided that the American pri-
soners should never take up arms against
Great Britain, was struck out. After this
forced agreement, Gen. Arnold, with his
men and prisoners retired TO Montreal, and
Immediately sent copy of all these pro-
ceedings, with the necessary explanations,
to Congress.
Ito be continued.)
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-04-01
{ From the Franklin Gazette. J

We have repeatedly been asked the
question, what preparations are making
by our government, for the protection and
vindicntion OF our rights against the over
bearing and aggressive policy pursued to-
wards US by Great Briiain2 Our answer
has OF necessity invariably been, none.
Frequently we have been tauningIy asked
questions somewhat similar TO the above
by tories from Canada, and we have blush
Ell scarlet deep as we made the humiliat.
ing acknowledgment Tint our government
was doing nothing, absolutely nothing, to
maintain the honor and protect The rights
OF the country. AT The same time that we
have made these admissions, we could not
help saying 10 ourseli had we but Old
Hickory AT the helm, my good fellows,
your proud crests would soon be- lowered,
your hoastlngs would soon be hushed, and
third time would your bullying, Dragging
nation be taught the irresistible might
there is in freemen's arm. But the aged
sage and patriot is NOT there; would 10
Heaven The mantle Of his spirit and patriot
ism might fall upon his successor. But
what does the conduct of our rulers mean2
What means this strange and unaccounta-
bile insensibility or Indifference to the dam
gers which threaten us on every hand!
Why are our rights violated, our soil in
vaded, our citizens murdered, and large
portions ri the territory purchased by the
blood Of our Revolutionary fathers occu-
pied by British regulars, with inpunity?
Why are American citizens taken IN arms
against the British government while en-
gagged IN honorable warfare, allowed To be
hung up like dogs within sight of their
homes, without interference or even re-
monsirance on the part of our government?
We leave our readers 10 answer these
questions 10 their own satisfaction. Our
own suspicious we will not even breathe
at present.-God grant they may prove 10
be groundless. In the meantime let nor
the people shut their eyes to the signs of
the times. war with Great Bfilain in
more than probable We are ready TO
grant our government will dodge il If they
can; bat we have still some little conf
dence in the patriotism OF Congress. but
much more in The spirit and determination
OF the government and people of Maine,
whose rights have been so grossly outrag-
ed. War, we say, is more than probable.
This is admitted by many leading mem
bers OF Congress, and still no measures are
adopted to meet il when IL comes. We
still have confidence in Maine, and our
hope is that by her firm and energetic con
duct the honor and dignity of the country
may be saved, and the general government
forced into an attitude which it seems de.
iermined. at ahy and every sacrifice of ma
tiona honor, TO avoid.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-04-01
{ To be continued.
From the Washington Metropolis.
MR.. PITTS PROPHECY.

Let the Americans" said Mr.. Pitt,
" adopt their funding system, and go into
their banking institutions, and their boast
cd Independence will be a mere phan,om. .
This funding system, spoken of by Mr..
Pitt, was adopted under the guardian care
of Alexander Hamilton, man in whom
all the vices OF political Nero were en-
bodied. English in his principles, Eng
fish in his feelings, and English in his
vices: and, if the spontaneous fertility and
almost endless resources oil our rich and
productive country had not enabled us to
knock off the burdensome chains Of ma
tional debt, we should have given the
world long ago practical evidence OF the
depth Of our boasted neutrality-suspicious. be-
fore the down OF a second generation.
The funding system we have abolished,
but our system Of incorporated banking, on
which Mr.. Pitt, at that infant period OF
our national history, laid so great stress,
is still with US; the same thing of despo-
tism that il was in those days; the same
engine Of political and social oppression,
and the same inveteraie and deadly foe OF
human freedom.
u tft EuktsSI skdttsifdH WHO LHus pff-
dicted the downfall OF American liberty
through the direct and sole agency Of the
systems Of funding and banking, could, for
a few short moments, be permitted to
rise from bis tomb and come among US,
and witness the mighty inrosds Of the lat
ter OF these systems, with what force
mig ht he point US to the partial fulflmenl
nj hta nrnnhecv RI his uictuTe il not the
mere gilded ornament of fancy or high
wrought exaggeraiion; if is a plain matter
of-fact picture, simply drawn with the
dull, everyday PENCIL of homely Truth.
We have only to hook al the system as il
now exists-observe its practical opera
,ions-note its triumphant march over law,
order, and the immutable code OF equal
,usticp, to see tie baif-fulhiment Of Dir.
Pits prophecy. Men may talk Of the
credit system being the prop and supper,
of our new and untitled land; but, if that
system is 10 pass between US and the faint
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-04-01

est ray Of libegiy's glorious sun. lei IL he
speedily and forever crushed We may
not 81 present be able 10 perceive ard
place a lusl value on the evils Of The bank
ing system; but, depend upon it, that IL
we continue 10 nurse IL by special egisla-
ton, and bring II into the bosom Of our Gre
side economy, or grant il the eoantenanee
OF favor in any way, we shall learn 10 orr
cost that We have been warming INTO life
the creature OF revenge and death. We
may perhaps reason ourselves into day
dreams Of security and reposc; but our
time will only the sooner come; the despo-
tism Of these moBeyed institutions will on
ty grow the faster, and our liberties be-
come feeher and more impure.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-04-01
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Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-12-15

I Mr.. SpANeLER moved its indefinite
postponemeni.
Aher some remarks from Messrs.
! Holmes, Thomas, aud Spangler. Mr..
Thomas moved to lay the resolution on
the table, and the motion was carried.
Mr.. Taylor offered the following reso-
luton, which was adopted:
ResolDed, That WILLIAM B. ARvEN,
ESQ, be admitted within the bar of the
Senate as reporter for the Ohio States
man.
Mr.. THoMPsoN offered the following
which was agreed to:
Resolred, That when the Senate ad-
ourns, il will adjourn to meet at 10 o.
clock, and when it takes recess, it will
meet at 3 o'clock, until otherwise order.
I'd.
Mr.. Hunt moved that the Senate take
recess. Agreed 10.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-12-15
UNITED sTATEs SENATOR'S

Hon. Willie P. Mangum. the Senator
from Orange, ana Hon. William A. Gra.
ham, Speaker Of the House Of Commons,
were yesterday elected Senators to Con.
gress Of the United States--the former
six years from the 4ih of March next,
aRd TO gil the unexpired term Of Mr.
Brown; the latter to fll the unexpired
portion Of the term Of Mr.. Strange,
which is two years.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-12-15
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.


The House was called to order by Mr.
NYE, Of Washington, when the members
elect came forward, presented their certi.
tcates OF election, and took the usual
oath, and then returned 10 their seats.
The House then proceeded to the
election ofa Speaker pro tempore; when,
on counting the votes, the following re.
suit appeared:
For SEABURY FoRD, 40
" THos. w. BARTLEY, 10
" BLANK, 3
The Speaker elect was then conducted
10 the chair by Mr.. NYE; when he ad-
dressed the House as follows:
Gentlemen Of the House of Repesen.
tdtiues:
The expression Of confidence manifes-
ted towards me, by selecting ME to pre-
side over the deliberations of your BODY,
lays me under obligations to which | am
not insensible. We are assembled as
the agents of the people to transact bust.
ness relating 10 their interests, prosperity
and happiness. | need not say TO YOU,
therefore, that it becomes us, as faithful
agents, 10 transact that business with as
much despatch as possible, giving to each
measure due consideration, and to every
subject proper investigation, Aware, as
| am, that the promptilude and correct
ness with which the duties of the chair
are dis charged add much to the facility
of doing business--and also the Difficult.
Ties frequently attending the correct dis.
charge ofthose duties. feel that may
need tho assistance of all the members,
aud trust that shall freely have that as
slstance for the correction of any errors
which may inadvertently commit in the
performance OF those duties.-Gentle-
men, for this mark of respect, | tender
you my thanks.
The House then proceeded to the elec.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-01
RUTLAND VT TUESDAY DECEMBER l. 1910

spreads forth to the view, in their lnxurlant
and perpetual green, grove of nutmeg trees,
between which and the rural graveyard, winds
the avenue up the hillside 10 the dwellings OF
the Governor. he strangers eve loves 10
linger on this spo, as It greets this view from
many parts OF his rides and walks through the
town. ITO be placed in spot so lovely to
me would yield some consolation" remark
ed once, "were TO die in Singapore. NV
friends at least would have one bitter drained
from their cup OF sorrow could they know how
peaceful was the rural ground where rested"
"Not so did Mrs. w. seem TO view this
beautifully situated burial place." Mr.. Wood
replied as we were approaching near II, on
the eve of her burial ''She seemed to have
presentment that her remains would lie
there; and one evening, when was about 81
d.sso ssong tins path, he Continued, "shr
begged would take another road. And in
view of the possibility that she soon might
die, hoped tina, would be prepared for the
separation"
How mysterious are the visions that some
times pass over the mind, and leave upon the
spirit the felt shades Of their dark-winged
flight
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-01
Laws Of Vermont.

An Aor in addition to the several acts regua-
ting and governing the Militia Of this State
1, is hereby enacted by The General Assem-
bly, of the State of Vermont as follows
/. The several quanermlstcrs of The regi-
ments in this state shall, before entering upon
the duties of their respective Offices, give bonds
in addition TO the bonds now required by Law,
ia the penal sum OF six hundred dollars, with
one or more suTiiies, TO the satisfaction OF the
commandant of the regiment, conditioned
for the faithful performance Of the duties OF
their respective offices. which bonds shall lie
executed to the treasurer Of the state, ana de-
posted in the office Of theQuarler Master Gen
eral who is authorized 10 prosecute any breach
of the conditions thereof
.. The quarter master of the several rcgi-
mcnis, shall within ten days after each Iegi-
mental drill, make out and transmit 10 the
quarter master general, true and aitesied cop
les ofthe pay rolls Of said drills, 10 wit the
names Of the officers, and Of the musicians H.
able 90 do duty who appear fully uniformed
and equipped the number OF miles travel days
attendance, and sum to be paid to each per
son in attendance; also the amount Of cyecu.
lions issued, 10 dollars and cents, and the a.
mount Of fines received, whether collected On
execution, or paid at the regimental court mar
tial, for the then current year, together with q
particular account Of the manner Ia which
said moneys have been expended.
3. The quarter master general isauthouzel
TO draw upon the treasurer Of the state ia "a
vor Of the quarter master Of the regiment, ia
the manner and for tie purpose for which
comnandants Of regiments are authonlcI 10
draw by the fifteenth section Ol tho icntl chap
ter Of the militia act, approved Nov. 10, 1899
and 50 much Of said section aud 80 much II
section fourth, chapter nine, u the not appoy-
ed Nov. /, 1887, as auihOrises lAe comm 40!
ants Of regiments TO draw oulers Oh tie treas
ufef Of this state, are repealed.
4, Any neglect 81 The several quarter mas
tiers Of regiments, 10 mike the return herein
required, or slfering any Of the funds Of iho
regiment IN their hanis 10 he pad DOT for aBy
purposes than those fequirol 10y las. shall be-
deemed a breach u tie condition Of their
bonds.
s. The quarter master genera. Is authon-
sed 10 take under his control and keciins all
such pieces Of ordnance as shall he found at
large in any regiment VI brigade, by ieaspn ri
The disbaading Of any company, and under
the direction u the cOmnga iei "a chef shall
distribute such pieces ai oTiaanoe, and ali
ordnance ofil,e slate 90 Ia care, % such re-
gimenis ana brigade a. shall Le deemed Desi
FOR the Interests Of lie STAT.
9. Tie qasftsr mister general sail - ila
sseDni THURSDAY 0. OriOb.r Ia each year,
,rssasIi, % lie rcss-ssi Of sii'e. ~ als'f4-t
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-01
a. u relaIlng b eyl1enee.

Il is hereby enacted by tue General Assem-.
bly Of the state OF Vermont, a. lol!aeD;
!. The treasurer of tbis stale 10 hsfsby nssde
a certifying officer. snd.a certified copy v ,Aat
record % paper belonging 10 his dspaI1 neni,
of HAieh - .odged there bs ille VIaeEsios Of
las, shall be admitted By tie copns VI Chs
aiaic i1 the igial ol any a,llc cause.
2 4 slsaii be iLe duiy II iie lLeasufef 70
fsraisA ropie. of all such records az pspsIy 70
any len1l and Iecslgs liA sum " BIZ. efpis
ia seq hundred NoIs4. Jsl.e an ~ sfGifsL
ingihe zane.
Approve OF % 1910
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-01

Where does The money come from'-This
enquiry has been in the mouth of every OBJ
server of the event of the recent election $500
Money has been poured out by the Locoiocos
without stint and without measure. They
must have expended in this city alone ten
thousand dollars. And yet i, is known that
the contributions from the party here have
been unusually small. Where then has the
money come front Is there not in some
part Of the United States, Collector of the
customs who is psioriously bankrupt, whose
bail are utterly insufficient, and who has tho
custody of millions of the government money,
kept in Bank with his private funds and sub
ject 10 his drafti Is there not reason 10 APP
prehend hat there will soon be another public
defaultcr 10 be added to the list
Ere Journal
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-01

A large accession was on Sunday last made
to the disciples of temperance among the con-
gregation worshipping at the Roman Catholic
Church at Providence, r. l. The Pastor OF
the church, Rev, Mr.. Curry, on that day ad-
ministered the temperance pledge 10 800 of
his congregation. - Troy Wig.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-01

"A detachment has escapcd--they ate in
full retreat on the Princeton road
Quick as thought the Commander Ia. chief
flung himself into the saddle again and locking
around the group ofoiiieers singled me oui
Lieutenant Archetzryou know the roads
Colonel ----- will nitfch his regiment a.
round, and prevent the enemy's retreat. You
will take them by the shortest roul"
] bowed in acknowledgement 10 the saddle
bow, and perceiving the Colonel was some
distance ahead, went like an arrow down to
the stree, TO join him. 1t was but the work
OF an instant TO wheel the men into neigh
boring avenue, and before minutes the mus
keis of the reireaiing foe could bc seen ihro'
the intervening trees. ! bad chosen a cross
path which making, as II were. the longest
side OF a 'rlanues entered lhe Prin.eioa lpad
short distanct above tie town and Would
enable US 10 cut off completely the enemy S
retreat. The struggle to attain the desired
point where Two routs iniersec,cd was short
but fierce.
We had alieady advanced half way before
we were discovered, and though the enemy
pressed with the eagerness of despair, our
gallant fellows were fred on their part with
the ent huslasm of conscious victory. As we
drew rapidly nearer 10 the intersection VIC
were cheered by finding ourselves ahead
a bold, quick push enabled Us TO reach it some
seconds before the foe-and rapidly facing
about as we wheeled into toe other road, We
summoned the discounted enemy to surrender.
In halt an hour reported myself at head quar-
tiers as the aid-de-camp of Colonel -----,
TO announce our success.
The eXulta,ion of our coun,rymen on learn
ing the victory Of Trenton, no pen can picture.
One universal shout of victory rolled from
Massachusetts TO Georgia-and we were hail
ed every where as the sayiours of our coun-
try The dropping spirits OF the coionsts
were terminated by the news; and the enemy
paralyzed by the blow, retrea,ed in disorder
toward Princeton and New Brunswick
Years have passed away since then. but
never shall forget the BATTLE OF TReSroS.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-01

As Acr relating 10 Sheep Infected with the
Scab
Il is hereby enacted By the General Assem-.
Jly Of The State Of Vermont, That sheep sleci-
cd with the disease called the "scab." shall bo
subject io the provisions Of the seventh sec
lion Of tie nineiy-Gnsi chapter Of the revived
Statutes, and tie owDofs aud keepers Of such
diseased sheep, shall be subject to the ha-
b.iiics and penalties, and be liable To 10 pros
ocuiei N the manner provided 10 that section.
Approved Oct. 20. 1910
As Acr 10 relation 10 bills 81 divorce.
Il Is hereby enacted by the General Assem-
bly, ofthe State Of Vermont, That Lills Of d.
yorce from tho Landb Of msirimoay may he
granted by ihc supreme coDr, sheD the mar.
mage utiho parties SHALL base been solOaized
"a llis state. anl Wien the pttiy applyiog lpf
the anne shall have been 40 lnhibiiani Of this
st,is before, agJ n the lime Of such marriage,
nota outstanding The Cause for such digoGee
mlJ have accrued 10 some ollef state or coan-
ny Provided ihe li5eIani shall have resided
intAls Stale tbfes f4ll }eafs next before ihe
fling VI such libel
Approved Or -, 1910.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-01
A MARvEsT INNS FoR $50.

nv JAMES MONTGOMERY.
The God OF harves, praise;
Ia lood thanksgiving, raise
Hand. heart, and voice;
The valleys laugh and sing,
Forests and mountains ring,
The plains their tribute bring,
The streams rejoice.
OF food for man and beast,
Jehovah spreads a feast,
.sh9se, beneath;
We herds and flocks draw near,
Fowls, We are welcome here:
Ills goodness crowns the year
For all tina, breathe.
Garden and orchard ground,
AItumnal fruits have crownd;
The vintage CLOVIS;
Here plenty pours her horn,
There the full tide OF corn,
Sway'd by the breath OF morn,
The land o'erllows.
The wind, the rain, the sun,
Their genial work have done;
Wouldsi thou be fed,
Man, TO thy labor bow,
Thrust in the sickle now,
Reap where thou once didst plow,
God sends thee bread
Thy few seeds scatteI'd wido,
lie hath so multiplied,
That thou mayst find
Christ's miracles renewed;
With clf-producing food,
lie feeds a multitude
He feeds mankind.
The God OF harvest praise;
Hands, hearts and voices raise
With sweet accord;
From field TO garner throng,
Bearing your sheaves along,
And inyour harvest song,
Bless ys the Lord.
Yea, bless his holy name,
And your souls thanks proclaim
Through all the earth;
To glory is your lot
is comely--but he not
Gods benefits forgot
amidst your ninth.
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