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The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1840-01-07

HENRY CLAY. The Chambersburgh Re-
pository thus speaks of this eminent man:
The elevation of Mr.. CLAY TO the Pres-
dency, would not have added any thing 10 his
fame, nor was it wished for By his friends for
the purpose of giving him additional honor in
the estimation of the world. The measure of
his fame has been flled by his own hands, and
the honor he enjoys is more substantial than
any that Office or place can bestow.-A long
life of public usefulness, marked by acts thai,
have cnnobled his name, and given glory and
renown 10 his country, has gained for him >
reputation which will last, and cause his name
10 be remembered and honored among men,
long, long, after the party strife AMI partisan
actors of his day have gone down upon the
ebbing tide ofpolitics to the shades of oblivion"
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1840-01-07
PHELPS COMPOUND TOMATO PILLS
- C.iUTION!& 81

vENHESE Pills are not adapted for food; be
III causc," why2 they are incidental possessing
the properties of the Tomato Plant. stcD. and
leaf" aud recommended for their remedial effects,
in disea<es-hence, the caution, be particular 10
ask for Phelps.
When the economy of Nature is reversed.
"he,, and not till Them will the fruits given for
our food, possess the medicinal qualities Of their
respective plants. and 'then. and not nh then, "
will the frWit Of the bitieTswcet, nighlshade and
Tomato, all OF the same class, possess more me-
dicinal properties than the stalk and Leaf and
when the fruit can be substituted for the plant as
medicine. then can the poisonous stalk and
leaves of the potatoe" be substituted as food for
the root.
Sold by GEO. H. FISH, agent, Middlebury.
July, 1889. 12:IY
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1840-01-07
TERMS.

To mail and village subscribers, g. 90 per an
mum: if paid within the year-S2. so payable at
ter the close of tie volume.
liberal deduction made TO Companies.
No paper discontinued ill ali arrearages are
paid, unless al the option of the publisher.
~ Advertisements ccnsEicuously inserted
on reasonable terms; and continued I'LL 70. bid
Unless accompanied By directions
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1840-01-07

An INrELL1GIBLE RECIPE. Alady at the
Springs last summer, being DESTROYS of OBJ
tanning the receipt for making certain
pudding, TO be met nowhere but at Con-
gress hall, applied TO the superintendent
for the same. 1t was Immediately furnished
in the following clear and conspicuous terms
"Take few eggs. quantity of milk, a
thingful of currants, thingfui Of raisins
a thingfull ofmeal, a thingfull of wine, three
thingsfull of -four, and sweeten 10 YOUR
TASTE"
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1840-01-07

throne of her foreiathers. This patient
mast pertinaciously affirms that she was
SEM 10 the asylum By Lord Melbourne, in
order to make way for lady with whom
heXas in love, and who now occupies the
throne. 1t is most iaughabic is it, lndeed!]
TO witness the pomposity with which this
P2srmad creature struts about the yard,
excIamng, Fall back clear the way for
y1iS Ilustrious Queen Victoria. Phys
q Sd Physicians.
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1840-01-07

n Wheat Market IN Ohio A writer
in IS GAINESVILLE Ohio Republican states
hat there have been two millions one
hundred fifty thousand bushels of grain
sold this year in that country. This is
farming to some purpose.
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1840-01-07

AFFAIRS IN CANADA. Ii is difficult to COM
prehend at lance The present condition oil the
Canadas, and 10 determine The issue of the various
questions which now agltate the people. These
questions assume almost daily new phases, and
are becoming involved wi local interests.
First, the new Governor General commenced
his official duties by proclaiming that a union OF
the Upper and Lower Provinces is sought and
earnestly desired by the Home Government
and lie pursues this subject buddy. The Coun.
Gil of the Lower Province, unanimously, we be-
eve, voted in favor Of the measure but in reply
TO the Message Of the Governor by the Legisla-
ture of the Upper Province, touching this ques-
ticn, that body has INDUCED in much angry de-
bate, and it MAS thought at last advices, that
vote disappearing Of the union would be passed
or al least, that there would be tie vote upon
it. Parties seem 10 be seeking new elements oil
organization in the Upper Province and, at
present we are al loss 10 determine their rela-
tive strength among the mass of the people.
One of the propositions OF Gov. Thompson 10
tie Upper Province is, that, after the union the
debt incurred by sold Province in prosecution Of
several schemes OF internal improvement snail be
jpintly assumed and liquidaIed. This debt a.
mounts to S2,5O4,000
The apprehension is entertained by the loyal
lists Of the Lower Province, that democratic
majority would be returned to the Union Assem-
OILY, ano consequent cOillsOn between her Ma
jesty's authority aud the Representatives of the
people. All The loyal or British papers in Low
or Canada oppose union unless tie loyalist are
10 be projected against the enemies Of British
nstitutions"-which we interpret as meaning
protection against The sovereignty of the people
Should union be consummated, and the insii-
tuition Of a United elective Assembly be one of
the conditions oil the union, there is no great rea
son 10 doubt but that it would shortly be under
the control of the popular will, and the influence
Of this will upon the destinies of the Union must
greatly depend upon the principles o. The ergani-
zation of the Assembly. CaledOaiaa-
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1840-01-07

PusIIsnD OTHER TUESDAY, ErHEATN aAxHAH.
believed publication he character inferred from
title is much needed by agricultural interests
paper adapted specially the climate soil and To-
ducts OF the slate, conducted with proper regard to the Pccu
liar habits and customs OF III pcore whom il is des
isncI, wo:i tend iiev .:Sic the agriculture OF the
STATE those circulation The question whether
country is destined ultimately produce the six for Which she
has heretofore depended upon foreign grow and manufacturers
believed tn be July se,. Tie introduction Of important
s;ap!e, material change in e condition OF the aeri-
cultural Glasses For this reaso DINER ic sghcc:
~ sei their candid careful eXainnaiol. To aid them
IL a-coinr Acquainted vii. ibis subject; wei G5ln-
formation ia the ros branches Agriculture is the design
thc F,RNER SILE-GRowER.
To accomplish this in the direct aad economical
is thought small and chcaD weekly will adapt
ed than large monthly TIE FARMER GROWER viii
be published weekly At Sddebury snail folio shee and
sold on the following ierIns--PAYABLE " JViNCE, IN
ALL CASES
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1840-01-07
INSURANCE OFFICE.

TWvHE Subscriber continues the Agent OF
Z the Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance
Company. apd also OF the hs.;4anG .s;d addison
County Insurance Company, and will attend TO
Applications fer insurance in either Company,
ii ois Office, over the Drug Stors of Moody s;
Adams. lie viii occasionally SO out OF Town
10 make surveys, il required.
It's wisdom r1r all TO be Insured, when il can
be done al so cheap rate.
CHARLES BOWEN.
MiddleJury, dug. -, 1889.
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1840-01-07
T q r C. 4 ? s

NUST received a large assortment Of Fur
sG Caps. which will be sold low for cash, by
W. s. JOHNSON.
Oct. 7. 1889. %
The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1840-01-07

MADNESS OF MONARCHY. Its singular
fact THAT there are now confined in the pub.
lie and private establishments forthe treat
ment Of insanity in London and the neigh
borhood, no fewer than sixty men and
women who consider themselves the legiti-
mate but acknowledged soverigns of the
country One female patient insists upon
asserting that she is the real Victoria, and
that she was confined in mad house, in
order to prevent her from ascending the
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-19
To the Editors Of TIE Wig:
MORE ELECTION FRAUDS.
MADISON County.

How does Madison give 40 majority =
Can it be fairly dones No man acquainted
with the county will pretend TO il. 1t has
been accomplished by the admission Of votes
known to be illegal.
For the last several years there has been a
violent contest going on between the banks
and Booton iami!ies-both otthe Administra-
ton party. The friends OF each have been
actively and industrously employed for the
last year or two in making to their friends
what are called pocket deeds-deeds that are
not intended TO convey amy legal right to the
property, and are not Intended 10 be recorded.
In their county contests, 1t has generally been
agreed that these votes might be received, be-
cause it was supposed (aithough acknowed-
gedly bad, and often so decided to be by the
I.egislature,) that they would balance each
other, and would thus operate equally, and a.
void much confusion and acrimOny Of feeling
in the county; and now, in this great Presi
Dental controversy, in which ,oe are equally
Interested with themselves, they have united
and poured this entire illegal vote upon US,
and swelled their majority to l70, instead Of
$50. Ought it, can it, be tolerated p!
In regard to Chesterfield the suggestion in
this mornings Wing is correct. Let the
commissioners report the facts Of the case up
ON the face Of the record, and if they will not
unite in this, let Mr.. FIournoy, for himself,
certify to the facts on the return. Let the
Governor, immediately on the meeting of the
Legislature, bring the subject to their consid-
Grafton. Let them pass special act, setting
aside the return as not being held according
TO law. and authorize 4 new election to be
held.
The law directed the election TO be held on
the ID November-suppose it appeared on
the face of the returns that 1t was held on the
Ist, would it be recognised as a legal return!
Certainly not. Because not held according
to law.
Does not any other fragrant departure from
the provisions Of the law equally vitiate the
return -Unquestionably. And in that case
the whole vote must be lost-but this would
operate with hardship on those legal voters
who were not responsible for the Illegal pro-
ccedings of the commissioners-then let the
remedy be applied as suggested above
There will be ample time before the vote Of
the State is required to be given if the Legs-
lature will act promptly on its meeting, as
Chesterfield is Immediately at the seat Of
Government, and by proper exertions, notice
can be given throughout the county in two
days as well as two years.
Monongalia, too, gives 1900 votes. Who
can believe it has been fairly done9
In Shenandoah the majority for Van Buren,
amounts to greater number than there are
names on the books oftaxable property in the
county, as appears by reference to the books
In the Auditors Office. Some remedy must
be applied!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-19
ANDPARTY CHEATING.

We charge one Of the political parties IN
this city with cheating at the late election. In
an especial manner, we bring the charge OF
cheating against certain individuals oil one
party. We care not ,rhich party. we make
the coat and leave il 20 be put Oh by whom
it fits. The votes on being taken IRON the
boxes, were tied up in bundles of twenty
.iiyes and fiities-ior the sake, as it was stat
ed or pretended. of more easily comparing
them with the poll lists. While this COM
garrison was going on, certain aldermen and
police officers, &c. &c. were present in vari-
Gus districts, favoring the Inspectors with
their s,eighbor!y and oilicious supervision.
The votes lay on the tables, tied up in
small packages, each package OF course con-
tanning indiscriminately the votes of either
party. These packages were taken up some
times and dropped accidentally O. on the
floor. Suddenly and slyly. the dropped pac-
kages were picked up bApcrsons standing
behind, and others, having fac Simiie eXter-
nal appearance, were substituted. tits need
less to add that these packages, containing Il
correspondent number with those stolen, con-
tanned the votes oil the one party. These
facts can he proved. We make no comment
We copy the above from the n. y Signal
We know not, nor do we care, what party is
alluded to, but we will say this, that the Sc
verest penalty Of the law should be visited
upon the scoundrcls. The man who would
be guilty OF such conduct would not hesitate
Ia cut his neighbours throat, ifthe act enured
10 his advantage. If the editors of the Signal
are coenizant of the facts they speak Of, and
it would be uncourteous to doubtt, they owe
it to the community, and to the country at
large, to publish the names Of the guilty, and
10 prosecute them to the utmost extremity
Bait. Sun.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-19
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELIIGEHcER.
TRIUMPH OF TRUTH OVER ERROR

The long agony is over the reign of mis-
rule, folly, corruption, and terror is at an end
the incubus has been removed, and the nation
will be again restored to its pristine yiuor.
healthfulness, and purity. what a debt of
gratitude do we owe the Great Disposer of
human destlnies, and how deeply should we
feel the blessing he has thus, in his Divine
mercy, vouchsaied to bestow upon us. No
thing but the Divine interposition Of the AL
mighty has saved suffering People from
the evils and misery t'ley have so long en-
dured, and which have been brought upon
them by the profligacy and wretched faulty
OF those who have been placed in power
The Government was verging rapidly to
confirmed despotism, and the country had
reached the very brink of ruin and bankrupt
cy. Power had blinded our rulers; the De
lty seemed to have given them up to blind
ness of mind, till they had the madness to
conceive they were omnipotent, and could
commit any outrage and folly they pleased
with entire impunity. Every step they took
was blunder, and every act was one 81 op-
preston, folly, or madness. The whole
country was afflicted with a horrid paralysis,
and men began to despair of the Republic.
The history OF the past twelve years will be
read with gloom aud sorrow 10y the future
patriot of this country, and posterity will
wonder why an intelligent people had so qui-
city and SO long submitted to the destructive
and outrageous policy of men whose whole
political career was tissue of denominations,
and whose acts proved them to be not only
imbecle, but, in high degree, corrupt and
profiigate. The Almighty inflicted upon us
this curse for our transgressions, that we
might repent of them in sacilcloth and ashes.
We have been, indeed, purified by suffering,
and let us return thanks to that great and
glorious Being who has brought us at last out
of our tribulatlons, and placed the nation once
more in position calculated to confer hap
piness and prosperity upon the People. The
dark cloud has been dissipated, and the light
of Heaven is again let in upon our fortunes.
Let us rejoice, and express cur deep-felt
gratitude to the Almighty. One day OF
thanksgiving should be set apart throughout
the whole land, for the blessing thus bestowed
upon us by kind and benefcent Providence.
blessed be the Lord God, who only do
eth wondrous things. And blessed be his
glorious name forever, and let the whole
earth be filled with his glory. Amen and
amen" w.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-19
PU KsAEC SALE.

UAVING rented out the greatest part Of
81 my farm live on, | will sell at public
auction on the 9Th day of November next, OH
the premises, one mile from Stauntoh, some
of my stock, consisting of
Work Horses, brood Mares and 8
fine Colts, a few Milch Cows, and a
bout % head ofyoung Cattle, Sheep,
and perhaps some young Hogs.-Al-
so, my very fine Stud Horse Young
Sampson, whose breed is we'll known
in the county-Mr. George Imboden
can inform any person wishing 10 pur-
chase, as to his colts and standing; he
is an excellent work horse on farm
or in Wagon somcsfarming uten-
sis -one Wagon which has been used
some time, 3 Wheat Fans, or, as they
are called frequently, Wind NJ lis, =
one Ok Wagon with broad wheels,
and 3 well broke Oxen, young and
strong.
A credit Of II months viii, be given for all
sums over Sand all under must be cash
the purchaser giving bend with approved Sc
curity. Sale TO commence at 10 o'clock.
JOHN MCDOWELL.
October 8, ISi0-ts.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-19

We continue to hear Of the Commissioners
in several counties, assuming TO themselves
the power of purging the polls, after the cleo
ton. If we understand the law on the sub
jcct, such proceeding is wholly unauthor-
lied and illegal; and we incline to the opin-
ion, that it clearly violates the election, if
bad votes were polied, as i'll Chesterfield and
Isle of Wight, with the understanding that
they were to be stricken from the polls after
wards. This is a matter of grave and serious
inquiry for the Executive; and although the
vote Of Virginia cannot affect the grand re-
suit, it is not less important on that account,
that all illegality in the conduct of the cleo
ton, and usurpation on the elective franchise,
should be corrected. Permitted to pass now
unrebuked, it may grow into precedent, and
become matter ofawful import at some fu-
ture day.-IVhg.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-19
SALE UNDER
Deed OF TRUSI.

BY virtue Of n deed of trust, executed to
the subscriber by Pleasant Smith, and Luz
cinda his wife, on the 9th day of December,
1887, and duly recorded in the Clerks Office
of the County Court of Augusta, shall, for
purposes in said deed mentioned, proceed to
sell at public auction. in the Town of Green
vile, in the County of Augusta, on Wednes-
day the I'd day of December next, for cash,
the following real and personal property, to
wit -
A rouse and Lot in said Town,
Lot owned by M. Apple,
at the date of said deed, and known
as Lot No Also I Feather Bed,
Bedstead and Furniture, Walnut
Table, Pine Table, 3 : pitt Bottom
Chairs, all his Cupboard Furniture,
consisting Of Plates, Dishes, &c. !
set OF Knives and Forks, l Oven and
Lid, Pot, / Axe, l Fireshovel, 2
Fin Buckets, l Coffee Mill and Cot
fee Pot.
The title to the House and Lo, is believed
to be good; but acting as Trustee shall only
convey such title as is vested in me by the
deed aforesaid.
JOHN NEWTON, Trustee.
Nov -
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-19
PUBLIC AUCTION.

WILL be sold at the late residence of Jas.
Bradford, deed. near Greenville, ON Friday
the 9th inst. on credit of IL months. the
following property, viz:
A large stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep,
Hogs, Farming Utensils of every description,
aquantity OF Wheat, Rye, Corn and Oats, SO
Wagon loads of Hay, Still and Vessels.
and the woodwork of a Wagon, all the
Household Furniture, consisting of Brass
Clock, q Mahogany Side Board, and a large
Mantel Looking Glass, large Copper Ket-
tie, &c.-A variety of Books, among them
are Scott's Bible, and many other articles
not enumerated.
ISAAC HALL, .4dm'r. ,vih the
a0iN annexed Of James Bradford, deed.
Nov 3
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-19
TERMS OF PUBLICATION.

The Woman will be printed on sheet OF
large size, twice week during the recess,
and thrice during the session of the Legisla-
ture, at Five Dollars per annum.
Weekly edition will also be issued at
Two Dollars per annum. Payments in all
cases must be III advance-such a course be-
Ing Indispensable TO The success and uSelul-
ness OF every newspaper.
The friends who have so literally sustain.
ed us in our efforts to aid the Wing cause in
a small way, will doubtless lend US help.
ing hand IN assuming more responsible du-
ty; and TO them we confidently look for early
and efficient aid.
1t is desirable that subscription lists should
be returned at as early day as possible.
Richmond, Nov. 10, 1910.
~ Subscriptions received at this Office
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-11-19
ATTENTION =

THOSE who have enrolled themselves as
members Of the Rife Company, about to be
formed at FishersviIe, to be attached to the
S2d Regiment, are hereby notified to meet at
the house Of Col. Rupert, in Fishersvile on
Saturday the 2lst inst. at 9 o'clock, in the
morning. 1t is hoped that all the members
vii attend, as it is desirable that the compa-
ny should be organized as speedily as posi-
bic. An election for officers will he held on
that day--provided the attendance of the Co
lonel OF the Regiment, Cor other officer, whom
he may direct,) can be procured, TO superin-
tend said election, Nov IL
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OF all its encroachments on the rights of the
States and the people:
Finally, the restoration of the Republic in
all its departments, to its pristine simplicity
and purity.
| Ii these great objects be unattainabe-if
these views be Utopian, as some will be rea-
dy to pronounce them-then is our whole
system of government Utopian also-and the
great problem of the capacity ofman for self
government will have been finally and fatally
solved. The American people has already
taken one long step towards monarchy, by
permitting President to nominate his sue
cessor. That almost fatal step is about to
be retracted. Now is the appointed time to
purify our institutions-now or never.
They fatally deceive themselves who ina
CINE that single effort-that a mere change
OF MEXICAN at once effect this great and gio-
rlous object. A great and long continued eff
fort will be necessary. We religiously be-
lieve that VIM. III. HARRISON is an hon
est man and true patriOt-and moreover that
he will faithfully devote himself to the carry
ing out of the political doctrines which we
have thus family skctched. But antagonist
doctrines and practices have struck deep root
In the country, and will not easily be eradi- |
Gated. We repeat what VIC do firmly be-
lieve, that great and continued efforts will |
be necessary i'll order TO purify our institu-
tons.
We offer ourselves as humble co-laborers
in this great work. We cheerfully conccde
to the Jealous and able Journal which public
opinion and its own unwearied efforts have
placed al the head of the Wing opposition
press in Virginia, the rank which 1t has fair
ly earned and well deserved. In profess
SIGNAL career which has now extended, here
and elsewhere, over nearly a fourth Of d CEN
tuary, we have honestly devoted ourselves to
the dissemination of what we have believed
TO be just and sound political principles
We have never failed to denounce usurpa-
ton. or qnalied beneath the irown of those in
high places. We will continue to do battle
In the good cause, not too anxious about the
rank that shall be assigned to us.
About the first of December, we propose to
convert the weekly political sheet called
HE fEoMAN into a regular political and mis-
cellaneous journal, of the same name, which I
will be published f,cice in each week during {
the vacation OF the Legislature, and thrice "a {
week during the session of that body. We
have already announced the political princi-
pies of the proposed new journal. For the
rest, let it suffice to say, that we shall aim at
making 1t emphatically newspaper, and an
useful and entertaining miscellany and with
this view we shall secure such intellectual
aid as will give it a standing with the most t
approved journals of the day. Such being {
It's character, we ask the patronage and sup
port Of an enlightened metropolis and of the
people of Virginia.
JOHN S. GALLAUER.