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Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-02-05

A friend of mine, in Randolph, allowed
me. while attending the late anniversary in
that town, to copy few short extracts
from letter which he had just received
from a sister Of MS now residing in slave
holding Slate. The writer Of the letter, be-
fore she went TO the South, had always
dscredited the statements made at the
North exposing the nature and practical
nominations Of that system of sin. But
what says she now after beholding with her
own eyes7 Hear her:
81 DO not feel contented here-nor shall
feel conlenled 10 stay longer than till my
time is out Ii is so di>agreeable to be
where there is so much whipping. There
is scarcely a day but some are running
away. The negro is poor, unhappy crea
lure commonly. This man will
whom she lives has about fifty slaves
They say he is good 10 them, TO what some
are. The overseer has been very hard o,
them this summer. There is not half TIT
whipping since | came here. They know
that do not approve Of slavery. The PEG
le here are not 50 happy as at the North
have told them so. Sometimes they sa
they wish there was no such thing as slave
r-bGI don't believe il will ever be don
away. tell them il will, aud they laug
atme. believe every thing is true that
have heard of their suflerings; and that tn
half has not been told"
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-02-05

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Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-02-05

Messrs. w. Cost Johnson and Dawson TO |
it, and he asked leave to ex-
plain; but the House refusing, he adher-
ed to his motion.
Mr.. Hoffman then moved call Of the
House which motion prevailing, the
House was called accordingly. The
doors were closed, and absentees called
when the call was suspended.
Mr. w. Thompson's amendment hav-
ing been read, the Chair inquired wheth-
er Mr.. Dromgoole's call for the previous
questlan was seconded.
Mr.. Howard, of Indiana, inquired
whether it would be in order to move 20
lay the resolution of Mr.. Thompson on
the table
The Chair replying in the affirmative,
he said that he should not make the mo-
tioE till he had stated his reasons; but
the House refusing leave,
The question was put on seconding the
call tor the previous question, and decid-
ed, by fellers, in the negative-Ayes 90,
noes go.
Mr.. Adams thereupon offered the fol-
lowing amendment:
Resotred, That the following be added
to the standing rules of this House, to be
numbered the 2tSt:
Every petition presented ythe Speak.
er, or by any member, with IA brief vrb
al statement of lis contents, shall be re
ceived, unless object Oh be made to lis re
ception for special reason and wheneve
; objection shall be made to the reception
: of petition, the name Of the memb Der OBJ
! iecting, and the reason of the objection
shall be entered upon the formal Tn
question in every such case shall be
\ Shall the petition Be rejected and no pt
f lilion shall be rejected but by majort
: of the members present
r He said that the proposition was gene
: al IN its character, not referring t. abol
t ton petitions more than to all others.
proposed that none should be rejected b.
n by maj rily, and for reasons assigne
e 1t admitted the principle that the Hou,
il might reject memorial but insisted III
n the name of the person Directing shou
" be recorded, and the reasons for he r
II lection given.
IL He therefore moved an adjournme
BIT and the House adjourned.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-02-05
Brighton Market.
(Reported for the New England Farmer.

reported for the New England Farmer.)
MONDAY, Jan. %, 1910.
At Market 344 Beef Caltle, and 1885
sheep.
PRIcEs.-Beef Cattle Prices obtain
ed last week of like qualify were fully
sustained, A few better cattle were at
market and higher prices were Obtained.
First quality, Sc SO a Sc IS. Second
quality. Sc 90 Sc so. Third quality,
So 90 S. IS.
BarretLing Cattls.-Mess s. so; No.
SIS 90.
COtcs and CdLres.-We notice a few
sales-S25, S28, S32 and S35.
Sieep-We notice lots token at 81 IS.
50 90, 80 so, "a 90, and lot of fine
wethers at So 90.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-02-05
n Offices.
Jan'y Ii. 1910, received OF Cambridge
church, per Rev. S. Fletcher, 1928.
WiLLaId KimbdH,
Treas. VT. Bap. Con.
INFoRMArIox WANTED.

WILLIAM FRANKLIN BATcHELpER. young
man about 20 years Of age. left home more tn IN
year since and was last heard Of in Baltimore (;
but as it is not known. where he nov i. and as
has friends have not the means of ascertainIng,-
Editors in the South aud West are respectfully
requested to give this gratuftons Insertion, md
aly l. formation respecting their absent son VIII
be gratefully received by his aged and snx-
ious parents, directed to josiah bArcAkLDER'
Concord, N. RI.
Jan. %, 1910. 40
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-02-05

one dozen Of American Slavery as il is
Now safely moored in my own hired
house, l will praise the God of my saliva
ton, that he has given me another opportu-
nifty of pleading the cause of the dumb.
Yours, for Righteousness, Tenn
perance, and Equal Rights,
D. w. BURROUGHS.
o. S. Murray.
The Sub Treasury bill has passed il
the Senate, "a to Is.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-02-05

MAssAcHUsETTs- Moucn
delivered his first message u the legs O.
ture on the 22i inst. Among olheT lep-
les, he takes strong ground august he
fifteen gallon license law, and rerem-
mends lis immediate repeal.-Ch Sec
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-02-05
WEEKLY RECEIPTS.

L. Kinney. Bethel, WV
n Woodward, Barnard Ivy
G. Hatch, f. Williamstown, zW
u Thomas, Brandon, 20
r. J. Barker, PassuInp-ic, W
r. Town, Saxton's River, 2uO
T. Work, Coventry. 2W
VIM Goff, RichfoTd, zoo
J. Boynton, N. Springfield, goo
E. Bachelder, 2OO
w. Chandler 20O
Il. Woods, Passumpsie, 3Oo
NJ. L. Elkins, N. Troy, 70
J. Keith. Troy, 59l
o. Rexford, \. Troy, 20l
Il. Ives, W
X. b. Hovey, Albany, 90
M. Darling, 4" -.
). b. RYDER, Georgevilie, L. G. 2Oo
j. X Smith Pittsford, ~
d. Walston, WhiisIon, ~
=. Westcott. n Canton, ~. ~ ~
c, Farar, Felchviis, 2N
y Bowen, ~
s. r Kendall q 90
J. NJ. SIearns, 90
J A. Pierce, Greenbush villas,. 10
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-10
MIR. PREsToN's QUESTIONS.

Some short time since in the Senate, MIR.
Clay, Of Alabama. replied to a speech made
by Mr.. Preston in opposition to the Standing
Army Bill. Mr. Clay, having been excess
sively laudatory of Mr.. Van Buren, and de-
mandatory Of General Harrison, and having
profFered to answer any question that Mr..
Preston might see fit to propose. was cate
chsed by the S. Carolinian somewhat after
the following fashion
You are supporter of Martin Van Buren,,
do You approve his instructions to Rufus King
to vote against the admission of Missouri
into the Union with the right Of holding
sLares?
NO. replied MIR. .llebama Clay.
Does the Senator from Alabama approve of
MIR. Van Buren's support OF De Witt Clinton,
the peace candidate, against James Madison,
the war candidate
NO.
Does he approve Of Mr.. Van Buren's vote
In reference TO the toll gates upon the Cum
berland road, and his action generally, while
In Congress, in reference to Internal Improve
ments
NO.
Does he approve of Mr.. Van Buren's votes
In favor OF the Tariffs of 1924 and 1921
NO.
How then do you support Mr.. Van Buren,,
when you denounce every act of his public
life?
Mr.. Clay answered that Mr.. Van Buren,
was no'c sound upon these subjects.
How know you that, said Mr.. Preston. and
is 1t not as proper for me TO try and Judge MIR.
Van Buren, by his past acts as it is in you to
try Gen. Harrison for acts of 90, 30 and 40
years agol
10 this Mr.. alabama Clay made no an
swer' and was as dumb as an oyster.
Reader-which is the No Principle 11arfy'2
But, here is more of it
Mr. McDUFFIE having published his adhe-
sion TO the present Administration, it may be
| we'll to look back as far az 1884, to see what
this nigh minded politician said of the con-
ceTB.
"Beiore that God to whom ! am response
bic for what | say here, do believe that the
annals OF human idolatFy and deIusion cannot
furnish an example of more impudent, auda-
cious, and monstrous imposture, than that
which The Administration is attempting, and
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-10
OHIO,

We learn by an intelligent and impartial
resident of Ohio, that it is now pretty we'll
ascertained that the Abolitionists in that
State, almost TO man, are arrayed on the
side OF the Administration. 1t follows, there
fore, as matter Of course, that Gen'l, Harri-
sons majority will not be as large as at first
anticipated, but it will be even greater than it
was in 1886. 1t was then S,347.
The efforts of Richie and his coadiutors
have not been entirely fruitiess on this point.
Their object, ever since Harrison's nomina-
ton, has been, to provoke hi,u to some 7,e,y
cause OF offence to the Abolitionists-to in
duce him to open anew the wound inflicted
upon them by his vote against the Missouri
Restriction, and by his Cheviot and Vim
cennes Speeches. When the old General refer
red to his acts and speeches, and declined to
respond. TO every impairment demagogue who
sought to make capital from his answers, he
was sugmatZed as General Num-" and
charged with being Gagged and kept by con-
hdentlai committee. AT last, outraged by the
calumnies heaped upon him, he made speech
&c and wrote letters, re-aifirming the opin-
ions which had governed him in 1919 OH the
Missouri question, and those expressed by
him In the speeches above referred to and
instantly. the Abolition presses were out up
on him with all their rancor, and Richie be-
gan the congenial work TRANSFORMING their
efusions into his own columns Yes,
strange as it may seem, this veteran calum-
nIator filled large portion of his sheet with
extracts from the Cincinnati Philanthropist,
the drift of which extracts was to show that
Harrison was not To be trusted Jy the .4boH-
ftontSts His toll has not been altogether
unrewarded, though it will not achieve his
object. The enemies OF the Union now, as
In 1919, do not mean to trust Harrison. He
gave them no encouragement at that period,
and he gives them no hopes now.--He still
denounces their proceedings and objects as
"weak, presumptuous and unconstitutional, y
and they expect no quarter from him.
It's upon this well ascertained state Of the
case. that the Administration has been led TO
make some calculations on Ohio. But these
calculations, like those in reference 20 Loui-
siana, n orth Carolina and Indiana, have not
the shadow ofreason TO rest upon. The yeo-
manry of Ohio are Of sufficient force TO over.
balance the office-hoiders and their abolition
allies, and all will be we'll in November
Let not doubt disturb a Wing bosom OF
this ubject.-R,chmOnd H'hig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-10
MORE INDIAN MURDERS.

The Indians have made their appearance
on the borders of Georgia, and have commit
ted some of the most daring outrages and
murders they have been known to commi,
during the war. On the 4th of August they
killed Joseph Howell, wife, and two chill
dren, and Daniel Green's wife, and shot his
daughter through the shoulder. They rob.
bed and burnt out the inhabitants as they
went EDWARDS to the vicinity Of Fort Gilmer.
They killed Absolem Cossy's six children on
the 18th August, on the south prong of the
St. Mary's river.
On the 10Th, they killed Thomas Davis and
two of his children, and John Patrick's wife.
They then burned down every building on the
plantation where the murdered persons were.
These murders were committed in the neiph
borhood of the Okefanoke and ST. Mary's
River. part oftwo companies of Dragons
were scouting about Okeianoke, and efforts
were making to raise other forces.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-10

.aNe,c Grass INSTRUMENTAL new musical
instrument has been invented by Mr.. John
Shaw, Of Glossop, in Derbyshire, an ingeni-
GUS mechanic, who has made the Improvement
OF brass instruments an object fhis attention
Tor nearly 90 years. During this time he has
produced five new kinds of valve for length
ening and shortening the tubes and has now
constructed an instrument bearing general
resemblance to the Cornet-a-piston, but deci-
dedly superior to that instrument in simplicity
o. mechanism, quality of tone and facility
OF performance. 1t is so small that it can be
carried in the pocket without Inconvenience
yet, Notwithstanding its diminutive size, its
tone is superior in power and volume to that
of the Cornet-a-piston or the Conopean; and
1t has ciearness and brilliancy Of which
those instruments are destitute. The instru-
ment has a perfect cllromatic scale, extending
from low the lines Of the treble staff, to tho
double d ID in the hands of an ordinary play
er, but the scale may be carried still higher
by powerful lip. It's information is exceed
ingly true; and it seem: capable Of being
played as easily as German flute. Such an
instrument must be an important addition to
our orchestras, and to military bands be inval-
liable. Mr.. Shaw has taken out patent for
the invention, though the instrument has not
yet been brought into use, nor, we believe, G.
ven christened.-Lond Spectator
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-10

Contagion Conrsyed by a Letfer.-The Au-
gust No. of the American Journal of the
Medical Sciences relates singular instance
OF small poX contagion. Mr.. Robert Atkin-
son of Lancaster, Pa. was seized with the
small pox in December last, and after passing
through severe sickness with the disease,
recovered. After his recovery he wrote let
ter to his brother, Richard Atkinson Of Wells
willie, Ohio, giving an account of his sickness.
The letter was written on glazed paper and
sealed with n wafer in the usual manner
Being detained on the road by the great SHOWS
which fell about that time, it did not reach
Wellsville until two or three weeks after it
was written. After receiving the letter, Mr..
Richard Atkinson opened it, and carried it in
his vest pocket for several days. About one
month afterwards he was taken sick with the
small pox and died. There had been no ca
ses at Wellsville or near that place for two
years,Sand no other cause of its Introduction
could be assigned than the letter from Lam
caster.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-10
GOOD SENTIMENTS

Let every farmer who has son to educate,
believe and remember that science lays tho
foundation Of every thing valuable in agri-
culture.
The opposition against book farming rests
on the shoulders of two monsters, ignorance
and prejudice.
If you sepera.e science from agriculture
you rob nation of its principal jewel.
All the energy of the hero, and all the sci
ence Of the philosopher, may find scope in the
cultivation OF one farm,
Honest industry is, after all, a mans only
sure dependence for the double blessing of a
contented mind and comfortable livelihood
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-10

THE MoRDERER.-Our readers doubtless
remember the atrocious murder few months
since in Huntingdon county, Pennsylvania,
OF mother and her FIVE children. The ew
istown Republican gives the subjoined as the
result of the trial of the accused, vino has
been convicted Of deed so horrible, that
when the account was first received, it was
scarcely credited
"McCoNouGHY, the man who was arrested
some months ago III Huntingdon County,
charged with the murder of Mrs. Brown and
her five children, and made an attempt to kill
MIR. Brown-had his trial at late sitting Of
the Court in that county, and was convicted
OF MURDER in the first degree. He receiv-
ed his sentence on Friday last, which was
that he be hanged. McConoughy is the SON.
in-law of Mr.. Brown.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-10
Nashville, August 20. 1910.

~ If Swartwout was entirely free from
objection, and had Recommendations for
character and fitness" from sscitizens ofNew
York; how happened it that his nomination
was not presented to the Senate for more.
than nine months after his appointment
Gen. Jackson informed the Senate that he had
no nominations to make, and yet in less than
ten days after the adjournment, he appointed
Swartwout to the responsible Office of Col
lector. He well knew that the Senate would
not, at that time, have ratified his nomination
ola man so VIGOROUSLY unworthy of the place.
Richmond lfhig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-10

al proclamation to all who Were or might be
deiaulters that their infdelity, in public
trust, constituted no insuperable barrier to "a
promotion to one of the highest offices in the
Government. did not attribute TO General
Jackson knowledge of the default. went
even SC Tar as to say that he might not have
reflected upon the consequences ofthe appoint
ment of an individual so situated. Unjust
now say that, un:il Gen. Jackson otherwise
asserts, | am constrained to- believe that he
could not have been ignorant ola fact, so con-
spicuous in the annals of oar country, as that
OF the default of Edward. Livingston Esq,
Attorney Of the United 4 ,ates. in the District
OF New York, during the administration of
MIR. Jefferson, TO the amount Of about $780,
600.
1t was In the train of the same thought and
argument, that adduced the appointment Of
MIR. Swartwout to the office of Collector of
the most important port in the u. States, as
one OF the most important and injurious ex-
ample. His participation in the schemes of
Col. Burr was a fact eff such universal noto-
riety that l supposed, and yet suppose, that
no man the least conversant with the history
OF the country, could be ignorant of it. But
1T was not upon Gen. Jackson's knowledge of
that fact, it WAS upon the fact itself that
dwelt.
1t is now said that the appointment of Mr..
Swartwout was recommended by citizens of,
New ork. j know nothing of these recon-
mendations. Whether they were cause or
ctfcct-whethcr they were gotten up to pro-
duce or to give color and cover to the appoint
ment, previously determined to be made
their secret history nly.could disclose. The
appointment occasioned general surprise a.
mong the friends and foes of the administra-
ton, at the time, and the sequel demonstrates
how unwise ii was.
These topics of my address to the Convcn-
ton on Monday last, have been selected by
Gen. Jackson for comment and animadversion.
lie was not present on the occasion. lie has
made no application to me for correct ac-
count OF what actually said; but has been
contented to reply upon ''being informed" by
whom, with what motives, and with what
objects, l have no means Of conjecturing.-
Whether his informeT may moth some friend
OF Mr. Van Buren,, who in the present dcspe-
rate state of his political fortunes. wishes to
BRING the General into the field, and to turn
the tide OF just Indignation on the part of the
People from the Generals protege. the exhi-
bition of his name only would enable the pub
lie TO decide.
With regard to the insinuations and gross
epiihcis contained in Gen. Jackson's note,
alike impotent, malevolsnt, and derogatory
from the dignity of man who has filled the
highest Office in the Universe, respect for the
public, and for myself, allow me only TO say
that like other similar missiles, they have fall
len harmless at my feet, exciting no other
sensation than that Of scorn and contempt.
III. CLAY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-10
TO TIE PUBLIC.

Your surprise, am quite sure, will DC as
great as mine was, on the perusa OF note,
signed Andrew Jackson, addressed to the ed
itor Of the Nashville Union, and bearing date
on the 18th instant.
The circumstances Of my present visit TO
Nashville are well known here. d, clined
repeated invitations to attend the Convention
holden on the 18th instant, and finally yielded
to an unusual appeal, with which was hon
ored, and which it would be difficult for any
man to resist.
was called upon to address the Conven-
ton. In what terms Of respect, and, for his
military services, of praise, spoke of the dis
tinguished individual who is the occasion of
this note, all who heard ne can testify. A.
mong the subjects wfici ] discussed, was
that of the degeneracy i n virtue, and
especially the delinqns fidelity in
public officers, Of which yWitf lie last few
years we have had such larnentable proof
In assigning the causes fcr this deplorable
state of things, l stated, as among them, the
subversion Of the rule laid down by Mr.. Jeffer-
son of honesty, capacity and fidelity to the
Constitution, and the substitution for it of one
founded on devotion and subserviency, not to
the country, but to the chiefof party. That
persons appointed to office too often consider
ed themselves as being only put in possession
" tueii snare Oh the SpOlIS Oh
n instead Of feeling bound by the obligations
Of a sacred trust confded for the benefit ofthe
people. In respect to defaulters, referred to
the case OF MIR. Livingston, Of whose attain
ments as jurist not more consistent with
truth than my feelings, spoke in the high
est terms. He was one of the earliest and
one Of the greatest defaulters. His case &C.
cured under Mr.. JefIerson's administration.
The records both of the Executive and Judi
ciai Departments established his default. He
remained defauIteT about quarter of CEN
fury, if not more. How he finally liqudated
the balance against him, and when, do not
, certainly know, but believe it was by prop
erty and under the first term of Gen. Jackson.
But whenever and however it was, tardy
payment or composition Of the debt could not
and did not expupge the fact of his original
default.
In arguing from cause to effect, commended
that the appointment Of Mr.. Livingston was
pefnicious precedent. That ii was vrtu-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-10

Matrimonial Alliance by Sfeam.-On the
last upward trip of the Cleveland, party of
ladies and gentlemen came on board at the
Manitou Island, with a view to take a trip as
far as Chicago. Finding a clergyman pas
senger, couple on board signifieJ their de-
sire to become united in the holy bands of
matrlmony, and the ceremony was accord
ingly performed in presence Of all on board.
The Rev. Mr.. Allanson, of Rachine, w. r.,
oficiatcd. The names of the nuptinIized
were Mr.. Seymours S. Davis and Miss Har-
riet l.. Jaclson.-Bugaio Journal.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-10

MAcKLIN's ADVICE TO HIS SOM have of
ten told you that every man must he the ma
ker or marrer ofhis own fortune. repeat the
doctrine. He who depends upon incossant
industry and integrity, depends upon patrons
ofthe nobiest, the most exalted kind. They
are creators of fortune and fame, the founders.
and never can disappoiDt or desert you.
They control all human dealings, and turn e.
ven vicissitudes offortune TO results of con-
trary nature. You have genius, you have
learning, you have industry at times, butwant
erseverance--withoutit you can do nothing.
! bid you bear this motto in mind constantly,
Perseverance