Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-11-17

Wrt.s thats In a righteous cause, s one
shall chase a thousand, and two put ten
thousand to flight.h
But, while many individuals have been
led TO treat our sentiments with respect.
instead of ridicnle, as formerly while
others have embraced those sentiments as
OF divine authority, and are active in their
dissemination; the heart Of the nation re-
mains harder than adamant. and terrible
in its ferocity. The chains Of millions Of
slaves still ciank on the ear of humanity
their groans and sighs are continually as
cending 10 heaven for redress; war Of
determination is still going on against the
injured Seminoles of Florida, al immense
cost, and frigh,ful sacrifice Of life; the
demon war stands painting for an oppor-
tunity 10 LEI slip his dogs OF prey; the
spirit OF violence is increasing in every
section Of the country, especially in the
southern and western States, where "he
THAT depaneth from evil maketh himself
a prey g active preparations are making
to give greater efficiency to the army and
navy, at the cost o. several millions ofdol-
lars, in the midst of great .pecuniary en-
barrassment and extensive bankruptcy;
lynch law has almost superseded the ad-
ministration of justice; the political ele-
mems are in utter confusion, so that mems
; hearts are failing them for fear, and for
looking after those things which are COM
Ing upon the land the spirit of ruffian-
ism stalks openly in the national capital,
and on the very floor Of Congress the most
disgraceful brawls are of frequent occur
renee. Not fortnight has transpired
since fight took place, in the House Of
Representatives, between Mr.. Wise OF
Virginia. and Mr. StanIy. Of North-C
lima Blows were freely and ferceiy in
tercEanged by the combatants; some who
y attempted to interfere, became themselves
parties 10 the fight, and throttled each 9th
!. cr; for some time the utmost confusion
reigned, and the Speaker in vain called
=, the House to order. When order was
finally restored, no one rose to rebuke
those men for their ruffianism. no motion
was made for their expulsion from the
House, but the faIce of appointing com.
mittee to inquire into the subject was en-.
acted, which made report casting censurt
g upon nobodyl Hsuch be the REPRESENT,
ATIvEs of the people.-the best qualified
to legislate for the interests ofthe country
/, what must be the moral condition OF the
al people themselves
A frighiful riot has recently take1
place in Cincinnati, (Ohio, originating il
that diaboIical hatred of the free cololec
y population which is exhibited in every
part Of the republic, and in that insane
disposition which is as widely cherished
TO perpetuate slavery, and to battle the lau
dable efforts of the abolhionists. 1t bega
by an attack of some white "rowdies az
- on two or three colored men, the latter
whom successfully resisted their assai
ants For nearly three days, the city wa
. in full! possession Of the lawless rioter
The quarter Of the city. in which the co
ing ored Inhabitants resided, was attacked b
De several thousand persons, and terrib
ON. conflict ensued-the parts assaulted defen'
"a. ing themselves as best they might 81
force and arms" -the city authorili
Wet leaving them TO the tender mercies ofm,
, OF law. Several persons were badly woun
-ast ed on both sides, and two or three we
reported TO have been killed. On beir
promised that they should be protected,
AM they would surrender their weapons
the defence, the colored citizens readily co
are scented to be disarmed but, instead fin
,,,r ing protection, they were personally So
iected to grieyoas outrages, and hurrl
lave off 10 prison-no attempt having be
Nm. made to arrest any OF their brutal ASA
and ants, many of whom were volunteers fr'
! the State OF Kentucky. In the midst
:" these awful scenes. a public meeting
eide the citizens was called by the Ma,
SAMUEL w. DAvIs) and city authorh
AT which the following infiammatory
olutiocs were adopted:
1a Resolved, That the township Trust
san, nroceed Immediately 10 execute the
.ir,v. of 1907, requiring negroes and muiat'
"A al 10 give bonds.
aacs Resolved, That we will abide by
d;s law. discisiming all violence, but carry
u.s. !, out 10 the letter. until our citizens
heir relieved OF the effect of modern abollt
those ism and our southern brethren may
~ assured that this is no idle nave, but
nd be carried out in good faith.
.on. Resolved, That every negro who
- canes from his master, and comes WI
cd our borders, shall be delivered up ur
b;sc, The law of Congress forthwith.
oJeSt' sTLa, ,ha civil authOrI
lrt Of Resolved, Ia IL Sb.r;H If
given headed oy Inc may - - the dwell
unbe- county. Procesu a. 49, 49, &c ali
ed by OF the blacks, anu 49, IN, r;oo,ous se
70 far iensive weapons a'lu III ma "aa5dars 40,
enter be made for any anc al -. "a tS,
= be. the laws of this State and city. and .h'
orgiv- offenders be at once proceeded again
risiian the manner PROVIDED oy la"t =
added Resolved, That we view with at
rofess. renee the proceedings Of The abolitlo