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New-York tribune., 1841-05-12

. TIE Springfield Gazette says, four hundred the
Ish aborers on the railroad towns Q: Chester, Mid
deed and vicinity, haze pledged themselves against the
Of Intoxicating liquors TIE happy results al!
ready Let the I- but bans from their homes aad
fesye meetings that and sconrge, alcoholic liquors.
AID they v be known of The wor,he.t md hap
pest classes Of he community.
C sor:aern Paper complains that the rnusqstacs near
Newton Ga large and that they pulling
ap corn Ike backbrds We should ike catch them al
i; this way
G= The dwelling of P L Mitchell Esq in Narchez Miss.
DESTROYED by FIRE ;hs night OF the 9th ul: Loss
$4,000
. The Annual Convention of he rrotestan: Episcopal
Church viii assemble at Harrisburg, Pc. the 18Th
% The Peaches we're struck by frost and kIle1 in the
blossom around Pittsburgh, Pa.
9 Excellent weather we have for rsn.panng cabbages.
By the way the Ex-Predent has fos Undertook
New-York tribune., 1841-05-12

~ Hon. CHARLES HUDSON, Wing, mas bees elected a
Member of Congress from the Worcester Ds,rc; Mass
place of Len Lincoln resigned The day OF election
incement, and the very light bu, Nh Hadsons ma
iority over Isaac Davis. Opp. is some 6 OF 500
New-York tribune., 1841-05-12

" letter from Staunon Va. dated the 9TH
,ha, A. II. H. S7vARr's majority for Congress Is 200.
New-York tribune., 1841-05-12

10 AMOS GvsT,Sr, Oep. has been elected Member o
Congress from the Cumberland District Pa place Of Wa
S Ramsey, of like politics, deceased.
New-York tribune., 1841-05-12

Opposition Mayo and 2 Aldermen elected.
! Wing Alderman 6 Wing Common Council, and Wn
Clerk.
Wing MAJ. in the Board, ). Yours in the faith.
New-York tribune., 1841-05-12

~ WV. E. CnASslYo of Boston, lecture last
evening ut Philadelphia before the Mercantile Library Com
New-York tribune., 1841-05-12

0J The Albany Argus pats " TIE TrA:., the new 10
coFoco paper started here BY E a Ihel!e and Z Rob
erts rs we-conducted journal protesting be indepen
dent of party divisions" Alas for Truth The paper wa
dead before the puff uttered
New-York tribune., 1841-05-12

70 HAnMox NJ RoMsyS, Esq, the Distinguished an,
effective Conservative Ulster County, has removed
City and the practice Q; the law at Sc Lbcrs;
New-York tribune., 1841-05-12

n5" Gen JAMES WiLsoS Of n. Il the new Suryeyor Go.
eral for Iowa and Wisconsin VIII reside a: Dubuque L;
Upper Mississppi.
New-York tribune., 1841-05-12

10 Gen THOMAS GLAscscK, formerly NJ. c from. Gcc.-
ga, thrown from his horse while riding Decatur Ga
the Cd iss and much injured that his recovery
doubtful He held by the srrup his fan and thus
dragged Il considerable distance
New-York tribune., 1841-05-12

~ The Secretary of the Treasury mas confirmed Coles,os
ROberss selection OF subordinate officers the Customs for
Philad9lphia An Indignation meeting held Moa
day demonstrate against ,hcn bu il did not
New-York tribune., 1841-05-12

10 Those of readers who desire full and accurate
account of the Anniversaries, with the Repor Speeches
&C. in detail viii remember that DAiIY EyASsEIlsT
is Issued NJ ll3 Fuolsee and for sale tnc principal
bookstores containing full Reports. Price one
New-York tribune., 1841-05-12

Another correspondent; says that Hauersy-strest de-
No. s. that Sixth Avenue and precincts 90 the sane
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-02
From the Boston Transcripf.

The following our readers may call what they
please. Perhaps the best defnation would he
that of quaint old book mentioned by Cotton
Mather, in his Magnolia, which is entitled Cru
dities Hastily Gobbled Up
.Adpice.--Ths is a chenp article. II costs moth
ing. 1t is good sometimes, and sometimes It ~
not worth the words that express it. Its value de-
pends IN some measure, upon the person who
gives II. tie who receives il, can Judge of It's
vnlue. He knows whether it is given from selfish
or disinterested motives; whether the giver ex
poets to receive an equivalent for it or not II
you find it valuable, follow tiff not you eau re-
Ilect It. The smallest inorsel of knowledge is al
WAYS oil value. The fragments OF good instruc-
ton are worth their weight in gold They are
like the dust of diamonds
Ldbor-Everybody is born to labor No man
lives without bearing some portion of it. Act
well your part is the advice of the pot. Man
was destined to earn his bread by the sweat of hi
brow Some feel hut little Of the curse which
was entacd upon the human race; others, as we
know from experience, are doomed to bear up a
gainst ii the best way they calI.
knowledge There is no danger OF a mans ac-
quiring too much knowledge. Some people are
wise IN their own conceit. They think they
know everything aud are wiser than their genera
ton. But single expression from an ordinary
individual, may he lesson to one, which will
prove of neslimabe value during his life. a man
may learn in two minutes, what is more precious
TO him than gold. No one is ever possessed of mn
overpus of knowledge, aud it beIoves man to
learn all he can, and he will live to see its value.
We should never let slip an opportunity OF gain
ing n new idea.
improvement Of Time.-There are always leis
ure moments which may be employed in study.
The busiest working man can sp IRE some mo-
lnents IN the acquisition OF knowledge. The
learned black smith, Elihu Burriu is n remarkable
instance of this. Whether you work or play, do
It IN earnest, but never be unemployed Always
have book within your reach, which you may
catch up ut your odd moments. Let certain
portion of time be devoted to reading every day,
even if you read but single sentence. If you
can gain fifteen minutes day, you will find your
account in it at The end of the yeur
Revove in your mind what you have been last
realng, and doubtless some improvement can he
made of it. There is never time when the
mind can he uscIeSsIy employed. Remember
that some of the most mntchless illusions Of Rob
ert Burns was conceived when he was following
the plough.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-02
OWNED AT LAST.

One oflhe resolutions adopted al the recent loky
State Convention reads:-
Resolved, That the cure for the MANY. fnan-
cia evils which HAVE EXISTED and STILL
EXIST in The nation, is not TO he found ptthe es-
adjustment Of irresponsible and arisocratic cor
poraiions, ---"&c.
What can the mover OF this resolution think OF
himself? lie ought to be turned out OF The loco
synagogue as dot-a perfect ass, and one cacu
lated 10 do infinite injury to the democratic" cause
by telling the sober positive truth through the most
cupable carlessness. He has made public adj
mission, one which the wings WIN certainly hear
of, thai Financial Evils, HAVE existed and DO
exist. whereas the party TO which he belonged
have always voted it necessary to their cause 10
consider that no distress or financial evils have ev-
or been endured under the administration ofiheir
president tt Rutland Herald.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-02
VOL. IS, NO. 46-wHoLE NO. 1915.

n Utrtuous Man. During the war in Germany,
the captain of troop OF cavalry was ordered out
on forngng party. lie marched at the head of
his troops to the quarter assigned him, a solitary
vale, uncultivated and nearly covered with wood.
In the middle OF it stood small cottage-the res
idence of poor man, one of the Moravan breth-
rem. On perceiving the hut, the captain knocked
at the door, when the aged, pous son Of poverty
made his appearance. His head and locks were
sllvered with old age, while his countenance be-
spoke that inward peace which the world cannot
give nor take away
Father" said the officer, " show me field so
that can set my troopers foroging."
81 will presently, if you will follow me-" re-
piled the old man.
Alter leaving the valley, about quarter Of an
hours march, they found fine field OF barley
"There is the very thing we wanted, said The
captain.
" Have patience for few minutes" replied the
guide, when you shall be satisfied"
They went on, about the distance Of quarter
OF league farther, when they arrived at another
field of barley. The troopers dsmounted, cut
down the grain, bound it up, and re-mounted,
while the guide looked on. When they were a.
bout to depart, the officer said:
"Fu'her. you have given yourself unnecessary
trouble in coming far, the field we first saw was
much better than this"
Very true, sir" replied the good old man, " but
it was not mine"
This stroke, (says the author very JUSTIFY goes
directly to the heart. defy an atheist to produce
any thing to be compared with it. Surely he, who
does not feel his heart warmed by such an exam.
pie Of exalted virtue, has not yet acquired the first
principle of moral taste.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-02
- -, Louisa County, Va
EXTRACT FROM THE ANSWER TO THE
ABOVE


DEAR SIR: have received you letter of today
and reply that dislciy recollecl hearing you
state upwards of 25 years ago, that in the spring
of the year 1911, in conversation with William
A. Burwell, n member of Congress from Virginia,
MIR. Jefferson in your presence, informed Mr.. b.
he considered the Constulionaly Of the Bank
of the United States 'reS ndjudicata ga settled
question:" that it had been sanctioned by Congress,
the President, and the Judiciary and that he
(Nlr was willing to yield his opinions TO the ar.
bilranent of majority of his coun,rymen.
The names of the writer's of the above letters
are withheld from the PRESS purely out of de-
ference to the wish of one Of them, whose age
and retirement from The active scenes of life make
him unwilling to have his name mixed up with
the public discussions Of the present day. The
verified copies Of these letters are, however, in
our hands, and Will he shown 10 any gentleman
who desires to confirm his belief or remove his
doubts concerning their aulhenticty.--N Y En-
press.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-02

Rev. E. r. .AUeyy.-A correspondent of the
Boston Traveller, wiring from Rhode Island
states the following. The statements, if true, will
have the effect of changing what has been the
public opinion for many years.
"The murder of Miss Cornell was computed,
if committed at all, OH the night of the Goth of
December 1892, and on that night Mr.. Avery,
was absent from his family in Bristol. He could
not satisfactorily account for the time he abb
SENT In his examination, however, he SAID that
on the evening of the 20th of December, he was
returning from the coal mines, on the island of
Rhode Island, aud while on his way he and
spoke to a man and boy, who were driving a
flock of sheep"
IL he could have proved that he saw The man
and boy at the lime alleged, his innocence would
have been established beyond the shadow of
doubt or dispute. Unfortunately, 'inspite of ev
cry effort, they could not be found. | was con-
versing on this subject few days since, with a
distinguished gentleman Of Bristol, and he in
formed me of The astounding fact, that the man
and boy, now n full grown man by the way, has.
by affidavit, substautiated every word Mr.. Avery
asserted on his ex0Ninaon
My information comes froma source too res
pectable to he doubted and | impart it to you
with great satisfaction Yours very truly,
john SMITH, Jr. of Ark.
iD@John Smith, Jr. is rather poor authority
for any thlng-but we hope he is correct III this
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-02

Disregard of the La,os.-There seems to be
prevalent TO great extent throughout the coun-
try feeling which, if it CONTINUES to grow d
spread with the rapidly with which il has done
OF late, angnrs the worst consequences TO the good
order Of society, and the Just administration of
The laws. We aIlude to that feeling which lends
hot headed and inconsidernte persons 10 resist the
operation of proper and salutnry legn enactmen,s,
ANA iIicItes them 10 assemble together and with
all the fury which governs lawless mob, and of
:en''mes highly Injurious and even destructive 10
innocent persons 1t is most important that this
state of things should be corrected and II greater
regard und reverence for the laws he encouraged.
These reflections have arisen in our mind, upon
the perllsa of an account of a transaction related
~ the Cincinnati Republican, which forciJly IT,
Illustrates what we here complain Of.
Two individual, named Mayth and Couch, had
been confined in the Jail in Grant county, Ky for
several weeks charged with land no doubt guilty
OF an attempt to murder Mr. Uuerback, drov-
err; who il is said, has been lingering in msera,
BILE state, with his throat horribly mangled. He
is Il citizen of Bourbon county, adjoining Grant,
where me excitement has been very great sinre
The atrocios deed was committed. As Mr. Ut
terback siill survives and as there il some likeli-
hood he VIII recover, though in a very manned
condition, aud the feons thus escape puni.hment,
the people of Bourbon determined that they
should he executed at any rate. They accord
mgly depued len individuals TO visit Williams
town, where the prisoners were confined, and
gave the information that their execution was to
take place in thrly-six hours from that lime.
" hen the time arrived, about 500 citizens of
Bourbon entered Williamsiown in solemn process
sion, and proceeded with their own Sherifs to
The jail ana demanded the prisoners. Their de-
mand being refused, they proceeded to break open
the doors aud having seized the prisoners, placed
them WIN IRONS on, in an open wagon, and took
up their line OF march to the spot where the crime
was committed. Upon arriving there they hung
them up with their irons on, to a tree, beneath
which the attempt to murder was made. When
life was extinct, they were taken down and buried
under the gaows in very rude cotiins.-Bat. Pa.
triof.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-02
WATCHMAN g. STATE JOURNAL

imprisonment of an american citizen. The Mad
isonan of Saturday publishes the following as a
copy ola letter recently addressed TO the Secretary
of State, the Hon. Daniel Webster. II relates to
the arrest and imprisonment IN the dungeons OF
Rome, of an American citizen.
To The Hon. Daniel Websier Secretary Of State.
SIR--l hasten to make known to the Govern
inent of the United States, fact OF serious char
ncter and highly interesting to the national digni.
~ of the country.
The Bishop of Detroit Michigan, Mr. REESE,
an American citizen, is cotined in a dun.
geon of Rome, without communication with any
living person, aud consequently without the
knowledge of the American minister resident there
ii target for the backest caumnies, and victim
of the most atrocious prosecutions from his col
leagues here in religious matters, he was sum
moned to Rome towards the end of 1888 if am
not mistaken and in 1899, when made his ac
quantance, he was con6ned in convent under
an ecclesiastc persecution. On.the process be-
ing completed he was ordered to resign. This he
refused to do aud then he was thrown into a
dungeon, perhaps of the lnquision, where three
other Bishops are lying. There he is overwhem-
ed with sufferings, and tortured to oblige HIM to
resign, and all possible measures were taken to
prevent him from invoking the projection of the
diplomatic agents ofhis own country. A similar
case had happened to the Bishop of Philadelphia
Mr. ConwelI. But this preate, whilst in the same
position OF MIR REESE, was fortunate enough to
make his escape from Rome and, arrested in
Paris, under Charles the 10th by order of the
Pope, was set at liberty through the intervention
OF the American Minister.
Thinking that the government of the United
States are to look upon their citizens under no
religious aspect, but merely free citizens of this
Union could scarcely believe but that, in conse-
quence of this disclosure, ready aud efficacious
steps will be taken TO cause the Papnl govern.
ment to he called to account for such scanda.
lous abuse of its spiritual power.
have the honor to he,
Your most obedient servent,
BERNARDlUS CASTELLI.
Washington, ID. G. July 10, 184l.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-02

IntrepiGty. During five which entirely de-
stroyed boarding School f6r young ladies' at
Montpelier, in the night Of the .l4th ut, Mde.
de Roqueieuille, Que of the teachers, nat more
than % years of age, displayed The following in
stance ofinirepd humanity: Soon after the first a
arm, she with great presence of mind, nude her
escape with TWO of the younger children in her
arms. Her next care was to muster all the pupils
and call over the names to ascertain that none
we're left behind. All answered hut one, little
girl, seven years old Convinced that she was
still in the burning building, MdIle de Rogue,
feue resolved to save her or perish. Obtaining
a flambeau, she entered the house and reached an
outer dormitory here the smoke $3.50 dense
tina, her light was extinguished by it 'Neverhe-
less, and although the floor had been caught by
the flames, she made her way to an inner roomy
where slh.iound the object of her anxiety still fast
asleep and vnharmed, Catching up the child, she
happily made her way back into the open air UNI
scorched, fully rewarded ia her own heart, and
therefore happy, although she had lost in the fire,
every particle Of property she possessed French
DGEer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-02

Coming Eiections.-The election OF three mem.
bers OF Congress takes place in Illinois in less
than fortnight. At the same time, the first week
in August, elections fer The choice of Governor
will he held in Tennessee, and in the same State
as well as in ludinna and Kentucky, for members
OF the Stale Legislature. OF these, the election
in Tennessee eXcies the most interest, and will
be warmly contested, though there can hardly he
doubt but that the Wings will elect their Gov
ernor and majority of both Houses Of the lie
gisature. The other elections excite compare
lively no interest, so little doubt is entertained us
10 then result Boston Atlas Jily 90.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-02

THE GuiLLoTINE.- What can e more con-
temptible than the QUERY which the locos make
on being turned out Of Office They not only re-
moved every Wing when they were in power, but
fone of their officers presumed 10 doubt the wis
dom of the measures of the party, and was Honest
enough TO express his opinion his contumacy
was Immediately reported to head quarters and he
was removed forthwith. Every conservative who
adhered to the principleG OF the party as taught
four years ago, and who did not wheel short about
and support the sub-,reasury at the word of COM
nand, was turned out neck s. heels And now for
sOoIll when these mercenary politicians are theui-
selves turned out by an indignant people, they ely
pileously aud make terrible hullabaoo because
they choked off from Their treasury pap.
Ofihe officers under the federal government,
mol one tenth part hare yet been remored and yet
they groan dlsmally about the intolerance aud pro-
scrimion ofthe Wings! KenneJeck Journal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-02
MONTPELIER, AUGUST ?, 1871.

to abolish slavery and the slave-trade in the Dis
trct of Columbia and Florida has been recently
presented TO that body by the Hon. JouN MAT
TocKs, q delegate from this State
Resolved, That this Convention do tender their
worthy manner in which he performed his duty
on The occasion referred to-
MOVEMENT IN CUBA.-A memorial has been
issued, signed by some of the principal inhabitants
Of the city of Havana, proprietors of agricultural
estates, praying the Captain General ofthe Island
to take prompt and effectual measures for the sup
preston of the Slave Trade The meinoriaIisls
say that they are intimately acquainted with the
true interests of Cuba, and as the best mode of Sc
curing them, they are satisfied that the only means
10 avert the fury Of the storm, which threatens TO
destroy those interests, is the measure now rec
commended
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-02
Washington, d. G. July 10, 1S4I.

Distribution Of The proceed, Qfihe Public Lands.
The bill for the distribution of the proceeds Of
the Public Lands passed the House OF Represent
atives of the United States last week. The fol-
lowing is an abstract of its provisions 1t requires
that the nett proceeds Of the sales of the public
lands, wherever situated-aiter paying to each
new State 10 per cent upon the sales of lands
lying within its borders - shall be divided among
the several States; "according to their respective
federal representative population" on the LIST Jan
uary and LIST July Of each year. This law is to
continue in force until repealed by Congress--or
until war; on the concurrence OF which the act
is ipsO .tactO to be suspended during its con,nu-
ance. Provision is made to extend the benefit of
the act 10 any new State that may hereafter be
admitted into the Union. The presumption clause
of the bill provides that any American citizen, not
under the age of 81 or of any one Of like age,
who has declared his intention TO be naturulrZed
according to law, and who shall have actually
settled, and dwells, on any lands of the United
States previously surveyed, and Of which the In
dian title has been extinguished, shall be permit
ted 10 enter one quarter section at the minimum
price of one dollar and twenty -fve cents.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-08-02

% tits n matter which should not he overlook
ed that at the late Loco foco State Conventions
recently held in Maine, New Hampshire and YER
mont, resolutions were passed against the Tariff
policy and approving the principle Of direct taxa
lion upon property us more equal, eXpedieut aud
just then taxes upon foreign goods which they
deuomnRte n lax upon polls.
We join Issue upon this question, and we call
upon The farmers and mechanics oithe country 10
look TO il.
These northern locolacos get nil their notions of
political economy from the English radicals. of
Tammany Hail. and the Calhoun nulliiyers. Of
South Carolina, while their POLITICAL morals are
touched off with the ruflianisn of Ehlon, aud the
demagogue stratngems of Amos kendalI Ftp
blair and the long array of punderers and default
tiers who follow in their train lib.