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Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

Women retire from this work but ten or twelve
days to be confined often they miscarry; and
sometimes the child is born while the mother is
actually at work. These mines are badly ventla-
ted so that in hot weather the lights 90 out In
the English mines matters appear 10 be worse:
young people ofboth sexes are employed as "hur
Tiers"-persons who drag the coal from one place
to another in small carts. A belt is fastened round
the waist and to that is fixed chain which draws
the cart The drawer goes on ali tours, the chain
passing between the legs. Boys and girls, from
fifteen to twenty years of age, are employed indis
crlmlnately at this work; the girls naked to the
waist and dressed in tatered trousers. The rib
aldry and the miserable prccocious proHigacy
which result are better not described here; nor
the consequences of the custom by which these
young hurrierS have to wait for coal in a dark
room with miner who is stark naked. Modes
ty is all but unknown At work such as this,
pauper children are apprentced at very tender
years, to remain under the indentures until thew
are Of age; the master starving and iltreating
them. One person is mentioned who had in this
way been apprenticed for sixteen years A boy
examined ran away from his master after having
been reduced to steal candles to eat"
"LabOrihg Glass of England-We have fire.
quently taken occasion to refer to the condition of
the lower classes of that empire of splendor and
wretchedness The recent arrivals have brought
accounts of the still increasing misery. A late
number of the Westminster Review has long ar
ticle which speaks in a tone that should and will
be listened to. The upper and even the middling
classes, says the writer, have been so long habu-
ated to the knowledge of the existence of misery
want and privaion, that they ask with indolent or
vapid indifference, when pressed upon to consider
the whole question, "what is there neao then that
we have not heard off Is there anything par
ticul0r to which you reler?" Tell them that an
agricultural laborer who tolls twelve and some
times fourteen hours per day, in cold, rain, sun,
fog-alternaely frozen, bleached, and drenched-
earns for his weeks labor, for the support of him
SELF his wife, and four young children, none of
them able to leave the hut in which they reside
without their mother accompanying them, the
wretched pttance of TWELVE sHILLINos and
they will answer ooh that has been the price for
a long time past-s that alp The writer replies:
Not is not all, for these men shall hear how
these twelve shillings are expended and when
they look on their own tables, groaning with lux
uries, and see their own eyes stand out with fat
ness let the bill offare of the insufficienty paid
laborers stare them IN the face:
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

Fendish.-The Baltimore Republican saws
that on Wednesday evening, about six o'clock,
they observed a concourse of people collected in
one of the principal streets on Federal Hill, and
on approaching the scene ofacton, behed sight
whould cause the heather to blush, and say to
himself could such things be among men who
protested to be believers in Christianity. In the
centre ofthe crowd were two females engaged in
fight-their hair dishevelled; tossed to and fro ;
handsful that had been unprotected were scattered
over their dresses, which in the ARRAY had been
torn to peices, and their faces and necEs were COW
cred with blood and scars, from the injuries nfict
ed by their nails
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05
HENRY CLAY.

Began the world friendless and alone, without
patrimony, without any of those advantages
which fell to the lot ola majority of youth; but by
his talents, his genius and his eloquence he has
won for himself en- exalted rank amongst the
brightest and most vaulted ornaments of our wide
spread land. He has literally carved out his own
fortune, and reared for himself colossal pillar of
honor and renown. AS the profound lawyer the
faithful representative, the unrvaled speaker, the
dignifed senator, the accomplished dipIomatist the
skllful secretary, the unsurpassed orator, the emf
nent politician, the incorruptble patriot the daunt.
less advocate ofSouth American independence, the
ardent friend of liberty and the savior of the I'm
ion, he has been successfully celebrated and hon
ored throughout long, brilliant and illustrious
career.-[Albany Daily Advocate
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

Gan Internal Machime"-Mr William Beals
Pyrotechnst, exhibited to us this morning, a mod
ell of the expanding cannon ball invented by him
This ball when discharged from a thirty-two
FOUNDER, will expand the instant it leaves the can
non from three to four feet, and is capable of de-
stroying the whole main rigging of ship, and
would cut down four men standing abreast in the
field. This ball was examined at Washington,
last week, by the President, Mr. Upsbur, secreta.
ry ofthe Navy, and several naval and military
officers, who pronounced it a very singular and in
genius invention. The secretary of the Navy is
about ordering an experiment to be made with it
at the navy yard in Charleston.-[Bost Trans
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

The Way it IS Manageable Randolph, a
Wing moved in the House last week resolution,
that Mr. Saltonsals Tariff Bill be taken up the
next after the Army Bill, and upon the question,
the vote was, ayes SO, nays 87-the locofocos vo-
ting against it! The rule of the House requires
a two third vote to pass such resolution, and as
the locofocos compose more than third of the
House, the Wings could not get the House to take
up the Tariff. Here is another evidence of the
friendship of the locos for Protection Thus
they work, hindering the Wings in every possibi-
bic way, and resorting TO every imaginable trick
to avoid the subject of Protective Tarif.-lCal-
edonian u
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05
The DEVILS Funeral sermon.

One of the neighbors of the Rev ]. c., as
we have been informed, thinking to play joke on
him, met him in the street one day, and addressed
him thus
mir. -, wish you to preach funeral
sermon
'Ah, who is dead inquired the minister
'The DEVIL was the reply.
well, and you wish me to preach his funeral
sermon2
Il do
very well, will do it,
So the time and place was fixed for the service,
which being in a private dwelling seats were pro-
vded for the audience, the front ones of which the
minister kept from being occupied till the people
had all collected. He then addressed them in the
following manner 1T is the custom where
have generally offciated on funeral ocasions to
reserve the front seats for the mourners and rela-
tives of the deceased | have accordingly kept
these in reserve for the connexions of him whose
funeral sermon am requested to preach, who is.
as you are aware, the devil
Now before commence, wish his children
and mourners to come forward and occupy these
seats 80.
As no one obeyed the call, he remarked again,
Il know the old gentleman has number OF chill
dren present, and should be glad to have them
comply with the usual custom of mourners.' AS
the seats still remained unoccuped, he added -
Il thought it would turn out so, the father is not
dead or his children would show proper respect
to his memory so l shall address you on another
subject He then preached them faithful ser.
mon.
We have heard this story and did not believe
it, but afterwards meeting with the minister him
sell, we inquired lift was true, and he said it was
OliUe Branch.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05
schism among the Jews.

The following information of schism among
the Jews of England may interest our readers
The London Phaianx states that they are now
split into two hostile divisions. A Protestant Sect
has arisen among them denying thedivne author
ity oftradition and the oral law, and returning to
the written word as the sole authority for faith and
morals. The Chief Rabbi, Solomon Hirschell,
has issued his declaration stating that the Dissen
tien parties Cannot be permitted to have any COM
munion with us Israelites in any religious rite or
sacred act The Seceders have formed them
selves into separate Synagogue and have refused
to read in their assembly the declaration of their
Chief Rabbi respecting the authority of the Rab.
binical Theology, mot out ofopposition nor in re-
belion against the authority of our venerable
Chief Rabbi as they say, but because irrepara-
BILE mischief would follow to the whole Jewish
nation by so doing The new Congregation
have applied to the Rabbinical order for an or
daned minister of the service and have been refus
ed; its marriages are therefore illegal and they
threaten to resort to the civil contract of the new
marriage law This brings the question home to
their feelings and tends to widen the breach al
ready created. Each division has press through
which they make their appeals to the public
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

John Tyler on the Public Lands in -"The
Public Lands are not mentioned in the Compro-
mise Bill, nor could they haze been thought Of By
Congress The fact is that the Land Bill was at
the moment of the passage ofthe Compromise Bill
in the Presidents pocket So far as Congress
was concerned, the proceeds of the sales had been
disposed ofby what only wanted the signature of
the President to become law. How THEN CAN
THE COMPROMISE ACT BE MADE IN ANY WAY
DEPENDENT on ANY DISPOSITION TO
BE MADE Of THE PUBLIC LANDS o.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

Murder-On Saturday last, in South Scituate,
a Mrs Knapp was most inhumnly murdered by a
man named John Leavia who had been for some
time boarding with her Hebeat her on the head
at first with a club, and afterwards mangled her
shocllngly with scythe. He cut his own throat
afterwards, but not so as to cause his death He
was under the influence of liquor at the time. He
has been apprehended
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

The Burlington (Iowa) Gazette, states that the
immigration into that territory this season is very
great, and that scarcely boat passes up the river
without setting off dozens of new corners on the
wharf at that place, with their varied implements
Of husbandrY.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

The true principles of oratory, as laid down by
President Witherspoon to his pupils, might be
benefit to some orators ofthe present day In the
first place take that we never begin to speak
till we ha' something to say and secondly be sure
to leave off as soon as we ha' done" Good hint
for Congressman
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

1t is said that more than thousand females in
New York are at work on shirts at the price of
four cents shirt and probably the work is hard
iy worth that price. Would it not be well for the
public ifa shift were made both in the price of
the labor and the quality of the work.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

~ The recent "Ball Costume" got up by little
vixen-we beg pardon, little Victoria-the gra-
cious Queen of England, is said to have cost equal
to 100000 in gewgaws, fripperies and follies-
AT the same time, perhaps 200 600 of her Males
TVS loving subjects are all but starving for loaf
of bread Such are the beauties of monarchy.
DAILY Mail
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

A shopkeeper at Doncaster had, for his virtues
obtained the name of little rascal A stranger
asked him why this appellation had been given
him2 "To distinguish me from the rest of the
trade" quoth he, "who are all great rascals"
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

Del1rum Tremens-This terrible malady may
be effectually cured by giving the patient strong
decoction of NORWOOD, taken as hot as it can be
borne and repeated until the agitation subsidesan
sleep obtained. Ifthis does not answer and it con-
tinue for long time, anodynes may be admins
tered by skilful physician In nearly one humid
red cases of Delirium Tremens at the House of
Correction in Boston, every one has been cured
by NORWOOD tea, taken hot and freely.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

In consequence ofthe great fire at Hamburg,
the inhabitants of that place have imposed upon
themselves mourning of six weeks, during which
period there are TO be no amusements of any kind,
and music entirely nterdcted
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

Inconvenience Of COmpetition.-An exchange
paper says "trout are so plenty in Granville Ms,
that while one man is fishing for them, another is
obliged to stand by the hook with club to pre-
vent more than one from biting at time"
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

The New Yeg!. Ica5i,7.>-l Of taiarueroe a,,,.es
only ab,;t' one mad dog case day, which is
great falling off from previous years.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

BOther-It is said that the elegant and express
sive word, bother was first used by an English
man, who being exposed to the rich brogue and
volubility of two Irishmen, at each car, cried
out at length, in an angry and impatient tone,
"Dont both car me So" Hence, as regular as a
cart follows horse, came the verb to bother
Mer. Journal
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

whats the cause of that bell ringing = inquir-
ed Peter.
ut is my deliberate conviction that somebody is
pulling the rope replied John.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

A BIT OfAdUice. The following we takefrom
the New Orleans Picayune, and many of our be-
chained and be-ringed tops would do well TO
profit by it :-"Young men make very wrong
estimate of public opinion when they think to be
thought well of and respected for dandifed exte-
rior Dandy dress and dandy manners are things
more envied by the simple, than desired or re-
spectcd by the intelligent and worthy of either sex.
The lad who has arrived at the age of selfimpor-
tance may be assured that the little foppsh trnl-
cts which he regards as comforting upon his per-
son Consequence and and commanding respect are,
in fact but the symbols of his folly in the eyes of
those for whom he assumes them"
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

An honest Hibernian cautions the public against
harboring or trusting his wife Peggy on his ac-
count as he is not married to her.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05
RELs-IrERARY MORAL RELIGIOUS AND READING

Extraordinary Suicide. A case of suicide of
an extraordinary character occurred at New Or
leans on the IS inst. A Frenchman named nam
ed Decelles, during the last yellow fever season,
lost the wife of his bosom. From a naturally vi
vacious man, he became moody, low spirited, and
was to him the loss of every thing dear on earth.
On the day in question he took pistol and stretch
ed himself on his wfe's grave, and blew his brains
out.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

Much Needed. 1t would seem that the tenn
perance society in Baton Rogue will do good
business if people could only "get the hang of it."
The Gazette tells good story of a cha p who
came staggering in the other day, and says he,
"Judge, tell you what it is: | am summoned
here as a witness at the mayors office and want
to make small deposite with you for short
times can do sop "Certainly," said the Judge,
being an accommodating gentleman. The chap
edged up very close to him, pulling black bottle
from his pocket, said "here is bottle o. whiskey
l want to leave it where know it wont be drank
till give my estimony."-[Crescent City
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

Settlement wih England We are highly
gratiied to learn from authentic sources in Wash
ington that the negotiations between the Secretary
of State, the Commissioners for the settlement of
the Boundary Question, and Lord Ashburtonare
approximating speedy and satisfactory adjust
ment This ''consummation devoutly to be wish
ed" will be hailed with JOY by the people, and will
reflect great credit on the negotiators on both
Sides
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

The neatest way to separate wax from honey
comb is to tie the comb up in linen or wooden
bag: place it in kettle of cold water, and hang
it over the fire. AS the water heats, the wax
melts, and rises to the surface, while all the impu-
rites remain in the bag. 1t is well to put few
pebblesin the bag to keep it from floating
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-07-05

The Vice-PreSidency A correspondent ofthe
Warrington Independent proposes Abbott Law
renee as candidate for the vice Presidency on the
ticket with Henry Clay.
Abuse Of the Frankiag pricilege We have
been informed by gentleman upon whose state
ment we place entire reliance, that five packages
weighing taoenty-fue pounds, franbed by Edmund
Burke, the pennyroyal representative in Congress
from this District were delivered at the Post of
fee in a neighboring town en- Thursday of last
week illegal postage had been charged upon
these packages, it would have amounted at the
rate of Sl,00 per ounce, to S40O,OOl We do
not blame the proprietors of railroads throughout
the country for demanding large prices for trans
porting the mail, lift is to be filled up in this way
We believe that the ranking privilege should be
abolished. If this were done, and the rates of
postage upon letters reduced one half the Post OF
fee Department would be source of revenue to
the Government instead of tax-[Claremont
Eagle, N. H.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-03-22
Gsra g@sEgxTGET@gs
TUESDAY. RCH 90. ls4a.

BRITIsu PoLIcY. The British Parliament, by
an astonishing majority, have refused 10 change
their Corn Laws, by which their market IS closed
upon the gram Of our country. Another project,
too, has been brought forward and it will doubtless
pass, to levy heavy duty upon -four &c. from
the U. s. imported into Canada. On every hand
Great Britain seems TO be aiming TO cripple Ameri
can Industry while the great loco party of this
try are surviving to establish duties so low upon
British products will not check at all their i'm
portalion Why act as though they would cher
ish British interests and crush our own. We shall
refer TO these projects hereafter, and show the eff
feet they will have upon our interests.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-03-22

the other, about 1000 strong, some 1900 yards be-
low II. Every man safely landed by haif past
ing in all directions AT quarter past eleven the
walls of the city were preached by the fire from the
ships, and the place soon after in possession o.
to very great of all the British forces, about five
were killed and 80 wounded
These successes, however, has not as yer, y Is
believed drawn any pacific overtures from me Chi
nese. Ii is understood that Sir Henry had sent 10
India for further reinlorcemenis to proceed TO Teen
sin and Pekin next season; as the season was 100
far advanced to do 50 AT once
by arrival at New York with news from Ch ~,
ma, wo learn that, at the taking Of Nngpo, the Chi
nesc lost 500 men. @H
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-03-22

The TARIFF MEETINGS at Burlington and Wood
stock were numerously attended, and the people
are wide awake upon the subject of Protecting
American Industry. 1t is little curious that none
of tho Locofocos came on, to these meetings 10
advocate Protection, especially when some of the
editors would have US believe that they are the adj
vocates of Protection,- dare not publish an arti
Gle in Its favor. DO not folks understand their
game?
The Woodstock Age and Vermont Patriot are
out against meetings to memo, alze Congress for a
Protective Tariff. 80
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-03-22

CLAY SPEECH-Upon his resolutions is one of
his best performances Ito goes for Retrench
ment and Reform in overy department Of Govern
ment, which has been commenced and carried out
IN many instances, He proposes to raise annually
70 millions by Tariff-22 for the expenses OF
Gosernment-2 for paying off the Van Buren, debt
and z Tor reserved fund. This, he thinks would
afford Protection to our industry. The 22 millions
expenses would DO reduction of the annual ex
penses below that OF tho average of Mr. Van Blu
reus, of 10 millions of dollars yearry-h,s having
been average Of over 35 millions
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-03-22
STATE OF vERMoNw

rAlNE,-Gor.
. 4, a. R M o. @ 81 a. Ge a ss 1e%
AT the opening of another soaS~ VI DIV
as Christian People, to renew ~ u become,
uniied acknowledgement of onr , ~" public ~
on me ALL'wisE CREATOR; to ,Ih"ap"Thhdenss NJ
Tue blessings ne has showered ' so Hin
"I hn 20, amd WIN true pentence a ons pc u',
worlhiness and implore his Gorsi' confess Our
nals, as state, and as a nation. '"eSS,sin dEH
DO, therefore, in compliance ,.;,
our fathers,aPpoint FRIDAY the E I,S Custom
OF APRIL, NEXT, TO be hlGHrH DISi
This State, as a day of Fasting II, through
Prayer, TO ALMIGHTY GOD, a moSa%9'l,,aOoS A.
iuIiy, but earnestly recommend iba, 90 relpr,(
ment, inconsistent with the duties any empNl
casion, may, at that time, be susnoO nj such an
me people may assemble in their uS"ai' ald lui'
pubic worship, and with humility and ,. places
consecrate the day TO the CUSTOM" u fevefsnt,
solem mites. Let us, al that tms ,'iy rei.uy
sires, present ourselves before t3s "s S Sincere
LER OF THE UNIVERSE and the C,"nrhisE r.
Coop, and supplicate His still fm,ba,t OF AL
towards us for our numerous and man,. OfOeafanc.
gressions, and implore His con,lnue5 ''Sed han,
care over the interests of our ben,'ad e0nsau,
wealth. Let US beseech Him to bless ~ 'NNmop
season, so that the earth may yield il. "" aS COMING
and that health, comfort, and happiness U"uoaH
'ne 'ace oi our country; TO crown with snro!! "lsV
Efforts OF our citizens to improve The sS.a ID
Public Instruction; 10 infuse into all y'Ad4
sire for Temperance, Virtue, and Charity ' a
us with wisdom, so 10 protect our o,r. Joy y; sNA
that the laborer shall be encouraged in I hi
doing and rewarded for his toll: to enla ~" vel
privileges, secure our liberties and ,ran.mS @v
10 posterity, to the end that all NAV hs ~ @nl
lessen the animosities OF party strife, res "ss
nony 10 the councils OF our country sUT a9I
the deliberations OF our National and s,o,o suaI
Iators to the advancement of HIS glory and As
", honor and prosperity OF His people: anu ND y
peace and happiness, truth, aud Justice ~" az, up
institutions pure and undefled religion r m',
established among us, for all generations, '
Given under my hand and Seal Of said S,,,
Mortified, this fifteenth day of March, O y
year OF our Lord, one thousand eight bm,a,I
and forty Two, and Of the Independents NJ \,
United States, the sixty sixth
CHARLES PAINE.
BY the Govenor,-HENRY HALE, Secre,ar
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-03-22

U'A bill has been introduced by Thaddeus Ste
vens, Esq to the Pennsylvania Legislature to sep
arate the Secretary of State and Superintendent OF
Common schools. The latter officer to have n
salary OF $500 per annum, and superintend the
publication OF a weekly paper devoted TO the cause
Of Education. The School System of Pennsylva-
MIA has always had an ardent advocate in Mr.. Ste
vens. lie has also, made proposition to the Leg
slaure for the purpose of sustaining the credit OF
the State. 1t is to limit the State Indebtedness al
$40, 900 900 under all circumstances. The project
finds favor with his opponents and has passed the
HOUSE.