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Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1842-04-13
VERMONT TELEGRAPH.
BRANDON, SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1874
For the Telegraph.
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.

Brother Murray fell constrained
notice, for few moments, certain ar
lcIe which lately appeared in popular
rgous" paper which, Judging from the
course it has pursued hilherto) does not
sdorse the sentiment that I" God crealed
lone blood all nations Of men; )" and un.
ss nv understanding be somewhat dark
ned in regard to some of its leading prin-
WIS, il does not consider il 20 be policy,
nihis age Of worldly wisdom TO rebuke
spiritual xickedness in high places.
TIE paper referred TO. is "The Baptist
Advocate" printed in the city of New
York; aud the article is one that appear
ed ia said paper o: the 5lh Of March; IN.
ir the title Of "ca pital punishment" its
author Rev. u. d. He says that " as
fir back,as the days Of Noah. this gener-
al principle was given, as law by which
al Noah's posterity, in all ages. must
abide Gen. tx: and 6. And surely,
your blood Of your lives will [ require:
THE hand of every beast will l require
/, aad at the hand of man at the hand Of
every mans brother will ] require the
| Ire of man. Whose sheddeth mans
Wood, bv man shall his blood be she'd"
Now, il would be presuning too much,
hr me 10 say that this was not a
alaw, which was obligatory upon those
10 whom it was given; but it would seem
to me TO be quite as unwarrantab!e. at
EAST, 10 say that this is the " law by which
aNo his posterity in all agesofthe world
hould be governed. This is the fist in.
aiuce of capital punishment for crime. o.
which we are informed in scripture ; al.
6oueh the earth had been inhabited al
most (lnd, as some suppose, qnlte,) 2OOU
ynrs; vet there had been murderers, and
hey had been punished: as the case o.
Cin and Llmecb: and the Almighty in
his wisdom, i. seems, had hitherto prepar.
some other punishment sor the muir
tervr, besides that Of death. Thus it is
EVIDENT, that in different ages ofthe world
Nl under different dispensations OF his
povdence, God has Instituted different
avs and regulations, oy which TO govern
creatures. The learned DR.. tells US
als IS law by which all Noah's pos.
s'ay, Ia all ages must abide" This iss
we assumption. and no where to be found
%Ae Bible. He then gives Us nun
wet passages from the law Of Moses
@Lrvuicus, xiv: IL; Aud he that kill
W any man shall surely be put to death
'anO xxxv: 81; Moreover ye shall taxi
:" satisfaction for the life Of murderer
'"ea = guilty Of death; but he shal
"sarely put to DEATH" Blu: Moses doe
= yell them, THAR this is law by whIc
: N0ah's "poslerity. in all ages mus
,1us' but he was then giving laws
! Jews. particularly. and not 10 the sui
s''u'ng nations. These laws were n
Wed 800 years after the command
! ''n aud his family 10 the 9th chapter
:. j" And this same code Of laws inpo
upon the sabbath breaker, also. 1t
sws su%ent OF death. Lev. xxxv: 8
m, aOsoever doelh work therein shall
Death and this penalty was real
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-08-23
Tn Brn;yh Tr.nfu Raljfrd.

The last Globe states, that the Treaty between the
IT, S. and G.. Britain was ratified by the Senate on Sa-
turday night oclock. The injunction of secrecy not
having been removed, the ma oIly Of cannot be
officially asrcriened-but 1t is reported, that the vote
vas abou; 50 Ia ..
SO far, 50 g0od. Peace is secured with G. Britain.
Additional stability impaired to our intercourse with
the greatest commercial nation on the Globe. New
confidence is given TO commercsl transactions.-
We have it in our power to place our navy, army,
Notifications, &c, the peace ioong-No TO dIsarm
altogether not to dsband all military establish
ments-bu 10 etrench expenses, anG better adapt
tn m TO the crcumscribed OF Treasury.
These are great services which may emanatc from this
important measure. We cannot commit ourselves TO
an appreciation Of the terms Of Treaty which have
not vet seen-but we take it for granted, from the
strong majority, which confirmed IT, that those terms
are no. liable much objections, that It may prove
on analysis or trial satisfactory
Give us now good Finance bill-on efficient and a
sufficient Revenue bl-a bill, that will furnish the me-
cessary supplies economical administration OF the
Goyprnment-and revive the confidence OF the coun-
try in our noble Institutions. Give such bill along
with the British Treaty. and new spring will be CON-
mnncaed 10 the spirits, the eIerons, aud the prospe
ri,y of The country. New confidence will be given TO
the resumption of the State manuiac nrng
interest," in many of its departments, must begin 10
brighten and the mercantile transactions OF the U. 5.
mus, gradually improve. But-unless sufficient Re
venue bill be adopted before the adjournment Of Con-
press '',he spring that is in society will be kept down,
and the temporary and the virtual dissolution OF the
Government as it were, will cast lis dim eclipse over
all the nation.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-08-23

fear to encounter such tremendous responsibility He
must be more than 'thrice armed fights IN such
a cause. What Have Mr.. Crttendens friends IN the
House Of Representatives exhausted all the means OF
conclliaon-n the schemes for furnishing supplies to
suffering Exchequer Every man in the nation knows,
hut they have not-and every in the nation ough,
to know, and will know that Mr. Tyler is anxious I"
sign any bill, which provides a sufficient revenue,
without breaking down the whole spirit and intention
nf the COMPROMISE Of 33. Every man knows, that
he well the Democrats willing to suspend even
the restrictions of that very Compromise act, which
Gen. Harrison himself pronounced to be protected
with the "public faith-and which MIR. Clay declared
10 be "1'rea,y of Amty and Peace'-aye, tosu pend
It for time, in consideration of the unexpected emhar
easements and pressing necessities of the Treasury 10
fact, what prevents amcabe arrangement, since
he memorable union between the Dstribulioniss and
Prorc,ionsts appears to be broken up' What prevents
the Tariff members from uniting with the Democrats
efficient scheme of financed What prevents
adjustment of the amount of the Duty-and the
time of s duration? The former ought 10 be moderate,
not extravogan-The latter perhaps ought 10 be gra.
dual in coming back TO the Compromise Pont-that 1t
nigh, be gradually felt by the Manufacturing interest
But we will speculate further upon the terms OF the
adjustment We knO,c the disposition of the Demo
Gratis ia such, that if bill be not passed. the Wings
will be in fault, not oc. elf Rome suffers, WE are IN.
nocent"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-08-23

Mr.. PROFIT retorted upon Mr.. A. Mr.. p. said
et Mr. Gushing tell the people of his Slate, that the
gray haired father of their delegation that tariff
ought 10 be passed-that there laws for the
collection of revenue, and that should be pass
ed!'
Mr.. CUSHING deprecated the attempts of Mr.
Adams to prejudice the country against the judiciary
who had TO decide upon the legality of laying duties.
He knew that lawyers of the highest talents thought
the present laws asucient 10 collect duties under
IL the President had not taken the advice Of the Aor
ney. General, and had not ordered the collection oil
under the Compromise act, the cry against
such course would have been violent This
was u matter Of business and his colleague, was tear
ing open the wounds in the public mind, instead OF
aiding 10 heal them by doing something for the country
Mr. GRANGER wished TO know OF MIR Wise the
meaning of his words few days since relative to him.
self
Mr. WISE had not intended any reflection the
gentleman from New York. lie went on 10 sny, that
he never stood in such relation to know the cab
net secrets. Some of the late cabinet (but not MIR,
Granger) had violated their confidential relations to
the President.
Mr. GRANGER was satisfied with MIR. WIS exrla.
nation. He, however, charged MIR. Gushing with hav-
ing voted for every bill which was vetoed, and then
iustfying every veto and every &C; of Executive en-
croachment on this House with servility.
Mr.. CUSHING wished to reply; but the floor was
occupied by MIR. MARSHALL, who took the ground
that they should sacrifice something for The good Of the
country. He was willing to drop distribution for the
present. and adopt the bull just vetoed without dlstrbu
tion Mr. Barnards bill; that the Wings, by holding
out and doing nothing, would have fearful account 10
settle with their constituents
MIR. McKENNAN would give up distribution to save
The country; but objected TO the short Limitation of taco
years.
The Committee rose
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ELECTIONS


North Carolina The Register (Mhig) Of the 10Th
saws, the Democratic majority on joint ballot will be
"a lie reduces the majority of 81 Given in our lasD
by claiming some of our men. At all events, "a De.
rnocrac majority will do very well in "Whig State.
Messrs Mangum and Graham, Senators of the u. s.,
both reside in Orange county, which has reversed it's
vote, and given Democratic cjoritv-[Curious turn
of The Cards, indeed In this old North State, the
wings were the first 10 start Mr. Clay as the nonna-
ted President. From the Stale, The Wings of the
Senate seected Mr.. Mangum their acting Vice Pre-
,ident Bnt neither the President that TO be elected,
nor the Vice President that actually is, were sufficient
to propiute the votes Of her people, or swerve her
from their fidelity to the Constitution. MIR. Clay is
endorsed, and Mr.. Mangum is disowned.
Bedford Brown, Esq late Senator of the U. s., is
Returned Senator from Caswe county.
Illinois Democratic majority of popular vote near
10000, and On join, ballot in Leg Stature about 40 -
The Wings Of Illinois, like those of North Carolina,
foug ht under the banners Of Henry Clay and behold the
result
Indiana-In spite of Wing representatives, the
Democrats will have majority on joint ballot. In the
Senate of those held orer, the Wings have IL and the
Democrats I4-of the ne,c members, the Wings have
II and the Democrats Swing minority in Senate, O.
In the Housc-Whgs "A, Democrats democratic
majority, H. On joint ballot, Democratic maory 5.
Missouri and alabama Strongly Democratic. We
almost walk over the course.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-08-23
Secession of M, VLjosin Ohio !,

The secession of the Wing members from the Le-
gisarure Of Ohio, has thrown the whole State INTO a
crmcn We are much mistaken, if it does not re act
earfully upon their whale party. Meetings are held
by The Democrats the State and the most ANNA
ted resolutions passed against this "Revoluton
Rebellion ! Treason - Such it is called in power
full address Of the Democratic members Of the Legs
ature. This address takes TO pieces the manifesto Of
the Whgs-exposes its fallacles-and detects It's ms
representations. 1t compares the apportionment of the
Districts, proposed TO be made by the majority, with
the arrangement of the minority in Mr.. Barretts bill,
and shows, that the last is Objectionable upon all
the tests which are applicable to the subject.
Even the New York American in despite Of all its
Whiggery feels stf obliged 10 denounce the course
Of lie Wings of Ohio. 1t contends, that whatever
were the oulrages perpelratrd By the Apportionmen
bill Of the majority, ",he Wings were bound 10 remain
at their posts, and give effect TO the b'-"That the
evil resulting from the bill, if enacted into law
could only lie temporary and Observation-Disclosures
such breaking up of Legislative body that re-
sulling from the combination Of the Wing members,
Of enduring and lar reaching mischef'-"That it
is sufficient answer, in our judgment, that no
permanent wrong is done by this course because the
ne Legislature, soon TO be chosen, will have ample
time 10 pass new law and order election, before
the next Congress will probably be convened 1t is
The act and not it's consequences, we are to udge-the
practical question: and not its possible contingent re-
suits: That the Wing party is the party Of law, order
and cheerful submission TO the constituted authorities,
acting within their proper sphere he lines are big
with evolutionary DOCTRINES revolutionary movements
and the wises may well doubt, whether with all the
conservative influence which Wing principles, rightly
understood, can exercise, it may be possible long to
rescue our popular Institutions from that anarchy which
has been the grave Of former Republics. And no one
claiming md honorIng those principles can stand
cused, who shall not oil proper effort both to uphold
law and to discourage characterization. And that in
thus con,umacously refusing 10 fulfil a solemn ard
sworn duty they were, in judgment, guilty of moral
treason 10 the CONSTITUTIONS md Of perjury in the sight
of God and man-and for this we have condemned, and
l..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-08-23

rho< J. Campbell caruhe 49, Cary c Sassy
A., f. tSn|s cuu,on, Coles, Colluitt, MARX ~ Ioopt.
,sra,p mn,l Dawson, DEAN Dean, John e. Eaw,.us'
r Sa Sa% asss SEWN G% i
Nr O. G"''G aSs. Holmes Hopkins, iouek, 1us'H on
.'a. ll''iln. wm Cost johnson, Cave Johnson, 'onn
n'fk kennedy Andtsw kenssdy ling Lane m i1S
IGlcird az THOMSON Mason Mathiot, Matthews NE
M M%9t o~y Payne AeIands, ka"S s.nnd nas
R ss.s shields; Y s". m 4a Ss':t'. sa n"ss Tsa
n'd Tnmson, Richard w Thomps.n Jacob i" wap.
ea H. T1nes r"dt,%""d wS W w mane c. Wi,
s W,r and Frderal members thus intended TO pu.
some ~ ouH T,;fTb,ll IN favor of which their
'e'o On nS Of Ways and Means directed their
osn No 0n - rspor, Resolution ,c,
Caiman, ~ moved suspension of the rules 10 en-.
Nj TX" ~ .t na motion Tor gong into Committee
M hun % !" sS for the purpose OF taking up revenue
et t, '' X. ,,c of which he read. m.,,
bill. "[ cpraSGER moved an Adjournment. rho,
Nr lIm1' The vote stood yeas 10 ay'so' 50
S -. Ionse adjourned
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-08-23

The Clay presses much put to it for means
of keeping their Tagging spirits that they are even
seeking TO make capital Of the Parkersburg (Vrgno)
Gazette placing Henry Cays pane a, The head of lis
columns for President The Editor, seems, has wing
ged himself This said Gazette ever active, never
very decided, very Influential iii star Of abuot
the l2;h magnitude the political horizon-nnd
do not suppose it carry off five votes with the
whole concern
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-08-23

n, Gave Johnson OF Tennessee, to whose exertions
a are principally indebted Tor the retrencbments IN
the Army bill in the face of most proiracted oPpos-
lion calculates tina, the whole reductions in its various
arms will amount to 1861, officers and men, viz: %
officers, 1852 prvates reduced in infantry 2os IN the
artillery and l7s Dragons Congress VIII look TURNER
into this subject next session.
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Aug. %

of Quarterly Session, held for Louisa county, a, @
Court house thereof Monday The SUI DAY o. aa,s n The
Estate sm deceased Ordered hat al %
having demands Of kind against inc 6a.e OF M
TO Madison Pendetcn Of the said Estate on OF ne
day OF November lsie; md aPrearng 10 e III
faction of Court than years have rxreo
The qualification o said Executor is O'drre hat copy
for eight weeks In the kchmn s
onr and also po,ted Tie front Of Louisa Court house
on Two several Court days such further order may be aae
,eaon IN sn, n.ing with the taking of fundne bonds as
e NJ Assembly in such cases made and provided artores
Copy Tes;e, ,, u,..r.n -
-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-08-23

NJ Can paper be worthy of the confidence of a
free people, which, like the R. Wing, petends to fly IN
nonpnt from extremity to an"ther ard affects 10
transfer lis adhesion, from pure Protective System TO
Free Trade-eher because it is thwartcd in IFS party,
lactious scheme of Dstribution-or, because the En-
ouirer il anxious 10 have a good Revenue bill passed
for the relief of the Treasury and for The honor OF The
country The Wing, along with Messrs Adams, Ar
nold Botts &c, would sacrifice the nation, 10 crafty
their own petty hatred of John Tyler their devotion
In the policy Of the Wings
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-08-23

The Washington Correspondent OF the Charleston
Courier states That Chancellor Ken, OF New Yorl,
has gwen very elaborate and explicit opinion in sui
nor, of the instructions from the Treasury Department
10 the Collectors sor the collection of the revenue.
have this opinion; bot friend has, and assures
me that il fully supports the views and opinions of Mr.
Legare There 10 be doubt that Mr.. Webster is
to retire from the Cabinet mmed atey after the adjourn
ment OF Congress"
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49,
Carriages

Married ON Tuesday the 10th instant by the Rev Mr. Ernest
Mr. WILLIAM IoRrRrsoS, of Cha lotcsve To Miss HANNAH,
second daughter cf Gen. VIM F. Gordon, OF Abemare.
{SJ- The Wing is requested to copy.
Married. at Hill Pleasant in James city county, by the Rev j.
T. r. Walsh, Thursday, the 18Th inst MI GEoRGE f. GEppr,
Miss Ley ELIZABETH. daughter Of Richardson Henley ESQ.,,
former able Representative in The Legislature Of Vgina,
from the above comfy.
b-r The Wing and Herald will please copy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-08-23

The last Raleigh Register pplis off lis fine saucer Of
second crop strawberries-ts mammoth tomato of one
pound and half-and its mammoth Irish potatoes OF
two pounds but alas it cannot boast of its
mammoth Wing majority in the Legislature. Its Ia
bles EXHIBIT the fatal nett Wing loss of 60 equivalent
10 dead loss of 50 votes.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-08-23

The Wing party once claimed for itself the title of
Conserrafrls anil Frie"ds IF Order. But from their
aie conduct in Ohio, aud The disorsanizng doctrines
which are now preached up By some OF the Wings in
Congress, they rather deserve the ep'ihet Of Desrue
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-08-23
NJ Several advertisements, obituaries, &c, una.
vodaby omitted today, will be published on Friday.

r AUREL GROVE FEMALE sEMlNARY-The scholastic
IL year this Seminary will commence the 18th Of Sep
tember July, with incmisalon Of
fortnight Christmas. Trrs-For board and tuition in any
the English branches sl25 Music including the use Of
Piano, The teachers particularly early
trance young ladies may with their classes
J. J.. cox.
Eas Aup 3J-wtd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-08-23

We regret 10 have TO announce the death Of John r.
Emmett ESQ, the able Professor Of Chemistry at the
University OF Virginia. He was the son of the d'stln
gushed Thomas Adds Emmett. His talents and learn
ing gave reputation TO the University II will be diff
cult 10 supply the vacuum left by his decease.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-08-23

The New York Legislature has resumed us ADJOURN
cd Session II meets for the purpose OF reappo'on-
ing lis Congressional Districts. Efforts are making 10
turn its attention to other SUBJECTS nno 70
the New York a nd Erie Railroad. But so lar as the
sediments ser of The House had been developed they
seemed TO be opposed to the introduction Of any other
business On Thursday, the subject was again brongh.
M by the following concurrent resolution suoint'eo
10 the Serae by Mr.. Furman:
9P,solred III the Assembly concur) That the con
o,,on resolution of the Senate and Assembly, upon
which this session is convened, be so far modified thai
this Legislature take into consideration and pass upon
the financial condition and internal improvements OF
This State and The several other subjects mentioned
in the Governors Message presented al the commence
rnent of the present session.
This resolution lies on the table one day. The Ap.
oortionment bill is destined to give the Legislature
trouble enough.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-08-23
HOYT & CO.'S OFFICE.

HRAWING of Alexandria Lottery Class A. drawn s0l inst:
- IS 81 81 10 il SO a5 Sc ~ &c u Al %
AM a 3I-t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-08-23

DR.. Meucci of Florence, at the request of several
gentleman of this city, will deliver lecture on Ply
sionnomy this e1enng, at o'clock, in the Exchange
Rail Room. We understand that the Doctors friends
have issued liberal number of invitations, and we
hone tina, there will be good attendance. From our
with the Doctor and from the high teSt'mo
mails he has brought with him, sincerely recommend
linn rs one, whose fine talents and polished address
will lend power and grace TO the novel subject when
he nds discuss. He possesses all the fire and
.loouence of his native land-nnd coming from the
frees, portion of Italy, we trust that he will be well
coined by brilliant company
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-08-23

IN 81 eca Session Of the Cir-
ru Superior Of and Chancery held for Chester
field county the 18th July, 1872:
I'M anab Ma -rder G Administrator Of John Ray mond de-
cr,s.d William Johnson for William Maguder, Frederick
uoe Executor William Dunnavant, deceased, Francis Is
and Chearam John H. Fore Joseph A. Brooks
and Samuel Drake guardian of George X. and Donnad H.
Moody iiai''hs
Ann Adams widow ard late Administrative Of VIM. Adams,
Nay Ann Thomas James, Judith Catharne and VIII
i,m oneiu Adams Leonard Nunnaly, Sheriff and Admits
,,aor de honis William Adams, decd. DEFENDANTS
I'm mo- plaintiffs Pakc Polndexer assigned guar
tn IN defend defendants this and he filed
nm answer on tt behalf Whereupon this 70 be
de ndaRs and undry exhibits and
argued On consideration Whereof tile CouH ad
udrr order and Decree that Of It's Commissioners do take
account of inc estate If William Adams, deceased
and ,he thereof both by the defendants Ann
Adams the original Administering and Leonard NunnaIy tho
b0ns account also OF the fad William
adams, res, esste o The def ndant Ann Adams and
her rhIen as his and heirs showing the state OF the
lille Of ssd Land AMI whether acquired by the said Adams Ia
with The manner which scch lille may have been deved and
tIrr any, much OF the purchase money has
Lern paid whom ana how much ay now be 10 arrra
and also of the debts Of all kinds o the sa
Adams Estate now outstanding and unpaid those
due by specially or writing, signed by Tie iGealc from
otherwise, aid naming w esp1a
rir. su ~ bind inestare lie IN terms IRON se MOI 80
binding them and THAR he convoke he ceci
Tors of said estate before him. with their proofs ny notice. 10 b'
i"hed nj least four Of the Riefmond nrws-
And the said Commissioner ordered to report sueh
here special statement Of fucn matters as lie
NAV deem neruent or any of the parties may require
A' Copy-Teste - =
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-08-23

ar IIENRICo AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL
SUCtETY-ThS gentlemen appointed to serv. on inc ra'"
Committee, witt Geo. 81 Savage Charles MARX henry w.
Carter and VIM. Miller respectfully requested 10 NEE,
Goddins Spring, Saturday the 27th inst al u
who desire their farms examined are fclues
ed 10 notify tile Committee, through Of is msnhers without
delay. JOHN CAklEls, Iha"ha"'
August 90.
0TD WINES AND II0T0RS-Ai.o GROCERiES.-i have
" large and general assortment of old ines ana ii
quors, part Of which have been VI on hand po''ne II" @
comparison tie best i'll the e!:y - may
quality and price, ca,culnrsS in putting oil lthl up rus
nld Wines Liquors III found beneficial FOR The pre-
Of health when moderately and jnielousy
Should be found creduous M" 10 nave nf u
mistaken belief, in PLAN matter of fact assertion iel n
enquire call the subscribers who has been rega ,ep
rate drinker during Of his life and mol s
with his healthy appearance, they can see portrait ~ m
uncle died the State OF New fok ae1u
lu7 yea and he was knorR be drinking fish since TIC
'' " ~ ' ~ WIN. WALLACE.
A.. N 3l-wly