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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-01-03

writer in the Knickbocker, by questioning
the courage of Old Put has called fcrih quite II
host of defenders of the hero's fame and among
them is the venerable Elijah Paine. We copy his
letter.
To The Editor ofhe Knickerbocker!
Sir: have seen in the Knckerbockcr for Au.
gust, an article relative TO Gen. Putnam.
propose to make some remarks npon that article.
am now more than eighty four years old.
My father, Seth Payne, ana Cen lsrael Putnam
were contemporaries and neighbors in Pomlret.
i, from my earliest recollection until | was twenty
five years DID, often heard my father tell the woi'
story, which was exactly as follows:
"A wolf had depi edutiors on the shcepiods
IN !her RsIShS9rnood At length G S {mJ d then
neighbors, and negro of Mr. Puimnns, with
large dog, went in pursuit of the wolf, and chased
him into horizontal cavern in ledge of rocks.
The dog was put into the mouth Of the cavern,
and tho negro followed, to crowd him forward, but
did not succeed. Mr. Putnam then, with rope
round his legs, crawl led ir his hands and knees,
and came in sight Of the wolf, whose head aud
fierce eyes were toward him. Upon n signal a.
greed upon he was drawn out by the rope. After
he came out he appeared furious and determined
TO go in again with his gun. His companions re-
monstraed against this, as dangerous. The dis
charge of a gun might bring the rocks upon him
and crush him. But he persisted aud the rope
was again fastened to his legs
He went in with his gun and torch; and when
near the wolf he fired and upon the report of the
gun he was drawn out again upon his belly.
When he came out he was perfectly calm. He
went in again with the rope round his legs, took
the dead wolf by the ears, and in this manner was
dragged out on his belly the third time, with the
addition ofthe wolf.
From my childhood until his DEATH was
well acquainted with Pullman. He was modest
unassuming man,and had nothing of The braggado-
clio about him. ] never heard hun tell the wolf
story, nor ever heard that lie did. lie was uni.
versally considered by oil his neighbors as II man
ofthe srictest truth and veracity.'
The wolf story as above related, was universally
believed in Pomfret. His courage was there al.
ways admitted; and some of his early deeds
which were thought TO discover great degree of
courage, were thought by some TO amount 10 rash
ness.
am aware that the credibility ofths staten,en,
must depend upon the character Of Two persons Tor
truth and veracity-my father and myself NV
father has been dead nearly forty eight years but
there must be living in Pomfret and Brooklyn and
that vicinity, in Connecticut, who can vouch to
his good character in this respect, as well as in all
other respects.
There are persons in New York who know me
personally, and many more who know me by rep.
u,allon. ELIJAH PAYNE.
WHliamsiOrcn, (VermOni,I Sept Is, ls4l.
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OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS.
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE
NAVY.

This is an elaborate and able document and
does high credit to the new Secretary ,MR. UpsHuR
of Va. OF course our limits will permit only en-
abstract.
The Navy of the United States is composed Of
Eleven ships.of the line of which one is rated
for 100 guns, and ten for "a guns.
Fifteen irIgates of the first class of which one
is rated for "a guns, and fourteen for Al guns.
Two frigaes OF the second class, of 36 guns
each.
Eighteen sloops of war, of which eleven are
rated for 20 guns, TWO for lS guns, and FIVE for
l6 guns.
Two briggs and four schooners, rated for ten
guns each.
Four steamers besides
Three store ships, three vessels used as recev-
ng vessels, and five small schooners
OF this number three arc stationed in the Med
iterrnneaD, under Commodore Morgan six in the
Pacific, under Com Jones; six the of
Brazil under Com. NJ orrs three in the West In
dies, under Com. Wilkinson; two in The Eas, In
dies, under Com. Kearney; four as an exploring
squadron under Lieut.. Wilkes. The Secretary
recommends further measures for the protection
of commerce on the coast of California--the es-
tabllshment of post there, and naval depot
in the Sandwich Islands. There are forty millions
of dollars invested in the whale trade alone in the
vicinity of these points. The exploring squadron
squadron Of small schooners has been co.opera-
ting with the FloridaIarmy, and rendered invslua-
BILE aid. One brig as been engaged in coast sur
veying. Two vessels have been employed on the
coast OF Africa the Secretary says
1.-THE operations of these vessels have been
highly valuable in protecting the rights Of our cit
liens enga gcd in trade, and in preventing the
traffic in slaves. They have performed all that
could have been reasonably expected ofso small a
force. An additional number Of vessels, some OF
which should be OF larger size, will undoubtly be
necessary for the security Of our increasing trade
in that quarter, and for the effectual suppression
of the slave trade. This trade regresto say, is
still carried on to a considerable extent, notwith
standing the vigilance Of our cruisers. aided by
the active CO. operation oflhose of England"
Two new steam ships are nearly ready for SER
vice, and orders have been given to build three
more.
Orders have also been gven1o build first class
sloop and three small vessels Of war, and finish
the ifigatss Cumberland, Savannah, Rari,an, and
| 81. Lawrence.
The Secretary is forrsform in this important
branch of national defence. We copy an alb
sitac, fhs suggestions from the NJ Y. American;
LIST. The fundamental reform required IN the
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LETTER ON SLAVERY.
LEI EN ON SLAVEKT,
TO DR.. Robbins, .MaHapoisette, (Roeisster,) Mass.
WARrHAM, Nov 6, 1910.

WAREHAM, Nov. 6, 1910.
DR.. Thomas ROBINS:
Rev and Dear ST-During Inc late meeting of
HE Old Colony AssociaIlons< had not much OPP
portuhiy 10 attempt an answer to your question
10 me
What scripture 6uihoriiy hare The abOIitionists
Ior dneg'ng iefSf slavery is intrinsicaly sinful?
WIZ therefore, now give you my views more
NJ ienglhI ] conclude your question was intend
ed u refer in particular to american slarery, which
J un.e mland 10 be- The sutiecting and holding
Po,.on ef our race 10 the condition Of chaitels per-
= !. take his to be n violation of those divine
preceps which INSERT or imply an equality of hu-
man righis-aHd consequently, he an invasion Of
The essential rights and privileges Of neighJor.
An apostle says, Acts II, 25, lie hath given to
all life, and breath, and all things and hath made
of one blood all nations Of men Tor 10 dwell on all
the face of the earIl.' Since we nre all formed
'of one blood or common stock, | conclude the
'ife, breath, and all things here alleged to be CIV
en- TO all,' involves certain common rights and
privileges, which our heavenly Father has kindly
and freely conferred upon our race | conclude
il will be admitted 10y all, that God has given GER
tain common rights 10 mankind, iohich made The
ground of certain mutual duties. 1 will mention
few of these, which appear 10 me 10 be the com
mon rights and privileges of man.
conclude that one u.s. liberty 10 do right al
ways, and to ENJOY the consequences which God
has connected with obedience 10 his law. Since
Christ hath commanded us TO 'be perfect as our
Father in heaven is perfect he has doubtless
guaranteed 10 all linen the right Of perfect obedi-
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From the Democratic Review.
GOD'S-ACRE.

ny HENRY W. LoNGFELLoWs
like that ancient Saxon phrase, which calls
The burial ground, Gods -Acre!" II is Just;
II consccrates each grave within its wallis
And breathes benson DER the sleeping dust.
God's-Acre Yes that blessed name imparts
Comfort to those, who in the grave have sown
The seed that they have garnered in their hearts,
Their bread of life, alas no more their own.
Into its burrows shall we all be cast,
In the sure faith, that shall rise again
At tho great harvest, when the Archangers blast
Shall winnow, like fan, the chaff and grain.
Then shall the good stand in perpetual bloom,
In the fair gardens of the second birth,
And each bright blossom mnglo its perfume
With that of flowers, which never bloomcd OH earth.
With thy rude ploughshare Death, turn the sod,
And spread the furrow for the seed SOW;
This is the field and Acre of our God,
This is the place where human havcsts grow
Green Gate of Paradise let in the sun!
- Unclose thy portals, that may behold
Those fields Elysiun, where bright rivers run,
And waving harvcsts bend like of gold.
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POETRY.
TIE POET OF THE POOR.

rDrsxxYn E1Lor poor iron dealer of Sheffield, Englan
No snyung from the lowest ranks astonishing the world
AIMS worthy Of Burns. The following comparison Of
and visible glores of creation, with the prospects viii
ononng on society from light of knowledge, is extract
nm ono Of his recent productions:
God said " Let there be light"
Grim darkness felt his might,
And fed away;
Thon startled seas, and mountains cold,
Shuno forth all bright in blue and gold,
And cried "'Tis day, It's day"
"Hail holy light !" exclaimed
The thunderous cloud that famed
Der duisos whites
And 10 I! the rose, in crimson dross'd,
Leaned sweetly o'or the lily's breast,
And bushing, murmu'd Light"
Then was the sky lark born,
Then rose the embattled corn
Then foods Of praise
Flowed Ger the sunny hills of noon.
And then, in stillest night, tho moon
Poured forth her pensve laysi
10 heavens bright bow is glad
Io trees and flowers all clad,
In glory, bloom.
And shall the immortal sons Of God
Be sen-cless the troddca clcl,
And darker than the .cmb
No, by the Of man
BY the swurt arzan!
Ry God, sire
Our souls have holy light within,
And every form'ots grief and sin
Shall see and feel its fire.
By earth, and hell, and heaven,
The shroud of souls is rven
Mind, mind alone
IL light aud hope, and life, and power,
Earth's deepest night, from this blessed hour,
The night Of mind is gone
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From the Mothers Book and Young Lady. Companion

IOII IIV 'IN0IIuI DUUh UIlII UU8 I1Iuy CUHIlIV
EBEGIAC LINES ON a YOUNG LADY.
ny MRS. stGoURNEY.
A blooming rose forsook the stem,
Where lovingly it crew.
By summers genial sunbeam cheer'd
And fresh with sparkling dew.
Who broke the now'ret from its stalk
A thouehtless passer by
vengcful heart on evil bents
cold, Implying eye:
Who broke the flower sacred voice
Spake tendcrly aud low,--
" No careless hand the deed hath wrought,
No stern vindictivo foe,-
The florist, who had nurscd the root,
Set OH the rose his seal,
lie sowed the seed, to reap the fruit,
And wisely wounds to heal.'
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MISCELLANY.
From The Kniekerbocker for November.
THE PIONEERS,

'THosE matted woods where birds forget 10 sing,
But silent hats in drowsy clusters cling;
Where at each step the stranger fears to wake
The rafting terrors of the vengeful snake
Where crouchng tigers wait their hapless prey,
And savage men, more murdeTous still than they
Far different these from every former scene,
The cooling brook, the grassy vested green,
The breezy covert of the waTbling grove,
That only sheltered thefts of harmless love-
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- For his simple heart
Might not resist the sacred influences
Which from the Silly twilight of the place,
SlIngled their messy 6Oughs, and from The sound
of the invisible breath that swayed at once
Az their green tops, stole over him, and bowed
His spirit with the thought of boundless power,
AID tna. n
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GEN. PUTNAM.

A writer in the Kuckbocker, by questioning
the courage of'Old Put has called fcrh quite II
host of defenders of the hero's fame; and among
them is the venerable Elijah Paine. We copy his
letter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-15

gt LET PREJUDICE GIVE WAY TO THE POWER
OF EVIDENCE-H Medicine is advertised a great
many at once condemn it as a Quack Medicine. This
should not be as every reasonable at once
see, that no medicine however good it Is, could
ever be brought before the public in any other way
than through the medium Of the public press. And
we fatter ourselves that the genuine Doctor Tay.
lor's Balsam of Lverwor from s75 Bowery, which,
for nine has withstood every device which the
rcious and bad could invent and with the most riun-
phant for all diseases of the chest lungs and
liver is unrivaedor curing all Of these complaints in
short time Let all who troubled call Immediately
at the office 35 Bowery of the authorised agents and
there still more positive proof of the good which this
vegetable medicine has DONE We trust that will
let prejudice keep them from examining into the facts
cannot be denied that there great many worthless
things advertised but the great thing isto distinguish
the good frsm the bad And think that when a medi-
cine has been before the public nine years. and that time
have its sale still increasing that must be good medi-
cine The proprietor has such great confidence in its y
tues that shall be made to within the reach of all
The only place in this city to obtain genuine 375
Bowery in Brooklyn only at lag Fulton st. Dr. Loweree
Newark ". Raws Co., Albany s. Powell Co., Bos-
on E. w sBull Hartford D. Mitchell New Haven
Oliver Co., New Orleans.
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Philadelphia.
Correspondence of the Herald


PHILADELPHIA, June IL, 1912.
The case Of Willis H. Blaney given the Jury this
day. after eloquent charge from Judge Conrad. The
whole bearing ofhe Judges remarks in favor of
defendants acquitta At the closing Of this letter the
Jury still out
we had here last night very heavy fall of rain accom-
panied with much Thunder and lightning. 1t is to-day
quite warm but showery. As consequence little bust
doing out DOORS and there has not been much do
ing within for some weeks past
The new Franklin Hotel by the Messrs. Sandersons
boarders On Thursday next, he being old printer
and Of presumed to be to all the tricks of the
trade will give complimentary entertainment to the
gentlemen Of the press If he does not invite you will
be more shabby trick than Sanderson before
suspected Of The entertainment will doubtless be CAV
one for some of printers lively boys in the pre-
sencc OF wine and other good things.
Mr.. Wm 0rahum, keeper of the C0rnucopia in Second
street below South street. Southwark formerly keeper of
hotel at Kaghns Point N. j. to his death in sud-
the top of pleasure in Swanson The car had
just returned from Greys Ferry, and Mr. Graham in de-
scendng fell and struck the back head the curb
stone, which rendered him nsensibe. He remained in
this state until last evening" when he died. Mr. G. had
been drinking Unexpectedly.
C. Glenn PEBBLES, the same who with his WIFE made
stir recently in this city and Harrisburg made his
escape from officer yesterday morning under the fol-
lowing circumstances He was in confinement upon the
complaint of his wife, in default of bail to keep the peace
Of being renewed. While, however, his way to Court
he gave the officer the slip and leg bail at the time
and has not since retaen We understand that one
of his having been detained is debt Mr. p is the
same gentleman who figured somewhat conspicuously
last summer Staten Island, rather his wife and
very respectable New Yorker did.
Not much done in stocks to-day and prices were
much the same az yesterday.
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..Thiclx as the Leaves of vo,lambro.a.-

90 THE PRESS TEENS WITH NEW NOVELS
Of the day, at price which is truly astonishing
To-day will be published capital one entitled "Charcs
BLACKBOARD" by PROFESSOR Ingraham the cheap cash
system issued by Reddpg Boston; Zieber, Philadelphia
and J. A. futile, ~ Ann street. New York.
Ofthe literary Iits of this work. have doubt in
hazardng the opnionhat il fully equal the former
efforts Of Ingraham of the prolific story writers
othe day. From hasty glance at the work, we recon-
mend as highly entertaining and amusing, and it Is
sod for less than shilling all the world and his mother
will buy copy. Boys attend early it will go off with
perfect rush. only limited number having been print
ed. Newsmen supplied reasonable terms.
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Baltimore.
Correspondence Of the Herald.1

BALTIMORE, June Ia, 1912.
Mr.. EDITOR
Some night prower since the Front street Theatre has
been de entered and plundered the wardrobe together
with the different bars &C. Property taken altogether
TO the amount only Of about $50.
One ofthe party who committed an assault sometime
nce the officers of the Warspitc" was tried in the
City Court yesterday for the attack he made on the person
who inerered in defence of the officers and found guilty.
fined $40 and COSTS and to be imprisoned one month in
each case.
Capt James OLaw, of the Independent Grays had his
Company out in the square yesterday afternoon drilling
His is one OF the companies that commended strongly for
the prize flag at the encampment 1t is certainly sol
ier-ke and spirited corps and performs military move
ments in mastery manner The Captain seems Diet err
mined that he will contend still stronger for the next
prize The Greys and National Guards are to escort the
committee who the flag to the Fencbes
on the 4th Of July. We may promise glorious time
on that occasion The Maryland Cadets che prize
pany) have some idea of visit to Boston in Au
gust. taking New York in their route.
Flour continues at S5.62t; wheat $3.50 ST. as; Beef
cattle sold yesterday at from IS Sc per 100 b barrel
meats without changes whiskey 10 30 CENTS corn 50
- cents; oats IS cents Wheeling money is now only
per cent discount All other Virginia banks q 81 dis
count We had heavy shower last night.
RODEpICu
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Special Sessions.
Before Judge Noah and Aldermen Crolius and

Before Judge Noah and Aldermen Crolus and
Smith.
JUNE l4-Samuel Allen was tried for stealing
pair OF boots, worth 81, from Daniel j. Woolley.
and Ann Armstrong for stealing piece Of calico.
worth 1885, from the store of Messrs Wildey & Co.
They were both found guilty, and in each case udr
ment was suspended at the request of the complain
ants, and they were discharged
Catharne Cogan was found guilty of stealing a
coat, worth $sl3, from Cornelius Shea, and which
she pledged, and the pawn ticket was found upon
her. She was sent to Backwel's Island for sixty
DAYS. '
Samuel Watson was found guilty of assautne
woman named Rosanna Mcmahon, but discharged
at the request ofthe complainant.
William Hines was found guilty of stealing
coat, worth Sll from Theodore Lewis, and sent TO
the Penltentary for three months.
Catharne Duffy was found entity of stealing from
the store of Lewis M Nash, jr., piece Of calico,
worth So, and remandcd back to prison for 20 davs
Jane Hitchcock, a black woman, was found gull
ty OF stealing an accordion, worth S. the property
Of Charles Lewis, and sent up to the Peniteniiary
for 8 months.
Matthew Kelly, a lad, was found guilty of stealing
about 50, from the money drawer Of Theodore
i.aedercr, and sent TO the House of Refuge
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A New Song.
Air" RosrN THE Bow"

Air" RosIN THE Bow"
If ever consumption assail you,
The Doctors may say what they please,
Allphysic will certainly fail you,
Excepting the Candy Of Pease.
Ifasthma should come nigh to choke you,
Or your lungs be impaired by disease,
Don't let Jobs Affections provoke you,
utswallow the Candy Of Pease.
II the least breath of air makes you SILVER,
As with the cold ague you freeze,
You may fearlessly plunge in the river.
Assured Of salvation by Pease.
In winter the delicate dandy,
Unshrinking may buffet the breeze,
he swallows the sweet Horehound Candy,
Sold wholesale and retail by Pease.
The ladies, in every weather,
May CAD just as much as they please,
II they only take care their lung leather,
Is tanned by the Candy of Pease.
This Candy, whatever is in il,
Cures every censumptive disease
The devil must surely be in il.
If twill not surrender to Pease.
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BYfffF SOUTHERN MAIL.
Washington. A.
Correspondence Of the Herald.1
WASHINGTON, Monday Evening.


IVY [Corsspondence of the Herald.l
WASHINGTON, Monday Evening.
Proceedings in Congress Custom House.
The Senate went into executive session this after
noon, Immediately after ordering the Silas Deane
claim to third reading. Mr.. Caldwell Of New Or
leans who had been nominated as Treasurer OF the
Mint, was rejected. Mr.. Gurdon Bradley Of New
Haven, Connecticut, was confirmed as Consul to
Mayasuez, Porto Rico-Mr. Edward Webster Of
Boston, to Bombay, and some other minor nomina-
tons were assented to. tiei
personal alteration took place in the Senate
between MGR obcrts of Illinois, and Mr.. Smtb of
Connecticut. Mr. Smith charged Mr. McRoberts
with fasehood. The latter retorted with some
spirit, butthere is no danger of boodshed. There
will never be another fight in Congress- Recent
events have shown that there is great economy Of
human life in the chivalry OF the present day.
The House refused by majority of seventeen, to
concur in the ratio of 7O6Os inserted in the apporon-
ment bill by the Senate. So the bill goes back with
the ratio of the House, SOTO. The next amend
ment of the Senate is the proviso that fraction ex
ceeding half the ratio shall enttle State to an
additional representative. This will probably be
jected-the Senate will insist, and then the matter
will so to committee of conference.
II is understood that the Select Committee for in
vestigatng the Custom House matters are impress
ed with the necessity Of visiting New York, with
view to more general and thorough scrutiny into
the management Of the whole concern There is
difficulty at the present time, the votes of all are
required on the tariff, and the House would be re-
uctant to grant the requisite authority but it is in
timated that select committee will be raised, with
power to cit during the 1t is said that the
Surveyors and Appraisers departments arc to be
looked into-in short every thing is to be ovethaul-
ed, from stem to stern
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Unparalleled Success!

co. JAMES's NEW NOvEL-"MORLEY ERN
STEIN"-Ths day is published q. the New World Office
the third Edition copies of "Morley Ernsten7
the most popular of Mr. James works which is selling
with unexampcd rapidly. Booksellers and Agents sup.
piled at Sl2 per hundred. Six copies for one dollar
Single copies 10, cents Office 30 Ann street. Copies
also Of ZANONI and THE JACQUERiE, at LAY cents
each.
Q- new and popular work is in press which will be
issued early next week Notice will be given future
advertisements of the day of publication also in the New
World Of next Saturday.
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Cold WEATHER.-The recent cold weather, which,
has materially injured vegetation in the interior.
caused ice to form in the streets Of Buffalo, and
snow to fall in Boston, has been produced by the
appearance of numerous ice bergs off our coast
Seventeen of these islands, all of the largest size,
passed by the Sw. brig Gotha, in latitude 42k,
longitude A.