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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-06-27
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES,
Passed al The Cd Session of The 9Th Congress.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION.

[pUBEc-No. 90.
AN ACT TO authorize the collector OF the dlstric
of Fairfield to reside in either of the towns o
Fairfield or Bridgeport.
Be il enacted by The Senate and House Of Repre-
sentaiueS Of The United States Of America IN Con
gress assembled That so much Of the act entitled
IAN act to regulate the duties on imports and ton
mage" approved March second, seventeen hun
dred and ninety-nne, as requires the collector fol
the district OF Fairfield, in the State of Connect
cut to reside ia the town of Fairfield, he, and the
same is hereby, repealed aud the said collector
shall reside in said town of Fairfield or in the
town of Bridgeport, within said district:
WILLIE 2. MANGUM,
Presidentof the Senate pro temPoTe'
JOHN WHITE,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
Approved, June |, 1912. y,,
JOHN TYLER.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-06-27
CAPTAIN HALE AND MAJOR ANDRE.

We observe news from Washington, that in
the House bill for erecting monument to the
memory of Nathan Hale, was read twice and re-
ferTed The ragical death of Capt Hale is one
OF the most patriotic yet melancholy episodes in
The history Of the revolution. But few Of our
readers are probably acquainted with the story,
and a brief recital may not be inappropriate, re-
cordng rs il does one of the most brilliant acts of
self sacrifice and devotion ever recorded in the
annals of any country.
Nathan Hale was native of the town Of Cow
entry in Connecticut. He graduated from Yale
College in the class of 1873, with the highest hon
ors and was remarkable for quiet and sludous
habits, and his genIlemanly deneanor. lmmedi-
aley after the battle of Bunker's Hill, he aban-
doned his intentions of entering into the ministry,
and received a commission as lieutenant in one OF
the Connecticut regiments, commanded by Major
Thomas Knowl,on. He was in the detachment
commanded by that gallant officer when he de-
slroysd tho barracks Of the British troops on one
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-06-27

To increase The sharpness and strength of ZINE
gar. - Boil two quarts OF good vinegar, till redu-
ced TO one; then put it in a vessel and set i. in
the sun tor a week. At the end of that lime you
may mix it with six times its quantity of bad vim
egar, and it will not only mend it, but make it
strong and agreeable, Mechanics Dun Book.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-06-27

Stones on Cultivated Land--It is an error TO
suppose that stones should he entirely removed
from land which is under cultivation. Those
stones which would be in the way of the scythe
while moving of course should be removed, but
all the smaller stones should remain and If who'll
ly or partially EMBEDDED in the soil, they preserve
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-20
SHAREHOLDERS CONVENTION.

Convention Of shareholders of Marylsnd, has
been in session at Annapolis, during the past fort
sisht. This step has been considered necessary
nv the course of the fanatical Abolitionists of the
east, as well as by the fact Of the great increase oil
free negroes in the State by emigration, mannmis-
.lon, Sc. o. Thursday last, a report from a Sc
l,ct Committee, was submitted to the Conventions
This. report contained the following propositions.
which we're separately considered and adopted;
l." To prevent manumisSinn except upon con.
aitinn OF instant transportation To some place out
.fihc Uni'ed S,a,es, and that AZ the expense OF
the manumittre."
TO prevent any fee neeroe once leaving
Ihs State ever to return to II, unless he leaves as y
.ervsnt Of a white resident Of the State, and return
with him. ard such resident shall first file a declsr.
alton in the county clerks Office. OF his intention To
,ake such sarvan, with him or, unless he shall
leave the State for the purpose OF visiting some
nne ~ oihcr Of the American colonies on the Coast
Of Africa"
This Convention ID the hr.t, we believe, that has
ever assembled in this country, for the purpose
above stated. The body was composed Of gem
,lsmen much distinguished FOR learning and abil-
l,y, and the creates, harmony prevsiledin their de-
alterations.
The proceedings of The Convention we're slight
" interrupted by the circumstance ola reporter for
a, Abolition rsper in Massachusetts being present
II. was Offered a seat within The box amongst the
other reporters, but refused to take it, and wen''o
tbs gallery. to proceed with his operations From
,his, he was expelled BY the citizens, and had II MOI
been for the intel difference Of the police. who TOOK
him to j,il. the citizens of Annapolis would have
taken him ir hand, and rude him upon a rail. Tie
WA. brought up for examination the next day s"d
fran paper. found in his possession. he was ideH'
th-d a. above stated, a correspondent for the
EmanciPa,or and the Star, sboIinon papers ~
Na"schusett. His name is Charles L loisy
He was Commanded to nrison tor further trial.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-20

N~AyAL.--Thc Norfolk Beacon Of Friday says
we learn that the q S. sloop of War Levant,
Commander Fitzhuga, has been order to the Span
i.b Main, on special service, and is expected to
sail Immediately.
The above annuneia,ion, probably, 10 connected
with the recent capture Of the Texas Santa Re ex-
pedition by the Mexicans. 1t will be remembered
several citizens Of the Z S. accompanied this ex-
pedilion. No doub, the ,loop will visit Vera Cruz
for the purpose Of demanding and receiving those
American captives from The Mexican Government
II so. the fact is highly credtable TO our govern
meni, as indicative Of = determination to protect
the .imules, Americ an ciiixen in the insstimable
privileg. of " life. lib.rty and the pursuit of hap
piness." The promptitude Of the movement, too,
10 worthy Of all praise.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-20

prn,ions are pouring into Congress from all
rart. Of the country to save tins Law from repeal
row tina, a disposition is manifest TO do so, owing
), the opposition Off number of Wings to the mea-
sure. united with the entire force of the Locofn-
os.. The principal petition, or the only one that
,eems TO be entitled to weight, praying for its re-
veal, {. one from the Chamber Of ommerc OF
l.ouisyills, ny he others Of a similar nature, are
ao,ling more than the splenetic ebullitions OF the
locofocos in New York or some of the large CT
,l.., who are unwilling to lot the Wing party have
The credit Of passing a benefcen, law. Upon the
reference OF a petition from New York for the re'
real Of the Law, instructions were given to the Jn-
dietary Committee, in the House OF Representa-
lives, to repor, a bill on Tuesday, for Its repeal
BY a majority Of "a votes.
The National Intelligencer gives its opinion that
the Bankrur, Law will mo-, be repealed. A letter
from Washington to a New York paper, gives a
ramour iha, the President; will stop a repeal Of the
Las ny the exercise Of the veto.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-20

The Enquirer, referring to the rumour
that Mr.. Tyler medl;a,ed a resignation,
says:
"Mr. Tyler cannot-will not-ought
not to resign. If he does, he would in
deed be the traitor the Wing papers have
attempted TO make him. He would be a
traitor to the Constitu,ion-and an apps.
tate to all his principles. What!-- re-
sign, and put it in the power Of Mr.. Sam
uel Southland, the instrument OF Mr.. Clay,
10 administer the Government, and palm
upon us a National Bank. Neuer!
This is as fair a specimen Of Ritchlana,
as we have seen lately. The future bio
grapher of the Editor may quote 1t. both
for the purpose Of illustrating his char
acter and his style! The inaitentive
reader would infer tina, Mr.. Tyler was
an especial f~avorite Of the Editor-that
this latter gentleman desired him to re-
tain his present Office forever, and that he
would do whatever man could do, to full
81 the desire. The object of the para
graph is to produce such an impression
upon the mind Of Mr.. Tyler but # one
will closely scan il, he will find that there
is no direct commihal to that effect. Tc
be sure, there is a very emphatic nerer al
the conclusion-but that applies to resign
and people are not said TO resign an
Office, when they are dismissed, as Mr.
Van Burtn was, and MS Mr.. Richie pro
poses to do with Mr.. Tyler Richmond
Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-20
THE

Up 10 the present day, we have had . renaikso's
season. It 10 now past the middle Of January ana
we have had q succession, for the Inst three wees
Of plesssnt--ssversl days indeed. OF de'so"'
weather. The SUI, for the past week, has oss'
brieh, and clear as il is in the Spring, and the a'
almost bsIrDy. cooled however, in 'he
a ere healthy frost. In the early part o.
Der, q heavy sno~ fell, sad for perhaps . ~seN We
had weather in every respect worthy Of mid-"'n'e''
Then e,lIored,s succession Of soft rainy days
which have, since New Year. given place TO the
h,;,b, .un,bine we have been enjoying for more
Than a fortnight past. The roads which have been
in ,,rv bad condition, are now improving.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-20
rMpTy

We End in the Boston Post the follow
ing remarks: +.
aThe Treasury Of the United States ]
bankrupt And this, too in eight shor
months alter the accession Of the Whil
party 10 ~power!l"
IL our respected contemporary bad SAT-
ain two months after the Wing party
came into power" he would have beef
quite as near correct. This outcry a
gains, The present Administration for thu
emptiness Of the Treasury is rather ride
ulous than otherwise.
" Mistress, | want a new broom, il you
please, men,
"a new broom, Betsy, why, where !.
that which you have been usingf
ali is all worn out 10 the handle
men,"
worn out, indeed what shocking
carelessDess! Why Kitty, your p~redeces
sor used il for nearly two years; and no"
you, who have not had the broom 10 ust
a month, complain that j, is worn out =
Shocking extravaganza !"-lU. s. Ga
zeite.
This is not an inappropriate illustration
ofthe Glamour which the Loco Focos are
now making about the bankruptcy, which
the Wings have brought upon the Gov
eminent. Than that Glamour, one can
not well imagine a greater stretch o.
impotence. They had possession Of the
Governmen. for twelve years-.They
fiund il in a flourishing condition-and
under the laws then in force, the Treasu-
nv overlooked faster than they could
sauander It's contents. BY and bye, how
ever, they devised one expedient or a.
mother for consuming the excess-what
could moi be expended in was,eful appro.
p~riations, was S~rartroHted and Tor
twelve months befure they went out o.
power, the Government was on the bor-
rowland when they we're driven from
Office, it was estimated, that they had leit
the Government minus some "a millions.
In the face Of the facts, they hive the eff
frontery to talk about bankruptcy They
must have frames Of oak and faces OF TIT,
pls brass not to sink ~overpowered with
shame. at the idea of thus impu,lng TO
others the guilt, which rests at their own
doorsl If they suppose their tale will be
credited, they mnst first suppose the coun.
try void of common intelligence and ut
teriy ignorant OF the affairs Of the Gov.
m for the last seven years. lfthey
expect TO escape exposure and reprehen.
sion, they must base their expectation on
the supposition, that the moral sense oil
the community is perverted, and all dis
tinctions of right and wrong are confound-
ed.-Rfch. Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-20

BLOOD! BLOOD! BLooD!--Most of our
readers will remember that in April last,
a Mr.. AlIston, ofTallahassee, challenged
Gen. Reid, of FLORIDA. They fought.
and the General shot him. Willis Ais.
ton, a brother oil the deceased, and the
General, had a rencontre subsequently,
and q second ono, when the former shot
the latter. He afterwards went to Texas.
Private letters received in this city yes
terday state that he has had further Difficult.
ties there, which ended in his taking the
life of another, and in his W life being
taken.
We hear that he arrived in the neigh
borhood OF Brazoria about the 10Th uIti-
mo; tina, about six or eight miles from the
town, in the woods, he met DR.. John Me-
Neil Stewart; thnt an alteration arose
between them, relative to u friend Of Mr..
Stewart, they both being armed; that ALI
s,on drew his knife to stab him, but Stew
art, perceiving his intention, fred three
shots at him with one OF Colts pistols;
that Allston, though severely wounded,
fired a rifle and shotgun at his opponent,
which Instantly killed him.
A memorandum from Thomas F. Nc
Kenna, Of Galveston, on the back of one o
the letters, states that Allston was arrested
taken out, and shot by the citizens OF Bra,
zoria.-N. O. Picayune.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-20

INGRATITUDE: THE GUARD AGAIN.
In the debate which occurred on Mon.
day, 10th instant, in the House of Repre-
sentatives, MIR. Profit, Of Indiana, let slip
the following singular charge against the
President. We quote his words
That almost erery diplomatic appoint-
meni made since President Tyler came
into office, has been made from those who
pere opposed 10 him in politics"
This sentence, from the Indiana section
Of the Guard, compares very curiously
with the late round assertion Of the Cor
poral himself" that every member OF
that heroic corps had received the tender
OF an office"
The ready answer Of Mr.. Cooper
tina, this might be because the President
could not find enough Of his friends to fill
those OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, have some.
what Disconnected the champion Of the Ad-
mlnistration, and %recalltd him, even, TO a
CONSCIOUSNESS IS Of the slip he had Commit.
ted.
1t was certainly a little unfortunate, at.
ter being heralded, in the Corporal's let
ter, us the exampIars OF ell dlslnterested
ness, thus TO have n leaky member OF the
Corps betray the bitter discomfort with
which they ranklc, at seeing their light
professions to place dsrcgar5ed, their lofty
abilities set aside, in favor oil original Lo.
c%ofocos, or Wings who have made, to the
personal views Of the President, none Of
those sacrifices o. put!!:;c interest and ri
vate character, Of which the Guard has
been so lavish. Mr.. Profit, it is true,
could bestow no great deal, in either way
but it was like the widows mlte-all he
had and the President ought to have es-
teemed that small offering moro than the
treasures which richer men bestowed.
But some rather dangerous limitations
are conveyed by the words Of the gentle,
man from Indiana. They impeach the
Presidents good faith, his gratitude, and
ever his most wonderful quality his con-
scientiousness. He has, then. discovered
that il is more polite to lay out the pat.
rorage upon enemies, who may be dis,
armed, than friends who cannot be detach'
ed from him, for the very sufficient rea
son, that nobody else would have then
as u gift.
1t is true that the diplomatic aspirations
of an indomitable patriot, uneq Jailed ora
tor, and eminent statesman from Indiana,
who had a particular ambition to repre-,
sent us at that foreign court called "any
where" have been, thus far, baked
What then7 Shall a man quarrel with hi:
dinner, because he cannot sit at the hrs
tablet We acknowledge, in Mr.. P.'s IA
vor, The excuse of extreme hunger bu
he should not overset his wi dish. |
he will be quiet, his time will come. The
lord OF the feast, touched by his famishec
looks, and moved to pity by the watering
Of his mouth, will have room made 70
him, and he will get a sop, al last.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-20
From the Independent.
RANKRIpT LAW

We have seen, with regret, the rapid
steps which the House Of Representatives
seems to be taking towards the repeal Of
this law, before yet it has gone into opc-
ration.
Without protesting any particular skill,
in a matter so strictly legal, or any very
minute acquaintance with the merits or
defects of the Bill in question, we have
vet seen and collected enough TO impress
US with the belief thnt-ihough in some
respects an imprriect-lt is, in the main,
a highly benefcent measure ; aud should
he amended. not abrogated.
Even as 10 amendments, however, we
would proceed with less precipitancy than
the House seems 10 use, in the still graver
matter Of Repeal. We are no admirers
Of re.conceived improvements. We like
not to alter a thing once finished, 'ull we
have tried how it works. When il comes
to practice, the imagined virtues of a thing
often prove its leading defects, and its
supposed defects are found the only things
good in il.
We do not doubt that the whole legis-
lation upon the matter was too hasty-
that more time should have been taken
before Congress attempted to give tho
country a code of this sort. The matter
should have remained in a Committee.
sitting in the recess Of Congress, and col.
lccting, from every possible source, all The
information tina, conld be drawn together,
to enlighten n subject so wide and difficult.
That having not been done, what remains
but to try the law, let it work enough to
display It's good or bad points, and amend,
as it may be found necessary
Under the peculiar circumstances Of
this law, and with its regency Of existence,
it strikes Us thai Congress is, perhaps, on
the eve Of committing a sort Of Legislative
Infanticide, Of which we dot recolleci ever
to rave seen any other example.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-20
ANoTHfR FIRE,

On Friday nigh, lss,. the dwelling Of Mr.. JaaFs
s~rERRSTT, in Daikesyills. was consumed by IRE,
which was communicated to tie roof by the stove
pipe. The building was a log honse. But iii'ie
of The furniture was saved. This loss falls severely
on M. Sterre,t. who is a worthy and industrious
citizen. and 10 INDECENT circumstances, and has late
" endured much sGa elton in the loss u Two chill
dren, at q very short interval Of time.
Al the above misfortune falls doubiy severe at
this season. we are requested to state that any as
~sistance which a generous public may extend, VIII
be gratefully received by him upon whom II has
fallen.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-20
TEMPERANCE

On Tuesday last. pursuant TO notice, q large
meeting Of the citizen. o. this place and vicinity.
soavcaed 10 the Presbyterian Church. 10 hear a
discourse upon the subject Of Temperance, By Mr.
Michael. a reformed inebriate, and q member Of
tho Washington Temperance Society u Baltimore.
The nve,ing vas probably one Of the largest ever
Reid IL Asuinsburg--cofnrosed a. IL was, OF all
ayes and conditions, from both town and country.
ard Il IL gratifying to add. a very great portion OF
VI. sedience were ladies', who, by their attendance,
gave proof Of the deep interest which they univer'
sally take In the success Of every Pecject tending 10
improve society and meliora,e The condition Of
man.
B,fors commencing q detail of kis own esPe'
risncs" of the fleets Of drpskenness and dissiPa-
tion. the speaker gave a short history Of tho rise
snd progress Of lie fsr-famed Washington Tempe
sysce Society Of Baltimore, which now numbers
1000 member. 10 that city. and stated, among
a,h.,. 80 plra.ing result, Of The influence Of thst
Society, viz: that the number Of tavern licenses
bad decreased ia one ,eai TO the number Of one
kxnared and sizty, and that the inspection books
had shown a decrease in six months, Of more than
orr HHNuTFb ICY t"o"s""N S~"~ W ""~
key, from the amount inspected in tho presiou,
half year. After which, he proceeded to speak Of
bic own life, of which none doubted he drew q
faithful picture, much Of which affected his audi
once very scnsibly. The address was Of little more
Than two hours duration, and was interpreted
throughout with a variety Of anecdotes Illustrative
Of the sutjec, upon the importance Of which be was
speaking, some Of which convulsed the assembly
with laughter.
" It is the intention of Mr.. Michael to travel
over tho State, he having received numerous calls
and invitations to deliver addresses in the surround
ing counties On the subject Of Temperance. He
has, we understand, bees very successful in 3 nh,
and Morgan county, whore he has assisted in the
formation Of Temperance Societies, and been the
means. through hi. efforts, Of adding a large num-
bar Of names to The roll OF the cold water army.
May success. attend his philanthropic labors.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-20
THE BOSTON ouARTo NOTION.


IT there be a weekly sheet in this country worthy
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year, a volume Of more than eight hundred pages,
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1842-01-20

Justice WrLEY.-The New York Com
mercial Advertiser, alluding to the fact
Of the Mayor Of the city having taken pre-.
liminary steps for the removal Of Justice
Wiley from the Magistracy Of that city,
approves of the Mayors course, and thus
condemns the endeayor to set aside the
verdict oil the Court, on the ground Of tech.
nical informality
We understand that the idea OF setting
that verdict aside is founded upon some al
legged failure of proof to establish the Grim
inal intent laid in the indictment--to VII,
The intent TO extort money, for his own
benefit, from the bank in Maryland. Now
we hold that this criminal intent was
~abundantly proved by the fact that be did
demand and receive a large sum OF money'
as a condition precedent TO his surrender
Of the stolen property. He demandeo
and received nine thousand dollars sna
upward. If his "intent" in doing so vas
honest and laudable, or eve innocen''
is Tor him to show that it was so. nas
ing received the money, il is a Pres.h I.
ton Of law and Of common sense ', p'
'%intent" was what the indictment a"'eN
il TO be. n
What Mr.. Wiley should have oon.'
when the robbers placed tnehs,oh
communication with him is cieai e"o.
AS an honest man and a magistrate,
should nave done his utmost 10 wres' '.o'"
,h.m ,beir thunder and deliver tnem INV
,he hands Of Justice. Failing TO do TINS,
M "a managing as 10 secure not oniy
heir escape but their reward for their owe
yiIlany, we hold him fully deserving OF
punishment.