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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-09-30
REPEAI.-is N, rordI

The Baltimore American is kind enough 10 advise
"our Southern People 10 take that they do not
tnlk too rashy about the Tarf) The time may come
ut suggess) and soon, when they will cling 10 the
Protective Policy the stronghold of their safety
nd saws that is best not TO he committed too far
and it very modestly concludes with remarking, that
slhe Wings are the only party that know how to
take good care of the country" Very good hare
they taken of it, ndeedvery good care, getting into
mower by their humbugs-very good care in abusing
The power, which they won-and very good care they
promise to take, if will only trust ourselves to
the tender mercies Of their ambitious candidate-the
gentleman, who took such good Of himself as to
Obtain the first office in the gift Of the for whom
he had procured the first office in the that Of
fee too which MIR. Clay himself pronounced 10 be
in the line of ssfe precedents to the succession They
will no doubt all take very good Of the People-f
the People will only give them the power take
OF lhem-ihat is to say The poor ignorant sheep will
only cleo, the wolves for their shepherds.
The same soothing language is held out by The Rich
mond Wing 1t is pleased 10 assure Us that "Seted,
il is-whatever may be said The contrary. But that
the country may reap all the benefits il capable Of be-
stowing il important that II be conceded TO be settled,
and that the rate Of duties be stable and fixed On this
account is that the camor about Repeal which is the
dictate Of pure Faction, calculated TO produce un.
mixed evil"
Never was such mistake committed by The Wing
and the other journalists of that ilk. They only
deceivng the Tariff men, Their arrogant declaration
is only calculated TO do more mischief IL will invite
more capital into manufacturing investments; and
when the time comes for repeating the act or essen.
tally modifying its provisions, the crush will only be
The greater upon the heads Of The miscacnlang ad-
venurers The Tariff act is not settled. On the con.
trary every proper consideration will demand its n
tire repeal or thorough modification Read Mr. Wise
letter which We have commenced to-day. Let him
answer MIR. Hudson speech. The bill was wretched
" made up-pnssed on the very heels Of the adjourn
ment-ia the very heat Of the moment-poPular with
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-09-30
Extract Of tate Letter fro,n lie country.

LLlTdtt u Idle LeUeT Jf0W He county,.
owe know, that there were mnmm0ths once, because
we have their fossil remains-but the present Way
party are about to perish, and they will leave netirr
teeth tUenaiis TO mark their existence. II wilt .e
niece sssry in three year, to prove Ivy strong atitav
that q man ever was Wbig. The party are ens,gfd
in seldestructon, The resilessness of their og,r:
sufficiently demonstrates. We need only stand still
and behold the hosts Of the adversnries melt away N
thei. own collisions"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-09-30

u7 Mr.. Lyme, Of our cole c'ors, will visit ,sry
soon the counties beyond the Blue Ridge bordering
| Marye lend. We commend him TO our subscribers, viii
hope that they will pay up their dues, which sltn
so much in need Of.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-09-30

Messrs McKennon, Marshall, Stanley, Thompsoo
&c, are con,estIng for the palm, "Hho passed III
Tariff? The next contest will be, ,rh0 best desure
The honor Of repealing IL?
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-09-30

CoMIxG ELECTIONS Elections take place in the
following States at The dates mentioned:
Georgia, Michigan and Arkansas, Oct Sd.
Maryland, Oct 5.h.
Pennsylvania and South Carolina, Oct. l0th
New Jesey, Oct 10Th and llih.
Ohio, Oct. llh.
New York and Delaware, Nov. eth
Mississippi, Nov. 9Th and Sh
Massachusetts, Nov. 18th.
After Massachusetts, there are no more elections till
next March
The President of the U. s., accompanied by his two
sons, sons n.law and servants, came down from the
Grove Yesterday in The steamboat Patrick Henry Cap
tain Mitchell, and were landed a, Old Point.
Gen. Hunter, Marshal of the District, and another
gentlemen accompanied the President Gen. Hunter
arrived here in the Richmond boat,
[.Norfoik Beacon, Sept 20.
II is said tIa, Judge Wells of Missouri, has decided
tina, The Bankrupt Law Of The United States is
s,tulional
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NAVAL Gr>EnAL CorKr MaRTiAL.-The Naval &c.
neral Court Martial, now sitting on board the U. S.
ship North Carolina, in New York harbor, finished the
trial of Commander Williamson on Friday, as far as
the prosecution is concerned The Court then adjourn
ed until Tuesday TO allow the accused lime TO prepare
for his defence.
SrNrExcE OF LIEUT. WILKEs.-Tke following is
The letter of the Secretary Of the Navy approving the
finding Of The Court in the of Lieut.. Wilkes, and
administering The reprimand TO which he sentenced:
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
god Sept, 1870.
Sir-You have been duly tried by Court Martial,
found guilty Of illegally furnishing, or causing to be
punished, men in the Squadron under your command,
and sentenced 10 be publicly reprmanded by the Secre
,ay of the May and a; such time and place he may
docn proper. This sentence is approved.
The country which honored yon with command
far above The just claims Of your rank in the Navy had
right TO expect that you would least pay scrupu-
lous respect her laws. The rcbuke, which, by The
Judgment and advice Of yonr associates in the ser.
vice, she gives you, fer having violated those laws
in an mpor,an, particular involving the rights of others
Of her citizens will be regarded by all as the mdcs,
form in which she could express her dspeasure.
am respectfully,
Your obed;ent servant,
A. P. UPSHUR.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-09-30

IN oood faith 10 all transactions they arise, wi
I hone and believe, without any abandonment OF
srea, general principles lead to the avoidance OF any
xcement or agitation this very sensitive snnlec'
lyry and consequently, Of those irritating feelings
which NAV have tendency to bring into peril all 'hr
urea, interests connected with the maintenance oil
peace. ;, on
vc,ioo Of the Importance Of chershng them, Will, on
III o..;ons lead the two countries To consider la
voraby any further arrangements which may be judged
Tor the reciprocal protection of their interests
hope, Sir that THIS espa nation on Tins very 'mpoF
tan, subject will be satisfactory to The fres'oen a.
be will see in i, no dimlnuon of that earnest desire
which You have been pleased TO recognize in me 10 per
n. will rather perceive in my suggestions in this parti-
cular instance that i, is made with well founded nope
Thereby better obtaining the object we have in view
heg leave 10 renew TO you, Sir, the assurance Of
- - ans;deration ASHBURTON.
Hon. Daniel Webster &c &c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-09-30

Col Richard NJ. Johnson has passed through Gin.
cinnati, where he received with great distinc.
ton, and arrived at Columbus on the 22nd. "The
Statesman" says, "He is in fine health and spirits.
He is on his way to Danville, Pennsylvania. in
compliance with invitation Of The people Of that
State to attend the Celebration Of the Battle Of the
Thames - On the same evening, "a large number Of
people assembled at the Franklin House, last night TO
honor and welcome the Hero Of the Thames. AT 8
o'clock, The doors Of the spacious dining were
throw open, which nme dIaely filled to overflow
ing, besides numbers on the outside. General John
Patterson presided at the table, assisted by H. A.
Moore Esq.'-In reply toa very complimentary toast,
Col johnson addressed the assembled multitude for
abou, an hour in his happiest manner" He left Co.
umbus in the stage, the morning Of the 33d, FOR
Wheeling, on his way to Pennsylvania.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-01-18

into number Of pieces. The brute III en- got
hold of broom, which he broke over her head !;
not satisfied with this, he stabbed her in several
places in the stomach with the pieces OF the
broon-stlck. The iend then seized a ham meI
and struck her several more blows on the head
and body. His mnrdernus appetite not YET sama-
ted, he told his wife TO 60 10 bed, which she did
when he dragged her out and still continued TO
beat her. Their son about IA years oil age, called
10 visit his parents abcal one O'Clock, and on en-
terins the roym he discovered his mother lying Oh
the floor bleeding profusey from the head, and
his father beating her with grae-blower The
son rereated as soon as possible from the horrid
scene A woman named Kelly vino resided in
the same room, WAS an eyewitness 20 the trans
action, and stated that he continued 10 beat the
deceased until near five oclork in the afternoon
when death terminated her sufferiDgs. Even af-
ter her death, the murderer seized knife and lorE
with which he tore out her eyes and dis6gured hel
, face in horrible manner. The deceased ant
. her husband were persons Of Incorporate habits
,, The perperator Of This horrid murder was snor
after arrested, confessed his crime and was com
e mitted TO prson.-NY Y. Tribune.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-01-18
PEOPLES PRESS.
Tuesday Morning, Jan. Is, 1912.

ALL FOR THE Wool oRowERs-A gentlemen
found faul, with US the other day, for being, in
eur paper, all for wool. We thank the gentle
man for the compliment The true democratic
principle is to 81 for the interests of the majority.
Nine-tenths of our subscribers are farmers and
wool-gFowers, likelourseives, and while we con-
TIME 10 conduct thissJourna their interests will
be advocated to the full extent of our powers.
Not that We would neglect the interests of the
merchant and Mechanic which we think as much
sustained by the prosperous condition orthe far
mer as the ivyis Upheld by the sturdy oak which
it incircies.
ALL FOR MAsUrAcTUREs.-The Spirit of the
Age, on the conirary,s:says we are all fer manu-
faciurers. How natural The different cunstruc-
tons given to the language of the People, Press.
We have no particular sympathirs for the man.
ufacturer., otherwise than as their support IN
wolves the prosperity Of theagricultural interests.
Thus jealousy urging the support of nanufac-
lures. we are misunderstood as desiring protec-
ton for their sole benefit
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-01-18
STATE CONVENTION OF THE
FRIENDS OF EDUCATION.

Agreeably to previous notice given in the
papers, highly respectable assemblage of the
friends of education, from various parts of the
state, convened at Middlebury on the 18th
instant at o'clock p. N.
Hon. WILLIAM C. KITRIDGE of Fair
Haven, was called to the chair.
Hon. HARVEY BELL of Middebury Sec.
rotary.
The chairman stated the objects of The
convention; and its connexion with one for
merly assembled at Brandon.
Voted, That all persons present, or hereaf.
fer coming in, may participate in the delibera.
tons of the convention.
On motion of Prof. Twining of MiddIebu.
ry college, committee to prepare business
for the convention, and to whom all resolu-
tons should be referred, was appointed viz.
Professor Twining, Hon. E. N. Briggs of
Brandon, E. J. Hallock of Castleton, Charles
. s.;:cns Esq. of Burlington, and the Rev. Jes.
Sc L. Peck.
Mcssrs. Hon. w. c.. Kitridge, D. w. C.
Clark, Esq. of Brandon, Rev. DR.. Mer.
rill, of Middlebury, Prof. Albert Smith of
Middlebury college, Prof. Twining, and Hon.
f. n. Briggs, each introduced resolutions
which were referred to the business committee.
who eventually reported them all back for the
-ction OF che convention
- a o;'tsford, Chairman
Thomas 4. Palmer o, sv. ,, q. s,,.s :
Of a committee on Normal Schools, appointed ,
At former mestinsat Brandon, made an a.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-01-18

q ppointed committee in the interim, for pre-,
pairing business for the next convention.
Rev. John Whe eler, Jesse L. Peck, Charles
Adams, A. C. TwiniDg and Horace Eaton Of
Enosburgh.
Mr.. Clarke introduced the following resolu-
ii ons which were adopted.
Re so7red That the thanks Of this conven-
ton be rendered TO the Methodist and Con-
egational societies of this Village, for the
use Of their edifces for the deliberations Of
this convention.
Resofred, That the proceedings of this con-
vention be published in the papers of this state.
Voted, That this convention adjourn TO
meet at Burlington on the last Wednesday in
February next. at 8 o'clock, A. NJ.
The convention assembled in the Methodist
Chapel on Thursday at l o'clock p. NJ, and
closed their session at the vestry of the con-
gregational church ON Friday at noon.
In the course of the discussions on the res
olutions, several gentlemen addressed the con.
vention, and many at length with distinguish
ed learning, ability and practical good sense,
upon the all important subject of devising
scheme of education for all the people in Yer.
mont, and among others, Messrs. Kitridge,
Merrill, Wheeler, Labaree, Smith, Stevens of
Barnet, Briggs, Clarke, Hallock, Stoddard,
Starr of Middlebury, Peck, Palmer, Adams,
StoddaId. Prindle and Twining.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-01-18

No>r noRRIp NUspHR.-New Years day in
this city was marked by murder, than which,
lew mare a;Tociops stain the records of crime Ii
seems that an Irishman, a shoemaker, named
Copp n residing in the rear OF the house No. SO
Orange street. where the murder was committed,
had ved with his wife for some time in quarrel
some manner, ard especially during New Years
dav, they had violent alterations. About II
O'Clock, his wife expressed a wish 10 20 10 the
pump and get pail Of water. She was se;,..,
by her husband. who endoavored to preve"t e..
from going. She made several attempts. and wa.
as often compelled by her husband TO rem.;n
Some angry words ensued between them, when
ne seiE.d chair and struck her several violent
hlcwls RI The head, in which he IrsEs the .hsir
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-01-18

benefit of the whole public, as truly as The colleges
and academies; they are parts Of one system, and
thus parts of each other.
Resolved, That while the Convention have no
distinct plan Of their own 10 recommend, they
cannot but express the opinion, that the mutual
dependence and the reciprocal Influence of the
different parts of the system of education in this
State, are not as great or effective as they might
be advantageously mace.
Resolved, Thai in taking care of TIE public
interest Of educa ion, The object which our present
system contemplated in the beginning, should be
carefully inquired into, that it may be known how
far this is accomplished. and if not accomplished,
what other means than are now in operation in
this State are necessary to accomplish il.
Resolred, That in taking care nl public in
terest the question should not be so much, what
will it cost, as what is its Importance to the well
being of the State.
Resolred, That in the adoption and publication
Of the report of the committee of the House oil
Representatives al the last session of the Legs
laIure, and by the subsequent providing Tor the
appointment of committee TO collect facis and
report thereupon, the Legislature have given US
reason 10 hope thai this great & fundamental pub
lie interest will De examined and provided for IN
some degree commensurate with its object.
ResoIred, That while the Legislature have fos-
tered with much care the common schools, we
believe that the cause of education would be more
efficiently promoted by extending equally its pa
rental care 10 the higher institutions.
Resolved, That special efforts ought 10 be made
Immediately, by the friends of education in Yer
mont, 10 diffuse correct information among th.
people Of the State, on the subject Of education in
all its departments.
Voted, That the resolutions introduced by
Messrs. Briggs and Twining be referred to
the committee contemplated to be appointed
to prepare business for the next convention.
Voted, That the chairman and secretary of
this meeting prepare and publish an address
to the public upon the all important subject of
a thorough system of General Education in
the state c. &C. Vermont. Sc *
"'-t the following gentlemen be
Pofed, 1.,--
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-04
COMMERCIAL

Cfaosazefi Ses 23-Sales q Flour Al g G. 10 -.
WhFkey lie. Bacon h,g ioa 3! u 81 c.
Asie o leans sept l7--FIOEr-This article has under
vey sensible decline sirce last report when We
left at ~ a. Now, the CHEST asking price
So, and holders close lots the ievee,
have ld low sSt S3f We place on quotations at
So 50 - 50, embrace the whole range Of Eroes.
P0Tk-1he demand for small lots 20 Ill plantation
orders still continues though a very limited scale. We
quote at 81 prime s4s VI. q. $50 SO
Lard-lhs article very limited request there ie
export demand and the seies making small lots Tor
retail. We place quotations at a &c, 10 embrace ell
qualities
Bacon.-Thoush the demand for ihis article is by 10
- realize the advance previously noted shoulders 81
4 sides - hans : : cansasssl, a loe; a. %
quality.
s.. Loais. SD. -Fgsa~-Chy Mills ~ho.esaie - :.
rctai! - %; other brands suPsrne - ca - 81
fine g % 81 3a! The receipts Of tic week amounted
TO abou, 4.0c0 bbls-
Grain-whea, is worth IS "a per hushs be.
Is and 1900 bushe. were received lae rvcr in
the Of the week in ADDITION the u n-h
Ell by in The neiehbohood l.. however. readily
purchased fast arrives hy milers merchants
Cora Is worth 20 CENTS per bushel In sacks and between
500 and 5000 sacks received during The week.
Hemp Only shout 100 bales received during the
week. and understand the stock held by ufaciur-
ers ght \ good article will readily command 81 sc
per
Lead-Neary l4OCO pigs were received during the
week; sales made at = II a - so
Groceves.-rhe stock IN u.arket Is ample and quota
tioi.s Will be- found below.
Dry Gsods Our merchants well supplied and
ready of-r good bargains t. their country friends
1o5qcc0.The sales OF tie week ai the war, house were
7 hds. No. >. 50 95 30 hds No. 2 81 IS 81 90
I lids No. g. 81 IS so; hd- Y, 81 90 20; 1T
hd~ received during the week.
Wh,skey -RereiIs light, bat equal 10 tie demand.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-04

Our country friends. farmers, especially. Will no.
tice by former advertisement. that there is To be
an exhibition of the products of our llooscr soil.
in the shapes of Fruits. Vegetables, and Flowers,
at the State House on the It'll aud sth inst. Ad.
dresses will be delivered suitable to the occasion,
by several gentlemen. versed IN The practice well
as the Meorg of horticultural pursuits. Farmers
who may have any products of the soil to boast of
will confer favor. and at the same time lend a
helping hand in aid of this most laudlble pursuit
by producing them for exhibition. There Will be
premium of set of silver spoons given to the
person who will produce the best srait from sccd
ling the quality. &c. Of which viii be decided up
Oh by the committee on fruits. There Will also bt
other premiums awarded.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-04

At LasT!-Our old friend Gen. Jonathan Nc.
Carly, We see it stated. has been sent Florida.
a an agent Tor the General Government.-.Nt,c-
castle Courier.
W hat has become of the Indian Commission ,
We have sent to Washington several times for their
report; but those TO whom sent always had
other business TO attend to. We now, IN this man.
ner, ask President Tyler to send US that report or
the head of the proper department 10 do So We
want II particularly and II we have to ask again,
which think -hall not have To do, snce we
have applied to head quarters. We shall ask it in
the name OF the people of Indiana. We inte
rested IN that matter.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-04
Clay FEDERAL DecencY.

II would be useless to tell our readers that the
federal. alias Clay whig party, claim all The de-
cency, and all the religion, for themselves. II
100 apparen, in their every day wax. But what
contrast between profession aud practice No pa
per in the country il more strongly landed by tie
Clay federal presses Of this State. than the New
York Tribune and yet no one 50 FAR forgets tie
common courteses or deceacies Of liie The iaaliC
nant feelings of the party, of which the Tribune
the organ, is evidenced by their praise Of Il. and
have yet to find their equii. in their bitterness
towards President Tyler, because he has been
willing tool in ,her hands to np;urn our free IL
stituiions 10 form base on which - - ID a., a
splendid aris;ocracy TO be supported by the blood
and sweat of the people, they have osesleaped tie
uttermost tounds of decency, even coumon self
respect.
While the President is suffering tie seyercs;
mental anguish; whilst he is gricying over the
grave Of n cherished partner. the wife Of his bo-
som-thc hyena like feelings of Horace Greely,
follow him. II seems to Us. that that man must be
lost to all the finer sensbtics of our nature, who
deliberately aai w,lfully makes such an occasion
proper t. vent his Spleen We consider such a
man a bru,e-worse than brutc-and should lie
ever be visited with similar domestic affection.
may possibly Know tue pam Oh sucA poisoned ar
! rows.
The aforesaid Horace Greedy, in ms paper called
the Tribune. gives the ionwing dialogue, repre-
scented as occurring between a rhig aud the inmate
of luna'c asylum the latter personaing the de-
ceased ,ofe of Presden; Tyler
Lady-Slr: approach me not am the trye 81
M Tyitr. President OF the L. States.
| TisHer--Ah. how Is Captain T.,
Lady-Dont Captain him sir! Mister Tyler il
you please, sir.
TisHer--I beg your pardon, Madam. How i,
Mister Tyler and when do you expect to e,
hlm
Lady-.Ny Husband is well sir-vcry well. The
Pres dent. err viii be here IN few days Tie II
to sign the Tariff, without distribution. and thea
sir, he sill come here. lie Is the priest m III
ucorid 10 grace these todis, and tOhea he
STALL be happy.
The citizens of this country will never tolerate
such wicked and brutal manner Of e,e,toneer
ny ; and Il Henry Clay ever expects t. be made
President by such acts OF his particular friends. h
will soon learn his mistake. He was candidat,
once before ard similar game Was attempted d
relation to Gen Jackson. The result WI be Tia
same
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-10-04
Important ian Bankruptcy.

Judge W ellis OF Missouri, gave his OPINION in the
District Court for the State, in Bankruptcy, upon
the constitutIonality of the Bankrupt law. lie con
siders the Bankrupt law, IN It's present shi pc rn-
Constitutional; but has determined 10 proceed nth
ali business that may come before him under that
law, without giving final discharges until the opIn-
ION of the Circuit Court can be had, which will be,
probably, about January next. AS the SuprI me
Court has not been IN session since the Bankrupt
law went INTO operation, he, from scruples OF hIs
own, does not feel disposed TO give final discharges
untI! the opinion of the Court be official
hal, which, If 1t confirms the law, vii. make but
short difference in the time of getting final dis
charges.
We ind the Richmond Compiler, the following
decision IN case OF Bankruptcy:
Ezekiel DAVIS, merchant. owing debts 10 thc
amount OF $4,000, petition having been flied b,
creditors to whom he owed more than 5000, pray
ing that he might be declared bankrupt. and iht
question being whether he had made fraudulent
convey lnce. Judge Mason Yesterday decided that
deed of trust by such II merchant. when he was in
solvent. tor the purpose Of giving some creditor
preference priority over others, 10 To be cOnsId
cred ~ contemplation q. bankruptcy, within The
meaning OF the section Of the bankrupt act an,
f.audujent within the meaning of the first section
TINS decision l. preliminary step TO bill by th'
gnee III bankruptcy against the trustees ol
deed. have the trust fund disposed OF ruteabll
amongst all ne bona fde creditors of DAVIS.