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Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20
Mr.. Burleigh's Lecture.

On Wednesday evening iNst Mr.. Burlegh deliver
ed his second AntiSlavery Lecture in this village
In the main his views, as then exhibited, substan-
tally correspond with our own, both in estimating
the evil of slavery and in applying the remedy, and
we should esteem it privilege to lay the address
before our readers, were it possible.
He would not drag the slave question to the polls
TO serve a more hobby for political asprants to
ride into office, but would rely solely on bringing
the moral int7uence-the Christian inauence-of the
north into friendly intercourse with what of morality
and Christianity there is at the South, and allow
united power to act upon the slave system. We did
not gather from his remarks approval of the course
pursued by the ultra abolitionsts relative to with
dtawal of fellowship by northern Churches from
Nslave-holdng communicates. The discourse was
well, though strongdrawn, portrait Of the features
OF the monsrous sin o. the slave system, and re-
commentator OF the only remedy that odS sue
cossfully, be egitimately, applied to a moral
evil As for the supposon that Slavery would
surely fall if buta correct sentiment respecting it
was universally to prevail at the NORTH" many will
question its soundness. For our own part, we have
been in the habit of thinking that before slavery can
be abolished, an anti-savery sentiment must pre-
dominate among shareholders themselves and as
yet we can discover hope Of finding ourselves in
error about it, Yet it must be unquesoned that to
form this proper sentiment at the north, is THE way
the ONLY wAY-to superinduce similar one at the
south land religion must be the agent both in OBJ
tanning amity between the antagonist portions of the
country and in securing the desired result If reli-
'gion cahnot heal moral evil and if the Almighty's
diplomacy is not able to prevail we, for one, shall
look to no human cratness for a successful expedi-
'ent-and least'of all 10 political warfare
The sentiment alluded to in our rejonder to the
Voice of Freedom, concerning "illegali,y of law if
morally imperfect" las advanced by Mr.. in a for
mer lecture) reiterated on this OCCASION though
brought up in materially different relation to the
subject. In the former case, the principle that law
is not obligatory if morally imperfect was advanced
in the outset, without qualification, as the platform
on which to rest theory. In the latter las shown
by his ustratons) it recognized in those cases
of eUident and Intentional infracton of divine law
in which nothing could nationally be plead in excuse
and concerning which there could honestly be no
diversity Of opinion,-to the which we cordially as
sent, but still maintain our opinions respecting the
former.
We hope Mr.. Burleigh will be able to counteract
some of the mischief produced TO the true Anti
slavery cause by the novel maneuvres of the polit
ical missionary from New Hampshire, and do much
to arrest that tendency in mind to overact in oppos
aion, when goaded 10 resentment by imposition and
insult.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20

dence is taken from him because there no sufficient
demand for the labor. Of what possible conse-
quence is it TO such whether the better COM
forts Of life-such as he could enjoy in prosperous
times-can be purchased at full and hatura lvalue
or at halfprice In neither case can he purchase ;
for the very which has reduced their price has
also reduced his means of buying to such an extent
that he must subsst on the very cheapest and coars
est necessaries. For the last two years this has
been the condition of large portion ofoperatives in
nearly every branch of domestic industry through
out the country the stopping of business, the de-
preston of labor and the distress of those depending
on it, has been in precise ratio the progress of that
gradually bleeding -to-death measure called "the
Compromise Act" If any matter of belief was ev-
er demonstrated by actual experiment. the Compro-
mise Act has demonstrated that Protective tariffs
indispensable to the safety and rights of the whole
industrial population of the United States-that
while it necessarily produces them an increased
cost ofliving, 1t also produces them permanent bu-
sness and still greater increase of wages So
'it would seen that what will gain by the ope-
ration of the tariff, others will" not close"
1t is strange that apologists for non-protection
cannot distinguish between increased prices and in
creased tdrution. They are as badly puzzled with
the seeming paradox the earlier disciples of John
Calvin were 10 reconcile Gods foreknowledge with
mans free agency
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20
COrreSpOM IL eMCe.

Messrs, EDIToRs-I send you the subioined
correspondence for publication You will doubt
less be surprised, when you observe the prompt
ness, and reasonable explicitness of nv reply to
the lnqulsltion of the Postmaster General to learn
that lhave been removed from the office of Deputy
L. M. at Brandon, and A. J. Ketchum the old oco-
toco incumbent has been re-apponted, in nv
place. 1t has occurred to me- however, after ali,
that 1t may be that the anxiety of the p. NJ Gen
eral touching the resolutions in question has no
special reference to the proper management of the
Post Office in Brandon, but springs from his re-
iatons to Capt Tyler, the person mentioned by me
IN the FIRST, and by the Post Master General in
the second, of the two contained in his letter. If
this be the case, it is apparent that the p NJ Gen
eral and his Elk Deputy at Brandon are in the same
category; and if he removes me for making free
with Captain Iyers name in the first resolution,
the Captain must remove him for taking the same
liberty in the second 1t is rather an awkward
position of things, undoubtedly; but | am really
unable to perceive how it can be avoided. unless
the Post Master General is expected to mohopoIize
the privilege of speaking i'll of our admirable
Chief Magistrate. HIS resolution is certainly, if
1t has any meaning rather more personal than
mlne, and must be more affecting to Mr. Tyler,
II he really is the conscientious gentleman that he
advertses himself to be- These flinps at ones
%0'''' olV HlPollte, 10 say the least OF
them. fthe President thinks proper to withhold
from the people Bank, or a Tariff or a Distri-
button Law in consequence of the shocks which
these great measures occasion his conscience |
do MT know why he should be published as a
misguided man." by the Post Master General
However, this is no affair of mine;
Thou can'st uot say Ibid it; never shake
Thy CORY locks at me-"
have only to add, for the information of those
interested, that the change in the Post Office at
Brandon, whatever it may have effected on the
score OF ser0'Ilty has added no great strength
to the cause of "Tylerism" in Vermont; as the
new Deputy P. NJ, in common with the Loco
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20
Progress of the Executive Guilotine.

Mr.. Tyler has again shown an utter disregard
10 the principles laid down in his inaugural ad-
dress, touching the removal of Public Officers in
the removal of our worthy townsman, James M.
Slade Esq, from the office of clerk in the Treasu-
ry Department. Mr. Slade was appointed to his
office in May, ls4l. During the Campaign of
1910 he rendered efficient aid in eevating to pow
er the present administration He was induced
by his friends to leave his native place. and accept
of an office under the General Governments
Knowing the insecure tenure by which public Of
fees are held, he was reluctant to yield to their
requests, but their repeated urging and the avow-
al of the principles by Mr. Tyler, touching reno
walls from Office, succeeded in persuading him to
go. In Mr.. Tylers inaugural he avows his de-
termination to remove no man from public employ,
only on the grounds of incompetency, immortality,
unaithfuness i'll the discharge of his duties or in
reference in politics, Mr. Slade had applied him,
self so closely to the duties of his office as to seri-
ously affect his health and with the permission of
his superior officer, had returned to his native
state to recruit his health and strength. His leave
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20

oil absence was limited to one month Punctual
10 the time, he returned to Washington with his
family and entered again upon his duties Upan
the same day he commenced his labors he receiv-
ed formal notice from the competent authority,
that his service were no longer required in the
Office. MIR Slade Immediately solicited and OBJ
tanned an interview with the Commissioner of the
General Land Office, from whom the order of dis
mlssal issued, and in conversation with him re-
ceived the strongest testimonials of friendship and
confidence. In answer to the inquiries if he (Nr.
81 was removed because of Incompetence or un-
ialthiulness, prompt reply was given, that the
removal was not made from any cause affecting
his Mr.. SIS character as a clerk or man. that he
desired no better clerk in the Land Office than
Mr. Slade had been but the order had come from
a source that must be obeyed,
The chief clerk OF the Land Office also gave
MIR Slade the strongest assurances of his confidence
in him as public officer, and deeply regretted
his removal The vacancy thus occasioned by
his removal, was Immediately filled in the appoint
ment of a man, who, during the campaign of 1910,
was among the loudest and bitterest in his denun-
Citations of Harrison and Tyler Mr. Slade was,
upon his return home, warmly greeted by his
friends and fellow citizens. Unseduced by Exec
ecutive brides, and unawed by Executive power,
he remains freeman, and one that will never dis
honor himself by bow'ug the knee for ,sxecut e
tavoror barter his principles for public Office
honor to whom honor is observation-disclosures Peo-
pies Press.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20

1TLVdmous.-Th Spirit of the Age, reckless
and unpdncipled loco foco sheet, published in this
town, has issued extras containing the grossest lies
in relation TO our election and sent them in great
numbers into Maine, for the purpose ofinfuencnq
the election in that State.-W Woodstock Mercury
A publisher who will deliberately sit down and
make out table Of false returns of an election COM
mits an outrage upon the public without respect to
partly which no palliative can reach He should
be denied his oath and in all respects treated as the
most detestabe of all liars The public have right
to expect honor enough even in knave to make
statistical statement, thrust before them in print,
correct one, even though it comes from loco foco
press.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20
Amusing incident-Thc same old Coon.

An incident occurred at the great Wing cath
ering at Hamilton, on Saturday last that created
vast deal of amusement AS one of the delega-
tons from neighboring township was entering
the town in long procession, bearing various
banners, emblems and Devices and singing Wing
songs IN the spirit of 1910, cluster Of Loco-Fo-
cos standing among some Wings were busy in
making remarks upon the approaching multitude
g ee' said one ofthe Locos, there comes Whig-
gerry, with its banners, clap.raps and humbugs.
and should MT wonder if they had the same old
coon they had here in the Convention OF l84O.'
BY this time the van of the procession began
passing the group. First came a long string of
horsemen, six or eight abreast, each man bearing
some appropriate banner. Next came car on
which number ofblacksmiths were at work, and
bearing various emblems of their trade Then
came another car bearing parcel of shoemakers
at work, and also having appropriate banners and
devices Next came a large car of Log Cabin
boys bearing various emblems of husbandry, and
particularly representation of humble life in the
slashes of Hanover In the midst of the car was
sapling of Kentucky oak on which was perch
ed a noble looking Coon, having label immedi-
ately above his head, in large letters "THE SAME
OLD CooNp
Soon as this was discovered one of the Wings
roared out, There comes tie same old Coon, sure
enOpghr
The Loco who before had prophesied that it
would come, appeared to be struck with utter dis
may, and with an agonizing countenance exclaim,
ed, The same old Coon, / sWear ? and turning to-
his Loco companions, said, Come boys, LET'S 20
home; zoe re beat nOW-nOthing caa stand
against Wing songs and Coonsr
This ELECTED general shout oftriumphant mer.
riment from the Wings that made the welkin ring,
for mile-every one exclaiming, "The same ola
Coon p' Cincinnati Giraffe
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20
The Indignation Procession

OF yesterday was superb. Major Hopkins of the
Pewter Mug, the Grand Marshal ofthe day, was
assisted by number of Deputy Marshals, whose
greatest difficulty seemed to be, to keep their sad
dies
The assemblage in the Park was motley COL
lection of men, women and children-the latter es-
pecially appearing to enjoy the fun very much
They were, altogether, the most enthusiastic in
their indignation" of the whole concern
"The Ladies in White" in the &c carriages re-
presenting the different States-Rhode Island be-
ing all in black, because the "beauty and BOOTY of
Providence were not given up to the tender mer-
cies of the ruffans of Chepachet and Ascots Hill
deserved better treatment from their relations
and friends than to be exposed to the company
with which they were compelled to associate.
The Spartan Band, with Mike Walsh at their
head, the illustrious escort of the runaway Hero
of Rhode Island, constituted prominent part Of
the Procession.
The &c fremen, armed with muskets were
members of a nominal company, who have been
deprived of their engine for their outrageous and
disorderly conduct Ofthe other companies that
turned out two thirds at least were mere boys A
few imitation sailors and disguised soldiers, num-
Der ofclose carriages, hiding the aristocracy of
the party, pretty strong delegation of of1ice-hol-
ders and oficeseekers, with tail of carts, vehi-
Giles, and the usual attendance OF vagrant negroes
SC, made up this great procession, which has
fairly proved the Farce of the day.
IN. Y, American
We believe our paper has made no allusion 10
this "ndgnation" business heretofore 1t seems too
supelatively silly for moments trouble, and is
but another instance in which locofocism seeks
to create party capital out of trifes. The matter
is this: AT dinner lately given to Lord Ash
burton, in New York, some loco proposed as a
toast "JOhn Tyler" and horrible to relate it was
drank sitting and in silence! Awful I'VE hope
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20

MASSACHUSETTS, an immense State
Convention holden in Boston, John Davis and Geo.
Hull were put in nomination for Governor and 1t.
Governor.
The names of Henry CLAY and JOHN DAVIS were
presented as candidates for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency, and accepted by reclamation.
The reign of hard times has made Clay knee deep
all over the country. 1t win all be wrought into
brick and into Glorious Ediice in 1874.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20

1t wont revolutionize the world or defeat Mr.
Clay's election in IA. Pray for us, good saints
particularly, St. Patrick, the sepent hater.
Later, An indignation" meeting, managed
by the office-hunters and locos is to come off at
Philadelphia
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20

One More Like 1.-THE Wings throughout the
State tried to get up 1910 rush, but they kouldn
kome it kwite. They've done their best; Henry
Clay can't bring out more.-Ibid
lfthis Squah ofthe young cooking mean anything,
it means that the Wings have brought out over if-
teen thousand majority in the presidential election
in Vermont, and that is all they can do! Kwite
konsoling consideration isn't it How long is it
since you pecked open the SHELF
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20
Latest from Texas-Defenceless state of the
Country.

The latest accounts from Mexico not only rep.
resent that Santa Ana is bending all his energies
towards his favorite project of re-conquering Tex
as, but that strong and effective army of 5000
men is actually in motion towards the frontiers
On the other hand the Texans appear to be wholly
unprepared for an invason-more so than at anv
other time since the battle of San Jacinto, and a
war now might go hard with them
The following letter from Capt Thos N Wood
OF the Texas army, TO the editor ofthe Tuscaloosa
Monitor, gives rather an inglorious account ofthe
failure of the threatening invasion of Mexico
Some of the volunteers who went from Boston
have returned deeply disguised with the treatment
they received in Texas. We never favored the
enterprise when the excitement ran so high for it
we looked upon it as Quixotic, aud the result
shamefully inglorious, has convinced us that we
are right Boston Daily Mail
fremont House, Galveston,
Aug II. 1912
Dear Sir arrived here Yesterday on tho
San Bernard, one ofthe Texan war schooners.
and found that search after the Texas army
would be as difficult as Stephens chase after the
Government OF Central America. | found on the
Island few of the "dissecta membra" of an army
once destined for the conquest of Mexico but now
IN pursuit OF something to sustain nature. To
sum up matters in one word, the bill authorizing
the President to call out Volunteers and take com
mand in person. has been vetoed, and the army
has been disbanded. Daily, Struggling parties Of
the volunteers are coming in, without clothes or
money, and without prospect of getting to their
homes. The blame Of this "hwm5ug expedition"i lis
to be placed somewhere the citizens place iton the
Presdent but one thing is certain, it is the death
blow to the Texan cause in the United States.
More than regiment of young men from the
United States, urged on by a noble and generous
patriotism, have left their homes to embark in a
cause dear to every freeman Many of them left
their al to engage in it, and how have their sac
riilces been rewarded? Why, they have been
basely deceived, and turned out amidst strangers,
with scarcely prospect of getting home.
My company, among the others, are coming in
by parties OF three and four; but when they get
here they will meet with friends that they gained
by their gentlemanly department while stationed
on the island, have some provisions here also,
which will place them in much better condition
than any other company in Texas. 1t is thought
that the Navy will also be prostrated at any rate,
If is kept afoat it will only be to act on the de-
fensive. The volunteers who have arrived, state
that Corpus Christi is now in the possession ofthe
Mexicans, which is corrobarated by Col. Aubrey,
who is now in This place. should not be at all
surprised if the INDIGESTION of the Texans brings
an army into their country, which will force them
into war. AT any rate, the thing is evident that
the Mexicans are on the frontier. Your friend,
THoMos N. WooD.
Stephen F. Miller, Esq, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20

Foco party throughout the State remembering
the touching evidence Of ardent attachment to
HENRY CLAY which the President is said to have
exhibited at the Harrsburgh Convention "bestoaos
but q timid confidence upon John Tyler"
Yours very truly, d. w. G. c..
Brandon, Sept. 10, 1912
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20

10 Castleton gave 10 democratic votes last year,
this year 1873; Keep it up boys-we are going "a
head in fine style Statesman.
Castleton gave 200 Wing votes last year; this
year 23s, making one more gain for the Wings than
for the democrats. In what slime style" you are
going ahead, ai'nt you How little pulet would
appear like rooster if she didn't CROW!
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20

Tall Swearing. the democrats have undertaken
to prove in court that Mr.. Clay is an ant-tari man
We should think he d be just the man for them to
support, if that S the case.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20

MAINE ELECTION.-Returns as far as report
ed are decidedly unfavorabe. They emit an odor
much resembling bunch of birthstone matches, on
fire.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20

NEW YORK.-the Wings of New York have
nominated Luther Bradish and David Furnan for
Governor and It, Governor. Election, early in
November.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20

Accident and Death-A Mr.. Gilbert, from Pom
fret, in this State, on Wednesday last, was thrown
from his carriage near this village, and so injured
that he died in three days afterwards
Further particulars we have not heard
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20
THE HERALD.
SEPTEMBER 20.

III The communication on our outside to-day,
was presented publication last week, but too late
for insertion. 1t is not, however, out of date, ne-
Their is the subject it treats upon, "got along with"
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-09-20
POST-OFFICE DEPARTMENT, }
Appointment Office, 18th August. $40.

SrR.-I am directed by the Postmaster General to
inquire whether he is correctly informed that you
offered the following resolutions at political con-
venton recently held in Vermont, viz:
"ReSOlUed, That we bestowed but tmid conf
dence upon John Tyler in the beginning, and that
this confidence has mPrvellously decreased upon
better acquaintance That from his calamitous ac-
cesson to the Presidency to the present time, his
official course has been distinguished by inconsistent
cy of conduct, instability ofpurpose, and mbecitY
of mind"
RESOLVED, That the alteration of the constitution
by modification OF the veto power so as to protect
the people from its abomnable abuse in the hands of
John Tyler or any other misguided man, whether
exhibited in the sensibility of paraded conscience
or in the less questionable form of executive resent
ments."
An early answer is desired
Very Respectfully, &c,
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-03-17

woman heard their cries. and that her last hour had
come. The three hours during which this horrible
struggle was prolonged had exhausted her strength 4
overcome her energies. III can fight no longer (sad
she 10 herselO-hey will kill me in my own house.
must mysefby fight She then, after having en-
deavored 10 rally her exhausted strength quickly drew
the bolt of the garden door, and fled towards the farm
of Davelly which the nearest house to her lone
ly dwelling.
But in order to reach it, she compelled to make
long deour and to cross in state ofnudiy, two ditch
es in which the water reached up to her neck In spite
ofthese obstacles however, she reached the farm, but
almost dead with exhaustion and hardly able TO utter
the most feeble cry She was, nevertheless, heard
and the farmer with his two servants, armed with pitch
forks, and accompanied by an enormous dog, procee-
ded to her house; but the robbers had abandoned it, the
barking ofthe dog having put them to flight. They
had effected entrance after the departure Of the
widow but not having had sufficient time to
plunder the closets, &C., they had me rely stolen
some bread butter, and few other trAing articles.
The two hglves proceeded TO the Belgian frontier,
and had not jeen captured