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Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28
CHAuNCEY F. CLEvKLANn.
An act in addition to an act cn;ed an act provid
 inr lnr the cnllectiun of Taxes

An act m addition to an act cntitled an act pFOVlu-
 ing ior the collection ot Taxes Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre- scntatives in General Assembly convened, That tho several provisions of act passed m the year lS3 entitled an act in addition to an act entitled an act providing for the collection of taxes be and the same are hereby re.enacted and extended to all cases to which the same would be applicable, if said were now first en acted. Provided that suit or cton, now pending, shall bo in any way effected" by the provisions of this act.
 Sr1LLMAN K. WIGnTMAN, Speaker. $ WM. s. IIoLABIRp, President of tho Senate. Approved, May 90, lSi2.
 CuAuNCry F. CLEyErAND
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28

Saie.-A duel is to be fought in Halifax shortly, as we learn from tho Halifax Herald, at tcenty paces, with pistols that will carry but Jfticsn, It is thought their anxious pa. rcutS need not fear for the safety ot the com. bU,an;s
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28
1APpIOVVUt ., <,, y,yyv,v I1y~

Five dollar counterfeit bills on the Holland County Bank, are in circulation in ow-York-now plate, letterD. Vignette, Cupids sncrcling the figure B. They are said to be well none. Counterfeit S3 notes on the Plymouth Bank, Mass, are also in circulation letter A. and of various dates. They are easily detected by observing thut the words "tireo dol lars' in fine print are very deective-COurdnt.
 Mir Van Buren arrived at Albany on Tuesday eve ming, on his return from his long journey.
 Sensible-Abby Kelly, Esq at the Cazenovia tN YJ Abolition Convention. said that of the three poll iical parties in the field, the political abolition party were the drtiest." Some of her abolition brethren think her remarks were rather highly colored. What ever they may think about it they will most certain y satisfy others that Abby s genuine friend of the negro and no domagoguc -PaliOdiwm. The N. Y, Express says that DOrr is not married man. II he had been, his wife would have kept him at homo out oi trouble
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28

Mutton leg sleeves are again somewhat in vogue among tho ladies, They are nnw worn inverted that is the biggest at the lie ond !--oSfon Ifdns. Sorry to hear this. The ladies never adopted a heater lashiun than when they pW lheir arms into tho snRall sleeves "Them's our continents"
 ' u Falladum.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28

Look here. LOcOs.--We were informed last Mon day, on authority that necessarily commanded our full belief that Col R, M. Johnson, during his late rIde from Georgetown this city remarked, in the stage coach in the presence of the passengers, that "eTt to hiMs,if h, 'oJS for Hsry Clay 10, Re ne1i Irtsld,Rcp --L0sisr,h Jour
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28

FIRE IN MIDDLETowN.-W We understand that large brick building, owned by Town send Way, Esq, and by him occupied fol the manufacture of paper hangings, wa: consumed on Saturday last. Besides tho machinery, the building contained large amount of stock, and manufactured paper Insurance, about S9,O0O, which, it is suppo sed, will not cover the loss. About $3.00t was insured at the Protection office in thi: city.-Hart. Times.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-07-28
THE LOUISIANA ELECTION.

in dispute for Louisiana is entitled to fonr members of Congress md lrs elected but three, whereupon IS it seems to ns, there wfh he 1siai especially with Whig Legislature tU ordrs n. Ni"h Congressional District, Jfoss.-The Boston Atlas of Wednesday contains returns from all tho towns in the district bat eight. Goodrich (Whg> has 1881 votes; Wilkinson ll.oco) l533; Jackson (Abo and Whig) 673; scattering Sj The ALus says MT. Goodrich will want about 5OO votes of an ecction-Courant.
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-04-07

descendant, Abrahem, after the slaugh-
ter of the kings, with refreshments, and
blessed him as the head and father Of his
race, the Jews in particular; and, as such
he received from Abraham, the 1.-THE Of all
the spoil. a
How beautifully does Paul Of Tarsus,
writing to The Hebrews, point to Melchi-
sedec, or Shem, the head and father of
their race, Invested in all the original
rights Of primogeniture, priest of the most
High God, blessing Abraham as such, be-
fore Levi had existence, and, as such, re-
ceiving tithes from Abraham, and in him.
from Levi, yet in the loins of his, forefa-
thers: Moses, on this great and solemn
occasion, records simply this Mefchisedec,
king Of Salem,, priest Of the most High
God, sine genealogie; his pediglee not
mentioned, but standing as Adam, in ST.
Luke's genealogy, without father and with
out mother, Adam of God. (Luke, iii.
3s.) How beautifully, l say, doth St.
Paul point, through Melchisidec, to Je-
hoshua, our great High Priest and King.
Jesus Christ, whose eternal generation
shall declare, (" Ha, Mashrach, the Lord 5
annointed High Priestand King. after the
order of Melchisedec, only begotten, first
born son.
Thus far for the preface on the subject of
Melchisedec, showing that he was none
other than Shem, the con of Noah.
To be continued
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-04-07

and adorned the earth. rejoicing over their
fair success. And behold, when great
part Of their works, withits glory and their
loy, had died away. Venus thus spoke to
her Graces, "What do ye linger about
sisters of Pleasure? away, ] weave from
vour charmsa mortal flower s'of conspicu-
Gus beauty" They descend to the earth,
and Aglain, the grace of Innocence,
formed the lilly: 'Fhalia and EuPhrosyne
wove with sisterly hand the emblem of
loy and love, the virgin rose.
Many flowers Of the field and garden
enyied one another: The lilly and rose
envied none, and were by all enyied,.
Sisterly, they bloomed together upon the
same plain Of Flora, and delighted each
other, for sisterly graces wove them inse-
parable.
Upon your cheeks, oh, maidens bloom
also lilies and roses; may their graces IN
crease, JOY and love-united and insspara-
bic, dwell upon them.
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-04-07

The meeting was then addressed bv
Henry w. Rogers, Esq. district attorney
After the address; on motion, II -
Resolved, That the thanks Of tbesr
meeting be rendered to the speaker for,
the able address delivered. #. 49, -.
Onmotion, The constitution was road
After which, the president followed m,
few brief and very interesting remarks ].
and offered the following resolutions,
which were adopted.
Resolved, That the press being the
promoter and guardian of liberty and
that any paper, published and edited by
our people, calls forth our united pat
ronage. Therefore,
Resolved, That we hail the Nonrr
ERN STAR and FREEmEN's ApyocArr
as welcome guest, and we commend t
to the friends of temperance and equal
rights, throughout the community ~
Oa motion, The books were openedto
receive members; anumber Joined. On
motion, .'-',>' -.
Resolved, That the thanks of the So
clety be rendered to the pastor. and the
trustees OF the church, for the use of.
the house. Ga motion, - h. q
Resolved, That the proceedings Of
this meeting be published in the North f
ern Star and Freemen's Advocate. j,
Resolved. That the meeting adjourn.
with the benediction, by the Rev. Mr.. I
Covil. :,
VIM. w. BROWN. Pre,;aeut.
GEORGE WEIR, Sec'ry. Jr. s'$e
Buffalo, N. Y. March 81, ls4s. bses
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-04-07
From the Magnolia.
The Last Visit 60 the Viilarc
f~" Grocery.

1t you have ever visited the village of
B--, IN the western part of the state of
New-f ork, you have noticed few fields
of cultivated ground, upon the very sam
NIT of the hill which rises 10 the northwest
of the place. 70 17fes"
What spot commands more delight ful. full
prospect' The village lies at your fee, .
with its houses embosomed in shrubbery.
its rivers, its canal, its bridge, and its ma "a
ny spires. The banks Of the rivers are
iringed with trees, and the pure waters re-.
feet their graceful forms, and hithfnlly
mirror every object above them. AS you
stand and look down upon the valley be- .ea /
low, you seem almost to hear The hum Of
the busy population !: and clearly and
sweetly will fall upon yonr ear the sonnd md
of the "churchgoins bells" Bu. the. !
view view from This spot is not confined to the
village. You may look east, and for many
I mules !i trace the valley OF the Chenaneo.s.
win WI It It..cu cultivated farms and comfortable
dwellings, lnterspersed with patches Of
-verdant woodlands or you may glance to-.
the south, and watch the junction Of the
TWO TWO rivers, and trace the windings of the
rapid Susqnebannah, until, in the far dis
lance, you catch the glimpse Of another
8plre, and perchance, in favorable wea,her,e.4
the notes of lis bell. -,
The sautunn scenery on the banks Of.
these rivers, the mingling of the dark
green OF the pine, and the rich crimson off,
the maple; with the variegated foliage efls
the mountain shTnbhery, is .surpassinglyss
beautiful and he wao stands upon this spots.
and scontemplates. the beautiful scene,sa
spread out before, him has renewed evi4xs
dence Of the benYo!enes af.hat Being, whessl
I thus Is SO beautifully deckslthe worldBwhichss
has been prepared for the habita.ionsof fses,
imperfect unholy, and rebellioas class osss
man.
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-04-07

MEssRs. ED1ToRs.-Through the Nor
,hern Star and Freeman's Advocate, wish
the supposed identity and real name OF
Melchisedec Of the scriptures to appear.
This is indeed an interesting problem,
the solution of which has perplexed its
thousands, most of whom suppose him
% have been the son of God; some ange-
lie or mysterious supernatural parsonage,
rather than a mere man. This general
opinion proceeds on the ground of the
scripture account of him, as commonly
understood, being expressed as follows;
.sWithout father, without mother, with
out descent, having neither beginning OF
davs ar end Of life, but made like unto
the son Of God, abideth priest continu-
y.'-(Hebrews, vii 81
Rpt without further circumlocution,
we will at once disclose our opinion, by
stating that we believe him to have been
Shem. the eldest son of Noah, the pro-
genitor Of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and the
Jews, and none other than Shem. we
derive this conclusion from the research
and critical commentary Of the learned
and pious. Adam Clarke, who gives this
information from the tradition OF the Jew
ish Rabbins, which without hesitation,
gives this honor to Shem. The partlcu-
lar part of that commentary to which we
allude, as being the origin of our bellefon
this subject, is the preface of that author
to the book of, Job, on page no, as
follows "Shem lived FIVE hundred and
two wears after the deluge; being still
alive. and in the three hundred and ninety
third year of his life, when Abraham was
born; therefore, the Jewish tradition, that
Shcnl was the Melchisedec, or my
righteous king of Salem" which word
Melchisedec was can epithet, or title oil
honor and respect, not a proper name
and. therefore, as the head and father OF
his race, Abraham paid tithes to hlm'
This seems to be we'll founded, and the
idea is confirmed by this remarkable IAN
Suage. (PSalmS' cH) moan
and will not repent or change, at tan CO.
henleolam at, di6arte Malkitsedek, as IT ne
halsaid: Thou, my only begotten son,
first born Of many brethreo, not according
70 the substituted priesthood Of the sons
of Levi, who, after the sin Of the golden
calf, stood up in lieu of all the first born
Of Israel, invested with their forfeited
rights Of prinogeniture of king and priest:
the Lord hath swoIn and Will not repent
(change.) Thou-art priest forever, after
the (rny order Of Melchesdec, my own
original primitiye) order of primogenlture:
even as Shem, the man of name, the Shem
that stands first and foremost OF the sons
Of Noah. The righteous prince, and
priest Of the most High God, meets his
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-04-07

Itwould be better ifyoung ladies would en-
courage young men on account Of their good
characters and their good clothes A good
reputation is better capital than fine coat in
almost in any kind of business, except wooing
a fashionable lady. @ so
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-04-07

W TEMPERANCE SoNG.-Throreh !.
an oversight Of our compositor, the SONG,
IN our iastnumber, written by the "wife
OF a reformed inebriate," and not cred,
lted, should have been given to the POUCH
keepsie Journal, from which we copied !,
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-04-07
TEMP IRlaA ANON sTADo

astonishing as we'll as encouraging to the
friends Of this cause to observe the unpre-
ccdented advance of the felcitous and be-
nlgn influence of its principles, and espe-
cially must it be gratifying to philanthro-
plsts as they become acquainted with the
fact, that from among the colored people,
large acceessions are being made to the
ranks of the cold water army.
We are almost daily receiving informa-
ton from abroad, giving some account Of
the progress of the temperance cause a.
mong our people, and also of its salulary
and certain agency in restoring to society.
many who were. once valuable members
thereof, and spreading through the domes-
tic circle that peace, happiness and pros
perity which had for years forsaken il.
We hope our people in various parts of
this state and our country generally, will
take this subject into deeper consideration,
and in places where no societies have as
yet been formed, Immediately proceed to
the work. This cause, if duly apprecia-
ted by us, is destined by the blessing of
heaven to accomplish an incalculable
amount OF good, and we call upon every
man and woman who have the least sense
of the weight of responsibility which rests
upon them to do what their hands find to
do without further delay.
With ministers, teachers, christians, we
expect the work TO commence-theiri in
Auence and talent we hope will ere long
be seen and feltin ameliorating the condi-
tlon of the unfortunate, and pleading the
cause of humanity and God.
We cannot expect that the canse Of re-
ligion and reform will advance, or that
vice and immortality can be restrained,
while the use Of alcoholic liquors is tolc-
rated by US, or we remain uumoved and
unconcerned as we behold the direful ef-
fects of the fell destroyer of our race. We
thank heaven that our sympathies have
been awakened in behalf those who have
been unfortunate, and we feel it a high
privilege as well as unspeakable pleasure
to labotaor raise our feeble voice against
The monster, and point the drunkard, the
moderate drinker, our whole people to the
only safeguard and sovereign remedy, total
abstinence from all that intoxicates. s
In this city during few months our
hearts have been glad, and as we have seen
some of our acqaaintances who have for
years been moderate drinkers, and Others
who were occasional drunkards, not onlv
sign the pledge themselves, but use their
influence topersuade Others of their asso
ciates to do likewise, and we feel assured
that the time is NOT distant when the colo
red people of this city will present the
friends and advocates of the cause specta-
Gle in this enterprise, which six mouths
ago we hardly dared anticipate
TEMPERANCE MEETING IN BUFFALO.
At a large and highly respectable
monthly meeting of the Union Total
Abstinence Society. of the city of Buffalo,
held at the Methodist Episcopal Church,
on Thursday evening, March 24,is42.
On motion, The house was called TO
order, and the president took the chair.
The meeting was opened by prayer, by
the Rev. Mr.. Covil, pastor in charge. 4
~ a. x8 go, q
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-04-07

"Bless me" said a country priest, who
had been little deep in his cups before
he had come into church, where fond
mother and doating father were waiting to
have their first born baptised. Bless
me-" repeated he, as turning over the
leaves, he could not find the right
place. g Yes, bless me, this child is very
difficult to baptse." How like poor hu-
man nature, it is to attribute our own
faults to others, however innocent they
may be. We read the above anecdote
somewhere the other day, and we thought
how aptly it might be applied to the vari-
Gus opinions which are advanced in these
times to explain the cause of the present
distressed state of the country. One attri-.
ent one, there are a thousand conflicting
opinions in regard to the matter; indeed,
the source of our national ills is very dif-.
ficult child to baptise, but call it by what
name you will, does it not become every
one to ask himself-are not part Of these
evils attributable to myself? Have not
been intoxicated with ambition, luxury,
or the love of gain, and is it not because
so many are unwilling 10 acknowledge
those matters in which they are themselves
in error, that the cause Of our national
distress is such very difficult child to bap-
tise.- Pittsburgh ChfOn. s3aa
A well dressed young gentleman at a
ball, in whisking ebout the room, run his
head againts a young lady. He began to
apologize. 'sNot word, sir" cried she,
it is not hard enough TO hnrt any BODY
A peasant being at confession accused
himself of having stolen some hay the
father confessor asked him how many bun
dies he had taken from the stack That
is of no consequence" replied the peasant,
s'you may set it down wagon load, for
my wife and are going to fetch the re-
mainder very soon"
A mechanic who is intelligent, tempe
rate, industrious and honest, it matters J.
not Of what trade, may secure the respect
and confidence of the community and
competency to himself. He may have the
means of happiness for his own family and
the power of communicating happiness
others.
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-04-07

A well dressed young gentleman at
ball, in whisking ebout the room, run his
head againts youpg lady. He began to
apologize. ''Not word, sir" cried she,
it is no, hard enough to hnrt any body"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-10-01
THE BOON,s LICK TIMES.
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Publishers g. Proprietors,
And Publishers Of the Laps, DC, Of the United
States, By authority.
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al at the end of the year. No paper discontinued
bat at the option of the editors until all arrearages
are paid-and failure to give notice (before the
end of the Year, of wish to discontinue will be
considered new engagement.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
One dollar per square, of twelve lines or less,
FOR the first insertion and Gfty cents square for
each subsequent insertion.
For one square twelve months, twenty dollars.
Where the insertion of an advertisement is Or
dered without the number Of insertions being spe-
cihed 1t will be inserted Cat the discretion of the
proprietary until forbid, and charged for accor-
dinghy.
All advertisements from strangers, as well as
AL orders for job.work, must be accompanied with
aIe cash, or reference to some responsible and
convenient acquaintance.
AUTHORIZED AGENTS.
A. R. OLDHAM, Middle Grove, Monroe CO.
JAMES HUGHES, Richmond, Ray co.
JAMES HEAD Four Mile Prairie, Randolph CO.
w. F. SwILzLER, Columbia, Boon CO.
c. P. Brown, Platte City, Platte CO.
THOMAS JAcKMAN, Rocheport, Boon CO.
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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-10-01

principles, the most perfect reliance is
placed on the intelligence of the American
people, and on their frmness and patriot.
ism, in whatever touches the honor of the
country, or its great and essential inter.
ests.
JOHN TYLER.
WAamNGToN, Aug. II, l842,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-10-01
EsK AUTHORITY.

LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES
Passed at the Cd Session Of Ae 27th Congress-
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-02-22

,,,,. cents per pound 0" ONO 0ssJ: sses ',.s
sscoH "'' -, pOAnd on Ohio tobacco "g",y ''Oo
tro cents pei IN Ohio ,oheat and thirty e'gAf an"
tssD per O4' bushel on Ohio corn, (aOer0gs rae
sht f'"~ : i, is therefore, the plain and bound
dm y' - ,he Government of the onl'eo states
sn duty ', The consequences Of such enormous TAX
70 pF'Vs ~, Droduce, by imposing heavy taxes o"
'Ilon cloths, carpets fine cotton ana men so"Ns
the n"' ,.rv. and other English manufactures o.
6ne c"'s',' which may be brought into the u
":,.d States for sale ,r France
o',s' Resolved, That as the Government Of france
= h' ,h citizens of the United States from ex'
p'on'D' and selling their pork, beef'corn and wheat
P0r"s "oDIe of France, and imposes enormous TAX
TO Inc p, meriesn tobacco and other produce 1t is
ss ,ho ,u,y Of our Government 10 counter
lne''" .s.c,s Of such unfair prohibitions and bur
a'' v" 10 imposing heavy taxes on the Silks iaces'
deD'' and wines Of France, which may be lmPor
F"s .o,d in the United States.
. poso,yed, That the partial and Unfair poiicY
o. rn,,isb, French, and other foreign govern
OIL wv in oreyenting their people from purchasing
,L beef. corn, wheat and tobacco, of the u
VI" IVY safes can only be eeeclually counteracted
y. n. imposition Of heavy taxes on such foreign
|" .,o and manufactures as the people OF the u
wv, Safes can either dispense with, or create for
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-02-22
STATE OF VERMONT,

CALEDONIA DISTRICT. SIS.
At n Probate Court holden ~ the Probate Office III
DanvIle, on The 18th day of February, A. d.
1912
WHEREAS LUClUS KlMBALL and ABB
w GAIL iIUMiiREY, Administrators Of tho
Estate al Samuel Humphrey, late OF st JOhnsbury,
IN SAID district, deceased have riied IN Court their
petition in writing, setting forth the amount OF
debts due from said deceased the charges Of admin
isiralun, and the value OI the personal estate, and
the situation ofte Real Estate of said deceased,
and praying said Court to grant them license to sell
the whole of said Real Estate, for the purpose or
raising money to Ray the debts, and mortgage 90
said Real Estate. 1t is therefore ordered that said
Administrators give notice to all persons interested
in SAID Estate that sand petition Will be heard nnd
decided IA Probate Court To- be holden nj the Pro
bate Office in Danve in said district, on tho 12th
day of March, y. d. lS42, at l o'clock, in the af.
termoon, by publishing copy of this order three
weeks succcssively in the CaIcdonan, newspaper
printed ST. Johnsbury, in said district, the last
Of which To 0e previous to that day.
SAMUEL b. MATTOCKS, Judge.
A true copy 23Sw3
Attest, SAMUEL B. MATTOCKS, Judge.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-02-22
DsEAEEeGa


In this town, on the morning ofIhe 18th inst. Of
cor sump ,on HARRIET e, wife OF Rev. john II.
Worcester, and daughter Of Dea. Elnathan Strong,
of Hardwick, aged 20.
Unusual sweetness of disposition combined " iih
decision aud efficiency OF character and urques
toned piey, admirably fircd ,he deceased for
that important sphere ofusefuIncss from which she
is prematurey taken. Though few have been
her days,vet were they enough To accomplish lIe's
great end; to show forth ''the beauty Of holiness
in life; the christians triumph in death.
Thou art gone from earth, bright spirit,
To Thy rest above the SKY,
And "mansion" dost inherit,
In thy "Fathers house on high.
In Bradford, Feb ~, Joseph Gibbs, aged years
aud II months, son of DIR. Henry Hayes.
In this town, on Thursday last, Mr. AMOS SAR-
GEsT, aged S9.-[Printers in Haverhill, Ms. will
please notice.
In this town, on Saturday last, of typhus lever,
SALLY, wife of Mr. Christopher Sargent, aged about
As.
In this town, on Sunday morning last, Mrs VIE
HANSON.