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The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-03-31


the property Of their kind owners and
years after, when St. Domingo became
independent, supported literally their once
masters in their exile. But turning aside
from this class what were not the horrors
of St. Domingof The struggle for liberty
commenced with all the cruelty of savage
nature, with all the passions of ignorant
beings displaying more than brutal i'm.
pulses. Far and wide the ilnploring cries
of mercy were unheeded, the soil was
flooded with blood, from the sucking babe
to the decripid old age. Had these slaves
been properly educated. as were the do
mestic slaves, such scenes of inhuman
butchcy would have been unheard Of,
and liberty would have been proclaimed
by the voice of humanity; and how long,
we now ask, did the iron sway of tyranny
and murder rule over these ignorant peo-
pie, after the last invaders of their liberty
departed from St. Domingo?
Our own liberty in this state was gradu-
al, and we urge for our southern brethren,
education and laws to prevent the brutal
severlng of domestic ties, of husband, wife
and children. With education, will fol-
low the mild prccept of religion, and it
would not be long ere liberty became their
reward, and with liberty, the knowledge
how to appreciate and enjoyit. Civil warts
to be avoided if possible; for horrid would
be the carnage; both whites and blacks
would find their ranks sadly devastated,
ere the contest ended revenge would
usurP the place of reason, and mutually
intlict new and unheard of cruelties.-
Whatever may be the Tocsin's thoughts,
we are not prepared to hail as blessings,
arson, rapine, and murder; and yet, We
fear events are taking rapid strides to such
a struggle; freedom counts no cost, and
when people are oppressed, the sin will
rest on the heads of the oppressors. We
have already given to the Tocsin more
time than we intended, or will hereafter
bestow upon any future, i'll natured re-
marks which it may indulge in, regarding
our motives. A good cause may be in
jured by injudicious advisers, and we fear
our neighbors, with many excellent quail
ties, are in their great zeal, exposing our
race to such result.
We here terminate our structures in re-
latlon to the Tocsin, for the present, to
make room for one of the members OF the
association, in reply to the Tocsin's re-
marks, relative to certain articles Of his
own. We may possible give the remain
der OF our views, in reference 10 the Toe.
sins review, in another number.
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-03-31
THE NORTHERN STAR
AND
FREEMEN'S ADVOCATE.
THURSDAY, MARCH 81, ls42.

GJ We would inform such of our New York
readers, who do nut;receive this paper from our
General Agent, MIR. VIM. A. TYSON, that they
they may in future obtain them at Mr.. j. D.
JoHHsoN's Hair Dressing Room, No. 5 Frank
fort-street, and OF Mr.. JAMES JACKSON, Hair
Dresser, Duane street, one door from Church.
Price two cents per single copy.
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-03-31

NoTIcE.-We would inform our color
ed fellow-citizens Of this city, in general,
that regular meeting Of the Temperance
Society, will take place OH Thursday eve
ming. the 3lst instant, in the lecture room
Of the Hamilton-street BAPTIST CHURCH.
A general attendance is requested of all our
colored friends, who are in favor Of the
cause, and we very much doubt whether
any can be found, at this period, who are
not so.
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-03-31

"Sape az. from our friends, and weU
take care Of oar enemy's."
j. G. BENJAM1N's letter of the q5,h.
inst, was received on the 2sth II must
really have come by despatch from one
end of our ertensiUe city to the other. to
have reached us in so short a space of
time. No matter-we have it on our ia
bic before US, in all its questionable
shape and we will endeavor br;eAv 10
answer it as we think it deserves. To sav
that friend Benjamin had not read our last
paper would be to do him an Injustice !.
and yet TO admit that he had read it. and
charge US with being opposed to the prin-
ciples of Emancipation would be no more
nor less on our part, than to write him
down egregiously fool. But we are ac-
quainted with the source from whence he
has borrowed his gratutous assertions, and
at our leisure we will brand upon their
already brazen fronts, the Ee That when
the ssober second of thoughts of those
whom they are now deluding, shall re-
turn, they may point the slew finger Of
contempt, and pity at. Friend Benjamin
says we omitted the resolution of Mr. Paul
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-03-31

Our ScHooLs.-There is no one sub
ject that should claim so much of the at
tention -four people as the education of
our youth; for on that alone, in great
measure, depends our future prosperity and
happiness. We would therefore call upon
our felIow-citizens generally, to send in
to US such information relative to the
schools as they may be in possession of.
in time for our next number as we shall
have more leisure ourselves to examine the
subject.
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of truth. If it is, the Tocsin has traced
out the efectual course. But, as we pre-
sume to differ in belief, and choose tc
adopt course characterized as we con-
ceive by common sense, truth and honesty,
we leave to our readers to judge for them
selves, regardless Of the opinions or the
absurdities which all ultra, i'll Judged and
misplaced representation of our assailants
attribute to us. 1t is our wish, deservedly
to call forth the sympathy and the friendly
cooperation of those whom we must ap-
peal TO, and who can alone accomplish the
object we seek to obtain. 1t is to an intel
ligent community we address our griefs, to
their sense Of justice, to their minds, as
well as to their hearts, our petition is
made. We have thus far been supported
by the cheering approval of our subscri-
bers, who properly appreciate our motives,
and know that as we love our race, so we
have thus far advocated their early eman-
cipation, from cruel and oppressive yoke.
And we deem the method we have adop-
ted, both judicious and becoming. We
have not, nor do we intend to ask impos-
sibiites, but humble in our sphere, we
ask the public voice in aid of great bles-
sing to be conferred on a large portion of
human beings now in captivity. 1t is
certainly the evidence Of weak mind,
embued with i large share of conceit and
arrogance, to set itse!fnp as the only arbiter
OF reason and propriety, and is not less the
evidence of impudence, to impugn and
abuse the motives of others, because diff
fering in some of its shades, from those
We may ourselves entertain.
If the Tocsin condescends to attack our
opinions, let a spirit of magnanimity be
displayed-let our articles appear in its
columns; only publish all we write upon
subject, and then criticise with as much
severity as may accord with the spleen of
the reviewer.
But we then much doubt, if any senti-
ment will be found by the public, deroga-
tory or repugnant to truth and reason
let the readers of The Tocsin Judge for
themselves; but to select detached pas
sages from our remarks, and giving to
them a meaning contrary to their mani
fest import, when read entire; is alike
dishonorable and unjusti6able in such
cause, and calculated to do it injury.
We are mutually struggling for the
rights of humanity, and we shall use
every endeavor in our power, to accom-
pish its triumph. We know and properly
our position, and we ask moth
ing repugnant to the feelings of generous
and benevolent public. We ask the ear
liest possible freedom for our captive race.
We now proceed TO answering one or two
of the attacks upon our last article. We
spoke Of the cheering prospects which the
freedom of colored people in the West In
dia Islands presented, and ofthe measures
lately ADOPTED in Cuba AID the well, GO
verned island of ST. Domingo, and the
generous sympathy which prevailed in
Europe, as guaranteeing an early freedom
to the slaves of the south. The Tocsin
lsolates the passage regarding ST. Domin-
go, and asks: was abolition gradual. in
that lsland.? We answer, there the slaves
were better prepared, in every respect,
than in our Southern States. A large pro-
- Il 4
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We were moi aware that the conducting
Of our little Star on strictly neutral ground
would have furnished any Of urpretended
friends sufficient matter for their exceeding
strange and unqnalliedly false assertions,
relative 10 our Colonization principles.
But as drowning men do "catch al straws," F."
in the vain hope oft times Of buoying
themselves up; we should not think it
strange that some folks we wot Of should
resort to the same means of self preserva-
ton. II is a fact, and as well known to
them as to ourselves, that il is the success
Of the Star, and not the Colonization Of
its Editors that makes the eye sore, and
creates the uneasiness in certain quarters.
They may, however, contradict this, as
we have no doubt will, as there are some
gentlemen who have evinced no hesitancy
in such matters recently.
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1F What has become of our anony-
nous correspondent We have been pa
tiently waiting for an interview. We some
what think that his editorial abors of late
have been too orduous to admit of time
sufficient to give us that interview. We
know what office TO find him in when we
do want him.
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-03-31

1t is truly pleasing, after toiling for years
as we are convinced in our own mind we
have been, to meet an occasional old CO.
laborer in the cause of human rights
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o. We have word Of advice to give
to certain colored acquaintance of long
standing; that he would be far better en-
ployed, were he attending to his ordinary
business-together with his other religious
duties-than TO be daily heard descsnting
his unmeaning nonsense about this paper
Let him have a care in future.
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-03-31

Such an one we had the pleasure to-day of
meeting in the open street. And warm
greeting. and cordial shaking of hands, with
few passing salutations, called up force
ably to our mind, scenes. in which we
had mutually taken part in the great drama
Of human liberty, when the field, though
scarcely less extensive than at present,
though uncutivated to a large extent, aud
the laborers, :" like angels visits" to earth,
were few and far between. Casual and
unlocked for as was this meeting with our
early friend, it served to recall to our re-
collection an incident which we can never
forget, as it was one of the happiest hours
Of our life. 1t related to the introducing
into his private parlor at the American
Hotel, some twelve years ago, the then
living and moving spirit Of the Genius
of Universal Emancipation" in the person
Of the great pioneer and champion Of uni
versal liberty, BENJAMIN LUNDY.
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-03-31

0F The highly interesting introducto-
ry TO the history ofMELcHEsEDrc, written
for this paper. and the translation from
the German Of the LILLY and the ROSE,
together with much other entertaining
matter, shall positively have place in our
next, which will render it one of the rich
est numbers of the whole series. Our
readers may therefore anticipate an impor-
,ant and entertaining number.
The northern star and freemen's advocate., 1842-03-31

"Methinks there be six Richmond's in the
field" SHAKESPEARE.
With feelings Of surprise and mortifca-
ton, we perused the remarks Of the Toe
sin, in its last publication Of the Esd inst.
We had hoped when engaged in cause
Of humanity, that misrepresentation, by
garbled statements, would not have dis
graced its columns. In political conflicts
Of the day, we cannot but expect every
effort to be resorted to, TO elevate the one
party, by assailing and impugning the mo-
lives and acts of the other. Self aggran-
dizement, is but too apt to govern each,
political aspirant, and the love Of the
loaves and fishes, often with many, act
more powerfully to instigate their patriot
ism, than the honest study of the public
welfare But when an object is purely
one of humanity, and when the desire Of
doing good, is without any other hope of
reward, when none other (for us) cannot
exist; we had right to have expected
something like feeling of charity and
good will, would have existed in the bo-
SONS Of our allies towards US. Our profes.
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intolerable ignorance. but never conceals it. -
Philad North american.

intolerable ignorance, but never conceais it,"
Philad North american.
There were three hundred and sixty appli.
Giants presented themselves in Philadelphia for
the benefit of the Bankrupt Law, on Wednes.
day.
TEMPERANCE IN KENTUCKY. A letter from
a Gentleman in Lexington TO friend in this
village, dated Jan. 26th, says:-
sour Tetotallers are carrying all before them
in Kentucky. Within three weeks not less
than 10 to 1900 have joined them in Lexing-
ton alone. 1t has ruined our groggeries and
broken them up-so that their licenses for the
ensuing year will not be renewed for which
the proprietors used to pay an annual tax of
from 800 to 500 dollars to the CITY,"
SLAVERY IN MARYLAND The doctrines of
the Convention, noticed at length in in our
last, are not those of the State. A letter from
Washington says:-
/ "Not only do the leading papers of Mary.
land come Out. against the doings of the Slave
holding Convention, but public meetings begin
to be held TO condemn it. The State is full
of agitation, and slavery is tottering."
The Boston Miscellany of Literature and
Fashion. The February number is published
by Bradbury, Soden and Co. The steel en-
cravings are beautiful; and are some of the
literary contents. First we have second ar.
ticle on American Sculptors in Italy, by Hon.
Edward Everett, and last (almos)a delightful
paper by his learned brother Hon. Alexander
Fl. Everett, on the Letters of Madame de Sew.
inge. The first article, is devoted to HIRAM
Powers, native of this county Woodstock
and an artist who appears likely not only to be
eminent himself, but to originate new school
and style of art. His success, considering the
circumstances, is spoken of by high Italian au-
thority, as aeithom parallel. Mr.. Everett calls
on Vermont TO patronize her distinguished son,
by ordering for her State House, some appro-
pirate work from his chisel.-N. Cronicle.
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PEOPLES PRESS.
Tuesday Morning, Feb. %, 1912.

LATEST FROM MExIco.-The Texian priso-
ners have arrived. in the CITY Of Mexico. Their
condition was wretchedsin The extreme. bare
footed covered with filth and vermin and in
chains. They were marched through the city
under a strong guard, exposed to the jibes and
insults of the populace. and ware chained
two and two, ard employed in cleaning the
city. Santa Anne. has ordered $4,000 troops
to be raised by the first of June, and concen-
iratcd near the Texas line.
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Died,

In this town. on the 1Iih inst. Mr. Nathan
Carpenter, aged 95 years.
In New Haven, Jan. 31st, Mrs. Betsey At
wood, aged AZ years.
A brief illness terminated the earthly ca
reer of this benevolent and highly respected
individual. In this dispensation, the husband
is bereft of an affectionate comprehensive
children of faithful mother, and society Of
worthy and useful member. For several years
she was a member of the Congregational
Church, in Brandon, and on removing to New
Haven, she united with the church in that
place, and the fruits of her piety told most
clearly that she was created in Christ Jesus
unto good works. As mother she was kind
and faithful wife amable and affection
ate. She moved in her sphere beloved and
respected by all; andher death is lamented by
those she has left behind. In the decease of
Mrs. A. we have an illustration Of the power
of religion to sustain and prepare the soul for
eternity. Sensible that she soon was 10 close
her eyes upon all things earthly,-she called
weeping children to her bedside and gave
them the parting KISS bidding them farewell,
she was perfectly resigned TO the will of God.
| Her last moments were Illuminated by the
spirit of the Gospel, and her faith grew bright
er and brighter to the last, affordng the happy
reflection that she entered with JOY and tri-
umph upon her voyage to that far off and un-
discovered country from borne no traveller re.
turns. Con-.
In New Haven, on the 7lh inst. Amanda
Harriet, daughter o. Cyrus and Betsey Eddy,
aged years and months. lu the death of
this young person their was something pecu-
liarly interesting and consoling TO her be-
reaved parents and friends In the first OF her
sickness. she manifested some anxiety to gel
well Though she thought she should not but
after some days she became composed, and re-
quested some Christian friends should be call.
ed in to pray with and for her; and when ask.
ed, what they should pray for, said, pray that
may De prepared 10 die She retained her
senses until almost the last; and when seeing
her friends weeping around her bed. she said.
Don't cry, for we shall soon meet again. 1t
was remarked BY those who witnessed this
death-bed scene, that they never saw any per-
son SO young, that manifested so much resigna.
ton and presence Of mind, as did this youth,
until her spiii took its fight to rest in the
arms of that Savior who said, Suffer little
children TO come unto me- She hes left
twin sister 10 mourn for her, Com.
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ABOLITION PROCEEDINGS IN NRw YORK
A stare convention was held at Peterborough,
Madison County. January 10, when Gerril
Smith was nominated for Governor. He de.
clned. and Alvan Stuart of Utica, was then
nominated. The extraordinary proceeding
which follow, as condensed by The correspond
ent or'he Mem York Tribune, we find detail.
ed at length in the official account of the meet
ing. We will Only remark that if the Havcr
hill petition came from Abolitionists, and the
proceedings which follow are TO be looked on
with even difference, farewell to our Union.
We are totally unprepared for any thing of the
kinda public recommendation of Conven-
ton, not only for slaves TO run away. but 10
steal to begin with, and steal on the way! and
upply loco foco matches when convenient !
Were the convention mad! And then comes
an encouragement [what elsel] TO commence
the work of cutting ihroats! Horrible! What
will our abolitionist say to this proceedingl
We may honestly rejoice in the escape of a
slave but we see not how crime may be hon.
estly recommended and enjoned.
The Address OF the Convention 70 tho
People Of the state was written by Alvan Stew.
art, Esq. The most inveteraie STAKEHOLDER
would have laughed at the authors wit, if he
had uot been convinced by his reasoning. The
resolutions were ultra in principle, and bold
and spirited in language.
Your readers viii be astonished TO learn
that an address to the Slaves Of The United
Slaies was presented to the Convention by
Gerrit Smith, Esq. and adopted. 1t recon-
mended them, among other things, TO run
wav the first favorable, opportunity, and to
take all along their route in the free as well as
The slave states so far as absolutely essential
TO their escape. the horse, the boat, the food,
the clothing. which. they may require, md to
feel no more conjunction for the sPpropria.
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We take from the Tribune list of the yeas
and nays on the motion TO lay on the table
equivalent TO rejection) the resolutions of
censure against John Quincy Adams. 1t will
be seen that while numbers ofSouthern Wings
voted TO sustain the Right of Petition, and the
freedom of debate, but six-ony sir Of the
Northern Loco Focos raised their voices for
the "largest liberty" OF these six, fue, we
are thankful TO say, were representatives of
this State.
Wings 100. Locos 6.
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REFORMED DRUNKARD.

This is the title of a new Temperance pa
per printed in Montpelier, by Mcdowell and
Hayden. We trust that the astonishing i'm
pe,us which has recently been given 10 The
temperance reform will enable the publisher 10
sustain it. 1t is got up in the right time, and
if judiciously conducted should have the cordial
support of the friends of the cause Throughout,
the state. If it has any fault it is that it has
100 much directncss. We were never in favor
of severe personal applications.
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United States District Court.
Vermont District

BANKRUPTCY. Notice 10 show cause
! against Petition of WILLIAM FIELD junr.,
oil Salisbury in the County of Addison in said
district, c arpenIer and Joiner, to be declared
bankrupt, at The court house in Montpelier,
Vermont, on the 22d day of March, 1912,
IL NJ. 40
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MIDDLEBURY ACADEMY.

the nh OF March, Frequent lectures illustrated by expert
will be gven the interesting and valuable sub
ecs of Ma 1ra Science Philosophy Chemistry and Astronomy
according - the classes attending TO them.
While those students who pursuing classical studies wev
assisted by the utmost exeon of the principal for their
thorough and rapid advancement and while his long encs
enable him afford superior advantages those who
the English branches study he will devote special
attention the higher of MATHEMATICS such Algebra
Surveying and Geometry and TO the various subjects Of study
which important success in the active business Of life To
all who attend this school, the Principal pledges his constant
and unng exerions afford them opportunities improve
men equal 10 those of any other similar institution.
The tuition, which be paid before the last day
each for Common English Branches Reading, Orhoga
ply Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, and History $500
The Natural Sciences and other higher English Branches
and Ancient Languages 400
French Language, including French composition and
pronunciation. 500
Middlebury. Feb. 81, 1871. AzARrAu HYDE.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

REV, Mr.. DAILY, will celebrate MASS, in
Middlebury, on Sunday the 9th inst. and on
Sunday the 9th, Of March following.
Catholics are respectfully invited 10 attend.
Middlebury, Feb. %. 1912.
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Bankrupt Notices.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
Vermont District,

N BANKRUPTCY. Notice to show
IL cause against Petition of JOHN H. BECK
WITH, of Salisbury, in the county of Addison
and state of Vermont, merchant, and late
partner in trade at said Salisbury with one
Gideon Dyar, of the same Salisbury, to be de-
ciared Bankrupt, at the Court House in Mont
Pelier, Vermont, on the Dad day of March,
1912, IL NJ. AZ
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WINGS! WHIGS!!

The Wings Of Middlebury are earnestly re.
quested to meet at the Town Room on Friday
evening at O'Clock, 10 designate candidates
for town officers for the year ensuing
ASA CHAPMAN,
Chairman of Town Committee.
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The ArPoRTIoNMENr. The committee Of
the House Of Representatives have recon-
mended 60, 600, Us aratio,an some If the pa
pc S are recommending .. less number, there
by charging tie House. We propose that in
order TO reduce the fraction to the lowest mum.
Der possible, 10. $50 be he ratio, that will
leave eleven states with fraction less than one
fifth Of the ratio, only six with over half and
l06.250 less than that recommended by the
committee, reducing the House to 2l7. some
Thing like the number in Congress when quar-
relrng was rarely heard Of among them, and
u sufficient number 10 pay for doing nothing,
and saving the Union in fen years 100000.