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The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-02-08
MISCELLANEOUS.
EDEN is MY HOME.

Oh, l have roam'd through many lands
A stranger to delight;
Not friendships hopes nor loves sweet smile
Could make my pathway bright;
Til on the sky "A star arose,
And lit nights sable dome,
Oh, steer my bark by that sweet star,
For Eden is my home.
Oh, Eden is my place ofrest,
Hong to reach its shore,
To shake these troubles from my breast
To weep and sigh no more;
To that fair land my spirit flies,
And angels bid me come
Oh, steer my bark DER Jordan's wave,
For Eden is my home,
Oh, take me from this world of wo
To my sweet nome above
Where tears Of sorrow never flow,
And all the air is love;
My sister spirits wait for me,
And Jesus bids me como,
Oh, STEER my bark 10 that bright land
For Eden is my home.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-02-08
DOMESTIC FOWLS IN WINTER.

One of the greatest errors that prevails in
the management of the domestic fowl, and one
which must be destructive of all profit, is the
common practice of leaving them to ''skirk for
themselves" during the winter months. There
is no animal OF the farm that better repays
good keeping than the hen, and with it, there
is none that affords so much profit on the cap
ital employed.
The hen should have a close warm roost, for
there are few creatures that suffer more from
the cold than fowls. They should have a box
Of gravel, sand, ashes, &c. for them to roll and
dust themselves in to prevent the attacks of
those insects to which fowls are subject they
should have access to pulverized limestones or
limestone gravel, as this will give material for
shell, and contribute to the health of hens; they
should have abundance of water, clean and
pure, for few animals will drink more frequent
ly or eagerly than hens, if water is within
their reach; and no one need expect healthy
fowls, or a plentiful supply of eggs, who does
not pay strict attention to their supply of food.
Indian corn, peas, buckwheat, oats or barley,
may be fed to fowls. Potatoes, steamed or
boiled, are excellent food for them, but must
be fed while warm, as fowls will not eat cold
potato, unless driven to it by hunger. Fowls
should have access to a warm yard in the sun
ny days Of winter, as warmth is particularly
invigorating to them. If confined for any
time in a close ~ill-ventilated room, they will
become diseased and feeble, and will require
extra attention 10 repair the evil generated
lid.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-02-08
LORD AsHBURToN's MISSION.

1t gives us much pleasure 10 announce that The
Right Hon. Lord Ashburton, at the rt quest of
her Magesty,s government. is about to proceed to
the United States on a special mission, with The
object of settling all existing difficulties between
that country and our own. His Lordship who
will sail in a few weeks, had been asked to un-
deriake this service aud consented 10 do 81, be-
fore the Presidents Message had been received.
so that the mission in question, whatever be lis
character or results, has been had recourse to.
wholly irrespective of anything contained or
omitted in that document. The step itself. we
think a wise one, inas.nuch as the introduction
of new elements OF irritation contingent upon
further delay. might effectually render an AMIGA
bic adjustment unattainable, and involve both
countries in all the horrors of war.
The appointment ola speciil ambassador from
this country is. OF itself a piece of marked respect
to tie United States government which can
hardly fail of being duly apps eciated, and of
paying the way for an amicaole negotiation. A
friendly intercourse. too, bel ween our special
envoy and the leading statesmen Of America.
dictated by a cordial anxiety TO complete an in
frangible bond Of amity, cannot but be attended
with beneficial results. All that both parties
commended for may not be immediately secured :;
but, by reasonable concessions, likely 10 be
Welded without dishonor on either side, the main
points in dispute may be so reduced in impor-
lance as TO render future surrenders more advan-
iageous TO each other than a logged adherence
to mere unsubstantial punctilios.
The selection of Lord Ashburton for this deli
cate mission appears TO US, upon the whole, TO
be deserving OF commentator. His Lordship,
is by universal acknowledgement, the prince of
British merchants. With immense mercantile
interests extending over the whole world-inter-
ests which, while peculiarly identified with
America, cannot suffer interruption in any quarter
without mourning a serious injury in their eH-
tire range, his Lordship has the advantage of
proceeding to the United States, not only with
the highest claims upon the consideration of that
trading community, but with a direct personal
concern in the maintenance of general peace
Thus, while the independence and integrity of
Lord Ashburton place him above the suspicion
Of unduly yielding TO extravagant demands
which be can well afford to resist, his Lordship's
large and intimate connection with American
commerce may naturally be supposed to deter
him from all such petty Stockings as imay obyi-
ously tend 10 interrupt ii. The noble Lord, be-
sides, is thoroughly acquainted with the whole
question tuching the right OF search, as affecting,
among all nations, the perfectly compatible in
terests OF humanity and trade. That Lord Ash
burton's appointment will be acceptable to the
United STATES Government may be fairly infer
red from Mr.. Evereit's concurrence and we
certainly augur from it the most suspicious re-
suits, Heaven grant that we be not disappoint-
ed.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-02-08

In THIS PAPER ARE PUBLISHED H PUBLIC
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS, LAWS, PUBLIC
TREATIES, EcT. OF THE UNITED STATES.
BIZ AUTHORITY.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-02-08

The first rail road in America was estab-
lished TO convey granite from the lodges to
our ships. The latest rail road, from Charles.
ton to Fresh Pond is constructed for the trans.
portatioD of ice. And it will be recollected
that granite & ~ice,are said,by high authority.to
be the staple commodities of New England
BoSt. Mer. Journal.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-02-08

Randolph,s wiH.-This has been decided.
and the slaves are free. 1t is reported that
they are TO GO either to Canada or Liberia
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-02-08

The PEoPLE's PREss is printed in The Brick
Building North end of the Bridge, by
EPHRAIM MARKHAM,
by ,chom all orders for printing Books, Pamphlets,
Balls. Cards, Sc, of every description, 'eiH be neatly
End fashionably executed, at short notice.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-02-08

We learn that the Hon. Samuel Putnam this
morning resigned his office of Judge of the
Supreme Court. He has held the office %
years and is we believe about rs years ofage.
Boston Transcript.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-02-08
EPHRAIM MARKHAM,
TERMS OF THE SIXTH VOLUME.

Village subscribers, SUD
Mail subscribers, 29O
individuals and Companies who take atlhe Office, Sl,75,
or so cents if paid in six months.
Companies on Stage routes, SLID
o. so if paid in six months.
Those who take az Postdders, S2,OU
cnn,anies and individuals OF the route LIS
orI.5O, if paid in six months
Ma napers discontinued until arc7rages are paid, except at the
option OF the proprietor. No payments to Carriers allowed ex-
eept ordered by the proprietor.
All cninmn.icaiioDs mustbe addressed to the editor PosT PAID
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08
REPUTATION.

This swindling state expedient should
be denounced by every honest mar ~ue
should meet it as detestable frad,
brand it with reprobation. There are
crimes which, in the moral daring which
they evince, secure for themselves sort
OF shuddering respect, but this 'repudia-
ton, is not relieved by any such exhibit
tons OF depraved courage. 1t is all low,
skulking and scandalous; without solita-
ry trait to qualify reproach or mitigate
execration.
1t would infict evils and disgrace e.
noHgh if its guilty mischief was confined
to its authors, but the calamity is, that it's
reproach and shame extend to others
The innocent are doomed to suffer with
the guilty; the honest man perishes with
the knave. The only escape lies in pre-
venting, the crime. Against this he should
contend, against this he should war with
all the powers of his moral nature.
1t is an attempted outrage upon HIM;
upon HIS honor, and fair fame. He must
not wait till the deed has been done, in
the expectation of being able to shield
himself from the blighted consequences.
No such refuge awaits him; no such after
efforts can avail. He is shut up to imlne-
diate and decisive action,-to action
where the first onset is made. Nature
guards herself at the extremites.-North
american.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08
THE FAITH AND HONOR OF MA.
RYLAND.

We record with pride, the fact, that the
House OF Delegates avowed its determin-
alton yesterday, by most decided vote,
that the faith of the State to her creditors
should be fully maintained, and the honor
OF her fair name preserved untarnished.
1t will be seen by our Annapolis letter
that this question came before the House
on motion for leave to introduce bill
to repeal the Tax Law, and that members
of both parties took the floor in earnest
opposition to it. The leave was not granted
-ftly-tlree members, to their honor be it
declared, voting against the leave, and
tacenty-one in its favor The yeas and
nays, when they reach us, will be pub
ished.
The above from the Baltimore Ameri-
can, is rather pleasing than surprising.
We cannot believe that any of the Old
Thirteen will ever attempt to repudate.
We think that we can vouch for the Kew
stone State, that whether her rulers be
Wings or LocoIocos, they will never SO
far forget the honor of good old Penn
sylvanla as seriousl v to entertain thought
of reputation. Pay! pay! pay! as long as
paying is possible and then promise.
But paving is both possible and attainable.
U. S. Gazette.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

DIR. Cowan, requests us to state, that
he has returned to Elkton, and is prepar-
ed (at his Office, next door to the Wash
ington Hotel to perform any Dental OPP
Grafton, in neat, substantial, and sa,islac-
tory manner. We advise those who have
impaired teeth, to call on the Doctor, and
have them operated upon; we have no
doubt but it would contribute to their
comfort and satisfaction, and TO his pecu-
MARY advantage.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

Although we doubt, the propriely Of
the course, of a Governor, who is in a
few days to retire from office, in expatia-
ting so largely upon the subjects that are
about to engage the attention of the Gene
raj and State governments; we give the
whole of Gov. Grason's Message in our
paper, thinking it to be right, that our
readers who take no other paper should
see it all.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

From the date of our paper last Week
it would seem to be thing of'lang sy,,e,'
the printers having neglected to change
the year, and we observe that they have
dated this paper on the outside, the 9TH
instead of the Sth; of January. These
errors are Of small account, but in the
same manner, important ones are some
times made.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

REPUDIATIoN.-The Gazette of last
week, i'll noticing that call had been
made to the citizens of Washington Coun-
ty, to hold meeting "for tile purpose of
taking into consideration the propriety of
adopting measures to have the loan and
tax laws repealed by the next legislature
asks how such movement would do in
Cecil.
Until the Editor of the Gazette makes
such call, and gets up such meeting,
tor we presume no person else will I'M
dertake IT'D the field is open for specua-
ton, and we hold it to be libel upon
the people of this county, as body, to
suppose that such a movement could be
made, to meet with any counlenance.
There are persons in all communities
whose sense Of justice is SO contracted,
that they would willingly cancel their
private obligations, and rob their neigh
bour of his right; such persons would no
doubt 60 for repudiatng the State debt,
but we cannot imagine how any man OF
honor and honesty, (and most persons
make some pretensions to these qualities, }
could support with a reconciled con-
science, a measure SO dishonorable-so
unjust.
We have conversed on this subject,
lately, with several members of the Loco
loco party, and have found none to say
that they are favourable to reputation,
and when we remind them, that the tick
cts they voted last fall, were headed with
"No Direct Tax" that the Gazette during
the campaigne, kept at its head, "Uncom-
promising Hostility to a Direct Tax ;"
and that the Convention which nominated
their ticket, passed resolution, instruct
ing their candidates ato exert their inhu-
ence, if elected, to procure repeal of the
direct tax law of the last sessionn-when
we have reminded them of these things,
we have been answered that they were
only intended for political effect, and that
the principles of party, should not be
judged of, by the means and arguments,
made use fto effect the election of their
candidates, thus virtually acknowledging
their own duplicity and double dealing
thus nonlessing their tricks to blind and
deceive the.peope. And we doubt not but
many well meaning and honest men were
induced by their promises, to give them
support, thinklng.only of the saving of the
paltry amount Of the lax, and not consid.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

JUSTICE WILEY.-The Jury have
found Wiley guilty of the charge of re-
celving the money Of the Frederick Coun-
ty Bank, knowing it to be stolen. He
was strongly recommended to the mercy
of the Court A bill of exceptions was
filed by his counsel.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

SLIP OF THE Cur AND Llp.-The New
York Aurora speaks Of woman who got
drunk and fell on dog. which, in relaia-
zion for the act, bit off the beauty's lip!
What calamity fora woman to be depri-
we'd of the power of kissing!
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

BORDER TRoUBLEs.-The Vermont
Patriot states that there have been more
burnlngs oil the Canadian frontier, at
odletown, and that it was supposed to be
the work of the disbandoned Canadian
militia, for the purpose of creating ex-
element.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

The OYSTER TRADE.-There are a
bout 100 vessels in the oyster trade be-
tween the Chesapeake bay and the city OF
New York. Each vessel makes about
four trips in the season, and carries from
1000 to $500 bushels per trip.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

The nomination of John Siflord ofFred-
erick for the Office of secretary Of
State, in the place ofMr. Wright, was con-
firmed by the Senate on Tuesday last
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

APPROPRIATE NAME.-There is Bank
in Canada called the Suspension Bank, the
notes of which are selling so per cent.
discount
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

The Harrisburg Reporter has rais
the name of James Buchanan at the he'll
of Its columns, as the opposjsiMD-Rndida\
for the next Presidency.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

The Bangor Wing states that Major
Graham has closed for the winter, tn sur
vey of the North Eastern Boundary, and
is now on his way to Washington to re-
port progress.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

the robustness OF principle, involved in
the fulflment of those promises.
We see in papers of every party and
Of every state, "deep breathed murmur-
ings" against the British Government for
suffering its armed vessels to commit de-
precautions upon our merchantmen, and to
destroy the properly of our offensive
say it is the duty Of our government to
secure the property of our citizens against
foreign aggressions-and when an ag-
erosion is made, we hear OH all sides,
cries of reparation! reparation If our
State Legislatures were to refuse to re-
deem the State Bonds, which have been
purchased by foreigners, in the confident
belief, that they would be redeemed by
the people who issued them; people
bearing the character Of being highsouled
and honorable; a character, wen for them
by their fathers; would it not be as much
an aggression-would it not be as much a
robbery, as the British aggressions of
which we complaint Would not the
British government, have as much cause
to demand reparation for the loss sustain
ed by its subjects, as our government has.
OF the seizures made by British Vessels?
And would it not be bound to declare war.
if reparation could be had in no other
way2 II seems that the regulators ex-
pect war to be the consequence, for Nc
Mutt, the Locofoco Governor of Missis-
sippi, man who should be despised and
dctested by every honest American, in
letter to the Richmond Enquirer, says he
'lirmly believes that four-flths ofthe peo-
pie of this State Mississippi prefer going
10 'rar, to paying the Bonds,' which a.
mounts to the admission that the steps
they have taken, are calculated to produce
Il war
The following extract from letter to
the Editor, dated, Annapolis, Jan. 4th, will
show that an effort has been made to in
troduce into the Legislature, bill for the
repeal Of the Tax Law, and shows also
the reception it met with.
Son Friday last, one Of your Delegates
Mr. ForwooG asked leave to prepare and
report bill to repeal the tax bill of last
session. From the fact that 13 members
of the present house of delegates were
members of the last, and opposed the
Bill through all its progress, on the ground
that the debt (the payment of the interest
on which, the bill was to provide,) was
contracted in violation of the constitution,
The decisive Locofoco majority oflhe pres.
ent house, and their steady opposition to
all Wing measures, lis repeal seemed more
than probable.
But alas! they dared not toe the mark,
the example of Mississippi could not
bring their courage to The sticking point;
test vote was taken, and much to the
modification Of the dear friends of tile
people, and democratic house of dele
gates, by vote of 81 yeas to SO nays, it
was refused even to grant the leave, a
thing scarcely ever refused, and several
members who voted for the leave declared
they done it out Of courtesy, and should
vote against the passage of the bill, If it
came up for consideration. ! subjoin the
names of those who voted, classifying
them politically.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

CAPT. BOLTON.-The Philadelphia
Chronicle says:-"We were :old yester-
day, friday that his sword had been
returned to him. This is equal to an ae-
quttal.o
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

9SThe Charestown, South Carolina,
papers, mention fire in that city last
Sunday, from the spontaneous combus-
ton ofbitummous coal.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

I. H. BENTON goes against "repudia-
ton" He knows its effect upon the par
ty which espouses it, and wisely at the
outset, he dlsclaims both the practice and
the doctrine.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

It is said that S30,00O,000 are derived
IN Europe by way ofrevenue on American
tobacco the cost of which here is only
S7,G00,000.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

The Case of G. F. Mitchell is soon
to be taken up in the Court Of Err
rors, and his friends are confident in the
opinion that he will be dis charged.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

aJThe Territory of Wisconsin will
soon be admitted into the Union. That
country contains about 10000 inhabitants.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

James Russell, Wing, has been elected
to Congress from the District lately made
vacant by the successive deaths of Chas.
Ogle, and Judge Black.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08
For The L, ave.

~ WV 49, WV
Locos.-IIammond, Randall, Willis
Lowe, Knight, Forwood, Owens of C
Geyer, Sutton of H., Hope, Johns, Boul.
den, Freshman, Davis, Boyle, Stull, Lit
Grand, (Speaker)-lS
Whigs.-Cathell, Forman, Dennis-3
Against the Leave.
Locos.-Dorsey, Sellman, Walker
Risteau, Poultney, Hook, Carmichael
Bryan, Simmons, Staley, Biser, Schley
Culbreth, Gallagher, Graves, Starr, Lyday
Grove, Spencer, HOLMAN, Buskirk, Buch-
anan-22.
Whigs.-Causin, Hopewell, r. M
Gale, J. II. Gale, Sutton of K, Owens Of
A. A., Morsell, Duke, Laveille, Grain
Handy, Dashiell, Stone, Boggs, Eccleston
Nicholas of D., Traverse, Richardson,
L4yne, Tuck, Maccubbin, Hamilton.
Johnson, Powell, Nichols Of Car,
Downs, Darby, Braddock, Gott, Cuttings,
Shaw-3l.
This rebuke, will | hope be salutary
lesson to those who attempt to dishonor
one Of the "OLD THIRTEEN" whose
sons in the darkest hour of the Revolu-
ton, were, in every hard fought contest
designated as the l'bravest of the brave"
the ''forlorn hope" and when all Others
quailed, and fell back, were seen with I'M
loaded arms, rushing upon the foe, and
forcing Brtains sternest veterans to give
way.
With such a bright escutchen, is it not
wonderful that sons nurtured on her bos-
ON would stretch forth their parricidal
arms to tarnish and deface it. Yet such
is the influence of party spirit.
But little progress in the business OIL
Legislation, has yet been made. A Bill
was this day introduced into the Senate
by Mr.. Scott, to give the Chancellor and
County Courts, jurisdiction in cases OIL
divorce, bill of the same character pas
sed the Senate last session, but was lost in
the House. A similar fate awaits the
present, many members beingof opinion
that it is only..a scheme of the legal lratel-
nifty to bring ''grist to their mill"
"On Monday at IL M. His Excel
lency, Francis Thomas, took the oaths of
office, amid the roar of artillery, in the
presence of both Houses, and large con-
course of the beauty and fashion of the
ancient City,"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08

LOOK SHARP!-Counterfeit SIS notes
on the Bank of Wilmington and Brandy
wine, are in circulation.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08
VIM. GRASON.
Annapolis, December 29th, lS41.

1t appears from the report Of the COM
missioner of the General Land Office,
published i'll the National intelligencer of
January lsi, that during the year 1910 the
sales of public lands amounted to 1885,
SS9,74 acres; the purchase money to
S2,7S9,637 SO; and the receipts into the
Treasury from the same source TO 3d.
292,6S3 30, that during the first three
quarters of the year lS4l the sales "a
mounted to S1S,O72,39 acres; the pur-
chase money to Sl,024,S23 43; and the
receipts into the Treasury from the same
source during the same period to 81 ,lO4,-
063 CO, and that, there are about nine and
ihree-quortcr millions of acres, prepared
for market, and not yet advertised for
sale.