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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-20

MonpeIlef, UcIoDer IUth, 1913.
At numerous and respectable meeting of the
inhabitants of Montpelier and vicinity aud of the
members OF the General Assembly of Vermont
Col J. p. Miller in the chair, on motion of Gen.
Walton, it was unanimously
ReSolUed, That the thanks Of the audience be
presented 10 Dr. Banning for the able interesting
and very instructive Course Of Lectures with
which he has favored a numerous and delighted
audience ard that he he urgently requested to
repeat his Lectures soon as may suit his conve-
nience after the close of the Anniversaries.
The question was taken upon the adoption OF
the resolution by the simultaneous and unanimous
oulcry OF tho entire audience, when Doct Ban
ming, in feeling and pertinent manuer, replied
10 the resolution, and accepted the invitation.
f.. p. WALTON, Secretary
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-20

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT. - Last Saturday al
ternoon, during Mtury drill, in the village Of
Bristol one Of the most distressing disasters &C.
Cured that has been known in this section for
long time. The particulars are as follows:-
Two respectable residents of that place. John
f. Bloss and VIM. Ilaskins, were engaged in
charging -pounder,-they had rammed
home the carlrige and were Withdrawing the
ramrod, when the man stationed at the breech of
the piece taking his thumb off the vent, il imme-
dately discharged, carrying away The light arm
OF Mr.. llaskins and shivering his left in so shock
ing manner that it will doubtless have to he am
puuted, his eyes were both put out, aud his
face otherwise disfigured. MIR. BIoss had his
right shoulder broken TO pieces,the flesh torn fom
his left arm and was otherwise much Injured
There is little hopes Of the recovery of either
pergeanss Vermonter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-20

From The Indian Countrywide Arkansas In
ieligencer of the 23d ult. brings us accounts o!
horrible outrages porpelrated in the Cherokee ua.
ton. The following is the statement in that pa
peri
"On the night of the 18th Mr.. Benjamin Wore,
his wife, and a traveller, citizens of The United
States, were murdered at the residence OF Mr..
Wore upon the military road in the Cherokee ma
ton and the house burned to the ground. Mr..
Wore was cenced trader in the nation, and we
suppose some desperate men, taking advantage OF
the unsettled state OF society in that country per-
peiraed the act for plumber: they murdered all
living Witnesses, and endeavored to destroy all
traces that might lead to u discovery of the dread.
full deed.
"The traveller is supposed 10 he Mr. Stevens,
n carpenter, who was expected at fort Smith a.
bout this time. Mrs. Wore was killed surt dis
lance from the house and her eclipse was dragged
to the house to he destroyed in tie conhagralion ;
but the remains of all Ihiee of the victims were
found in the cnders next morning"
Three men, named Thomas star, Bean Starr
aud Elias Star, ure suspected Of having perpetrat-
ed the murder, and writs have been issued for
their apprehension. letter from the vicinity
states that they had been once arrested and uvow-
ed their willingness to be ried but afterwards es-
cnped into the mountains The trial OF Jacob
and John West and of Ogeese for the murder OF
Bushy head, was 10 come soon ard difficulties
from his friends were apprehcnded Tie lnteli
gencer says
"A private letter informs us that peace prevails
in The Choctaw nation; that habits of civilization
and religion are prevailing among The peope; that
the crops are good and tie people happy and con-
tented.
A rumour has reached us of considerable
fight that took place between the Shawnese and
COmauches, high up on the Blazos, in which The
Comanches lost some thirty or forty slain, and u
bout 200 head of horses. This rumor may sbe
true, torthis predatory warfare has been going on
for many years The Shawnese and Deawares
are the greatest warriors on Ibis continenIn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-20

The Plebian calls Mr.. Van Buren, "a tried man .
Yes, he has been tried and cOnvicted.-He will be
erecuted in IA, if his friends are foolish enough
10 put his neck in the Presidential noose,-ROch-
ester Democrat,
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Morgan, Munsill, Porter, Plumb, Read Sobn,
Sergeant, Starr, Stone and Thompson.
The main question on the passage of the reso-
luton was then taken and the resolution was pas.
sed as follows:
Yeas-Messrs. A. Allen, Il. Allen. Briggs. Ca
boon, Camp, Cuts, DutoD, Field Green, Harris,
Hubbard, Morgan, Muns, Porter, Plumb Read,
Sabin, Sergeant, Starr, Stone aud Thompson
81.
Nays-Messrs. Bass, Bingham, Butler Farr,
Griswold, Phillips, Scott and Sprague-S.
Mr.. Mott then appeared was sworn and took
his seat.
Mr.. Sergeant, from the committee of Elections,
TO which was referred the petition of II. II. Rey-
nolds, reported against the prayer OF the petition,
aud asked that he might have leave to withdraw
his petition leave granted.
Mr.. Starr Introduced resolution granting Mr..
Reynolds pay per diem to this time 81 travel pass.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE.
Petitions refeued.-Of Henry II. Robinson, to
committee OF claims; Of inhabitants of Monroe,
asking for the alteration of the name of that town
back TO Woodbury., to General Committee.
The Governor returned the bill regulating the
Office of Clerk of the House, signed it is there
fore law.
Resolutions. BY Mr.. Kellogg for Joint assem-
bly, at 10 A. NJ Thursday next to elect Sergeant
alarms; passed. BY Mr.. Davis OF N. for n
Joint assembly ut the same time, Gil the vacan-
cy occasional by the resignation of Maj Gen.
Martin Roberts, passed. BY MIR. Winsow, in
sructiug tie Judiciary committee to inquire into
The eXpediency o! allowing lime for redemption
OF lands sold for taxes, also to require 80 days no
tice OF sales for taxes passed.
The chair appointed the select committee on
the Tariff aud Public Lands, viz: Messrs Ever
Ell, Villas, Wright OF Shorehain, Sanborn Of STRAIT
ford, Kellogg.
Also the committee on the bill to charter the
Champ0in opposition Steam Boat Company.
va: Nessrs. Whillenore, Harringon TlIden,
Rhodes aud MATHEWS.
Bill inirodWced by NJ. Crowley, extending
jurisdiction OF Justices of the Peace in trustee
process 10 Sl0O referred 10 the judiciary COM
mittee. Adjourned.
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PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION.

The results, as they come in, still better than
were anticipated by the Wings.
.IuemberS Of Congress elected.
Districts.
l. +. Joy Morris, wing gain.
2. Joseph r. Ingersoll, wing.
3. John T. Smith, loco.
a. Charles }. IngersolI, loco.
S. James s. Yost, loco.
6. NJ. A. jerks wing.
7. ]. McIlvaine, wbig.
8. jeremiah Brown, whig
9. John Ritter, loco.
"a, VIM. Ramsey, wing.
10. DR.. Mes, Independent by 700 over
the loco candidate.
Thus far the members Of the legislature stand
% wings and % locos, and there is fair prospect
of Wing House.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-20

DEATH OF SENATOR LINN.
The ST. Louis Republican of the 9Th announces
the death of Hon. Lewis f. Linn, L. S. Senator
from Missouri. He was found dead in his bed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-20

FATAL ACCIDENT.-John Thomas, Esq, OF
MonKIon, came tr4S i'!:asa seslerday. as is u
sualIy his CUSTOM 10 purchase goods. He had
trnsacted his business, and about o'clock in The
afternoon, set out for home with his purchase
consisting of two barrels of -four one of salt, and
various other articles, in company with lady.
While defending hill near Mr.. Hemaa Youngs
residence this side of BarnumoWn it is supposed
his horses took fright, and wheeling an angle in
the road in a furious manner oversee his wagon
threw him out and killed him Instantly, while,
VS. understand, the lady accompanying him es
capped unhurt.
This sad accident has robbed Monklon of a
valuable resident, deprived n wife of an uffec
tionate husband, and an interesting family OF
children OF kind and indulgent parent.
VergenneS Vermonter.
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MAINE.

The official canvass shows the following Mem.
bers Of Congress to be elected;
]. b. J. HerFick-loco
2. Robert p. Dunap-loco.
Elisha Hamlin-loco.
There are four vacancies
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GEORGIA.

The Wing gain in 81 counties is 6l33, and in
50, the net Wing gain in joint ballot in the Leg
isaturo is 81 members.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-20

Another Sign-At dinner recently given in
King William County, Va. TO Hon r. NJ. r..
Hunter, a letter was read from Henry 4. Wise,
the standard bearer OF John Tyers administration.
1t lis entirely filed with expressions Of alarm al
the suspected design of England with regard 10
slavery in the United States, and concludes with
the following significant words:--
$50 | would now say 10 England you shall
not interpose at all TO the injury Of, nel ference
with, our institutions in any way Whatever if you
do, it shall be a. your peril and cost. will de
fend my own institutions, at least, against your
intervention" HotO? TEXAS is BONE OF OUR
ROME AND FLESH OF OUR FLESH"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-20
election SECOND TUESDAY IN NOV.
JACOB COLLAMER.

WINGS OF ORANGE AND WINDSOR!
Are you ready for the second Tuesday in Mo-
vember? Let us have ga strong pull and pull
altogether" Don't be caught mapping this time
See Proclamation Of the Governor.
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PENNsYLVANIA-sTILL GOOD.

pS~The success of Mr.. Wales, whig candidate
for Congress in New Jersey, is reported to be
doubtful.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-20
Districts

nS-Dr. Wales Wing, is certainly defeated in
New Jersey. The delegation therefore stands
locos and ] Wing.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-20
OHIO ELECTION GOOD.

Very badly as was Ohio gcrrymandered by the
locolocos, the results show that the Wings have
contended manfulIy, and with unexpected sue
cess
nthe OH Congressional District, Col. Elias Flor
ence, Wing, is elected over The old loco member
Medill, by handsome majority; and compared
with last year, the Wings have gained largely al
almost every point heard from.
Members Of Congress.
Districts.
|. Alexander Duncan, loco. No Wing nom
mated.
9. Elias Florence wing gain.
TO- Joseph Ridgeway, wing, probably.
10. p. b. johnson, wing, probably.
Ia. Alexander Harper, wing, 100 maj
l5. Joseph Morris, loco.
IL. WIN. G. M'Causlen, loco.
10. Dan r. Tiden, wing, prob
20. Joshua r. Giddings, wing.
q. j. r. Brinkerhoof loco prob.
Legislature uncertain.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-20
GEORGIA ELECTION.

The Wing majority in the popular vote is two
thousand.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-10-20
NEW JERSEY ELECTION.

The Wings are beaten in New Jersey, being in
minority both in members Of Congress and Leg
islature
Members Of Congress.
Districts.
Edmund b. Wales-Whig.
George Sykes-loco.
3 Isaac G.. Faree--loco.
l.. Kirkpalrick-loco..
VIM. Wright hig-against the
regular Wing candidate.
The Legislature stands ihus
Wing. Loco.
Council q 70
House % 30
20 45
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OFFICIAL CANVASS FOR MEMBERS OF

OFFICIAL CANVASS FOR MEMBERS OF
CONGRESS.
First District.
Solomon Foot Co.'s
Caleb B. Harrington 1926
R. X. Thral sos
Scattering 81
Hon. Solomon Foot is electedby n majority of
1897 over all other candidates. The votes O,
Dummerston, Townshend and IIubbardton were
not returned.
Second District
Jacob ColIamer 5825
Truman B. Ransom 1888
Titus Hutchinson, 1909
Horace Everett, 1913
Andrew Tracy, as
Royal Hatch, 30
Alden Partridge, Is
Scattering AZ
No election.
Third District
George p. Marsh 6254
John Smith 1895
VIM. II. French us
Scattering 1873
Geo. P. Marsh is elected by a majority of eO5
over all other candidates.
Fourth District.
Paul Dillingham; jr. 64l7
Geo. b. Chandler, 1857
George Putnam, 797
Lucius b. Peck, 24I
Nathan Smile, 81
Scattering 40
The votes of Troy and Holland we're not re-
turned. Majority for Mr.. Dillingham; 2s6.
NNSYL.VANIA-STILL GOOD.
The only election by the popular vote is for
canal commissioners, and on that the result is
doubtful-thus far tile Wing ticket having ma.
jores amounting to 7764 votes and tho ocos
to 1890.
The Legislature thus far stOnds Wings 81, Lo-
cos 80. Result doubtful.
Members of Congress
Districts.
TO- Richard Broadhead- loco.
ii. Benz A. Bdack-loco.
ID Henry Frick-whg gain.
To- james BIack--loco.
IL. Gen. Irwin--whig.
Thus far Wings, 2 Locos, and independent
Al
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-06-23

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VOL. IX.-NO. 43.

Mr.. CLAY AT HoME.-The Western
Christian Advocate, one of the organs of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, is published
weekly at Cincinnati. Its editor has recent
y visited Kentucky, and from an interesting
account of his journey, we extract the fol-
lowing, to us, very interesting paragraph
concerning the great man of the nation and
his household
person who sees so many newspapers
as an editors exchange list furnishes, could
scarcely visit Lexington without making
some inquiry concerning Ashland and its
proprietor 1t happened that our well tried
friend, brother Bascon, was the long and
intimate friend of Mr. Clay Their acquain-
lance was formed when the former travelled
the Danvile circuit in 1916, who, by his
powerful eoquence, cogent reasoning, and
overwhelming Scriptural authorities, gave
death blow to the rife Aranism, of that
country, which threatened 10 overrun Ken
lucky. Our kind host conveyed us to Ash
land but the proprietor was not at home
On hearing, however, of our visit, we re-,
ceived most cordial invitation to dine at
Ashland, of which we availed ourselves, and
spent three full hours in very pleasant chat
with our kind entertainer, and three more
agreeable hours we never spent.in all our
life. Mr.. Clay is sixty-hve years of age,
but might pass for fifty, and will, in all proba-
bity. be well capable of public business till
four score pass over his head, if God spares
him that long. His manners are as plain
and republican as they are genIemanly aud
unaffected. The moral principle produce
ing honesty and conscientious fidelity to his
trust, seemed 10 us to have taken deep pos
session of his mind, and we believe governs
his heart. He is now CLOSELY engaged in
his duties as a lawyer, and does not forget
his farm, which is in admirable order. His
house is plain indeed, and his improvements
around it, consisting OF grass lawns, and
rows ofshade trees planted by his own hands,
are in good taste, and in complete keeping
with his republican principles and manner
of life And then Mrs Clay is more than
pauern-she is an exact model for all the
ladies in the land. She minuteIy superitends
all her household affairs Her LILLE green
house, and collection of flowers and shrubs.
are most tasty and well selected But her
bntter-yes, her butter, (for We ate some of
tits superior. From her dairy, conduct
ed under her eye, she supplies the principal,
hotels of Lexington; and it is no small glo-
~ TO her, that her son Thomas showed, the
other day, the suit which is mother pur-i
chased for him with the avails of her butter
Whether her first name be Iucretia or net,
we cannot say; but then we are sure she
deserves IT. The topics of conversation.
we're moral, religious aud miscellaneous
subjects, and we were glad to learn to our
satisfaction, that Mr. Clay is firm believer
in Christian religon-that he read his BiLIeg
and attended, with his excellent lady and
family, the Protestant Episcopal Church in
Lexington, and frequently hears ministers,
Of other Churches -rc
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ATTRACTION.

Logs of wood floating in pond approach
each other and remain in contact. The
wreck ola ship IN smooth sea, aitera storm,
is often seen gathered into heaps. Two bull
lets or pummets, suspended by strings near,
each other, are found by the delicate test of
tue torsIon balance TO attract each other. and
therefore not to stand quite perpendicuary.
A pummet suspended near the side of a
mountain inclInes towards il in degree
proportoned to its magnitude, as was we'll
ascerained by the well known trials Of Dr.,
Maskeleyne near the moantain Skehaion,l
in Scotland. And the reason why the PLUMB
met tends so much more strongly towards
the earth than towards the hill, is only
that the earth is larger than the HILL Aud
at New South Wales, which is point on
our globe nearly opposite 10 England, plum
NETS hang and fall towards the center Of the
globe, exactly as they do here, so that they
are hanging up and failing towards England
and the people there are standing with their
feet towards us. Weight, therefore, is
merely general attraction acting every
where. But it is owing to this that our,
earth itself is globe. All its parts heing
drawn towards each other, that is toward a
common centre, the mass assumes spheri-i
cal or rounded form. And the moon also
is round, and all the planets are round the
glorious sun, so much larger than all these,
is ronnd proving that all must at one time
have been fluid, g. that they are all subject to-
the same law. Other instances of roundness
from this cause are-the PARTICLES Of mist
or fog floating in the air these mutually
attracting and coalescmg into larger drops,
and forming rain dew drops water trick
ling on a ducks wing the tear dropping
from the cheek drops Of laudanum glob-
ules of mercury like pure silver beads co..
alescmg when near, forming larger ones !;
melted lead allowed TO rain down from an
elevated sieve, which cools as it descends so
as to retain the form Of its liquid drops, and
become the spherical shot-lead ofthe sports
man. The cause of the extraordinary phc-
nomenon which we call attraction acts thro'
all distances. The moon though 240, 900
miles from the earth, by her attraction rails
es the water ofthe ocean under her, and
forms what we call the tide The sun, still
farther off, has similar influence; and
when the sun and moon act in the same d.
rection, we have the spring tides The
planets, those apparently little wandering
points in the heaven, yet affect by their at
traction the motion of our earth in her orbit,
quickeniDg it when she approaches them,
retarding it when she is recedpg.
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short time subsequent he gave in his crpe-
rienee, and revealed the mystery Of his con-
yiction and conversion TO his astonished
neighbors. The Rev Simon Stubbleworth.
who had faithfully kept the secret until that
time, could contain no longer, but gave vent
to his feelings in conclusive peas of laugh
ter, as the burning tears Of heartfelt Joy
coursed their way down his checks. 'Yes,
my BRETHREN he said, 1T is all fact; | did
maui the grace into his unbeieying soul
there's no doubt
The blacksmith Of the mountain pass be-
came happy man and a Methodist preach
or
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have confidence in the representations made by
Martha COnn, and have full knowledge of her
case. ELIJAH +. PURDY,
Alderman 10th Ward of the city Of New York
Dec, IL, Isi2.
Martha Conlin has lived in my family the last 3
years, and hereby certify that the foregoing state
ment made by herself is correct
Mrs. MARY b. LLOYD,
No. Col Broad ST. Newark n J
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a Touching Incidrnt occurred during the
holding ofthe inquest noticed in Yesterdays
National lntelligencer, which is illustrative
of the fidelity and sagacity ofthe canine
species, A fine dog. the fond companion
and alronst constant follower of the drown
ed boy during his lifetime, had, unperceiv-
cd by the family, crouehed himself directly
under the stand on which lay the dead body
Of the poor little fellow On some slight
motion of the sheet which was thrown over
the corpse, the dog, which lay still and mo-
tonIess on the floor was perceived by the
father of the deceased The attempt was
then made by the father to remove the poor
animal and put him out of the room, but
in vain; for the dog resisted, and remained
"sieadiast and immovable," and seemed to
INDICATE most strongly, by the sadness of his
looks, that he partook of the sorrow of the
distressed parents, who were both present.
"Let him remain" said the afflicted mother,
she loved the poor boy while he was alive %
"Yes, let him remain" said one or two Of
the jury and the poor father, whose foot
was appraised, desisted and took his seat,
while the tears of every one were with diff
Guilty suppressed TWAS simple and touch
ing scene, which the pen, of Sterne or of
Byron only, perhaps, could have adequately
described .-Nati0Rdi InfclHgenccr.