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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13

Nathaniel Greene has received the appointment
of Postmaster of Boston--vice George VIM Cor
don, who goes Consul TO Rio Janeiro. The APP
pointment is TO take effect on the 18th inst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13
GROCERIES.

SUGARS, Molasses, Teas, Spices, Salera-
- tus, Raisns, Rice, Coffee, Oils, Tobacco,
picked and dry Fish, &c. &C., Of prime quality
just in and for sale low by
ISAAC CIRCUIT.
Putney, Oct. 8, ls4s. 6
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13
Cloths, Cassimeres &c.

On PIECES BROADCLOTHS;
~ 10 Beaver do. and plain and Dia-
mond COA1TNGS;
5o Cassimeres-a variety of colors
and styles.
200 patterns rich and low priced VEST
INGS, Velveleens, Silk Velvets, super Saiins,
with a full assortment OF Trimmings Of the
best quality, for sale by
ORCHARD & SAWYER.
Fayetteville, Oct. 10, 1913. Z
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13

WIsooNsN ELEoTIoN.-Gen Henry Dodge is
elected delegate from the Territory of Wisconsin
by majority, the Milwaukee Courier says, ''of
from 1900 to 2000"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13
VARNISH!

COACH and Furniture Varnish Of the very
~ best quality; also, every article used in
the painer's line, warranted of the best quality,
for sale at very cheap rates for ready pay, by
BUTTON & CLARK.
Brattleborp, Oct. 10, 1S43.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13

Hon. James Vanderpool, of Albany, for many
years one of the Circuit Judges of the State of New
York, died at his residence on Monday last
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13
anniversary Meetings at Montpelier.

VI. Temperance Society, 18th October
VI. Bible Society, 18th October.
Vt. Medical Society, 18th October
Vt. Colonization Society, 18th October.
Vt. Historical and Antiquarian Society, Oct !!
Vt. Anti.Slavery Society-time not specified
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13

GPOn the first page of our paper, may be found
entertaining Speech delivered by Captain Thad-
deus Joy, formerly of Guilford, Vt, at the late
Agricultural Meeting at Rochester, N. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13

For Ladies' ClOaks & Dresses.
SILK and cotton warp Alpaca and Indiana
- Cloths, plain and figured Luneitas, Chu-
sans, Grape de Icons, Mouslin de LANES, Par
ishionese, and almost every other article that
can be named for sale at the cheapest rates, by
BUTTON & CLARK.
Brattleboro, Oct d, 1913. 6
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13

Elopements Megat-The Supreme Court of
Pennsylvania has decided that il is an offence at
common law to assist female, under age, to es-
cape from her fathers control and marry against
his will
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13
FIOU II.
WANTED.

In exchange for Goods or cash, 100 bushel,
IL CHESTN UTS.
J. H. WHEELER
October II, ls4S. 7
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13
FIJI

M UFFS, Boas, Fur skins for Trimmings,
1VA Fur Caps, Seal do, Buffalo Robes, &c.
&C., for sale low at
ISAAC CIRCUITS.
Putney, Oct. 8, 1S49. 6
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13

The true mark of gentleman, and of virtue,
is to do good unto Others and not TO prowl about
the streets to injure them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13
LINZ e.
MUFFS! MUFFS!!
III. B. CHAFFEE s. co

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
and DUTCH BOLTING CLOTHS.
Their assortment of REAL DUTCH
BOLTING is complete, embracing all the
numbers and the different styles now in use.
Their prices average less than the New York
or Boston prices.
9l7' Main ST., HARTFORD, CONN
October, 1s43. 7eowSm
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13
Calf and Thick Roots.

A PRIME article of Call and Thick Boots
IN and Shoes, Brogans and Rubber shoes,
may be had low at ISAAC CIRCUITS.
Putney, Oct. 8, 1S48. s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13
STATE OF VERMONT.

WINDH.A.H, SIS.
Polly Ellis, by Oren Pratt, her next friend,
Complainant,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13

A party of fourteen young ladies' and several
gentlemen at st. James, n b., while on cranber-
~ expedition few days since, attempted to
stream on raft. When in the middle of the
stream, the raft parted, and young lady named
Frazier was drowned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13

.Nep York Fdshions.--The new fall bonnets
range from $l5 TO $3.50, and head dresses from $l2
to SIS. Materials for bonnets silk and satin are
now worn Ut being to early yet for velveD trim.
med with lace, and very light and airy style of
feathers The head dresses ornamented with
costly asseIs Of gold and silver, says the AurOra.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13

A Powder Mill at High Falls, seven miles west
of Cattskill, N. Y. was blown up on Wednesday
last and six men blown TO atoms.
There were 300 kegs of powder in the Mill the
man in charge is said TO have been drunk. The
largest part of body that has been found is part
Of a leg
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-10-13

WINDHA.M, IS.
Charlotte Barrett, by Eli Miller, her next friend,
Complainant
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14
From The ". Y. Morning Post.
MONDAY, December 20.
BANK REFORM.

Ose would think that with country in m.
ms before them, the people would rush for.
ward in mass, and insist that if here
was no other way of preventing the recur.
renee of such cal mites in future, such a
change should be made in the Constitu-
ton as would efectually c. Try out the orr.
ginal design of the trainers Of that instru.
men'. And yet no hing effective is done
nothing efectIve is even propo ed
And why9 The reasons are many. We
shall here giFe few of them.
lst The subject h IS been male partial.
ty party question:. We would il were
w'oHy so. Bntas il stands now, some Of
the rot enest bank men are in the denim.
c. atic ranks, and some of the most en-.
Iighlened of the system are amon0 The
wings. We wish a fair division of the
altes could be m9de on this question:
hat all the secret friends of the present
corrupt system would go overt the whi,s.
md all the friends OF sound currency and
iound credit among The wings would come
'ver 10 the democrats. Tn, something
n 'ghi DO done. AtPresent The subiec of
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14

bank ie,ornr IS Just made cnouoh 81
" measure, 10 set The great 5odv par
wings in opposition 10 il, and M " INC
engage the great body OF democro.~.' iruiy
Favor. ~ le
2. The intrinsic difficulties Of ea,.1.
bank ref2rm are very greal, ami ~
OF lie efforts which have been II. = ny
have, il must te confessed, dnna a Il
harm than COED This DISCOURAGE" ' y,
people. Yet these efforts have 81 d' S'
more harm than good simply because ''r
principles of Economic Science we,a n m
regardel in carrying them out. Efta "'
made with due regard 10 these PRINCIPLES
IN England, have, as all acknowlaay r"S
have stuffed the subpo. -Vre more G lol
than harm.
81. me paper money disease has IFS
seat IN the heart rather than the head
II is but the Development of that cupidi.
ty (which is The root of all evils No
other system affords TO so many men 81
good an apparent chance of growing rich
t5or. Hence their indisp slim
D listen on the subject. Hence the readi.
ness wi,h.which they imbbe the sopb;sn,
Ut the paper-m 'ney men. Great, indeed,
are tue obstacles 10 bank reform: bnt
.where there is will there is a way" AMI
# there is no ray here il is because there
$ no uiH.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14

After May, 1871, the continental bills
ceased pretty mu h to circulate as money
but were bought afterwards on speculation
at various prices, from up to 1000 tor /,
On the l lih of January, l776, five
months ufcr the first issue, C)ngres. re.
solved that "whoever sholld refuse TO re.
ccive, in payment, continental bills, should
be declared and treated as an enemy Of
his country, and re prechdcd from inter
coarse with its inhabitants" i. e. outlaped
which, is the severest penalty, Except Of
life and limb,) known 10 our laws.
"This principle (says writer was CON
tinuel in practice for five Successive years.
and appeared in all shapes and forms; j. e.
in tender acts, in limit,tion of prices, in
awful and threatening declarations, in Pc
nal laws, with drea fll and ruinou, pan
i,hments, and in every other way that
coul be devised, and all executed with a
relentless severity by the highest au'hori'
ties then in being, VIZ: by Congress, by
Assemblies and Conventions ofthe States,
and by Committees of Inspection, (whose
powe. in tho G days we're merry sove'
ieign,) and even by military force"
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14
Ertractof "a Leterreceired IN Charleston;
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 8.

The accounts Of tho conclusion of a
treaty of peace with CHM, and OF The
probable speedy termination. of the war ia
upper India, which were received on the
LIST ultim,, have produced very favora-
be eh,nge Of te.ling'in tho commercial
community generally AMI throrghO II the
manufacturing d.s'ricls.
"The news gave an immedilte lmpuIe
t. the tton market, in which the business
has since been extensive both 10 C lnsum'
ers and spe 'ula'ors, but onfned mlin'y to
the ordinary and mildling qualities, and
these have advanced 4i., and all above
fair. remlin without any decided change.
At Manches 'er, the improvement in Gods
and Yarns is perhaps more considerable
than in the raw material arising partly
from the moderate stocks consequent on
the diminished producibn during the late
turn ont; but some ieoctim has ken
place there since The first excitement and
nrtwiihs aiding the sanguine view tlken
oil The prospective advantages likely 10
flow from the Chinese treaty, &C., all at
tem?ts to OBTAIN greater advance on c t.
ton than above stated hive served only t.
check the buying of the consumers, and
for week past the Vance has just Lare'
ly bsen maintained Three days ago we
received accounts from the Uni'eJ States
10 l7Ih ultimo, giving increased estimates
of The extent OF the crop from which it il
now pretty G ,ueraily believed here that it
will prove 10 be ah)ut two mi lions of ba'es
land it is partly from this cause that the
spinners have Fought less freely the last
fewsdlys. The sales for the week ended
25th ultitro, amounted TO 1850 blles, Of
which $4,000 was q speculuols, and for
he week endel last evening, the business
was 1850 bales 10000 Of it on 81 ecu.
alton. Ofihe past weeks business, 1880
we're Up and at q 6-I6,4I0 Orleans at
SIS and z; 1850 Alabama and Mobile
II IL a 81; anG 4l0 Sea Island at us a
y per h.. Tie business to-day is estima.
ed at 5000. bales, about 1000 oft 10 spec
ulators, aud he d. mand has cen very a.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14
"Nor is our Government to be maintain

"Nor is our Government to be maintain
ed, or our Union preserved 10y invasions OF
the rights and powers of the several States.
In thus attempting to make. our General
Government strong, we make it weak
Its true strength consists in leaving indi-
viduals and States, as much as possible, to
themselves in making itself felt, not in
its power, but in lis benifcence, not in its
control, but in its protection, not in bind
ing the States more coselyto the centre,
but leaving each to move unobstructed in
is proper orbit. "-JGcksOn.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14
lMPOR rANT DECISION

From tie Baltimore Patriot, of Dec
Both, we understand that the Circuit Court
of the United States, Chief Justice fancy
and Judge Health on tia Bench, decided,
in the case of Charles Drake ag ,inst Hugh
Boyle, that the lnsolvent Llws of the
Stlte of Maryland have been entirely re-.
pea'eI and Onnulled, hy the passage Of the
Bankrupt Law and that a discharge un-
der 'hcm' granted under applications
made since the Bankrupt Law went into
effect, will not avail to exempt the per.
son Of defendant in whose favor it has
been granted, from arrest upon a ca2i,s ad
Sut'sfclendam issued cut of the Circuit
Couit.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14
BANKRUPT law.

This law will in all probability not be
repealed at the present session of Con
gress. Up 10 the 24lhof December no
tang had been done in ether liouse which
looks mich like repea'; AMI Congress
adjourned oye', al that time, till The 9th
ult. Tnose who fled their petitions before
that time are certainly safe. If the law is
repealed at all it viii be extended shorf
time first; probably till thu Is! Of April or
Nay. Such are the vic vs. of the Tyler
party n Congress. which furnish p city
strong reasons 10 believe tn preemptpry
and unconditional repeal woull be vetoed
by the President.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14
New EN- 1ssIoy.
S s9l,s!G
l,l77,OS5
S3S7.476.337
$2,07I.Osi
OLD EMISSION.

The sue Of this currency WIS in effect
forced loan. The G llonlal Congress is.
suei it fer the purpose OF enab ing the Co.
lonies to carry on the revolutionary war
III the issies Of these bills exccede nine
millions, says Mr.. Jefferson, they passed at
their nominal value, but the depreciation
after thr was very great.
The progress OF depreciation may DO
seen by the following table:
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14

The Natchez Courier has changed its
Editor. J. M. Duffield Esq. has retired
from, and our cd friead and townsman, NJ
N. Prcwett has assumed the editorial chair.
We Wish Preweit success, personally
but deathto his pol teal principles.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14
CONGR Ess.
owners.

We have received the proceedings Of
Congress up to the Both Deem er, hut
they contain nothing Of much interest,"
The time of DO, h houses seems to be pretty
much employed in reading petitions pfinci.
pally for and against tile repeal of the
Bankrupt law, with which nothing has vet
been done.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14

The Legs AZURE of Missouri has nomi-
mated M. Van Buren, and Col. Johnson,
Tor PRESIDENT and Vice, President of the
oh''ed states, and haze recommends the
4'h Monday of November next, and the
CITY OF Baltimore, as the lei time an |
place OF holiiag a Democratic National
Convention. This re ommendat on, as 10
'''"e ana place, cores ponds with that Of
the DE nocrats Of Tenn,.s
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14
CONTINENTAL MONEY.

The first emission of the cd Chntinent.
al paper currency was made May 10, ITS
AMI according TO an estimate of the Trea
sury Department, in 1890, the issues of the
principal amount of this currency were
made as follows:
OLD EMISSION. New EMISSION
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14
RAIL ROAD MEETING.

We have been requested to state that a
meeting will be held in this place on Mon
day next, to adopt some measures relative
TO the construction Of Rail Road from
this place to Jackson, to in'ersect the Vicks-
burg aud Jackson Rail Road.
This is an important work TO the citi-
zens generally, and especially to the Plant
ers of Madison county, and it is hoped
that full meeting will be aI,-and mea-
sures instituted FIR the active and enorge:-
ic prosecution of the work. We call the
attention of or readers to the remarks on
the subject, copied in another c,lnmn from
the "Mississippi Creole"
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14

SMALL Pox.-Several new cases of the
Small Pox have, we learn, occurred in Jack.
son. We have also heard, upon good an.
thority, that a case has occurred on the
plantation of gentlemen in this county;
one OF his ncgrnes who had been hauling
cotton TO Jackson having contracted the
disease while there. Oar friends should
be on their guard about this matter, for as
their negroes have not generally been FOR.
tilted by vaccination against the attacks of
The Small Poy, The disease could easily be
made to spread through the pllnta-
tons and cause great detrinent I, slave
owners.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14
THE RIGHT WAY no surroRr 4 Nav.


The RIGHT WAY TO SUPPORT A News
PAPER.-MIncll depends upon the support
ers of newspaper whether II is conducted
with spirit or in'erest--if they are negli-
in their payment, the Editors ambition is
broken down-he works at thankless nn.
profitable task-Iie becomes discourage
and careless--his paper lpses its piih and
interest, it dies. Bat on the contrary, if
his subscribers are of the right sort--if
they are pumctlal, liberal hearted fellows
always in advance in the subscgi2lion
llSt--taking an interest on increasing the
number of his subscribers--now and then
speaking good word for his paper-cheer-
ing him in bis course by smiles of appro-
balIln; with such subscribers as these. one
would toreswear comfort, ease, leisure
every thing that coalI possibly stop be.
tween him and the Qualification of ever,
lau liable desire on their pln: wonldl
know mother pleasure ih1n their sans
faction. How much then can the SIM.
porters of newspaper do 10 make il in.
teresting and respectable; indeed, wifbontl
Concurrent effort on their part. the
publisher of paper will not, cannot he.
STOW The attention which il necessary -
nuke 1twhat it shoull be.-Dro gheda Ar.
gus. '',"' AZ
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14

ia lS3t,) " NE Isrt lnih or lGt' allies IN
peace, anil mo,c for.rard, lag or oHrarI
rho mag, 10 secure the fruits Of orr long
but successful str ,ggIc, under The Old Rc-
publican Flag of'9s, trhirh, ho4gh ta'ter-
cd and torn, has nerer get been 'oeered, g.
uah the blessing Of GOD, nerer SHALL be
m my consent"
Accordingly we eesMr. Calho1n com
ing t. the rescue and dsfoce of Mr.. Van
Burcn's administration in the time Of is
greatest embarrassment and need.
seize" said he, ''this opportunity thorough
y to reform the government; to bring ii
back to IFS original prineip es; to retrench
and economic, AMI RICHLY t. enforce ac-
c>untability. | shall oppose, strenuolsIy
all attempts 10 originate new debt to Gre
ate a National Bank; to re-uniie the poIil
zeal and money powers, (more dangerous
than church and state) in any form or
shape, 10 prevent the disturbances of the
pmpromise, which is gra1nally removing
the last vestege of tn tariff system; and
m1nIy, shall use my lest efforts to giyo
an ascendency TO TIE great consorva i've
principle of state sovereignty, over the
dangerous and despotic dott.ine Of con OIL
i Ialion."
We think the election of Mr.. Calhoun
wolll m IRE fully settle the political qncs-
tons of the day on firmcr basis than tie
election of any other man Of our party.
The Tariff is the great question which our
party has to fight about. Let us settle that
fully Iy the election of man who has
ever been the champion of free trade. and
the opposer, upon al The groHndS, OF the
protective policy.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14

The Savannah Geo'gan speaking Of
a'Dem,rratic State Clnvent N says
"The meeting was ra her one Of consul.
tation than action as to a nomination for
Governor. After some dscnssi N il was
decided ID make no nomination at present,
but to leave the mltter to a Convention to
be held at this place in June next. The
meeting, however, appointed deIog ties to
attend the National Contention for the
nomination Of a Democratic canhi late for
President. The delegates are Edward J.
Back, David J BaiIy, of Bats, Water
Il. Co'quitt, Solomon Cohen, II well Cobb
Mark A. Cooper, Francis II. Cone, John
II. Howard, John Lamlr Of Bib, and
Charles So aiding. lam not very well ac-
quained with the sentiments Of the &c G.
gates on the subject Of nomination, bit
have generally heard lhlt they are strong
Iy CaMoYn."
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14

TIE UNITED STATES AND MExrco-
The National Intelligencer. of Saturday.
says thatit is certain that our d fficuties with
Mexico are adjusted. The terms of The ad.
Iustmcnt, however, are moi known.-Ngt
Cour.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14

Our correspondent "Glend,wer" from
Carroll county, is informed that his com
mnnication woull have been published,
but for its great length, and the fact that
the public have, perhaps, become wearied
BY this time Of the subject. We would be
glad TO hear from him on other mltters.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14

William Henry H,ywoo1, Jun, was, on
the goth ut. elected by the Lcgis!at ire
OF North Clrolina, Sanat,r to Congress.
The vote stood-lor Haywood %; for Ora
ham 90.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14

GENERAL Gaines who has been spoken
Vi ny some as candidate for the Pr.si.
dency, has addressed letter to some of
his friends at Memphis, reep.. uneouivo.
cally Withdrawing MS name from HE Pre-
sidential canvass.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14
THE CREOLE CASE

The s'nt, known as the Creole case,
brought by Mr.. McCargo, The owner Of
the slaves that mutinied and carried the
brig Creole into the British Island,
New Providence, against one of the
lnsuan~e Companies ia New Orleaus,
has been decided in Mr.. McCargo's ia
vor.
Eminent Counsel were retained on each
side, anfihe case creited considerable in
ierest on account of its novelty and i'm
portance.--Nat Cogr.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14

The WEATHER.-For a week or more
we have decidedly been southern men with
northern feelings. It's chips as cold
now as has ever been experienced in this
cegion' On Saturday last snow fell which
listed till it was melted away by heavy
,ain on Monday.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14

O'Connel, is sal / to have rceantel his
opinions with regard TO the "Slnery of
Ameri "a" and is at points with Dickens
on the subject. lie now thinks, like Mr..
Cav,'hat 81 ,vory IN tho South is "neCes
sary evil"
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-01-14

A mistake occurred in our last in pub
fishing the notice ofthe two days meeting
to be held by the Prcsbyterans in this
place. We ought TO have said it would
commence on the 18th inst. (to-day) in
stead of the 2Ist inst.