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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-01-20
WATERMAN & STATE JOURNAL
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, ls43.
a CASE FOR THE NULLlFlERs.

FUaiTIvE SLAVES. II cannot ail TO be noticed
by an observing eye that there has been a great
change in the public mind on the subject of slave
ry. We do not pretend to say that any consider
nbe increase has taken place in the Number Of the
abohIlonists; but is not to be concealed that an
influence hostile TO slavery is deeply and widely
ieIf ana That At issropidly extending. 1t has be-
come at the north deeply pervading feeling, and
Tvs influence is plaRy seen in the difficulties
thrown in the way of those who may atetnpt 10
recover slaves TO be delivered up, but the force OF
habit is strong. We have been 80 long accusom-
ed to belieyo and follow out The doctrines contain.
Ell IN Tho Declaration Of Independence, and to
think they mcanS somethiug, that when we are
called upon to violate them, we sometimes mani
fest symptoms of oppugnalion.
bui a naip aud principal cause Of The indiffar-
ehce zen as TO the return OF slaves escaping is the
knowledge that the South regard the Constitu.
ilon only when il is in their favor. In some oil
The Southern States n citizen of the United States
mny be sold iuto slavery, aud subjected TO other
indlgntos, in total defiance Of the Cons,tntsn
ana this is done hy mth who expect their slnv,s
TO be returned when they ask for them. They Vi.
late the Consti uticn Mt pleasure; but we are en-
pected to obey il -CaledJHda
Whether HE violation OF Of tie frs, clause OF
Sec, 2, Art Nv. Of the Constitution Of the Z. S.
by the Soolh,-in denying the privileges Of citi-
Zens to coored citizens Of the free states when
within their limits -absolros us Of the North
from all obligation to respect the third clause Of
that article, may be question for discussion here,
but not in South Carolina. She has decided the
question, and against herself Modification wns
based upon the assumption that the Union is
compact between independent soyereign,ios, and
the Constitution an instrument IN the nature of
Irea'y or articles Of agreement, between the
states who are parties to it. Thence it was insis
ted, that violation of the Constitution, by one of
'he parties. a0so(ee6 The rest from obedience 10 il;
md thus South Carolina claimed The right either
to seceSie from tlle Union, M 10 disregard its MI
thorly How now, then, is il-on slareru?-
south Carolina will not conccle "the priyilepcs
ana lmmunilies of citizenship" to the colored free
man and citizen of Vermont, should he visit her
she violates one porl of The treaty but will she
ne eooa enough now TO absOlve us Gonl the other
part? We fancy she must DO it, or abandon ;!,.
grounds upon which she attempted to justify Null
LITIGATION.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-01-20

Assumption IF Siote DtJis. VIM, Cost johnson
OF Maryland, has at last succeeded in getting a
committee of Congress to eramine his plan. and
we hnd, TOO thai lie is getting some Gien,is for
MS measure IN The country. The indebted states
have deep interest in il. But what is his plan ?
we have now no very definite knowledge of il.
but if we are right in our supposilion it is this
The debts of the states amount 10 about 200 mil
lions Of dollars, and he proposes to have Congress
issue that amount Of bonds, and divide them A.
mong the.several states and territories ACCORDING
10 the npporlionment Or representatives in Con-
gress-giving however, to each of the territories.
and to the district of Columbia, tie Share appor-
TONED TO one member in Congress. To secure
the redemption of these bonds, he proposes to
pledge the proceeds of the public lands 1t a .
mounts to distribution of the proceeds of the
lands in advance Of their sale, among the several
states and territories. From table published by
Mr. johnson, we find that by his plan Vermont
would be entitlad 10 bonds TO the amount of S4,-
607,929 50. That ,youd certainly pay our debt
and leave us money to lei. We are not sure that
we ge. the plan precisely. The forth coming re
port will slTow.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-01-20

The idie Convention. Observing the fact, that
the locoft cos had majority Of sbou, 16 in
the late constitutional convention of Vermont has
been used proof that Vermont is iocofoco
state--we take this occasion to say, that generally
the election of delegates was not made party
question. In many towns, by courtesy, - vel
rs in some instances on account of peculide quail
ifcatons for the station, delegates were elected
who are politically in the minority in their towns
This is true, both of wing and locofoco towns
In q very few-we know of only two cases-was
there contest between the political parties and
in some cases, the 4ocofocos by secret manage
mcnt rallied TO the polls and elected their tnen,
knowing that the Wings would not como out
The result vas Iocoloco majority IN the Con.
vention,- and SO ii was, loo, at the Convention
seven years ago. Here, nobody pretends 10 claim
the election Of delegates as any evidence Of the
strength OF parties. Thus much ON that head
and now few words on another point We wish
to avail ourselves Of the facts, that the ocoiocos
had majority in The convention, aud organized
it on strict party grounds, TO illustrate
THE VANITY OF LOCOFOCO PROBES.
SlONS OF DEMOCRACY.
Preceding the election Of the Council of Cen.
surs the looo'oco organs teemed with professions
Of love for democracy aud the peoples rights
The cage" blew loud blasts the Patriot put.
fed the" North Slar' twinkled ditto to the big
ger leaders; and finally quite a breeze was man
utacmred, and nolhing WIS To sails these ardent
lovers of democracy bu, pledges from the Conn
ell to propose amendments giving the election of
shrrifiS high baihffs and justices of the peace to
tie people One Councillos, that then was to be-
pledged himself; others were found favorable /;
and finally, the rampant "denocra,s' IN Wood
stock, Montpelier, and Dauvile, conrluiled not to
prevent the election of the Wing Council ticket.
for which Tie democratic leaders were so clamor-
Gus: democratic" convention was elected, and
"democraticay' orgauzed, with a "drnocrat'
OF the sleckest in the chair Two clever dem
ocrals" for clerks, and n sprinklinS Of demo
Gratis of The Washington county sort (alheir, II
the democratic" family ms officers of the
House. Well-lhis famous "dr,nocralic'' con-
venlion spends over week of alr, ans! $4,000
OF the dear peoples money, in talking of nothing
so much as of ",lemocracy," " the sovereign peo-
pie, and " the peoples rights; and then, they
ments which embodied the ph and marrow of
their protested 3" democracy"-AND VOTED
THEM ALL DOWN. In this instance, at least,
the locofocos had rope enough, and they hung
denocracyi
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-01-20

Pennsyivan'a. On the lOth, james Buchanan
was reelected U, S. Senator having 20 majority
over Linn Banks, Wing. Buchanan was brought
up tederast, and continued so up TO the end OF
the old federal party he is wealthy old bach
elor, and locoioco, and he aspires to the Pres-
dency. convention Of his friends, holden al
Harrisburgh, broke up in row, in consequence
OF an attempt to pass a resolution favorable TO
Gov. Porter. Between Calhoun, Van Buren,,
Cass, Buchanan and Porter, the locofocos of Penn.
sylvania are in Bad way. A portion of them
are striving TO impeach their governor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-01-20

Massachusetts. On the l2th, the sixteen vacan-
cies in the Senate were filled by the election, in
Joint ballot, of the locoioco candidaies-mosl of
them Ivy one majority. Morton succeeds again by
enc vote, of course.
On Monday, The House sent up two candidates
to the Senate for Governor and Lieut. Governor,
viz. Marcus Morton and John Davis, for Cover
nor, and Henry H. Child and George Hull, for
Lieut. Governor. OF course, the locofoco Senate
has elected Morton and Child, The locos obtain
Ell their majority in the Senate by the ,reachery
of one Wing, Collins of Easthaven,) aud OF course
they have elected their Governor aud Lieut. Gov
ernor by one pote. Twice, then, has Massachu-
sets heen carried Iy the potency Of one uote. Let
every freeman in the Union bear in mind that on
one voe-his own--inay depend The mlghtlest OF
political events. IL the Wings Of the country
would but learn that lesson, and practice upon il,
they could well afford to lose Massachusetts.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-01-20

.NetO Hampshire. There ia trouble among the
democrats. Hill AYERS that the democracy have
been controlled by bue.light federasls and rud-
cal fools long enough, and new party is TO be-.
or rather is-formed. On the l2tb the conserva.
tives, or Hill democrats, met at Concord in state
Convention, and nominated full ticket for state
officers and members of Congress The Wings,
we venture to hint, will this year sustain their
own ticket and leave the locofocos to fight their
own quarrels.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-01-20

LoAFER LOGIC. There is one thing as cam.
see through, blowed If eau. President Of the
United States and tho man wot keeps tho Custom
House is the Peoples servants, isn't lheya Well,
they is coon. Very well now 'spose goes TO
Tyler and says ], old wets want NIL order on
the Treasury for liquor" he'd orier stan IL, cos
he's the people servant, and cuss him, I'm Tie pse-
pie thetrsslyes."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-01-20
LOCOFOCO TACTICS.

The resolutions of the recent lacoloce State
Convention sci forth the tactics oil the party, so fur
MS the leaders permit the public to see or, per-
haps we had better say, set forth the hobbies, on
which they will try 10 ride into office. 1t is our
purpose now briefly to suggest the policy which
they adoP:, leaving more extended notice of
some points to future time.
On the Tariff, they mean TO practice the game
Of last year-the same arts and the same deception.
The Sub Treasury ID TO be approved, and II ma.
tional bank, and any connection Of the Govern
nent with banks, is condemned.
The School Fund they have determined to make
a party question! and they go against abrogatng
the fund, or dverting it from its original purpose.
1t will not be wonderful if these gentlemen find
themselves in this the advocates of an immense Slate
DebL or Direct IaratiOn ofihe People, for the ben
eft Of iuturi,y.
The Slate Debt they intend to harp upon, as
usual; and they revive their old cry against cor
poraiionS, unless private property is holden for
debts.
Our readers may'see frcm this, tina, the ocofo-
cos determined TO bcsiege the people with all
the arts aud appliances in their power. They are
bent upon making n rush this year for the State
and for Congressman; and desperate rush, too
us next year the responsibility of the action of
Congress will be on their shoulders, and preclude
tho deceptive game on the Tariff, which they think
they can now play with impunty. |, is time for
the Wings to bestir themselves, and prepare TO
sustain their well-earned reputation for faithful
ness.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-01-20

Kentucky. On the 9Th inst, Hon. John J. Crit
ienden was reelected to the U. S. Senate, by over
two votes to one for Col. X. M. Johnson. Mr. Crit.
tenden was M embsr of Gen. Hsrrson's Cabinet,
is a staunch Wing, aud one of the abest men in
The Senate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-01-20

The End Of the World.-Ws understand that
in Hillsborough, in this state, the whole popula-
lion have become believers in the doctrine Of
hier-closed their district school, and taken
their children homo TO 60. prepared for the Sec
ond Advent'-M II. Statesman.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-01-20

tt trW MILITIA Law
Is now p, i,I. il rumohl,. 'osm. l1r .ho u.r
OF the milit ra. ar.miner. i-atur. ofilr .e.
viz. n divsiou ol .H1 mifts in.s Goo volunteer o.
active, and I e1.-iHd oorDa. 10 admirably adnn-
ted to meet Tire srI.. ur both the srapt GLASSES ~
the people 1. u liory ago tho uru .'Isry.
For fulness and eonyeHIru1s oHd prn
priety Of mr. J., .ac.l., ,he new law is admirable,
and does great credit to the committee, aud par
tculary to the adjutunt general. The friends Of
the militia have now the opportunity Of elevating
this branch of the public service, To command
the respect and admiration of the people.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-01-20

More Earthquakes. The papers notice slight
earthquakes as follows: at THEE Rivers, Canada,
Dec %, at Cincinnati and GAINESVILLE Ohio, on
the 7tti inst, ana al Colnmbia, 8. c., on The 4'h
inst
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-01-20

Papists IN Russia. 1t is stated in late foreign
papers, that the Emperor OF Russia has commenc.
ed removing papists from his domnons. An in
ventory of their properly is taken, and they are
paid for it, All other denominations are suffered
70 ramain
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-01-20

Spirii, of Slavery. Governor Reynolds, in his
message TO the Legislature o! Missouri, recon-
mends Imprisonment for life of aboluioDiss who
are aiding the Escape Of slaves from their masters
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-01-20

Francis S. Key, Esq, of Georgetown, an emil
men, member Of the Bar, devoted philanthropst
and Christian, died suddenly at Baltimore on
"Wednesday last.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-01-20

The Somers Case is still under examinaisn-all
who were on board at The time ofthe muliny lex
cept the prisoners,j are called MS Witnesses An
application by the widow of Cromwell lone of
those executed) TO Judge Belts for the arrest of
Mackenzie and Gansevoor, on the charge of muir
der has been negatived, as improper at the time.
The widest possible range has been given 10 the
examination, embracing all The officers, sailors,
boyo and cooks on board the Somers and except
ing the prisoners. The opinion of the witnesses
is nearly unanimous that the vessel could mol have
been brought into port without The execution of
the mutlneers; and this opinion is very much
strengthened by minute description of the YES
sci. There was no place to keep The prisoners,
save on deck, and no marines to guard them even
there. Should the officers be once caught below
that is, in the cabIn-two Of the mu,neers
would have been sufficient either to keep them
there, or kill them fthey attempt to gain the deck
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-01-20

As to the Rhode Island Dor Constitution, un
der the adoption Of which in December. n year
ago, Dorr assumes that he is the rightiul Govern
or--it has now been ascerlained for n truth that
OF the 1909 votes returned in favor of il, in New
port, 2sl were given'by unnatnralized foreign
ers, Thy minors, and 90 by persons who were alb
sent from the place. Eleven mon voted twice
and other small rorruptions have been proved
upon the turbulent embroilers of the peace in
that gallant and patriotic little State This is an
illustration Of the "dargest liberty doctrine OF
modern democracy Worcester .Egis
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-01-20

G5~Thanks TO Mr. Everett fot public docu-
rnents.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30
A OF LOUISIANA,
PROBATE SALE.

By virtue of an order Of the Court Of Pro-
bates in and for the Parish of East Baton
Rouge will be sold by the Undersigned Parish
Judge, on the premises OF,
Wednesday the 10Th of January 1914 at III
o'clock, the following property belonging TO
the Estate of the late John Hueston deceased.
Lot No one on square no two in that part
of the town Of Baton Rouge laid OFT by Leou-
ard together with the buildings and improve
ments on the same.
The office Of the "Baton Rouge Gazette"
with the press type apPartenances belonging
to the same;
A horse, saddle and bride,
A Book case and choice lot OF books;
A table and arm chair &c, &c.
Terms of sale
The purchaser OF House and lot to assume
the payment of the sum Of $500 with the in
| terest on the same due the mortgage to The
| Civ Bank OF New Orleans, I'd to assume the
payment of the sum of $I700 with interest
from 18th June 1913 due the Estate eff A.
Geoffroy in one year from the day Of sale, q ING
for the balance a credit of one, two, and three
years from the day of sale, in approved aBa
endorsed notes, and a mortgage onthe prop.
erty until final payment.
The office of the ssBaton Rouge Gazette
on a credit CT one, two, and three years in
approved endorsed notes, payable in Banl
and the personal property for cash.
Dec. o 1S43. Gil. TESSIER, p. ].
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30
A LIION. IRISH PATRICK.

QUEEN peDsez.vous, mon cher Irish Patrickf
Ne ferions. nous pas mieux de nous reconci.
lier, ct davouer que nous avons Gu tort Fun
ct Pautre vous, en- chercbant d d6tendre
contre moi, qui ne l'attaquais pas, pestimable
cure de l'Eglise st. Joseph eli moi, en- frois-
SAINT votre susceptibilitt, pour metre mis- SOUS
le patronage dun Saint que voi,s ne respectez
pas plus que je ne l'honore : Oui, sans doute;
ct, en- reyenaDt brusguemeft sur ga primitive
determination, le Rev. Brogard ne nous a-t-il
pas meryeiIleusement prouve que nous dtions
lolri de connaitre ses vtritables intentions +!
Ne nous a.t-il pas en- efot condamnts tous
deox, en- prechant, le jour de Noel, en- Fran
caisl C'est ce que, ei sous etiez 4 lEglise,
yoits ne saurIez cpnteater, ct ce qui, pour ma
part, the porte b crier Hosanna ], en- favour
de io're excellent ministre. Comment se fe.
rait-il done, 81 yois etes rtellement son ami,
que yous voulussiez continuer cette misera-
Bile guerre de plume, qui %n'aurait d'autre res
sultat Que de prodnire du ~scaadale, ct de de-
inontrer quill y a une multitude d'dcrivains
plus habiles que yous ct moi! Ne prenez pas,
10 vous en- supple, cette vtrite en- mauvaise
part : vous voyez que je m'execute de bonnie
grace, ce qui ne veut pas dire que je NINA
CINE avor de la grace ; nais, soyez asset al
mable pour men croire sur parole, il y aurait
dc la prudence, de votre cote CONNIE du mien,
a ne plus nous occuper des pratres. ct d dire
a leur egard Par uiuis, requies defunctis.
PATRICK LIST.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30
GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Dec. 10Th,

G. II, Spencer, Lecturer on English gram
mar, respectfully begs leave to inform the
citizens of Baton Rouge and vicinity. that ne
will commence q course Of lectures on this
interesting science in the basement Of the NJ.
f. Church on Wednesday the 10th Of Janua-
ry next. Thirty lectures constitute a course.
Only three hours in twenty four will be re-
CURED of the pupil. Pupils who have never
studied English Grammar, before will be- able,
after having attended two courses, to parse
difficult blank verse. lranspose and parse pee
try, correct false language, speak, write or
teach the English language dramatically.
Foreigners who find it difficult to understand
English, would do well to avail themselves Of
this opportunity. Private lessons will be CIV
en- to pupils at their residence If required.
The most satisfactory testimonials can be
given, from Gov. Whitconb, Judge Kinny,
DIR. Read, several Rev. gentlemen and a NUN
Der Of highly respectable attorneys and other
citizens OF high standing in Indiana.
TERms-S5 per session. For the ccnve-
nience Of those who are employed through the
day an evening class il proposed also.
N. B. A public examination will be held
at the expiration ofeach session, and no charge
made unless satisfaction ia given.
Refer 10 A. Read. &,
A. WaddiIi Esqrs,
Dec. Is AZ.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30
ON COTTON

TIE undersigned is pfepafcd TO make shs
most liberal advances on Cotton addressed To-
his friends Messrs. John Goodin 4 Co, Of
New Orleans, either in cash or merchandise.
Ms there is a stfong probability Of an i'm
provement in the price Of the article this yeaf
IN consequence Of fhe shortncss of the crop.
those wishing to hold on until late in she sea-
sonf will be advanced 10 the present vaIne,
with the understanding however, that the
cotton is received before snch ADVANCES are
made.
He has on hand a general assortment Of
Groceries, all fresh, also IS pieces of Bagtins
and rs coils rope, which he offers on as good
terms as any other establishment In BaEou
Rouge. DUNCAN McFADfEs.
Baton Rouge, december ., fs45. 4a
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-30
Vente par la Cour des Preuyes-Paroisse
d'E,st Baton Rouge.

Vente par la Coar des Preuyes-Paroissc
d'Est Baton Rouge.
En- yertu dun ordre de la Cour des Preuves
dams ct pour la p~aroisse dEst Baton Rouge,
il sera vendu par lie soussigne Juge de Parois-
Sc, sur les lieux,
MERcREDI, 10 Janvier proclaim (1s44)
a IL heuresy la propriete suiyante, apparte-
rant a la succession de feu John HuestoH,
decede:
Lot No. /, dams lI.et No. Z, dams cette par
tie de la vile de Baton Rouge, arpentee pat
Leonard, avec toutes les batisses ct ameliora-
tons qui sly trouvent.
La "Gazette de Baton Rouge avec la
~presse, caracteres, ct autres articles appar-
tenant.
I'm cheval, selle ct bride,
Une bibliotheque, ct une q~uantite de livres,
Une table ct IN iauteuli.
CONDITIONS DE IA vENrE.
L'acauereur de la maison ct lot Sc chargera
din Placement de la sonme de $500 avec inte-
ret sur la dite somme, due sur uae hypothe-
que a la Bangue de Cite de la Nile. Orleans;
secondement, lie Placement de Ia sotnme de
SI7OO avec interet du % JUN 1S43, due 4 Ia
succession de A. Geoffroy, dams lie courani
dun an du jour de la vente, ct pour la balance
tun credit de I'm. deux ct trois ans, en- billet.
APPROVES ct h~ypotheque sur la propriete jus
ou'au Placement final. La Gazette a un ere
dit de un, deux Ell trais ans du jour de la ven
te, en- billets endosses ct APPROVES, payable
en- banque. La propriete personnelle, al
compliant