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The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-06
Martha 11'ashfngton.
BY MRS. sIGoURNEY.

1t was early in the winter of 174s, that
the evees of Gov. Gooch Of Va, opened
with unwonted splendor at Williamsburg.
MANY of the members of Assembly took
thther with them part of their families,
and this session was graced by the pres
ence of several high-born young maidens,
who had never before been presented at
court.--One among these was evidently the
theme of general admiration. Some of the
statelier matrons criticized her as deficient
III height. But, though somewhat beneath
the middle stature, she possessed that round
aad exquisite symmetry which the early
historians have ascribed to the fascinating
Anne Bolevn. A pure complexion and
clear eve, were finely contrasted with dark.
glossy and redundant hair. Still it was
found difficult by common observers, TO an
alyze her beauty; for it rested not on any
permanent gift, but on the consent of the
whole movement, and the melody of voice,
were confessed TO be among its elements.
More of animation was hers, than is won't
to distinguish the modern Southern beauty;
hut what chiefly won old and young, was
bland cheerfulness, the silent history Ct the
souls happiness. and an expressive smile,
inspiring every behoIder with confidence
like beam from the temple of truth.
Though she had scarcely numbered twice
eight summers, there was about her a wo>
manly dignity, which chastened former
admiration into respect.
Among those who had paid their de uoirs
TO this lovely young creature was Colonel
Gusts, one of the most accomplished gen.
temen Of his time. His father, the Hon.
John Gusts of Arlington, held the Office of
Kings Counsellor, and was man Of wealth
and distinction. His attendance at Will
iamsburgh during the present session had
been somewhat interrupted by i'll health :;
and while there the graver duties Of the
Statesman had so far absorbed him as to
render him ignorant as to what reigning
beauties had produced sensation at Court.
Not long after the suspension of the levees,
and the return of the burgesses to their
homes, the counsellor requested a CONVEX
saton in his cabinet with his son, Col. Dan.
iel Parke GUSTS.
Il trust | have always shown that regard
for your welfare which is due from an af.
tectionate father to his only son. am a.
bout to give another proof of it. In shorl
wish to turn your attention to suitable
marriage"
The Colonel bowed.
You know. Colonel Byrd, of Westover,
to be my very particular friend. His dsugh-
terls one of the most beautiful and accom-.
plished ladies' in Virginia. 1t is my desire
that you form with her a matrimonial ALI.
ance."
He seemed to want for a reply, but in
vain. "May inquire if you have thus
early presumed to decide seriously on the
preference of any young lady as compan-
ion for life %
81 have, sir"
MAY be favored with knowledge o.
her name?"
Miss Martha Cambridge"
According to happy prescience, the
lofty counsellor gave his consent to the nup.
uals, and the flower Of the court of Will.
amsburgh became bride, in the blush Of
he' seventeenth summer.
Their residence was retired and roman.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-06
The question of Protec-
ton is a local One,"

By these words the Candidate of the Van
Buren, party in his late brief but pertinent
remarks intended to delude his friends into
the belief that the subject of Protection is
a local subject. The natural enquiry is,
Where is the localily!' Can il be in New
England the West or the South Is 1t IN
New England from which section every
Locofoco Member of Congress, save one,
(Mr. Parmenler, of Mass y voted against
the Tariff of 1912, while twenty five Wings
gave it their hearty support! Is it at the
West from which quarter every Locofoco
opposed its passage Or is it at the South
from which section all Locofocos TO man
voted against it, and thirty-ive Wings vo>
ted for it! If neither at the North, South,
East or West, to what point of compass
would the Hon. Gentleman direct us is 1t
in the State of Vermont By no means,
for at Locofoco State Convention at Mont
pelier, June II, le4l, it was resolved to
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MISCELLANEOUS.

We have recorded eur creed elsewhere touching tn
iaty of Lowe's poetry. 1t comes into our hear
dove comes into her nest-lovingy, to a certain
elcome. What has been written in our time NOR
esutiiu than IN. Y. Mirror.
There is a haven of sure rest
From the loud worlds bewildering stress:
As bird dreaming on her nest,
As dew hid IN flowers breast,
As IIesper in the rosy west,-
So the heart sleeps
In thy calm deeps,
Serene Forgctfulness.
No sorrow in that place may be,
The noise of life grows less and less:
No moss far down within the sea,
A. in white ly-caves bee,
As life in a hazy reverie,-
So the hearts wave,
In thy dim cave,
Hushcs. FOrgetfulnesa!
DUTY and care fade far away,
What toll may be we cannot guess:
As ship anchored in bay,
As a cloud at summer noon a.tray,
AZ waterblooms in a breezeless day.
So meath thine eyes
The full heart lies
And dreams, Forgetfulness. J.R. L.
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Or The Troy Budget talks of the ex>
travagance of SHE present Wing admins
tration at Washington" John Tyler is no
WING, though he succeeded in passing him.
self off as one al the Harrisburg Conven-
lion. Eighteen months ago he went over
to the Loco Focos who received him for
the sake of the " spo,ls" that he brought in
his clutches. 1t may well be that they are
now sick of their bargain and want 10 get
rid of the Captain, but the Wings will not
take him back on any terms, and the Loco
Focos must get on with their load as best
they can.-AB. Eue, Jour.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-06

TENNESSEE ELECTION triumph of
the friends of Henry Clay is complete
Jones majority is not far from 1000. Both
houses of the Legislature will be Wing +; the
Senate by a majority of one; the House
by majority of six or seven. This en-
sures the election of trco Wing U. S. SEN
ators, and secures the present Wing ascen-
dency in The U. S. Senate. The Wing trl-
umPh in Tennessee is therefore one of the
most important ever achieved since the or
ganization of the party. 1t will enable
them most etlectually to keep the apostate
Tyler in check, and may prevent the repeal
of the Tariff. The Wings of Tennessee
deserve therefore the gratitude of every
Wing in the Union. Nobly have they fought
the great battle of their country, and nobly
have they conquered. They contested the
ground with their opponents inch by inch,
and gave blow for blow in every county
and towR in the State. The resultof theft
energy is now seen in most glorious VIC
tory.
So will it be in other States, where the
Wings initiate the example set them by
their brethren in Tennessee. All that the
people of any State require, to induce them
10 support the right side, is to have the ar
guments in favor of that side fully set be-
fore them. This has been done in Ten
nessee, and the right has triumphcd. tFhig.
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THE BLACK TARIFF AGAIN.-A paper
from St. Johns, New Brunswick, has the
following paragraph, which shows that the
effect of that ayfut Wing Tariff is felt in
that province.
awe notice they are fetching Tea from
Boston-but it can't pay-so the dealers
say. The new tariff is operating to the
detriment of the trade with the mother
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this State. The vote this year is very small,
but had tine Wings turned out in the majes-
ty of her Strength, Locofocoism would have
been utterly annihilated, fate which awaits
it next year, when our friends pro6ting by
the wisdom taught by our discussions, will
rally in their united forces and overwhelm
n
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-06

country--as hats, shoes, and such like man.
ufactures must come from the United States
and the MONEY must go to pay for them.-
Is this to be, Robert Peel y
Robert Peel can't help them in this d.
lemna, if the Wings of this country but do
their duty.
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INCREASE OF TEToTALIsM.- During
Father Mathews visit a, Leeds. on Sunday
evening and Monday last. hel administered
the pledge TO several thousand persons
some suppose to be 600 ! in Bradford, on
Tuesday, it is said he administered the
pledge to 1000! In Hudders6eld. on
Wednesday, his visit is said 10 have been
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-06
"Purely a Wing
Scheme"

ISee the Resolution in another column. +
Where then is the question of Protection
local question? From the following extract
from the vermont Republican ofFeb, 1912.
we infer that it is not local, but rather
party question in this vicinity:
ave are glad to see the Wing papers in
this State persisting in their attempts to tns-
ter the aristocracy a, the expense Of the Ia
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VOL. VIlI.---NO. Is.

attended with similar success Even in
York, "a place which, comparatively
speaking, had never hitherto felt the exis.
tence of Total abstinence.) he gave tho
plsdge 10 1000.
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CLAY RALLY IN ALBANY The meeting
Of the 'Clay Association last evening, says
the Daily Advertiser. was numerously al
tended. Never have NC seen our friends
in better spirits or more ardent for the con~
test. A series Of resolutions. reported from
the executive Committee by the Hon. Willis
Hail, were unanimously pted--Among
them was one recommending no relaxtionr
but on the contrary, increased exertion at
this falls election and another recommen-
ding the call of State Convention in the
beginning of October. The Association
was eloquently addressed by the Hon. Will
lis Hall, and adjourned after three hearty
cheers for Tennessee, three more for North
Carolina, and three for HENRY CLAY.
TROY Wing.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-06

sIP DR.. Coggswell the Homeopathic
man in his advertisement says, that Homo
paIhy will cure every thing but sin. We
should have liked to have been present when
he tried the experiment on that disease.
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S. S. Foster, the New Hampshire abo-
litionist, has published book emitted "The
Brotherhood oftheives, or a true Picture OF
the American Church and Clergy"
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5ae Dg@pGe'g Dre@ap
NORTH END OF THE BRIDGE, BY
]. COBB JR.

by whom all orders for printing Books
Pamphlets, Bills, Cards, & C. of every des
rription will be neatly and fashionubly ex
ecuted, at short notice.
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Leave Industry to reg
ulate itself."

[See Resolution in another column. Is tho
locality in Franklin County, We must
answer NO, for at Locofoco Conventions
in 1912 it was rcsolved, that the doctrine OF
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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-21

The Tyler clique in New York. embracing oil the Office
holders and OF the People have adopted the following
proceedings. we knew any friends OF Mr.
Tyler hcsc here parts OF Old virginny where he was
raised" and the People know him kc book :" we would
certainly communicate their MAJOR Noah tina,
they might DC compimsn,cd with invitation To the MASS
Meeting ON the 18th proSimo.
Hen ire Nse York "UHioH."
At regular meeting Of the Committee friendly 10 the
General Admnistrati held military Hall ON Monday
evening February the 9Th. the following resolutions wec
unanimously adopted:
RsSOlrsd, That this Convention entertain the most T.
allied OF respect and confidence for his Excecn
JouN TyER, and IN view Of tie eminent services he
has rendered his country in the stations which
he has been elevated, hereby recommend him Peo-
pie Of the United States a suitable candidate for the Of
flee OF President the ensuing Presidential election
RssOred, That for the purpose OF bringing his claims
before the American People, tits eSpedicnt call Pubic
Mass Meeting OF the friends OF President Tyler 10 be held
the 18th OF March next, Military Hail. at half past
O'clock adopt such proceedings they deem proper
Resoircd, That committee, consisting uf one person
romesch Ward be appointed correspond with
ed friends of Nr Tyler throughout the Union requesting
them Ia attend the public meeting this city, and assist in
Its deliberations.
RssOired, That the Executive Committee be- authorized
TO add their number, and include citizens not members
OF tins committee 10 carry the important objects Of the
foregoing resolutions.
Resolrsd That these proceedings be published in the
Union and Aurora OF this city, and such other journals
throughout the State and Union friendly President Ty
LEK. NJ. VI. NOAH Chairman
" ". s sissils. Jr {soerc'ario..
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vows Il was unnecessary to dwell the Of our
present condition. they all resolved by single word.
trcachery, unmitigaIcd, unprecedented heaehery.
ia motion,
ResOlped That cordially approve Ut the objects OF
the proposed be holden IN the City OF Rich
mond the 22nd Of February next Richardson Heny.
Washington Cowles, Goodrich Duncy, William Bush.
Thomas wynne, Moreau Bowers, George Hankins Henry
D. Richardson and Dickie Gait bc aud hereby invest
ed with full authority represent the Wings Of this Coun
IL IN said Convention; and that the contingency OF these
failing to attend Gen. James w. Pegram and Ben. w.
Leigh be and are hereby respectfully requested repre-
On motion the President and Secretary added the
delegation GEORGE TAYLOR, Chairman.
WILLIAM MARTIN, Sec'y.
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RsseS That ughtfIy -nicD for
he harrne~- OF the rcver ami consequently that
derelet In duty which shall cf neglect the din
OF rs legitimate relief of il citizens whenever evils
destructive % their happincs- which such legitimate
OF the Powers OF Government competent 10 av
RssroS That evil. AMI distressing eharaet
do sdet ve large portion of the people OF these United
stair which fy within the competency of this Government
greatly alleviate and % which
Is no relief be expected moan the timely ntsfposon
Government all AFTER bong nd protraeed suffering.
Rsd That prominent among lbc- evils the d.or-
ders Of the the Nan appreciation ofmoney
paTcd with the products and all kinds property,
consequent destruction AMI paralysis trade
e'ee the large Indebtedness II ct the States of thu tncn
AMI the pressure of direct taxation th"ir people
Rsser That ami distribution all the States
Of that vast of their the public lands hek
by this Union bed OF the
States would all and wo0h greatly pro
mote the happiness and welfare Of the whole people.
Resere ocfsrc That thu duty of the Government OF the
power sSL Ip make such provisions
fora distribution OF the public lands portion Of the value there
Of the tend 20 the rhcf of both
and People, under wlch they
suffering.
The subject subsequently laid over until Tuesday.
There any timed or likely To be
OF more disastrous operation than thesS resolutions of Mr.
Rfycs-lf he will do nothing aid the dreadful diff
hcues, under which the States labOrng, he might
least have left them struggle with their burthons without
adding them The distinguished Senator has got
the habit OF turning his Opera glass too frequently
the Atlantic.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-21
WILLIAM FgLToy, See'y.
WING MEETING

Pursuant to the public notice, meeting OF the Wings Of
Berkeley county held OF the Court house. on Mon
day last for the purpose Of appointing delegates to the Stat.
Convention, be held atRchmOnd Wednesday the god
instant.
The meeting was organized by the selection Of Capt.
TILLOT5ON FRYATT Chairman, and Of JAxLs S
BRows and GEORGE w. RoBiSsoS, as Secretaries.
The object Of the meeting then explained in few
remarks by Edmund Pendeton Esq upon whose motion the
following resolutions we're adopted
Rssoired, That Notwithstanding the that during
the last eighteen months haye bealen the Wing party no
torousy the Of the uninhuness of the Erecuv, 10
his party and his county there j. the opinion Of
this meeting for abiding confidence their success IN
the election q lS4i:-
Isi Because they possess strength o. numbers sufficient
60 accomplish ihnt end.
3D. Because efficient system Of organization will bring
that power into active operation al the blotboS; and
3D. Because 70 affect such organization the public mind
and will be awakened, aud the public energies aroused
BY the legitimate means. hs stirred the multitude OF
the people In 1910.
Rssorsd, That approving Of such preliminary action a.
shall prepare the party for the great 1874 th-
mceung sanctions the Gallo Convention be held IN Rich
mond on the I'D tii. month
Resolosd, That Edmund Pcndeion, Join Jamison, Ed
mund r Hunter, Robeu v. Snodgra-s and jacob Viewer
he COMMITTED 20 consider what number of delepstes shall
ne appointed and 10 recommend suitable persons 10 rprr
sent the county in said Convention
Whereupon the committee nominated the following nor
s0ns 70 eohposs The deleguOnho were accordingly
pointed ~
William r. snodguss, James W. Newlirk. P,,.,,, .
Bryarly, Chus. J. Faulkner, Jacob Vandor.n TTi,,.r
fvau, Jacob Myeu, d. u. Conrad, Edmund Psndr,,n
James r.. Stewart, Philip p. Cooke Thomas Pe,,,, 81
ward C-lson, Philip Psnd.eton. Robert v snodgrs.s N,
Cowen, Samuel ID. Bryary, VIM. A. sommer,iIIa Ia.
J.. Csmpbcl, John Jamison, George W. Tabb. John n
Cooke Edmund Y Hunter Peter \. Cookus, and r. VI
Burkhar
On motion Resolved, that the meeting now adjourn.
TlLLOTsON FRYATT, Chm,n.
d 5A, & 3 Bsows. sec'y.
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PuRLIr MEETING.

N pursuance Of public notice. meeting Of the Wings
Of Rockbrdge held st the Court House Saturday
the lin inst for the purpose Of appointing Delegates
represent the county Of RockDndge the Convention 10 lie
held N Richmond on the 22nd instant.
Hugh Barclay, Esl. called the chair. and o. p
Baldwin appointed Secretary. Gen. DOIman offered the
following resolution:
R,solrsd That the Chairman appoint seven delegates to
represent the Whig Of Rockbndge 10 the Convention 10 be
held ~ the Cry VI Richmond on the 22nd instant.
The resolution WIS adopted, and the following gentle.
men were appointed 10 accordance thercwIth.-Robcrt
White, Esq, ID. T.. Moore Esq Gen. e. r. Dormau, Co. $.
hcD Reid ;. NcD. Moore Eco, Dr. A. Leyburu, aud Mr.
Madison Dunap.
Ga motion Of General Dlrman t vas unanimously re-.
solved, hst u. W Leigh, Esq Of Richmond city be added
o. tie list Of Dccglcs and that be- be requested by the
Chnman 20 unite with such Of the Delegates may
tend, IN representing the Wings Of Rockgdge 10 said Con.
ysnuon.
The following resolution, ofored by General Dorman
were then unanimously adopted
Rssoirsd. That BE- a source Of patriotic and proud
satisfaction 90 be able % affirm, that oil 10 Rockbndge, who
were Whgs iu Tue memorable campaign Of 1910, arc
Wings still, and tai every hour Of lives with their
coming eycnt. n the syundncss o bur aiih
ond that nothing if up the nation from the deep pit n
~ which % ha, iacn but the establishment Of The fOur
goat end leading principles which The great mass Of Wings
maintain, viz
Let, An adequate revenue with Judicous and reason
able protection 20 American Industry.
2nd, sound National Currency, originating with and
regulated y the Representative Of the people Congress
jrd. An equitable Distribution u the Proceeds Of tho
Public Lands among aI the Stotcs
9Th imiioton u the Presidential Office 10 asnglo term
Regulated by these principles, and looking abroad
through he land, for the Who maintaining ho sam,
rules of faith, united with prominent abilities and vino b.,
bic public services, hos established just claim ~ the graft
iude g" his countymcn without sseoad thought w,
sl pledge Ourselves O, the support of HENRY CLAY o.
h'"'"ekg' for the nsHt Presidency.
HUGH BARCLAY, Chm.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-21
To the Editors:


GESrLENEN Permit through your columns to cal! the
attention Of my elow-ctzens Of Richmond and its vicinity
10 subject connected with the approaching Wing Conven
ton.
large assomblage Of select Delegates Of our Wing bc.
ren, from all parts of the State expected. Richmond
has been heretofore distinguished for her zeal IN Wing
cause tina; L. IN the OF patriotism aud pure govern
ment Our friends throughout the State have done the
honor select city their place Of meeting on the
twcntysccon instant. Let appreciate the compli-
ment; let be mindful of former Trpuiat let
remember what is expected Of us Let every Wing bosom
beat high when the morning gun the arrival
that day, already made sacred Freedom, appropriately
chosen for the meeting OF those who seek good but
their country's. In holy spirit Of patriotism may
meet, deliberate, and act!
But my main object remind my fcllowcitizens OF
this and neghborhOod of the duties Of hospitality
our friends from distance In obedience to a pub
lie duty they have left their homes and their business
many Of them have encountered the expense OF q long
Journeys and who there that has money spare these
| timesl
hope them that all Of us, each in proportion In,
means, will administer kindness and hospitality
! friends from the country. They will not expect in
these days of distress much fun froic balls ban
queungs;-but invite them partake Of oul
bread, meat, cold water, end our hare
mattrass. Let offer these, and offer it with heart,
welcome and friends will doubt accept our invita-
ton, and love well ms ii had given them canvass
back ducks and champagne.
GOD SAVE THE COMMONWEALTH.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-21

"Wil your friend Rives and the Loco Foeos he
pant year trcrn this time, record their and
against Cost Johnson's pan plan that will
apply the peoples Lands pay the peoples debts incurred
by the peoples immediate, domestic. State Govenments
This take it, politics in this country, where
politicians OF all classes with few exceptions, consider the
element OF nHRbers the index the detection Of
right. is home question. We have a personal. an
editorial opinion that in year from this time. there will
be a wonderful change this subject. in the political
ganui. Specializing Of being then for.
ward thrust their ncgatons and distractions before
the county, will regret that they have been in such hot
haste for once ia thcir lircs, commit themselves.