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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03

Choeidrs The Chocktaw Almanac gives the
10 lowing interesting statistics O! this tribe Of civ
llized savages:--
"Thcy have printing press, from which they
have issued, up 10 September, 1912 $4,000 copies
or more than three millions vi pnges consisting Of
translation OF books, pamphlets, &c. They have
also contributed $1,000 10 Iile uilding OF CEN
lra College, where they intend to complete the ed
ucaion OF Chnclhw YOUTH and prepare teachers
Tor the general instruction Of youth. This eoun-
lry is divided into four districts. There ARE courts
OF law in ench Judges. inferior and superior; nh
all the necessary officers. Religious and temper
ance societies abound, and trade is carried on with
spirit. The population si the four districts liich
comprise their territory is IL 600. There are ma
ny missionaries among them. IN one district there
are eighteen, fourteen OF which ure OF The Meth
odst Episcopal Church"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03


.3ha! The Bennington Gizatte contains CON-
munication oninous 1.-THE locoiocos in Vermont,
signed ga Democrat" file denounces the late
Locoioco State Convention for assuming to appoin,
delegates 10 national convention without con
sultins The people asks whether those delegates
aie for MIR. Iyier, (na'k, he is put III the head J
Mr. Van Buren,, Or Mr.. Calhoun; aud asserts that
this movement was premature, inas,nuch ms g The
people ARE h"glnning to he jea'ous OF the move
ments of political partizans assuming to manage
in II q maine OF the people, aud for the interests of
the people, when in fact they are managing only
for themselves, 10 obiui" The toaucs and fsios" A
beauritul hit that at The loco leaders in Vermont:
The principle of locoioco managers the five
loaves aud Two fishes THAT'S the sentiment Of a
(Benning'on) Democrat Rich! The Middle
bury PIoughman5 sur at the aristOcracy Of HE To-
coioco state ticket, cant bear comparison with
this bold blow at the managers olthe locofoco par
~ in Vermont In conclusion, this " Democrat"
asserts that the course of The Convention was
wholly indeiensiblc on democratic prncipes,'
aud he boldly proposes new convention next all
Friend Marsl0n, are not zoe alarmed-ye, aux-
ious, for your party Quite as anxious cerlaia'y,
as was the old General once, (hc sNore terribly at
New Orleans, thought nbout the divisions in The
Presbyterian Church. Now we beg OF you to ex.
plain this business and smooth il over as soon a.
possible. 1t is not all right, by jug full WHEN
you, and the Age and the STAR are doing your,
pret,ies,-thus 10 get n scratch one cheek from
sstearps, and hard thump on the other from Has
well. What if they have just found lha, the ''Ie-
M ocraiic" leaders are tainted with arisocratc no
ii pns and the love Of office and the lucre that is
No new discovery, surely; aud they have no busi-
mt ss 10 make n fuss about il. Whip 'en N or out.
ID 0 be united we speak in earnest; 's our hon
est desire that the locofoco leaders politically
speaking, mny all hang together.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03

A disgraceId Scene in Ohio.-Ihe Colnmhus
(Otiol correspondent oi rhn Cincu"na;i Inquirer,
relates the iollnw mn ,grace.u scelie III the house.
All The partI,s I"rutuco:-
a bali 10 pre,eut the firing 'f cannon IL the
streets nj tonns was under consideration, aili ma
ny attempts WIRE nIate IN slave n of IN ihs Mr..
Byinglon made n call for the yeas and nays, bur
the Speaker did not recognize hun. tie then sent
10 the Chair under preIence offs being un anend-
ment TO the bill resolution asserting " that The
Speaker Of The House had forfeited all confidence
MS mn impartial, presiding officer, either from stu
Pid lsnofance III parliamentary law, or from wil-
iui nai administration ot IT,
The Speaker called Mr.. Henderson TO the Chair
and descended 10 the floor. BY common consent,
the bill was laid on The table, the rules suspended,
and vate taken upon Byinglon's resolution, which
was negaiived by an unanimous vote, with The ex-
ceplion of Byington aud SIeedmaD.
AIR. Gordon then Offered the following:
ReSoired, That Legrand Byiug,on, n member
from Pike, I've ceusnred by this House for his un-
provoked insult to The Speaker.
Byngon moved long amendment requiring
in substance that the censure should he Ironoun-
ced by person possessed OF common honesty,
and The various acts aud decisions OF the Speaker,
by which said member from Pike had been rubbed
OF his constitutional rights and privileges"
A debate sprang up, which lasted till the House
adjourned,
Mr. Byington should have been expelled ut once.
The resolution Of censure was subsequently
passed, 80 TO 81.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03

Greal State Conventions. On the 22d uimo,
(Washingons Birth Day. The Wings of Pennsyl-
wanna held great Sloio Convention, composed of
one thousand delegates. Mr.. Clay was nominated
for President On the sanic day, there was a large
State Convention of The Wings OF Virginia, by
which MIR. Clay was nominated. In hlussachu-
SETS the Wings held State Convention, and
concurred in the call tby The Congressional Wing
neeting,) ofs National Convention.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03

Homicide in Minois.--The Illinois Free Trader
published at Ouowa, describes the following out
rage, committed at Indian Creek, Is miles from
that place. Two farmers, james NJ. Phillips and
Lowell Morse, owned farns side by side, aud had
been for some Time engaged in bitter controversy,
arising from conflicting claims 10 piece of land-
Phillips cattle, on certain morning, were found
in Morse's wheat. The latter went with large
masliff dog to drive them out, and were passing
through Phillips land. Phillips 'hereupon took
his rifle, and iukng aim either at the dog or his
master, shot Morse through the heart The act
was unobserved by any one, mud Phillips after re-
turning to his house aud putting up his rife, pro-
ceeded to the house Of neighbor, TO whom he
communicated what he had done, and afterwards
TO justice Of the The peace, by whom after exam
lnnIion, he WINS committed for trial. Morse has
left wife and family in (Ru,'and Co Vermont:
aud Phillips has family in Illinois.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03

Slavery in Kentucky In 1888 M act was pass.
cd prohibiting The importation OF slaves into Ken.
lucky This winter the House, by large niajor-
ny, passed bill repenling this act. IN the Sen.
ate The bill was debated long, and defeated by
vote Of nearly two 10 one.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03
THE BANKRUPT LAW REPEALED.

1t will lie seen from the proceedings Of Con-
gress that The Senoe has passed the House hull,
repeating the bankrupt law. This cuts off oil ca.
ses which were no, commenced previous TO the
signing Of this bill by the President. The N. Y.
Courier aud Enquirer says that the President will
pocket the bill. We don't believe it, lie will
sign it, because he signed the bankrupt law. The
President goes by the rule Of contrnries.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03

The Cabinet. lion. Waller Forward, OF PENN
has resigned his seat. He lelt the Treasury De-
parIment on Tuesday last. Olher changes are ex.
pecttd Immediately
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03

AWtM. On The Eth nlt. the wife of iona s.
Levcrick, of Newark, N. j., killed herself and two
OF her children, with arsenic. She was insane
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03

Mr.. Saonstall of Na>-. aud Mr.. Marshall OF
Ky decline being candidates for the next Con-
grCSs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03

Hour. The account in most OF the papers, Of
iynchlng Bill Johnson
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03
ANOTHER OUTRAGE IN THE NAME OF
DEMOCRACY

In our last we noted the shameless outrage up
Oh popular rights, perpctratcd by the locoocos If
Virgiuia. We have now to record another act,
which most strikingy illustrates the hvrnrrcal
prc,ensions of locofocos in hs, p aces to The "de-
moclalic" title. Last year, Gov. Potter vetoed
oil passed by The legislature to district the State
Of Pennsylvania This Year. he has inlerposed his
royal prerogofive' 10 defeat another apporon-
ment bill, us the unnexed shows:
"The Veto Message of Gov. Porter upon the
Pennsylvania Appiluonment bill, is one OF the
mosl shameless documents ever issued by any Ex-
ecutNe officer. The bill passed The SenaIe by
large majority, and the House by vote Of 81 to
A. Out Of "a members of Congress it gives the
Wings sand u chance for two mure-ihus Sc
curing TO the Loco-Focos IA members or nearly
tUo-thirdS of The whole Delegation. And yel Gov.
Porter ,cloes the bII avowedy because lie would
feel unpiiipg 10 entust The defence Of DEMO- ratio
crinc1peS to such champions as ,c0uM b. proLaLly
:iecied, ,oere This Lif Ia become ialc " THIS is
lProclannlou oi piofgacy- bold ha'e -iared
'vowal OF parry basentss, OF which no other Cover
nor IN the Union could hnve heen guilty. Potter
t.ri1enlly osplres TO nominations on the Tyler
icket: we see no reason why he does not deserve
iL"-.N Y. Tribune.
This is no ovcr-drawn account. Governor Por-
I er unbushngly avows that he defeats the bill for
party purpose, and seeks TO cover this outrage
upon tue rights OF the people and the Legislature,
Ivy prains democracy Such democracy is not
even skin deep Here is Tie concluding para.
graph Of his veto message:
81 have bnttled too long in the ranks of dcmoc
racy 10 see lis standard struck down without liit
ing my arm to avert it. Were TO do So, should
feel that had betrayed the trust reposcd IN me by
the democracy Of Pennsylvania, aud was unwor-
thy OF is respect aud confidence. My political
career is drawing 10 close, md will not ntun-
don it 10y the covert abandonment OF The righs Of
my Democratic fellow ciIiZeis"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03

Treasury Statement. II any man doubis whelh-
CT the new Tariff has done any good, we refer him
to q statement from The Treasury Department, of
the duties accrued and the value OF imports for the
2l and 81 curriers' OF lc42. Not only has the
treasury derived revenue, but it will he found that
the exports have lar exceeded the imports, aud
that we hnvc paid Tor our Imports aud more than
$4,000 COO of our foreign debt, IN domestic pro-
duce,-no III specie.
Statement erlibiting The dulles accrued on imports.
Aeeruing during the 3D. quarter, 1912 S3,3O5,506 81
18th 2,519,35g %
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03

John Davis, in his celebrated speech respecting
the wages of labor, said that a specie currency
would reduce wages We are now down to tbs
specie standard. Was Mr.. Davis right or wrongl
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03

Mr.. Srriggs of Ky. Iocofoco NJ. c., had his ear
bitten ofirecenty, in fight with cart driver, at
grocery in Washington city
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03

The Military Post at Patka, Fla. is TO be bro
ken up forthwith. A good sign OF reforming peace
for the Territory.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03

Why was net Dorr nominated for Governor of
Rhode Island lie certainly is first rate TO run.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03
PACIFICUS.
a SCENE. IN CONGRESS,

MONDAY Feb Is.
In The course Of The proceedings OF the House
MOI lcng after, Mr.. Grddmes called the attention
oil the House to a gross aud brIa personal assault
nade on hun in his place by Locoi"cO named
Dawson, from Louisiana, who pissed through
The aisle 10y Mr.. Ghlding's seat. and ruhey push
ed against him, declaring nj the same lime thai he
I'D II intentionally aud for the purpose 1T Insult
uig hun! Ills is the same Dawson who last
year attempted to insult Arnold in his p,ace. uiI-
der similar circumstances, aud was reported,
though falsely. as having threatened to cut his
throat III the House. lie is man Of such NOR
ais and conduct MS 10 he positively dangerous IN
civilized society on that account; as he probably
would stab or shoot any decent, peacenbie man,
IN the very Capitol, on some violent miSapprehen.
zion, or under any insane notion which might
wander through his head al the moment.
No notice WIS taken OF it by the House, ms Mr..
Mallory. n Virginia Iocofcco, declared to The
House that II was done only in good humored
play-an assertion shown by Mr.. Gidhings TO be
perfectly fase. Mr. Adams very significantly us
Ned whether Mr.. ID. had good hum5redIy threat
ened also 10 "cut Mr.. Arnuld's throat from eur TO
ear
And we mus, take these things as ,key come,
aud bear them quietly. The South sends us bru-
lal masters here, and The democracy of the North
(wh"m The Globe calls white niggers"l sends US
n tribe OF cowe'lng, sycophunic, trembling loco
locotoco saves, who after racking invention hero
for new devices OF BUSINESS aud ervy are sus-
tanned by The people while (reemen are rejected.
Submission is The lot of Norbern wings here
under all these insults. They can do nothing of
themselves for they II very small minority of
the whole House; and the Northern Locoiocos
seize every occasion which is given them by the
imprudence Of the Northern Wings, TO lay their
necks down for the feet OF her Southern masters
10 tread Oh hem.- Cor. of The " Y. american.
o. The Richmond Inquirer says that the "De-
yer "a fn rpf pul he In.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03
pANIEICifs

THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF THE SEVERAL
STATES IN REGARD 10 SLAVERY,
Being series If Essays published in the ReserUe Ohio
Chronicle, dttsr the election NJ l642.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03

Imports, free Of duty, S64516O
payiug duty, 1872, ig3---S 10 ,6is, 09i
Exports, of foreign goods, free, 81 23,5J9
" paying duty l,2g,531
Exports Of domestic prOduce q, ySs--S97, 479,9 9
Balance Of Exports above Imports, Sl3,724,s2j
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03
g. STATE JOURNAL.
FRIDAY, MARCH -, le43.
REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES OF VT

REPORT OF HENRY STEVENS ON REvO-
LUTGONARY CLAIMS OF VERMONT UP
ON TIE UNITED STATES
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-21

we will use all honorable and proper means to secure
his election.
Resolved That we nominate JOHN TYLER as our
Candidate for next President OF the United states
subject to the decision Of the said Democratic VA
tional Convention.
Resolved That in the opinion OF this mee',ng' .ne
said Convention ought not to be held earlier IMAM The
Spring OF lo44.
James s. Green, Esq, being loudly called for, aP,
peared amidst the cheers Of his fellow citizens add
during his remarks, he repeatedly interrupted py
the enthusiastic applause Of the people
Communications received from Elias b. ~
Ogden, Esq, of Passaic and BENZ Williamson, Esq,
Of Essex, expressing their hearty concurrence IN mo
objects Of the meeting, and regreng that profession
al engagements prevented their attendance.
II was then, on motion of Samuel MeCiurg, Esp
Resolved, that the proceedings OF this meeting DC
shed in the Democratic papers throughout tfe o'a'e
and that copy Of the same be transmitted py Tue oi
fcers of the meeting, to President Tyler
On motion of Jos. A. Yard Esq, three Cheers yero
given for the resoutons-hree for the success oil te
Democracy of New-Jersey-and after having gwen
three hearty Cheers for John Tyler the Man VINO
dare carry out Democratic principles In tho lace OF
the Coon Arisocracy Of this country, the meeting ad
iourned CHARLES PARKER, President
j. b. JAMES, Secretary.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-21

The debate was continued by Messrs. BERR len,
LINN, ARCHER, HENDERSON, CONRAD, BU-
CHANAN, DAYTON, and GRAHAM.
MIR. GRAHAM submitted amendment, that
there be refunded 10 Gen. Jackson the amount paid
by him for alleged contempt Of court IL was
agreed to-
Mr.. ARCHER moved TO strike out the whole
b and insert therefor the one reported at the last
session, that The amount of the hne and costs for the
alleged contempt OF court be allowed 10 Gen Jack
son, with interest on the amount at the rate Of six
per cent provided that this act shall not be con-
srued into AN expression OF the opinion Of Congress
martial law.
Inc amendment was rejected-yeas IT, nays &c.
The bill was then read, and ordered to be en-
crossed for third reading,
And the Senate ad ourned.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-21

catufuay
The city Of Boston is always excited, to greater
or less extent, by the discussion of theological
moral subjects and every man, woman and child, in
the place. appears to be the advocate Of some kind
OF religious or ant-regious creed.
1t is rarely tho that you find like body Of
people more intelligent better educated, en-
lghtened, than the People of Boston, and yet strange
to say, they into the very wbrlwiud of fanaticim
and folly
Millcrism, as it is called is the order of tho
day here and the disciples of the founder of thai,
imposturc and fsnaiicism, gaining ground daily
and, as singular and improbable the assertion may
sound the fact cannot be denied that Parson Miller
is rapidly becoming the lion, the demi-goJ of New
England.
When the late celebrated Edmund Irwin, Of Lon
DON set half the heads Of the people Of the British
Empire ago, and crszed them, by preaching hi, doc
trins Of unknown tongues" the thing could be so-
counted for, because that celebrated divine was
man Of fervid eloquence possessed all the art and
genius Of Mshomst, and was known to be The pos
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-21
WASHINGTON LODGE OF THE AMERICAN
ASSOCIATION.

at the celebration at Apollo Hall, on Saturday
evening the 25th ms, and will play the Ma
tona Airs and other pieces. An Address
will be delivered on the Proposed Renewal in
South America Of the Congress of Panama, and the
Destined Union Of that continent with the United
States also, other subjects connected with the
objects of the Institution as the inadequacy OF the
public salaries in this country, and the evil effects OF
meanness and parsimony in that particular promo.
ton of privstes in the army and navy the modes Of
encouraging the migration Of the rich, as well as
the laborng classes. BY Richard s. Evans, Coun-
sellor at Law.
Ladies and gentlemen are. respectfully invited to
attend. Performances TO commence at half past SIX
feb 20-3tr
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-21
CHASE'S WRITING ACADEMY.

SINCE notice was given of Mr. Chase's intention to
~ close his school, many have applied for instruc-
ton who could not be admitted in consequence of the
large number now in attendance and his contempa-
ted short stay.
BY their urgent solicitations he has consented to
give another course of lessons, provided 40 shall en-
gage TO attend, TO commence Monday, February
Goth. No pupils will be received unless they shall
apply previous to the commencement. Nor will MIR.
c. be induced to remain after the expiration of his
present unless the above number shall have en-
gagged. Arrangements will be made to give private
lessons to those who shall make early application
SISatisfaction given or no pay required. Acado-
my second door east of the Madlsonan Office.
Feb. 9-tQ0th Feb
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-21

D ZEAL ESTATE FOR SALE-The subscr iber Of
IL fers for sale on advantageous terms number of
Lots and Squares egibly situated in Washington city
and Georgetown, some Of them improved
Also, Lots Nos I, s, H. IA and 49, of the tract of
land Immediately opposite Georgetown, containing
in all about four hundred acres These compose the
best lots in the tract, heavily timbered and abound
in beautiful building sites, with plenty of water
Also, all the Stone Quarries, No. l to 43, extend
ing from the aqueduct nearly to the Falls bridge.
The lands will be divided into twenty thirty acre
lots, and, with all the above property, will be sold
great bargain and a liberal credit, on application
to w. w. CORCORAN.
feb l7-3t
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ANNIVERSARY ADDRESS.

~ The Rev JONI P. DosrL,S has, by the re-
quest Of many military gentlemen Of the city, kindly
consented to deliver, the Odd III slant being the
anniversary Of the birth Of the immortal Washington
address suitable to the OCCASION whom the military
and citizens generally respectfully invited to at
tend, at half past five in the afternoon, in St Mat
thew's church. The front seats to be resereed for
the military feb 2l-9t
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-21
GREAT IMPROVEMENT IN DENTISTRY.

L.
~ w. HUMPHREYS, Dentist, has taken COM
VI. Portable rooms, No. IL, east Of Gadsbys Ho-
tel Pennsy lvania avenue, where he may be consulted
for a few days.
The advertiser having been fully instructed by
DR.. J. F. Caldwell, of Virginia in his new and high
ly improved mode Of extracting teeth, and having
fully tested the truth Of this theory by extensive
practice OF several years proposes to the citizens of
Washington who may need his services TO extract
the difficult teeth, fangs of teeth, with great
ly diminished pain, with the application of third
the power ordinarily required by those systems
which ependent on the forceps or Keyed instru-
ments.
Confrmatory Of the above proposition, he submits
the testimony Of highly respectable surgeon Of New
York city, which was published in most of the New
York papers:
To the P,,bie.-Thc undersigned has recently had
the satisfaction of testing the principle Of ex-
tracing teeth as taught by DR.. Caldwell of Virginia
and from the hand Of DIR. Humphreys received that
relief which, under ordinary circumstances, would
have been rendered unsafe, and almost impossible
Those suffering from carous and diseased teeth would
do well 10 give him a call at his office.
SANFORD BELL, NJ ID.
The advertiser having enjoyed advantages of the
first order in his profession, Is prepared TO perform
all the operations Of dentistry the most improved
and approved plan, and will be happy to furnish
testimonials Of the highest respectability, well
practical demonstrations TO those who may honor him
with their patronage.
lie refers to a few Of vast number who are per-
sonay acquainted with his character and opera
tons
Hon John L. Kerr, U. S. Senate.
Gov. Arthur ?. Bagby, do
Hon Richard w. Barton, Member OF Congress.
Hon VIM. A. Harris, do
Tubman Jones, Esq, Washington City
As business will necessarily call me from the city
in a few days, those who may desire to avail them
selves Of my services would do well to call immedi-
aely. (Globe.) feb 20-6t
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-21

Adm ssion 50 ceuts-Children half price. ticket
to admit two Ladies and a Gentleman ST.
To commence at half past O'Clock, and conclude
at half past 9.
Tickets may be obtained at thu Bookstores Of
Messrs. Fischer, Taylor, and Farnham
~ Private Performances before parties at their
houses, and lessons given, application to Signor
H., from whom may be purchased variety Of Fsmi-
ly Amusements, also instructions in VehtrIloqusm.
feb 1875